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How to Build a Profitable Design Business with Patrick O'Connell 🚀

If you’re a designer, creative, or service provider tired of undercharging and overdelivering — this episode is your blueprint for building a business that actually makes bank.
I’m joined by Patrick O’Connell, founder of Profitable Designer, who’s helped over 170 creatives hit six figures and beyond.
We’re diving into mindset, marketing, and the unsexy business math most creatives tend to avoid — but need to master to grow.
 
✨ Inside the episode:
✅ How Patrick went from employee to multi-million-dollar design entrepreneur
✅ The real reason your offers aren’t converting (and how to fix them fast) ✅ What your clients are actually buying — and why it’s not your process ✅ Why controversy should be a core part of your marketing ✅ The difference between a designer and a business owner (and how to make the leap) ✅ The mindset traits of six and seven-figure creatives
🔗 Follow Patrick on Instagram: ⁠@profitabledesigner⁠ 💻 Learn more at: ⁠profitabledesigner.com⁠
 
✨ Need a high-converting website, branding that actually feels like you, or strategy support to build your dream biz? Visit ⁠elliejane-creative.com⁠ or flick me a DM at ⁠@ellie_jane_creative⁠ — let’s bring your vision to life.

🎨 How To Build A Brand That Sells With Asher Haynes

This week on Booked and Branded, I’m joined by brand designer and web expert Asher Haynes — a collaborator at Ellie Jane Creative and a talented freelancer in her own right. We're diving deep into what it actually takes to build a brand that doesn’t just look beautiful — but drives real results. We chat about:
✨ Asher’s journey into branding & freelancing — and the mindset shifts that made it possible
✨ The difference between ‘pretty’ design and strategic design that sells
✨ Branding principles that build trust, recognition, and connection
✨ The most common mistakes business owners make with their branding
✨ How to design a website that turns visitors into paying clients
🎧 Tune in if you want to build a brand that feels like you and sells like crazy.
📲 Connect with Asher on Instagram:⁠ @elliejanecreative⁠ or ⁠@as___her⁠  
 
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💭 How to Create Your Dream Life as an Online Entrepreneur

What if your dream life wasn’t just a dream? This week on Booked and Branded, I’m joined by Mahela Piti — full-time travel mama, dream life mentor, and high-ticket business coach — to unpack the mindset shifts, lifestyle design, and bold moves that helped her go from stuck to soul-led.
We talk about:
✨ The moment she knew she had to create a new life
✨ Her mindset hacks for ditching fear and scarcity
✨ How she balances motherhood and entrepreneurship
✨ Why she chose high-ticket sales (and how you can too)
🎧 Listen now to get inspired to build a business that works around you.
📲 Connect with Mahela on Instagram: ⁠@mahela.piti⁠ 💌 Like the show? Leave a review or share with a friend who needs this reminder: your dream life is waiting.

✈️ From 0 to 100k – How To Grow a Social Media Following as a Travel Content Creator

In this episode of Booked and Branded, I chat with Aggie (@pink.lem), full-time travel influencer, about how she built a thriving travel brand from scratch—and grew a community of over 100,000 followers along the way.
We dive into:
🔥 The mindset shifts that made her success possible
🔥 The types of content that perform best for her
🔥 The most common mistakes people make when building a brand on Instagram
🔥 How to turn a passion for travel into a full-time career
🔥 How to build an authentic brand that stands out
This one’s for the creators who are ready to stop guessing and start growing—with strategy, purpose, and a whole lot of passion.
🔗 Follow Aggie: ⁠@pink.lem⁠ 🔗 Follow me: ⁠@ellie_jane_creative⁠ 💬 Loved this episode?
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💫 How to Rewire Your Nervous System for Business Success

Your nervous system might be the thing blocking your next level.
In this episode of Booked and Branded, I chat with Milena, somatic coach and founder of Connect In & Out, about how healing your nervous system and understanding your attachment style can transform your business, relationships, and self-worth.
We dive into:
🔥 How survival mode can show up or you as an entrepreneur
🔥 How your attachment style can affect how your business
🔥 Simple ways to move out of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn and calm your nervous system
This one’s for the entrepreneurs ready to grow from a place of safety, not stress.
🔗 Follow Milena: @connect_in_and_out 🔗 Follow me: @ellie_jane_creative
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☕ How to Open a Café with Purpose: The Story of Together Café in Bali

Ever thought about opening a café in Bali? 🌴☕ What if that café also gave back to the community in a major way?
In this episode of Booked and Branded, I sit down with Dan Hobson, the founder of Together Café, a business with a mission—where 50% of profits go to ⁠Bali Street Mums⁠. After running We Run Bali as a fundraiser, Dan took things one step further and built a café that’s not just about great coffee, but real impact.
We dive deep into: 🔥 The reality of opening a café in Bali—what it really takes 🔥 How Dan used Instagram as a market research tool to shape his business 🔥 The highs, lows, and unexpected hurdles of starting a purpose-driven café 🔥 What he’s learned about balancing profit and purpose
Dan shares his biggest lessons and advice for anyone dreaming of opening a business in Bali (or anywhere!). Whether you’re an entrepreneur, café lover, or someone who wants to create impact-driven businesses, this episode is packed with inspiration and real talk on what it takes to make it happen.
🔗 Follow Dan: ⁠[@hobson_dan1]⁠
🔗 Follow Dan's cafe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[@together.communitycafe⁠]
🔗 Follow Bali Street Mums: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[⁠@balistreetmums_project]⁠
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How to Create Viral Content & Build a Standout Personal Brand 🚀

Ever wondered what makes content go viral? 🚀
In this episode of Booked and Branded, I sit down with Angelina (@thatgirl.lin), a content creator who has mastered the art of viral videos—one of her videos has hit a staggering 18 million views!
We break down the secrets behind her success and how you can apply them to your own content.
We dive deep into:
🔥 Her formula for creating viral content that grabs attention
🔥 How Lin built a personal brand that stands out amongst the crowd
🔥 The secret ingredients behind her high-performing videos
🔥 Why authenticity is everything for long-term growth
Angelina spills her top tips on hitting millions of views, and staying relevant in a crowded space. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or brand owner, this episode is packed with must-know insights for leveling up your social media game and creating a personal brand online that resonates.
 
🔗 Follow Lin:⁠ @thatgirl.lin⁠
🔗 Follow me (@⁠ellie_jane_creative⁠) for more entrepreneurship tips! 💡
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How to Build a Social Media Business & Work from Anywhere 📱

Want to make social media management your full-time career but don’t know where to start? 📱
In this episode, I sit down with Davinia (Dee), founder of Marbelous Marketing, to talk about how she built a thriving freelance business—without ever working a traditional 9-to-5.
We’re covering:
✅ How to craft content hooks that grab attention & grow your brand
✅ Landing your first social media clients & where to find them
✅ Upwork strategies to book consistent, high-paying gigs
✅ The reality of freelancing—staying motivated & keeping your mindset strong
If you’re ready to grow your social media business, stand out in a crowded market, and secure steady clients, this episode is packed with actionable strategies.
👉 Listen now and start building your dream career in social media!
🔗 Connect with Dee: ✨ Personal IG: ⁠@daviniaa_⁠ ✨ Business IG: ⁠@marbleousmarketing⁠
 
🔗 Connect with Ellie:
✨ Personal IG: ⁠@elliejneal⁠
✨ Business IG: ⁠⁠@ellie_jane_creative⁠
 
Want to build your dream business and online brand?
Work with me: ⁠https://elliejane-creative.com/⁠
 
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