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How do you stay connected when the world is watching? In this episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges of being a social media couple influencer. Alicia Young-Collins is joined her other half, Jamin Collins to discuss this topic. We share actionable advice on how to protect your relationship from public scrutiny, manage influencer burnout, and set digital boundaries that keep your intimacy private. Key topics covered: Establishing "Off-Camera" zones in your home and life.Protecting Your PrivacyBoundaries between business and "real" life

Join Alicia Young-Collins as she explores the transformative power of gratitude in business and personal growth. Don't get caught up in New Year goals if they don't align with Your Bigger Picture or purpose. Discover how aligning your mindset with gratitude can lead to sustainable success and fulfillment. Perfect for entrepreneurs and creatives looking to start the new year with intention and purpose. 00:00 Welcome to 2026: A New Beginning 01:26 Grounding in Gratitude: A New Perspective 03:49 Sustainable Growth: The Power of Alignment 05:34 Setting Intentions for 2026: A Practical Approach

In a world filled with uncertainty, find solace and courage by looking to the moon—a steadfast symbol of stability. Join Alicia Young-Collins as she guides you through moments of reflection and resilience, reminding us to be still, regroup, and reconnect with our inner strength. Just as the moon rises and sets, unwavering in its purpose, we too can find our footing amidst life's unpredictability. Tune in for a heartfelt reminder to embrace the present and stand firm in who you are.

In this episode of the "I Have Thoughts" podcast, Alicia Young-Collins delves into the nuanced distinction between being a creator and crafting content for business purposes. While creators often see content as their primary product, business owners use content as a bridge to connect with their audience and drive their core offerings. Alicia shares insights on maintaining a consistent online presence without burnout, emphasizing the importance of intentionality, strategy, and staying true to one's mission. Tune in to discover how to leverage content effectively to grow your business, not just your follower count. #ContentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Podcast

In this episode of the I Have Thoughts podcast, Alicia Young-Collins discusses the importance of redefining work-life balance for entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the need for alignment rather than a perfect split between work and life, sharing personal experiences and practical tips to create a healthier work-life rhythm. Alicia highlights the significance of setting boundaries, creating rituals, scheduling joy, building supportive systems, and surrounding oneself with a nurturing community. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own practices and find ways to integrate more joy and wellness into their entrepreneurial journeys. Journal Prompt: What is one thing I can do this week to bring more life into my work-life balance? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Creativity 00:48 Redefining Work-Life Balance 03:38 Practical Tips for Work-Life Rhythm 06:37 Creating Rituals for Well-Being 09:13 Scheduling Joy and Quality Life 10:46 Building Systems for Freedom 12:13 The Importance of Community Support 14:09 Final Thoughts on Balance and Intention

Georgina and Alicia have been friends since secondary school, (high school), in London. They have a chat about building new and maintaining current friendships as adults. Adults who work, lives have moved to new stages and just go through life.

Entrepreneurship is HARD. Self-care is self preservation to thrive in your professional journey. In this episode I share some lessons and tips I have tried out to keep physical and mental health at the forefront of entrepreneurship. Did I mention I am a self-published author? My ebook, An Introduction to Resilience - Start Tapping Into Your Internal Power Today is available for purchase on my Etsy store.

It's February and already we may be feeling like we are in survival mode. I invite you into my thoughts on mindfulness and introducing moments of slow breathing for peace, calm and clarity.

January 2025 really showed us some things but I really refuse to start year off from a place of fear, confusion and anxiety. In this episode I share some of my methods of transparently navigating through this moment as business owners and protecting my own peace. What are some things you are doing to protect your peace and remain transparent with your customers?

Wow this is the last episode of 2025! It's been a year for many of us...for the world! I have learned some lessons which I hope inspire you as you walk your journey into 2025.

It has been a heavy weekend and we are all feeling...something. On this episode I discuss a morning experience of clarity, gratitude and acknowledging that I already have all the tools I need to get started. Find out how you can tap into this realization for you!

This week has been tough but I have had some signs that I need to revisit the beginning of my journey. That's where I had a clear goal, vision and purpose. Where I started out my journey to becoming a Life Coach. I invite you to start at the beginning and think about your full circle. I invite you to notice and ponder on how far you've travelled. I encourage you to sit in your accomplishments no matter how small and realize you are your own journey. Your destination may change. It may grow. The wonderful thing is: it's yours.

Alicia discusses what her weight loss journey is teaching her about consistency.

On this episode Alicia discusses the inspiration from a journaling session around Spring Cleaning and what it can mean for us personally and professionally as entrepreneurs. Looking to improve the performance of your content or create a social media strategy? Contact Alicia at The Studio AYC today.

Sankofa is a Twi word of the Ghanaian Akan tribe. In this episode, Alicia speaks on the beauty in the meaning behind this word especially bearing in mind Black History Month (originally uploaded in February).