In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, host Karine Parthenais discusses The Work VACAY framework, focusing on the importance of Aiming for the new year. She emphasizes the need for realistic and achievable goals, and encourages listeners to align their goals with their vision and values. The episode also covers prioritization of goals and the significance of reflection in the goal-setting process, ultimately motivating listeners to take action towards their aspirations.

Takeaways

• Reflect on the past year to inform future goals.
• Aim for realistic and achievable goals to avoid burnout.
• Prioritize goals based on personal importance and impact.
• SMART goals provide a clear framework for goal setting.
• Align goals with your vision and core values.
• Celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small.
• Recognize that every commitment comes with trade-offs.
• Use reflection to refine and prioritize your goals.
• Embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship as a privilege.
• Action is essential to achieving your goals.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, Karine Parthenais introduces the Work Vacay framework, focusing on the importance of clarifying one's vision and aligning it with long-term goals. She emphasizes the difference between vision and goals, the significance of sustainable success, and the need to acknowledge the current season of life. Karine encourages listeners to visualize their vision in a way that resonates with them, whether through mind mapping or journaling, and highlights that growth in business can take many forms beyond just financial metrics. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their vision and prepare for the next episode.

Takeaways

• Start the year aligned with your true goals.
• Vision and goals are not the same; understand the difference.
• Long-term thinking is crucial for sustainable success.
• Acknowledge the season of life you're in to avoid burnout.
• Visualize your vision in a way that works for you.
• Growth can be about personal development, not just numbers.
• Follow your intuition and do what feels right for you.
• Clarifying your vision is essential for future planning.
• Keep your vision accessible for motivation.
• Prepare for the next steps in your goal-setting journey.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, Karine Parthenais introduces her new YouTube format and reflects on her journey as a business owner. She emphasizes the importance of taking intentional breaks, celebrating wins, and learning from challenges. Karine shares her experiences with downsizing her office space, taking action towards her goals, and the lessons learned about collaboration and self-reliance. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their past year and take proactive steps towards their future.

Takeaways

• Karine is transitioning her podcast to YouTube for better engagement.
• Reflection on the past year is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Taking intentional breaks can lead to clarity and better decision-making.
• Celebrating wins, no matter how small, is important for motivation.
• Downsizing can be a strategic win in business.
• Taking action towards goals is essential for progress.
• Not everyone will share the same passion for your business.
• Self-reflection helps in understanding personal motivations and goals.
• You can achieve success both independently and collaboratively.
• It's important to embrace change and adapt to new circumstances.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

In this week's episode, I chat with Rebecca Stanisic from A Little Bit of Momsense about all things social. We chat about how long we've been in the industry and how much we've seen it evolve, discuss how 'easy' it is to build an online business, and we give you permission to show up on social the way it works for you.

A little about Rebecca:
Rebecca Stanisic is a freelance writer, speaker and content strategist. Her parenting blog, A Little Bit of Momsense, has been active for over 15 years. As a content strategist, she helps busy solopreneurs and small business owners create content with intention focusing on clear brand messaging and goal-setting so they can create, curate and amplify their content without feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. She’s the proud mom of two and is fuelled by fiction and coffee.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

In this week's episode, I chat with Zhara Mohansingh about what it looks like to work with an online business manager (OBM) vs a virtual assistant (VA). Plus, we learn about her experiences in entrepreneurship and get some insightful tips on building processes in your business.

A little about Zhara:
Zhara's professional journey started in a traditional legal career, partnering with law firms in Jamaica and fulfilling roles within the government. However, her entrepreneurial spirit propelled her to forge a unique path as an Online Business Manager, merging her legal acumen with an inquisitive operations mindset. Zhara's expertise lies in supporting lawyers, creators, and service professionals in effectively managing operations, teams, and major projects.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

In this episode, I tell you all about why I love The Work VACAY, why it's quickly becoming the focus of my business direction, and how I hope you make some time for yourself and the work that's important to you.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

Are you overthinking all of the pieces that come with starting a new business?

In this episode, I chat with Benoit Veilleux from Better You Counselling about the process of starting his business, the concerns he had when thinking about jumping into entrepreneurship after decades of his career, and we have a light-hearted chat about mental health.

Tune into this episode with this inspiring business owner who is celebrating one year in business this week!

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

Thinking about rebranding and considering making a BIG change? Aaron was thinking the same thing.

In this episode, Aaron Buchner from Buchner Financial and I talk about taking big leaps in business, the uncomfortable challenges we face in entrepreneurship, and how taking chances in your branding can be terrifying but equally rewarding.

Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.