Mayi Carles heartmade is a daily blog where creative hearts collide to dream bigger + imagine better + achieve more + embrace all the beautiful messiness in-between. Want to join? http://www.heartmadeblog.com Thu, 31 May 2012 01:05:22 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb Introducing The Worlds Cutest Notepads http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/introducing-the-worlds-cutest-notepads http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/introducing-the-worlds-cutest-notepads

 

Oh yeah, it's safe to say, I've been waiting my whole life for today. To see my whimsical little people materialize into my very own line of notepads. Done. Check. I did it. Wooohooooo!

 

The first two notepad designs have officially departed the station + it's all because of your off the hook cheerleading skills. Thank you, thank you so much for encouraging me + showing up to my messy creative empire in progress. If it weren't for that, I would have probably postponed this dream till retirement + by then I'm hoping to be in a hammock sipping banana coladas.

 

So in your honor, I'm getting out the party horns + sprinkled cupcakes + maracas + not-so-virgin mojitos to celebrate this very special launch you helped co-found.

 

Ladies + gentz, I present to you the worlds cutest notepads*.

 

 

Cuz I believe that your world domination efforts shouldn't feel like smelly chores. That why, I created these organizational companions that instead of making you grumpy, they make you super duper excited to check off every item on your wishlist.

 

Hand-painted with my hands + heart, these notepads will help you get your messy ideas down + done with style + forget nothing. Perfect for go-getters + creative superstars + pocket-size fairies + superheroes + dreamers + cupcake lovers.


 

Want them for yourself or to giveaway to your BFF? You can get em' without even taking off your pajamas or your superhero uniform of choice, because they're now available at my online boutique. Click here to go shopping!

 

Or do you want these cutie pies in your store? OMG seriously? Let's totally make it happen. Click here to download the wholesale scoop.

 

 

Ok, I think I'm ready to stop doing happy cart wheels, for now. I don't want the Guinness World Record people to think I'm trying to beat a record or something.

 

Your loving feedback + happy thoughts + cupcakes recipes are welcomed in the comments, of course. And if you have special requests for future notepads designs, please share those as well. Your wish is typically my command. Exceptions apply when I'm cranky or just plain stubborn, but that's only 0.1% of the time.

 

Your creative genie,

Mayi Carles

 

* Declaration brought to you by yours truly.

]]> Blog Tue, 29 May 2012 15:03:00 +0000 I Will... http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/i-will http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/i-will
Hey (firstname), what's on your wishlist? You know, the one you keep dreaming about + adding new things to every day?
I have lots of things on my bucket list.
I will to bake + taste every recipe on my new cupcake recipe book.
I will to throw my BlackBerry down the toilet + get myself a iPhone.
I will never go to bed without telling David how much I love him, even if he stole the remote control to watch Castles in the Sky (a surf DVD) for the 90th time.
I will hire a web wizard once in for all. I will learn what time zone I'm in, for realz this time.
I will… all these things + more, soon. Any minute now.
Today's Friday Video Time episode is part confessional, part inspirational. It's a little bit of ramble + a little bit of motivational ninja. I think you'll love it, specially the uncensured blooper at the end + the complementary poster I made from my creative heart to yours.
Psst, click here to watch + get your freebie.

I have lots of things on my bucket list.

 

I will bake + taste every recipe on my new cupcake recipe book.

 

I will to throw my BlackBerry down the toilet + get myself an iPhone.

 

I will never go to bed without telling David how much I love him, even if he steals the remote control to watch Castles in the Sky (a surf DVD) for the 90th time.

 

I will hire a web wizard once in for all.

 

I will learn what time zone I'm in, for realz this time.

 

I will… all these things + more, soon. Any minute now.

 

Today's Friday Video Time episode is part confessional, part inspirational. It's a little bit of ramble + a little bit of motivational ninja. I think you'll love it, specially the uncensured blooper at the end + the complementary poster I made from my creative heart to yours.

Enjoy + spread the love if you can't help yourself.

 

i'm curious

What are some of the things that you're tired of saying "I will" to? Anything on your wishlist too long overdue? If you're feeling brave to confess + vent or rant, please know I'm here, with my heart open wide to listen + never judge... well, as long as you don't make me throw away my Chuncky Monkey ice cream (wink).

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

]]> Blog Fri, 25 May 2012 01:06:00 +0000 How to Be None Other Than YOU http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/how-to-be-none-other-than-you-2 http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/how-to-be-none-other-than-you-2
Authenticity. Now that's one attribute that I'll never get tired of seeing pop up in my testimonials from clients or in my e-mails from loving readers. Cuz, I can be really hard on myself sometimes - getting mad every time I send out an e-mail with typos despite revising it over 3 trillion time or anytime I eat one too many cupcakes despite my belly warning for aches. But that's me, with all the messiness that comes with it.
Authenticity. Now that's one attribute that I'll never get tired of seeing pop up in my testimonials from clients or in my e-mails from loving readers. Cuz, I can be so hard on myself sometimes, getting mad every time I send out an e-mail with typos despite revising it over 3 trillion time or anytime I eat one too many cupcakes despite my belly warning for aches, but that's me, with all the messiness that comes with it. That's why, I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to share ME with YOU. And what's even more amazing is when I find out you actually like the REAL me. WOWWW, that's better than Red Velvets.That's why today's Friday Video Time episode is a tribute to YOU, precisely how to access your authentic truth + how to learn to lead with your genuine sense of self.Being YOU is not a desperate cry for attention or a selfish act. Quite the contrary in fact. It's a gift to the world + to everyone who lives in it.So how to do tap into your authentic self? If you could be 5 all over again you would know what to do, but because you have years + years of social + personal baggage, I've broken it down into 5 steps for easy assimilations. And I've included a warning message at the end to make sure you don't fall in the trap that must do.action timeIn the comments below, I would love for you to share a moment in your life when you've felt free, when you've felt 100% YOU. How did that feel like? Describe it to me + touch upon it's beauty + magic. By doing so, I hope that we begin a movement against rules + pre-set checklists + the lure of perfectionism. I hope we start to embrace the mess + align with your true hearts mission, with YOU being your north. Now that's something I would LOVE to see happen!Leading with authentic power, now that's something I would love to make happen together!This is YOUR TIME!xo,Mayi Carles
That's why, I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to share ME with YOU. And what's even more amazing is when I find out you actually like the REAL me. WOWWW, that's better than a tower of freshly baked Red Velvets. So today's Friday Video Time episode is a tribute to being YOU, precisely how to access your authentic truth + how to learn to lead with your genuine sense of self.
Being YOU is not a desperate cry for attention or a selfish act. Quite the contrary in fact. It's the best gift you can give to the world + everyone who lives in it.
So how exactly do you tap into your authentic self? If time machine technology where available, I would tell you to go back to your 5 year old self. Pure from years + years of social + emotion baggage you would know just who you are in a split second. But for now, we'll have to resort to plan B - a 5 step guide to authenticity for grown ups. Be sure to watch till the end because there is a common mistake, I see too many people make that I want to make sure you avoid at all cost.
action time
In the comments below, I would love for you to share a moment in your life when you've felt free... when you've felt 100% YOU. How did that feel like? How did others react to you? Describe it to me + touch upon it's beauty + magic. By doing so, I hope to begin a movement against rules + pre-set checklists + the lure of perfectionism. I hope to start a revolution pro mess that's align with your hearts mission, with YOU being your north.
Leading with authentic power, now that's something I would love to make happen together!
It's time.
xo,
Mayi Carles

Authenticity. Now that's one attribute that I'll never get tired of seeing pop up in my testimonials from clients or in my e-mails from loving readers. Cuz, I can be really hard on myself sometimes - getting mad every time I send out an e-mail with typos despite revising it over 3 trillion times or anytime I eat one too many cupcakes despite my belly warning for aches. But that's me, with all the messiness that comes with it.

 

That's why, I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to share ME with YOU. And what's even more amazing is when I find out you actually like the REAL me. WOWWW, that's better than Red Velvets.

 

That's why today's Friday Video Time episode is a tribute to YOU, precisely how to access your authentic truth + how to learn to lead with your genuine sense of self.

 

Being YOU is not a desperate cry for attention or a selfish act. Quite the contrary in fact. It's a gift to the world + to everyone who lives in it.

 

So how do you tap into your authentic self? If time machine technology were available I would tell you to visit your 5 year old self, cuz unobstructed by emotional baggage + social traumas your 5 year old you would know exactly what to do. But until the next Einstein comes along, let's stick to plan B - this 5 step guide to authenticity. Perfect for grown ups.

 

action time

In the comments below, I would love for you to share a moment in your life when you've felt free... when you've felt 100% YOU. How did that feel like? How did others react? Describe it to me + touch upon it's beauty + magic. By doing so, I hope to begin a movement against rules + pre-set checklists + the lure of perfectionism. I hope to start embracing the mess, with your heart being your guide + YOU your north. 

 

Leading with authentic power, now that's something I would love to make happen together!

 

This is YOUR TIME!

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

 

psst... promo alert

It's true, my friend April Bowles + I have teamed up to create an EPIC 4 FOR 1 PROMO. If you use THIS LINK to purchase B-School you'll get our flagship courses Life is Messy Bootcamp + Roadmap + Blogging for your Creative Business (valued at over $500) on da' house. This offer expires in a week, so don't wait until New Years to check it out. For the full scoop click here.

]]> Blog Fri, 18 May 2012 19:47:00 +0000 Get Lucky http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/get-lucky http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/get-lucky
Get Lucky
Being good at something + having a passion for it is not enough when what you really want is happiness. And by happiness I don't simply mean laughter + mojito parties + sunsets at the beach + Disney World vacations or a fat piggy bank. I mean connecting with something fundamental to your sense of identity + purpose + well-being. I'm talking about self-realization - reaching that point were time passes differently + were you're more vibrant + were you can't imagine being anyone else + were you are your most authentic self in that precise moment.
Like I said, passion + aptitude don't suffice to get you there. The third element that's missing from that equation is attitude.
"It is not what happens to us that determines our lives, it's what we make of what happens." - Ken Robison
Those who simply wait for good things to happen will be lucky to encounter them, so today's Friday Video Time episode is an invitation to take an active role in "getting lucky". I'm showing you the 4 principles that characterize lucky people + 4 proactive ways to turn that knowledge into action.
your turn
In the comments below, I would love to hear:
1. What have you done in the past to turn back luck into good fortune. Do you remember a time when in spite of stiff opposition, you were able to take control of your ship?
2. What will you do moving forward, to maximize your chance for opportunities + create your own luck? Any aha-moments from today's video or epiphanies of your own?
Remember, you're not simply a victim of chance or a marionette of the Gods above. No. You are meant to do great things… act the part.
Till next time.
xo,
Mayi Carles
mark your calendars
On Monday, May 14 at 6pm PST, join me + along with creative superstars April Bowles + Jessika Hepburn + Tara Gentile + Megan Auman for virtual cupcakes + a special live video chat hosted by our favorite host Sriniva Rao of BlogcastFM. The lineup is pretty amazing, covering topics likes creating video content + running your blog like a business + creative collaborations + pricing strategies.
Click here to register. It's free. Not kidding.
http://blogcastfm.com/handmade-bloggers/

Being good at something + having a passion for it is not enough when what you really want is happiness. And by happiness I don't simply mean laughter + mojito parties + sunsets at the beach + Disney World vacations or a fat piggy bank. I mean connecting with something fundamental to your sense of identity + purpose + well-being. I'm talking about self-realization - reaching that point were time passes differently + were you're more vibrant + were you can't imagine being anyone else + were you are your most authentic self in that precise moment.

 

Like I said, passion + aptitude don't suffice to get you there. The third element that's missing from that equation is attitude.

 

"It is not what happens to us that determines our lives, it's what we make of what happens." - Ken Robison

 

Those who simply wait for good things to happen will be lucky to encounter them. That's why, today's Friday Video Time episode is an invitation to take an active role in "getting lucky".  I'll be showing you that there are actually 4 principles that characterize "lucky" people + 4 proactive ways you can turn that knowledge into a lucky charm. 

 

your turn

In the comments below, I would love to hear:

 

1. What have you done in the past to turn bad luck into good fortune. Do you remember a time when in spite of stiff opposition, you were able to take control of your ship?

 

2. What will you do moving forward, to maximize your chance for opportunities + create your own luck? Any aha-moments from today's video or epiphanies of your own?

 

Remember, you're not simply a victim of chance or a marionette of the Gods above. No. You are meant to do great things… act the part.

 

Till next time. 

 

xo, 

Mayi Carles

 

psst... mark your calendars

On Monday, May 14 at 6pm PST, join me + along with creative superstars April Bowles + Jessika Hepburn + Tara Gentile + Megan Auman for virtual cupcakes + a special live video chat hosted by our favorite host Sriniva Rao of BlogcastFM. The lineup is pretty amazing, covering topics likes creating video content + running your blog like a business + creative collaborations + pricing strategies.

 

Click here to register. It's free. Not kidding.

]]> Blog Fri, 11 May 2012 03:28:29 +0000 EPIC BUY 1 GET 4 FREE PROMO http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/epic-buy-1-get-4-free-promo http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/epic-buy-1-get-4-free-promo

 

By now you know I don't recommend products, like EVER. I'm very picky + extremely protective of you that way. What can I say? It's true.
But today, for the first time in a longggg time, I'm making an exception. If you want to know why, keep reading.
the back story
I've always had a loud internal calling singing, "You are meant to do great things in the world." And I believed it. I honestly think, I have a gift that only I can give + if I don't at least make a serious attempt to pursue it, something magical will be lost + all I will feel is emptiness. In my heart I really believe that. And the funny thing is, deep inside, I know, YOU know, that's true for you too.
Problem for me was, I was trapped in the compulsion to conform - too apologetic + too afraid of "what will they think?" I could blame the Panamanian bubble I grew up in, but that wouldn't be fair.
So, last year, desperate for a revolution, I enrolled in B-School (you know, Marie Forleo's program?) because there was something about Marie's that hit a nerve, but I won't lie, I was Haunted House terrified of the investment + was secretly telling myself "You've fallen for another marketing trap. How will you explain this to your accountant (aka my mother)".
But the skepticism flew away as fast as my transformation.
B-School showed me how to do, what I was born to do with a piggy bank to support my world domination efforts, cuz apparently watching all those episodes of Pinky and the Brain when I was little wasn't enough.
Last year I landed my first 5 figure month by just implementing B-School's free training tips + I've never looked back. But hubby can tell you the metamorphosis not only impacted my Excel spreadsheets, but it changed my life. I'm happier + more confident in my ability to love + make a real difference. And all it took was an open heart + one Jersey girl.
why am i telling you this?
Because keeping it to myself would be cheating + I don't even do board game cheating, unless, of course, I'm playing Monopoly against my bother Coco + he's winning by a grand slam.
Because I'm B-School's unofficial self-proclaimed talking billboard.
No, but seriously, the reason I'm telling you this it's because B-School shopping cart opens tomorrow May 11 + I've teamed up with my girl friend April Bowles who took the program with me last year (call it coincidence + cosmic pixie dust or smarty pajama pants telepathy) to gift every reader that purchases the program with our affiliate link, 3 of our flagship products (Life is Messy Bootcamp + Roadmap + Blogging for your Creative Business) valued at over $500.
If you're heart is Coco for Cocoa Puffs right now, please watch the video to learn all the details.
xo,
Mayi Carles

By now you know I don't recommend products, like EVER. I'm very picky + extremely protective of you that way. What can I say? It's true.

 

But today, for the first time in a longggg time, I'm making an exception. If you want to know why, keep reading.

 

the back story

Since I was tiny I've had a loud internal calling singing, "You are meant to do great things in the world." Call me naive, but I believed it. I honestly think, I have a gift that only I can give + if I don't at least make a serious attempt to pursue it, something magical will be lost + all I will feel is emptiness. In my heart I really believe that + the funny thing is, deep inside, I know, YOU know, that's true for you too.

 

My problem was, I was trapped in the compulsion to conform - too apologetic + too afraid of "what will they think?" I could blame the Panamanian bubble I grew up in, but that wouldn't be fair. 

 

So, last year, desperate for a revolution, I enrolled in B-School (you know, Marie Forleo's program?) because there was something about Marie's videos that hit home. Now, I won't lie, I was Haunted House terrified of the investment + was secretly telling myself, "Gosh, you've fallen for another marketing trap. How will you explain this to your accountant (aka your mother)".

 

But the skepticism flew away as fast as my transformation.

 

B-School showed me HOW to do, WHAT I WAS BORN to do, with a piggy bank to support my world domination efforts, cuz apparently watching all those episodes of Pinky and the Brain when I was little wasn't enough.

 

Last year I landed my first 5 figure month by just implementing B-School's free training videos + I've never looked back. But hubby can tell you the metamorphosis not only impacted my Excel spreadsheets + my ability to visit my baby sister in LA more often, but it changed my life. I'm happier + more confident in my ability to love + make a real difference. By "happier", I don't simply mean laughter + happy hours or parties; I mean connecting with something fundamental to my sense of identity + purpose + well-being. By "more confident", I don't necessarily mean less afraid or less vulnerable, quite the opposite in fact; I mean more determined in spite of fear + resistance, to pursue my metaphorical star.

 

And all it took was an open heart + one Jersey girl.

 

why am i telling you this?

Because keeping it to myself would be cheating + I don't even do board game cheating, unless, of course, I'm playing Monopoly against my little bother Coco + he's winning by a grand slam.

 

Because I'm B-School's unofficial self-proclaimed talking billboard.

 

No, but seriously, the reason I'm telling you this today it's because B-School's registration opens tomorrow, Friday May 11 + I've teamed up with my girl friend April Bowles (gotta love her) who took the program with me last year (call it coincidence + cosmic pixie dust or smarty pajama pants telepathy) to gift every reader that purchases the program with our affiliate link, 3 of our flagship products (Life is Messy Bootcamp + Roadmap + Blogging for your Creative Business) valued at over $500.

 

All the proceeds are going towards our new collaborative project Bridging the Gaps - a lifestyle revolution for online superstars, like YOU. It's still in it's secret stages, but now, thanks to your contribution + loving support, we really have a shot at making it a reality. WO-HOOO! (Click the banner below to help us spread the word on Twitter!)

 

 

free videos training

Whether or not you enroll in B-School, whether or not you use our affiliate link, please promise us that you'll at least take a moment to devour Marie's FREE B-School training videos? Opt-in is required, but it's totally worth it!

* Video 1: 6 Pillars to Reach + Make Millions

* Video 2: 13 Keys To Killing It Online

* Video 3: Common Excuses Killing Your Business

 

If you're heart is Coco for Cocoa Puffs right now, you're not alone. April + I are flipping too! 

 

muy importante

If you want to help us make Bridging the Gaps a reality + most importantly, if you want to win a free pass to Life is Messy Bootcamp + Roadmap + Blogging for your Creative Business (valued at over $500), please make sure you use OUR AFFILIATE LINK to enroll in B-School. We cannot stress this enough. We won't be able to give you our goodies unless you use OUR LINK to purchase. It's that cold turkey. Help us, give you your presents using none other than THIS LINK :)

 

I hate warnings, but with $500 on the line, I think it's worth taking all necessary precautions. 

 

xo,

Mayi Carles 

 

PD: If you have any questions about B-School or anything concerning this epic promotion, please don't hesitate to ring my e-mail or Aprils. We know this is a big investment + we want to help you make the best choice for you.

]]> Blog Wed, 09 May 2012 20:57:06 +0000 How to Create Holy Guacamole Moments http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/how-to-create-holy-guacamole-momemts http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/how-to-create-holy-guacamole-momemts
Our brain doesn't pay attention to boring stuff. That's why you can't remember your toilet cleaning episodes or supermarket checkout lines.
Emotionally charged events, are a completely different story. Those the brain holds on to for decades to come.
Can you imagine how incredible handy this is for us creative entrepreneurs trying to change the world + hoping to get our right people on board our ships? By the way, parents + teachers take note, can you see the ridiculous potential this has for little ones + ADD students?
In today's Friday Video Time episode I'm sharing a few secrets about creating beautifully memorable moments + some of my favorite case studies on the subject. There's also a special guest superstar appearance that you simple can't miss (wink).
After watching, come back + tell me what's the ONE thing about you + about our website + about your next video performace + about your next blog post (pick one) - what's the ONE thing that you will do to leave your audience talking? Craft that Kodak moment for me + tell me EXACTLY how it looks like. In the comments. Yes.
You know where I'll be handing out.
xo,
Mayi Carles

Our brain doesn't pay attention to boring stuff. That's why you can't remember your toilet cleaning episodes or supermarket checkout lines.

 

Emotionally charged events, are a completely different story. Those the brain holds on to for decades to come. 

 

Can you imagine how incredible handy this is for us creative entrepreneurs trying to change the world + hoping to get our right people on board our ships? By the way, parents + teachers take note. Can you just see the ridiculous potential this has for captivating the attention of little ones + easily distracted students? 

 

That's why, in today's Friday Video Time episode I'm sharing a few secrets on how to create beautifully memorable moments + some of my favorite case studies on the matter. OMG + there's also a special guest superstar appearance that you simple can't miss. I won't say more cuz I don't want to ruin the surprise.

 

After watching, come back + tell me what's the ONE thing about you + about our website + about your next video performance + about your next blog post (pick one) - what's the ONE thing that you will do to leave your audience talking? Craft that holy guacamole moment for me + tell me EXACTLY how it looks like. In the comments. Yes. 

 

You know where I'll be hanging out.

 

Oh + if this wasn't boring at all please click here to tweet! 

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

 

psst.. i need your help! 

I'm putting together a Friday Video Time music video + I want YOU to be a part of it. That's right. Thank Mr. Blacksburg Belle (aka Kris Olin) for the brilliant idea.

 

All you have to do to participate is e-mail me at mayicarles@gmail.com a short video clip (20 seconds max) of you (with the entire family if your want) signing + dancing Friday Video Time. Bonus points for party props. That's it!

 

Entries are due Monday, May 14. And, of course there will be special prizes for the most original submissions. A Friday Video Time music video wouldn't be the same without you!

]]> Blog Fri, 04 May 2012 04:35:31 +0000 5 Ways to Knock Writer's Block Unconscious http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/5-ways-to-knock-writer-s-block-unconscious http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/5-ways-to-knock-writer-s-block-unconscious

I've been rubbing my hand together in anticipation for today's episode. And it's not only because we'll be giving writer's block a knuckle sandwich, but cuz I'm inaugurating my most precious party prop of all times. I'd waited too long for it's perfect debut. 

 

I know, totally irrelevant piece of information, but had to confess.

 

Moving on.

 

If you’re done with staring down the daunting whiteness of a blank document, not knowing how the hell to fill it with black typography; if you're done with research-a-thons that take you down a sad path of reading Kim Kardashian articles + re-organizing 4 times your Pinterest boards; if you're done panicking about your creative slump, it's time to give burnout a sucker punch, 5 to be exact, just in case. 

 

Go watch.

 

 

And why not throw a complementary Blog Burnout Cheat Sheet in the mix too? Abso-freaking-lutely, here you go. Just click here to download + print + make it happen.

 

Now, things happen pretty fast around here, so be sure to hop on the mailing list so you don't miss a thing. Just fill out the form below + I'll hook you up!

 

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Till next time.

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

 

Music Credits

Imperial March (Theme from "Star Wars") / Jack D. Ellitot

Imperial March / London Pops Orchestra

]]> Blog Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:47:59 +0000 Computer Crash Epiphanies http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/computer-crash-epiphanies http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/computer-crash-epiphanies

 

Something about my computer crashing last Monday + being in a coma for 4 days put lots of things into perspective for me.

 

For starters, it made me realize that I was running my business with no seat belts on. I admit it. I'm one of those people who thinks airplane safety drills are boring + yawns at insurance commercials, specially the GEICO ones cuz they have no consideration for people with lizard phobias. Prevention is smelly. Who has time to think about that, right? WRONG!

 

Needless to say, I learned my lesson the hard way with 50% of my files smashed for eternity. I now know I need to bullet proof my business for lions + tigers + bears too, so when the Wicked Witch of the West strikes (if she ever dares to come back again), I'm not caught off guard without my glittery red shoes to protect me.

 

But what most significantly shock my core was realizing that I wasn't free - my 10 little fingers where incarcerated in keyboard land. I had the illusion of freedom, operating my business in my pajamas + in the commodity of my home, but truth be told I had become imprisoned to the very tool that claimed to liberate me. With the crap excuse that I'm an "online entrepreneur", I'd slowly but surely substituted playtime with Mr. Crayola box for clicks + downloads + visits + tweets + sends. Houston, we might have a problem!

 

How dare did I call myself an artist? To be an artist one most first be free. 

 

Ever since the accident, I've made a pact with myself to roll up my sleeves + get my hands dirty, at least once a day. The pictures displayed above reveals just a snippet of what happens when I let me, play. I had forgotten how much I needed that. I had forgetten how happy it made me feel.

 

I know that for most of us a computer crash is a worst nightmare come to life (knock on wood, twice), but I wonder, what would you learn if it happened to you? Do you think it would change anything about the way you run your life + your business? Give it some thought + let me know what comes up. I'm listening.

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

 

PS: I'm so excited to officially introduce you to all these hand illustrated goodies I'm creating + turning into notepads + cards + website buttons + printables + all that latin jazz.

]]> Blog Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:46:59 +0000 How to Get an 80% Open Rate on Your Newsletter http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/how-to-get-an-80-open-rate-on-your-newsletter http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/how-to-get-an-80-open-rate-on-your-newsletter
How to Get an 80% Open Rate on your Newsletter
I tend to shy away from Google Analytics + pie charts + statistics + anything with a percentage sign in it. Something about em' tele transports me to High School Math class + my "Algebra de Baldor" book + I begin to slowly suffocate + perspire like a marathoner. But like doing my taxes + cleaning the toilet + shopping for batteries, every once in a while I force myself to check my numbers, even if it's just once a month, to see what's up - check for peaks + trends or anything unusually extraordinary - like finding out my newsletter's open rate is 80% as opposed to the 30%-40% most internet entrepreneurs get. Holy homemade guacamole!
After doing the victory dance to Beyonce's "We Run the World" song + analyzing the situation with a magnifying glass, the sky cleared + the voice inside my head exclaimed, "Eureka! Wait a second! Shut the front door! No way Jose!" Right then + there I knew I had landed on something big. Surely one of those lightbulb-moment milestones for my business. Something I couldn't believe I didn't know before.
And then, I got a sudden urge to pass on my findings to you, so you too can increase your open rates + overall conversations. Like the sound of that?
Bingo! What a perfect story for Friday Video Time, right?
After watching today's episode, all I want you to do is take a cold look at your business practices + make the shift to the new proposed model.
Is there anything you see yourself tweaking right away? Any revelations? Aha-moments? Add your feedback below. I’m so pumped to hear it.
And feel free to click on any of the "Tweet Me Shout Outs" below to spread your favorite quotes from today's vid.
You rock for sharing. Bet you already knew that, didn't ya'? Well, you do now (wink).
xo,
Mayi Carles

I tend to shy away from Google Analytics + pie charts + statistics + anything with a percentage sign in it. Something about em' tele transports me to High School Math class + my "Algebra de Baldor" book + I begin to slowly suffocate + perspire like a marathoner.

 

But like doing my taxes + cleaning the toilet + shopping for batteries, every once in a while I force myself to check my numbers, even if it's just once a month, to see what's up - check for peaks + trends or anything unusually extraordinary - like finding out my newsletter's open rate is 80% as opposed to the 30%-40% most internet entrepreneurs get. Holy homemade guacamole! 

 

After doing the victory dance to Beyonce's "We Run the World" song + analyzing the situation with a magnifying glass, the sky cleared + the voice inside my head exclaimed, "Eureka! Wait a second! Shut the front door! No way Jose!" Right then + there I knew I had landed on something big. Surely one of those lightbulb-moment milestones for my business. Something I couldn't believe I didn't know before. 

 

And then, I got a sudden urge to pass on my findings to you, so you too can increase your open rates + overall conversations. Like the sound of that? 

 

Bingo! What a perfect story for Friday Video Time, right?

 

After watching today's episode, all I want you to do is take a cold look at your business practices + make the shift to the new proposed model.

 

Is there anything you see yourself tweaking right away? Any revelations? Aha-moments? Add your feedback below. I’m so pumped to hear it.

 

And feel free to click on any of the "Tweet Me Shout Outs" below to spread your favorite quotes from today's vid.

 




You rock for sharing. Bet you already knew that, didn't ya'? Well, you do now (wink).

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

]]> Blog Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:40:00 +0000 Show Miss Lazy + Mr. Stuck Who's the Boss http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/show-miss-lazy-mr-stuck-who-s-the-boss http://www.heartmadeblog.com/blog/show-miss-lazy-mr-stuck-who-s-the-boss

Ahem ahem! I'm interrupting the scheduled Vlogging 101 Series to bring you this kick in the pajama pants episode about, well, overcoming stuck + beating laziness.

 

As chief executive captain of the Life is Messy Bootcamp + self-proclaimed master organizer of the disorganized, it has come to my attention one peculiarity about us multi-passionate entrepreneurs: we're like Cirque du Soleil jugglers, trying not to miss a beat + trying not to mess up our act + trying so so freaking hard not to let our spectators down. This has got to stop!

 

Watch today's Friday Video Time clip to get the full scoop.

 

 

When you're done, click on the banner above to take the pledge. It's absolutely free. All you have to do is take a proactive stance + commit to the challenge. By doing so, you'll automatically join a movement of doers + world changers. I hope you take me up on the offer.

 

 

I've also whipped up this complementary 21 Day End Paralysis Challenge funsheet for tracking + accountability. Just click here to download + print + go + report your progress.

 

Don't forget, the challenge kick starts this Monday, April 16 + ends Sunday, May 6 (or never). Save the date!

 

What else? Oh yeah...
quick announcement
In the spirit of giving MORE + going DEEPER + reaching HIGHER + making REAL transformations in the lives of my clients, I've decided to make some BIG changes to my creative business coaching practice. Starting April 15 (that's this Sunday), I will only jam with 3 rockstars-in-the-rising at a time + my rates are going up 40%.

What else? Oh yeah...

 

quick announcement

In the spirit of giving MORE + going DEEPER + reaching HIGHER + making REAL transformations in the lives of my clients, I've decided to make some BIG changes to my creative business coaching practice. Starting April 15 (that's this Sunday), I will only jam with 3 rockstars-in-the-rising at a time + my rates are going up 40%.

 

 

So, if you’re done wishing + consuming your days, I'd like to invite you to bibbidi bobbidi boo with me. All you have to do is click here to save your throne or simply shot me an e-mail at mayicarles@gmail.com. I'm ready when you are superstar!

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

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