002: LEAVING CORPORATE FOR THE UNKNOWN, STARTING A SOCIAL MEDIA AGENCY, SETTING BOUNDARIES, AND MORE WITH AYANA ROARK OF CREATIVE HAUS STUDIO

Summary In this episode of Not Done Yet, host Taylor Zack sits down with Ayanna Roark, founder of Creative House Studios, to discuss her journey from a corporate job to starting her own social media creative agency. Ayanna shares her experiences of feeling unfulfilled in her previous role, the challenges of taking the leap into entrepreneurship, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries in her new life. The conversation also touches on finding motivation, avoiding burnout, and the significance of community support in personal and professional growth. Chapters 01:03 Ayanna's Journey: From Corporate to Creative 07:04 Taking the Leap: Resigning and Starting Fresh 12:50 Building a Business: The Early Days 18:49 Finding Routine and Motivation as an Entrepreneur 25:08 Self-Care and Setting Boundaries 27:03 Avoiding Burnout: The Importance of Delegation 28:53 Outsourcing and Delegation in Business 32:31 Finding the Right Team Members 36:06 Building a Successful Brand Presence 39:24 The Importance of Authenticity in Personal Branding 43:25 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators 46:30 Understanding the Challenges of Entrepreneurship 52:13 Navigating Slow Periods in Business 55:04 Future Aspirations and Business Growth Where to Find Ayana + Creative Haus Studio IG: @creativehausstudio_ Website: https://www.thecreativehausstudio.com/ Keywords: personal growth, entrepreneurship, social media management, self-care, work-life balance, career change, motivation, boundaries, burnout, creative agency, outsourcing, branding, authenticity, entrepreneurship, content creation, social media management, business growth, team building, client relationships, personal branding