Everyday Talent Podcast

Creating Plantish Future & Thriving in My Parallel Universes with Lydia Li (EP38)

September 15, 2023 Betty Xie Season 1 Episode 38
Everyday Talent Podcast
Creating Plantish Future & Thriving in My Parallel Universes with Lydia Li (EP38)
Show Notes

If you’ve ever wondered how to mix creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, today's episode is a must-listen. I sat down with the amazing Lydia—also known as Mermaid—the founder of Plantish Future, a line of eco-friendly home and bathroom swaps that'll turn your daily routines green.

Lydia's journey from employee to full-time entrepreneur is as inspiring as her mission. She's a model, dancer, astrologer, and yes, she designs many of the products herself! So, get ready to explore how her multidisciplinary approach fuels her biz, the challenges of fast growth, and how she found her middle ground between artist and business owner.

Key Highlights: 

  • 00:35 Meet Lydia: A Multifaceted Entrepreneur
  • 3:17 The Origin of Plantish: A Sustainable Journey
  • 12:17 Transitioning from 9-to-5 to Creative Entrepreneur
  • 15:25 Balancing creativity and navigating business challenges 
  • 23:12 Time Boundaries: Guiding Energy and Choices
  • 29:45 The Power of Presence: Recharging Spiritually and Creatively

This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:

https://youtu.be/_hyqOs3JZkE

About Lydia: 

🌱 Boss Babe behind Plantish and the visionary rocking @plantishfuture! My mission? Cultivating a kickass, sustainable, plant-based future. I've got more layers than your fave cake – I channel emotions from joy to grief, peace to anger, and hope to desperation into a wild mix of creative outlets: think modeling, street dance, witchcraft, astrology reading, writing, drawing, (and trust me, this list keeps growing, just like my dreams).🎉 Follow the fun and embrace the unapologetic femininity over at @landingmermaid. Let's slay, sparkle, and shake things up! 💃🔮🌟📝🌱

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About Betty

Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call

*FREE Resource* Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz

Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives. 

The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.