Ep 6: Soft Strategy in a Noisy World, How Xanthe Appleyard Creates from Capacity & Connection

31/10/2025 45 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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In this episode of Taking Five, I’m joined by Xanthe Appleyard of Oh Sierra, a social media strategist, content creator, and writer who’s made it her mission to bring more ease and authenticity into the digital space.We chat about what it really looks like to build an intentional, sustainable rhythm in your creation practice. Xanthe shares how she balances structure with spontaneity, makes space for reflection before planning, and finds joy in showing up online without the pressure to constantly perform.Our conversation touches on:Building systems that support your creative flow (without stifling it)Staying honest about your capacity and energy in each seasonThe role of reflection in sustainable growthFinding ease and connection in how you share your workLetting simplicity be your strategy in a noisy online worldThis episode is an invitation to rethink how you approach strategy — as something soft, flexible, and rooted in self-awareness. Because sometimes the best way to grow is to slow down, reflect, and create from a place that just feels good.Connect with Xanthe Appleyard from Oh SierraWeb: https://ohsierra.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanthe.appleyardIn this episode: https://ohsierra.ca/life-of-the-partyWant more like this? Join my list for behind-the-scenes notes + new episode drops: https://willowandjax.myflodesk.com/margins