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Professionally Unprofessional: Building a Business That Works for You

In this episode, I’m joined by Felly Day of Felly Day Studio to dive into the art of building a business that works for you. From living the beach life to managing a content repurposing agency, Felly shares her journey of breaking the rules, trusting her gut, and embracing her unique, professionally unprofessional style. We talk about navigating unsolicited advice, redefining “good enough,” and finding the freedom to run a business on your own terms—even when it goes against conventional wisdom.
Broadcast on:
10 Jan 2025

Hey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, where creative service-based businesses come for practical advice and actionable strategies.
 

In this episode, I’m chatting with Felly Day, founder of Felly Day Studio, about the ups and downs of building a business that doesn’t fit inside the traditional professional box. Felly shares:

  • Her journey from VA work to running a content repurposing agency.
  • The hard lessons learned from bad coaching advice.
  • Why backing yourself (even when others don’t) is essential for success.

If you’ve ever struggled with trusting your own ideas, felt pressured to fit into a “professional” mold, or wondered if you could build a business that works with your personality, this episode is for you.
 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  1. Why following bad advice can derail your business—and how to avoid it.
  2. How Felly’s signature offer, “The Remix,” was born out of listening to her audience.
  3. The importance of trusting your gut and backing your ideas, even when others don’t.
  4. Why being professionally unprofessional is a secret weapon for creative entrepreneurs.

Links and Resources Mentioned

  • Learn more about Felly Day Studio: FellyDay.com
  • Follow Felly on Threads: @FellyDay
  • Explore “The Remix” and “Repurposing Unlimited” services.
  • Ready to turn your beautiful mess into strategic success? Visit TheMainStage.ca.
In this episode, I’m joined by Felly Day of Felly Day Studio to dive into the art of building a business that works for you. From living the beach life to managing a content repurposing agency, Felly shares her journey of breaking the rules, trusting her gut, and embracing her unique, professionally unprofessional style. We talk about navigating unsolicited advice, redefining “good enough,” and finding the freedom to run a business on your own terms—even when it goes against conventional wisdom.