happy monday! we are excited for today’s episode. we sat down with the ceo and creative director of fresh wata, tricia costello. fresh wata is a team of engineers, fabricators, and producers who create and produce exhibits and events globally. we recorded this episode at the fresh wata headquarters here in las vegas, nv. tricia shared with us how s…

happy monday and happy fall!! it's cooling down in vegas and you know what that means?! it's a new season and we are gearing up for change and setting out to accomplish our goals for fall. when getting ready for the end of the year this time is so so important. fall symbolizes change and we are here to make our business and wellness goals happen! w…

happy monday and the first day of fall semester! today on episode 21 we discuss what to do when you experience marketing fatigue. as small business owners we are expected to be online all the time and maintain our social presence, but that can be tiring! it's important to find balance and take a break for your own wellness. Ask yourself why you are…

happy mondayyy! we have our first interview today with the founder of the Socialista Podcast and the Workshop Downtown producer, Brianna Fox-Priest.we talk shop about the creative community in las vegas and how Brianna found herself in the middle of it. she moved to las vegas a year and a half ago and started her podcast, Socialista, back in januar…

we are back and giving a dose of honesty and transparency! We often talk about how amazing things are as an entrepreneur (which they are), but today we wanted to talk about the times when things don't always work out the way you want them to. we wanted to be honest about what happened with the summer camp retreat. things weren't just coming togethe…

yes, once upon a time even we did not know what a blog was. From vegan consulting to photographing the homeless of santa cruz we both have our fair share of blogging adventures. we both started blogs in 2011 and have incorporated creative content into our businesses...which leads us to sharing something cool...we are starting up the WORKSHOP DOWNTO…

in this summer heat it can be hard to even bring yourself to go outside, let alone feel motivated to create. it’s slow season in Las Vegas, but we share some of our tips to get rid of the summer slumpies!time to beat the summer slumpies because SUMMER CAMP is hereee! happening on friday, august 17 and saturday, august 18th from 8am till 4pm in down…

That's right, we are talking all about those not so fun instances when sh*t hits the fan (and we really mean it). We explore the few times we each experienced some sh*t-hits-the-fan moments and discuss how we overcame and grew stronger. Our tip of the week: don't be afraid to ask for help. Help is out there when you need it!Tell us about how you de…

We get a lot of questions about "how do you stay motivated, when you're not feeling it?" and we wanted to address just how we do it...anddd it starts with lists! We each share five things that help us stay motivated and hopefully it may help you too. Listen to the full episode to hear our tips. Homework of the week: Message us with what you are wor…

Learning what your creative process is and how you work is key for all creative people, business owners, you name it! But, what is more important is knowing that all creatives have a unique and different creative process. We dive into our own processes and explore why they work for us individually (and you guessed it...they work well for us as a te…

Today's episode we explore our absolute non-negotiables when it comes to working or collaborating with other people and projects. Sometimes figuring out your non-negotiables takes time and often times experience. It's also true that this list may change for you over time. Listen to the full episode to learn more about what we came up with and some …

You know that lump in your throat you get when you want to talk to someone about how you feel? Yup! That feeling happens to us too. It can be hard to navigate those kind of conversations, so we cover some ways you can. We share our top three tips on how to start hard conversations, and it all starts with some deep breaths!Listen to the full episode…

It may be a vitamin defiency OR you may be an entrepreneur! We share our top 10 things we wish we knew when we started our businesses. Hint hint…it’s GOING to be harder than you think. Hot Tip: Make sure to surround yourself with like minded people and business owners.We talk about how to have a rightous exchange when selling your services, taking …

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are SO grateful for all of you! The Workshop's Downtown spring semester just ended and we are so so so happy that we were able to meet and work with you! We met a lot of amazing people, and we are so appreciative of the feedback from our listeners. Today we chat about our last guest at the workshop, Jen Simons. S…

Today we are discussing the questions you should ask yourself as a business owner. We go in depth of how to sell and feel good about it. Often times when you think of sales you may feel a little icky because big companies have done the research of how to market specifically to you as a consumer. They try to send subliminal messages to you and you m…

On this week's episode, Ashley talks more about what fair trade and ethical goods are and how you can make educated choices in your buying habits. We discuss the fashion industry and it's impact on the Earth. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry, just second to Oil. Ashley gives us helpful tips and resources to research ethica…

Welcome back and happy May! There are lots of cool things happening and lots to share with you all! We sit down to have our "mid year check-in", answer a listeners question and chat more about prioritizing your purpose. What do you do when you have an amazing idea but aren't sure how to take that first step? Make it a goal to really sit down and ha…

Yes! If you didn't know, we LOVEEE talking brand experience! Today's episode is all about just that. As a small business owner, creative director, or local pop-up shop it's key to consider how you want people to experience your brand as a whole. Brand experience is the "feeling" of a brand, from merchandising to social media to events, how does you…

Heyyy there! Today on episode 5 of The Workshop Downtown, Ashley gives us the inside scoop on taking good photos! If you didn't already know Ashley went to school for photography. Because we are visual creatures, it's super important to have good photos of your product. This month is all about social media so to tie in photography Ashley hosted a w…

Welcome back! Today on episode 4 of The Workshop Downtown, we continue our Q&A from last week. We got some pretty great questions about social media engagement and branding. Which is perfect because April's workshop theme is all about that! We give you some personal advice on staying authentic and branding your page, in a way that makes sense to yo…

Hey guys! Today on episode 3 of The Workshop Downtown Podcast, we answer one of your questions! We had a UNLV student reach out to us and her question was “How do I become a Creative Director?”. We talk about how we became Creative Directors and Curators, and why it is an important role as a business owner. We’ve learned a lot along the way and rea…

On the episode 2 of The Workshop Downtown Podcast, we talk about how to better organize your to-do list in a way that is clear in your mission and connects the small things to the bigger picture. We all know the feeling of looking at a long to-do list and becoming more stressed out than before. We are here to tell you it doesn’t have to be! We give…

Welcome to the first episode of The Workshop Downtown Podcast, hosted by Ashley Ayala and Kelly Bennett. The Workshop Downtown is a curated 12-week workshop series located in Las Vegas, NV for people seeking to build a cool brand, business, lifestyle, and impact. This weekly podcast aims to provide an inside look into what you can expect during eac…