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Curated and Crafted Podcast
Curated & Crafted is a podcast for founders, creatives, and experience-makers who are building brands with substance. Hosted by Dominique & Kinsey, two women navigating leadership in the luxury event and beverage space, this show explores the real work behind unforgettable businesses—without the fluff, the filters, or the formula.
Each episode is a conversation at the intersection of brand, mindset, and execution. We talk about what it means to lead with intention, stay rooted while scaling, and keep showing up when the vision feels heavy.
You’ll hear unfiltered insights on visibility, burnout, systems, boundaries, creative sustainability, and the nuances of building something that lasts. We also sit down with other brand builders, beverage innovators, event pros, and thought leaders who are crafting their businesses—and their lives—with clarity and soul.
This isn’t just about business. It’s about becoming.
So grab your drink, get inspired, and let’s craft something worth remembering.
Curated and Crafted Podcast
The Unsexy Stuff That Scales — Systems, Discipline & Freedom in Business
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Episode 8 | The Unsexy Stuff That Scales — Systems, Discipline & Freedom in Business
Behind every “effortless” brand is a pile of unsexy work. In this episode, Dominique & Kinsey get real about the backbone of sustainable success — the workflows, systems, and discipline that make scaling possible (and give you your freedom back).
If you’ve ever wondered how to balance creativity with structure, or how to stop feeling chained to your business — this one’s your permission slip to fall in love with the boring stuff.
We talk about:
Why workflows are the foundation of creativity, not the enemy of it
The one system every founder needs before scaling
How discipline creates actual freedom — in business and life
The tool that tripled our output (and why we’re obsessed with it)
How to know when it’s a “system issue” vs a “people issue”
Our personal confessions on where we still need more discipline
Big takeaway: The sexy results come from the unsexy work.
Timestamps
00:00 The Pour — Checking in & honest energy updates
04:00 The real reason workflows matter
06:00 How systems help you say “yes” to more opportunities
13:00 The tool that changed our business (Notion deep dive)
23:00 Freedom through discipline — personal habits that scale
32:00 Closing thoughts — The process is messy. The vision is worth it.
🔗 Links & Resources
🎧 Listen on all platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
📸 Follow us: @curatedncraftedpodcast
💌 For collaborations or guest inquiries: Dominique@liquidcaterers.com
📍 Connect with Us
Dominique — @soulagave @mommad0m
Kinsey — @liquidcaterers @kinseybethkendrick
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