Love & Sequins #4 Is Live!
[ 14 August 2009 ]
Hooray! I am so excited to announce the fourth installment in my monthly series, Love & Sequins: Making Magic Happen!
Offered up for your reading & listening pleasure is A GUIDE TO MANNERS FOR THE MODERN MINX — Etiquette, social graces & charming the pants off total strangers for the uninitiated!
What started as a simple piece on manners has blossomed into 10,000 words on meeting people, the art of conversation, getting people to like you, table manners, making an incredible first impression, how to influence people, intercultural competence, proper dinner behaviour, improving your language, & a whole lot of ways to crank up your personal charisma! Essentially, the whole thing is about how to turn on the charm in every possible scenario.
So many of us have grown up either without having been taught manners at all, or purposefully ignoring what we were told as children — but unfortunately, as we grow up & into the world, we’re faced with the shocking reality that what we used to be able to get away with is no longer acceptable!
This is a charm school crash course, covering personal magnetism, grace & being delightful for lost girls & moguls-in-training.
I’m so proud of it, & there are absolute stacks of real, able-to-be-applied-straight-away advice, so I know you’ll totally love it! I learned more than I could have ever imagined just from writing it!
Single issues are $12 each. Alternatively you can subscribe monthly for $10 (& I’ll send you the ones you’ve missed!), or buy the whole lot at $7 a pop!
...& if you missed out on any of the previous episodes, you can grab them here!
Love & Sequins #1: LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF: Self-adoration, manifesting your ideal persona, channelling your inner Marie Antoinette & everything in between!
“I’m a bit older than a lot of your readers (ie 40!), but I still found it really releveant. And I believe this type of thing should be compulsory reading/listening for teenagers (I’m trying to word this without sounding/feeling 1200 years old … hmm!) Maybe you could create your own school … Galaverse High ?? With a pink sparkly uniform and a unicorn coat of arms. Seriously though, I think this sort of thing is way more beneficial than a geography or a maths lesson. After all, isn’t school meant to prepare you for life?” — K.
“If I could put to words how much I love and adore this podcast, I would, but ‘nuff said I completely fail at that. It’s just mind-blowingly, earth-shatteringly, toe-ticklingly (why yes, these are all actual words) cute and awesome, and on top of that so relevant! So important! I think absolutely everyone should hear this, Galaverse High doesn’t sound bad at all!” — J.
Love & Sequins #2: THE SMART GIRL’S GUIDE TO BUSINESS — Taking control of your life, finding your passion, loving what you do & making mad bling!
“Thankyou so much for your inspiration. it really gave me the kick up the bum that I needed. I was always afraid to take a creative income path, for fear that my talent was lacking. I still have these insecurities, but I realise that right now, while I’m young, enthusiastic and motivated is the very best time to give it a shot. If it doesn’t work out, then I’ll try something different. if it is a success, then maybe it will give me the confidence to try some other more innovative ideas.” — V.
“I finally developed the balls to register as self-employed this week and quite by chance have been offered my first self-employed gig. I teach adults, literacy and numeracy. So this time around I’ll be teaching young adults with learning difficulities, the basic literacy they’ll need to get them by in life generally and in work. But it has made me realise that anything is possible… I’m planning to keep on some employed work to pay the bills. But I’m planning to expand into online tutoring, proofreading and writing. I intend to be completely self-employed eventually. So thanks. Wouldn’t have done it if it weren’t for that podcast. They’re worth their weight in gold.” — A.
Love & Sequins #3: LOVE, SEX, THE GALAXY & EVERYTHING — From falling in love to co-habitation, & all the beauty & madness contained within!
“Gala, I loved this one! I listened to it as soon as you sent it. I’ve always been kind of a cynic when it comes to love, but I think I’m ready to let my guard down and take the plunge. The ‘love self-evaluation’ and ‘figuring out what you want from a partner’ parts stood out the most to me, and I’m definitely going to take the time to write and reflect on these areas. Thank you so much!” — D.
“This was supermegaawesome good! I really like the way it’s all starting to sounds more natural… But I like the way it sort of flows and sounds more natural… Like you’re whispering good advice in my ear! And also I was walking my dog while listening to this and 3 or 4 times I just burst out laughing at some of the things you said; a lot of strange looks! Please keep this up, they’re all super good and I really do owe a lot to you!” — V.
As ALWAYS, thank you so much for your support! I couldn’t do it without you! MWAH!
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yay! thanks gala, I can’t wait to listen!
Awesome. I think it’s ridiculously good timing for this subject to come up, since I’m attempting to cultivate a healthier personality. And yes! I want to be CHARMING!
Oooh I will HAVE to go for this one! I’m in the midst of revamping myself post-break up into the woman I’ve always wanted to be (and so far, it’s working!) but I can always use a few more tips and inspo!
ahhh i wish i could listen to this one it sounds goood!! maybe in the near future yes yes!
I’ve not listened yet, but in advance I would like to say I LOVE YOU FOR THIS. I’ve noticed recently that I am not exactly the goddess of first impressions, but I’ve had no idea where to start!
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I’ve been wanting to sign up for a while, and this one sounds especially good. However, I have a terrible terrible slow internet connection and can’t even watch videos on youtube, so I’m worried that I wouldn’t be able to download the video. Do you maybe winzip them or something to make them smaller for internet-dinosaurs like myself? I would hate to buy it and then be unable to watch :(
Libby — Yeah honey, I could totally zip it for you! Just send me a note in the Paypal receipt :>
Hello!
Do you have any idea when your book will be available?
Thanks!
So Gala… I’ve been buying it every month at $12 (except #3, I got it when you had the discount), but now I want to just pay monthly, since I know I’ll never be able to resist & that’d just be easier. But I already have the first 3… so how does that work? If it’s not possible that’s ok, I can just keep buying it at $12, It’s worth it! :)
I am totally buying this when my paypal funds come through (:
I have to consider this….......it’s so tempting, and when I finally get money in the paypal account, this is MINE!
I just bought number one (I know, I am totally far behind lol) looking forward to listening to it. Thanks Gala! Much love :)
i just listened to this & it’s SO helpful, you have no idea. thank you, thank you, thank you!
i’ve always been pretty socially awkward & it’s only gotten worse the past year or two & i’ve really been wanting to change that, but never knew where/how to start. i don’t even want to think about the impressions i’ve been giving people.
i’m sure i’ll listen to it many more times :] & absolutely do the homework.
Woohoo! I’m saving up my Paypal pennies for this one, and number 3 as well, which I missed. Can’t wait!
Oh gala, you are wonderful!
I listened while cleaning.
You delight me.
Is it just me that the new layout doesn’t work for?
I have to scroll right down to the bottom of the right colum to actually see any updates(?).
Oh I cannot wait to listen to this one! I’ve just ordered it and am checking my inbox like a fiend. Congrats again on your successful project Gala!
Hey Gala, I just want to say that I really admire you as a person. You are very inspirational, pretty, and fun.
Honestly, once the fall starts and I have money again, your podcasts are going to be one of my first purchases! I’ll curl up with a fancy cup of tea and some chocolate one Sunday morning and absorb them all…
I just saw the little profile on you & The Dish on Rock & Roll Bride. Such a happy story :)
I will be buying all these as soon as I get my first paycheck at my new job (which is so close to my dream job, and btw, I used a bunch of your tips on how to ace an interview, and it worked! this is a photography/portrait studio and they were looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree, which i don’t have…but i do have the job!). I’m frickin’ excited!
Also, thanks to Carly mentioning it, RnR Bride? You guys are so damn adorable.
Gala, you’re gorgeous. I love your style. And your eyes captivate me!
GALA! I adore your blog & I am not much of a commenter, but I just had a random idea that I thought you might find cute. You should name a portion of your website “entICING”! Unless you find that idea absolutely corny or you already do this and I’m just daft and haven’t noticed.
Cheers!
Hi there Daaarling!
Gala, you have truly hit the spot once more! I sat there nodding to myself, smiling with recognition, laughing out loud and thinking WOW this girl inspires me to change the world too as I listened to the 4:th Love&Sequins.
Thank you so much wonderful!
This installment could not have come at a better time! I am involved in a wedding and am an introverted person. Your tips will help immensely. Also – love the redesign!
Anyone have any trouble-shooting advice for the download? Hate to be a bore, but I’ll be stuck on the train all day tomorrow and I’d like nothing more than to be able to listen to the podcast I just bought :) I’ve tried all three browsers and no luck yet….tips pleaseandthankyou!!