Episodes

Are you still thinking about joining us for the Creative Educator Conference? In today’s episode, three of our past attendees are sharing why you should be at the conference this year! Listen in as Dahlia Orth, Angelica Pompy,

Creating a brand that stands out is more important than ever. Marketing and brand expert, Sara Schultz joins us to discuss building unforgettable brands and personal branding strategies. She breaks down what it really takes to better position your business so you don’t feel trapped with “meh” systems that no longer align with you. Sara shares her three-pillar approach to branding, and why self-awareness is the secret ingredient to long-term success. Plus, she’s dropping actionable tips to help ...

Are people still buying courses? still investing in their education as creative entrepreneurs? The answer is yes. In this week’s snack sized episode, I’m highlighting the impact of crystal-clear messaging on making sales in the education industry, including the webinar sales model. Plus I’m giving you an inside scoop of how a webinar converted me from a lurker into a paying customer. If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to joi...

Are you tired of sacrificing your joy, health, and happiness for your business? In this episode, Tiffany Napper opens up about her personal experience with burnout, the importance of self-care, and transforming her definition of success. Listen in as she shares practical tips for listeners on how to balance high achievement with your well-being. If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join us in-person at The Creative Educator...

If you’ve been thinking about pitching sponsors and networking at events, there are a lot of considerations I’ve learned over the years. In today’s episode, I’m not only sharing how to build relationships and pitch sponsors,

Have you ever wanted to move away and leave everything you know behind? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kadie Smith, who did that very thing by moving to Costa Rica. Kadie is the multi-talented art director and branding expert behind Drop Cap Design,...

As we kick off a new year and many of our listeners are getting organized for 2025, I wanted to share 3 tools I loved over the last year that I’ll be bringing into 2025! If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join The Educators Lounge. Become part of a community that is as dedicated to your growth as you are to others. ENROLL NOW Mentioned in this Episode Chase Ink Preferred Flodesk Kajabi layleeemadi.com/resources Do you ...

Ready to laugh, learn, and maybe tear up a little? In our last episode of the year, my long-time friend, Dawn Richardson of Tech Savvy Creative, takes over hosting duties! Together we dive deep on my highlights of 2024: from the best to the not-so-best investments, celebrating meaningful milestones, and sharing honest lessons learned from a year of growth in both business and life. Whether you’re navigating your own season of growth or just looking for a little encouragement to wrap up your year...

This month inside The Educator’s Lounge, we’re spending a lot of time reflecting. In today’s snack size episode, you’re getting a sneak peak into the workbook our members are getting for free as part of their membership and a few things I’m reflecting ...

Have you ever invested in a course and felt it didn’t do all that it promised? We’ve all been there. In today’s episode, we deep dive into the overlooked aspects of online course creation with Emily Walker, a learning designer and strategic mentor.

You guys know I’m all about investing in my business, so today’s snack size episode is a recap of my experience at the Brands without Borders retreat! Mentioned in this Episode dropcapdesign.com sarahanndesign.co Do you like the snack sized format?

What does it truly takes to build a thriving, supportive community? Today we’re diving into the heart of intentional community building with the talented Kristin Sweeting—a wedding photographer and business coach who has a knack for creating impactful spaces that empower creatives. Listen in as we discuss the value of listening, what it takes to build trust with your audience, and how to create impactful offerings that foster real connections. Connect with Kristin: Instagram: instagram.com/kris...

If you’ve ever felt the overwhelm that comes with being a business owner, this snack sized episode is for you. Shaochen of Monstera Gold joins us to provide practical tips for overcoming that overwhelm, such as identifying knowledge gaps,

Did you know that you can proactively protect your intellectual property, including the education you create? As more businesses move into the digital space, it’s essential to understand how to safeguard your creative content and ensure it remains yours. Brittany Elise of Brittany Elise Photography, along with her lawyer Whitney Bower of Bower Legal join us to share their experience with fighting someone who stole Brittany’s IP and how they were able to take action. Protecting Your Intellectual...

Are you looking to grow as a speaker? From building connections to putting yourself in the right rooms to pitching, we’re covering a lot in this snack sized episode! Recently, at Next Level Retreat, I sat down with a few of our attendees for some one-on-one coaching and Danielle Throckmorton allowed us to record the session! Listen in to get an inside peak into what one-on-one coaching could look like for you! [Live from Next Level Retreat] Connect with Danielle daniellethrockmorton.com daniel...

Is your business ready for a Black Friday sale? While there are dozens of strategies and approaches to consider, Lauren Grayson joins us to break down how you should look at your Black Friday offers to ensure you’re running a clear and successful campaign. Listen in as she provides the do’s and don’t’s of Black Friday and how you should start planning today! If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join The Educators Lounge. Be...

Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of AI or are already on your journey, Dawn is here to teach us how to optimize our use of ChatGPT. Listen in as she shares how you can create your own ChatGPT prompts to help AI generate ideas and co...

Are you feeling the pressure of hustle culture? Do you dream of running a successful business without sacrificing your personal life and well-being? It’s time for you to build a SOFT business. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Molly Balint, the creator of the SOFT. Business Movement. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, or felt like the hustle culture isn’t working for you, this episode is a must-listen. Molly breaks down her signature SOFT framework (Story, Observation, Freedom, Tenacit...

We did it—my husband Tim is back on the podcast! During Next Level Retreat in September, I sat down to record a few snack sized episodes for the podcast. Since Tim was at this retreat helping me out, I had him to share his experience in supporting me as an entrepreneur! [Live from Next Level Retreat] Do you like the snack sized format? Every other week, you’re going to see this snack size format, where I’ll be pulling from my real life conversations and sharing quick tips and thoughts with you!...

Like most entrepreneurs, you’ve likely been through your own seasons of burnout. Maybe they led to scaling back or pivoting, but what if you used those times of burnout for inspiration? In today’s episode, Angela Shae of Social Templates Co joins us to...

It’s been a minute since I’ve had a full brand photoshoot in my business. I love to get my headshots taken annually if not more, but when it’s time for a brand photoshoot, I want to be really intentional about the purpose, direction,

Ethical education has always been one of my core values in everything I do, then add in the value of community and you’ve got The Educator’s Lounge. In today’s episode, my friend and Educators Lounge community member Bree Pair interviews me about the process of building, launching, and serving The Educators Lounge! If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join The Educators Lounge. Become part of a community that is as dedicate...

If you hadn’t noticed already, I’m a huge fan of in-person events. From workshops to conferences to retreats, I truly believe each holds such importance in business education. In honor of hosting Next Level, my retreat for creative entrepreneurs,

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you had an influx of cash to support your business? There are funds set aside specifically for that in the creative economy and business opportunity space. In today’s episode, Danielle Desir Corbett joins us to share why creat...