Episodes

We all have our own battles with self-doubt, because confidence building takes time for anyone at any age. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been chatting with both high schooler and entrepreneurs about building confidence and I couldn’t keep my thoughts around confidence to myself any longer. While I would never advise one of my students to fake it til they make it in their profession or education journey, when it comes to confidence, that is my first piece of advice. When you fake it til you...

You have questions about the Creative Educator Conference and I have answers. In today’s episode, our 2024 emcee, Akua Konadu takes the mic to ask me questions submitted by our audience about planning and hosting the Creative Educator Conference!

I was recently chatting with a business bestie and discussing how what I’m doing in my business now is nothing like what I was doing 10 years ago. While this isn’t unique for business owners, many entrepreneurs are afraid of pivots,

We recently wrapped the second annual Creative Educator Conference! In today’s episode, we’re keeping up the tradition of having my podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin, take the mic to ask me all about the experience! Listen in as we discuss big changes,

It’s the night before you leave for a conference and you’re standing over your suitcase unsure of what to take with you. We’ve all been there. Our personal style can say so much about who we are, as it’s a visual representation of you and your brand.

If you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by low student engagement and lack of success in your online courses, despite your efforts to create quality content and meaningful interactions, then you are not alone! In today’s episode,

If you’re like every other entreperneur I know, you’re likely in the middle of busy season with the added stress of the holidays. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how you can manage your stress and prioritize your workload as an entrepreneur...

When Cameron and Tia decided to launch their first educational offer after gaining visibility on TikTok, they were met with excitement and early signups, but unfortunately that’s where it ended. The explosive growth they’d see in their online reach didn’t immediately translate to explosive sales. That’s when they decided to really focus on and pour into the few students they had. In today’s episode, they’re pulling back the curtain and sharing what they learned from that experience. Finding Exp...

The heart behind this podcast has always been to connect with listeners, provide value, and have honest conversations. That’s why I’ve brought back our Ask Me Anything series, where I’m answering your questions as if we’re two biz besties chatting over drinks. Today’s episode is brought to you by my free quiz to help you discover your public speaking persona. if you’re ready to take the stage, uncover your speaking style, and learn how to leverage your skills for captivating and engaging presen...

You’ve gone through the preparation process of your speaking topics and pitching conferences and events to speak, but what do you do once you’ve landed one? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 tips that I believe every speaker should consider when they’v...

Do you dread sitting down to create content or build out your marketing plan? In today’s episode, Jen Olmstead of Tonic Site Shop joins us to share how she went from dreading writing her emails to showing up for her community by making a few shifts in ...

When entrepreneurs and business owners don’t do the work to prioritize inclusivity and diversity in their work, it’s detrimental to the industry as a whole. We recently saw this with a wedding industry event that originally planned to host their event ...

Selling in the DMs isn’t a strategy I recommend—honestly I hate it. After an influx of sales DMs and dozens of frustrated texts to my business bestie, Sarah Erickson, we knew it was time for a podcast episode to discuss this sales strategy.

After running this business for ten years, there have been a number of lessons I’ve learned as an entrepreneur! In today’s special episode, I’m sharing 10 of the most valuable lessons from the last 10 years! To celebrate 10 years in business,

Women haven’t always had the opportunities that we have with money today—that’s why we need to embrace the power we have to be a part of history. In today’s episode, Erinn Bridgman joins us to share how you can build financial freedom with your creativ...

Are you thinking about snagging your ticket to The Creative Educator Conference? Take a listen to our open house replay, where I dive deep into what is included in the conference, who it’s for, and answer all of your questions! Should You Attend The Creative Educator Conference? The Creative Educator Conference was built for business owners and creatives looking for high-value content from other speakers, focusing on building a better educational brand. Whether you have paid and monetized educ...

If you’ve ever hustled in a season of business that led to burnout, today’s episode is for you. Hope Taylor joins us to share her own experiences in burnout, how she’s set up boundaries in her business, and prioritizes her own self-care and mental heal...

Are the services you’re offering in your business holding you back? Are they serving you in a way that is providing the essentials for your life or stealing them away from you? In today’s episode, my biz bestie,

Have you been rejected from a speaking opportunity and struggled with continuing to show up and apply more? In today’s episode, I’m sharing from my own personal experience how you can move on from rejection in business, continue to apply as practice, and a few things to consider when you are rejected! Plus I’m even sharing a few things to consider when you’re applying to speak! Today’s episode is brought to you by my free ebook that helps creators avoid the big mistakes that are holding them ba...

Your words make an impact, especially when it comes to establishing your authority in your industry. In this episode, Ashlyn Carter joins us to share how she quickly claimed her own authority as a copywriter in the creative services industry and how professionals have to maintain that authority once it is established. Listen in as she shares how you can establish your authority through copy, specifically when it comes to launching a new service or product. Claiming Your Authority in the Industr...

Are you creating content to market your business? If so, are you optimizing it for search? Sara Dunn joins us to make SEO easy to understand by simplifying what it takes to get you business in front of your ideal and dream clients. Listen in as she shares the value of search engine optimization, how to build a strategy and plan for your SEO, and why every business owner should at least understand the basics. What is SEO? SEO stands for search engine optimization, which is the art of influencin...

As the questions about The Creative Educator Conference continued to roll in over the last few weeks, it was time to do an Ask Me Anything Conference style podcast episode! In this episode, I’m exploring a part two of recapping the conference based on submitted questions by all of you! What almost held you back from hosting the conference and why did you do it anyway? There were two main things that were initially holding me back from hosting a conference: imposter syndrome and the monetary ri...

A little over a month ago, we hosted the inaugural Creative Educator Conference! In today’s episode, my podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin, joins us to interview me about The Creative Educator Conference! Listen in as we discuss the inspiration behind the...

Running your business through times of hardship is no easy feat. I personally experienced this over the last couple of months and today I’m getting pretty transparent with you. I’m diving into this experience, but also sharing what you can do to plan and prepare your business for those times. While I’d originally planned to share on this topic later this year, I decided to release it earlier since it is still so fresh on my heart, but also explain why there hasn’t been an episode for the last m...