Episodes

Do you have a product or service that you’ve been wanting to launch, but have it in your head that every single piece of it has to be perfect? This concept of over-professionalizing typically leads to launches being delayed, or worse, never happening.

Are you prioritizing the most important and valuable components in your life? When you do, you’re committing to cultivating a well-rounded life that will propel yourself forward in every aspect of your world. Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing!

Do you plan a sabbatical for yourself each year? Setting aside dedicated time for yourself every year to work on your business or self-development can make a huge impact on your life. In this episode of So, Here’s the Thing, I’m talking through my own plans to take a month-long sabbatical this June. Listen in as I share the types of sabbaticals most people take, which I’ll be taking, and how to plan for it in your business! What’s a Sabbatical? (1:10) Two Schools of Thought on Sabbaticals (2:...

Have you been ignoring opportunities on Clubhouse, because you feel like it’s a waste of time? Maybe you feel like you have to constantly be on there in order to have success on the platform. Let’s bust those myths.

What’s it like to be married to a business owner? How do you split up home tasks when you both work full time? Do you ever feel like you come second to the business? You asked and we’ve delivered! In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Tim Smith,

Are you as intrigued with the enneagram as I am? Over the last few years, there has been an up-tip in conversations around Enneagrams and using it in life and business. I’ve pulled from my podcast archives to rerelease episode 17 with Sarajane Case of Enneagram and Coffee! This conversation is as relevant now as it was in the fall of 2019. Listen in to hear Sarajane break down the enneagram, determine your type and improve relationships! Review the show notes: layleeemadi.com/17 Links instagra...

Podcasts are more popular than ever—so how does it fit into your business? My podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin, joins us in this episode of So, Here’s the Thing to share 5 reasons you should start a podcast! Listen in as we discuss our experience in podcasting together for almost two years! We’re highlighting some unpopular opinions and even giving you insight on how to pitch yourself for podcasts (and how not to). Get to Know Haylee (1:09) Myth: There are too many podcasts out there. (1:44) ...

Have you considered what strategy and messaging could do in your brand design? In this episode of So, Here’s the Thing, Amanda Shuman joins us to chat about how you could marry these concepts to create a brand that works for you. Amanda is an award-winning designer and Founder of Carrylove Designs. They help take clients’ brands to the next level. Meet Amanda (1:20) What’s in a Brand? (5:27) Questions to Ask Yourself During the Branding Process: (8:51) Who do you want to be working with? Wha...

Have you created a retention program for your courses, programs, or services? There’s nothing worse than ending any experience for your students or clients on a bad note, so today I’m comparing my own experience with the retention process of two high-t...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! Are you struggling to scale your business by growing a team? Whether you believe it comes down to the employees or your lack of leadership skills, listen into this episode! Hanneke Antonelli joins us to discuss how you ...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! If you’ve been thinking about becoming a creative educator in our industry through speaking, courses, or coaching, this episode is for you! In this bite sized episode, we’re exploring my top three tips for stepping into...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! If you’ve been a listener for a while, you know how much I believe in creating safe spaces through a diverse and inclusive brand. In this episode, Erica Courdae, a DEI Coach and Consultant,

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! Does having a small social media following make you feel like you can’t run a successful business? We’ve got great news for you—YOU CAN. Ellen Yin joins us to discuss a few unpopular opinions when it comes to how your a...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! As we get started in a new year after an extremely unexpected time, it’s important to take a step back and look at where our short term goals are leading us. In this episode,

Welcome back to So, Here’s the Thing! In this solo bite-sized episode I am sharing the top three lessons that I want to take with me out of 2020 and walking into 2021! I hope that these inspire you to do your own audit of what you’ve learned this year,...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! Sitting down to build out workflows and systems in your business can feel overwhelming—but it’s so worth it. In this episode, Laura Lee Neff joins us to share her 8 step approach to creating systems and workflows in you...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” Are you ready to grow your business, but struggling to see how you can scale without becoming overwhelmed? Enter my favorite addition to any business—a virtual assistant. In this episode,

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” Has your health and fitness taken a back seat to everything else in your life? In this episode, Brittani Zmolik joins us to share practical tips and techniques to better prioritize your health as an entrepreneur!

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” I recently launched applications for the first cohort of my own Mastermind! With that launch, my inbox was flooded with questions like: “Is a mastermind right for me?” “How do I know which mastermind to chose?” … and so many other important questions to consider when it comes to joining a mastermind! It reminded me of this raw, honest conversation I’d had with my dear friend Hope Taylor back in episode 21 and I knew I had to rerelease it today! Listen in as ...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Melissa Lin joins us to discuss how to approach growing your team and scaling your business. Follow along with her step-by-step exercise to deciding what tasks you should outsource first!

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Franke, Dawn Richardson, and Paige Griffith for a roundtable discussion regarding drawing inspiration from versus stealing in the creative industry.

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Ashley Kirkwood joins us to discuss the trademarking process and why it’s important for your brand. Listen in as she describes when to trademark your business and three ways to go about doing it!

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Julie Painter joins us to discuss why systems are important in your business, along with the tools you should be using to create them. Listen in as she shares how her role as a VA can help you manage an...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Candice Coppola joins me to discuss the components that will help you craft a solid business plan. Listen in as she discusses the purpose of developing a business plan and how it can guide your success!...