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255. You’re in a Perfectionism Trap (and Your Business Is Dying)

September 8, 2025

Listen on Apple | Spotify | YouTube Listen Now: Have you ever caught yourself stuck in “plan to plan” mode? You know, where you’re endlessly researching, collecting info, or waiting for the perfect time to finally start that new project,...

Ready for a Fall (digital) Clean-up?

September 2, 2025

Ready for a Fall (digital) Clean-up? It feels like no matter how old you are, or how long you’ve been out of school, the entire world runs on a school schedule. I’m not mad about it. I still routinely call...

The Most Awkward Post I Had to Write

August 26, 2025

the most awkward post I had to write The funny thing is, today I had planned to write to you about doing a digital fall cleanup [cue the falling leaves, a pumpkin spice latte warming up my hands, and bringing...

My 4-part framework to 50k subscribers

August 19, 2025

my 4-part framework to 50k subscribers If we hung out in real life, I’d force you to go to a really good restaurant with me. Not a fancy one. Just one that I research the heck out of — researching...

254. The NEW Way to Structure Your Workday for Better Content

August 18, 2025

Listen on Apple | Spotify | YouTube Listen Now: Ever start your workday with the best intentions to finally record that video, write that email, or publish that podcast episode… only to look up at 3 p.m. and realize you’ve...

Want to see my email list?

August 12, 2025

Not Another Email List Strategy “All roads lead to the email list.” ^If you asked my husband, Ryan, that’s what I mutter in my sleep in between dreams about missing a train I had to catch, or realizing during finals...

253. Why Your Content Isn’t Growing Your Email List (The Real Reason)

August 11, 2025

Listen on Apple | Spotify | YouTube Listen Now: This week, I sat down with video marketing coach and content strategist Natasha Pierre to talk about the REAL reason your content isn’t converting into email list growth (or sales)—and how...

Your First Pancake (needs to be made)

August 5, 2025

Your First Pancake (needs to be made) “Don’t worry, you aren’t missing anything. I don’t even know how to run a book club… I’m treating it like the first pancake,” the bookstore owner told me when I asked about joining her new book...