Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Creative Bodega with Em Connors | Email & Content Marketing for Solopreneurs
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| 91: Exactly How I Clean My Email List Every Month (& My Unsubscribes Dropped 70%) | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:26:09 | |
Your email list looks big on the dashboard, but how many of those people still open it? If you have a list you haven't touched in a while, and cleaning it feels overwhelming (or a little mean), you're not alone. I hate removing people too. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the exact monthly routine I use to keep my list healthy, the numbers I pulled from my own Flodesk account, and why I'd take a smaller list that gets opened over a bigger one that doesn't. If you've been meaning to deal with your list, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 90: Is Google Hiding Your Best Offer? 5 Website Checks to Run This Week | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:25:31 | |
Download the one-page website audit checklist for solopreneurs: the 5 checks to run on your site this week. Grab it here Your business changed. Your website might not have. After a DM from a follower, I audited my own site and found my newest offer hidden from Google, a homepage still talking about social media, and a Canva workshop button for a date that already passed. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I walk you through the five checks I’d run first, and why I’m giving my website a new home after six years. If your site has been growing in layers, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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Update (October 21, 2026): Since publishing, Podia has clarified a few things. You can set H1 headings, SEO titles, and descriptions in the editor, and Podia added XML sitemaps on October 19, 2026. Podia has also shared that text on Podia sites is readable by AI tools, which differs from what I said about AI readability. I shared that based on what I'd learned, and I'm not an SEO or website expert. Podia helped me get started, and I'm grateful. Connect with me: Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode! | |||
| 89: The 3 Things I Give AI So My Newsletter Still Sounds Like Me | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:28:39 | |
Grab the one-page cheat sheet on how to write a newsletter with AI and still sound like you, plus my cleaned-up banned phrases list: Download it here You tried AI for your newsletter, hated the result, and wondered if everyone else is just better at prompts. You’re not alone, and the tool usually isn’t the problem. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m showing you how I use AI to write my newsletter, what I give it so the draft sounds like me, and where it still gets things wrong. You’ll also hear my real numbers on time saved and what it did (and didn’t do) for my open rate. Check out the full show notes for this episode: CLICK HERE Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 88: 5 Ways to Grow Your Email List Without Adding More Social Media | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:22:43 | |
Want to grow your email list without adding more social media? SAME! If your list growth has stalled and you're one click away from signing up for another platform, you're so not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega Podcast, I share the 5 things I'm changing to make the content I already create work a lot harder, including the opt-in that brought me 53 new subscribers in 8 days. 📝 Grab this episode's FREE takeaway cheat sheet: RIGHT HERE 💻 Check out the full show notes for this episode: CLICK HERE Things I cover inside this episode:
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Quick correction: in this episode, I compare my list growth to summer 2023, but those numbers weren't accurate. The real year-over-year comparison is 329 new subscribers in August 2025 vs. 97 in August 2026, about a 70% drop. Update (October 21, 2026): Since publishing, Podia has clarified a few things. You can set H1 headings and SEO titles and descriptions in the editor, and Podia added XML sitemaps on October 19, 2026. Podia has also shared that text on Podia sites is readable by AI tools, which differs from what I said about AI readability. I shared that based on what I’d learned, and I’m not an SEO or website expert. Podia helped me get started, and I’m grateful for it. Connect with me: Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode! | |||
| 87: The One Good Freebie Method: How to Build a Freebie AI Can't Copy | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:26:56 | |
📝 Grab this episode's one-page cheat sheet, [the 4 steps to one freebie that converts], right here! → https://thecreativebodega.myflodesk.com/podcastonesheet Made freebie after freebie and still nobody's opting in? Or maybe you've got a 40-page guide you know is good, and your list hasn't budged. I've been there. I've made over 45 freebies in six years, and most of them cost me way more time than they ever gave back. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I walk you through The One Good Freebie Method: the foundation only you can build (AI can't touch it), plus the 4 steps to create one freebie that converts and keeps working for you. If you're tired of building freebies nobody downloads, this episode is for you. For the full blog post show notes, CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 86: 4 Free Instagram Moves That Grow Your Email List (No New Apps) | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:13:44 | |
Ever pull up your own Instagram profile and realize a total stranger would have no idea what to do next? You post, you show up, you pour hours into it, and then you cross your fingers and hope the algorithm sends the right people your way. If you're tired of building your business on rented land you don't own, you're in the right place. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm walking you through four low-lift, mostly free moves that make Instagram actually pull its weight for your email list. No new apps, no new subscriptions, nothing added to your already-full plate. If you want your list to grow without living on the app, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 85: Why I'm Going All In on Email (& Done Being the Posting & Instagram Girl) | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:31:51 | |
✨💌 DOORS ARE OPEN: The Newsletter System: my 6-week program for building a newsletter you'll actually keep writing. Doors are open this week only. Limited spots, we begin Sept 24th! Have you ever felt called to change direction in your business, but froze because you were terrified of what people would think? You are not the only one. I spent six years known for one thing, quietly sensing I was meant for another, and doing almost nothing about it. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I walk you through the real story behind my pivot from Instagram and Canva to email marketing: the tiny signals I ignored for years, the moment two out of forty women broke my brain, and the trust recession that makes a weekly newsletter the smartest bet you can place on your business right now. If your gut has been tapping you on the shoulder, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 84: The 5 Excuses Keeping You From a Thriving Email List That Sells | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:23:38 | |
✨💌 Join the Newsletter System waitlist - hop on for first access when the doors open September 14th You keep meanIng to start the newsletter. Or you started one, then quietly let it go. And every time you think about picking it back up, a little pile of excuses shows up first. No one will read it. I don't have the time. This probably isn't for a business like mine. I've had every one of those thoughts myself, so there's zero finger-pointing here. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I pick up the five biggest excuses one at a time and hold them up to the light, because most of them fall apart the second you look at them straight. If an email list has been sitting on your someday list, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 83: How I Never Run Out of Newsletter Ideas (Or Stare at a Blank Page) | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:26:10 | |
✨💌 CLICK HERE to hop on The Newsletter System waitlist (join for first dibs on the limited spots plus a behind-the-scenes tour of my full newsletter process) You want to email your list. You know you should. Maybe you even have the list sitting right there, ready to go. But you sit down, the cursor blinks, and your brain goes completely blank. So you close the laptop and tell yourself you'll figure it out next week. And next week? Same exact thing. If that loop feels familiar, you are not broken, and you are not out of ideas. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I break down why the blank page was never a creativity problem in the first place, and the shift that made "what do I even write?" stop being a question I dread every single week. If staring at a blank newsletter makes you want to throw your laptop out the window, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 82: Here's Why You Keep Ghosting Your Email List (It's a System Problem, Not a You Problem) | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:21:50 | |
You started an email list. You were proud of it. And then...you never emailed it. 😅 Now every time you think about sitting down to write, the cursor blinks, your brain goes blank, and you tell yourself you'll do it later. Later never comes, and the guilt just keeps stacking. If that's the loop you're stuck in, you're not lazy, and you're not flaky. You're missing one thing. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I break down why consistency with your email list was never a discipline problem, why a small list of people who trust you beats a huge silent following, and the one small move that breaks the blank-page spell. If your list has been collecting dust, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 81: I'm Done Teaching the Thing That Built My Business (Going All In on Email Marketing) | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:31:25 | |
💌 Join The Newsletter System September Waitlist — first access when doors open September 14th, limited spots available! Have you ever been genuinely good at something, even known for it, and still felt a quiet pull that it is not the thing you want to keep doing forever? For years, I couldn't name that feeling. I just felt scattered and a little off, pouring most of my energy into the platform that gave me the least back. It took three weeks completely off Instagram to finally see it clearly. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I share the biggest pivot I have made in nine years, why I am going all in on email, and what my two fiddle leaf fig trees have to do with all of it. If you have felt scattered too, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 80: Ep6: Nobody Told Me How to Stay Consistent With Content When Motivation Disappears | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:19:11 | |
You've poured hours into a post, hit publish, and watched it land with a thud. Just crickets. And in that moment, the question creeps in: is something wrong with me? Should I just pivot to something else? If you've ever wondered why you're still showing up when the growth is slow and the engagement is low, you're not the only one. In this final episode of my Nobody Told Me series on The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the one thing nobody told me would end up being my superpower: consistency. I'm getting honest about the numbers, the near-burnout seasons, and the two things that actually keep me going when motivation is nowhere to be found. If you're building something online and quietly questioning it all, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 79: Ep5: Nobody Told Me No One Is Watching That Closely on Instagram | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:13:40 | |
Episode 79: Why You Think Everyone's Watching You (And Why They're Not) You've got that post sitting in your drafts. The one that feels a little too loud, too niche, too much you. You keep telling yourself everyone's going to see it and judge it, so you don't hit publish. I've been there more times than I can count, and this episode is for you. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm telling you about the first time I learned this lesson (a CrossFit gym in 2008, terrified everyone was watching my every move) and the second time it showed up years later, running a business people can actually see. Both taught me the same thing from two completely different angles. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 78: Ep4: Nobody Told Me These Habits Were Keeping Me Invisible | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:15:27 | |
Do you ever feel like you're doing everything "right" online, posting, following the tips, showing up consistently, and still getting completely ignored? It's not your strategy. It's not the algorithm. It's a handful of small, sneaky habits quietly keeping you invisible, and once you spot them, they're easier to shift than you'd think. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm walking through exactly what those habits look like, why personality gets remembered while generic content gets ignored, and the small moves that actually change things. If you've ever wondered why people aren't opening their wallets for you yet, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 77: Ep3: Nobody Told Me I'd Have To Share My Life Online With Strangers | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:15:37 | |
You know you're supposed to share parts of your life online. But what, exactly? You're private. Your kids don't want to be content. And you have zero interest in crying on camera for engagement. I hear some version of this from the women I work with every single week, so if that's you, you're not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm introducing you to a concept I call your core story bank: the 4 to 5 stories and personal themes that make you relatable without making you an open book. If you're the private one, the introvert, the one who cringes at performed vulnerability, this episode is especially for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 76: Ep2: Nobody Told Me My Camera Energy Was Part Of My Brand Visuals | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:11:47 | |
Your Canva templates are perfectly on-brand. Your color palette is locked. So why does your content still feel a little cold when you hit record? You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone in wondering why the visuals aren't translating to connection. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm getting into the part of visual branding nobody talks about: the energy you bring to camera, and why it might matter more than any font pairing you've ever agonized over. If your branding feels done on paper but flat on video, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 75: Ep1: Nobody Told Me How Long Building a Personal Brand Actually Takes | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:19:45 | |
Do you ever wonder if the discomfort of putting yourself out there is ever going to go away? You post, you wait, you check the numbers, and some days it still feels like nobody's out there. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm kicking off a new series called Nobody Told Me, six honest truths about what it actually takes to build a personal brand. We're starting with the one nobody warns you about: how long everything really takes. If you're deep in the reps and wondering when it starts feeling easier, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 74: The Ultimate Canva Organization Episode with Canva Verified Expert Brenda Cadman | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:30:08 | |
If your Canva account is a complete disaster — designs floating in space, uploads you've had since 2017, and templates you used once and can never find again — you are not alone. Most solopreneurs are working inside a cluttered Canva account without realizing how much time and mental energy it's costing them. The good news? Getting organized doesn't have to be a full weekend project. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm joined by fellow Canva Verified Expert Brenda Cadman, whose entire expertise is Canva organization. She breaks down where to start, what to delete, how to structure your folders, and the one navigation trick most people don't know about. If you've ever re-uploaded the same brand photo six times because it was faster than finding it, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 73: Instagram Followers Don't Pay Your Bills: What I Should've Been Tracking Instead | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:21:33 | |
Have you ever posted something, checked back an hour later, and felt your stomach drop? You poured real energy into it. And the response was...crickets. If you've been using your follower count, your likes, or your email list growth as proof that you're good at this, I want you to know you are so not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I get more vulnerable than usual. I share what happened when I finally got on a call with my business coach and therapist, Ash McDonald, what she said that stopped me cold, and why I'd been white-knuckling the completely wrong numbers for months while ignoring the one that actually tells you the truth about your business. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 72: How I Went From Dreading My Newsletter to Writing It in 30 Minutes | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:17:54 | |
If the thought of writing a newsletter every week makes you want to close your laptop and never come back, this one's for you. I get it. I've felt that exact dread, staring at a blank screen, deleting what I wrote, and deciding I just wasn't a "newsletter person." In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing how I went from avoiding my newsletter completely to sending my 285th consecutive issue, and the simple format that made it possible. If you've started a list and let it go quiet, or you haven't started one yet because the whole thing feels too big, this episode is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 71: You Can't Sell What People Can't See: How I Fixed My Own Visibility Gap | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:13:55 | |
Have you been showing up consistently, posting tips, sharing your face, doing all the things, and still wondering why your offer isn't getting signups? You're not doing it wrong. You're just not showing it. There's a real difference between posting about your niche and showing people what it's actually like inside your world. And that gap is exactly where signups disappear. I know because I found myself in it, weeks into a stretch of almost zero new Coven signups, before I realized I hadn't shared a single piece of content about what was happening inside the membership. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm walking you through the 5-post rotation I built to fix that, complete with reusable Canva templates, a simple Google Form for collecting member stories, and a weekly cadence that makes showing your offer feel way less like selling. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE: [link placeholder] Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 70: My Summer Bare Minimum Content Plan (& Why Maintenance Mode IS a Strategy) | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:22:24 | |
If you've been staring down July thinking you have two choices: keep the exact same pace you've been keeping all year, or go completely dark and hope your audience forgives you in September, this episode is for you. You don't have to choose between burning out and disappearing. There's a middle ground, and I call it maintenance mode. It's where you stay visible, keep nurturing your people, and maintain some momentum without pretending you have the same capacity in July as in October. Because you don't. And honestly, neither do I. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm walking you through my actual summer content rhythm: what I keep, what I simplify, and how I use one podcast episode as my content anchor to feed everything else without starting from scratch every week. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 69: Content Pillars That Actually Convert: The 4-Part System for Solopreneurs | 25 May 2026 | 00:22:30 | |
If you've ever sat down to plan your content and realized you genuinely don't know what to post, your pillars might be the problem. Not because you picked the wrong topics, but because most of us were taught content pillars the wrong way. Educate, entertain, inspire? Those are content values, not pillars. Your offer as a pillar? That turns every post into a pitch. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, we're rebuilding the way you think about content pillars from the ground up: verb-led, offer-connected, specific enough that you always know exactly what belongs there and what doesn't. If your content has been feeling scattered or like it's just not converting, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 68: Why Your Freebie Isn't Converting (& a Simple Fix With 6,930 Downloads to Prove It) | 18 May 2026 | 00:20:36 | |
If your freebie has been sitting out there and barely anyone is downloading it, you're not imagining it. And it's probably not your offer, your niche, or your audience. It might just be how your freebie is built. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing real download numbers from my own freebies, including one that flopped hard, and walking you through the four questions I now use to evaluate any freebie, mine or my students'. If growing your email list has felt harder than it should, this one is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 67: 3 Pinned Posts Every Solopreneur Needs (And Why Yours Aren't Working) | 11 May 2026 | 00:16:46 | |
Someone lands on your Instagram profile. You have two or three seconds before they decide to follow, look around, or leave. If your pinned posts are random, outdated, or nonexistent, you are handing a new potential client a business card with the wrong number on it. In this episode of *The Creative Bodega*, Em breaks down the exact three pinned posts every service-based solopreneur needs at the top of their grid, what job each one has to do, and why she brought this framework inside The Content Coven as an April challenge with results that genuinely surprised her. - Why going viral is *not* a good reason to pin something (and what to pin instead) - The About Me post: what it must communicate in 30 seconds or less Connect with me: Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode! | |||
| 66: The Single Static Post That Outperformed Everything I Made This Month | 04 May 2026 | 00:21:04 | |
If you've been grinding through carousel after carousel, reel after reel, wondering why your results still feel flat, you're about to get a reality check that's also a relief. In this episode of *The Creative Bodega*, I'm sharing the accidental experiment that brought me back to the simplest format on Instagram: a single static quote graphic, made in under two minutes in Canva. No trending audio. No B-roll. No face-to-camera. And it outperformed almost every other post I've put out in two weeks, with the numbers to prove it. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 65: Instagram Stories Strategy That Build Trust and Drive Sales (For Solopreneurs) | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:26:28 | |
Overthinking your Instagram Stories? Or only showing up when you have something to sell? Let's fix that. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down why Stories are hands-down the fastest way to build trust online—and why they don't need to be strategic, polished, or perfect to work. I'm sharing my exact approach to showing up Monday through Friday without a complicated plan, plus the story types that naturally build relationships, boost engagement, and lead to sales. If Stories feel like a chore or you're not sure what to post, this episode will make them feel so much lighter and easier. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 64: This Instagram Mistake Is Costing You Hundreds of Leads | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:21:55 | |
Think your content's the problem? What if I told you it's actually your conversion path that's broken?! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the exact moment from a recent one-on-one call that completely shifted how a realtor (with really good content!) was thinking about her Instagram strategy. Spoiler: her content wasn't the issue—it was what happened after people found her. If you're posting consistently but not seeing leads, inquiries, or email signups, this episode is going to be a game-changer. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 63: Why Your Content Design Affects Trust (And How to Fix It for Solopreneurs) | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:15:45 | |
Spending forever on Canva just to create a post that gets… crickets? Here's the truth: your design isn't just about looking pretty—it's actually affecting whether people trust you, stop scrolling, and take action. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down exactly how your colors, fonts, and design choices impact buyer behavior (yes, really). You'll learn how to make your content easier to consume, what the "star of the show" should be in every post, and why clarity beats complexity every single time. If you've been overthinking your visuals or wondering why your content isn't landing the way you want it to, this episode is for you. *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 62: 10 Things I Do to Get My Spark Back When I’m in a Content Rut | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:21:10 | |
In a content rut right now? Let's be real—you're in very good company. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the 10 things I actually do when content feels heavy, my ideas feel stale, or my posts aren't hitting the way I want them to. This isn't about forcing yourself to be inspired or white-knuckling your way through it. It's about coming back to what helps you feel like YOU again—with boundaries, systems, and a whole lot less pressure. If you've been in your head about your content lately, this one's gonna feel like a big exhale. *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 61: The 7 Hook Types That Create Buy-In (Not Just Clicks) for Solopreneurs | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:28:56 | |
Staring at a blank caption, wondering what the hell to write? Yeah, I've been there too. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down why your hooks might be falling flat—and it's not because you need some magical copywriting formula. The truth? People are exhausted by content that bosses them around. What's actually working right now are hooks that feel personal, relatable, and human. I'm sharing the seven hook formulas behind my highest-performing podcast promos (we're talking 100+ comments), plus how to match your hook to your content goal so you stop trying to make every post do the same thing. If you've been overthinking your headlines, freezing up on subject lines, or feeling like your content just isn't landing—this episode is your permission slip to make it simpler. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 60: Why Your Email List Isn't Growing + My 4-Step Visibility Fix | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:21:16 | |
Your Instagram is getting engagement, you're showing up consistently, but your email list? Crickets. If you've been wondering why your freebie isn't converting or why nobody seems to care about your newsletter, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the real reason your email list isn't growing from Instagram—and spoiler alert: it's probably not what you think. You'll learn exactly how often to promote your list (without being annoying), how to bridge the gap between your content and your email signup, and why your newsletter might be the quietest (and most underused) part of your business right now. *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 59: 7 Things I’m Doing Differently With My Instagram Visuals in 2026 | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:16:48 | |
If your Instagram feed is quietly repelling people instead of enticing them, you're not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down the 2026 visual reality check: perfect is out, overproduced is out, but inconsistent doesn't read as real—it reads as confusing. And confusing does not convert. I'm sharing seven visual fixes that will make your Instagram feel instantly more enticing without turning this into a full-on design class. This is about clarity, cohesion, and trust—so your feed communicates what you do before someone even reads your caption. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 58: The Simple Reel Series Strategy That Generated 150K+ Followers and $32K | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:30:28 | |
What happens when you commit to showing up on Instagram for 30 days straight...and accidentally gain 140K+ followers in the process? In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sitting down with Amanda Jefferson, a Coven member who went from 5,000 to over 150,000 followers (and counting!) using a simple jar of tech tips and a whole lot of authenticity. We're breaking down exactly what worked, what broke (literally—her checkout page couldn't handle the traffic), and how she turned viral momentum into $32K in revenue in just one month. If you've been overthinking your content or feeling frozen about showing up on video, this conversation is your permission slip to just start. Check out the full show notes for this episode, CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 57: 6 Bio Mistakes That Quietly Cost You Instagram Followers (And Sales) | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:20:15 | |
Is your Instagram worth a follow? That's the question I want you to ask yourself today—and I know it might sting a little. But here's the thing: if a stranger clicks on your profile right now, do they immediately think "Oh, this is for me"? Or are they clicking away in three seconds flat? In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm walking you through the six bio mistakes that are quietly costing you followers, clicks, and sales—plus exactly how to fix them. Think of your Instagram profile like a storefront window on a busy street. People aren't stopping because they're nice—they stop because something made them feel seen. Let's make your profile an easy yes. Check out the full show notes for this episode, CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 56: My 30-Day Show Up Strategy That Ended My Camera Fear (For Solopreneurs) | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:20:04 | |
Hiding from the camera while trying to grow your business? I've been there—and I'm calling you out with love. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the exact show-up strategy I used to go from absolutely dreading video (like, worst nightmare level) to posting daily stories without a second thought. You'll learn how to get comfortable on camera through strategic repetition, what to share (and what to keep private), and my 30-day rep plan that actually works. If you've been waiting for confidence to magically appear before you hit record, this episode is your reality check and your roadmap. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 55: Don’t Make It Weird: Selling Like a Human with Colleen Nichols (@noshamesalesgame) | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:44:25 | |
In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sitting down with Colleen Nichols (@noshamessalesgame) to talk about the messy, beautiful reality of building a business when life forces your hand. We're diving into what it really takes to grow on Instagram without ads, how to trust your gut when everyone's telling you to charge more, and why showing up authentically (cursing and all) might be your biggest competitive advantage. If you've ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs actually got started—or if you're drowning in advice from too many gurus—this conversation is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 54: Algorithm Fatigue? What ACTUALLY Makes People Follow & Unfollow (For Solopreneurs) | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:17:04 | |
Tired of feeling like the algorithm is punishing you for showing up? Same. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the data-backed truth about what actually makes people follow, unfollow, and stop watching your content—and honestly, it's not what you think. Spoiler alert: it's not about posting more or having a perfectly polished feed. I'm breaking down five major myths that are keeping you stuck in the content creation hamster wheel, and I'm giving you the real numbers (from ManyChat's 2025 Creator Report) that prove useful, authentic content wins every single time. If you're exhausted from chasing trends and playing the algorithm games, this episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start connecting. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 53: “Online Courses Are Dead”? What’s Actually Dying—And What’s Next (Doors Open) | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:21:21 | |
Amy Porterfield just discontinued Digital Course Academy—and the internet has thoughts. But here's what I think: online courses aren't dead. What's dying is the low-touch, "here's your login, good luck" model. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I think DCA closed, what the future of online education actually looks like, and how I've built my own programs (like The Visual Edit) to prioritize real support, accountability, and results. If you've ever felt burned by a course you bought or you're wondering how to create offers that actually help people succeed, this one's for you. *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 52: What's Happening Is Too Big to Ignore: Speaking Out & Still Launching Amid a Crisis | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:13:11 | |
Sometimes the hardest thing is to keep showing up when the world feels like it's falling apart. In this unedited (literally) episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm processing in real time what it means to stay visible in your business when everything outside your door feels completely wrong. I'm talking about the Minneapolis ICE raids, the fear people are experiencing, and why I'm moving forward with the launch of The Visual Edit even though it feels weird and uncomfortable. If you've ever struggled with whether to speak up, stay silent, or keep working when the world is heavy—this one's for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 51: 6 Instagram Post Musts for 2026 That Actually Work (For Solopreneurs) | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:25:55 | |
Drowning in "new algorithm" posts and conflicting advice about what you must do in 2026? Let's be real: you don't need a total content overhaul. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down the six things that actually matter for service-based solopreneurs this year—and spoiler alert, it's not about posting more or buying fancy equipment. I'm sharing what's worked for me since 2020 (yes, the same strategy), why fewer high-intent posts beat constant posting, and how to stay visible without burning out. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the content noise out there, this episode will help you breathe easier and focus on what actually moves the needle. Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 50: Your Simplest Way Is Your Strongest Way: Content Strategy for Solopreneurs | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:19:32 | |
Feeling like you need a ring light, perfect angle, and cinematic editing skills just to post a reel? Let's be real—you don't. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down why your simplest way is actually your strongest way when it comes to showing up online. I'm sharing the exact framework I use to create consistent content without the overwhelm, plus the boundaries that protect my sanity (and my time). If you're tired of feeling behind because you can't keep up with the polished creators in your feed, this episode is your permission slip to own your way—and make it work. *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 49: How One Solopreneur Ended Her Content Overwhelm with a Visual System (Interview w/ Emily Odio-Sutton) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:28:38 | |
Ever feel like you know what you do and who you help, but you just can't figure out how to make your brand stand out online? You're not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sitting down with Emily Odio-Sutton—my very first official podcast guest (besides my husband!)—to talk about her journey from overwhelmed content creator to confident Etsy Print on Demand expert with a scroll-stopping Instagram presence. Emily shares exactly how she went from staring at a blank screen, wondering "what should I post today?" to batching a week's worth of content in just one sitting using reusable templates and a plug-and-play system. If you've been craving structure, clarity, and a content strategy that actually feels doable, this conversation is for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE! Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 48: Choosing Enough: My 2025 Revenue Breakdown & Business Audit (Steal this!) | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:27:17 | |
Chasing an invisible revenue target and feeling like you're never making enough? Here's the truth: bigger isn't always better. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing my full 2025 year-end recap—the real numbers, what I stopped doing, and the one question that completely changed my business (and my nervous system). You'll learn how to define "enough" for your business, audit what's actually working, and build a business that fits your life—not the other way around. If you're ready to stop chasing the horizon and start leading with intention, this one's for you. *Check out the full show notes for this episode CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 47: How My Community Carried Me Through a 20-Minute Zoom Blackout | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:19:34 | |
My worst live event nightmare came true—and I'm sharing the raw, unfiltered story while it's still fresh. I got kicked off my own Zoom workshop four times in front of 300 people during a live event for Canva World Tour. We're talking audio failures, connection drops, and me literally sweating through my clothes while 1600+ registrants watched the chaos unfold. But here's what happened next: my community held me together, I made three tiny pivots that saved the workshop, and I learned how to let go of control in real time. If you've ever been terrified of tech failing you during a live moment, this episode will show you exactly how to recover with grace (and why redundancy beats perfection every single time). Check out the full show notes for this episode, CLICK HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 46: My Secret To Staying Consistent AF Even When Life Is Lifing | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:17:06 | |
If you've ever told yourself "I just need to be more disciplined" when it comes to showing up consistently online—I need you to hear this: It's not about willpower. It's about systems. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down the exact content systems I use to stay consistent across my podcast, newsletter, and Instagram—even when life is absolutely chaotic (because honestly, when is it not?). You'll learn how I batch my content, the plug-and-play frameworks that keep me on track, and why waiting for your life to "calm down" is keeping you stuck. If you're juggling a full plate and craving a content rhythm that actually works for your real life, this episode is for you. *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE! Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 45: Should You Start a Membership? The 4 Green Flags You're Actually Ready | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:19:28 | |
"Should I start a membership?" If you've ever asked yourself this, this episode is your permission slip to pause and get real before diving in. Today, I'm sharing the unfiltered truth about running a paid community—what works, what doesn't, and the one thing I believe no one is talking about: your membership has to benefit YOU too. Click here for the full blog/show notes! Inside this episode:
This is the episode I wish I had when I was on the fence about launching mine. So whether you’re dreaming of starting a membership, struggling to keep yours going, or just curious how The Content Coven came to life—press play. And remember: a community should support you just as much as it supports your members. Resources & Links mentioned in the episode:
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| 44: Botox, Burnout & the Real Reason No One Was Engaging With My Content | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:21:37 | |
Ever feel like fixing your face (or your feed, or your strategy) will magically fix your engagement? Yeah… I tried that. Spoiler alert: it didn't work. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing a story I honestly never thought I'd tell on the internet—about Botox, burnout, and what really happens when you try to control your appearance instead of addressing what's actually broken in your business. If you've been in that place where your engagement tanked, your confidence is shaky, and you're wondering if changing something external will fix the internal chaos, this one's for you. Let's talk about what actually moves the needle (hint: it's not your face). *Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 43: The 30-Minute Email Newsletter System Every Solopreneur Needs to Grow (Without Funnels or Fancy Tech) | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:21:31 | |
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What if Instagram vanished tomorrow—would you still be able to sell? Real talk: social media is rented land, and your reach is controlled by an algorithm that shows your posts to maybe 3-6% of your followers on a good day. Your email list? That's the one channel you actually own, and honestly, it's the simplest path to sales when you keep it bite-sized. In this urgent episode, I'm breaking down why email matters RIGHT NOW—and sharing a deadline you absolutely cannot miss. Flodesk (my beloved email platform) is phasing out its unlimited pricing plan on November 28th at midnight, which means if you lock it in before then, you're grandfathered into unlimited emails and subscribers for life at just $19/month with my code. Plus, I'm doing something I've never done: taking $200 off my Start and Grow Your Email List program for five days only. If you've been waiting to start your list or switch platforms, this is your sign. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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| 42: The Visuals-First Canva Workflow That Cuts My Content Time in Half (For Solopreneurs) | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
Spending hours in Canva every time you need to post? You're not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm breaking down my exact visuals-first system that cuts content creation time to about twenty minutes per post—without sacrificing brand recognition. You'll learn why your visuals should speak before your caption does, how to build a simple brand system that works on your busiest days, and the exact templates + workflow that keep you consistent without the overwhelm. If you're tired of starting from scratch every single time or feeling like your feed looks like a patchwork quilt, this one's for you. Let's make your brand recognizable at a glance. Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE. Things I cover inside this episode:
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