Everyone you know wants to write a book… But how do you actually do that?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Polk to actually break down the pieces of self-publishing (and a little trad publishing too.)

We’re covering why you probably have enough content for a draft already, how you can still have a team in self-publishing, why traditional publishing isn’t necessarily a smaller investment, and at the end of the day, how you actually get your ROI from a book you’ve written. Let’s get started!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:20] ⁠⁠Make managing your taxes simpler and less expensive

• [02:23] An introduction to Ellen and her company, Sage House Editorial

• [04:39] Why, if you make content, you already have enough material for a book draft

• [12:35] Why self-publishing doesn’t mean doing everything alone

• [15:43] Breaking down how self-publishing vs traditional publishing works (including their similarities)

• [21:09] How to think about the ROI of it all

• [26:55] How getting clear on the problem you’re solving with your content and your book

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When it comes to audience building and growing your personal following, it’s all about the content, baby. And if the content’s not good, your personal brand isn’t going to grow.

So in this episode, I’m sitting down with Donavan Barrett of Narrative Collective to give you the cheat codes you need to make more engaging content. We’re covering why some of us are afraid of being seen, how to create more interesting (and less preachy) content, and why you don’t have to worry about algorithms. Let’s dive in!

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• [00:00] Intro

• [00:20] ⁠⁠Make managing your taxes simpler and less expensive

• [04:27] How to break out of your shell and try new things when it comes to content creation

• [07:21] Why you have to stop worrying about the algorithm

• [14:31] Figure out the audience that you want to be speaking to

• [21:53] One of Donovan’s favorite content creation tactics

• [30:04] How to leverage other brands and creatives to grow your following

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If you’re a relatively new or small content creator, you’re probably in the place I was last year–making a few deals, but not knowing what to charge or where to look for partnerships.

Well, look no further, friends, because I’ve got Kelsey of Elizabeth Talent here today to share her top five influencer marketing cheat codes. Her tips are going to help you find better partners, make better content, and make you more money. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:20] ⁠⁠Why you need to join Intuition University

• [02:57] How much money I’ve made through brand deals in 2024 as a content creator (and why I made SO MUCH less in 2023)

• [07:34] Why you need to be doing brand research outside of Google and other public spaces

• [17:41] Why you should be creating the kind of content that you like to see

• [23:11] Why it’s time you for to get comfortable with cold outreach

• [29:50] How to start thinking about your worth–and charging for it

• [37:14] Why you need to take a look at your network (but not in the traditional sense)

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Listen up! Fame is a resource. It can get you attention, opportunities, and options– but you have to be willing to embrace it and be seen as your authentic self to cultivate it.

And I get it. That can be hard, which is why I’ve got Whitney Uland here with me today to walk through her five best cheat codes on how to create fame for yourself and overcome some of the mindset blocks that keep us from being seen.

If you’re ready to be seen and make waves, this is an episode you can’t miss. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:20] ⁠⁠Why you need to join Intuition University

• [03:18] How to get over your fear of being seen and step into the identity of a celebrity

• [10:10] How to show up more authentically online

• [19:33] How to create boundaries and feel safe being seen

• [30:01] Why you need to be triggering to get seen (but maybe not in the way you think)

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Here’s some tough love today: You don’t find success through jealousy. You won’t find success by giving your time away for free. And you won’t find it scrolling mindlessly through your phone.

And that’s not just my opinion. Today, you’re hearing it straight from Nadine, creator of ⁠The Stanza⁠. She’s sharing her cheat codes for success, including how to ask the right questions, how to check your subconscious, and how to use your feminine intuition to find success in the professional world.

If you’re ready to embrace success, this is an episode you can’t miss. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:20] ⁠Why you need to join Intuition University

• [02:49] Nadine breaks down the art of asking good questions

• [09:24] Nadine explains what it means to ruthlessly edit your subconscious… and why it might be time to check your social media usage

• [14:41] An easy game to check your content consumption

• [17:22] Nadine’s hot take on checking your criticism of wealth

• [23:57] Leaning in to the unique feminine skills that can benefit women in professional fields

• [27:49] Why you have to protect your time to find success

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What you wear matters… but maybe not in the way you think.

Today’s guest doesn’t believe in “good style” or “bad taste,” just personal preferences and whether you’re able to express them with your clothes or not. Because your personal style can be an art form just like everything else, so why wouldn’t you want to have fun with it?

In this episode, Bari (aka The Curated Tastemaker) shares cheat codes and creativity games that’ll help you discover and explore your personal style. She’s also breaking down the process of finding your personal style within your current wardrobe without buying anything. Plus, we cover the tangible, monetary benefits that can come from personal style.

This conversation is going to completely change the way you think about style. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [01:51] Bari’s unique take on personal style and how it’s different from fashion

• [07:48] How to let go of your fear of expression

• [09:51] Bari’s creativity games and how they help us unlock our personal style

• [14:35] Bari’s cheat codes for creating your personal style

• [22:57] How to start overhauling your wardrobe to express your personal style

• [26:49] How to start your personal style journey with items you already own

• [30:30] How the importance of personal style is built into Bari’s family history

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You’ve probably got this idea in your head, that the most successful people are the most talented or gifted or something like that. And I’m here to tell you that you are wrong.

If I could sum it up, I think one of the biggest keys to success is delusion: believing that you can do something that might be out of your league or get the job that you’re not technically qualified for or become a professional cheerleading when you couldn’t even make your college team.

In today's episode, I’m sharing my story of using confidence –and some delusion– to launch my pro cheerleading career and the 12 other lessons that experience taught me.

This is one episode you cannot miss. Let’s dive in.

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:35] How delusion powered me into a professional cheerleading career

• [06:15] The #1 piece of advice professional cheerleaders give to each other

• [10:16] Why you HAVE to believe in yourself to get anywhere

• [14:40] How learning the business of marketing changed my perspective

• [18:00] Why the most talented people are not usually the most successful

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It’s time for PART TWO of one of my most popular series from social media: problematic career cheat codes! Problematic, because some of them might not be like 100% ethical, but they’re cheat codes because they work! And let’s be real: everyone who’s getting ahead is already doing this.

In this episode, we’re covering when you should find yourself a (fake) assistant ASAP, why you need to share ALL of your wins (even the little ones), why it’s still worth it to send direct messages on LinkedIn, and why you need to become a strategist ASAP.

If you’re looking for a job right now, you need this episode.

What’s in this episode:

• [00:00] Intro

• [00:25] Why you should be really good at a few things (instead of the best at one)

• [02:55] Why you should hire a (fake) assistant

• [06:22] How you can use your current employer cover courses that can advance your career

• [09:42] When your memorable and weird stories are going to come in handy

• [13:09] When you should start moving from the doer to the strategist

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