This episode is a bit all over the place in the very best way. We talk about Christian’s experience in her Oxford interview, have LOTS of audio troubles (that hopefully you don’t hear), and laugh a whole lot! We also took turns coaching each other, which will become a regular segment. Christian helped Dusty overcome some mindset blocks around writing and making the time to write, and Dusty coached Christina through launching her writing course, Pick Up Your Sword, and building out an offer ecosystem. We hope you enjoy this one!

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Website | Battle Cry on Substack | Magic Like This Podcast | Pick Up Your Sword (writing course) | Swordsmanship (Free punctuation course)

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Website | Voice Memos Podcast | Instagram | Substack | Free Action Planner

LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackCHAPTERS:

00:00 Early Morning Musings

02:56 Oxford Journey Update

05:46 The Rollercoaster of Acceptance

11:41 Surrendering to New Paths

17:35 Coaching Session Insights

21:48 The Oxford Comma Debate

24:32 Teaching Punctuation with Passion

27:49 Building an Engaging Email Course

30:39 Navigating Email Marketing Strategies

33:37 Planning for Future Launches

36:47 Creating a Sustainable Content Ecosystem

37:45 Streamlining Email Launch Strategies

40:37 Understanding Audience Segmentation

43:40 Nurturing Your Audience Beyond Launches

46:32 Creating Effective Nurture Sequences

49:42 Integrating Marketing with Personal Connection

52:33 Optimizing Confirmation Pages and User Journey

55:29 Leveraging Audience Insights for Better Engagement

01:09:31 Curiosity Over Judgment: A Ted Lasso Philosophy

01:10:43 Intentional Marketing: Meeting People Where They Are

01:11:44 The Power of Authentic Writing: Essays vs. Notes

01:14:00 Finding Your Voice: The Intersection of Business and Faith

01:17:29 Breaking Free from Formulaic Writing

01:22:07 Navigating Micro Communities in Content Creation

01:26:06 Experimentation and Authenticity on Substack

01:30:32 Developing a Regular Writing Habit

01:38:10 Balancing Practicality and Creativity in Writing

01:40:27 Navigating the Intersection of Faith and Business

01:43:22 The Creative Process: Writing for Joy and Exploration

01:49:42 Embracing Creativity as Worship

01:56:19 The Role of Art in Spiritual Connection

02:04:50 Finding Balance Between Creation and Productivity

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