June 05, 2025

701: Q&A - Will Google Become Outdated with The Rise of AI, How to Monetize Beyond Ads And Succeed on YouTube with Catharina Joubert, Taryn Solie and Dan Porta

1 hour 1 minute

In episode 701, Megan celebrates reaching 700 episodes by bringing her team together to answer your questions about food blogging, content creation, mindset and life.

Dan Porta is a team builder at heart, currently growing Strategic Partnerships for Eat Blog Talk and further developing in-person events. With past experience in educational travel, Dan has cultivated a passion for bringing people together and facilitating positive learning experiences where meaningful connections can flourish. It's all about other people :)

Catharina is a podcast producer, video editor and social media expert who loves working with passionate entrepreneurs, helping them make their content ideas come to life. She’s a foodie at heart and used to work in hospitality before becoming a content producer. Since collaborating with Megan on EBT’s podcast episodes, she has developed a keen interest in the food blogging space and hopes to help many more food bloggers expand their horizons into audio and video.

Taryn has been blogging at Hot Pan Kitchen since 2018 and began the Grill Like A Mother podcast in 2022. She participated in several of Megan’s masterminds and worked behind the scenes at EBT before stepping into the role of community manager. Taryn loves bringing her knowledge and connections to the EBT community to help other food bloggers reach their goals! In her downtime, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, twin boys, and their labradoodle, Pretzel.

In this episode, you’ll learn valuable insights about how to future-proof your blog in the age of AI, picking a successful niche and growing on Pinterest and YouTube.

Key points discussed include:

- Monetizing Beyond Ads: Diversify your income streams across multiple platforms with intention, aligning each effort with your audience’s unique needs.

-Niching Down Successfully: Choose a niche that genuinely excites you and has long-term potential to keep you engaged and your audience served.

-Future-Proofing Your Blog in the Age of AI: Consider how evolving tech like AI might reshape platforms like Google, and explore sustainable income sources beyond ad revenue.

-Pinterest Strategy Amid Volatility: Despite fluctuating traffic, staying consistent and patient on Pinterest can still yield long-term results.

-Growing Your Email List: Use a mix of tactics—like lead magnets, guest podcasting, and strategic collaborations—to steadily build your list.

-Staying Consistent with Content: Create a content plan that matches your energy and resources, so you can maintain output without burnout.

-YouTube Trends in 2025: Understand whether long-form or short-form video fits your brand, and what content styles are currently performing best.

-Business Mindset & Daily Routine: Prioritize flexibility and self-care to stay grounded, productive, and aligned with your goals.

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