Hey friend! In today’s episode, we’re going all-in: book recs, blooming sunflowers, growing pains in business, and a tough decision I had to make as a boss. I’m sharing real talk about letting someone go, content growth updates, and where I’m at with the 5-day email challenge that’s gonna help you build your own freebie funnel. Let’s unpack all the layers together.

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EPISODE 516 – THE AI ASSISTANT THAT UNDERSTOOD MY BRAND BETTER THAN I COULD EPISODE 507 – HOW TO USE INSTAGRAM TRIAL REELS & MORE EPISODE 467 – CONTENT CREATION HACK EPISODE 417 – HOW TO STEP INTO YOUR OWN POWER EPISODE 367 – HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME DURING A SLOW SEASON EPISODE 317 – WHAT I WOULD DO DIFFERENT IN BIZ IF STARTING NOW EPISODE 267 – YOU ARE NOT STARTING OVER EPISODE 217 – STOP TRYING TO DO ALL THE THINGS EPISODE 167 – HOLIDAY MARKETING STRATEGIES USING PINTEREST EPISODE 117 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH CAMILLE WHITING

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This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a brand breakthrough — thanks to ChatGPT. From refining my niche to mapping out content pillars and uncovering my ideal audience, this is the real talk on how AI helped me get clear (and why it might help you, too). Oh, and there’s a tech rant or two. Let’s dive in.

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EPISODE 515 – YOUR NICHE ISN’T THE PROBLEM EPISODE 506 – I WENT VIRAL OVER A LIGHT BULB…  EPISODE 466 – SIMILAR STRATEGIES BETWEEN EMAIL & IG STORIES EPISODE 416 – HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY EPISODE 366 – HOW TO PERFORM A MID-YEAR REVIEW EPISODE 316 – PREPARING FOR THE 2ND HALF OF THE YEAR EPISODE 266 – THE POWER OF YOUR ATTITUDE EPISODE 216 – STARTING SMALL & FINDING SUCCESS EPISODE 166 – CREATING A PLAN FOR Q3 & Q4 EPISODE 116 – KEEPING YOURSELF SANE

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Struggling to stand out online? It’s not your niche—it’s your clarity. In this episode, I’m sharing real talk on what it actually takes to find your place online, why niching down doesn’t mean boxing yourself in, and how to show up in a way that feels true to you. Plus, updates from the garden, the barndo build, and what I’ve been reading lately. Let’s dig into the good stuff. 🌱

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EPISODE 514 – BE UNBOTHERED. SHARE IT ANYWAY. EPISODE 505 – LET ME SAY THIS ONCE…LET THEM…& MORE EPISODE 465 – EMAIL MARKETING TIPS EPISODE 415 – NOT WHERE YOU WANT TO BE? EPISODE 365 – FREEDOM FROM FEAR EPISODE 315 – CREATING AN INTENTIONAL BRAND EPISODE 265 – USING DISTRACTIONS AS FUEL EPISODE 215 – USING PINTEREST FOR BUSINESS EPISODE 165 – THE MAGIC OF CONFERENCES EPISODE 115 – THE NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH STEFANIE SCHOEN

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You’re not annoying — you’re remindable. In this episode, I break down why sharing your offers often isn’t spam, it’s strategy. Inspired by a viral reel (and 4 emails from Old Navy), I’m giving you a pep talk on showing up, being seen, and marketing like a pro — even to friends and family. Don’t fail because you’re afraid to share.

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EPISODE 513 – WHY INSTAGRAM ALONE ISN’T ENOUGH EPISODE 504 – MAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF & MORE EPISODE 464 – TRUTH IN ADVERTISING ONLINE EPISODE 414 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BALANCE EPISODE 364 – PINTEREST TIPS EPISODE 314 – BENEFITS OF CO-WORKING SESSIONS EPISODE 264 – BUSINESS WISDOM THROUGH 5 YEARS OF PODCASTING EPISODE 214 – WHY IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO HIRE A BIZ COACH EPISODE 164 – ARE ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET? EPISODE 114 – DECIDING TO REBRAND

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This week, I’m getting real about Instagram’s latest changes, what it means for creators + small business owners, and why betting everything on one platform is just plain risky. I’m sharing what changed on Instagram and how it’s impacting creators; why building across multiple platforms is non-negotiable; how I’m compounding my content for more reach with less burnout and a peek into my updated bio, brand focus, and weekly content goals. Whether you’re a flower farmer, content creator, or small biz owner, there’s a nugget in here for you.

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EPISODE 512 – MAKING SPACE FOR YOURSELF EPISODE 503 – COMPOUNDING INTEREST…BUT WITH SOCIAL MEDIA EPISODE 463 – CREATING BINGEABLE CONTENT EPISODE 413 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & RELATIONSHIPS EPISODE 363 – A PROCESS FOR SETTING UP A FUNNEL EPISODE 313 – TIPS FOR BUILDING YOUR TEAM AS A CREATIVE EPISODE 263 – STAYING PREPARED IN BUSINESS EPISODE 213 – DEFINING YOUR NICHE EPISODE 163 – WHY NETWORKING MATTERS EPISODE 113 – THE NITTY GRITTY WITH VILMA GONZALEZ

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I traveled by myself and I survived. I just returned from my Spring Round Top buying trip and it was the first time to do it solo in close to 10 years. I’ve done day trips by myself when I first started going, but I’ve never traveled by myself for a week. And I learned some things about myself. Tune in.

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EPISODE 511 – FEARLESS VISIBILITY IN YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 502 – SHORT FORM CONTENT TIPS EPISODE 462 – JUST START EPISODE 412 – THE HOW OF MY BUSINESS JOURNEY EPISODE 362 – WHY CONTENT STRATEGY MATTERS EPISODE 312 – 9 THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE BIGGEST EVENT OF MY CAREER EPISODE 262 – UNCONVENTIONAL BUSINESS UNICORNS EPISODE 212 – THE 4 P’S YOU NEED IN BIZ EPISODE 162 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BLOGGING EPISODE 112 – ESSENTIAL BLOG MAINTENANCE TASKS

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I was chatting with a friend the other day and mentioned a few not-so-nice comments I got recently on TikTok and YouTube. She kind of shrugged and said, “Well, you do live your life online,” and that really stuck with me. Running a business online is already hard — the pressure, the visibility, the vulnerability. Add unkind or straight-up mean comments on top of that, and no wonder so many of us hesitate to show up fully as ourselves. But here’s the thing: choosing to share online doesn’t mean we’re inviting people to attack or tear us down. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really looks like to overcome the fear of being seen in your business — and how to keep showing up, even when it feels hard.

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EPISODE 510 – BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH EPISODE 501 – HOW TO ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE EPISODE 461 – EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT AFFILIATE MARKETING EPISODE 411 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PRODUCTIVITY EPISODE 361 – EMAIL MARKETING NURTURE SEQUENCE EXPLAINED EPISODE 311 – STOP BEING A CARBON COPY EPISODE 261 – ATTRACTING DREAM CLIENTS EPISODE 211 – THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY EPISODE 161 – PIVOT MOMENTS EPISODE 111 – THE NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH LAUREN MCBRIDE

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We are back in some uncertain times right now. And then add on top of that, social media not working like it used to. It’s like a Texas tornado out there – juking the high winds, trying to find a footing that anchors you for growth. In these uncertain times, make sure you’re employing these business strategies for growth. Tune in!

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EPISODE 509 – THE ONE ABOUT JOY VS HAPPINESS EPISODE 500 – TIPS FOR LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE EPISODE 460 – PIVOTING TO FACELESS DIGITAL MARKETING EPISODE 410 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & IMPOSTER SYNDROME EPISODE 360 – WHY YOUR MINDSET MATTERS EPISODE 310 – GET BACK TO SIMPLE EPISODE 260 – REPELLING CRAPPY CLIENTS EPISODE 210 – WHY YOU MUST INVEST IN YOUR BIZ EPISODE 160 – MY FAVORITE PODCASTS EPISODE 110 – STANDING OUT IN A SEA OF NOISE

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One thing that I’ve seen with my own two eyes (for myself and with my husband), is that we often struggle understanding the difference between joy & happiness. And with that struggle & lack of understanding, we compromise ourselves seeking one over the other. Because one is short-lived and can be easily obtained. Tune in to hear why there’s a vast difference & which one we should be seeking.

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EPISODE 508 – HOW CHATGPT BLEW MY MIND EPISODE 499 – SEEKING JOY, BIZ BIO UPDATES & MORE EPISODE 459 – BEHIND THE SCENES OF MY BUSINESS EPISODE 409 – THE DARK SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CREATIVITY EPISODE 359 – THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING YOU EPISODE 309 –  WHY IT’S IMPERATIVE TO SET BOUNDARIES IN BUSINESS EPISODE 259 – EVOLVE DON’T REVOLVE EPISODE 209 – THE KEY TO CONFIDENCE FOR CREATIVES EPISODE 159 – BLOG NO-NO’S (DON’T BE THAT BLOGGER) EPISODE 109 – DECLUTTERING YOUR ONLINE WORLD

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It started with trying to name my newsletter for The House of Sugar Creek brand. I tried Google, but wasn’t feeling inspired, so then I tried ChatGPT and the results of that actual experience blew my mind & I’m taking you to church with ChatGPT in this episode.

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EPISODE 507 – HOW TO USE INSTAGRAM TRIAL REELS & MORE EPISODE 498 – PRODUCTIVITY MAPPING, HIRING & DEALING WITH SICKNESS EPISODE 458 – HAVING AUDACITY IN BUSINESS EPISODE 408 – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NICHE EPISODE 358 – SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 308 – THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD  EPISODE 258 – CONSISTENCY & COHESIVENESS EPISODE 208 – WHEN CLIENTS DISAPPOINT YOU EPISODE 158 – COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION EPISODE 108 – USING FACEBOOK GROUPS FOR YOUR BIZ & BLOG

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