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I'm joined by Laney Schwartz (@lifeisbutadish) today! Laney has a fascinating story about how she became a successful food blogger. We talk about how she started blogging with her kids at home and turned it into a job, tips she has for people who want to learn to cook at home, and how to build an audience as a creator.

Use code AYANA for $100 off her course: https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/askayana/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifeisbutadish

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeisbutadish

Aubrey Johansen (@thatswhatsheeats) is on the show today! She's a personal chef to professional athletes and incredible recipe developer who recently competed on Chopped. We talk about it all — how she became a food photographer, building a social media presence, how she comes up with new ideas, and why she thinks it's important to make accessible recipes. Connect with her below:

instagram.com/thatswhatsheeats

thatswhatsheeats.com

This week, I'm joined by the fabulous Gulin Cetin (@coffeecupsandroses). She's one of the most creative people I follow online, and I loved getting to hear her story. We talk about how she became a full-time content creator while a Comparative Literature PhD candidate, where she finds inspiration and how she plans out shoots, and her thoughts on curated sharing vs. in-the-moment posts. Enjoy the listen!

Connect with her below:

instagram.com/coffeecupsandroses

https://www.tiktok.com/@gulincetin

Welcome back to the show! After a quick summer break, we’re back and better than ever with an incredible guest. Charlene Carruthers (@charlenecarruthers) is a feminist activist, author, and filmmaker. We talk about her award-winning film The Funnel, her background as an activist, and why she became a filmmaker. You can connect with her below:

thefunnelfilm.com

instagram.com/thefunnelfilm

twitter.com/charlenecac

instagram.com/charlenecarruthers 

After a brief hiatus, the podcast is back — and I'm joined by Camile Lofters (@inliteralcolor) to discuss leaving the classroom after 15 years. Camile is a brilliant educator who is passionate about teaching high school English and journalism, and she graciously shared her experience with me. We discuss how the pandemic changed schooling, what it's like for Florida teachers now that the classroom is being politicized, and her advice for teachers thinking about leaving their jobs. You can connect with her below:

instagram.com/inliteralcolor

inliteralcolor.com

One of my favorite parts of the show is learning about jobs I didn't know existed, and that's what this week's episode is all about! I'm chatting with Erin Andersen (@yourbrandnetworker) about her job as a career transition coach and LinkedIn marketing strategist. Erin became a career coach after leaving a toxic work environment herself, and now she helps people change careers. She shares resume and interviewing tips, the mental blocks that keep people  from making much-needed career shifts, and how companies really feel about "job-hopping."

Connect with her below:

instagram.com/yourbrandnetworker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourbrandnetworker

This week, I virtually hopped across the pond to chat with the one and only Chloé Watts. She's the founder and CEO of chloédigital, the premier business development and digital strategy membership for creators. It's been a huge help to my business, so I was thrilled to chat with her.

We cover how she started her career as a self-taught designer, what keeps her motivated, what it's been like hiring a team to help grow the business, and why she prioritizes work/life balance. Our chat is a treat, and I hope you enjoy! Connect with chloédigital below:

chloedigital.com

instagram.com/chloedigital 

Josie Bullard (@josie.bullard) is on the show today! She's one of the first influencers I ever followed, and she has so many insights to share. We talk about her dropping out of college to become a full-time content creator and how that paid off, along with how she's been able to find success on multiple social platforms. Josie also shares her daily routine and advice for aspiring creators that you don't want to miss. Find her below:

instagram.com/josie.bullard

Tabitha Sewer (@tabithasewer) is on the show today (and yes, that's her real last name). She's a fashion and sewing content creator who specializes in creating colorful, vibrant clothing. We discuss her career journey — going back to school after leaving the military, how she fell in love with fashion, learning to sew, and getting past creative blocks. She also provides quick pointers for people like me who are clueless about sewing! Connect with her below:

instagram.com/tabithasewer

tabithasewer.com

I'm joined by the one-and-only Jess Kirby today, who's one of my absolute favorite bloggers to follow. We discuss how she got her start in the industry, her decision to walk away from Instagram in a few months, the boundaries she's drawn about sharing her daughter online, and staying politically minded as an influencer without feeling overwhelmed by the news. You can read her blog below:

https://www.jessannkirby.com