Built in Public

By Courtney JohnsonBusiness Entrepreneurship

Built in Public episodes

October 15, 2024Un-Gatekeeping the Unspoken Rules of Success
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
Get in on Intuition University before the doors close on Oct 31!

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36 min
October 08, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Personal Style with The Curated Tastemaker
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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39 min
October 01, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Professional Cheerleading & How I Launched My Career with My Cleavage
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
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
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22 min
September 24, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Problematic Career Cheat Codes Pt. 2
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
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
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14 min
September 17, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Problematic Career Cheat Codes Pt. 1
I’m bringing one of my most popular series from social media to the podcast: 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 fib about your age, why it’s okay to do a little exaggerating about some things, and how to use your favorite candy to get ahead.
If you’re looking for a job right now, you need this episode.
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro

[01:13] What you should fib about when applying for jobs

[04:00] Why you should exaggerate your previous salary

[08:15] Why you should keep a list of your wins, even if they’re seemingly small

[12:39] How to use your calendar to your advantage

[15:00] When you SHOULDN’T ask questions
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
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18 min
September 10, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Adult Friendships
Making friends as an adult is a skill, just anything else. And today on the pod, I have one of my own friends, Eleanor Lee, who has mastered the art of making friends to give us aaaaaall the cheat codes.
Eleanor’s sharing the ins and outs of how and where she finds potential friends, how she sets reasonable expectations for her friendships, and why every girl needs her own set of friends, outside of family and romantic relationships.
Plus, she’s also giving us her best brand and business-building cheat codes!
This conversation has everything. Let’s dive in!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro

[01:51] How Eleanor got comfortable with rejection while making adult friends

[06:46] Why hosting is a great way to make friends

[12:58] Why you need to adjust your expectations when it comes to making adult friends

[24:51] How sharing what you know can be a great way to start friendships

[29:36] Eleanor’s top cheat code for starting a business

[34:08] Eleanor’s most important advice for building a business brand and a personal brand
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!

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Visit the Hot Girl Golf website
Visit the Meraki Narrative website
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46 min
September 03, 2024Un-Gatekeeping My Backstory
When it comes to building a personal brand, we have to portray ourselves in a particular way: expert, authentic, personal, energetic, etc.
But this sometimes leaves out the stickier details: what we struggle with, difficulties we had to face, all the moments we questioned ourselves.
So today, I’m pulling back the curtain. I’m laying out my backstory for you, good, bad, and uncomfortable. I’m covering a cheerleading career, my mental breakdown, my yoga mat business, and the way I eventually had to re-evaluate some of my strongest held beliefs.
I’m not holding back, and I hope it’s encouraging that you can both achieve your goals no matter how crazy it seems, and that you can overcome huge setbacks even when they challenge everything you thought you knew. Let’s dive in!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro

[01:08] Courtney’s early life and moves from Minnesota to Texas

[05:36] Courtney’s cheerleading ambitions and her life as she strived to reach her goals

[14:54] The crisis that forced Courtney to step back from cheerleading

[19:00] How Courtney started her pivot toward marketing and the corporate jobs she worked

[23:09] Courtney’s first foray into owning her own business

[29:00] How Courtney continued to branch out in her businesses through AirBnB and consulting

[31:58] How Courtney started building her personal brand on TikTok

[34:50] Why (and how) Courtney started her online business

[40:03] What’s next for Courtney
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
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43 min
August 27, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Feminine Power
Today’s guest calls herself “anti-feminist.” Before you throw your Airpods across the room, stick with me.
This conversation isn’t about denigrating women – it’s the exact opposite. Instead of encouraging women to play the masculine game, Morgan May wants women to embrace their feminine power and use it to their advantage.
In this episode, Morgan and I chat about all things feminine power: how to tap into it, what’s keeping us from using it, why society discourages us from using our feminine power, and how all of this can give us a leg up when it comes to business.
This is one conversation you cannot miss. Let’s dive in!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro

[00:33] The unconventional investment in herself that helped Courtney jumpstart her career

[06:00] How leaning into your feminine power can benefit your career

[11:57] Why understanding and reclaiming your cycle can help you tap into your feminine energy

[15:47] The scientific data that proving how powerful feminine energy can be

[22:29] An invitation to take a look at the tools in your life – and consider whether or not they still serve you

[29:38] Why it’s time to start thinking about yourself the way you think about your business
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!

Connect with Morgan
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39 min
August 20, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Digital Products
Digital products: they’re overlooked, underappreciated, and if you’re not creating them already, it’s time for you to start.
This episode is 1) a little kick in the pants to get you moving, and 2) a how-to guide to create your very first digital product if you haven’t already!
The thing is, if you’re any kind of online creator, you have the content you need for a digital product already. You just need to package it up and put it out there. And I’m here to give you all my digital product cheat codes to make it as easy as possible for you!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro

[01:46] How much money I’ve actually made from digital products

[02:31] How to find your first digital product (you probably already have it!)

[05:23] Where to upload your digital product

[06:47] How creating a free digital product can benefit your business

[08:49] An encouragement to just get started!
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!
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10 min
August 13, 2024Un-Gatekeeping Manifestation
When I first met Vision, I wasn’t sure about him or his “games.” I was a serious career girl who didn’t have time for that stuff. But Vision’s games aren’t about child’s play – they’re a powerful tool for exploring the life you actually want for yourself, and then turning it into reality.
Today on the podcast, Vision is un-gatekeeping manifestation for us, as he explains how our minds and the words we use can shape our reality, how to explore a reality we actually enjoy, and why we’re probably overlooking some really basic manifestation cheat codes at our fingertips.
If you’ve wanted to make a change and just can’t figure out how to take that next step, you need to listen to this episode today.
Plus, a big thanks to Simmer for sponsoring this episode! Never ask “What’s for dinner?!” again with Simmer!
What’s in this episode:
[00:00] Intro

[01:54] How “games” can help us begin the process of manifesting

[06:39] How our mindset creates the distinction between work and play

[15:30] How changing the language we use in certain situations can empower us (or have the opposite effect)

[21:10] How to start actualizing your dreams right now

[27:48] Why using a calendar is one of the biggest and most obvious cheat codes for manifestation (and why you’re probably not using it to its full potential right now)

[31:22] Why you should never underestimate the power of changing your language
Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month!

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39 min