Built in Public

Built in Public

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Built in Public episodes

  • Un-Gatekeeping Employee Retention with Matthew Rieck

    Matthew Rieck joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to reveal key “cheat codes” for employee retention, leadership, and workplace culture. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at InZone Insurance and the author of The Employee Retention Bible, Matt shares actionable insights on how businesses can keep top talent and create thriving work environments.


  • He breaks down why self-perception determines income, how companies fail by promoting managers without leadership training, and the importance of eliminating high-performing but toxic employees. Matt also explains why companies should leverage social media for employee recognition, implement all-company meetings for transparency, and use succession planning to ensure long-term growth. From practical strategies to leadership mindset shifts, this episode is packed with valuable insights for both employees and employers.

    Connect with Matt on LinkedIn or visit mattrieck.com to learn more. You can also grab his book, The Employee Retention Bible, on Amazon.


    CJ Socials:

    • Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

    • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

    • Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

    • Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

    CJ Offerings:

    • Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

    • VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

    • Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

    29 min
  • Ungatekeeping Your Intuition with Kaisha Slaughter

    Kaisha Slaughter joins host Courtney Johnson on this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper to reveal some of the spiciest "cheat codes" for personal transformation. Kaisha, an intuitive guide and self-image coach, shares how our bodies physically react to toxic relationships, why self-image influences every aspect of our lives, and how shifting our energy can completely change our reality.


  • She breaks down how our thoughts shape our physical appearance, why self-image is the key to career success and healthy relationships, and how to train your brain to focus on abundance instead of scarcity. Kaisha also shares her own journey of overcoming an "incurable" chronic illness, shifting out of victim mentality, and learning to receive abundance. From manifesting money to feeling safe being seen, this conversation is packed with insights and practical tools to help you step into your power. Connect with Kaisha on Instagram and TikTok at @kaishaslaughter or visit her website at kaishaslaughter.com.


    CJ Socials:

    • Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

    • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

    • Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

    • Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

    CJ Offerings:

    • Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

    • VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

    • Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/


    41 min
  • Un-Gatekeeping Energy Work with House of Vibration

    Natalie Restrepo from House of Vibration is here to discuss bridging the gap between spirituality and the business world. Natalie shares her journey from feeling like an outsider in corporate America to becoming a master salesperson and an energetic business consultant. The conversation delves into the importance of aligning one's work with their higher mission, the power of investing in oneself, and practical tips for navigating spiritual and business landscapes. The episode highlights the significance of healing, remembering one's purpose, and using various tools and modalities to achieve personal and professional growth, perfect for those seeking to balance their spiritual aspirations with their business goals.

    CJ Socials:

    • Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

    • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

    • Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

    • Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

    CJ Offerings:

    • Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

    • VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

    • Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

    54 min
  • Ungatekeeping Public Speaking w/ Renee Murphy

    1. Renee Murphy is a former fashion industry professional turned environmental scientist who has built a successful speaking career. In this episode of Slay the Gatekeeper, host Courtney Johnson talks with Renee Murphy about her inspiring journey from fashion to environmental science and her successful speaking career. Renee shares her story of overcoming fear, following her passion for native plants, and transitioning to a career focused on speaking and teaching. The discussion covers several practical 'cheat codes' for aspiring speakers, including applying for speaking engagements on LinkedIn, building a personal brand, and negotiating speaking terms. They emphasize the importance of starting small, networking strategically, and using social media effectively. Renee also highlights the value of sharing personal stories to engage audiences and offers insights into how to think more about helping the audience rather than focusing on personal fears. The episode is filled with actionable advice and motivational anecdotes to help listeners begin their own speaking journeys.

    CJ Socials:

    • Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

    • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

    • Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

    • Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

    CJ Offerings:

    • Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

    • VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

    Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

    1 hr 1 min
  • Un-Gatekeeping YOUR Questions: Q+A w/ Courtney

    Today our host, Courtney Johnson addresses questions from her audience, offering free advice and consulting on topics such as creating digital products, making a living as a content creator, converting viewers into customers, starting a podcast, and overcoming burnout. She shares her insights on personal branding, brand deals, social media strategies, monetizing coaching businesses, and dealing with trolls. Courtney also elaborates on overcoming negative money mindsets, utilizing freelancing as a career transition, and leveraging LinkedIn reviews. The episode concludes with advice on transformational experiences and discussing the future of blogging and private Instagram stories.

    CJ Socials:

    • Insta:@courtlynnjohnson

    • Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

    • Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

    • Tiktok:@courtney..johnson

    • Newsletter:https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

    CJ Offerings:

    • Maven:https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

    • VIP Intensive Workshop:https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

    • Gumroad:https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/


    31 min
  • Un-Gatekeeping Reality Transurfing with Owen Hunt

    Owen Hunt delves into the concepts of Reality Transurfing. Owen shares his personal journey of discovering this mysterious book in 2016 while facing depression and how it differed from other spiritual texts by addressing both the positive and negative aspects of reality. They discuss key ideas such as intention, manifestation, and the concept of pendulums—energetic informational structures that influence our lives. They also explore practical tips for setting intentions, the importance of feeling deserving, and maintaining individuality within group dynamics. Owen highlights the value of celebrating actions over outcomes and how aligning heart and mind can lead to authentic success.

    CJ Socials:

    • Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

    • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJ

    • Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

    • Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

    • CJ Offerings:

      • Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

      • VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

      • Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

      • 40 min
      • Un-Gatekeeping Manifestation w/ Jessica Gill

        Jessica Gill, Chief content officer on To Be Magnetic, discusses the structured and scientifically grounded approach of 'To Be Magnetic' to manifestation, making it accessible to more people. She explains the three pillars of manifestation: unblocking limiting beliefs, taking aligned actions, and expanding one's beliefs by seeing examples in others. Jessica shares practical steps and tools for overcoming subconscious blocks and emphasizes the importance of iterating towards one's goals. The conversation also explores how conditioned desires influence our goals and how to find authentic desires. Jessica offers insights into manifesting meaningful relationships and navigating tests that challenge one’s progress. She concludes by highlighting the importance of making conscious choices and aligning actions with true desires.

        Instagram: @jessicaashleygill 

        Expanded Podcast by TBM: https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast 

        TikTok: @jessicaashleygill

        CJ Socials:

        Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

        Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

        Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

        Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

        Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

        CJ Offerings:

        Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

        VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

        Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

        38 min
      • Ungatekeeping Sales with Mckenah Elizabeth

        1. McKenna Elizabeth, a successful sales professional, shares her journey from elementary education to tech sales, emphasizing the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn. She discusses the advantages of building a personal brand, automating sales tasks, and leveraging social media for inbound leads. McKenna also provides valuable insights into transitioning from teaching to sales and offers unique cheat codes for women in sales, including understanding voice modulation and the benefits of networking within every department. Additionally, she touches on the psychological aspects of selling and the importance of having a strong personal network.

        2. Instagram: @mckenah.elizabeth.sales 

          Tiktok: mckenah.elizabeth 

          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenahelizabeth/

          CJ Socials:

          • Insta: @courtlynnjohnson

          • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylynnjohnson/

          • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oaV8L7rOBd878nlwydJrj

          • Tiktok: @courtney..johnson

          • Newsletter: https://artisanal-originator-6888.kit.com/0e038bf26a

          • CJ Offerings:

            • Maven: https://maven.com/courtneyjohnson/personalbrand

            • VIP Intensive Workshop: https://www.thecourtneyjohnson.com/vip

            • Gumroad: https://courtneyjohnson.gumroad.com/

              42 min
            • Ungatekeeping Money Mindset with Christy Nguyen

              In this episode of the 'Slay the Gatekeeper' podcast, host Courtney Johnson converses with Christy Nguyen, a wealth hypnotherapist who specializes in helping people overcome their limiting beliefs about money. Christy explains the science behind hypnotherapy, its effectiveness in changing behaviors, and how it can be a powerful tool for financial success. She shares intriguing client stories and practical 'cheat codes' for improving one’s relationship with money. Additionally, Courtney discusses her personal transformative experiences with Christy's sessions and offers unique strategies like holding money rituals and surrounding oneself with financially successful individuals.

              45 min
            • Ungatekeeping Local News w/ Lauren Petrowski

              In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper', host Courtney is joined by Lauren Petrowski, a news media expert, to discuss strategies for utilizing local news to amplify business, social media presence, and content creation. They explore who can benefit from local news, the steps to get started, pitching techniques, the importance of being available, and creating compelling content for TV. They also delve into the best practices for preparing for an on-air appearance, emphasizing expertise and visual storytelling. This episode is a must-listen for any small business owner or content creator looking to expand their reach and credibility by leveraging the power of local media.

              31 min

            About Built in Public

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            Built in Public is a personal brand podcast hosted by Courtney Johnson.

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