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Today on the Community Podcast Kristina is chatting with Kris Ward, systems strategist, author, and host of the Win the Hour, Win the Day podcast. Kris shares her transformative journey from burnout to streamlined success, emphasizing how business systems not only saved her company but also gave her precious time with her family during a critical life event.

Where at one point Kris was working 16-hour days, with the right systems in place she got that down to just 6 hours, all while maintaining her business seamlessly, even during her two-year absence. This wasn't by chance; it was through the power of streamlined systems and strategic hiring!

Tune into hear:

• Why working harder isn't the answer to business growth.
• How streamlining operations can add hours back to your day.
• The pitfalls of traditional VA agencies and what to do instead.
• How to identify the pre-work and post-work in your business that you can delegate.
• The real cost of delayed hiring and bottlenecked systems.
• Why SOPs often fail and how "Super Toolkits" are the secret to scaling smoothly.

Whether you’re a solopreneur stretched too thin or a seasoned business owner ready to scale, this episode will change the way you view your daily operations. 
If you’re ready to reclaim your time, scale your business, and stop being the bottleneck, don’t miss Kris’s practical advice!

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Kristina is getting real about a potentially unpopular take that might just reshape the way you think about the busy seasons in your business. We all know the feeling of a busy season where we think we don’t have the time to post, podcast, or promote what’s making us busy. 

Though this is when it’s actually most important and most impactful for you to show up online.

When your business is thriving, when you're landing dream clients, speaking at events, or finally hitting milestones— that is when your audience is watching you most.

In this quick Community podcast, Kristina explains how showcasing your wins when you’re most busy is a magnet for more opportunities, and how even the smallest behind-the-scenes moments can build your authority online. 
Visibility matters in seasons of growth.

This isn’t about hustle culture. Rest is necessary. But if you’ve got the energy and excitement, ride the wave! Your community wants to see the magic you’re creating.

Tune in and let this be your pep talk to proudly share the work you're doing—make time to post, because people want to see it, trust me.

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On today’s episode of Community, Kristina is joined by the inspiring Andrea Parker —  Keynote Speaker, Conscious Leadership Coach, and Co-founder of FunX. If you ever wished your life and business were more fun, this is exactly what you need to hear!

Andrea shares her journey from being a police detective to building a business centered around fun. She talks about how reconnecting with your personal definition of fun can help you show up more fully in life and work, and how sometimes, that path includes discomfort, patience, and a whole lot of courage.

Tune in for: 

• Why fun is a business strategy, not a luxury.
• How Andrea pivoted from policing to purpose-led entrepreneurship.
• What to do when gratitude and positivity feel out of reach.
• The power of celebrating every single win.
• Why community isn’t optional, and how to build one aligned with your energy.

This one is for the entrepreneur who’s chasing more joy, building with intention, and ready to redefine success. Let us know what you’re doing tio have more fun in your business this week!

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In Part 2 of this special episode of Community Live from High Vibe Women, Kristina, Marissa Teeter, Carlyn Bushman, and Palak Dave continue their conversation about what it really takes to build meaningful relationships in business.

You’ll leave this episode with:

• Tips on how to build real relationships through action, not just intention.
• Tools to improve your asks.
• Debunked myths about needing a massive community to see big business growth.
• Advice on how to claim your in powerful rooms and conversations.
• Simple but transformative entrepreneurial habits to change your life. 
• Empowerment to FAFO (yes, we said it) in your community-building journey.

You have the power to grow a community that will grow with you back! 

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to be bolder, less apologetic and more authentic, this is it.

Ready to be part of a community that supports your growth? 

Join us at The Social Business Club and use the code PODCAST for your first month for just $1.

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Carlyn Bushman
Palak Dave
Marissa Teeter

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This special episode of Community is brought to you from the last Full Day High Vibe Women Experience in March.

Kristina is joined live by three powerhouse community builders; Marissa Teeter, Carlyn Bushman, and Palak Dave for a panel about how they have each leveraged Community to build successful businesses.

You’ll leave this episode with:

• Tips on how to lead with generosity and still charge your worth.
• Tools for creating a community that actually feels like a community.
• Inspiration on the surprising ROI of building real relationships.
• Strategies for asking for help (without the guilt).
• Advice on balancing free value and paid offers in a service-first business.
• And so much more!

Whether you’re new in business, scaling fast, or simply looking for real connection, this episode is for you. You never have to do business alone!

Ready to be part of a community that supports your growth? 

Join us at The Social Business Club and use the code PODCAST for your first month for just $1.

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Marissa Teeter

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In today’s solo episode of Community Kristina is diving into one of the most common questions entrepreneurs ask us when they make a pivot in business: Should I start a new account?

Whether you’re navigating a niche change, starting something fresh in your life, or wondering if your engagement is low because your audience just isn’t aligned anymore, this episode is for you. Kristina unpacks the two biggest account-related decisions: do I have a personal and business brand, and when it might be time to build something new on social media?

Key takeaways in this episode:

• Why personal and business brands both matter—and how to balance them.
• When a new account is a smart move (and when it’s not).
• How to leverage collaborative posts to expand your reach.
• The secret to fixing low engagement without starting over.

It is important to build a brand that grows with you so that you don’t find yourself starting over down the line!

If you’ve ever asked yourself “should I just start a new social account?” — Make sure you don’t miss this one!

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Are you maximizing LinkedIn for community building? In this episode of Community, Kristina sits down with LinkedIn coach Natasha Walstra to unravel the secrets of turning LinkedIn into a lead generation tool and a community building powerhouse. 

Natasha shares her journey from cold-calling to uncovering LinkedIn as a way to build warm leads and close more deals. With over a billion users and only 1% actively posting content, Natasha explains why the platform is ripe for anyone looking to stand out. 

Together they break down how to optimize your profile and make you mark on LinkedIn.

Tune to hear:

• Why LinkedIn is not just for job seekers.
• How with only 1% of users posting content there is massive opportunity to stand out.
• Why you need to stop treating LinkedIn like a resume.
• The importance of optimizing your profile to make it clear what you do and how you help.
• Why "How I" posts outperform "How To" posts in building your authority.
• The magic of LinkedIn's etiquette: engage first, connect genuinely, and nurture relationships over time.
• Why LinkedIn DMs should be personal and authentic, not automated and cold.
• Whether you’re looking to generate leads, expand your network, or simply show up with more confidence on LinkedIn, this episode will inspire you to take action!

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An often overlooked aspect of showing up online is your personality. 

We aren’t all made the same and your personality SHOULD shape the way you create content, build communities, and find success in business.

In this episode of Community, Kristina and Maria are sharing their own journeys of discovering how they show up on social media and in business best, how they've embraced their unique strengths as business partners and why authenticity always wins.

If you've ever felt the pressure to show up a certain way or change who you naturally are, this episode is here to remind you: success comes differently for everyone.

Share this episode with a friend or tag us on social media to let us know your biggest takeaway!

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Key Moments:

00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - Kristina and Maria’s Journey To Embracing Their Personality Types In Business
05:55 - The Biggest Mistake People Make In Showing Up Online
08:58 - Leaning Into Your Personality In Your Content Strategy On Social Media
16:57 - Where to Grow and Where to Embrace Your Personality 
27:05 - Our Favourite Personality Type Tools

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Today on the Community Podcast, Kristina is chatting with the brilliant Amy Sussex, a business operations strategist and systems expert! 

Amy works with business owners at every stage, from early six figures to scaling service-based agencies. She has recently helped The Social Snippet team improve their operational systems and she truly does transformational work!

In this episode Kristina and Amy are talking about the consequences of operational system failure, when your systems develop slower than your business growth, or when you keep your processes in your head for too long!

Amy breaks down:

• What to do to get your business out of “Hot Mess Express” mode.
• Why keeping things in your head is holding your business back.
• How to improve your client journey for better retention and referrals.
• How to Identify the best tools for managing your business. 
• Why communication, not just tech, is the key to sustainable growth

Every business owner needs this episode. 

Your next level doesn’t happen without the systems to support it. Start laying the foundation here. 

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Meta said it themselves, hashtags no longer significantly impact your reach (yes, straight from Instagram’s own Adam Mosseri!).

What does this mean? How should this affect my Instagram strategy? 

Kristina and Maria are getting into all of that and more to help you make sense of this news and pivot your strategy with confidence going forward.

They break down:

• Why hashtags no longer help your content grow
• How Instagram is shifting toward search-based discovery
• Simple steps to find the right SEO keywords for your business
• What messy action really looks like in your marketing strategy
• How to show up for your community even when things are changing
• And why this shift actually makes things easier for you!

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck trying to hack the algorithm or wondering why your content isn’t getting seen, this episode is your wake-up call to embrace the new way of getting discovered. 

Plus, Kristina and Maria drop some of their favorite tools, strategies, and questions you can use today to start refining your keyword approach today!

If this episode gave you clarity or fired you up, share it with a friend, tag us on social, or leave a review—it means the world! 

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