Dishing Up Digital with Ellen Mackenzie

By Ellen Mackenzie

Welcome to the Dishing Up Digital podcast—the go-to show for women building online businesses that pay well AND feel good.

Hosted by Ellen Mackenzie, a former 9-5 escapee turned multi-six-figure digit... more

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Dishing Up Digital with Ellen Mackenzie episodes:

July 25, 2025 Is your inner broke girl holding your business back?
Let’s talk about the unspoken villain in your business story: your inner broke girl.

The one who hoards money, second-guesses every investment, and whispers, “you can’t afford that” every time you try to grow. In this episode, I’m unpacking the mindset that secretly runs the show for so many online entrepreneurs—and how to shift it.

We’ll cover:
✨ What “broke girl energy” actually looks like in business
✨ The difference between smart strategy and scarcity-driven decisions
✨ How I shifted my relationship with money to grow a multi-6-figure brand
✨ Tactical ways to move from fear-based to CEO-level financial decisions

This one’s spicy—and it might sting a little—but it’s going to change the way you show up and scale. You ready?

xx
Ellen

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To celebrate the re-launch of the Dishing up Digital podcast, I'm hosting an epic giveaway! Enter here: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/podcast

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
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July 24, 2025 How to Build a 6-Figure Online Business Before 2026 (Without Working 40 Hours a Week)
Whether you're a freelancer, creator, or coach, this is your roadmap to working less and earning more before 2026 hits. In this video, I'm breaking down the 3-part Freedom Framework - aka the three key steps to scaling your online business without working 24/7.

To celebrate the re-launch of the Dishing up Digital podcast, I'm hosting an epic giveaway! Enter here: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/podcast

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Ellen

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📲 //SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS// 🔗

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/

Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee

🤯// FREE GUIDE // 🤯

How to become a social media manager: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/freebie

👩‍💻 Ellen’s business: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/

📧 Sponsorship enquiries: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored.

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22min
April 20, 2025Red Flag Clients You Need to Avoid
In this episode we're chatting about those red flags that pop up in our clients and potential clients from time to time. Take it from me, someone with a lot of experience, I still can get caught out with red flags. Sometimes you need to look back and reflect and learn from these mistakes - luckily for you, I've compiled them all up to help you out!
RED FLAGS:
Asking for a discount
Can't make time for a discovery call
Starts to ghost you when it comes time to contract/invoice
Someone who grills you about growth during the discovery call
Your business styles just simply don't align (don't force yourself to change)
When they won't commit to a 3-month minimum contract
When they want to put you on a "trial period"
When they don't want to pay for content creation but their social content at the moment is really bad
When they aren't showing respect for your work hours
The client who wants endless meetings - but is on your lowest package
Traditional or older businesses who aren't willing to adapt
When it feels like they want an employee not a contractor
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
This episode is sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello HERE - it's free to get started!
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Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Mackenzie Studios Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziestudios.nz/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Ellen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllenandTara/videos
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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36min
April 13, 2025How to Make a Social Media Strategy for More SALES
What do you do when your social media strategy is no longer working for you? Firstly - you're not alone! This happens to so many business owners and this is exactly what I'm gonna be unpacking in today's episode of the Dishing Up Digital podcast.
Some Takeaways:
You are going to have to pivot your social media strategy.
Your bio is hot real estate.
You need to be so repetitive in your messaging.
Sometimes you can't have it all with every single post.
Don't let self-doubt take control during launches.
Your strategy is gonna change over time.
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
This episode is sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello HERE - it's free to get started!
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Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Mackenzie Studios Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziestudios.nz/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Ellen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllenandTara/videos
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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24min
April 06, 2025This is Your Permission NOT to Have it all Figured Out
"This episode is your permission slip to not have it all figured out"
In this episode I'm chatting about jumping in to your new venture without having all your t's crossed and i's dotted. Sometimes it's something that you just need to do! I'll speak from personal experience, and we'll also do a mini case study on Meghan Markle's latest business ventures.
A few takeaways from this episode:
Building a business requires taking small steps.
Mistakes are part of the learning process.
You can refine and improve your work over time.
Trust yourself to figure things out along the way.
Big ideas can be intimidating; start small.
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
This episode is sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello HERE - it's free to get started!
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Mentioned in today's episode:
Book recommendation: The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control - by Katherine Morgan Schafler
Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Mackenzie Studios Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziestudios.nz/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Ellen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllenandTara/videos
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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18min
March 30, 2025How to stay consistent when you're busy AF
Guys! I'm so sorry for the lack of podcast last week, but things have been hectic! If you're not aware of what's been going on, well, I've been a busy girl launching my second studio space for MacKenzie Studios. It's been crazy, but I am super proud of everything and would love you to go and have a look at it on Instagram. On top of launching the new studio space, I've still been trucking along with my Dishing up Digital students, Social Media clients and getting my own marketing out into the world. How have I done this you ask? Well, listen to today's episode to hear about what systems I have in place and tips & tricks I use to help me out in these busy times.
Remember:
it's ok to have a break from your own social media
don't over-apologise for having a break
you can't go wrong with having a consistent morning routine in place
discipline is probably more important than motivation
YOU have the power to take action in your own business.
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
This episode is sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello HERE - it's free to get started!
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Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Check out the Dishing Up Digital Agency website for more information and to contact us: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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21min
March 16, 2025Is UGC Content Dead in 2025?
If you're thinking about becoming a UGC creator in 2025, this episode might ruin your day. But I could help you avoid a very big mistake.
We're going to unpack the rise of the UGC industry as well as what I predict could be it's downfall in 2025.
I'm also going to share what you can do to build a more sustainable business as a creator and prepare for the changes coming.
What I love about UGC:
content for social media MUST be different to your other advertising content
it's been a game changer for a lot of brands and icnreased sales massively
ANNNND they haven't had to spend 10s of thousands of dollars on full production teams
shown brands the value of content creation
Why I think this is a bad decision to build a UGC business in 2025:
Yes, it's proven, yes there's a demand
However #2: this is so set up to burn you out mentally and also creatively.
#3 As a service business I feel it's fundamentally broken: there's only so many brands you can work with
#4 Consumers are catching on and it's loosing the authenticity
When you start to lose consumer interest, you start to loose conversions. When you loose that, brands stop hiring you
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
This episode is sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello HERE - it's free to get started!
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Mentioned in today's episode:
You can watch my Free Webinar here: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/freewebinar
Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Check out the Dishing Up Digital Agency website for more information and to contact us: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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16min
March 09, 2025The EXACT Steps to Starting and Scaling Sustainably as a Social Media Manager
This episode is one of my most valuable yet and is actually a replay from my last webinar at the end of February.
In this free training, you'll learn the 3 key steps to successfully set up your freelance business as a social media manager.
How to find high-ticket clients: freedom does NOT mean working for $200 a month
Systems and workflows: Get a BTS look at how I manage multiple clients while working less hours
Outsourcing and hiring your mini dream team: this is my secret weapon to providing high-value service as a SMM without burning myself out
If you'd rather watch the full webinar and see me in video, you can watch that here: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/freewebinar
Or, (for the first time ever), I'm sharing my Canva slides with you so you can refer to them as you listen or after you'd finished listening. Get those HERE
This episode is sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello HERE - it's free to get started!
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Mentioned in this episode:
My episode with Jade McNeil
My episode with Stenya LeClair
My episode with Abbey Graves
https://www.honeybook.com/ & https://www.dubsado.com/
Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Check out the Dishing Up Digital Agency website for more information and to contact us: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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1h 7min
March 02, 2025Quitting your Job? Listen to this First
In this episode, I share my personal journey of quitting my corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship, detailing the emotional challenges and practical steps involved. I provide you with five essential tips for those considering leaving their 9-to-5 jobs, emphasising the importance of preparation, financial stability, and strategic planning.
My 5 Essential Tips:
Don't just quite straight away - build your side hustle, validate your idea, starting building your client list
Build a financial runway
Get up close and personal with your numbers - make projections
Lay the foundations - education/upskilling, building your website, register your business name
Create a roadmap - action plan, goals, new offers etc
Today's episode was sponsored by Trello. Sign up for Trello here - it's free to get started!
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
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Mentioned in today's episode:
My Business Journey episode: https://pod.link/1576083467/episode/f44764a9626f42968d521b0466bb8377
Buy my Instagram Marketing e-book here
Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Check out the Dishing Up Digital Agency website for more information and to contact us: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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33min
February 23, 2025The Power of Taking Action: How this Social Media Manager Started her Business! Interview with Abbey Graves
In this episode my two worlds collide as we chat Social Media Management and Podcast Production with the wonderful Abbey Graves. From radio DJ to Government Social Media Manager to taking her own side hustle full time we discuss her journey and how she was able to apply what she learnt from the Dishing up Digital School to her podcast production company.
Some Key Takeaways:
The turning point in going full time with Social Media Management and Podcast Production
How the Dishing up Digital School helped
How to manage the lower income months
Managing client deliverables
Giving up control in some areas by hiring a contractor - Ellen gives Abbey homework!
Find out more about Abbey on her website: https://abbeygravesproductions.com/
If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us!
Have a great week guys!
Ellen xx
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Mentioned in today's episode:
My episode on hourly rates: https://pod.link/1576083467/episode/a0fe9022dbaa5009400403424e436ea8
Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team?
Check out the Dishing Up Digital Agency website for more information and to contact us: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/
Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses
Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/
Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en
Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book
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40min

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