Embodied CEO

Embodied CEO

By Emily HirshBusinessMarketing
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Embodied CEO episodes

  • Creator vs. Business Owner: Why Going Viral Isn't the Same as Building a Business

    In today's episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had with my content manager that I couldn't stop thinking about: creators and business owners are not the same thing. I break down why I see today's biggest creators as the new Hollywood movie stars, why there's an element of luck and algorithm in that path, and why building a business doesn't come down to luck at all. I walk through the traits and checklist that make a business a business (your own offer, predictable systems, and the ability to run without you) and why I treat organic content as a slow burn while paid ads are where I get speed and control. If you've ever felt pressure to go viral just to grow your business, this one's for you.

    26 min
  • The Emotional Patterns That Built My 7-Figure Business (And How I'm Untangling Them)

    In today's episode, I'm sharing one of the most profound experiences I've had yet: an 11-hour somatic immersion. I get honest about the emotional patterns I picked up as a kid, when I was labeled "too much," and how they turned into the hypervigilance, accommodating, and constant doing that helped build my business, and why they've also been costing me deep connection. I talk about what it looks like to speak your truth without taking on other people's reactions, why I'm entering an era of slowing down and how I'm creating more white space. If you've ever held back your truth to keep someone else comfortable, this one's for you.

    38 min
  • When You're Freaking Out About Sales: How I Stay Grounded In Bad Months

    A slow sales month or a launch that doesn't go as planned can send even successful entrepreneurs spiraling: What if this doesn't last? What if the rug gets pulled out from under me? In this episode, I share how I coach my mastermind clients through those moments and how I handle them myself, even with a big team and a big payroll. You'll learn why resisting fear only makes it louder, the simple steps I use to get regulated again fast, and how to stop letting fear dictate your actions. I also share real stories from my clients, including one who turned a wave of cancellations into more sales than she started with. The goal isn't to never feel fear. It's to feel it and keep taking action anyway, because you will always figure it out.

    30 min
  • 10 People and 40 AI Agents: What I Think the Future of Business Looks Like

    In today's episode, I'm back after a short break and diving into the perspective on AI that's been consuming my thoughts lately, all sparked by one line a friend sent me: "Have AI do your chores, not your art." I break down what that actually means for how I'm using AI in my business and with my team, why I think AI will take over operations and HR before it ever replaces real creative or strategic thinking, and why I believe the future isn't humans versus AI, it's small teams of people working alongside dozens of AI agents. I also get real about the doom-and-gloom AI narratives flooding your feed right now and why I've chosen to see this moment as a golden age instead. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by AI, unsure how to actually use it, or worried about what it means for your business, this episode will give you a framework to cut through the noise.

    24 min
  • The Real Strategy Behind My First $100K (no BS)

    In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real strategy behind my growth, and it's not a fancy framework or a perfect plan. I'm walking you through how I went from a $22/hr virtual assistant to running ads for people like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield, and the thing that actually got me there wasn't more information, it was messy, imperfect action. I'm getting into why overthinking and constant research quietly become false productivity, why the beginning of a business is supposed to look like throwing darts at a wall, and the "bite off more than I can chew" strategy I still use today. If you've been waiting to feel ready before you take action, this episode is your permission slip to just go.

    22 min
  • I Went 60 Hours Without My Phone… and Accidentally Cracked the Content Code

    In today's episode, I'm sharing what happened when I went 60 hours completely without my phone. My content manager and I took a surprise trip you guys voted on (New York won), and for almost three days I had no idea where we were going or what was next. I'm getting into what that disconnection did to my nervous system, why talking to strangers felt like facing death to me, and how it led to some of my best-performing content almost by accident. I'm also talking about what it means to stop looking at everyone else's playbook and create from your own voice, your own humor, your own magic — and why I think that's the missing piece for so many of us. If you've ever felt like you're watering yourself down to fit a formula, this episode is for you.

    29 min
  • What Losing $19K Overnight Taught Me About Resilience

    In today's episode, I share the one trait I believe separates entrepreneurs who build lasting success from those who don't: how fast you get back up when something doesn't work. I open up about a recent scare in my own business, where a white-label client deal turned into an unexpected $19,000 chargeback, and how I worked through the frustration to keep moving forward. I also talk about the reality of leading a team and managing payroll, and how gratitude helps me stay grounded through the hard days. There's no easy path to the business and life you want, so you have to pick your hard. If you've ever questioned whether you should keep going after something fails, this one's for you.

    19 min
  • Creating Hell Yes Offers From Your Embodied Experience - My Exact Process

    In today's episode, I break down exactly what happened during my first VIP day in the new office, and why I almost talked myself out of charging what I'm worth. I walk through the real process I used to get a client crystal clear on his ideal customer, his offer, and his messaging in just one day, something 11 years of experience taught me that no AI ever could. I also get honest about the fear that still shows up every time I level up, even after building an eight-figure business. If you've ever wondered whether you're "worth" your price, this one's for you.

    23 min
  • Why You Keep Getting in Your Own Way (This Will Grow Your Business The Most)

    In today's episode, I'm getting real about something I've been sitting with all week: self-sabotage, and how it shows up in ways I never expected. I always thought self-sabotage meant doing something on purpose to work against your own goals, until I realized how wrong that definition actually is. I'm walking you through the book that cracked this open for me, the question my mentor asks that changes everything, and the specific ways I sabotage myself even while running a successful business. I'm also talking about control, the armor I've carried most of my life, and a phrase I heard recently that hit me harder than almost anything has in a long time. If you've ever known exactly what you should be doing and still couldn't make yourself do it, this episode is for you.

    29 min
  • Why a Downsell Can Massively Sabotage Your Main Offer

    Everyone tells you to create a downsell for the leads who say they can't afford your main offer. I'm telling you why that's usually the wrong move, using a real conversation from a hot seat at Embodied Marketing Live with an entrepreneur who was maxed out and about to make that exact mistake. I'm breaking down why a cheaper offer can quietly cannibalize your best seller, why the people who "can't afford it" are often your best future clients, and why doubling down on your core offer will move your business further than chasing quick, low priced sales ever will. If you've been tempted to create a downsell, listen to this before you do.

    27 min

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