Human-First Founders Podcast: Inspiring Stories and Tips for Down-to-Earth Entrepreneurs

Oh boy, you're going to want to hit play for this one, friends. 🤗 Today's guest Sharadyn moved to Colorado and wanted to learn more about backpacking, but she couldn't find a community where she felt comfortable and gave her the information she needed as a beginner...

So, she created it!

With her Instagram @sharadynroams, she now shares beginner backpacking information in an accessible, inclusive way, AND she inspires anyone & everyone to feel welcome in the outdoor community.

(can I get a HECK YES?!?)

Plus, Sharadyn has seen quite a bit of growth from utilizing REELS and she's dishing up her best tips! (one of which totally had me raising my hand, going "okay, I gotta do this")

We chat about:

⭐ why Sharadyn loves backpacking - even though she hated going outside as a kid!

⭐ how she deals with the "haters" and harsh comments online!

⭐ her best tips for creating REELS that *might* just go viral!

⭐ what you need to know to get started backpacking!

Connect with Sharadyn at sharadynroams.com or allthehatsva.com or on Instagram at @sharadynroams and @allthehatsva!

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Customer Testimonials are not only some of the EASIEST content to create and share (again and again), but they can also do a lot to boost your sales, build trust in your brand and nurture your existing customers!

So in today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly WHY + HOW you should share customer testimonials for your brand, plus hot tips for gathering and creating content around them!

You'll learn:

⭐ the right questions to ask your customers in order to get a great testimonial that converts!

⭐ my favorite tips for how you can share testimonials on social media in the best way!

⭐ a handy Canva trick for making creating customer testimonials again and again SUPER EASY!

⭐ how to pair your testimonials with a catchy caption that gets you results!

Hit play now!
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Whether you're an organization / online tools / optimization nerd like me OR you feel overwhelmed by all the backend things in your business, you're going to LOVE this episode, my friend.

Today's guest Erin Taylor is a genius when it comes to taking your jumbled processes and never-ending list of mundane to dos - and turning it into a streamlined SYSTEM (using online software) that's way easier to manage, creates more breathing room for YOU and creates more income for your business.

(she's a member of our online community the Feel Good Social Club - and I know after listening to this episode, you're going to want to hire her, BUT you'll have to beat me to the punch 😘 because I want to hire her!!!!!)

We chat about:

⭐ how Erin managed to stay positive and resilient when ALL the sh*t hitting the fan after quitting her 9-5!

⭐ gaining the confidence to SELL when you're starting something new

⭐ how to give yourself a SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE audit, so you can understand what processes you need to streamline and what systems you need to create

⭐ why hiring an OBM might be exactly what your business has been missing!

Connect with Erin at lunimae.com and on Instagram at @lunimaestrategy!

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MOMS! You are the most caring, hardest working, simply wonderful humans out there. So today, I asked 3 mompreneurs from the Feel Good Social Club to share their favorite advice for fellow working moms and entrepreneurs. 🤗

If you enjoy this episode, make sure you connect with these awesome mompreneurs online:

⭐ Kinga from @kingahealthcoach and kingazerhouni.com

⭐ Tani from @tani_morgan and tanimorgan.com

⭐ Cassidy from @episodeready

Plus, you'll hear a special piece of advice from my own momma Lisa, as well! (tune into Episode 85 for the whole interview ;)

I hope you enjoy this episode honoring all the amazing MOMS out there! Sending you so much love and appreciation, beautiful friends.

Connect with your host Kinsey:

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A huge part of growing your business is the ability to reach & resonate with your dream clients. So how do you do that? By showing up consistently on social media in a way that works for YOU, of course!

A couple of week's ago, I was invited to be the guest speaker for a live workshop with Babe Crafted! And BC's head honcho Gina graciously allowed me to share replay with you here. 🤗

Hit play now to learn:

• Where to begin when it comes to mapping out your monthly content
• How to mix & match your content pillars to generate strategic content ideas
• What are the best practices when it comes to developing a content creation strategy
• Live Hot Seats and Q&A!

​And check out Babe Crafted at babecrafted.com and @babecrafted on Instagram!

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If you follow a lot of social media marketers online, you've probably see "Hack the Algorithm!" and "Follow This Trend!" and "Do This To Grow Your Following Fast!" 🤦‍♀️

And I'll be honest: I freaking hate that sh*t.

It's super easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of "following the trends" and "hacking the algorithm" - and pretty soon, THAT is what we start defining success when it comes to social media marketing.

BUT that's not what success means, my friend.

So today, I'm getting fired up and sharing 3 reasons you should stop caring about the algorithm so much, and what you truly should care about instead. 😘

Psst... if you enjoy this episode, I'd love to connect with you on Instagram, my friend! Give me a follow at @feelgoodsocial - send me a message letting me know you came from this podcast, and I'll be sure to give you a follow back!

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Do you think you're creative? "Not being creative" is one of those wounds a lot of us internalize from childhood and just accept for the rest of our lives...

But it sucks! And I personally don't believe it.

I think we're all "creative" in one way or another as entrepreneurs - whether it appears in our critical thinking techniques, our organizational habits, our communication skills, OR your design eye or way with words.

But we often don't think of ourselves as creative humans... and it's limiting the way we show up in our business.

So if you're one of those people who "just didn't get the creative bone," today's guest Jessica is here to help you find it!

She's an engineer major turned knitting pattern designer turned biz coach for creatives! She's followed her passion down many outlets. She's super smart when it comes to marketing your creative business online. Oh, and she's a beloved member of our Feel Good Social Club community.

We chat about:

⭐ how her 5th grade art teacher made her feel "not artistic" and it took her 15 years to get over that deep-seeded believe

⭐ why we need to redefine creativity and lean into it in our businesses, if we want to enjoy what we do for the long term

⭐ giving yourself permission to follow your passion and do things before you think you're "ready"

⭐ Jessica's insight into REELS and why you should just get over yourself and start practicing showing up on video

Connect with Jessica at snickerdoodleknits.com and on Instagram at @patterndesigncircle and @snickerdoodleknits!

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There's SO MUCH CONTENT swirling around the interwebs, and you've got bring your A-game when it comes to competing for your ideal customers' (ahem, minimal) attention. 😘

If you're not creating content that speaks directly to your ideal follower and is interesting / helpful / entertaining / inspiring for THEM specifically...

Believe me when I tell you, they'll scroll right past your posts in 2-seconds flat.

So today, I'm sharing 6 tips that will help you create scroll-stopping posts for your ideal customers, so they actually start paying attention to your posts and can fall in love with your brand and start buying from you and recommending you to all of their friends. 🤗

You'll learn:

⭐ my simple trick for making your copy more personable and less robotic

⭐ how to choose topics that slows the *right* person's scroll

⭐ using the right language that will make your ideal customer go "oh, this brand gets me"

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Let's be honest: most of the content on social media is neat & shiny - and *most* social media marketers are even neater and shinier. But is that really the reality? Oh, heck to the no.

That's why I'm so freaking excited to share today's guest with you!

Mel is not only a super rad social media manager for multi-sport race companies, but she's also an OG member of the Feel Good Social Club, and literally, one of the sweetest, most coolest women I know. 🤗

And today, we're having a REAL conversation about entrepreneurship, social media marketing and almighty algorithm!

We chat about:

⭐ how Mel started doing multi-sport races and triathlons - even though she hated swimming!

⭐ niching down to what you're passionate, even when you feel like you're limiting yourself

⭐ honing your messaging and creating content that paints the "full picture" - instead of following the "one right path"

⭐ how much of the Almighty Algorithm is truly up to chance - and what to do when there's no rhyme or reason for some things

Connect with Mel at marketwithmelpro.com and on Instagram at @marketwithmelpro!

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When it comes to "hashtag holidays," here's my golden rule:

You're not REQUIRED to use them all. You can pick and choose which ones make sense for your brand and relate to your ideal customer.

That said, in today's new minisode, I'm sharing 5 hashtag holidays that you can create content around for your brand in April!

Hit play for brand content ideas around:
⭐ stress awareness day/month
⭐ wear your pajamas to work day
⭐ get to know your customers day
⭐ earth day
⭐ take your daughters and sons to work day
 
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Psst... Today's minisode was inspired by the Content Planning Workshops we host every month inside our content marketing membership The Feel Good Social Club!

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