Launch Like a Creator

Launch Like a Creator

By Rachel Emma WaringBusinessMarketing
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Launch Like a Creator episodes

  • Outgrowing your online presence (and what to do next)

    Have you ever looked at your content and thought - this just isn’t me anymore?

    In this episode, I’m talking about that in-between phase where you’ve evolved, but your online presence hasn’t quite caught up yet. When your output doesn’t match your taste. When you’re tempted to pivot, rebrand, or scrap everything and start again.

    Inside this episode, I share:

    • Why this “disconnect” is completely normal (and often cyclical)

    • The trap of trying to fix it with more structure, systems, or new content pillars

    • The one prompt I always come back to when I feel creatively off

    • How to step into the role of creative director of your own online world

    • How to close the gap between where your brand is now and where you want it to be

    We talk about building an online presence that feels lit from within. One where your content creates genuine hype, connection, and momentum - not because you’re following a template, but because you’re aligned with what you actually want to say.

    If you’ve been feeling disconnected or bored of your own content, this one’s for you.


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    13 min
  • Launch Debrief - what to do when you don't hit your launch goals - ep 39

    In this episode I'm debriefing my most recent launch - the numbers, the highs, the lows and most importantly, the things I think contributed to not hitting my "best" stretch goal.


    If you've recently had a launch that didn't go to plan, or could have been better, I also shared my exact post-launch process I go through to gather the data and improve next time.


    If you're nosy, this one's for you - this is an honest look at the full behind the scenes 🤓

    26 min
  • How to get through a launch wobble - Ep 38

    If you’re feeling wobbly in your business right now, this episode is for you.

    Whether you’re in the middle of a launch, coming out the other side of one, or just feeling a bit disconnected, uncertain, or in your head - this conversation is here to help you steady yourself and keep going.

    Launch wobbles (and business wobbles in general) are incredibly common, especially in the messy middle bit, when you’re still showing up but the results haven’t fully caught up yet.

    In this episode, I talk through why that phase can feel so unsettling, why you can’t always trust the data when you’re in it, and what actually helps you move through a wobble without spiralling or making impulsive decisions.

    If you’re in a wobble right now, I hope this episode helps you feel calmer, steadier and more supported - and reminds you that this phase will pass!


    Doors close to Luminous Launching on Thursday 12th Feb - join us before doors close and the price increases here.

    18 min
  • How Alice Loveday sold out her signature service for the whole year

    I'm joined in this episode by Alice Loveday of Loveday Social, who just had a MEGA launch and booked her stop motion animation services out for the whole of this year, resulting in a £100k launch.

    Alice is a member of Luminous Launching, and she shared how she worked on her offer set-up, her messaging, how she spoke really specifically to the exact buyers she was looking for, and generally kept her mindset in the zone to get such incredible launch results.


    Luminous Launching is officially open until Feb 12th, you can find all the deets here:

    https://www.rachelemmawaring.com/luminous-launching

    50 min
  • Behind the scenes of a six figure launch, with Alice Benham - ep 36

    Ever wondered what really goes into a 6 figure launch? Today I'm joined by my pal Alice Benham, and she's sharing the behind the scenes of the incredible launch of her program On It.

    Alice shared her honest thoughts around:

    - her mindset going into the launch

    - how she rebuilt her confidence and got rid of the launch scaries

    - some real data and numbers from her launch, including how many she had on her waitlist to get her results

    - the strategies she used to have such a successful launch

    I was lucky enough to see behind the scenes of this launch in real time, as Alice is also a member of Luminous Launching, so I knew this chat would be a goodie and BOY did she deliver!

    This episode is a must if you have launches coming up this year, it's full of honest reflections, lessons and super tangible tips to take with you into 2026.


    PS. Luminous Launching is opening on Feb 2nd - if you're not already on the waitlist, you can join here.


    LINKS:

    Alice Benham

    Find AB on insta

    AB's new program - mentioned in the episode


    57 min
  • 10 things to do to get more sales this year - Ep 35

    If you want more sales this year, this episode is for you.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 practical things to focus on if you want selling to feel way easier this year, without reinventing your business, launching more often, or doing everything at once.

    This is an honest breakdown of what actually moves the needle when it comes to sales, especially if you’ve launched before and know there’s more potential in what you’re already doing.

    I'm walking you through what to prioritise, what to simplify, and where most people are making things harder than they need to be.

    • Why sticking with one main offer is often the fastest way to grow

    • What a launch really is (and why it doesn’t need to feel dramatic)

    • How planning your sales moments makes content and selling easier

    • Why most people don’t need more launches - just better ones

    • The role of content between launches in driving sales

    • How to stay recognisable instead of constantly reinventing your message

    • What it actually means to launch like a creator

    • Why leadership and storytelling sell better than expert-heavy content

    • How simplifying your content and offers can unlock more sales

    • Why intentional lead growth matters more than posting consistently and hoping

    If selling has felt inconsistent, exhausting, or harder than it should be, this episode will help you focus on what really matters.


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    Luminous Launching - doors opening early February, join the waitlist here.

    22 min
  • How I'm scaling (spaciously) in 2026 - Ep 34

    In this episode, I’m walking you through how I'm planning to scale my business this year, what I’m prioritising, and how I'm doing it in the most spacious way possible.

    I covered:

    • My word of the year and what it means for me in 2026 - and how it’s shaping my decisions

    • How I’m thinking about scaling revenue by making each launch work harder, not doing more

    • My big launch goal for February and how I'm reverse engineering it.

    • Why reputation, authority, and hype-building are a huge focus for me this year

    • How I’m approaching email marketing and content more creatively in 2026

    • What “scaling spaciously” actually looks like in practice

    • A reframe on launches, capacity, and why bigger results don’t have to mean more work

    If you’re craving more ease, better launches, and a business that actually supports your energy - this one’s for you.


    MENTIONS + LINKS:

    Luminous Launching - doors reopening early February

    Alice Benham

    Michelle Pontvert

    21 min
  • End of year review: one of the most challenging but rewarding years of my business

    In this final episode of the year, I’m sitting down to reflect on what has been one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my business so far.

    I share the highs, the lows, and the lessons I’m taking into next year - from navigating a big confidence wobble and a scary pivot, to rebuilding trust in myself, finding my creative spark again, and ending the year feeling genuinely proud of what I’ve built.

    This episode is a proper end-of-year pause while I shared:

    • Why Service was my word of the year, and how it shaped how I showed up

    • What this year actually felt like behind the scenes

    • The highlights, including starting the podcast, creative content joy, audience growth, launches, brand collabs, and experimenting with ads

    • The tougher moments, including confidence wobbles, a challenging launch, and navigating personal stuff alongside business

    • The biggest lessons I’m carrying into next year, around time, creativity, hype building, and self-trust

    If you’re closing out the year feeling reflective, a bit emotional, or quietly proud of how far you’ve come, I think you’ll really enjoy this one.

    Thank you so much for listening this year - I’ll be back in mid-January with new episodes and a look ahead to 2026.


    Don't forget you can still join my January sprint, Light Up Your Movement before the doors close on Jan 9th.

    19 min
  • How I hit my best ever launch conversion - before the launch has even finished! Ep 32

    This week I’m bringing you a mid-launch debrief of my brand new sprint, Light Up Your Movement - the early bird phase has just wrapped, we’re heading into the next stage, and there’s already so much to share.

    I’m chatting through:

    • How the early bird phase brought me my highest conversion rate ever

    • What made this launch convert so highly

    • Why strong messaging and audience warmth matter more than “launch tricks”

    • The biggest pitfalls people fall into when launching something new

    • How to decide whether a new offer is worth keeping long-term

    • Why your between-launch content is the thing that builds (or breaks) your next launch

    In this episode, I share exactly how many people joined during early bird, what the conversion rate worked out to, and why this has been such a validating launch - especially as the first outing of a brand new offer.

    Your content between launches is what keeps your audience warm, grows your pond, and gets people excited long before you’re selling anything. That’s the heartbeat of an easy launch.

    This is where movement-building really comes in.

    Doors to Light Up Your Movement are still open until January 9th, and we officially start together on the 12th. You’ll get instant access to the first bonus training and prompts as soon as you join, so you can start shaping your movement over the festive break if you want to.

    If you’re ready to build a movement around your brand in 2026 - and make launching feel lighter, warmer and way more doable, join us here before Jan 9th.

    19 min
  • Why your content takes so long (and how your POV can change that)

    This week’s episode dives into something that’s been coming up everywhere lately - in client calls, DMs, even my own creative process - and it’s the real reason content creation feels so slow and draining, even when you’re technically “doing everything right.”

    Most people assume the time-suck is the creation part: the filming, the editing, the captions, the ideas. But after hundreds of conversations, and plenty of my own disappearing acts from the internet, I’ve realised that the real issue is far simpler.

    Content feels slow when you don’t have a clear point of view.

    Without a strong POV, every post becomes a fresh decision.
    You overthink angles.
    You rewrite drafts.
    You scroll for inspiration.
    You lose momentum because you’re not building towards anything.

    And that’s what leads to content blocks, burnout cycles, disappearing for weeks, and then coming back feeling even more disconnected.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down:

    • Why your content feels slow even when you’re “being consistent”
    • The hidden clarity problem at the root of content overwhelm
    • How a fuzzy POV turns every post into an exhausting task
    • The seasons where I disappeared from the internet (and the real reason why)
    • Why momentum dies when your content doesn’t have an anchor
    • How a clear POV makes content creation faster, not slower
    • Why movement-building isn’t more work - it’s what reduces the work
    • How your POV becomes the foundation for your movement and message

    If your content has been taking way too long, or if you’ve been stuck in a cycle of disappearing and restarting, this episode will help you understand exactly why - and what to do about it.

    And if you want support in finding your POV and turning it into a movement for 2026, Light Up Your Movement is open - join us before we start on Jan 12th.


    16 min

About Launch Like a Creator

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Welcome to Launch Like a Creator - I’m your host Rachel Waring, I’m a sales and launch strategist and I help creative service providers, coaches, and experts launch like creators. This podcast is your permission slip to ditch the draining, overcomplicated, personality-free launch strategies and finally sell in a way that feels true to you.