Mattie James

I've been an intern 4 times. When I was 21, 24, and twice when I was 25 (the year I started this blog). They've all been interesting experiences - sometimes good, sometimes bad - but it was something I absolutely needed to go through to become the entrepreneur I am today. In episode 72, I breakdown my intern experiences in detail and share the most important thing I learned from being an intern.

Good news, there are show notes recapping today’s episode and a free worksheet to apply everything you’ve learned to your blog today. Download them at mattieologie.com/ep72

Blog posts are tedious. I know you probably don't want to hear that but it's the truth. Especially when you have to find the perfect photo or graphic to go with the post and then promote it on social. There's also spellcheck, formatting, etc, etc. On episode 71, I share the 5 steps of writing the perfect blog post. After all, I've written some really bad ones and some good ones over the years. Be sure to download the show notes and free worksheet recapping this episode at mattieologie.com/ep71.

The upkeep of a blog can be expensive. Between a designer, photo editing software, layouts, it can start to add up. But there's good news, while your budget may be modest there are some little changes you can make without breaking the bank. In episode 70 of the podcast, I discuss 3 things you can do to make your blog look better for free (or very little). Be sure to download the show notes and worksheet for free at mattieologie.com/ep70.

We all have a lot going on in our day to day lives. There's work, school, our social lives, kids, husbands, wives, significant others, parents and anyone else who needs our time and attention. So how do you balance it all? How do you remember it all? With a things to do list? A planner? An assistant? In episode 69, I discuss how to [try to] balance it all without burning out and going insane. (This is the second podcast I've done on "balance" - the first one was episode 20.)

I had one of those days today where I didn't want to be an adult and work. I didn't want to go running this morning either. I just wanted to be lazy and watch makeup tutorials on YouTube. But guess what? I recorded all of next week's podcasts, ran 2 miles (on an incline) and stayed faithful to my vegan diet. No really, I swear. In episode 68 of the podcast, I discuss 3 ways to push through when you don't feel like working. Surprisingly, none of them include alcohol. Be sure to download your free show notes & worksheet recapping this episode at mattieologie.com/ep68.

We've all been really hard on ourselves. Some of us more than others. We get mad at ourselves because we haven't arrived yet or because we aren't executing perfectly. But even self criticism needs to be constructive. And sometimes being hard on ourselves is holding us back from what's most important - executing. In episode 67 of the podcast, I discuss three things we need to let go of and how to follow through. Be sure to download your free show notes & worksheet recapping this episode at mattieologie.com/ep67.

Reading is fundamental. And it is certainly instrumental in the successful year I've had. I don't think I've read as much in the last 5 years as I have this year and it certainly shows. I've never been a better blogger and businesswoman. There was one book I read that stood out in my mind and I had to share. In episode 66 of the podcast, I let you know what that book is and the three most important things I learned from it. Be sure to download the show notes recapping this episode and free worksheet at mattieologie.com/ep66.

Happy Thanksgiving, lovers! There are no show notes for this episode but I certainly wanted to share the five things I'm most thankful for. Wishing you a blessed holiday with your loved ones!

Working with brands as a blogger can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. However, it is lots of work especially depending on how long your partnership with the brand is. There's a lot of back and forth via email and sometimes phone making communication a huge factor in those types of situations. In episode 65 of the podcast, I discuss the one thing you must do when you work with brands to be successful. Be sure to grab your free show notes & worksheet recapping this episode at mattieologie.com/ep65.

When I started MIMOSA eight weeks ago, I had an idea of what I wanted but had no idea what I was getting myself into. It takes a lot more than what subscribers see. Between getting templates made, making sure that we had content to deliver and a lot more. In episode 64 of the podcast, I share all the lessons I've learned so far and how I've been keeping up with maintaining a lifestyle newsletter. Be sure to get your free notes recapping this episode and worksheet at mattieologie.com/ep64.