If you’ve ever wished you could sit down for coffee with successful creatives and just ask them what’s working—this episode is for you. I’m bringing you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into my new book, Creatives on Fire: 71 Secrets to Making Money Online, with rapid-fire wisdom from three powerhouse women featured inside.

These are creators who have not only built businesses that thrive but also show up online with purpose, strategy, and heart. Their insights are short, sweet, and incredibly impactful—each in 3 minutes or less. 

https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode199

Meet Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage

You’ve seen her on HGTV and followed her charming home makeovers online, but Sara’s real genius? Consistency.

Her advice:

• Don’t feel pressured to post every single day in the feed—find your rhythm.
• She’s in Instagram Stories daily, building deep trust with her audience.
• Use stories as a “mini blog” with a beginning, middle, and end.
• Bring your followers into your day, even if it’s unplanned—it creates connection.

👉 Pro tip: Consistency doesn’t mean constant. It means reliable.

KariAnne Wood of Thistlewood Farms on Affiliates

If affiliate marketing feels overwhelming, KariAnne is here to simplify it with a strategy that works.

Her advice:

• Assign a purpose to each affiliate platform.
  • Amazon = everyday products
  • LTK = outfits + home tours
  • ShopMy = targeted brands like Target & Anthropologie
• Film quick clips in the moment and store them for later (no pressure to post right away).
• Challenge yourself: just one post per platform a day is enough—and it adds up!

👉 Pro tip: Slow and steady affiliate marketing can turn into significant income when it becomes a habit.

Brooke Riley of Re-Fabbed on Facebook

Brooke built her online business from the ground up—starting with Facebook, where she still dominates.

Her advice:

• Nurture your audience like gold—they followed you for a reason.
• Don’t be afraid to reshare your content. Facebook’s algorithm may not have shown it the first time.
• Engage with every comment you can. If someone takes the time to talk to you, talk back.
• Even when you grow, make engagement a priority—it’s what builds loyalty.

👉 Pro tip: Treat every follower like a VIP guest. It’s what turns audiences into community.

This rapid-fire episode was just a taste of what’s coming in my new book, Creatives on Fire: 71 Secrets to Making Money Online. Each expert inside shares real, raw, and doable strategies that work in today’s online world.

From social media to affiliate marketing to building community, these women are proof that success is possible—and sustainable—when you lead with service and strategy.

If you loved this peek behind the curtain, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single secret. Until next time, my friend—

Stay creative. from you! next time, stay creative.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• 116 | How to Build Brand Partnerships Organically: From Teacher to Creative Business Owner – The Sara McDaniel Story
• 187 | How to Sell in Instagram Stories with Sara McDaniel
• 189 | HGTV’s Sara McDaniel Is Creating Hope Through Phillips Cottage
• 19 | Blogging for Profit with KariAnne Wood
• 89 | How to Turn What You Do Best into a Book with KariAnne Wood
• 103 | Affiliate Marketing Gold with KariAnne Wood
• 188 | How to Make Money Blogging with KariAnne Wood
• 5 | Facebook LIVE Tips to Grow Your Online Following with Brooke Riley
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