Episode Summary: 

What if there was a way to grow your online presence and monetize your audience, alongside someone as passionate as you? We’re with Emma Tessler, the Founder + CEO of Ninety Five Media; a digital marketing agency that builds results-driven marketing strategies for scaling brands. With 8 years of marketing experience under her belt, Emma helps brands connect with ideal clients, build community, and convert audience members into paying customers through social media marketing.

In this episode, Emma gives her top marketing tips for creating a genuine presence while calculating performance and growth. (Hint: It’s not Instagram Likes!) Then, Emma illustrates her four-part marketing strategy process, including an easy way to understand algorithms and the importance of social media video content. Plus, Emma explains the short- and long-term benefits of working with a marketing agency, and shares a realization from her early days as a founder.

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guest: Emma Tessler of Ninety Five Media

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Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Emma Tessler

https://ninetyfivemedia.co  // @ninety.five.media // Connect with Emma on Linkedin // Listen to the Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling Podcast

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This podcast is brought to you by Mosaic Makers Collective, a retail space that celebrates its diverse, local, creative female artists. 

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She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more. 

Episode Summary: 

What if there was a way to turn a profit without completely changing how you run your business? We’re joined by Geeta Lalvani Hines, co-founder of Profit Comes First, a family-run business dedicated to teaching small business owners how to reduce overhead costs so they can pay themselves. 

Geeta shares steps to take to increase profit — starting with the book Profit First — plus the five core accounts within Profit First and why that’s essential for finding clarity in and navigating your business. Geeta also explains how to calculate the cost of goods sold as a better way to pay yourself, obstacles small business owners experience along the way, and her financially-focused advice for a new, female small business owner. 

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guest: Geeta Lalvani Hines of Profit Comes First 

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Geeta Lalvani Hines

www.profitcomesfirst.com // Profit Answer Man Podcast // Get more info on The Profit Blueprint Course // Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz

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This podcast is brought to you by Mosaic Makers Collective, a retail space that celebrates its diverse, local, creative female artists. 

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She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more. 

Episode Summary: 

What if it was possible to recognize your story — what makes you different — and live a life of confidence? We’re with Hannah Davis, television and online host, founder of the media company, Well Told Productions, and competence coach, where she helps clients grow into their confidence and realize their dreams are within reach.  

Hannah shares her story from a life in news to running a business she loves and talks about how anxiety helped her take a leap of faith from a comfortable job into one that invigorates her. Hannah walks us through a mini coaching session, and shares two questions to help think about what brings you joy. Plus, she gives advice to consistently make new connections as a new entrepreneur. 

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guest: Hannah Davis of  Well Told Productions

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Hannah Davis

hannahdavispeaks.com // @hungreehannah // Connect with Hannah on Linkedin // Lupe Prado // Death of a Salesman

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This podcast is brought to you by Mosaic Makers Collective, a retail space that celebrates its diverse, local, creative female artists. 

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Episode Summary: 

Mention of depression, self mutilation 24:27–25:55

What if there was a way to appreciate and love all aspects of yourself, regardless of society’s expectation of you? We’re joined by Jenn Chow, an Authenticity + Joy Coach specifically for Asian American and LGBTQIA+ communities, whose journey toward finding her authentic self inspired the creation of CHOW Coaching — in support of women removing the “mask” and living a life of authenticity, joy, and freedom.  

Jenn shares her own coming out story, and how challenges within a relationship helped her find coaching. She also explains the significance of being the role model she needed as a child, a mental check in exercise called shadow boxing, and why it’s important to be authentic in both business and life (and why a coach can be a great step to getting there!).

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guest: Jenn Chow of CHOW Coaching

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Jenn Chow

www.chowcoaching.com // @chow_coaching // Jenn’s Free Relationship Assessment

Free Discovery Call with Jenn // Follow for updates on the Stepping Out Together Facebook Group

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This podcast is brought to you by Mosaic Makers Collective, a retail space that celebrates its diverse, local, creative female artists. 

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She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life. Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. 

Episode Summary: 

Mention of depression, suicidal ideation: 13:39; 14:52

What if there was a way to utilize your menstrual cycle to optimize energy and productivity in life — specifically in entrepreneurship? We’re joined by Briana Villegas, a Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach, to learn how cycle syncing and small business go hand in hand. 

Briana shares her personal journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), its effect on the nervous system, and how to figure out what a normal cycle looks like for you. She also explains how cycle syncing can help make the best decisions for your business while supporting your menstrual phase along the way. 

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guest: Briana Villegas of Briana Villegas Coaching 

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Briana Villegas

https://www.brianavillegas.com // @brianavillegascoaching // Entrepreneur's Guide To The Menstrual Cycle (Freebie) // Hormone Rants Podcast // In the Flow by Alissa Vitti

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This podcast is brought to you by Mosaic Makers Collective, a retail space that celebrates its diverse, local, creative female artists. 

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She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more. 

Episode Summary: 

Trigger Warning: Discussion of death and grief 

What do you say to someone when they lose a loved one, but ‘I’m sorry for your loss’ doesn’t begin to express what you’re feeling for them? We’re joined by Angie Hanson of Butterflies + Halos and Brecia Eubank of RISE Performing Arts Center to learn how they’re navigating grief alongside their small businesses and creative endeavors. 

Angie and Brecia share impactful ways to show up for people experiencing loss and highlight meaningful interactions they’ve had with people in their communities. They also emphasize why it’s so important to give yourself grace to grow through grief and find ways to honor the legacy of loved ones. 

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guest: Angie Hanson of Butterflies + Halos and Brecia Eubank of RISE Performing Arts Center

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Angie Hanson

www.butterfliesandhalos.com // // www.etsy.com/ButterfliesandHalos // @butterfliesandhalos 

Brecia Eubank

www.risepac.net // @risepac // @brecia.eubank // @letloveinvadeco  

Song Credit: 

D and Chi Music - What Could've Been by Gone West (Cover) - Ft. Emma Oliver 

Emily McDowell // @emilyonlife 

She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, an

She Makes a [MINDSET]: The Power of Thought in Small Business

Episode Summary: 

When it comes to business, mindset matters – seriously matters. Sara Baggett of Lucky Franklin is back on the show, and this time she’s joined by her mindset coach Krista Cannon to discuss all things coaching and mindset work. 

Krista describes what to expect when working with a mindset coach and how this framework can help you break through what’s holding you back from building a fulfilling business. Plus, Sara shares her perspective as a maker and highlights how working one-on-one with Krista has transformed not just her business, but her overall outlook on life.

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guests: Sara Baggett of Lucky Franklin and Krista Cannon of Krista & Co Coaching 

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

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Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Sara Baggett

www.luckyfranklin.com // @lucky.franklin 

Krista Cannon

www.kristaspodcast.com/  // @mindsetcoachkrista  // [email protected] 

She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more. 

Episode Summary: 

In this inspiring in-person episode with a live audience, we are joined by Ashlea Kiiing of Kiiing Creations who celebrates Black culture through visual storytelling, Kathy Phan of Kathy Phantastic who creates stationary, stickers, and magnets that feature her Texan and Asian American identity, and Nicole Bernard of NB Makes which is a ceramic, tableware and jewelry company. All of these ladies sell at Mosaic.

We discuss representation, discrimination, and race in the independent artist space, pandemic projects that went “rogue”, how to express and honor your culture through your work, and using your creations to empower others.

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Guests: Ashlea Kiiing of Kiiing Creations, Kathy Phan of Kathy Phantastic, and Nicole Bernard of NB Makes

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Ashlea Kiiing

kiiingcreations.com // @kiiingcreations 

Kathy Phan

kathyphantastic.com   // @kathyphantastic 

Nicole Bernard

nbmakes.com  // @nb.makes 

She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more. 

Episode Summary: 

Today we are joined by Taylor De La Fuente of Bigmouth Copy, who writes words that sell for websites, social media posts, and ads. In this conversation, we talk about motherhood, specifically postpartum depression (PPD), and how that affects the expectations of the work-life balance for small business owners. We discuss the hormonal changes that cause PPD, how it is not limited to women and birth mothers, and the effect it has on motor development and behavioral problems in children. 

Co-host Taylor and guest Taylor, both mothers themselves, get into why it's important for other people to understand postpartum, their frustrations that information isn’t readily available, signs to look out for to detect it, and strategies they've put into place to help get through their day to day.

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Co-Host: Taylor Mitchell

Guest: Taylor De La Fuente of Bigmouth Copy

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

Taylor De La Fuente

www.lteditorial.com // @bigmouthcopy 

She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more.

Episode Summary: 

We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” but what does it look like to truly take care of yourself? We’re joined by Megan Moore of The Love Within Us and Lau Machiavelli of Lifestyle with Lau to dive into their self-love practices and how those rituals support their success as small business owners. We also talk about how to get back on track if you’ve fallen off your self-care routine and they share their advice for entrepreneurs who struggle with self-love. 

Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthuis

Co-Host: Taylor Mitchell

Guests: Megan Moore of The Love Within Us and Lau Machiavelli of Lifestyle with Lau 

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES

She Makes questionnaire: shemakesapodcast.com/lets-chat

Stutz Documentary: Netflix 

Maker Toolbox: 

Graphic Design: Canva

Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks

Organization and Project Management: Monday.com

She Makes, a podcast

www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodcast

The Love Within Us 

www.thelovewithinus.com // @the_lovewithinus 

Lifestyle with Lau 

www.lifestylewithlau.com  // @lifestylewithlau 

She Makes is a podcast focusing on female makers + creative business owners. We share stories, discuss hot topics in the biz, and educate you on small biz tools, tricks, and life.

Expect chats on essential lessons learned as women in business - and hear incredible stories from women who have paved their own paths. Listen to conversations on complex topics like mental health, imposter syndrome, and self-care. And learn about how to run your own biz: with tips and tricks on topics like marketing + PR, local markets, pricing your products, finding funding, and more.