Feeling the pull to jump on the “next big platform” because you saw someone go viral or an expert swears by it? Before you stretch yourself thinner, this episode of The Creative Bodega will help you pause and get strategic. I’m walking you through three key questions to ask before adding any new platform to your plate—so you can avoid burnout, keep your systems solid, and make moves that actually grow your business. If you’ve been tempted by Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Pinterest, this one will help you decide if now’s the right time—or if it’s a “not yet.”

To see the full show notes for this episode, click HERE!

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ Why a new platform won’t fix a broken content system
✨ How to know if your audience is actually there (and how to find out)
✨ The #1 platform I recommend focusing on before adding anything else
✨ How to make sure new platforms align with your content style and energy
✨ My personal decision-making process before launching this podcast

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

🎧 The Content Trifecta Episode + Blog Post
How I turn one podcast into a full week of content

💌 Start and Grow Your Email List from Scratch – Join the Waitlist
A simple, stress-free way to build your list even if you’re starting from zero

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If you’ve ever typed something into ChatGPT like “Write a caption about mindset” and instantly regretted it… this episode is for you.

Let’s be real — ChatGPT isn’t a mind reader. But she can be your smartest, fastest content assistant if you know how to treat her like a creative partner (not just a robot in a browser tab).

In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 very specific ways I’m using ChatGPT to get better, faster, way more aligned content — from emails and captions to podcast outlines and product ideas.

To read the full show notes, CLICK HERE.

Here’s what we cover:
 ✨ How I treat her like a brainstorming buddy (yes, I say please & thank you — manners matter 😂)
 🧠 The exact prompt I use to get great content out of her, even if I’m stuck
 🛠️ Why building my own custom GPTs was a total game changer (and how you can do it too)
 📝 How I give better direction, refine tone, and avoid robotic, soulless content
 🚫 The biggest mistake I see solopreneurs making when it comes to ChatGPT — and how to fix it today

Whether you’ve been disappointed with generic AI responses, or just want to stop wasting time rewriting everything she spits out — this episode will show you how to actually make her work for your brand.

💬 Your challenge this week: Try one of the prompts I share in the episode and push ChatGPT like a strategist. Don’t settle. Give feedback. And watch what happens.

Tools & Resources
🤖 Get ChatGPT Plus and try it out yourself!
🔗 Listen to my previous episode on ChatGPT: "ChatGPT & AI: Exactly How I'm Using it to Boost Creativity & Save Time as a Solopreneur"
📩 DM me your best ChatGPT prompt – I’d LOVE to see how you’re using it.

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Feeling boxed in by the pressure to “niche down” when you’re multi-passionate? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, we’re busting one of the biggest myths in online business: that you have to pick one super-specific niche to grow. Spoiler alert—you don’t.

Instead, I’m sharing how I built a cohesive, profitable brand around multiple passions and how you can do the same. If you’ve ever felt uninspired or creatively stifled by niche advice, this episode is your permission slip to zoom out, stay aligned, and build a brand that actually feels like you.

🔗 Check out the full show notes for this episode.

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ Why you don’t need a hyper-narrow niche to build a strong brand
✨ The myth that multi-passionate = confusing (and what’s actually true)
✨ How to find your “umbrella” theme that ties all your passions together
✨ My favorite way to stay consistent without burning out
✨ 3 action steps for building a focused brand that still gives you freedom

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
🎙️ Episode 12: Feeling Stuck on What to Post? 5 Steps to Defining Your Content Pillars

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Feeling like you’re behind or broken because life didn’t go the way you planned? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing some of the most pivotal (and painful) personal moments that shaped who I am today—as a business owner, creator, mom, and human. From childhood perfectionism to divorce and finding love again, this raw episode is a reminder that nothing you’ve lived through is wasted. If you’re in a messy middle, I hope this gives you peace and perspective. The middle is where the growth happens. Let’s talk about it.

For the full show notes, CLICK HERE.

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ How childhood perfectionism & people-pleasing showed up in my business
✨ What my past relationships taught me about self-worth
✨ How I rebuilt my life and confidence after a painful divorce
✨ The truth about resilience and why healing isn’t linear
✨ How I finally found peace, purpose, and genuine love

*DISCLAIMER: What I’m sharing in this episode reflects my personal experiences and emotions during a challenging chapter of my life. It’s not meant to place blame or point fingers, but to offer perspective, healing, and hope for anyone walking through their own hard season. 🫶🏼

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Feel like you have to create fresh content every week just to stay relevant? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing the exact way I refresh, repurpose, and repost content so I can stay consistent on Instagram—without spending hours in Canva. You’ll learn how to reuse your best-performing posts with confidence, save time, and actually enjoy your summer without going MIA. If your schedule is packed and your creativity is low, this episode is your permission slip to stop overcomplicating content and start working smarter.

Let’s make your content do more for you—with less effort.

For the full show notes, CLICK HERE.

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ The difference between refreshing, repurposing & reposting content
✨ How I use my Instagram Analytics Tracker to find top-performing posts
✨ My exact system for organizing & scheduling recycled content
✨ A mindset shift to stop overthinking what you’ve already created
✨ Tools I use (and love) to make this process way easier

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:
📌 Grab my Instagram Analytics Tracker
📌 Podcast Ep 04: Streamlining Your Canva & Content Workflow: Organize, Batch, and Create Social Media Posts with Ease
📌 SnapInsta tool (for downloading previously published Reels w/o the watermark)
📌 Later.com, where I auto-schedule my content to publish
📌 Follow Coven member & tech wiz Amanda J HERE

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Feeling stuck in email list slow-growth mode? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, Em shares 3 unexpected (but wildly effective) ways she’s grown her list to over 15K—without funnels, ads, or burnout. These are quick-win strategies you can test this week to finally get momentum: from spontaneous freebies and smart Reels to newsletters people actually love reading. If you’re ready to grow a list of dream clients who want what you offer, this one’s for you.

👉 Check out the full show notes for this episode.

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ Why one-off freebies are a secret list-building weapon
✨ How my December Reels Challenge brings in more than engagement
✨ My exact 3-2-1 newsletter format and why people actually forward it
✨ How I clean my list without fear (and boost open rates)
✨ The mindset shift that helped me ditch “perfect” freebies and grow faster

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:
🎁 Grab my "One-Off Freebies" Tutorial Here
📲 Join The 12 Days of Reels Challenge Waitlist
👉🏼 Hop on the waitlist for the next round of Start & Grow Your Email List (From Scratch)

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Feeling like you need to post more educational tips to grow on Instagram? Think again. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down the real reason your audience connects—and it’s not your perfectly curated content. It’s your storytelling.

You’ll learn how to show up like a human (not just a business), say the things your audience is thinking but not saying, and repurpose your content without burning out. If you’re ready to create content that actually connects and converts, this one’s for you.

Let’s make your content feel more like you—and less like a checklist.

👉 Check out the full show notes for this episode.

What I cover inside the episode:
✨ Why posting more tips doesn’t build trust—storytelling does
✨ 3 ways to use storytelling to deepen audience connection
✨ How to repurpose your podcast to work smarter, not harder
✨ Why vulnerability builds brand loyalty (even if it scares you)
✨ The behind-the-scenes mindset shift I’m navigating while recording video

📌 Episode Resources
My Top 10 Most Commented on Storytelling Posts

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Feeling the pressure to “do it all” as a solopreneur—especially when your energy’s low and your schedule feels full before the day even begins? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m walking you through the simple planning system that keeps my content flowing and my business running—without burnout. You’ll learn how to align your week with your energy, ditch rigid time blocks, and focus on what actually matters. If you’re craving more clarity, better boundaries, and less tech overwhelm, this episode is for you.

Check out the full show notes for this episode here!

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ How I plan my weeks using energy—not time blocks
✨ The top 3 tasks I write down daily (and why they actually get done)
✨ My loose content batching flow that still gets results
✨ The tools I use—and the ones I skip completely
✨ How I set up a weekly rhythm that helps me stay focused without burning out

Resources mentioned inside the episode:

📌 My fav not-fancy-go-to notebook
📌 Learn about Dani's Google Calendar tricks here! Find her on Instagram or check out her website. She’s the queen of visual organization!
📌 [Why I Don’t Batch Anymore Episode]
📌 [Cycle Syncing & Content Creation Episode]

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I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on in the online space right now—and why trust is the new currency in this noisy, oversaturated market. If Instagram feels quieter, sales feel slower, and you're wondering why you’re still showing up, this is the honest pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

We’re unpacking the real reasons behind declining engagement, what’s shifted in buyer behavior, and how to evolve your content strategy to match the new digital landscape. If you’re ready to stop chasing algorithms and start building something that actually lasts, this episode is for you.

Check out the full show notes for this episode.

Inside the episode, I’m sharing:
✨ What’s really happening on Instagram and why you’re not alone
✨ Why trust matters more than ever—and how to build it with content
✨ What I’d do differently if I were starting my business in 2025
✨ How I shifted from “more content” to deeper, more intentional creation
✨ The platforms I’m doubling down on (and why short-form alone isn’t enough)
✨ Why it’s time to show your face, start conversations, and build real community

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:
🎁 Grab the 7-Day Instagram Starter Guide
🎙️ Listen to the Content Trifecta Episode
💫 Join The Content Coven to keep this conversation going

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Ever had a piece of content blow up... and then question if it was actually a good thing? In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Canva reel that went viral—like, 25K comments, almost 9K new followers, and 5.5K new email subscribers kind of viral. It sounds like a dream, right? But what if I told you I’ve thought about deleting it almost every day since?

We’re talking about the upside and the unexpected downsides of going viral—like misaligned followers, plummeting email open rates, and that icky “this doesn’t feel like me” gut feeling. If you’ve ever wrestled with creating fast, faceless content vs. showing up as your full self, this one’s for you. Real talk, real numbers, and some behind-the-scenes reflection on what really matters when you're building a brand.

Check out the full show notes for this episode.

Things I cover inside the episode:

✨ The behind-the-scenes of my 12 Days of Reels Challenge and how it led to my most viral reel ever
 ✨ Why this Canva hack reel got 25,000+ comments—and why I’m torn about it
 ✨ The ripple effect: How it grew my following and email list fast (and why that’s not always good)
✨ The emotional and strategic conflict of teaching something you wouldn’t actually do yourself
✨ Why I think aligned growth > viral growth—and what I’ll do differently next time

Resources & Links Mentioned in this episode:
🔗 Watch the viral reel in question here
🔗 Join the waitlist for the next 12 Days of Reels Challenge

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