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. 🫶🏼

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

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

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

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)

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

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

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

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]

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

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

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

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

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

Feeling awkward in front of the camera or unsure how to prep for a brand photo shoot? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing exactly how I plan and prep for a brand shoot so you walk away with a ton of content that actually feels like you. You’ll learn how to build a Pinterest vision board, choose outfits that reflect your brand, pick the right location, and pack the perfect prop bag. If you’re craving confidence, consistency, and photos you’ll actually want to use, this one’s for you. Let’s make your brand shoot feel fun—not forced.

Check out the full show notes for this episode.

Things I cover inside the episode:

• How I use Pinterest to plan poses and clarify my brand vibe
• What I pack in my “brand bag” (yes, including plants!)
• My go-to outfit tips for photos that feel natural, not staged
• How to choose a location that fits your brand without breaking the bank
• Creative shot ideas beyond the basic laptop-and-latte pose
• Mistakes to avoid that I’ve learned the hard way

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:
📸 Courtney from Sea Fleur Studio – My bestie & branding photographer
 

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

Feeling the pressure to “do it all” this summer while your routine gets flipped upside down? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing my exact summer strategy for staying visible in your business—without the burnout. You’ll learn how to scale back without ghosting your audience, build a lighter content rhythm that still works, and prep for fall (without last-minute chaos). If you’re craving more white space, slower mornings, and less hustle while still moving your business forward, this one’s for you. Let’s make your summer work for you—not against you.

Check out the full show notes for this episode.

Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ How I shift my mindset to embrace seasonal slowdowns without guilt
✨ What my minimum viable presence looks like and how to find yours
✨ My simplified summer content rhythm (with fewer posts but more intention)
✨ The systems that keep me consistent without starting from scratch
✨ How I plan for fall launches without the frantic August scramble

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:
🎁 Grab the 7-Day Instagram Starter Guide
🎙️ Listen to the Content Trifecta Episode

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!

From ditching the “perfect” reel trends to setting solid boundaries around my time (and sanity), I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at the real shifts I made in my business to escape the content chaos and finally create in a way that feels aligned.

If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, stuck in comparison loops, or just tired of feeling like you’re not doing enough—this is your permission slip to quit what’s not serving you.

For all these episode notes, click here!

✨ Things I cover inside the episode:

• Why I stopped chasing "perfect" B-roll reels (and what I do instead)
• How hiring a community manager helped me reclaim my time (and joy)
• The boundaries I’ve set around my DMs, comments, and off-hours
• Why copying someone else's content strategy won’t actually work for you
• A major mindset shift around consistency, breaks, and visibility
• My honest feelings about Instagram—and what platforms I’m eyeing next
• The real reason your content might feel heavy (hint: it’s not a strategy problem)

Have an idea for what I should call this podcast community? Drop it in the comments or DM me @thecreativebodega!

Resources & Links Mentioned in this episode:
🎧 Listen to The Dirt on Flowers podcast
🎧 Listen to Ash McDonald’s podcast 

Connect with me:
🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights
🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips
🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven Membership

Be sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode!