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If you've ever felt like the more you use AI, the more your creativity is slipping away…you're not alone. In this week's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Heather Sager: speaking and sales coach extraordinaire, to talk all things authenticity, creativity, and how AI might secretly be killing your originality.

Heather gets real about her journey from corporate powerhouse (teaching audiologists how to speak effectively!) to becoming a personal brand speaking coach—and why embracing her story was the ultimate game changer. We dive deep into why so many entrepreneurs resist defining themselves clearly, how labels aren't always the enemy, and why your authentic voice is your most powerful asset.

We also tackle the controversial topic of AI and creativity. Heather shares her hilarious yet eye-opening experience with AI-induced "creative atrophy" and provides tangible advice on reclaiming your voice and sparking fresh ideas, without leaning on chatbots as a creative crutch.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Heather's honest reflections on taking breaks from social media and rediscovering joy in content creation.

• The essential mindset shifts to overcome imposter syndrome and confidently embrace your expertise.

• Practical strategies to protect your creativity and avoid getting stuck in AI-generated sameness.

• How Heather turned everyday activities into engaging content (hello, kitchen talks!) and why you should too.

Connect with Heather:

• Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/ 

• Subscribe to Heather’s podcast, The Ramble Refinery: https://heathersager.com/podcast

Ready to reclaim your creativity and step into your unique voice? Press play and get inspired!

Other Links Mentioned

• Join The Content Fix - Fix Your Message in Just 3 Days and Turn Cautious Followers into Buyers: https://meganyelaney.com/content-fix 

• Follow Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney 

[STRATEGY SHIFT]

You ever sit down to “make content” and end up staring at your screen like…cool, now what? 🙃 Been there.

In this Strategy Shift episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I actually create a ton of content in a short amount of time, without spending hours scrolling other people’s stuff or second-guessing every word.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

• The one belief I build all my content around (this will save you from posting random sh*t that confuses your audience).

• Why copying someone’s strategy never works, and how to “steal” the why instead.

• The 4 content buckets I rotate through so I’m never out of ideas: story, client wins, edutainment, and perspective shifts.

• A ridiculously simple system to organize your stories, screenshots, and inspo so creating content feels fast instead of like pulling teeth.

If you’ve ever wondered how I keep showing up consistently (while running a business, raising twins, and, you know, living life), this is it.

→P.S. If you want to see the exact steps my client used to jump from 4–5K months to consistent 10K months, grab my free 10K Strategy Guide. It’s loaded with the actual posts and framework we used: https://meganyelaney.com/10k-months-strategy 

[MOM MODE, CEO ENERGY] [BEHIND THE BUSINESS]

This week was…a whirlwind. Sick toddlers, client work piling up, Mike’s birthday, podcast interviews, and keeping a business that fully supports our family running. 🙃

People ask me all the time, “How are you doing it all?” and honestly? Some days I don’t. Last week I  had one of those days where nothing went according to plan. Naps were off, deadlines got pushed, and I ended up covered in toddler vomit (happy birthday, Mike!).

But here’s the thing: the reason my business keeps growing isn’t because everything runs smoothly. It’s because I’ve mastered adaptability. I’ve learned how to:

• Delegate what doesn’t need to be me

• Relocate work to another day

• Delete the stuff that just doesn’t matter right now

That skill is what’s helped me build a seven figure business, and it’s what I coach my clients through when their launches go sideways.

I’m also sharing a brand new free resource I’m ridiculously proud of: The Strategy Behind $10K+ Months. It’s a deep dive case study of how my clients go from $4K–$5K months to consistent five-figure paydays using a specific client example: complete with screenshots, post examples, and an interactive audit so you can see where you stand.

👉 Grab it here: https://meganyelaney.com/10k-months-strategy 

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens when motherhood and CEO life collide, and how to still keep momentum…this one’s for you.

→DM me “$10K Audit” after you get your guide for a free Instagram audit: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney 

If your business feels like a hot mess behind the scenes, you’re not alone and you’re definitely not doomed to stay that way. In this episode, I’m joined by professional organizer and certified life coach Tracy Hoth, who’s spent the last 17 years helping coaches and online business owners reclaim their time, boost confidence, and increase profitability through simple, streamlined systems.

We dive into:

• The real definition of “organized” (it’s not color-coded perfection)

• How disorganization is quietly draining your time, energy, and income

• The only five digital folders you need to run a business efficiently

• Why mindset is the missing piece in most organization systems

• How to start small, get quick wins, and avoid the “I don’t have time” trap

Whether your client files are chaos, your desktop is a dumping ground, or you just want more mental space to focus on what you do best, Tracy’s practical tips and mindset shifts will help you get organized in a way that actually sticks AND makes you more money.

🔗Tracy’s Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to Simply Squared Away: https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/

• Free Class: The Only 5 Digital File Folders You’ll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business: https://training.simplysquaredaway.com/3ss-ev-org 

• Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyhoth  

Meg’s Resources:

👉Get my Business Story Blueprint to craft a story that sets you apart, builds trust, and inspires clients to work with you: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint 

👉Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney 

You know those moments where everything looks great on paper, but inside…you’re spiraling with self-doubt, and questioning if you're actually cut out for this?

You're not alone. This happens to even the most experienced entrepreneurs (hiiii me, postpartum!)

In this week’s episode of Business Not As Usual, I’m joined by business and mindset coach Candy Motzek, host of the She Coaches Coaches podcast and former corporate exec turned coach for coaches. #saycoachagain 

And we’re diving deep into imposter syndrome, confidence-building, and how to actually enjoy the success you’ve worked so hard for.

We talk about:

• Why imposter syndrome is more than just "self-doubt" (and how to know the difference)

• How your past life in corporate or another industry holds the exact skills that make you a powerful coach

• The sneaky ways imposter syndrome slows your growth, and what to do about it

• Small-but-mighty mindset shifts that help you move forward (even when you're freaking out inside)

• How to start seeing your wins, even when they feel insignificant

This one’s packed with wisdom, quotes from Renee Zellweger and Sheryl Sandberg, and tangible tips you can start using today to shift how you show up in your business.

If you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to do this?”, this episode is your permission slip to go do the damn thing anyway.

🎧Tune in, take notes, and then go binge Candy’s podcast, She Coaches Coaches. Link in the show notes below.

🔗Candy’s Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to She Coaches Coaches with Candy Motzek: https://she-coaches-coaches.captivate.fm/listen

• How to Find Your Perfect Niche: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-your-perfect-niche 

• Listen to my episoe on Candy's "She Coaches Coaches" Podcast here: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/blogs/news/ep-255 

Meg’s Resources:

👉Your Process, Packaged: Build the Framework That Makes People Get It & Buy It

It’s live on August 7th, just $47, and includes my custom GPT Framework Creator so you can turn your brain dump into a client-attracting method (plus a month’s worth of content ideas).

📲Save your seat: https://meganyelaney.com/framework-masterclass 

You don’t need more ideas. You need a process people actually understand, and want to buy into.

→Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney 

[STRATEGY SHIFT]

Let’s talk about what’s actually working to bring in consistent $10K months, without guessing what to post or trying to be everywhere at once.

In this Strategy Shift episode, I’m breaking down the exact shift three of my clients made that led to major results: quitting their 9–5s, landing $40K consulting gigs, doubling their reach, and finally creating content that pulls in ideal clients on repeat.

Here’s what we cover:

• The specific messaging change that helped one client grow her audience by 200+ in 6 days and explode her quiz conversions

• Why your ideal clients do care how you get them results (especially if they’ve tried other methods that didn’t work)

• What most coaches skip when building their framework, and why it’s costing them sales

• How to turn your process into 18+ pieces of content without burning out

• The mindset shift that helps you go from “posting to post” → “posting to sell”

🔁 If you’ve been stuck trying to explain what you actually do or why your offer is different, I created a workshop to help you lock this in:

👉Your Process, Packaged: Build the Framework That Makes People Get It & Buy It

It’s live on August 7th, just $47, and includes my custom GPT Framework Creator so you can turn your brain dump into a client-attracting method (plus a month’s worth of content ideas).

📲Save your seat: https://meganyelaney.com/framework-masterclass 

You don’t need more ideas. You need a process people actually understand, and want to buy into.

→Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney 

Tap Into the One Thing AI Can’t Replace: Your Creative Genius

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In a world where content is being cranked out by machines faster than ever… how do you stand out, actually connect with your audience, and attract dream clients who feel your message?

Answer: You tap into the one thing AI can’t replicate—your creative genius.

In this episode, I’m joined by Roni McGuire, coach and founder of Shine On and Glow, to talk about the real ROI of creativity: more clarity, more confidence, more aligned clients… and yes, more sales.

We’re breaking down why your most magnetic content isn’t “optimized”—it’s original. And how reconnecting with your joy and creative spark can lead to the kind of abundance you can’t automate.

Whether you’ve been relying a little too much on ChatGPT lately or you’ve just been feeling creatively flatlined—this conversation will light a fire in you (and your content strategy).

• The real reason your content might not be landing (it’s not strategy—it’s soul)

• How AI is changing the game—and why your originality matters more than ever

• Why creativity isn’t just “nice to have,” it’s a business growth tool

• What happens when you stop outsourcing your voice and start trusting your ideas again

• Roni’s tips for getting back into creative flow—even if you feel like you’ve lost your spark

• How creativity unlocks clarity—and that clarity makes you money

“People aren’t buying information. They’re buying resonance. And resonance doesn’t come from AI—it comes from you.”

Roni’s Links Mentioned:

⇒Join The Artists Way Book Club starting on 7/31 and use code MEG20 for 20% off: https://shineonandglow-school.teachable.com/p/awbc-artist-s-way-book-club-spring-2025 

⇒Follow Roni on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shineonandglow/ 

Meg’s Links:

⇒[Business Story Blueprint Freebie]: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint

⇒Join the waitlist for the next round of The Distinctive Edge: https://meganyelaney.com/tde

⇒DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney 

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What if you could grow your email list by 1,200+ people in 90 days, without paid ads, daily posting, or another exhausting launch?

In today’s episode of Business Not As Usual, I’m sitting down with one of my very first business coaches (and one of the smartest humans I know), Dallas Travers, to talk about a game-changing collaboration strategy: bundles.

This episode is a wake-up call if you’ve been relying solely on Instagram to grow your audience and wondering why it feels so hard. Because spoiler alert: 50% of the clients from my last $70K launch came from collaborations, not because they found me on Instagram first.

Dallas breaks down:

• What bundles are (and why they’re easier + higher ROI than summits)

• How one client got 1,200+ subscribers and sold out her offer from one bundle

• Why this works even if you don’t have a big list or a big name

• The confidence and credibility boost you get just from hosting one

She also shares how she grew her list by nearly 5,000 people without posting on Instagram for 8 months and generated $42K in revenue from bundle leads alone.

It’s a juicy one you’ll DEFF wanna bookmark. 

Links & Resources: ✨Want the 12-minute training Dallas mentions? 👉Get it here.

🚀Ready to dive into this framework and map out your first Bundle? Join the Bundlicious program: Get it here.

📸 Follow Dallas on Instagram: @dallastravers

💌 DM me @meganyelaney with “BUNDLE” if you have any questions!

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Let’s be real: if you’re drowning in to-dos, secretly cursing your inbox, and wondering how the heck everyone else seems to “do it all,” this episode is your warm hug and loving kick in the ass.

This week, I’m sitting down with the brilliant and hilarious Emily Reagan—freelance marketing coach, founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School, and mom of four (yes, FOUR). 

She’s built her business by helping overwhelmed women turn their random skill sets into profitable freelance careers—and she’s here to help you stop wearing all the hats in your business.

We dive into:

• Why delegating before you feel ready is actually the secret to growing faster (and saner)

• What to outsource first based on your energy, time, and goals

• The mindset shift you NEED to make if you're moving from solopreneur to CEO

• The biggest mistakes people make when hiring their first VA (and how to avoid them)

• What a VA can do (and what they’re not supposed to do... ahem, design your website + write your copy + book your dentist appointment)

Emily also shares how she built a lean, flexible team to support her limited work hours (think: 10:30 to 2:30 workdays), why she pays her contractors more than herself (yep), and the exact SOP she recommends every business owner create before they hire.

Spoiler: You’re probably not too early to start hiring—you’re just overwhelmed and need permission to let go.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and DM Emily “MEG” on Instagram @emilyreaganpr to get her plug-and-play SOP template—so you’re not reinventing the wheel when you finally bring on that dream hire.

LINKS & RESOURCES: → DM “MEG” to Emily @emilyreaganpr for her free SOP Template → Learn more about finding your unicorn at https://emilyreaganpr.com/virtual-assistant/ → Check out Emily’s podcast: The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite: https://emilyreaganpr.com/podcast/ 

MEG’S LINKS:

• [Business Story Blueprint Freebie]: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint

• Join the waitlist for the next round of The Distinctive Edge: https://meganyelaney.com/tde

• DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney

Welcome to Business Not As Usual: the rebrand and rebirth of what used to be the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast. 

In this episode, I’m giving you the real reason behind the shift, what this new name means, and what you can expect from the show going forward.

You’ll get the inside scoop on:

• The 5 new episode categories (so you can binge what you need, when you need it)

• Why I stopped playing it safe with my brand

• How this show is changing alongside my own journey as a business coach and mom of twins

• And a sneak peek of what’s coming next

If you’re building a brand that actually reflects who you are, and you’re tired of playing by other people’s rules—hit play. Because this is Business Not As Usual.

Links Mentioned:

• [Business Story Blueprint Freebie]: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint

• Join the waitlist for the next round of The Distinctive Edge: https://meganyelaney.com/tde

DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney