Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators

Are you looking for motivation to keep growing your blog? Today's guest is the encouragement you may need! Jessica Camerata is the author and owner of An Indigo Day, a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog that provides practical tips for her audience.

Since launching her blog in 2011, she's gone through the ups and downs that come with blogging, but is a prime example of why it's so important to create a sustainable business. Listen in as she shares how she turned An Indigo Day from a creative outlet to her full-time job. She shares the value of SEO, branding, and intentional strategies in order to build a business that you not only love, but also serves you.

Today's episode is brought to you by Link Whisper:

Did you know that it's important to add internal links to your blog posts? You'll not only see a boost in your page views from your viewers clicking the links, you're also signaling to Google that you are an expert on this topic, which helps you rank higher. Link Whisper is the tool that will plug into your blog that will help you utilize this strategy! Head to the link below and use the code THRIVE.

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Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!

Find it Quickly 1:42 -Meet Jessica 2:46 - An Indigo Day 8:51 - Evergreen Content 15:11 - Staying Motivated and Managing Content 20:10 - Content Recirculation 22:47 - Blogging Strategies and Insights 24:25 - Blogger Lifestyle and Career 27:04 - Navigating Revenue Streams in Blogging 29:36 - Advocating for Your Blog in the Influencer Space 33:20 - Diversifying Your Online Presence Beyond Social Media 35:56 - The Future of Blogging and Affiliate Platforms Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift

Connect with Jessica

• anindigoday.com
• instagram.com/anindigoday

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

Most of the time when business owners are drowning in work, but have yet to hire someone, it's not budget or timing, it's fear. Has fear stopped you from growing your business before? Today I'm sharing my own experience in asking for help and hiring team members.

This episode was inspired by a post on Threads by @52cardsocial.

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/256

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

Mentioned in this Episode

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• instagram.com/52cardsocial

While we've seen major shifts in the influencer and creator space over the last few years, one strategy has still stood the test of time. Networking. There is so much power in going to events, showing up, and building relationships. In today's episode, Alex Stewart joins us to share how her brand has grown and pivoted over the last few years and why she attributes a lot of her success to networking.

Today's episode is brought to you by Link Whisper:

Did you know that it's important to add internal links to your blog posts? You'll not only see a boost in your page views from your viewers clicking the links, you're also signaling to Google that you are an expert on this topic, which helps you rank higher. Link Whisper is the tool that will plug into your blog that will help you utilize this strategy! Head to the link below and use the code THRIVE.

Try Now >>

Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!

Find it Quickly

0:57 - Meet Alex of Sassy Confetti4:35 - Alex's Journey: From Marketing to Influencer Empire

11:32 - Navigating Brand Partnerships and Influencer Marketing

15:39 - The Power of Networking and Community in Influencing

23:07 - Unlocking Influencer Success: Starting Small and Networking Smart

23:31 - The Power of Local Events and Personal Connections

24:15 - Leveraging Relationships in the Influencer World

26:28 - Navigating the Challenges of Content Creation and Self-Care

32:24 - Dealing with Haters: Strategies for Mental Well-being

38:25 - Embracing Real Life: The Journey Towards Authentic Content

40:07 - Wrapping Up: The Importance of Community and Self-Care

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• Episode 243: Embrace Your Influence: Social Media Therapy Session with Harley Jordan

Connect with Alex

• sassyconfetti.com
• Instagram: @sassyconfetti
• TikTok: @.sassyconfetti

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

We've spent a bit of time discussing goal setting on the podcast, but what about how to go after those goals? In today's Thrive in Five episode, I'm sharing the 4-step method I use for hitting my goals!

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/254

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

Mentioned in this Episode

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• 252: Do we need to set goals?

Are you loving the new look around here? We recently rebranded Thrive and all of our platforms! In today's episode I'm sharing how we determined it was time for a rebrand, why we rebranded, and what you should consider if you're wanting to rebrand!

Did you know that it's important to add internal links to your blog posts? You'll not only see a boost in your page views from your viewers clicking the links, you're also signaling to Google that you are an expert on this topic, which helps you rank higher. Link Whisper is the tool that will plug into your blog that will help you utilize this strategy! Head to the link below and use the code THRIVE.

Try Now >>

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• The Happy Brand Studio
• New Thrive Branding
• New Shop & Merch
• New Masterclass
• New Podcast Cover & Music

Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

Are goals important and do you really need to set them? When you're building something like a blog, a brand, or a business, setting goals will actually help you find success faster. In today's episode, we're exploring how to set goals using the SMART goals system!

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/252

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

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1:17 - Setting SMART Goals 2:22 Specific: The Foundation of Effective Goals 3:03 Measurable: Adding Quantifiable Targets 3:54 Actionable: Ensuring Goals Lead to Action 5:00 Realistic: Aligning Goals with Reality 5:57 Time-Bound: Setting a Deadline for Your Goals 7:03 Applying SMART Goals and Seeking Support

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift

We're all running on limited time in our businesses, which makes it seem impossible to grow. What if I told you that you could run your business on just 15 hours per week, would you believe me? In today's episode, mom of three Taylor Mobely joins us to share how she's been able to maximize her productivity with limited time and run her business, blog, and podcast on—you guessed it—15 hours per week.

Have you ever thought about having a membership for your brand? No matter your niche, you can monetize your content with Memberful. Memberful allows you to create a new source of income by turning your content into a membership business. Create content that you're passionate about while making money doing it. Memberful has so many features that offer you the opportunity to monetize and create. Get started for free at the link below!

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Find it Quickly

02:18 - Taylor's Entrepreneurial Journey and Work-Life Balance 04:21 - The Power of Systemization in Business 05:38 - Organizing Your Business with Notion 12:58 - Creating a Productive Weekly Schedule 21:02 - The Hustle of Motherhood and Content Creation 23:46 - Balancing Work and Family Life: Real Talk 27:31 - Strategic Planning for Efficient Content Creation 33:47 - Embracing the Future: Domain Hoarding and Business Dreams

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• Notion
• Zapier

Connect with Taylor

• taylorlately.com
• stan.store/taylormobleyco
• Hustle Like a Mother
• @taylormobleyco
• @taylor.lately

Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

For the month of April we're sharing 5 tools that bloggers and influencers should be using, including today's tool, Plann. If you've avoided scheduling your content due to nerves around performance, I want to encourage you to try it and see if you notice a difference. Scheduling your content allows for better planning, more intentional time on social media, and gives you more balance in your life. Listen in as I share what I love about scheduling through Plann.

📲 Try Plann at thrivetogether.blog/plann

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/250

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

Find it Quickly :55 - Discovering the Power of Content Scheduling 2:22 - Introducing Plan: The Ultimate Scheduling Tool 2:59 - Maximizing Content Reach Across Platforms 3:50 - Exploring Plan's Unique Features 5:15 - Why You Should Embrace Scheduling Tools 5:51 - How to Get Started with Plan Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• Plann

Are you looking for a way to stand out and attract people to your content on social media? In today's episode, Alexa Johnson of Glowapedia joins us to talk through social media beyond trends and how to create unique and impactful content.

Today's episode is brought to you by Link Whisper:

Did you know that it's important to add internal links to your blog posts? You'll not only see a boost in your page views from your viewers clicking the links, you're also signaling to Google that you are an expert on this topic, which helps you rank higher. Link Whisper is the tool that will plug into your blog that will help you utilize this strategy! Head to the link below and use the code THRIVE.

Try Now >>

Find it Quickly

02:14 - Social Media and Content Creation

03:05 - The Power of Evergreen Content

06:12 - Expanding Beyond Skincare: Embracing a Broader Lifestyle Focus

09:17 - Finding Your Unique Voice on Social Media

18:10 - The Impact of Trends on Authenticity and Community Building

21:00 - Nurturing Your Audience Beyond Viral Trends

22:54 - Exploring Creative Content: From Carousels to Community

24:21 - Cultivating Connection

25:50 - The Challenge of Original Content

27:03 - Trial and Error in Content Creation: Learning from Flops

28:55 - Finding Inspiration and Protecting Mental Health

31:04 - Unexpected Sources of Creativity and Embracing Your Niche

35:03 - Looking Forward: Personal Goals and Social Media Trends

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• Episode 165: Protecting Your Peace on Social Media with Alexa Johnson
• Alix Earle

Connect with Alexa

• glowopedia.com
• instagram.com/glowopedia
• tiktok.com/@glowopedia

Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes!

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Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs!

Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today!

Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!

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If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!

For the month of April we're sharing 5 tools that bloggers and influencers should be using—today's tool is totally free. If you've ever struggled with pricing your sponsored or branded content, we've developed a pricing guide just for you. After spending years in this industry, studying what bloggers and content creators are charging, and researching industry standards, this guide was created to keep you from undercharging for your work!

📲 Get your hands on our Pricing Guide at thrivetogether.blog/pricingguide

👉 How to Start a Blog Guide! Https://thrivetogether.blog/start

Don't forget! DM Bree over on Instagram @ThriveTogetherBlog and ask her anything at all about growing your brand!

Grab the show notes and watch this podcast here: https://thrivetogether.blog/248

If you have established a foundation for your brand, put in the effort to solidify your niche, start your audience growth, are creating amazing content, AND you've made over $5k in the last 12 months, then I want you to head to thrivetogether.blog/scale to get access to our invite-only class on how to increase your income without overwhelm.

Find it Quickly

:07 - Introducing Our Pricing Guide :36 - What Bloggers Struggle With 2:00 - Pricing Transparency 4:10 - Ranges in Pricing 5:34 - Example of Using the Pricing Guide

Resources Mentioned

• The Profitable Blogger Society
• Thrive's Youtube Channel
• Thrive Facebook Community
• Shift
• thrivetogether.blog/pricingguide
• @eleanorrosehome