Today’s episode is JUICYYYYY! First, we’re reflecting on the “what’s in it for them?” conversation when it comes to content, exploring the line where expressing ourselves online becomes self-serving instead of community-supporting. Then, Xanthe gets support from Kaitlyn around launch timelines (and capacity to execute them) for the coming weeks, while helping Kaitlyn come up with strategies to bring more of her personality into her sales pages. We also have our first listener-submitted coaching Q, all about how to turn followers into clients as a brand + web design agency.

As promised, Xanthe’s social template waitlist: https://ohsierracreative.myflodesk.com/social-templates

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See you next week!!

In today’s episode, we’re remembering that no matter how much we love our businesses, they can’t be our whole life (but actually learning how to put work down in favour of pursuing pleasure outside of it is easier said than done) and that being recognized for our leadership in specific areas requires us to make an effort to hold the conversations we truly want to be known for.

In our coaching corner, Kaitlyn helps Xanthe figure out some systems for holding better boundaries around her working hours, and then Xanthe helps Kaitlyn remember what she’s really known for so that she can lean further in those directions!

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WANTING FOR FEB!!! In today’s episode we go through our want lists for the month ahead, which reveal some major realizations about where we’ve been making excuses when it comes to putting ourselves out there. Xanthe untangles some stories she’s been holding around her offline life in Spain, we chat through Kaitlyn’s decision to go all-in on Substack, and share practical actions we’re taking to invite more fulfilment into our lives day to day.

PS, we’re now accepting coaching requests! If you have a question you want us to offer our guidance around, fill out the form below ↓

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This week’s episode starts with some silly-but-honest mental health updates as Xanthe navigates a low mood season, and shifts to practical ways she can create intentional space in her schedule for the things (and people!) that lift her up without bending her boundaries. We chat through Kaitlyn’s new content non-strategy and explore why being strategic can actually hold us back from letting our best ideas flow. You’ll leave with practical tips on how to honour boundaries within your day to day schedule, how to prioritize socializing without sacrificing your non-negotiables, and ideas for how to bring more spontaneity into your content without abandoning your big vision.

At the end, we announce that we’d love to start offering support to listeners via question submissions! If you want us to coach YOU during one of our upcoming coaching corners, just fill out the form → https://form.typeform.com/to/s5hsLuoI

Don't forget to DOWNLOAD THE DESIRE DASH (it's free!)

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In today’s episode we help Kaitlyn simplify her content planning systems to remove the friction from idea → execution, and chat through how Xanthe can address the “more is more” mentality in the current social media culture while supporting folks in their experimentation era with a strategic foundation. You’ll learn content categorization strategies that make it easier to understand why each post matters, and offer messaging ideas to that keep your positioning current without being contrarian. We also get into a juicy dialogue about identity vs. role when it comes to leadership, and we’d love to hear your take so we can continue the convo next week!!

Don't forget to DOWNLOAD THE DESIRE DASH (it's free!)

Join us in Spain at our week-long retreat (and get a year of coaching and community support, too)! Learn more at cheerstoyournextchapter.com.

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We’re kicking off the year by sharing our want lists for the entire YEARRRR, including the goals we have for our businesses, revenue, social platforms, and all the life-y bits between. We also unpack some of the standards we’ve been not perfect at upholding over the last few months and what we’re changing to keep ourselves accountable to our visions for the year ahead.

Download our free Desire Dash template, and share your 2026 (or just January!) wants with us! 

Join us in Spain at our week-long retreat (and get a year of coaching and community support, too)! Learn more at cheerstoyournextchapter.com.

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WANTING FOR THE LAST TIME IN 2025 and ooouuuu we went out with a bang! This is one of our most candid episodes digging deep into what we’re desiring for the year ahead creatively, and the new standards we need to hold in order to make it possible. We brainstorm lifestyle content visuals for Kaitlyn, and then Xanthe gets really honest about where she’s been believing she is not “enough,” getting distracted by creative identities that aren’t hers to wear, and the frustration she’s been feeling around betraying herself over the past few months. 

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This episode is heavyyyyy on the content creation of it all!! We brainstorm ideas (hooks included!) for Kaitlyn that connect tangible takeaways to personal storytelling so that she can share more value with her community without abandoning her natural writing style. Xanthe arrives asking to be read to filth re: what’s been pulling her towards (and away from) certain types of content, leaving her feeling out of alignment with how she actually wants to be showing up. If you’ve been wondering how to sell your offers through your impact, help your community take more action through your content, or are sick of feeling like you’re wearing someone else’s creative blueprint, this episode is for YOU, big time. You’ll also get all the silly little life updates from ritualizing unexpected activities, hard-water-hair updates, anddd beyond.

To put together your own want list this month, DOWNLOAD THE DESIRE DASH (it's free!)

Join us in Spain at our week-long retreat (and get a year of coaching and community support, too)! Learn more at cheerstoyournextchapter.com.

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HOLIDAY WAAAANTS! Today we share our want lists for December which include lots of festive plans and seasonal intentions. During coaching corner, Kaitlyn unlocks a path forward for her solo podcast on Substack (eee!), and Xanthe uncovers why she’s been feeling some resistance around claiming money goals for 2026. If you’ve been looking for an easeful way to tap into multi-media content creation or are desiring to maintain a your income without getting trapped under an earning ceiling, you’ll love this chat. PS. If you love this pod, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to get your feedback!

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It feels like the collective fog has lifted after a year of circling the drain (in a good way??), and in today’s ep we explore the new standards and calm confidence that as revealed itself for both of us as a result. We revisit our November wants which (of course) snowballs into a bigger conversation around Kaitlyn’s creative practices for Substack, Xanthe’s blog-era workflows, long-form content Pinterest strategies, and how we let creative intuition lead us towards our vision rather than forcing it to fit with a specific plan. In our coaching corner we chat through Kaitlyn’s new freebie, and Xanthe gets support with managing her creative capacity when she’s constantly feeling called to do more.

Don't forget to DOWNLOAD THE DESIRE DASH (it's free!)

Join us in Spain at our week-long retreat (and get a year of coaching and community support, too)! Learn more at cheerstoyournextchapter.com.

Connect with Xanthe on Instagram: instagram.com/xanthe.appleyard

Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram: instagram.com/kaitlynskessler