#MattieJames the podcast is a daily podcast where I - Mattie James, a style blogger based in Atlanta - share my experiences on blogging, branding + business in the blogosphere by answering your questions. After blogging for the last 5 years & working with the likes of H&M, Cotton, Club Monaco, American Express, Macy's & more, the purpose of this podcast is to help others prevent some mistakes by learning from mine. Please SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, rate (5 stars pretty please!) & review. You can a ...
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Ep 405 - 4 Mistakes Influencers Make When They Pitch Brands
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"How do you pitch brands?" is probably the most common question I get in my emails, DMs and even in person. There's no one sentence answer on how to do this but in episode 405 of The Mattie James Podcast, we'll discuss 4 common mistakes influencers make when they do pitch how to avoid them.SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST HERE: https://bit.ly/mattiepodcastM…
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Ep 404 - 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming An Influencer
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In episode 404 of The Mattie James Podcast, I'm talking about 3 things I knew before I became an influencer. I did this video about 5 years ago discussing what I wish I knew before becoming a blogger. I thought I'd do a refresh as an influencer since I know a lot more. These are likely points you've heard before, but I wanted to explain why it's im…
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In episode 403 of The Mattie James Podcast, I'm discussing how to be productive. This last year has really shown me what productivity hacks work for me and what don't. In all aspects of my life, there have been 3 things that have helped achieve more at a higher level. In this episode we'll break down what those 3 productivity hacks are.Liked this e…
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Ep 402 - Balancing It All (Part 1): Asking For Help
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One of the most common questions I receive from followers is how do you balance work and home life. Be clear, I may balance it all but I absolutely do NOT do it all. In episode 402 of the Mattie James Podcast, we’ll discuss how to ask for help so you can be more productive in your personal and professional life - to essentially balance it all.…
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Ep 401 - Is It Too Late To Become An Influencer?
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So many people often think that it's too late for them to become an influencer for a variety reasons. SPOILER: It's not. In episode 401 of The Mattie James Podcast, we'll discuss 3 reasons why it isn't.SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST HERE: https://bit.ly/mattiepodcastMy blog: https://blog.mattiejames.comMy IG: https://instagram.com/themattiejames…
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In this episode, I'm discussing 3 things you should be creating instead of goals. Of course, goals are important and should still be set. But often times we create more goals when we're unproductive and it ends up backfiring on us. To help us reach our current goals, there are 3 things things we need to put place and I break it down for in this sho…
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Ep 303: 3 Things To Ask Brands Before Giving Them Your Rate
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In this episode, I’m discussing the 3 things you should ask brands before giving them your rate. I’ve been there before: just excited a brand wants to work with me, so I throw out a “reasonable” number that won’t ruffle any feathers and I don’t ask too many questions. I can’t tell you how much money you’re leaving on the table as an influencer when…
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Ep 302: How To Clear Your Mind & Close The Open Tabs In Your Head
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In this episode of the Mattie James show, we’ll be discussing how to get brands to notice you online. Sure, pitching brands can be part of your strategy as an influencer, but it’s also important to do the work necessary and create a strategy where brands notice you online and in turn reach out & pitch you. When brands start to reach out to you beca…
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How To Create An Editorial Process & Become Consistent
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In this episode of the Mattie James show, we’ll be discussing how to create an editorial process and become consistent at posting. This can be applied to anything - your blog, your YouTube channel, your podcast or even your Instagram. You build a following when you post consistently and until you have a process put in place, you will be inconsisten…
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In this episode of the Mattie James show, we’ll be discussing how to elevate your visuals as an influencer. The first thing a brand or your audience does to your content is see it, so prioritizing your visuals is important if you want to be taken seriously as an influencer and eventually paid to create content.…
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Creating Summit 21, Working Smart & Adding Value with Morgan Debaun of Blavity
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In this episode of The Mattie James Podcast, I talk to Morgan Debaun - the CEO of Blavity - about working smarter, how to provide corporate brands with value and the 3 things she does to slay her day. This is the first time I’ve interviewed anyone for the podcast and Morgan does not disappoint. You can follow Morgan everywhere online @morgandebaun …
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How To Ask Someone To Be On Your Podcast or Blog
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In this episode of the Mattie James Podcast, I talk about how to properly ask someone to be on their podcast or their blog. I get hit up in my DM’s so much with people asking me this question. Honestly, the approach of it is very lackluster, and sometimes, very unprofessional. I have a love/hate relationship with DMs. It is such a quick and direct …
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The 3 Best Platforms To Build An Online Brand
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On this episode of the Mattie James Podcast, we are going to talk about platforms. We’re all seeing that this online thing is pretty lucrative, and if done right, can be long lasting. I want to talk about the best three because there are so many options. There are so many people on Instagram and Facebook, which whom I very impressed by, because so …
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The Mindset Necessary To Successfully Promote Your Blog or Business
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In this episode of The Mattie James Podcast, we are going to talk about the mindset you have to have to promote a blog or business. I get this question often, so I wanted to talk about it here on the podcast.How do you get up the nerve to ask someone or your followers to go check out something you are trying to promote?It can feel weird, especially…
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The Best Way To Find The Right Brand Contact
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In this episode of the Mattie James podcast, I talk about the best ways to find the right brand contacts. I get this question at least 20 times a week. This is a kinda a tough question because it isn’t a one size fits all answer. There are so many different titles for brand contacts, so I can’t just tell you one specific title, or person, to reach …
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I’ve talked about my morning routine before but thought it would be fun to do an updated episode of what my morning routine before work looks like now. So much has changed. I have two small children now. My husband goes to a 9-5 job in the morning and I get the kids ready for school on my own. So, it’s just really important that I start my day off …
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In this episode of The Mattie James podcast, we’re discussing how to write emails that get responses. Maybe you are looking to get new clients. Maybe you are looking to nab a paid freelance gig. Maybe you’re looking for an intern. Or maybe you are just looking for outreach to get more attention. Cold email can be pretty intimidating, however, I’m g…
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5 Things You Need Before You Pitch Brands
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In this episode of the Mattie James podcast we’re discussing the 5 things you need to have before you pitch brands. People always ask me "what do I need before I pitch brands?" This is my elaborated answer. By the end of this episode, you'll know what you need to do, have and get before making the big leap and pitching a brand your idea for money.…
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How To Find Your Confidence As An Influencer
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In this episode of the Mattie James podcast we’re discussing how to find your confidence as an influencer. This is a question I tend to get fairly often from followers and listeners alike. Confidence as an influencer didn’t happen overnight and we all have our days. Turns out, there are 3 things I had to do to find that confidence: be aware of my v…
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In this episode of the Mattie James podcast we’ll be discussing the 4 Seasons of Success and exactly what they look like. There’s a misconception that success should happen faster than it actually does, when achieving success actually has various seasons. It certainly doesn’t happen overnight and to become the successful version of yourself, you’re…
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3 Business Goals I'm Working Towards To Help Me Grow This Year
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In this episode of the Mattie James show, I'm sharing 3 business goals I'm working towards to help me grow in 2018. They say when you share a goal and say it out loud you're more likely to achieve it, so I'm starting with 3 on this podcast.By Mattie James
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In this episode of the Mattie James Show we answer a question I get asked a lot in my email and DM's: when's the right time to pitch brands? The answer may shock you - it has nothing to do with how many followers you have or even how long you've been blogging. But you do need three things and we break that down in this show. Be sure to subscribe to…
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In this episode of the Mattie James Show, I share the 5 Things I Do Before Breakfast. After reading What Successful People Do Before Breakfast a couple of weeks ago, I was inspired to get back on my 5am wake ups especially since baby was now feeding around that time. I'm not a morning person, but every time I wake up that early and follow this morn…
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In this episode of the Mattie James Show we discuss the 3 things that make you an influencer. This is often one of the most popular questions I get in my email and direct messages - what makes me (or anyone)- an influencer. In my opinion, it's Influencer DNA and I breakdown exactly what that is. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and che…
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The One Thing I Did To Increase My Productivity
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In this episode of the Mattie James Show, I discuss the one change I recently made that allowed me to flesh out my ideas thoroughly and increase the likeliness of making them a reality. This one rule is has been a gamechanger for me. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and check out the show notes at mattiejames.com/ep009.…
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In this episode of the Mattie James Show, I'm back from maternity leave (yes, 9 months is a lot) and hitting the ground running. Like most of us who create online, it's easy to scroll too much and experience creative burnout. But there's 3 ways to easily cure this and I share I did it recently. For show notes, be sure to check out mattiejames.com/e…
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On today's episode, I'm talking to all my people who love planning but notice their plans aren't coming to fruition. You can over plan and be under prepared. Today, we'll talk about exactly how to fix that. Wanna recap? Be sure to check out the show notes over at mattiejames.com/ep007.By Mattie James
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The Pros and Cons of Being A Professional Style Blogger
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On this episode of the Mattie James Show, I want to take some time out to get candid on my experience as a professional style blogger for those of you who are interested in doing the same thing. It's a lot different than you think. To recap, be sure to get the show notes over at mattiejames.com/ep006.…
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On today's episode, we're going to discuss why it's soooooooo important to keep your day job in the early days of building your business. It's way more important than you think. I share 10 things you should do before leaving your job for your business. Be sure to find the show notes over at mattiejames.com/ep005.…
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5 Things You Can Do Instead of "Picking My Brain"
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On today's episode, we're going to discuss in detail the question I dread most from people: "Can I pick your brain?" And I'll tell you why it's ok for me or anyone to tell you no and what you can do to get the info you're looking for instead.By Mattie James
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In episode 3 of The Mattie James Show, I'm discussing one of the most important characteristics you should have as a leader in any aspect of your life: decisiveness. Many people don't know how to make decisions on the fly or at all. It's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the different things going on at work, at home or even in your business. In th…
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The #1 Thing Killing Your Productivity + 3 Ways to Fix It
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In episode 2 of The Mattie James Show, I'm discussing one of my favorite topics: productivity! Specifically, I'm pinpointing the number one thing killing your productivity. One we identify that, I'm sharing three ways to maximize your daily productivity.This episode is for any and everyone trying to get things done on a consistent basis. No matter …
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The One Thing That'll Grow Your Online Audience FAST
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I’m back with a brand new podcast and I’m excited to be back to it. Today, I’m talking about the one thing that will grow your blog or online business FAST no matter what your niche is. It’s worked for me and a slew of other people in various industries and I’m going to walk you through that in this episode.…
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Ep 87: 3 Ways To Block Negativity When It Becomes An Issue
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The Internet is an amazing place. It can also be extremely negative. In today’s episode we’re going to be talking about how to deal with negative comments online. Today’s episode comes from a Twitter question: @sierra_smith35 asks, “How do you ignore or block out negativity?” I’m going to share 3 ways I block out negativity whenever it becomes an i…
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Ep 86: 5 Things You need to Launch An Online Course
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The best thing about online courses, you don't need a big audience. Just an audience that needs help on something you know how to do well. In this episode of the podcast, I answer a question from Twitter: "What all goes into launching a course?"There's a lot of detail that goes into launching a course and I try my best to answer it clearly (and "co…
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How to Actually Use Your To-Do List & Get Things Done
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There's nothing like kicking your week off productively and your things to do list really sets the tone for that. But it's not just about writing things down. What you're writing and how much you're putting on your list is really determining how much you're getting done. In episode 85, I break down how to maximize your to do list so you do actually…
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In the last 6 months, Snapchat has been on an accelerated rise. You've seen the likes of celebrities (like DJ Khaled) and social influencers (like YesJulz) really take advantage of it bringing their businesses to a new level. Is this just another thing? Do you really have to get on yet another social media platform? In episode 84 of the podcast, I …
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How To Balance Your 9 to 5 & Blog Consistently
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As someone who worked a 9 to 5 for three and a half years while having a pretty consistent blog, I can tell you that it's not easy. However, it is very possible. In episode 83 of the podcast, I'm sharing the 3 things that are absolutely necessary to make this happen. Trust me. This is a good one. Want the free notes and worksheet from this episode?…
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Episode 82: What You Need To Focus On To Grow Your Email List
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Growing your email list subscribers is one the best ways to increase readership and pageviews on your blog. It's also tough to get new subscribers on a regular basis. So how exactly can you pull it off on a consistent basis? In episode 82, I share what you need to build your list and how you can keep the momentum going once readers start becoming s…
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Episode 81: How To Decide The Best Format For Content
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Podcast back!You'll notice that here at Mattieologie we're producing A LOT of different types of content. Podcasts, blog posts, YouTube videos and more. It's a lot to take on and deciding what content should be on what platform can get tricky. In episode 81 of the podcast, I share exactly how I decide what content goes on what format.Want the free …
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Episode 80 - How To Email Someone You Want To Collaborate With
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In episode 80 of the Mattieologie podcast, we're discussing how to email someone you want to collaborate with. I've discussed email techniques in the past, but in this episode, I specifically focus on approach and building rapport. There's a point when I get a bit "passionate" but only to drive my point home. Enjoy.Be sure to get the free podcast n…
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Episode 79: How To Come Across More Confident + Poised In Podcast And Video
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As content creators grow in the digital space, they're adding more video and podcast content to their blogs and online identities. My podcast is a little less than a year old and gotten serious about my video content within the last year, but many of you have asked how I'm so confident on my podcast and in YouTube videos. I definitely have my insec…
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Episode 78 - Why You Should Separate Business From Personal On Facebook (1)
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Is Facebook still important? Yes. And it's worth separating your personal profile from your public (business/blog/brand) page. Sure, it seems like extra work, but in episode 78 of the podcast we'll break down some good reasons why it's worth separating the two if you choose to market and engage with your audience on Facebook. Be sure to download th…
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Episode 77 - The Difference Between Niche And Target Audience
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Today on the podcast I'm answering a question from Twitter. Tiffany asks if she's gotten too specific because she's primarily focusing on Black millennial women. She also questions the definition of niche. In episode 77, I break down the fundamental difference between niche & target audience and why you need both.Have a question for the podcast? Se…
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Episode 76 - How To Build A Following Without Being Spammy
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It's tough to build your following online. You're not sure if people will like what you're doing so you're apprehensive to share, but you know you need to get people to you blog/profile/business so they can hire you, collaborate with you or buy your product. And finding a way to do that without being annoying and spammy is quite the struggle. In ep…
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Episode 75 - Why Marriage Motherhood And Entrepreneurship Make Me A Bad Friend
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I have a lot going on. My business has really taken off in the last 6 months within the first calendar year of me being a mother and my marriage has never been better. But I must admit, my friendships have taken the L for it. Not because I love my friends any less, but because the way my life is currently set up I just don't get to hang out as much…
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Episode 74 - How To Get People To Work For You
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Episode 73 - The Pros And Cons Of Working With My Husband
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