Best Emily Aborn She Built This Podcasts (2024)

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The Last She Built This Episode: How to End an Era 23:15

5M ago23:15

23:15

This is the final (for the foreseeable future) She Built This podcast episode! In this episode, I share some of the things I've been sitting with and thinking about lately in regards to the transition around She Built This, how I'm taking a step back from the show, and some inspiration for YOU if you're considering: Letting go of something in your …

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Has "Authenticity" Lost its Meaning? with Melissa Snow 35:38

5M ago35:38

35:38

Authenticity used to be my favorite word... I used to absolutely LOVE the word "authentic". It meant something. Genuine and true blue. I blame marketing but authenticity has lost a bit of its spark as it became a "strategy" and "tool" for business owners. In this episode, my guest, Melissa Snow and I get into the word Authenticity and unpack what i…

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Is Your Opinion REALLY that Unpopular? Debunking online business with Jessica Lackey 41:06

6M ago41:06

41:06

No, we're not just sharing a bunch of unpopular opinions in this She Built This episode... We don't kick it off by saying, "I don't know who needs to hear this..." but we DO dive into the world of online business and unpack some of the myths, tricks, blanket advice, and generic business building tips you see flying around on the internet. I'm joine…

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Fighting for Our Friendships with Friendship Expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson 27:05

7M ago27:05

27:05

Friendships can be challenging... Regardless of who you are. No matter whether it's a friendship with a coworker, colleague, fellow business owner, or BFF from grade school. As my guest Danielle Bayard Jackson shares in this episode, female friendships are especially complex while being incredibly important! Because I've had my fair share of comple…

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That Smells Like a Story! With Helida Dodd of Marbella Perfumes 29:10

8M ago29:10

29:10

Today’s episode is a bit of a different one! It’s not a tips, how-to’s, action steps kind of episode, it’s the story. A story of where art meets science and the power of smell to transport us. Today's episode is featuring Helida Dodd, owner of Marbella Perfumes, who loves bringing stories and scents together in a powerful way. We get into how she s…

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Does Your Face Say a Thousand Words? with Brian Galke 55:16

9M ago55:16

55:16

Stats show that communication is approximately: 55% Nonverbal Communication 38% Tonality (how we say it) 7% The words (the ones we choose to convey our thoughts) Today's guest, Brian Galke, shares with us about that 55% as he digs into the nonverbal communication and information that can be found written on the face. Brian is the CEO and Founder of…

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Love Languages to Simplify Our Business Decisions with Lisa Zawrotny 47:03

10M ago47:03

47:03

Leaning into the wisdom of the Love Languages can help to simplify your choices in personal relationships, in your business, and with yourself. You can save yourself time, energy, and mental gymnastics when you're aware of your love language as well as those around you. You can also tap into the Love Languages when forging collaborations, working w…

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The Role of Trust in Business with Kristin Messegee 56:06

12M ago56:06

56:06

Trust is of the utmost importance as an entrepreneur. Trust in business impacts: Collaborations Subcontractor relationships Client experience and client relationships Decision-making as a business owner This episode is way more than just the ol' "know, like, and trust" factor. This is about how we make and break trust as business owners and why it …

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Chase Your Goosebumps, with Bonnie Wan of The Life Brief 54:41

1y ago54:41

54:41

This past year, life's felt a little more cluttered and confusing to me than usual. As I was starting to do some of my end-of-year reflections and planning forward, I asked myself some of my usual questions: "What do I want in the coming year? What do I want to create? What do I want in my LIFE?" And a lot of my answers weren't really satisfying or…

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Your Personal Manifesto, with Bevin Farrand 53:37

1y ago53:37

53:37

What would it look like to DO the damn thing you REALLY want to do in your life? Do you know where to start identifying what that thing is and how to make space for it? To wrap up 2023, I wanted something new, fresh, and inspiring vs. just the normal old goal-setting and planning. I wanted to get super solid on WHAT I'm focusing on in the coming ye…

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Unlocking the Wisdom in Our Cycles with Bri Martinez 44:29

1y ago44:29

44:29

Tuning into our menstrual cycles can be a source of wisdom that helps us in life and business. When we pay attention to our cycles, as well as the moon and seasons, we can also develop a deeper relationship with ourselves, others, and the natural world around us. See who you truly are, disconnect from others while reconnecting with yourself, and ga…

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Are You ”One of the Guys”? With Emily Nichols 40:46

1y ago40:46

40:46

The words we use shape our every day, our environment, the people around us, and our world. Are we using words and phrases in a way that creates the world we want to live in? Are we using language in a way that allows us to intentionally connect, include, and bring people together? In this episode, with special guest Emily Nichols, we look at the t…

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3 Powerful and Simple Speaking Tips: BONUS EPISODE (RE-UPLOAD) 23:40

1y ago23:40

23:40

I've had the opportunity this past Fall to enjoy lots of events, some as an attendee and some as a speaker. While I've had many takeaways, I wanted to take time to share three specifically related to speaking and podcasting - no matter the size or format of how you're sharing. Here are my three super speedy and simple speaking tips and what you can…

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Streamlining Your Marketing and Visibility Efforts with Rosemarie Callender 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

Social media posts, blogs, emails, speaking engagements, events... Ever wish you could just STREAMLINE it all and make your marketing, visibility, and content creation a little easier? What if you could say just ONE thing and have it be THE thing? My guest this week, Rosemarie Callender, and I get into exactly that and how podcasting (hosting and g…

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Making More Money by Healing Your Mindset with Angela Henderson 43:37

1y ago43:37

43:37

This month on the podcast, we're talking about MONEY. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Angela Henderson who shares how to get more money in your pocket by removing the mindset blocks holding you back. We get into: Angela's entrepreneurial journey and how she got started Why business owners struggle to bring in sales and increase your pay Angel…

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Follow Your Fears: A Healthy State of Panic with Farnoosh Torabi 47:27

1y ago47:27

47:27

Are you afraid of FEAR? There's a lot of messaging out there about how we need to stare our fear in the face and crush it! "Do it scared" Fear gets a bad rap! It's a "victim of some unfortunate PR". We’re told it’s a barrier to living our best life and if we give into our fears, we're most certainly doomed to crash and burn. My guest today, Farnoos…

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The Tables Have Turned... Emily’s takes the Hot Seat with guest host Kim Dawson 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

53:07

In this week's episode, I handed the hosting wheel over to my friend and colleague, Kim Dawson, a small business strategist and host of The Sassy Strategist Podcast. Kim and I get into the behind-the-scenes, dive a little more about my personal business story, why I do what I do, as well as what a "day in the life" looks like over here in EmilyVill…

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THE Podcaster on Podcasting with Adam Adams 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

I believe podcasts have the power to change lives. Podcasts help people access information and education in an affordable (often free) way. They give voice to messages of hosts and guests who may not otherwise have a platform to share their impact. They can raise awareness around issues, people, concepts, and ideas. As a podcaster, you learn, grow,…

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Five Half-Truths Keeping You From Living a Full Life with Terri Trespicio 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

You don't need a stamp of approval, talent, passion, confidence, or even motivation to get going... You don't need to have it all figured out or even have the slightest clue about what you're creating yet. Creating more fulfillment, and meaning, and going after what you want starts NOW! If you feel like there’s something more, something else you wa…

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Writing Pitches to Publications with Amber Petty 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

35:14

Have you ever considered pitching your stories to publications? Whether you're a freelance writer already or an entrepreneur with another business entirely, writing pitches to publications can increase your visibility and get you paid! In this week's She Built This podcast, my guest Amber Petty shares the secrets to writing pitches to publications …

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And Now a Word from Our Founder (you’re in this story!) 23:12

1+ y ago23:12

23:12

I recently announced the closing of the She Built This Facebook group which will be officially closing on August 11th, 2023. After a little feeling of the ol' feelings... I wanted to share a little story about how much She Built This has meant to me and why I made the decision I did, and how we're evolving together. I wasn't able to fully iterate a…

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What Else is Possible? Biohacking for Busy Business Owners with Tanessa Shears 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

34:09

"What else is possible?" Tanessa Shears' life changed when she got curious and began asking herself that question. In this episode, Tanessa (a listener favorite and return guest!), inspires and encourages us all to look at our own lives from that perspective as we consider what our next level and showing up as our best might be. I've personally bee…

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7 Types of Rest: Keys to Renew and Restore Your Energy with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

Did you know there's more than one way to rest? Ok, maybe you knew because you're already impressively smart if you're a listener of this podcast... but did you know there are actually SEVEN different types of rest? Rest is a crucial factor for happiness, joy, productivity, relationships, and our overall well-being (not to mention how we operate ou…

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Is $100K All it’s Cracked Up to Be? Setting realistic money goals, with Sarah Young 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

Do you know your numbers enough to know how much money you need to pay yourself to keep the lights on and vehicles registered? Do you know how much your business needs to cover its expenses? Do you even know what your business expenses are? We don’t always take time to pause and ask ourselves these questions or dive into the numbers enough to know …

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How to Use Metrics to Inform Strategy with Alesia Galati 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

Today’s podcast guest changed my life. In addition to being my friend and changing my life that way, Alesia also changed it by showing me how to use metrics to inform strategy when it came to my podcast. I hired Alesia Galati of Galati Media to do a podcast audit of the She Built This podcast back in early March 2023. We sat down and went through a…

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How to Clearly Express Your Thoughts: Three Ways to Apply the Power of Three 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

Today's episode is a result of my own curiosity to become a better speaker, presenter, and podcaster! I always want to learn as much as I can about how to clearly express my thoughts and ideas to others. My desire is to speak in a clear and effective way so that I share information and exchange ideas with my listeners and participants. The idea was…

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Engaging Content Ideas: Storytelling and Connection with Jessica Terzakis 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

Engaging content ideas are all around us in everyday stories, client experiences, and conversations on LinkedIn and Facebook! All you have to do is attune your eyes and ears to scooping it up and turning it into great content. In this episode of She Built This, Jessica Terzakis and I get into the art and science of content creation as we talk about…

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Content Creation & Artificial Intelligence; two copywriters talk AI with Erin Ollila 1:07:14

1+ y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Content creation & artificial intelligence seem to go hand-in-hand for many entrepreneurs and small business owners as of late. I spend a lot of time observing the many uses and applications of ai-generated content creation, listening to podcasts, and reading articles on how people are using it as a tool to ideate, improve writing, and more. I stil…

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I Feel Like I’m Repeating Myself! Why Repetition is Effective 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

You might want to buckle up your seatbelt for today’s episode and turn your podcast player off 1.5x speed if it’s set there because I’m fired up and full steam ahead in this one! I’ll be sharing some little secrets I’ve been keeping which were a result of some of the things I learned by repeating myself. In this She Built This episode, I share why …

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How Personality Types Affect Communication, with Enneagram Coach Christina Granahan 1:13:26

1+ y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Have you ever wondered how personality types affect communication? In this She Built This episode about the Enneagram in relationships, my guest Christina Granahan and I dive into the communication styles of each Enneagram type and talk about how our personality types impact our communication with others. We discuss how learning about how communica…

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It’s Not All Your Fault: Taking Responsibility (and not) 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

You play a role in all aspects of your relationships, life, and business. You are responsible for taking responsibility and being accountable for what's yours to own. AND it's not all your fault. There's also another side to every story, a lot of circumstances outside of our control, and a lot of chemical reactions we just can't take all the respon…

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Manifesting Success in Life and Business with JJ Flizanes 52:48

1+ y ago52:48

52:48

The phrase, "You’re the creator of your own reality" changed JJ Flizanes' life. In this episode, my guest JJ and I talk about the law of attraction as it relates to business and manifesting and creating the life, dreams, and reality that you desire. JJ turns a lot of what you may have heard about the law of attraction and manifestation upside down …

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Two Steps to Determine What Defines Success for YOU with Amanda McKinney 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

What defines success? According to the dictionary, success is defined to mean, “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” But today, we’re digging a little deeper into what defines success for YOU and being unapologetic in your pursuit of whatever that looks like. "Marketing is the tool to help you succeed but if you don't know what success means t…

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How to Deal with Difficult People (and be less of one) with Andrea Bonior, Ph.D 56:07

1+ y ago56:07

56:07

There’s no shortage of difficult people in the world. You can find difficult people in the workplace, groups and organizations, in your relationships, and who knows... maybe you even live with a difficult person! Learning how to deal with difficult people is a tool we need in our toolbox because it helps us to navigate these situations with more ea…

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How to Take Good Pictures for Social Media with Bonnie Dickson 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

25:14

For those of us who haven't dove headfirst into Reels and still love sharing images on social media, what are the best practices when it comes to the pictures we post online? How can we take better pictures for social media that allow us to show up as the authentic, trustworthy, professionals we are? In this episode of She Built This, my guest, Bon…

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5 Questions to Make Them Want MORE! 29:47

2y ago29:47

29:47

How do we create sparks of interest in our marketing and invoke curiosity through our content? How do we get our readers and listeners to want MORE? In this podcast episode, we get into the five questions to ask yourself when creating content to create more curiosity and excitement for those consuming it. You want potential clients and customers to…

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Is Blogging Still Relevant? With Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper 53:59

2y ago53:59

53:59

Your business blogging questions answered! I often get asked by clients and fellow business owners questions like, “Is blogging still relevant?” “Isn’t blogging dead?” “Who should start a blog?” “How often should I blog?” And of course, “What should I blog about?” Starting a blog is an exciting journey and can come with a lot of questions. It’s imp…

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Affect vs Effect: Using Curiosity to Improve Your Writing with Mignon Fogarty 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

Affect vs Effect: Using Curiosity to Improve Your Writing with Mignon Fogarty Calling all word nerds, grammar-lovers, and content creators who want to improve your writing! This episode with The Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty -queen of quick and dirty grammar tips that’ll elevate your writing and feed your curiosity about the English language. In thi…

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Why Curiosity is Important for Growth (in life and business) with Karen Kenney 1:05:15

2y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Why is curiosity important for success? Where does curiosity come from? And is there such a thing as too much? In this episode of She Built This, my guest, Karen Kenney, and I get curious about curiosity and why it’s important. Karen’s a unique, engaging, and inspiring speaker and in my opinion, always brings a perspective that’s counter to all the…

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Why Does Customer Experience Matter: Creating Memorable Connection with Your Clients with Lindsay Taylor 53:09

2y ago53:09

53:09

Why Does Customer Experience Matter? Investing time, energy, and money into considering what our clients are experiencing on the other end can be the difference between your brand being like everyone else's and being UNFORGETTABLE. In this week's episode, with my dear friend and pro-business collaborator, Lindsay Taylor, we get into that and more! …

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Bonus: How to Make a Personal Connection with Clients and Customers, with Emily Aborn 36:52

2y ago36:52

36:52

We hear so much about making a personal connection with clients and customers, especially when it comes to the content we're creating. But how do you really do that? What even is connection, anyway? There's so often stuff going on behind the scenes around here that I want to share with you and pull out little nuggets and takeaways from, and having …

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Networking: How to Meet Other Entrepreneurs and Make More Connections, with Emily Aborn 39:58

2y ago39:58

39:58

I'm getting into a topic near and dear to my heart and talking about networking, connecting, and relationship-building. How to meet other entrepreneurs and head into networking events (both virtual and in-person) with more confidence and chutzpah! I cover: How to pick and choose networking opportunities that are right for YOU as an entrepreneur Thi…

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ADHD in Entrepreneurs: A Strengths-Based Approach, with Shelly Lyons 47:15

2y ago47:15

47:15

ADHD Coach, Shelly Lyons takes a holistic approach, strengths-based approach to her work with ADHD business owners and entrepreneurs. Shelly helps individuals hone their skills and implement strategies to navigate all areas of life - personally, professionally, and academically. In this episode: Shelly shares her experience as an entrepreneur with …

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Enneagram, Business, and You: Self-Awareness and Growth, with Milton Stewart 54:21

2y ago54:21

54:21

My guest this week, Milton Stewart is the host of the "Do it for the Gram Podcast" I discovered his show on my own seemingly endless quest to determine and learn about my Enneagram type. What I learned when I began this journey, and what you'll learn in this episode is that a simple online Enneagram test isn't always the most accurate way to land o…

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Three Places Your Content Might Be Hiding and How to Bring it Back to Life 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

If you've been doing this entrepreneurship thing for any length of time now... ...You’ve probably got more content than you even realize hiding all sorts of places. And still, you probably sit down some days, ready to create content and you feel like you have NOTHING to say and share. It's high time for a content overhaul! In this episode, we’re go…

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Strategy vs. Tactic: Content That Connects and Engages with Andréa Jones 35:25

2y ago35:25

35:25

Today we're getting into everyone's favorite and least favorite topic of all time... social media! My guest Andréa Jones, social media strategist and host of the Savvy Social podcast brings a fresh perspective to help you reframe your relationship to social media, take out some of the confusion, and make nice with the dreaded algorithm! Andrea shar…

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What Does it Take? Your Questions About Podcast Guesting and Hosting Answered with Alesia Galati and Lisa Zawrotny 52:49

2y ago52:49

52:49

Is 2023 your year? Are you considering starting your own podcast, guesting on others' podcasts, and want to learn all you can before diving in? There's no better way to gain insight than from those who've walked the path before you! In this collaborative episode, you'll get insight and advice from three experienced podcasters giving their two cents…

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A Fresh Start at Forty with Stephanie McLaughlin 54:08

2y ago54:08

54:08

I think often about my upcoming transition to the next decade. At the time of recording this, I'm three and some change years away and I've already put a lot of thought into what I want the big celebration to 4-0 to look like! I also have a little list of things (shocker, I know) started that I'd like to accomplish before I hit the milestone. But u…

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BONUS Episode: Behind-the-Scenes of an Entrepreneur on Vacation 27:56

2y ago27:56

27:56

Ever look forward to a break, holiday, or vacation SO MUCH only to have it let you down and not go as planned? That's what happened to me this past holiday season and I decided to share the behind-the-scenes story about the entrepreneur who couldn't take a break. Or at least, not the one she'd planned for. I hope you enjoy and get some side-splitti…

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Have I Done Enough? Reflecting on where you spent your time, energy, and attention 29:18

2y ago29:18

29:18

The last She Built This episode of 2022! I'm popping in to share a few final thoughts before the New Year. And don't worry, these are relatively evergreen a-ha's and will be applicable no matter when you listen! I wanted this episode to feel like we’re having a cozy conversation over a hot beverage and roaring fire and chat with you about: Three ti…

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