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The Ultimate Blog Podcast

Amy Reinecke & Jennifer Draper

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Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community. Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode covering topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing, and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different bl ...
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Nourishment from the inside out. The Love Your Body Well Podcast is a safe place for you to learn about healing your relationship with your body while also focusing on wellness so you can feel your best. I'm your host, Amy Reinecke, and I've made it my mission to empower you to own your journey and embrace the path before you. Wellness is multi-faceted and there are so many areas that create the foundation for overall wellness. As women, too often the number on the scale or the size of our j ...
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Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis

Andrea W. Hanson : Author & Master Coach

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Hear inspiring discussions with people living with chronic illness. These guests went after their passions and goals -even when everyone told them they couldn't. Listen to stories of resilience and gratitude in the face of uncertainty. Hosted by Andrea W. Hanson, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Autoimmune Rebel living with multiple sclerosis for over 20 years. You’ll not only fall in love with these guests, but you’ll soak up powerful mindset tips and ideas to find your own unique path to ...
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Is your blog ADA compliant? We welcomed Nina Clapperton, SEO expert and travel blogger, back on to share more about the critical importance of website accessibility. She shares her personal experiences with disabilities and highlights the tools she uses to navigate websites. She emphasized that 97% of websites are not accessible to people with disa…
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Are you using Pinterest ads? Pinterest is a powerful platform for bloggers and business owners looking to promote their content and products. We have Heather Farris, a Pinterest ads expert, on to provide insight on Pinterest ads. She shares her journey from Pinterest user to successful Pinterest strategist. Heather shares effective strategies, incl…
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How is your mindset when it comes to your blog? Amy here, and I'm doing a solo on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset as you grow your blog. I want you to focus on staying connected to your purpose, avoiding negativity, and focusing on what works. It's important to also build a supportive community. I hope this episode encourages you t…
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Have you ever considered starting a membership? We are joined by Jen Matichuk from Memberful, as she shares more about creating and managing memberships for content creators. We discuss the origin of Memberful, Jen’s work, and the importance of building a community and providing value to your audience. We dive into the membership components, such a…
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You asked, and we answered! In celebrating over 100,000 downloads for the podcast, we wanted to hear from YOU! We asked you all to send in your questions via Speakpipe and today we are answer 5 of those questions right here on the podcast! Tune in as we answer your blogging questions! Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @s…
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On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing Katie and Kris Kimball, the dynamic duo behind The Blog Fixer, a service that aids bloggers with technical issues. Katie shares where story about her shift into the world of blogging and Kris shares how his expertise in technology provided support for her blog, which…
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Let’s talk about blogger burnout. On today’s episode, it’s Amy and I am coming at you with a solo episode. I am sharing my own personal struggle with burnout and offering advice on how to prevent and recognize the signs. I share the impact of burnout on professional and personal life and stress the importance of self-care, including taking breaks, …
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We are excited to welcome Heather Tullos from Mediavine back on the show! She is sharing more about Journey, a new service that is aimed at helping smaller creators monetize their content. Heather also shares the benefits of Grow, Mediavine’s engagement tool suite. She is even sharing more about long-term planning and the onboarding process for Jou…
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We are so excited to have Corry Frazier and Melissa Pepin from The Business Reboot on! Each of these ladies have been on the podcast individually but today we invited them on together. We dive into how this duo helps empower small business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive while keeping a healthy balance in life. They focus on mindset, strategy, s…
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Have you ever thought about travel blogging? We have Nina Clapperton on to share more about SEO for travel bloggers. Nina is a multi-6 figure travel blogger and the founder of She Knows SEO. Using her SEO and AI skills, she grew her travel blog to $30k/mo in 13 months! She shares more about her story and how she got here. She also shares more about…
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Have you used ads to market your blog? We have Roberta West on to share more about how to use ads. Roberta is a writer and consultant who helps part-time entrepreneurs design automated digital products so they can create multi-income and money freedom. She is bringing tips for you to put into practice today! Tune in to hear all of the wisdom that R…
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If you’ve listened to our podcast before, you know we believe in email marketing and the impact that it makes. That’s why we have brought Allea Grummert, email marketing strategist and conversion copywriter, back on to share more insight. Allea is here sharing ways that you can build your email list! We are diving deeper into the benefits of priori…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast! It’s a solo episode today with me, Jennifer, and I am sharing more about updating old blog content with you on this episode. I advise you to develop a strategy for routinely assessing and enhancing your posts. I stress the importance of content quality, user experience, and competitivene…
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It’s always a pleasure to chat with one of our students! Tara Brewster is here sharing about her bold move from a nineteen year corporate career to a purpose-filled career in blogging and freelance business strategy. She shares her personal journey of seeking a life that not only resonates with her but also uplifts other women. She dives into the h…
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Have you ever heard of freelancing? On today’s episode, we are chatting with a fellow Kansas-City based entrepreneur, Micala Quinn. Micala teaches people, typically moms, how to start and run their freelancing businesses from home while having the flexibility to spend time with their babies, through her course The Live Free Academy. She shares her …
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Welcome back to another episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast! We are interviewing Jackson Brodie, from URL Genius, today. We dive into the advantages that URL Genius offers to bloggers and how the platform elevates your affiliate marketing efforts. URL Genius enhances the user experience and boosts conversion rates. He shares the straightforward si…
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It’s time to dive deeper into the technical side of SEO! We have Casey Markee, the owner of Media Wyse, here sharing his expertise with you. He dives into site audits, finding the balance between ad revenue and user experience, and the aspect of meeting core web vitals. He also offers guidance on focusing on your strengths as a blogger and seeking …
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Let’s talk Pinterest! With Pinterest ever-changing, it’s important to stay up to date. These are always popular episodes and we have Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media to share more about her Pinterest predictions for 2024. We dive deeper into the platform’s expansion, its user demographics, and more on e-commerce. Kate also shares about video content …
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I am excited to share Stephanie Mallory, a certified nutrition coach, with you. We are diving deep into flexible nutrition and the importance of self-worth and self-care. Stephanie outlines the pillars of flexible nutrition and bringing joy and balance into our food choices. She even shares more about doing a time and energy audit on yourself. Tune…
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We have Chef Adam Sobel on to share more about growing an online business with cooking classes! Adam is the owner of Cinnamon Snail food truck and restaurant and has appeared on the Food Network, Cooking Channel, PBS, and several networks. Adam shares about his journey from food service to online ventures during the pandemic, focusing on his blog a…
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Are you using systems and workflows? Before you turn off this episode and decide that this is not what you’re needing, I want you to really take a listen today and know that systems and processes are vital in your blogging business. We have Dolly DeLong, a systems and workflow educator, to share more about implementing these systems and processes i…
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I’m assuming that if you clicked on this episode, you have struggled with body image issues at one time in your life. I have Heather Creekmore on to share more about breaking free from body image issues. Heather opens up about her personal battles with this and shares more about how her struggles were rooted deep within, not just her physical appea…
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It’s always nice to chat with our former students. We had the pleasure of interviewing Cortney Sparkman about her significant shift from a corporate career to the world of blogging. Cortney opens up about the challenges she had, the common misconceptions surrounding the blogging industry, and stresses the importance of treating your blog like a bus…
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As an entrepreneur, you will inevitably have to look at your taxes. We brought on Stephanie Manley to share more about taxes for entrepreneurs and how you can get ready for tax season the right way from the beginning! Stephanie shares her wisdom on why it’s crucial to keep tabs on every dollar you have earned and spent, the advantages of using cert…
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I have brought on Kate Troyer, aka Feng Shui Kate, to share more about the significance of decluttering and the practice of Feng shui. We are diving deep into the emotional impact of clutter, the importance of creating space for personal growth, and the connection between your living space and your subconscious. Kate shares her journey from home st…
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Something that we are always trying to do on this podcast (and with our students in the bootcamp) is explain more to you and help you understand more in regards to your blog. We have brought on Faith Hanan to help SEO make more sense! Faith shares more about her personal journey into SEO and the importance of producing content that supports your bu…
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How can bloggers leverage digital products for their blog? In this episode, we have Jillian Leslie, an expert in online business and blogging on to share more about digital products. Jillian shares her personal journey in creating diverse income streams. Whether it's through affiliate marketing, digital products, sponsored content, or online course…
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Do you struggle with meal planning? Today’s episode is just for you! I’ve brought on Ann Kent, Registered Dietitian and the owner of Peas and Hoppiness, to share more about meal planning strategies tailored for hectic family lives! Ann encourages non-diet meal planning to streamline your process and get dinner on the table stress-free. Her approach…
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Are you ready to optimize your Pinterest SEO? Well, get ready for this episode with Michelle Stevens, Pinterest manager and strategist. She is bringing tips and strategy to help you with your Pinterest SEO. She shares tips on optimizing your Pinterest profile with keywords and even gives her recommendations on things like number of boards, creation…
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Happy New Year! We are sharing 7 ways to work smarter and be more productive in 2024 in your blogging business. We cover everything from batching tasks to hiring help to doing a time audit. This episode is going to help you focus on improving your efficiency and focusing on the impactful tasks to prevent burnout! Tune in to hear our 7 tips! Thanks …
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Happy New Year! This is usually the time of year that most people decide to focus on health and wellness. My guest, Jill Tant, a Mayo Clinic certified wellness coach and the founder of Waterfall Wellness Coaching, has a perspective for you to consider when focusing on health and wellness. She discusses the importance of creating a wellness vision f…
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If you’re ready to start your blogging business but you are apprehensive about the price that you will have to pay for each thing you need, this episode is for you! We are breaking down the necessary assets and expenses that you will need in today’s episode so that you can confidently budget for you blog for 2024! Let’s get your blogging business u…
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Today’s episode is part of a summit that I did with Katie Rössler called The Balance Code for the Empowered Woman. I am sharing more about the challenges that women face with body image and societal pressures. We talk more about accepting your body and the importance of listening to your body. Something I often say is “love your right now body” and…
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When you are building a business, it can seem hard to balance life and work. We had Suzanne Acteson on to share more about having a life while building a business. Suzanne is a business coach and she has created the life-first business model which helps to add in authenticity and joy into your life as an entrepreneur. We even chatted about the impo…
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How can getting connected with your body help you heal? I have brought on Reilly Dodd, a licensed clinical professional counselor to discuss the importance of addressing self-doubt and limiting beliefs. We both share personal experiences of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and we dive deeper into how the impact that society can have on …
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We have Cynthia Samanian from The Culinary Boss™ on to share more about her journey from finance and tech to food blogging and culinary business. Cynthia Samanian is the founder of The Culinary Boss, where she helps experienced solopreneurs grow their multi-dimensional dream businesses. She shares the importance of having a core revenue stream and …
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Do you feel like you’re living in a cycle of shame? I have Alyssa Booth, a licensed professional counselor, on the show to dive into the topic of body shame and its impact on our lives. We explore how societal beauty standards and the influence of social media can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. We discuss the harmful cycle of …
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Is your blog ready for the upcoming year? It's Jennifer here and I’m sharing tips with you as we head into 2024 on getting your blog ready! When thinking about your blogging business, you’ll have 3 different areas that you want to think about - blog preparation, financial management, and goal setting. I share the areas you need to focus on and what…
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This conversation with Lindsey Roy was a powerful one on the gift of perspective. Lindsey is a woman of incredible resilience who has overcome tremendous challenges in her life. She shares more about her story and the boating accident that resulted in the amputation of her leg, and later a double lung transplant due to an autoimmune disease. She sh…
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We have Rebekah Parr, founder of the Two Mama Bears blog, on to discuss her blogging journey and the strategies that she has used to grow her blog. We talk more about the importance of EO and keyword research and Rebekah shares her experience with using Ahrefs for this. She shares the significance of domain authority and shares a hack for outrankin…
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I have Katie Rössler, LPC on to discuss the concept of hidden grief, especially when it comes to body image. Katie is a burnout and hidden grief specialist with over 15 years of experience, a mom of three, and a business owner. Grief has traditionally associated with death, but Katie explains that grief is something we all experience as a natural p…
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Should you start a blog or a podcast first? It’s Amy here and I have a solo coming at you. I am giving you the benefits of both blogging and podcasting and then sharing (as both a blogger and a podcaster) whether I feel a blog or a podcast should come first! What’s your guess? Tune in to today’s episode to hear my answer and why! Thanks for listeni…
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Teaching our kids about body image often can feel hard. I have Keri Cooper, holistic psychotherapist on to share more about this concept of a healthy body image and self-talk. We discuss the impact of social media, the role of both parents in shaping body image, the importance of balanced eating and exercise, and the need to break away from diet cu…
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Are you wanting your blog posts to go viral? We’re guessing if you’re listening to this episode, you are! We have Ann Kent, registered dietitian and owner of her own private clinic Peas and Hoppiness, on the show to share her knowledge around viral blog posts and how to leverage the. Ann shares her journey from hobby blogger to private practice own…
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Dr. Kayla Borchers is here to share more about the importance of proactive pelvic floor therapy, movement as a mom, and having a personalized plan to support your body through pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Kayla is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Y…
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We have Kyle Adams, ConvertKit’s Creator Growth Manager on the podcast to share more about email marketing and why it’s such a crucial marketing tool. He shares more about the direct communication that email marketing provides along with higher conversion rates compared to other platforms such as social media. He shares the importance of providing …
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As we approach this holiday season, I want to share about the concept of “mothering yourself”. It is so important to prioritize self-care. I’m sharing practical tips to help you maintain your physical, mental, and financial wellness during this time. Tune in as I give you 7 ways to mother yourself during this busy time. Tomorrow is the 1 year anniv…
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We are chatting with Zhen Zou from Greedy Girl Gourmet, as she shares about how she downshifted from corporate career to full-time blogger. Zhen’s journey from the corporate world to blogging is a story of passion, persistence, and the power of community. It’s never too late to pursue your passion and success with blogging may not come quickly, but…
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Are you finding it hard to eat healthy because of the cost? Well, today’s episode is for you! I have registered dietitian Brittany Braswell, on to discuss misconceptions about the cost of healthy eating and provide practical tips. We want to challenge the belief that healthy food is expensive. We start off the conversation by sharing some fundament…
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Is it time to hire someone in your blogging business? We have Allie Stewart, a certified Director of Operations and Online Business Manager on to share the benefits of hiring help for your blogging business. As a blogger, you don’t have to handle all of the tasks alone. Hiring a team member may help with increased productivity and mental freedom wh…
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