I'll go first: Motherhood is a dang rollercoaster and sometimes I feel like I'm just hanging on. My name is Nina and I am the host of Mama Knows. I truly believe that every mama *knows.* Have you ever held your crying child and just said or thought "I know honey." YOU, mama, know what is best for your family and sometimes it's different than what the other mama knows. This podcast is an ongoing, honest conversation around motherhood, mental health, parenting and relationships...the good, bad ...
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Coco Berthmann became internet-famous by sharing her story of surviving sex trafficking as a young child growing up in Germany. She was sheltered and supported by families in Utah, where her faith and fame intertwined. But in 2022, Coco was arrested for raising money for a fake cancer diagnosis, and people began to doubt everything that she had ever said. Is her life story truly one big elaborate lie? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sara Ganim and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning showrunner ...
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When you show up as yourself in business, you feel good in your work, so you're able to DO good for your clients and for the world. But with so many “must-have” tactics and strategies online, it isn’t always easy to shed the “shoulds” and express yourself wholeheartedly. Your host, Sara Gillis, and her guests drop-kick the tired ol’ strategies that everyone else is using and empower you to change the script to what makes you different, so you can show up online in a way that feels like, “Tha ...
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Dave Holmes is obsessed: What ever happened to Sudden Impact, the R&B boy band whose arrival was announced in Boyz II Men’s “MotownPhilly” video? What happens when you make a big debut, and then…nothing happens? Waiting For Impact is a deep dive into a disappearance that has haunted pop-culture die-hards since 1991. Dave is determined to track the group down and find out what really happened, and along the way he talks to his friends in the entertainment world— comedians, actors, writers— ab ...
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Welcome! We are the 3rd culture kids - basically, we got some wine and thought that our conversations should be publicly available. Join us as we talk about all things life, the diaspora, bare jokes (and a lot of Akosua's nonsense) - from the perspective of three women existing in an intersection of multiple cultures. It's your girl Akosua from Ghana, Michelle from Zimbabwe and Ritual from Kenya, coming at you Live from Vancouver, Canada.
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Moms Actually is a motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women. Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, ...
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Summer Reflections From a Work-From-Home Mama | E50
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara reflects on her summer as a work-from-home mama to two growing sons. ⭐ SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copywriter-on-call/id1675583578 ⭐SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/34JSQze17ISQs83SDpIQ6U?si=f5292021a…
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How to Talk to Kids about Disabilities w/ Amanda Owen
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The conversation explores the importance of talking to kids about disabilities and how to approach the topic. Amanda Owen, who has a brother with a rare chromosomal disability, shares her personal experience and passion for advocating for individuals with disabilities. They discuss the need to normalize disabilities early on, finding common ground …
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Copywriting Business Basics + Best Practices | E49
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This episode shares my interview with Brittany Herzberg, SEO and Case Study Copywriter and the host of The Basic B Podcast. Topics covered in this episode: What inspired me to become a copywriter How my & Brittany’s career paths surprisingly overlapped How to keep website copywriting super simple What I wish more copywriters knew The best projects …
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In this conversation, Nina and Jessica discuss the importance of routines for children, especially during the back-to-school transition. Jessica, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Rooted in Routine, shares the benefits of routines for children's physical and mental health, cognitive development, and stress management. They also disc…
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Website Accessibility Considerations with Erin Perkins | E48
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On today's episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Erin Perkins, accessibility advocate and the founder of Mabely Q. In this episode, Erin shares the website design and copy considerations we as business owners can keep top of mind in order to ensure inclusive access to our digital content. ⭐ MEET ERIN: Erin Perkins is a champion…
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Different types of Perfectionism & perfectionism in motherhood w/ Dr. Menije
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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Menije discuss perfectionism and its impact on women, particularly in the context of motherhood. They explore different types of perfectionism and how it can manifest in various areas of life. Dr. Menije emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing imperfection as antidotes to perfectionism. They als…
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Planning a Styled Photography Shoot with Nicole Olson | E47
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On today's episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Nicole Olson, a branding, portrait, and wedding photographer and private photo editor based in Sioux Falls, SD. Nicole recently planned a styled photography shoot for senior photographers, and she shares about her experience executing the styled shoot for other area photographers…
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Listeners most loved: How to Build Confidence: The Simple Things
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Do you struggle with self confidence? Having confidence is something I struggle with and have been working on across all areas of my life. In this episode we dive into the topic of confidence and how you can work on building yours! Discussion: 1. Why are some flamingos lighter pink/more washed out than others? 2. Signs you are lacking self confiden…
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Attracting Consistent Leads to Your Business Without Social Media | E46
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, I'm sharing five of my favorite ways to attract consistent leads to your business without relying so heavily on social media. Here's your challenge: choose ONE of these strategies, and start focusing on it this week! ⬇️ 1) Blogging 2) Email Marketing 3) Podcasting 4) Google Business Profile 5) Paid…
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How to practice self compassion in this era of motherhood w/ Dr. Kristin Neff
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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Kristin Neff discuss the importance of self-compassion and its power to improve our well-being. Dr. Neff, a researcher and expert in self-compassion, shares insights from her own personal experiences and research. They explore the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem, the reasons why people struggle …
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That's So Me: Investing in Your Website Through Storysale with Emily Blickhan | E45
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara chats with Emily Blickhan, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Emily participated in the most recent round of Storysale, What Sara Said's group coaching program, and throughout the program, Emily developed website copy that felt like her and was S…
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When things don't go according to plan & the grief that follows w/The Shrink Chicks
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DREAMLAND BABY: To shop with my code “Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code MAMAKNOWS at checkout to receive 30% off pajamas + free shipping. That’s dreamlandbabyco.com code MAMAKNOWS. This offer is for new and existing customers!” Do you ever feel upset over plans changing or things not going the way you had planned it out? In this episode w…
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Celebrating the Launch of What Sara Reads | E44
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In this episode, Sara shares the journey of launching her new business, a mobile bookstore called What Sara Reads. From participating in a business incubator program through Startup Sioux Falls to finding the perfect trailer to renovate, Sara shares every step along the way to bring hand-selected fantasy, romance, and popular fiction novels, as wel…
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Disconnected in marriage, arguments & repair w/Jocelyn of @meet_thefreemans
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Invest in your whole family’s health with Seed. Go to Seed.com/MAMAKNOWS and use code 25MAMAKNOWS to get 25% off your first month of DS-01® Daily Synbiotic or PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic. That’s 25% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® or PDS-08® at Seed dot com slash MAMAKNOWS, code 25MAMAKNOWS. Disney Jr.’s Ariel is an animated musical ser…
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How to nurture BODY LOVE & Neutrality for our young kids w/Dr. Morgan Francis
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Body image and and neutrality is something I didn't really learn about until I was an adult, after struggling for years. Especially after having my own kids I began to wonder, how do we do better for our kids so that they don't have to struggle with the same body image issues like most of us did as kids? On this weeks episode we dive into the topic…
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The danger of social media and kids w/ Dr. Alison Yeung
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Get your BEST YOUNGEST LIPS EVER with citybeauty.com with code MAMAKNOWS for 15% off. There is so much information out there on the effects of social media it is hard to know where to start. If you are like me and want to make sure you are setting your kids (and yourself!) up for success with boundaries and conversations around social media with yo…
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Preventing self sabotage and burnout as a busy mama w/ Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein
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Dreamland Baby We love our Dream Land Baby Pajamas for the kiddos, go the dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code MAMAKNOWS at checkout to receive 30% off sitewide + free shipping! Career, parenting, being a spouse, showing up how you want to show up; it can be exhausting and lead to feeling burnt out. Sometimes I even wonder if I am helping or hurting …
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Loss of career identity in motherhood w/Jess Galica
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Feeling lost in your career after becoming a mother? Or feeling torn between the career you love and the love you have for being a mom? The balance is so hard and figuring out how to navigate and balance it all is exhausting. But you aren't alone and this week we dive into feeling lost in our careers after motherhood. How can motherhood influence o…
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Honest Mom Chat w/Renee of @themomroompodcast
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I think we can all agree that motherhood is not easy! There is so much advice out there and even the most well intentioned advice sometimes just isn't very helpful and can end up doing more harm than good. Sharing honest conversations around motherhood is usually helpful though and helps us all feel less alone! 1. What do you have the hardest time …
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Accessing your inner child & navigating parenting while healing yourself w/ Lavinia Brown
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Did you know you may not remember some of your childhood trauma? It can be really difficult to heal from something we don't remember and how do we know if we are truly healed? We dive into these questions and more on this weeks episode! 1. Our last episode together was the most listened to episode on Mamaknows podcast. We talked about the importanc…
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Building your child's self esteem w/Carol Kim
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I want to raise my kids to be confident, kind kids. But growing up in today's world, it can be so difficult to help our kids maintain their sense of self esteem. Carol Kim dives into what we can to do raise our kids self esteem and avoid inadvertently negatively impacting their self esteem. 1. What are things I can do daily to help raise my kids se…
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How to talk to kids about death (all ages) w/Sidu Arroyo-Boulter
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You have just experienced a loss of a loved on or a family pet. How do you tell your kids about it? What do you tell your kids? Navigating these conversations is difficult, especially when you, yourself, are grieving too. Here from an expert in the area so you feel prepared when you need to have these conversations. What we cover in this episode: 1…
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Tips for Attending an Industry Conference
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares her tips for making the most out of attending an industry conference. Sara shares her must-do advice on choosing the right conference for you, budgeting for travel, anticipating your marketing needs before arriving at the conference, staying present and connecting on a human level with …
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Mom Guilt vs. Mom Shame w/Michelle Tangeman
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Guilt and shame are often feelings that come up when parenting. You aren't alone! These aren't feelings you need to be ashamed of or suffer alone in. Michelle helps us learn to shift of our perspective and minimize the shame and guilt that comes up during parenting. Questions: 1. What is the difference between guilt and shame when it comes to paren…
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Hey Ma! Our season finale features the incomparable Tabitha Brown 🥳🥳🥳 We talk about EVERYTHING. Please tune and let us know what you think of the episode. ★ New Episodes are released on Thursdays on YouTube and Podcast Platforms. ★ Did You Like What You Heard? Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe! ★ Interested in advertising? Email: heyma@moms…
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Creating Quizzes as Lead Magnets with Josh Haynam, CEO of Interact
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara chats with Josh Haynam, CEO and co-founder of Interact Quiz Maker, a platform for creating personality quizzes that are powered by AI. Josh shares best practices for using quizzes as lead magnets and shares opportunities for business owners to use quizzes at other junctures in the client journ…
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Organizing tasks and completing to do lists with ADHD w/ Brooke Schnittman
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I struggle with being productive with my ADHD. Am I alone? Normal tips to be productive and organized just don't work for me and I am beginning to realize that I need to work with my ADHD instead of against it! In comes, Brooke Schnittman, who answers all my questions: 1. As someone with adhd I want to better organize my day, but I struggle with tr…
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How to Find Yourself (Again) Ft. Monica Style Muse
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Hey Ma! We had a candid conversation with our special guest, beauty influencer, Monica Style Muse. We talk about grief and loss, relationships and confrontation as well as motherhood and self-image. We are talking to Monica about: Embracing her postpartum body to regaining confidence in herself. Changes in our identities The challenges of finding p…
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That's So Me: Website Relaunch with Sarah Monson, Senior Photographer
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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, I chat with Sarah Monson, a Wisconsin senior photographer who recently niched down to serving only seniors. Sarah is also stepping into education this year and needed a new website to support those moves. Learn how Sarah and I initially connected inside The Content Huddle, my monthly writing member…
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Heal your relationship: Anxious attachment and how to move to secure w/Dr Morgan
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If you haven't heard of attachment theory or don't know which attachment type you are start here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attachment-theory-toxic-relationships-w-mac-stanley/id1610026077?i=1000633976705. This week Dr. Morgan helps us anxious attachment girlies (+ guys) feel more secure in our relationship. We cover: 1. Can you do a qu…
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CELEBRATE: It's the one-year birthday of the Copywriter on Call podcast! 🎉 On this commemorative episode of the podcast, the script is flipped, and Sara's the one being interviewed by her bestie and brand photographer, Amanda of Arc Creative Company. Tune in as Sara looks back on the past year in her business and what's happened since launching the…
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Procrastination, Brain dumping, Multitasking & Time blocking w/Chelsey Newmeyer
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I am currently trying to not procrastinate right now so this epiosde is coming at the best time. This week Chelsey Newmeyer helps us best utilize our time so we can feel better and accomplish more. The questions we answered this week: 1. I will admit that I can be a procrastinator, how do I unlearn procrastination habits? 2. I feel like I don't hav…
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SEO Basics for Photographers with Brittany Herzberg
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Brittany Herzberg, SEO & Case Study Copywriter at Copy by B and The Basic B podcast. We chat all about how Brittany's career in massage therapy gave her a solid understanding of SEO and inspired her to launch her business. We also talk in-depth about the SEO basics that photographer…
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Mom Rage, Invisible Mental Load in motherhood & more w/Erica Djossa
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Mom rage is a topic near and dear to my heart and something I am still working on improving. If you are like me and feel like you are quick to anger and have a short fuse but don't know why or how to mitigate it, this episode is for you. Questions we addressed in today's interview: 1. I was personally diagnosed with postpartum mood disorder and rag…
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Hey Ma! This week Ashley West, you may know her as @SouthernWestSunshine, joins us on the couch sharing her journey from 9-5 working mom to how she built a new career from being a viral sensation. In this episode we talk about: the realities of motherhood the adjustments we make to keep our marriages thriving amidst motherhood and careers the daily…
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara introduces a NEW digital product from What Sara Said. ChatGPT Brand Voice Hacks is a resource for creative business owners who want to use ChatGPT, an AI tool, to generate copy and content ideas that are customized to their brand voice type. Say goodbye to icky, robot-like ChatGPT results, bec…
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Working through judgments I have toward my partner & identifying childhood wounds associated with them w/Julia Woods
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I just learned that often times the beliefs and judgments we have about our partners and their actions is a direct reflection of the belief you have about yourself and your own worth stemming from something that happened to you in childhood. Here are the questions we covered: 1. Women tell me often that their partner's actions and/or habits are rea…
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The Benefits of Blogging in Your Business with Natalie B. Davis
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Natalie (Natty) B. Davis, a blog writer and the owner of Natty Writes. Natty's been writing blog posts for What Sara Said for nearly a year now, and Natty shares her expertise in blogging as well as insight on how to blog effectively in 2024 and beyond. - Why so many creative busine…
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My Toddler Keeps Lying to me w/ Devon Kuntzman
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Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is this totally normal? This week I sit down with Devon Kuntzman of Tranforming Toddlerhood to tackle the topic of lying. We cover: 1. Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is it normal? 2. When do toddlers often start lying and why? 3. Should I ignore lies or address them? 4. Walk me through what do I …
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How Can Motherhood Change Your Life Ft. Lizzy Mathis
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In this episode, we explore motherhood and its challenges with our guest is Lizzy Mathis, host of The Cool Mom Podcast and host of the TV show Honest Renovations with Jessica Alba. We discuss: How motherhood shows us how to value ourselves How we become like our parents Ups and downs of motherhood Miscarriage experiences Changing the societal norms…
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5 Things That Teaching Taught Me About Business Ownership
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares the five most prominent things that teaching taught her about business. Even if you’ve never been in the teaching or education field, you've likely learned these lessons by running your business, too! 1) You have to repeat yourself. 2) Adaptability is key. 3) Patience is a virtue. 4) Co…
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Which apology language do you vs. your partner speak? W/Lena Morgan
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If you haven't figured out your fight language, make sure you listen to Part 1 with Lena Morgan before listening to this episode! Do you feel like your partner's apology isn't resonating with you and that your fights never seem to resolve? You NEED this episode. I highly suggest you listen to this episode with your partner! 1. We figured out our fi…
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Make It Easy to Collect Client Testimonials
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares four strategies she's implemented in her business to make it easy for her clients to share their feedback. These aren't groundbreaking ideas or revolutionary concepts, but they’ve helped Sara to regularly connect with her clients and request testimonials on what it’s like to work with W…
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This week is dedicated to all your potty training questions: 1. When is the "ideal" time to start potty training? And what does that look like/involve? 2. Is the 3 day potty training a real thing? How long does it usually take? 3. How do I encourage my kid to want to use the potty? What route should I take? Prizes? Candy? Help! 4. What does success…
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How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality Ft. Liane V Benjamin
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Every mom knows the juggling act of work-life balance is not easy, it's our daily reality. Our guest, Liane V Benjamin joined us to share her honest take on following your dreams, relationships and motherhood. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey over the past decade How she worked hard to get to a life she visualized Her Christianity Her advic…
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Knowing Your Numbers as a Business Owner with Val Duvick
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Val Duvick, a business and finances coach for creatives and the host of the Creative Income Cure podcast. - What to know about the Profit First hype - Why finances and numbers feel so darn scary to us as creatives - How Val planned, both logistically and financially, for time away f…
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Working through your child's big emotions & helping them regulate through play W/Elisabeth Emmerich
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Emotions are big and sometimes scary to feel, especially as a child. As a mom, I want to foster a safe place to help my kids identify and work through their emotions, and love the idea that they can do that through play. I am so excited to have Elisabeth Emmerich, a registered play therapist, on the podcast this week to walk us through: 1. How can …
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5 Ways to Boost Your Online Presence as a Photographer
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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares five ways that photographers can boost their online visibility. Most of these to-dos are ideal to work on during a slow season in your business! When you’re busy photographing your clients, your website likely isn’t the thing that’s always top of mind for you. But one major mistake that…
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Reparenting Your Inner Child, Now that you're a mom yourself. w/ Dr. Shainna Ali
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This week Dr. Shainna and I sit down and talk about: 1.What does it mean to reparent yourself and how do I know if I need to do it? 2. What are some examples of unmet childhood needs and the way that they look/present in adulthood? (For example my person attachment style and constant need for validation) 3. What does reparenting look like and how o…
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How to Reconnect with Yourself Ft. Raye Boyce
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Feeling lost in motherhood? Ever wish you could rewind or compare experiences on equal footing? Join us as we discuss these relatable struggles with Raye Boyce (@itsmyrayeraye), beauty and lifestyle influencer who shares her insights on: Navigating the identity shift: How motherhood changes us and the emotions we rarely discuss. Body image and soci…
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