Best Erin Alexander Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating 10 Years of Success with Tara Sutton Everything Done to a T 30:24

7d ago30:24

30:24

In this exciting episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, Erin chats with the incredible Tara Sutton, owner of Everything Done to a T. Tara shares her inspiring journey of building a successful online boutique that specializes in personalized, giftable items. From the early days of making Lego bags to navigating the challenges of running a full-t…

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How to help people change, with Dr. Carrie Wilkens 1:04:06

8d ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Carrie Wilkens is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. She and her team at the Center for Motivation and Change have developed the Invitation to Change approach for families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use, a…

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UPP 2024 Recap: My Takeaways from the Ultimate Product Party 17:55

20d ago17:55

17:55

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, host Erin Alexander reflects on attending the 'The Ultimate Product Party' business conference in Orange County, California. She shares her top takeaways and valuable lessons learned including the importance of attending in-person events, and the joy of connecting with fellow product-based business…

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Art Licensing: Adding a Splash of Creativity to Everyday Products with Leah Keggi 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, host Erin Alexander introduces us to Leah Keggi, the talented designer behind CoastL Studio. Leah's modern beach lifestyle brand is inspired by coastal living and brings a touch of vacation to everyday life, even if you're miles away from the beach. She specializes in art licensing, allowing other …

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Everything You Need to Know About Shopify Email App 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, Erin discusses the Shopify Email app and its potential benefits for business owners. She shares her own experience with email service providers and highlights why she decided to create a course on using the Shopify Email app. Here are the key takeaways from this episode: The Shopify Email app is an…

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Strengthening Your Confidence with Mindset Coach Chantel Dempsey 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Do you ever doubt yourself? Don't worry, you're not alone! I chatted with Chantal Dempsey, an award-winning mindset and confidence coach, and she assured me that self-doubt is something we can overcome. Overcoming self-doubt and building confidence is possible for everyone Changing perspective and focusing on strengths can help build confidence The…

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Stash, Sedatives and A Life In Hiding, with Laura Cathcart Robbins 56:46

3M ago56:46

56:46

One of the great gifts of being out in the world talking about addiction and recovery is I get to meet so many fascinating and talented people working on these issues. This is one of my deepest motivations for writing and speaking about my own experience; to connect with other values-aligned writers and thinkers. One wonderful recent example is the…

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We're Back! Behind the scenes of my podcast break 20:05

3M ago20:05

20:05

Welcome back to the Product Powerhouse Podcast! In this episode, host Erin Alexander opens up about her hiatus from podcasting, reflecting on where she's been and what she's been up to over the past 6 months. It's a refreshingly honest and vulnerable listen, as Erin shares her struggles and realizations that led to her return. The main topics cover…

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035: Erin Enfys, Tim Meredith, Amy Dickinson | A Bumpy Return 1:06:31

3M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Sam Rae, Erin Enfys, Tim Meredith and Amy Dicksinson discuss the long hiatus, and how things have changed over the years.By Sam Rae

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Why We Can’t Therapize Our Way Out of Addiction, with Dr. Bruce Alexander 47:27

4M ago47:27

47:27

In this episode of Flourishing After Addiction, I had the honor of speaking with Bruce Alexander, a towering figure in the field of addiction theory. As regular Rat Park readers will know, I named this newsletter after Bruce’s iconic experiment in the 1970s, honoring not just that experiment, but also the decades of contributions he’s made since to…

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What's Wrong? Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine, with Erin Williams 45:57

4M ago45:57

45:57

As a bonus for this special episode with the artist Erin Williams, author of What’s Wrong? Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine, I got permission to post some of the illustrations from her new book, What’s Wrong? Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine. Head over to my Substack page to see those. You won’t want to miss th…

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Taking Ownership of Your Recovery Journey, with Dr. Ray Baker 1:01:19

5M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Dr. Ray Baker is a distinguished leader in the field of addiction medicine and a person in long-term recovery from addiction. This episode of Flourishing After Addiction particularly resonates with the theme of the longer-form writings I’m starting to post about frameworks for making sense of recovery, so I’m grateful to have the chance to talk wit…

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Brutalities: Exercise, Extremity, and Love , with Margo Steines 57:14

5M ago57:14

57:14

In the latest episode of Flourishing After Addiction, I am thrilled to be exploring the intricate relationships between addiction, recovery, pain, and embodiment with Margo Steines, a writer and person in recovery with a deep understanding of these themes. Margo Steines holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Arizona and serves as…

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Shame and Self-Stigma: Strategies for Change, with Dr. Jason Luoma 53:14

6M ago53:14

53:14

Shame and self-stigma can be powerfully limiting and harmful, and they are especially common among people with addictions. We’ve discussed on prior episodes of the podcast that there may be valuable and wise forms of shame, but psychotherapy research has also shown that the wrong sort of relationship to shame can also inhibit growth and stand in th…

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Navigating the Complexities of Addiction Treatment and Recovery, with Dr. Brian Hurley 55:21

7M ago55:21

55:21

For this episode of Flourishing After Addiction, I wanted a guest who could offer some insights into the journey of seeking help for addiction and recovery. What is going wrong with our systems and services, and where can people actually find care? Brian Hurley is the ideal person to help us with these questions, with his extensive experience as a …

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A Buddhist Approach to Compulsive Eating, Food Addiction, and Emotional Sobriety, with Valerie Mason-John 56:00

7M ago56:00

56:00

Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is a writer, Buddhist teacher, a person in recovery, and the founder of Eight Step Recovery. In this episode of Flourishing After Addiction, Vimalasara shares their transformative journey, beginning with childhood in an orphanage and evolving through various addictions, with a particular focus on their struggle with …

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Season 4, Episode 4 - Joyce El-Khoury 55:21

10M ago55:21

55:21

Join us as we talk with the gorgeously talented soprano, Joyce El-Khoury, about her career path, the roles that fit her voice the best, her new upcoming projects that are near and dear to her heart, and awesome advice she has for young singers just starting out. https://joyceelkhoury.com/ https://www.screamingdivas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Two…

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Season 4, Episode 3 - Quinn Kelsey 1:28:46

10M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

Join us as we talk with the gorgeous voiced Verdi Baritone Quinn Kelsey about fatherhood, his career, tattoos, and just fun shenanigans! To donate to the Maui Relief see links below: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/helpmauifamilies https://www.kaainamomona.org/maui http://www.quinnkelsey.com https://www.screamingdivas.com/ https://www.facebook.co…

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Create An Effective Marketing Funnel and Content Strategy for Product-based Businesses with Ruthie Sterrett 43:25

10M ago43:25

43:25

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse podcast, we have a special guest, Ruthie Sterrett, the founder of The Consistency Corner, a content management agency for small business owners. Ruthie shares her expertise in content strategy and marketing, with a background in corporate retail marketing for over 15 years, Ruthie has developed a systematic…

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Season 4, Episode 2 - Erin Morley 1:15:11

10M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Join us as we talk with the amazing soprano, Erin Morley, about her latest triumph at the Metropolitan Opera, finding balance, her career path, and skydiving during the pandemic. https://www.erinmorley.com/ https://www.screamingdivas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TwoScreamingDivas https://www.instagram.com/screamingdivas https://twitter.com/2Scream…

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Exploring Wholesale Options on Shopify 19:15

11M ago19:15

19:15

In today's episode, we dive deep into the various wholesale options available on Shopify. Whether you're a seasoned shop owner or just starting, understanding how to integrate wholesale into your Shopify store can significantly boost your business. We’ll explore three main methods: using discount codes, leveraging wholesale apps, and creating separ…

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Season 4, Episode 1 - Michael Spyres 1:25:01

11M ago1:25:01

1:25:01

Join us as we talk to the incredibly talented Bari-Tenor Michael Spyres about his career path with its twists and turns, his journey into opera administration, how he finds his balance, and his infectious love of this art form. https://www.michaelspyres.com/ https://www.screamingdivas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TwoScreamingDivas https://www.inst…

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The Formula for a Successful Product-Based Business with Grace Hayden 36:23

11M ago36:23

36:23

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, host Erin Alexander welcomes back Grace Hayden, a seasoned e-commerce expert and successful businesswoman. Grace shares her journey of building and selling e-commerce businesses, including her renowned Turkish towel company. Discover the insights and strategies she uses to create businesses with th…

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Launch Your Shopify Store: 3 Tips from a Shopify Expert 15:12

11M ago15:12

15:12

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, host Erin Alexander dives into the critical steps for launching your Shopify store, whether you're starting from scratch, switching platforms, or simply redesigning an existing site. These tips will help ensure your store is set up for success and ready to attract customers from day one. Tune in to…

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Why a Money Plan is Essential for Growing Your Product Business with Sara Verheyen 27:11

12M ago27:11

27:11

In this episode of Product Powerhouse, host Erin Alexander welcomes Sarah Verheyen from Merish Books, a bookkeeping and CFO services provider for creative entrepreneurs. This episode offers valuable advice and practical tools for product-based business owners to take control of their finances and ensure long-term success. - Erin shares her personal…

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7 Valuable Lessons I've Learned From Running My Business for 7 Years 24:58

12M ago24:58

24:58

In this episode of Product Powerhouse, host Erin Alexander reflects on the valuable lessons learned from running her business for 7 years. She shares insightful anecdotes and personal experiences that highlight the importance of celebrating success, surrounding oneself with a supportive network, and being resilient in the face of challenges. Erin e…

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How an Organized Canva Account Helps You Create Better Designs with Brenda Cadman 39:44

1y ago39:44

39:44

In this episode of Product Powerhouse, host Erin Alexander chats with Canva expert Brenda Cadman about the benefits of an organized Canva account. Here are three key takeaways from the episode: - Cluttered workspace results in a poorer quality product as creators become frazzled looking for everything. Having a clean and organized workspace in desi…

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How genuine connections and relationships can lead to fun collaborations with Kate De Palma 32:55

1y ago32:55

32:55

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse podcast, host Erin Alexander chats with Kate De Palma from Scented Designs all about the world of collaborations in business, discussing the benefits, challenges, and important considerations to keep in mind when working with other makers or small businesses. On this episode we cover … Importance of buildin…

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How to Create Memorable and Stand-out Packaging for your Products with Denisa Parker 37:50

1y ago37:50

37:50

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse podcast, host Erin Alexander is joined by Denisa Parker, founder of Kind & Ivy Design Studio, to discuss the importance of product packaging and how to create memorable and stand-out packaging for your products. Join me at the The Ultimate Product Party happening in Nashville this May! Come to learn new str…

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10 Product Page Must-Haves for Better Conversions 29:05

1y ago29:05

29:05

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse podcast, our host discusses the importance of having a well-designed product page and shares 10 essential elements for increasing conversions. On this episode we cover … The ten must have items you need to include on your product pages Why you need each item and how they help conversions Optional items you …

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Mindful Customer Service: How to be a helpful human (even when customers are jerks!) 18:21

1y ago18:21

18:21

This is the 150th episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast and we are talking about dealing with customer service mindfully as a small business owner! Join me at the The Ultimate Product Party happening in Nashville this May! Come to learn new strategies for growing your product-based business, connect with other product makers and sellers, and ha…

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Embrace Your Multi-Passionate Side As a Small Business Owner with Carley Zuercher, Founder of Canapy 39:03

1y ago39:03

39:03

Are you a creative product-based entrepreneur who struggles with keeping track of all the moving pieces in your business? The Product Powerhouse Summit kicks off April 18-20! Get your free ticket to this 3 day online event that will help you build, grow, and scale your product-based business. GET YOUR TICKET HERE In episode 149 of the Product Power…

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Growing Your Online Shop in 2023: My Predictions, Tips & Strategies 17:41

1y ago17:41

17:41

Episode 148 of the Product Powerhouse podcast, hosted by Erin Alexander, is all about marketing strategies for small business owners in 2023. Here are the key takeaways: Repurposing and reusing content is the way to go if you want to make the most out of your limited resources. Personalization and segmentation in marketing are crucial for connectin…

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How Not to Kill Yourself, with Prof Clancy Martin 1:18:01

1y ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Clancy Martin is a philosopher, an author, a recovering alcoholic, and the survivor of more than ten suicide attempts. His new book, How Not to Kill Yourself, is a chronicle of his suicidal mind, and—of particular interest to us here—an investigation of the ways his suicidal thinking functioned like an addiction. We dive into all that and much more…

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Why it's important to be the number 1 hype woman for your small business with Robyn Clark 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

47:43

On this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast we are talking about the importance of being your number 1 hype woman for your small business with Robyn Clark from Jewelry Business Academy. Join me at the The Ultimate Product Party happening in Nashville this May! Come to learn new strategies for growing your product-based business, connect with …

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12 Ways to Promote Your Product-Business Without Social Media 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

25:43

In episode 146 of the Product Powerhouse Podcast we are discussing marketing strategies outside of social media. The episode is aimed at business owners who feel overwhelmed by the amount of content they need to create for social media. The host highlights the importance of diversifying marketing strategies to mitigate the risk of relying solely on…

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Learn how to better communicate and connect with your real customers with Monica Sharma-Patnekar 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

In this episode of the Product Powerhouse podcast, Monica Sharma Patnekar from Business with Monica, and I chat about how you can better communicate and connect with your real customers. She discusses the importance of understanding your customer's desires, actions, and demographics, and what delights them as buyers, and how to use this information…

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How Pinterest can help you increase traffic to your site and make more money with Kate Ahl 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

In episode 144 of the Product Powerhouse podcast, we welcome Kate Ahl, founder of Simple Pin Media, to discuss how Pinterest can help you increase traffic to your site and make more money. Kate starts by explaining how Pinterest works as marketing platform and how it's different from social media platforms like Instagram. She explains the different…

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How to create really effective systems and processes in your handmade business with Khadirah Muhammad 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

33:18

Welcome to episode 143 of the Product Powerhouse podcast! Today, we have an amazing guest, Khadirah Muhammad, joining us from SuccesswithSystem.com to talk about creating systems and processes for your business. Khadirah emphasizes the importance of documenting the day-to-day tasks you do in your business for a week or two. By doing so, you can ide…

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Understanding addiction through contemplative science, with Dr. Jud Brewer 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Judson Brewer ("Dr. Jud") is a renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has spent over two decades studying the mechanisms of addiction and the effects of mindfulness on behavior change. On this episode of Flourishing After Addiction, it was great to talk with him about some extraordinary connections between the science of addiction a…

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Considering a Shopify Redesign? The REAL Benefits Of Updating your E-Commerce Shop 25:02

1+ y ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, we'll discuss why updating your e-commerce shop through a redesign using Shopify can have significant business benefits beyond just making your site look better. We'll cover the top benefits of a redesign and how they can help you increase sales and customer satisfaction. Benefits of a Redesign: Improved User Experience: A redesign…

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Ignore these 6 Common Myths About Running a Shopify Website 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

On this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast we are talking about 6 common myths that are going around about running a Shopify store. Build your Shopify BOOTCAMP in just 14 days. This roadmap walks you through exactly what you need to do to design a strategic and beautiful Shopify store. Join me at the The Ultimate Product Party (aff link) hap…

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Find Your New Biz Bestie At The Ultimate Product Party 52:33

1+ y ago52:33

52:33

This week on the Product Powerhouse Podcast I’m chatting with the co-creators of The Ultimate Product Party - Allison Carter and Cat Hildner. Join me at the The Ultimate Product Party happening in Nashville this May! Come to learn new strategies for growing your product-based business, connect with other product makers and sellers, and have the mos…

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How to Effectively Plan Your Product Assortment for Profit with Kristin Fisher 44:41

1+ y ago44:41

44:41

Episode 139 of the Product Powerhouse podcast is all about how to effectively plan your product assortment for maximum profits with Kristin Fisher from BOCU. Build your Shopify store in just 14 days. This roadmap walks you through exactly what you need to do to design a strategic and beautiful Shopify store. Join me at the The Ultimate Product Part…

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Simple Ways to Build Customer Loyalty in Your Product Business with Kerrie Fitzgerald 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

33:48

This week, episode 138 of the Product Powerhouse Podcast is about creating brand loyalty in your product based business! Build your Shopify store in just 14 days. This roadmap walks you through exactly what you need to do to design a strategic and beautiful Shopify store. In this episode of the Product Powerhouse Podcast, my guest Kerri Fitzgerald …

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Why Building Your Brand Is Crucial for Long Term Business Success with Kristina Schlegel from Make Bake 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

In this episode, the host speaks with Kristina Schlegel, CEO and Founder of Make Bake, about how she transitioned from a career in tech product development to starting a successful CPG baking business and food craft business. Kristina shares how she bootstrapped her way to building a strong brand foundation and how this helped her to grow her busin…

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How to set business goals that actually feel good with Carley Zuercher 25:31

1+ y ago25:31

25:31

Every year I find myself setting a random-ish revenue goal for business, which is always based on a percentage of growth from the previous year. I never really set goals beyond that because I always feel like I’m setting goals wrong. If that sounds like you, then listen up… This week episode 136 of the Product Powerhouse Podcast is about how to set…

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The 3 most important types of product photography you need for your Shopify website with Michelle Fiorello from Vision Balm 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

One of the most important parts of your Shopify store are the photos of your products! Having amazing photography will help your business thrive. This week, episode 135 of the Product Powerhouse Podcast is about the 3 main types of product photography you should have on your website. Build your Shopify store in just 14 days. This roadmap walks you …

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Brain surgery for addiction, and finding your own path in recovery, with Zachary Siegel 1:31:35

1+ y ago1:31:35

1:31:35

Zach Siegel is one of our most respected and prolific journalists on addiction and drug policy. He is also a thoughtful, introspective soul who thinks deeply about his own history of opioid addiction. In his many writings, he has often referenced that personal history, but he's never really had the chance to tell his own addiction story from start …