Best Micala Quinn Podcasts (2024)

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286. How I Landed My First Freelancing Client and What I Learned Along the Way 20:27

4d ago20:27

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Hey there! Today I’m excited to share a bit about my own story, how I landed my first freelancing client, and what I learned along the way. Lately, the number one thing I’ve been hearing from so many of you is that you’re scared you won’t be able to land freelancing clients. That’s a legitimate fear and one I struggled with too! It actually took me…

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123. SEO for Travel Bloggers with Nina Clapperton 1:07:36

3d ago1:07:36

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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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122. Roberta West on Using Ads to Market Your Blog 51:13

10d ago51:13

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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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285. Streamline Your Freelance Business with Full Scope Freelancer: The Only Tool Freelancers Need to Manage Their Business 12:17

11d ago12:17

12:17

In today's episode, we're diving into Full Scope Freelancer, an all-in-one platform designed specifically for freelancers. Learn how this tool can help you manage your freelance business. In the past, I’ve been hesitant to promote one tool or another because they’ve been too complicated, too expensive, or can’t even do everything we need them to do…

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121. The Top 3 Things You Can Do to Build Your Email List with Allea Grummert 38:16

17d ago38:16

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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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284. From Teacher to Freelancer: How Melissa Shuetz Landed 5 Clients in Just One Month 31:05

18d ago31:05

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Hey there! Today, I’m chatting with Melissa Schuetz about how she went from teacher to freelancer and landed 5 clients in just one month! Melissa is a mom of 5 and a former teacher of 6 years. When her youngest of born, she desperately started searching for ways to leave the classroom. She was burnout from teaching and wanted more time at home with…

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120. Update Old Content to Grow Your Blog 18:03

24d ago18:03

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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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283. How Freelancers Can Support and Connect with Bloggers with Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper 52:57

25d ago52:57

52:57

Hey there! I am so excited to share today’s episode with you! I’m chatting with Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper, the founders of Spark Media Concepts, who share invaluable insights and practical tips for freelancers looking to support and connect with bloggers. At Spark Media Concepts, Amy and Jennifer help women create and grow their own blogs, u…

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119. Creating a Purpose-filled Career Through Blogging with Tara Brewster 32:32

1M ago32:32

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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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282. WAHM Success Story: Becoming a Virtual Assistant in the midst of Building a Homestead with Kristi Kirk 31:46

1M ago31:46

31:46

Welcome back to the podcast! Join us as we dive into an exciting conversation with Krisi Kirk, who started her freelancing business as a virtual assistant right around the time her family jumped into homesteading. Just a few short years ago, Kristi and her family sold everything they had, purchased 30 acres of land, and lived in campers while build…

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118. Tips to Owning Your Own Freelance Business with Micala Quinn 41:37

1M ago41:37

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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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281. WAHM Success Story: Freelancing as a Single Mom: Molly's Path to Flexibility and Financial Freedom 38:43

1M ago38:43

38:43

Happy Monday! Join us on today's podcast episode as we sit down with Molly Mariss. Molly walks us through freelancing as a single mom. In 2020 and in the midst of filing for divorce, Molly stumbled upon the Live Free Academy, and she knew she had to try it out. She finished the course within a month, built her freelancing business, started landing …

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117. Using URL Genius to Increase Conversions with Jackson Brodie 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

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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280. WAHM Success Story: Sadie's Journey From Teacher to Freelancer 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Hey there! Happy Monday! Today I'm chatting with Sadie Clements as she shares her incredible journey from being a dedicated teacher to finding freedom and joy in the world of freelancing. After a decade in teaching, Sadie faced burnout during the challenging times of COVID while raising a newborn and a toddler. Seeking a change, she discovered the …

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116. Let's Get Technical: SEO with Casey Markee 53:33

2M ago53:33

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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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279. WAHM Success Story Update: From Corporate Maternity Leave to Freelance Mom: Richelle's Inspiring Journey 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

Join us on this week's episode as we welcome back Richelle, a work-at-home freelance mom. Richelle was previously on the podcast and shared her journey from maternity leave to becoming a fully booked freelancer, replacing her corporate income in less than two months. Today, discover how her services have changed over the years, the route she's take…

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115. Pinterest Predictions for 2024 with Kate Ahl 42:53

2M ago42:53

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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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278. WAHM Success Story: How Julia Perinovic Met Her 6 Figure Income Without Sacrificing Her Work-Life Balance 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Hey there! Today we're back with another Student Success Story and we're talking with Julia Perinovic about how she met her 6 figure corporate income without sacrificing her work-life balance ...and, she did it all within 3 months! Julia had 10 years of experience as a project manager and executive assistant before beginning freelancing. She starte…

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114. Growing an Online Business with Cooking Classes and Intentional Marketing with Chef Adam Sobel 47:12

2M ago47:12

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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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277. WAHM Success Story: How and Why Roberta Wilson Came Back to Freelancing 44:53

2M ago44:53

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Hey there! Today we are chatting with Roberta Wilson, lovingly known as Robbie to her family, friends, and clients. Robbie’s story is a unique one about how and why she came back to freelancing! That’s right… Robbie temporarily left freelancing and returned to the corporate world. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! We chat about how Robbie …

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113. Systems and Workflows to Create Magic in Your Blogging Business with Dolly DeLong 49:52

3M ago49:52

49:52

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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276: From Corporate to Freelancing with Amanda Beasley 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Happy Monday! It's good to be back with a brand-new episode! In today’s episode, I chat with Amanda Beasley about her transition from corporate to freelancing. Amanda is an LFA alum with 16 years of experience in the corporate world. In September 2022, Amanda was unexpectedly laid off. Her family depended on her income so fear definitely started cr…

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112. Creating Sweet New Roots: Cortney Sparkman's Blogging Story 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

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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111. Taxes for Entrepreneurs with Stephanie Manley 27:24

3M ago27:24

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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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110. Making SEO Make Sense with Faith Hanan 30:32

3M ago30:32

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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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109. How Bloggers Can Leverage Digital Products with Jillian Leslie 38:35

3M ago38:35

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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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108. Optimize Your Pinterest SEO with Michelle Stevens 48:39

4M ago48:39

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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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107. 7 Ways to Work Smarter & Be More Productive in 2024 31:44

4M ago31:44

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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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106. Budgeting for Your Blog in 2024 24:59

4M ago24:59

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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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105. Having a Life While Building a Business with Suzanne Acteson 37:24

4M ago37:24

37:24

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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104. Growing a Multi-Dimensional Blogging Business with Cynthia Samanian from The Culinary Boss™ 51:58

5M ago51:58

51:58

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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103. How to Get Your Blog Ready for the New Year 19:59

5M ago19:59

19:59

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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102. How Domain Authority and Ahrefs Grew Rebekah Parr's Blogging Business 41:21

5M ago41:21

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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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101. Should You Start a Podcast or Blog First? 20:45

5M ago20:45

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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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100. 4 Tips to Capitalize on Viral Content with Ann Kent 32:38

6M ago32:38

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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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99. Creating an Intentional Experience With Email Marketing with Kyle Adams 41:47

6M ago41:47

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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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98. Downshifting from Corporate Career to Full-Time Blogger with Zhen Zhou 33:26

6M ago33:26

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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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275: Is freelancing sustainable as a long term career? 19:42

6M ago19:42

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Hey there! Happy Monday! On today's episode, I'm answering a question I get asked from time to time: Is freelancing sustainable as a long-term career? Maybe you're interested in the flexibility and freedom that comes along with freelancing, but you're concerned about the stability and longevity of it. You're wondering if freelancing is just a fad o…

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97. How Do You Know When to Hire Someone with Allie Stewart 40:49

6M ago40:49

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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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274: WAHM Success Story: How Kathie Bentley Overcame Her Fear of Getting Started and Replaced Her Income While Working From Home 29:05

6M ago29:05

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Hey there! On today's episode, I'm chatting with Kathie Bentley. Kathie has an inspiring story about how she overcame her fear of getting started and replaced her income while working from home. Kathie chats with us about how she highlighted her age as a strength and used it to connect with and land her clients. She shares the tasks she does for he…

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96. 5 Things You Can Do Today to Start Your Blog Tomorrow 21:28

6M ago21:28

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If you are ready to start your blog, we are giving our 5 top tips on this episode! Between deciding on your niche and having the right mindset and all of the tips in between, we are breaking down these down so that you can feel confident in starting your blog. Tune in to hear all of our tips and be sure to check out the show notes for more informat…

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95. Improving Your Email Deliverability with Alyssa Dulin from ConvertKit 35:29

7M ago35:29

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We have Alyssa Dulin, the leader of the Creator Growth Team at ConvertKit, on the show to share about improving your email deliverability. We define email deliverability, the importance of it, and Alyssa shares best practices for email marketing. She shares strategies to improve deliverability, such as keeping the email list clean and encouraging s…

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273. Is it possible to replace a six-figure salary as a freelancer? 14:02

7M ago14:02

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Recently, I had someone reach out to me and ask if they could replace a six-figure salary as a freelancer. My short answer is yes. No matter what your income goal is, it is absolutely possible to reach it with freelancing. This is a question I've actually been seeing more and more lately from moms tired of their high-paying 9-5. I've had quite a fe…

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94. Misconceptions of Blogging with Cortney Sparkman 40:15

7M ago40:15

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Cortney Sparkman is back on the show today! If you haven’t checked out episode 85, be sure to take al listen to that one too! Cortney shares about her journey and the challenges of transitioning from corporate writing to blogging. She also shares about the misconceptions of blogging as a business. Cortney is a part of our Ultimate Blog Membership a…

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272. WAHM Success Story Update: Chelsea Hall on Freelancing with the Support of a Like Minded Community 44:32

7M ago44:32

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On today’s episode, we are welcoming back Chelsea Hall. Chelsea was originally on the podcast back in November of 2021 when she started freelancing. She was a former first-grade teacher looking for a way to spend more time with her daughter. She zoomed through the course, landed a ton of clients as a Pinterest strategist, and doubled her teaching i…

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93. Blogging with AI: What You Need to Know with Collin Tate 39:58

7M ago39:58

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Have you tried out AI with your blog? Collin Tate, SEO manager at ConvertKit, is here sharing more about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on the blogging industry. We chat about the potential risks and benefits of using AI in blogging and how it can enhance your writing. We discuss the concerns for plagiarism and content s…

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271. WAHM Success Story Update: Current Trends and Remote Freelancing Opportunities with Lindsay White 34:58

7M ago34:58

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Happy Monday! Today, I'm chatting with Lindsay White and she's updating us on things she's noticing in the corporate world right now - current trends and remote freelancing opportunities. Lindsay is a Director of Marketing with a corporate background, and she's been in the freelancing space for 5 years now. In this episode, Lindsay shares who is hi…

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92. Pinterest for Bloggers with Kayla Watkins 39:45

7M ago39:45

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Are you utilizing Pinterest for your blog? We interviewed Kayla Watkins, a Pinterest Strategist. She shares tips on marketing on Pinterest to your target audience such as using keywords in your Pinterest profile. She shares the importance of creating niche boards and finding those right keywords. Kayla explains the advantages of using Pinterest as …

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270. WAHM Success Story Update: How Betsy Moorehead Has Grown and Changed Her Freelancing Business Over the Years 39:56

7M ago39:56

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Betsy Moorehead is back on the podcast today, and she's sharing how she has grown and changed her freelancing business over the years. With her corporate background of 10+ years and some of her own self-learning, Betsy is a digital marketing expert. She has shifted her business away from implementation tasks and instead offers consulting. She enjoy…

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91. Food Bloggers: How to Utilize SEO & Keyword Research to Grow Your Blog with Natasha Levai 54:28

8M ago54:28

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Are you a food blogger who wants to learn more about SEO? Today we are joined by Natasha Levai, a food blogger in the gluten-free niche. She has a blog called Natasha’s home. She is also a stay-at-home mom living in Eastern Hungary with her husband and daughter. In today’s episode we are talking about the importance of SEO in blogging and how it ca…

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