Feeling overwhelmed by email marketing? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down the real reasons solopreneurs avoid starting an email list—and how to finally take action without the tech headache. You’ll learn why email marketing is not as scary as it sounds, how to build a list that actually grows your business, and simple systems that make hitting “send” feel second nature.
I’m also sharing my own email journey—from resisting it for years to now sending weekly newsletters that drive real results. You’ll hear the mindset shifts, tools, and strategies I used to go from totally stuck to 16,000+ subscribers (with a 53% open rate!). 🙌
Ready to finally get your email list off the ground and make it work for you? Tune in now! 🎧
👉 Check out the full show notes for this episode here!
Things I cover inside the episode:
✨ Why every solopreneur needs an email list—even before they have an offer
✨ The mindset block that held me back (and how I got over it)
✨ Why I chose Flowdesk and how it changed everything for me
✨ The best types of freebies to grow your list quickly (without overwhelming your audience)
✨ How to create a simple newsletter format that makes writing feel easy
✨ Whether you really need a welcome sequence (and what to send if you don’t have one yet)
✨ How I repurpose content from Instagram to email and keep everything cohesive
✨ Mistakes to avoid when building your list—and the one thing that matters most
📎 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📲 How to Find Canva Freebie Designs Reel
🎧 Ep. 6- ChatGPT & AI: My Secret Weapon to Boost Creativity & Save Time as a Solopreneur
📧 50% OFF Flodesk (my email marketing platform of choice)
🔗 INSTANT ACCESS: Start & Grow Your Email List Course
🔗 FALL '25 WAITLIST: Start & Grow Your Email List
🔗 Podia (my website + course hosting platform)
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