The Digital Dreamer: Content Marketing Strategies for Building a Business While Living Your Dream Life

In this episode, we delve into the recent news of the potential TikTok ban and how it could impact small business owners and content creators.  Many creators have built their brand and following on the platform, so we'll explore how to plan and adapt for these potential changes.

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This is one of our Digtal Delights episodes where we talk to a business owner who shares tips to help your dream life take flight. Today, I’m talking to Captain Kurt, the man behind Epic Beer Trips. As if the promise of traveling the globe drinking beer isn’t enough to entice you, I asked Kurt to share tips for anyone who might be interested in setting up a tour business. We talked about retiring early, taking time to ...

Starting the month strong can make a significant difference in achieving your goals and increasing your productivity. Whether you're looking to improve your work performance, personal life, or overall wellbeing, it helps to establish healthy habits, set clear intentions, and create a solid plan.

Join us as we share some of our tips for starting each month with confidence and purpose.

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We are always looking for ways to help our listeners make money! In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Juliana Dever, a professional actress, award-winning travel blogger and trip curator, to explore the intersection of travel and business. Juliana shares her insights on how she has successfully bridged her love for travel and her entrepreneurial spirit.

Juliana shares her tips for aspiring travel bloggers on how to turn...

In this episode, we explore the impact of generosity in business and why it's important for your business to practice it. It goes way beyond sponsorships, community involvement, and tax deductions. We discuss how generosity can create a positive image for your brand, improve employee morale and retention rates, increase customer loyalty... and contribute to the happiness of everyone you work with.

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Audio content has become an increasingly popular medium for businesses, marketers, and individuals to connect with their audience in a meaningful way. However, many are still missing out on the full potential of audio. In this episode, Kim shares three ways you might not be using audio YET. 

Listen as we uncover the untapped potential of audio content and learn how to use it effectively to engage...

Are you interested in starting your own subscription box business, but not sure where to begin? In this episode, we talk to Megs Thompson about how she build her profitable subscription box business from scratch.

Whether you're looking for a side hustle or dreaming of launching your own full-time business, this episode will help you take those first steps.

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In this episode, we explore how businesses can leverage Pinterest to drive sales and grow their brand. We'll take a closer look at how Pinterest can be used as a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all sizes.

We'll starty by exploring the basics of setting up a business Pinterest profile and creating boards that resonate with your target audience. We'll also help you get set up with analytics and research tools to make Pinter...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Palmieri, successful podcaster, entrepreneur, and co-host of the Next Level University podcast, to discuss the biggest mistakes that podcasters make and how to avoid them.

Kevin draws on his own experience as a podcaster to highlight common pitfalls that can hinder a podcast's success. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights and actionab...

In this episode, we'll discuss one of Instagram's most underutilized features: pinned posts. While many users are aware of pinned posts, they may not realize the significant benefits this feature can bring to their Instagram presence. By strategically using pinned posts, you can increase engagement, improve visibility, and strengthen your brand identity.

Whether you're a business owner, influencer, or simply looking to improve your...

Have you been curious about the Amazon Influencer Program, especially after hearing about it in last week's episode? From diversifying your income to promoting a wide range of products, we delve into the potential for seriously life-changing income.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the potential of the Amazon Influencer Program. Learn why we think the program is worth considering.

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Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a successful Amazon Influencer. Abby provides an in-depth look what it means to be an Amazon influencer and how to turn your passion for Amazon products into a lucrative revenue stream. She'll share how she got her audience from social media, to Amazon, and the process she used to make sales. You'll learn about the surprises she encountered along the way and what she's doing to maximize her...

Ready to make big changes in your life without the pressure of making drastic changes? In this episode, you'll get simple practices to help improve your life, take care of yourself, and move in the direction of your goals. 

Kim and Abby discuss how to make small, but meaningful, changes in your life that can add up to big results. From the power of positive self-talk to cultivating relationships with people who motivate and support...

Can Lucky Girl Syndrome work for you? Lucky Girl Syndrome is a manifestation technique that went viral on TikTok in December. It is based on the law of assumption and the law of attraction, which states that positive thoughts can attract positive outcomes. The goal of Lucky Girl Syndrome is to bring luck into one's life by believing in yourself and your abilities. 

We'll give you our take on this tool for manifesting success. Even ...

"You can't pour from an empty cup." "Put your own oxygen mask on first." We KNOW these things; yet we fail to really, truly put ourselves first. In this episode, we look back at our episode about prioritizing your own goals and dreams each day before you invest time in others. Easier said than done? Perhaps. But we'll talk about why it's worth the effort. 

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We all have setbacks. We all face obstacles. But if we want to keep pushing through to achieve our wildest dreams, we need to be creative. We need to master the reframe. This episode is part of our series where we replay some of our favorite podcast moments from 2022 - and add new thoughts and commentary. Kim shares about her big, scary goal for 2023 and explains how her journal will be a key element in her success.

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This is part one in our series where we take a look back at some of our favorite episodes. We're sharing very brief clips and then adding our latest thoughts on the topic... all with the spin on how you can use these ideas to create your dream life in the new year. 

We love a good journal. We love journal prompts. We are not fans of New Year's Resolutions. But we do like to use this slower time at the end of the year to dream and t...

We are ready to put a bow on 2022 can wrap things up. But before we do, we wanted to share five things that we think all content creators and business owners should leave in 2022 before leaping into a new year. If you're like Kim and Abby, you got burned out on repetitive, boring content creation this year. They'll tell you what bogged them down and share solutions for moving past those speed bumps in 2023.

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As we wrap up the year, our thoughts turn to reflection and growth. It's a time to set new goals and intentions for the year ahead. Setting an intention is a powerful way to take control of your goals and ensure that you are focused on what matters most. In this episode, Kim and Abby talk about how they really feel about new year's resolutions, why people struggle to keep their resolutions... and an idea they feel is more effective...