What if your brand could build the kind of fiercely loyal community that turned Gymshark into a billion-pound business? Today, I’m talking with Elfried Samba, the marketing mastermind behind Gymshark’s rise from 1.5 million to over 20 million followers. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Butterfly Effect, the go-to agency behind powerhouse campaigns for Netflix, Bumble, McDonald’s, Square, and so many more. With a proven track record for turning passive audiences into highly engaged communities, El...
Jun 24, 2025•55 min•Ep. 963
I’m trying a whole new format, and I cannot wait for you to listen to this one! It’s part life coaching, part podcast strategy, and I’m dishing the tea on pretty much everything I think about when it comes to having a successful podcast! Join me as I sit down with Azara Krovatin, who hosts The Mystical Business Coach Podcast, and I’m giving her a real-time coaching session on how she can grow her show, deepen her impact, and leverage her incredibly unique expertise. Whether you’re podcasting you...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 962
You don’t have to be Oprah, the Beach Boys, or a big box brand to land major press, but you do have to know what you’re doing. During this episode, I talk to Lydia Bagarozza, the co-founder of Visibility on Purpose. With more than 4000 media placements in outlets like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and more, she’s making top-tier press accessible for small brands and founders without hiring a publicist. On this episode, she’s giving away all her best secrets, so let’s dive in. Join The Co-op – The Mem...
Jun 17, 2025•54 min•Ep. 961
Today’s episode is a little bit different. It’s a vulnerable, intimate conversation that I just happen to be letting you in on. I’m having my husband Jared on the show today, to talk about something I see more people than you might imagine, navigating. We’re talking about what it really looks like to be married to a strong, ambitious woman, but more than that, I hope we can have an honest conversation about confronting cultural norms, redefining roles, and getting honest about the stuff we wish ...
Jun 12, 2025•58 min•Ep. 960
Your business needs to be designed with your bandwidth in mind so that you’re capable of doing it in every season! You have other priorities outside of business, and I want to help you design a business with your capacity in mind. I want you to ignore society and other business gurus when they tell you how much bandwidth you need to have for your business, and instead, I want you to design it around you! I think there’s a misconception that designing a business around bandwidth limits your capac...
Jun 10, 2025•41 min•Ep. 959
If you’re feeling stuck, stalled, or just tired of feeling like you’re going through the motions, this episode is for you. I’ve been in a funk for weeks, feeling lost, confused, and frustrated, and everyone was giving me really lame advice. I went on my own discovery journey to figure out what I needed to do to get out of my own funk. It was so much simpler than I realized and if I had this structure from the start, I would have gotten there a lot sooner and felt a lot less frustrated! I’m here ...
Jun 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 958
When it comes to Instagram, it is so easy to get stuck in the cycle of chasing trends. Today’s guest, Michelle Gifford, is here to remind us that sustainable Instagram growth doesn’t come from constant performance! It comes from purpose. Michelle is an incredible Instagram strategist behind multiple six and seven-figure brands. She’s helped business owners grow their reach, amplify their voice, and drive real results without losing themselves in the algorithm. In this episode, we’re talking abou...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 957
Statistics show that 97% of small business owners would say that they have felt really alone and unsupported in their journey. Though we have the opportunity to be more connected than ever, we are also lonelier than ever. If you’ve built a business, you’ve probably felt that paradox deeply. Today’s guest, Liz Forkin Bohannon, knows that connection isn’t just a feel-good value – it’s a radical, transformative growth strategy. Liz is passionate about women and girls living in extreme poverty. She ...
May 29, 2025•58 min•Ep. 956
Being a creator-first business sounds great in theory, but it can be slow to grow! Today, I’m talking with Jay Clouse, who has been there, built that, and now runs one of the most respected businesses in the creator economy. But, it didn’t happen overnight! In this episode, we talk about creating content, building an audience instead of attracting a crowd, and how to create sustainability in an evolving industry. Join The Co-op – The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail In...
May 27, 2025•46 min•Ep. 955
What would your summer look like if peace, ease, and cash flow could just exist together? This summer, I’m breaking up with the idea that success requires intensity and redefining what’s truly productive! I used to believe that the more I worked, the more successful I would be. But I know that I want to work less. Those things are in direct competition with each other! What if you didn’t need to work harder for the next level? What if less effort actually created more results, space, creativity,...
May 22, 2025•32 min•Ep. 954
There’s so much pressure online to stay relevant, to constantly provide value, to always be on. But what happens when you don’t want to perform anymore, when peace starts to feel more urgent than praise? I’m learning how to show up as myself, without the mask, without the metrics, without pretending to be someone I’m not. I’m not hiding, I’m in transition! And I know I’m not the only one feeling this way. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All th...
May 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 953
Ever felt like you're chasing milestones that look great on paper but leave you feeling empty? This episode gives you permission to pause, reset, and redefine what success means to you. Bri Seeley is no stranger to ambition, but she's flipped the script on what it looks like to succeed. As a TEDx speaker, success coach, and award-winning businesswoman, she helps entrepreneurs achieve big, bold goals without burnout. Her signature “Defy” process invites you to ditch the hustle, tune into your tru...
May 15, 2025•52 min•Ep. 952
I don’t know a single person in their 30s and 40s who doesn’t want deeper and more meaningful friendships. The last place I expected to get friendship advice was from Mel Robbins’ new book, The Let Them Theory. Today, I want to share the unexpected ways this book shifted how I think about making, retaining, and even releasing friendships, especially in the complicated season of adulthood that is your 30s and 40s. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instag...
May 13, 2025•33 min•Ep. 951
Your audience isn’t addicted to your content. They’re addicted to dopamine. And if your marketing isn't delivering those micro hits of satisfaction, they're scrolling right past it. In this episode, I'm unpacking how I'm rethinking everything in content, from what I post to how I write. Not to teach better, but to create content that feels better to consume, because that's what people are responding to right now. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagra...
May 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 950
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by traditional goal-setting, stuck chasing someone else’s version of success, or paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Joining me is Anne-Laure Le Cunff, an award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Ness Labs, where her insights on lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability reach more than 100 000 curious minds every week. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Con...
May 06, 2025•45 min•Ep. 949
If you don’t believe in yourself, who else will? This episode is for everyone! Whether you’re a solopreneur, a startup founder, or growing a team of your own, this conversation is full of real-world advice from someone who’s lived it and started all over again. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! Today, we are joined by Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of The RealReal; a company that she scaled to over a billion dollars in r...
May 01, 2025•51 min•Ep. 948
We’re talking about the kinds of stories that help you connect with your audience, build trust, and grow your business! In today’s episode, we’re focusing on stories that help you sell your offers and expand your impact. They’re the ones that move people to action, help you overcome objections, and grow your community by making your message land. These stories don’t just connect with your audience; they convert! Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram...
Apr 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 947
I believe storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you have as a marketer. In a recent podcast, I talked about pulling out the kinds of stories that you can use again and again. I want to teach you to write narratives that you can come back to and use in a bunch of different situations. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! These are the stories that are going to help build your brand and make you memorable. We’re talking about ...
Apr 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 946
AI is everywhere. It’s an undeniably powerful tool, it’s evolving fast, and it’s not going away. But even with all that momentum, there are still some things it can’t do and some things you should absolutely let it handle for you. It also provokes a lot of different reactions. For some, fear is the first response. Others feel overwhelmed or confused. Maybe you’re just tired of the noise! All anyone has talked about for the last two years has been AI, and honestly? I get it. Every one of those re...
Apr 22, 2025•41 min•Ep. 945
There’s no shortage of business advice out there, but let’s be real, some of it just doesn’t work for me. And I’m guessing it’s not all going to work for you either! Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! I’ve learned the hard way that not all advice is created equal. In today’s episode, I’m sharing where I’m intentionally being a rebel; where I’m choosing what actually aligns with my values and giving myself permission to evolve. I ho...
Apr 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 944
If traditional business advice has ever felt like it was made for someone else’s brain, you’re not imagining it! This episode is all about building systems that truly support how you think, especially if you’re an entrepreneur with ADHD or leading a neurodiverse team. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! Our guest, Latrice Prater, is a neurodivergent CEO and founder of The Digital Solutions Team. In just a few short years, she’s scal...
Apr 15, 2025•48 min•Ep. 943
Most brands assume going viral takes a big ad budget. But what if you could build national recognition, a cult-like following, and a thriving e-commerce business without spending a single dollar on paid ads? Lindzi Shanks is the co-founder of XO Marshmallow and the world’s first gourmet marshmallow cafe. It’s a wildly fun online brand with flavors as nostalgic as they are delicious. She is an entrepreneur, strategist, and content genius who knows how to make people fall in love with a product, a...
Apr 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 942
We've been conditioned to believe that work falls into one of two extremes: either you're grinding non-stop, pushing yourself to exhaustion, or you've mastered the elusive work-life balance. But what if that’s a false choice? As a creator, I’ve realized that some of my work doesn’t feel like work at all. It can be play, it can be art, and it can feel deeply satisfying. Yet, there’s pressure to justify how we spend our time, as if every choice determines our worth. Join The Co-op - The Membership...
Apr 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 941
I’ve always wanted to build a SaaS, but I never wanted to manage a full development team or take on the huge financial gamble of developing something; potentially before you even have users. But the game has changed — so much is different now! With the power of AI, much more is possible without the need to have a huge team to make it happen. For the very first time, I see a future where I can build the kinds of things I’ve always wanted to build, but without all of the friction that it used to t...
Apr 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 940
Ever dreamed of writing your own book but felt overwhelmed by the process? What if I told you that you could have it done in just 60 days without sacrificing quality? Today, we’re sitting down with Stephanie Chandler, a leading expert in non-fiction book publishing, to break down exactly how you can make this happen. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! Episode Highlights Why Small Business Owners Should Consider Writing a Book [0:01...
Apr 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 939
Everyone has valuable knowledge that they can pass on to someone. For years, I avoided Evergreen funnels like the plague. But when I finally cracked the code on Evergreen funnels and figured out how to make them work without sacrificing engagement or live connection, it changed everything for me! I was able to get out of the live-launch cycle. And that’s exactly what I’m teaching you how to do in Next Level Funnels. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Insta...
Mar 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 938
Have you ever set up a funnel and thought, “Great! I’m done here,” only to hear crickets? Or maybe you’re stuck in the never-ending cycle of live launching and wondering when you’ll finally get some breathing room. In this episode, I break down why real-time and automated funnels aren’t competitors—they’re actually the ultimate tag team! Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! This is exactly what I teach inside Next Level Funnels: how ...
Mar 25, 2025•36 min•Ep. 937
Real success comes from experimentation, not perfection. If you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t working even when you’ve done everything right, then this episode is for you! Hear why A plus B does not equal C in business and how learning to think like a scientist will help you stop overthinking, start testing, and finally scale with confidence! Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! Today, I am joined by Jess O’Connell, otherw...
Mar 20, 2025•56 min•Ep. 936
Keeping up with social media’s constant changes can feel overwhelming. Luckily, today’s guest is here to help! Taylor Loren, a seasoned content strategist and marketing expert, has spent 15 years leading teams at top brands like Girlboss and Later. Now, she helps small businesses and creators cut through the noise and build sustainable content strategies. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! In this episode, we’re diving into what’s ...
Mar 18, 2025•48 min•Ep. 935
Everyone says you need a lead magnet to grow your email list, but how many of those freebie seekers actually buy from you? In this episode, I’m breaking down why traditional freebies fall short, how to create low-ticket entry offers that actually convert, and why keeping your offers open year-round can lead to repeat buyers who move quickly up your value ladder. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! If you’re tired of chasing passive ...
Mar 13, 2025•22 min•Ep. 934
