It has been the BIGGEST honor to do this show for 200 episodes, so today we wanted to do something special. To bring you a guest that we felt was worthy of the 200th episode slot. A guest who when we booked her, screamed and did happy dances cause she has been a MASTER in the online marketing space. Someone we’ve looked up to as entrepreneurs and especially course creators. For our 200th episode, we have AMY PORTERFIELD IN THE HOUUUUUSEEEEEEEEE. Now if you’ve been in the online marketing space f...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today we’re doing a follow-up podcast from Episode 144: Behind the scenes of Our Executive Retreat . In that episode, we recapped and brought you behind the scenes of how we structured our team retreat, how we structure the backend of The Heart University and moving forward how we wanted to manage our team and daily operations within. We recorded that episode immediately after our team retreat in Mexico, talking about everything we did but also what we PLANNED to do moving forward to implement t...
Dec 07, 2021•36 min
We are THRILLED to be bringing you a powerhouse of a guest for an overwhelmingly good conversation. Today, we have the privilege of talking with Ashley LeMieux. If you’ve ever experienced heartache or grief in your life, YOU NEED THIS EPISODE. Ashley shares her story of walking through unfathomable loss, grief, and heartache. With unbelievable candor and vulnerability, Ashley walks us through her thoughts on walking through healing amid grief, the guilt of experiencing joy during that process, a...
Dec 02, 2021•48 min
Today’s episode is a little bit different from the norm around here, where you bring you a more structured-conversational episode. However today we're changing it up with a candid, raw, real girl chat between Evie and Lindsey. Ready to hear us dive into some real talk on our thoughts on internet culture in general? What it’s like trying to run a business in 2021, dealing with hate and critiques as a personal brand and someone who shares their life on the internet, and staying true to who you are...
Nov 30, 2021•50 min
If you know anything about us, you know we are big fans of reading books and learning constantly. We both read dozens of books each year, which a large portion of those being business books to keep our wheels turning, spark new ideas, and expand our knowledge. Today we’re about to drop 5 business books you need to read in 2022. If you haven’t already listened to it, we have another podcast episode with our favorite business books and what they taught us. You can go back and listen to that on Epi...
Nov 23, 2021•36 min
If you struggle with social media marketing, your mindset around creating content, knowing how to reach your ideal audience online, you NEED this episode. Today we have the honor of talking to the social media marketing guru herself, Jasmine Star. Today Jasmine is going to break down many mindset barriers you have when it comes to social media and Instagram marketing as a whole. We discuss social media overwhelm, feeling like you have to create content 24/7, the biggest mistakes she sees entrepr...
Nov 18, 2021•50 min
Earlier this year on Lindsey's stories she talked about the concept of silent wealth, and how Andrew and she wanted to not only work towards diversifying their income to have multiple streams but also to make sure that a good chunk of those streams of income was coming from business avenues that weren’t necessarily attached to her face. If you aren’t familiar with the term “silent wealth”, it’s essentially the concept of having income and investments that are detached from your name, your face, ...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min
Married couples - LISTEN UP! Today you’re about to get your world rocked in the BEST way possible. We’re about to have the most powerful, raw, and life-changing conversation with two of the sweetest and funniest humans on earth. Kristin and Danny Adams bring the fire talking about all things relationships and marriage. Now if you don’t know who they are, Kristin and Danny Adams are the husband-and-wife duo whose February 2017 lip-sync video went mega-viral and completely changed their lives. To ...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Today we’re talking about the massive impact and power that comes from having a business mentor in your life. As an entrepreneur, it can be freaking HARD as heck to build and grow a business all on your own. So often as entrepreneurs, we’re chugging at our dreams alone. If you’re the kind of person who didn't come from an entrepreneurial family and don’t have friends who are also in the entrepreneurial world then it can be so lonely not to mention difficult to navigate the mindset blocks and how...
Nov 09, 2021•25 min
Today’s episode is a TREAT. We have a returning guest on the show - so ya know it’s gonna be a good one. She was one of our VERY first guests when we launched this podcast in the fall of 2019. Natalie Franke. Seriously if you haven’t yet listened to her first interview (it’s episode #5) It will make you cry all the good tears and inspire the crap outta you. So go listen to that right now if you haven’t yet. Natalie Franke Hayes is an entrepreneur, mobilization marketer, community builder, and ne...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr
Today Evie is coming to you solo because as I’m sure you’re already aware, Lindsey is currently soaking up ALL the newborn snuggles with her sweet new Annalise! Today’s Q&A episode is JUICY. I talk about organization strategies, planning your workweek, BTS of creating EvieSwim, how you should handle coming back after an IG hiatus, wedding budget prioritization, time management when you just feel plain OVERWHELMED and tons more. Basically, it’s a solid mix today of strategies mixed with perso...
Nov 02, 2021•32 min
This episode is for all our entrepreneurs working mamas out there. We’re chatting about everything balancing a career AND motherhood and the mindset behind that elusive balance and tension. Today we’re chatting with Becky Hoschek, a life and mindset coach for faith-fueled moms called to build businesses and growing careers while raising families. Through private 1:1 coaching and her podcast, Beyond Happy, Becky helps women get unstuck and get their lives back so that they can fully live the mean...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today Lindsey is taking over! We decided to split up some solo shows for the fall season and do some deep dives into separate Q&A’s. There’s a lot of fun personal things that don’t make sense for us both to talk about on solo shows, so we figured it would be fun to do separate solo shows to tackle different topics that apply more specifically to us. Lindsey polled you guys a couple of weeks ago and got some INCREDIBLE questions. Seriously there were too many good ones but real talk… we’re co...
Oct 26, 2021•53 min
Now, if you’re someone who is trying to live a cleaner, more natural lifestyle, but you get EASILY overwhelmed with where to even start, then today’s podcast show is for you. We’re chatting with the co-founder and chief brand officer of Hilma, Lily Galef. Lily built her career as a creative brand marketer and strategist managing content and partnerships at Vogue, Vox, and Refinery29 before starting her company Hilma, a natural remedy and supplement company. At Hilma, she leads all brand, communi...
Oct 21, 2021•44 min
Today Evie has a special guest on the podcast...her HUSBAND, Landon!! Where they're going to be having an honest and fresh conversation on marriage and newlywed life. If you’re new here or haven’t seen, they just got married at the end of August and while Lindsey is out on maternity leave snuggled up with her precious newborn, we thought it would be fun to bring Landon onto the show so they can have a conversation about this season they're in! They polled YOU on what questions you had and they'r...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min
We’re welcoming onto the podcast 2 Olympic athletes and INCREDIBLY powerful and inspiring women - Arianne Jones and Paige Lawrence. These two ladies met while competing at the 2014 Olympics. Arianne competed in luge at the 2014 Olympics, 50 World Cups, 5 World Champs, and won 2 World Cup medals. Her Olympic career was filled with a decade of overcoming naysayers who told her that she would never amount to anything, overtraining and finally, breaking her back, which was the catalyst to discoverin...
Oct 14, 2021•58 min
We’re doing motherhood, pregnancy, and business Q&A! Today Lindsey will be answering ALL your burning questions you sent in on ALL things motherhood & entrepreneurship, how she plans for maternity leaves with her business, parenting books she recommends, mom guilt, how she works with kids at home, and how to balance both motherhood AND running a business. We’re gonna get deep. And real. And raw. Show notes: https://theheartuniversity.com/184-maternity-leave-motherhood-business-and-mom-gu...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min
Today’s show is for everyone out there wanting to or currently starting or running a product shop. We had the pleasure of chatting with Kait Fonteno, the Founder and Lead Designer and Developer at Kait Studio where she works with women from all over the world to launch and scale their digital brands. Kait began her agency 7 years ago after leaving a career in retail with a laptop, a baby on her lap, and a goal to help women launch online without unnecessary stress. Over the last seven years, she...
Oct 07, 2021•53 min
Today’s episode is a topic we’ve never specifically dived deep into before, so we’re freaking excited about this! Today we’re chatting about all things affiliate marketing. Not only is this a great way to serve your audience with the brands, companies, or products they need it’s also a great way to earn some extra side cash. A lot of big bloggers or influencers make a vast majority of their entire income off affiliate marketing! But it might feel a little confusing and overwhelming at first or m...
Oct 05, 2021•32 min
Today’s episode is for the ladies in the house because today we’re diving INTO all things menstrual cycle. Now you might be wondering, "Uh… this is a business and marketing podcast… why are we talking about our periods?” We’re talking about our menstrual cycle from a holistic perspective which like it or not affects your business AND life SO SO much. We’re chatting cycle syncing with the expert herself Berrion Berry. Berrion is a Menstrual Health Educator, Certified Integrative Health Practition...
Sep 30, 2021•58 min
Today’s episode is all about repurposing content. If you’ve followed us for a while, you know we’re huge advocates for consistently serving your audience high-quality content in order to grow a successful business. But let’s be honest, sometimes trying to keep up with other creative entrepreneurs or content creators can be exhausting and overwhelming. You may be thinking, “Evie. Lindsey. How the HECK do you keep pumping out so much content? Don’t you run out of things to talk about?!” Well, we w...
Sep 28, 2021•24 min
Are you someone wanting to or currently trying to scale a product shop? Don't’ ya dare go anywhere, because today on the podcast we are welcoming the gals behind The Product Boss - Jacqueline and Minna. Jacqueline is a fashion designer and product startup expert who has helped launch over a thousand product brands over the last 12 years, including celebrity brands. Minna is a product business expert with a vast knowledge of Amazon and product-based growth strategies. She has a Master of Business...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Did you hear the news!? We’re hosting our very first in-person conference!!!!! CUE THE CONFETTI. POP THE BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE. This conference has been a LONG freaking time coming and in today’s podcast episode we’re spilling ALL the details about this conference. When it is, where it is, why we are hosting an in-person business conference in the first place, our guest speaker lineup, who the conference is for, and SOOOOOOO much more. Presale tickets JUST went live on Monday, September 20th. We ...
Sep 21, 2021•51 min
Today’s episode is for all our Bachelor Nation listeners out there. But legit even if you’ve never liked or watched the show DON’T skip this episode. The amount of truth and life-changing wisdom in this episode is just…. Today, we’re talking to Desiree Siegfried. The world met Desiree Hartsock Siegfried as a Bachelor contestant on Sean Lowe’s season of The Bachelor. She then went on to star in Season 9 of The Bachelorette and we all quickly fell in love with this down-to-earth girl looking for l...
Sep 16, 2021•46 min
Today we’re chatting about the money mindset from a Biblical perspective. If you’ve ever struggled with a love of money or a fear of money. If you’ve struggled to charge what you think you should because you’re trying to stay “humble,”. If you struggle with thinking that you never have enough money and that you’re always lacking in it. AND If you believe that as a Christian you should ONLY be making enough money to barely break even and that’s it, this episode is for you my friend! Show notes: h...
Sep 14, 2021•42 min
If you’re someone who wants to learn how to create a visual brand and social media presence that doesn’t suck? Today’s podcast guest is literally about to blow your mind. The literal QUEEN of aesthetics and beautiful design, Bri Summers of Brighten Made is on the show today! Brighten Made is a branding and web design studio that empowers lifestyle and wellness brands to brighten the world. Bri built Brighten Made from the ground up during her evenings and weekends after feeling unfulfilled worki...
Sep 09, 2021•48 min
A beast of a concept that can leave a lot of small business owners feeling overwhelmed and confused. We’re talking EMAIL LISTS! Now I know what you may be thinking… “freaking heck guys, there’s so much to think about as an entrepreneur?! I have Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and now EMAIL LISTS?!?!” But take a deep breath. Cause we’re about to make this super easy to understand and super exciting to tackle. Today, we’re covering the basic principles and strategies you need to understand w...
Sep 07, 2021•27 min
Welcome back to our Team Interview Series! Today we have a freaking TREAAATTT for you! Today, we’re talking to our girl KT Howie. KT is our Content Creator and Community Manager at The Heart University. She’s the brains and brawn behind most of our Heart Instagram content and the beast behind our video editing for courses, PDF and graphic design, and quite literally so much more. But she didn’t start there! She started as an intern for Lindsey a couple of years ago and that is a WILD story in an...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that a lot of entrepreneurs might encounter at one point or another in their business career- pivoting. Let’s face it. People change. Our interests change. Our lives change. And sometimes that means our businesses have to change with it. Knowing HOW to navigate a change of direction in your business can be tricky. It brings up questions like “What if people don’t like the new direction I’m going in?”, “How can I pivot without losing my followers?...
Aug 31, 2021•37 min
Have you ever thought: “Ugh, I’d love to work with some brands and land some brand partnerships but I have a small following on Instagram.” Well, today is your lucky day! In today's podcast episode we are speaking with the wildly wonderful Julie Solomon. Julie is a brand strategist, digital marketing expert, and host of the chart-topping podcast The Influencer Podcast with a Tennessee accent, sweet husband, two beautiful babes, and a passion for helping creative visionaries! As an expert in mark...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min