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The Inspired Media Podcast

In the era of "algorithms" and "AI", this podcast is putting the spotlight on the conventional takes and truths of social media, content creation, and entrepreneurship in the crazy world that is the online space.
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how one small detail in my content got me invited to the Maybelline HQ

🎧 What We Talk About okay wait because this episode is actually insane when you think about it… how did something as small as a lip liner turn into me getting flown out to Maybelline HQ to teach a masterclass? this is a full circle moment but also a STRATEGY episode. we’re breaking down how the smallest, most “random” things in your content are actually the things that make you memorable, build your brand, and open doors you didn’t even know existed. storytime, strategy, mindset… it’s all in he...

May 06, 202631 minEp. 45

ungatekeeping brand deals: the mistakes costing creators thousands + what successful creators are doing

🎧 What We Talk About In my last episode, I shared that Inspired Media Co. hit $1M in sales in one year and one week , and I broke down the income streams inside my business. In this episode, we’re deep diving into one of those streams: brand deals. Today we’re ungatekeeping the business side of creator partnerships and talking about the things most creators have to figure out the hard way. 🎉🎉A huge, pinch me, special thank you to today's sponsor Adobe Digital Academy aka your new favorite con...

Mar 12, 202632 minEp. 43

why most “signature series” fail + the recipe to make your series STAND OUT (receipts inside)

🎧SPOILER ALERT: it's bc they're missing STYLE Most creators: • Focus on the idea instead of execution • Copy formats without making them their own • Quit too early • Have no structure • Don’t know how to refine using data And that’s why their series never takes off. Inside This Episode You’ll learn: • The 4 ingredients every strong Signature Style Series™ needs • The biggest mistakes killing your momentum • How to make a series feel unmistakably YOU • How many episodes you actually need before ...

Feb 25, 202622 minEp. 41

STOP WINGING YOUR CONTENT: how to create a content schedule you can actually stick to

🎧 A question I get asked a lot: "How do you make it all happen?" How do you stay consistent while juggling it all. SYTEMS AND ROUTINES that you can LEAN ON! If you've been winging it, bestie, we gotta refiinnnneeee so that content feels like a part of your LIFESTYLE, not a chore you need to check off. THE 5 STEP SYSTEM WE WALK THROUGH 1. PICK YOUR PLANNING PLATFORM Choose one place to organize your content. Notion, Airtable, Planoly, or even pen and paper. The tool doesn’t matter. Having a syst...

Feb 19, 202616 minEp. 40

hitting 1 MILLION dollars in 1 YEAR + 1 WEEK: here’s what i learned

“You’re not behind. You’re just not loud enough about your accomplishments because in your head it was your obligation to achieve them.” Last month, I hit $1,000,000 in sales in 1 year + 1 week. Not by December 31. One week later. And that one week taught me more than the million itself so let's dissect the lessons, hard truths, and everything in between: THE MONEY (AKA THE NUMBERS + LOGISTICS of being a creator, founder, and entrepreneur) and the MINDSET (becoming the person who can handle it a...

Feb 13, 202658 minEp. 39

the "big shifts" you need to know to grow on socials in 2026: value-driven content and the intellectual influencer

🎙️ Social Media Success in 2026: Creating Valuable Content🎙️ Social Media Success in 2026: Creating Valuable Content Hey bestie 🤍 Today we’re breaking down the very loud conversation around 2026 being “the era of value” and the rise of the so-called intellectual influencer. Spoiler: this isn’t new, but there is something important to learn from it. ✨ In This Episode • Value isn’t trending, it’s returning Educators, strategists, and thought-leaders have always existed. What’s changing is what ...

Jan 30, 202615 minEp. 38

your updated content plan for 2026: create for your brand, not the algorithms

🎧 DIY Your Content Plan With Intention (Not the Algorithm) If you’ve ever downloaded a content calendar, tried to follow someone else’s posting routine, or felt overwhelmed by all the “you should be doing this” advice… this episode is for you. In this solo episode, we break down how to DIY your own content plan so you’re creating with clarity, confidence, and intention, not chaos, burnout, or algorithm anxiety. ✨ What You’ll Learn In This Episode • The difference between a content plan vs a con...

Jan 05, 202622 minEp. 37

Your 2026 rebrand blueprint: THE IT GIRL AGENDA

🎧 Episode: Creating Your It Girl Agenda for 2026 Welcome to the first episode of the Inspired Media Podcast of 2026 🤍 We’re kicking off the year with our annual tradition: creating your IT GIRL AGENDA!!!! 2026 isn’t about burning everything down or starting from scratch. This is a refinement year. We’re building on what already works, learning from 2025, and stepping into a more intentional version of ourselves. In this episode, I walk you through my updated It Girl Agenda framework so you can...

Jan 01, 202617 minEp. 36

how to ACTUALLY build YOUR PERSONAL BRAND in 2026 (the personal brand starter pack)

Holiday sale details + breakdown in here: In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually means to build a personal brand in 2026 without chasing trends, niches, or virality. If you’re entering a new era, planning a rebrand, or craving clarity, this episode is your Personal Brand Starter Pack . What I Talk About What a personal brand really is (and what it’s not) Why followers and views don’t equal trust or impact How to stop copying what everyone else is doing and start building something t...

Dec 29, 202539 minEp. 35

UNSELFISH SELLING: the strategies, methods, and lessons that got me $6K in 2 days passively

Hey Bestie 🤍🫶 If you watched the last episode or you’ve been tuning into my content, you know I’m all about unselfish content — but today, we’re talking about unselfish selling and how the two actually come from the same place. I’m currently in a soft launch (July 2025 vibes), and I figured this would be the perfect time to give you the real behind-the-scenes on what it actually looks like to launch a course that connects, converts, and doesn’t make people roll their eyes. This episode is a mi...

Jul 03, 202526 minEp. 34

UNSELFISH CONTENT™ : the framework to get people to care about you and your lifestyle

welcome to DAY 1 of your It Girl Content Rebrand!!! the first assignment: deep diving into SELFISH vs. UNSELFISH CONTENT. i f you’re making vlogs, GRWMs, or “come with me” style content and wondering why it’s not growing your brand or building a real community, this one’s for you. you’ll learn the difference between selfish vs. unselfish content, and how to instantly elevate your lifestyle videos so they actually make people feel something . ✨ THE NOTES: we’ve lost the plot with lifestyle conten...

Jun 25, 202514 minEp. 33

the strategy behind a cult-like brand, influencer strategy, and angel investing ft. Kira Jackson (@kiramackenzie)

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes your favorite brands? Strategy, product, influencer marketing, how to get noticed by them? In today’s episode we have a veryyyyy special guest, Kira Jackson, the chief brand officer at Set Active (yeahhhh SET ACTIVE!!!!), breaking the fourth wall and revealing it all for us to learn from. Whether you’re a founder or business owner wanting to stand out from the noise of socials or a creator who has a dream brand that you'd would luv to work wi...

May 22, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 32

growing as a content creator *sustainably*, bad social media advice, youtube in 2025, and embracing the cringe with tess barclay (@tessbarclay)

Today’s guest is extra, extraaaa special – literally the collab I’ve been counting down the days for! We’re sitting down with the founder of Busy Blooming , Tess, to talk about her journey from corporate 9-5 to full-time content creator and business owner. We’re ✨unpacking ✨ alllllll the social media tea on: Tess’ journey: from corporate marketing to running Busy Blooming & being a full-time creator Social media advice that needs to goooo (spoiler: you don’t need to post 6x a day to be succe...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 31

a step-by-step guide to crafting your SIGNATURE STYLE SERIES

The episode you’ve all been waiting for: Signature STYLE Series! This episode is your step-by-step guide to crafting a series that you’ll be KNOWN for (well at least one way to do it). And trust me, the “STYLE” part? It’s everything!!!! So allow me to be your social media strategist for a day: Why This Works (Receipts Inside 👀) What happened when my clients started their own: Client A: Brand deal booked after just 5 episodes + increased engagement + increased website traffic Client B: 40K+ foll...

Mar 27, 202532 minEp. 30

success in your 20's (pt. 2) – the hard truths & uncomfy shifts from making $500k as a content ceo

the creator economy is worth $250 BILLION dollars, so it’s safe to say THERE IS MONEY TO BE MADE, but let’s be soooo for real about the other side of “making a lot of money” as a creator (or should i say creator CEO). this episode is part 2 of the raw, unfiltered lessons from scaling to half a million dollars as a creator ceo. here’s what i wish i knew: 1. you won’t always get the recognition you think you deserve—keep going anyway 2. hustle is addicting, just bc something is “familiar” to do, d...

Mar 13, 202533 minEp. 28

success in your 20’s: lessons from making 1/2 million dollars in 1 year as a founder, social media strategist, and content creator

my most nerve-wracking, shaking in my boots, i'm sweatinggggg episode, but i'm finally ready to share: after 3 years, i hit 100K followers on tiktok (now almost 100K on ig) in less than 2 years, i hit 6 figures in 2024, i made 1/2 million dollars in january this year, i made $70K in 14 days i launched my podcast (now: 70K+ downloads) success in your 20’s is a balancing act: enjoy your youth but also take advantage of it. this episode will be part 1 on the lessons i learned through success milest...

Feb 28, 202530 minEp. 27

top ways creators self-sabotage their content: lessons from beginner to macro-influencers + 6-fig entrepreneurs

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY (well almost) ❤️‍🔥 and since my luv language is roasting you LOL, i thought it would only be fitting if that’s what we dedicated today’s post to be: a little tough luv for the toxic habits that might be holding you BACK! we’re calling it out so you can move forward with clarity. saying "just coming on here" —own your presence. quit apologizing for your looks —we literallyyyy didn’t even notice, and even if we do…more engagement helloooo don’t give up after one try —just bc ...

Feb 13, 202521 minEp. 26

unselfish vlogs + more ways to leverage your lifestyle in your content

so you wanna leverage your lifestyle and personality in you content? PPEERRIODDDDD. in this episode we’re talking through tangible ways to create YOU-CODED content that resonates with your audience. Episode Breakdown: Mindset First: Your brand isn’t just about you . Focus on the impact you want to make and the bigger picture beyond your own goals. Lifestyle Content That Hits: Stop making “selfish” vlogs that are just about you—invite your audience in with storytelling, conflict, and context that...

Jan 08, 202517 minEp. 25

things to LEAVE BEHIND in 2024 (and the MUCH BETTER alternatives) to set your brand up for SUCCESS

say it with me: in 2025 we are ONLY ACCEPTING IT GIRL BEHAVIOR💅. buuuuut we cannot build that up without TAKING OUT THE TRASH so in this episode we’re going through the main social media “practices, habits, tips” (and some lifestyle as well) that DID NOT make the cut on the IT GIRL AGENDA as well as the farrrrr better alternatives🤌✨✨ my verse of the year to you: Psalm 65:11 11 You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. i hope this year is so no...

Jan 01, 202525 minEp. 24

your IT GIRL new year rebrand: the step-by-step guide to bringing your vision board to life

what's going viral rn? the girlies are planning their new years rebrand at 1am...and honestly i get it LOL! BUT what if i told you i have the PERFECT next step to your vision boarding aka the ✨IT GIRL AGENDA✨: take last year lookseyyy👀 focus on the 4 main categories: 💻BIZ, 🤝SOCIALS, 💸FINANCES, 🤍PERSONAL 🖊️plan goals/focuses in each of the 4 main categories 👟write AT LEAST 1 small action item per focus/goal 🕊️pray over your plan (Jeremiah 29:11) as we're all in our planning era, just reme...

Dec 23, 202411 minEp. 23

from $1K to $1 MILLION: the success, growth, and money mindset shifts you can start practicing today w/ @_samanthadaily

i hate to say it but: if you want to BE successful, you have to ACTUALLY DECIDE to be successful. simple? yes. always easy? no. in this episode with business mentor and podcast host, Samantha (@_samanthadaily), we're getting into the most impactful success, growth, and money mindset shifts that will get you out of "that would be nice" to "oh I REALLY DID THAT!" (hello IT GIRLLLLLLL). throughout her career from living in Spain, making a thousand euro per month, to making her first million dollars...

Nov 27, 202458 minEp. 22

selling is flirty: the strategy + tactics behind my FIRST minimind launch ($20K in sales + sold out group program)

DONT BE ALARMED!!! this isn't some "make an extra $10K in 10 minutes" scheme BAHHAHAH no thanks. we talk A TON about a human-first POV to content and the same thing goes with selling. my first big launch of 2024 was a digital course, SOCIAL STAND OUT 2.0, and because of that launch, i hit my highest sales month YET: $60K. we luv a "passive income" moment but WE EXTRA LUV "live-time" collaboration. the YOU-CODED minimind was an offer i've been sitting on for 1 year and i finally brought it to lif...

Nov 21, 202429 minEp. 21

lessons after 6 years as a social media manager with Mila Holmes (@bymilaholmes)

my fellow SMM’s/VA’s/OSP’s THIS ONE’s FOR YOUUUUUUU! with 6 years of social media management experience, i sat down with Mila Holmes to dive deep into the growth of her career from freelance SMM to now starting an agency, her processes on booking clients, how she’s been able to craft effective workflows with clients today, ANNDDD answering some of your questions to become a successful social media manager. i literally have screenshots of Mila’s tiktoks from the beginning of my business so this e...

Sep 19, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 20

take hotter pics + how to prep for your brand shoot (hot pics academy)

THIS TOOK ME WAY TOO LONG TO SPEAK ON BUT LET’S TALK ABOUT A FOUNDATIONAL PART OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY: THE HOT PICS. i’m listing out the essentials, tips, practices, and reminders to help you prep for your next brand shoot (and to practice on your own). make sure to binge my new series on IG and TT y📸 the hot pics academy📸 for more examples + visuals <3 ANNND, here’s the shot list for videos + photos that i use for myself and my clients zoom in/zoom out details mid shot (chest-up) se...

Aug 29, 202422 minEp. 19

leveraging "controversy" to grow on socials + gaining confidence as a creator with KoKo (@kokobeaute)

YET ANOTHER fantasticccc guest: Kornelija Slunjski shares her journey after immigrating to America at 22 years old, starting her social media journey in the beauty space, switching niches, becoming known as the "high maintenance influencer" who gives brutally honest beauty advice, AND what she did with these "controversial opinions" to grow a community of 175K followers on instagram, 212.6K on tiktok, and 14.7K subscribers on youtube as a full-time influencer! we know a sure fire way to get more...

Aug 15, 202459 minEp. 18

things i did right to make multi 6-figures in my business as a 20 something

who would've thought a failed wanna be actress would then grow into a social media manager who built a multi 6-figure social media agency, is getting booking out of 1:1's months in advance, booking dream, long-term partnerships, and working with the MOST INSPIRING, AMAZING, IT GIRL ENERGY creators and entrepreneurs (i definitely didn't, but what i did know is: i would be a terrible employee LOL bc i hate when ppl tell me what to do (BIGGG ENNEAGRAM 3 ENERGY), i NEEDED a job where i could be crea...

Jul 17, 202429 minEp. 17

balancing being a content creator while working a 9-5 (content workflow, brand deals, habits to make the girlies rich in 2024)

raise your hand if you work a full-time job WHILE ALSO being/trying to be a content creator (oof i wish i could treat you to a boba rn) but since i can't, today's episode is gonna be ALL ABOUT: balancing a 9-5 while being a content creator tips to work with brands (negotiation + GETTING PAID) tips to make the girlies rich in 2024 (not professional financial advice, please see a professional) with Jenny Park (@mohaewithjennypark). Jenny started monetizing with a smaller following of 12K followers...

Jul 04, 202453 minEp. 16

ways successful creators move differently

it's SUMMER TIMMMEEE aka the time of year where social media slows down, people are on vacations, reach isn't the same, engagement dips, and THIS IS NORMAL, BUT that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do about it and after working with with some super successful creators (yes imma brag about my clients hehehehe), here are the ways they just move differently that make them so successful✨ they got out a FILM (yes even in public): they don't SIT on an idea for too long, they TAKE ACTION they cut t...

Jun 26, 202424 minEp. 15

growing your page vs. growing your business + life and success after getting disabled on instagram with Natasha Zoryk

what would you do if your instagram disappeared? the lovely Natasha, 3X founder, business mentor, and self-made millionaire talks through how she has built 3 business without prioritizing socials (BIG GASP!). we talk about stepping away from socials, how she was able to hit $200K with just 3 IG story posts, a HUMAN-FIRST approach to content (infusing sales psych), her new tech baby, Azura ANNNND we finish each other's ✨sentences✨ (you gotta tune in to get all the tea). i hope you laugh and learn...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 14

THE PUBLIC ROAST: "how can i increase engagement?"...

THE new ❤️‍🔥 PUBLIC ROAST SEGMENT❤️‍🔥 IS OFFICIALLY HERE!!! tiktok may have taken this down the first time but the show must go on so i asked you on instagram and tiktok to ask me a question and i'll roast you (with luv) and answer as many content creation + social media questions as possible so you an take all the notes from this episode and TAKE ACTION + GET TO CREATING! i'll announce the next time i'm taking on questions on IG and TT so make sure to follow me there <3 LET'S CONNECT: Inst...

Jun 05, 202433 minEp. 13
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