Built in Public

In this episode of 'Slay the Gatekeeper', host Courtney is joined by Lauren Petrowski , a news media expert, to discuss strategies for utilizing local news to amplify business, social media presence, and content creation. They explore who can benefit from local news, the steps to get started, pitching techniques, the importance of being available, and creating compelling content for TV. They also...

Stop paying for your stuff! If you’re an influencer, a thought leader, or honestly have any kind of public presence, you could be getting free sh*t left and right. And Nancy Kaatz is here to tell us exactly how we can start. In this episode, Nancy and I dig into what you could be getting, how to link and start affiliate programs, how to contact brands directly, and how to stop overthinking and sta...

Alright, if you’ve been around here for a minute, you’ve heard me talk about my Level up on Linkedin Accelerator course.  But today, I’m giving you a full breakdown. I’m going through what this course is for, why I started it, the week by week structure and course outline, and some commonly asked questions about my course. (Plus, some testimonials from former students.)  If you’ve been curious abo...

How do you unlock the elusive world of venture capital and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward as a founder? It’s more than just having a great idea or a slick pitch deck. It’s about being able to express your authentic self honestly and openly to investors – and yes, having a LinkedIn profile helps. In this episode, Kate McAndrew is here to ungatekeep the VC world, sharing insights on...

How do you build a business that your customers (not just you or your team) actually feel invested in? It’s not just about having a good product or a great price point. It stems from building community with the people who actually use your product.  And in this episode, Michael Rangel of Novo is here to tell us exactly how he’s done that (along with sharing some of his other awesome career cheat c...

You have questions, and I’ve got answers! Q&As are my absolute favorite, and I’m holding nothing back today.  I’ve got some hacks for my ADHD girlies out there, how to overcome cringe mountain and show up consistently on social media, a ton of career advice from getting started to making big transitions, PLUS my hot take for this episode: why that lay-off might be the best thing to ever happen...

This episode is all about money, baby, and in particular, how to keep and use that money wisely. Because when it comes to using our money mindfully, it’s not about restriction. It’s about saying “yes” to purchases with intention and in a way that brings value to your life. Michela Allocca of Break Your Budget is here to share her top five personal finance cheat codes. From her thoughts on shopping...

Everyone you know wants to write a book… But how do you actually do that?  In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Polk to actually break down the pieces of self-publishing (and a little trad publishing too.) We’re covering why you probably have enough content for a draft already, how you can still have a team in self-publishing, why traditional publishing isn’t necessarily a smaller investment, and...

When it comes to audience building and growing your personal following, it’s all about the content, baby. And if the content’s not good, your personal brand isn’t going to grow. So in this episode, I’m sitting down with Donavan Barrett of Narrative Collective to give you the cheat codes you need to make more engaging content. We’re covering why some of us are afraid of being seen, how to create mo...

If you’re a relatively new or small content creator, you’re probably in the place I was last year–making a few deals, but not knowing what to charge or where to look for partnerships. Well, look no further, friends, because I’ve got Kelsey of Elizabeth Talent here today to share her top five influencer marketing cheat codes. Her tips are going to help you find better partners, make better content,...

Listen up! Fame is a resource. It can get you attention, opportunities, and options– but you have to be willing to embrace it and be seen as your authentic self to cultivate it. And I get it. That can be hard, which is why I’ve got Whitney Uland here with me today to walk through her five best cheat codes on how to create fame for yourself and overcome some of the mindset blocks that keep us from...

Here’s some tough love today: You don’t find success through jealousy. You won’t find success by giving your time away for free. And you won’t find it scrolling mindlessly through your phone.  And that’s not just my opinion. Today, you’re hearing it straight from Nadine, creator of ⁠The Stanza⁠ . She’s sharing her cheat codes for success, including how to ask the right questions, how to check your...

What you wear matters… but maybe not in the way you think. Today’s guest doesn’t believe in “good style” or “bad taste,” just personal preferences and whether you’re able to express them with your clothes or not. Because your personal style can be an art form just like everything else, so why wouldn’t you want to have fun with it? In this episode, Bari (aka The Curated Tastemaker) shares cheat cod...

You’ve probably got this idea in your head, that the most successful people are the most talented or gifted or something like that. And I’m here to tell you that you are wrong.  If I could sum it up, I think one of the biggest keys to success is delusion: believing that you can do something that might be out of your league or get the job that you’re not technically qualified for or become a profes...

It’s time for PART TWO of one of my most popular series from social media: problematic career cheat codes! Problematic, because some of them might not be like 100% ethical, but they’re cheat codes because they work! And let’s be real: everyone who’s getting ahead is already doing this. In this episode, we’re covering when you should find yourself a (fake) assistant ASAP, why you need to share ALL...

I’m bringing one of my most popular series from social media to the podcast: problematic career cheat codes! Problematic, because some of them might not be like 100% ethical, but they’re cheat codes because they work! And let’s be real: everyone who’s getting ahead is already doing this. In this episode, we’re covering when you should fib about your age, why it’s okay to do a little exaggerating a...

Making friends as an adult is a skill, just anything else. And today on the pod, I have one of my own friends, Eleanor Lee,  who has mastered the art of making friends to give us aaaaaall the cheat codes. Eleanor’s sharing the ins and outs of how and where she finds potential friends, how she sets reasonable expectations for her friendships, and why every girl needs her own set of friends, outside...

When it comes to building a personal brand, we have to portray ourselves in a particular way: expert, authentic, personal, energetic, etc.  But this sometimes leaves out the stickier details: what we struggle with, difficulties we had to face, all the moments we questioned ourselves. So today, I’m pulling back the curtain. I’m laying out my backstory for you, good, bad, and uncomfortable. I’m cove...

Today’s guest calls herself “anti-feminist.” Before you throw your Airpods across the room, stick with me.  This conversation isn’t about denigrating women – it’s the exact opposite. Instead of encouraging women to play the masculine game, Morgan May wants women to embrace their feminine power and use it to their advantage. In this episode, Morgan and I chat about all things feminine power: how to...

Digital products: they’re overlooked, underappreciated, and if you’re not creating them already, it’s time for you to start. This episode is 1) a little kick in the pants to get you moving, and 2) a how-to guide to create your very first digital product if you haven’t already! The thing is, if you’re any kind of online creator, you have the content you need for a digital product already. You just...

When I first met Vision, I wasn’t sure about him or his “games.” I was a serious career girl who didn’t have time for that stuff. But Vision’s games aren’t about child’s play – they’re a powerful tool for exploring the life you actually want for yourself, and then turning it into reality. Today on the podcast, Vision is un-gatekeeping manifestation for us, as he explains how our minds and the word...

We’re back, and we’re still talking about the most boring social platform in the world: LinkedIn. You read that right. LinkedIn is boring. It is cringe.  And that’s why there’s so much opportunity there, because you just need to be better than the baseline. You just need to show up as yourself, because most people aren’t. So today, I’m picking up where we left off last week and giving you all my L...

We’re talking about LinkedIn, a platform that’s not sexy. Honestly, it’s a little cringe at times. And that’s why you need to be there, because the bar is so low when it comes to standing out and making waves. Today, I’m sharing my cheat codes for how to get started and set up your profile on LinkedIn (less boring than it sounds), how to start presenting yourself as a thought leader, and why you n...

There are plenty of TikTok coaches out there right now selling you one strategy after another, but let’s be real: Most of them don’t work. Today, I’m giving you the personal cheat codes that actually work to get attention and grow your TikTok and online presence. If you’ve been struggling to make waves on TikTok or any short form media for that matter, this episode is for you. Plus, a big thanks t...

Laila Shaikley makes her own luck, not with influence or money or connections, but with sheer persistence. And she’s here today to share how that persistence and willingness to put herself on cringe mountain has opened up one opportunity for another for her – and why it’ll do the same for you. If you’ve ever felt the twinge of imposter syndrome or talked yourself out of opportunities because you f...