Coffee & Conversions | SEO, Pinterest & Organic Marketing Strategies to Grow Outside of Social Media

An AI assistant for business can do a lot more than answer one quick question, and in my studio I have four of them running the heavy lifting alongside one human employee. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the five employees running my SEO and web design business on 20 hours a week. I break down the real difference between prompting AI and actually employing it, walk you through each of...

Blog vs Substack is the question I am getting on repeat from clients and entrepreneurs in my communities right now, and most of them are about to make the wrong move. In this episode, I am breaking down why Substack feels like the fresh start everyone is craving, why it works for someone like Jenna Kutcher (and why that is a misleading example to copy), and the real reason most entrepreneurs shoul...

Finding the right female founders community is one of the most underrated moves you can make for your business. In this episode, I'm sharing the two female entrepreneurship communities that have made a real difference for me, in my business and in how I show up as a woman in business. I just got back from a three day retreat with one and had a dinner with the other in LA, and both left me feeling...

Ever wondered what actually happens on an SEO coaching call? In this episode, you get a front row seat to a real one. I sat down with Haley from Nutrition with Haley and ran through her website live. We talked through what's working, what's holding her back from showing up in search, and the exact fixes I'd make first. If you've been staring at your own site wondering why no one is finding you, th...

Becoming a mom does something strange to your business. One day you know exactly what you're doing. The next day you're staring at your laptop wondering whose life this is and whether any of it still fits. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Kirk, host of the Reclaiming Your Hue podcast and a real estate agent running a business alongside her husband Joe. Kelly named her podcast after female fl...

AI can build your website in 20 minutes. But is it actually set up to get found? In this episode, Julie breaks down vibe coding -- what it is, where it genuinely helps, and where it starts working against you. From missing title tags and blank alt text to the subdomain trap that's quietly splitting your SEO authority, this is the conversation most business owners need to have before they hit publi...

Every year I sit down with my daughter for her birthday episode... this is more for me than anyone else, but anywho... This year she's turning seven — and she has a lot to say about Bluey, chess, SpongeBob, and why play is basically the answer to everything. Prior Interviews:  61 \\ A Candid Chat with My 6-… - Coffee & Conversions | SEO, Pinterest & Organic Marketing Strategies to Grow Out...

This one is extra special. It's my first interview episode since the rebrand to Coffee and Conversions, and I'm bringing on someone I've actually had the privilege of working with. Courtney Tanaka is the founder of Renew Me Physical Therapy and Wellness, a Twin Cities-based PT practice offering in-home and office care for moms, runners, and active adults. She spent 12+ years in a clinic setting be...

Website ADA compliance is one of those things most business owners assume was handled when their site was built. But in reality, many websites unintentionally create barriers for users and leave business owners exposed to risk. In this episode, I break down what ADA compliance actually means for your website, the real standards behind accessibility, and the uncomfortable truth that many web design...

SEO is not dead — and it’s definitely not optional if you want to grow beyond referrals and social media. In this episode of Coffee & Conversions, I’m walking you through five practical SEO steps every small business owner can take to optimize their website — starting today. These are the same SEO foundations I use with my clients to help their websites show up in Google and AI-powered search....

If you’re a small business owner and someone could search what you do + your city… but you’re not showing up, this episode is for you. In this episode of Coffee & Conversions, I’m breaking down five quick local SEO wins that actually move the needle. Not theory. Not trends. The same strategies I use with real clients to help service-based businesses show up in Google when it matters most. We’r...

Pinterest is a search engine. So if you’re not using keywords for Pinterest strategically, your pins can look amazing… and still go nowhere. In this episode of Coffee & Conversions, I’m focusing on Tailwind’s new keyword research tool (beta) and how it helps you find the keywords people are actually searching on Pinterest — without spinning your wheels. This is NOT a step-by-step tutorial (I c...

In this episode of Coffee & Conversions, I’m getting honest about how web design affects SEO—and the quiet red flags I keep seeing that are hurting traffic after website redesigns. I’m sharing real examples from behind the scenes where beautiful, high-end websites launched… and then lost rankings, visibility, and inquiries. Not because the business did anything wrong, but because SEO was treat...

Coffee & Conversions is officially here—and this episode explains why. For over two years, this show lived under the name Being Better Everyday. And while that name fit a season of growth, curiosity, and learning, it started to feel heavy. Like pressure. Like one more standard to meet in a world already obsessed with optimization. So I’m closing that chapter. In this launch episode, I share th...

Today’s episode is a big one. I’m finally pulling back the curtain on my new course, Create It. Pin It. Let It Work—the simple Pinterest workflow built for real life, real businesses, and real visibility. If you’re tired of creating content that disappears in 24 hours, or you’re feeling stretched thin trying to keep up with every new social trend, this conversation is going to feel like a reset. I...

In this episode, I sit down with Amy from Hello & Co. to talk about something every small business owner quietly stresses about… their website copy. We go deep into why good copy matters, what actually keeps people reading, and why design alone will never carry the weight of your message. We also get real about the big question floating around the online business world: Is AI coming for copywr...

Ever wondered what a business mastermind group actually is—or if it could be the missing piece in your business growth? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Natalie Bernacchi and Emily Collins, co-founders of The CEO Besties, to talk about mindset coaching, community, and what it truly means to build a business that feels aligned with your life. We get real about: Why a mastermind for female ent...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re wearing all the hats—SEO strategist, Pinterest manager, web designer, podcaster, content creator—this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on the online courses for creative service providers that have made the biggest difference in my business (and my sanity). These courses have helped me grow faster, skip the overwhelm, and learn from experts without d...

This week I’m sharing something a little different—I was recently interviewed on the Light Her Up Podcast and loved the conversation so much that I had to bring it here for you, too. We talk about what it really looks like to juggle corporate finance, motherhood, and building a business in the margins of everyday life. I share how I went from designing custom planners to running P&W Designs—br...

A beautiful website doesn’t guarantee new clients—if Google can’t find you, neither can they. In fact, 96% of web pages get zero organic traffic. That’s why learning how to check if your website is showing up on Google is one of the most important steps you can take as a business owner. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple, beginner-friendly SEO check you can do today to see if your site is visib...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Christine (CJ), the heart and hands behind Massage by CJ in Minnesota. Her journey into massage started after a childhood accident opened her eyes to the power of healing—and over the years, she’s built a practice rooted in listening, intuition, and creating exactly what each client needs. CJ and I also pull back the curtain on what it was like to build her b...

Think branding is just a pretty logo and some colors? Think again. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down what branding really means for small business owners and solopreneurs—and why getting it right from the start can save you so much time, money, and stress down the road. We’ll cover: ✔️ The core elements every brand needs (beyond visuals) ✔️ Why a cohesive brand builds trust and fuels growth...

I’m so excited to introduce you to Stephanie, the founder of How2Mom. She’s a mom, educator, and total game-changer when it comes to helping women feel prepared for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Stephanie created How2Mom to be the kind of support system she wishes she had—one that’s real, relatable, and gives moms the tools they need to feel confident in such a life-changing season. Today we a...

Let’s rewind for a sec — back to the early days of my first business, when I was pouring hours into blogging and wondering why no one was reading. I wasn’t lazy. I wasn’t inconsistent. I just didn’t understand how SEO worked. And that mistake? It cost me traffic, visibility, and sales. In this episode, I’m walking you through the 5 biggest blogging mistakes I made when I didn’t know how to use SEO...

In today’s unfiltered girl chat, I’m sharing what life really looks like right now—juggling a demanding corporate job, running P&W Designs, managing my health, and trying to stay present as a mom. I talk about: My journey with functional medicine and Hashimoto’s Why adrenal fatigue is real (and what I’m doing about it) What it’s like being the breadwinner with major financial goals The mental...