Community

Storytelling in business is key to creating real connections with your audience. In this episode of Community, copywriter and content strategist Lindsay Smith and Kristina dive deep into how to craft impactful stories that align with your brand. They’ll cover what it means to “own your niche” and their take on using AI during content creation. If you’re looking to find your brand voice and want to...

Join the waitlist for the next retreat! Kristina and Janette Downie, host of the Anxiously Ambitious podcast, are recapping the magical Boss Mode Retreat they ran in January. They were both so lit up by the group of women that came, and amazed at the transformations that occurred in each of them.  In this episode they discuss the themes of the weekend they noticed, how important it is to follow up...

In Pt. 2 of this joint episode of the Community and Inspire + Move podcast, Kristina and Alli are joined by Tara Hannaford, founder of Attollo Brands and known for her work with Casamigos Tequila. If you’ve ever struggled with staying on track or finding balance between big goals and celebrating small wins, this one’s for you! This episode dives into the power of community, mindset, collaboration,...

In this joint episode of the Community and Inspire + Move podcast, Kristina and Alli Arruda have the opportunity to sit down with Tara Hannaford, founder of Attollo Brands and known for her work with Casamigos Tequila. During their conversation they dive into Tara's brand building journey, what it takes to build a solid brand blueprint, manage expectations, and set goals that actually work fo...

In part 2 of Kristina’s interview with Jess Hunichen, entrepreneur and Co-founder of Shine Talent Group: An Influencer Management Agency, they are diving into what it takes to scale a business, embrace uncertainty, and learn from the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. They also discuss what social media platform it is best to be an influencer on, why email lists are your secret weapon for long-te...

Hey Community family, in today’s episode Kristina is joined by Jess Hunichen, entrepreneur and Co-founder of Shine Talent Group: An Influencer Management Agency, Love x Money Ventures, and The Thread Talent Management Platform. In part 1 of this interview, Jess shares her journey to Co-founding Shine Talent Group, as well as where she is seeing the influencer industry heading in the coming years,...

Your fear of rejection is holding you back from the sales your business deserves! In this episode of Community, Kristina is joined by Jillian Murphy, a true sales maven who is an expert in helping businesses and entrepreneurs increase their sales conversion rates and become high-ticket closers. In their conversation they dive into why relationship building is the secret sauce to a successful sales...

What can we learn from the recent TikTok ban threats? You don’t own your social media followings! With the recent threats to ban TikTok and the continuous risk of your account being hacked or disabled, it is as important as ever to own your community and keep them close. An email list is a digital community you OWN. By growing an email list you have controlled access to your audience in a space yo...

In Part 2 of this Interview with transformational Los Angeles stylist Chellie Carlson, we are breaking down how to stay true to your unique magic as an entrepreneur, especially when the world feels noisy. In this episode Chellie also shares why collaboration, not competition, strengthens your industry and your success, tips for building community in a new city or industry, and the power of focusin...

In this special episode of the Community Podcast Kristina interviews transformational Los Angeles stylist, Chellie Carlson. Chellie is known for taking your wardrobe from fine to magnetic and is passionate about helping women and female entrepreneurs reclaim confidence and style with their clothes and their mindset. In this episode, Kristina and Chellie dive into Chellie’s career journey and the p...

Welcome back to Community! In today’s episode Kristina sits down with Kareen Zahr Walsh, a powerhouse business advisor, coach, healer and investor who’s helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, aligned businesses, with their exit in mind. In their conversation Kareen shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, lessons from hitting glass ceilings, and how she learned to build a life she loves wh...

Welcome back to Community! In this episode, Kristina is chatting with Rachel Pesso, founder of RP Creative, a branding agency known for creating custom visual brands that evoke emotion & authentic connection. Kristina met Rachel in person through an Entreprenista event and immediately was drawn to her for her wisdom and creativity. In this episode they talk about how transformative in-person e...

In Pt. 2 of this joint episode with the Tori Kruse Show and the Inspire + Move Podcast, Kristina, Alli, and Tori are getting into the highs and lows of referrals, nurturing relationships, and how gratitude can transform your business and your mindset. They also explore how small, thoughtful and personal thank yous can create lasting impressions and showcase your gratitude, the power of using someo...

Welcome to Community with Kristina Bartold! In this joint episode with the Tori Kruse Show and the Inspire + Move Podcast, Kristina is diving deep into building business relationships and how connection fuels confidence with Alli Arruda and Tori Kruse. Alli Arruda is a Personal Trainer, Community Builder, and Owner of Benchmark Fitness in Burlington Ontario, and Tori Kruse is a wardrobe stylist fo...

Welcome back to Community! In today's episode Kristina is chatting with the talented Kristy Miller, founder and CEO of The Scented Market, A successful Canadian company, featured on Dragon’s Den, and known for candle-making and eco-conscious products. In this discussion, Kristina and Kristy dive into Kristy’s entrepreneurial journey, the power of community in her business success, staying con...

2024 was our best and biggest year yet at The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, but it wasn’t without its challenges! This year we asked good questions, focused on profitability and continued to build an amazing community around our business both at in person events and online. Join Kristina and Maria for a full recap on our biggest wins of 2024, our goals for 2025 and the lessons we learned alo...

It is a Kristina and Maria episode of the podcast today and they are taking on the question, ‘Is business lonely?’ Our hot (or maybe not so hot) take is no! You just have to find and nurture the right community for where you are and where you are going in business! How? Kristina and Maria are sharing all their community building tips and tricks in this episode that have made their entrepreneurial...

Building a strong presence on social media doesn’t have to be overwhelming or even all that time consuming! In this episode of Community Kristina and Maria are joining forces to give you all the tips you need to maximize your time spent on Instagram or other social media platforms for the most impact, even if you only have as little as 30 minutes a day! In this conversation they emphasize the impo...

In part 2 of this special episode of Community, Kristina and Jordan Gill, dive deeper into affiliate marketing, setting boundaries in business, advice for hosting and attending community-minded events, and dealing with negative event feedback. The best, and highest selling events are made with the community in mind and not the host. Nothing is off the table in this insightful conversation with Jor...

Welcome back to Community! Today Kristina is joined by Jordan Gill, founder of Systems Saved Me, automation expert, business mentor and podcaster. In Pt. 1 of this conversation they chat about Jordan’s career journey and pivots, building good systems and models in your business that work for you, and the power of community connections. Jordan shares about her decision going from having a team, bac...

In this episode of Community, Kristina and Maria are recapping their favorite High Vibe Women event yet from October 2024. They’re sharing all the behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt lessons, and exciting plans for the future! This event solidified so much for them about the power of the room and what’s possible when amazing women gather to network, collaborate, and go deep. Kristina and Maria di...

We are well into December now and you are probably feeling the weight of expectations that the holiday season brings for your business. You can be tempted to do the big sale and ramp up efforts, but that might not be what you or your business needs in this season! Should you strive for holiday hustle or holiday rest? Does your product or service even make sense to be on sale during the holidays? K...

In part 2 of this conversation with Kathy Samaan, CEO and Principal Designer of Samaan Design Group and SDG Construction. Kristina and Kathy are going deeper into the messy, uncomfortable parts of life and business, the "goop phase." You know, that awkward, sticky middle where nothing feels figured out, but that's where transformation happens. Kathy talks about how the goal shouldn’...

In today’s episode of Community Kristina is joined by Kathy Samaan, CEO and Principal Designer of Samaan Design Group and SDG Construction. Kathy is a powerhouse entrepreneur and mother that Kristina met through Entreprenista. In their conversation they are covering the high and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, scaling two successful businesses. Some key topics of the episode include; overcomi...

In Pt. 2 of this exclusive interview with Mary Seats, a.k.a. Mz Skittles, Kristina and Mary are discussing what it means to truly serve in business and community. When we lead with a desire to serve and prioritize genuine connections, our impact goes far beyond just profits. It's about blessing others, creating opportunities, and being there with heart and soul for our communities. Together K...