Elevated Ambition with Sarah Lilly

In today's episode, I'm sharing how to harness the power of AI and ChatGPT to make your content creation easier, faster, and more organised — while still keeping your authentic voice front and centre. We'll cover how to use ChatGPT for brainstorming, content pillars, topic expansion, and idea batching, plus essential tips to make sure your posts still feel 100% YOU. Plus I'll share...

To swear or not to swear? That is the branding question! In this episode of Elevated Ambition, we're diving deep into the rise of swearing and raw language in online spaces, and how it can either amplify or detract from your brand. I’m breaking down the impact language has on your business, exploring the pros and cons of using explicit language in your content, discovering how it can impact yo...

In this episode, Sarah discusses the difference between two different types of digital content - long form and short form and why it's crucial for your online brand strategy that you include both. In this episode we cover: What is long form content vs short form content The pros and cons of both What platforms you need to be sharing your content on How you can utilise both in your content stra...

In this episode, Sarah discusses the secret to a standout social media strategy - clear and aligned content pillars. We dive into.... What content pillars actually are Why they are so important to ensure that your content is speaking to the right people How you can define your own content pillars - no matter your business Examples of content pillars How you can quickly and easily create content in...

In this episode, Sarah delves into the 3 most common mistakes that she sees people making when it comes to their social media posts and the simple tweaks they can make to enhance their captions and generate more reach, shares and engagement. We talk about.... Creating epic social media hooks and captions that grab your customers attention immediately (with caption and hook examples!) The importanc...

Great branding isn't just about pretty colours and what you post on social media, it's also how your target customers perceive your brand and how you show up as not only a brand but a business owner. In this episode, Sarah delves into a few of the common mistakes that businesses make that can make them appear "flaky" or not interested in their clients. She also shares what you can do to tighten up...

In this episode, Sarah shares her top 4 tips to help boost your engagement and grow your social media in 2025. She shares everything you need to know about optimising your social platforms, creating content that makes your followers actually engage, and creating a solid social media strategy that doesn't take hours every single day to complete. If your are an online business owner, then this episo...

In this episode, I share my complete process for creating aligned and achievable goals for 2025. We discuss.... How to go about reflecting on 2024 and celebrating your wins Creating your BIG vision for 2025 How to set aligned goals (that are actually achievable) How manifestation can speed up your goals How my new free resource can support you in goal setting and achievement Aligned Goals, Epic Wi...

In this episode I chat with SEO guru Nicole Nelson from Your SEO Sista, and she shares the SEO basics that every business owner needs to know. We also chat about the importance of keyword research, key phrases, Google My Business, and Nicole shares a whole heap of actionable steps that all business owners can utilise right away to improve their SEO and get found online.  No matter whether you are...

In this episode I chat with money mindset queen, Kirsten Russell. Kirsten is the owner of Kiwi accounting firm Start Out Savvy, and is not just an accountant, but a business coach and wealth wizard - helping business owners to achieve their financial and business goals through mindset and holistic practices. In this episode we chat about the importance of having a strong money mindset, and what yo...

In todays episode I discuss the importance of quality visual content, and how snappy hooks and epic transitions can only get you so far. I share why you need to invest in good quality imagery, what to look for when choosing stock imagery, and how to ensure your images all work together to create a cohesive brand. I also give my best tips for taking your own photos and creating a photo inspo board....

In todays bonus episode, I'm sharing my thoughts around taking a break from social media and the three keys things you need to have in place in order for it to not negatively impact your social reach or following. I explore how to build a solid foundation for your socials so you don't need to be "on" all the time, and how I gained followers and engagement without posting anything for a few days. W...

In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of batch creating your content vs winging it and posting as you go. I share what works for most business, and my number one tip for creating epic authentic content. Plus in this episode you can steal the content creation process I use for my own business! Don't forget, if you loved this episode, share it with a friend! We'd also be super grateful for a 5...

In this episode I share my journey of going from being addicted to sachet coffees, sneaky after dinner treats and Coke, to eating a diet completely free from refined sugars and minimal processed foods. I share my food swaps and meal ideas as well as how I went about transition off one of the most addictive substances readily available....sugar. If you have ever wanted to quit sugar or simply eat h...

In this episode Sarah is joined by Emily Schwartz from Wholehearted Health with Emily. Emily runs her health and nutrition business and is incredibly talented in supporting other women in creating a life they love through nutritious food and exercise that actually works for their individual bodies. We chat about health and nutrition and Emily shares so many golden nuggets around mindset, business...

In this episode Sarah discusses the importance of including manifesting and mindset concepts into your brand strategy. With so much changing online, old strategies are no longer working. From the inclusion of AI, to social algorithms, buyer behaviour and the economy, traditional marketing techniques can no longer be relied upon. With the most successful business owners tapping into mindset and man...

In this episode I discuss the idea of trading our time for money, and how many people are going about their lives trying to 'save a few bucks'.... but at what cost to their time? I discuss outsourcing for small business owners, focusing your time on the things you truely enjoy (and that bring you money), and how to make the most of your time - the most valuable resource that we have. Connect with...

In this episode Sarah discusses the importance of having a tribe, a like-minded community who can work to support and empower each other. Being a women in business is hard, but trying to go it alone can be almost impossible. Finding a group of like-minded women who can support, inspire and empower each other is a huge step in both your professional and personal growth. We take a look at why having...

In this episode Sarah shares the two different types of goals you need to set in order to keep on track with achieving your goals, especially if you are setting goals in the health, diet or fitness area. She discusses stretchy vs minimal goals and how to utilise both of these to ensure you are on the right track and moving forward. Find me on Instagram Join the newsletter here Download your free 1...

In this episode Sarah chats about her new interest - stock market investing and her current investing journey so far. She discusses how important planning for your financial future is, especially for women, and how she is on track to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, just by making a few tweaks to her investment portfolio. Click here to join Sharesies and get $5 to start your portfolio (and I...

In this episode, Sarah chats with Gemma Brown, a fellow female entrepreneur, about all things related to women in business. From intention in life and business through to advice and tips for women starting out, and how Gemma started her own successful coaching biz, this is an episode not to be missed! CONNECT WITH GEMMA: Instagram Gemma's Podcast: The Soul-Full CEO GEMMA'S BOOK LIST: Ficti...

In today's episode, Sarah shares her 4 big areas of healthy growth that she's undertaken this year so far and the positive changes this has made in her life. She discusses simple ways to make your life a little more healthy, and tips for adding in healthy habits - especially if you are time poor like she is! Follow on Instagram Work with Sarah

In today's episode Sarah explores the key element of finding your WHY and how this impacts your businesses mission, values, service offerings and ultimately your overall brand. She also leads business owners through some questions to determine their own why's and explains the difference between a personal why and a client why and why it's crucial to know the difference. Follow Sarah Li...

In this episode Sarah Lilly explores how bot, spam and inactive followers are killing your engagement on Instagram and the steps you can take to get increase your engagement. She explains why followers are no longer the most important metric that is tracked, and why having too many fake followers can seriously hurt your business, online sales and business integrity. Sarah Lilly Media on Instagram...

Today Sarah discusses the importance of a strong brand, especially in an online world which is cluttered with businesses. She explores the different reasons as to why it's essential that your brand reflects you, and the ways you could be missing out on sales if your brand isn't memorable to your audience. Sarah also offers up some questions to explore to see if your brand is as strong as i...