Entrepreneur School (In the AI Era)

Welcome to the kickoff of the Summer Strategy Snack Series! These bite-sized solo episodes are designed to help you stay visible without burning out or touching your Instagram app all summer long (if you don’t want to). And this first one? It’s packed with 5 visibility strategies that don’t require a single piece of content. Yep, you heard that right. If you're craving ways to stay top of mind wit...

Perfectionism. Productivity guilt. Rest as a reward (only after you're totally burned out). Sound familiar? This week I'm joined by the incredible Mindi Huebner—a certified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and subconscious success alchemist. She guides high-achieving women to rewire their subconscious so their success feels spacious, embodied, and rooted in self-trust—not urgency. This c...

This episode is raw and real. I'm not coming at you with a strategy drop or a polished script. I'm just here, sharing from my heart, because life handed me a hard stop and I couldn’t not talk about it. Two weeks ago, I was on fire—building, creating, riding a wave of momentum like never before. And then, in an instant, it all paused. A close family friend lost their 21-year-old son in a tragic acc...

If you're scared to pick a niche because you think it means saying no to opportunities, this episode is your permission slip to STOP being a generalist. I sat down with Mallika Malhotra, a brand strategist, AI innovator, and the powerhouse behind The Brand CEO. Malika shares how choosing a niche is actually your secret weapon for standing out and making more money. We talked about the fear of narr...

Let’s talk Google Ads—specifically for local businesses and storefronts that are wondering if paid traffic is worth the investment (or just a money pit). I'm joined by John Horn, CEO of Stub Group, who’s the go-to guy when entrepreneurs are tired of guessing whether their ad dollars are doing anything. John’s run more than 15,000 ad campaigns and helped generate over $400 million in client revenue...

Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** This one’s personal. I open up about losing my mum in 2017 and how it shaped my decision to start a business built on time freedom. I didn’t want to trade my family for a career. And I know you don’t either. That’s why I’m bringing you a conversation that’s more than a strategy session—it’s a s...

Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** This episode is for the business owner who's been posting, investing, maybe even outsourcing... and still wondering, “Why does no one know I exist?” Let’s talk about what’s really going on when your visibility efforts aren’t working. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s...

Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** This one’s a bold one, friend. I’m officially declaring it: I’m taking the summer OFF social media. 🙌 This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt chained to your phone, stressed about what to post next, or just plain over the content hamster wheel. If summer makes you want to chuck your laptop...

Please vote for our show as Best Business Podcast in this year’s Quill Podcast Awards AND the Women in Podcasting Awards! *********** If you're still thinking custom GPTs are just for coders, think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy Breakstone—AI strategist, educator, and the queen of turning tech into something actually useful for online business owners. Wendy’s been on the front lines o...

This is it—the final episode in our Vanity Metrics Detox series. And, oof, we're ending with a big one: the myth that visibility should create instant results . Been here for all four episodes? You’ve learned how to let go of performative visibility, focus on what actually moves the needle, and track what works. Now we’re bringing it all together and detoxing the expectation that visibility should...

Valerie the Visibility Auditor is now live! Get in on the launch special pricing here: https://kellysinclair.thrivecart.com/valerie-the-visibility-auditor/   Welcome to part three of our Vanity Metrics Detox series! If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes yet, go queue those up before diving in here because this series builds on itself—and this one’s a biggie. Today, we’re detoxing...

In part two of the Vanity Metrics Detox series, we're breaking up with one of the most misleading habits in entrepreneurship: measuring likes instead of leads. Let’s be honest — those heart reactions on social might give you a little dopamine hit, but they’re not paying your bills, friend. I’m walking you through the strategy I personally use to make sure that every bit of visibility I create is i...

Ever posted something just to look like you're marketing your business? Guilty.  This is the kickoff episode of the Vanity Metrics Detox —a four-part series designed to help you stop wasting time on “looking visible” and start focusing on what actually gets you clients. Today we’re diving into performative visibility —aka the stuff you do that feels productive (like tweaking your website for...

Have you ever wondered what it really means to be a thought leader? Maybe you’ve heard the term, but you’re not sure how it applies to your business or why it even matters. Well, buckle up because this episode is for you! We’re diving into: What thought leadership actually is (spoiler: it’s NOT about being the most experienced person in the room) How it helps you build trust and credibility with y...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever lost hours of your life searching for that one important file, email, or sticky note buried in the abyss of your workspace. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, an organization coach who has landed in my life at exactly the right time . We’re talking about how to declutter your business, create simple organization systems, and actually stick t...

Ever feel like you’re juggling way too much and just barely keeping it together? Welcome to the club. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my life right now—a jam-packed season of parenting, business, travel, and just trying to eat like a real human. If you’re in the thick of it too, this one’s for you. We’re talking about: The madness of kids' activities (hello, hockey playoffs, g...

What if the key to unlocking confidence in your voice wasn’t about being “ready” but about being resolved ? Kimberly LaForte is a voice and speaking coach who helps entrepreneurs and leaders step into their power through embodied communication. She shares her personal journey—from struggling with debilitating speaking anxiety to owning her voice on stage—and how you can do the same. Whether you’re...

Have you ever felt like making a big shift in your business means erasing everything you’ve built? I’ve been there. Right now, I’m navigating a huge evolution in my business—one that’s both exciting and terrifying—and I wanted to share the messy middle with you. If you’re at a crossroads, wondering if pivoting means starting from scratch, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the mindset sh...

If you’re a coach, teacher, or expert offering transformation to your clients, you need to hear this. Stacey Brass-Russell is here to break down why selling transformation is completely different from selling information —and why understanding this can make or break your business. We’re getting into the reality of selling coaching services, the myth of the “automated” business, and why being in th...

AI is here, and it's changing everything . If you haven't started integrating AI into your business yet, you need to—because it's not just a trend; it's the future. In this episode, I’m diving into how AI has completely transformed the way I create content, run my podcast, and even strategize my visibility. I’ve built my own AI assistant ( shoutout to Phoebe, the Podcast Princess! ), and she’s alr...

What if you could instantly build trust with your audience—without a single coffee chat, sales call, or endless hours of content creation? That’s exactly what Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mariana Henninger helps entrepreneurs do through the power of storytelling and brand videos. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of trust, the secret to curating the right story, and why...

Welcome to part two of our series on integrating Human Design in business! Make sure to listen to part 1 before you dive into this episode.  This is an honest and deep conversation about identifying and integrating what is true for you and how that can make you feel more in alignment with your path, personally and in business.  I can’t even summarize this one. It’s so good and you should...

Welcome to a special two-part series all about integrating Human Design in business! In this first episode, you’re getting a behind the curtain look inside my Human Design journey as a bit of a case study while my friend (and Human Design expert) Mia Poulsen interviews me about my journey to self-alignment through Human Design.  This candid conversation reveals how finding alignment can trans...

I’m excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at a recent collaboration where I joined forces with four dynamic professionals that serve course creators and coaches. Together, we explore the power of offering digital products for just $1 to significantly grow our email lists while making a little cash! You'll get firsthand insights into our strategic approach, learn what we’d change for future pro...

Don’t miss Behind the Launch , an intimate audio series where you Eavesdrop on private conversations with industry experts and uncover what's working for launches NOW! Sign up free here. **** There are lots of different strategies out there for launching your offers. Live launches to evergreen launches. Holding launch or “conversion” events like challenges, webinars, workshops or summits. But what...