Females on Fire with Hayley Luckadoo

There are so many tech platforms out there and new AI tools are popping up every day, so how are you ever supposed to figure out what to use without wasting all your time testing and learning new systems? For this episode, tech strategist Julianna Johnson is sharing a refreshingly real conversation about using AI and smart technology to actually simplify your workflows, set firmer boundaries, and...

HOT TAKE - When we start our business and start creating content, the first thing we learn is to give value. Everyone shares about how to create more educational content, and all of a sudden the internet becomes a void of nonstop tips and tricks. If you want to build a personal brand, be a thought leader, get more visibility opportunities, and have clients practically throwing their credit card at...

In partnership with Adobe Acrobat, we're talking about designing a client experience that feels as good as the service you deliver. If your client onboarding or work process feels a little scattered, your inbox is full of repeat questions, or you want more client referrals and rebookings without adding more manual work, you'll want to hear this one. We're getting into the small but important momen...

HOT TAKE - If you're building a personal brand (or even if your focus is on building the business) you want to be an authority in your industry. For this Hot Take episode though, we're diving into why putting so much effort into sounding like an expert and making sure people see your expertise might actually be hurting your brand more than it's helping. We'll chat about why it's causing you issues...

FIRE FRIDAY - Burnout...most of us as entrepreneurs have experienced it at least once. We know how long it takes to recover from and all the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that comes from it. There's tons of content and resources out there about burnout prevention, and burnout recovery, but what happens in the weird gray space in between? The space where you feel like you're headed dow...

Instagram Stories might be one of the most underrated ways to nurture and connect with your audience. That's our guest's opinion anyway! In this episode, content strategist Caelyn Zupko is sharing the simple 2-minute a day Instagram Story strategy that helps her connect with her community. We're also diving into some tips and tricks for using your Instagram Stories as a social tool to get replies,...

HOT TAKE - Knowing that you're great at what you do and get your clients amazing results and still not necessarily getting the referrrals or opportunities you want can be such a frustrating experience. The reason may have nothing to do with how good you are or how much expertise you have though. It's actually a personal branding problem that has to do with visibility and association. Whether you'v...

FIRE FRIDAY - Sometimes we get so caught up in growth, expansion, and hitting our goals, that we say yes to everything, and our calendar can get filled up with opportunities that aren't even actually serving us well. It's different in every season, and yet we so often just keeping adding things to our own plate, then feeling exhausted when we're not seeing the results we were hoping for. For this...

Building a brand or invent that stands out isn't about reinventing the wheel, it's about paying attention and getting creative. My friend Lucy Bedewi, messaging strategist and now event host of The Proximity Marketplace has been making waves as she's launched the first-ever business carnival (a more fun, activated version of a trade show) for creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and service providers....

HOT TAKE - We constantly hear that we should post our "polarizing opinions" for views on social media, but what does that even actually mean in the context of our expertise? In this Hot Take episode, we're diving into how your weirdest opinion might actually set you apart, get you booked for more opportunities, and position you as more of an expert in your industry. Plus we'll talk about HOW to ac...

FIRE FRIDAY - There's something that isn't getting talked about enough in the entrepreurship / personal branding / founder space, so for this Fire Friday, we're going to talk about it! I've got some pretty strong feelings about this myself, but I've also had countless conversations with fellow event hosts, podcast hosts, etc. that feel the same way, so I wanted to bring it to the podcast. If you'r...

Email marketing can sometimes feel like this big mysterious thing that we can't crack the code too, and sometimes you finally think you've got great emails, only for the open rates to be disappointing. In this episode, email marketing strategist Melissa Seideman is joining us to talk all things email deliverability. She shares her tips on everything from crafting great emails and how to grow your...

HOT TAKE - Let's talk about a little personal branding tough love that might actually putting you in a slight identity crisis. When we start building or working toward something new, we love to add "aspiring" fill-in-the-blank thing here to our bio. But is calling yourself an aspiring something actually hurting you? This Hot Take episode is all about that and we'll break down a little exercise you...

FIRE FRIDAY - If you're a people pleaser, very empathetic, or just someone who can't help but care what other people think of you, then you'll want to hear this one. For this Fire Friday, I'm diving into something I wrote down in my notes that I've been thinking about recently, and it's around the idea that many different versions of you will exist in the minds of everyone you meet. And the unfort...

In partnership with Adobe Acrobat, we're talking about something that has saved me hours of work, tons of energy, and so many headaches in my business: content repurposing. Sure, we all know it's something we probably should be doing, and maybe we even try it out every once in a while, but a lot of the time we get stuck in a cycle of always rewriting everything, creating new content, and not know...

HOT TAKE - We constantly hear about how to increase engagement on social media, and we know that there's a big emphasis on get Saves. But someone saving your content is actually an even bigger indicator that your content is good than you think, and it's an important metric for us to pay attention to when thinking about what our audience needs. So what do you do if your content is getting saved? Th...

FIRE FRIDAY - I wrote something for a social media post recently that I wanted to share and expand on. For this Fire Friday, we're talking about a couple of things that women don't need more of and a couple things they need most, and how that impacts your business and the choices you're making today. It's time to stop waitintg for an invitation to use your voice, be the expert, and create opportun...

If you're an entrepreneur ready to break into the world of corporate contracts, build powerful partnerships, and work with brands, this episode is an in-depth guide is for you. In this episode, growth strategist and sales coach Kirstyn Allen is breaking down the myths, misconceptions, and methodology of turning your expertise and services into corporate partnerships. We'll walk through every step...

HOT TAKE - Pointing people everywhere is pointing people nowhere, which is why for this Hot Take, we're talking about the biggest mistake you're probably making in the link-in-bio page you're using on your social media channels. This simple mistake can cost you sales, opportunities, and cause potential clients to disappear before they ever get to know you. We'll dive into a little audit to see if...

FIRE FRIDAY - Sometimes we don't need a new plan, a bigger goal, or a completely different life. We just need a little perspective. When you're in the middle of a difficult season or uncertain moment, it's easy to lose sight of what's actually happening and convince yourself that the hill in front of you is a mountain. For this Fire Friday, we're talking about the power of stepping back, recognizi...

In partnership with Adobe Acrobat, I'm sharing a solution to the scramble! When I get a big opportunity like speaking, podcast guesting, or getting featured, I don't have to worry about scrambling last minute to get my assets together and respond. Instead, I get to save time, look more professional and on brand, and say yes before everyone else, thanks to an easy tool I built out in minutes in Ado...

HOT TAKE - PIn a very digitally saturated, social media-heavy society, it's really easy to let ourselves get caught up in the numbers. The follower count, the engagement, the clicks, and the viral moments. But attention doesn't always equal demand, and for this Hot Take, that's exactly what we're talking about. We'll chat about how to avoid the spiral of creating content for the sake of virality,...

FIRE FRIDAY - We're taking this Fire Friday episode in a motivational direction, but no fluff, no "you can do it" hype, and no useless advice. Instead, you'll hopefully walk away with a new perspective on a concept that might be holding up the goals that you have, and it's actually because you're building your life on it. We'll dive into something that so many of us do that seems harmless, but can...

Today is TWO huge milestones for Females on Fire and they just happen to fall on the same day! We're celebrating our 8th brand birthday today AND celebrating the 300th episode of the Females on Fire Podcast. To celebrate in a big way, this episode is looking back at the journey and evolution of Females on Fire as a brand, and sharing the major lessons you can take away from each of our 8 eras, fro...

HOT TAKE - Content is everywhere, that's a given. But in today's digital world, you NEED to make your content more shareable, and I'm willing to bet that when you start thinking about your content, you're actually asking the wrong question. This Hot Take is exploring the quick hack and 3 step test you should be using on all your content that will make your audience share it every time and get more...