Kelsey Formost
Find Your Magic
Welcome to Find Your Magic, the podcast where entrepreneurship and mental health meet! If you found your way here, it’s no accident...maybe you have a hunch that your work should be more fulfilling, that your relationships should be more supportive, that your days should be more joyful, or maybe you’re nervous to take the leap into a new chapter of life. If any of that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. I’m your host, Kelsey Formost: marketing expert, mental health advocate, founder of Magic Words Copywriting, and resident word nerd. This safe, kind, (& fun!) space is full of meaningf...
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Apr 3, 2024
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102. Making money on social media without compromising your ethics or mental health, with influencer marketing expert Nicole Camacho 03.04.2024 48:04
If you've ever been curious about making money as a creator/influencer, this is the non-slimey, straight up advice convo you've been looking for! The Creator Economy is ABSOLUTELY a viable source of income, but it can also be a slippery slope for a) the mental health of the creator, and b) feeling pressure to do things you're uncomfy doing in order to make more sales on social media. My friend Nic...
101. Thriving as 'an only' in the workplace with Speak Out Revolution CMO, Archita Fritz 27.03.2024 38:22
If you are an "only" in your workplace- the only woman, the only POC, the only LGBTQ+ person - this conversation is for you...AND!...This conversation is for ALL leaders who want to foster a safer, more creative, more productive, and more FUN workplace! I'm speaking to leadership expert and award-winning marketing pro Archita Fritz. Archita followed the - her words: "perfect immigrant" path, getti...
100. From crying in the ER to the best year of my life. It's THE ONE HUNDRETH EPISODE! 14.03.2024 28:12
Today I want to talk to you about PIVOTS. When you hear "pivot" you likely think of two things: 1. Ross Gellar yelling in a stairwell, and 2. A big shift in someone's life. In this solo episode- the ONE HUNDRETH EPISODE of Find Your Magic! - I want to talk about the tiny pivots, the mannny one or two degree turns I made over the course of the past three years that led me here to the happiest, and...
99. How to regulate your nervous system and un-learn "good girl" conditioning with Dr. Megan Daley 06.03.2024 43:45
If you're a high-achieving woman who deals with anxiety, overwhelm, and "sensitivity", chances are you've had physical manifestations of those internal experiences. Dr. Megan Daley originally came onto this podcast to talk about how to regulate our nervous systems, but - as often happens on the pod! - we ended up talking about SO much more than that... The lesson I keep learning over and over is t...
98. Embracing your menstrual cycle and balancing hormones with Zara Seligson 28.02.2024 41:37
There were so many possible titles for this episode because my guest, women's health practitioner Zara Seligson, dropped so many freaking GEMS I almost don't know where to begin. If you are a person who menstruates, you've probably been sold "discreet" period products your whole life. Chances are, you've been offered hormonal birth control as a solution to a host of symptoms (which, sometimes, is...
97. I refuse to feel embarrassed about this 21.02.2024 33:58
I'm finally ready to share the big news: After months of going back and forth, months of feeling like a failure, and months of being chewed up and spit out by the job hunt machine... I started a new "traditional" job at the beginning of this year. And I'm so happy about it . Here's the #1 takeaway though: Magic Words Copywriting is NOT going away! In fact, it's getting MORE ac...
96. How to elevate your job search, your career and your company with People Ops Executive Jocelyne Norris 14.02.2024 40:42
I'm THRILLED to introduce you to one of the smartest people I know: People Ops leader and leadership expert Jocelyne Norris! She helped me personally through a very tough season of my career where I felt "crazy" and burnt out, helping me get my confidence back and get through to the other side. Jocelyne helps people identify how they operate best and teaches them how to commu...
95. Overcoming people pleasing and imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur, with Leadership Coach Jule Kim 07.02.2024 53:59
People pleasing is always a hot topic, but for entrepreneurs imposter syndrome tends to be universally relevant. When a business owner doesn't feel confident about themselves it affects the opportunities they go after (or don't go after), and other aspects like how much they charge. People pleasing is also very common in business owners, especially when low confidence or scarcity are also present....
94. Embracing your zone of genius & hiring out the rest with Shay Brown of Bucketlist Bombshells 31.01.2024 53:32
This is the final Re-release episode in the "Best Of" Find Your Magic series. NEW episodes drop starting next week! Today, my guest is Shay Brown, the COO, and co-founder of the Bucketlist Bombshells. If you haven't heard of the Bucketlist Bombshells, it is a multi-million dollar educational community that equips women with confidence and knowledge to start a remote service-based online business....
93. From personal passion to profitable business with Melissa Guller of Wit & Wire (Re-release) 24.01.2024 45:41
This episode is a re-release from March 2022 as part of my "Best Of" Series - enoy it if you missed it the first time 'round and get ready for new episodes in February! If you’ve ever worried about how to build an online business while still working a full time job, or wondered where to start when it comes to creating a digital course, this episode is for you! Melissa Guller is the founder of Wit...
92. Preventing, defining, and healing BURNOUT with coach Nikole Stanfield (Re-release) 17.01.2024 44:36
This episode was previously released in January of 2022; I'm re-releasing it as part of this month's "Best Of" series for anyone who didn't get a chance to enjoy it the first time around! I bet I'm not alone when I say I'm a little sick of the word 'burnout' right now (one could even say I was BURNT OUT hearing the word!) HOWEVER! After personally experiencing burnout in a big way this December, I...
91. Releasing "mom guilt" while growing a profitable business with Kate Kordsmeier (Re-release) 10.01.2024 45:32
This episode was originally released in October of 2021 and I'm re-releasing it for the New Year because it's SO good & I don't want new listeneres to miss out! Feeling burnt out? If you're looking for more balance, this episode with my good friend Kate Kordsmeier is for you. Kate has done an INCREDIBLE job building a multi-six-figure business with blogging and passive income so she can open u...
90. Human Design and Expanding Comfort Zones with Megan Seamans (Re-release) 03.01.2024 34:37
This episode was originally released in August of 2021 and I'm re-releasing it in the New Year because it's too good to miss! Feeling lost about what the next chapter of your life should be? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in your business, your relationship, or another area of your life where you’re thinking, “I don’t really know what to do next, I just know SOMETHING’s gotta give.” This is the cha...
89. Solo ep; My big learnings, lessons, & inspiration from 2023 20.12.2023 31:57
My un-edited verbal vomit reflections, lessons, and inspiration from 2023 - and where I want to go in 2024. 1. Mental health is HEALTH. 2. The body really does keep the score. I'm sharing my test results that prove it. 3. Simple practices that re-connect you to nature and your humanity can work MIRACLES in your brain and body. 4. Change doesn't have to be huge or hard. 5. I learned how to stay pre...
88. Defying expectations as a "multi-hyphenate" with screenwriter and actress, Anna Chazelle 13.12.2023 49:29
Today's guest is my kindred spirit, screenwriter, actor, director, producer - and TRUE multi-hyphenate! - Anna Chazelle. We're exploring how she found her way to unexpected genres, skillsets, and art forms that TRULY made her come alive. Anna is a filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter represented by WME, who specializes in horror storytelling. She got started doing theater i...
87. Social media marketing for beginners with the Marketing Mompreneurs 06.12.2023 41:37
Disclaimer for this episode, y'all: Social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an INCREDIBLE marketing tool (and let's face it, we all need to have SOME kind of social media presence in today's world if we're runnng a business). But social media- or rather the risk of comparison and burnout that come with it - can strain our mental health. Take care of yourselves and take any soc...
86. How to create a business plan, manage finances, and do the (annoying) left brain stuff with Ashley Bird Williams 29.11.2023 41:38
You're WELCOME, Magic Makers. Today, my guest Ashley "bird" Williams is here to talk about all the left brain stuff that I hate....it also happens to be the stuff that makes or breaks a business. If you don't have a solid business plan, if you don't know your numbers (budget, expenses, gross profits, net profits, etc), if you aren't planning for tax season, they you 100% will not be able to create...
85. Steal my SIMPLE gratitude exercise (my UN-edited journal entry) 22.11.2023 19:30
Even if you live somewhere that doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, you can still do this simple gratitude exercise: Naming and appreciating the smaller "everyday" things that often get overlooked when they run RIGHT or are healthy. Things like: - Your car - Your favorite piece of clothing - Your internet connection - Your dog/cat/pet - Your phone - Your memberships/courses you already own - You...
84. Art as advocacy & building a creative life with Steven Gaultney, resident playwright at Theatre of Others 16.11.2023 31:19
When you protect your time and energy and truly devote yourself to honing your gifts, MAGIC. HAPPENS. My guest today is Steven Gaultney - a playwright, dramaturg, and teacher based in Brooklyn. His most recent work, Bright Light Burning, will premiere next month at COP28, the annual UN Climate Conference, held this year in Dubai! (Skip to the end of the notes to see how you can donate to the cause...
83. Getting sober (and I'm not just talking about alcohol) with author and certified recovery coach Celeste Yvonne 01.11.2023 50:09
It's not you, mama - it's the SYSTEM. You do NOT have to be a mom to get a ton out of this incredible conversation with author and recovery coach, Celeste Yvonne. We're talking about the mental load of motherhood, the patriarchy, priviledge, the slippery slope of "mommy wine culture", and numbing our burnout with unhealthy coping mechanisms. We're ALSO talking about tools to help us heal, and the...
82. The 3 Most Common "Confidence Killers": Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, and Distractionism with Ryane LeCense 25.10.2023 40:49
In a world full of generic "motivational speaker" language, I get excited when people are SPECIFIC about how they coach people to live a fuller, better life that's more aligned with their values. Ryane LeCense is here to discuss the 3 most common "confidence killers", re-framing negative self-talk, and taking action towards building the life we say we want. ABOUT RYANE: Ryane LeCe...
81. Breaking stereotypes, making friends with AI, and uplevelling the User Experience with experts in Brand and Product Design 18.10.2023 57:58
Hannah Ryu and Veronica Shelton are the Co-Founders of Oak Theory: A design studio specializing in UX/UI, web, brand, and application design. Veronica and Hannah are two sought-after experts and women of color committed to breaking minority stereotypes within the tech space, while also bringing the perspective of what appropriate diversity really looks like within their industry! By combining...
80. Re-wiring neural pathways and tapping into the power of our subconscious with Kelsey Padigos 11.10.2023 30:39
Do you gaslight yourself or override your feelings in order to make others comfortable? Are you keeping yourself small because you're scared of what living a bold life might ACTUALLY look like? My guest Kelsey Padigos is an expert at helping (mostly) women re-wire their neural pathways so they can stop sabotaging themselves. She uses many different modalities to get to the bottom of what your subc...
79. Narcissism in the workplace & being a "creative outlier" in corporate America with Nicole Christie 07.10.2023 55:40
This conversation is split into two halves: The first half is about forging a unique path if you're a creative hearted entrepreneur trying to make it in a corporate enviornment. The second is about Narcissism, specifically, how it might show up at work. Both are AMAZING. Reminder/Disclaimer: neither Nicole nor I are licensed therapists or mental health professionals. I've listed some resources bel...
78. MONEY: Mindset, math, and financial literacy w/self-made millionaire, Walli Miller 20.09.2023 48:19
When financial literacy expert Walli Miller low-key dropped that she was a self-made millionaire, I immediately knew I had to get her on the pod. I loved talking to Walli because she's incredibly ETHICAL in the way she talks about financial literacy; no "shame-y" language, no "get rich quick" BS. Walli approaches money from BOTH the mindset work AND the practical math. After this conversation I fe...
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