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...

Author

Kelsey Formost

Category

Education

Podcast website

kelseyformost.mykajabi.com

Latest episode

Apr 3, 2024

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android almost 10M downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

52. Listening to your gut as an entrepreneur with branding consultant Tristan Thibodeau, founder of Wild Womn Haus 12.09.2022

TW: Disordered eating & fertility Meet Tristan Thibodeau, the founder of branding agency Wild Womn Haus. She helps people clarify what aspect of their business needs the most attention and helps them build a holistic brand strategy that’s focused on what * actually * works for them (so they can build a SUSTAINABLE business!).  During this conversation, my mind and my heart were blown righ...

51. How to make money with a small following with Digital Marketing expert King Ashley Ann 22.08.2022

I know I say how excited I am about every episode, but literally from the bottom of my soul, this is one of the most important and exciting episodes for you to listen to.  My guest today is King Ashley Ann, she is a best-selling author, a social media strategist, an award-winning event designer, a consultant with more than 13 years experience, and an absolute powerhouse of a human being.&nbsp...

50. What a difference a year makes…’Find Your Magic’ is ONE YEAR OLD today! 01.08.2022

One year ago I was… RAW from a divorce-level breakup with my partner of 3.5 years, sleeping in my childhood bedroom with zero clue what was next. GRIEVING a multitude of losses; loss of my entire support system after leaving my home of 7 years in LA, loss of my identity as an actress/entertainment professional, loss of my relationship, loss of my living situation, loss of a future I’d imagine...

49. Building your brand with purposeful press with my PR agent, Lydia Bagarozza 25.07.2022

Today I am interviewing my PR agent, Lydia Bagarozza. Lydia helps purpose-driven brands expand their audience, grow their impact, gain credibility and trust — and secure press opportunities organically.  She is passionate about working with mentors, consultants, and environmentally conscious brands, and finds it her absolute mission to help them leave behind a legacy on this planet. Her diver...

48. Overcoming limiting beliefs with certified behavior change specialist Helen Denham 18.07.2022

The path is not linear, magic makers. My guest today is Helen Denham. She is a mindset mentor, meditation teacher, and singer-songwriter. She is a certified Behavior Change Specialist, QHHT Facilitator, and Reiki II healer. Helen’s mission is to embolden her community to design the lives they truly desire through mindfulness, energetic healing, behavior change, and subconscious reprogramming. As e...

47. Manifesting the life you truly desire with the VIBES method with mindset + manifestation coach, Efia Sulter 11.07.2022

Hi Magic Makers! You are in for some incredible value today.  My guest is Efia Sulter and she shares her 5 step manifestation framework on how to have a life of freedom, passion, love, purpose, and all of these things that make you want to leap out of bed in the morning. She coaches ambitious people to confidently manifest their desires and stop playing small I know when you hear the word man...

46. How to build a brand voice: Solo Series #3 27.06.2022

Get your notebooks out for this one, Magic Makers; today I'm giving you a copywriting lesson I usually charge for: how to build a brand voice! If you've been listening for awhile, you know I'm all about giving you quick actionable tips to make your business more enjoyable AND more profitable...And so today we're getting into what a brand voice is, why you need one, and - DRUMROLL PLEEZE...

45. Advocating for a better world with Meg Ten Eyck of Everyqueer 20.06.2022

Meg Ten Eyck, CEO of LGBTQ lifestyle site “Everyqueer”, is an award-winning Queer travel content creator. Since starting in the LGBT travel industry, Meg has visited 60+ countries, spoken at LGBTQ conferences on five continents, published her first book, and had her content read by more than ten million people. Her work involves creating content, marketing campaigns, and conducting professional de...

44. Making a Living and a Having a Life as a Creative Entrepreneur with novelist Georgia Clark 13.06.2022

Hey Magic Makers! Let’s keep Pride month going by hearing more stories from our friends in the queer community! Today I am speaking with Georgia Clark, a novelist, performer, screenwriter, and the host and founder of a popular storytelling night called Generation Women in New York City. She has an amazing queer romance novel called “Island Time” coming out tomorrow, June 14, 2022.  Georgia sp...

43. How bodies store trauma w/ LGBTQ+ Chiropractor Dr. Katie Schlein Valadez 06.06.2022

Happy Pride Month, magic makers! I’m so honored to welcome my childhood friend, Dr. Katie Schlein Valadez to the podcast today to talk about how we can use the body as an entry point to heal deeper emotional and psychological issues. Katie is a chiropractor and business owner in San Diego, CA. She herself is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and she’s created a wonderful, safe and open place for...

42. “I retired my husband” From 50K to mult. 7 figures after age 55 with Leslie Kuster 30.05.2022

Hey Magic Makers! It's never too late. It's never too late to create success, financial freedom, and lift up those around us.  Today’s conversation is truly mind blowing. My guest today is Leslie Kuster. She is in her mid 60’s now, but at age 55 she took her clothing brand to 50K to mult. 7 figures. In the entrepreneurial world, there can be a toxic way we look at money, but this episode real...

41. How an adult ADHD diagnosis changed Hollywood makeup artist Julie Hassett’s life for the better 23.05.2022

I am truly humbled and grateful that my friend Julie Hassett generously agreed to come on the podcast to talk about her recent ADHD diagnosis. Julie is a union makeup artist based out of Los Angeles, with a background in Psychology. She and I met when she was Head Makeup Artist on the set of Netflix’s “Zac and Mia” (back in my actress days!) and we became immediate friends. Beyond her work in film...

40. Digital wellness, phone addiction, and using social media with intention with Comedian Dan Fox 16.05.2022

HEADS UP: this conversation will make you question the way you use social media and your phone! May is mental health awareness month, and to celebrate I wanted to take a deeper dive into everyday things we do that we can change to improve our mental health. This week is a topic that- full disclosure- I’ve been nervous to talk about! (Because if I’m honest, I could definitely have a healthier relat...

39. The power and importance of PLAY! With counselor & drama therapist Katie Lear 09.05.2022

Today we’re talking about the importance of PLAY! My guest today is counselor, play therapist, and drama therapist Katie Lear. She helps preteens deal with anxiety, OCD, depression and grief. Inspired at the start of the pandemic to reach more children, she expanded her 1:1 client work to include an online course, an activity book, and “Young Dragonslayers”, an online, Dungeons and Dragons (D&...

38. “Nobody warned me”; Post-partum mental health, and shifting identities with copywriter Amanda Nicholson 02.05.2022

Did you know May is mental health awareness month, Magic Makers?? To celebrate, I wanted to dive deeper into a few areas of mental health that I didn't know very much about. I wanted to bring in amazing experts with first-hand experience on subjects that I know need more light shed on them, and that is how I met Amanda Nicholson! Amanda is a special Education teacher-turned-copywriter and first-ti...

37. Is your business ready for paid ads? Google Ads expert Cally Pedersen of The Sage Agency walks us through it 11.04.2022

Today’s guest is Cally Pedersen, the founder of The Sage Agency- We’re talk all about paid ads vs organic ads. If you’re interested in learning more about incorporating paid advertising into your business, this is the episode for you. Paid advertising is kinda like having a virtual assistant working in the background 24 hours a day. This can take a ton of stress off your plate & do wonders for...

36. What should go on your website? How to increase clarity & profits (listen up, even if you already have a site!) Solo Series #2 04.04.2022

Alrighty, Magic Makers- welcome to the second episode in my solo series where I get into the nitty gritty of how to build the business of your dreams. Solo Series Episode 1 (Find Your Magic ep. 30 published on 2/21/22) covered my 5 step process to naming a brand or business. Picking the right name can have a HUGE impact on your success later down the line (hello avoiding trademark infringement law...

35. Turning Passions Into Profitable Online Businesses + Prioritizing Mental Health with Melissa Guller, founder of Wit & Wire 28.03.2022

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 & Wire, a business where she helps creators build profitable online businesses so they can scale their income and impact online. And lookin’ at her resumé, it’s supe...

34. Tapping into your childlike curiosity and the true meaning of confidence with therapist + confidence coach Vasavi Kumar 21.03.2022

Hey Magic Maker! I am here today to tell you that you are NOT crazy about having conversations with yourself. In today’s episode, I am speaking with a firecracker of a human, Vasavi Kumar. Vasavi is a therapist + Former TV Host turned Visibility and Camera Confidence Coach, Through her Real Rich membership community and 8-week Camera Confident Accelerator program, she helps thought leaders and exp...

33. The “Sensual Chef” Kiele-Jael Stanton on how to nourish ourselves, body and soul 14.03.2022

Are you ready to get a little sensual today? No, not necessarily in the bedroom- but rather sensual as in getting into all our SENSES! I absolutely loved this conversation with “Sensual Chef” Kiele-Jael Stanton on how we can better nourish ourselves, body, and soul.  Kiele is a certified Health-Supportive Chef, Wellness Culinary Coach, and the founder of Kiele Jael Wellness. Her approach...

32. Outsourcing the stuff you hate in order to increase profit and avoid burnout with Virtual Assistant Natalie Rose 07.03.2022

Friendly reminder, Magic Maker: You should be having FUN in your business! In today’s episode, I speak with Virtual Assistant Natalie Rose about the most common tasks entrepreneurs struggle with, and the most common things that burn business owners out. It's so valuable to hear that we’re not alone when it comes to business struggles. Because- and I hate admitting this- not everything is in our zo...

31. Finding your voice in a busy niche; How filmmaker Taylor Lewis grew his brand from 10K to 160K in just 2 years. 28.02.2022

I’m putting my actor hat back on for this episode to speak with film director and producer Taylor Lewis! Taylor and his 2 brothers own and operate Atomic City, a full-service production company based in Salt Lake City. His writers, editors, and producers cover everything from mini shoots, to full-blown multi-million dollar productions with clients like Amazon, Microsoft, and Prime Music just to na...

30. How to name your brand or business; my first “Solo Series” deep dive 21.02.2022

Welcome to my new “Solo Series” where I’m gonna give you a quick download on ONE subject, tip, or piece of advice that truly moved the needle for me in my life or business. I’m thinking I’ll do one of these per month if you guys like them... If you DO want to see more episodes like this, leave this show a positive review! OK now let’s get into the good stuff… today I’m sharing something that reall...

29. How to invite love into your life & create healthier partnerships w/ relationship coach Bryan Reeves 14.02.2022

At 26, Bryan Reeves was a Captain in the world’s most powerful Air Force with money, acclaim, and plenty of women who were interested in being his partner… yet he was miserable, and - his words- he sucked at intimacy. After losing everything, traveling the world, building a multi-million dollar business, and losing everything again, Bryan started doing some deep internal work on why he never quite...

28. How to make & deepen female friendships with my LITERAL BEST FRIEND, Desi Domo 07.02.2022

Did you know that the greatest indicator of happiness is the quality of our female friendships? But how do we make friends as an adult? How can we deepen the friendships we already have? Why don’t friends go to couples therapy when things start to fizzle?? Do indicators of romantic compatibility like love languages and attachment styles translate to our friendships????    Lucky for you I...

Listen to the Find Your Magic podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.