Human-First Founders Podcast: Inspiring Stories and Tips for Down-to-Earth Entrepreneurs

If you are in the first year (or first few months) of your business, and you’ve been stressing out trying to figure out what your brand is (or heck, just trying to figure out who your ideal client is). . . I’ve got something for ya. In this week’s episode of The Feel Good Social Podcast, I got together with visual branding expert, Gabrielle Blades, of Blades Creative. We talk all about the brand d...

Instagram got you feeling down? I’m not gonna lie, it can be a lot. Constantly consuming everyone else’s highlight reel is the perfect recipe for comparison my friend. That’s why it’s called “doom scrolling” . . . and it can make it pretty dang hard to continue to show up consistently for your own brand! So if you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, listen in as I chat with the Contagious Confiden...

If you've looked into Instagram's algorithm at all, you've probably seen that ENGAGEMENT is the driving force behind how well your posts perform. But if you’re sitting there thinking, “that’s great Kins, but how in the heck do I do that without making it feel weird or awkward?. . .” Well first, don’t worry because I’ve totally been there. And second, in this episode, I’m sharing all...

Would you consider yourself to be a high achiever? Do you put a lot of pressure on yourself and set really high expectations? (I mean, as entrepreneurs, we’re all raising our hands, right?) Evelyn Templar is a social media manager and her jam is serving nail technicians. She is one smart cookie when it comes to creating a content strategy that works for you.  We geek out over:  + The pressure (and...

Looking for trendy content ideas that will boost your performance on the algorithm? Today, I'm sharing 5 types of posts you can easily create for your brand on Instagram! And if you're looking for Canva templates for these types of posts? I've got you. 😘 I've included customizable templates for all of these content trends in our new Content Template Library in our Feel Good So...

Listen, my friend, I understand what it feels like to try and put yourself (and your brand) out there on social media. It’s scary to feel like you are putting a spotlight on yourself. It kind of makes you feel like you’re saying “look at me, look at me!” And it’s intimidating and awkward. So much so that you start to worry and second guess yourself. Like does this post make sense? Am I being profe...

If you’re tired of wasting time & energy creating posts that barely anybody pays attention to or cares about anyway... If you've been spending hours in Canva trying to make content that look goods and feels on-brand — but you can’t ever seem to make it work, no matter how much tweaking you do... If you feel so disconnected from everyone else on Instagram — and posting just gives you anxie...

So we all know that you have to continuously market yourself and your brand in order to get clients and make sales, right? Cause if people don’t know what you have to offer then they don’t know if they need your help. So when you are in a highly promotional period in your business, like launching a new product or service, putting on a sale or a limited time offer, or taking advantage of the holida...

Have you been wondering if you're selling enough or too much? Today, I'm dishing up your Content Breakdown and sharing what I mean by the 40/40/20 rule (which I kind of made up by accident - but it totally works!) Don't forget to check out our new marketing membership The Feel Good Social Club here: feelgoodsocial.com/club Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith...

Have you ever thought about offering a membership as another revenue stream for your business? With the upcoming launch of the Feel Good Social Club, I wanted to break down and share everything that I’ve learned about building a  membership! Starting with why I even decided to implement a membership in the first place, all the way down to my complete strategy behind this membership. You guys. . . ...

Today, I'm sharing 5 content themes you can create a post about every week - no matter what your business is or what industry you're in! So, if your goal is to post 5x per week, well, this minisode will have you covered. 😘 Got a question?! Connect with me on Instagram at @feelgoodsocial! And don't forget to check out our brand new Feel Good Social Club - a monthly membership for do...

Do you catch yourself scrolling through the gram and wondering. . . “How are people doing this?! How are they staying so consistent on social media?” It’s batch-planning my friend. But if you aren’t really sure what batch-planning is or, even if you think you have a general idea, you’ll definitely want to tune into this episode. Because if you don’t have a strategic batch-planning *plan* that work...

If you've been struggling to show up consistently for your brand, this is not a minisode you'll want to miss, my friend. I'm sharing my top 3 tried-and-tested tips that have completely changed my life when it comes to being consistent (which is really the key to success on social media. 😘) Take our Brand Vibe Quiz: feelgoodsocial.com/quiz Join the Feel Good Social Club waitlist: fe...

There really is ONE thing that will help you achieve success on social media. And in this episode - I’m breaking this, secret to social media, down. But more importantly, I’m diving into what exactly this “secret” really even means and why it’s important.  I cover:  + The impact of genuine growth on social  + The truth behind vanity metrics and getting back to the mission of your business  + Build...

Sharing personal stories can make your more unique / relatable / memorable / likable and help you build trust with your ideal customers on a deeper level! So, right now, you might be thinking: That's great, Kinsey, but what personal stories should I share and how the heck do I share them in a way that's interesting? Don't worry. I've got you, boo. In today's quick + action...

Do you ever wonder why you love a certain movie or a specific podcast? Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t know. It’s just good!” (And hey, I’m with ya.) But there is a reason why you feel so connected and compelled to that specific content and it’s because of the story. . .  People fall in love with stories and then inherently with the people who are sharing them because ultimately, you see yourself....

CONTENT REPURPOSING is the best way to make your content creation process easier (and your content more strategic!) Tune in to hear how you can turn one blog post into 5 (or more) Instagram posts. 🤗 Don't forget to share this episode on Instagram and TAG ME so I can see (I'm @ feelgoodsocial 😘) feelgoodsocial.com Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai Authentic...

SEO is one of those things where you know you need it, but it seems like there’s some kind of mystery around how to actually implement it. (Or at least that’s how it’s felt for me!) So if you’re like me, you’ll definitely want to check out this amazing conversation with SEO expert, Barb Davids. She’s got a great story and she’s packing years of valuable digital marketing experience under her belt....

In this very special bonus episode, one of my biggest inspirations in life, my mom Lisa, joins me to chat about entrepreneurship. She shares her journey of taking on a variety of careers and how she was able to thrive in all of them! We chat about: + The extremely common issue she had to deal with (and why you might be dealing with it too!) + Why your Qualities matter more than your Qualifications...

It’s always a little nerve-wracking anytime you are doing something new, especially if it’s for the first time. Finding the confidence to put yourself out there is the name of the game when it comes to social media for your business. But once you’re able to take that first step, before you know it you’ll be thriving in every way you show up in your content, just like Feel Good Social client, Tania...

Customer testimonials are awesome for 1) giving social proof, 2) creating fomo around your offers, 3) nurturing your relationship with your current customers and 4) making your content creation process easier! (can I get a heck to the yes?!) So today, I'm sharing my 3 favorite ways to share your customer testimonials on Instagram! After tuning in, I dare you to post a customer testimonial on...

Why is it that when you’re doing all the social media things, no one is buying? You’re getting out there, you’re being visible, you’re being consistent, and yet. . . nada. There are some common social media “mistakes” if you will, that once fine tuned, can make all the difference.  I cover:  + A few important questions that you should really be asking yourself + Truly understanding your brand, you...

I know what it's like to HATE photos of yourself (do you have a wonky eye thing, too?) and not want to show up online for your brand... BUT it's honestly one of the best ways you can boost the success of your business. SHOWING YOUR FACE will help you grow your following, boost your engagement and make you more sales! So today, I'm sharing 3 tips for helping you get more comfortable...

Social map student, Daniel,  is a past life regressionist who felt hesitant about really putting himself out there on the gram. (It can feel a little scary, right?) But after leaning into what feels good to him, his feed transformed in a way that really reflects his personality and his brand as the fun-loving, nostalgic guy that he is. And it’s magnetic!  We cover: + What is a past life regression...

Does social media feel like a necessary evil for your business? Well my friend, I’m sharing the specific ways I implement a simple social media strategy without all the stress. Life’s way too short for that! See you on the inside.  I cover:  + Getting into an anti-anxiety social media headspace + Setting yourself up for social media success with a goals and a realistic plan of attack + Leaning int...