Talk Copy to Me | Content + Copywriting Podcast

Are you spending too much time worrying about whether you need to impress search engines or AI tools? You might feel panicked and ignore it completely or abandon traditional SEO to chase the shiny new thing.  Well, both approaches are wrong. The truth is, you can't do AI optimization (AIO) without traditional SEO—they're not separate strategies, and one builds on the other. In this episo...

Your AI just wrote you a blog post and it sounds great—so are you ready to hit publish?  The answer is no. Here's why: AI makes stuff up, gets facts wrong, and sometimes loses your voice completely—and you won't catch these problems unless you know what to look for. For small business owners and creatives using AI to create or repurpose content, editing and fact-checking aren't opti...

What if the content you've already created could work harder for you? If you're like most small business owners and creatives, you've spent hours crafting blog posts, emails, and social content—only to use them once and move on.  But here's the thing: you're sitting on a goldmine of material that could be repurposed to extend your reach, fill your content calendar, and act...

You've got your AI trained with your brand voice and messaging, but you're still just using it to write social posts. (Sound familiar?) But what if you could actually use AI as a brainstorming partner? If you did the foundation work from last week's episode, your AI actually knows your business well enough to help you think through bigger challenges. In this episode, we explore how...

Your AI keeps giving you generic copy because it doesn't know your business the way a human copywriter would. Most people think the solution is better prompts, but that's like thinking good copy just means better grammar. You're missing the entire strategy layer underneath. In this episode, I explore why AI training fails for most business owners and how working with a copy coach ca...

Ever wondered what professional copy feedback actually looks like? I'm taking you inside a real copy coaching session to show you the detailed feedback process, collaborative revision sessions, and co-writing moments that transform rough drafts into compelling copy.  See exactly how the collaboration works in this episode of Talk Copy to Me. __________________________________________ EPISODE...

What if you could get professional copywriting help without completely handing over control of your message? Copy coaching offers a collaborative middle ground that combines your unique voice with professional strategy and support. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what the done-with-you approach to copywriting looks like, who it serves best, and how the process works whether you&apo...

Creative burnout isn't a personal failure—it's a signal that your current content creation approach isn't sustainable. Whether you're in a creative rut right now or want to prepare for inevitable dry spells, this episode is about creating sustainably rather than constantly. I'm getting honest about why I took time off from podcasting and what I learned during that break. Y...

Are you struggling to understand why your 🤩 beautiful 🤩 website isn't bringing in clients?  In this episode, four guests join me to reveal the common website mistakes that are actively costing you business. From confusing navigation to poor calls-to-action, these seemingly small issues create major barriers between you and potential clients who are ready to work with you. You'll discov...

Could your website secretly be sabotaging your business growth?  You've got traffic but no conversions. You're attracting the wrong inquiries. And potential clients keep asking for information that's literally right there on your site.  These aren't just annoyances—they're warning signs. In this episode of Talk Copy to Me , I'll walk you through the five key areas whe...

Tired of investing in new marketing efforts that were supposed to transform your business, but somehow fell short of delivering real results?  In this episode, I reveal the five strategy questions that any good strategist should be asking you—questions that cut through surface-level solutions and get to the heart of what your business actually needs.  You'll learn what these essential strateg...

Ever booked a strategy call and wondered if you just wasted your money?  Or hesitated to book one because you weren't sure what would actually happen?  In this episode, I'm sharing my exact process for strategy sessions - from the questions I ask to what you should walk away with. No more mystery, just a clear roadmap for getting real value from your strategy time. ______________________...

Ever notice how everyone talks about needing a strategy, but nobody explains how to actually get one? Time to change that. In this episode, I'm breaking down three different approaches to building your strategic foundation—because different businesses need different solutions. Find out which approach makes the most sense for where you are right now. __________________________________________...

Think you're ready to plan your marketing strategy? Hold up a minute. There's a crucial step you might be missing—one that could save you from wasting time and money on changes you don't actually need.  In this episode, I'm revealing why successful businesses always audit before they strategize (and how skipping this step might be costing you clients). It doesn't matter if...

Tired of marketing tactics that don't deliver? Here's the truth: updating your website copy, creating more content, or "optimizing" for SEO won't fix anything if you don't have the right strategy behind it.  In this episode, I'm breaking down why strategy needs to come first (and what that actually means for your business). Plus, I'm sharing real examples of...

Following yesterday's honest look at 2024, it's time to talk about intentional growth in 2025.  After spending a year adjusting to working traditional hours and learning about my true capacity, I'm ready to build systems that actually support my goals. In this episode, I'm sharing my strategic vision for the year ahead—from restructuring my services to finally completing those...

Your social feeds are probably flooded with perfectly curated end-of-year highlight reels right now. But transparency has always been one of my core values, which is why I believe in sharing both the wins and the struggles in business. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my 2024 - from teaching at Yale to navigating client transitions, from my son heading to college to realizing...

Picture this: You're planning your marketing strategy for 2025, staring at your screen, wondering if what worked last year will keep working tomorrow. We've all been there and understand that nagging feeling that everything's shifting—even though we're not exactly sure how. That's why I've brought together eight marketing experts who are seeing these changes firsthand...

Are your marketing strategies stuck in 2024?  As we enter 2025, let's talk about the outdated marketing tactics that need to stay in the past. From aspirational marketing that feels tone-deaf during this moment of history to gatekeeping prices on your website, this episode examines why certain approaches aren't serving your business anymore. Join me and my panel of expert guests as we ex...

"Popular! You're gonna be popular!" Glinda's iconic song from Wicked is catchy, confident, and completely wrong—at least when it comes to your marketing strategy.  Just like that peppy song promises popularity is the answer to everything, we're often told that appealing to everyone is the key to business success. But is that actually true? In this episode, I'm explori...

Drowning in holiday marketing emails? Wondering if your small business should join the holiday promotional mayhem? While everyone else is rushing to create Black Friday deals and holiday promotions, you might be questioning if it's really worth the effort (and the cost). This episode breaks down the real pros and cons of holiday marketing (without the sugar coating), plus creative alternative...

Is your brand messaging guide collecting digital dust somewhere in your Google Drive? You know what I'm talking about, right? That beautiful PDF you hired a copywriter or brand strategist to write, full of amazing insights about your brand voice, that you haven't looked at since you downloaded it. Yeah, and if you remember, this likely wasn't a small investment, either. In this epis...

Ever scroll through your own business's content and feel like each piece was written by a different person? Maybe your Monday blog post sounds nothing like your Thursday email newsletter, or your social media content seems like there's a different "you" posting every day. If so, your business needs an editorial style guide. And no, it's not just for big corporations. In th...

Ever freeze up when someone asks "So, what do you do?" Or worse, have you found yourself reciting a robotic elevator pitch that makes you sound like a walking LinkedIn profile?  If so, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down why traditional elevator pitches often fail and how to craft one that actually starts conversations instead of killing them. You'll learn...

Have you ever been told you need to pick just one ideal client avatar? You know, that mythical person who's supposed to represent your entire customer base, as if all your potential clients are exactly the same person.  Meh, I don't buy it. In this episode, I'm calling out this "one ideal client" rule for what it is—outdated advice that might be holding you back.  I'l...