The Bloggy Friends Show

Facebook quietly rewrote its own rules, and most creators haven't caught on yet. Amanda Bond, the strategist behind The Ad Strategist, explains how a sudden shift toward TikTok-style discoverability let her drive 23,000 visits to a single blog post and helped a brand-new page hit 100,000 followers in weeks. In this episode, Amanda breaks down what changed in Facebook's algorithm starting in August...

Should you be promoting your blog in a virtual summit? Yep! Tune in and learn why. More Show Notes From This Episode: What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/ Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram |...

What if the blog you abandoned for twelve years could quietly turn into a reliable two thousand dollars a month? That is exactly what happened to travel blogger Michelle of Travel HerStory, and in this episode she breaks down the SEO shift, affiliate strategy, and content habits that finally made it click. Michelle sits down with Ashley Grant to share the real numbers behind her travel blog comeba...

Are you ready to turn your blog into a thriving business? In this episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, we covered everything you need to know to make money from your blog. From understanding your motivations, laying the groundwork for monetization, to exploring different income streams, we've got you covered. And remember, it's all about staying motivated and celebrating every milestone along the w...

In this powerful episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, host Ashley Grant sits down with fitness instructor Rhonda Goode to explore her life-changing health journey. Rhonda shares how witnessing her family's struggle with diabetes and immobility motivated her to lose 120 pounds and rewrite her own health story—without quick fixes, pills, or fad diets. Learn actionable advice for bloggers, desk worker...

What if you could pitch a brand sponsorship deal today, even with only a few hundred followers? In this episode, sponsorship coach and Creator Wizard founder Justin Moore breaks down exactly how creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, and entrepreneurs of all sizes can start landing paid brand partnerships — no massive audience required. Justin has personally closed over 600 brand deals, made mo...

Dive deep into the world of content creation and tackle the question: Is blogging enough in 2026 and beyond? Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to level up your content strategy! 🎙️ Episode Highlights: 🔹 Embrace Multi-Format Content: Joe and I discuss the importance of diversifying your content. From blog posts to podcasts and videos, catering to various audience preferences is key to incre...

This might be the most honest, unfiltered conversation about being a content creator you'll ever hear. Robert and Ashley have known each other since they were teenagers working at a movie theater, and now they're both navigating the chaos of making money as content creators in an AI-disrupted world—and they're holding nothing back. From admitting they both hate social media (while being on it cons...

Michelle walked away from her travel blog for years—until a chance conversation convinced her to give it one more shot. Eighteen months later, she's consistently earning $2,000+ per month through ads and affiliate commissions, despite Google's algorithm updates that destroyed many travel sites. She shares how she finally learned SEO properly, which monetization methods work best for travel content...

Josh Elledge has been featured in media 3,000 times and appeared on nearly 500 podcasts—and he says there's no better way to build relationships with decision-makers than podcasting. Forget cold emails and LinkedIn DMs; Josh reveals his "three-week warm-up" method that converts 30-60% of podcast hosts into interview opportunities. He explains why most podcast guesting agencies are doing it wrong,...

Jeff Rose went from 25,000 followers to over 370,000 in one year—and made six figures doing it. What started as cross-posting Instagram reels to Facebook accidentally turned into a lucrative business when he discovered Facebook was paying creators for content he didn't even know was monetizable. In this episode, Jeff breaks down his exact posting schedule (yes, he posts 20+ times daily), reveals w...

Amanda Bond drove 23,000 visits to a blog using nothing but Facebook posts—and she's revealing exactly how she did it. After stepping away from social media for two years, Amanda discovered Facebook had transformed into a discoverability platform similar to TikTok, and she's been posting 5+ times daily ever since. Learn her strategy for finding what content performs, when to reshare winning posts,...

Rhonda Goode watched her entire family suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, and immobility—and she decided she wouldn't be next. At 35, she joined a gym and started a 14-year transformation that would see her lose 120 pounds, five dress sizes, and completely rewrite her family's health story. This isn't your typical fitness inspiration episode filled with quick fixes and empty promises. Rhon...

This might be the most honest, unfiltered conversation about being a content creator you'll ever hear. Robert and Ashley have known each other since they were teenagers working at a movie theater, and now they're both navigating the chaos of making money as content creators in an AI-disrupted world—and they're holding nothing back. From admitting they both hate social media (while being on it cons...

Are you using AI the right way? Tune into this episode and find out! More Show Notes From This Episode: What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/ Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn...

What if you could write a book in a weekend? Psychiatric nurse practitioner Andrew Hewitt did exactly that, creating four comprehensive business books in just 60 hours by using AI as an interview coach instead of a ghostwriter. In this game-changing episode, Andrew reveals his exact process for turning his expertise into published books without spending years writing or letting AI put words in his...

Make money blogging by changing your mindset? Yep! That's what we're jammin on! In this episode, I'm having a complete and total fan girl moment. 😍😍😍I've been a fan of the amazing Sandy Forster for YEARS! I have 2 print copies and one digital copy of her bestselling book How to Be Wildly Wealthy Fast , and I was so stoked to get the chance to interview her for an article on money mindset for en...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a story swimming in your head into a published cozy mystery novel? What if keeping a two-year writing secret from your family could lead to seeing your book on Barnes & Noble's website? Join Ashley Grant as she chats with Robin Stephanie (aka Masshole Mommy) about her journey from blogger to published author of " The Deadly Garden ," the first...

Let's chat about Getting Media Attention for a Blog. It's easier than you might think! Josh's Links: https://upmyinfluence.com/about/ https://twitter.com/joshelledge https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshelledge/ https://www.instagram.com/josh.elledge/ https://www.youtube.com/@UpMyInfluence/videos More Show Notes From This Episode: What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this...

Can You Start an Online Business for Five Bucks? Tune in and Find Out! More Show Notes From This Episode: What’s up my bloggy friends! I'm slowly updating the show notes for this and every episode of The Bloggy Friends Show. My new home base for all things Bloggy Friends can be found here: https://www.famousashleygrant.com/podcast/ Be sure to follow me on social: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedI...

Wanna know the real secrets to making money by selling blogs and online businesses? Get insider tips from Andy at Empire Flippers. If you’ve ever wondered how bloggers cash in big or how a single referral earned someone $80,000, you won’t want to miss this episode! Sell or buy a blog here: https://famousashleygrant.com/empireflippers Find Andy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyallaway/ https:/...

Ever wondered how a love for cute things and creative snacks can turn into a Facebook following of over 250,000 fans? Join us as Dawn of Cutefetti spills her secrets to building a viral brand, staying true to herself, and making social media success look downright adorable—even without a playbook! Where to Find Dawn of Cutefetti: https://cutefetti.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Cutefetti/ https://x...

Let's talk about the importance of mental health awareness for bloggers and content creators. In this episode, I share my personal journey with anxiety, depression, and the unique mental health challenges that come with being a creative professional who works from home. Join me for this heartfelt conversation about breaking the stigma around mental health in the creator community. More Show Notes...

Want content for your blog, but don't have time to write it? This episode might help! Pulled from the archives, in this episode, I'm chatting with the king of motivation – Justin Popovic – all about using PLR in blogging. PLR stands for private label rights, and it can help you take your blogging game to the next level. We jam on using it for creating courses, generating newsletter content, how to...

Never met 90% of your clients? Making money in your yoga pants? Welcome to the surprisingly lucrative world of ghostblogging, where your words get famous while you stay behind the scenes. Join me as I pull back the curtain on my writing career path. From landing your first client without a fancy website to pitching PR agencies when work dries up, discover the insider tips that helped me build a su...