The Creative Edition Podcast

Today we’re going to be sharing tips on batching content for your blog, Instagram, and other social media channels. If you’re balancing content creation with a side hustle, school, or full-time job, and want to be able to share new content on a regular basis, this episode is for you. What does it mean to batch content? Batching is referred to as “completing a small set of tasks in a period of time...

Today, we’re sharing a few life updates. We’re getting in the habit of sharing quarterly life updates on the podcast so we’re excited to talk about what’s happened with us this past quarter. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition Follow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayy Follow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcast Join the Content Cr...

As content creators, we all have different ways of planning and preparing our content! Maddy personally have tried a few strategies, including feed planning apps and just winging it. But Maddy realized the more strategic she was with my content, the more her business grew! So when she decided to buckle down and figure out a solid content strategy, she realized using Trello was a great tool. Trello...

Today,we’re sharing a few tips on how to find your voice and stand out in social media. With millions (if not billions) of users across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, blogging, YouTube, and more, it can feel intimidating to start a new platform. You might feel wary about finding your own voice and standing out the sea of other creators. Tip 1: Reflect on how you want to present and share content onli...

Today, we’re sharing with you where you can find inspiration for your next photoshoot! So, if you’re stuck in a content rut, or just looking for new places to find inspiration, this podcast episode is for you. Idea 1: Shopping for Props & Wardrobe Shopping is a great source of inspiration! You can try to go into every store with an open mind, and look at each item wondering how it could be use...

Today, we’re sharing a preview of Emma’s talk: How to Market Your Course on Social Media.  Emma will be speaking at the Creator Experience: A Teachable Summit on March 23rd, 2022. So today, we wanted to share a preview of why I created this talk for Teachable and what’s coming in that 45 min presentation + Q&A.  In this talk, Emma discusses tips and tricks in: ·      Establishing Your Brand · ...

Today, we’re discussing 5 things you can charge for in brand partnerships. We want to remind everybody that your price is not determined solely by the number of followers or your engagement rate. There are a variety of things you can include in your price as a creator.   You can charge for the number of deliverables   The more posts, stories, reels, etc, the more you can charge. Some influencers w...

Today, we’re discussing 5 very important things to consider before you take your side-hustle full-time. If it’s your goal to take your side-hustle full-time in 2022 or in the next 1-3-5 years, this podcast episode is for you. We want to remind you that everyone’s journey to taking their side-hustle full-time is different. Everyone is balancing different priorities, juggling family and financial ob...

Today, we’re sharing a few lessons I’ve learned in my 20s. I recently celebrated my 30th birthday and I thought it would be fun to pass on a few lessons to anyone going through the roaring 20s. Lesson 1: Own your financial narrative   One of the biggest lessons in my 20s was realizing that I could own my financial narrative. After I graduated from college in 2014, I learned that I had a negative r...

Today, we’re chatting with our friend Karya . She’s a NYC photographer, photo editor, and a Pinterest Manager.   Karya started taking Pinterest seriously in 2018. She started taking on Pinterest clients in 2020. And now, in 2022, Karya has launched Kick Start Your Pinterest – a 90-day hybrid group and 1 x 1 coaching course to help you with Pinterest.  We’re so excited to chat with Karya today abou...

Today, we want to discuss how to not let perfection paralyze your passions. We’re here to encourage you to let go of “perfection” and to keep sharing your passions. We  want to remind you that experience builds confidence.    And if you don’t allow yourself to step out of your comfort zone, to learn how to create because you’re focused on “perfection”, you don’t allow yourself to grow as a creator...

Today we have Josie, the podcast host behind the Behind the Feed and the influencer behind @josie.bullard . Josie is a content creator based in Indiana. Josie is passionate about equipping others with the right content creation tools and mindset resources to help people pursue their creative passions. Check out Josie's upcoming course: https://josiebullard.com/behind-the-feed-creator-course S...

Today, we’re talking about what you can do if a brand ghosts you after you share your rates. Every creator has been ghosted at some point. It’s a common experience many influencers have and we’re here to talk about why it’s not a bad thing to be ghosted. Tip 1: If you’ve been ghosted by a brand, remember, the influencer industry isn’t a BILLION DOLLAR industry.    There are brands casting, hiring,...

Today, we discuss how we balance content creation with real life. Whether you're creating content on the side or you're creating content as a full-time content career, it still takes work to balance content creation with life. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition Follow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayy Follow the Content Creatives Podcast...

Are creating TikToks or Reels a part of your content strategy in 2022? We share 3 lessons we've learned from creating short form video content on our platforms! Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition Follow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayy Follow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcast Join the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook...

Today, we’re discussing how to measure yourself alongside your goals as a creator. Since it’s the start of the year, we want to discuss the three essential steps to help you measure yourself with your goals.  While it can feel scary to figure out how to measure your goals as an influencer or small business, it is essential for growth.  Step 1: Set the goal + why you want to achieve your goals Befo...

Today, we want to encourage you to take a mental inventory of where your life and creative career are at. It’s important to take a step back and reflect how you’re feeling about your life and creative passions. Understanding where you are helps you decide where you want to go and what goals you want to achieve. Here are a few leading questions if you’re looking to evaluate your life and career: · ...

One of the hardest things about starting out as a creator, is to figure out what to put your attention on. There are so many things to learn as a new influencer or content creator. It can feel overwhelming to navigate the world of content creation. Today, we're breaking down how to figure out what you should focus on as a creator. Tip 1: Figure out what Creator Life Stage You’re On  Not every...

This episode originally aired in September 2021.  We're revisiting the 4 questions to ask yourself to help find your niche. If you’re struggling to figure out what your niche should be for your TikTok, Instagram, blog, or YouTube channel, or podcast, this podcast episode is for you. If you haven't heard of a nice before, a niche is a specific topic or segment you create content around. I...

This episode first aired on Oct 5th 2021. We're resharing one of our most highly requested episodes: What PR agencies look for in influencers and creators! If you're a creator trying to build relationships with PR agencies and brands, this podcast episode is for you. Amanda, the Vice President of Influencer Marketing at Edelman joins us for an hour long interview to shed light on what PR...

We're still on our January break. If you're creating a media kit for the first time in 2022, we hope this podcast episode helps you create your media kit! If you haven't heard of a media kit before, a media kit is: A media kit is essentially a resume for your blog, Instagram, TikTok, and online presence. Your photo, contact info, and what your blog is about all go on your media kit....

This podcast episode originally aired in August 2021. So many influencers struggle and ask themselves what they should be focusing on when it comes to building their content creation career. The truth is, understanding what life stage you’re at can help you define your focus in 2022. Content Creator Life Stage #1: Seed As a seed, you’re a new influencer. You just started your TikTok, YouTube or In...

We're still on our break so today we're revisiting motivation types. Understanding intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation and 6 different motivation types can help you figure out how you're personally motivated. If you’re a content creator or influencer whose looking for more motivation in life, understanding how you’re motivated can help you. This podcast originally aired on October 7t...

Today we’re replaying how we deal with judgement with being an influencer. Judgement can instigate fear and fear can keep you from creating content for your passions, sharing what you love, and expressing who you are. Don't let judgement of others hold you back as a creator in 2022! Tune in for the first two tips. Here is a preview of the third tip: Tip #3: Reflect on your goals  If you’re fe...

Today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite podcast episodes about growing your Instagram. We are revisiting  the 4 main strategies to help you grow your Instagram audience. Usually, people look for quick tactics to grow on the app. But we’re going in depth to help you understand what helps you build your community on Instagram. This podcast episode originally aired on October 19th 2021. We hope y...