The Laylee Emadi Podcast — For Speakers, Coaches, and Course Creators

Are you tired of sacrificing your joy, health, and happiness for your business? In this episode, Tiffany Napper opens up about her personal experience with burnout, the importance of self-care, and transforming her definition of success. Listen in as she shares practical tips for listeners on how to balance high achievement with your well-being. If […] The post 188: Finding Resilience & Building a...

If you’ve been thinking about pitching sponsors and networking at events, there are a lot of considerations I’ve learned over the years. In today’s episode, I’m not only sharing how to build relationships and pitch sponsors, but also how to determine if sponsoring is the right fit for you and what to do if you […] The post 187: Building Winning Relationships with Sponsors appeared first on Laylee...

Have you ever wanted to move away and leave everything you know behind? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kadie Smith, who did that very thing by moving to Costa Rica. Kadie is the multi-talented art director and branding expert behind Drop Cap Design, who felt called to share her experience of Costa Rica with her followers […] The post 186: How Imperfect Plans Can’t Take Away from Perfect Experie...

As we kick off a new year and many of our listeners are getting organized for 2025, I wanted to share 3 tools I loved over the last year that I’ll be bringing into 2025! If you’re an educator, coach, course creator, or someone passionate about sharing knowledge, I invite you to join The Educators […] The post 185: 3 Tools I Loved Over the Last Year appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creati...

Ready to laugh, learn, and maybe tear up a little? In our last episode of the year, my long-time friend, Dawn Richardson of Tech Savvy Creative, takes over hosting duties! Together we dive deep on my highlights of 2024: from the best to the not-so-best investments, celebrating meaningful milestones, and sharing honest lessons learned from […] The post 184: 2024 Recap: What Worked, What Didn’t, and...

This month inside The Educator’s Lounge, we’re spending a lot of time reflecting. In today’s snack size episode, you’re getting a sneak peak into the workbook our members are getting for free as part of their membership and a few things I’m reflecting on as we wrap up the year! If you’re an educator, coach, […] The post 183: Empower Yourself with an Annual Reflection appeared first on Laylee Emadi...

Have you ever invested in a course and felt it didn’t do all that it promised? We’ve all been there. In today’s episode, we deep dive into the overlooked aspects of online course creation with Emily Walker, a learning designer and strategic mentor. Emily shares her unique journey from traditional education to designing impactful, learner-focused […] The post 182: Intentional Course Design with Emi...

You guys know I’m all about investing in my business, so today’s snack size episode is a recap of my experience at the Brands without Borders retreat! Mentioned in this Episode dropcapdesign.com sarahanndesign.co Do you like the snack sized format? Every other week, you’re going to see this snack size format, where I’ll be pulling […] The post 181: Investing In Yourself & Business: Brands without...

What does it truly takes to build a thriving, supportive community? Today we’re diving into the heart of intentional community building with the talented Kristin Sweeting—a wedding photographer and business coach who has a knack for creating impactful spaces that empower creatives. Listen in as we discuss the value of listening, what it takes to build trust with […] The post 180: Building an Authe...

If you’ve ever felt the overwhelm that comes with being a business owner, this snack sized episode is for you. Shaochen of Monstera Gold joins us to provide practical tips for overcoming that overwhelm, such as identifying knowledge gaps, seeking guidance, and leaning into discomfort, to help entrepreneurs navigate times when they feel stuck.  [Live […] The post 179: Overcoming Business Overwhelm...

Did you know that you can proactively protect your intellectual property, including the education you create? As more businesses move into the digital space, it’s essential to understand how to safeguard your creative content and ensure it remains yours. Brittany Elise of Brittany Elise Photography, along with her lawyer Whitney Bower of Bower Legal join […] The post 178: Safeguarding Your Creatio...

Are you looking to grow as a speaker? From building connections to putting yourself in the right rooms to pitching, we’re covering a lot in this snack sized episode! Recently, at Next Level Retreat, I sat down with a few of our attendees for some one-on-one coaching and Danielle Throckmorton allowed us to record the […] The post 177: Growing as a Speaker—Live Coaching from Next Level Retreat ft. D...

Is your business ready for a Black Friday sale? While there are dozens of strategies and approaches to consider, Lauren Grayson joins us to break down how you should look at your Black Friday offers to ensure you’re running a clear and successful campaign. Listen in as she provides the do’s and don’t’s of Black […] The post 176: Mastering Your Black Friday Sales Strategy with Lauren Grayson appear...

Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of AI or are already on your journey, Dawn is here to teach us how to optimize our use of ChatGPT. Listen in as she shares how you can create your own ChatGPT prompts to help AI generate ideas and content specific to you and your […] The post 175: How to Create ChatGPT Prompts that Serve Your Brand with Dawn Richardson appeared first on Laylee E...

Are you feeling the pressure of hustle culture? Do you dream of running a successful business without sacrificing your personal life and well-being? It’s time for you to build a SOFT business. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Molly Balint, the creator of the SOFT. Business Movement. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, or felt like the […] The post 174: Building a SOFT Business with Molly B...

We did it—my husband Tim is back on the podcast! During Next Level Retreat in September, I sat down to record a few snack sized episodes for the podcast. Since Tim was at this retreat helping me out, I had him to share his experience in supporting me as an entrepreneur! [Live from Next Level […] The post 173: Supporting Your Partner in their Business with Tim Smith appeared first on Laylee Emadi |...

Like most entrepreneurs, you’ve likely been through your own seasons of burnout. Maybe they led to scaling back or pivoting, but what if you used those times of burnout for inspiration? In today’s episode, Angela Shae of Social Templates Co joins us to share how she went from successful wedding photographer to social media manager […] The post 172: Finding Inspiration for Business in Burnout & Piv...

It’s been a minute since I’ve had a full brand photoshoot in my business. I love to get my headshots taken annually if not more, but when it’s time for a brand photoshoot, I want to be really intentional about the purpose, direction, and how I’ll use the images. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how […] The post 171: Planning a Brand Photoshoot that Will Last for Years appeared first on Laylee Emadi...

Ethical education has always been one of my core values in everything I do, then add in the value of community and you’ve got The Educator’s Lounge. In today’s episode, my friend and Educators Lounge community member Bree Pair interviews me about the process of building, launching, and serving The Educators Lounge! If you’re an […] The post 170: The Educators Lounge: Building a Community of Educat...

If you hadn’t noticed already, I’m a huge fan of in-person events. From workshops to conferences to retreats, I truly believe each holds such importance in business education. In honor of hosting Next Level, my retreat for creative entrepreneurs, I’m sharing the value of investing specifically in retreats as a business owner! Mentioned in this […] The post 169: Investing in Yourself and Your Busin...

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you had an influx of cash to support your business? There are funds set aside specifically for that in the creative economy and business opportunity space. In today’s episode, Danielle Desir Corbett joins us to share why creators should be applying to grants, what to include in your application, and […] The post 168: How Creatives Can Secure Funding through Grant Opportun...

You may have noticed that this summer looked slightly different than my previous summers in business. I skipped my summer sabbatical. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why I opted for summer hours instead of a summer sabbatical and how you can decide which form of time of and rest is right for you! Mentioned in […] The post 167: Choosing Between Work and Rest: Summer Hours vs. Summer Sabbatical appe...

Do you feel like email marketing just isn’t for you? Maybe it’s not working—no one is reading what you have to write or you just don’t know how to stand out. In today’s episode Zafira Rajan joins us to share how you can craft emails that people want to read and infuse who you are […] The post 166: Crafting Emails that People Actually Want to Read with Zafira Rajan appeared first on Laylee Emadi |...

Are you struggling to sell out your in-person events? In today’s episode, I’m sharing advice on how I’ve found success in selling to my audience year after year and what I’ve done to pivot when past strategies didn’t work! Mentioned in this Episode: Membership 131: Stop Selling In DMs—And What To Do Instead With Sarah […] The post 165: Selling Out an In-Person Event—Advice from an Experienced Host...

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, I could use a lot more accountability and community in my business and life, Dennah Renee is here to help. While finding the right people is a huge piece of it, taking ownership and action in creating that community is up to you! Listen in as she shares how […] The post 164: Finding Community with Accountability in Business appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach...