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

If you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by low student engagement and lack of success in your online courses, despite your efforts to create quality content and meaningful interactions, then you are not alone! In today’s episode, Mara Kucirek joins us to highlight how you can create an engaging course that encourages student interactions while also […] The post Episode 138: Mastering Course C...

If you’re like every other entreperneur I know, you’re likely in the middle of busy season with the added stress of the holidays. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how you can manage your stress and prioritize your workload as an entrepreneur. Listen in as I walk you through the exact exercise I do […] The post Episode 137: Stress Management and Prioritizing Your Workload appeared first...

When Cameron and Tia decided to launch their first educational offer after gaining visibility on TikTok, they were met with excitement and early signups, but unfortunately that’s where it ended. The explosive growth they’d see in their online reach didn’t immediately translate to explosive sales. That’s when they decided to really focus on and pour […] The post Episode 136: Launching an Offer to a...

The heart behind this podcast has always been to connect with listeners, provide value, and have honest conversations. That’s why I’ve brought back our Ask Me Anything series, where I’m answering your questions as if we’re two biz besties chatting over drinks. Today’s episode is brought to you by my free quiz to help you […] The post Episode 135: Ask Me Anything: Course Platforms, IG Hot Takes, Cl...

You’ve gone through the preparation process of your speaking topics and pitching conferences and events to speak, but what do you do once you’ve landed one? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 tips that I believe every speaker should consider when they’ve landed an opportunity to speak at a conference and event. 5 Tips for […] The post Episode 134: 5 Tips for Speakers at Conferences and Events appea...

Do you dread sitting down to create content or build out your marketing plan? In today’s episode, Jen Olmstead of Tonic Site Shop joins us to share how she went from dreading writing her emails to showing up for her community by making a few shifts in how she approached marketing. Listen in as she […] The post Episode 133: Creating Marketing Content You Actually Like with Jen Olmstead appeared fir...

When entrepreneurs and business owners don’t do the work to prioritize inclusivity and diversity in their work, it’s detrimental to the industry as a whole. We recently saw this with a wedding industry event that originally planned to host their event on a plantation without being transparent with the history of the land, leading to […] The post Episode 132: Case Study: Breaking Down an Industry E...

Selling in the DMs isn’t a strategy I recommend—honestly I hate it. After an influx of sales DMs and dozens of frustrated texts to my business bestie, Sarah Erickson, we knew it was time for a podcast episode to discuss this sales strategy. In today’s episode, we’re discussing why you should stop selling in the […] The post Episode 131: Stop Selling in DMs—and What To Do Instead with Sarah Erickso...

After running this business for ten years, there have been a number of lessons I’ve learned as an entrepreneur! In today’s special episode, I’m sharing 10 of the most valuable lessons from the last 10 years! To celebrate 10 years in business, I’m hosting a flash sale for the Creative Educator Conference! Save $200 when […] The post 130: 10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship appeared f...

Women haven’t always had the opportunities that we have with money today—that’s why we need to embrace the power we have to be a part of history. In today’s episode, Erinn Bridgman joins us to share how you can build financial freedom with your creative business. Listen in as she shares some of the most […] The post Episode 129: Creating Financial Freedom with Your Creative Business with Erinn Bri...

Are you thinking about snagging your ticket to The Creative Educator Conference? Take a listen to our open house replay, where I dive deep into what is included in the conference, who it’s for, and answer all of your questions! Should You Attend The Creative Educator Conference? The Creative Educator Conference was built for business […] The post Episode 128: Open House for the Creative Educator C...

If you’ve ever hustled in a season of business that led to burnout, today’s episode is for you. Hope Taylor joins us to share her own experiences in burnout, how she’s set up boundaries in her business, and prioritizes her own self-care and mental health every single day. Plus she’s sharing a little behind-the-scenes of […] The post Episode 127: Boundaries, Self-Care, and Business with Hope Taylor...

Are the services you’re offering in your business holding you back? Are they serving you in a way that is providing the essentials for your life or stealing them away from you? In today’s episode, my biz bestie, Sarah Erickson of Sarah Ann Designs joins me to discuss business pivots and how we’ve approached redefining […] The post Episode 126: Refining the Offerings Inside Your Business with Sarah...

Have you been rejected from a speaking opportunity and struggled with continuing to show up and apply more? In today’s episode, I’m sharing from my own personal experience how you can move on from rejection in business, continue to apply as practice, and a few things to consider when you are rejected! Plus I’m even […] The post Episode 125: How to Move Past Rejection in Business appeared first on...

Your words make an impact, especially when it comes to establishing your authority in your industry. In this episode, Ashlyn Carter joins us to share how she quickly claimed her own authority as a copywriter in the creative services industry and how professionals have to maintain that authority once it is established. Listen in as […] The post Episode 124: Using Copy to Establish Your Authority wi...

Are you creating content to market your business? If so, are you optimizing it for search? Sara Dunn joins us to make SEO easy to understand by simplifying what it takes to get you business in front of your ideal and dream clients. Listen in as she shares the value of search engine optimization, how […] The post Episode 123: Increase Visibility by Utilizing an SEO Strategy in Your Business with Sa...

As the questions about The Creative Educator Conference continued to roll in over the last few weeks, it was time to do an Ask Me Anything Conference style podcast episode! In this episode, I’m exploring a part two of recapping the conference based on submitted questions by all of you! What almost held you back […] The post Episode 122: The Creative Educator Conference 2023 Recap, Part 2 appeared...

A little over a month ago, we hosted the inaugural Creative Educator Conference! In today’s episode, my podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin, joins us to interview me about The Creative Educator Conference! Listen in as we discuss the inspiration behind the conference, how hosts choose speakers for conferences, and conference sponsorships! The Inspiration Behind The Creative […] The post Episode 121: R...

Running your business through times of hardship is no easy feat. I personally experienced this over the last couple of months and today I’m getting pretty transparent with you. I’m diving into this experience, but also sharing what you can do to plan and prepare your business for those times. While I’d originally planned to […] The post Episode 120: Running a Business through Times of Hardship app...

Happy New Year friends! This week we’re at the Creative Educator Conference in Dallas. While we’re not back to publishing full episodes just yet, I did want to pop in here to share the value of in-person education and the heart behind why I’m passionate about hosting them! If you want to be the first […] The post Bonus: Live from The Creative Educator Conference appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Co...

Passive income has a nice ring to it, but what all does it entail and how do you even get started? Brooke Michelle joins us to share how she built multiple passive revenue models in her own photography business based on her audience. In this episode, she shares the benefits of passive income, how to […] The post Episode 119: Getting Started with Passive Income with Brooke Michelle appeared first o...

It’s that time of year where you’re considering your plans and goals for the new year—but have you figured out the best way for you to approach this in your own business? Joy Michelle joins us to explore what wrapping up your year in business as a CEO can look like! Listen in as she […] The post Episode 118: Wrapping Up Your Year in Business as a CEO with Joy Michelle appeared first on Laylee Emad...

Are you considering attending an in-person event, like a workshop, retreat, or conference for your business? If so, there are a few things to consider to make it worth the time and money investment! In today’s episode, I’m sharing what to look for when selecting your in-person event and what to do when you’re there! […] The post Episode 117: Getting the Most Out of In-Person Events for Your Busine...

Are you setting your schedule to align with what your body needs? In today’s episode, Candice Coppola joins us to discuss how she sets her own schedule with themed weeks and listens to her body so that she shows up as the best version of herself for her students. Welcome to this Behind the Scenes […] The post Episode 116: A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur; Business Coach with Candice Coppola ap...

We’ve all felt the expectations that other business owners have placed on us that in order to be successful we have to get up early, run our businesses like they say, and so many other things that just may not fit our brands. In today’s episode, Akua Konadu is sharing her own experience in business […] The post Episode 115: A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur; Storytelling Strategist with Akua Ko...