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

When a business owner makes the investment in their business to bring on a coach or mentor, there are a lot of expectations that are set (with or without acknowledgment from both parties). Unfortunately, there are times when that investment doesn’t go well for the mentee. If you’ve encountered this unfortunate event as either the […] The post Episode 89: Questions to Ask Yourself After a Bad Coach...

Have you considered adding education to your business? In today’s episode, Vanessa Hicks joins us to share how she went from dipping her toe into education through speaking to offering coaching, hosting a mastermind, and offering educational products. Listen in as she shares how education has expanded her business, but also highlights what she would […] The post Episode 88: Getting Started in Educ...

Hey friend! After last week’s episode, tons of listeners were reaching out asking more about TCEA (or the creative educator academy), and I realized I never officially shared all of the fun things I offer in this program…. So if you’re a creative entrepreneur or small business owner who wants to diversify your revenue streams […] The post Bonus: About the Creative Educator Academy {Webinar this Th...

As I prepare to open the doors for the third time for The Creative Educator Academy, I’ve been reflecting on the journey that has brought me here and how much I’ve grown since the initial launch. In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing all about where the idea of The Creative Educator Academy came […] The post Episode 87: Behind the Scenes: Creating a Course appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Co...

Have you found a fun & creative way to market your business and grow your leads? In today’s episode, Jessmyn Solana of Interact joins us to share how you can humanize your marketing with customizable quizzes! Listen in as she gives us a little more information about Interact, but also explains how you can get […] The post Episode 86: Convert Curious People into Customers with a Simple Quiz with Je...

Have you been thinking about growing your business with Facebook Ads? If you’re brand new to the concept, it can feel a little overwhelming to tackle. Thankfully, there are experts out there like the team at Till Agency. In today’s episode, Davey Jones and Jesse Morquecho of Till Agency join us for a conversation all […] The post Episode 85: Understanding Facebook Ads for Your Business with Till A...

Entrepreneurship is an exciting and fun ride most of the time, but there are also really scary times we don’t seem to talk about. Like when we’re ready to pivot or make a big shift in your career or even your life. Facing the unknown isn’t easy, but my dear friend, Mary Marantz joins me […] The post Episode 84: Making Big Shifts in Your Career & Life with Mary Marantz appeared first on Laylee Emad...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been annoyed with the changes in the Instagram algorithm over the last few years—but I’ve come to a conclusion about it all. It’s time to get over it and thrive. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three things you can implement today to move beyond the algorithm, thrive in […] The post Episode 83: The Algorithm: Get Over It and Thrive appeared first on Layl...

As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably dreamt of the days where you’d grow a team or build a bigger business for yourself. Hiring, delegating, and outsourcing are actions that CEO’s take—thankfully, Rebecca Rice is sharing all of her secrets to growing a powerful team! Listen in as Rebecca shares how she found solid hires, developed an […] The post Episode 82: Growing a Team & Outsourcing in Your Bus...

Do you get stuck in the comparison trap every time you’re online? Social media has subconsciously taught us that everything should be a competition, when in reality it doesn’t. Listen in as Natalie Franke, author of Built to Belong, joins me to discuss reframing how we think about comparison and competition, along with explaining the […] The post Episode 81: Reframing Your Mindset Around Compariso...

My sabbatical didn’t go exactly as I planned, but I still made it happen! I’m back from my month-long sabbatical to share everything I learned in preparing to step away from my business for an extended period of time. Listen in as I highlight the positive things I took away, along with a few lessons […] The post Episode #80: Reflecting On My First Sabbatical – Laylee Emadi appeared first on Laylee...

You know we’re big fans of outsourcing over here on So, Here’s the Thing, but I’ve recently come across a few experiences that I want to address. While I advocate for better time management, I also want to ensure you’re handing off your work to someone who is qualified for the job. In this episode, […] The post Episode #79: Three Things to Consider Before Hiring a Social Media Manager appeared fir...

Could your branding be holding you back from consistent clients and income in your business? Brand designer and strategist, Bonnie Bakhtiari, joins us to break down three common mistakes she sees in branding that are holding you back from those consistent clients! Listen in as she shares her experience with branding and the importance of […] The post Episode #78: Common Branding Mistakes that Keep...

Are you struggling to find time to take care of you because you’re so focused on your business? What if instead of treating them as separate things, you found a way to work self-care into your work schedule? In this episode of So, Here’s the Thing, I’m sharing three steps you can take to easily […] The post Episode 77: How to Add Self-Care Into Your Work Schedule appeared first on Laylee Emadi | C...

If you’re a multi-passionate entrepreneur, you’ve likely been faced with the idea of pivoting your business. Whether it means to expand your existing or completely transition to a new industry, there are a lot of decisions that come with that move. Dawn Richardson of Tech Savvy Creative joins us to walk through her experience in […] The post Episode 76: Deciding When and How to Pivot Your Business...

Over the last year, we’ve truly missed out on in-person events and conferences. As we slowly ease back into some sort of normalcy, we’re beginning to see more event planning happening in our industry! In episode 75, Kat Schmoyer, founder of Creative at Heart, joins us to share what impact and changes COVID brought to […] The post Episode #75: Event Planning in a Post-Pandemic World with Kat Schmoy...

Investing in your business is important for growth! I’m an advocate for continuing your education in order to move forward and improve yourself and your brand! In this episode, four of my current mastermind students join me to discuss their experience with investing in a mastermind, what they’ve enjoyed, how they’ve found success, and even […] The post Episode 74: What A Mastermind Can Do for Your...

Do you have a product or service that you’ve been wanting to launch, but have it in your head that every single piece of it has to be perfect? This concept of over-professionalizing typically leads to launches being delayed, or worse, never happening. In episode 73, Megan Martin joins us to discuss how the creative […] The post Episode 73: Over-Professionalizing Your Content Is Slowing You Down wi...

Are you prioritizing the most important and valuable components in your life? When you do, you’re committing to cultivating a well-rounded life that will propel yourself forward in every aspect of your world. Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In episode 72, Geomyra Pollard joins us to discuss what it means to have a well-rounded […] The post Episode 72: Cultivating a Well-Rounded Life with Geomyra...

Do you plan a sabbatical for yourself each year? Setting aside dedicated time for yourself every year to work on your business or self-development can make a huge impact on your life. In this episode of So, Here’s the Thing, I’m talking through my own plans to take a month-long sabbatical this June. Listen in […] The post Episode 71: Planning for a Sabbatical with Laylee Emadi appeared first on La...

Have you been ignoring opportunities on Clubhouse, because you feel like it’s a waste of time? Maybe you feel like you have to constantly be on there in order to have success on the platform. Let’s bust those myths. Hayley Luckadoo joins us to share strategies to converting listeners into followers, then into paying clients. […] The post Episode 70: Clubhouse Strategies to Grow Your Business with...

What’s it like to be married to a business owner? How do you split up home tasks when you both work full time? Do you ever feel like you come second to the business? You asked and we’ve delivered! In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Tim Smith, to share a behind the scenes […] The post Episode 69: Marriage and Business: Behind the Scenes with Tim Smith appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach...

Are you as intrigued with the enneagram as I am? Over the last few years, there has been an up-tip in conversations around Enneagrams and using it in life and business. I’ve pulled from my podcast archives to rerelease episode 17 with Sarajane Case of Enneagram and Coffee! This conversation is as relevant now as […] The post Episode 68: Utilizing The Enneagram In Life And Business With Sarajane Ca...

Podcasts are more popular than ever—so how does it fit into your business? My podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin, joins us in this episode of So, Here’s the Thing to share 5 reasons you should start a podcast! Listen in as we discuss our experience in podcasting together for almost two years! We’re highlighting some unpopular […] The post Episode 67: 5 Reasons to Start a Podcast with Haylee Gaffin ap...

Have you considered what strategy and messaging could do in your brand design? In this episode of So, Here’s the Thing, Amanda Shuman joins us to chat about how you could marry these concepts to create a brand that works for you. Amanda is an award-winning designer and Founder of Carrylove Designs. They help take […] The post Episode 66: Using Strategy & Messaging in Your Brand Design with Amanda...