Pintastic® Pinterest Podcast

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike dismantles the myth that you need to be a designer to succeed on Pinterest. She walks through why the platform that's sending your future clients to you doesn't care if your pin has a gorgeous gradient or a perfectly curated color palette. It cares if it answers the search. With strategic clarity and a step-by-step Canva walkthrough, Laura...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike addresses the quiet, persistent voice that keeps business owners from starting on Pinterest: "Will it actually work for me?" She walks through why the thing you think disqualifies you (one product, a hyper-specific niche, a saturated market) is often the exact thing that gives you the advantage. With real client data and strategic clarity,...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike addresses the frustrating cycle so many business owners find themselves in: constantly tweaking their funnels, rewriting copy, changing button colors, and second-guessing everything when conversions stay inconsistent. She walks through why your funnel is probably fine, and the real problem is who's walking into it. With strategic clarity a...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike makes the case for treating Pinterest as a long game strategy, not a three-month test. She walks through why social media platforms reset your visibility daily while search engines like Pinterest allow your content to stack and compound over months and years. With real client data and strategic clarity, Laura reveals what happens when you...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike addresses the real reason conversions stay low: misaligned trust architecture. She walks through how to diagnose trust leaks in your ecosystem by understanding how Pinterest categories and board structure determine who sees your content and when. With strategic clarity and backend insights, Laura reveals how to align your boards with Pinte...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike reveals the fundamental shift that makes Pinterest so powerful: users aren't wondering if they have a problem. They already know they do. They're on a mission to solve something, fix something, find something that makes their life or business better. Through live keyword exploration and real search examples, Laura demonstrates how Pinteres...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura Rike breaks down the four content pillars that transform Pinterest from a posting platform into a renewable discoverability engine. She walks through evergreen education, strategic positioning, high-intent buyer activation, and compounding predictability, revealing how these pillars work together to create visibility that doesn't disappear when...

In this episode of The Pintastic® Podcast, Laura sits down with estate planning attorney and author Cecilia Amo for a live Pinterest audit that explores how to leverage the platform for both local visibility and nationwide book promotion. From understanding Pinterest's updated relevancy framework to strategically blending professional expertise with personality-driven content, this conversation of...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic Podcast, Laura Rike dismantles the traditional funnel model and rebuilds it from the ground up through the lens of search-driven intent. She walks through how awareness, consideration, and sales content function differently inside Pinterest's ecosystem, where funnels become living systems that run long after content is created. With strategic clarity and insig...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic Podcast, Laura Rike reimagines Pinterest through an unexpected lens: a cathedral-sized library with organized shelves, a cataloging system you can trust, and a structure that rewards precision over performance. Drawing from years of strategic work with mission-driven businesses, she walks through the mechanics of how Pinterest actually operates as an ecosystem...

In this solo episode of The Pintastic Podcast, Laura Rike introduces a reimagined approach to visibility, one rooted in sustainability, strategy, and peace. Drawing from years of working with high-capacity entrepreneurs, she shares the four-part CORE method: a framework designed to help business owners become consistently findable without relying on constant content creation or platform presence....

In this solo episode of The Pintastic Podcast, Laura Rike unpacks a powerful reframe that challenges the obsession with visibility and replaces it with a strategy built on resonance. She introduces the concept of “core”, a lens that prioritizes buyer readiness overreach, and explains how Pinterest becomes a strategic tool in this deeper, more aligned approach to growth. Whether you’re a seasoned b...

In this episode of The Pintastic Podcast , Laura sits down with podcast host and brand strategist Emily Paulsen for a live Pinterest audit that explores how to use the platform to build visibility for multifaceted brands. With a focus on Emily’s show, Curious Life of a Childfree Woman , they walk through the process of optimizing boards, creating searchable content, and tailoring pin design for lo...

In this episode of The Pintastic Podcast , Laura sits down with Tereza Skranka—a former globe-trotting corporate auditor turned business strategist—to talk about creating lead-generating blog posts and optimizing Pinterest for better results. Together, they dive deep into strategies for driving traffic, leveraging keywords, and creating pin designs that attract the right audience. Tereza shares in...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Julia DeNey, founder of Sensational You , an adaptive clothing brand designed specifically for neurodivergent children. They explore the intersection of mission-driven fashion and Pinterest strategy, showing how purpose-filled products can gain visibility and make a meaningful impact using smart pinning techniques. Julia shares how her experience in fashion de...

In this episode Laura dives deep into the most common Pinterest design mistakes that could be costing you clicks, conversions, and sales—and how to fix them using a smart, simple design system. She’s joined by Teagan, a business coach who helps moms build six-figure virtual assistant businesses, and whose Pinterest account hadn’t been touched since 2018. Together, they walk through a live Pinteres...

In this episode, Laura Rike pulls back the curtain on a live Pinterest account audit for mindset mentor and coach Amanda Nowak, the soul behind Element Eight. If you’re a coach, healer, or creative entrepreneur using Pinterest for visibility, this session is your goldmine. Laura walks Amanda through a strategic transformation—from vague profile naming to keyword-rich optimization, from pinning ins...

If you’ve ever wondered how Pinterest could actually help your podcast grow without adding a hundred new tasks to your plate, this conversation is the lightbulb moment you’ve been waiting for. In this episode, Laura sits down with Patty Farmer, a master of strategic content repurposing and long-game marketing, to explore how podcasters can tap into Pinterest not as a social platform, but as a sear...

If Pinterest has ever felt overwhelming, this episode is your exhale. In this episode, Laura sits down with Cary Ouellette—a mindset and emotional wellness expert who helps women break through anxiety and self-sabotage—to map out a calm, strategic Pinterest plan that truly honors her business. Together, they walk through how to use Pinterest to align with seekers searching for inner peace and self...

In this episode of The Pintastic Podcast, host Laura Rike sits down with marketing strategist and brand visibility coach Ginna Tassanelli to walk through a live Pinterest audit. Ginna shares her journey from running a fashion-focused brand to leading a high-converting marketing agency—and how her Pinterest account needed to evolve along with her. Laura guides Ginna through actionable steps to clea...

In this episode of The Pintastic Podcast, host Laura Rike shares actionable strategies for turning Instagram content into Pinterest pins that drive traffic and grow your business. Joining Laura is Emily Holthaus, founder of Raising Little Millionaires, a newly launched brand focused on empowering parents to teach their kids financial literacy. Together, they explore how Pinterest can help new and...

In this episode of The Pintastic Podcast, Laura Rike sits down with Emily Williams, founder of I Heart My Life, and creator of the To Be Ambitious community, to explore how Pinterest can elevate a thriving personal brand. Emily shares her journey of creating impactful communities, mastering her mindset, and scaling multiple brands while juggling various platforms and goals. Laura provides actionab...

In this episode of the Pintastic Podcast, Laura Rike dives deep into Pinterest strategies with marketing expert Jessica Walman. Together, they explore how Pinterest can be a game-changer for service-based businesses looking to scale. From optimizing your Pinterest profile to creating engaging pins, Laura shares her expert advice while Jess adds her insights on leveraging marketing funnels for cons...

In this episode Laura talks to Nika Stewart @nikastewartshine who is the creator of the Viral Video Formula and teaches a counterintuitive approach to life & entrepreneurship. To learn more about Nika visit her website at www.shine-365.com . Listen to this episode to learn: What differentiates short form from long form videos Tips for getting started with short form video The best content appr...

In this episode, Laura is unpacking Pinterest's search intent. She is going to show you how to discover who's on the platform and what they're searching for. Listen in to discover: What the Pinterest algorithm prioritizes and how it shows users the content that is most relevant to their search. How to leverage the user's search intent on Pinterest. How to increase engagement, reach, and profitabil...