222. What's the recipe for building a lucrative brand out of a food blog? (f. Stacie Vaughan)

Ever wondered how democratized content and AI can shape the future of small businesses? 🤖 Today marks the final episode of Brand Therapy, and after 230 episodes, it’s time for a change. Join me as I reflect on our journey and share why I think content accessibility and using AI are key to the future of small businesses.

Do you feel like you're racing against an invisible opponent? 🏎️ Our guest today, Amber Aziza, bravely shut down her successful business to start anew with intention and purpose. Amber shares her story of overcoming burnout, finding clarity, and building a business that aligns with her true self. Join us for an inspiring journey towards a more intentional and joyful life.

Curious about what it takes to build a thriving community and foster genuine connections? 🏘️ Our guest today, Emily Corbin, is a seasoned community manager with a stellar reputation for creating impactful and engaging communities. In today's episode, she shares her insights on building long-term relationships and empowering community members from both a brand and ambassador perspective.

Ever felt limited by your website builder's capabilities and wondered how to truly customize your Squarespace site? 🖥️ My guest today, Will Myers, is a top Squarespace developer, one of my secret weapons over the years, known for creating really reliable and innovative plugins. In today's episode, Will shares his journey, the importance of building trust and how you can make your Squarespace website stand out. 

Ever feel like being a business owner is more about firefighting than entrepreneurship? 🧯 Instead of ideating, you're stuck managing your inbox for the latest crisis. That's why I'm constantly inspired by today's guest, Promise Tangeman from GoLive. Promise, a good friend of mine, founded the number one agency for Squarespace templates, and I've admired her work for years. Now we're in a mastermind together, and I'm always learning how she scales her business without compromising creativity. Let's get into it. I promise you'll love this episode.

Looking for strategies to manage content creation alongside life's unpredictable turns? 📋 Well, you're gonna love this episode with Goldie Chan, my friend and a creative force who's totally transformed LinkedIn with her engaging video content. Goldie's going to share her personal approach and story to creating content sustainably, ensuring authenticity while avoiding creator burnout. 

Curious about navigating business growth during life's pivotal moments?  ⛓️‍💥 Today, we're joined by Sean Greeley, a friend and past client who has mastered this art. Let's dive in and explore strategies to calibrate your business for smooth scaling.

Ready for some big news?  📰 All good things must come to an end, including this podcast. After nine years with Phil Pallen Collective, Lauren has decided to pursue her side business full-time. As a result, Brand Therapy will be concluding. This podcast has been a platform for collaboration and brainstorming, but increasing media commitments have made it challenging to maintain. With Lauren’s departure, continuing the podcast isn’t feasible. However, new projects and other media endeavors are on the horizon. Stay tuned for the remaining episodes and what’s next for Phil Pallen Collective.

Dreaming of turning a side dish into the main course of your professional life or brand? 🥗 Today, our guest Stacie Vaughan, a successful food blogger, shares her journey from scratch to a thriving food blogging entrepreneur. Discover the secret sauce behind a blog that feeds both the soul and the bank account. Bloggers are often underrated, but Stacie's story shows how powerful and profitable a blogging business can truly be. Let's dive in!

Wondering why your Squarespace site isn't ranking on Google? 📈 Today we dive into the SEO maze with founder Henry Purchase, creator of SEO Space, a tailored Squarespace SEO tool. Henry shares invaluable insights to elevate your website's visibility and ensure it's not lost in the digital haystack. Let's unravel the complexities of business building and SEO together!