97. I refuse to feel embarrassed about this

If you've ever been curious about making money as a creator/influencer, this is the non-slimey, straight up advice convo you've been looking for! The Creator Economy is ABSOLUTELY a viable source of income, but it can also be a slippery slope for a) the mental health of the creator, and b) feeling pressure to do things you're uncomfy doing in order to make more sales on social media. My friend Nicole (Niki) Camacho is one of THE most inspirational, positive, supportive, informed humans I know when it comes to the creator economy - and especially mental health as it relates to being an influencer. T his conversation covers how you can get started making money creating content for social media in a way that lights you up, supports your mental health, and aligns with your ethics and values. Since recording this podcast, Niki got hired by social media GIANT Linktr.ee as their Emerging Creators Lead - so yeah, she knows her stuff! CONNECT WITH NIKI: http://www.instagram.com/niki_camacho CONNECT WITH KELSEY: http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes 

If you are an "only" in your workplace- the only woman, the only POC, the only LGBTQ+ person - this conversation is for you...AND!...This conversation is for ALL leaders who want to foster a safer, more creative, more productive, and more FUN workplace! I'm speaking to leadership expert and award-winning marketing pro Archita Fritz. Archita followed the - her words: "perfect immigrant" path, getting excellent grades and getting on a corporate career track very early. She went from being a corporate executive of 19 yrs to being self employed- unlearning behaviors to shift from being an employ-ee to being an employ-er. As CMO at Speak Out Revolution, Archita Fritz works with organizations to help end the silence around bullying and harassment in the workplace. She is also a podcast host and producer of The Embracing Only podcast, a top 10% podcast focused on empowering the ‘only’s’ in the workplace to not only survive but thrive. Archita was recently awarded the Top LinkedIN badge in Thought Leadership and Public Speaking. She is an alumni of Michigan Tech and Northwestern University and lives with her husband and their three third culture kids in Dusseldorf Germany. How to take care of your teams mental health and create a culture that ensures psychological safety and innovation How leadership stereotypes negatively impact the mental health of your team eg. "Creating a family" and expecting people to "just speak up." CONNECT WITH ARCHITA: www.readysetbold.com - lots of free resources for organizations www.embracingonly.com - free career transition masterclass www.speakoutrevolution.co.uk - free open source dashboard to navigate workplace culture CONNECT WITH KELSEY: www.kelseyformost.com www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes

Today I want to talk to you about PIVOTS. When you hear "pivot" you likely think of two things: 1. Ross Gellar yelling in a stairwell, and 2. A big shift in someone's life. In this solo episode- the ONE HUNDRETH EPISODE of Find Your Magic! - I want to talk about the tiny pivots, the mannny one or two degree turns I made over the course of the past three years that led me here to the happiest, and most grounded I've ever been in my life. Today I'm sharing a story I haven't told publicly (or at least not in full), talking about my codependency recovery journey, and offering some of my thoughts on a pivot I WISH would happen in the online business industry at large. Buckle up, magic makers. These 27 minutes are quite a ride.   CONNECT WITH KELSEY: http://www.kelseyformost.com http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes  

If you're a high-achieving woman who deals with anxiety, overwhelm, and "sensitivity", chances are you've had physical manifestations of those internal experiences. Dr. Megan Daley originally came onto this podcast to talk about how to regulate our nervous systems, but - as often happens on the pod! - we ended up talking about SO much more than that... The lesson I keep learning over and over is that ALL our systems are interwoven to create the fabric of our human experience: - Our family history/the patterns and symptoms we inherit - Our childhood experience/how we learned to cope/survive - Our physical history and health; the body really does keep the score, y'all! - Our emotional maturity & learned coping skills   ABOUT DR. MEGAN DALEY: Dr. Megan Daley is a transformative success coach for high-achieving women ready to regain their energy & deep joy for life! After 10 years as a successful clinician, hitting burnout multiple times, and watching her dad die with regrets of living his life for everyone else, she realized the answer to that question gnawing at her gut saying “I checked the boxes, why do I feel like I’m missing something?” didn’t lie in any course or certification or “just take a vacation,” but rather in learning how to regulate her nervous system, hold boundaries, let go of her conditioning & what others think in order to find her authentic self & path. She now helps countless others quickly move from burnout to badass with clarity & confidence through her signature launchpad sessions, group containers, self-discovery journal, and her podcast, Human On the Daley.   CONNECT WITH MEGAN: Moveonthedaley.com (links to group course, podcast, deep dive 1:1 sessions) https://www.moveonthedaley.com/free-3-things   CONNECT WITH KELSEY: http://www.kelseyformost.com http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes

There were so many possible titles for this episode because my guest, women's health practitioner Zara Seligson, dropped so many freaking GEMS I almost don't know where to begin. If you are a person who menstruates, you've probably been sold "discreet" period products your whole life. Chances are, you've been offered hormonal birth control as a solution to a host of symptoms (which, sometimes, is the right call, but can also prove problematic for others 🙋‍♀️). In this episode, we're talking about listening to our bodies, working WITH our natural hormone cycles, and how to choose habits and food that support our holistic wellness (especially for women). Zara is a holistic nutritionist and herbalist specializing in women's health and reproductive wellness and education. She's passionate about people understanding how their bodies works and having the medically accurate information, resources, and self-empowerment to then make choices and take care of themselves and their reproductive systems. Also, VERY important to note that Zara shares medically researched information, but of course you should speak to your healthcare provider about what's best for you and your body. This conversation is intended to provide inspiration and ideas, not medical advice.   If you'd like to get in touch with Zara, subscribe to her (SUPER informative newsletter/freebies) head to: www.zaraseligson.com www.zaraseligson.com/subscribe-newsletter www.zaraseligson.com/womens-health-counseling www.instagram.com/thisiszaras   CONNECT WITH KELSEY: http://www.kelseyformost.com http://kelseyformost.substack.com http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes

I'm finally ready to share the big news:   After months of going back and forth, months of feeling like a failure, and months of being chewed up and spit out by the job hunt machine...   I started a new "traditional" job at the beginning of this year. And I'm so happy about it.   Here's the #1 takeaway though: Magic Words Copywriting is NOT going away! In fact, it's getting MORE accessible for anyone wanting real-life guidance on building and growing an online business. MORE courses EASIER access LESS "inbox noise"... Just straight-up, no-nonsense tools to help you stop procrastinating and start moving the needle!   If you're feeling like you're running on empty, or like everyone but you seems to have this entreprenurship thing figured out...this one's for you.

I'm THRILLED to introduce you to one of the smartest people I know: People Ops leader and leadership expert Jocelyne Norris! She helped me personally through a very tough season of my career where I felt "crazy" and burnt out, helping me get my confidence back and get through to the other side.   Jocelyne helps people identify how they operate best and teaches them how to communicate that inside of their careers so they can have more freedom and do better work!   Long story short, Jocelyne truly puts the PEOPLE back in People Ops, helping employees build the careers they want, and companies get the best out of their people.   This conversation is particularly valuable as Americans face one of the toughest job markets in recent memory. If you're on the hunt for a job, wondering how to best show up in interviews, and need guidance on what questions to ask potential employers- this one is for you!   We're also talking about the INCREDIBLY important topic of DE&I: Diversity Equity and Inclusion. We're defining those three terms (they're all different!), and talking about how companies can benefit their employees' wellbeing AND their overall business with measurable DE&I efforts.     CONNECT WITH JOCELYNE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norrisjocelyne/ www.Jocelynenorris.com www.Intentionalops.com   CONNECT WITH KELSEY http://www.kelseyformost.com http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes  

People pleasing is always a hot topic, but for entrepreneurs imposter syndrome tends to be universally relevant. When a business owner doesn't feel confident about themselves it affects the opportunities they go after (or don't go after), and other aspects like how much they charge. People pleasing is also very common in business owners, especially when low confidence or scarcity are also present. All of these relate to self-worth and self-love. My guest today is Jule Kim; Jule is a life coach and executive coach dedicated to helping women feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. She is best known for helping clients overcome imposter syndrome and people pleasing. CONNECT WITH JULE: Self-Love Affirmations & Reflections deck: https://tinyurl.com/yvtf5fc2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulekim/ Which Imposter Syndrome Type Are You?: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDTu7rP9bE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== CONNECT WITH KELSEY: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes Substack "The Magic Lab": https://kelseyformost.substack.com/

This is the final Re-release episode in the "Best Of" Find Your Magic series. NEW episodes drop starting next week! Today, my guest is Shay Brown, the COO, and co-founder of the Bucketlist Bombshells. If you haven't heard of the Bucketlist Bombshells, it is a multi-million dollar educational community that equips women with confidence and knowledge to start a remote service-based online business. I know that sounds very official, but it boils down to the tools women need to level up their business knowledge and mindset to be successful in business.  In this episode, we talk about business partnerships, communication with business partners, how to play to your unique strengths, and how we as entrepreneurs can ask for help – which can be so hard sometimes! This episode is full of tips for identifying your strengths in business, and how to find the right people who you may be able to hire to fill in the gaps.  Shay is the queen of teaching how to run a high-functioning, successful VIRTUAL business. In the last few years in the online business community, there have been so many transitions. It started off with “hustle culture” and then switched to “taking a step back” and now we are right on the cusp of creating “high touchpoints” with your clients and creating customers who love you because of the personal touch that you put on your brand.  Connect with Shay: Website: https://bucketlistbombshells.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistbombshells/ Enneagram test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Human Design: https://www.victoriajane.co Connect With Me: Kelsey’s Website: http://www.kelseyformost.com Kelsey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes

This episode is a re-release from March 2022 as part of my "Best Of" Series - enoy it if you missed it the first time 'round and get ready for new episodes in February! If you’ve ever worried about how to build an online business while still working a full time job, or wondered where to start when it comes to creating a digital course, this episode is for you! Melissa Guller is the founder of Wit & Wire, a business where she helps creators build profitable online businesses so they can scale their income and impact online. And lookin’ at her resumé, it’s super clear Melissa knows what she’s talking about… Melissa was the Director of Marketing Engagement at Teachable, and she also managed Ramit Sethi's 8-figure online course launch team. To date, she’s taught thousands of students through her courses at General Assembly, on Skillshare, and through her own business Wit & Wire, and she’s on a mission to empower creators to earn money online doing work they love. This conversation is not only full of practical tips on everything from podcasting to course creation, but it’s also about the toll that growing a business can have on our mental health.  Try online course platform Kajabi free for 30 days (affiliate link & the platform I use!): https://app.kajabi.com/r/QPNKzTye/t/hhejgcj4 Connect with Melissa: Website: https://witandwire.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/witandwire Connect With Me: Kelsey’s Website: http://www.kelseyformost.com Kelsey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes/