212: What I’ve Learned Running My First Membership for Educators

You never know who’s watching and that’s exactly why showing up and sharing your expertise matters more than you think. In this snack-size episode pulled from my full interview with Frances Ledgewood, we explore how a casual conversation turned into booking her first speaker for her retreat. When you’re simply generous, curious, and collaborative, it […] The post 219: You Never Know Who’s Watching: How Showing Up Can Lead to Speaking Gigs ft. Frances Ledgewood appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

What if I told you that setting up your email right now could make or break your Black Friday sales? Building a solid Black Friday email strategy isn’t just about flashy sales and countdown timers—it’s about groundwork: authentication, deliverability, segmentation, warming—and planning ahead. In this episode, Dawn Richardson of Flodesk joins us to share what […] The post 218: 5 Email Marketing Tactics to Nail Your Black Friday Promo with Dawn Richardson appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

If you’ve ever launched a course, membership, or product and wondered why your people aren’t engaging with the resources you worked so hard to create, this snack-size episode is for you. Pulled directly from a live Q&A inside the Educators Lounge, this conversation with Tayler Cusick-Hollman reveals what really goes on after the sale. During […] The post 217: Maintaining Member Retention & Engagement with Tayler Cusick-Hollman appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Ever wonder how conference speakers actually get chosen? I’m pulling back the curtain with one of the most sought-after event hosts in the creative industry. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Kellie Penn, founder of The Reset Conference, for a candid conversation about how speaker applications are reviewed, what makes someone stand out, […] The post 216: Behind the Scenes of Conference Speaker Selection with Kellie Penn appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Ever feel stuck trying to decide if your membership should be monthly, six-month, or annual? In this snack-sized episode, I’m sharing a real coaching moment from inside The Educators Lounge where we unpack how to confidently set your membership commitment length and how to communicate it so potential members feel supported, not trapped. This conversation […] The post 215: How to Choose the Perfect Membership Commitment Length Without Scaring Off Buyers ft. Brooklyn Grotte appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

From $40K a month on Etsy to $1.3M a month in coaching and education, Dylan Jahraus has figured out what works for her audience. I met Dylan Jarris at a mastermind in Nashville, and within five minutes, I knew her story needed to be on this podcast. She’s an e-commerce powerhouse with 13+ years of […] The post 214: How Dylan Jahraus Built a $1 Million Per Month Coaching & Education Business appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Are you offering too much inside your program or membership and still wondering if it’s “enough”? If you’ve ever found yourself piling on more calls, more downloads, more content just to prove your value… this quick conversation with Geily Romero is your permission slip to stop the overwhelm, both for you and your members. This […] The post 213: Is Your Membership Overloaded? Stop Over-Delivering and Start Listening ft. Geily Romero appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

What really happens when you launch your first a membership with no expectations? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of The Educators Lounge, my very first membership space, for a full one-year recap. I launched this community with zero expectations (and a ten-member goal!) and ended up with over 80 signups in […] The post 212: What I’ve Learned Running My First Membership for Educators appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Want to land your dream speaking gig? It starts with your pitch. As someone who coaches and curates speakers, I’ve seen what works—and what totally misses the mark. In this snack-sized solo episode, I’m breaking down what makes a speaker pitch stand out in a sea of applications. This topic is especially top-of-mind because applications […] The post 211: Want to Speak on Stage? Here’s How to Pitch Yourself—and Get a Yes! appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Feeling burned out by marketing? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dakota Hersey of More Than Creative to talk about a refreshing and sustainable take on content strategy by implementing a “marketing ecosystem.” As a photographer turned marketing agency founder, Dakota shares her approach to building a cohesive system that […] The post 210: Building a Marketing Ecosystem That Actually Works for You with Dakota Hersey appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.