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S2 E01: ManyChat, Flodesk, Canva: What’s Actually Working in My Business

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September 2, 2025

Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things in your business, but they just feel… wrong? You bought the tool everyone raved about, you’re sticking to a traditional schedule, but instead of thriving, you just feel drained.

You’re in the right place. In our first episode of Season 2, I’m pulling back the curtain on the systems that were supposed to revolutionize my business but ended up feeling totally out of sync with who I am. Consider this your official permission slip to go against the grain and build a business that truly works for you.

In this episode, we get real about:

  • The Manychat Myth: Why I finally canceled my subscription to the popular automation tool and what I’m doing instead to create genuine human connection.
  • Redefining the Work Week: How a wonderful change in my personal life led me to realize the traditional 5-day work week was crushing my creativity and why I’m reclaiming my Fridays for rest.
  • Systems That Actually Spark Joy: A look at the simple, effective tools that are working right now, like the seamless Flodesk + Canva integration for beautiful emails.
  • The Power of Imperfect Action: How a fun, low-stakes social media challenge helped me break free from perfectionism and just create.

This conversation is for the solopreneurs, the creatives, and the visionaries who are tired of chasing trends and ready to build a business that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. If you’re ready to trade burnout for balance and authenticity, this episode is for you. 🤍

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Brand Designer, Web Designer, Podcaster, Wife, Friend, and Email Marketing Lover. I'm stoked you're here. Stay awhile.

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