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18/10/2024

🎀 My Pink Horror TBR + a Fun Audio Romance

This week, I’m sharing five books on my Pink Horror TBR AKA five horror reads for the gworls that all have pink covers. 💄 I also tell you a bit about my new fave audiobook by nerdy romance queen Ali Hazelwood herself. 👾 Tune in to hear about a few fun reads and grab the (affiliate) links below to purchase! 🎀 My Pink Horror TBR: Pink Slime by Fernanda Trías [05:50]Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson [07:55]The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir [09:55]youthjuice by e.k.sathue [12:50]The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker [15:15] More from Amelia:📖 Follow what I'm reading on Storygraph📝 Send me a message📚 Shop my used books on Pango🎁 Gift me a book from my Bookshop wishlist

18/10/2024

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19 min
27/09/2024

👒 10 Books about #Girlboss Influencers

Welcome to the first episode of pleasure reading! On this podcast, we explore the pleasure of reading through curated book lists, author rankings, and tiny chats with book-ish friends. This week, I’m sharing my top ten recs for books about #girlboss influencers — think CEOs, social media celebrities, The-Wing-totebag-toting women, and more! Tune in for a few fun reads to add to your TBR or to find some camaraderie around books you’ve already read. And make sure to peep the chapters to skip to a specific title, and grab the (affiliate) links below to purchase! 👒 #Girlboss fiction I recommend: [3:00] Under the Influence by Noelle Crooks [5:30] A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin [7:35] Followers by Megan Angelo [9:35] Self Care by Leigh Stein 👒 #Girlboss nonfiction I recommend: [11:10] Swipe Up for More!: Inside the Unfiltered Lives of Influencers by Stephanie McNeal [12:50] Glossy: Ambition, Beauty & the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier by Marisa Meltzer 👒 My #Girlboss TBR: [15:10] People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd [16:00] A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia [16:45] City of Likes by Jenny Mollen [17:30] Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid More from Amelia:📖 Follow what I'm reading on Storygraph📝 Send me a message📚 Shop my used books on Pango🎁 Gift me a book from my Bookshop wishlist

27/09/2024

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20 min
27/12/2024

🏆 2024 Reading Faves & Flops

Today I'm wrapping up our year in reading by sharing my four favorite books of 2024 and my four biggest flops — not the books I hated but the reading habits and routines that really did not work for me this year. Tune in to hear why I loved the books I loved best and what went ... horribly wrong on my TBR over the past twelve months. My Fave Reads of 2024:🛣️ Instructions for Traveling West by Joy Sullivan🍋 Body Work by Melissa Febos🍷 The Pairing by Casey McQuiston👹 Come Closer by Sarah Gran More from Amelia:📖 Follow what I'm reading on Storygraph📝 Send me a message📚 Shop my used books on Pango🎁 Gift me a book from my Bookshop wishlist

27/12/2024

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26 min
17/04/2024

🪐 How to Trust Yourself — Cosmic Business & Money Karma with Paula Crossfield

Have you ever heard the phrase “intuitive business” or “spiritual business” and thought to yourself … “ok but what does that actually mean?!” This happens to me all the time, so today on the podcast, I’m joined by vedic astrologer and business strategist Paula Crossfield to talk about her cosmic business framework. In the first half of our conversation, Paula shares practical ways we can cultivate our intuition in our businesses. And then in the second half of the episode we talk about how doing that can help us make more money! Sign up for the FREE Cosmic Business Salon happening next week, then tune in to hear us discuss: The cosmic business paradigm shiftPaula’s 3-part process for connecting with your intuitionHow social media wrecks our self-trustMoney karma & how to heal your relationship with money 👋 Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. FREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK ❊ Rebel Archetype Assessment from Meg Kissack ❊ Standout Reinventions series on Substack from Kevin Chung ❊ Enter to win a free monthly website review from Ana Luísa ❊ More free resources from Close Biz Friends! 🌟 Join COME TO CLASS — a 3-day intensive on how to teach online with confidence & care. Rescheduled for June 4th, 5th & 6th. Learn more & sign up here: https://softersounds.notion.site/come-to-class

17/04/2024

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1hr 2min
28/05/2025

↪️ Knowing When to Pivot — The Realities of Food-Based Retail with Molly Clark of Taking Stock Foods

Welcome to Off the Grid CPG edition! 🍜 Today on the show, I’m joined by Molly Clark of Taking Stock Foods to talk about farmers’ markets, food retail, and the realities of consumer product goods businesses. Molly is the co-founder and CEO of Taking Stock Foods, a functional beverage company based in St. Paul, MN. She is dedicated to being a leader in the conscious food movement, supporting and uplifting other founders in the maker space through intentional vulnerability and authentic connection. Tune in to our conversation to learn: Molly’s lessons from selling at farmers’ marketsThe realities of getting shelf space in major retailers like Whole FoodsHow to cultivate a sustainable cofounder relationshipPros & cons of selling products through AmazonMore about COGs, MOQs, UGC and all the retail acronyms& How Taking Stock Foods is changing their product line & pivoting away from IRL retail in 2025! This episode is full of wisdom for anyone in the food and/or retail spaces. And it’s also a great listen for those of us in other industries who love to learn from values-aligned peers! 💓 Biz friend links from Molly: Kate LaBrosse, Lip Esteem, SJC Body Love, Mazaah, Heti RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails FREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK ❊ Rebel Archetype Assessment from Meg Kissack ❊ Standout Reinventions series on Substack from Kevin Chung ❊ Enter to win a free monthly website review from Ana Luísa ❊ More free resources from Close Biz Friends! 🌟 Join COME TO CLASS — a 3-day intensive on how to teach online with confidence & care. Rescheduled for June 4th, 5th & 6th. Learn more & sign up here: https://softersounds.notion.site/come-to-class

28/05/2025

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1 hr
25/09/2025

💥 Why I Turned Down a Book Deal

Welcome back to Book Week! In this behind-the-scenes episode (from the Clubhouse!), I tell you all about: The story of my first book (& why I had to rewrite that story to move forward)Why I decided to write this book (instead of just making more podcast episodes)My process for writing the 15,000 word manuscript in ONE WEEK (a wild choice)How I ended up getting a book offer from my last publisher…And the exact sentence that made me turn that offer down 🙃 Tune in, then get a copy of the book at yourattentionissacred.com! RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails📔 Buy a copy of Amelia's new book — Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media FREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK ❊ Rebel Archetype Assessment from Meg Kissack ❊ Standout Reinventions series on Substack from Kevin Chung ❊ Enter to win a free monthly website review from Ana Luísa ❊ More free resources from Close Biz Friends! 🌟 Join COME TO CLASS — a 3-day intensive on how to teach online with confidence & care. Rescheduled for June 4th, 5th & 6th. Learn more & sign up here: https://softersounds.notion.site/come-to-class

25/09/2025

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38 min
07/01/2025

📮 All Things Email Marketing with Allea Grummert of Duett

Welcome to our 2025 Marketing Toolkit! Today on the pod, we’re talking all things email marketing with Allea Grummert of Duett. Tune in to learn: 5 reasons email might be the best marketing channel for your businessWhat a welcome sequence is + why it’s different than a nurture sequenceHow to find the right email platform for youWhy email segments + tags help you be your best, most multi-passionate selfHow Allea solves Amelia’s biggest email problem in 2 minutesIntermediate + advanced email strategies like link triggers, nested sequences and automated sales funnels Whether you're an email beginner just starting your list or a seasoned pro hoping to bump up those click rates, this episode has supportive, implementable advice for you! I hope you'll tune in and share it with a friend xo MORE FROM ALLEA📩 Get all the email goods from Allea + Duett right here🎧 Listen to Allea's podcast Happy Subscribers RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails💌 Try Flodesk for easy email marketing, forms + e-commerce & use this link for 50% off your first year (affiliate link) FREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK ❊ Rebel Archetype Assessment from Meg Kissack ❊ Standout Reinventions series on Substack from Kevin Chung ❊ Enter to win a free monthly website review from Ana Luísa ❊ More free resources from Close Biz Friends! 🌟 Join COME TO CLASS — a 3-day intensive on how to teach online with confidence & care. Rescheduled for June 4th, 5th & 6th. Learn more & sign up here: https://softersounds.notion.site/come-to-class

07/01/2025

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1hr 14min
31/01/2025

⏱️ Dragons, Dancers & Time Travel — 60-Second Reviews of All 15 Books I Read in January

I read 15 books in January. Some I loved, some I...didn't, and others I barely remember! 🙃 So let's try out a monthly reading recap. In this episode, I'm sharing 60 second reviews of everything I read this month from romance to fantasy to extreme horror. Dragons, dancers, and time travel, oh my! I hope you enjoy! Books mentioned in this episode:Bloom by Delilah S. DawsonGuillotine by Delilah S. DawsonExpiration Dates by Rebecca SerleEven Though I Knew the End by C. L. PolkAll Systems Red by Martha WellsSecond Night Stand by Karelia and Fay Stetz-WatersOnyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosSeven Days in June by Tia WilliamsRest Stop by Nat CassidyBluejay by Megan StocktonDead Girls Talking by Megan Cooley PetersonJust Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn DoyleCassandra in Reverse by Holly SmaleThe Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams More from Amelia:📖 Follow what I'm reading on Storygraph📝 Send me a message📚 Shop my used books on Pango🎁 Gift me a book from my Bookshop wishlist

31/01/2025

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20 min
22/04/2025

Is my podcast audience too small for guests?

We love podcasts of all sizes! But what happens when you invite someone on your show and they ask you how many listeners you have? 🫣 Tune in to hear Amelia's take on: How to right-size your audience 🧮What to emphasize instead of download numbers 🤗Two ways to reframe your pitches if potentials guests are asking about your audience size 🖼️Why you might want to refocus your podcast growth efforts 🌱 FREE SUPPORT🚀 Want to launch a podcast? Get our FREE launch toolkit today💘 Wish your podcast was easier & more fun to make? Grab our FREE podcast audit📱 Got a question for Amelia? Submit a voice message COURSES & MORE🌈 Learn to launch your own pod with — Your Podcast Is A Portal💸 Grow your show & make more $$$ with — DIY Podcast Marketing & Monetization⭐️ Get Amelia’s new book, Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media

22/04/2025

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14 min
08/11/2024 · BONUS

💠 Let Me Be Crystal Clear...

Dropping in off-schedule with a reflection/reminder/rallying-cry that we have power as small business owners, and we can stand against everything Trump is + represents — especially if we do it together. Tune in for gentle provocations and a special invitation to join me at a free event Wednesday, November 20 @ 12pm CT. I hope to see you there. 🩵

08/11/2024 · Bonus

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16 min

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🎀 My Pink Horror TBR + a Fun Audio Romance

👒 10 Books about #Girlboss Influencers

🏆 2024 Reading Faves & Flops

🪐 How to Trust Yourself — Cosmic Business & Money Karma with Paula Crossfield

↪️ Knowing When to Pivot — The Realities of Food-Based Retail with Molly Clark of Taking Stock Foods

💥 Why I Turned Down a Book Deal

📮 All Things Email Marketing with Allea Grummert of Duett

⏱️ Dragons, Dancers & Time Travel — 60-Second Reviews of All 15 Books I Read in January

Is my podcast audience too small for guests?

💠 Let Me Be Crystal Clear...

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