Slay The Gatekeeper

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Slay The Gatekeeper

Courtney Johnson is un-Gatkeeping the Gatekept through a series of Cheat Codes. Topics include marketing, mindset, personal brand, and self-growth.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Q & A: ADHD Hacks, Non-Negotiables, and My Hot Career Takes

    You have questions, and I’ve got answers! Q&As are my absolute favorite, and I’m holding nothing back today.  I’ve got some hacks for my ADHD girlies out there, how to overcome cringe mountain and show up consistently on social media, a ton of career advice from getting started to making big transitions, PLUS my hot take for this episode: why that lay-off might be the best thing to ever happen to you. Let’s get into it! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [01:35] How to show up when you’re terrified of cringe mountain [05:30] My best productivity hacks for ADHD girlies [11:15] How to take a step back when you’re making a career changes [16:56] Hacks for showing up and staying consistent on social media [22:15] Why getting laid off could be the best thing for you Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month! Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    23 min

  2. 19 NOV

    Un-Gatekeeping Personal Finance with Michela Allocca

    This episode is all about money, baby, and in particular, how to keep and use that money wisely. Because when it comes to using our money mindfully, it’s not about restriction. It’s about saying “yes” to purchases with intention and in a way that brings value to your life. Michela Allocca of Break Your Budget is here to share her top five personal finance cheat codes. From her thoughts on shopping, to where to find high quality (and reasonably priced) products, to her top career tips, this is an episode you can’t miss. What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [01:44] Why shopping is NOT a hobby [06:46] How to curate products and purchases mindfully [11:30] Some of the things you shouldn't spend money on [16:12] The types of things you SHOULD be spending money on (and where you can find those things) [25:16] How to save money on everyday items and routines [33:13] Why you’re wasting your time searching for your dream job [36:57] What task tracking is and how it can catapult you to success Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month! Connect with Michela Connect with Michela on LinkedIn Follow Michela on Instagram Visit the Break Your Budget website Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    44 min

  3. 12 NOV

    Un-Gatekeeping Self-Publishing with Ellen Polk

    Everyone you know wants to write a book… But how do you actually do that?  In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen Polk to actually break down the pieces of self-publishing (and a little trad publishing too.) We’re covering why you probably have enough content for a draft already, how you can still have a team in self-publishing, why traditional publishing isn’t necessarily a smaller investment, and at the end of the day, how you actually get your ROI from a book you’ve written. Let’s get started! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [00:20] ⁠⁠Make managing your taxes simpler and less expensive [02:23] An introduction to Ellen and her company, Sage House Editorial [04:39] Why, if you make content, you already have enough material for a book draft [12:35] Why self-publishing doesn’t mean doing everything alone [15:43] Breaking down how self-publishing vs traditional publishing works (including their similarities) [21:09] How to think about the ROI of it all [26:55] How getting clear on the problem you’re solving with your content and your book  Join Collective and make managing and filing your taxes so much simpler (and less expensive!) Connect with Ellen Polk Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn Follow Sage House Publishing on Instagram Visit Sage House Publishing website Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    39 min

  4. 5 NOV

    Un-Gatekeeping Personal Brand with Donavan Barrett

    When it comes to audience building and growing your personal following, it’s all about the content, baby. And if the content’s not good, your personal brand isn’t going to grow. So in this episode, I’m sitting down with Donavan Barrett of Narrative Collective to give you the cheat codes you need to make more engaging content. We’re covering why some of us are afraid of being seen, how to create more interesting (and less preachy) content, and why you don’t have to worry about algorithms. Let’s dive in! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [00:20] ⁠⁠Make managing your taxes simpler and less expensive [04:27] How to break out of your shell and try new things when it comes to content creation [07:21] Why you have to stop worrying about the algorithm [14:31] Figure out the audience that you want to be speaking to [21:53] One of Donovan’s favorite content creation tactics [30:04] How to leverage other brands and creatives to grow your following Join Collective and make managing and filing your taxes so much simpler (and less expensive!) Connect with Donavan Connect with Donavan on LinkedIn Follow Donavan on Instagram Visit the Narrative Creative website Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    43 min

  5. 29 OCT

    Un-Gatekeeping Influencer Marketing

    If you’re a relatively new or small content creator, you’re probably in the place I was last year–making a few deals, but not knowing what to charge or where to look for partnerships. Well, look no further, friends, because I’ve got Kelsey of Elizabeth Talent here today to share her top five influencer marketing cheat codes. Her tips are going to help you find better partners, make better content, and make you more money. Let’s dive in! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [00:20] ⁠⁠Why you need to join Intuition University [02:57] How much money I’ve made through brand deals in 2024 as a content creator (and why I made SO MUCH less in 2023) [07:34] Why you need to be doing brand research outside of Google and other public spaces [17:41] Why you should be creating the kind of content that you like to see [23:11] Why it’s time you for to get comfortable with cold outreach [29:50] How to start thinking about your worth–and charging for it [37:14] Why you need to take a look at your network (but not in the traditional sense) Get in on Intuition University⁠ before the doors close on Oct 31! My next LinkedIn cohort starts on Oct 28! If you’re ready to level up on LinkedIn, you can’t miss this.  Connect with Kelsey Connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn Follow Elizabeth Talent on Instagram Visit the Elizabeth Talent website Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    51 min

  6. 22 OCT

    Un-Gatekeeping Fame with Whitney Uland

    Listen up! Fame is a resource. It can get you attention, opportunities, and options– but you have to be willing to embrace it and be seen as your authentic self to cultivate it. And I get it. That can be hard, which is why I’ve got Whitney Uland here with me today to walk through her five best cheat codes on how to create fame for yourself and overcome some of the mindset blocks that keep us from being seen. If you’re ready to be seen and make waves, this is an episode you can’t miss. Let’s dive in! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [00:20] ⁠⁠Why you need to join Intuition University [03:18] How to get over your fear of being seen and step into the identity of a celebrity [10:10] How to show up more authentically online [19:33] How to create boundaries and feel safe being seen [30:01] Why you need to be triggering to get seen (but maybe not in the way you think) Get in on Intuition University⁠ before the doors close on Oct 31! My next LinkedIn cohort starts on Oct 28! If you’re ready to level up on LinkedIn, you can’t miss this.  Connect with Whitney Follow Whitney on TikTok Follow Whitney on Instagram Work with Whitney Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    38 min

  7. 15 OCT

    Un-Gatekeeping the Unspoken Rules of Success

    Here’s some tough love today: You don’t find success through jealousy. You won’t find success by giving your time away for free. And you won’t find it scrolling mindlessly through your phone.  And that’s not just my opinion. Today, you’re hearing it straight from Nadine, creator of ⁠The Stanza⁠. She’s sharing her cheat codes for success, including how to ask the right questions, how to check your subconscious, and how to use your feminine intuition to find success in the professional world.  If you’re ready to embrace success, this is an episode you can’t miss. Let’s dive in! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [00:20] ⁠Why you need to join Intuition University [02:49] Nadine breaks down the art of asking good questions [09:24] Nadine explains what it means to ruthlessly edit your subconscious… and why it might be time to check your social media usage [14:41] An easy game to check your content consumption [17:22] Nadine’s hot take on checking your criticism of wealth [23:57] Leaning in to the unique feminine skills that can benefit women in professional fields [27:49] Why you have to protect your time to find success Get in on Intuition University before the doors close on Oct 31! Connect with Nadine ⁠Follow Nadine on TikTok⁠ ⁠Follow Nadine on Instagram⁠ ⁠Join Nadine’s Substack⁠ Connect with Courtney ⁠Courses⁠ ⁠Newsletter⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠  ⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

    36 min

  8. 8 OCT

    Un-Gatekeeping Personal Style with The Curated Tastemaker

    What you wear matters… but maybe not in the way you think. Today’s guest doesn’t believe in “good style” or “bad taste,” just personal preferences and whether you’re able to express them with your clothes or not. Because your personal style can be an art form just like everything else, so why wouldn’t you want to have fun with it? In this episode, Bari (aka The Curated Tastemaker) shares cheat codes and creativity games that’ll help you discover and explore your personal style. She’s also breaking down the process of finding your personal style within your current wardrobe without buying anything. Plus, we cover the tangible, monetary benefits that can come from personal style. This conversation is going to completely change the way you think about style. Let’s dive in! What’s in this episode: [00:00] Intro  [01:51] Bari’s unique take on personal style and how it’s different from fashion [07:48] How to let go of your fear of expression [09:51] Bari’s creativity games and how they help us unlock our personal style [14:35] Bari’s cheat codes for creating your personal style [22:57] How to start overhauling your wardrobe to express your personal style [26:49] How to start your personal style journey with items you already own [30:30] How the importance of personal style is built into Bari’s family history Hang out with me and get access to everything you need to crush it in your career on my Patreon. Join now for access to dozens of tutorials, tips, resources, and subscriber-only podcasts for only $10 a month! Connect with Bari Visit The Curated Tastemaker website Follow Bari on TikTok Follow Bari on Instagram Join Bari’s Substack Connect with Courtney Courses Newsletter TikTok ⁠⁠  Linkedin ⁠  Instagram  Twitter ⁠⁠ YouTube

    39 min
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Courtney Johnson is un-Gatkeeping the Gatekept through a series of Cheat Codes. Topics include marketing, mindset, personal brand, and self-growth.

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    Courtney Johnson
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    © Courtney Johnson
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