Click Tease: Weekly Digest of Branding, Marketing & Content that Converts

Michelle Pualani & Joanna Newton
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Hot takes, fresh insights, and strategies that actually work — served weekly. Click Tease is your unfiltered, real-time digest of what’s trending in personal branding, content creation, and marketing for coaches, creatives, and online service providers. Co-hosted by branding strategist Michelle Pualani and digital agency founder Joanna Newton, this show breaks down the latest tools, viral trends, creator moments, algorithm updates, and everything that’s making waves right now. If you want to stay ahead of the curve — and make content that clicks and converts — this is your weekly tea.  🎧 Listen in. ☕ Sip something. 💻 Take notes. → Subscribe to our companion Substack to get each week’s summary in your inbox — plus on-demand alerts when something big breaks. [Join: clickteasepodcast.substack.com/subscribe ] It’s marketing made modern — and way more fun.

  1. 2h ago

    Decision Making with Human Design: Balancing Motherhood and Business with Megan

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and motherhood with Megan Barrett, a seasoned business owner and life coach. Megan shares her journey from food blogger to mindset coach, emphasizing the role of human design in understanding energy flow for a more sustainable business approach. She discusses setting boundaries, choosing clients, and balancing personal well-being with business focus. Megan explains the five types of human design and their application in business to help listeners make better decisions. Whether you're a mother or a busy entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable strategies and wisdom for effective time management.   About Our GuestMegan Barrett is a life & business coach who loves helping female entrepreneurs build the business of their dreams in a way that’s sustainable and aligned to their values, strengths and desires.    https://instagram.com/itsmeganbarrett  https://redeemingrootscoaching.com/free-gift    Find Us OnlineJoin our Facebook Group — a community of female online business owners, coaches, and creators to grow both personally and professionally.    Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/herfirstcollective/   As a founding member of this community, you'll have an opportunity to get support and feedback from Joanna and me as well as access our podcast guests. Each week, we'll post our latest episode and we encourage you to add your thoughts and questions. We also invite you to join our weekly coaching sessions during which you can get the support you need to answer those pressing business challenges.   Hang with Us on Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork   Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend. Your support helps us continue creating valuable content!   Work with Michelle: https://michellepualani.com/work-with-me Work with Joanna: https://www.millennialmktr.com    Time Stamps:00:00 The Balancing Act: Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 00:53 Embracing Human Design in Business and Life 01:52 Megan's Entrepreneurial Journey: Blogging, Mindset, and Motherhood 03:43 The Shift to Sustainable Business Practices 06:48 Redefining Success: Aligning Business with Per Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

    Decision Making with Human Design: Balancing Motherhood and Business with Megan

  2. 2h ago

    How to Monetize Your Obscure Passion: $13k Luxury Retreats to France with Beeta Hashempour

    Send us Fan Mail In today's discussion, Joanna interviews Beeta Hashempour, the owner of a digital lifestyle brand and the embodiment of a Francophile. Starting with a simple love for everything French, Beeta tells the story of her journey from a college student visiting France for the first time to the launch of her successful blog that made a surprising impact. Despite initial doubts about turning her passion into a business, she discovered an engaged audience who shared her enthusiasm for France. Over time, she learned crucial lessons about valuation, investing in her business, monetizing wisely, and her offerings evolved with her audience's demands. Beeta mentions her luxury French retreat offer worth $13,000 per person and emphasizes the significance of providing value, maintaining quality followers, and balancing work with life. For anyone with a hobby or passion they wish to monetize, her main advice is to love their niche genuinely, regard their hobby as a serious business and pay attention to a business's strategy, growth steps, and value.   Find Us OnlineThe Her First Collective: A community of female online business owners, coaches, and creators to grow both personally and professionally.    Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/herfirstcollective/   As a founding member of this community, you'll have an opportunity to get support and feedback from Joanna and me as well as access our podcast guests. Each week, we'll post our latest episode and we encourage you to add your thoughts and questions. We also invite you to join our weekly coaching sessions during which you can get the support you need to answer those pressing business challenges.   Hang with Us on Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork   Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend. Your support helps us continue creating valuable content!   Work with Michelle: https://michellepualani.com/work-with-me Work with Joanna: Reach out to  joanna@millennialmktr.com.    Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction: Monetizing Your Passion 00:42 Meet Our Guest: Beeta Ur 01:21 Beeta's Journey to Launch 03:56 The Importance of Passion and Value in Business 05:41 Beeta's Career Transition and Learning Curve 07:30 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 16:51 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Growth 25:02 The Luxury Retreat: A High-Value Offer 34:47 Prioritizing Yourself in Business and Life 37:37 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

    How to Monetize Your Obscure Passion: $13k Luxury Retreats to France with Beeta Hashempour

  3. Feb 19

    Stop Chasing Leads: Use Instagram as Your Portfolio to Close Clients

    Send us Fan Mail What if the clients you’re chasing on Instagram are already one introduction away? This episode breaks down how referrals, case studies, and smart ad spend are quietly outperforming the content hamster wheel. What You’ll Learn: What you’ll learn about turning referrals into a predictable client acquisition channel What you’ll learn about using client interviews as high-converting case study content What you’ll learn about when to prioritize paid ads over organic posting in 2026 Chynna Benton is an Online Business Manager (OBM) and Integrator for creative CEOs who are ready to step out of the weeds and into their true CEO role. As the founder of Byte Bodega, she helps business owners streamline their operations, optimize their teams, and finally get their business running like a well-oiled machine (without being pinged by their team in slack all day). The CEO's Guide to a Chaos-Proof Business (Freebie): https://www.bytebodega.com/chaosproof-your-business-ebook-download/ Website: https://www.bytebodega.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/byte_bodega/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:45 – Integrator vs. Visionary (And Why It Matters for Marketing) 04:20 – The Referral System That Drives Most Revenue 08:05 – Using Social Media as Proof, Not Prospecting 11:30 – Rethinking the Traditional Funnel for Service Providers 15:10 – Case Studies That Sell for You 22:20 – Why Course Creators Are Shifting to Ads Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

  4. Feb 12

    PERSONAL BRAND DOCUMENTATION: Vintage, Airbnb & Web Series Strategy

    Send us Fan Mail She started filming flea markets for fun. One year later? Airbnb licensed her content for a global campaign. This episode breaks down how documenting what you love can turn into four- and five-figure opportunities — without chasing trends. Faye Whitaker is the Chief Brand Officer and founder of W Signature, where she helps creatives and entrepreneurs build meaningful brands through visibility, consistency, and storytelling. Her work focuses on building trust online and documenting growth in real time. Book a 1:1 brand strategy video consultation focused on visibility, positioning, and building trust online. This session is designed for creatives and entrepreneurs who are building in public and want clear, actionable next steps to strengthen their personal brand. Book here: https://intro.co/fayewhitaker Follow Faye on Instagram & TikTok: @thefayewhitaker Learn more about W Signature: https://wsignatureco.com What You’ll Learn: What you’ll learn about turning a niche passion into a monetizable media brand What you’ll learn about using content as a funnel (without asking for emails) What you’ll learn about attracting silent viewers who convert into high-ticket deals Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 05:32 – Monetizing a Niche Passion  06:18 – Airbnb Licensing Deal Breakdown  09:08 – Using Short-Form as a Funnel Strategy  13:00 – Content as Breadcrumbs (Not Just Posts)  18:22 – Why Documentation Beats Perfection  22:00 – How to Start Building Your Personal Brand Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

  5. Feb 5

    Nostalgia Sells: Super Bowl Commercials, Zara’s Rebrand & the 2026 = 2016 Moment

    Send us Fan Mail Why are brands spending millions to miss the point—and what can creators learn from Super Bowl ads and the internet’s obsession with nostalgia? This episode breaks down what actually drives attention, connection, and conversions right now. What You’ll Learn: How Super Bowl advertisers often miss the real buyer—and what that means for your targeting Why nostalgia and simplicity are outperforming overproduced content How to use repetition, teasers, and cultural moments without burning out your audience Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Why Super Bowl ads aren’t hitting like they used to 03:00 – Who actually makes buying decisions (and why brands miss this) 09:30 – Teasers, repetition, and why “more exposure” works 17:30 – Entertainment vs. education in modern marketing 22:45 – “2026 is the new 2016” trend explained 28:30 – How nostalgia revives brands, careers, and content Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

  6. Jan 29

    TikTok Sale Update: What the Heck is Going on with the Algorithm

    Send us Fan Mail TikTok’s sale is official — and creators are already feeling the fallout. From zero-view videos to data changes and algorithm chaos, here’s what’s actually happening and how to protect your business before the next platform quake. What You’ll Learn: How TikTok’s sale is impacting reach, monetization, and video distribution What to do when your core platform suddenly stops performing Why audience ownership matters more than ever (and how to start diversifying now) Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  02:10 – TikTok sale explained: what changed and who owns what  03:45 – New terms, ads data, and what creators should turn off  06:15 – Zero views, stalled videos, and algorithm instability  08:30 – Why relying on one platform is a dangerous business move  11:20 – Algorithm bias, news-heavy feeds, and content control  15:10 – Creator responsibility, misinformation, and brand integrity Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

  7. Jan 22

    3 Viral Video Trends Creators Can Shamelessly Steal for Faster Growth

    Send us Fan Mail From “getting rejected on purpose” to comment-bait that actually converts, this episode breaks down why messy, participatory content is winning right now and how to use it to build trust, reach, and sales. What You’ll Learn: How challenge-style content pulls audiences into long-term stories instead of one-off posts Why comment-driven formats outperform “educational” content and how to apply them to your niche How community-led, slightly unhinged ideas create outsized reach and real revenue [Subscribe | Leave a Review | Share] 👯‍♀️ Connect with Us Michelle Pualani:   / themichellepualani   Joanna Newton:   / joanna_atwork    💪 Work with Us Work with Michelle: https://michellepualani.com/work-with-me Work with Joanna: https://www.millennialmktr.com/ 🔗 Links *Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/2PrVLdwK/t/e... 33 Proven Ways to Drive Massive Traffic to Your Online Business: https://www.concepttocashflow.com/33-... *10-Day Course Creation Challenge: https://www.millennialmktr.com/a/2147... Gabriella Carr TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbies1000nos/video/7590947570210409742?_r=1&_t=ZT-932qIBRx4PX Videos 2: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThjttvNB/ CBS News Segment: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThjtp2xB/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – The “Get Rejected” challenge and why process beats polish 03:00 – Turning short-form content into long-term audience investment 07:00 – Real-time case study: growing from zero with challenge hooks 10:30 – Comment bait, drama prompts, and making your audience the star 16:30 – In-person stunts, community virality, and why silly sells 24:00 – Why bold, unconventional marketing outperforms bland consistency *indicates referral link Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

  8. Jan 15

    Amy Porterfield Closed DCA: What It Really Means For You

    Send us Fan Mail ✅ Subscribe to our companion Substack: Get each week’s summary in your inbox — plus on-demand alerts when something big breaks 👉 https://clickteasepodcast.substack.com/ Big-name creators are canceling flagship offers — and no, it doesn’t mean courses or podcasts are dead. It means the creator economy is shedding outdated models and making room for smarter, simpler ways to grow. What You’ll Learn: Why major creators are sunsetting once-iconic offers — and what that signals for 2026 How to avoid panic-pivoting just because a “guru” changed direction What fulfillment, execution, and client success really mean in the next era of digital business Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – The 2026 creator economy reality check 02:15 – Amy Porterfield ends Digital Course Academy 06:40 – Why “figure it out” courses are losing trust 09:30 – The execution gap killing course completion rates 18:45 – Jenna Kutcher ends her podcast — what it actually means 26:50 – Opportunity opens when big players pivot References & Resources: Amy Porterfield Digital Course Academy Jenna Kutcher James Wedmore Marie Forleo Brendan Burchard Alex Hormozi Justin Welsh Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com

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Hot takes, fresh insights, and strategies that actually work — served weekly. Click Tease is your unfiltered, real-time digest of what’s trending in personal branding, content creation, and marketing for coaches, creatives, and online service providers. Co-hosted by branding strategist Michelle Pualani and digital agency founder Joanna Newton, this show breaks down the latest tools, viral trends, creator moments, algorithm updates, and everything that’s making waves right now. If you want to stay ahead of the curve — and make content that clicks and converts — this is your weekly tea.  🎧 Listen in. ☕ Sip something. 💻 Take notes. → Subscribe to our companion Substack to get each week’s summary in your inbox — plus on-demand alerts when something big breaks. [Join: clickteasepodcast.substack.com/subscribe ] It’s marketing made modern — and way more fun.

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