Mistakes That Made Me

Eman Ismail
Mistakes That Made Me

Mistakes That Made Me is the podcast that asks extraordinary business owners to share their biggest business mistake – so you know what NOT to do on your road to success.Join Eman Ismail as she chats to some of the smartest minds in business about how to push through failure and accept it as an important and necessary part of building a business.Because it turns out: your biggest business mistake often leads to your biggest lesson and then your biggest blessing.

  1. 9 HR. AGO

    My 2024 Year in Review: Navigating perinatal depression, making 6 figures in revenue & building a business that runs without me

    It's finally here! My recap for 2024 🎉 I share everything from major milestones and setbacks to important lessons I’ve learned. You’ll get an update on how my micro-agency building is going, and hear me talk about how I've tackled personal challenges like perinatal depression. PLUS I'm sharing my life and business goals for 2025. This episode is both a reflection on 2024 and a roadmap for what lies ahead. Enjoyyy! Get the transcript at emancopyco.com/podcast Links for this episode: Building my email (micro) agency 🥳 Come behind the scenes with me! – Mistakes That Made Me episodeTeachery lifetime deal (Affiliate link) – Get lifetime access to my fave course hosting platform for a one-time payment of $550Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz   Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1h 32m
  2. 12/24/2024

    "Trusting coaches too much made me lose trust in myself" with Keenya Kelly

    Ever trusted a coach more than you trust yourself? Even when it comes to your own business, your own wants and needs, your own goals? We can relate! Today I’m chatting to Keenya Kelly – a video marketing and social media strategist and founder of Keenya Kelly LLC.  Keenya shares how she regained her confidence and autonomy in business after losing self-trust when she invested heavily in high-ticket coaches. We talk about the importance of trusting yourself, the pitfalls of feeling like your coaches know everything (while you know nothing), and ways to balance learning from others while still feeling confident in your own abilities. This episode also touches on Keenya's experience with TikTok marketing, building a community, and setting personal boundaries when you’re visible in the online world. Find the transcript of this episode on my website: emancopyco.com/podcast Links from this episode: Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Listen to episode 21 with Mai-Kee Tsang: https://www.emancopyco.com/podcast/mai-kee-tsang Listen to episode 7 with Tarzan Kay: https://www.emancopyco.com/podcast/tarzan-kay Keenya Kelly’s 75 hooks: https://www.keenyakelly.com/75hooks Keenya Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly Keenya Kelly’s podcast: https://www.keenyakelly.com/podcasts/ Keenya Kelly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/keenyakelly  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1 hr
  3. 12/13/2024

    “Chasing a million-dollar business I didn’t want (and putting revenue before profit)” with Cindy Wagman

    In this episode, I speak to Cindy Wagman – a consultant for nonprofit consultants – about shutting down her $650K a year agency to restart her solo business.  Cindy shares how her vision of success changed over time and why she ultimately decided to close her thriving agency.  She shares insights on defining personal success, making difficult decisions, and integrating values into business operations.  Our convo highlights the importance of creating a life-centric business model and the challenges and rewards of staying true to your goals.   Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast   Links from this episode:   Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quizCheck out Cindy’s websites: https://cindywagman.com/ and https://www.fractionalfundraising.co/ Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1h 11m
  4. 11/26/2024

    [Answering your Qs] Some personal news, a peek inside my calendar, what I outsource/delegate, balancing business & motherhood, email strategy tips & more

    TRIGGER WARNING: mention of pregnancy. In this episode, I'm answering your questions!   I talk about time management, building effective systems for my micro-agency, tips for your email strategy, and more!   And, if you're not following me anywhere else, I also share a big surprise.  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast Links from this episode: Take my brand new email quiz and find out your perfect newsletter style! >> https://emancopyco.com/quizBeing Boss Podcast — Preparing for maternity leave with Eman Ismail: https://beingboss.club/podcast/preparing-for-maternity-leave-with-eman-ismail  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    55 min
  5. 11/12/2024

    “Holding myself to neurotypical standards as a neurodivergent entrepreneur” with Martha Barnard-Rae

    (PSA: I’ve got a cold so excuse my voice!) 😆 Martha Barnard-Rae is a TEDx speaker, copywriter, and the CEO of Word Candy. In this episode, we chat about Martha's late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, the challenges of running a business while being neurodivergent, and how she’s adapted the way she does business to suit her individual needs.   Martha opens up about the systemic failings in recognising neurodivergence in women and girls, and the importance of building a business and life tailored to her own requirements.   This episode is a call for empathy, understanding, and making radical changes to better accommodate diverse needs.   Links from the show:   Save $50 on Design Your VIP Week: emancopyco.com/vip-podcast Martha’s website: wordcandy.com.au Martha’s Instagram: @wordcandycomms Martha’s podcast: The One That Works For You Podcast: https://pod.link/1676212620Martha’s TEDx Talk - ADHD in Girls and Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybk2IzwV6Zg&ab_channel=TEDxTalks  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast    If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1h 17m
  6. 09/24/2024

    “I didn't choose a niche for the first 5 years of my business”

    Sonia Thompson is a well-known and well-respected inclusive marketing strategist, consultant, and coach.  She shares her journey of going from feeling completely directionless in her business, to being THE go-to inclusive marketing expert and being regularly featured in publications like Forbes, Inc, and Hubspot. In this episode, we chat about the impact of niching, as well as why even smaller brands and businesses should make the effort to be inclusive in their marketing. 00:00 Introduction 05:02 Meet Sonia 36:54 Sonia's mistake 01:07:36 How this mistake made Sonia 01:20:15 What you can learn from Sonia's experience 01:22:06 Final thoughts Links from the show: Grab Eman’s Nail Your Niche masterclass: https://inkhouse.lpages.co/nail-your-niche/ Check out Sonia’s website: www.inclusionandmarketing.com Join Sonia’s newsletter: www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter Listen to the Inclusion & Marketing Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/6vXcKyF_  Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast  If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. Loving the podcast? Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi 👋🏽 Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/ Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽) Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

    1h 26m
4.9
out of 5
16 Ratings

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Mistakes That Made Me is the podcast that asks extraordinary business owners to share their biggest business mistake – so you know what NOT to do on your road to success.Join Eman Ismail as she chats to some of the smartest minds in business about how to push through failure and accept it as an important and necessary part of building a business.Because it turns out: your biggest business mistake often leads to your biggest lesson and then your biggest blessing.

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