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Mistakes That Made Me

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Mar 25, 2025 • 54min

The secret to engaging email newsletters with Eman Ismail & Liz Mosley on The Building Your Brand Podcast

This week, I'm on the Building Your Brand Podcast (hosted by Liz Mosley) discussing the ins and outs of email marketing.We explore how to create effective email strategies, why consistency is key, and how to infuse your newsletters with your unique voice.I share my journey from generalist to email expert and offer valuable advice on finding your perfect email style (including how to use my nifty quiz!)We also cover repurposing content, making the most of email blocks, and growing your email list organically.If you’ve been struggling with your email marketing strategy, this is the perfect episode for you.Don't forget to check out Liz's podcast, Building Your Brand, right here or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Feb 25, 2025 • 17min

My February fail 😔 (And why I officially HATE VIP Days) with Eman

I’m sharing my most recent failure: the challenge of trying to relaunch my signature course before my maternity leave.Want to know more about Design Your VIP Week? Get the details and join here >> http://emancopyco.com/vipweek The pop-up Slack community opens THIS Friday. See you inside? :) (Get the unedited transcript for this episode here)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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Feb 14, 2025 • 51min

Prepping my business for maternity leave (while my email agency runs without me) with Eman & Zuri

I’m almost 34 weeks pregnant 🤰🏽 So today I’m spilling all the details on how I’m prepping for an extended maternity leave while making sure my email agency keeps running smoothly without me.I’m also taking a trip down memory lane and sharing what I learned from my first maternity leave as a business owner (back in 2021) – what worked, what didn’t, and how those lessons shaped the plan I’m putting into action this time. I break down how I’ve set my finances, outlined my goals, and hired an incredible team to step in while I’m away.Even if maternity leave isn’t on your radar, the tips and strategies I’m sharing will help any business owner plan for an extended break. We all need a little time off now and then, right?To help me dive into it all, I’m joined by my podcast producer, Zuri Berry. Let’s get into it!Links from this episode:Get the transcript for the episode on my website: https://www.emancopyco.com/podcastMy hiring page: emancopyco.com/hiring2022 Being Boss podcast episode: Preparing for Maternity Leave with Eman Ismail – https://beingboss.club/podcast/preparing-for-maternity-leave-with-eman-ismailLoving 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Jan 31, 2025 • 38min

[BTS] My latest lead generation experiment – building an interactive quiz with Interact

I’m taking you behind the scenes on my latest lead generation experiment: an interactive quiz. I share the process of creating the quiz, the strategy behind it, the outcomes, and the lessons learned. I talk about the benefits of using quizzes for email marketing, the user feedback I received, and future steps for further improving and marketing the quiz.Links from this episode:Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz  Start your free trial with Interact so you can build your own quiz: https://emancopyco.com/interact 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 33min

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/podcastLinks 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 1min

"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/podcastLinks 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! @emancopycoLoving 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 11min

“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! @emancopycoLoving 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Nov 26, 2024 • 56min

[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/podcastLinks 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 18min

“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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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
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Oct 22, 2024 • 23min

[TEASER] My 3 favourite business tools (that you've never heard of) with Eman

Join the Mistakes That Made Me Private Membership for $1 now: https://www.emancopyco.com/membership-trialHead over to see ALL the tools I love: https://www.emancopyco.com/recommended-toolsAnd check out:Teachery Lifetime Plan: https://www.teachery.co/limited-time?a=T2ggAfDr - STILL AVAILABLEVideoAsk: www.videoask.com/ref/ktuwie11a9Senja: https://senja.io/?via=eman50Butter: https://butter.cello.so/OIHjpOvCEKAKit (formerly ConvertKit): https://www.teachery.co/limited-time?a=T2ggAfDrGet the transcript hereLoving 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/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill 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

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