I just launched the next big thing for Off the Grid, so let me tell you exactly how I did it! 👀 Tune in to learn about The Interweb, our new annual membership for creatives, artists & small business owners who want to build a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media.Then stay tuned as I reverse-engineer my process! So you can learn how to launch your own Next Big Thing with your talents, your capacity, your passions, and your community in mind.👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

How do we actually tend to our wellbeing & burn-out when we’re self-employed? And what happens to our businesses when we step back to heal?Today I’m joined by a writer, podcaster, self-employed creator & community gatherer that I’ve long admired — Nicole Antoinette.This year Nicole has gone through a period of shutting down almost all of the longest-running parts of her business in order to tend to her mental health and well-being.In the process, she’s been in a period of deep inquiry about what it means to run a tiny business, when to let our beloved creations end, and how to feel like we have enough in our work and our lives.She also left Instagram! Tune in to our conversation for—A permission slip to step back from your businessWays to navigate periods of contraction in your workWhy & how Nicole left Instagram“How much money is enough?”Support making hard decisions 👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

Everything’s better with friends, babe! Including making money in your busine$$.Today I’m joined by my dear friend & biz cofounder Taylor Elyse Morrison to talk about the highs, the lows & the finances of working with your friends.Taylor and I have been friends & collaborators for more than five years, partnering on everything from live workshops to brand partnerships to cofounding the Lifestyle Business League.Tune in to our conversation to hear about—Different ways to collaborate with friendsPotential partnership pitfalls & how to avoid themOur 2 Cs for successful collabs — Communication & ContractsThe difference between pitching a partnership & working with a friendHow to make new biz friends & deepen those relationships💕 Want to make more biz friends? Join us in the Lifestyle Business League, a support network for creatives & entrepreneurs who want to grow their way.👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

Today's podcast features guest Mattia Maurée, a coach & composer, discussing running a business with ADHD and navigating social media. They talk about common struggles, quitting overworking, embracing cyclical social media use, importance of play, podcasting benefits, and connecting with online communities.

What's it like to walk away from 50k Instagram followers & a full roster of paid partnerships? Let’s find out.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Ash, an artist, wellness practitioner + community gatherer who shut down her socials & pressed pause on brand partnerships almost a year ago.Tune in to our conversation to hear about—Lauren’s journey starting Black Girl in Om & how she grew to 50k followers on IGThe spontaneous moment when she deactivated her accountWhat being an “influencer” meant to her & why she never embraced the termHow her work has changed since leaving Instagram & taking a break from paid partnershipsHer vision for embodying liberation from the social media matrix for Black women & women of color 👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

Blogs are back, baby! And maybe they’re great for business again?Today I’m joined by Kasia Manolas, writer of Girl in the Dark Room & Good Fortune, and owner of Narrative, a content marketing agency serving values-aligned companies. Together we revisit my 10 Things I Hate About Content Marketing episode to consider why blogs might be a form of content marketing we don’t have to hate. And Kasia shares why for many small businesses blogs > social. Tune in to learn how—Blogs drive traffic to our website for the long-termWriting long-form can support nervous system regulationBlogs support more email subscribers & salesThe educational nature of blogs allows for more privacyBlog allow us to release consistency & embrace our unique rhythms👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

Let me tell you something I learned from my business coach... the only “secret” of business growth is building stronger foundations.It's been a really transformative lesson for me, so today I’ve invited Jessica Lackey (my coach) to the pod to explore why so many small business owners feel like they're working all the time... and still not achieving success.Tune in to learn—How to align your marketing methods with your business modelWhy you have to align your positioning & your pricing with your community's needsWhich steps of the marketing process you're likely skipping & how to start doing them with easeAnd if you start to realize that your business model, your marketing and your audience aren't so aligned... check out Deeper Foundations, Jessica's affordable six-month program for service-based business owners who want to reach reliable revenue through a sustainable business foundation and strategy.  👋  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. ✨  ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

This week we’re talking all things email and answering that pesky marketing question  — should I send a weekly newsletter???To do that I’m talking to Holly Wielkoszewski, a writer, a yoga teacher, and the founder of Daypack Digital.Together, we get into why we love email, how often we send emails, our hot takes on nurture sequences, and so much more! Tune in to learn about—how to select the right email platform for youhow to write a stellar welcome emailwhen you need a nurture sequence (& when you don’t)the stats that matter & the ones that don’thow to get more people on your list& ways to cultivate the dreaded c-word … consistencyWhether you’re an email pro or you’re just starting your list, this episode has some wisdom for you! Listen and get inspired to spruce up your digital communiques for fall. 👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

Welcome to our late summer interview series! For the next six weeks on the pod, I'm talking to my fave small business owners, artists & influencers about their fave creative business tools & practices.This week we're welcoming  my dear friend & collaborator grace allerdice back to the show for a watery convo about how to:channel the flow of money through our businessescreate offerings that suit our unique energetic rhythms& cultivate interdependence with our clients and collaboratorsJoin us for a friendly chat between two business BFFs, then click here to learn more about our course Living Systems. 👋  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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)

It's time to A your Qs, dear listeners! In this episode, I'm answering your questions about all things leaving social media. Tune in to hear my thoughts on— The emotional side of leaving social media AKA turning your FOMO into JOMOThe difference between email newsletters & email marketing — including which one matters more for your biz& Whether newsletter ads are the right strategy for your biz — plus how to find places to advertiseThen keep your ears open for a sneak preview of what's coming up next for Off the Grid! ✌️👋 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. ✨   ..✿ What if you could support your clients without over-extending or burning out? Join Trauma Informed Foundations with Jess Jackson, October 9-30. (sponsored)