Content People

Well, well, well. Look who’s back. Us. Welcome to Content People’s Season 2 kick-off! In our first episode of the season, we sit down with Liam Carnahan: A successful freelancer, owner of Inkwell Content, and a très respected name in SEO and content creation.Liam’s a fantastic guest. He shares the challenges and rewards of freelancing and provides actionable advice for anyone who has dreamed of living that freelance lifestyle.We talk about: The exact moment that Liam knew that freelancing was the right choice for him. How he built up his brand - and a business - through LinkedIn. The importance of staying calm during Content “Emergencies.” Why Liam is so passionate about educating, mentoring, and supporting other freelancers.Want to know more about Liam? Explore his website here. Hit him up or follow his professional journey through his LinkedIn profile here. For a detailed look at some of his indispensable advice for freelance writers, be sure to check out his advice at this link.We hope you like the episode. If you do: Please rate, review, and subscribe. ⭐And sign up for our newsletter, Content People, here: https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

Meredith sits back down with Kelli Corney for a wide ranging chat to close out our first season of the show. For a behind the scenes look at launching the show and Season 1, check out Meredith's post at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/p/how-to-start-a-podcast-in-4000-wordsSubscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

Chris Cantwell is an acclaimed writer, director, and filmmaker with a long list of credits from co-creating the AMC show, Halt & Catch Fire, to executive producing Lodge 49, and venturing very successfully into the world of comic books. In this episode, we talked with Chris about pitching and creating TV shows, navigating creative partnerships, and the impact of AI on storytelling.Check out Chris' latest comic, Hellcat, at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/hellcat-series-christopher-cantwell-alex-lins-super-hero-murder-mysterySubscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/  

On this week's episode, we talked with Jared Meyers, the president and founder of SIDO Innovation. Jared's work is all about helping early stage startups design amazing products and he walked us through the fundamentals of good product design and how important good product managers are to building a successful organization.Check out Jared and SIDO Innovation at https://sidoinnovation.com/Subscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/  

Today on the show we sat down with Kelli Corney to talk all about brand. Kelli's diverse experience in the media industry has given her a unique perspective into branding, starting from the basics of defining what a brand really is to how to actually build one from first principles. This episode is packed full of actionable advice, we hope you enjoy it!Learn more about and get in touch with Kelli at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellicorneyCheck out Kelli's Brand Strategy for Innovation course at Maven: https://maven.com/kelli-corney/brand-strategy-for-innovationSubscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

For marketers, the current job market is uncertain but there are still many opportunities to be found. On this week's show we talked with Steve Ward of The Ward Group about how to build your marketing career strategically whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned exec. Steve's real world agency experience and years helping match marketing pros to the right opportunities has given him excellent insight into the search and hiring process. He shared a ton of actionable advice with us and we're so excited to share his wisdom.Learn more about Steve and The Ward Group at https://www.wardgroup.com/Reach out to Steve directly at sward@wardgroup.comSubscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

Today on the show we spoke with Caroline Winkler. Caroline is first and foremost a YouTuber, and we talked about how her channel has grown and how that growth has helped encourage her to take more risks and experiment more with her content. We also talk about her brand new podcast with Jess DeBakey, Not For Everyone and play a round of Office Décor Smash or Pass.Check out Caroline's channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Caroline_WinklerWatch her video on YouTube about 'What I Eat in a Day' content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZxMxq85-nI...And the Holiday Décor Smash or Pass episode that inspired our game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvwN3_UbQdMListen to Not For Everyone at https://podcasts.apple.com/bg/podcast/not-for-everyone/id1658791276Subscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

On this week's episode, we talked with Liv Albert, the creator and host of the hit podcast, Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! We covered the origins of the show, how it changed over time and found its voice and all the lessons Liv has learned along the way. You can learn more about the show at https://www.mythsbaby.com/Follow Liv on Twitter at https://twitter.com/livyrantsCheck out her book, Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook at https://www.munrobooks.com/item/bC1DcsJZoXEFNJsPXAvQmQSubscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

In today's episode, we talked about leadership and influence with Dina Denham Smith. Dina is an acclaimed author, coach and is the founder of Cognitas, an executive and team coaching organization.We spoke with Dina about how she found her way into coaching and the sometimes counterintuitive key characteristics of good team leadership. We also covered Dina's journey as a content creator herself, and what she's learned as an accomplished author including how to encourage your subconcious self to tackle challenging creative problems (like writing a book!).Learn more about Dina at https://www.dinadsmith.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-denham-smithSubscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/

This week we sat down with Ellen Gills, a veteran organizational development expert and leadership coach. We talked with Ellen about starting a consultancy business during the pandemic, what makes a good manager and a good coach and what the difference is between the two.Learn more about Ellen at https://www.gillis-group.com/Subscribe to the Content People newsletter at https://meredithfarley.substack.com/