We’ve brought Brittany Miller on the podcast today to chat more about promoting your blog on LinkedIn. Brittany is a social media consultant coach and manager that helps heart centered impact driven business owners and service providers become more visible on social media. Brittany shares more about promoting your blog on LinkedIn, how LinkedIn can benefit you as a blogger, connecting with others on social media, creating intentional relationships, and overall shares a lot of tips for you to utilize in your blogging business. Be sure to tune in to hear all of the value that Brittany provides!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode53

On today’s episode we are talking with you about goal setting for 2023.Whether you are an experienced blogger or brand new, we believe that goal setting is so important for your blogging business. Tune in to hear more tips and tricks to start 2023 off right!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode52

On today’s episode we are chatting with Lauren Dierschke of Restored 316 about website themes. We chat with Lauren about what website themes are including the difference between a parent theme and a child theme, the theme that we all recommend for bloggers and why, the things you should look for when choosing a theme, the investment that you make with building your website, and some encouragement for someone who is worried about taking that first step to start their blog business.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode51

It’s Jennifer today and I am sharing with you how to audit your own website. Auditing your own website is going to help you identify any issues that could be preventing growth or visibility of your site. If you are wanting to grow your blog, auditing your website is so important. Today I am sharing the tools that you need, the steps that you need to take, and and the basic technical things you need to be aware of. Auditing your website is so important whether you are a new blogger or an experienced blogger. Tune in to hear more about auditing your website and why this is important whether you are a new blogger or experienced blogger.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode50

Today we are interviewing one of our Ultimate Blog Bootcamp students about her blogging journey. Kristina Cadelina joined the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp in 2021 after she started a blog on her own in 2020. We chat about the difference that joining the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp made in her blogging business, how she is able to find time to blog and work a full-time job in addition to being a mom of two, and the things she loves about blogging. If you have wondered how you can add a blogging business to your busy life, this is an episode you are going to want to take a listen to!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode49

Have you ever heard of Google web stories? Did you know that they can benefit your blog whether you are a new blogger or have been a blogger for years? Today we have Lauren Casolaro from A Pinch of Parsley on the podcast sharing her knowledge of Google web stories and how they can benefit your blog. Tune in to hear all of the helpful information she has to share!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode48

Do you use email marketing along with your blog? Today on the podcast we have Allea Grummert talking about one of our favorite blogging subjects - email marketing. Allea is an email marketing strategist and she is here to bring all of the tips and share so much insight into email marketing and how you can use it with your blog. Tune in to hear more!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode47

Have you thought about diversifying your blog business but aren’t sure where to begin? Well, today’s episode is for you! On today’s episode, we are talking with you about how you can diversify your blogging business, taking your blog seriously, and setting goals. Whether you are a new blogger or have been blogging for a while, this is an episode you are going to want to hear!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode46 

Are you a mama who wants to start or grow your blog? Today we are joined by Kelsie Brown, a former student in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. Kelsie shares how she has grown her blog while raising a family. She shares how her blog has changed and pivoted over the years and how she now has integrated blogging into her family. If you are a mama and are scared to start a blog or wondering how to grow your blog while also being a mom, this episode is going to be one you want to hear!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode45

On today’s episode, we want to dive into balance. As entrepreneurs, the term “work-life balance” comes up often. Is that something that can actually exist in our lives? Today we are sharing more about this and how we can use the term “integration” instead. This means integrating all of the different hats your wear in your life as a business owner, blogger, mama, full-time employee, etc. Tune in to hear more about this and always remember, you can’t be all things all the time fully and that’s ok. Give yourself grace. We can’t wait to hear what you think about this episode!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode44

Hey there! Today we are interviewing Sarah Hagstrom with Coach and Grow Co. We are chatting all about how she got started in her coaching business and the shifts that helped her show up with intention which is SO important in entrepreneurship. We talk a lot about how to be intentional in your online business including keeping boundaries with ourselves to show up (especially on social media). Sarah even shares how much time we should devote to growing our social media for our business, creating valuable content with intention, and what platforms are really helping your information get seen right now. This was such a great conversation and we can’t wait for you to tune in!Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode43

Have you ever wished you had a community in blogging? If so, this podcast episode today is just for you. We are so excited to share more information about The Blog Depot and how it can help you to focus on the foundational pieces of blogging, have the support you need before you get started, and an online course with modules that help break down blogging for you so that you don’t feel overwhelmed when you want to start your blog one day. Our podcast listeners even get a special offer so tune in and check out the show notes (link below) for more information!Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode42

It’s Amy today and I’m here for a solo. A common question we get from students is “How will I know what to continue talking about?” or “Am I going to run out of things to talk about?” Today I am going to be talking with you about simplifying creating content. It does not have to be hard. I know it can feel that way when you sit down to write content but I want to help you break this down so that it is not difficult. I’m going to be going through the ways you can simplify this so that you don’t feel stuck when creating that content for your blog. Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode41

Hey there! It’s Jennifer and I’m doing a solo today. Today I’m talking all about creating content for your blog. We often get asked by people who are just getting started in blogging, “how do I write content?” Today I want to share some myths with you about content as well as address frequently asked questions and give you some tips on creating content for your blog.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information including links and resources mentioned in this episode!Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode40

Running a business and doing all of the other things you have on your plate can lead to burnout if we don’t have the right tools to prevent it. Today our guest, Vanda Aubrey, is here talking all about how to avoid burnout. We chat with Vanda about setting yourself up for success so you don’t experience burnout, having too many things on your plate, staying focused on your goals, signs of burnout and what to look for, what we can do when we feel that burnout, tips for prioritizing sleep, and how Vanda helps her clients. Understanding burnout and what we can do about it is so important when thinking about starting a blog. Tune in to hear all of the helpful tips that Vanda has to share.Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode39

Have you ever thought about the user experience with your blog? It is so important to be sure that you are providing a good user experience for your readers. If your blog is hard to read, the readers can’t find what they are looking for, or your page speed is slow, readers may click off. We want to share with you today seven ways to create good user experience for your blog. We hope you find these tips helpful!Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out The Blog Depot. This is a community and course that we have set up for you if you need questions answered before you start your blog. Join the waitlist for The Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our online course and coaching that helps you build the blog that you have always dreamed of.SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode38

Why are you blogging? What is your motivation behind it? What goals do you have? Do you think of it as a business or is it a hobby? Ashton Smith, founder of The Awakening Co and our business coach, is here today sharing more about the mindset behind blogging as a business, focusing on our goals, remembering the why behind our business (remembering that can change over time), and paying attention to our own motivations and what we want. She shares so much advice with us and we hope that you walk away from this episode encouraged and inspired when thinking about your motivations behind your blog.Thanks for tuning in! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThe doors for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp are open! Sign up HERE!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode37

If you are tuning in to this episode, it’s likely that you have considered starting a blog. We want to encourage you today on the reasons we feel like starting a blog may be the next best step for you. Whether you are newly thinking about starting your blog or have been thinking about it for some time, we hope that you walk away from this episode encouraged to take that leap of faith. As always, we are always here to answer any questions. Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts or check out the show notes for more resources mentioned in this episode to help you along your journey!Don’t forget! If you need questions answered before you start your blog and you aren’t quite ready to join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, check out The Blog Depot, our online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode36

Are you a blogger who has been wanting to work with brands? If so, this is the episode for you. Candice Ward is a self-made baker, food photographer, and blogger. With 10 years of experience in corporate sales prior to being a blogger, she has the skills to teach us how to pitch to work with brands. She shares her expertise on the show today!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog and you aren’t quite ready to join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode35

Should you have your blog on a self-hosted website? What does that mean and why is it important? Today, we are breaking it down for you and sharing why it is important that your biog is on a self-hosted website. We share the advantages and things to consider when choosing between hosted or self-hosted and why we believe you should be on a self-hosted site from the beginning. If the tech side of this overwhelms you, listen in and know that you can do this — and we can help!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog and you aren’t quite ready to join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode34

Is launching a podcast something you plan to do to go along with your blog? If so, you are going to want to tune in to this episode. Today, we have our very own podcast manager on the podcast sharing how to use a podcast with your blog. Hannah Clark has been managing our podcast since the beginning. She helped us with launch and handles the overall management of it and we wanted her to come share her knowledge of podcasting today. We chat with Hannah about the niche of your podcast, how people consume content, the basics of launching a podcast including what you need to get started, show notes and their importance, repurposing blog content to podcast content, how long it takes to launch, monetizing your podcast, tips for growing your show, and how a podcast manager can help! If you have been wanting to launch a podcast, this episode is for you!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog and you aren’t quite ready to join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode33

Hey there! Today we are going to be talking with you about the foundations of blogging. The foundations of blogging are so important. When you first think about blogging, you may not think of these things so we want to be sure you know the importance of these foundations of blogging and we also share with you why these foundations are important when creating a blog. If you are thinking about starting a blog, be sure to tune in to make sure you have these foundations in place. All of these foundations are taught in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. If you aren’t quite ready to join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp and need questions answered before you start your blog, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsSHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode32

Today we are chatting with Liz Olberding. Liz is an alum of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, our course for teaching you how to start your blog. She is also now a member of our membership community and we love having her as a part of it! Liz has been blogging for 6 months now and today she shares with us her journey to blogging, how the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp helped her in her journey, the growth that happens as a blogger. Liz shares how she navigates her schedule with kids at home, a job, and blogging, too! She shares her goals for blogging and Liz even shares advice to new bloggers or those who are thinking about starting a blog! If you are thinking about starting a blog, be sure to tune in to Liz’s episode.Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode31

Should your blog be trademarked? These are the things that we don’t always want to think about but realizing how important it is can help. Our guest today, Whitney Bower, is an intellectual property lawyer who specializes in trademark and copyright. She has made it her mission to help the social media entrepreneurs, including bloggers. Whitney shares why bloggers need to be trademarked, how to find out if your blog name is already taken, when we should start the application process (earlier the better), how long it takes to become trademarked, intent to use (ITU) filing, the risks of not being trademarked, and how you can go about getting a trademark.Whitney shares valuable information with you that you can benefit from. She shares how you can work with her (one on one or through her course) in order to be sure that your brand/blog is trademarked.Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode30 

Jamie Lieberman, the owner and founder of Hashtag Legal, is here today to share her expertise on the legal side of having a blog. Hashtag Legal is a law firm that works with business owners in the online space and provides legal services for bloggers. Jamie shares the three things that she recommends a beginner blogger have in place to protect themselves, thinking about your blog as a business vs. a hobby, LLCs, trademarks, naming your blog, copyright law, what to do if someone copies your blog post, and the things to have in place legally when setting up your website (privacy polices, disclaimers, disclosures, etc.) Jamie is a wealth of knowledge and shares so much valuable information that can help us all. Tune in to hear everything she has to share.Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode29

Today we have money coach, Angela Hacche, on the Ultimate Blog Podcast talking with us about money mindset and money habits. Angela shares with us how to have positive thoughts surrounding money, limiting beliefs that come up when talking about money, setting money goals, long-term vision for your business, mindset, and small money habits to set you up for success. If you are wanting to start a blog but wondering if this investment is the right one for you, check out this episode to hear Angela share lots of insight!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode28

Melissa Pepin is a confidence coach for female founders and she is on the podcast today sharing a lot about mindset, confidence, and encouragement that can help you push forward with your blogging business.Melissa has been in entrepreneurship for nearly 17 years, starting out as a photographer and then moved into coaching as a confidence coach. She is so motivating in today’s episode and shares so much value that we know will help you whether you are thinking about blogging or already a seasoned blogger.Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsIf you need questions answered before you start your blog, check out The Blog Depot, an online course and membership community!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode27

Have you ever thought about creating an online course in addition to your blog? Lindsay Bowden is here today to chat with us about how creating an online course is a great tool. We chat about how she got started, who is a good candidate to be a course creator, figuring out the topic of your online course, and if you should have a certain amount of blog traffic or social media traffic before creating a course. We also chat about having the course completely ready vs. building it based on feedback from your beta launch, pricing, market research, what platform she recommends, costs to create a course, and mini offers. Lindsay also shares information on the time commitment involved with creating a course, marketing the course, evergreen vs. live launch, and passive income. This episode is full of so many helpful tips for anyone who is considering creating a course. Be sure to tune in to hear all of the key takeaways and check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode26

On today’s episode of the Ultimate Blog Podcast, we had the opportunity to chat with Brittany Glynn. Brittany is one of our former students from the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, and part of our Ultimate Blog Membership. Today we have a very real and honest conversation about blogging and motherhood. Brittany shares her journey to blogging (down to the exact moment that she knew she needed to start a blog), shares how she loves being a voice for others through the encouragement and inspiration of blogging, how she manages her time blogging and taking care of her family, and the importance of community in this space. Tune in to hear all of the key takeaways from this episode!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode25

Today we are chatting with Amy Williams from “My Name is Snickerdoodle”. Amy has so much insight into blogging. She has been blogging since 2005 and today she is sharing her journey, insight, and perspective into blogging.Tune in as we chat with Amy about community, comparison, mindset, your why for your business, and the two tips that she would share with a new blogger!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode24

Ann and Maddy Baum have created a Wordpress plugin, Spillt, that is going to be a game-changer for food bloggers. Tune in as they explain how this plugin not only benefits consumers of blogs but the blogger as well!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode23

Today we are chatting with Jennifer Alastanos. Jen is a former student of ours in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp. We chat all about the success that she has had since joining and launching her blog in November 2021. Jen shares how she structures her blogging schedule with still having a full-time job, how she stays motivated to keep going, and offers encouragement to a new blogger. If you are wondering how you can get started blogging, listen in to Jen’s story!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode22

Do you want to start a blog but don’t feel that confidence in yourself? Maybe you are thinking about it but imposter syndrome is sneaking in. Our guest today is here to help you with that. Lyndsey Chambers is a mindset and life coach who loves helping women find their authentic selves and to be unapologetic and confident. She gives advice on how to find the confidence to start a blog and to battle the imposter syndrome that comes along with starting your own business.We chat about how the comparison to others that we put on ourselves, the stories we tell ourselves, the importance of being in community with others, and remembering your “why”. She brings the tips and tools that you need to dive in and start the blog that you have been dreaming of! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode21

What is brand photography and how can it impact your blog? We have brand photographer, Corry Frazier, on the podcast today sharing that and so much more. Corry works with different types of business owners, including bloggers, and she is here sharing her knowledge and expertise on the importance of brand photography, the five branding questions you should ask and share with your photographer when taking brand photos, tips for finding the right photographer, how often she recommends getting brand photography, and tips for feeling more comfortable at a brand photography session. Corry provides so much insight into brand photography and how it can truly impact your business and your blog. Be sure to tune in!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode20

We are so excited to share this episode with you all today. Ashleigh Henry is our guest today and she is a marketing and sales consultant - a social media guru. She shares so much insight on social media and how it relates to your blog, how consistency can look different for everybody, how often you should show up on social media, and where to focus your efforts on social media. We also chat about social media scheduling tools, boundaries, the purpose of having a “close friends” list on Instagram, and the first step to getting started and being more intentional on social media. This episode is packed full of valuable information. Tune in to hear more!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode19

Chelsea Cole is back on the podcast today chatting with us about how to create a cookbook. Chelsea self-published 2 cookbooks and now teaches others how to self-publish their own cookbooks through her program, The Cookbook Lab. In today’s episode we cover, how Chelsea self-published her cookbooks, what she teaches her students in the Cookbook Lab, what it looks like to self-publish, and the benefits of creating a cookbook. If you have ever thought about creating a cookbook or just want to learn more about what it takes, tune in to today’s episode!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode18

Hey there! Today we are diving into some deep feelings that we have about being a blogger.This is an open and honest conversation about what it takes to be a blogger, the sacrifices that you have to make, and the responsibilities that you take on with blogging. We want you to hear the commitment that is so important to make when you are starting a blog but how very possible this life can be for you too. This episode is packed full of tips and helpful content for those of you thinking about starting a blog or even those of you who have a blog already.Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode17

On today’s episode we are chatting with Courtney Wolf. Courtney is a certified time management coach and a mom to four kids under five. Courtney shares valuable advice on how we can work on time management in our lives, how implementing structure can actually allow freedom in your life and how to keep our schedule when other things come up. She also shares how to work on goals or plans when we don’t follow through with, the mindset shift that we need to start making better habits that help us be productive with our time, and how she organizes her week to stay on task. This episode is going to be so helpful for those of you who want to start a blog but feel like you don’t have the time or those of you who may have a blog already but feel like you need better time management to get everything done.Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode16

Hey there! It’s Amy here and today I am solo. I am sharing with you all about my blogging journey and what led me to where I am today. It is truly amazing how things worked out and the things that led me to starting my blog, Beautifully Broken Journey, and the business that I run with Jennifer, Spark Media Concepts. Listen in as I share this journey with you!Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode15

Former student, Krista Stechman, is joining us on the podcast today. Krista is a blogger for “In Krista’s Kitchen” and joined the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp in 2021. We talk about her success as a now full-time blogger.Krista has a unique journey to blogging that led her to becoming a successful now full-time blogger. Take a listen as we chat with her about Foodtography school, her success as a full-time blogger, and tips that she has to share.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode14

Today we are talking all about habits! We have 8 habits for success that we want to share with you. Whether you are just starting your blogging journey or have been on it for a while, we believe it is important to develop habits for success. Listen in and utilize a few of these to help you on your journey. Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsCheck out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Thinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode13

Today we are chatting with a former student of the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, Elizabeth Amell. Elizabeth is here sharing her success story on how she used the personal experiences in her life to help others through blogging. Her story is such a powerful one that we know that you will benefit from. Tune in to hear us talk with Elizabeth about her journey to blogging, how her blogs have transformed since she first started, her experience in the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp, and the inspiration that she has to share with you.Thanks for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsThinking about starting a blog? Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode12

Are you interesting in working with brands on your blog? Today’s guest is here talking all about working with brands. Whitney Bond has been blogging since 2011. We chat about her journey to blogging, how she got her brand partnerships, connecting with your audience, the things you need to reach out to brands, and staying authentic to yourself when finding these brands. Whitney shares a lot of valuable tips and even a few funny stories that led her to where she is today. Be sure to tune in!Let us know what you thought of this episode on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsInterested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode11

Hey there! On today’s episode, we are chatting with Chelsea Cole from the blog, A Duck’s Oven. This is such a great episode and so inspiring to hear how Chelsea went from starting blogging to different careers and how her journey led her back to blogging and now blogging full-time. We talk about niching down, Chelsea’s income streams and how there are always a lot of different ways to make money, serving others through your products/blog, where to start when first starting out as a blogger trying to make money, and how to figure out where to focus your time and energy.This is definitely an episode that has a lot of good information and so helpful to hear other’s journeys. Tune in to hear Chelsea’s inspiring story!Let us know what you thought of this episode on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts Interested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode10

On today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Ahl, Pinterest guru and owner of Simple Pin Media. She is here answering all of our questions about Pinterest as it relates to blogging.We cover the things that a blogger needs to do and think about when starting to use Pinterest for their blog, optimizing your account, Pinterest strategy and tactics, idea pins vs. static pins, and Kate even shares information about how bloggers can now earn money through Pinterest.If you are thinking of using Pinterest as a way to drive traffic to your blog, check out this episode with Kate!Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Let us know what you thought of this episode on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsInterested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode9

Hey there! It’s Amy here and I am solo on today’s episode. I want to focus on your avatar and niche today. I know a lot of people say they don’t want to niche down when they are first starting out but just listen to today’s episode to hear why it’s important to determine who you are talking to with your avatar and what topic they want to hear through your niche. I will explain to you the importance of this and tips on finding your niche. It is so very important to know you are talking to and how you can help your audience with your blog so tune in to hear more!Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Let us know what you thought of today’s episode on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsInterested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode8

Hey there! It’s Jennifer here and I am solo on today’s episode, sharing all about my blogging journey and what led me to where I am today. I hope my story can bring you encouragement. A key takeaway I want you to hear while you are listening is that it doesn’t matter what age you are or where you’re at in your life, it is okay to start something new. It’s never too late to chase your dreams.Listen in as I tell my story from accountant to SAHM to successful blogger. I had this dream inside of me to start my own business and I am so thankful that blogging was the business that I started.Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode! Let us know what you thought of this episode on Instagram: @sparkmediaconceptsInterested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist for the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode7

Today we are chatting with Shanna Hutcheson. We met Shanna in 2018 when she allowed us to do her blog and we’ve been connected with her ever since. Today we are chatting about affiliate marketing and sponsored posts and Shanna has a lot of insight to share on these topics! If you are wondering about sponsored posts and affiliate marketing, this episode is for you!Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in this episode!Interested in starting a blog? Join our waitlist! SHOW NOTES: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com/episode6