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Episode #211
Rewiring Your Subconscious to Stop "Playing Small" (Especially With AI) with Mindi Huebner
Jul 24, 202536 minS1
We need to talk about why so many women entrepreneurs say they want ease, success, and strategy, but still feel weird actually letting AI support them. ** This is a reshare from our Authentic AI Podcast. 🫶😘** In this episode, I’m joined by my brilliant friend and subconscious success coach Mindi Huebner, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the real reason you might be underusing (or straight up avoiding) tools like ChatGPT. And spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re “bad at tech.” It’s because of the deep-rooted stories about worth, work, and what it means to be a “good” business owner. Mindi and I talk about guilt, control, hustle culture, and how to rewire your mindset before you try to fix your strategy, so you can finally stop overworking and start growing your business in a way that actually feels good. 🎧 Whether you’ve been dabbling with AI or full-on dodging it, this episode will help you shift out of self-doubt and into your next level... with support, ease, and a lot less overthinking. HIT PLAY NOW TO HEAR: ✸ Why women often feel guilt or shame around using AI (yep, it’s cultural) ✸ How your subconscious identity is running your strategy — whether you realize it or not ✸ What to do when you feel resistance, hesitation, or like you’re "cheating" by using AI ✸ Why you can’t create ease and freedom if you’re still operating from old patterns ✸ The simplest mindset shift that could unlock thousands of dollars and hours in your business 🎟️ Join us for the Live Workshop : Still Playing Small with AI? → Join Mindi and Kinsey in this live workshop to rewire your mindset and step fully into your next powerful AI era! → Rewire your mindset, maximize your support, and unlock your next level of income, energy, and ease. → Register now at diywith.ai/mindset Connect with Mindi: mindihuebner.com @mindihuebner Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 20 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs --------------------------------------- Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 10 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels --------------------------------------- Create your digital mini-me! Train your AI Assistant to think and sound like your brand with Brand Blueprint for ChatGPT . DIYwith.AI/Blueprint
Boosting Sales with Client Success Stories with Jocelyn Montemarano
Jun 5, 202544 minS1
What if the key to converting more right-fit clients was already hiding in your DMs, emails, or Voxer messages? In this episode, I'm chatting with storytelling strategist Jocelyn Montemarano about the power of strategic case studies —and how you can use client success stories to build trust, boost sales, and make your marketing way more persuasive (without being pushy). Whether you're already collecting testimonials or you've been putting it off because it feels awkward or time-consuming, this convo is packed with mindset shifts, examples, and smart ways to actually use the client love you’re already getting. ✨ Hit Play Now To Hear: ✸ Why screenshots alone aren’t cutting it (and how to make them work better) ✸ The real difference between a “testimonial” and a converting case study ✸ How to reframe data tracking—even if you’re not a numbers person ✸ What Jocelyn includes in her client insight collection system (hint: it starts at onboarding!) ✸ How to match your case studies to the exact objections holding people back from buying If you’ve ever felt awkward asking for testimonials or unsure what to do with all your rave reviews—this episode is your new go-to. 🎧 Connect with Jocelyn Montemarano: Website: scaleyourresonance.com Free Training: scaleyourresonance.com/class Instagram + Threads: @scaleyourresonance Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 20 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs --------------------------------------- Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 10 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels --------------------------------------- Create your digital mini-me! Train your AI Assistant to think and sound like your brand with Brand Blueprint for ChatGPT . DIYwith.AI/Blueprint
6 Content Buckets for Product Sellers with Ashley Alderson
May 29, 202528 minS1
Running a product-based biz and feeling stuck on what to post? This episode is your cozy permission slip to simplify, get strategic, and actually have fun with your content again. Ashley Alderson — founder of The Boutique Hub and retail marketing genius — breaks down her 6 essential content buckets that every physical product seller should be using. Whether you’re selling handmade jewelry on IG or running a full-scale boutique, this convo will help you market like a human (not just a store). Hit Play Now to Hear: ✸ Why live video works (even if it feels scary and awkward) ✸ The real reason to create a personal brand as a product-based biz ✸ How to sell without sounding salesy — hint: storytelling is everything ✸ The difference between new vs. aged product content (and why it matters) ✸ What “collections” are and how they can make your offers way more relevant ✸ How Target is lowkey winning at emotional marketing (and what we can steal from them) Connect with Ashley: Website: https://theboutiquehub.com Instagram: @theboutiquehub Ashley’s IG: @ajalderson 🎧 Liked this episode? Leave a review, share it with your favorite product-based biz owner, or tag us on Instagram @ai.kinsey — we’d love to hear what landed! Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 20 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs --------------------------------------- Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 10 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels --------------------------------------- Create your digital mini-me! Train your AI Assistant to think and sound like your brand with Brand Blueprint for ChatGPT . DIYwith.AI/Blueprint
Simplifying Your Marketing with the "24/7 Flywheel" with Victoria Hajjar
May 15, 202530 minS1
What if marketing didn’t have to feel like a never-ending, soul-sucking to-do list? In this episode, I’m joined by Victoria Hajjar — founder of Ugli Ventures — who’s on a mission to make marketing simpler, more joyful, and way less overwhelming. We talk about the real behind-the-scenes of running a business, how to take imperfect action on purpose , and Victoria’s 24/7 Marketing Flywheel — a clear, repeatable framework for building strategy that actually works (and doesn’t fry your nervous system). 🎧 Tune in for: ✸ Why “more content” ≠ better marketing ✸ How to avoid client scope creep and reclaim your time ✸ The biggest mindset shift Victoria made after burning out in her agency ✸ How to lead your clients and team with clarity — even when you're still figuring it out ✸ The 6 stages of her 24/7 Marketing Flywheel (and why focusing on one thing per stage is game-changing) This episode is full of real talk, smart strategy, and permission to stop trying to do all the things at once. Your future self will thank you for this one. — 🔗 Resources & Links → Download the Free 24/7 Marketing Flywheel Guide: ugliventures.com/overwhelm → Connect with Victoria on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victoria-hajjar → Follow Ugly Ventures on Instagram: @ugliventures Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 20 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs --------------------------------------- Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 10 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels --------------------------------------- Create your digital mini-me! Train your AI Assistant to think and sound like your brand with Brand Blueprint for ChatGPT . DIYwith.AI/Blueprint
Building Real Community Online (without the Hustle or Hype) with Kristina Bartold
May 8, 202530 minS1
Let’s be honest — a lot of what we’re told about social media growth feels exhausting, surface-level, or straight-up disconnected. That’s why this episode with Kristina Bartold, CEO of The Social Snippet, is such a breath of fresh air. Kristina shares how she’s built a thriving business (and community) by focusing on connection over conversion — and how you can do the same without faking it or being glued to your phone. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about: ✸ Why engagement > followers (especially for service-based founders) ✸ How to show up in your stories without oversharing or overthinking ✸ Actionable ways to build community online — even in 15 minutes a day ✸ The mindset shift that helps you get out of your head and into real conversations ✸ Why your “underperforming” content might be doing more than you think This one is warm, practical, and packed with ideas you can use today — especially if you want social media to feel more human, and a lot less overwhelming. — 🔗 Resources & Links → Download Kristina’s Free Story Starter Guide: thesocialsnippet.com → Join The Social Business Club (use code PODCAST for your first month at $1!) → Follow Kristina on IG: @thesocialsnippet or @kristina.bartold → Listen to her podcast Community Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 20 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels Connect with your host Kinsey: Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs --------------------------------------- Ready to create Instagram Reels with ease? Snag our Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT to get 10 AI Prompts for Reels hooks + captions (and more!) DIYwith.AI/Reels --------------------------------------- Create your digital mini-me! Train your AI Assistant to think and sound like your brand with Brand Blueprint for ChatGPT . DIYwith.AI/Blueprint
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