Hosted by Samara Bortz · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 35 episodes
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Hosted by Samara Bortz, Lead With Heart is a podcast for thoughtful entrepreneurs who are building thriving creative businesses without hustle and burnout. We will dig into actionable strategies for marketing, sales, mindset, intentional offer design, spirituality, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and tapping into creative magic. Lead With Heart is a must-listen for anyone who wants to establish, grow, and scale their dream feel-good business. samarabortz.substack.com
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Part storytime, part masterclass! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I went from charging $1,500 for two-week websites to running a six-figure design studio within a year and a half. Even if you’re not a desi
Not every coach is the right coach for you, and finding a good fit matters way more than finding the most impressive sales page. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most important things to look for when you’re hiring
I’m pregnant with baby number two, and this time, I’m prepping my business for maternity leave very differently. In this episode, I’m walking you through the full compare-and-contrast: what I did before my first son was
You’re posting, showing up, talking about your work — and it still feels heavy. Most people assume the fix is external: better messaging, more visibility, a bigger audience. But there’s something I always look at first,
In this episode, I’m sitting down with podcast guesting coach Candace Dudley to talk about a marketing approach that actually feels sustainable — sharing your work on other people’s podcasts. Candace did 50 guest intervi
Intimidated or overwhelmed by starting a podcast or committing to a weekly newsletter? In this masterclass-style episode, I’m breaking down my exact four-step process for creating podcasts, emails, and Substacks each wee
My copywriter co-founder asked me a question that made me pause: when is coaching NOT the right fit? In this episode, I’m sharing both sides of the coin—why I believe support is always worthwhile AND the two scenarios wh
Feeling stuck getting back into your marketing groove after a break? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing the exact advice I gave a client who asked how to rebuild momentum after the holidays—plus the three app
Today’s conversation with Chelsea Riffe is one of those episodes I already know I’ll come back to. We talk about her early years in sports reporting and corporate sales, the power dynamics that pushed her out of those in
What happens when you stop putting pressure on your business to “perform” and let it be a side gig again… at least energetically? In this episode, I’m sharing how side-gig energy can help you rebuild safety around chargi
In this episode, I share why I took an intentional break from marketing, and how my business kept flowing anyway. If you’ve been busy, burnt out, or feeling blah about your work, this one’s for you. You’ll learn: Why a g
In this episode, Samara and Isobel pull back the curtain on their Website in a Week process, the signature In Tandem experience that delivers a fully written, designed, and launched Squarespace website in just five days.
This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I soft-launched a brand new mentorship offer in my business, and the clarity that unfolded once clients started coming through the door. You’ll hear: Why I resisted offering
In this episode, you’ll hear a candid recap of my summer, with equal parts vacationy adventures and business breakthroughs. Exactly what’s inside: How I intentionally designed July as a slow, spacious month (and why it w
If your current marketing rhythm has you feeling burnt out, it might be time to add a slower, more sustainable channel to your mix. In this episode, I’m joined by Pinterest strategist and founder of Life Goals Collective
In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 6 biggest mistakes I see creative business owners making on Instagram Stories, and how they might be quietly costing you sales. I’m also sharing the exact mindset and strat
In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful lessons from The Shifts (my free 5-day audio series for creative entrepreneurs) and it’s all about selling. (Not the sleazy kind. The real, embodied, generous kind
Slow seasons in business can feel stressful. When inquiries dry up and the calendar looks empty, it’s easy to spiral into panic, scarcity, and over-marketing energy. But what if the slowdown isn’t a problem to fix… but a
Ever feel like no matter how much you post, show up, or create… it’s still not enough? We’ll unpack what it really means to trust your content strategy, how to stop spiralling after you hit publish, and why knowing your
In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m giving you a front-row seat to recent coaching conversations from inside The Expansion Collective: my signature group business mentorship program for creatives. This episode is a go
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Lead With Heart is hosted by Samara Bortz. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 35 episodes.
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