► EPISODE 095: Honest Review of Adobe Max
Did you miss the Adobe Max Conference this year?
Don't worry we've got you covered! In this solo episode, Michelle gives a candid review of the conference and dives right into her favorite parts aaaaaaand maybe a couple of things she'd change. From describing the community pavilion to the labs and waiting in line—you'll feel like you were right there too!
► EPISODE 094: Life According to Agency Owner Amber Frankhuizen
Amber Frankhuizen founded AFMKTG [A-F-Marketing] in 2018 on an ironing board. After burning out as a VP of Sales & Marketing in the corporate world, she set out to take a few months off before getting back to work, but her phone rang with people asking for help with marketing and social media.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about the value of internships and how Amber structures them: from collaboration to mentorship to the legality side of things, why curiosity will set you up for success, and much more!
► EPISODE 093: Life According to Wine Enthusiast Miroki Tong
Miroki's a recovering international performer and producer. Her recent spearheaded project, @9ouncesplease on Instagram, shares her decade-long passion for wine and is working to change the face of the wine and hospitality industry.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about unpacking intergenerational trauma, how wine intertwines with branding and marketing, gatekeeping in the wine industry, curiosity vs. judgment, and more!
► EPISODE 092: Meet the Team - Brand Manager Gabby Kirsten
Gabby is an NYC-based social media manager and is currently working as a brand manager, copywriter, and junior video editor at MKW Creative Co.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about working with brands that you're the ideal client of, cultural identity, how she brings her architectural and urban planning background into social media, predictions in the future of social media, and more!
► EPISODE 091: Client Case Study - Honey Pot Digital
Emma Peacock is a digital marketing strategist and podcast host. Through her business, Honey Pot Digital, she helps small businesses across the world grow with sustainable marketing strategies across their website, email, search, social, ads, or online communities.
Today we’ve talked about what's happened since the rebrand, diversifying your types of content in a manageable way, advice for getting a consistent flow of clients through content, and much more!
► EPISODE 090: Life According to Bookkeeper Rachel Burke
Rachel Burke is the founder of Bookkeeping by Burke, a boutique bookkeeping firm that serves female-owned, service-based businesses.
Today we’ve talked about the dangers of the comparison game, how creating a podcast can spark inspiration, why Venmo and cash apps are NOT suitable for businesses, deductions that people don't typically think of, and much more!
► EPISODE 089: Meet the Team - Video Editor Alex Berardi
Alex is a multi-hyphenate video editor with a passion for storytelling through the visual medium of social media. Today she edits & creates with clients like Dental Hygiene Nation & Same Skin as a video editor with MKW Creative.
Today we’ve talked about the value of accessible tools like Canva, trying new things and allowing yourself to fail, the beauty in messy and organic content, mind-boggling video marketing and TikTok stats, and more!
► EPISODE 088: Everything you need to know about Kiss My Portfolio Challenge 6
In this week's episode, Michelle covers all the deets you need to know about the latest Brand Design Challenge! This round covers Tanked, a Coral Cafe and Speakeasy. She'll take you through the guide and how each day will look during the challenge.
► EPISODE 087: Client Case Study - So Diego
Bianca loves bringing people together to explore her hometown of San Diego and has been offering food and drink-centric tours for over a decade. She brought on Nicole as a business partner in 2021 to help revitalize the company for their reopening post-pandemic.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about Bianca's origin story, So Diego's evolution leading up to their rebrand with MKW Creative Co., the importance for entrepreneurs to grow their B2B network, and much more!
► EPISODE 086: Life According to Brand Strategist AnnMarie Rose
AnnMarie Rose is an Online Business Strategist and Quiz Funnel Expert with nearly a decade of experience helping business owners leverage their zone of genius to reach the right audience with the right message and generate revenue online.
Today we’ve talked about how to position shifts in your business: advice for women in entrepreneurship, how she counsels people through imposter syndrome & burnout, how do you know when it's time for a rebrand, and more!
► EPISODE 085: Life According to Business Consultant Ashli Pollard
Ashli has helped grow major businesses for 10 years in the fashion industry in NYC, but now runs her consulting agency bringing the same strategies she used in big business to entrepreneurs.
Today we’ve talked about lessons you learn at the beginning of your career, personal realizations post-pandemic, what drew Ashli to running a female-focused agency, and much more!
► EPISODE 084: Life According to Author & Poet Arielle Estoria
Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now residing in Los Angeles CA, Arielle Estoria is a Spoken Word Poet, gifted Writer and Author, captivating and authentic Emcee, Speaker, Model and Actor.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about her rituals before writing, the line between marketing and creating, the coexistence of optimistic and pessimistic feelings around social media, and much more!
► EPISODE 083: Life According to Agency Owner & Coffee Entrepreneur Whitney Eckis
Whitney Eckis is a creator of elevated experiences. It began at the bright age of twenty-two when she became the founder and CEO of her marketing agency, Eckis Marketing, a creative communications agency.
Today we’ve talked about what has changed in marketing, transitioning from service-based to product-based, what she looks for when hiring someone, industry pet peeves and advice for coaches & solopreneurs, and more!
► EPISODE 082: Client Case Study With the Blinks
Diana is a stay-at-home, homeschooling, Pinterest mom turned accidental entrepreneur. Her love of holiday cinnamon rolls and travel hacks catapulted her once part-time blog into a full-fledged 6 figure business in 2021.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about what it's like to backpack with 3 children, what the business side of being a content creator looks like, how the rebrand gave her a fresh perspective on her business, and much more!
► EPISODE 081: Life According to Travel Wedding Planner Sistered States
As the owner of Sistered States, Sarah has over 6 years of experience producing weddings and events in the Dallas area and beyond. Sistered States produces every scale of events, ranging from large formal wedding receptions to small intimate parties.
In today’s episode, we’ve talked about the difference between planning an elopement vs. a styled shoot, how she approaches travel now that she does destination weddings, what the prep was for her elopement giveaway, and so much more!
► EPISODE 080: Life According to Business Coach Jessica Marx
Jessica can take each goal and tie it to revenue growth. She streamlines processes, identifies areas of wasteful spend and motivates her clients to level up.
In today’s episode, we talked about the value of showing up as yourself online, the problems with the online coaching world, how the employee vs. contractor landscape has shifted and where it's headed, and more!
► EPISODE 079: Life According to PR & Human Design Expert Kaila O'Connor
Kaila’s proven ability to generate high-revenue media coverage has disrupted the PR industry and its “always on the grind” mentality.
Today we’ve talked about how Human Design intertwines with PR and affiliate marketing, "Old school" PR vs. "New school" PR, building your own self-regulatory practice based off your chart, and more!
► EPISODE 078: Life According to NFT Artist Katie Langhammer
Katie of brooklyn.nfts is an emerging Brooklyn-based digital artist who found her start in NFTs on Tiktok. She began documenting her journey as a beginner with no prior crypto or NFT experience - in an effort to onboard a community of beginners to learn alongside her journey.
We’ve talked about what NFTs stand for and how Katie uses them as a creative, pros and cons of using a marketplace such as SoulSee, how NFTs help creatives win, and so much more!
► EPISODE 077: Life According to Dallas Girl Gang Amanda Smith
Amanda Smith is a Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, a 50,000+ global community of engaged women connecting in career, business, and life.
Today we’ve talked about authentic marketing, community > competition, the importance of contracts and clear expectations, and soooo much more!
► EPISODE 076: Life According to Jewelry Designer Natalie McMillian
Natalie McMillan is an independent jewelry line and lifestyle brand designed and crafted in Los Angeles, California. Since the summer of 2016, Natalie McMillan has been creating jewelry pieces that transcend all personal styles and tastes, offering quality jewelry for truly everyone.
We’ve talked about how inclusivity and being a good person take a huge role in her business, her unique approach to email marketing, the separation between individual vs. business, trusting your intuition,…