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Well, it’s definitely Monday. Companies are panic-buying over inflation fears, Elon Musk is still talking about crypto, AT&T is suddenly pivoting out of content and, oh yeah, bald eagles want to eat your pets. We’ll talk about all of it. Plus: Molly reflects on a recent air travel experience that has her craving a “John Madden summer.” Your mileage may vary. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Elon Musk Is Now Blowing Up the Wall Street Case for Bitcoin” from Bloomberg “Inflation Rate 2021 and Shortages: Companies Panic Buying as Supplies Run Short” also from Bloomberg “Air Travel Is Back, Including All the Things You Hated” from The Wall Street Journal “AT&T-Discovery Deal Is More Evidence Media, Telecom Don’t Mix” from, get this, Bloomberg “Traveling with John Madden” from the Chicago Tribune “Kenny Mayne explains why he’s leaving ESPN” from the Los Angeles Times “Bald Eagles Are Back. And They Want to Eat Your Pets.” from The Wall Street Journal “Make Me Smart” is a part of your daily habit. We run on listener support, so make donating part of that habit, too! Give what you can today: marketplace.org/givesmart
Well, it’s definitely Monday. Companies are panic-buying over inflation fears, Elon Musk is still talking about crypto, AT&T is suddenly pivoting out of content and, oh yeah, bald eagles want to eat your pets. We’ll talk about all of it. Plus: Molly reflects on a recent air travel experience that has her craving a “John Madden summer.” Your mileage may vary. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Elon Musk Is Now Blowing Up the Wall Street Case for Bitcoin” from Bloomberg “Inflation Rate 2021 and Shortages: Companies Panic Buying as Supplies Run Short” also from Bloomberg “Air Travel Is Back, Including All the Things You Hated” from The Wall Street Journal “AT&T-Discovery Deal Is More Evidence Media, Telecom Don’t Mix” from, get this, Bloomberg “Traveling with John Madden” from the Chicago Tribune “Kenny Mayne explains why he’s leaving ESPN” from the Los Angeles Times “Bald Eagles Are Back. And They Want to Eat Your Pets.” from The Wall Street Journal “Make Me Smart” is a part of your daily habit. We run on listener support, so make donating part of that habit, too! Give what you can today: marketplace.org/givesmart
Instagram is overwhelming; there are posts, stories, reels, guides, highlights, DMs (direct messages), feeds… AHH!! But what really moves the needle when it comes to using this platform to grow your business and actually making money? You may be surprised to find out that it’s not about posting, followers, likes or comments. It’s all about creating real, genuine connections and humanizing your business. If you want to learn how to monetize a relatively small audience and build your business through using DMs (Direct Messages) on Instagram, this episode is for you! My guest today, Molly Cahill, is obsessed with all things health and holistic wellness. A few years ago, she decided to marry this love with her other passions–marketing and sales! Molly worked in outside sales for nine years before burning out and “retiring” when she was 14 weeks pregnant with her now almost four year old, MJ. She now teaches chiropractors, NDs, health coaches and the like how to market themselves using Instagram in less time–without obsessing over followers and likes–in her signature Instagram marketing course, Holistic Marketing Hub. This is a course meets content library meets community that was created solely for busy, holistic wellness pros! What you’ll learn in this episode: How to not fall into the comparisonitis trap or other common pitfalls of Instagram and social media What matters more than your number of followers The biggest mistakes people make when engaging on Instagram–and what to do instead! Should you have a personal and a business account? What’s up with reels? Plus Molly’s “3 Things Framework” to make it easy to get started with your first reel Should you talk about politics on Instagram? Subscribe and Review Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you liked what you heard, please leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. Plus, you could be featured on a future episode during our listener spotlights. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic updates. My goal for this podcast is to inspire those who seek flexibility and freedom in their lives by making something happen with holistic, soulful, step-by-step strategies from me and other experts. Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 018: Marketing Advice for Your Myers-Briggs Type with Brit Kolo Big Summer: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner Strengths Finder by Tom Rath 1000 True Fans by Jongo Longhurst Snag our free 99-Step Roadmap to get you from overwhelm to profitable blog in no time (It’s the exact checklist I used to go from $0 to six-figures in three years!) Get Molly’s free Instagram engagement checklist here! 012: Blogging Tips + Online Business Secrets with Jillian Leslie If you love the idea of blogging but have no idea what you even want to blog about, take our free quiz to find out what kind of blog you should start! Do Less by Kate Northrup On the Edge by Alison Levine Chillpreneur by Denise Duffield-Thomas Follow Molly on Instagram @mollyacahill and visit her website here Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier and @rootandrevel More Ways to Enjoy Success with Soul Download a transcript of this episode Download on Apple Podcasts Email me new episodes Don’t forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches. EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com
Today we take a night call about problematic Disneyland rides and suggest alternatives. Should we replace the torn down Splash Mountain with a Princess And The Frog Ride? (Yes) What is the most racist ride at Disneyland? Can theme parks be divided from themes of imperialism? Then it’s a listener query about Synanon, the self help drug rehab retreat on the Santa Monica strand that turned into a cult in the seventies. For our second half we are joined by Behind The Bastards host Robert Evans to discuss citizen journalism during the uprisings era! Robert discusses covering the Pacific Northwest, the Boogaloo creeps, showing up to face fascists. Then he takes our listeners’ questions about storing rations in small spaces, how to combat fascists flyering in your town, and where the best place to be during the revolution is (hint: among friends). Plus Molly exposes Robert as a full on pumpkin spice Fallhead! Footnotes: Splash Mountain Petition LA Mag on Synanon Paul Morantz on the Snake in his Mailbox Behind the Police Podcast Behind the Bastards Podcast LOL Surprise Steals Rainbow Raver Look LOL Surprise Bondage Doll Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
This week Molly and her parents (?!) walk you through her frozen sperm home insemination.Plus Molly speaks with new friend Jordana Mollick about her choice to become a single mother by choice and how she's jumping straight to IVF. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Molly catches up with her good ol’ friend, celebrity makeup artist, Jamie Greenberg. Aside from being funny, cool as Hell, and a dope-ass mom of 3, she has also been through a lot...3 miscarriages (including a molar pregnancy) three D&C’s, 5 weeks in the NICU, the loss of her mother, and a mommy make-over. Plus Molly went through something hard this week...listen to find out what happened! Spoiler: she’s fine, but it HURT!Check out JamieMakeup.comCheck out the SpermCast WebsiteFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // FacebookFollow Jamie here: Instagram Want to know what's happening with Molly's womb in real time while supporting the podcast?Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastWanna help support the podcast with $$$? VenMo Molly-HawkeyGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Molly and Amanda speak with "Carrie" about how she and her wife "Miranda" made their little baby "Samantha." We talk sperm banks, IUI's, embryo freezing, dothraki sperm, pregnancy, labor, and a little bit Sex and the City.Plus Molly includes us in her Hydrosonogram AND a special guest joins Molly for some 11th hour harmonizing. Could he be a contender? Find out!Want to know what's happening with Molly's womb in real time while supporting the podcast? Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastGot some Amazon shopping to do? Start here: SpermCastPod.comGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comCheck out the SpermCast Website!Follow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // Follow Amanda here: InstagramCheck out Ryan's band here: SeeinDouble.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode we meet improviser, actor, writer, and mother, Carrie Clifford. Her road to motherhood was long and arduous. We’re talkin’ embryo freezing, surrogacy, IVF over and over and over again, loss, and finally...a healthy baby boy. Plus Molly has some interesting developments to fill you in on and she introduces you to Dr. Chung from California Fertility Partners. Follow Carrie here: Instagram // TwitterWant to know what's happening with Molly's womb in real time while supporting the podcast? Subscribe to patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comCheck out the SpermCast Website!Follow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Molly and Amanda interview playwright and actor Jessica Cavanagh about her new play, Self-Injurious Behavior, loosely based on her experience raising a child with autism. And it's a comedy! Or is it a drama? Or is it both, because life isn't just one or the other? Go see it and find out for yourself!Plus Molly runs into her friend Hanna at Dr. Kalan's office and tries to figure out next steps if she's not pregnant. And a phone call with friend of the podcast, Shelby Gale finally gives her the push she needs to make a decision about IVF...if she is, in fact, not pregnant. Which...is she? Listen and find out!WEBSITE: Self-Injurious BehaviorSupport this independent podcast at patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comCheck out the SpermCast Website!Follow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // Follow Amanda here: InstagramFollow Jessica Cavanagh here: Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Molly and Amanda interview Shelly Gossman...seasoned improviser, writer for SNL, Raising Hope, and APBio as well as co-executive producer of APBio. Shelly had Lymphoma at 23 and Breast Cancer at 35 and clearly she didn't let that slow her down. But what about motherhood? Did she want to be a mom? What's an oophorectomy? What's a bicornuate uterus? What were her options? How can improv help Cancer patients?Plus Molly tells you all about her week in Tinder. She thinks it's a pretty funny story. Maybe you will too.Support this independent podcast at patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // Follow Shelly here: Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Extracurriculars, enrichment activities, after school. Whatever you call it, it equals more time and more money. And more signing them up and more dropping them off and more picking them back up and more more MORE. So why do we do it, why do we do music classes and gymnastics and swimming and soccer and a bunch of other extra shit? Is it mom guilt, pressure to keep up, or is it possible one of us is raising the next musical prodigy and just *one more* piano lesson and his talent will be obvious?!? Plus Molly’s got another gross or fail. DUH.
Stand up comedian Kurt Braunohler is Molly's first contestant that she knows can actually procreate...because he's got a baby! Amanda and Molly interview Kurt and his wife Lauren and try to convince them that Molly is deserving. In the process they learn all about pregnancy and birth. The beautiful stuff and the scary stuff too. Plus Molly jumps on the phone with her 98 year old grandmother, Jeanne "Nana" Sharp, to hear some wild stories about delivering a baby in a cave while under attack in Pearl Harbor. Tune in! Support this independent podcast at patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // SpermCastPod.comFollow Molly here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Amanda here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Kurt here: Instagram Follow Lauren here: Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Molly is joined by stand-in producer/friend Melissa Stetten as they interview potential sperm donor, TV heartthrob, Joe Dinicol of Blindspot, Arrow and LA Complex. Turns out Molly and Joe have a lot in common. Maybe too much?Plus Molly dissects her first negative iTunes review, just for fun.Molly may also be starting to make a plan for the future. Eek! Support this independent podcast at patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // SpermCastPod.comFollow Molly here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Melissa here: Instagram // Twitter // Patti LapelFollow Joe here: Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Somehow Molly convinced Nick Viall, the worlds most famous Bachelor contestant, to come to Amanda's house in Pasadena for an interview. Woohoo!! We talk family, dreams. behind the scenes Bachelor life, podcast porn, dating, turkey basters and death beds.Will he give her his sperm?????? You'll never know (unless you listen, duh).Plus Molly speaks with two women that were conceived by anonymous donor sperm. Both found their bio dads and 1/2 siblings with the help of 23 and Me.Support this independent podcast at patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // SpermCastPod.comFollow Molly here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Amanda here: Instagram // Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Molly's interviewed a bunch of sweet sperm contestants, but never a complete stranger! Today's sperm contestant came through a friend...and he's an absolute peach. Meet Joe DeRosa! Could he have the seed she's looking for? Will he want to donate to her? How old do you have to be to buy condoms?Plus Molly has lots of news to catch you up on. Mostly good...some bad. If you're triggered by talk of panic attacks, you can skip min 27-33.XOXO Molly's segment on Press Play with Madeleine Brand on KCRWSupport this independent podcast at patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call or text 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // SpermCastPod.comFollow Molly here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Joe DeRosa here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Amanda here: Instagram // Twitter // The Big OnesFollow Dr, Marshall Seligmann here: Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An anonymous sperm donor from Colombia contacts Molly and they have a very enlightening interview. How often does he donate? How much money does he make? Why does he do it? What's it like at American sperm banks? The answers are...honestly? Kinda shocking. Plus Molly does some digging on male biological clocks and puts some serious thought into surrogacy. Become a Patreon subscriber for extra content! patreon.com/spermcastGot questions? Call 323-741-1818 or email Molly at spermcast@gmail.comFollow SpermCast here: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook // SpermCastPod.comFollow Molly here: Instagram // Twitter Follow Amanda here: Instagram // Twitter // The Big OnesFollow our anonymous sperm donor here (hint - he's no longer anonymous once you listen to the episode): Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
EYAP028 - 5 New Ways to Use Messenger Bots to build Your Biz We keep hearing about messenger bots. They were all the rage at Social Media Marketing World AND Traffic and Conversion. But, are they really effective? What is really possible? What can we do with Messenger Bots that we can't do with email or other tools? In this video (podcast), messenger bot expert, Molly Mahoney - The Prepared Performer, is going to show you 5 New Ways to using messenger bots to bring in more connections, leads, sales, and referrals.And, if you'd like to start checking out some of the hottest bots around while you wait for this training... comment below with the words BOT ME. We'll send you a great article featuring 5 of the best bots to play with, so that you can start seeing what is possible!PLUS - Molly is sharing a really cool way to build your Facebook Group and your email list, all with one bot sequence! Check out this Landing Page - www.ThePreparedPerformer.com/group And, if you want this message flow for yourself, TADA! - This link will allow you to add the messaging flow to your own ManyChat account. www.ThePreparedPerformer.com/groupflow Facebook.com/ThePreparedPerformer http://www.thepreparedperformer.com