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Welcome back to the Finding the Throughline interview with Laura Belgray, author of the national bestseller Tough Titties, a collection of essays that is essentially a permission slip to be a dork, a sometimes-unspiritual slacker, a late bloomer and, ultimately, unapologetically you. Laura is the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo. She has been featured in Elle, Fast Company, and Business Insider, and has written for Bravo, HBO, Nick at Nite, VH1, and more. Today, we find out what's currently brewing for Laura and what she knows at this moment about where her personal throughline is leading her next, as well as what kinds of things she's been reading, watching and listening to lately We covered: • Crawling out of a pit of despair after the election results • Continuing to build her email list in the modern world where there are so many more things vying for our attention • How she is not a visionary or planner—yet has achieved many amazing things anyway • David Sedaris as the author who first introduced her to a genre/structure of book that is a collection of essays and also memoir. • Her love of fiction and lack of confidence she will be able to write one someday, though she would love to • How she would love to win Powerball so she could write whatever she wants • How she wouldn't have written a fraction of what she'd written if she didn't write as a way to eat and make money • Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufy Thorpe--the last book that she could not put down. • Spaghettini pomodoro at Scarpetta, with plenty of extra butter Connect with Laura at talkingshrimp.com. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week my guest is Laura Belgray, author of the national bestseller Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst. Laura is also an internet-famous copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and co-creator, with Marie Forleo, of The Copy Cure. Laura started her writing career at Spy Magazine, New York Magazine, and then VH1 before starting her own copywriting and teaching business almost by accident. That business went on to earn a million dollars the year she turned 50–an achievement Laura wrote about for “Business Insider.” Fun fact: Laura taught Sherman Helmsley, aka George Jefferson from The Jeffersons, how to moonwalk. We covered: • How she finagled a job for herself that involved her watching a lot of TV (one of her favorite things to do) • Why getting paid to ‘'write emails to friends'' is her dream job • How inspiration comes from writing--not the other way around • The magical powers of writing on the fly • Her morning routine which includes iced coffee, a walk outside, and dicking around • The website she swears by to get her writing every day • How she deals with bouts of talker's block on social media Connect with Laura at talkingshrimp.com. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today is our 2 year anniversary. Make sure you head on over to @therapybookspodcast because we have two giveaways going on till 11/26/24. If you are enjoying these episodes and would like to support the podcast, please leave us a 5 star review. *Information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. In this episode of What Your Therapist is Reading, Jessica Fowler is speaking with Laura Belgray, an award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. The discussion covers Laura's unconventional journey to success, the themes in her book, and relatable personal stories. Key Highlights: -We discuss how Tough Titties explores Laura's coming-of-age story and her winding path she took to find herself and her career through chapters that chronicle her life in NYC in a vulnerable, yet relatable way. -Laura shares about a bully in 6th grade and lessons learned. -Laura shares about having a father as a therapist and what that experience was like for her. -Laura touches on different life experiences as she tried to find herself and what she would say to her younger self. -Laura shares how she wants this book to help readers feel less alone. About the author: Laura is an award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. (Hachette) She's written TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango and Bravo; and she helps entrepreneurs find words that make buyers go bananas. Her course with Marie Forleo, The Copy Cure, helps you find your voice and sell your anything.
What makes a brand truly unforgettable? This week, I dive into that question with Laura Belgray, bestselling author and celebrated copywriter, known for her unique brand, "Talking Shrimp." Initially born from a practical tax decision after getting married, Talking Shrimp has grown into a standout brand with a dedicated community of "shrimpers." Laura reveals how her brand resonates deeply by creating a sense of identity and belonging, touching on the psychology that binds communities to brands. Tune in as she offers insights into building authenticity, embracing imperfection, and infusing originality into your branding. You'll leave this episode knowing how personal stories and real connections can transform a brand into something truly memorable.Learn more about Laura:Laura Belgray is founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, she helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button.In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits include NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air.Tough Titties, her first book, published via Hachette, is available now.Laura's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingshrimpTwitter: https://twitter.com/lbelgrayConnect with Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/If you're serious about advancing your career in marketing and you're looking for some personal insights into how then I invite you to schedule a free Pathway to Promotion call with me: https://pathwaycall.com/If you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review.
Do you dream of building a seven-figure business without a big team? Is it even possible to do it alone? Eleanor's guest this week is a solopreneur who doesn't have any employees and doesn't consider herself a leader, but she's built a seven-figure business doing what she loves. This week, Eleanor is joined by award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-Ing Worst, Laura Belgray. Laura has cracked the code on using email to generate over a million dollars in annual sales, and in this episode, she gives you the fundamentals of email marketing and her secrets for crafting compelling emails your audience can't wait to read. Listen in as Laura reveals how she built her seven-figure solopreneur company from scratch using email. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO16
Want to write more compelling copy for your business? This episode is a masterclass on how to find your unique voice, connect, and sell through authentic storytelling. Laura Belgray is a writer, author, and co-founder of Talking Shrimp, and co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo. Today, we'll be discussing tips for tapping into your creative brain and writing in a way that allows your authentic voice to shine through your business. You'll discover the best ways to not only show up and stand out authentically but create meaningful connections with your audience while you do it. Whether you have a message to share with the world or simply want to hone your craft, we'll share the secret to writing compelling, relatable content by using your own voice. HIGHLIGHTS 02:05 The beginnings of Talking Shrimp, launching Tough Titties + navigating surprising moments in life. 09:10 How do you add your own voice and personality to your writing? 16:20 Tangible tips for tapping into your creative copywriting brain. 20:20 Where does AI + outsourcing have a place in business copywriting? 27:15 How to create and foster authentic connection with your audience. 32:30 The secret to writing compelling emails people actually want to open. 40:35 Who is your book for, and what can they expect from it? 47:25 What is your Powerhouse moment? RESOURCES + LINKS Get your copy of Tough Titties on Amazon! Turn your copy into traffic, leads, and sales - https://www.talkingshrimp.com/ Uplevel your email copywriting game - get Inbox Hero! Your masterclass in Best Seller Marketing - get Book Launch Hero! Grab your ticket for the 2024 Powerhouse Women Event August 9-10th in Scottsdale! powerhousewomenevent.com Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need! FOLLOW Laura: @laurabelgray Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Laura Belgray, a successful copywriter and founder of Talking Shrimp. She shares her journey from writing for Spy Magazine and TV promos to creating her own copywriting business. Laura has this incredible ability to fuse her sizzling personality into her business, and trust me when I say, it's as entertaining as it gets! We discuss the importance of authenticity and personality in your business, challenges in navigating the online marketing world, and how to boldly differentiate your business from others. There's a lot of wisdom to unpack, many laughs to share, and significant epiphanies to encounter. So, buckle up for an episode full of sparks that might just ignite your creative juices and change your perspective on how you approach your business.Links: toughtittiesbook.com talkingshrimp.com/story-goldmine I'd love to hear from you!DM me on Instagram @iamjackieellisOr send me an email at hello@jackie-ellis.com
What are the BEST email marketing strategies out there? Well, we have 7 strategies for you that shouldn't work, but they absolutely do!We're Kennedy and Carrie, and the things we're going to share might surprise you. But trust us, they work!Ready to get all the good stuff?SOME EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (0:33) Want to carry on with the conversation? Join our FREE Facebook group. (2:42) 1. Send more emails. (5:09) 2. Include one clear call to action in all your emails. (8:06) 3. Talk about yourself. (16:23) 4. Stop using benefit-driven subject lines. (17:53) 5. Send emails that 'divide' your audience. (26:20) 6. Share complaints or negative reviews. (30:00) 7. Send 'ugly' emails. (31:49) Join The Email Hero Blueprint. (32:17) Subject line of the week.Useful Episode ResourcesRelated episodesTurn Problems into Opportunities – Convert Haters into Sales with Laura Belgray from The Talking Shrimp.The Truth About All The Surprising Things That REALLY Impact Your Email Deliverability.Perfect Timing? What's The BEST Time To Send An Email For Maximum Impact?FREE list to improve your email marketingIf you want to write better emails, come up with better content, and move your readers to click and buy, here's how. Here's a list of our Top 10 most highly recommended books that will improve all areas of your email marketing (including some underground treasures that we happened upon, which have been game-changing for us). Grab your FREE list here.Join the FREE Facebook groupDo you want to chat about how you can maximise the value of your email list and make more money from every subscriber? There's a way! Every business is different, so come and hang out in our FREE Facebook group, the Email Marketing Show Community for Course Creators and Coaches. You'll find a lot of training and resources, and you can talk about what you're up to.Try ResponseSuite for $1This content is sponsored by ResponseSuite.com, the survey quiz and application form tool that we created specifically for small businesses like you to integrate with your marketing systems to segment your subscribers and make more sales. Try it out for 14 days for just $1.Join The Email Hero Blueprint Want more? Let's say you're a course creator, membership site owner, coach, author, or expert and want to learn about the ethical psychology-based email marketing that turns 60-80% more of your newsletter subscribers into customers (within 60 days). If that's you, then
Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.So excited to share in Episode 100 of the AAF podcast: Laura Belgray On Being Unapologetically Lazy Person. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Laura is an award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. (Hachette) She's written TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango and Bravo; and she helps entrepreneurs find words that make buyers go bananas. Her course with Marie Forleo, The Copy Cure, helps you find your voice and sell your anything.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Authentic As F*ck Podcast00:02:38 - Growing Up on the Upper West Side00:05:37 - The Impact of Bullying in School00:08:28 - Reverse Engineering the Story00:11:23 - The Importance of Making Meaning of Stories00:14:02 - Writing Workshops and Discovery00:16:44 - The Studio: A Writing Program00:19:29 - Finding Genius in Writing00:22:07 - Channeling Creativity00:24:42 - Losing Interest in Things You Used to Say00:27:17 - The Lesson of Being Unapologetic00:30:15 - The Power of Personal Branding00:33:00 - Embracing Authenticity and Fulfillment00:35:38 - Embracing Your True Self00:38:34 - The Burden of Being Fake00:41:02 - Finding the transformation story00:43:43 - The Gradual Nature of Change00:46:34 - Transformation from Dick to Present Self00:49:11 - Giving Permission to Be Lazy00:52:09 - Embracing Laziness00:54:58 - Quiet Rebellion against Authority00:57:43 - Authenticity and Vulnerability01:00:26 - The Ups and Downs of Running a Business01:03:06 - Feeding the Beast and the Myth of Pleasing Everyone01:05:47 - Being Yourself and Embracing Your Audience01:08:28 - The Dilemma of Feedback and Trusting Yourself in Creative Work01:11:10 - Freebies and Resources at TalkingShrimp.com Comment, tag, and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me: @SunYiCo Website https://sunyi.coNight Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation/Instagram https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow me: @TheLauraBelgray https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/https://www.facebook.com/talkingshrimphttps://twitter.com/lbelgrayvSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Fys2rzPCbp6tDzQ7YO3Pq***
How do you learn to be authentically yourself in your public speaking and writing? And how do you deal with the emotional impact of any negative feedback you get?In this episode of the Delight in the Limelight Podcast, award-winning copywriter and founder of Talking Shrimp, Laura Belgray, joins me to talk about the challenges (and benefits!) of being authentically yourself.Listen to our conversation to learn:- What it looks like to truly be yourself- How to balance authenticity with professionalism in a work environment- Laura's approach to handling negative feedback- One very effective strategy for building your confidenceThis is a conversation for anyone who wants to be true to themselves in their work and online.Click here to check the full show notes.
How do you keep momentum for 6+ months post-launch? That's exactly what Laura Belgray and I are chatting about on this episode of the Purpose & Profit Club™ Podcast. Laura is the founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, she helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear the strategies that Laura uses to keep her audience engaged and how she'd recommend nonprofit executives put them into action to drive success (and donations). Crafting an authentic connection with your audience and potential donors is probably easier than you think. Tune in to learn more. Topics:How Laura has kept up momentum and promotion for her book, Tough Titties, even though it was released 6+ months ago Getting over the fear of “bugging people” when you are promoting your work to find more creative successThe promotion tools and strategies that Laura used during the pre-launch period for her book Laura's style of writing, “Flawesome” and how it gives her edge while modeling vulnerability and success How Laura's decisiveness has helped grow her career and her visibilityThe method that Laura used to quiet her inner critic and finally get her book written The number of emails per week that Laura recommends for non-profits and the type of content she wants to see more of For a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Connect with Christina on Instagram: @splendidconsultingConnect with Laura on Instagram: @laurabelgrayFREE 3-Day Fundraising Challenge Think you've reached out to “everyone” in your network? Out of ideas to get noticed and get funded? Generate leads for your nonprofit or social impact business: https://www.splendidcourses.com/prospectResources: Purpose & Profit Club™ Group Coaching Program - waitlist Email Goldmine [Free Masterclass] Schedule a discovery call here. - Instagram, LinkedIn, website - Join the Purpose and Profit Club weekly newsletter here. May contain affiliate links
My friend, today's episode is truly a treat! My fantastic guest and I go way back (I'm talking 15 incredible years) and she is a real-deal copywriting genius who had her first million-dollar year just as she turned 50. She's here to share all of her proven copywriting tips and tricks and empower you to follow your dreams, no matter your age! I'm so excited to welcome Laura Belgray back to the show! You might know her as the brilliant mind behind "Talking Shrimp," the co-creator of "The Copy Cure," and the author of the hilariously titled book "Tough Titties" – yes, you read that right! Now, Laura's not your average award-winning copywriter; she's on a mission to help entrepreneurs just like you find their unique voice and then monetize it. From writing for massive clients to teaching business owners to craft their own game-changing copy, her insights are like a breath of fresh air! Today, we discuss: 6:28: How to get paid just for being yourself in the online space 14:37: Why it's never too late to chase your dreams 21:31: Laura's “relaxed timeline” approach to business 31:52: The wonderful ways Laura's lifestyle differs from mine 34:10: Advice for finding your version of success on your own terms 38:19: Tips and tricks for writing a killer email subject line 44:50: Copywriting trends, newsletter hacks, and the importance of sounding human in the rise of AI 49:11: Behind-the-scenes of Laura's book, “Tough Titties” Listen in because embracing your authentic self doesn't just feel amazing – it's an absolute gift for your business! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!
We are thrilled to share part 2 of our podcast with Tough Titties author Laura Belgray. If you have years of your life you would prefer to forget, relationships or lifestyle choices that make you cringe when you look back at them, Laura will empower you to reframe your life story, and possibly share it with others. As Laura says, what is the fun in reading about other people's success, when you can read about the juicy details of their struggles before they finally made it. After laughing your way through the chapters of Laura's life, go to Talkingshrimp.com, where Laura will teach you how to write copy that people actually want to read. Laura has classes and online materials that teach you how to write email lines that people want to open, and how to stop boring people with your writing. If your writing is already dazzling and witty, then you will still appreciate reading a memoir from someone who is truly a master at sharing just about everything. Part 1 of our conversation with Laura Laura's website Buy Toughtitties If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend and follow us on IG @meantforit Reach out to us anytime: contact@meanforit.com to say hello or recommend someone for a future episode. We would seriously love to hear from you! Go to our website www.meantforit.com for past episodes. If you leave us a review on itunes we'l do a little happy dance
Today we're talking to Laura Belgray of Talking Shrimp and author of the bestselling book Tough Titties. Laura is incredible at being unapologetically herself in her business- she refuses to be any other way. In this episode, she unravels the journey of embracing one's true self in the business world. Laura shares personal triumphs and challenges, providing invaluable insights into turning rejection into a catalyst for success. Come learn about the magic that happens when authenticity meets entrepreneurship, from defying societal norms to handling online trolls. Gain practical tips on self-expression and discover how staying true to yourself can pave the way for a fulfilling and prosperous business journey. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this episode offers a roadmap to navigate the challenges of authenticity in business. Laura Belgray IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/ Tough Titties: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/book VIP Days (only a couple spots left!!) Come book your spot for the new year: https://edenstrader.com/vip-coaching-days-for-creatives-1 In Person Flash Photography Workshop in NYC: http://edenstrader.com/in-person-flash-photography-workshop AMARA the Agency: https://amaratheagency.com/investment-for-nyc-creative-agency If you enjoyed today's episode, please: - Leave a positive review or rating! - Come join our free Manifestation Challenge, a fan favorite freebie! https://edenstrader.com/manifesting-challenge - Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @edenstrader so we can repost you. - Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday!
Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp® and co-creator of The Copy Cure, joins Kelsey on Whiskey & Work to discuss her best selling book Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. Kelsey and Laura discuss not fitting in, late blooming, resisting societal expectations and so much more. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you're going to want to take some notes! What we're talking about… Laura Belgray is the founder of Talking Shrimp® and co-creator of The Copy Cure Best selling author of her book Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst Laura's background and her significance in the world of writing and copywriting Highlight Laura's collaboration with Marie Forleo on the Copy Cure Laura's approach to building her successful online business Discuss how she resists the pressure to follow conventional marketing strategies Laura shares her thoughts on webinars, social media, and other marketing tactics Laura's writing process and her passion for writing emails Her ability to craft engaging stories and how she incorporates them into her emails How she manages the repetitive aspects of writing emails The importance of staying true to one's passions in business Laura's ability to maintain her enthusiasm for email writing The impact of Laura's authentic and enjoyable emails on her audience Explore the challenges Laura faced while writing her book and how she overcame them To learn more or connect with Laura, visit the links below! A {free} Tool or Two! Did someone say free? Yup that's right. Kelsey's here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. How To Plan Your Business The Coaches Pricing Calculator The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income Links Mentioned Laura Belgray's Website Laura Belgray's Instagram Kelsey Murphy's Website Kelsey Murphy's Instagram
Laura is an award winning copywriter and specialises is website copy, emails, blog posts....and anything where she can tell a story! She's a massive advocate of being yourself and owning it, and during this episode you'll hear some of her awesome stories. Talking Shrimp: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/ ___________ How ready are you for PR? Check out our FREE quiz here to find out: https://pr-quiz.com Want to connect? Find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolajrowleypr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCommunicationsCommunity Email: nicola@njrpr.com Website: https://www.nicolarowley.com
Laura Belgray is the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo here to share insight on navigating the workforce as an entrepreneur or high-value employee. Laura and Ash dive into how to find the gift of who you are, exist in the workforce as your authentic self, and build a career that is aligned with your truth. More and more people are turning to online entrepreneurship as their career path. Tune in to learn how to see beyond the smoke and mirrors of people's online businesses, create a brand that people trust and succeed online without abandoning yourself. Whether you are looking to grow your online business or are looking to grow your career mindset, there is something in this conversation for you! In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to embrace your flaws and show who you are in your work and life. Actionable insight on how to succeed in the digital marketplace. The single item you need to start and grow a successful online business. The pathway to sustain your business growth over time. Connect with Laura Belgray https://www.talkingshrimp.com/ Get Her Book Tough Titties Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Take a FREE Quiz to Discover Your Most Authentic Career Path: https://www.ashleystahl.com/freequiz/
It's open books all the way with these two TMI queens and their no-holds-barred, hilarious ways. They're the perfect duo to break my 6-month hiatus from the show. What a hoot to be back with three-time New York Times best-selling memoirist Jenny Lawson (Broken, Furiously Happy, and Let's Pretend This Never Happened) and her blogtastic comedic twin, Laura Belgray, joining us here while on book tour for her debut memoir, the national bestseller, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life when You're the F-ing Worst.Y'all, this one's a mood booster! And a total love match, as you'll see. If you're in the mood to laugh and shake off the funk from your Doomscrolling, this is the show for you.This may be Laura's first book, but she's one of the most successful career writers I know, starting in TV writing for NBC, HBO, USA, Nick at Night, Nickelodeon, TV Land, VH1, and others. Let's just say the girl gets around. Her blog and newsletters at Talking Shrimp are wildly popular (addictive!), as are her programs, like Inbox Hero and The Copy Cure, Laura's creation with Marie Forleo.Join us as we dig into wisdom on crafting headlines, run-on sentences that hypnotize, avoiding husbands as beta readers, and how having children is like living with an undercover agent tapping all your phones. We also dish on hiding during Zoom calls, editing drunk, getting mailed boxes of dildos in the mail (like you do), blowjobs Laura gave in the early 90s, titties that grow back after reduction surgery, and the ghost living under Jenny's house.I'm so happy you're here. Write on!PS. This convo was such a blast that I RAN back into the recording studio to cover a new topic here—Self-Publishing—with two clients who've made millions via self-publishing (which brought the big publishers to them). You'll want to emulate our strategies, whether you're self-pubbing or not!
On this episode of Divorced Not Dead Caroline hosts insightful discussions on personal growth with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure. Laura, author of "Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst," joins Caroline to explore embracing life's worst moments for transformation. They share how challenges mold our best lives and the importance of learning from mistakes to foster resilience and a positive mindset. The podcast also delves into modern relationship dynamics, where men support and empower their partners, celebrating their success without feeling threatened. Join Caroline and Laura for inspiring stories, wisdom, and a journey of believing in oneself, growing from difficulties, and living life to the fullest.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everybody wants to be authentic and to have a unique voice in everything they do — from their blog posts to social media updates to their podcast episodes. But how does one find and develop their voice?This episode is brimming with voice. But just like Laura Belgray's recently published book, this isn't a “how to” episode. Instead, this conversation is a shining example of how it is to be ‘out there' with your own flag, with your unmistakable voice, and just being you. Laura Belgray is an award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. She's written TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango and Bravo; and she helps entrepreneurs find words that make buyers go bananas. Her course with Marie Forleo, The Copy Cure, helps you find your voice and sell your anything.Tune into this episode to hear:Excerpts and behind-the-scenes from her recently published book, Tough TittiesHow to add context and connection to your writing without losing your audienceHow Laura got around the challenges of writing about real people from her lifeHow Laura tapped into her own talent and what that really looks Learn more about Laura Belgray:Talking ShrimpTough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-Ing Worst60-Minute Makeover Copywriting Mini-CourseResources:No BS Agencies MasteryThe Price to Freedom Calculator™No BS LaunchpadNo BS Agency Owners Free Facebook GroupStart reading the first chapter of my bookPiasilva.com
#109 - Join me for another “Meet the Mentors” episode where I chat with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F*ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, Laura helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button.In this episode, we discuss:the stigma around saying, "I want to be rich,"finding success while pushing back against expectations and ducking under the ropes,what this rebel required to buckle down and write a book,why instead of telling kids, "Well done, I see you worked very hard," we should celebrate when they do it the easy way,the magic pill that will make your writing exponentially better,and what it means to live a "no-homework life."Check out the article Why Won't People Just Let Me Not Be a Mom?Join Laura's fabulous newsletter at TalkingShrimp.com and snag her high-value freebies while you're there. And grab your copy of Tough Titties today!Follow me places! YouTube | LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest Thinking of starting a podcast of your own? Adam Schaeuble is the MAN when it comes to all things podcasting, and his Podcast Launch Blueprint is packed to the gills with everything you need to take your podcast from concept to launch in four weeks or less!Music Credit:Epic Motivational Trap Beat | ENDGAME by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVAMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Meet Laura Belgray Laura Belgray is the founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, she helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield), she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, sharing your ideas, and happily click your Buy button. In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits includes NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air. You can get Tough Titties (and her badass bonuses) at toughtittiesbook.com. Some Swear Words Ok, we did get into some swear words in this episode (all in good fun, of course), so if you have little ones around, be sure to put in your earbuds or take us on a solo walk. Laura and I talked all about giving yourself a permission slip to stop trying so hard, embrace the late bloomer in you and do life YOUR way. This is a book you won't be able to put down. I shared how I couldn't stop reading it and found myself half asleep with pig lard on my face (yes, it's a thing), glasses, and fingertips, as I earmarked almost every page and underlined more than half of the book. Want inspiration to be a little lazy, less worried about what others think, and a reminder that you are perfect the way you are wired? If so, this is a must-listen-to episode. The Unfiltered Truth Laura fearlessly confronts life's obstacles in her book, "Tough Titties” and she shares verrrrry openly about her setbacks, disappointments, and embarrassing moments that shaped her into the resilient, take-no-sh*t from anyone woman she is today. Through her unfiltered storytelling, Laura reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and encourages us to embrace our vulnerabilities as a source of strength. Heck yes, Laura! Unleashing Your Inner Boldness and Baddassery "Tough Titties" will empower you to embrace your inner boldness (and badass self) and take courageous action while stopping placing your self-worth based on outside measures. Whether it's promoting your services, products, work, or self, Laura is all about you being your ‘You-est You.' This book is such a powerful and refreshing read that challenges societal norms, embraces vulnerability, and inspires us to live more vulnerably, authentically, resiliently, and boldly. 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Each of us is living in our own timeline. The pressure to follow the same path and timeline as everyone else is an illusion. Just take a breath and say this aloud: “Tough titties!” In this episode, award-winning copywriter and Talking Shrimp founder Laura Belgray shares her challenging experiences growing up, the stress of fitting in among cliques, finding her soulmate (unexpectedly!), and why the world needs more of your stories. Tune in to this episode: Tough Titties with Laura Belgray Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ People grow and change. In any environment, everyone we've met can transform and have different behaviors and interests as life goes on. Someone who may have been harsh to us back then can do better in the present. ✔️ Tough Titties is a rejection to conform to societal timelines. There's nothing wrong with being a late-bloomer. What we want comes to us in its own time. ✔️ Don't put all your eggs in one basket. When looking for your special someone, date multiple people at the same time. Have distractions so that this person you like doesn't become your sole focus. This allows things to ripen in their own time. ✔️ Practice energetic agility. It can be tricky to shift your energy from what you're hyper-focused on to a loved one that needs your attention. Look for ways you can make the transition more smooth. It can be a few deep breaths or verbally letting them know how you feel. ✔️ You have so many stories in you! Stories are great tools for selling or commanding a room. There's no such thing as a boring life. Let the world know your truth! ✔️ Choosing the right relationship is a service. You want to be in one that welcomes your authentic self and encourages your partner to be real, too. When people are comfortable in their own skin, they pass this energy on to others, creating a positive ripple effect. Laura Belgray is founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, she helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button. In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits include NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air. Tough Titties, her first book, came out via Hachette in June, 2023. Links: Website: talkingshrimp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingshrimp Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbelgray Free gift: Story Goldmine: https://talkingshrimp.com/story-goldmine ———————————————————————————————— ★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★ Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps growth-oriented women develop clarity and alignment with themselves and their vision, so they can attract or deepen their relationship with their ideal partner and create a fulfilling life without compromising who they are. ★ TAKE THE “YOUR GROWN-ASS POWER” QUIZ ★ For passionate women having a “Now what?” moment who are ready to turn on their unapologetic power. http://relationshipalchemy.com/power-quiz As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali helps women communicate more effectively and transform patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of love, connection, and success in relationships and business. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.
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How can you follow your own path at your own pace, and drop the shame of not hitting all the milestones you think you're supposed to? Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, award-winning copywriter, TV writer, and author is back to share the hilarious and powerful gems from her book, Tough Titties. She talks about why laziness can be a superpower, how humor can help you deal with pain, how to celebrate that you're just getting started, how to be unapologetically and authentically yourself, and how to embrace all the detours that lead you to where you're meant to be. - Just a couple spots left to Cathy's Florida retreat, June 25-27th! cathyheller.com/retreat - Get your copy of Laura's book, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst http://toughtittiesbook.com/ - Follow Laura on Instagram @laurabelgray - Listen to our previous episodes with Laura https://bit.ly/laurabelgray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I've known of Laura Belgray as an award-winning copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves for a while now. We dive into her life journey to find out how that became her path through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) as well as Nick at Night, VH1 and more! I loved talking to Laura and learning about her new book, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst and why she wrote this book and not a book on how to write kickass copy. We talk about choosing to not be parent, owning being lazy, having the post office gene and so much more! Go get her book at https://www.talkingshrimp.com/book or https://amzn.to/3Kp3z0F And find Laura on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/ Listen, share and let me know what you think! Share the episode and tag @claimitpodcast @_triciahuffman and/or DM me! Get my book at ftheshouldsdothewants.com If you have it - PLEASE leave a review on Amazon + Goodreads! You can get a signed copy in my shop! I am so grateful for each of you who has read it, shared it and reviewed it! Please go leave a review! I want to get to and over 100 reviews! Shop Blissoma - truly authentic green beauty! Go here to make sure you are subscribed to get info for their once a year sale! My favorite products include Free Cleanser, Intense Tonique, Aura Serum, Lift Moisterizer, Restore Miracle Oil, Photonic sunscreen, deodorant and Brigh Eye serum. https://blissoma.com/summer-subscriber-sale/ Shop my products before they are gone at shop.yourjoyologist.com Join my new magical space for heart/mind/pep talks From The Heart https://triciahuffman.substack.com Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Screenshot it and send it to podcast@yourjoyologist.com and I will send you a gift from my shop! Interested in working with me? Send me a DM or email your joyologist at your joyologist dot com For all things me go to https://yourjoyologist.com and @_triciahuffman and @yourjoyologist on social media.
Laura Belgray (@laurabelgray) is a highly talented and influential copywriter known for her unparalleled creativity and razor-sharp wit. With a remarkable ability to craft engaging and persuasive content, Laura has made a significant impact on the world of marketing and communication. Her infectious enthusiasm and innovative approach have earned her a reputation as a trusted industry leader. As the founder of Talking Shrimp, a renowned copywriting agency, Laura has collaborated with numerous top-tier brands, helping them amplify their messaging and connect with their audiences on a profound level. With her exceptional writing prowess and magnetic personality, Laura continues to inspire and empower aspiring copywriters around the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the advertising landscape.Mike Pacchione (@mpacc) is a professional speech coach at BestSpeech.co, providing coaching and training for public speaking, story telling and presentation skills. With over a decade of experience in the field, Mike has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals from a wide range of industries to help them communicate more effectively. He has a reputation for being both supportive and challenging, pushing his clients to reach their full potential while providing them with the tools and strategies they need to succeed. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker and has spoken at events and conferences around the world, sharing his expertise and insights on the art of public speaking.
Did you know that the human brain is literally wired to LOVE and REMEMBER stories, making storytelling one of the most powerful forms of communication?Intrigued?Then you're gonna love this episode with copywriter and author Laura Belgray, where we chat about her new book, the importance of sharing powerful stories, and creating content when feeling uninspired. Fun fact: Laura is one of the most loved guests I've had on the podcast – if you haven't yet listened to our conversation “How to Get Paid to be You,” - click >>HERE> HERE
Brilliant copywriter Laura Belgray joins me today to talk about her writing journey and her commitment to authenticity. Laura is the founder of the award-winning creative copywriting service, Talking Shrimp. She's also the author of the new book Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst. In our conversation, Laura opens up about every step of writing her book, her devotion to living unapologetically, and how to embrace being a slow starter. Plus, Laura shares her expert advice for elevating your copywriting, including how to break the barriers of boring and basic, focus on specificity, and cut the clichés. In this episode we talk about: - How Laura discovered her writing niche - Laura's experience writing her first book - Granting yourself the permission to be vulnerable - What authenticity looks like for Laura - Copywriting tips to deepen the connection with your audience - What Laura's hopes readers take away from her book - How to embrace being a late bloomer - Simple ways to support an author RESOURCES MENTIONED: 5 Secrets to Non-Sucky Copy If you loved today's episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership CONNECT WITH LAURA Follow Laura: @laurabelgray Preorder Tough Titties: toughtittiesbook.com CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity
Let's all just agree (at least, if you're a fan of the show) that it's time to ditch the tighty-whitey, wedgie-inducing formalities of old school business. In today's episode, we're diving deep into shaping your business to match your true self, embracing experimentation (because life's too short for boring), and finding success on your own terms (like writing off Disney tickets as a legit business expense, because why the hell not?). If you're ready to break free from the mundane and discover your own path, this one's for you!Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Give compromise the middle finger: Laura reveals how she created a business built around her personality and preferences, despite all the things you're “supposed” to do to find success. Still haven't found your thing in business? It's time to implement the Spaghetti Strategy, my friend. Laura and I share how we learned to embrace experimentation and discover our unconventional strengths (even when everyone thought we were doomed to fail). You don't have to follow “the right path!” Get the scoop on Laura's ascent from bar fly to self-made millionaire, all while ignoring the conventional wisdom on how to get ahead. Her new book, Tough Titties, will have you rethinking what it means to be REAL and own who you are. Time to get shameless: Laura and I dive deep into the dreaded “pivot” and how we learned to embrace reinventing ourselves. This one'll empower you to rewrite your entire story if you feel so inspired. (We're giving you Official Permission™ to tell the naysayers to stay in their own boring ass lanes) Your reality isn't real: I share the story about one of my most memorable performances, and how everyone mistook “drunk and anxious” for “confidence.” (If you worry about what people think when you mess up, this one will change your life!)This one is jam-packed full of awesome. Don't miss out - listen now!Laura's Bio:Laura Belgray is founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, she helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button.In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits include NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air.Tough Titties, her first book, comes out via Hachette in June 2023.Resources and links mentioned:Laura's WebsiteTough Titties BookStory Goldmine FreebieTalking Shrimp Freebies/ Resources Laura on InstaCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTube
Laura Belgray has made millions by being herself and writing some of the best story-based marketing emails. She's the founder of Talking Shrimp, a copywriting service, and is known for helping people find the words and courage to make their business an expression of their personality. And I'm a HUGE fangirl (There - I said it! Ha!) In this episode, we talk about how Laura made the mistake of ghosting her email subscribers for months — only to return to them pushing a pricey offer, hoping to cash in on affiliate commissions. That didn't go well. We chat about her approach to writing marketing emails now, the importance of building trust, why laziness is a part of her brand, how being decidedly different has helped her attract a huge following, AND her new book: Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst'. Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast Links from this episode: Pre-order Laura's book, “Tough Titties”: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/book Sign up for Laura's newsletter on her website, Talking Shrimp: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/ Laura Belgray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/ (And if you haven't already, sign up for my newsletter here: https://emancopyco.com/emailrules) If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don't forget to tag me! @emancopyco And if you're interested in hiring me to write your emails, visit emancopyco.com/contact Start your 2-week free trial with Teachery right here Join Eman's newsletter and get her 35-minute email class for FREE
Expert copywriter Laura Belgray explains what you're doing wrong in your emails (and especially your newsletters), and how a few simple changes can boost open rates and engagement. Laura's copywriting company is at TalkingShrimp.com, and her new book is "Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst". — Book time with Jason at intro.co/jasonfeifer
Expert copywriter Laura Belgray explains what you're doing wrong in your emails (and especially your newsletters), and how a few simple changes can boost open rates and engagement. Laura's copywriting company is at TalkingShrimp.com, and her new book is "Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst". — Book time with Jason at
Episode #92. This week on the podcast I am thrilled to be joined by Laura Belgray. Laura is the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo. She has been featured in Fast Company, Money Magazine, Forbes, Vox, and Business Insider, and has written for Bravo, Fandango, FX, NBC, HBO, USA, Nick at Nite, Nickelodeon, TV Land, VH1, and more. She is the author of the new book Tough Titties, On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. Laura is hilarious and in this conversation, she gives us permission to be who we are and make money doing it. Connect with Laura: Website Connect with Lupe: Website Instagram
If you love to sleep until noon and you're allergic to the word initiative, but you still want to live a big, rich life full of fame, fortune and fun, this episode is for you. Laura Belgray may be the world's unlikeliest success story. A self-proclaimed "lazy person," she's a bonafide digital business superstar as the founder of Talking Shrimp, where she makes millions of dollars writing sassy emails to her devoted list of subscribers. She's also the co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, an online course in writing scintillating copy that makes your business sound like an actual human being. And now she's a published author. Laura's first book, Tough Titties, is out June 13th.In this episode, Laura talks about how she crafted a business and a life that is true to who she is. Being a "lazy person" doesn't mean she never works hard, but it does mean saying no to most aspects of hustle culture. Getting up at the crack of dawn? No, thanks. Cramming her calendar with meetings and projects? Hard pass. Instead, Laura focuses on using her authentic voice to connect with readers in a way that naturally aligns with selling her copywriting services and trainings. People buy from Laura because they like Laura. She's brilliant and hilarious and unapologetically herself.In this episode, you'll learn:Why writing in your own voice—even if it's for your business—is the most effective way to connect with readers.The value of untangling your self-worth from how hard you work.How Laura got an agent and a publishing deal.How Laura fought to create the book she actually wanted to write, rather than what her publisher thought she should write.Why saying no to a lot of the things you're "supposed" to do creates space in your life for the things you truly desire.For more, check out:talkingshrimp.commaggielangrick.comwonderwell.pressAnd follow:instagram.com/laurabelgrayinstagram.com/maggielangrickinstagram.com/wonderwellpressinstagram.com/selfishgiftpodcastJoin Wonderwell's "Influencer to Author" virtual publishing workshop featuring Laura Belgray on June 15-16 and finally get your book out into the world! Register here: influencertoauthor.com
Richelle sits down with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, to chat about her new book Tough Titties. This episode will encourage you to release your inner rebel, embrace your late bloomer status, and get comfy disappointing people. Tune in to hear Laura's ride to authorship (bumps and all).
***Mind your ears for a couple of swears*** Laura Belgray aka Talking Shrimp (listen to the episode, she explains
This week on the show we have the one, the only, soon-to-be New York Times Bestselling author, Laura F*ing Belgray!When I thought of who I would want to help ring in my 100th episode, my mentor, my friend, Laura Belgray catapulted to mind first.She has a long list of accolades which you can learn more about on her Talking Shrimp website...as well as learn why her company is named after a chatty crustacean to begin with.A bonafide celebrity and icon in the copywriting world, she's about to launch her first book, aptly named, "Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst". The book comes out June 13th, but you can pre-order it here. I read it cover-to-cover in under four days...a joyous respite between the job, the kids, and the MBA program that currently (happily) rule my life.
In this exciting episode of the Holistic ,Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our very special guest is Laura Belgray, award-winning founder of Talking Shrimp and Co-Creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo. In this episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast, we discuss how Laura Belgray earned her first million at age 50 plus her new book Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-Ing Worst (now available for preorder). She's written TV spots for clients like NBC, Fandango, and Bravo, and now helps entrepreneurs and creatives get paid to be 100% themselves. Laura mentioned on the Holistic Wealth podcast that this pivotal conversation that she also outlined in her book, made her think twice about her “fit” in the corporate world: "All I do in my career is move up and up and up. It's like every time I walk into the office, I get promoted." “We were at dinner with our friend's new girlfriend, a dewy-faced, 29-year-old Conde Nast worker. Shaking her head "no" to the server's offer of bread, she added, "I'll probably be publisher in the next couple of years. I remember thinking (as I smeared butter on a second sourdough roll, thank you), I'm ten years older than this young thing and have never in my life moved "up and up and up." I'm so behind!” That was more than a decade ago. For years, my "feeling behind" only got worse”. As Laura discussed on the podcast “it's easy to feel behind when you scroll Instagram and see young influencers raking in billions from lip gloss, or overhear 20-something tech kids in line at Starbucks, talking about their Tesla collections and early retirements”. This podcast episode is for the late starters and late bloomers, who think they're behind. With high inflation and high cost of living, fears of a looming recession, and increasing debt, many people are wondering how to deal with their personal finances. Money mindset and money beliefs are critical to achieving financial freedom and are therefore important to overall holistic wealth. On the Holistic Wealth podcast as well as in the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated; 36 Life Lessons To Help Your Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, the entire book is dedicated to this topic as well as mindset and mental health. Tune in to listen to this episode of the Holistic wealth podcast with Keisha Blair. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. By Keisha Blair Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-Ing Worst by Laura Belgray What You'll Learn in This Episode: · Learn how Laura Belgray earned her first million at age 50 (and why she wouldn't have it any other way) · Learn how to hone your passions and set goals that are authentic to you · Learn why its important to know who you are especially if you're an entrepreneur and not follow the crowd · Learn about Laura's new book Tough Titties, why she wrote it and why she wrote a book so different from what everyone thought she would write. · Learn some tips to “own your space” and stand out as a woman at work and in business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keisha-blair/support
In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Laura Belgray. She is the founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure. Laura is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Her first upcoming book Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst is a collection of her growing-up stories and saying “tough titties” to the supposed to's in life such as: driving a car, being on time, handing in your paperwork, learning to roast a chicken, and having kids. More About Laura Belgray: Talking Shrimp Pre-order Though Titties Follow Laura on Instagram More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network and The HOTH.
Unicorns Unite: The Freelancer Digital Media Virtual Assistant Community
Copywriting Series #4 Laura “effing” Belgray is known for writing the only emails you'll ever read. In a noisy digital age where open rates are dropping, lists are shrinking, and email inboxes are flooded and abandoned, Laura's emails get the Holy Grail of opens and clicks. How does she do it? By adding personality. Today, she'll break down how to add personality to your copy (and your clients') so that your subscribers, followers, and fans actually want to read your stuff. And buy too. Her writing tricks will help you stand out in the crowded marketplace of digital service providers and actually get your clients results. (And if your clients have success, you have success! Cha-ching!) Laura, founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your buy button. In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits include NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air. Listen and learn as Laura shares: How to write emails that actually get opened Her method to recycling previous popular emails Why Active Campaign is on her hitlist (kidding, not kidding) The most important email to have in every launch 5 tips for writing subject lines that get the open Her strategies behind writing preview text The story behind her disclaimer text And most importantly, Laura gives solid advice for jumping into the copywriter role when you're new and organizational hacks to operating behind the scenes as a digital marketing assistant for a “nightmare” client like Laura. Make sure you preorder her new book “Tough Titties,” which comes out June 13. She calls it the “late bloomer's coming of age” and her husband calls it “Loser Sex in the City”. Sponsored by The Virtual Writer with Michelle Hunter — an 8-week high-touch, intensive writing experience for virtual assistants to learn how to deliver highly-valued copywriting services and position themselves as a writing assistant and copywriter. Runs April 3-June 19, join the waitlist here. Links Mentioned in the show: Grab your seat at The Digital Marketer's Roundtable: Launch Manager Edition — we'll have a live panel discussion of marketing experts to talk about the client work that goes into launches. It's $97 and happens Tuesday, March 14 at 12pm est. Connect with Laura Belgray: Instagram: @laurabelgray Facebook: @talkingshrimp Website: talkingshrimp.com Download her Story Goldmine Download her 33 Non-Sucky Subject Lines Pre-Order Her Book “Tough Titties” Inbox Hero: Email Copywriting Course The Copy Cure join the waitlist Laura's Welcome Sequence Workshop: coming soon Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily's Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together: Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that's in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I've got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You'll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services
The Get Paid Podcast: The Stark Reality of Entrepreneurship and Being Your Own Boss
Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield), she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button. In addition to online types, Laura's list of clients and credits includes NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don't skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air. “If the sky is your limit with your list, then the sky is the limit with what you can make" - Laura Belgray This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: How much Laura gets paid through her courses and as an affiliate. How she kept busy before getting her full-blown course out. What kept her from launching her course sooner. How she had a significant jump in her list size, from 10k to 16k in 8 months. The insecurity and jealousy that come with online business. What motivates Laura. The strategies that worked for her in doubling her revenue. Her expenses in 2020. What's going to happen to New York city? What has changed for Laura in the past year? Connect with Laura Belgray: Talking Shrimp Podcast Instagram Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.
This week: A listener's company is offering to help pay for the downpayment on a home. Is it too good to be true? How to share the cost of furniture when moving in with your partner? Special guest and Farnoosh's friend Laura Belgray, Founder of Talking Shrimp stops by at the end of the episode to talk about The White Lotus finale (spoiler alert!) and what we learn about money and power. Grab Laura's freebie, Story Goldmine, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Never underestimate the power of a small but mighty email list. If you want to make more money selling other people's offers to your audience, buckle up for a masterclass from a legend in affiliate email marketing, Laura Belgray. Laura is the founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, and author of the much anticipated 2023 book release, Tough Titties. Laura is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. In today's case study, Laura gives us a play by play of her emails that shot her to #1 affiliate on the leaderboard AND earned her six figures in commissions back when she had 6K email subscribers, beating out hundreds of affiliates with larger lists and more experience. What to send, when, and how often are all revealed in this episode.Thank you to our sponsor:Partnerhero: to waive set up fees, go to http://partnerhero.com/ctc and mention “Cubicle To CEO” during onboarding!Learn more about Comcast RISE: https://ellenyin.com/comcastriseConnect with Laura:https://talkingshrimp.com/ceoPre-Order 'Tough Titties' on Amazon -->If you enjoyed today's episode, please:Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you.Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or SpotifySubscribe for new episodes every Monday.Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport !AppSumo is every bootstrapped business owner's best friend, offering exclusive lifetime deals for software, courses, templates, and more at STEEP discounts. Go to appsumo.com/collections/ceo to view my curated collection of the best tools to help your business thrive! Learn more about Comcast RISE: https://ellenyin.com/comcastrise
This episode is compiled of all the stories told by guests in the first half of Season 3 of the Best Speech Podcast.Geomyra Pollard is a life and business coach (geomyra.com). Follow her at @iamlivingwellrounded.Joshua Becker is a speaker, author and blogger at Becoming Minimalist. He is also the co-founder of The Hope Effect, which supports orphans by moving them into families. His most recent book Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life just came out in April 2022.Koula Callahan can be found on Instagram at @koulacal, and her charity of choice is the Joshua Thomas Foundation, which provides prosthetic limbs to children.Jodie Cook is a writer, competitive power lifter and entrepreneur found at JodieCook.com. She's written and co-written five books, including Business Book Awards 2021 Sales & Marketing Book of the Year, Instagram Rules.Josh Shipp (@joshshipp ) is a speaker and an author. You can watch his main keynote speech and hear his very moving, personal history. You can book Josh or one his great youth speakers at TopYouthSpeakers.com where they book about 1,000 speeches a year for students and educators.Charli Marie Prangley is a YouTuber with over 200,000 subscribers, the design lead for ConvertKit, and a public speaker. You can find her great content at CharliMarie.com.Chris Norton (@chrisanorton16) is an inspirational public speaker and the founder of the Chris Norton Foundation. He co-wrote a memoir with his wife titled The Seven Longest Yards and there's a film about his life on Netflix and other major platforms called 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story.Ashley Faus (@ashleyfaus) is a "marketer, writer and speaker by day" and a "singer, actor and fitness fiend by night." She currently the Director Integrated Product Marketing at Atlassian. David Lemus is an independent design strategist with engineering roots working with organizations to empower teams to be customer obsessed and have a culture of iterative learning. His work can be found at LemusAnd.co.Laura Belgray (@talkingshrimpnyc) is the super successful author and copywriter behind Talking Shrimp where she offers tons of free and paid tools for improving your writing.Steve Kamb (@stevekamb) is the founder and leader of Nerd Fitness, community and coaching for regular people to get healthy and strong. Mike Pacchione (@mpacc) coaches groups and individuals on improving their public speaking. You can hire him or join his email list to receive free public speaking tips at BestSpeech.co.
The Global Phenomenon Podcast | for Online Coaches, Consultants and Solopreneurs
With Laura Belgray, Founder of Talking Shrimp and co-founder of The Copy Cure What happens when you stop trying to please everyone and simply follow your own desires? That is pretty much the definition of Laura Belgray's entire career. If you have ever wondered what it's like to create the exact life and business you want, you might gain a ton of inspiration from someone who marches to the beat of her own drum naturally and without any hesitation. In this interview, Laura tells us about growing up in New York City in a literary household and hoping that the right job would just fall on her lap. She had no roadmap and no plan. The way her life unfolded was as much a surprise to her as anyone else. Here are the lessons from someone who refused to compromise her values in any part of her life. Episode links: Visit Laura's website at TalkingShrimp.com Read Laura Belgray's feature on Forbes Listen to the whole story of how Laura Belgray met Marie Forleo and started her copywriting business in James Wedmore's Podcast Watch the video version of this episode on The Global Phenomenon YouTube channel Contact our team at: info@theglobalphenomenon.com Credits: Music by Jared Lebel Photo by Mira Whiting Photography Editing by Cue9.fm Voice by Kip Clark
Laura Belgray talks with Mike about creating a great brand and how public speaking has helped expand her brand and her credibility. She shares some tips on telling good stories and gives Mike some personal advice about how to upgrade his "About Me" message. (Here is the tool she mentioned in the episode: The About Me and Professional Mini-Bio Builder.)Laura Belgray (@talkingshrimpnyc)is the super successful author and copywriter behind Talking Shrimp where she offers tons of free and paid tools for improving your writing. Mike Pacchione (@mpacc) is a public speaking coach at BestSpeech.co, where he offers weekly-ish emails and can be hired for personal or corporate work, in person or virtual.
Today, I am very excited to bring back the show this month with my guest, Laura Belgray. She is the founder of Talking Shrimp® and co-creator of The Copy Cure. Laura is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. We want to be ourselves in everything that we are creating. Laura believes that putting you into your copy and business is pure magic. She is an expert in adding personality and showing who she is. Credits include Bravo, Fandango, and more. We talk about…[3:44] How Laura got to writing for herself and where she is in her career now[10:11] Self-love vs self-care vs self-confidence[14:17] Advice for being your unique self in writing[17:35] Dealing with self-doubt[21:24] Laura's book and expectations, feeling relief from it[24:02] The marinater type, laura's personality style, and accepting yourself[27:23] Flow of laura's book[29:44] How less comparison helps in your life[34:44] Living at your own pace and overcoming feeling behind QUOTES:“Very few people live their lives and do things at the pace that they expected of themselves. A lot of people feel behind and compare themselves to the speediest and most productive, who seems to have it all together…” - Laura Belgray RESOURCES AND LINKS:Today's guest:Learn more about Talking ShrimpFollow Laura on Instagram @talkingshrimpnycTough Titties (June 2023 release) Buy:Order our productivity eBookOrder our Happy Habits Tracker Download:Want a life-changing morning routine? Download it free here Join:DM me with thoughts or questions on InstagramJoin our private Facebook group here THIS WEEK'S INTENTIONI am limitless by nature and attract abundance to me every day. THIS WEEK'S WRITING PROMPTHow can I better use my authentic voice in my work? In my life? Am I giving myself enough grace to live on my own terms? Or am I being too hard on myself, based on how I perceive the success and judgment of others? LET'S STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe: Apple, Spotify, StitcherFollow us on Instagram: click hereGet free weekly emails on spirituality: click hereVisit our website: click hereNEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY*This is an affiliate link that helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you!
There are lots of ways to do courses, but if you've been thinking about offering a DIY-style option, this episode is for you.Today, we're sitting down to pick Laura Belgray's brain about her program, Inbox Hero, that brought in over six figures the very first time she launched it.We definitely want to know: How did you build that?We'll find out how she developed the course, why she went DIY, and how she made her launch such a wild success.Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp®, is a copywriting expert who helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield) she's seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, share your ideas, and happily click your Buy button.Listen to the full episode to hear about:How Laura built on a format she already knew resonated with her audienceWhy she thinks in terms of value and results when setting pricingWhere Laura spent the most money and time to get the course to marketWhy there is has been a no-refund policy on Inbox Hero from day oneLaura's top advice for growing and building trust with your email listTo learn more about Laura Belgray:Talking ShrimpFREE: 33 Non-Sucky Subject LinesTo learn more about Christie Mims: Coach PonyInstagram @christiecoachponyBuild A Real BusinessIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!
Email marketing is one of the best tactics to reach and grow your audience, yet it is one of the most overlooked practices. But just having an email marketing campaign isn't good enough — you need to know what works, and what doesn't. This week, Sam is joined by Sobrina Pies, the head of marketing at Flodesk, the world's most intuitive email builder. Sobrina talks about what makes a great email campaign, the mistakes she sees marketers make most often, and how to improve your click-through rate in an already existing campaign. She and Sam also talk about using Flodesk along with a few other affordable recommendations to create a beautiful and impactful email that provides value and fosters a reciprocal, memorable conversation. What You Will Discover This Week: Why marketers tend to put email marketing on the backburner and instead focus all the attention on social, and why Sabrina and Sam feel that it results in a lot of missed opportunities. Not only do you have an opportunity to reach 100% of your subscribers and audience with email marketing, but it is the largest organic growth driver. Why Sam is a big fan of Flodesk and their ability to help marketers of all skill levels create stunning emails. Sobrina's advice on creating emails that entertain, inform, provide value, and leave your audience wanting more. Flodesk offers a flat fee, so the rate doesn't go up exponentially as you grow your audience. A little bit more about Sobrina's background in the marketing side of tech for 15 years, and how she combined that with her love of the side hustle to bring the best of both worlds to Flodesk. Some great resources for high-quality photos, copy, imagery, and pointers on how long an email should be for best engagement. Mentioned: https://flodesk.com/ (Flodesk) https://www.socialsquares.com/ (Social Squares) https://www.replicasurfaces.com/ (Replica Services) https://unsplash.com/ (Unsplash ) https://talkingshrimp.com/ (Talking Shrimp)
The Global Phenomenon Podcast | for Online Coaches, Consultants and Solopreneurs
We study Laura Belgray, Founder of Talking Shrimp and co-founder of The Copy Cure What if you could design the exact life you want and you could make it happen through your business decisions? This is what we learned from last episode's guest, Laura Belgray. And in this companion episode we will learn 3 things that Laura Belgray is doing very right in her business, and you could start doing right now in yours. In this episode we also answer the following listener questions: "Tell me about the biggest challenge you've faced running your online business and how you overcame it?" by DeVon Perea at changereadylifecoaching.com "Is it possible to create video content for YouTube first and then submit as a Podcast to Spotify or Apple?" by Dr. Jacquie Troyer at drjacquietroyer.com Episode links: Visit Laura's website at TalkingShrimp.com Read Laura Belgray's feature on Forbes Listen to the whole story of how Laura Belgray met Marie Forleo and started her copywriting business in James Wedmore's Podcast Got a question for the next Q&A segment? Go to The Global Phenomenon website and submit your question! Watch the video version of this episode on The Global Phenomenon YouTube channel Join the conversation in The Global Phenomenon Facebook Group Contact our team at: info@theglobalphenomenon.com Credits: Music by Jared Lebel Photo by Mira Whiting Photography Editing by Cue9.fm Voice by Kip Clark