Best Laylee Emadi Podcasts (2026)

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230: Instagram Marketing That Doesn’t Feel Gross with Shannon McKinstrie 30:24

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Instagram growth without the gimmicks? Yes, please. In this episode, Shannon McKinstrie brings a refreshing perspective to marketing, ditching the “hot take” culture and helping people show up online in ways that feel human, ethical, and effective. We dive into what types of posts convert, how to overcome content paralysis, and why the “rules” of I…

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Ep 100: Leading with Heart—Community, Creativity & Clarity with Laylee Emadi 55:31

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In this episode, Anna sits down with Laylee Emadi—educator, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the Creative Educator Conference—to talk about building a values-driven business rooted in authenticity, service, and real community. A former high school teacher turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, Laylee shares how she transitioned into coaching creat…

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Ep 103: How to Get Back Into Flow When You Hit Frustration, Fear, or Burnout 27:51

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In this short solo episode, Anna explores a gentle, nervous-system–informed approach to getting back into flow when things feel hard. Instead of treating frustration, fear, or burnout as problems to fix, Anna offers a different framework: these states are signals of inner conflict — moments when parts of us want different things at the same time. A…

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Ep 102: Launching with Flow: Energy-Aligned Strategy with Danielle Weil 52:36

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If you’re a sensitive creative, healer, or entrepreneur, then whether you use the word “launch” or not—you’re always putting something out into the world. A new offer. A group program. A workshop. A book. An idea. And let’s be honest: that visibility can feel vulnerable, overwhelming, and dysregulating. But what if launching didn’t have to feel lik…

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Ep 101: Inside Seen & Safe: Real Questions, Real Visibility Work, Real Support 23:08

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This week, I’m bringing you inside a corner of my work that I don’t usually share publicly — my visibility membership, Seen & Safe. Seen & Safe is where sensitive creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs come when they want to be visible, but also want to feel safe while doing it. We meet twice a month for nervous-system-safe visibility coaching, and …

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229: The Power of Brave Events for Entrepreneurs ft. Christina Olivarez 6:46

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A safe space is necessary, but a brave space changes everything. In this snack-sized episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from a conversation I had with Christina Olivarez inside the Sought-After Speaker System. Christina breaks down why it’s not enough to just create safety, but you have to create courage. Her event goes beyond inspiration and b…

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Ep 99: Building a SOFT Business—Without Burning Out, with Molly Balint 58:38

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What if your business didn’t have to be built on burnout? In this heart-centered episode, I sit down with Molly Balint—business mentor, speaker, Instagram nerd, and founder of the SOFT Business Movement—to explore what it means to lead and grow from a place of gentleness, sustainability, and soul. Molly’s journey into entrepreneurship began nearly …

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Ep 98: The Messy Middle — How to Keep Going When the Honeymoon Ends 45:01

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The “messy middle” is the part most of us want to skip—after the rush of a new beginning and long before the satisfying finish. In this solo episode, I share why this season is not a mistake, how it shows up in creative work, business, and relationships, and what actually helps you stay with it instead of self-isolating or burning it all down. I te…

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228: What Retreat Hosts Really Look For in a Speaker 8:07

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Retreat hosts aren’t just booking a speaker, they’re inviting you into the most intimate room they’ve built. That changes everything. In this final episode of our speaker selection series, I’m pulling together my favorite clips from interviews with incredible retreat hosts inside my course, the Sought-After Speaker System. This time, we’re zeroing …

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Ep 97: From Mic to Millions — Turning Visibility into Clients with Beth Nydick 56:23

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If you’ve ever felt nervous about being seen, unsure how to talk about your work, or stuck trying to grow your business without burning out — this episode will shift your mindset around visibility, connection, and what’s actually possible when you speak up. This week, Anna is joined by Beth Nydick — a former TV producer turned visibility strategist…

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Ep 96: Artpreneurship, Money Mindset & Owning Your Creative Worth — with Miriam Schulman 52:53

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In this empowering episode, Anna sits down with Miriam Schulman — artist, author, and founder of The Inspiration Place Podcast — to explore what it really takes to turn your creativity into a sustainable livelihood. After walking away from a lucrative hedge fund job in the wake of 9/11, Miriam chose to build a life centered around her art. Now, thr…

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227: The Speaker Selection Process: What Event Organizers Look for in Speaker Applications ft. Jamie Fisher & Heather Leicy 8:12

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Want to know what really happens after you hit submit on your speaker pitch? It’s easy to feel like your application disappears into a void, but today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the process that Conquer Live hosts take. I sat down with Jamie Fiscer and Heather Leicy to uncover what goes on behind the scenes when hosts choose speakers for th…

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Ep 95: Visibility as Medicine — Healing the Fear of Being Seen (with Noga Shefi on Your Healing Era) 55:25

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This week, I’m sharing something special — a replay of my conversation with Noga Shefi, host of Your Healing Era, a podcast devoted to self-discovery, growth, and transformation. In this episode, we explore how visibility itself can become a healing practice — one that helps us integrate fear, regulate the nervous system, and show up as our full se…

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226: 10 Insider Tips from Event Hosts on What Makes a Speaker Stand Out 7:51

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What do event hosts actually look for when they book speakers? I sat down with 10 powerhouse event hosts who not only curate stages, but often speak on them too, and asked exactly that. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to bring you their top 10 tips. These aren’t just theories; they’re what real decision-makers are looking for when the…

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Ep 94: Visibility, Vulnerability & Community-Centered Marketing with Lindsay Pinchuk 52:21

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In this powerful episode, Anna sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk—award-winning entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and host of the top 2% podcast Dear FoundHer…—for a conversation about growing your business without compromising your values, your nervous system, or your story. Lindsay built a seven-figure business from a $500 investment, grew a thrivi…

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225: How to Show Up and Stand Out as a Speaker ft. Joanna Waterfall 5:10

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It’s not just what you say on stage—it’s how you show up in the room. In this snack sized episode, Joanna Waterfall shares what really makes a speaker memorable from a host’s perspective. Spoiler: it’s not just a killer keynote. Joanna gets real about the importance of showing up authentically before, during, and after your talk. We talk about how …

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Ep 93: My 10-Month Unraveling into Visibility—How Clarity Emerges Through Action 17:16

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This week marks ten months since I pivoted How to Trust Yourself from its original focus on chronic pain to the deeper work that had been calling me all along: nervous-system-safe visibility. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what that transition has really been like—the messy, nonlinear, beautifully human process of finding clarity …

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224: Are Unpaid Speaking Gigs Worth It? 26:43

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Are unpaid speaking gigs worth it or a complete waste of your time? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a question that every industry educator and speaker eventually asks: “Should I take the stage if I’m not getting paid?” You’ll hear from powerhouse speakers and event hosts like Jordan Gill, Elizabeth Henson, Amber Housely, Kristina …

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Ep 92 Body-First Healing with Brittany Piper: Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Somatic Practices 54:43

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Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Anna sits down with internationally renowned speaker, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and author Brittany Piper to explore how we begin to rebuild self-trust after trauma—not just cognitively, but somatically. Brittany shares insights from her own healing journey as a rape survivor and from over a…

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223: How Conference Budgets Impact Who Gets Paid (And Who Doesn’t) ft. Christina Olivarez 4:54

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Ever wondered why some speakers get paid and others don’t? This episode spills the truth. In this honest, behind-the-scenes convo with Christina Olivarez, founder of Hustle + Socialize, we dig into what it really takes to build a sustainable event—especially when it comes to speaker pay. This is a raw and real look at how Christina balances value w…

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Ep 91 Coaching vs Therapy: How Taking Action Transforms Visibility and Growth 32:22

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Episode Description / Show Notes: I’ve been getting this question a lot lately: what’s the difference between coaching and traditional talk therapy? In this episode, I break it down using a client story (pseudonym: “Kathy”) that illustrates common patterns of hesitation, fear, and overthinking. You’ll hear how coaching is different: we don’t just t…

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222: Creative Industry Speaker Pay: The Truth Behind Compensation Models 27:54

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Money talk is always juicy, especially when it comes to speaker fees. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m doing something different: I’ve interviewed multiple event hosts to get their real, unfiltered takes on how they approach speaker compensation. Whether you’ve ever wondered why some gigs are unpaid or what kind of value you can still gain wi…

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Ep 90: From Golden Child to Self-Led Healer with Lauren Smallcomb 1:02:22

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221: Why Audience Size Doesn’t Matter Anymore for Landing Speaking Gigs ft. Kristina Bartold 3:43

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If you’ve ever thought, “I just need more followers to get booked”—this one’s for you. Followers don’t equal stages. In this snack-size episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from my full interview with Kristina Bartold of High Vibe Women, available exclusively inside the Sought-After Speaker System course. Kristina has reviewed countless speaker a…

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Ep 89 Visibility Wounds: What They Are and How to Heal 31:40

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220: What Conference & Event Hosts are Looking for in Speaker Pitches 37:33

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you hit “send” on a speaker pitch, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on speaker selection with real, raw insights straight from event hosts themselves. As part of my Sought After Speaker System course, I interviewed multiple hosts about exactly what …

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Ep 88 Trusting Your Voice & Healing Chronic Pain with Sean Hershey 1:01:16

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219: You Never Know Who’s Watching: How Showing Up Can Lead to Speaking Gigs ft. Frances Ledgewood 5:27

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You never know who’s watching and that’s exactly why showing up and sharing your expertise matters more than you think. In this snack-size episode pulled from my full interview with Frances Ledgewood, we explore how a casual conversation turned into booking her first speaker for her retreat. When you’re simply generous, curious, and collaborative, …

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Ep 87 Soft Scripting Your Life: How Reality TV Taught Me to Find My Voice and Purpose 25:01

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218: 5 Email Marketing Tactics to Nail Your Black Friday Promo with Dawn Richardson 37:08

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What if I told you that setting up your email right now could make or break your Black Friday sales? Building a solid Black Friday email strategy isn’t just about flashy sales and countdown timers—it’s about groundwork: authentication, deliverability, segmentation, warming—and planning ahead. In this episode, Dawn Richardson of Flodesk joins us to …

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Ep 86 Brave the Page: Healing Through Trauma-Informed Writing with Megan Febuary 56:31

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217: Maintaining Member Retention & Engagement with Tayler Cusick-Hollman 6:20

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If you’ve ever launched a course, membership, or product and wondered why your people aren’t engaging with the resources you worked so hard to create, this snack-size episode is for you. Pulled directly from a live Q&A inside the Educators Lounge, this conversation with Tayler Cusick-Hollman reveals what really goes on after the sale. During our ca…

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Ep 85 How Sensitivity Can Fuel Your Creativity (Even When It Feels Like a Distraction) 27:54

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216: Behind the Scenes of Conference Speaker Selection with Kellie Penn 39:54

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Ever wonder how conference speakers actually get chosen? I’m pulling back the curtain with one of the most sought-after event hosts in the creative industry. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Kellie Penn, founder of The Reset Conference, for a candid conversation about how speaker applications are reviewed, what makes someone stand out, and …

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Ep 84 How to Stop Sleepwalking Through Your Life with Jodi Wellman 58:14

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