Best Ruthie Gray Podcasts (2025)

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An Emergency Medical Records Checklist for Caregivers ft. Cathy Lawdanski 22:20

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m interviewing Cathy Lawdanski, a retired empty nester with a wealth of wit and wisdom for navigating life’s later seasons. Cathy shares the story behind her essential "Medical Records Checklist," inspired by a personal medical emer…

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Two Questions to Ask in Your Stressed Season 12:05

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, I’m discussing the challenge of finding peace during one of life’s most chaotic seasons. This episode offers a compassionate exploration of how true peace isn’t just handed to us—even believers need to take intentional, sometimes unco…

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Dream with God in 60 Minutes 19:10

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m sharing my "Dream with God in 60 Minutes" task-sorting method through a practical, prayer-centered exercise for balancing personal desires, family responsibilities, and your calling from God. We’ll talk about shifting priorities, …

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Embracing Legacy: Saying ‘No’ to the Hustle ft. Laura Acuña 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In the second half of this episode with Laura Acuna, we’re dissecting the real-life balancing act of being an entrepreneur, author, and mom/caregiver/grandparent. Learn insights on saying “no” and how to prioritize listening to God’s guidance, making time for family, and accepting help in…

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Integrating Personal Ambitions and Caregiving ft. Laura Acuña 26:53

2M ago26:53

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity, I’m sharing my guest appearance on the Still Becoming Podcast with Laura Acuña, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with balancing caregiving roles and personal ambitions during midlife. I’ll share my personal journey…

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Supporting Your Kids While Caregiving 22:23

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I sat down with my youngest daughter, Kylie, to explore the unique challenges that arise when a mom transitions into a caregiving role while still raising children. Kylie, who was fourteen when I began caring for my aging parents, sha…

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My Journey Through Trauma and Self-Care 18:36

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, Ruthie opens up about her personal healing journey after years of caregiving and business leadership left her feeling emotionally depleted. She shares a candid reflection on the toll that “little t” trauma—like ongoing stress, caregiv…

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How Healthy Boundaries Reduce Stress ft. Lisa Saruga 25:32

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this part two episode with trauma therapist, Lisa Saruga, Ruthie and Lisa focus on how setting boundaries can bring peace to sandwich generation moms. Lisa shares her “property line” metaphor for boundaries, a crucial mindset for overwhelmed caregivers. They discuss real-life examples …

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Identifying and Managing Caregiver Trauma ft. Lisa Saruga 28:07

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie sits down with Lisa Saruga to explore the often overlooked topic of caregiving trauma. Lisa, a therapist and author of The Trauma Tree, shares her personal experiences of managing care for elderly relatives, highlighting the emotional and …

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Growing a Guilt-Free Prayer Life ft. Janet McHenry 31:49

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Episode 8 of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast features guest, Janet McHenry, national speaker and author of 27 books, including Praying Personalities and her latest, Looking Up: Finding Joy as You Read and Pray Through the Bible. Janet shares insights from her personal sandwich season a…

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Intentional Long Distance Caregiving ft. Lori Ann Wood 34:52

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie interviews Lori Ann Wood about her experiences navigating the complex realities of the "sandwich season"—long-distance caring for aging parents while raising her own children and balancing a serious illness. She discusses the importance of…

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From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms 19:50

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Send a text by tapping the link above and let me know if you like the show! This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity offers essential sleeping tips for busy midlife moms, who are usually either premenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal. Ruthie Gray shares candid stories about her own sle…

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Episode 140: Your Audience is Your Book-Writing Superpower 8:24

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Send us a text Did you know that as a writer who is building an audience, you have a secret superpower? It’s one that not every writer unlocks, but has the power to enhance your writing journey AND create a built-in group of people invested in your success. Want to know what it is? Listen in on Episode 140 of Just One Simple Thing and find out! Man…

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Finding New Purpose in Empty Nest ft. Kate Battistelli 24:34

4M ago24:34

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity is about navigating the “afterparty” of the empty nest, offering encouragement and wisdom for moms redefining their purpose after their children have grown. Host Ruthie Gray welcomes guest Kate Batastelli—author, former Broadway actress, and mother o…

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Balancing Boundaries: Loving Adult Children Without Losing Yourself ft. Pat Fenner 16:25

4M ago16:25

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity features a heartfelt check-in between host Ruthie Gray and guest Pat Fenner discussing what it’s like to juggle work commitments, family responsibilities, and grandparenting—all while striving to nurture healthy boundaries with adult children and lov…

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How to Have Tricky Conversations with Adult Children ft. Melinda Patrick 28:48

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Today's episode with guest, Melinda Patrick, explores how parents can navigate and maintain healthy relationships with adult children, especially when they choose paths that diverge from their upbringing. As parents, we often wrestle with how to handle our children’s unexpected life choic…

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Real Talk for Caregiver Burnout ft. Rayna Neises 31:39

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Ruthie Gray explores the concept of "sandwich season," emphasizing the caregiver's role as the central hub between multiple generations, often managing responsibilities for both children and aging parents. She shares her personal experiences with multigenerational caregiving, offering ins…

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Ep. 116: Balancing Family and Work as an Empty Nest Entrepreneur 24:32

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Balancing family and work is a challenge many of us face, especially in the empty nest stage of life. How do you carve out time for your God-given passions while ensuring your family’s needs are met? In today’s episode of the Authentic Online Marketing podcast, Ruthie Gray and her insightful retreat staff discuss these questions. Resources Sign up …

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Managing Anxiety as a Mom and Caregiver 11:41

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Welcome to Episode 1 of Sandwich Season Sanity! This episode explores finding peace amid fear, particularly for those navigating the challenges of sandwich season—caring for aging parents while supporting growing and adult children. Finding Peace Amidst Fear: Ruthie Gray shares personal s…

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Welcome to Sandwich Season Sanity! 5:53

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Welcome to Sandwich Season: Peace, joy, and wisdom for moms who are stretched thin in multigenerational caregiving, juggling parenting, grandparenting, and eldercare. Take charge of reactions, set those oh-so-important boundaries, and find time for new passions and hobbies. Visit Ruthie's…

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Ep 139: Where I've Been... And Where I Am Going 11:43

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Send us a text It’s been a while since I’ve met you here on the podcast. A lot longer than I expected. Maybe 2025 hasn’t gone like you expected, either. If you’d like to know where I’ve been, where I’m going, and how I sorted it all out, listen in to Episode 139 of Just One Simple Thing. It just might help you figure out your next steps as well. Th…

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Ep. 115: 5 Clear Indicators It’s Time to Quit and Start Fresh 23:14

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Knowing when it’s time to quit can be hard, right? Today, I’m sharing how I said goodbye to a season and how this decision unfolded over time. If you’re contemplating a pivotal shift or quitting something to start something new, this episode is for you. Resources Purchase your copy of 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan Join the waitlist for the …

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Episode 138: Planning to Make Your Plan 5:37

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Send us a text Have you started thinking about your year-end planning? Don’t make the mistake of jumping into planning and goal-setting before you have prepared to plan. In Episode 138 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn four things you should do before you start your annual planning. It’s the time of year where we start planning for next year. …

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Ep. 114: Goal Setting Essentials for Empty Nest Entrepreneurs 17:47

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As an empty nest entrepreneur, setting goals is essential for sustained growth and achievement. But how do you effectively set goals that encompass both short-term wins and long-term aspirations, say, three to five-year goals? And as many of you know, most of our listeners are in the empty nest, meaning we’re fifties, sixties, even seventies. And I…

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Episode 137: Preparation is Part of the Plan 7:42

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Send us a text If you feel like you are in a season of waiting, maybe it is really a season of preparation. And that preparation is part of God’s plan. Listen in to Episode 137 of Just One Simple Thing to learn how to navigate the preparation so you can get to the other side. We have the most amazing group of ladies who join us monthly for our Satu…

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Ep. 113: Leverage Your Podcasting Personality with Linda Goldfarb 31:00

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We’re thrilled to have Linda Goldfarb on the podcast with us to discuss how to leverage your podcasting personality. Linda is an award-winning podcast host, author, actress, and audiobook narrator, renowned for her expertise in creating engaging audio content. In this episode, we discuss the art of podcasting, starting with Linda’s journey from gue…

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Episode 136: Keep Your Dream Moving When You’re on the Move 8:47

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Just One Simple Thing! I’m so excited to spend this time with you, especially if you’re listening from the road, a hotel room, or maybe even an airport terminal—because today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: how to balance your dream work while traveling for your full-time job. A…

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Ep. 112: Balancing Writing and Audience growth with Janet McHenry 23:26

12M ago23:26

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In our latest podcast episode about balancing writing and audience growth, I had the pleasure of welcoming Janet McHenry, a renowned national speaker and author of 27 inspiring books, including her latest release, “Praying Personalities.” Janet shared her invaluable insights on balancing the writing life with entrepreneurial endeavors. Resources Ta…

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Episode 135: Reach Your Goals With A Focused Sprint 9:10

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Send us a text Could you meet your goals this fall by doing something called a "focused sprint"? It sounds intense, but don't worry — it’s really quite fun and fulfilling! In Episode 135 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn when and how to use this strategy in your ministry or business. So grab your favorite pumpkin spice pick-me-up and let’s get…

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Episode 134: How to Create a Decision-Making Framework 9:30

1y ago9:30

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Send us a text Making decisions that stick can often be difficult for creatives and other communicators. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with ALL the things that we do nothing. A Decision-Making Framework can be the difference between nothing and the one thing God has called you to do. Tune in to Episode 134 of Just One Simple Thing to learn how to…

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Ep. 111: Efficient Work Methods for the Empty Nest Writer with Michelle Rayburn 27:01

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Today, we have the pleasure of conversing with Michelle Rayburn, an accomplished writer, podcaster, speaker, and author of several inspirational Christian living books. Known for her delightful sense of humor and knack for repurposing life’s challenges into teachable moments, Michelle joins host Ruthie to share her extensive experience in freelance…

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Episode 133: Why You Need a Decision-Making Framework 7:55

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Send us a text The number one issue I hear from writers and other Christian communicators is they have too many ideas and never know for sure if they are working on the right things. If that sounds like you, listen in to Episode 133 of Just One Simple Thing as you’ll learn how a decision-making framework can help. Hello, friends! If you are listeni…

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Ep. 110: Anniversary Special: Top 5 Episodes from Year 4 22:46

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Today we’re covering the top 5 episodes from year 4 of the Authentic Online Marketing podcast! Each year we cover the top episodes that you all love the most. This year we covered so many wonderful topics like learning to say “no”, self-publishing tips, and online marketing tools for entrepreneurs. Resources Sign up to listen to the private podcast…

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Ep. 109: Email Ideas (That Work) For Nurturing Your Audience with Christa Hutchins 21:18

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about effective email ideas and marketing strategies with special guest, Christa Hutchins from the Just One Simple Thing podcast. Ruthie and Christa discuss the importance of nurturing your audience through well-crafted emails, the pivotal role email plays compared to social media, and how consistent communication …

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Episode 132: What to Put In Your Email Newsletter to Nurture Your Audience with Ruthie Gray 24:00

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Send us a text I say all the time that my favorite thing to do in my weekly tasks is writing my email newsletter. There’s just something special about connecting directly with the Do ANew Thing Community. My friend Ruthie Gray agrees with me. She and I sat down recently and talked about ways you can nurture your audience through your email newslett…

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Ep. 108: 3 Steps for Entrepreneurial Focus with Amy Debrucque 24:31

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Amy Debrucque joins us on the podcast today to discuss the struggles of entrepreneurial focus. Amy brings a wealth of experience and insight into the world of Christian entrepreneurship. She’s not only a confidence coach and author of “Embolden,” but also a speaker, cancer survivor, host of the Life on Purpose podcast, and co-creator of the Focus r…

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Episode 131: All Marketing Boils Down to This 9:41

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Send us a text Are you frustrated by all the complicated marketing jargon and overwhelmed by sales pages, value propositions, and check-out carts? Well, I have good news for you! All marketing can be boiled down to just one simple thing. Want to know what it is? Dive in to Episode 131. Recently, I was working with a new client on articulating her b…

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Ep. 107: 10 Ways to Repurpose Instagram Stories 17:48

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Everyone loves a good story, especially Instagram users browsing through their daily feeds. But here’s the catch: so many of us aren’t fully utilizing Instagram Stories. This episode is aimed at changing that. Here are 10 ways you can repurpose Instagram Stories by transforming them into valuable content across all of your neighborhoods — Reels, ca…

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E130: When Goals and Priorities Can't Align 8:13

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about the difference between goals and priorities? Did you even recognize that there IS a difference? Join me in Episode 130 of Just One Simple Thing as we dive into this idea. We’ll talk about the difference, what happens when they are aligned, and what to do when they can’t be aligned. Shall we? Hello, friends…

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Ep. 106: Deciphering Instagram Analytics for Optimum Views 15:29

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For the month of April, Ruthie is embracing an Instagram posting sabbatical and dedicating a whole month exclusively to Instagram Stories. In this episode, Ruthie is talking about deciphering Instagram analytics and how to repurpose content that truly resonates with your audience. Discover the significance of Reach, Replies, Link Clicks, and Profil…

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E129: 4 Characteristics of a Good Plan 9:46

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Send us a text Have you created your plan for this month? How do you know if it’s a good plan, or a frustrating one that will keep you from moving forward? In Episode 129 of Just One Simple Thing, I’m sharing the four things I look for when I review plans for my clients. As I am recording this, we are at the start of the 2nd quarter of 2024. I can’…

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Ep. 105: Ruthie‘s Instagram Sabbatical: Using Only Stories for 30 Days 16:08

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In this episode of the Authentic Online Marketing Podcast, I announce my decision to take an Instagram sabbatical for the entire month of April and only focusing on Instagram Stories. But hear me out – this isn’t just about taking a break. It’s an intentional effort to explore the power of Instagram stories and share valuable story tricks of the tr…

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Ep. 104: Authentic Reels Ideas for Your Voice And Vision 21:58

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In this episode of Authentic Online Marketing, Ruthie talks with Suzanne, Cathy, and Jennifer about authentic Reels ideas that are unique to their message on Instagram. These Christian creatives shared their experiences with utilizing reels on Instagram to reach and authentically connect with their target audiences. Here are some key takeaways from…

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E128: Three Ways to Ask "If Not Now, When?" 8:39

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Send us a text You’ve heard the question before … you’ve probably asked it yourself. If not now, when? But what are you really asking when you say that? It could be one of three things, depending on where you are with your ministry or business. In Episode 128 of Just One Simple Thing, we explore the rallying cry, the desperate prayer, and the hones…

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Ep. 103: Instagram SEO Simplified: Increase Your Visibility 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

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Are you leveraging SEO keywords in your Instagram strategy? In a recent podcast episode on Authentic Online Marketing, we discussed Instagram SEO Simplified: the increasing importance of SEO keywords over hashtags to boost your visibility and engagement on Instagram. Resources Check out this article from SEO guru Neil Patel Get access to the privat…

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E127: The Unexpected Benefits of Community 8:12

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Send us a text Hey there. my friends. Let’s dive deeper into this idea of community and see what happens when you connect with others on a deeper level, and how I have seen this play out in different parts of the Do A New Thing community. 1. Connections between networks. Now y’all probably know by now that making connections between people is one o…

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Ep. 102: Navigating Your Path to Podcasting: From Guest to Host 20:44

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On this episode of Authentic Online Marketing, Ruthie helps Jennifer explore her journey in pursuing speaking opportunities and how to pitch for podcasts. From overcoming overwhelm to identifying her podcast content, we dive into practical steps and valuable insights. Discover how to pitch yourself as a guest on other podcasts, find your core messa…

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E126: How An Email List Becomes a Thriving Community 8:26

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Send us a text Can an email list become a community? You bet it can! In Episode 126 of Just One Simple Thing, you’ll learn how you can transform your email list into a vibrant community that nurtures, supports, and inspires. Welcome back, friends! In the last episode, we talked about some ways that you can promote your email opt-in freebie. But onc…

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Ep. 101: Create a Simple One-Page Website with Lori Lyons 22:04

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Do you have a new business or perhaps a newly revamped business, but not a website? You know you need one, but it’s just one more thing on the growing list of entrepreneurial duties, and somehow it always gets shoved to the back of the line. A one-page website might be the very thing you need to get started. Today we’re talking about how to create …

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E125: Four Ways to Promote Your Email Subscriber Opt-In Freebie 8:50

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Send us a text Are you getting email sign ups from your subscriber opt-in freebie? You put a lot of work into it and it helps your audience solve a problem. But if you want to actually get people to sign up for it, you need to treat it like the valuable resource it is and give it a proper launch. Stay tuned for Episode 125 of Just One Simple Thing …