Life Goals In Progress

In this episode, Nina and I are getting into the "Public vs. Private" debate when it comes to goal setting. We've all seen the quotes on Pinterest about "grinding in silence," but we've also seen the massive success of the "build in public" movement. So, which one is actually better for your sanity—and your success? We're talking about the "fear of being perceived," how to handle the "haters" (and the inner critic), and why you don't owe anyone a front-row seat to your journey before you're ready. If you've ever felt like your goals were too "soft" or "tender" to share with the internet, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: The "Hater" Instinct: Why our first thought about sharing is often tied to judgment or jealousy. Protecting the Process: Why keeping a project to yourself for the first few months might be the best thing for your confidence. The Build-in-Public Pressure: Why "showing the messy middle" is popular right now, and why it's okay to opt out. The "Safe Outlets" Alternative: Finding the middle ground between a private diary and a public Instagram post. Discernment over "Shoulds": How to decide which goals need a community and which need a cocoon. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

If you're feeling exhausted from juggling social media, this is for you. In this episode, I'm getting real about the "social media burnout" we've all felt. We're so used to Instagram and TikTok being our business lifelines, but what happens when you want to put the phone down? I'm sharing how I built a business and sold hundreds of courses without ever making Instagram my main priority. It's about moving away from being the "product" and moving toward being the "solution" people are actually searching for. If you've been looking for permission to stop scrolling and start scaling through SEO, Pinterest, and intentional email funnels, this one is for you. Let's talk about how to build a business that feels like a cozy, well-oiled machine rather than a 24/7 stage performance. In this episode, we cover: Why relying solely on free social platforms is a risky "pay to play" trap How a simple Pinterest-to-blog funnel drove course sales while I was offline The reason being "searchable" on Google is a total game-changer for your sanity How to bridge the gap between "old school" blogging and modern tools like ManyChat Creating an evergreen sales system that doesn't require you to be "on" all the time Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Free Training: The Cozy Girls Guide to Pinterest (Private Audio Podcast) Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

Are you feeling the pressure to have a "brand new you" this year, but you're still stuck in the same old skin? In this episode, Coley and Nina peel back the layers on the stories we tell ourselves. We're moving past the "New Year, New Me" clichés and getting into the messy reality of identity shifts. From the dance between masculine and feminine energies to the exhausting weight of people-pleasing, we ask the hard questions: Why do we feel the need to be understood by everyone? Is it okay to be the "sidekick" in a world obsessed with main characters? And how do we keep "breaking through" when the world keeps trying to make us small? If you've ever felt like you're "too much" and "not enough" at the same time, this honest, unpolished check-in is for you. We're embracing the cocoons, the hibernation, and the beautiful, inevitable evolution of who we're becoming. In this episode, we cover: Why "over-explaining" is the enemy of self-trust. The difference between "settling" and finding your natural gift as a supporter. How to handle the fear of adding more "noise" to the world. The 2026 vibe: Expansive energy and owning the room. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

I'm newly engaged, and catching you up on what I've been doing lately! Just a short little catch up episode for ya! Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

The new year reset might not be resetting yet and that is okay. We reflect on January expectations, creative ruts, habit shifts, and why new beginnings often look way less polished than we imagine. An imperfect, honest check-in on starting the year without having it all figured out. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

This episode is a real-time look at how I'm currently mapping out my weeks as an agency owner. I'm sharing what I'm testing, what's helping, and what I'm still figuring out as I try to build a week that feels supportive instead of overwhelming. The focus right now is designing Monday through Thursday with intention so Fridays can stay off, without guilt or catch-up work. I walk through how I use Sundays for pre-decisions, protect my mornings for creative work, batch calls and people-facing tasks, and hold one day for deep client work. Nothing is finalized. This is simply what's working in this season. If you're also reworking your schedule and learning as you go, this episode is for you. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

We are officially in New Year planning mode, and this episode is all about choosing a Word of the Year that actually means something to you. In this conversation, Nina and I walk through the real, messy process of landing on a word. We talk about refinement, self loyalty, inner peace, and release, and how those words show up in work, health, nervous system regulation, and everyday life. This is not a perfectly packaged goal-setting episode. It is honest reflection, coaching in real time, and naming patterns that a lot of us repeat without realizing it. The Mirror GPT I mentioned (affiliate link) Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

This episode digs into the tension between being content with your life and still wanting more from it. We talk about motivation when no one is holding you accountable, naming the real blocks keeping you stuck, and the pressure that comes from comparing your pace to everyone else's. If fulfillment has felt confusing or you're trying to find direction without burning yourself out, this conversation will feel close to home. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

A reflective conversation about the uncomfortable middle stage of pursuing your goals. From comparison spirals to the slow build of momentum, this episode explores how to stay grounded when clarity feels fragile and progress feels invisible. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

Sharing some of our top lessons as 34 year old gals with just a lil bit of wisdom from surviving our 20s. As with any of our advice, take what you want, and leave the rest! Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

Feeling over it when it comes to posting online? You're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about how to bring joy and creativity back to social media when it's started feeling like a chore. From loosening the rules to experimenting with new formats and sharing what actually lights you up, we'll dive into simple shifts that help you reconnect with why you started creating in the first place. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

If you've been craving a marketing rhythm that feels calm, consistent, and actually sustainable — this episode is for you. We're talking about slow marketing: the art of building long-term visibility through strategies that don't rely on daily posting or constant hustle. Think blogs, Pinterest, newsletters, and content that keeps working long after you hit publish. I'm sharing how I've built a business that runs on the long game, what slow growth has taught me, and practical ways you can start applying the same mindset to your own marketing. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

As the weather cools and the days get shorter, our energy naturally shifts but most of us try to keep operating like it's still summer. In this episode, we're talking about matching your mindset, routines, and creative output to the season you're actually in. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

In this episode of Life Goals in Progress, Coley and Nina chat through their go-to productivity hacks that make getting stuff done a little easier (and way more ADHD-friendly). From sticky note reminders and body doubling to pairing chores with TV and cleaning up digital clutter, they share the tricks that actually help them follow through without burning out. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

This week on Life Goals in Progress, Nina and Coley talk about the never-ending desire to be the "cool girl" and what it actually looks like to be yourself instead. From navigating judgment and comparison to unpacking how introversion shapes our comfort levels, we share the real stories behind why authenticity feels so hard and the small practices that help us show up anyway. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

This week, I'm walking you through how I set a monthly theme — from picking the vibe to weaving it into goals and rituals. My September theme is September Siren, and I'll show you exactly how to create yours and make it a playful experience. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

Social media may get the hype, but it doesn't build long-term trust. That's where blogging comes in. Today I'm sharing the unconventional ways blogs save you time (hello, client resources), how Google really decides what to rank, and why blogging is the missing link in your marketing funnel. And if you're ready to stop putting blogging on the back burner, I'll show you how my Blogging in a Week program makes it simple to get started. Grab your Blogging in a Week spot for $497 off (offer is good until Friday, August 29, 2025) Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

Big moves don't always have to be all-in from day one. Nina's in the middle of a major life shift with her move to Florida, but she's starting with a soft launch. We talk about what it looks like to ease into a leap, when it makes sense to test the waters, and how to tell the difference between holding back out of fear vs. choosing the timing that actually serves you. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

Affirmations always felt forced for me. No matter how many times I repeated them, they didn't change my thoughts in the moment. Instead, I use something I call a real-time reframe. It's a way of catching myself mid-spiral, labeling the lies my brain tells me, and choosing thoughts that feel supportive instead of fake. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I do it and why it's been a game changer in building self-trust. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @lifegoalsmag

For years, "be your best self" drove my goals. Then I realized it was also driving my burnout. In this episode, Coley and Nina talk about stepping off the self-improvement hamster wheel and choosing a version of growth that feels a lot more human. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag