The Slow Creative Podcast with Krista Bauer

Hello, lovely.If you’ve ever tried to follow a strict creation routine (think colour-coded time blocks, 9 AM writing schedules, perfectly themed work days) only to find yourself distracted, overwhelmed, or completely resistant the moment you sit down… this episode is for you.If you’re anything like me—a highly sensitive, busy mom with a demand-avoidant brain, or your life feels wildly unpredictable and unplannable most days, locking yourself into rigid routines might be the thing killing your creativity and keeping you from being consistent in your business.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a gentler, more realistic rhythm that honours your energy, time and crazy, beautifully chaotic schedule as a solopreneur growing your business between the cracks of life.You don’t need a strict schedule to be consistent—you just need a rhythm that works for you.a quick note 📝 Apologies for the poor audio quality, I’ve been having major tech issues the past couple of weeks, and it’s why I didn’t upload an episode last Sunday - fingers crossed it’ll get sorted soon :)Also, there is an interruption from my son at around the 4:20 mark, who is home sick with me - I intentionally didn’t edit it out because it’s the perfect example of what I was speaking to in the video - the unpredictability of my days/weeks and deciding to accept ‘what is’ and move forward imperfectly to hopefully show you that it’s okay to do the same. xInside This EpisodeIn this conversation, I’m walking you through the shift I made from “strict & perfect routines” to anchor points — a flexible, supportive, ADHD-friendly way of creating that doesn’t require everything to happen at the same time every day.We’ll explore:• Why rigid routines backfire for ADHD brains and highly sensitive creatives• The guilt that comes from not being able to stick to a schedule — and why it isn’t your fault• What it actually takes to stay consistent when life is unpredictable• How anchor points give you rhythm without rigidity• How to build momentum even if you only have an hour or two a dayThis isn’t about becoming more disciplined.It’s about creating a business rhythm that reflects your real life, energy and capacity.If You’ve Been Feeling…• Frustrated that routines work for everyone except you• Guilty for not sticking to a schedule (even though you’ve tried every version of one)• Scattered or behind because your life changes hour by hour• Overwhelmed by content creation because you never know when you’ll get quiet time• Stuck between wanting consistency and needing flexibilityThis episode will help you soften the pressure, honour your energy, and find a structure that actually supports your creativity — not suffocates it.Prefer to Watch?🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube → Watch on YouTubeLinks & Resources• Canva Essentials Guide (name TBD)I’d love to hear from youWhat’s one routine you’ve been trying to force, and what might shift if you gave yourself the permission to try a fluid, flexible rhythm instead?k.🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Hello, lovely.If you struggle to keep up with the rate things change online or the pace you’re being told to move in order to see any success, this episode is for you :)And if you can’t move as quickly as others in your niche or industry because you don’t have the capacity or feasibility in life (or frankly, the desire) and you worry you’ll be left behind, I hope you’ll tune into today’s show.I’ll walk you through how to build a rhythm that supports your creativity instead of draining it—how to design your work around your actual energy and capacity (not someone else’s) and ways I stay visible without burning out.Because slow doesn’t mean stuck or stagnant. Join me as I explore how to grow your business with calm intention and avoid getting sucked into hustle culture. Learn how to follow your own pace, protect your energy, and still achieve joy and fulfilment (the ultimate markers of success) in your online business.Inside This EpisodeIn this conversation, I share how to build a business that honours your pace without feeling like you’re falling behind.We discuss:* Why “keep up” culture creates creator fatigue (and how it disconnects you from work you love).* How to map your energy (focus/creative/social) and use it to design your week.* Built-in buffer time: adding space between calls and projects to protect your nervous system.* Capacity-based planning: setting goals that are doable this season, not someone else’s.* Simple, sustainable systems that do the heavy lifting (templates, light automations, batching).* Creative rhythm vs. work rhythm: recognising cycles of output and refill—and trusting the pause.* A tiny experiment to try this week so you can feel the shift immediately.This isn’t about doing more.It’s about working at your own pace, creating deeper, steadier results, and letting supportive systems carry the routine tasks while you focus on the human, creative parts.If You’ve Been Feeling…* Tired of trying to match someone else’s output or schedule* Overwhelmed by “post every day” advice and constant changes online* Guilty for needing slower seasons, breaks, or wider margins in your day* Unsure how to stay visible without 24/7 content* Disconnected from your creativity (even though you love your work)This episode will help you build a calmer, more creative rhythm you can actually sustain.Try This Mini Experiment (This Week)* End your workday 10 minutes earlier than planned.* Jot down: What felt energising? What felt draining? When did ideas flow?* Use those notes to choose one small change to your schedule tomorrow (e.g., move deep work to your natural focus window, add a 20-minute buffer between calls, or pre-schedule one routine task).Prefer to Watch?🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube → Watch on YouTubeLinks & Resources* Notion (capture ideas, map your weekly energy, plan capacity)* Canva Pro (reusable templates, so creating stays simple and calm)* ChatGPT (repurpose transcripts into posts, emails, and captions)I’d love to hear from youWhat’s one small change you could make this week to bring your business closer to your rhythm?Share in the comments—your insight might be the nudge someone else needs.k.🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Hello, lovely.Some of my content still brings me clients—not just months later, but years after I created it.That’s the beauty of long-form, or what I call cornerstone content. It’s the kind of content that keeps doing the work quietly in the background while you rest, take time away from your business, or simply live your life.In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how to create content that breathes—content that still feels relevant a year or two from now so you can build a calm, sustainable business that doesn’t require you to be online 24/7.Throughout my ten years of sharing my heart online, I’ve taken my fair share of extended breaks. I’ve just come back from a six-month hiatus—no Instagram, YouTube uploads, or newsletters, but the beautiful thing? Clients still found me. Mostly through my blog and my YouTube channel—The Slow Creative. They found me through old pieces of searchable content I’d created long before that break.This weekly habit and sustainable approach to marketing (and visibility) has been a foundational pillar in my slow business philosophy for nearly a decade—it’s my tried and true for staying visible (even while I rest). So if you’ve been feeling the pressure to ‘chase trends’ or try to keep up with what’s “working” this week, you might enjoy focusing on creating timeless, meaningful, foundational content that supports both you and your audience, long after you’ve hit publish instead.If you’ve been craving a slower, more sustainable way to show up online—this episode is for you.Inside This EpisodeIn this conversation, I share how I use cornerstone content to build a business that doesn’t depend on constant posting or the algorithm.You’ll learn:* Why I don’t follow trends — and how viral content can quietly lead to burnout* The difference between short-term visibility and long-term discoverability* Why cornerstone content is one of the core pillars of slow, sustainable marketing* How to choose topics that will still be relevant a year from now* The 5 simple steps to start creating cornerstone content that keeps working for you* My personal rhythm for creating one long-form piece each week (without burnout)* Practical ways to repurpose, refresh, and reuse your best content* How to build your own resource library—a body of work that grows with you.This isn’t about doing more.It’s about creating smarter, slower, deeper and letting your past work do some of the heavy lifting for you.If You’ve Been Feeling…* Exhausted by the pressure to stay visible online every day* Disconnected from the kind of content that feels true to you* Overwhelmed by trends, algorithms, and trying to “keep up”* Guilty for stepping back from your business—even when you needed to* Unsure what kind of content will actually lastThen this episode will help you find your rhythm again.You’ll walk away with clarity, calm, and a plan for creating timeless content that works quietly in the background so you can rest without guilt and show up more intentionally when you’re ready.Prefer to Watch?🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube → Watch on YouTubeLinks & Resources– ChatGPT (for repurposing and summarising transcripts into smaller pieces)– Descript (for editing and pulling short clips from podcasts or video recordings)– Canva Pro (for turning long-form ideas into visual posts and carousels)I’d love to hear from youWhat’s one piece of content you’ve created that’s still bringing you clients or visibility months (or even years) later?Or if you’re just getting started, what kind of cornerstone content would you love to create first?Drop your thoughts in the comments 🫶Or come say hi on Instagram. I’d love to know if this resonates.k.🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Hello, lovely.I’m back with another episode, and today I’m speaking about a topic that’s incredibly dear to my heart—one I’m actually surprised I haven’t shared about in my business yet.This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I onboard new clients with thoughtful attention and care—something, admittedly, I haven’t always done well in the past.Why is it surprising I haven’t talked about onboarding before?Well… in a past life, I was an HR Onboarding Specialist. It was a made-up role—one I quite literally manifested—and the Universe really delivered on that one (except for the whole corporate job part). But everything else? Honestly, it was the perfect fit for me.There’s a magic that happens when a new client signs on, isn’t there?They’ve chosen you.They’re excited.You’re excited.Maybe a little nervous, too—but the good kind of nervous. The kind that reminds you this work matters. That it’s a big deal for someone to trust you.And what happens after they sign on—how you welcome them into your business matters, too.In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the gentle onboarding systems I’ve created in my business to help clients feel safe, seen, and deeply supported from the very beginning.Because soulful onboarding isn’t just sending one email and a link to book their first call.It’s the beginning of a beautiful energetic exchange—one where you’re holding space for someone else’s vision, growth, or healing… and they’re trusting you to help guide the way.If you’re a coach, practitioner, highly sensitive creative, or service-based solopreneur who’s scrambling behind the scenes any time a new client signs on—and it’s stressing you out before the real work begins—this episode is for you.I’ll warn you though, I’m passionate about this topic so it’s a tad longer than usual… haha!Inside This EpisodeIn this conversation, I walk you through the systems I use to onboard clients in a way that feels calm, intentional, and nurturing—both for them and for me.I’ll show you how to create a seamless client experience that helps you feel more prepared, less scattered, and more confident every time someone new says “yes” to working with you.Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve had clients for years but still feel like you’re winging it behind the scenes—these practices will help.You’ll learn:* Why onboarding is more than just logistics and how it sets the energetic tone for the entire working relationship* The key elements of a soulfully structured onboarding system* How I use tools like Acuity, automated emails, and visual workflows in Notion to support my process* Why a thoughtful offboarding process matters just as much as the welcome* Ways to collect testimonials (without it feeling awkward or salesy)* And how to make your clients feel truly held without burning yourself out trying to remember every detailThis is the kind of foundational work that frees up space so you can focus on your craft, your clients, and your creativity—not constant backend admin. No thanks!If You’ve Been Feeling…* Scattered or disorganized every time someone signs on to work with you* Guilty for not following up properly (or forgetting key info your client sent)* Embarrassed that your onboarding experience doesn’t reflect how good your work actually is* Anxious or overwhelmed behind the scenes — instead of excited* Unsure how to start building a more supportive client system that doesn’t rely on your memory or last-minute scramblingThis episode will help you shift from reactive and rushed to calm, prepared, and confident.You’ll walk away with practical tools and gentle structure to help you deliver a beautiful, soulfully aligned client experience—without needing a team or complicated tech systems.Prefer to Watch?🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube → Watch on YouTubeLinks and Resources * Acuity Scheduling — The tool I use to create customized appointment types, send automated emails, intake forms, reminders, and follow-ups* My Feedback Form on Squarespace* Notion for creating a visual workflow and client tracking system* Google Docs or Sheets if you prefer an easier-to-set-up workflow and tracking sheet for client information, etc.I’d love to hear from youWhat’s your best tips for creating a smooth, soulful onboarding experience for you or your clients? Or, what’s the worst onboarding experience you’ve ever had? What made it so bad? Drop your thoughts in the comments 🫶Or come say hi on Instagram. I’d love to know if this resonates.k.🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

A little hello (and where I’ve been)Hi friends — it’s been a while.The past six months have been full of change. A separation, a move, renovations, and helping my kids settle into a new homeschool rhythm. It’s been emotional and messy and beautiful all at once.Through all of it, The Slow Creative has been a quiet anchor — a place I return to when I need calm, creativity, and connection.So today’s episode feels like the right place to begin again.If you’ve been in a season where life feels heavy and your business feels like one more thing to hold together, I see you. This conversation is about finding your way back — to yourself, your work, and a sense of calm.Because what your business needs right now isn’t more speed or strategy.It needs alignment. Breathing room. And you… grounded and clear again.Inside This EpisodeIn this week’s episode, I share how to reconnect with your business when life feels chaotic — through three gentle pillars that help you realign:* Energy — protecting what’s most precious so you can create from overflow, not depletion* Creativity — rekindling joy and inspiration when life feels full* Values — returning to what truly matters so your business feels like home againYou’ll also hear simple ways to rebuild your business slowly — practical, nourishing shifts that bring calm, clarity, and a renewed sense of focus.If You’ve Been Feeling Out of SyncThis episode is for you if you’ve been feeling:* Tired or scattered in your business* Disconnected from your purpose or creativity* Guilty for not being consistent* Unsure how to start again after a long breakYou’ll walk away with perspective, practical ideas, and a little encouragement to start where you are — and build from a place of calm instead of chaos.Prefer to Watch?🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube → Watch on YouTubeLinks and Resources Mentioned* The Art of Slow Business — a guided audio and journaling experience to help you pause and realign* The Slow Creative on Substack — reflections and resources on slow business, creativity, and intentional living* YouTube Channel — calm design tutorials and creative video podcasts* Instagram @heykristabauer — behind-the-scenes, personal insights, events and creative process shares* Work with Me — gentle business coaching and Canva design support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Welcome Back!After a long break, I’m back on the podcast (formerly The Business By Intuition Podcast) with an episode that feels incredibly timely as we wrap up 2024. In this episode, I share my reflections on letting go of old wounds, limiting beliefs, and anything that no longer serves us so we can step into the new year with clarity and calm.If you’re feeling the weight of the past year, or struggling to find space for what’s next, this episode will gently guide you toward release, renewal, and a symbolic ritual for calling in a beautiful new vision for your life and business for 2025.TOPICS WE DIVE INTO:* The importance of pausing: Why the end-of-year push to “end strong” doesn’t have to consume you.* Letting go rituals: Simple ways to release pain, fear, or beliefs holding you back to make space for what you want in the new year.* Acknowledging pain: How facing our emotions can be transformative.* Setting gentle intentions: Crafting a vision for 2025 that feels aligned and meaningful.KEY TAKEAWAYS:* Letting go isn’t about forgetting or suppressing—it’s about making space for healing.* A simple ritual, like journaling or burning a list of things to release, can be powerful and symbolic.* Embrace your emotions and use them as a compass for growth.LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:* Journaling prompts from the episode:* What beliefs or habits are holding me back from the life I want to create?* What lessons can I take from my pain into the new year?LET’S STAY CONNECTED:* Follow me on Instagram for more reflections, journaling prompts, and slow marketing & business inspiration.* Subscribe to my YouTube channel for calming videos on intentional creativity and business.* Sign up for my newsletter on Substack to never miss an update or new content.Thank you for listening and supporting this space! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment or share this episode with someone who needs it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

In the past, I've seen clients get hung up on defining goals and a vision for themselves, especially if they're in a season of struggle and their life or business feels hard right now.It can be hard to envision something better.Which is why it can be helpful if you're feeling stuck about what you want, where you want to go, or what you believe is possible for yourself to think of someone you admire in business (your guideposts).In today's episode, I want to give you some questions to reflect on so you can find your guideposts and use this exercise to support you as you build a clear and intentional vision for what feels true and aligned for you during this stage of your life and business. I also share the five people (my guideposts) who inspire me to see what's possible for my life and business, too. Here are the five guideposts that I mentioned in the show: 🌱 George Kao - check out his Masterheart program here. 🌱 Susannah Conway - check out her business course, The Inside Story here. 🌱 Jen Carrington - check out her Simple and Spacious Business Program here. 🌱 Dani Gardner - check out her Tiny Courses here. 🌱 Kim Klassen - get inspired by her Instagram page here. (** Please note that some of the above offerings contain affiliate links**)Learn more about my work or submit a question and I'll answer it in an upcoming episode:  Grow your business with intention (and intuition). Work with me 1-1! Submit a question for me to answer on an upcoming episode about your business. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

When I created the Business By Intuition podcast, I did so with the intention of inspiring creative and sensitive business owners to create and grow their online business following their own inner guidance, not what outside experts or coaches tell them to do.That's because what often works best for someone else, doesn't feel right for us. But, we do it anyway thinking we'll either repeat their success or we simply don't realize there's another way.I've always felt that following and trusting your own instincts is an essential piece of creating a fulfilling business that feels not only sustainable to market and grow but also authentic to who we are as unique business owners.In this episode, I share three questions to support you if you're feeling misaligned with your business, or you've fallen out of love with it so you can rebuild a stable, steady foundation that meets your energetic capacity to do the work, and allows you to market your services with integrity and ease.Grow your business with intention (and intuition). Work with me 1-1!Submit a question for me to answer on an upcoming episode about your business. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Just like in life, every business will go through a series of ebbs and flows.You'll have high points when you feel like everything in your business is moving towards your goals and desires with ease, momentum and a consistent pace that feels good.Then there'll be times when you feel like you can't get a steady grasp on the things that feel essential to helping you move towards your goal of creating a fulfilling and thriving business that sustains you.In this episode, I hope to give you some guidance, or reminders that you can come back to in your business when you're going through a season of struggle and you're wondering if the flow and ease you desire are ever coming back.Head over to https://kristabauer.com to learn more about my offerings and to find more tips and episodes or go here to ask me anything about creating and growing an authentic and aligned business here > https://kristabauer.com/askanything/To subscribe, go here > https://kristabauer.com/subscribe Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

I was conducting a market research call with a past client recently and I asked her, “what would you invest in right now if you had an unlimited budget for your business?”. Her response was “I’d redo my website because I want my online home to be an inviting space for clients.”What’s interesting is I keep hearing things like “websites are dead” or they’re obsolete.Personally, I don’t feel that’s true and I see a lot of benefits to having and maintaining a website. The issue I’ve run into with clients is when their branding or copy doesn’t reflect who they are, they worry it'll attract the wrong people, or worse, none at all.As I was reflecting on why I believe websites are still an important marketing tool for your business, I came up with six reasons why it's worth giving it some of your love and energy. Tune in to hear more. Head over to https://kristabauer.com to learn more about my offerings and to find more tips and episodes or go here to ask me anything about creating and growing an authentic and aligned business here > https://kristabauer.com/askanything/To subscribe, go here > https://kristabauer.com/subscribeEnjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Is your life of business feeling a little crazy right now? Maybe you're a mom of young kids like me. Or you've got a full-time job and your business is currently a side gig. Or maybe you're caring for ageing parents or a child with additional needs (also like me). Either way, life is a little overwhelming right now and you can’t keep up or you're working at a pace that isn’t sustainable.In this episode, I share:  A quick update about why I've taken a couple of months off of the podcast and why I don't feel guilty about it ;) A few tips to help give you the permission you might be needing to pause if you feel like you need a break but you're worried that your followers will leave you or your business will suffer as a result.  Why it's not just OKAY to care for yourself first, it's essential. You know this but maybe today is the day it syncs in.Giving yourself permission to pause might just be the BEST strategy for your business right now.  Links and resources mentioned in the show: How To Make a Comeback After an Unplanned Content BreakThe Monday Letters (my weekly newsletter)  My offerings  Can Your Business Survive Without Social Media? With Shailaja VishwanathClick here to follow along with the show's transcript. Head over to https://kristabauer.com to learn more about my offerings and to find more tips and episodes or go here to ask me anything about creating and growing an authentic and aligned business here > https://kristabauer.com/askanything/To subscribe, go here > https://kristabauer.com/subscribeEnjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

One of the downsides of authentic marketing is that results tend to be slower than what's being pushed and sold to us by the mainstream. A lot of the marketing that we're bombarded with is often selling big results, fast. It usually over-promises on results but under-delivers. Six figures in six months is one that comes to mind.Clients tell me they're tired of that but what they don't realize is that marketing your business in alignment with your values and in integrity with how you want to show up with the world, it can just take longer. Especially if you're not using opt-ins and sales funnels to convert clients and you're being conscientious in the way that you're doing your business—results tend to be slower.So today I want to share a little bit about my own experience with this. And some tips, if you're stuck in that place, so that hopefully you can walk away from this episodewith a little more confidence than before you started the show, because when the results aren't coming in, what happens?You doubt yourself. You start to think and wonder, am I really cut out for this? Are people really interested in what I have to say? Are they interested in what I'm selling? Do I even have a business here at all? And while there can always be tweaks and improvements made to just about anything we're doing in our business, I believe that you have a something meaningful to share with the world. If you're here, you have a business that's deeply meaningful. It's an alignment with who you are. It's an expression of who you are and there's people out there who want your service because it has your energetic signature on whatever it is you're selling. And that is not something that can be found anywhere else in the marketplace. So if you're here and you're feeling a little bit doubtful about what it is that you're doing, because people aren't signing up, people aren't engaging with your content. They're not enrolling in your programs. You're only getting a client here and a client there, and it feels like tumbleweeds and crickets. If you're feeling discouraged and doubtful because the results aren't coming in fast enough in your business, in today's episode I share four tips for helping you feel less worried and focussed on the slow results so you can back to finding and focusing on the joy in your business. If you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to https://kristabauer.com/podcast for more tips and episodes.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Have you written a sales page or copy for your website and you're wondering, is it clearly and effectively articulating the incredible value of your offer to the right people? Or maybe you wish you could have someone review your sales page and tell you what's working and what isn't?In today's episode, I share my top tips to help you critique and review your own sales pages or any copy you've written for your website. Most of the tips that I'm going to give you will apply to any copy you write, but most specifically when you're writing a specific offer for a specific audience—like on a sales page.In this episode, you'll hear:  10 things I look for and analyze when I critique a sales page for a client so that you can save time and money and learn to do this for yourself, too. Some of the most common design "mistakes" I see people making on their sales page that can impact the clarity of their offer so you can avoid them in your page design. Small changes and tweaks I will coach my clients make to help make their sales page easier to read and can increase the overall effectiveness without having to change a word of copy. Links and resources mentioned in this show:  Sales Page Copy Critique Service with Krista Bauer Divi WordPress Theme If you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to https://kristabauer.com/podcast for the full transcript.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Imagine, if you could write your sales pages, your website copy and content for social media and feel like it's a true reflection of how you sound in real life. Imagine if when you wrote anything it felt like a true reflection of your voice and the way you want to express yourself in the world. If you struggle with finding your authentic voice, then tune in because, in this episode, you'll learn:  What is your authentic brand voice and why it's important for building deeper resonance  What stops most people from speaking in their authentic voice  The four things that make up your brand voice Practical tips for finding your authentic brand voice (even if you hate writing) Links and resources mentioned in the show:  Zoom  Descript  Grammarly  Pro Writing Aid Tone AnalyzerIf you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to https://kristabauer.com/finding-your-authentic-voice-as-a-solopreneur/ for the full transcript.Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

A question I get from a lot of clients/students is how to use and find images for their website or sales pages. Can I use pictures of books and tea (because that's what I love) if that has nothing to do with my content? I have so many thoughts on how to and why I believe in using imagery in your marketing. Especially if you're a creative person or value beauty like me. Using imagery in your branding or marketing is powerful because it can convey your message in a way that some words can't. But if not used correctly, it can have a powerfully negative effect which can not only detract from your message but also turn potential new clients off. In this episode, you'll learn:  My philosophy for using images in your marketing and how to do it authentically  The top mistakes I people make and I suggest instead  Where to find beautiful images to use on your website and sales pages that help capture the emotion you're trying to convey, and How to compress your images so they don't slow your load times on your website. Links and resources mentioned in the show:  How to Authentically Use Visuals to Engage Your Audience [blog post]  George Kao, Authentic Business Coach Canva Pro Unsplash.com  How To Create a Brand Inspiration Board Using Pinterest Tinyjpg.comIf you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to kristabauer.com/podcast for more tips and resources.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Hello everyone! Welcome back to a new year and the first episode of 2022!! I'm happy to be back sharing with you all. To kick off the new season, I wanted to open up with something that I feel very passionate and excited to talk about—marketing in alignment with your values and who you are so that it feels natural, easier and dare I say, pleasant?If you're feeling a little let down and apprehensive of the marketing tactics that everyone preaches online these days, in this episode, I share ideas to help you sell your offerings aligned with your principles and your true self.I promise marketing doesn't have to feel like a chore, it can be fun when you do it in alignment with who you are!In today's episode, you'll learn: Why I believe, so many heart-centred, well-intentioned solopreneurs feels misaligned with their marketing and disparate in their efforts.  Three things you can do to help you market your services in alignment with your values and higher self so it feels natural, pleasurable and easier to do it consistently.  Lots of encouragement and permission for doing your business, your way. You don't have to create an e-course or start a podcast, just because that's what everyone else is doing. If you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to kristabauer.com/podcast for more tips and resources.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

Before we get into the episode, I just want to thank you for supporting my podcast this year. This will be the last episode for 2021 and I look forward to kicking it off with some fresh content in January. In this episode, I share seven questions to support your year-end reflection to help you process 2021 and set the tone for the year to come. I felt this would be a good episode to end off with and help you reflect on the growth that you've had so that you can celebrate your successes and positively reframe any "failures" or setbacks and learn from them to consciously choose a new direction for 2022. Links and resources mentioned in this show: Dear Future Self Letter Inspiration If you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to kristabauer.com/podcast for more tips and resources.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

If you're struggling to write a consistent newsletter to your followers or know whether or not you should have a newsletter (how long it should be or how to make it authentic), in this episode, I share insights into my own process including things that are working for me and things that I see other people doing that feels gross and make me want to unsubscribe (things we'll obviously not do).For years, I've been consistently writing a newsletter that feels good to write and feels good to read. How do I know? Because I get people replying to my emails letting me know how timely the message was to receive, and how deeply it resonated. In this episode, you'll hear tips for writing authentic newsletters that feel both good to read and to write (using my newsletter writing process to guide us through). Things like: A newbie mistake that feels almost offensive to your readers  Tips from my own newsletter writing process that create meaningful engagement with your audience (even when it's small)  How long should your newsletter be? And what frequency to send them. How to address your audience (salutations that feel authentic  Why when I promote offers I never feel spammy or grossLinks and resources mentioned in the show: Why I deleted 1500 followers from my newsletter and social media (ep.8) George Kao, authentic business marketing coach If you'd like examples of my newsletters, check out past articles here or here. Or feel free to subscribe here.If you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to kristabauer.com/podcast for more tips and resources.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com

If you struggle to write sales copy that connects with your audience and or copywriting feels gross and deceptive, in episode 25 I break down the four essential things I think every heart-centred sales page should include to make a deep and meaningful connection with the right people — without using hype or any scarcity-style marketing tactics to make a conversion.If you have a question or would like to share your top insight from this episode, click here to send me a voice message and I’d be happy to answer or share it in an upcoming episode.Head over to kristabauer.com/podcast for more tips and resources.Enjoy the show!Blessings, K. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kristabauer.substack.com