S1:E19 Women Are Standing in Their Own Way: Here’s What We Need To Do with Micah Larsen

02/02/24 • 66 min

In this podcast episode, Amanda Northcutt and marketing educator Micah Larsen delve into the unique challenges female entrepreneurs face, offering actionable strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and harness the power of community for sustainable business success.

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**Key Topics Discussed:**

**Female Entrepreneurship:** The unique challenges women in business face and why addressing these issues is critical for their success.
- **Micah Larsen's Journey:** From a background in social science research to embracing entrepreneurship amidst personal challenges, including a high-risk pregnancy and a move to Wyoming for love.
- **The Power of Community:** Both guests highlight the importance of community support and the detrimental effects of competitive behaviors among women.
- **Limiting Beliefs:** Discussion on common limiting beliefs that hold women back, such as imposter syndrome and underpricing their services, and strategies for overcoming them.
- **Importance of Money Management:** How women can use their earnings to not only secure their own financial independence but also support causes they believe in.
- **Actionable Advice:** Practical tips for female entrepreneurs, including setting SMART goals, the significance of delegating tasks, and the importance of a growth mindset.

This episode serves as a powerful call to action for female entrepreneurs to recognize their value, embrace community over competition, and strategically navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with confidence and purpose.

🔗 RESOURCE LINKS:

**Micah Larsen's Instagram:** @micahlarsen ➔ https://www.instagram.com/micahlarsen_/
For updates on free trainings and insights into content marketing for women, creatives, and service providers.

**Content Creation Lab:** ➔ https://www.micahlarsen.com/content-lab
A monthly membership community led by Micah Larsen, offering tutorials, work sessions, office hours, and a supportive network to help women business owners increase their online presence and sales.

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**Key Topics Discussed:**

🔗 RESOURCE LINKS:

**Micah Larsen's Instagram:** @micahlarsen ➔ https://www.instagram.com/micahlarsen_/
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S1:E18 AI 101: What Creators Need to Know with Brennan Woodruff

Amanda Northcutt, founder and CEO of Level Up Creators, engages with Brennan Woodruff to explore the impact of AI on the creator economy. Brennan brings his expertise from GoCharlie.ai and a background in finance and technology to demystify AI and its potential for content creators.

🔑 Key Highlights:

Brennan Woodruff's Journey: Discover Brennan's background in finance, technology, and his work with GoCharlie.ai.
Understanding AI: Brennan explains AI in layman's terms, focusing on large language models and their impact on content creation.
GoCharlie.ai – A Creator's Tool: Explore how GoCharlie.ai simplifies content creation across platforms, enabling creators to focus on creativity rather than administrative tasks.
AI as a Creative Partner: Insights into using AI for brainstorming, generating new content ideas, and streamlining the creative process.
Navigating AI Concerns: Addressing common fears and apprehensions about AI in the creator economy, focusing on ethical and responsible use.
AI's Future in Content Creation: Brennan predicts the increasing integration of AI in content creation and its role in empowering solo entrepreneurs and multi-platform presence.
Leveraging AI for Business Growth: Discussion on how creators can use AI to enhance efficiency, amplify efforts, and explore new opportunities.
Level Up Creators School: An overview of the upcoming business school for creators, emphasizing AI integration in curriculum and workshops.

🔗 Additional Information:

Connect with Brennan Woodruff on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Explore GoCharlie.ai for AI-powered content creation tools.
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Closing Thoughts:
This episode sheds light on the transformative role of AI in the creator economy, providing insights and tools for creators to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven landscape.

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S1:E20 Creator Interviews: Karen Delgado

In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, host Joyanne Howell interviews Karen Delgado, a luxury travel creator and marketing consultant. Karen shares her journey from starting a fashion blog to transforming it into a successful travel blog and eventually selling it. She discusses the challenges she faced as a self-taught creator and the importance of setting boundaries for mental health and wellness. Karen also talks about her content creation process and the platforms she focuses on, such as LinkedIn and Pinterest. She shares insights on building brand partnerships and the secret sauce to making them work. In this conversation, Karen shares her journey as a travel creator and the inspiration behind her mission to help others become travel creators. She discusses the importance of authenticity and finding your unique voice in the creator space. Karen also talks about the process of creating her travel course and the platforms she used. She emphasizes the significance of scaling your business and finding synergy with the people you work with. Finally, Karen shares her thoughts on trends in the creator space and the potential of AI usage.

Key Takeaways:
Karen Delgado started as a fashion blogger and transformed her blog into a successful travel blog before selling it.
Being self-taught as a creator can be challenging, but Karen found ways to learn and navigate the technical aspects of blogging.
Setting boundaries is crucial for mental health and wellness, especially when dealing with a large audience.
Karen focuses on platforms like LinkedIn and Pinterest in addition to her blog, rather than solely relying on Instagram.
She emphasizes the importance of finding a content creation process that works for you and being flexible with it.
Building brand partnerships requires authenticity, alignment with your values, and creating value for the brand. Authenticity and finding your unique voice are crucial in the creator space.
Creating a travel course takes time and effort, but it is a valuable resource for aspiring travel creators.
Scaling your business and finding synergy with your team are essential for growth.
AI usage in content creation is an emerging trend in the creator space.

Karen's Social Links:
Website - [https://aestheticstraveler.com/]
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenalexandradelgado/]
Pinterest - [https://www.pinterest.com/itskarenalexandra/]
Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/itskarenalexandra]
TikTok - [https://www.tiktok.com/@itskarenalexandra]

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