Call Her Creator with Katelyn Rhoades

What does it take to build a successful brand while navigating pivots, setbacks, and the pressure to keep growing? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Minkoff, founder and designer of Rebecca Minkoff and co-founder of Female Founder Collective, to talk about the lessons behind building an iconic brand, knowing when to pivot, and creating products people want. Rebecca shares the story of how Jenna Elfman helped turn one of her shirts into a must-have and the lessons she learned about following customer demand. We also dive into the common struggles women founders face and how to stay resilient through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn how to build, adapt, and keep moving forward through every stage of your business and life. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠http://whatnot.com/⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠http://www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: http://quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC http://ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: http://brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Meet Rebecca Minkoff, founder and designer of Rebecca Minkoff and co-founder of Female Founder Collective. 05:00 How do you know when it’s time to pivot and change the direction of your life? 09:45 How Jenna Elfman helped turn Rebecca Minkoff’s shirt into a must-have. 13:00 Why your network is one of the most important things you can build. 14:00 What people often misunderstand about building a successful brand. 16:45 How can you use customer demand to create products people want? 22:45 Why unglamorous work can prepare you for opportunities you never expected. 25:15 What happens when a major opportunity doesn't go as planned? 31:15 Why women founders need more support, resources, and community. 34:15 What are the most common struggles women founders face when building a business? 36:00 How Rebecca protects her boundaries while building a business and raising four children. 38:45 Does success cost you too much? 40:00 The business rule Rebecca Minkoff will never break. Resources + Links Listen to Rebecca’s podcast, “Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff” HERE Learn more about Rebecca Minkoff and shop her latest handbags HERE Learn more about the Female Founder Collective and apply for an upcoming cohort HERE Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator Rebecca on IG: @rebeccaminkoff

What are you automatically saying NO to when you say YES? In this episode, I share a mindset shift that has completely changed how I evaluate opportunities, success, and what I choose to say yes to. I talk about opportunity cost, why money and visibility aren’t the only things worth considering, how to calculate the real cost of your time and energy, and the questions I’m asking before making big decisions. I also dive into how to tell the difference between fear and misalignment, why you’re allowed to outgrow old dreams, and how to evaluate opportunities based on what they require from your time, energy, focus, peace, and relationships. Tune in to learn how to make decisions that support not just the business you’re building, but the life you want to live. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠http://shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠http://whatnot.com/⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠http://www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: http://quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC http://ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: http://brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Why revenue is not the only currency in your life. 02:45 What happens when opportunities start coming to you. 04:00 The question that can change how you evaluate every opportunity. 07:30 Is what this opportunity gives you worth what it takes from you? 09:30 The costs behind every opportunity you say yes to. 12:15 Why time with your family can be worth more than revenue. 13:30 When is saying yes still the right move for your business? 16:00 A great opportunity can still be the wrong opportunity for you. 18:15 Ask yourself this question before turning down an opportunity. 21:15 The checklist for deciding what to say yes to. 24:00 Why you’re allowed to outgrow your old dreams. 26:00 Why your YES should become more expensive as you build your life. Resources + Links Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

What if the piece of content you almost didn’t create could completely change your business? In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Barbu, founder and CEO of Rella, to talk about how one viral video helped save her company when she had just $25,000 left in the bank. Natalie shares how to create content that solves problems, turn views into customers, find the right niche, use AI to simplify your content strategy, and build a brand that creates relationships instead of just transactions. We also dive into pivoting when something isn’t working, building trust through in-person connection, and why following your curiosity can lead you to opportunities you never planned for. Tune in to learn how to create content that does more than get attention and start using it to build a business that actually grows. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Meet Natalie Barbu, founder and CEO of Rella. 06:30 How to know when an idea is worth pursuing. 08:15 What do you do when your business has just $25,000 left in the bank? 11:00 How Natalie raised $1 million after hearing hundreds of no’s. 14:15 The viral video that changed the future of Rella. 15:30 The content shift that can turn viewers into customers. 19:30 Why every growing business needs SOPs and better systems. 22:00 The systems that can make your content workflow easier to manage. 23:15 How can you organize your content so your team stays on the same page? 25:00 How Natalie uses AI to simplify her content strategy. 27:30 The content framework that turns pain points into customers. 29:30 Build meaningful connections that can open doors for your business. 32:30 Why niching down can help you grow faster online. 34:00 How often should you post on social media to grow your business? 36:15 What to do when you have an idea but don’t know where to start. Resources + Links Learn more about Rella HERE Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator Natalie on IG: @nataliebarbu

What if not everything that goes wrong deserves your energy? In this episode, I share the “oh well” mindset that helps you stop spiraling, release comparison, and move forward when things don’t go as planned. I break down how to catch yourself before overthinking takes over, reframe rejection as redirection, trust your own timeline, and create space for the opportunities that are meant for you. Tune in to learn how to protect your energy, let go of what isn’t aligned, and keep moving forward with more peace and confidence. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com/chc Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Are you giving too much energy to things that simply didn’t work out? 03:15 What comparison is making you believe about yourself. 06:00 How to use “oh well” in business, motherhood, and comparison. 08:30 The “oh well” mindset for moving through disappointment. 09:45 What to do when a dream client doesn’t respond. 12:15 Why you don’t need to chase what’s meant for you. Resources + Links Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

What does it take to keep growing when your old strategies no longer work? In this episode, I sit down with Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. and CEO of AfroTech, to talk about staying relevant, evolving your business, and knowing when it’s time to change the way you work. Morgan shares how to use AI as a strategic partner to reduce your mental load and prepare your business for what’s next. We dive into agent engine optimization, personal branding, delegation, visibility sprints, and recognizing when an old strategy is no longer working. Tune in to learn how to build the skills, systems, and mindset you need for what’s next. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com/chc Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Meet Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. and CEO of AfroTech. 06:30 What’s one rule you had to unlearn to grow? 09:00 How to know when you’ve reached your growth limit. 14:15 What to change when your business is draining your energy. 18:45 What should every entrepreneur start using AI for? 22:00 How to make your brand easier to find through AI search. 24:45 The skill that will matter whether you hire humans or AI. 29:15 What makes a personal brand stand out in a world of polished content? 34:30 When should you move forward even if you don't feel ready? 37:30 What success looks like when you stop chasing the next number. 41:15 What learning to make money can give you beyond financial success. Resources + Links Get Morgan DeBaun’s book Rewrite Your Rules HERE! Learn more about Morgan DeBaun HERE! Learn more about AfroTech HERE!  Learn more about Blavity Inc. HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator Morgan on IG: @morgandebaun Morgan on LinkedIn: @morgandebaun

Could the parts of your brain you’ve always tried to fix be your biggest advantage in business? In this episode, I sit down with Angie Lee, co-founder and creative director of Soul, to talk about ADHD, neurodivergence, and what it really takes to build a business when your brain works differently. Angie shares how to use hyperfocus and obsession to your advantage, manage rejection sensitivity and emotional overwhelm, make space for creativity, and build routines that support your energy. We also talk about movement, money walks, showing up online despite negative feedback, and creating a business that works with your brain. Tune in to learn how to recognize your strengths and turn the way your brain works into an advantage in business and content. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com/chc Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Meet Angie Lee, co-founder and creative director of Soul. 03:30 How Angie turned her obsession with health and wellness into entrepreneurship. 08:15 The ADHD traits that can become your biggest strengths. 10:45 Can ADHD become a superpower for entrepreneurs and creators? 16:30 How rejection sensitivity affects the way you show up online. 19:30 Is there a connection between OCD and ADHD? 23:30 Routines that support your focus, energy, and creativity. 30:00 How to use your walks to spark creativity, learn, and get more done. 38:00 How to create a business and lifestyle that supports the way your brain works. 43:15 Angie answers questions about ADHD, business, and entrepreneurship. 46:00 What to do when you’re overthinking, doubting yourself, or afraid to take action. Resources + Links Learn more about Angie Lee HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator Angie on IG: @angieleeshow

Can you build a thriving business without sacrificing your health, family, or the life you actually want? In this episode, I’m getting honest about the wake-up call that made me realize my ambition was costing me moments with my kids and why I decided to completely rethink how I work and live. I break down ways to protect your time, set boundaries, delegate more, simplify your business, and create income without having to be available 24/7. Tune in to build a business that supports the life you want instead of consuming it. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com/chc Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Can you be successful without sacrificing your family? 04:15 The moment I realized my business was costing me precious family moments. 07:00 What the “soft girl era” really means for ambitious women. 12:45 How to redesign your business around the life you want. 15:30 Tips for becoming a more present mom while running a business. 17:30 Why every yes comes with a no in your business and life. 19:15 Ways to create income without requiring your time 24/7. 20:45 Why simplifying your business helps you grow without the chaos. 21:00 Are you building a business that supports your family or steals time from them? Resources + Links Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

How can you turn your city into your biggest content opportunity? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Thames to talk about how she turned local content, strategic visibility, and genuine relationships into a growing creator business. She shares how to make your city your niche, create content that gets discovered, use SEO and hooks to increase reach, and turn one piece of content into multiple opportunities across platforms. We also break down her approach to consistency, content planning, monetization, networking events, UGC, podcasting, and using AI to simplify your workflow. Tune in to learn how to become more visible, create opportunities from your content, and build a brand that keeps working beyond social media. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 Michelle’s advice for creators who feel stuck or overwhelmed. 06:00 What social media looked like before Instagram Reels and Stories. 11:15 How to make your city your niche and become the go-to local expert. 16:30 How can you repurpose one piece of content across multiple platforms? 24:30 Michelle’s framework for creating high-performing videos. 31:15 The 3 things to focus on when editing a video. 34:15 How can Meta’s Creator Assistant help you decide what to post next? 36:30 The different ways to monetize one piece of content. 41:15 Why relationships can be the real ROI of a paid event. 48:30 Why you don't need expensive equipment or a big team to start. 50:15 Michelle’s rapid-fire creator and business recommendations. Resources + Links Michelle Thames' 7-Day Visibility Challenge HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator Michelle on IG: @michellelthames

Could viral content actually be engineered? What does it take to make content go viral? In this episode, I sit down with viral growth expert Brendan Kane, whose work has generated 60+ billion views for brands and A-list celebrities including Taylor Swift and Rihanna, to break down the strategy behind high-performing content. Brendan shares the “3-Second Hook Point” framework, why repeatable formats make virality more predictable, and how creators use the “Generalist Principle” to make niche content more appealing to a wider audience. We also talk about his 15,000+ hours of content research, the “Gold, Silver, Bronze” method for analyzing performance, and how AI can help you create stronger hooks. Tune in to learn what the biggest creators understand about virality and how you can apply the same principles to your own content. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 What separates viral content from content that gets ignored? 02:30 The repeatable formats behind viral content. 06:00 How to find formats that work in your niche. 08:45 Is virality predictable or just luck? 11:15 What makes a viral hook? 13:45 The elements that make people stop scrolling. 16:15 The Generalist Principle for reaching more people. 18:45 How to make niche content interesting to everyone. 21:00 Brendan’s strategy for growing to 1M+ followers. 24:15 The Gold, Silver, Bronze method for analyzing content. 27:15 How many hooks should you use in one video? 29:30 How to use AI to create better hooks. 31:15 Why you should study other creators before your own data. 34:45 What would you do with a brand-new Instagram account? 35:30 How many content formats should you test? 36:30 What Brendan learned from working with Taylor Swift. 41:30 Brendan’s advice for common creator problems. 44:45 Where to learn more from Brendan Kane. Resources + Links Get Brendan Kane’s FREE Guide to Going Viral HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator Brendan on IG: @brendankane

Are you getting followers and engagement but still struggling to turn that attention into sales? In this episode, I break down the AIDA model, how each stage moves your audience closer to a purchase, and what you can do at each step to turn attention into action. I also share 10 lead magnet ideas you can use in your business, the 6 email sequence I use to nurture leads, and the key funnel metrics you need to watch to improve your conversions. Tune in to learn how to turn your followers into customers without relying on more followers to grow your sales. Checkout Our Sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator In this episode, you will learn: What a sales funnel actually is and how it moves someone from follower to paying customer. The 4 stages of the AIDA model and what your audience needs at each stage. How to create a lead magnet that provides real value. 10 high-value lead magnet ideas you can use in your business. Where to promote your freebie to reach more of the right people. Tips for using your Instagram, website, and email to drive signups. The 6 emails that build trust and guide leads toward a purchase. How to turn your freebie into a repeatable system for growing your business. Resources + Links Listen to Episodes 33 HERE! Listen to Episodes 34 HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

What if the reason the opportunities aren’t coming isn’t because you need a better brand, a bigger audience, or another freaking strategy? What if people just… don’t know you exist yet? Because they can’t hire you, recommend you, invite you into the room, buy from you, or say your name when an opportunity comes up if they have no idea who you are. In this episode of Call Her Creator, Katelyn is breaking down the kind of visibility that actually changes your life — and spoiler: it’s about WAY more than posting on Instagram. We’re talking about putting yourself in the path of opportunity. Because sometimes “I’m still preparing” is really just fear wearing a blazer. And you don’t become confident and THEN become visible. You become visible, survive being perceived, and build confidence through the reps. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being talented and being known for your talent are two completely different things Why your content might be working even when the likes say otherwise The difference between passive visibility and active visibility Why you don’t need everyone to see you — you need the right person to see you How fear of being perceived keeps incredibly talented women hidden 3 actual visibility moves you can make this week — no bigger following, viral Reel, or rebrand required Your next client, collaboration, speaking opportunity, friendship, brand deal, or career move could be sitting on the other side of one person discovering you. Give luck somewhere to find you. Give opportunity somewhere to land. Nobody gets discovered hiding. Ready to stop overthinking what to post and start getting SEEN? The Visibility Vault includes 200+ done-for-you Canva templates for carousels, personal-brand content, storytelling posts, educational content, scroll-stopping designs, and more. Pick a template. Make it yours. Post the freaking thing. Grab The Visibility Vault here: [GET IT HERE] Instagram: @CallHerCreator Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc Quince: quince.com/chc ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC ShipStation.com Brevo- Get 50% off: brevo.com/creator

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the story you've been telling yourself? In this inspiring conversation, Katelyn sits down with Dr. Forbes Riley as she shares how she transformed childhood insecurities into a multimillion dollar career. She shares the mindset shifts, manifestation practices and business strategies that helped her build an extraordinary life. Whether you're growing a business, building your confidence, or dreaming bigger than ever before, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered to take your next bold step. Today we spoke about: Why clarity, belief, and aligned action are the foundation of creating success. How Dr. Forbes Riley overcame childhood struggles, insecurities, and loss to build an incredible career. The strategies she used to stand out long before Instagram existed. How persistence and refusing to quit create opportunities that most people never experience. Dr. Forbes Riley shares practical techniques for connecting with people, solving problems and confidently selling. Why embracing challenges instead of avoiding them is the fastest path to personal and professional growth. Lessons on raising successful children while building an ambitious career. How mindset, visualization and believing in yourself shape every area of your life. If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, share it to your Instagram Stories, and tag @callhercreator and @thekatelynrhoades so we can see what resonated most with you. And if you haven't already, leave a review, it helps us reach more women who are building brands, businesses and lives they're obsessed with. Connect with Dr Forbes Riley Instagram: Forbes_riley Thank you to my sponsors: Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/chc⁠⁠⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠⁠⁠whatnot.com⁠⁠⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc⁠ Quince: ⁠quince.com/chc⁠ ShipStation: 60 days free using code: CHC⁠ ShipStation.com⁠ Brevo- Get 50% off: ⁠brevo.com/creator⁠

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is one decision? In this episode, I share the story behind how I built my business, personal brand, and the life I once dreamed about. I talk about why confidence is something you build through action, how visibility creates opportunities, and why the smallest brave decision today could completely change your future. If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to bet on yourself, consider this your sign to stop waiting and start becoming the woman your future is counting on. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here:⁠ shopify.com/chc⁠ Whatnot: The live-selling marketplace where you can shop, sell, and discover unique products: ⁠whatnot.com⁠ Storyblocks: The essential toolkit for telling better stories with unlimited stock video, audio, and creative assets: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc In this episode, you will learn: The one decision that completely changed the direction of my life and business. Why waiting to "feel ready" is keeping you from the opportunities you want. Why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting to feel ready. What years of small, consistent actions taught me about long-term success. The mindset shift that helped me stop asking if I was ready and start becoming ready. Why taking uncomfortable action actually reduces fear and anxiety over time. The mistake people make when comparing their beginning to someone else's success. Three steps you can take this week to start building momentum. How one brave decision today can become the turning point you'll thank yourself for years from now. Resources + Links Join the Baddie Challenge HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

Ever feel like you've outgrown your life, but have no idea what comes next? If you are in a season of feeling stuck I have good news…reinvention isn't reserved for people who have it all figured out. I'm joined by Wendy Valentine, who completely reinvented her life after divorce, debt, grief, unemployment, and starting over at 49. We talk about what it really takes to become the woman you know you're capable of being, why so many women abandon themselves to make everyone else happy, and how choosing yourself can completely transform your life. If you've been waiting for a sign to finally go after what you want, this is it. Checkout Our Sponsors: Shopify: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here:⁠ shopify.com/chc⁠ Whatnot: The live-selling marketplace where you can shop, sell, and discover unique products: ⁠whatnot.com⁠ Storyblocks: The essential toolkit for telling better stories with unlimited stock video, audio, and creative assets: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc In this episode, you will learn: The belief that's convincing you it's too late to start over. One mindset shift that makes big life changes feel possible. The hidden reason so many women abandon themselves without realizing it. A simple daily habit that helps you become the woman you want to be. The surprising truth about confidence that most women get backwards. The boundary every successful woman eventually has to set. The question to ask yourself when fear starts making your decisions. The fastest way to stop living for everyone else. The courage-building habit that changes how you show up in business and life. A reminder every woman needs before chasing her next chapter. Resources + Links Check out Wendy's new book, Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play. Join the Baddie Challenge HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator o IG: @callhercreator Wendy on IG: @hellowendyvalentine

The biggest thing standing between you and the business, confidence, and visibility you want isn't your strategy... it's the version of yourself you're still protecting. In this episode, I'm challenging you to stop waiting until you feel ready and start becoming the woman your future requires. If you've been stuck overthinking every post, shrinking yourself to keep other people comfortable, or waiting for confidence before taking action, this conversation will help you finally break that cycle. It's time to let go of the identity that's been keeping you safe so you can become the woman who's capable of creating everything you've been dreaming about. Checkout Our Sponsors: Shopify: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here:⁠ shopify.com/chc⁠ Whatnot: The live-selling marketplace where you can shop, sell, and discover unique products: ⁠whatnot.com⁠ Storyblocks: The essential toolkit for telling better stories with unlimited stock video, audio, and creative assets: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc In this episode, you will learn: The identity that's quietly sabotaging your growth (and how to finally leave her behind). 1 simple question that instantly changes how you make decisions. The biggest mistake women make when trying to become more confident. How to stop waiting until you "feel ready" to grow your business. The surprising reason you keep falling back into old habits. The mindset shift that makes showing up online feel easier. A powerful exercise to help you finally let go of the version of yourself that's keeping you small. The daily decision that determines whether you'll stay stuck or become the woman you want to be. What your future self would do differently starting today. The one thing you need to stop asking yourself if you want to become her. Resources + Links Join the Baddie Challenge HERE! Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 200+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online.  Ready to grow your visibility? Find more resources here! Follow Katelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoades Call Her Creator on IG: @callhercreator

This is a throwback episode of some of the best-kept instagram secrets I loved using to grow my account at the beginning of my Creator journey. Ready to skip the guessing game and grow faster? Grab: ✨⁠ ⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online. In this episode of Call Her Creator, I'm breaking down 15 practical strategies to help you grow an Instagram account that actually attracts the right people—not just more followers. We'll cover why buying followers is one of the fastest ways to hurt your account, how to build a personal brand people instantly recognize, and the simple changes you can make to your profile that help turn profile visitors into followers. You'll also learn how to write captions people actually want to read, use keywords to improve discoverability, choose hashtags more strategically, and create a posting rhythm you can realistically stick to. We'll dive into collaborations, Reels, Stories, Lives, and the small shifts that can dramatically increase your reach and engagement without spending all day creating content. Whether you're a business owner, creator, or personal brand, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can start implementing today to grow your audience with intention. If you're ready to stop guessing and start growing, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Grab: ✨⁠ ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online. Connect with my on instagram: @callhercreator Thank you to my sponsors: Shopify: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here:⁠ shopify.com/chc⁠ Whatnot: The live-selling marketplace where you can shop, sell, and discover unique products: ⁠whatnot.com⁠ Storyblocks: The essential toolkit for telling better stories with unlimited stock video, audio, and creative assets: ⁠⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc

After gaining nearly 18,000 followers in the last 90 days—and seeing these same strategies work for my clients—I’ve narrowed down the three content formats I’d focus on if I were trying to grow an Instagram account right now. No seven-day posting schedule. No 43-step strategy. No spending four hours editing a Reel. In this episode, I’m breaking down the split-screen static posts that are crushing it for me and my clients, the exact Visibility Framework I use to create strategic carousels that actually get people to stop, swipe, and take action, and my current favorite: the yap Reel. I’m also taking you behind the scenes of exactly how I use ChatGPT to organize my thoughts before getting in my car, turning on the camera, and talking—and why one of those recent videos just became an outlier on my podcast account. If you’re exhausted from trying to create every possible type of content and still wondering why your account isn’t growing, this episode is your permission slip to simplify the hell out of your strategy. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 3 content formats I’d focus on if I were growing an Instagram account from zero Why split-screen posts are so shareable—and how to create one My Attention → Retention → Value → Action Visibility Framework for better carousels The one question I ask before creating every piece of content Why “Yap Reels” are working right now and how to make one Exactly how I use ChatGPT to help script my talking videos without losing my personality Why you need to stop creating content just to fill your feed Your assignment this week? Create one split-screen post, one strategic carousel, and get in your car and yap about something you actually have an opinion on. Stop overcomplicating it. Pick a format. Give the post a job. Hit publish. Repeat what works. Resources Mentioned: ✨⁠ The Visibility Vault™⁠ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online. Thank you to our sponsors: Shopify: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: shopify.com/chc Whatnot: The live-selling marketplace where you can shop, sell, and discover unique products: whatnot.com Storyblocks: The essential toolkit for telling better stories with unlimited stock video, audio, and creative assets: ⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want... isn't your talent, your strategy, or even your confidence? What if it's the habits you've been practicing every single day? In this episode of Call Her Creator, I'm breaking down the 3 habits that quietly keep ambitious women playing small—and the simple shifts that completely changed the trajectory of my life and business. If you've ever felt like you're constantly waiting until you're "ready," wondering why everyone else seems to get picked, or feeling like the best-kept secret in your industry... this episode is for you. ✨ Why confidence isn't something you find, it's something you build through uncomfortable reps ✨ The subtle ways you accidentally make yourself invisible and how to fix it. ✨ Why waiting to be chosen is costing you dream opportunities. ✨ The mindset shift that helped me stop playing small. ✨ How to start collecting "confidence reps" that change everything. If this episode spoke to you, I created something to help you actually put it into practice. The FREE 30-Day Call Her Baddie Challenge is designed to help you stop overthinking, build confidence through action, and become the woman who finally goes after what she wants. For 30 days, you'll receive daily challenges, live coaching, accountability, and a community of women all committed to becoming the boldest version of themselves. 👉 Join the FREE challenge here: https://gentle-waterfall-803.myflodesk.com/ad7bvlj138 🛍️ Shopify: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: shopify.com/chc⁠ 📦 Whatnot The live selling marketplace. Check it out here: whatnot.com⁠ 🎥 Storyblocks: The essential toolkit for telling better stories.: www.storyblocks.com/chc⁠ If you loved this episode, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review. It helps more women discover Call Her Creator and reminds the algorithm that these conversations matter. And if someone came to mind while you were listening... send this episode to her. She just might need it today. 🖤

What if you stopped letting what happened to you decide who you get to become? This week’s guest, Alexis Andra, has a story that will stay with you long after the episode ends. At just eight years old, Alexis survived a horrific gas station explosion that left over 40% of her body covered in burns, forced her to relearn how to walk, and changed the course of her life forever. But what happened to Alexis is only part of her story. Who she chose to become because of it is where this conversation truly begins. In this episode, we cover: Alexis’ incredible survival story after a gas station explosion at just eight years old. Living with visible scars and the emotional journey of learning to love and accept herself. Why your past can explain who you are without becoming an excuse for who you choose to be. How faith completely transformed Alexis’ life after years of pain and searching for purpose. Why healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about taking responsibility for who you want to become. The hidden ways our past experiences can show up in adulthood, relationships, and business. Building confidence after years of hiding and why allowing yourself to be seen can change everything. How Alexis built a thriving creative business from a simple hobby into working with brands like Goop and Create & Cultivate. The difference between letting your pain become your identity and using it to create purpose. You can’t change what happened to you. You can’t rewrite your past or undo the things you had to survive. But you do get a say in what happens next. If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, share it to your Instagram Stories, and tag @callhercreator and @thekatelynrhoades so we can see what resonated most with you. And if you haven't already, leave a review, it helps us reach more women who are building brands, businesses and lives they're obsessed with. Resources Mentioned: ✨ The Visibility Vault™ – 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online. Connect with Alexis on instagram: Alexisnandra Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠shopify.com/chc⁠ Become a travel advisor with Fora. Start here: ⁠foratravel.com/chc⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠whatnot.com⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc

We’re officially halfway through the year—and if the energy you had in January is starting to feel a little harder to find, this episode is for you. Maybe you’re running out of content ideas. Maybe you’re exhausted from feeling like you constantly have to be online. Maybe you’re doing everything yourself and wondering how the hell you’re supposed to keep this pace up for another six months. That’s exactly why I wanted to bring this throwback episode of Call Her Creator back around. Because we spend so much time talking about how to grow, become more visible, make more money, and build the life and business we want. But we don’t talk enough about how to actually stay sane while doing it. In this episode, I’m getting into the not-so-glamorous side of being a creator: the overwhelm, isolation, decision fatigue, time management struggles, and pressure to constantly create. We’re talking about how to protect your energy, build systems that actually support you, and recognize when working harder isn’t the answer. Because one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned since originally recording this episode is this: You do not get extra points for doing everything the hard way. If there’s a tool, template, system, or shortcut that can give you hours of your life back—use it. And if content creation is one of the biggest things draining your time and energy right now, that’s exactly why I created The Visibility Vault™. Inside, you’ll get 150+ plug-and-play Canva templates organized by your goal—to grow your audience, engage your community, or sell your offers—so you can stay visible without staring at a blank Canva screen every single week. Because maybe the answer for the second half of the year isn’t to work harder. Maybe it’s to get more intentional about what actually deserves your energy—and what doesn’t. Why creator burnout often hits harder halfway through the year The time management struggles no one talks about How to navigate the isolation that can come with working and creating online Why decision fatigue is draining more of your energy than you realize The importance of building systems and support around yourself How to protect your work-life balance while still pursuing big goals Why you don’t need to create everything from scratch How to stay consistent and visible without completely burning yourself out Ready to save hours creating content? Grab The Visibility Vault™ and get 150+ plug-and-play Canva templates designed to help you grow, engage, and sell without starting from scratch every week. Thank you to my sponsors: Launch your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial here: ⁠shopify.com/chc⁠ Become a travel advisor with Fora. Start here: ⁠foratravel.com/chc⁠ The live selling marketplace: Whatnot. Check it out here: ⁠whatnot.com⁠/ The essential toolkit for telling better storiesStoryblocks: ⁠www.storyblocks.com/chc