Are you ready to turn your blog into a thriving business? In this episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, we covered everything you need to know to make money from your blog. From understanding your motivations, laying the groundwork for monetization, to exploring different income streams, we've got you covered. And remember, it's all about staying motivated and celebrating every milestone along the way. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your blog to the next level, this episode will provide you with the clarity and actionable steps you need to move forward. Check out famousashleygrant.com/bossblogging for free resources and start making your blogging dream a reality.

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In this powerful episode of the Bloggy Friends Show, host Ashley Grant sits down with fitness instructor Rhonda Goode to explore her life-changing health journey. Rhonda shares how witnessing her family's struggle with diabetes and immobility motivated her to lose 120 pounds and rewrite her own health story—without quick fixes, pills, or fad diets. Learn actionable advice for bloggers, desk workers, and anyone craving more movement in their daily routine. Discover why “sitting equals dying,” how to start fitness from zero, the mental health benefits of exercise, and the truth about sustainable change versus fleeting motivation. Whether you’re looking for real-life inspiration or practical tips to break generational health patterns, this episode delivers raw honesty, accountability, and hope for a healthier future. Perfect for anyone ready to move more, feel better, and build a lifestyle—not just a phase.

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Dive deep into the world of content creation and tackle the question: Is blogging enough in 2026 and beyond? Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to level up your content strategy!

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

🔹 Embrace Multi-Format Content: Joe and I discuss the importance of diversifying your content. From blog posts to podcasts and videos, catering to various audience preferences is key to increasing visibility and engagement.

🔹 Integrate AI Thoughtfully: While AI can aid in ideation and summarization, Joe stresses maintaining the human touch in your content. Personal stories and experiences are irreplaceable and crucial for genuine connections with your audience.

🔹 Utilize Cost-Effective Tools: Joe highlights the benefits of using RSS.com for podcast hosting. With features like transcripts and custom artwork included in your plan, it's a cost-effective solution that supports content creators without heavy penalties.

Let's continue to create, repurpose, and amplify our voices! 🌟

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This might be the most honest, unfiltered conversation about being a content creator you'll ever hear. Robert and Ashley have known each other since they were teenagers working at a movie theater, and now they're both navigating the chaos of making money as content creators in an AI-disrupted world—and they're holding nothing back.

From admitting they both hate social media (while being on it constantly) to confessing they still don't know what they want to be when they grow up, this accountability session covers building service pages, cross-promotion strategies, the struggle of having creative minds without business brains, and why "doing what you love" still requires figuring out how to eat. Robert commits to finally monetizing Crooked Table Productions properly, Ashley shares her fitness podcast pivot, and they both agree: you can't just have a blog anymore in 2025. Fair warning—this episode includes tangents about ramen noodles, station prep, and whether Famous Ashley Grant is actually a porn site.

Are you using AI the right way? Tune into this episode and find out!

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What if you could write a book in a weekend? Psychiatric nurse practitioner Andrew Hewitt did exactly that, creating four comprehensive business books in just 60 hours by using AI as an interview coach instead of a ghostwriter. In this game-changing episode, Andrew reveals his exact process for turning his expertise into published books without spending years writing or letting AI put words in his mouth.

Ashley and Andrew dive deep into the ethical way to use AI for content creation, the difference between having AI write for you versus having it guide you, and why this method works brilliantly for experts who are too busy to write but have knowledge worth sharing. Andrew also shares his incredible journey from homelessness to running three successful companies, his philosophy on betting on yourself, and how he helps other healthcare practitioners break free from corporate jobs to build their own practices. Plus, hear the inspiring story of how he refused to let a colleague give up on her dreams, leading to a thriving practice and a lasting friendship built on collaboration over competition.

Get Andrew's Books

From Clinic to CEO: The Nurse Practitioner’s Blueprint to Building a Thriving Private Practice https://amzn.to/47FpGKc

From Clinic to CEO – Book 2: Growth Mode https://amzn.to/3WJJvek

From Clinic to CEO Book 3: Building a Thriving Multi-Provider Practice https://amzn.to/47PJT00

From Clinic to CEO Book 4: Prescription for Promotion: Marketing Tactics That Heal Your Bottom Line https://amzn.to/4nIwvjY

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Make money blogging by changing your mindset? Yep! That's what we're jammin on!

In this episode, I'm having a complete and total fan girl moment. 😍😍😍I've been a fan of the amazing Sandy Forster for YEARS! I have 2 print copies and one digital copy of her bestselling book How to Be Wildly Wealthy Fast, and I was so stoked to get the chance to interview her for an article on money mindset for entrepreneurs for Godaddy earlier this year. You can check out that article here. This episode features the full recording of that awesome interview, and I wanted to share it with all of my bloggy friends to show you what is possible when you step into the belief that with inspired action, thoughts truly can become things and change your life! Grab Sandy's book here: https://amzn.to/40YY2Dn

Get Sandy's resources for free at wildlywealthyfree.com

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a story swimming in your head into a published cozy mystery novel? What if keeping a two-year writing secret from your family could lead to seeing your book on Barnes & Noble's website?

Join Ashley Grant as she chats with Robin Stephanie (aka Masshole Mommy) about her journey from blogger to published author of "The Deadly Garden," the first book in the Driftwood Cove mystery series. Robin reveals her meticulous outlining process, from creating detailed character profiles to building a "series bible" that keeps her fictional Massachusetts town consistent across books.

Discover how a podcast about Charles Manson's use of belladonna sparked an entire murder mystery plot, why Robin chose to write family-friendly cozy mysteries instead of gritty crime fiction, and the surprising upfront costs of self-publishing that most new authors don't expect.

Robin shares her promotional strategies, from local book signings to AI-generated social media images, plus why her Google search history ("how quickly can you die from belladonna poisoning?") would probably land her on an FBI watchlist. She also discusses her paranormal podcast "The Gen X Couple" and teases details about book two in her series.

Whether you're an aspiring mystery writer, cozy fiction fan, or curious about the self-publishing journey, this episode offers practical insights into turning creative ideas into published reality.

Get book links and episode resources at famousashleygrant.com/deadlygarden

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