Running a business, parenting, and possibly holding down a full-time job? You’re not alone—I am right there with you! This episode will help you better navigate the overwhelm and avoid burnout.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment and burnout
• How to be honest about your time and energy as a solopreneur
• The importance of factoring in self-care and flexibility into your schedule
• How yoga, rest, and self-compassion support business productivity for me
• Practical examples from my day-to-day balancing act as a business owner, professor, and parent\

Key Takeaways:

• You can’t do it all—and that’s okay. Set realistic goals to avoid frustration.
• Self-care is non-negotiable. It’s not a luxury—it’s a long-term business strategy.
• Feeding kids might take 30 minutes… or 90. Plan for life’s unpredictability.
• Be flexible. Adjust your to-do list daily based on your actual bandwidth.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why being a Jack-of-all-trades hurts your brand and confuses your ideal customer
• The importance of focusing on your area of expertise in marketing
• Real-world business analogies from GoPro, Garmin, and energy drink brands
• A personal story from my days as a college swimmer—and what it taught me about business focus
• How targeting too broadly leads to wasted time, effort, and content marketing burnout

Key Takeaways:

• Confusion is your biggest enemy. If your ideal customer isn’t sure what you do or who you serve, they won’t buy.
• It’s better to start small and specific, then scale your business strategically.
• Don’t "throw spaghetti at the wall" with your messaging—clarity and consistency win every time.

In this episode of Wellness Marketing 101, I break down social identity theory and how small health and wellness businesses can use it to build stronger, deeper connections with their ideal customers. Drawing from my academic background and real-world entrepreneurial experience, I explains how identities—like being a mom, an athlete, or an immigrant—influence buying behavior, and how businesses can align their messaging to resonate authentically with their ideal customers.

What You’ll Learn:

• What social identity theory is and why it matters in marketing
• How people form multiple identities throughout life
• How to uncover the identities that drive your customers' decisions
• Real-world brand example: how Bumbleride strollers speak to both eco-conscious and athletic moms
• The power of messaging: tailoring your language to the motivations behind your customer’s identity
• The importance of market research in understanding your audience's "buying identity"

Key Takeaways:

• Consumers buy through the lens of identity—learn which one your brand taps into.
• You can (and should) speak to overlapping identities (e.g., mom + athlete + environmentalist).
• Different customer motivations (want to look good/feel good vs. a medical problem) require distinct messaging strategies.