352 How To Manipulate & Bend TIME (squeeze MORE out of YOUR life!!)

352 How To Manipulate & Bend TIME (squeeze MORE out of YOUR life!!)

In this episode, I'm sharing my recent thoughts around TIME.

Time is so fascinating, isn't it? We've all heard the expression 'Beyonce ALSO has 24 hours in the day...' and then suddenly felt poorly about our lives. But what does the expression actually mean?

Yes, we all have 24 hours in the day.

But we don't all THINK about those hours equally!

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351 How To Create a Brand Name that STICKS! (w/ The Namer of Wendy’s Baconator!!)

351 How To Create a Brand Name that STICKS! (w/ The Namer of Wendy’s Baconator!!)

Is being a 'Professional Namer' a real job? You bet it is!

I'm interviewing Alexandra Watkins, the Founder of Eat My Words and The Branding Pro Who Made Wendy’s Baconator A Household Name. Pretty neat, right?

Alexandra Watkins is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names with buzz. 

For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google.

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350 Algorithms Change, Humans Don't + Other Modern Marketing Truths You NEED To Understand

350 Algorithms Change, Humans Don't + Other Modern Marketing Truths You NEED To Understand

Today, we are delving into the crucial topic of building trust and becoming a better marketing strategist in your own business.

There is nobody more qualified to chat about this topic than Jonathan Goodman, founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center.

In this episode, Jonathan sheds light on everything that is WRONG with modern marketing right now.

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349 We're BACK with Season 15! New Years Update + Marketing Predictions for 2025

349 We're BACK with Season 15! New Years Update + Marketing Predictions for 2025

We're BACK with Season 15, baby!

Not only are we celebrating 15 seasons of the podcast, but we're also celebrating 7 years of the Visionary Life Podcast.

Yes, you read that right. We have been creating, producing, and sharing weekly episodes for 7 whole years.

I still remember when I started this podcast with NO clue what I was doing, and I would travel around Toronto on public transit and show up at people's studios, offices, apartments and bring them to my tiny bachelors apartment to record with a $150 microphone.

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348 A Week with Kelsey: Balancing Family, Fitness, and Running a Company

348 A Week with Kelsey: Balancing Family, Fitness, and Running a Company

This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on what a week in my life really looks like.

Of course, every week is different. But I wanted to sit down 7 days in a row, and record what happened behind the scenes.

I chronicle:

  • what I eat to stay fueled (and how I keep meals mega simple around here)

  • what I do during my 2 days of child-care

  • how we fit in a 1x weekly date night

  • spending as much time as possible with Freddie each week, and taking him on adventures

  • and more!

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347 Three Effective Ways to Grow Your Business Without Social Media

347 Three Effective Ways to Grow Your Business Without Social Media

Growing Your Business Beyond Social Media in 2025: "One of the things that I hear from my clients is that they feel like they don't want to be on social media forever or that they hate social media.".

What about you? Are you...

  • Frustrated with the Social Media Algorithm?

  • Not seeing the results you once were?

  • Wondering if there's a better way to build your business that doesn't rely on Social Media?

We're diving into growing your business without relying on social media in this episode of the podcast.

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346 Life Update: Thoughts on Taylor Swift, Core Value & Florida Recap!

346 Life Update: Thoughts on Taylor Swift, Core Value & Florida Recap!

In this short solo life update, I'm talking about:

  • Florida trip recap: do I regret travelling with my 11 month old? How did it go?

  • How much does a Santa Claus at the Mall make ($$$)

  • Why it's important to know your Business Core Values when making decisions!

  • Black Friday Sale Ideas

  • Ryan Holiday vs. Taylor Swift

  • & MORE!

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344 Level Up Your LinkedIn Game (Insights From My 30-Day Challenge!)

344 Level Up Your LinkedIn Game (Insights From My 30-Day Challenge!)

Even though LinkedIn has been around for 20+ years, it's more alive than ever before - especially for

B2B interactions and industry-specific content.

LinkedIn is also a great platform for new online business owners, because it supports thought-leadership by facilitating professional updates, creating space for professional content, and it offers the chance for advanced targeting for B2B marketing.

You thought it wasn’t a very sexy platform, and that might be right, but it’s where opportunity is right now!

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343 How Mike Fata lost 100lbs and built a $100M business

343 How Mike Fata lost 100lbs and built a $100M business

Today we're diving into the inspiring journey of CPG founder and mentor Mike Fata, a nine-figure entrepreneur and co-founder of Manitoba Harvest.

In this episode, we explore Mike's personal brand strategy (he's CRUSHING on LinkedIn), treating platforms like Instagram as dynamic trade shows, and the importance of building genuine community connections.

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342 Life Update! My take on Digital Courses, 5 traits of happy women & asking for a sign

342 Life Update! My take on Digital Courses, 5 traits of happy women & asking for a sign

Welcome back to another solo show. We're going ALL over the place in this one, because why not!

In this episode, I discuss:

  • My take on Digital Courses and why they're not selling as well as they did 5 years ago

  • The 5 traits of happy women article that I read (tune in to find out if you embody any of these 5 traits... or ALL of them!)

  • The crazy story of asking for a sign from my mama (who is passed away) and then getting it 3 days later at my Thanksgiving Dinner

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340 Life Update! This week was CHAOS (a true 10x leap!) + LinkedIn Success Strategies

340 Life Update! This week was CHAOS (a true 10x leap!) + LinkedIn Success Strategies

It's a solo show! Catching you up on where I've been, how wild September has been, and what I'm doing to recover.

I also chat about...

  • Event Dress Codes: how I feel about formal attire (& why our upcoming event is a casual vibe)

  • The Balance of Motherhood and Business - it's a constant juggle

  • My current LinkedIn Posting Strategy & the results that I am getting + learning experience

  • The T.A.P.E Framework for posting & creating content

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New to the Visionary Life Podcast? Here are some curated ‘Starter Packs’ for you!
Kelsey Reidl Kelsey Reidl

New to the Visionary Life Podcast? Here are some curated ‘Starter Packs’ for you!

On this podcast, I bring on guest experts to chat about their go-to marketing strategies and to pick their brain on what the path has HONESTLY looked like from start to where they are today. No sugar coating here.

I’ll also jump in for solo shows where I will share my personal marketing playbook with you that I’ve been building for more than a decade.

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339 Musings on Redefining Maternity 'Leave' for Ambitious Female Entrepreneurs

339 Musings on Redefining Maternity 'Leave' for Ambitious Female Entrepreneurs

As we transition from the lively summer months into the reflective autumn season, I've been pondering the last eight months since welcoming my first baby in December 2023.

In today's solo riff, I'll dive into my unique maternity experience, navigating the entrepreneurial landscape without taking a traditional maternity leave.

I'll share how personal factors like my baby's sleep patterns and my drive have influenced my business decisions, and how I've managed to maintain a solid foundation built over the past eight years.

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338 The 7 Must-Have Character Traits for Successful Online Entrepreneurs

338 The 7 Must-Have Character Traits for Successful Online Entrepreneurs

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the vital character traits that every entrepreneur should cultivate in order to thrive in their business growth journey.

We'll explore the importance of resiliency, decisiveness, and the art of balancing multiple life areas to avoid burnout.

PLUS I share practical time management strategies, including how I block my day to fit in work, family, and personal growth and why believing in oneself is crucial amid the unpredictable nature of business success.

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337 You Shouldn't Rely on ChatGPT / A.I. for your Content Creation (Here's Why!)

337 You Shouldn't Rely on ChatGPT / A.I. for your Content Creation (Here's Why!)

As digital-first entrepreneurs, staying ahead of the competition by keeping up with the advancements in technology is a top priority (albeit a very overwhelming one!)

When social media platforms evolve (goodbye Clubhouse, hello TikTok!) we must shift our entire game plan.

But you might be wondering if there are disadvantages and downsides to incorporating more A.I. into your social media, blog or content marketing strategy?

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335 Five Unconventional Strategies to Attract New Clients This Summer

335 Five Unconventional Strategies to Attract New Clients This Summer

In this episode, I'll explore Five Unexpected Ways to Generate New Clients this Summer (& anytime!)

Whether you're feeling the summer slowdown or looking to shake up your marketing strategy, these tips are designed to help you find fresh, authentic ways to attract new clients. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into these unexpected avenues for business growth!

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334 Jesse Cole, Owner of The Savannah Bananas, Tells ALL!

334 Jesse Cole, Owner of The Savannah Bananas, Tells ALL!

Jesse Cole is the Owner of The Savannah Bananas, creator of @bananaball, Speaker Author (Find Your Yellow Tux) and a guy who owns 9 Yellow Tuxedos Fans First Entertainment.

His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine, but it wasn’t always sunshine & bananas in Jesse’s world.

Just over 5 years ago he and his wife Emily were sleeping on an air mattress after draining their bank account, about to take the biggest risk of their life. You’ll need to tune in to hear about it.

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333 The Best Advice for New Entrepreneurs (Learn from My Mistakes!)

333 The Best Advice for New Entrepreneurs (Learn from My Mistakes!)

In today's solo episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the roller coaster ride of business ownership.

We are chatting about:

Common struggles and misconceptions about starting an online business

The importance of SEO in website design

Concept of a CEO day for maintaining mental clarity and vision

Why not forcing work when you are stuck is crucial

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