Human-First Founders Podcast: Inspiring Stories and Tips for Down-to-Earth Entrepreneurs

Feeling stretched thin by social media? You’re not alone — and this episode is here to bring you back to center.

In this conversation, I’m joined by the brilliant Peg Fitzpatrick — longtime social media strategist, author, and educator — for a real-talk look at what actually matters when it comes to showing up online. We dig into the emotional side of marketing, the platforms worth your energy, and how to stop chasing trends and start creating content that lasts.

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✸ Why social media isn’t where your money comes from (and what is)

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This episode is part business strategy, part friendship goals — and 100% packed with practical tips for creative founders.

Jessie and KP are the duo behind Inkpot Creative — a design studio helping photographers and creatives build bold, personality-filled websites that actually convert. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to grow a business together as real-life friends and roommates (yes, really), and how they’ve learned to blend design, content, and strategy in a way that feels human-first and high-impact.

We also go deep on blogging for business — from SEO basics to website structure to why you...

Using AI in your business doesn't have to feel gross, generic, or like you're outsourcing your soul.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I trained ChatGPT to actually sound like me — quirks, word-nerd tangents, emojis and all. This is about getting authentic results from AI tools without the back-and-forth frustration, so you can create faster and stay true to your brand.

If you're curious how to make AI a helpful teammate instead of a robot-y content generator, this one’s for you.

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 ✸ Why most...

This one’s for my multi-passionate founders — the ones juggling two businesses, life responsibilities, and a whole lotta heart. 💛

In this episode, I sit down with systems educator and family photographer Dolly DeLong to talk about what it really takes to build a business that supports your life (not the other way around). We dig into sustainable growth, launching without burning out, and giving yourself permission to go slow and intentional.

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 ✸ The truth behind building a second income stream (spoiler: it’s not overnight)

 ✸ Dolly’s step-by-step tips...

Feel like your content is blending in lately? You're not alone — and you're not stuck. In this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Anita Siek of Wordfetti all about crafting brand messages with purpose and personality. 

We’re diving into how to make your words work for you (instead of sounding like everyone else), and how to stay human-first — even in the age of AI. 

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✸ How Anita transitioned from lawyer to word-obsessed brand messaging queen 

✸ Why knowing your audience is the real first step...

Today’s episode is a little different — and a little personal. I’m sharing the real story behind why I changed the name of this podcast from Feel Good Social to Human-First Founders — and what this evolution means for me, for you, and for the future of this space.

We’re talking about growth, alignment, shifting seasons, and how to let go of something that’s meant a lot… without losing the heart of it.

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✸ Why Feel Good Social will always matter to me (and probab...

In this roundtable, I sat down with WOMEN AI experts, advocates, and industry leaders to break down the IMPACT that AI is making, where things are headed, and what we can do about it.

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