Flourish and Grow with AI
Flourish & Grow with AI is the go-to podcast for business owners, marketers, and content creators who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start using AI to make marketing easier, smarter, and way more effective. Hosted by marketing strategist, educator, and AI enthusiast Pam Ivey, this show is designed for entrepreneurs who are great at what they do—but feel overwhelmed when it comes to showing up, getting seen, and keeping up with constant content demands. Each episode blends practical strategy with real-world examples to help you: - Understand how AI tools like ChatGPT can simplify your marketing - Save hours each week by learning how to prompt like a pro - Create content that actually sounds like you (not a robot) - Show up more consistently—without burning out or overdoing it - Grow your visibility in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and doable No hype. No jargon. No ”tech bro” vibes. Just smart, actionable insights and clear guidance to help you market with more ease and less second-guessing. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already dabbling, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas, time-saving tools, and the clarity you need to confidently integrate AI into your marketing—without losing your voice or your mind. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and discover how to flourish and grow your business—with a little help from AI.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
The Art of Feminine Marketing with Coach Julie Foucht - Ep. 36
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
‘Business is about going out there and making things happen!’ Have you ever heard something like this before? Because we sure have and, as women business owners, sometimes it can be a little exhausting to only lean on our masculine energy that wants to hustle and move forwards 24/7. Sometimes we need to get back to our feminine energy.In this episode, we tap into this with Feminine Marketing coach Julie Foucht. Julie is a successful business coach who tripled her income in less than a year by learning and doing marketing like a man (Impressive!), but that made her miss the creative flow, so she found another way, the feminine way!Julie now hosts The Art of Feminine Marketing podcast and teaches other women how to use their skills to fulfill their divine purpose. Today we discuss:[01:23] Introduction to Julie Foucht, who teaches us about the art of female marketing.[04:01] What is feminine marketing and how is it different from traditional marketing. A little bit of history of women in business.[11:01] How to succeed in feminine marketing without getting overwhelmed by the new trends and shiny objects. [19:50] Practical tips to finding a balance between your feminine and masculine energy to take action and check your To-do list more efficiently.[26:28] How to attract new people to your community. Transmitting your energy in your copy.[33:44] Rapid fire questions with Julie Foucht. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more about Feminine Marketing coach Julie Foucht on social media. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or go to her website Julie Foucht to find a balance between your feminine and masculine energy.And if you want to know more about feminine marketing, go check out Julie’s podcast The Art of Feminine Marketing. It’s a delight to listen to her! Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO? Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has given you some tips about feminine marketing to start doing things your way! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEO.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Transitioning to an entrepreneurial mindset is all about finding who you are as a person and sharing it with the world. Even an engineer can take a 180° turn and become a successful entrepreneur, which is the case of our amazing guest today.In this episode, we share mics with The Identity Archeologist Josh Zepess to dig out the truth behind personal branding and the journey to becoming a CEO. So in a world where dreams are crushed, and souls are forgotten, Josh Zepess, The Identity Archeologist, is on a mission to ensure talented solopreneurs turn every business first impression into a second impression where the sale happens by raising their ROC or Return On Conversation. Today we discuss:[01:23] Introduction to The Identity Archaeologist Josh Zepess. How does an engineer become an identity archaeologist?[12:50] Why is branding a core component for success and ROC? Understanding personal branding to improve your marketing and ROC (Return On Conversation).[19:17] How to stand out in the sea of sameness? Practical tips to improve your personal branding.[30:50] Let’s define authenticity! What is authenticity and how to monetize it.[36:37] 3 goal crushing tips.[30:22] Quick questions with Josh Zepess. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more about ROC expert and Identity Archeologist Josh Zepess on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn You can also visit his website Josh Zepess The Identity Archeologist to discover, articulate, and monetize your personal branding. Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO?Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has given you some tips and tricks to discover and monetize your personal branding and improve ROC! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEO.
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
After a certain age or a specific event in our lives, we start asking ourselves what’s next? Well, having gone through this many times, let us tell you that ‘next’ can and should be an exciting new chapter in your life. Today we invited intentional life coach Sallie Wagner to tell us how we can change our perception and build a life we are excited to live after what’s next.In this episode, what’s next strategist Sallie Wagner tells us how she came to be a multipreneur by embracing and aligning the many passions of her life to turn them into successful businesses. Pam and Jane also explore Sallie’s MSG formula — Mindset, Skillset, and Get off your assets. Today we discuss:[01:29] Introduction to multipreneur, intentional life coach Sallie Wagner, the “What’s Next” strategist. [06:55] The three things you can do to change your mindset and start creating the life you want.[10:48] Complementing mindset with skillset. Sallie shares her experience aligning her skills and perception in her businesses. [14:50] The three major mindset shifts that allow you to pivot in order to get the life that you want.[19:13] How to get into action and off your assets to achieve the goals that are truly meaningful to you.[30:22] Quick questions with Sallie Wagner. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more about intentional life coach Sallie Wagner on Facebook and LinkedIn You can also visit her website https://intentionallifecoaching.net/ to know more about her MSG strategy.Or go to https://prosperitylearninggroup.com/ if you are interested in improving your game in the real state industry. Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO?Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has given you some tips and tricks to implement and start getting excited about what’s next for you! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEO.
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Building Your Sales Confidence and Muscle to Improve Sales Conversations - Ep. 33
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Selling is the lifeblood of your business and, as such, you shouldn’t feel like it’s boring and uncomfortable. Rather, think of it as getting your work into the world. Thus, the importance of improving your sales conversations.We like to define the process of selling as getting to know other people and exploring their needs to serve them at the highest level. And sometimes, this doesn’t really involve them buying your product.In this episode, our sales expert Jane Garee dives more into what selling is and what is not to help us change our perception about sales conversations and become better salespersons ourselves. Today we discuss:[01:23] Building your sales muscle. What is selling and what isn’t? [10:24] Changing your perception of selling. Understanding the process of selling.[13:01] Myth of selling we need to debunk. #1: You don’t have to be good at closing the sale.[21:45] Myth of selling we need to debunk. #2: You don’t always have to make an offer[31:09] A sales conversation’s objective is to get to the truth.[40:11] Myth of selling we need to debunk. #3: Your client don’t care about you, they care about the benefits your services can provide. Resources mentioned in this episode:To complement all of Jane’s tips to improve sales conversations, we encourage you to listen to episode 25, where we talk about the importance of focusing on outcomes instead of deliverables. This will help you create a solid selling strategy that leaves you and the people you are selling happier.If you want to know more about how to improve your selling conversations, head over to Showstopping Sales. Jane has some great resources there! Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO?Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has changed your perception of selling, and that you can start having richer, funnier, and valuable selling conversations from now on! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEO.
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Become an Amazon Bestseller: Publisher Jyotsna Ramachandran Tells Us How - Ep. 32
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
You’ve got the experience and the ideas, and now, it is time to write them! Many business owners wish to become bestselling authors, but the amount of work that takes to make this project a reality can be overwhelming without the proper guidance.In this episode, we invited bestselling author and publisher Jyotsna Ramachandran to tell us how can we can turn our books into bestsellers on Amazon. Pam and Jane ask everything you want to know about self-publishing and monetizing your book successfully. If you have a lot of knowledge to share that can sure fill out pages, then this is the episode for you! Today we discuss: [01:30] Introduction to bestselling book author and publisher, Jyotsna Ramachandran. [03:11] How to choose the perfect topic for your book. Jyotsna explains her Topic Selection Framework[08:16] Strategies to start and actually finish writing your book. How to keep yourself motivated.[13:17] What does it mean to be an Amazon Bestseller? How do Amazon’s charts work.[16:29] Self-publishing the right way. How to manage the project to get your book to look like a New York Times Bestseller.[20:47] Common mistakes authors make when self-publishing.[24:47] How does publishing a book can help you grow your business. Strategies to turning your book into a lead generation tool.[28:56] How to turn self-publishing projects into speaking gigs to leverage your book.[32:54] Monetizing your book. What are the income streams available for self-publishing authors. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more about Jyotsna on her social media or go to her website happyselfpublishing.com. You can also schedule a book strategy call with her and her team to get your book project going!And, if you don’t yet have a concrete plan settled and writing a book is more of a distant idea, you can join her Facebook group, Happy Authors Tribe. Jyotsna offers live boot camps and great content that will help you find your next bestselling book idea. Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO? Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has given you more confidence to put your ideas out there and start self-publishing! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEO.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
SEO, SEM, keywords, online authority are all confusing concepts to wrap our heads around the first time we hear them, believe us, we know. This is why we invited a specialist in the area to teach us how search engine optimization works and how you can scale your business by improving it. In this episode, Pam and Jane share mics with SEO and SEM expert Eric Seropyan from This is My South Bay. Eric specializes in both international and hyper-local SEO, helping founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and small business owners understand online optimization and implement effective strategies to increase conversion. Today we discuss:[01:23] Introduction to SEO and SEM expert Eric Seropyan.[03:07] What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). An easy-to-understand explanation and introduction to SEO. [04:59] What are keywords and how do they work. Understanding keyword traffic and ranking.[10:58] The importance of SEO to copywriting and content creation.[15:22] What is the difference between SEO and SEM and how to build up an online presence. Is it expensive?[32:51] Meta tags and meta descriptions. Where are they and how to optimize them.[22:29] Using backlinks and directories to build credibility on Google. [27:14] How to get good links to increase authority ranking. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more about Eric Seropyan on his website. You can even get a free consultation to go over your SEO strategy with him by clicking on the Book Now button Some SEO tools we mentioned and use:Yoast SEO - A great tool that tells you what to improve in your content to make it SEO-friendly and more captivating to your audience. SEMrush - An online visibility management platform that helps you find the most effective keywords for your business, run competitor analysis, rank tracking, and more. Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO? Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has served as an introduction to SEO and SEM and it has helped you determine what to improve in your strategy today.Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEOs.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Have you ever said to yourself “I’ll start my diet on Monday!”? Because we sure have, but life always seems to get in the way, right? Well, not anymore, lady boss! Today we have a very special guest with us to tell us how we can set and achieve our health goals while also staying focused on growing our business. In this episode, we welcome Adam Walsh, health coach from The Lean Professionals.Adam has focused on helping women entrepreneurs to rethink what exercise and health mean to them, in order to enjoy training and adapting healthy habits into their personal routines. This time, Pam and Jane get interesting insights and tips for everyone to start applying today.Today we discuss: [01:24] Introduction to health coach Adam Walsh.[04:30] Why focusing on women entrepreneurs? Adam’s unique approach to health. [10:59] Mindset shifts to turn exercise into a healthy addiction. Applying a growth mindset to achieve your health goals.[20:59] How do we set realistic health goals[25:51] What can a mind shift do for you? Jane shares her experience getting into training.[32:51] How to get started. Tips to get to the point of changing your mindset. Resources mentioned in this episode:You can follow Adam Walsh on social media. He’s on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!You can also join The Lean Professionals Facebook Group, Adam’s supporting community of entrepreneurs, to get more tips and exercise routines to get you started. Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. It’s simple, do you think like a CEO? Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has given you more perspective on what it is to be healthy and it has motivated you to take that first step towards achieving your health goals. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEOs.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Often a good picture can say more about your business than all the copy in the world. Most business owners forget about the impact that graphics and pictures make to help your business look more professional. In this episode, we have commercial photographer Gaby Deimeke with us to tell us what makes for a good photograph and what should we be looking for in a shoot to make our pictures look more professional.Gaby Deimeke is a professional photographer based in Boston, graduated from Webster University in St. Louis. She has a wide range of professional experience in 26 countries and her favorite style is portraiture photography. There’s no one better than her to chat with us today!Today we discuss:[01:28] Introduction to commercial photographer Gaby Deimeke[04:17] The Bad-ass Women Series. A series of portraits of female entrepreneurs in New York City.[06:55] How to find the right for you photographer? Tips from a professional photographer to find a perfect photographer for your brand.[09:00] The importance of visual elements for your brand.[12:37] How to take great photographs for your business. Tips for at-home and professional photoshoots. [19:58] How does Gaby make people feel comfortable. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find out more about Gaby Deimeke here and follow her on her social media channels. Gaby is on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest!You can also get her free posing guide to put into practice and take the best pictures!Don’t forget we have a free assessment to test if your mindset corresponds to that of a CEO. So, do you think like a CEO?Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has given you some great ideas to take your pictures to the next level! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEOs.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
What is branding but a well-crafted message aimed at your ideal client? Keeping your business message consistent and congruent is such an important part of sales and marketing efforts. And It goes on to being authentic and connect with your customers in a way they can relate to.In this episode, Jane starts off by telling us the importance of being thoughtful about our company’s touchpoints and even about how we present ourselves to others. On the other hand, Pam shares her thoughts on language and branding on inbound marketing strategies. Today we discuss:[01:28] Continuity and congruency in your brand. Why is it important?[03:19] How to align your language across all of your touchpoints and why is it important. [12:54] Language for inbound marketing. Crafting a language that pulls people in.Resources mentioned in this episode:Being a CEO also means being the creative lead of the business and getting the language right is a huge part of sales and marketing efforts. With this free assessment, you can find if you are in the mindset of a flourishing CEO. So, do you think like a CEO?Take our free assessment now and find it out! And we also have something else that can help you write the perfect messages to your target! Our client avatar workbook!Download our client avatar workbook here and start targeting your messages to the right customers. What are you waiting for?Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has helped you think more about your language and put into practice some of our ideas to improve it!Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you!Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEOs.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Information overload is one of the most common issues CEO’s face. We tend to get our hands so busy with small tasks that we forget to take care of those activities that actually move the business forward. This episode focuses on getting a clear strategy and following it to achieve our business goals. Pam provides some help with this by sharing some tips on creating and following a strategy to generate revenue and Jane tells us how to think and plan for the long run. Today we discuss:[01:28] What is the real solution to information overload.[03:12] What traps you should avoid to move your business forward and the importance of having a strategy.[09:40] How to plan and create strategies for a long-term run.[13:08] How to prioritize your tasks according to Perry Marshall.[17:57] When is a good time to outsource. Resources mentioned in this episode:Do you think like a CEO? Part of your job as a CEO is to build strategies and make sure you and your team are following them to generate revenue. But how? With this course, you’ll have all the secrets to being a CEO.Take our free assessment now and find it out! Thank you for listening to this episode of Flourish+Grow to CEO! We hope it has helped you rethink your strategies and review your business in order to flourish and grow. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on the platform you prefer and leave us a comment in the comment section of this episode’s post telling us what was your favorite part from today’s episode. We would love to hear from you! Would you like to be a guest on our podcast or simply say hi? Head over to our Contact page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to get more useful insights and tips to flourish and grow as the best CEOs.