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Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. In this episode, Elizabeth shares a real behind the scenes look at the past few weeks of navigating illness while still running a business, leading a community, and preparing for big things ahead. After nearly five weeks of not feeling 100 percent, she reflects on the lessons that […]

227: Showing Up at 60 Percent and Still Moving Forward

Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. Elizabeth sits down with messaging strategist, storytelling expert, and fractional CMO Alisa Kay, a featured speaker at Elevate and Inspire. Known for blending psychology, AI strategy, and narrative frameworks, Alisa helps established coaches and service providers turn their expertise into premium positioning and sustainable revenue. This conversation goes […]

226: From Burnout to Cloning Your Genius with Alisa Kay

Why 90 Day Planning for Creative Entrepreneurs Works Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. Today we are talking about 90 day planning for creative entrepreneurs and how a simple 12-week structure can completely change the way you run your business. Quarterly planning is not new. Ninety day goals are not revolutionary. But the way […]

90 Day Planning for Creative Entrepreneurs | EP 225

When Growth Forces a Pause Ego death in business is rarely discussed, yet it may be one of the most important phases of real expansion. In this episode of the Messy Success Podcast, Elizabeth shares what happened after a powerful January led to unexpected growth for 2026—followed immediately by being taken down by the flu. […]

Ego Death in Business: The Identity Shift No One Talks About

Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how January became her highest non-event revenue month ever with only 13 Instagram posts and minimal engagement. As a result, it became clear that social media is not the foundation of sustainable growth. A community based marketing ecosystem can grow your business without […]

Community Based Marketing Ecosystem Without Algorithm EP 223

Creative Business Beyond Instagram Creative business beyond Instagram is the focus of this episode of the Messy Success Podcast. In this conversation, Elizabeth shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she’s approaching visibility, community, and growth differently as she plans for the year ahead. Rather than chasing platforms or reacting to algorithm changes, she’s building a […]

Creative Business Beyond Instagram: What Truly Works | EP 222

Teaching as a Creative Entrepreneur Teaching as a creative entrepreneur requires a completely different skill set than mastering your craft. In this episode of the Messy Success Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with educator, speaker, and conference host Laylee Emadi to talk about the gap that’s quietly costing creatives money, credibility, and opportunity. Skill vs. Teaching […]

Teaching as a Creative Entrepreneur with Laylee Emadi | EP 221

Micro Actions Trust Coaching: A Live Session Micro Actions Trust Coaching takes center stage in this live Coaching On Air episode of the Messy Success Podcast. Elizabeth sits down with her creative director, Illiah, to explore identity shifts, career transitions, and the challenges of navigating a bigger vision that hasn’t fully taken shape yet. Expanding […]

Micro Actions Big Trust Coaching Session | EP 220