“When I was six, my grandmother gave me a blank book and said, ‘This is for your first novel.’ I didn’t write in it because it had to be perfect.”

That’s how Emily Aborn’s writing journey began. And it’s a relatable tale for anyone who's ever struggled with perfectionism in their content. In this episode, Emily shares why copywriting success is not about perfection. It’s about connection, clarity, and curiosity.

Emily Aborn is a seasoned copywriter, content creator, and podcast host who helps entrepreneurs craft messaging that reflects their personality and drives action. With over eight years of experience, she’s developed a unique process for helping clients find and use their true brand voice.

WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT

• The surprising difference between content writing and copywriting and why it matters for your business
• How to get people to stay on your website with clear, benefit-driven messaging
• The importance of curiosity in connecting with your audience
• Emily’s transition from content writing to persuasive website copy
• Tips for using AI as a collaborator, not a crutch
• How visibility through collaboration, not just SEO, boosts trust and reach
• Why niching is less about narrowing and more about clarity
• Using AI tools ethically while staying true to your own voice
• The power of coffee chats and real human connections for growing your business

Tune in and learn how to craft copy that clicks with your audience.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Emily’s website: emilyaborn.com
• Emily’s podcast: Content with Character
• Donald Miller's book StoryBrand (affiliate link)

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If you’re feeling stuck, maybe it’s not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’re using the wrong business model.

That’s exactly what happened to Stefanie Carlstedt. She’d built a business that looked successful on the outside. But it felt completely off on the inside … and she was burning out.

Then came a moment that changed everything:

“I thought it was fluff—just another personality test. But then I read my Human Design chart and started crying. For the first time, I felt seen.”

If you’ve ever felt like your business isn’t quite working for you, you’re not alone. In a world of burnout and one-size-fits-all strategies, Human Design might offer something surprisingly useful. Especially if the usual advice hasn’t gotten you where you want to go.

Stefanie has 13 years of experience, multiple businesses under her belt, and hundreds of clients behind her. Today, she helps entrepreneurs design businesses that align with how they’re actually wired—using Human Design as a tool to unlock clarity, confidence, and momentum.

WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT

• The pivotal moment Stefanie walked away from the corporate world after a personal crisis
• How she built a “successful” business that still left her feeling empty
• What Human Design is (and why she was initially sceptical too)
• The link between your energy type and your ideal marketing strategy
• How your personal design might reveal fears holding you back with money
• Why people-pleasers may need to unlearn business “rules” that don’t fit
• Using Human Design to rebuild a business that feels good to run
• Whether AI tools can support authenticity, or risk replacing it

Tune in to this episode for a fresh perspective on finding the right-fit business approach for you.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Stefanie’s free Human Design Business Report & Audio Series: https://stefcarlstedt.com/hdreport
• Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (re: how birth timing can affect success)

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“I told him not to pay a cent—and definitely not to shut his website down.”

What would you do if you got a scary letter using legal language, claiming you owed $700 for a photo on your website? In this episode, I share a true story about an old client who received one of these copyright trolling threats, and how we handled it. From sleuthing image origins to proving usage rights, this is one episode you’ll want to listen to if you’ve ever used photos online.

I'm Trudy Rankin and I am the founder of Online Business Liftoff and a seasoned digital strategist who helps people build sustainable, flexible businesses online.

I ALSO TALKED ABOUT

• What copyright trolling is—and why it’s not quite a scam, but not ethical either.
• How to verify image licensing years after a website goes live.
• The steps to take if you receive a copyright infringement notice.
• Why immediately removing the image can neutralize most threats.
• How creating a simple image tracking spreadsheet could save hours of work later.
• The importance of demanding proof of ownership before taking any legal-sounding demand seriously.
• What to include in a response that shifts the burden back to the sender.

If you've ever published a photo on your website, you need to hear this. Tune in to protect yourself and your clients.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Wayback Machine: https://archive.org/web/

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