Blog : “Why Quality Brand Photos Are Your Business’s Secret Weapon” POV: You’re scrolling LinkedIn and see someone with a blurry profile pic charging $10K for their services… and you can’t help but wonder if they’re actually legit. We’ve all been there, right? Here’s the thing.  That split-second judgment you just made? Your potential clients […]

Can we have one of those brutally honest conversations about something that literally everyone experiences but nobody talks about? The posts that completely and utterly flopped. You know exactly which ones I’m talking about. You spent 20 minutes crafting what you thought was the perfect caption, chose your absolute best photo, hit publish with confidence… […]

Hey business bestie! You know that pit-in-your-stomach feeling when you suddenly remember you have a group project due Monday… and you haven’t started? That’s exactly how most business owners approach their weekly content. Sunday night hits like a freight train, and suddenly you’re frantically scrolling through Canva templates, desperately Googling “Monday motivation quotes,” and throwing […]

Hey business bestie! Ever wonder what would happen if an email marketing expert hijacked your list for 30 days? I think about this a lot (occupational hazard), and honestly? Most email strategies I see are like watching someone use a Ferrari to go to the grocery store down the street. So much untapped potential just […]

Let’s settle this once and for all, shall we? Going viral is not a business strategy. I know, I know. It’s tempting to think that one perfectly timed reel or tweet will solve all your marketing problems. That suddenly you’ll have thousands of followers throwing money at you while you sip coffee in your pajamas […]

Welcome. Grab a coffee and lie down on the metaphorical couch — we’re about to unpack some feelings. Today’s session: the emotional rollercoaster known as creating content for your business. Whether you’re a small business owner, brand builder, or entrepreneur, this ride is the same for everyone — and it’s basically the five stages of […]

I was at a party with my oldest daughter recently — she’s also in marketing — and we didn’t know a single person there. So naturally, we decided to play a game.We started matching everyone in the room to a social media platform. Don’t worry, it was kept between us (and we ended up making […]

The best content happens when we blend voices, ideas, and fresh perspectives—which is exactly why I’m thrilled to introduce our very first guest blogger at Magnolia Content Studios. Meet Shelby, a woman who’s mastered the art of choosing herself through what she calls “solo dates.” In today’s post, she’s sharing how intentional time with yourself […]

We Need to Talk About October Can we have an honest conversation for a minute? About October? You know, that month that shows up every. single. year. at the exact same time, yet somehow catches all of us completely off guard like it’s some kind of seasonal plot twist? “Oh my gosh, it’s already October! […]

What if showing up scared is exactly what someone else needs to see today?I’ve been having the same conversation for weeks now. Different people, same story:“I’ll do it once I lose the weight.”“I’ll start posting when I feel more confident.”“I’ll finally launch once life calms down.” Maybe you’ve said these exact words. And honestly? It’s […]