Want your website to work harder than you do? In this episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, Ashley Wyatt shares 5 proven tips to turn your website into your best salesperson. Learn how to boost site speed, write clear and strategic copy, design a mobile-friendly experience, use intentional visuals, and build a strong SEO foundation so your dream clients can actually find you.

Perfect for service providers, creatives, and small business owners ready to attract clients, increase conversions, and create a website that sells 24/7. Our Website: www.themonarchdesign.co The Monarch Experience Showit Template Shop Freebie - 50 Instagram Prompts & 12 Canva Templates Instagram: @monarchdesignco @selfmadelifepodcast

In this episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, Ashley sits down with serial entrepreneur Britt Holmes, founder of Merit Media and The Operations Collective, to talk about what it really takes to run a thriving business without burning out.

Britt shares her journey from corporate VP to building multiple businesses while raising two kids, and how she transformed chaos into clarity through streamlined systems and boundaries. Together, Ashley and Britt dive into:

• Why most entrepreneurs struggle with operations and how to fix it

• The power of creating one "home base" for all your tasks and responsibilities

• How automation, outsourcing, and tools like ClickUp can free up your time

• Setting boundaries as a mom and business owner (and actually sticking to them)

• Why Britt believes traditional SOPs are outdated—and what to do instead

If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is packed with practical strategies, real talk, and inspiration to help you reclaim your time and scale sustainably.

👉 Connect with Britt on Instagram @britthomeslive, at Merit Media, and The Operations Collective. Our Website: www.themonarchdesign.co The Monarch Experience VIP Days Freebie - 50 Instagram Prompts & 12 Canva Templates Instagram: @monarchdesignco @selfmadelifepodcast

Your clients aren’t scrolling anymore—they’re searching with AI. In this episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, Ashley Wyatt from Monarch Design Co. breaks down everything you need to know about Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), AI search, and SEO for small businesses in 2025.

In today's episode, I'm sharing:

• What AI search and Google SGE really are (and why they matter for your business)

• How AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google now act as “concierges of the internet”

• The essentials AI looks for: clear brand positioning, structured content, schema markup, and FAQs

• Why SEO isn’t dead—it’s evolving, and it now touches every piece of your online presence

• Practical steps to make your website work 24/7 as your hardest-working employee

If you want to attract dream clients, boost your visibility, and make sure AI can actually find and recommend your brand, this episode is your guide.

✨ Ready for AI-optimized SEO support? Explore The Monarch Experience and the SEO Sprint Service to future-proof your online presence. Our Website: www.themonarchdesign.co The Monarch Experience VIP Days Freebie - 50 Instagram Prompts & 12 Canva Templates Instagram: @monarchdesignco @selfmadelifepodcast

This episode is in loving memory of Chris Deir, who tragically passed away in July 2025. His wisdom, kindness, and soul-centered approach will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. In this special episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, I sit down with Chris Deir, Jungian Coach and founder of Soul Advocacy Coaching, to explore what it means to live authentically, embrace transformation, and align with your soul’s purpose.

Chris shares his journey from corporate finance and real estate to launching his coaching practice, and how Jungian coaching helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, integrate shadow work, and navigate life transitions with clarity.

We talk about:

• Chris’s path into entrepreneurship and soul advocacy coaching

• What makes Jungian coaching different from traditional life coaching

• The power of dreams, synchronicity, and symbolic language

• Why slowing down, listening to your intuition, and trusting the process are essential for entrepreneurs

• How branding and web design gave Chris confidence to step into his role as a coach

Chris’s story is both inspiring and deeply human, a reminder to trust your inner voice and honour the unfolding of your own path.

🎧 Tune in now to learn more about Chris's story of entrepreneurship, and authentic living. Show notes links: www.themonarchdesign.co www.chrisdeir.ca

Instagram just made a major move into the world of search — and it could transform your visibility. In this episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, Ashley Wyatt breaks down Instagram’s July 2025 SEO update, which now allows your Reels, carousels, and captions to show up directly in Google search results.

Ashley explains what this change means for small business owners, how to prepare your content for maximum reach, and why your website and email list are still the ultimate tools for long-term growth. You’ll learn practical Instagram SEO tips, from keyword-rich captions to alt text optimization, and the exact setting you need to turn on to benefit from this update.

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, service-based business owner, or marketer, this episode will help you show up in more places — without creating more content.

What you’ll learn:

• What Instagram’s SEO update means for your business

• How to make your posts Google-friendly

• Why your website and email list still outrank any social media platform

• Actionable steps to boost your Instagram SEO today

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In this solo episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, Ashley Wyatt pulls back the curtain on what life has really looked like behind the scenes. From welcoming baby #2 just months ago, navigating postpartum anxiety and depression, to scaling her design business Monarch Design Co.—this is an honest conversation about the messy middle of entrepreneurship and motherhood.

Ashley shares the truth about what it’s been like going back to work just 3 weeks postpartum, managing two kids under two, rebuilding momentum in her business after a challenging season, and learning to ask for help. She also talks about how she's restructured her offers, leaned into support systems, and continued to grow her brand despite unexpected curveballs—like her husband being out of work for months.

Whether you're a mom, entrepreneur, or creative juggling too much and wondering how others do it—this episode is for you. It’s not about doing it all. It’s about doing what matters, with intention, grace, and the support you deserve. Our Website: www.themonarchdesign.co The Monarch Experience VIP Days Freebie - 50 Instagram Prompts & 12 Canva Templates Instagram: @monarchdesignco @selfmadelifepodcast

If you’ve ever struggled to write your own website copy or thought AI could do the heavy lifting for you, this episode is a must-listen! Ashley is joined by expert copywriter Laura from Copy by Laura to break down why strategic, human-crafted copy is a game changer for your business.

We chat about:

• How professional copy impacts conversions & brand perception
• Why AI-generated copy lacks the nuance and connection that converts
• What business owners need to know about crafting effective messaging

Plus, Laura shares her journey from a government 9-5 to building a thriving copywriting business while balancing motherhood. If you’re considering investing in professional copy, this episode will help you see why it’s worth every penny.

Find Laura at:

https://www.copybylaura.com/

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Struggling to keep up with content creation? What if I told you that you don’t need to create MORE content—you just need to repurpose it strategically?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my best-kept secrets for repurposing content across multiple platforms so you can maximize your reach without burning out. Whether you’re posting on Instagram, Pinterest, your blog, email newsletters, or even your podcast, I’ll show you how to take one piece of content and turn it into endless marketing gold.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to transform a single IG post into carousels, Reels, and Stories
• The best way to use Pinterest to drive traffic to your content
• How to turn past Instagram posts into SEO-friendly blog articles
• Email marketing strategies that make repurposing effortless
• How to stretch content into podcast topics that keep your audience engaged

Stop overcomplicating your content strategy—start repurposing like a pro! And don’t forget to grab my free Instagram Content Guide to help you plan, create, and repurpose content with ease.

Hit play now and let’s make your content work harder for you!

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