The Digital State of Mind

Want to work online, but don't know what you're going to need to get started? In this episode, we go over which tangible and intangible things are going to be essential when starting your online business. What kind of tech do you need? Is it absolutely necessary to take an online course? What do you need to know before you start marketing yourself? Save your spot in the upcoming round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

Have you ever thought about being a content creator, business owner, or building any kind of an audience online, but the cringe of putting yourself out there is stopping you? This episode is FOR YOU. We talk dealing with hate comments, my best tips for pushing through the ick of creating content, and the amazing things that can happen once you do. Save your spot in the upcoming round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

Season 6 is kickin' off, and it's going to be a unique season! In this "Updates with Jess"-style episode, we chat about what it was like at VidCon 2023, facing your fears in order to grow, and ACTUALLY prioritizing New Year's Resolutions...half way through the year. Save your spot in the upcoming round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

It's the last episode of Season Five! If you made it here, I can't thank you enough for listening. We kick off this episode answering one of the biggest questions I get as an online business coach: is it possible to start your online business while working a 9-5 or being a college student? We also chat books, my new kindle, shows, and some life updates. Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Master marketing with the Fluent University courses

It's back again baby! I had a BUNCH of you respond to our anonymous form this season, and I'm leavin' no stone unturned. We answer questions and hot takes on connecting with potential clients in the DMs, how to start on free info alone, working with human design and your partner, membership-style programs, retainer packages, what to say on socials after taking a break, starting as virtual assistant outside of the U.S. and SO much more. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Master marketing with the Fluent University courses Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy

Sydney is back for Season 5! Since she was on the Digital State of Mind Season 2, she's become a cycle syncing expert and integrated that into her coaching. But what is cycle syncing, and how can you use it to your advantage as a business owner? We cover that, what has changed since she was last on the podcast, the BookTok rabbit hole, pivoting your business...the whole nine yards. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Submit to our Anonymous Form Master marketing with the Fluent University courses

In this episode, we're answering one of the biggest questions I get as a coach: "how do I scale my business beyond being a virtual assistant or becoming a coach?" Pivoting into coaching is NOT the only way to make over $10k months in the online space, nor is it for everyone! We talk about how to build your goals around your life, options for scaling that don't involve an entire business pivot, and the truth behind scaling packages and pricing. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Submit to our Anonymous Form Master marketing with the Fluent University courses

What is the online coaching pipeline, and how is it affecting this generation of online entrepreneurs? It's just you and me once again as we dive into some of the themes I've seen in the digital coaching industry the past few years. Not only that, but we also get into trends in the corporate world that reflect the online business space, my recent obsession with gardening, as well as how it's possible to coach about something that you no longer do yourself. Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide

It's our second (unhinged) guest episode of this season! We're chatting with social media manager, Courtney Weimer, about her journey from the fashion merchandising world to social media management in the middle of the online business pandemic boom. We also talk finding content inspiration, icks, and this season of Love is Blind. Follow Courtney on Instagram Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

Guests are officially back! In this episode, we chat with online business manager, Kailyn Sprinkle, about her journey from virtual assistant to online business manager. We talk through some of the main differences between VA and OBM, how to build trust with your clients when making the switch to OBM, and stick with us...after the firing jokes and descriptions of our contact photos, we promise we get into the good stuff. At 39:06, Kailyn wants you to know "THE PHRASE I WAS THINKING OF WAS 'TRANSFERABLE SKILLS'." Follow Kailyn on Instagram Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

We're starting off our fifth (WHAT) season with my favorite DSOM tradition: talking life, business, and online updates. In this episode, we chat DCA, a stolen phone, the freedom to take trips, interior decorating, the TikTok ban, and The Bachelor. Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Master marketing with the Fluent University courses Submit to our Anonymous Form

To close off the season, we dive into what's been going on behind the scenes - 2023 goal setting, my thoughts on the 75 soft challenge, simplifying and slowing down, and beyond. Thank you so much for listening to this season, and I can't wait to see you in the next one! Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

HOT TAKE INCOMING! This one has been on my mind for a while, because it's a huge topic of conversation in the online business coach space. In this episode, we talk about some of the caveats to setting boundaries early on in your business...and I know not everyone is going to agree with me on this one. Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Nowadays, we're sold to online at every turn. Over the past couple of years, we've started to see a HUGE shift in marketing style. Creators and online business owners are leaning into unpolished points of connection instead of hard selling. In this episode, we talk about how showing people who you are is the best way to sell yourself, why that works, and ways to do it yourself. Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

In this episode, we're diving into my anonymous question form to answer questions and respond to some SPICY takes from all of you! We talk about the coaching industry, investing in online programs, getting scammed, real results, and the truth about entrepreneurship. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Buying, renting, and selling property can be a really specific experience when you're self-employed. Since I've done a TON of that over the past few years, I wanted to let you in on some of the mistakes I've made over the course of my journey with real estate, as well as what you need to know when buying property, taking out a loan, consulting a lending agent or loan officer, and working with a realtor as a business owner. I also answer your questions about real estate from Instagram! Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Today we are talking about running your online business while having ADHD. I asked my followers on Instagram, and this is something a lot of business owners struggle with when working online. In this episode we talk about the heightened fears that come with starting a business with ADHD, my own experience being diagnosed, how differently it can show up for people and how to navigate your symptoms while owning a business online. Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Should you start a whole new Instagram account for your business? In this episode of Digital State of Mind, I answer probably one of the most asked questions I get. I dive into whether you should use your current account when starting your online business, the importance of quality over quantity, and where to draw the line between what’s too personal to post on your business Instagram account. Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

We're back, baby! Season Four is officially here! To kick it off, I'm pulling back the curtain on all things Vidcon, this year's trips, changes in my business, moving, buying and selling a house, and having dogs while working from home. Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide!

We are wrapping up this season with a transparent chat about life updates, business plans, mental health, and what's coming down the pipeline in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to Season Three of the Digital State of Mind Podcast, and we'll see you in Season Four! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Check out my IGTVs or the Fast Track to VA Guide if you’re not sure how to start your business online