You Don’t Need to Do It All Yourself: Building a Business (and Team) That Actually Supports You with Lindsay White

By Krista Smith / July 20, 2025

Today I’m joined by my brilliant friend Lindsay White of High Voltage Leadership. She’s a coach, leadership expert, and HR strategist with a heart for helping women-led businesses grow the smart way. Back in January, I flew out to Calgary for a full day of planning with Lindsay to map out Phase 2.0 of Activate…

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How to Support Your Business Besties for FREE

By Krista Smith / July 20, 2025

This one’s a little different. If someone sent you this podcast episode, it’s because you matter to them. Like, really matter. You’re one of their people. And while they may not have said it out loud, they’re hoping you’ll take a few minutes to learn how to support the business they’re building online without spending…

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The Exact Method Christi Balfour Used to Grow Her Followers by 218% in Less Than 3 Months

By Krista Smith / July 20, 2025

Today you’ll meet Christi Balfour. She’s a virtual assistant, VA coach, and Academy member who’s gone from stuck to soaring on Instagram. When she joined the Academy, she had stagnant followers and zero momentum. After she began using my method, within three months? She hit 1,000+ followers, landed new coaching clients, and built a waitlist…

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Tech Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard—Here’s How to Simplify It

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by technology? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll never catch up” or “I’m just not good at tech,” this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the biggest tech myths holding you back and showing you how to simplify the learning process so you can grow your business with confidence—without frustration…

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The Only Place to Add Clickable Links on Instagram (and How to Get Around It)

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

Ever tried adding a link to your Instagram caption, only to realize—Instagram won’t let you? Yep, we’ve all been there. Instagram makes it incredibly frustrating to share links, but don’t worry—I’ve got four simple hacks to work around their rules and send people where you want them to go without paying for ads. In this…

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Branding Won’t Pay Your Bills But Here’s What Will

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

Are you making starting a business harder than it needs to be? If you’ve spent hours in Canva, tweaking your website, or telling yourself you need one more course before you’re ready—this episode is for you. Krista breaks down why so many women over 40 fall into the “Good Girl Trap” of doing everything right—except…

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What is B-Roll and How Does it Work?

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

B-roll is the secret ingredient to making your Instagram videos more engaging, relatable, and scroll-stopping. In this episode, I break down what B-roll is, why it matters, and how to use it to grow your audience. You’ll learn: Resources & Links:Need help with figuring out what to create for B-Roll? Grab my list here! Follow…

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The 4 Passive Income Mistakes That Keep Women Stuck (And What to Do Instead)

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

The dream of making money while you sleep is real—but only if you do it the right way. If you’ve ever spent months (or even years) trying to create passive income and felt like you were spinning your wheels, this episode is for you. Today, I’m breaking down the four biggest mistakes women make when…

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The Truth About Hashtags: Why They’re Losing Relevance & What Works Now

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

Still relying on hashtags to boost your reach? It’s time for a reality check—hashtags aren’t what they used to be. The good news? There’s a better way to get your content seen. In this episode, we’re diving into:✔️ Why Instagram’s algorithm prioritizes keywords over hashtags ✔️ How to use keywords in captions so your posts…

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Stand Out on Instagram: The Simple Strategy No One Talks About

By Krista Smith / March 13, 2025

Feeling like Instagram is too crowded and your message is getting lost? The secret to standing out isn’t doing more—it’s being clearer. In this episode, I break down exactly how to make your account pop without burning yourself out. Here’s what we’ll cover:✔️ The #1 reason most accounts blend in (and how to fix it)✔️…

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