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The Wellness Creator Podcast is your go-to source for expert insights and actionable tips in the evolving world of health, wellness, and spiritual-based business. Join us as we explore proven online growth strategies, chat about current trends, and interview fellow wellness creators who’ve managed to turn passion into profit by helping people live better, healthier lives.
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Vijay Peduru provides one million-dollar startup idea every Tuesday. These ideas won't help you build the next Instagram or Twitter, but would help you create a $2K to $10K MRR(Monthly recurring revenue) business. The goal is to help you accumulate half a million to a million dollars in 3-5 years. These ideas could be easily implemented without much tech background.
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Starting July 10th, 2025, Google began indexing Instagram content for the first time, meaning your posts and reels can now appear in search results. We explore what this means for discoverability, share optimization strategies, and discuss recent court decisions that are reshaping how AI can use creative work. Plus, we cover Substack's new live vid…
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Most creators are using AI completely wrong for their copywriting. Today, we're talking about why pasting prompts into basic ChatGPT gives you bland, generic copy that screams "a tiny robot wrote this." The game-changer? Training your own AI copywriting assistant, complete with your brand voice, audience insights, and specific behavioral instructio…
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We explore two alarming stories that highlight the growing security threats facing wellness creators and online entrepreneurs. First, we uncover the shadowy world of Meta brokers - underground operators who exploit Facebook's internal systems to restore hacked accounts for thousands of dollars, while Meta's official support channels remain largely …
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We're breaking down what's hot in the wellness creator world right now. From the shift toward authentic face-to-camera storytelling on TikTok and Instagram (goodbye, hyper-produced content!) to the return of carousel posts with trending music, we're covering the social media trends that actually matter for your business. We also explore how the AI …
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In today's episode, we're exploring a troubling trend that's making it harder than ever to run a small business: unrealistic consumer expectations and the rise of performative outrage against entrepreneurs. Drawing insights from Anne Helen Peterson's brilliant Culture Study newsletter, we discuss why customers expect Amazon-level service from local…
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In this episode, we explore three hot topics affecting wellness creators: The explosive growth of GLP-1 medications and peptides in wellness - from weight management to athletic performance enhancement and women's health. We discuss the business opportunities this presents for wellness practitioners as these treatments become more mainstream and ac…
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In this episode, we break down the tech drama that could shake up how online wellness businesses connect with their audience. We're tracking Meta's courtroom showdown (could Instagram become its own company again?) and Google's recent advertising battle loss - changes that might actually benefit small wellness creators in the long run. But here's t…
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Join us for our first-ever variety show episode, where we tackle three fascinating wellness industry topics: the hidden health dangers of plastic-based athleisure wear, the story of an AI tarot card reading company's quick rise and demise on Instagram, and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medical treatment by repurposing existing drug…
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Today, we're talking about AI (like every other person on the internet right now!!), but we believe this is such an important conversation because it's transformed our business, and we wanted to transform yours too. We dig into how to use AI tools effectively in 2025, emphasizing that you can't just drop a one-sentence prompt into ChatGPT and expec…
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In this episode we explore four critical mindset shifts for wellness entrepreneurs: breaking through self-imposed "upper limits" that create false ceilings on success, balancing visionary thinking with consistent action, moving beyond victim mentality to take ownership of business outcomes, and setting realistic timeframes that acknowledge slow ini…
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Wellness creators need to shift away from passive financial management where they hope there's money left over after expenses to pay themselves. Instead of viewing profit as an afterthought, entrepreneurs should intentionally decide their compensation first and then adjust business expenses accordingly, as this intentional approach to paying yourse…
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In the third episode of the Financial Intelligence series, we discuss the importance of tracking your numbers. We want women to understand financial metrics, bookkeeping essentials, and the creation of a ritual around financial tracking. The conversation covers various aspects of sales tracking, goal setting, and key business metrics that go beyond…
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In this episode, I sit down with Saurabh Nigam—HR leader, angel investor, and author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. With over two decades of experience, Saurabh shares actionable insights on building a thriving startup culture, avoiding common HR mistakes, and hiring the right peop…
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding your profit and loss statements and why women entrepreneurs need to embrace financial literacy. We break down the components of a P&L statement, including revenue, cost of goods, gross profit, and net profit. The discussion also covers the significance of monitoring expenses and the necess…
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Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefin…
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In this episode, we tackle the often-avoided topic of financial intelligence in business. We discuss why many entrepreneurs, especially women, shy away from their numbers and provide practical guidance on developing a healthy relationship with your finances. Through personal stories and practical advice, we break down the barriers that keep wellnes…
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In this episode of the Wellness Creator Podcast, we explore the complex issue of low engagement in online programs and offerings, challenging the assumption that lack of visible interaction means failure. We discuss how clients may be getting value from your content in ways that aren't immediately apparent, emphasizing the importance of not making …
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In this episode of the Wellness Creator Podcast, hosts Jeni Barcelos and Sandy Connery make a compelling case for why wellness practitioners should incorporate one-on-one sessions into their business model, particularly through the Well Well Well marketplace. RESOURCES: Check out the marketplace: www.wellwellwell.io Join Marvelous: www.heymarvelous…
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As business owners in the wellness space, we often wrestle with a challenging question: when tragedy strikes, should we pause our marketing efforts? In this episode, we dive into this difficult topic, drawing from our own experiences and missteps to help you navigate these sensitive situations.By Marvelous
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In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Sankary, founder of Movement and Creativity and a Feldenkrais practitioner who brings a uniquely artistic approach to mind-body wellness. Based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Tiffany shares her journey of blending physical movement, emotional intelligence, and creative expression into a transformative practi…
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Meta recently announced major changes to their content moderation policies on Instagram + Facebook, potentially impacting how wellness creators share information on these platforms. In this episode, we break down the new policy changes and explore what they mean for anyone sharing health-related content on social media. We'll share real examples of…
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It's a brand new year, so what should you focus on in your wellness business? How do you stand out? In this episode, we walk you through the top six trends to help your wellness business explode in 2025. These trends are shaping the wellness industry and provide insights into how wellness creators can adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.…
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Indie Hacker Special! I speak to Piyush Patel, the founder of AmplifyX Labs and a prominent voice in the micro-SaaS and indie hacking space. From bootstrapping projects to building in public and exploring AI-powered tools, Piyush shares invaluable insights into his personal journey, product development strategies, getting your first customers and t…
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Chicken and hot sauce are a match made in heaven! In this episode, II’m joined by Mikhel Rajani, co-founder of Naagin Sauce, India’s first and favourite hot sauce brand. Mikhel and his team spotted a gap in the market about five years ago and have since transformed Naagin Sauce into a household name, now partnering with KFC India and reaching both …
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The world is getting fatter! In this episode, we dive deep into fitness and nutrition with Adarsh Gopalakrishnan, founder of Move101 in Chennai. Move101 is a unique strength and conditioning gym tailored for regular folks with little to no training background, and it also offers online coaching. Adarsh’s journey into fitness began in an unexpected …
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Today, we're time-warping back to the days of Covid, and Jeni opens up and shares her personal story of being sick with COVID and ultimately developing long COVID -- all while running the business in the busiest period of growth. Jeni discusses the various symptoms she experienced, including fevers, vertigo, heart issues, and vision problems. She h…
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In today's episode, we share a recent interview with Hannah Teutscher from the Pilates Exchange. Hannah speaks with Jeni Barcelos, the CEO of Marvelous, about technology for her series on how technology and AI intersect with movement. RESOURCES Learn more about Hannah and Christian here. Listen to the Pilate's Exchange's series on tech, AI and move…
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Today, we discuss the benefits of having a resources page with affiliate links to make some easy side money. We discuss the different ways to promote and share affiliate links (and announce Marvelous' brand new page template for affiliate sales). HERE'S WHAT WE COVER: 0:00 - The unknown benefits of affiliates in the wellness industry. 03:36 - You'r…
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Cancel culture can significantly impact entrepreneurs and small business owners, often exacerbating the challenges they already face in the online business world. We've had numerous conversations about the pressures of public scrutiny, feeling silenced, or being hesitant to speak up due to fear of backlash. Recently, we were interviewed by our frie…
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In this episode, Sandy Connery and Jeni Barcelos explore the essence of running a soulful business, reflecting on their journey and the changes they've undergone. They discuss the importance of authenticity, intuition, and creativity in business decisions, especially in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation emphas…
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Letting go of something you’ve built from scratch is never easy. But sometimes it’s a necessary step to create space for what you’re meant to do next. In today’s episode, we open up about our decision to shut down our highly lucrative coaching program, and why the decision could never be purely based on logic or reason alone. We know that there are…
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Podcasting has exploded in recent years, and it’s becoming more challenging than ever to find and attract new listeners. In this episode, we discuss various podcast growth strategies to help you find new listeners in 2024 and beyond. RESOURCES: Riverside LInk (affiliate) - https://riverside.fm/?via=wellnesscreatorpodcast I Will Teach You To Be Rich…
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The wellness industry has seen a huge boom in recent years, but has it become too crowded for newcomers? Today on the podcast, we examine whether the wellness industry is oversaturated, what this means for you, and how to differentiate yourself in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Discover why success often hinges on solving a specific problem f…
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As a wellness creator, you excel at helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lifestyles. However, running and marketing an online business requires a very different set of skills. One of the concepts that you must understand is the marketing funnel. It's a term tossed around the marketing world, but so few actually understand it. Simply put, …
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Opt-ins help you get new people onto your email lists and deciding what to make for your opt-in can be confusing. Today we're sharing the three most powerful types of opt-ins (one will definitely work for you) that you can create to entice people to join your email list. Plus, we break down the eight criteria that make an opt-in irresistible. RESOU…
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Do you write online? Your answer was probably either "Yes, I'm a blogger." or "No, I'm not a blogger." Writing online today is so much more than blogging. In this episode, we explore the various ways to write online, how you can write and create interactive experiences and how it can help you figure out what you believe. It's about thought leadersh…
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Substack. It's all anyone is talking about and if you've wondered what it is and if you should be on it, then you'll want to listen to today's interview with Sarah Fay. She is a Harper Collins Author, Adjunct Professor and Substack Strategist helping people to use the features and functions of the platform in ways beyond just sending a newsletter. …
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Have you ever run a flash sale? Today, we're sharing the inside secrets of how and why we run our annual flash sale. We break down the key characteristics that make the sale profitable. We also discuss the pros and cons of implementing a flash sale, and how you know when you're ready to have one. The Wellness Creator Podcast — https://www.heymarvel…
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There is a lot of video fatigue after spending so much time on screens during the pandemic, and that is precisely why audio is the new video! Today, we discuss private podcasts and why they are so beneficial to your wellness business. You’ll learn exactly what a private podcast is, how it can grow your business, and keep your current clients engage…
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After almost a decade of trial and error and finally finding our rhythm with marketing, selling and running a coaching program, we’re pulling back the curtain and letting you see the inside of our coaching business. We discuss how rough the early days were, the ridiculous things we had to do to make the technology work, how we found new clients, th…
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We're OG podcasters, and in this episode, you'll get a look at behind the scenes of our podcast. Learn how we get episode ideas and where we organize them, how we get ready and what we use to record. We touch on trends, the process of finding new listeners, and our evolving relationship with tools, software and AI. We also dive into five different …
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On a mission to make intimacy easy, approachable, and fun. Today my guest is Anushka Gupta, co-founder of MyMuse. MyMuse is India’s first bedroom essentials brand, dedicated to making intimacy easy, approachable, and fun for Indians everywhere. Anushka and her husband started in a small apartment and now operate a warehouse serving over 150,000 cus…
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Experience real cricket at home! In this episode, I sit down with Prince Thomas, co-founder of MetaShot, a Bangalore-based gaming startup. MetaShot offers a unique and immersive cricket experience through a cutting-edge metaphysical smart bat. Prince shares how the idea for MetaShot emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the early days of…
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Step into the dynamic world of Indian menswear fashion with our latest episode! Join us as we sit down with Karan Singh, the creative force behind Aristobrat, a brand renowned for its premium men's clothing. In this insightful conversation, Karan takes us on a journey from his inspiration drawn from a transformative trip to Scandinavia to the incep…
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As we wrap up season one of The Wellness Creator podcast, we look at the current wellness trends that you need to know to have success in your business. Key Points From This Episode: • The role that YouTube could play in the growth and expansion of your business. • Exploring the value of having content on multiple platforms. • What we can learn fro…
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Today's episode is about copywriting and the importance of the words that you use in your marketing as a way of conveying the value that you sell and share with your audience. We are thrilled to host Hey Marvelous Co-Founder, Sandy Connery, who shares her views on the current state of copywriting in the wellness industry. We learn about the importa…
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Drawing inspiration from the timeless game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, today's guest is Lalit Kalani, the Founder of Rock Paper Rum, an innovative Indian Rum brand prominently featured on Season 3 of Shark Tank India. In this episode, Lalit delves into the journey of launching his venture, shedding light on navigating the competitive Mumbai market, mas…
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As a wellness creator or entrepreneur, you know that balancing a thriving side hustle with full-time employment can be tricky. In this inspiring episode with Morgan Kitzmiller, you'll learn how to master this juggling act while staying true to your goals (and have fun along the way!) By day, Morgan helps creators earn a living online as an Account …
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Kerry Hinds is the Founder and Owner of Fertile Body Yoga and the Host of the Fringe Fertility Podcast. During this episode, she shares her experience transitioning from yoga teacher to entrepreneur and starting a business with based on her own fertility journey. She talks about the challenge of making yourself visible in order to reach your ideal …
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Affiliate programs are a valuable marketing strategy for businesses looking to grow their existing following and increase sales. By leveraging the reach and influence of affiliates, brands can tap into new audiences, drive traffic, and ultimately boost revenue. Today on the podcast, we are joined by Emmet Gibney, CEO at Rewardful, to unpack the wor…
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