Have you ever considered the legal aspects of running a competition for your business?  In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels talks with guest Emma Heuston about the ins and outs of using competitions as a business strategy.   Emma, a former lawyer turned author and entrepreneur, shares her journey from practicing lawyer to creating legal business resources and tools.   The episode delves into the legal considerations businesses must keep in mind when running...

Embracing Content Creation with Heart: A Holistic Approach  Do you feel like there’s something missing from your content? Or that the methodologies that you’re told you ‘should’ be following, feel wrong?  Listen to that feeling.  In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, host Mel Daniels covers the importance of creating content with heart, not just content based on a formula or someone else’s strategy.  Because when you can learn to trust yourself and believe in your intuition then...

Ever wondered the secret of hiring the perfect team member?  In this episode Mel Daniels speaks with Paula Maidens about building great teams.  They cover the 'what' and 'how' in job descriptions to attract the right candidates, the common mistakes made during the hiring process, the importance of clarity in hiring, having correcting conversations with team members, and the need for clear communication to avoid assumptions.   Paula emphasises starting the hiring process early and providing...

Do you lack confidence in your content?  In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels addresses the common issue of lacking confidence in content creation, which hampers the ability to share powerful messages.   Mel discusses the reasons behind this lack of confidence, including comparisonitis, imposter syndrome, unrealistic expectations, and fear of failure.   She busts myths around confidence and explains its dynamic nature, debunking the belief that confidence is permanent...

We’ve all been conditioned, either directly or indirectly to believe certain things in our life. And when it comes to money and wealth creation (especially for women), those beliefs are often more ingrained than we realise.  In this week’s episode, I talk with Julia Scott, intuitive money mindset and finance expert about how we can identify these limiting beliefs, or money blocks, to achieve greater wealth in our lives.  She emphasises the distinction between being rich and being wealthy,...

Have you ever been told to do something a certain way and tried it, but it felt soooo wrong? Whilst everyone has their own way of doing something, it doesn’t have to become your way. I want you to know that there’s always more than one pathway to a desired outcome. In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels explores the importance of creating content in a way that feels authentic and aligned with your strengths and personality. She encourages you to identify and use your...

In this episode Mel Daniels delves into the definition of powerful content, highlighting its human-centric nature over AI-driven content and emphasising content creation from a balanced perspective that accounts for both the creator and the audience.

The Power of Content is Mel Daniels’ new book and in this episode she takes you behind the scenes and features five women who were influential in her own business journey as well as the process of writing the book. In the episode Mel covers the importance of business friendships, redefining your content marketing language to be more heart-centred, the role of purpose and energy in content creation and insights into the book structure and design. When you embrace your unique self in your own...

Struggling to achieve your goals? This week is your chance to learn from goal-setting superstar Sara Mayer in the latest podcast episode of The Powerful Content Podcast!

In this episode of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels dives into the topic of visibility, especially for introverts, debunking the myth that only extroverts can be visible in content creation.

In episode 105 of The Powerful Content Podcast Louise O’Reilly joins me to talk all things allyship and inclusion. Louise’s quiet compassion is a breath of fresh air for entrepreneurs wanting to make change, but not knowing where to start.

AI is a huge help for content creation, but how can you avoid being same-same?  In this episode, Mel talks about the importance of infusing personal touch into content creation, especially in the technological era of AI creating increasingly generic content. By staying unique with your content to connect with your audience and humanise your business you’ll stand out and be remembered. She highlights the three key areas to include in your content: story-telling, possessing a clear message that...

In this episode Mel and Jenn cover:  ✨ How communities and audiences differ and why we need to focus our marketing efforts into growing communities  ✨ What’s emerging in the tech space to make marketing our business in 2024 simpler and easier  ✨ The secret to consistent marketing and why it matters in 2024.    Where to find Jenn  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenndonovan.au  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenndonovan_/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-donovan/  Website:...

In episode 102 of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel talks about the importance of a content strategy for a business. This isn’t about the ‘shoulds’ when it comes to content creation, but rather how you can implement a strategy that feels good and one that you’ll actually use!

In episode 101, Mel Daniels speaks with Steph Gobrael, founder of S38 Business Management, on the importance of achieving a work-life balance to enhance productivity and personal satisfaction.

In this episode, Mel talks about how trends are not the only way to increase the impact of your content and the 5 foundational elements you need.

In this episode Mel and Emma cover:  ✨ Why we need to sell but why so many find it hard or icky  ✨ How to reframe your stories about selling so that you get in and do it  ✨ A simple framework for selling that works every time  Where to find Emma  Instagram: www.instagram.com/emmarmcqueen  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmarmcqueen/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmamcqueen/  Website: www.emmamcqueen.com.au  Links mentioned in this podcast  Female Entrepreneur Growth Quiz:...

In this episode Mel covers: ✨ What 2024 looks and feels like at Meld HQ ✨ Her word of the year and how she’s bringing it to her business ✨ Ways in which she’s bringing her content objective to life in Q1   Links mentioned in this podcast Chat with Mel Mel’s speaker credentials   If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: Episode 55 – Celebrating a year with Adam Daniels Episode 76 – Creating friction-free content   I use and recommend Podbean and Descript to publish and...

This week we're revisiting one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023.   In this episode Mel covers: ✨ The 5 questions you need to ask yourself if you’re not making sales ✨ How to set yourself up for growth in other areas of your business besides revenue ✨ The reason you need to join The Content Effect   Links mentioned in this podcast The Content Effect The Unboring Ideal Client Avatar   If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: Episode 8 – Simple social media plan...

Today we're re-visiting one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023.   In this episode Mel covers: ✨ What a funnel is and why you need one ✨ The 4 different ways she approaches filling her funnel. Steal her ideas! ✨ What to focus on if your funnel isn’t working for you   Links mentioned in this podcast Grow your business with content – Mastery Week The Content Effect   If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: Episode 3 – Why sales funnels suck Episode 6 – The key to...

In this episode Mel covers: ✨ 3 things that stand out in 2023 ✨ Finding gratitude, learning and growth even in the tough times ✨ How looking back can help you look forward, especially when it comes to your content   Links mentioned in this podcast Content review and planning guide   If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: Episode 55 – Celebrating a year with Adam Daniels Episode 84 – Finding purpose in your content journey   I use and recommend Podbean and Descript to...

In this episode, Mel and Emma cover how a mission and vision statement can be the start of a business focused on client retention.

In this episode, Mel covers 5 things you need for email marketing in 2024 and what the new Google and Yahoo updates mean to your business.

In this episode, Mel and Belinda discuss embracing the mess before success and working with your strengths, not constraints. Plus using powerful Human Design insights for creating content that connects, nurtures, and converts.

In this episode Mel covers what success is and what it looks like, plus the 6 traits of a successful content creator that make you stand out.