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Why Is Nobody Talking About This34: I Didn't Know I Was Supposed to Get Under the SheetWe talk a lot about strategy, confidence, and visibility, but far less about the one skill that quietly determines how all of those things actually play out: clear, human communication.
Get ready for story time. In this episode Kim shares a hilariously uncomfortable personal experience that turned into an unexpected lesson about self-advocacy, assumptions, and the cost of not saying what we mean.
If you’ve ever left a conversation wishing you’d just said the thing, this episode is a reminder that clear communication isn’t harsh or selfish; it’s one of the most gene...
2026-02-0931 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This33: Leadership When You Feel Like You're Barely SurvivingIn this episode, Kim speaks directly to small business owners and founders who are navigating uncertain times, questioning their role as leaders, and wondering how to use their voice publicly to share their values. She explores the tension many business owners feel between wanting to take a stand and shifting their entire approach to activism.
If you’ve been feeling pressure to respond perfectly, lead loudly, or justify your choices publicly, this episode offers a more human and sustainable way forward.
This episode is a reminder that leadership is less about proving and more about ac...
2026-02-0530 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This32: Keeping the Main Thing the Main ThingCall for podcast guests!
If you’re someone who has experienced a meaningful shift, pivot, or reckoning—and you’re comfortable speaking honestly about the messy middle—you may be a future guest. Reach out at Instagram and LinkedIn
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2026-01-2135 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This31: Your Year Was Bigger Than You ThinkBefore we get to the show notes, we've got an ask. If you've listened to the show, please consider giving it a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. This supports the work that goes into this show and helps attract more opportunities for visibility, growth, and content. Now onto the show...
In the final episode of 2025, Kim hit record with ten hours left on the clock. She's putting words to the feeling she keeps hearing from high achievers (and herself): that weird holiday restlessness—pressure to “use the time well,” even when you’re exhausted. Instead of...
2026-01-0142 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This30: No One Ever Died From Not Getting a Laugh with Lynn HarrisMost of us don’t avoid humor because we don’t have it—we avoid it because we’re afraid of how we’ll come across. In this live conversation, Kim sits down with journalist, producer, and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Harris to talk about why comedy isn’t reserved for performers, and why “being funny” isn’t a personality trait—it’s a practice. Together they unpack humor as a tool for connection, trust, and saying the thing everyone’s thinking (without the scoldy energy). If you’ve ever worried you’re not witty enough, bold enough, or “interesting enough” to use you...
2025-12-2258 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This29: What Ideas People Need To Know About ConsistencyIdeas people are tweakers. We keep going back to things that are far from perfect and abandon things that are technically better. But is this necessary? In this episode, Kim unpacks a deceptively simple insight drawn from everyday life: people don’t stay loyal because something is exceptional once; they stay because it’s consistent. Using an everyday story that nearly anyone can relate to, she explores how founders, creatives, and big thinkers often hold themselves to impossible standards—constantly improving, refining, and reinventing—while underestimating the power of reliability.
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Why consistency builds more trust than nove...
2025-12-1625 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This28: Start Before Its ScalableSomewhere along the way, founders were taught to ask “is this scalable?” before they ask whether something is worth making at all. In this episode, Kim pushes back on the pressure to build like a venture-backed startup. She unpacks the beliefs that keep smart, capable entrepreneurs stuck in planning mode, the growth advice that’s flattening good ideas, and why starting small and not as polished as you're capable of is the most strategic move you can make.
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The beliefs entrepreneurs absorb that make them feel behind if they don’t have a scale p...
2025-12-0326 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This27: What Small Business Owners Wish You Knew on Black Friday with Lisa TumbarelloBlack Friday gets all the attention, but what about the independent shops holding our towns together the rest of the year? In this episode, Kim sits down with vintage shop owner and designer Lisa Tumbarello for an honest conversation about the realities of running a small business during the busiest (and most emotionally loaded) shopping weekend of the year. They talk about the unseen labor, the tough calls, the creative joy, and the very real pressures that come with trying to build something meaningful in a world obsessed with speed, scale, and discounts. If you’ve ever wondered what it...
2025-11-2451 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This26: What The Bench Summit Taught Me About LeadershipLeadership isn’t always loud, polished, or certain. Sometimes it looks like sitting in a room with women who are figuring it out in real time. In this episode, Kim shares the biggest lessons that emerged from The Bench Summit in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida: moments of honesty, humanity, and self-led leadership that had nothing to do with titles and everything to do with how we show up for ourselves and one another. Whether you were in the room or not, these reflections offer a new way to think about influence, ambition, and the kind of leader you’re beco...
2025-11-1740 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This25: Being Open To What's Next with Sara AminHow do you stay open to change when what once drove and defined you no longer fits? In this conversation, Kim talks with communications strategist and solo mom by choice Sara Amin about what it means to rewrite the story you thought you were living and trusting yourself enough to move toward what’s calling you next. From career burnout to building a family on her own terms, Sara shares how to create your own version of fulfillment, redefine ambition, and to take action on projects when you aren't sure where they'll lead. For anyone who's worked in a gi...
2025-11-0358 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This24: A Better Alternative To Fake It Til You Make ItWhen we're in the depths of a career pivot, reinvention, or shift, it's easy to feel stuck waiting for the new version of ourselves to arrive. The old bio doesn't fit, but when we haven't yet done the thing we want to be known for, how do we embody it? Rather than waiting for a client to find us and become our magical test case, on this episode Kim is asking you to consider what it could look like to greenlight your own ideas.
HIGHLIGHTS
Why the term "passion project" devalues the important role o...
2025-10-2725 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This23: How To Invite Feedback Before Your Best Work Is Done with Jacqueline FischMost of us wait until something feels finished before we’re willing to share it — but what if that’s the reason our work stalls out? In this episode, Kim sits down with her book editor, Jacqueline Fisch, to talk about why the best creative work happens in collaboration, not isolation. They unpack the fear of being seen too early, the trauma so many of us carry from bad feedback experiences, and how to ask for feedback in a way that builds momentum instead of shutting you down.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Why waiting until something is “polished”...
2025-10-201h 01Why Is Nobody Talking About This22: [ Visibility Series ] Let Them Think What They ThinkWe’ve spent the Visibility Series redefining a word that's often used as synonymous with content strategy and relating it closer to a practice of being seen in honest, human ways. To close it out, this episode lands on what may be the hardest part of all: using your voice and letting people think what they think. Visibility isn’t always public or polished; sometimes it’s simply asking for what you need without over-explaining, advocating for yourself, or holding a line without worrying how it might land.
HIGHLIGHTS
Why visibility happens in private...
2025-10-0934 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This21: [ Visibility Series ] Rethinking Your Bio When You're In The Messy MiddleBios carry a lot of weight. They introduce us before we walk in the room, shape how others see us, and are also supposed to tell our whole story. No wonder writing one feels difficult—especially if you’re multi-passionate or in transition. In this episode, Kim uses her messaging expertise and stories from women in The Bench to explain how to reframe your bio so it feels more true to who you are.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE
Why bios feels harder to write during times of transition (and why that's normal)
The hidden weigh...
2025-09-2236 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This20: [ Visibility Series ] Human Connection > Shameless Self-PromotionWhen we think about visibility, it’s easy to picture self-promotion, algorithms, or endless posting. But what if visibility is actually about connection—the kind that feels human, reciprocal, and even easier than “selling yourself”? In this episode, Kim unpacks why showing up consistently creates more opportunities than self-promotion ever could—and shares the one shift that makes visibility feel less like performance and more like possibility.
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Why visibility feels loaded for so many women (and how to redefine it)
The hidden cost of only showing up when you “need” something
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2025-09-1536 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This19 [ Visibility Series ] What Makes A Great Podcast GuestWelcome to the second episode in our Visibility Series. This week we're getting tactical as we talk about what it takes to be a great podcast guest. There are many guides to pitching shows and positioning yourself to get a "yes" from a podcast host, but that misses the mark on what happens after you're booked. This episode is what every podcast host wants you to know and do. Listen through and act accordingly and you'll outperform 95% of all podcast guests!
HIGHLIGHTS
Why growing your following is not enough of a reason to pitch y...
2025-09-0933 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This18: [ Visibility Series ] From Cringe to Consistency: Being VisibleWelcome to part one of our September visibility series! In this episode we'll explore what it actually means to let yourself be seen. From the myth of organic reach to the fears we avoid by staying small, this conversation invites you to rethink how you show up for your career, your ideas, and yourself. We're unpacking the messy, vulnerable, and often misunderstood work of visibility.
Plus, The Bench is open for enrollment through September 17 🥳. Catch all the details at kimwensel.com/thebench.
HIGHLIGHTS
Why visibility isn’t just for entrepr...
2025-09-0238 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This17: A Peek Inside The Bench: A Community For High-Performing WomenWhat if the real secret to moving forward wasn’t another strategy or success formula, but a circle of women who let you show up as your full self? In this episode, we're turning the tables as Kim is interviewed by a member of The Bench. We'll take you inside the community, one created for ambitious women who have opted out of the traditional path.
In this episode you'll hear why so many of us feel like “outsider–insiders,” how easy it is to get stuck pretending we have it all together, and what changes when you...
2025-08-2547 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This16: Getting Over The Fear Of Being Called VainWe've gotten to the place where we're comfortable—even proud—talking openly about therapy. We share the inner work we're doing and post carousels full of our wellness routines. So why isn't it acceptable to celebrate our outer work—the individuality that shows up in our appearance? This episode dives deep into the societal pressures and internal fears that often prevent women, particularly high-achieving professionals, from fully expressing themselves. For the first time you'll hear a member of The Bench sharing her ideas in a Pitch Session, on this exact topic. Listen until the end for a big announcement about...
2025-08-1829 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This15: The Problem With Palatable Creativity with Amandolin WebbDo you believe that you're creative? Today's guest, Amandolin Webb, would argue that you are. In this conversation we explore why creativity has nothing to do with credentials and everything to do with instinct, why sacrifice isn't the same as suffering, and how we can say yes to something before we're forced into a decision. In a world that tells us to do more, be more, sell more, Amandolin shares her tips from branding and beyond on how to avoid taking the expected path just because it's normalized. Listen to the end for the story behind her unique name.
2025-08-1154 min
How Women Write30: Trusting a Non-Linear Career Path & Writing a Book About It With Kim WenselMulti-passionate, portfolio career, lots of commas after your name? However you describe your non-linear career path, know that you're not the only one (and your experience is gold). Really, having a diverse list of professional and personal experiences makes you more interesting. —> And it makes for great book content. While many of the guests you'll hear from on the How Women Write podcast have a finished book out there, I intentionally want you to hear from my book coaching client, Kim Wensel, who is in it with her first book. She's in the middle of...
2025-08-1155 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This14: How To Trust Yourself After FailingEveryone fails. Yet few people are willing to admit it. Instead, we're inundated with the clean before/after stories told from the rearview, glossing over the messy middle. So when it's not easy to bounce back, we harbor shame and hold back from trying again.
What if we could talk about failure just like we talk about success—normalize things working out like we didn't imagine they would and realizing that's not always a bad thing? If we want to evolve, we have to accept failure as part of that journey.
Today...
2025-08-0446 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This13: Stepping Back When You're Highly Ambitious with Jami CristAs women, we're encouraged to bounce back. We do so after kids. We do so after heartbreak. We do so after a career disappointment. But how many times can we bounce back without admitting that we need to sit out? And how does that reflect on the narrative we've woven about ourselves. In this episode Kim is joined by Jami Crist, women's health advocate and author of The Losses We Keep. Jami shares her own story of hustle, pregnancy loss, and how much can change in just three years, offering a fresh perspective on "life is short."
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2025-07-2848 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This12: From Employee To Entrepreneur—And Back AgainSelf-employment has been heralded as the ultimate power move. Be your own boss! Monetize who you are! These are the messages we here that glorify moving from employee to entrepreneur. In this episode, Kim talks about the shame associated with moving in the opposite direction. She shares why there are many positive and healthy reasons you may want to go back to working for someone else, including her own personal story of accepting an employment offer after promising to never go back. This episode is for anyone who feels pressure to make it work on their own even—and espe...
2025-07-2132 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This11: The Real Reason Founders Are Reluctant To Adopt AI with Karen SergeantAre your proud that, unlike your peers, you aren't using AI? Does it make you feel like a more honest, capable professional? Or could it actually be an excuse like "I'm just not good at tech" that's keeping you behind? This is what we're exploring on today's episode of Why Is Nobody Talking About This with my special guest, Karen Sergeant. Karen's career has taken her from tech to the CIA to founder operations. Through that journey, she's gotten really good at change—and helping others move through ambiguity as well. This conversation changed Kim's entire outlook on adopting AI in...
2025-07-141h 02Why Is Nobody Talking About This10: LinkedIn And The Cult Of Very Serious Business PersonasDo you feel like you have to shape shift at work? Act a certain way because that's what clients expect a very serious businessperson to do? Whether we like it or not, corporate America takes a masculine approach to leadership. And that, my friend, has trickle down effects to even the smallest businesses. What if I told you things are changing? That by leaning into your soft power and creativity, you could be part of a massive shift—one that asks for presence over power, taking time off over hustling and grinding your way through.
HIGH...
2025-07-0741 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This9: The Traditional Path Rewards People PleasingWe laugh about being recovering people pleasers, but where do those tendencies come from? Are we born this way or did we learn to people please as a safety mechanism? In today's episode, Kim speaks openly about events in her younger years that led her to become a people pleaser and how this was reinforced at work. If you've ever wondered why you're motivated to do or say things that appeal to others but aren't necessarily true to you, this is a must listen.
Trigger warning: domestic violence is discussed. This episode may not be ap...
2025-06-3034 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This8: Why It's Time to Ditch Your Five-Year PlanIt feels good to have a plan. When we know where we're headed it's easy to believe we're in control. But, of course, we're not. In this solo episode, Kim talks about how planning too far out can keep us from seeing the opportunities right in front of us. She also uncovers how relying too much on planning can prevent us from ever slowing down and what the fear of success actually looks like.
HIGHLIGHTS
How often we should be changing our minds
The number one reason we struggle to pivot
How to make t...
2025-06-2330 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This7: Nice and Neutral (And Easily Forgettable) with Jess HarrellIn this episode we're joined by Jess Harrell of The Styled Domicile. You might know her for her bold pattern choices or signature cheetah statue. Or perhaps it's her tagline that called you in: let your freak flag fly in your home...because if you can't be yourself there, where can you? In case you didn't already notice, Jess is someone who enjoys coloring outside the lines...with bright colors. We talk about why trends like white on beige on taupe home decor have become so popular, being comfortable taking up space, and why being different might actually be th...
2025-06-1646 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This6: Why We Benefit From Staying StuckNow that the word “pivot” is part of our daily lexicon, we assume we know what it takes to move from one thing to the next. And why wouldn’t we? There are plenty of talks, books, and masterclasses on the topic. But for some reason we’re still stuck.
In this episode, Kim talks through her experiences of pivoting, shedding identities that no longer serve you, and the unmarketable messy middle.
THIS EPISODE COVERS
+ How Kim unknowingly was clutching to the identify of “fixer”
+ The importance of recognizing...
2025-06-0937 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This5: Launching With Under 1,000 FollowersSure, there are courses on email marketing, growing your following, and launching something new. But the people who tend to teach these topics have built a business through a one-to-many model, focusing first and foremost on follower count. So following their advice will never translate directly if you don’t have the reach they have. I’m someone who’s run a referral-heavy business for seven years, without focusing on building an audience and honestly that’s held me back from visibility, marketing, and asking for business. If you’ve held back because you’re used to doing the work rather...
2025-06-0239 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This4: Personal Branding Is Not The ProblemPersonal branding is a complex topic. One that if you get it, you get it. But if you don’t, it can seem self-indulgent, unimportant, and trendy. Today I’m challenging the common misconceptions about personal branding and how this view has gained traction. If you’ve ever wanted to step more into the spotlight but were hesitant for fear of coming across as fake or having to spend all day posting content, this solo episode is for you. A few highlights include:
+ The reason personal branding is your career insurance policy
+ Disentangling your re...
2025-05-2641 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This3: Female Friendships Will Save You with Abra SaidDiehard Cleveland Cavaliers fan and creative powerhouse, Abra Said is a self-professed eternal optimist. But that doesn’t mean her path has turned out as she expected. On this episode of Why is Nobody Talking About This?, Abra and Kim discuss loss, the challenges of making new friends as adults, and financial security as a creative person.
THIS CONVERSATION COVERS
+ Holding firm with boundaries when your work seems “fun”
+ The profound impact and imprint of loss
+ Celebrating platonic love as much as romantic love
+ What we get wrong a...
2025-05-1942 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This2: Anti-Excellence with Lane ClarkThe first guest on Why Is Nobody Talking About This? is Lane Clark, a CEO’s best friend and right-hand woman to high-performing leaders. Kim and Lane dive right into the delicate and confusing balance between ambition and contentment. As someone intimately familiar with Kim’s work and deepest professional insecurities (fun!), Lane gets honest about what happens when you have to define success as something beyond money and why it will likely always feel like swimming upstream if you’re choose your own path over climbing the traditional ladder.
THIS CONVERSATION COVERS
+ Why any...
2025-05-1958 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About This1: Writing a Book Without Chasing Bestseller StatusWelcome to Why Is Nobody Talking About This? episode one. I've spent the last seven months in a creative cocoon, working on my first book. This has been an intense and largely invisible endeavor that has challenged me in ALL the ways. On this first episode, I'm sharing:
+ Why I never considered traditional publishing
+ How the book writing process has surprised me (as someone who is never surprised)
+ The surprising impact of hiring an editor
+ What I did when I'd written 80% of my first draft only to realize I was writing t...
2025-05-1948 minWhy Is Nobody Talking About ThisIntroducing: Why is Nobody Talking About This?On this show you’ll hear from smart women with strong opinions on things like friendship and community, quitting, and the push/pull of wanting to achieve and wanting to do nothing at all.
A little personal development, a little professional development and a lot of big thoughts. Join me and some of my favorite people for conversations that are deep but easy to listen to because they’re relatable.
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2025-05-0501 min
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2023-02-111h 24
Resentfully YoursCongratulations, You're TriggeringYou taken time for yourself. You've followed your curiosities. You're charging what you should be. And you've set up boundaries like a boss. So you should be set, right? Surprisingly, this is when you're likely to hear the most vocal feedback of all. You know you're on the right path when you're making people uncomfortable. The trick is to not let their discomfort allow you to think you're doing something wrong. In the season finale, I'm wrapping things up by talking about what it really looks like whe...
2022-04-1218 minResentfully YoursVisualizing The FutureWe spend a lot of time seeking our purpose. We hire coaches to help us build a strategy. We read books to understand possibilities. And we look to others for inspiration. As we focus on chasing success, we lose focus on what we want. We're so busy chasing the dream that we forget to define the dream in the first place. But what if we have it all wrong? What if to find a meaningful career, we must first define what we want out of life. In an...
2022-04-0516 minResentfully YoursSome Things Look Better Passing ThroughNo matter how we try to separate them, our lives will always affect our work. Yet we put so much effort into trying to push through and make things seem like they're fine, even when things are falling apart behind the scenes. What would it look like to be more authentic when someone asks, "How are you?" If we weren't worried about their reaction, could we be more honest with them and ourselves? If you're going to pour yourself into your craft, you must pour into yourself first. On...
2022-03-2918 minResentfully YoursName Your PriceThere's nothing that leads to resentment as much as money does. "Mo' money, mo' problems." "I don't get paid enough for this." "That's above my paygrade." There's an inherant tension between what we're willing to deliver and what we're getting paid. When we charge too little we feel taken advantage of. And when we charge more than we have before, it's easy to default to overdelivering. And while we've heard "charge your worth," what does that really mean? On this episode I'm sharing why y...
2022-03-2220 minResentfully YoursGirl Boss, But Back It UpGirl boss. Once an empowering battle cry, this phrase now divides women. "I'm not a girl boss. I'm a boss," writes someone on LinkedIn. At the same time, entire communities are selling using terms like "ShEO" and "Mompreneur." The issue lies not so much in the name, but the culture — the culture that says you can do it all, be it all, and have it all before 9am. It's exhausting and diengenuous. And while it might sell spots in your program, it's unlikely to be sustainable. On this...
2022-03-1520 minResentfully YoursNo One Is For EveryoneEveryone wants to stand out. But how many are willing to stomach the discomfort that comes from being misunderstood — from opening themselves up to public commentary? To think your new way of doing things, counter ideas, and critical point of view will be accepted from the get-go is to set yourself up for failure. Yet, when we realize that we don't have to win everyone over, we can lean into the deep knowing that there's always someone out there looking for just what we have to offer. On this episode I'll share...
2022-03-0823 minResentfully YoursIs The Personal Professional?Authentic. This word is having its moment. Everyone is striving to prove their authenticity through "transparent" and "vulnerable" posts. The trend has moved beyond the self help industry, now showing up in conference rooms and marketing plans. Because if you're not authentic you're not to be trusted, right? Along the way we've lost sight of what the word means, choosing instead to synonymize authenticity with being an open book. An unintended side effect? Those of us who have something to share but don't want to share our whole lives remain in the shadows....
2022-03-0120 min
The Art of Online Business(Part II) How to Focus On What Makes YOU Happy In Your Business (and Still Make Money), with Kim WenselFor today’s episode I’m excited to bring you part two of my interview with Kim Wenzel. Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help If you’ve not yet heard part one, go back and listen to part one. It’s going to make today’s episode make way more sense if you’ve listened to last week’s show. I broke it up into two parts because there is so much greatness in my conversation...
2022-02-2342 minResentfully YoursPrioritizing Being UnproductiveBurnout. We've all heard about it. Most of us have experienced it. But how many of us are familiar with our individual triggers — the warning signs that tell us where we're headed? Because our society is obsessed with productivity, "I'm taking some time off," leads to eye rolls and whispers. We feel as if we must have a good excuse for slowing down: a medical condition, caretaking, or other issue out of our control. So how do we change direction when we're bottoming out? How can we create when we aren't really living? ...
2022-02-2220 minThe Art of Online Business(Part I) How to Focus On What Makes YOU Happy In Your Business (and Still Make Money), with Kim WenselToday is one of those interviews where as soon as I hit the stop button on the recording, I was like, I cannot wait to share this with you all. Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help Joining me on today’s podcast—today is part one and next week is part two—is Kim Wensel.Kim believes we are more than our job titles. For over twelve years she’s helped organi...
2022-02-1648 minResentfully YoursUrgency Is A MythControl over the future. It's what we reach for when we we're stuck, unclear, or growing. We believe we'll find the answer we're looking for if we just work harder to find it. If we can just can show up differently, we’ll feel differently. We’ll project differently. But lack of clarity is rarely solved by a hiring a talented person. An evolution won't speed up just because we rebrand. And you can't find your passion if you're constantly staying in motion. On this episode I'm talking about why urgency is not...
2022-02-1518 minResentfully YoursWaiting On Your Big BreakThere are plenty of stories of people who were shot into the spotlight. The ones who Oprah featured on her 12 Days of Christmas. Who were tweeted by a celebrity. Who's friend's friend knew someone. And these stories are alluring. They tell us to keep working as hard as possible — that hard work is what will lead us to success. So what happens when you're toiling away and only seeing incremental growth? Are you doing something wrong? No, you're not. In this episode we're talking about why it's harmful to belie...
2022-02-0818 minResentfully YoursAccepting Sunk CostsStaying in a job you hate because you're almost eligible for 5 weeks vacation. Creating work that no longer brings you joy but brings you clients. Marketing a program you thought you wanted to offer but now feels like a strain. These are all examples of staying the course because you committed to it, you spent money on it, or you dedicated time to it. But what if that cost could never be recouped? In today's episode we're talking about sunk costs — those things you've already paid for that can never be recovered. The examp...
2022-02-0817 minResentfully YoursWhen Your Job Title Has Become Your IdentityI never considered myself a creative person growing up and my stick figure drawings proved me right. But as I've grown I've realized being a creative is more about how you think than it is about what you produce. People who engage in creative work for a living can’t help but do so. We feel a tug at our soul unlike others. And we get immense satisfaction from the process. But at some point our drive becomes all consuming. Our personhood becomes intertwined with our output, making the professional personal. So how do we...
2022-02-0818 minResentfully YoursWelcome to Resentfully YoursJoin host, Kim Wensel, as she introduces a new podcast series for creatives, business owners, and experts who are grappling with how to prioritize their personal ambitions alongside the demands of their day-to-day work. This show provides the perfect blend of personal experience and research, helping you to answer questions like: How do I show up for myself and as myself when I get paid to focus on the needs of others? Is it possible to take time away without risking everything I've worked for? How do I change direction without starting over? Each 20-minute episode will...
2022-01-2603 min
Moxielicious with Alexia Vernon304: Build a Brand That Corporate Leaders Love and Connect to with Kim WenselIn episode 304 of Moxielicious, I chit-chat with Kim Wensel about corporate messaging. Kim is a strategic messaging consultant and writer with over ten years of experience leading nonprofit and small business communications. Her firm, Pattern of Purpose, helps founders, executives, and emerging philanthropists build a brand and platform reflective of their lived experience and expertise. Using the principles of storytelling, she provides a framework for communicating your message more effectively while still staying true to your voice. In her first career, Kim worked as a program officer and grant writer for global and domestic organizations...
2021-04-2744 min
Pitched: Real Stories of Pitching Bold IdeasStorytelling as the Heart of All Pitches with Kim WenselWriting the classic elevator pitch, similar to podcast pitching, involves telling a story that makes a connection between what you have to offer and what the other person (or their audience) wants. But when it comes to writing your own pitches, or an "about" page for your website, do you struggle to use storytelling in a relevant way that can convince and convert? My guest today, Kim Wensel, is a messaging consultant who sees herself as a personal journalist for her clients by helping them tease out the stories that get to the heart of what makes...
2021-04-1351 min
Ladybug PodcastBuilding Developer CommunitiesDeveloper community is centered around the idea of nurturing and amplifying community voices within a company and the head of developer community is responsible for leading this effort. Today we’re joined by Kim Maida, Head of Developer Relations and Community at Gatsby. We’ll discuss what her job entails, the ins and outs of developer advocacy, advice for someone looking to get into this field, and more.
Show notes
2:34 - Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
3:27 - What does it mean to be the head of developer relations and community?
6:38 - What is d...
2020-05-1840 min
Promote Yourself to CEO | Small Business Strategy for Women EntrepreneursPart 1: 12 CEOs Advice on Creating Your Coronavirus Contingency PlanSend a textThis special episode is the first third of a live event hosted on Facebook on Monday, 3/16/20. My guests in Part 1 include Raven Willis, Lane Clark, Wendy Batten, and Kim Wensel. Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners are an at risk population during times of crisis! It's not business as usual. Join me and other amazing CEOs to create your contingency plan as we navigate this unforseen global event. During this FACEBOOK LIVE - we will talk about:: → How to shift your marketing and messaging to be useful an...
2020-03-191h 11
The Rebel Boss Ladies Podcast[041] How To Differentiate Your Product in a Crowded Market with Kim Wensel
Worried that the market is too crowded for your product to be successful?
You’re not alone. One of the biggest concerns that product creators have when thinking about what product to create is that the market is simply too saturated for their idea.
Today, Kim Wensel from Pattern of Purpose is here to teach you about how to make your product stand out. Pattern of Purpose is a brand strategy and messaging boutique for business owners, and it’s where Kim helps entrepreneurs find the right words to easi...
2019-12-0340 min
EmpowHERed with Alli Elmunzer47. How to Show Up Authentically Online with You don’t get a second chance at a first impression. Kim Wensel wants to help you show up online just as you do in person, so that no matter where someone finds you, they’ll remember you. Kim is a brand strategist, storyteller, and podcast host. After spending a decade in nonprofits convincing people to hand over money in exchange for nothing but a good feeling, she now helps entrepreneurs use their message to attract their customers in a similar way. You can find her website and podcast under the same name: Pattern of Purp...
2019-11-1848 min
The Wedpreneur Podcast{EP38}: How to Develop Your Brand Messaging with Kim WenselDo you ever wonder if your brand voice is truly clear to your target audience? In today's episode, I'm joined by branding expert Kim Wensel from Pattern or Purpose, and she's sharing her favorite tips on how to really focus in on developing your brand messaging for your wedding business. Kim goes deep into the difference between your visual brand and your brand messaging, and shares the different ways that you can build a solid foundation for your wedding business by creating strong and clear brand messaging. Link to the Streamline with Systems Masterclass...
2019-10-151h 09
Pep Talks for Side HustlersPivoting to Find Your Purpose with Kim WenselBuild a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Kim Wensel from the Pattern of Purpose Podcast. Kim is a brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs and small businesses learn to speak their clients’ language so that they can connect with their ideal audience. So funny story - Kim and I had an interview scheduled a week before this on...
2019-10-021h 03Pep Talks for Side HustlersAugust 2019 Income ReportBuild a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Welcome to my August 2019 Income Report! Every month I publish an income report to take you behind the scenes of my online business and reveal exactly how much money I make, how much I spend and lessons learned along the way! Important things that happened in August I decided to stop taking 1:1...
2019-09-2536 min
She Creates Business | A Podcast for Wedding Pros123: Tip Tuesday | How to Send an Annual Survey to Your Couples & What Questions to Ask to Get Valuable FeedbackQuick Note: A lot of current and future venue owners have asked me when The Venue Academy will open again! The answer is, in 2019! If you missed the 2018 program and definitely want to be the first to know when it opens again, get on the Waitlist here. Lindsay Lucas and I will both be offering bonuses again as well :) In today's Tip Tuesday episode I'm sharing my step by step formula for sending a client survey that yields VALUABLE feedback! These are real-time results from the survey I just sent to our...
2018-12-0415 minShe Creates Business® | A Podcast for Wedding Pros123: Tip Tuesday | How to Send an Annual Survey to Your Couples & What Questions to Ask to Get Valuable FeedbackQuick Note: A lot of current and future venue owners have asked me when The Venue Academy will open again! The answer is, in 2019! If you missed the 2018 program and definitely want to be the first to know when it opens again, get on the Waitlist here. Lindsay Lucas and I will both be offering bonuses again as well :) In today's Tip Tuesday episode I'm sharing my step by step formula for sending a client survey that yields VALUABLE feedback! These are real-time results from the survey I just sent to our...
2018-12-0415 min
Process to Profitability79 | Getting Raving Testimonials with Kim WenselToday I’m talking about getting raving testimonials with Kim Wensel. We talk about a lot of topics here, including why testimonials are important and how you can ask clients for testimonials. Kim also talks about the types of questions you should be asking and the other information you should consider gathering when you’re asking clients for testimonials. We talk about using the information you’ve gathered to create an effective testimonial and tailoring your request to serve your dream clients. Then we dive into the difference between client feedback, testimonials, and case studies. This is a grea...
2018-11-0810h 56
She Creates Business | A Podcast for Wedding Pros116: 6 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Attract Your Ideal Client with Kim WenselEnrollment for The Venue Academy is still open! Join me and dozens of other students for education, community, bonuses and launch your venue dreams TODAY! It's an honor to welcome Kim Wensel from Pattern of Purpose to the show today. Kim is here to share 6 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Attract Your Ideal Client in your wedding business. Here's a bit more about Kim: Kim Wensel is a branding strategist and founder of Pattern of Purpose where she works with entrepreneurs and small businesses who are re...
2018-10-111h 02She Creates Business® | A Podcast for Wedding Pros116: 6 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Attract Your Ideal Client with Kim WenselEnrollment for The Venue Academy is still open! Join me and dozens of other students for education, community, bonuses and launch your venue dreams TODAY! It's an honor to welcome Kim Wensel from Pattern of Purpose to the show today. Kim is here to share 6 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Attract Your Ideal Client in your wedding business. Here's a bit more about Kim: Kim Wensel is a branding strategist and founder of Pattern of Purpose where she works with entrepreneurs and small businesses who are re...
2018-10-111h 02