What started as a few Canva memes turned into a full-fledged movement. In this episode, I chat with Tara Clark—founder of Modern Mom Probs—about how she grew her parenting content into a powerful brand that includes a viral Instagram presence, a book, a podcast, and multiple income streams. We talk about her early days on social media, how she navigated the shift from graphics to video, and what it really takes to build a career as a mom content creator in 2025.

We also get into the sticky parts: the algorithm rollercoaster, the pressure to become a personal brand, brand deal highs (and one epic low), and the emotional whiplash of parenting in a digital world. If you’ve ever felt the tension between growth and burnout, this one will hit home.

Connect with Tara Clark:

Instagram: @modernmomprobs

Podcast IG: @modernmomprobspodcast

LinkedIn: Tara Clark

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I’ve been reflecting on all the conversations we’ve had in Season 2, and some clear themes are jumping out. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from interviewing full-time creators. We’re talking about the real ways creators are making money in 2025 (hint: it’s not just brand deals), the difference between building a platform and building a business, and how to think long-term on purpose.

Whether you’re selling products, booking clients, or just dreaming about going full-time, this episode will help you zoom out and see the bigger picture. I’m also getting real about what never changes, like algorithm frustration, comparison traps, and content flops, and how the creators who make it are the ones who double down on what works and keep showing up anyway.

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Want to know what I look for when I audit a creator’s social media account? In this solo episode, I walk you through the exact process I use inside the Authentic Creator Network to help creators improve their online presence. Whether you’re aiming to grow a community or pitch brands as a UGC creator, there are three key categories I use to evaluate any profile—video quality, storytelling, and messaging. I’m sharing my audit rubric so you can apply it to your own account and start making changes today.

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What happens when a viral TikTok rant about invisible labor turns into a coaching business with over a million followers? In this episode, I chat with Zach Watson—better known as the Mental Load Coach—about his journey from burnt-out teacher to full-time creator, coach, and accidental advocate for dads doing better. We get into how he built his audience through raw, imperfect storytelling, the content that changed everything, and how he uses viral moments to spark real conversations at home.

Connect with Zach Watson:

Instagram: @zachmentalloadcoach

TikTok: @zachthinkshare

YouTube: ThinkShare

Website: zachthinkshare.com

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Feel boxed in by your niche? Struggling to evolve your content without losing your audience? In this solo episode, I’m getting real about the pressures of personal branding, the fear of changing your focus, and what to do when life gets too complicated to share online. We talk about how to stay authentic without oversharing, the difference between a personal journal and a personal brand, and how to build a platform that evolves with you. If you’ve ever felt stuck between your growth as a human and the content your audience expects, this one’s for you.

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What happens when you move across the world, become a mom, and launch a business—all at once? In this episode, I sit down with Emily San Jose, the creator behind Mama in Madrid, to talk about her journey from the U.S. to Spain, building a digital platform from scratch, and launching a business to support expat moms abroad. We talk about content creation, influencer monetization, the real (not glamorized) side of entrepreneurship, and how she’s using her platform to build community in a brand-new country.

Connect with Emily San Jose:

Instagram: @mamainmadrid_

TikTok: @mamainmadrid

LinkedIn: Emily San Jose

Website: mamainmadrid.com

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What happens when a busy mom swaps wellness trends for sustainability—and builds a thriving influencer platform in the process? In this episode, I sit down with NYC-based creator Kate Davis to talk about her journey from 500 to 11K followers, why slow and steady growth is underrated, and how she stays true to her values while monetizing her content. We cover everything from easy sustainable swaps for moms to the pressure of brand deals, comparison on Instagram, and what’s actually working in content right now.

Connect with Kate Davis:

Instagram: @kate_davis

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Worried your follower count isn’t moving? You’re not alone—and it might not even be the right thing to measure. In this solo episode, I share a mindset shift and tactical approach that will help you stop stressing about follower growth and start focusing on what actually matters: engagement and conversion.

Tune in to hear why smaller audiences with real engagement can be even more valuable to brands, how to calculate and talk about your engagement rate, and why conversion is the metric that matters most in 2025.

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