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Creators Getting Paid
Online content creation as a business is no longer a fad and it's here to stay. Creators Getting Paid focuses on the following important conversations in a creative business: 1. Where to find inspiration and ideas to grow your online brand 2. How to design, attract and grow predictable revenue into your business (cash flow) Michelle shares insights learned the hard way about building an online brand, tips and resources to help you get paid for your creative work.
Episodes
- Creators Getting Paid
Jay-Z and the Super Bowl: The Ultimate in Creator Self-Promotion
This week it was announced that Jay-Z will be performing as the creative guest for the Super Bowl Half-time show. There was a lot of chatter around this…
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What is The Third Space?
Creators Getting Paid New Online Community. Doors are opening late fall. In today's episode I share what to expect. Around when doors are opening Why it's not…
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How to Run a Live Challenge to Grow Your Brand
This week I finished running my first ever live challenge. I've run workshops, webinars and other sessions but a live 7 Day Challenge was a totally different…
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Influencers and Creators: Here's How to Work with Brands at a Sporting Event
This podcast episode was inspired by the events that happened at the 2026 US Open (still currently underway as I release this episode). If you're looking to…
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Why I Added KIT to My Tech Stack
I'm still using Substack as a tool, but for those of you who are looking to sell products, goods or services that direct your audience off the Substack…
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We're Having the Wrong Conversation About the New YouTube Watch Hours
Are you asking yourself if YouTube is worth doing? I'm in the process of launching a new channel (my first channel) and even though I was annoyed by the…
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Consciously Uncoupling From Substack
Today I share why I've decided to "consciously uncouple" from Substack, why I think Substack is its own worst enemy and wonder why the continued focus on…
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Why I Decided to Bring My Paywall Back
Paywalls can be controversial and it also can feel like they're everywhere. In today's podcast episode I share why I've decided to add a paywall back to my…
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Reflecting on Q1 of Creators Getting Paid (2026)
In today's episode I reflect on Q1, how things have gone so far and some unexpected things that I've discovered about my business processes and focus. You may…
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How to Grow a Newsletter with Kaitlyn Arford founder of Freelance Opportunities
Are you thinking about starting a newsletter? Wondering what success looks like? In today's conversation Kaitlyn Arford the founder of Freelance Opportunities…
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Not an Overnight Success: Rethinking Your Creative Entrepreneurship Journey
Every once in awhile I think about the concept of time and how long it should take to reach the success that I'm working towards. For many people building…
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31 Day Podcasting Challenge Recap
In today's episode I share what it was like to do a 31 Day Podcasting challenge what worked and a reflection on how things went.
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Why I Decided to Use Flodesk For My Newsletter and Emails This Year
One of the most important actions that I take in my business is growing an email list. In 2025, it became increasingly clear that I needed to approach the…
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What Happens When Social Media Platforms Stop Paying Creators
If you're lucky enough to be approved to participate in a creator monetization program-it's a pretty exciting feeling. I remember when the Threads bonus was…
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A Lesson Learned From the Death of TikTok
The long saga surrounding the TikTok app has finally ended. It is now no longer primarliy Chinese owned and now has a US based (focused) algorithm, ownership…
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10 Digital Business Podcasts That You Should Listen to In 2026
Are you looking for for new online business and brand building podcasts to listen to? I have 10 podcasts that are the opposite of "Bro Culture" that I'd like…
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Why I Started a Local Meetup Group for My Online Brand
The word "community" has been thrown around a lot online as it relates to the online brands that people are building. For the past 3 years I've thought about…
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Now is the Time to Stop Pre-Scheduling Your Content
In this episode I share a story about waking up to people pissed off at Beyonce. I talk about what I think was going on and why we need to be a lot more…
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Glimmers of Hope for Marginalized Creators in the Content Creator Space
It's 2026 and I wanted to share some relections an the content creator space and some surprising wins that I've observed creators from marginalized communities…
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Making Sales vs. Creating Content: What's Your Priority
Does it feel like you always have to make content? Are you struggling to earn income from your online brand? I ask the following very important question…
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How to Successfully Co-Host a Livestream and Not Go Crazy
Have you ever thought about co-hosting a livestream (or, video podcast?) I co-host a show with two other fabulous co-hosts in 2025. We're returning in 2026 and…
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How to Start a Membership in 2026
One of the most exciting additions to what I'm working on in 2026 is adding and growing a membership community to my brand. I quietly launched it at the end of…
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Why Content Creators Should Get Back on Pinterest
For the past 6 months I've thought about using Pinterest again. Today I share why I plan on spending 2026 adding pins to the platform, what I thought about and…
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Selling As an Online Entrepreneur in 2026
I'm going to be honest and say that I have some days when I have a lot of doubts. Doubts about leaning into my dreams, growing what I'm growing as a business…
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How Beehiiv's New Features Have Changed The Game
You may have heard increasing chatter in content creator spaces about owning your audience. For the majority of creative or bricks and mortar businesses that…
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I'm Changing How I Use Substack in 2026
Substack is evolving into something different and I think it's really important for creators on the platform to be proactive around these changes so that…
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How to Add 10,000 Downloads to Your Audio Podcast Listens this Year
Want to grow your podcast downloads? It's possible to add an extra 10,000 downloads. I've shared some strategies to lean into as we begin the 2026 podcasting…
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Doubling Down on Ownership and Action in 2026
That idea you've been thinking about for the past 3 years. It's time to launch it. That community you've been wanting to build, it's probably a lot simpler…
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What It Felt Like to Stop Actively Monetizing on Substack
The title of this episode may surprise you. I deliberately stopped trying to make money on Substack in 2025 and there's a good reason why. Today I'm breaking…
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How to Add Peace Into Your Brand Building Process
Focusing on building your dream can be really stressful. This is why it's so important to add in peace to your brand's business design. Not sure what I mean?…
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Is It Rejection or Something Else?
When you put yourself out there as a creative, a creative entrepreneur, etc. You're going to have some unpleasant experiences that will feel like...rejection…
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People Are Paying Attention to What You're Doing
Does it feel like no one is paying attention or cares about the work that you're doing? I reframe this experience and share that it's likely that you're…
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Build Your Brand Like Your Favorite Platform Will Die
For years now we've used Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok and a list of other third party platforms that have helped both bricks and mortar/online…
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The Compounding Effect of Effort
It's the beginning of the New Year and I thought this would be a great time to remind you that your efforts compound over time. Not sure what I mean? Listen to…
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Is Blogging Dead in 2026?
It's time to talk about blogging. Yes, blogging in 2026. Is it dead? Here are my thoughts and you may be surprised. Show Notes…
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Why Threads is THE Social Media Platform of 2026
It may surprise to hear that I'm not that excited about social media. In fact, some of my favorite online creators embrace a social media free approach to…
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What Conference Hosts Can Do to Improve the Event Experience
I've attended A LOT of conferences in the past as I work towards growing a healthy online brand. In the last couple of years I've slowed down my attendance…
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Podcasting Mistakes to Avoid Making This Year
I love podcasting. It's an artform, medium and a powerful tool to build influence and rapport with your desired audience. It's also an increasingly important…
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Should You Start a Newsletter in 2026
Newsletters seem to be a "all the rage" in 2025. My question is the following: should you start a newsletter in 2026? What to consider, what's the point and…
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3 Lessons from the Museum For Black Girls for Digital Entrepreneurs
Are you a perfectionist? Or, are you the person waiting for the perfect moment to do the cool thing that you've been dreaming of? Today I'm sharing lessons…
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Changes To My Online Brand I'm Making in 2026
I've had enough time to look back at 2025 and evaluate what worked well, what didn't and make some decisions about what I'd like to change for 2026. Here's…
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What is Creators Getting Paid in 2026
It's the first day of a new year and I'm laying in bed fighting the flu from hell. Luckily, I've already recorded a ton of podcast episodes and today I'm…
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How I Planned Out My Business for 2026
I recently spent 5 days planning out my business (and personal) year. In this episode I share a breakdown of what I did, the insights that I gained from the…
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17 Content Creator Economy Predictions for 2026
2025 is just about over and I thought it would be interesting to share some trends that I'm paying attention to for 2026. I would love to know if there's a…
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End of Year Creators Getting Paid Announcements
The end of 2025 is closing in on us fast. Here are some announcements that I wanted to share with the Creators Getting Paid Community. Show Notes…
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10 Lessons Learned in 2025 as a Digital Entrepreneur
2025 is beginning to wrap up and I'm reflecting on the year. It has been...interesting. The lessons that I learned from this year I'm applying to 2026. This…
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Why You Need to Start a Newsletter or Email List in 2026
Are you still waiting to build a list for your brand and or business? Today I share some thoughts (again) about why list building is so important-especially in…
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The Downsides to Newsletter Recommendations: How to Fight Them
The Recommendations Feature has been "all the rage" for the past few years in the newsletter space. I'm several years into running a newsletter that has been…
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Is Substack the Right Place for Black Journalists?
Are you an African-American journalist or "Newsfluencer" considering building your brand on Substack? I'm a long-time user of the platform, long-time member of…
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What is The Creator Income Collective?
Things are changing and I'm so excited to share that doors are opening soon to The Creator Income Collective. In this episode, I share what it is, the…
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Behind the Scenes of a Successful Romance Business with Author Nikki Payne
You might not know this about me but I have a romance pen name. I love the business of writing romance and I thought it would be fun to learn from a USA Today…
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How to Set Your Holiday Sales Goals
It's officially October 2nd, 2025 and it's time to get serious about preparing for the Holiday Sales cycle. In order to keep myself focused so that I can meet…
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List Building Without Social Media: A Must Have Skill in 2026
https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletterSocial media is more volatile than ever. What if there was a different way to market your brand? Today I reflect on…
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Why I'm Launching a Membership Off the Substack Platform
I'm a huge fan of the Substack platform and have built a list of almost 4,000 subscribers. So why did I decide to slow down the growth of my paid tier (that…
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Why I'm Moving my Paid Substack Tier Somewhere Else
I truly love what I'm building on Substack, Creators Getting Paid has been one of the most important projects that I've built out. The community, connection…
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How I'm Approaching Conference Attendance in 2026
We're solidly past the halfway point of the year and I've begun thinking about what events (if any) would I like to attend in 2026. Today I share how I'm…
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How Grief Has Impacted My Business in 2025
The past 10 months have been emotionally exhausting. I've come to the relevation that during that time I've been grieving. There has been an impact to my…
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Hitting 3,000 Subscribers on Substack Without Social Media
Last week I finally hit a goal that I've been working on for months. Today I'm sharing what I did to reach 3,000 subscribers/supporters of Creators Getting…
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Changing What's Behind My Substack Paywall: Here's Why
Are you on Substack and thinking about adding a paywall? Or, are you using any platform where you can add a paywall to your project? I'm at the end of my third…
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Why You Should Stop the Substack vs. Beehiiv Comparisons
Are you in the process of growing a newsletter? Have you thought about using the Beehiiv or Substack platforms and aren't sure what the difference is between…