Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast

171. Dynamic Strategies for Optimizing Content and UGC

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to optimize your content to its fullest potential. Get the secrets on teasing, releasing, and launching your products with a bang. With tips...

170. Branding Short-Term Rentals with Thanks for Visiting

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to transform a mere Airbnb into a guest's dream escape? Join Annette and Sarah of Thanks for Visiting as they dish on the secrets to...

169. Your Midyear Bingo Card Check-In

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've arrived at your mid-year accountability checkpoint. How are the goals you set back in January going? This week, Michelle dives into the nitty-g...

168. AI and Data Privacy for Creatives with Claire Xue

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're talkin' about AI again, and this time, we're diving deep into Claire Xue on AI wearables, digital twins, and the controversy around data securit...

167. How to Share Your Work on Socials, and Make it Pop

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself saying, "I don't know how to share my work on social media"? Don't worry because Michelle has got you covered. She spills all the...

166. Hormone Health for Creatives with Funk It Wellness

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's with the hype on seed cycling? Tune in as Michelle dives in with Kate Morton, the founder of Funk It Wellness, who shares about the benefits of...

165. High Schoolers vs. KMP Challenge & How to Improve your Brand Portfolio Work

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what's inside the minds of the next generation of brand designers? Or how you can make your portfolio irresistible? This week, Michelle sha...

164. From Corporate to Freelance with Kiri Mohan

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to elevate your brand game and attract dream clients? Sit down with Michelle and freelance coach Kiri Mohan to hear them talk all things entrepr...

163. Bumble's Rebranding Fail and Other Marketing Flubs

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did Bumble's rebrand turn into one of the biggest marketing flops in recent history? This week, Michelle walks through all of the tea on this one...

162. Leveraging AI Tools for Innovative Marketing with Lauren deVane

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your AI Auntie, Lauren deVane, is back with even more AI tips to be the Anna Wintour of your content. Learn how to save time and money and the real re...

161. Avoiding Burnout as a Creative with Morgan Drinks Coffee

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you caught in the constant scroll or drained by your content strategy? Dive in with Morgan (aka Morgan Drinks Coffee) and Michelle as they discuss...

160. Dear Gen Z: How to Build a Personal Brand

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With 1.3 billion Gen Zers navigating social media, there has never been a better time to be a contributor rather than a consumer. Dive into personal b...

159. Travel Photography Secrets with Girl Gone Abroad

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unpack your bags and stay awhile as Lauren Carey of Girl Gone Abroad and Michelle explore the world of travel photography. Ever wonder how to turn you...

158. What Does a Creative Director Do?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's pull back the curtain on job titles in the creative world. Today, Michelle deciphers the role of a Creative Director and how she has structured ...

157. Freelance Pricing Strategies with Creative Business Kitchen

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to serve up prices that you actually feel good about? Tune in to hear your pricing queen, Jaz, dish out the recipe to valuing your genius. Wheth...

156. Creating a Brag-worthy Brand Strategy

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to unlock the secrets of a brag-worthy brand strategy with Michelle. Listen and learn as she spills what happens during a brand strategy ses...

155. Beyond the TikTok Ban with Amber and Ashli

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has the recent TikTok ban sent you into a panic? Head into the virtual emergency room with marketing experts Michelle, Amber Figlow, and Ashli Pollard...

154. Streamline Your Design Process with Canva with Juls Christie-Clark

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ditch the design drama of navigating Adobe and embrace the simplicity of Canva and AI. Michelle and Juls dive deep into the efficient and convenient w...

153. How to Manage Design Revisions Like a Pro

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever poured your heart and soul into a client's brand design only for them to say, "This isn't really what we had in mind?" Yes, you're entit...

152. Small Wonders: Exploring Miniaturist Art with ChelseaMakes

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to generate buzz with a budget, keep it real with your brand, or maybe shrink down the world to pocket-size perfection? Michelle is ...

151. Use This Playbook for Your Next Product Launch

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Generate buzz, hype your audience, and plant the seeds of your new product so people are ready to buy as soon as the cart drops. Today, Michelle share...

150. Celebrating 150 episodes with Berta Wired

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the 150th episode, Berta is back on the podcast! Michelle and Berta reminisce on their podcasting journey, from the conception of the Kis...

149. Creating Authentic Content with Donavan Barrett

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's 2024. Can we stop glorifying viral content? Today, Michelle is joined by social media strategist Donavan Barrett, who shares his journey from cre...

148. How to Explain Your Designs to Clients

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to present designs that your client loves and immediately sends their approval on? Today, Michelle shares her best tips on setting up your brand...

147. The Power of Print in the Digital Age with MoreWithPrint

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the same old digital marketing? Dive into the world of print project power with Lauren Russett, as she spills the ink on the importance of ta...

146. My Brand Design Process, Step by Step

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get Michelle's recipe for building brag-worthy brands. Today, Michelle walks you through each step of her brand design process, from onboarding the cl...

145. How to Repurpose Content with Amber Figlow

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amber is back! In today's episode, she shares her journey from having an agency to creating a personal brand. Get ready to stand out in the digital no...

144. 2024 Design Trend Predictions

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While Taylor Swift dominated the Eras of 2023, what's in store for 2024? Based on an analysis of art history, fashion, and pop culture. Michelle break...

143. Building a Slow Fashion Brand with Kristian Hansen

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can your brand join the revolution of community branding rather than stick to the old traditional ways? Kristian of Slø has some game-changing in...

142. Client Case Study: Fit Boss Blueprint with Reuben Brooks

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to stretch your entrepreneurial muscles and combat resistance. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Reuben Brooks of Fit Boss Blueprint, w...

141. Marketing for Lifestyle Brands with Whitney Eckis of Get Supr

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for some juicy marketing insights and candid conversations about the ins and outs of building a lifestyle brand. Today, Michelle is joined b...

140. Should You Keep Your Brand Launch a Secret?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get the inside scoop on whether to tease your brand launch or not! On today's solo episode, Michelle breaks down the hotly debated topic of whether to...

139. Launching a Podcast with Whiskey and Lace

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an entrepreneur considering to start a podcast? Take inspo from today's guest, Erika Altes, of Whiskey and Lace. From launching a successful p...

138. 10x Your Biz and Build a Life You Love with Whitney Alexandra

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before you start mapping out next year's business goals, you'll want to soak up all of today's juicy insights. Today, Michelle is joined by performanc...

137. Cracking the Social Media Code with Amber Broder

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to boost your business on social media?   Look no further because today, Michelle is joined by social media expert, Amber Broder. They sha...

136. How to Scale Your Business Sustainably with Lauren Goldstein

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stop self-diagnosing your business problems and start calling The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein.   Today, Lauren shares how she works with businesses ...

135. Making Enemies, Gaining Fans with Snask Creative Agency

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you read that right: we're learning how to make enemies (and why it's valuable for brands to do this!). Today, Michelle is joined by Swedish desi...

134. How to Build your Brand Architecture

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Decode the secrets to building an irresistible brand architecture! Whether you offer multiple services or have numerous ideal client avatars, get read...

133. Midjourney & AI Part 2 with Lauren deVane

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it's only been two months since Lauren introduced us to Midjourney?!   In today's mind-blowing episode, Lauren shares new AI tools sh...

132. Raising Entrepreneurs with Little Gloss Boss

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Non-toxic lip gloss for kids. Starting from the ground up   Get your gloss on because we're learning all about raising entrepreneurs. In today's epis...

131. Building a Merch Brand with Caitlyn Rastetter of Dental Hygiene Nation

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to sink your teeth into a brand-building masterclass with Caitlyn Rastetter of Dental Hygiene Nation! From in-demand collections to using AI...

130. Designing your Brand's Website with Georgia Kaye

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back MKW Creative Co. web design partner, Georgia back on the podcast!   In today's episode, Georgia discusses the importance of branding and...

129. What is a Fractional CMO? with Aimee Schuster

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founders: this one is for you!   Today, Michelle is joined by seasoned marketing expert, Aimee Schuster. Together, they dive into juicy subjects, fro...

128. Meet the Team: Online Business Manager Cody Garner-Howe

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Please welcome MKW Creative Co's brilliant online business manager and operations and systems strategist, Cody Garner-Howe!   In today's episode, Cod...

127. Common Branding Mistakes

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're jumping right into the 8 common mistakes brands make regardless of the type of brand. These are the pitfalls that Michelle has observed du...

126. 2023 Cymbiotika San Diego Open with Ryan Redondo

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attention, tennis fans and newbies!   Get ready for the ultimate week of excitement, athleticism, and pure entertainment at this year's Cymbiotika Sa...

125. Bday Boxes and Aesthetic Themes with Sarah Wintersteen of Sistered States

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did Michelle's 30th birthday boxes garner popularity on TikTok? How can you create a themed event that allows your creative power to flow? We'll d...

124. Scaling as a Freelancer with Sydney Edwards of Seeside Creative

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a freelancer and feel discouraged by a lack of work: this episode is required listening!   Today, Michelle is joined by Sydney Edwards of S...

123. Financially Fit with Shay Bacani

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Michelle is joined by money expert Shay Bacani. Together, they dive into the world of financial fitness, and Shay shares valuable ...

122. Producing a Photo/Video Shoot

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here! You've been asking for this episode since the MKW Creative Co. team had their brand photo/video shoot back in April.   In today's ...

121. Let's Thread with Ashli Pollard

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Twitter, or X, slowly falling off people's radars, Threads has swept in and brought life to social media again!   But how do you approach it as ...

120. Canva and Pinterest with Brodi-Rose Newsome

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hot tips for Canva AND Pinterest packed into one bite-sized episode? 🤯   From creation to lead-gen and pivoting your business with the rise of new...

119. Meet the Team - Video Editor Josefina

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the special treat of hearing from MKW Creative Co's fantastic video editor, Josefina!   In today's episode, Josefina shares the best pr...

118. How To Pitch

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We should be charging for the content in this episode, but it's so good that we had to share it with y'all!   Have you ever tried writing a pitch for...

117. Midjourney & AI with Lauren deVane

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is not coming for your job!   On the contrary, being an early adopter of AI technology can be a unique selling point that accelerates your busines...

116. Creative Agency Life with Adelaide Matte of AMD Creative Co

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a solopreneur or freelancer looking to make the jump to agency owner or hiring your first employee?   Then you'll want to tune into this week...

115. Rock Hill Cheese with Sara Hunt

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what artisanal cheese even is and what's so special about it?   On today's exciting episode, you'll learn all about that (and ...

114. How to Brand a Podcast

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You asked, and we're delivering! This solo podcast episode is all about branding a podcast.   This is something we've been doing a lot here at MKW Cr...

113. Hotel Lobby Candle with Lindsay Silberman

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it has been 2 years since Lindsay was last on the podcast? (Neither can we!)   Today Michelle and Lindsay dive into Hotel Lobby Candl...

112. Creative Process with Natalie McMillan

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited to welcome Natalie back to the podcast!   If you've been struggling to create a brand that's an authentic representation of yourself...

111. Working Styles & Community with ESM Creative

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a business owner who shies away from sharing your process online?   Do you sometimes underestimate what you bring to the table?   This episo...

110. Our Services & How We Work

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you recently filled out our contact form, or are you considering it?   Or are you a new brand designer who wishes there was a blueprint for crea...

109. One Concept Method with Hayley Fedders Studio Seaside

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the One Concept Method and wondered how to implement it to attract high-end clients?   Then this is the episode for you!   On toda...

108. Social Content 'icks' with Amber Figlow A Creative Co.

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The content queen is here!   On this super informative and jam-packed episode, content strategist Amber Figlow takes us through the rollercoaster tha...

107. Charity Golf Tournaments with Katharine LiMandri

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your favorite redhead is back!   On today's episode, Katharine joins us again to not only recap November's Savvy Giving by Design's Golf Classic, but...

106. Art & Identity with Lindsey Cherek Waller

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Michelle is joined by artist Lindsey Cherek Waller. From capturing queer joy to the life of an artist both on and off social media...

105. How I Started my Brand Design Business

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You asked, and we heard you! Today Michelle is diving into her MOST asked question on TikTok: how she started her brand design business.   After 9 ye...

104. Business Basics with Anna Wojtowicz

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reminder: YOU are your safest bet (in general, but especially your career!).   That is just one of the many pieces of wisdom that CEO & Business Str...

103. How to name your biz with Alex Koktsidis

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What's in a name?"   Well, we're here with expert brand & product namer Alex Koktsidis to answer just that!   On today's episode, Alex and Michelle...

102. Internet Culture with Jo Johnson Overby

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to approach comments on social media with more empathy? How do you avoid elevating your comment section and remain chill ev...

101. Hemsley Ventures with Ashley Brinton

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast! 🥳   We're kicking off this season with an exceptional guest, Ashley Brinton of Hemsley ...

100. Season 2 wrap-up with Berta Wired

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WE'VE MADE IT TO EPISODE 100! 🎉   To celebrate this incredible milestone, we welcome a very special guest to the podcast—our Podcast Manager, Be...

099 Client Case Study Hemsley Ventures

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sawyer Hemsley is the co-founder and CBO of Crumbl Franchising, America's fastest-growing gourmet cookie company. Originally from Preston, Idaho, Saw...

098 Life according to Logo Designer James Barnard

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Barnard is a logo designer, freelancer, design educator, dad and owner of Barnard.co. He specialises in designing brand identities and logos wi...

097 Life According to Skincare Brand Taila Skincare

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A native New Yorker with Indian roots, Shadoh Punnapuzha is the founder and formulator of taïla skincare. Raised in a household where an Ayurvedic li...

096 Client Case Study San Diego Open

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever considered event marketing or are just starting out–this one is for you!   The San Diego Open was undoubtedly one of the biggest pr...

095 Honest Review of Adobe Max

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you miss the Adobe Max Conference this year?   Don't worry we've got you covered! In this solo episode, Michelle gives a candid review of the con...

094 Life According to Agency Owner Amber Frankhuizen

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Frankhuizen founded AFMKTG [A-F-Marketing] in 2018 on an ironing board. After burning out as a VP of Sales & Marketing in the corporate world, s...

093 Life According to Wine Enthusiast Miroki Tong

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Miroki's a recovering international performer and producer. In her career in arts and entertainment, Miroki performed and produced worldwide and has b...

092 Meet the Team - Brand Manager Gabby Kirsten

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gabby is an NYC-based social media manager and is currently working as a brand manager, copywriter, and junior video editor at MKW Creative Co. Gabby'...

091 Client Case Study - Honey Pot Digital

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Peacock is a digital marketing strategist and podcast host. Through her business, Honey Pot Digital, she helps small businesses across the world ...

090 Life According to Bookkeeper Rachel Burke

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Burke is the founder of Bookkeeping by Burke, a boutique bookkeeping firm that serves female-owned, service-based businesses.   She started Bo...

089 Meet the Team - Video Editor Alex Berardi

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex is a multi-hyphenate video editor with a passion for storytelling through the visual medium of social media.   As an actor, her passion for vide...

088 Everything you need to know about Kiss My Portfolio Challenge 6

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all designers! The Kiss My Portfolio Challenge is BACK!   In this week's episode, Michelle covers all the deets you need to know about the la...

087 Client Case Study - So Diego

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bianca loves bringing people together to explore her hometown of San Diego and has been offering food and drink-centric tours for over a decade. She b...

086 Life According to Brand Strategist AnnMarie Rose

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AnnMarie Rose is an Online Business Strategist and Quiz Funnel Expert with nearly a decade of experience helping business owners leverage their zone o...

085 Life According to Business Consultant Ashli Pollard

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Oscar de la Renta to Prada to Rebecca Minkoff to Sam Edelman, Ashli has helped grow major businesses for 10 years in the fashion industry in NYC,...

084 Life According to Author & Poet Arielle Estoria

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now residing in Los Angeles CA, Arielle ​Estoria  (R-E-L EH-STORY-UH)  is a Arielle ​Estoria i...

083 Life According to Agency Owner & Coffee Entrepreneur Whitney Eckis

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Eckis is a creator of elevated experiences. It began at the bright age of twenty-two when she became the founder and CEO of her marketing age...

082 Client Case Study With the Blinks

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diana is a stay-at-home, homeschooling, Pinterest mom turned accidental entrepreneur. Her love of holiday cinnamon rolls and travel hacks catapulted h...

081 Life According to Travel Wedding Planner Sistered States

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the owner of Sistered States, Sarah has over 6 years of experience producing weddings and events in the Dallas area and beyond. Her previous indus...

080 Life According to Business Coach Jessica Marx

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently named Top 10 Female Coach by Yahoo! Finance and a proud member of the Forbes Business Council, Jessica Marx has over a decade of sales and e...

079 Life According to PR & Human Design Expert Kaila O'Connor

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a decade-long PR career filled with panic attacks, burnout, and low worth, Kaila stumbled across something that changed her life immediately: ...

078 Life According to NFT Artist Katie Langhammer

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie of brooklyn.nfts is an emerging Brooklyn-based digital artist who found her start in NFTs on Tiktok. She began documenting her journey as a beg...

077 Life According to Dallas Girl Gang Amanda Smith

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Smith is a Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, a 50,000+ global community of engaged women connecting in career, business, and life. A...

076 Life According to Jewelry Designer Natalie McMillian

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie McMillan is an independent jewelry line and lifestyle brand designed and crafted in Los Angeles, California. Since the summer of 2016, Natalie...

075 Mid-Season Q&A with Berta

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through season 2, we do 50 episodes a season, so there's plenty to go back and listen to. But we're kind of switching up the format this...

074 Life According to Brand Designer Kathryn Joachim

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn is the founder and brand designer-meets-strategist at Crème Brands. She takes an artisanal approach to branding and starts with original penc...

073 Life According to Trademark Lawyer Michelle Murphy

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Murphy is the owner of Wilson Murphy Law and The CEO of Legal Loft. She works with small businesses and creatives to secure and protect their...

072 Life According to Brand & Web Studio Foxtrot Branding

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Foxtrot Branding is a design studio building strategy-driven branding, websites, and packaging for visionary businesses. Founders Cass and Amanda make...