In this episode of The Stephanie Kase Podcast, I sat down with Mya Nichol, an Instagram marketing expert and sustainable business coach, to discuss the raw and real side of entrepreneurship. Mya shared her personal journey, including the highs and lows of running a successful business, and offered invaluable advice on navigating challenges. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going as a small business owner —or when it might be time to pivot or quit—this episode is for you.  Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that arise during difficult business seasons. Why consumer behavior changes and how to adapt your strategies. The importance of simplifying […]

In this episode of The Stephanie Kase Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Shannon McKinstrie, a social media mentor and strategist. Shannon shared insights on how small business owners can use Instagram effectively without being left overwhelmed. We dove into Instagram trends for 2025 and how to balance timeless marketing strategies with what’s currently working. If you’re a business owner looking to create a social media strategy that feels personal and sustainable, don’t skip this episode! You’ll learn more about Instagram marketing trends that are working now and how to capitalize on them to grow your business.  Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Instagram is shifting back to personal, story-driven […]

As a small business owner, you’ve probably set ambitious goals or invested money in big plans. However, those goals get stuck in the “someday” pile. Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be this way! Let’s talk about how to reach business goals this year so you can finally gain momentum and move the needle in your business.  Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Here’s how to set goals you’ll actually reach and make sure they’re aligned with your long-term vision. 1. Start with a Vision for Where You Want to Be One of the best ways to gain clarity is to focus on the transformation you want. Instead of dwelling on what’s not working, envision where you want to […]