Okay, creators… we need to talk about the most underrated growth tool you are absolutely sleeping on: your email list.

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jessie (aka your travel blogging fairy godmother), and we are diving deep into newsletter for creators, email marketing, and exactly how to start a newsletter that actually grows your business.

Jessie has been in the game since 2011 (!!!) and has built a multi-offer, multi-platform empire—and spoiler alert: her email list is the backbone of it all.

We’re breaking down how to grow your newsletter, why your email list is more valuable than your followers, and how to turn subscribers into actual income (yes, even if you don’t have a product yet).

And if you’ve ever thought “I’ll start my email list later”… consider this your sign that later is now.

💡 What We Cover:

• Why email marketing is the most stable and profitable platform you own
• The biggest mistake creators make when starting an email list
• How to start a newsletter (even if you’re overwhelmed or short on time)
• The easiest way to send emails without creating more content (hello RSS hack)
• Jessie’s highest-converting lead magnets (and why they work)
• How to turn your newsletter for creators into a revenue stream
• What to send after someone joins your list (welcome sequences made simple)
• The perfect balance between nurturing vs. selling in your emails
• How to use your email list to land brand deals + sponsorships
• Why shorter emails = better results (yes, really)

If this episode lit a fire under you and you’re ready to finally start (or actually stay consistent with) your newsletter…

I’m hosting a live training on how to create a newsletter for creators that’s as easy as sending a text message 👀

👉 DM me “newsletter” on Instagram @travelcontentwriting to get on the waitlist and come hang out live, ask questions, and build your email list the right way.

🌍 Connect with Jessie
Her website: jessieonajourney.com
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🎧 Talented A.F. Podcast Production by Your Girl Media
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• Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass to receive free tips and tricks to beat the content creation overwhelm and get back to traveling.
• Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
• Say hi on Instagram

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The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
You’ll get:
✔ monthly business systems
✔ coworking + Q&A calls
✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
You’ll get:
✔ monthly business systems
✔ coworking + Q&A calls
✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

Today, I’m breaking down my 12-month roadmap for turning your creator brand into a real, scalable business. Month by month, I’ll walk you through what to focus on so you can stop winging it and start building something that supports your remote work lifestyle and long-term digital nomad freedom.

Whether you’re a travel creator wanting more brand deals, scalable income, or a business that runs beyond just posting, this roadmap will show you exactly where to start.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why most content creators stay stuck in “posting mode” instead of CEO mode
• The first 3 months every travel creator should focus on to build a solid foundation
• How to create a clear brand identity (so people instantly know what you do)
• The 5 goals that should guide your entire year as a creator
• Why organizing your content strategy is the fastest way to grow
• How to stop chasing shiny opportunities that don’t move your business forward
• The shift from “creator” to business owner that supports real remote work income

If you want a sustainable creator career that supports your digital nomad lifestyle, you need more than content—you need a plan.

And this episode will help you build one.

🎧 Talented A.F. Podcast Production by Your Girl Media
📲 Follow: @yourgirlmedia
💻 Visit: www.yourgirlmedia.com

• Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass to receive free tips and tricks to beat the content creation overwhelm and get back to traveling.
• Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
• Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
You’ll get:
✔ monthly business systems
✔ coworking + Q&A calls
✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

👉 Come join me inside the Travel Creator Business Plan.

This is where we shift out of “go viral” energy and into real business strategy. See you inside.

Hate to break it to you.. If you think posting more is the thing that’s going to make you more money… I love you, but we need to talk.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why content creation is not your most important task — even if you’re building a content creator business.

Content is a lead generation tool. It’s not the whole business.

I walk you through the difference between creator thinking vs. business owner thinking, why going viral doesn’t automatically mean getting paid, and how to reverse engineer your revenue goals instead of obsessing over posting five times a week.

We’re talking about:

• Why pitching, following up, and selling matter more than trending audio
• How to build a real content strategy that supports income
• The busy work you need to stop doing
• The one task that will actually move the needle in your content business

You don’t need to post daily.
You don’t need perfect content.
You don’t need to go viral.

You need to treat your travel creator business like a business.

Happy creating.
Or honestly… maybe don’t create this week. Repurpose instead.

🎧 Talented A.F. Podcast Production by Your Girl Media
📲 Follow: @yourgirlmedia
💻 Visit: www.yourgirlmedia.com

• Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass to receive free tips and tricks to beat the content creation overwhelm and get back to traveling.
• Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
• Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
You’ll get:
✔ monthly business systems
✔ coworking + Q&A calls
✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE