Episode 10

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28th Jan 2025

Empowerment and Authenticity in Business - A Conversation with Kim Doyal

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Kim Doyal, a pioneer in the digital marketing space and the creator behind the #JustShowUp movement. Known for her authenticity, humor, and no-nonsense approach to business, Kim shares her journey, the pivots she’s made, and how she uses AI to streamline her processes and fuel her creativity. They discuss navigating the online business world, staying true to oneself, and why showing up authentically is the ultimate differentiator in today’s digital environment.

Highlights:

  • [00:00 – 02:45] Introduction: Meet Kim Doyal, a pioneer in the online business world and creator of the "Just Show Up" philosophy.
  • [02:46 – 10:12] Early Career and First Pivot: Kim shares her entry into WordPress and her first business in outsourcing, highlighting lessons learned from building and pivoting.
  • [10:13 – 18:05] The Art of Showing Up: Kim explains her mantra, "Just Show Up," and how authenticity plays a vital role in personal and professional success.
  • [18:06 – 25:30] Embracing Pivots: Kim reflects on the shifts in her career and the mindset needed to approach change with curiosity and confidence.
  • [25:31 – 33:22] AI as a Thinking Partner: Discover how Kim uses AI tools to streamline her creative process, brainstorm content ideas, and stay authentic in her messaging.
  • [33:23 – 41:45] Women, Wealth, and Wisdom: Kim discusses her current focus on empowering women to embrace their worth and wisdom while building wealth.
  • [41:46 – 45:00] Final Takeaways: Kim’s advice for listeners: trust yourself, stay curious, and always show up for the things that matter most.

Tools Kim Uses: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Napkin.ai, Canva, and the AI-integrated features in Substack.

Inspirational Reads: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi.

Personal Projects: Women, Wisdom, and Wealth - a newsletter exploring finance, mindset, and empowerment for women. And you can connect with Kim at kimdoyal.com

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