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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 30 MIN

Content That Converts: Em Connors on Building a Personal Brand and Finding Time Freedom

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

Em Connors knows that building a successful business isn't about chasing every trend—it's about getting clear on who you are, what you stand for, and creating content that genuinely connects. As an Instagram strategist, Canva Verified Expert, and founder of The Creative Bodega, she's helped countless female entrepreneurs simplify their marketing, attract the right audience, and build businesses that create true freedom.In this inspiring conversation, Em joins Mike "C-Roc" to share the winding journey that shaped her entrepreneurial path. From surviving a painful divorce and rebuilding her life from the ground up to climbing the ranks of New York City's fashion industry, relocating to Baltimore with no job, navigating the challenges of marriage, motherhood, financial uncertainty, and the rise and fall of a CrossFit gym during the pandemic, Em opens up about the grit that carried her through every pivot. She also reveals how an unexpected introduction to Canva and social media led her to discover the work she was truly meant to do.Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Em dive into the importance of resilience, finding clarity before chasing success, embracing reinvention, and creating a business that aligns with your values instead of consuming your life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or someone navigating a major life transition, this episode is packed with practical insights and powerful reminders that your biggest setbacks often become the foundation for your greatest opportunities.Website-https://www.thecreativebodega.com/ Social Media Links/Handles-https://www.instagram.com/the.creative.bodega/?hl=enhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-bodega-content-marketing-and/id1797632954

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