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The Optimization Toolbox with Jenna Redfield — 264 episodes

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1

What Is Fractional Work? (And Why It Matters for Solopreneurs in 2026)

2

The Future of Online Business: What's Changing in 2026 (and How to Stay Ahead) w/ Cathy Olson of Funnel Gorgeous

3

How Notion AI Just Replaced ChatGPT in My Business Workflow

4

🧠 How to Build a Personal Brand That Converts Without Feeling Cringe (with Howie Chan)

5

Time Management for Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs: How to Plan Your Week and Stick to It

6

Inside Make with Notion 2025: My Ambassador Experience & Favorite Updates

7

How to Build a Personal Brand AI Will Notice (and Humans Will Remember)

8

Why Attachment Styles Hit Different When You’re Neurodivergent

9

How to Overcome Fear and Self-Doubt to Create Real, Authentic Content with the C.A.N.D.I.D. Content Framework

10

You’re not lazy. You’re self-sabotaging (and here’s how)

11

📌 The Focus Formula: A Framework for ADHD Entrepreneurs Who Want to Actually Finish Things

12

ChatGPT Is My Executive Function: 15 Weird Ways I Use CustomGPTs as an ADHD Business Owner

13

How I run a full-time business with ADHD (without burning out)

14

AI Massage Robots & Longevity Labs: The Future of Wellness with Jill Palmquist, Chief Storytelling Officer at Life Time

15

How Color Analysis Boosted My Confidence: Interview with My Stylist Brenda Iris

16

The Year I Finally Got Answers: My Audhd (Autism + ADHD), MTHFR & Hypermobile EDS Journey

17

Breaking the Habit Loop: Food, Dopamine & Emotional Eating with Jessica Guerrero

18

AI Agents Are Here: What It Means for Your Job & Daily Life (w/ Caroline Holden)

19

Cycle Syncing for Business Productivity: Work Smarter with Your Body’s Rhythms

20

ADHD & Alcohol: Understanding the links: Insights from a Sobriety Coach

21

Harnessing Monotropism: A Neurodivergent Entrepreneur’s Guide to Productivity with Megan Griffith

22

The truth about going viral overnight: The dark side of TikTok success and the aftermath.

23

How to Create a Custom System that works for your ADHD brain (Convo with Nathan of Inbox2Notion)

24

The Future of Twin Cities Collective & this podcast : Taking a Break or a New Direction?

25

Marketing Audit: The Office Minneapolis: Childcare + Coworking

26

How @Dadchats Turned Hilarious Daily Life Stories into Viral TikTok Videos: Full Interview on Chats & Chai

27

The Power of the Right Brand Name as an Indian snack brand. Yoga Pops: Marketing Audit - Ep. 1

28

Single at 32: Dealing with Dating Apps in 2023, Society's Expectations and Self Growth: The Real Me Ep 2

29

My Faith Journey: Deconstructing my Beliefs and Self Identity: The Real Me Episode 1

30

Clearing the Clutter: A Deep Dive into the Life-Changing Magic of Organizing with Kristyn Ivey

31

How to stop self sabotage and increase your self worth w/ Robert Christiansen

32

Mastering the Art of Time: Success, ADHD, and the stories that shape us w/ Mackenzie Green

33

From Insight to Action: Tracing the Thread of Personal Growth in Three Powerful Books

34

Crystallizing your brilliance & creating personal frameworks w/ Theresa Rose

35

Top 13 best productivity, procrastination & focus hacks 2023

36

STOP asking for permission

37

Getting clarity & unstuck as a multipotentialite neurodivergent thinker w/ Jake of Creative Hackers

38

Being a Notion Consultant, the future of AI and more with Frances of @thenotionbar ​

39

Identity Crisis: Why You Shouldn't Let Labels Define You & Follow Your Own Path

40

How to make friends as an adult with @myfriendjenna

41

Marie Poulin's Guide to Mastering Notion for Life & Business

42

How I completely transformed my life in 1 year

43

The Power of Syncing: Harnessing Your Menstrual Cycle for Productivity with Chelsea Kaz-Goethel

44

Quitting alcohol? Embracing NA options w/ Jen Gilhoi of Zero Proof Collective| Optimization Toolbox

45

Using meditation to calm your monkey mind w/ Betsy Weiner | The Optimization Toolbox Podcast

46

Mastering Money Management with ADHD: Tips and Strategies

47

My 2023 Tech Stack (All the apps I use!)

48

5 productivity hacks for executive dysfunction with Anna Pugh of Spacetime Monotasking

49

How the menstrual cycle affects ADHD (with @theadhdcycle)

50

Does creeping & crawling on the ground help organize your brain? Interview with @in_the_cortex

51

After 9 months I am back! Welcome to the new Podcast

52

Taking a Break from the Podcast

53

The 5 Mistakes You Make Writing Emails: The Importance of Messaging & Grammar

54

How to Get More Testimonials & Reviews on Google & Beyond To Get More Leads & Clients with Steven Odenthal, the Five Star Guy

55

How to hook your leads and sell more with an offer (value) ladder

56

Showing Your True Authentic Self Online & Pivoting Your Content if it isn't serving you (Stop being fake!)

57

Collective Social Summit: Lessons Learned, Highlights & Takeaways

58

Book Club: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

59

The Importance of Marketing Automation & Sales Funnels & Networking as an Introvert

60

How I plan, document & organize content for social media

61

Boundaries: How to say no to work/life, family, friends, clients & your phone

62

Every App I use Every Day

63

30 Things I've Learned at 30 Years Old: 200th Episode & Birthday Special

64

Is Twitter valuable for your business, social media documentation for content & launching a conference with Christina Oliverez

65

Growing a Local Online Community, finding with your target audience & Connecting with MNLatinos Kenneth Zuniga

66

10 Online Business Ideas to Educate Your Niche & Make $$

67

All about Notion: How you can use the tool for business & personal & why you should niche down: Interview with a certified Notion expert

68

My Top 13 Productivity Tools & Tricks as an ADHD Entrepreneur

69

What website platform should I use? Wordpress, Shopify, Squarespace, etc...

70

Understanding & Harnessing ADHD (Focus, Memory , Goals & Motivation) as a therapist and business owner with Lindsay Walden

71

How to do sales without being "salesy"

72

Tips & Advice for reducing screentime, mental health effects of devices & education around digital wellbeing with @livemore

73

How Stephanie Hansen Turned Her Food Passion into a Media Brand

74

Discover Your Brand Archetype: How to Attract Clients by Being More You with Kaye Putnam

75

Bonus: Instagram Posts vs Stories vs Reels vs IGTV

76

All about Pinterest: How to Use It, Best Types of Pins & Keyword Research with Flaev Beatz

77

Losing 220 Pounds & Going Viral, How IG Reels reaches new audiences, & how social media affects body image with Stacy of @losing_for_health

78

What to do when social media just isn't working for you with Jenna Redfield

79

Growing a Travel Advice Blog & Business, Building a Subscription Model & Email List & Travel in 2021 with Jared of @ThriftyTraveler

80

Building a personal brand & podcast working a full time job, advice on interviewing for jobs & the power of networking & clubhouse with Kurt Schmidt

81

Pivoting from hair styling to coaching during the pandemic, the Power of investing in yourself & coaching with Jessica Skilar

82

Bonus Ep: The FULL story of how I started & grew Twin Cities Collective & Thoughts on the future

83

Communicating Effectively, Equity and Leadership & Utilizing the Clubhouse App with Carole Burton

84

Building a Marketing Co-Op, The Importance of Networking & Connection & The Power of Innovating with Shannon Olson of Indee

85

My Top 5 Favorite Software Tools I use in my Business & Life

86

Blogging in 2021: Content, Traffic, Community and Monetizing Your Blog with Bree Pair

87

Self Care for BIPOC Moms, Growing & Crowdfunding a Brand & Finding Brand Sponsors with Monica Jones of Melanated Mamas

88

Automating Your Business & Your Life to Save time with Callan Faulkner

89

Using Instagram to get clients as a realtor, utilizing blogs on your website & using reels and testimonials to grow your brand with Paige Gibson

90

Minnesota Nice? History of the stereotype, awareness & changing Minnesota Culture

91

Starting A Business During The Pandemic, Using TikTok To Get Sales & The Life Of A Sidehustler with @northerntiesmn

92

How can we make the Best of Awards more inclusive? A discussion on Diversity & Mindfulness & empathy during chaos with Ericka Jones

93

2021 TCC State of the Union: Predictions for social (Clubhouse, TikTok, Reels) & our Goals for 2021

94

20 Things I learned in 2020 (Recap of Best of Awards & more!)

95

Being confident on IG stories, the new Instagram Guides feature & figuring out your rates an Influencer with @lizannelately

96

The Power of Ice Baths for Health & Your Immune System, Nose breathing & Saunas and embracing the cold Minnesota Winters with Noah Huisman

97

Supporting local Minnesota makers & creators, opening a brick & mortar and adding online commerce

98

Growing through TikTok, adjusting to MN Culture, Being your real self online & Cancel Culture with KDWB Radio Host @ewhiteonthemic

99

Decluttering your space, your mind and your time with Michele Vig of @NeatLittleNest

100

Growing Your Business on Instagram As an Interior Designer/Remodeler with Morgan Molitor of Construction2Style

101

Free vs Paid Content: What to create for your audience

102

Budgeting in the time of Covid: Money & Cash Flow in Business & Life

103

Starting a Sidehustle on Instagram & Growing an Art Business with @_stormae

104

Showing Your Personality on TikTok & Being Authentic Online with Giselle Ugarte

105

Growing Revenue with E-Commerce, Mental Health & Meditation & Business Lessons from the Pandemic

106

Quitting Blogging? Sustaining longterm passions, The Launch of the TCC Academy & Business Lessons I’ve learned and changes to TCC

107

Sidehustling a local MN Travel Blog, Utilizing Google, Pinterest & TikTok in addition to Instagram & Places to Explore in MN with Lindsey Ranzau

108

2020 Software & Apps I use (Free & Paid)

109

Tips for Launching a Podcast, Following Your Passions without a Roadmap & Women In Podcasting with Twila Dang

110

Leading During Crisis, Using Your Influence for Good & Becoming a Public Speaker

111

10 Tips for finding clients on social media

112

Growing a Successful Food Company, Personal Branding for Business on Instagram & Applying for Shark Tank

113

Providing a Platform for Black Businesses, Bloggers, & Creators To Bring Awareness & Promote with Hope of @BlackBloggersandCreators

114

Keeping a Positive Mindset No Matter the Circumstances & Inspiring Your Audience

115

10 Tips for Managing Your Own Social Media Marketing

116

Following Your Passions, Being Confident on Camera, & Actively Pursuing Diversity with Anahita Champion

117

Criticism vs feedback-What’s the right way to effectively call out someone’s behavior & how to react when you make missteps

118

Effective Websites & SEO with Ben of Skol Marketing

119

All About Tiktok: The Exploding Social Media App with @KarliePlace Using it For Business & Her Journey to 800K

120

Live Coaching Sessions #2: Actionable Updates To Your Social Media You Can Do Today!

121

Comparing Social Media Platforms: Which should you be on & pros and cons of each

122

Live Coaching Sessions: Social Media Audits of Local Small Business

123

Moving In Person Events Online, Importance Of Sales & Growing Coffee & Closers

124

My Netflix Show Recommendations For Quarantine Binges

125

Creating a Successful Jewelry Business & Creating New Revenue Streams During Quarantine with @LarissaLoden

126

Financial Pivoting, Cash Flow, Should you start a business now? & money mindset

127

How To Pivot Your Business During This Tough Time Minisode

128

Do Follower Numbers REALLY Matter? A Deep Dive. A Stream of Consciousness Episode

129

Building a Successful Business Quickly, Repeat Customers & The Power of Instagram Marketing with @NailNinjaMinneapolis

130

Selling Products at Local Pop Up Markets, Best Practices & The Future of Retail with @mplscraftmkt

131

Instagram: Organic Growth vs Paid Ads vs Sponsored Content

132

Steps to Starting A Business, Business Planning & Deciding Your Services with a Prioritization Grid

133

The Anatomy of An Effective Business Blog Post

134

Developing Genuine Business Relationships, Using Emotional Intelligence & Becoming a Speaker

135

Making Your Own Merch & Products (Business Cards, Shirts & More) For Your Business At Home

136

Planning a Business Conference for Entrepreneurs, Finding Speakers & Event Promotion

137

10 Ways to Beat Overwhelm in 2020

138

Using Facebook Messenger to Automate Your Marketing with ManyChat Messenger Bots with Kelly Garrett

139

All About Photography: Lightroom, Photo Editing & DSLR vs iPhone Tips with Jen Martodam

140

Clarify Your Brand Message with the Storybrand 7 Step Framework with Tami Enfield of Brand Yourself Consulting

141

Ask Me Anything #1: Instagram, Podcasting, SEO, Networking, TikTok & more!

142

The Business Side of Entrepreneurship, Knowing Your Why & Knowing When to Start Your Business Aaron Eggert

143

Growing & Empowering BA Women, Launching A Passion Project & Hosting Large Events with Emma

144

Improve Your Conversations (Online & In Person), Raising 40K for Charity & Dealing with Depression

145

Collaborations, Trades, Influencer Marketing, Working for Free vs Pay & My Honest Opinion on the Future of Blogging with Host Jenna Redfield

146

Treating Networking Meetings like First Dates, Chemistry vs Compatibility & thoughts on online dating with Katie Sir

147

How to utilize LinkedIn to find clients & promote yourself, what not to do & utilizing the power of 3

148

Simplifying working out, utilizing & understanding intermittent fasting & keeping active & fit in our everyday life with Luis Leonardo of @tressportsfitness

149

What To Look Out For (Scams & Sketchy Companies) When Outsourcing Marketing

150

Big Podcast Update + What do I actually do at TCC? with host Jenna Redfield

151

Getting Unstuck in Your Business, Basing Business Decisions Off Your Values & Becoming Unstoppable in every part of your life with Michelle Bonahoom

152

Launching a Successful Band, Utilizing Social Media To Grow Visibility & Working Together as a Team with Yam Haus

153

Getting 1 Billion Art Video Views on Instagram, Diversifying Your Social Media Platforms & Dealing With Haters with Josie Lewis Art

154

How To Organize & Strategize your time management with a professional productivity coach

155

Mental Health & Social Media: An Open Discussion on Anxiety, OCD & how social media addiction affects us all with Bryan Piatt

156

Top 10 Tips on Doing Your Marketing Quickly & Saving Time & Energy With Marketing Tools

157

Building & Scaling a Large Media Company & How to handle a PR Crisis in your business

158

How To Use Your Voice & Elocution To Confidently Communicate Your Message from a Professional Speaking Coach

159

An open discussion on Diversity, Cancel Culture, #METoo, Political Correctness & More

160

My Top 25 Apps & Software I use everyday at TCC with Jenna Redfield

161

Overcoming Fears & Changing Limiting beliefs around Selling & Sales, Selling isn't telling & using stories to serve your audience

162

Being a TV Producer & Reporter, Confidence on Camera & Creating a compelling story for your business on local TV

163

Saving Time By Automating Your Marketing

164

Live Podcast: Aligning To Your Passions, Overcoming Business Struggles, & Stopping the Instagram Comparison Game Laura Rae Photography, Katrina Widener & Jasna Burza

165

Overcoming Codependency through boundaries, Creating An Online Course & Discovering Your Life Path Through Your Values

166

Teaching Entrepreneurs to Build a Successful Company, Sustaining Business Relationships, & Creating Multiple Target Audiences with Psychographics

167

Getting Referrals As A Real Estate Agent, Having Multiple Passions & Interests & Finding Your Niche In Your Business

168

Building a career as a Full Time Photographer, Traveling for Photoshoots, Finding & Pursuing your life's passion & confidence in facing the unknown

169

Why You Need A Brand Style Guide (not just a logo), Finding Clients & Sidehustling A Business with Laura Anne Creative

170

Storytelling with your brand copy, writing your about page & choosing the right name for your business with @theresidentwriter

171

Useful Ways to Optimize Your Website: Tips & Tricks

172

Taking Control of Your Health, Writing & Publishing A Best Selling Cookbook, & Helping Women Overcome Autoimmune Issues

173

Lead Funnels, Email Marketing Automation & The Customer Journey For Sales Success

174

27 Ways To Bring More Visibility To Your Business in 2019!

175

Building A Successful Food & Fitness Content Business, Brand & Influencer Marketing & Getting Millions On Your Website Monthly with Social Media & Search Results

176

Co-Hosting a Radio Show, Pros & Cons of Networking for Personal Branding + Heartbroken & Finding Love online with @FalenKDWB

177

Understanding Your Customers using Data & Psychology with April Seifert

178

How To "Marie Kondo" Your Business & Life & Spark Joy in 2019!

179

Exclusive Interview with the #internetson Meme Kid Gavin Thomas about Being Famous on Instagram, & Growing a Recognizable Brand in China & Beyond

180

Growing A Successful Blog & Instagram Within A Niche , Working With Dream Brands & Balancing Sidehustling + Upcoming Baby

181

Achieving Your Goals This Year & Creating A Vision & Strategy For Your Business in 2019 with Jenna Redfield

182

Finding Happiness & Overcoming Traumatic Events By Getting Clarity on Your Life's Roadmap

183

Business Lessons from the Best of 2018 Awards, 2018 In Review & Recapping Holiday Party!

184

Money Mindset, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs, & Affirmations to change your thoughts

185

2018 Social Media Trends & 2019 Predictions

186

How Dr. Matt Weist Uses Movement to Heal Pain Naturally

187

10 Steps You Need To Do Before, During & After You Launch Your Business

188

Understanding Your Unique Personality Using the 9 Enneagram Types & How It Can Impact Your Busi

189

Improve your Google Results, The Power of Keyword Research & Other SEO Secrets from Hook Agency

190

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Other Common Entrepreneur Struggles with life coach for entrepreneurs @katrina.widener

191

How To Build A Twin Cities Business or Brand Quickly From 0 Followers

192

Growing a Popular Knitwear Company, Building a Cult Brand, & Growing Pains with a Fast Expansion

193

Launching A Skincare Brand, Getting Into the State Fair & Growing a Product Based Business

194

Health Coaching, Intentional Eating & Working with Clients with Alex Stalberger

195

Pinterest Hacks, Affiliate Marketing & Online Course Tips from a Social Media Ninja

196

#All The Things: Stream of Consciousness Podcast about the Struggles of Entrepreneurship

197

Podcasting Like a Pro with Ian Levitt of @studioamericana

198

All About The TCC Circle Membership & Online Courses

199

Launching a Non-Profit that helps single mothers thrive with @emergemothersacademy

200

10 Easy Ways to Give Back with Your Small Business

201

Empowerment, Getting Your Book Published, & Confidence in your Personal Brand

202

Phone Photography Tips & Tricks To Best Present Your Brand

203

The New TCC Website, Branding Yourself & Announcing The TCC Circle

204

Personal Branding & Money Mindset with Jasna Burza

205

Paid Social Media Strategy, Building An Audience Through Facebook Ads & Groups, & The Changing State of Internet Marketing With Janet E Johnson

206

Going from Agency to Freelance, The power of minimalism, how social media affects our lives & the struggles of being your own boss with @andylikesthings

207

Life is a Fitness Trainer, Experience at #ShesBuildingHerEmpireLive, & Social Media For Fitness Studios with @erikamarie_fit

208

Journey to 10K Followers, Top 10 Tips on Visibility For Your Brand or Business, & Advice For New Businesses & Recent College Grads with @jennaredfield

209

The Power of Community, How to Collaborate Effectively Through Trades of Service & Discovering Your Self Worth with Kylee Leonetti

210

How to Find Networking Events, Connecting over Coffee Chats & Following Up with New Connections with @networkingandconnecting

211

Lead Magnets, Sales Funnels & Facebook Ads, Funnel Hackers live & why you need an email list with @alliebjerk

212

Thoughts on the Future of social media, diversifying your platforms, & case studies to learn from!

213

Launching an event planning business, the importance of networking & balancing all the moving parts with Dre Barthel of @coveyevents

214

Organizing projects with tech tools as an online business manager & incorporating your values into your business with Danielle Roberts

215

Life as a freelance project manager, the digital/traditional divide & finding your career path with @NinaKopetka

216

12 Tips on how to save time & be more productive on social media & your business

217

Sponsored Posts, Authentic Growth on Instagram & Balancing a Growing Fashion Blog with Claudia of @miles.and.smiles

218

Collaborating with Bloggers, Finding Sponsors & FTC Rules on sponsored ads with Holly of @legallycraftyblog

219

Working with Brands as a Pro Food Blogger & Content Creator for Hire with Janel of @MizNellieBellie

220

Working with Brands & Tracking Sponsored Blog & Instagram Posts with Bruno from @curbly

221

Becoming a Planner Influencer, Working with Brit + Co & Finding Your Voice on Instagram with Jessica Chung of @prettyprintsandpaper

222

Top 10 Tips For Using Instagram Stories to Grow Your Instagram

223

The Importance of Being Social on Social Media To Grow Your Instagram with @waynemoranmn

224

Instagram Algorithm Changes for 2018 & Updates on the podcast & workshops with Jenna Redfield

225

A big update announcement for TCC & the last podcast episode of 2017

226

Using Video & YouTube to promote your creative business with Paige Poppe

227

An interview with host Jenna Redfield about the history of TCC & why podcasting & video?

228

Planning Your Meals for a Healthier & Less Stressed week with Malisa Lieser

229

Designing your Daily Routine for a life without stress with @HeyKatieLee

230

How to use life coaching to live a great life with Amanda Beilke

231

Holistically heal your body with acupuncture with Amy Kuretsky

232

How to use facebook ads to grow your biz with Amin Aaser

233

Social Media Tools I Use to grow my biz With @jennaredfield

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Why social media is a must have marketing tool with Jennifer Radke of @nismpulse

235

Marketing products to a niche market on social media with Alex Haider of @coolibar

236

Managing multiple jobs & organizations with copywriter & community leader with Jennie Tacheny

237

Writing & Blogging Apps and Websites to improve your writing

238

Writing & blogging freelance for businesses with Erika Voeller

239

Writing & Editing remotely for the Huffington Post with Jordan Turgeon

240

Creating a company that gives back & makes a difference with Mitch Reaume

241

Launching a Boutique with Sustainable & Ethical Fashion with Emma Olson of @shophazelandrose

242

The importance of legalizing your biz as a creative entrepreneur with Wynne Reece

243

Accounting & Bookkeeping software recommendations with @jennaredfield

244

The importance of budgeting & knowing where your money is with Kailee Ogden Soderlund

245

Why insurance can protect your biz & yourself with @daviddmorse

246

Why learning Quickbooks can improve your business with @savvybirdconsulting

247

Free Web Site & Branding Tools I use & Recommend with Host Jenna Redfield

248

Creating brand design for small biz full of heart with Allison Burns of @alliemariedesign

249

Designing beautiful brands for women by women with Jo Magliocco

250

The importance of good design for your biz with Melanie Lea of@mybilliedesigns

251

Launching your own marketing agency for the instagram generation with Lindsey Higgins @byniche

252

Using instameets to explore & make new local friends with @mncommunity

253

Rapid instagram growth through bullet journaling & content with Alec Fischer

254

The importance of color & design in your instagram strategy & photography with @emmirocreative

255

15 Mistakes You May Be Making on Instagram with host Jenna Redfield

256

Creating & selling products in a local market with @excelsiorcandleco

257

Utilizing Creativity in your everyday life with podcaster & editor @brookseditorial

258

Creating digital content as a wedding industry service based business with Josey Meeker Stafford of @sixpenceeventsmn

259

Sidehustling a design biz & selling products online with TCC designer @sarahynesdesigns

260

Running social for a hot startup restaurant & blogging on the side with Laura Van Zandt

261

Running local groups, digital marketing & the importance of networking with @carolinneapolis

262

Doing Social Media for a nonprofit & running a foodie instagram with @minnesotamunch

263

Running a successful biz & finding your niche with @kaylahollatz

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Introducing the Podcast