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This show is for Christian women entrepreneurs who want to grow with smart strategy and emotional intelligence, in ways that fit your life, not consume it. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, grounded strategy, and faith that fuels your business in real, practical ways.</itunes:summary>
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	<title>029: Email Anxiety — Unsubscribes, Open Rates &#038; the Fear of Sending</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This episode gets into the emotional side of email that no one really talks about, but almost everyone feels.]]></description>
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	<title>028: Email List Growth That Doesn’t Feel Slick, Salesy, or Forced</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about how to grow your email list in a way that’s clear, steady, and actually fits how you want to show up.]]></description>
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	<title>027: The Hidden Pressure of “Keeping Up” (And Why Email Feels Overwhelming)</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we show you how to get out of that pattern so consistent email becomes doable, enjoyable, and sustainable.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we show you how to get out of that pattern so consistent email becomes doable, enjoyable, and sustainable.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>026: Why So Many Smart Women Avoid Email (Even When They Know They Need It)</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If email has been sitting in the back of your mind - something you know you should be doing, but keep putting off - you’re not the only one. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If email has been sitting in the back of your mind - something you know you should be doing, but keep putting off - you’re not the only one. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>025: What an Email List Actually Does for Your Business</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If email has felt confusing, inconsistent, or like one more thing you should be doing … this one’s for you. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If email has felt confusing, inconsistent, or like one more thing you should be doing … this one’s for you.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If email has felt confusing, inconsistent, or like one more thing you should be doing … this one’s for you.]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>024: Our Real Book Sales Numbers: The Good, The Embarrassing &#038; The Honest</title>
	<link>https://smartsoulfulbusiness.com/episode024/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever wondered how much money a book makes on Amazon KDP — or whether writing a book is worth it — this is the honest conversation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you’ve ever wondered how much money a book makes on Amazon KDP — or whether writing a book is worth it — this is the honest conversation.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>023: Why A Book Changes How People See You (Even in a Crowded World)</title>
	<link>https://smartsoulfulbusiness.com/episode023/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about how books function socially and professionally - and why writing one often changes how people listen to you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about how books function socially and professionally - and why writing one often changes how people listen to you.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk about how books function socially and professionally - and why writing one often changes how people listen to you.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>022: Your First Book: The Goal Isn’t ‘New York Times Bestseller’ (Here’s Why)</title>
	<link>https://smartsoulfulbusiness.com/episode022/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We explore how releasing outcome pressure actually creates momentum and why small, clear, finishable books often do the most good. ]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>021: Publishing Isn’t What It Used to Be &#8211; and That’s Actually Good News</title>
	<link>https://smartsoulfulbusiness.com/episode021/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Becky & Laurie]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk how self-publishing and Amazon KDP have reshaped the book industry and removed many of the publishing barriers.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we talk how self-publishing and Amazon KDP have reshaped the book industry and removed many of the publishing barriers.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>020: Why Everyone Should Write a Book (And Why So Many Never Do)</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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