

Mistakes That Made Me
Eman Ismail
Mistakes That Made Me is the podcast that asks extraordinary business owners to share their biggest business mistake – so you know what NOT to do on your road to success.Join Eman Ismail as she chats to some of the smartest minds in business about how to push through failure and accept it as an important and necessary part of building a business.Because it turns out: your biggest business mistake often leads to your biggest lesson and then your biggest blessing.
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Mar 6, 2023 • 58min
Seeking Internet Fame with Dielle Charon
Dielle Charon has cracked the code. This business coach earned more than a million dollars in 2022 and $370K in the first 2 months of 2023. She says one of the reasons for this success is her focus on delivering quality programmes and buttoning up her business processes.
But it took a lot of mindset work to give up chasing the glamour of internet fame and social media celebrity.
In this episode, Dielle shares how her biggest mistake early on in her coaching business was comparing herself to other business coaches on social media and spending too much time trying to become popular online. Now, she’s focused on being comfortable with her own experiences and skills to find the success she's looking for.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast
Links from this episode:
Dielle’s website: https://diellecharon.com
Dielle’s podcast: Black, Banked, and Booked Out
Dielle’s free training: https://diellecharon.com/free-training
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And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 30min
Falling Prey to New Ideas with Caroline & Jason Zook
Caroline and Jason Zook are two creatives who are full of ideas. They’re the founders of Wandering Aimfully – the UN-boring coaching program for intentional online business owners – and Teachery: a software platform for creating and hosting online courses.
After more than a decade of online entrepreneurship, they found that constantly creating and launching new ideas is exhausting. They figured there had to be another way.
In this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, the Zooks describe how putting less energy into new ideas and more energy into refining existing ideas has created two reliable, profitable, and intentional businesses for them.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast
Links from this episode:
Wandering Aimfully: https://wanderingaimfully.com/
Teachery: https://www.teachery.co/
Jason and Caroline’s podcast, 'What is it all for?': https://wanderingaimfully.com/podcast/
Caroline’s productivity hacks in Notion: https://wanderingaimfully.com/notion/
Caroline's TEDx Talk, 'Find Your Inner Artist'
Eman's Email Rules (Free 35-minute email class)
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco.
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 17min
Launching Without a Plan with Amy Posner & Kirsty Fanton
Amy Posner and Kirsty Fanton have been (highly successful) lone wolves in the online business world for years. So when they teamed up to launch a new group coaching programme, they were so excited to be working together they forgot to create a launch strategy.
Without a plan, their launch totally flopped. They sold just 2 spots.
On this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, Amy and Kirsty join me for a conversation about how us business owners sometimes preach one thing for our clients and but then don't do the same thing for ourselves. As Amy puts it, "It’s difficult to do for yourself what you do naturally for your clients".
Listen to this episode to understand how they bounced back from their launch failure.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast
Links from this episode:
Business Badassery podcast
More on Kirsty Fanton: https://kirstyfanton.com
More on Amy Posner: https://amyposner.com
Amy Posner on YouTube: @amyposner7096
On Instagram: @kirsty.fanton and @amyrposner
Link to Kirsty's Instagram announcement
Eman’s Email Rules
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 14min
Playing the "Nice Black Girl" with Michelle Gyimah
Every Black woman knows what it means to play the “Nice Black Girl" in the workplace. Just like every Black woman knows what it means to be labeled the “Angry Black Woman”.
Between these two labels, Black women have to make hard choices about how they engage, disagree, and work with their colleagues and clients, while maintaining their professional integrity and sense of identity and well-being.
In this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, I interview ethnic and gender pay gaps consultant Michelle Gyimah about how she navigated client relationships as a Black woman who was trying to avoid being stereotyped as the "Angry Black Woman". Michelle shares the mistake this led her to make, and what you can learn from it.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast
Links from this episode:
Michelle Gyimah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah
Michelle’s website Equality Pays: https://www.equalitypays.co/
Michelle’s podcast Better Money Conversations: https://pod.link/1601188183
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco. And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 21min
6-Figure Focus with LaYinka Sanni
Why is the idea of earning 6 figures of revenue so coveted? And why are we willing to make *so* many sacrifices to get there?
In this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, I interview self-transformation coach LaYinka Sanni about how she dropped thousands of pounds on a coach that promised her she could make 6 figures A MONTH...when she wasn't even making £1000 a month.
LaYinka quickly realised she wasn't ready for this programme, and she was left feeling worse about her ability to run a successful business.
You’ll hear how LaYinka came to terms with her mistake and how she eventually achieved business success. We also break down why she was so focused on earning 6 figures, so early on in her career.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast
Links from this episode:
Join Like a Boss, my 12-week mastermind for copywriters (Doors close TODAY on 30th January)
LaYinka Sanni
LaYinka Sanni on YouTube: @LaYinkaSanni
Episode 7: Rejecting what made me rich with Tarzan Kay
Eman’s Email Rules
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 13min
"Rejecting What Made Me Rich" with Tarzan Kay
Tarzan Kay trusted a highly respected sales guru to teach her how to sell online. And she readily admits that led to a seven-figure business. But she later realised that what he really taught her was how to use persuasion to her own advantage and sell people courses they didn't need.
In this episode of Mistakes That Made, I talk with email marketing and storytelling expert Tarzan Kay about the dangers of online courses and coaching that use persuasive marketing tactics to take advantage of people. We talk about how these tactics can work on even the savviest of business people and how this can be detrimental to those who are new to the online business world.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast
Links from this episode:
Tarzan Kay
Tarzan Kay on Instagram: @tarzan_kay
Episode 2: Going and Growing Too Slow with Belinda Weaver
Eman’s Email Rules
Join Like a Boss, my 12-week mastermind for copywriters
Listen to my private podcast: Like a Boss – Success Stories from Graduates
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Jan 20, 2023 • 4min
Season 2 & My Week of Workshops
I’m back! Season 2 of Mistakes That Made Me returns on the 23rd January. Here’s what you need to know.
The links I mention:
Eman’s Week of Workshops
Join Like a Boss, my 12-week mastermind for copywriters
Listen to my private podcast: Like a Boss – Success Stories from Graduates
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 3min
Choosing the Wrong Business Partner with Emily Thompson
In the final episode of season one, Eman talks to Emily Thompson – co-founder of podcast and community Being Boss, and retail brand Almanac Supply, Co.
Emily opens up about the time her business partner quit on her (in a Slack message), and reflects on what she learnt from choosing the wrong co-founder for her dream retail business.
It turns out, some people were meant to be business owners. Others... were not.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast.
Links from this episode:
Join Like a Boss, my 12-week mastermind for copywriters
Being Boss podcast
Being Boss Club on Instagram: @beingbossclub
Almanac Supply Co.
Eman’s Email Rules
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco.
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contact.Loving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Sep 6, 2022 • 49min
No Limits and No Boundaries with Star Melancon
Sometimes, we don’t know when or how to say no.
My guest for this episode is Star Melancon. Star is a scientist turned entrepreneur who struggled with setting boundaries in her corporate workplace before launching her own financial consulting business. Star thought removing herself from the corporate environment would restore her ability to set boundaries and give her a healthy work-life balance.
But Star learned that without true transformation, she would continue the same people-pleasing practices that led to serious physical and mental health consequences. That mistake forced her to turn inward and figure out what made her put everyone else's needs before her own.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast.
Links from this episode:
Join Like a Boss, my 12-week mastermind for copywriters
SHEbuildingHER
Star Melancon on Instagram: @shebuildingher_ca
Eman’s Email Rules
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco.
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contact.Loving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit

Aug 30, 2022 • 53min
Getting Fired with Claire Pelletreau
Getting fired hurts.
But getting fired for the thing you’re actually an expert at is another level of pain.
My guest is Claire Pelletreau, conversion expert and host of the Get Paid Podcast.
In this episode, Claire shares the painful moment when she was fired for making a huge mistake in her job. She explains how being fired forced her to focus on the most important aspect of her job: the results. And how it's that focus that propelled her to the tremendous success that came afterwards.
Find the transcript of this episode on my site, emancopyco.com/podcast.
Links from this episode:
Join Like a Boss, my 12-week mastermind for copywriters
Claire Pelletreau’s website
Claire Pelletreau on Instagram: @clairepells
Claire’s podcast: The Get Paid Podcast
Eman’s Email Rules
If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don’t forget to tag me! @emancopyco.
And if you’re interested in working with me, visit emancopyco.com/contactLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman’s “What’s Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi 👋🏽Connect with Eman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancopyco/Connect with Eman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-i307/Tools for your business: (Affiliate links 👇🏽)Start your 14-day trial with ConvertKit: https://emancopyco.com/kit


