Hey Community! Kristina and Maria are back with one of your favourite formats, an “Ask Us Anything” episode that’s full of actionable advice and honest takes. In this jam-packed episode they are answering the questions you sent in and leaving nothing out! They dive deep into: What makes a business sustainable during life changes like parenthood.How to figure out what your next offer should be (and when to ignore the noise).The power of listening to your clients and following what’s easy...

Two seasoned podcasters; Staci Millard from Small Business School and Kristina Bartold-Sorgota from Community are sitting down to give you the full truth behind why starting a podcast was one of the best investments they ever made in their businesses. Getting return on your podcast investment is about more than landing paid ad partnerships. Staci and Kristina pull back the curtain on their podcasting strategy and how they use podcasting to grow their businesses and their networks. They ...

In this crossover episode of The Community Podcast and Inspire and Move, Kristina is joined by good friend, entrepreneur, event host, and visibility coach Alli Arruda for a vibrant and honest conversation about what it really takes to stand out in business in 2026. Together they are talking about what’s working, what isn’t, and how to show up both online and in-person to gain visibility and create real momentum in your business. Tune in to hear more about: The truth about getting visibl...

We can’t believe it’s already 2026! With a new year comes fresh trends, momentum and possibilities but as a small business owner that can feel more weighty than exciting. Social platforms are more saturated than ever and the pressure to be “everywhere” can feel overwhelming, even for us! That is why we are kicking off 2026 on the Community podcast with an honest and no fluff episode talking about what’s really working right now and how you can build your perfect strategy on social media in 20...

2025 was a blur. So much happened! In the last community episode of 2025 Kristina is joined by The Social Snippet team to debrief their top 10 wins of the year, some of the biggest lessons they learned and hardest pivots they faced. They are still less than 5 years into business and they still see so much change, and so many lessons, every year! Come along as they go over the good, the bad and the awesome from 2025. Tune in for: Why they now view their website as a top marketing asset.T...

Hey Community family, in today’s episode, Kristina is joined by Eleanor Beaton, CEO of Safi Media and host of the Woman-Owned podcast. They are diving into how women scale businesses, build intentional communities differently, and why that can be your ultimate business hack! Tune in to hear: How Eleanor’s mother sparked her mission for women’s financial freedom.Why women circulate wealth differently, and what that means for building community.How to identify the right rooms to be in (and real...

Beck’s Broth, is a nourishing collection of bone broth-based lattes, matcha, hot chocolate, and more, with every cup coming complete with 14+g of protein. This week on the Community podcast, Kristina sits down with Founder and CEO, Beckie Prime for an exclusive interview on her journey to 450+ retailers stocking Beck’s Broth in Canada and the USA with scrappy Marketing and founder-led content. Tune in to hear: How Beckie used her background in gut health nutrition to create a product that not...

Social media friends are great, but we know that when people connect face to face, in person, at events, or over online coffee chats, the relationship goes to the next level and business gets done. If you’re ready to transition some of your online connections or people that you’ve been following for a while into real business friends and power partners, this episode is for you. Kristina is covering her blueprint from going from the DMs to building genuine connections that last. You’ll learn: ...

Hey Community Family, in today’s episode Kristina is joined by the powerhouse Monique Bryan. She is an AI consultant and personal brand strategist! In this conversation she is walking us through what it looks like to have a human-first AI approach that truly amplifies your strategy and brand, not washes it out. Monique unpacks how AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity became her thought partners, helping her scale content, analyze market data, and brainstorm like never before. But she doesn’t ...

Kristina and Ben are reflecting on a great year of the Community podcast and breaking down exactly what they did to double their download numbers in 2025. If you’re feeling stuck with your podcast numbers or are questioning if you’re really making the impact that you hoped for when you first launched. This episode is meant to recalibrate your vision and prove to you that you are making an impact and that there is still so much more for your show! Kristina and Ben are pulling back the curtain ...

Today Kristina and Maria are talking about an often overlooked truth. We all have slow money seasons. Coming off a bit of a slower summer in business, Kristina and Maria are getting real about what they do when sales are down and how they’ve learned to trust the ramp-up while still taking intentional action. They are covering: Why slow seasons are normal—and how to navigate them with grace.The power of relationship-based networking over transactional selling.Actionable ways to activate referr...

This is a powerful panel conversation from the October 2025 High Vibe Women event hosted by Kristina. She is joined by Co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women Maria Tassi, and sales, business and mindset coaches Christine Corcoran and Jessica Jovanovich. This is a jam-packed episode is all about redefining what it means to sell, especially as a heart-centered, purpose-driven female entrepreneur. If you've ever felt like sales is “sleazy,” “cringe,” or “inauthentic,” this conversa...

Kristina and Maria have sold out launches and built two businesses by selling on Social Media. Even amidst the noise, they know that you can too. In this episode of Community they are walking you through how to develop a value-driven content strategy that brings in real revenue. They’ll cover: Why most people are either selling way too much, or not enough.How knowing your audience’s behaviors and language leads to better conversions.What kind of content should actually be po...

Are you frustrated by lack of engagement or lower views on your short form social media engagement? The algorithm is ALWAYS changing and recently the trends seems to be short form content fatigue. There is simply more content than ever being produced and people are starting to crave more intimate content… Enter podcasts. While social media content suffers, podcasts continue to grow! If you're a coach, creative, or service provider feeling stuck on the content treadmill, let this episode...

Today Kristina and Maria are talking about something that every entrepreneur and business owner will face—rejection. Whether it’s clients ghosting you after a great pitch, sponsors saying no, or launches falling flat, rejection is a natural and essential part of growing your business. That is why in this episode we want to help you reframe your ‘nos’ in opportunities for growth! This episode is for you if you’ve: Ever tied your self-worth to your business.Cried over lost clients or spon...

Are you nurturing your community off social media? Email lists are a community you own and a thriving email lists starts with captivating Lead Magnets. In this practical episode of Community, Kristina is joined by Maria as they dive into what lead magnets/freebies are and how to make ones that truly connect and nurture the community your business is building. They talk candidly about how their own business has evolved their free lead magnet offerings over the years and the mistake...

Wow this was one for the books. ‘Retreat’ doesn’t do these getaways justice. Today on Community Kristina and Janette are breaking down not just the ‘what’ behind their last High Vibe Women retreat in Prince Edward County, but also the heart behind it and why they are running it back at the end of January. They are reflecting on what made this intimate entrepreneurial retreat so powerful and soul-filling, but also so tactical and full of business breakthroughs! Why every female ent...

Have you been putting off growing an email list for your business? Email lists are seriously underrated but massively powerful for growing a business online. In this episode of Community Kristina and Maria are talking about why your business needs to prioritize an email list and what their top tips are for growing one in 2025! You’ll also hear: Why relying solely on social media is risky.How to create lead magnets that actually attract your ideal client.Why vague freebies don't cut it a...

October 17-18th, 2025 was another record-setting full day event for High Vibe Women and it was nothing short of incredible! Fresh off the event full of networking, transformative speakers, community, and swag, Founders Kristina and Maria are diving into their reflections and key takeaways from the experience. Tune in to hear how the event came together, and why the relationships built in these rooms go so much farther than just the event itself. They cover: The immediate ROI people are alread...

In entrepreneurship an age-old question is always ‘should I work for free?’ Working for free can open up partnerships and opportunities that would never happen if you were not willing to make the first move. But what is too much? When might you be better off sticking to paid opportunities? In this episode of Community, Kristina and Maria are walking you through how to determine when it might be a good time to do some work for free and how to never feel resentful when offering some...