I want to take a moment to talk about something that can completely change the way you run your business, sell products, host classes, and grow online — automation. When you’re building a brand, an ecommerce store, or a digital business, doing everything manually will eventually burn you out. Automation allows you to keep showing up, selling, and serving even when you’re offline. It gives you back your time, protects your energy, and helps you scale without doing more work. One of the most important forms of automation you can have is a dedicated email list. Social media is great for visibility, but you do not own those platforms. Accounts can be limited, shadowed, or removed at any time. Your email list is something you own — it’s a direct line to your audience, customers, and community. With an email list, you can:• Announce new products or services• Promote classes and masterclasses• Share exclusive content• Build trust and long-term relationships• Make consistent sales without posting every day• Launch offers with confidence. If you’re just getting started, collecting emails doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple ways to start collecting emails: • Offer a freebie (guide, checklist, PDF, template) • Create a simple sign-up form or landing page • Add an email opt-in link to your bio• Collect emails for masterclass registration • Add a signup option at checkout for products For beginners, here are some easy-to-use email marketing and automation platforms to explore: • Flodesk — very beginner-friendly, great design, simple automation• ConvertKit — excellent for creators and digital products • MailerLite — affordable and easy to grow with • Beehiiv — good for newsletters and community-style emails • Mailchimp — widely used, simple for starters You don’t need to automate everything at once. Start small: • A welcome email• A thank-you email after signup • A reminder email for classes or launches Automation isn’t about being less personal, it’s about creating systems that support you so you can focus on creativity, growth, and income.

Ok so, I’m just downloading the app lol heyyyyy