Human-First Founders Podcast: Inspiring Stories and Tips for Down-to-Earth Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Human-First Founders — the podcast for down-to-earth entrepreneurs who care deeply, think differently, and want to build a business that actually feels good to run.
Hosted by Kinsey Soderberg of Authentic AI, this show is your cozy corner of the internet where we get real about what it takes to grow a brand with heart — in a world that’s constantly trying to automate, hustle, and "optimize" the humanity right out of it.
Each week, you’ll hear thought-provoking convos with values-led founders, behind-the-scenes stories from Kinsey’s business (and brain), and the occasional AI tip — always delivered with a human-first lens.
Whether you’re navigating brand strategy, marketing mindset blocks, or the weirdness of being a creative online, this show is here to remind you: you don’t have to do it like everyone else. You get to do it in a way that feels good to YOU.
✨ Connect with Kinsey at diywith.ai or on Instagram @authenticaiforentrepreneurs.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 273
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Mini 004 | Creating Your 2021 Action Plan For Your Brand (aka Turning Your Goal-Setting Into QUESTS)
Let's take your GOAL-SETTING to the next level! Today, I'm sharing the goal-setting process I use to create my 1:1 coaching clients' monthly Action Plans.
With these steps, you'll not only become clea…
048 | How to be Confident in Your Offer (Even With a Small Following) with Mark Breedon
Feeling confident in your social media game? Ehhh, not so much? Today, I’m chatting with the first dude on the podcast, Mark Breedon, about how to feel confident in your offer no matter how big your …
Mini 003 | How to Craft a Non-Salesy Sales Post for Instagram
Are you actually showing up and SELLING, my friend? I run into this all the time with my students, my clients and MYSELF.
We're scared of judgment, of rejection, of not being good enough...
We don't…
047 | Managing Your Mindset with my mindset coach Tani Morgan
95% of your success comes directly from your mindset! But how can you start working on your mindset to see the best results? Today, Tani Morgan sits down with me to share her top tips on how you can …
Mini 002 | How to Choose Content Pillars to Make Your Content Creation Process Oh-So-Much Easier
What the heck are content pillars and how can they make your content creation process waaay easier?
Today's minisode is inspired by my Social Map student Shelby Lavery (who I interviewed in Ep. 46!) I…
046 | Growing your genuine following (by deleting followers) with Shelby Lavery
More followers means more success, right? WRONG! My Social Map student, Shelby Lavery joins me today to chat about how you can grow a genuine following (and a successful business) by actually deletin…
Mini 001 | Instagram REELS: Why You Need To Use Them Now!
Welcome to FGS Minisodes! These will be QUICK + ACTIONABLE tip-focused episodes to help you use social media in the best way. 🤗
Today, I'm chatting about Instagram's latest feature: REELS!
+ what the h…
045 | Marketing Your Etsy Products On Instagram with Kim Higgins
Been trying to figure out the best way to market your Etsy products? Today, Kim Higgins of Made Mod joins me to share how you can effectively use Instagram to market your Etsy products.
We highlight:
+…
044 | Creating Case Studies That Convert with Melissa Harstine
Are you telling your customers' stories? And I don't mean those age-old (let's be honest, kinda boring) testimonials that go "Kinsey is amazing at her job!"
I mean the transformations you've helped yo…
043 | TELL YOUR STORY! Prompts To Help You Get Personal and Actually Post On The Gram!
Are you struggling to actually post on social media? I know if you're listening to this podcast, you want to market your business online, but are you actually showing up?
I'm not here to judge you, my…
042 | Podcasting for Entrepreneurs with Lauren Wrighton
Ever wondered what it'd be like to start a podcast for your brand?
Today, I'm chatting with Lauren Wrighton about the ins and outs of podcasting as an entrepreneur! She shares how creating a podcast …
041 | Feeling Stressed? Here's How I Deal With It!
Have you been feeling stressed / overwhelmed / anxious / exhausted? Me too, friend. 🙋♀️
Here's what I've found helpful this year as we've been dealing with all the curveballs 2020 has been throwing o…
040 | How to: Hashtags for Instagram with Marissa Schulze
Let's talk #Hashtags! This week, I'm chatting with Marissa of Haymaker Marketing all about this lil ol' thing we call "the pound sign" 😉 We cover:
- why hashtags are so important on Instagram!
- best …
039 | Batch-Planning, Boundary-Setting, Being Vulnerable and More! (An IG Live Interview With Kinsey)
Ready for my best batch-planning, boundary-setting and social media mindset tips - all wrapped up into one neat episode? I've got a treat for you today, Feel Gooders 😊
Last week, @laurenosselton_cr…
038 | Influencer Marketing For Your Brand with Jyssica Yelas
Have you ever thought about working with influencers to boost your brand's success on social media? Today, I'm chatting with Jyss of Style Opal about how this digital "word-of-mouth" marketing can he…
037 | Multiply Your Content With Post Stacking!
Ready to batch-plan your social media content in the easiest + most strategic way?
Have I got a special treat for you... Today, I'm sharing a snippet from one of the lessons in my online course The So…
036 | Writing Better Copy With Your Brand's Archetype with Wahida Lahkani
Struggling to hone in on your brand's voice? Today, I'm chatting with Wahida of Brands Are Stories about how we can write more consistent and compelling copy for our brands!
Wahida shares her best tip…
035 | 3 Tips to Avoid Burnout + Overwhelm on Instagram!
Have you been feeling stressed when it comes to showing up on social media? You're not alone, my friend. Instagram can be such a noisy, exhausting, anxiety-inducing place... But it doesn't have to be…
034 | 5 Q's To Kickstart Your Holiday Campaign Planning!
Tis the season for less stress and more success! The holidays are right around the corner, friends, and the sooner we start planning for them the better.
Today, I'm sharing 5 questions you need to be …
033 | My #1 Tip To Improve Your Content + Boost Your Conversions On Instagram (aka The Secret to Storytelling on Social)
Do you want to create better content, drive deeper connection and make more sales on Instagram? THIS is the best thing you can do.
Today, I'm sharing my not-so-secret TOP TIP for doing all of that on …