Want to make money, do something you love, AND make the world a better place? You're in the right place. Making Good is the podcast for small business owners who want to make a big impact. This podcast is about two things: building a strong small business, and using it as a tool for good. We cover topics like marketing, business philanthropy, finding community, doing purpose-driven work, mindset - and everything in between. If you have (or want) a small business and life that make a difference, this podcast is for you. I'm your host, Lauren Tilden, ex-corporate marketer turned maker and shop owner. I'm so glad you're here.
In this episode, Charelle and I share how Designing Your Life reframed career and lifestyle goals through design thinking, energy mapping, and creative experimentation. Learn how to map your values, …
Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? In this episode, I share 10 real and practical ways to make marketing easier—especially when you're short on time or energy. From foundations to AI tools and everyth…
In this Book Club episode, we're discussing The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. We explore self-sabotage, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to change. From micro shifts to future sel…
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This episode is a little different—because I’m shining the spotlight on something I created just for you: the One Thing Summit! If you've eve…
Feel like your content marketing is pure chaos? In this episode, I chat with systems strategist Colie James about how one tool can bring calm, clarity, and serious efficiency to your content workflow…
In this solo episode, I share an unfiltered look at a tough season I’ve been in—a long-lasting funk that’s affected my work, energy, and mindset. I open up about what led to it, how I’m moving throug…
In this Book Club episode, Charelle Griffith and I dive into Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley—well, two versions of it! We talk about building demand, the power of signals, and what it takes to cre…
Let's talk inclusive marketing! Kate Wolff, founder of Lupine Creative and co-founder of Do the WeRQ and LumiTerra, shares how she’s building impact-driven businesses through inclusive marketing, que…
To celebrate episode 300, I’m joined by Andy Hunter, founder of Bookshop.org—a mission-driven alternative to Amazon that’s sent over $35M back to independent bookstores. We talk about building ethica…
Perfectionism, burnout, and endless hustle—what if you could leave all of that behind and still build the business of your dreams? That’s what we’re exploring in this month’s Book Club episode. In th…
ALERT! This episode is seriously valuable (like in a we-could-charge-for-this kind of way.) Get a pen and paper out and take notes!
One of the best ways to get more eyeballs on your business is to be …
This episode is all about getting things done—for real. I share my simple, powerful approach to productivity that helps you follow through without burning out. Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck, or j…
How do you build a business that reflects your values, serves your community, and supports the life you actually want to live? That’s the heart of this conversation with Brian Thompson, a financial p…
Feeling overwhelmed by your marketing? This episode is your calm, clear roadmap to doing less—and making more impact.
If you're overwhelmed, you’re not alone in feeling it. In this solo episode, I’m w…
In this Book Club episode, we discuss Seth Godin’s This Is Strategy, a nontraditional (and very bitty!) book with 297 mini-lessons on business and planning. We explore big themes like systems, games,…
ATTENTION FELLOW ADHD BIZ OWNERS! This one is for you.
ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Organisation, Skye Waterson, joins me to talk about navigating business with ADHD. We dig into the real-…
In this episode, I’m getting real about what’s actually working for me right now—and what’s not. The truth? My priorities have shifted, and it’s time my business strategy did too. I’m sharing five ke…
If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about your branding, this episode is for you. I’m joined by brand and web designer Stacy Aguilar, who shares how to make your design not just beautiful—but effecti…
If your marketing feels like it’s going nowhere, it’s probably because you don’t have a clear strategy to move people from discovery to sale. That’s where the magic of a marketing funnel comes in. In…
In this episode of Making Good Book Club, Charelle and I dive into Real Self-Care by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. We explore the difference between faux and real self-care, why setting boundaries is hard but …