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Jun 2026

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Community with Kristina Bartold is a podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and content creators eager to grow their businesses, expand their networks, and master community building; both online (through social media and podcasting) and in person (via live events and networking). If you’re looking to increase your sales on social media, grow your podcast audience, or build stronger connections, this show is for you. Every week, Kristina Bartold shares expert insights on community building, social media growth, organic social media strategies, and podcast management. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Kristina provides actionable advice to help you stay ahead of the game and grow your business and community in today’s digital landscape. Community with Kristina Bartold answers key questions like: How do I launch and grow a podcast that attracts my ideal audience and builds trust? How can I create podcast episodes that people will actually download? What are the best strategies for growing my podcast on social media? Which social media trends should I pay attention to? How can I build a more engaged audience on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook? How do I grow my following organically without relying on paid ads? How can I leverage my online presence to land sponsorships and collaborations? How can I maximize my investment in live events to grow my business? With Kristina’s personal experience scaling a 7-figure marketing agency, The Social Snippet , and running 200-person events with High Vibe Women , you’ll get a mix of tactical solo episodes and authentic interviews with industry leaders. Tune in to learn the best strategies for growing your business, podcast, and digital community.

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June 15, 2026Episode 37023 min

Kristina and Maria play “would you rather: entrepreneur edition”

Co-Founders of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, Kristina and Maria sit down to play this entrepreneurship themed version of ‘would you rather’.In this fun episode Kristina and Maria are sharing their in-the-moment and honest thoughts on business dilemmas and common entrepreneurship struggles in a rapid-fire format.Tune in as they answer some of the toughest questions on the community podcast yet!We hope this episode gets you laughing and leaves you with some reliable advice on scaling your business and navigating entrepreneurship well. Don’t forget to leave a review of the podcast and dm us what answer surprised you the most in this episode!Mentioned in Episode:Big Idea To BestsellerTake our social media personality quiz!Work with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunityStrange business stories episodeSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

June 11, 2026Episode 36938 min

Creating a community-first real estate business (feat. Shae Invidiata)

In this episode of Community, Kristina sits down with Shae Invidiata, a seasoned real estate expert and member of Team Invidiata to discuss building a community-driven business in real estate.Tune in to hear:How realtors can foster trust and long-term client loyalty by being more than just salespeople, but community and integral parts of their clients’ journeys.How Shae’s network and consistent presence in her community drives referrals and repeat business. From personal connections to a strong online presence, she shares how to leverage both for growth.The balance between online marketing and face-to-face networking, and how in-person connections can be more impactful and lead to quicker conversions than online channels.Why showing up authentically on social media leads to sales.This episode is packed with practical advice for any entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to grow their business through in person and online community.Tune in to learn from Shae!Mentioned in Episode:Try out Adobe Acrobat’s PDF SpacesTake Our Social Media QuizWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunityConnect with Shae:InstagramWebsiteThe Wellthy CEO podcastKristina's episode on The Wealthy CEOSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

June 8, 2026Episode 36828 min

Building a personal brand that evolves with you feat. Mallory Rowan

Today’s Community episode is live from the last High Vibe Women Retreat in Collingwood Ontario where Kristina got to sit down with guest speaker Mallory Rowan.Mallory Rowan is an entrepreneur, content creator, and personal finance educator who has built an incredible personal brand throughout her evolving career.Kristina and Mallory dive into the topic of building a personal brand that is sustainable and evolves with you over time.Walk away with:Tips on how to pivot your business without losing your audience.Advice on how to grow sustainably and ditch hustle culture.Tool to build a personal brand that evolves alongside your life.Strategies for managing criticism, trolls, and fear of judgment online.How to experiment more to gain faster clarity.And more!Don’t let your own brand put you in a box, let this episode of Community help you lean into your own personal journey and the brand you are already creating around it.If you've ever felt stuck in your job or business and want to start feeling more aligned in your everyday life, this episode is for you.Interested in joining the next High Vibe Women Retreat?DM Kristina on Instagram @kristina.bartold with the word "RETREAT" for details about the upcoming High Vibe Women Dominican Republic retreat November 15-19!Connect with Mallory:InstagramWebsiteMentioned in Episode:Try out Adobe Acrobat’s PDF SpacesTry our podcast guest blueprintWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

June 4, 2026Episode 36724 min

Why Trades Hurt Business Relationships And What Entrepreneurs Should Do Instead (feat. Staci Millard)

In this episode of Community, Kristina and CEO of Thrive Accounting Staci Millard are talking about whether or not you should be making trades in business.For this purpose a trade is the voluntary exchange of goods or services between parties instead of monetary payments.Trades always come with some risk, especially if the terms aren’t clearly defined, tune in to hear:Whether Staci and Kristina support making business trades.Stories from their own experiences making trades.How to negotiate payment terms instead of making trades.The importance of using contracts, even with friends.How to make partnership deliverables clear.Sometimes what seems like a win-win on the surface can quickly become complicated behind the scenes.Join us for this episode as a reminder that contracts keep friends and that poorly defined trades lead to blurred expectations and misaligned deliverables.Connect with Staci:InstagramLinkedInThrive AccountingMentioned in Episode:Big Idea To BestsellerLinkedIn Starter PackWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

June 1, 2026Episode 36631 min

How the Mint Cleaning founders built a multi-million dollar business through their online community.

This week on the Community podcast, Kristina is joined by Monika and Robyn, founders of Mint Cleaning, an iconic Canadian brand for Eco-friendly cleaning products.Their story shows us what’s possible when two moms meet in a small town, identify a need, and decide to say yes, even before they have all the answers figured out. Tune in to hear the Mint Cleaning story, and how Monika and Robyn have built a multi-million dollar business with online community and founder-led content. They cover topics like:How founder-led content and authentic storytelling became Mint’s biggest growth strategy.How building community led to loyal customers, repeat buyers, and a brand people champion.How they evaluate what retailers, partnerships and other opportunities to pursue as a rising product-based business.Why they still manage their own DMs despite having a team that could do it for them.Let us know what your biggest takeaway from Monika and Robyn’s story was on Instagram and don’t forget to check out mintcleaningproducts.com with code COMMUNITY20Connect with Monika and Robyn:Mint Cleaning Website - Use code COMMUNITY20 for 20% off!InstagramTikTokMentioned in this Episode:Join the High Vibe Women Online CommunityTry our Podcast Content MachineWork with The Social Snippet!Send me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

May 28, 2026Episode 36545 min

What Getting PR Actually Looks Like For Entrepreneurs In 2026 (feat. Cris Gordon)

Today on Community, Kristina is joined by PR expert Cris Gordon for a powerful conversation about what PR really is for entrepreneurs and business owners in 2026 and how it needs to be leveraged for visibility and brand storytelling. Cris is sharing her extensive knowledge in this interview and unpacking why PR strategy is one of the most overlooked, yet essential tools for entrepreneurs today. Tune in to hear:What is PR?How PR needs to be leveraged by entrepreneurs and business owners in 2026.How to expand your business’ visibility with PR.Tips on improving the way you tell your brand’s story.What is the difference between paid vs. earned media and which is better?This episode is for anyone who wants to get serious about their brand or business’ visibility this year!Connect with Cris:InstagramBrandidly Speaking PodcastCB CommunicationsCris’ Children’s BookMentioned in Episode:Trust Invidiata Real Estate Team and get $5000 off your next sale or purchase.Take Our Social Media QuizWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

May 25, 2026Episode 36431 min

A message to give your clients that ask for a champagne service on a water budget

Every entrepreneur faces this at some point. A client that wants the highest caliber service without the willingness to pay for any of it. We think this is one of the hardest problems in business that service providers face. That’s why Kristina and Maria are tackling it in this podcast episode to help you communicate confidently, set better boundaries and attract more aligned clients.Tune in to hear:How to handle misaligned client pricing expectations.What it really takes to build aligned client relationships that feel good for both sides. The Mistakes The Social Snippet made early on with client boundaries. How Kristina and Maria protect their team and their profit with strong client boundaries.How to confidently communicate your value.Tips to restore alignment and handle pricing friction.Over-delivering to prove yourself to clients is not the solution, it is a patch that will eventually break.You need to set up client working relationships that are built to last, here’s how from Kristina and Maria’s experience building a 7-figure marketing agency.Mentioned in Episode:Trust Invidiata Real Estate Team and get $5000 off your next sale or purchase!LinkedIn Starter PackWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

May 21, 2026Episode 36343 min

5 business lessons from 5 years of The Social Snippet

Kristina and Maria are celebrating 5 years of The Social Snippet today and to celebrate, each of them are bringing the top 5 lessons they’ve learned from their time scaling an agency and navigating life as a full time entrepreneur. This is a raw and honest conversation about the highs and lows of building a sustainable business from the ground up.They discuss: Trusting your instincts and learning to be careful who you take business advice from. The value of mindset and investing in yourself to grow your business.The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and being willing to hire people who are smarter than you.Why not all advice is created equal and not all the dreams you are sold are real.How major growth requires investment and sacrifice.Their dreams for the next 5 years.These last 5 years have been the most expansive and life changing years for Kristina and Maria. So many lessons learned, people added to their Kanye lists, and incredible businesses served.They are as excited for the next 5 years as they are grateful for the past 5. Thank you to all The Social Snippet’s clients, employees, and community members for lifting the business up and allowing it to become what it is today. We are so grateful for you!If you are in the thick of growing your own business and want to learn from the failures and breakthroughs that have shaped The Social Snippet, tune in!Mentioned in Episode:Try out Adobe Acrobat’s PDF SpacesLinkedIn Starter PackWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online Community4 Year Anniversary episodeEpisode with Al Hicks-WrightSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

May 18, 2026Episode 36237 min

‘I had my dream job at 28, so I quit and started The Social Snippet’

Since Kristina and Maria are like Batman and Robin anyway, it felt like time they shared about their origin story, and what led to The Social Snippet.They start from the beginning, how they met, the paths they were on the pivots that had to be made to get to the business that The Social Snippet is today!Tune in to hear:How Kristina and Maria met. The transformative community that built The Social Snippet Hear how rejection, collaboration, and hard work shaped both Kristina and Maria’s business journeys.The emotional pull to entrepreneurship.How Kristina and Maria balanced working full-time jobs while building their business.The importance of aligning yourself with like-minded individuals.If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated in your business, or if you're looking to scale with a supportive community, this episode is for you! Kristina and Maria’s authentic conversation offers you a behind-the-scenes look at their entrepreneurial journey, full of valuable lessons that can help guide your own path.Mentioned in Episode:Trust Invidiata Real Estate Team and get $5000 off your next sale or purchaseTake Our Social Media QuizWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

May 14, 2026Episode 36145 min

The Perfect Content Creation Strategy for Personal Branding (feat. Lyrik Fryer)

In this special episode of Community, Kristina is in New York City joined by Co-Founder of Workplay Branding, Lyrik Fryer for a powerful conversation on how to build a highly visible personal brand through content creation in 2026.They discuss how Workplay Branding is changing the content creation game globally, and how it can be leveraged to craft the perfect content strategy for your brand to stand out online.Tune in to hear about:Why Found-led content is more important than ever. How showing up online is no longer optional for scaling brands.The benefits of curated vs messy founder content, and why you need both.How to discern when to do work for free.Top tips for becoming more visible in 2026.This conversation is for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who want to elevate their personal brand. It will shift how you think about showing up online and help you embrace a visibility strategy that feels aligned and sustainable.Connect with Lyrik: InstagramLinkedInWorkPlay Branding:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in Episode:Big Idea To BestsellerTake Our Social Media QuizWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina Don’t forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin