Embodied CEO

Hosted by Emily Hirsh

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Jun 2026

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MARKETING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS. If you're an entrepreneur looking for business growth strategies, takeaways on what's working right now, and deep conversations that reveal everything from business to leadership to being a CEO and parent…this show is for you! I'm Emily Hirsh, CEO of Embodied Marketing. My team manages millions in advertising spend and has helped generate over $132M+ for businesses like Amy Porterfield, Mel Robbins, and Marie Forleo. I'm sharing the same proven strategies we use every day… plus so much more! My goal is to simplify marketing & business growth with actionable videos on topics like FB &IG advertising, high-converting funnels, CEO mindset, conversations with successful entrepreneurs, + more. Subscribe for new videos every Tuesday and Thursday that will help you master your marketing, build your business, and watch yourself grow in the process. Want us to create a custom strategy plan for your business? Visit get.embodiedmarketing.com/app. Emily Hirsh

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June 16, 202622 min

The 1 Question I Ask Before Every Big Business Decision

In this episode, I'm sharing a moment from a recent VIP call with a multiple seven-figure CEO where the room was full of smart people and big ideas, and you could feel the overthinking setting in. So I paused everything and asked her one question that brought instant clarity and simplified a two-hour conversation into a single aligned decision. I'm breaking down why the answer to scaling is almost never more, why copying someone else's success backfires when it isn't aligned with you, and the simple practice I keep coming back to for tuning out the noise and trusting what you already know.

June 11, 202620 min

Navigating Mom Guilt as a 7-Figure Entrepreneur

In this episode, I'm opening up about a struggle I rarely talk about publicly: the mom guilt that comes with building a business during a demanding season. I share what it really looks like to leave the house before my kids are up and not return until dinner, and the spiral of questions that hits at night – am I gone too much, will I regret this, what will my kids remember? Rather than brushing the guilt aside, I explore why I've come to see it as a signal worth paying attention to, not a problem to silence. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about ambition, presence, and the reality that you can have it all without it ever feeling balanced. If you're a parent chasing something big, this episode will make you feel seen.

June 9, 202629 min

While Everyone's Obsessed With AI, We Rebuilt Our Client Experience

While everyone is focused on AI, I share why we chose to rebuild our entire client experience from the ground up instead. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a week-long overhaul of our delivery systems, revealing how we improved every touchpoint, streamlined operations, and made working with us easier, faster, and clearer for clients. I also talk about the role AI plays in our business, why human expertise still matters, and how CEOs can create growth by regularly revisiting and refining the customer experience. Tune in to hear the lessons, leadership insights, and practical strategies that helped us elevate our client experience to the next level.

June 2, 202631 min

Mid-Year BTS: AI Implementation, Team Growth, and Staying Focused as a CEO

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of one of the busiest stretches I've had in a while, including the AI realization that's changing how I run my company and why I believe every business owner is about to be forced to choose a side. I'll share what it's been like building out my in-person office, training a brand-new team, and committing to a content experiment, all while staying focused halfway through the year. I'm also getting honest about the seasons where there's simply too much to do, what I let fall to the bottom of the list on purpose, and the one thing I protect no matter what. If summer has you wondering how to keep growing without running yourself into the ground, this one's for you.

May 19, 202628 min

How to Scale Your Business Without Doing Anything New

In this episode, I'm sharing the reminder I keep having to give myself and almost every entrepreneur I coach who's past the early stages of building their business. There are two completely different operating modes you need to grow a company, and most people get stuck using the wrong one at the wrong time. I break down why your good ideas might actually be what's holding you back from scaling, what I did when I found myself scattered and unclear instead of strategic, and the real math behind why doing less often gets you to your revenue goals faster than doing more. If you've validated your offer and you're ready to actually scale it, this one's for you.

May 14, 202625 min

What I'm Doubling Down on to Make My Business Unrecognizable in 6 Months

In this episode, I talk about why pausing before you act is one of the most underrated CEO skills, the difference between making decisions from alignment versus pure reaction, and the exercise I use to cut through the noise and figure out what actually deserves my all-in energy. If you're tired of spreading yourself thin and ready to pick the thing that makes your business unrecognizable six months from now, this episode will hit.

May 12, 202630 min

It's Not AI Vs Humans (Hot Take on Russell Brunson Firing His Copywriting Team)

In this episode, I'm sharing my honest, unfiltered take on Russell Brunson firing his entire copywriting team and why the reaction from both sides of the debate is missing the point entirely. I break down why AI replacing humans is the wrong conversation to be having, what the integration actually looks like inside a real business, and the one question every entrepreneur should be running their AI decisions through before they waste time chasing shiny objects. If you've been feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you're watching everyone else "win" with AI while you're still figuring it out, this episode is for you.

May 7, 202628 min

The 'No Time' Lie Keeping You Stuck + Why You Should Delegate Even If You're Not Ready

In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason you feel like you're constantly reacting to your day instead of running it, and why the "no time" story is keeping you stuck in exactly the place you're trying to get out of. The most successful entrepreneurs I know have one thing in common: they are ruthless with their time and energy and they don't apologize for it. This isn't about waiting until you have a seven-figure business. It's about making the decision now that your time and energy is your most valuable asset and then letting that decision change what you say yes to, what you delegate, and how you build your life around your business instead of the other way around.

May 5, 202639 min

The 7-Figure Void: Why You Can Have It All & Still Feel Empty

In today's episode, I'm getting vulnerable about something I think so many entrepreneurs can relate to: reaching a point where you've built everything you dreamed of and realizing the real work is just beginning. I talk about the moment I asked myself who I really am underneath all the labels and how that question cracked something open in a really beautiful way. I dig into why high performers are wired to constantly chase the next thing, and how recognizing that pattern is actually the first step to breaking free from it. I also share the small but powerful shifts I'm making right now to stop abandoning myself and start learning what it actually feels like to just be. If you're ready to stop chasing and start living, this one's for you.

April 30, 202622 min

You Don't Need More Leads, You Need an Ecosystem (Here's How I Actually Hit My Sales Goals)

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on how I actually think about my marketing when we're behind on a sales goal, and the framework I use to decide what actions to take. I share my thoughts on why the answer is never just "get more leads," and why building a full marketing ecosystem, one where your ads, email list, social media, and live experiences are all working together, is what separates struggling marketing from marketing that compounds over time. I also talk about the power of re-engaging your warm audience with something fresh, and share a real client example where that approach generated a 10x return on ad spend. If you've been feeling like your marketing isn't working or you're too focused on new leads while leaving money on the table, this episode will challenge you to think differently.