Two Desks Down

Two Desks Down - A Business Podcast that lets you get to know my guest for a whole season - not just one episode. A series of real conversations between small business owners like you — finding their own path through the ups and downs of running a business. Hosted by Erin Taylor, owner of Lunimae Strategy & Systems Design, an operations expert helping Brand & Website Designers grow their studios the sustainable way. Each season, I sit down with one guest across six episodes so we can talk business, life, and everything in between. You’ll hear about triumphs, failed experiments, and what truly helps us get through the day. You’ll love Two Desks Down if you are… an online business owner a millennial an avid reader a nosy person who loves the BTS moment tired of trying to find out more about a guest after just one episode All of this and more, on every season of T

Two Desks Down is a business podcast hosted by Erin Taylor, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Erin Taylor hosts Two Desks Down, a business show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  S2:E3 Playing with Baby Hippos and Celebrating Ourselves

  Aug 19, 202633 minS2

  Building a public-facing success as a business owners is hard enough without wondering how others will judge. Alexa and Erin discuss celebrating others’ success without overanalyzing it (aka Tall Poppy Syndrome). How we can use the wins of others for inspiration rather than trying to replicate exactly what THEY did. Despite how hard it might be, how to celebrate ourselves without the caveat. We cover so much in this episode including Reality TV, Homesteading, Baby Hippos, and Amy Poehler. Listen in for all the goods. Mentioned in this Episode: Amy Poehler memoir, Yes Please Amy’s podcast Good Hang Kaitlyn Kessler Rich + Regulated Podcast Vix Meldrew Instagram Post that kicked off today's main topic Sam at Nomad Copy has a Launch email Checklist for $1 with code TWODESKS Connect with Alexa: https://alexahowell.myflodesk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexa.c.howell/ https://www.threads.com/@alexa.c.howell Connect with Erin: www.lunimae.com https://www.threads.com/@lunimaestrategy https://www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Current TV Shows and Binge-Watching Habits 02:54 Podcast Preferences and Listening Habits 04:32 Unique Job Aspirations and Reality TV Insights 07:48 Describing Professional Roles to Different Audiences 10:55 Business Evolution and Personal Branding Strategies 11:31 Nomad Copy Launch Checklist 12:14 Alexa Intro 13:56 Perceptions of Women in Business and Launching 14:25 The Tall Poppy Syndrome and Its Impact 16:48 Separating Success from Identity 17:44 Marketing Perspectives on Success 19:12 The Importance of Authentic Connection 22:49 Celebrating Success Without Caveats 25:28 Strategies for Celebrating Wins 31:38 Reflecting on Success and Celebration

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  Episode #2

  S2:E2 Homemade Granola and Letting Go of all the Shoulds

  Aug 12, 202636 minS2

  Don’t burn the business down just to change your offer. Alexa and Erin talk about how it’s OK to pivot as a small business owner and that we don’t hit a point where we’re supposed to have it all figured out. Letting go of the shoulds in the business to uncover what we really want. We talk about what a sustainable business is and how to create one. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own granola, been curious about life in Cleveland, or want a new favorite TikTok follow, listen in as we explore so much in this 40-minute episode. Mentioned in the Episode: Passions Collective Nicole Groovy Social Paizley from Peach Honey Connect with Alexa: https://www.instagram.com/alexa.c.howell/ https://www.threads.com/@alexa.c.howell Connect with Erin: www.lunimae.com https://www.threads.com/@lunimaestrategy https://www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy Chapters: 00:25 Creative Conversation Starters 03:11 Family Connections and Reunions 05:51 Travel Experiences and Reflections 08:33 Food Obsessions and Culinary Adventures 11:14 Work-Life Balance and Time Management 14:12 Social Media and Personal Branding 15:04 Introduction to Alexa Howell 16:26 Navigating Business Growth and Change 20:16 Defining Sustainable Business Practices 22:47 Strategies for Business Sustainability 27:05 The Importance of Community in Business 30:34 Honesty and Self-Reflection in Business Goals

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  Episode #1

  S2:E1 Shaving off Corners of Life to Accommodate Business

  Aug 5, 202626 minS2

  In episode 1 of season 2 we cover all the basics: books, crafts, and what vegetable you want to take into battle. Alexa and I dive deep into why saying yes to fun things is the best way to keep yourself from being consumed by your business. While it’s easy to let it become your personality, we didn’t start a business to keep us from life. Listen in to hear tips on how to enjoy life more, what crafts to start, and how to keep boundaries at work. How to limit your Work Time Boundaries Thinking to Action Brick the Phone Starter Crafts Go to Pinterest for inspiration on what you actually want to make Beading Hand Lettering Water color Mentioned in the Episode: Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn https://authormeghanquinn.com/products/rules-for-the-summer Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again https://stolenfocusbook.com/ Beneath by Ariel Sullivan https://www.arielsullivan.com/books/beneath Connect with Alexa: https://alexahowell.myflodesk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexa.c.howell/ https://www.threads.com/@alexa.c.howell Connect with Erin: www.lunimae.com https://www.threads.com/@lunimaestrategy https://www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:17 music 00:25 Exploring Current Reads and Interests 02:35 Crafting and Hobbies: A Personal Touch 05:44 The Tree Incident: A Story of Resilience 08:34 Meet Kona: The Pandemic Puppy 11:13 Business Journey: From Designer to Mentor 12:02 Introduction of our Guest 13:06 What are you doing for fun?! 14:08 Finding Balance: The Importance of Play 16:52 Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Business Stress 22:15 Introducing Fun: Starter Crafts and Activities 24:12 The Art of Gift Wrapping: A Creative Tradition

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  Episode #6

  S1:E6 Don’t Let the Robot do the writing. When to use AI in your Business

  Jun 24, 202620 minS1

  In a very hot topic right now, Caitie and I discuss when it's appropriate to use AI in your business and when you might want to stick with your human brain. As tempting as it may be, it’s better to struggle through the writing process than let AI take over. The human element is why people hire you and that isn’t what shows up when you let AI take the wheel. 00:00 Introduction to Two Desks Down Podcast 00:30 The Evolving Conversation on AI Copywriting 03:12 Navigating the Nuances of AI in Copywriting 06:00 The Importance of Authenticity in Copy 08:50 Overcoming Creative Blocks with AI 11:45 The Balance Between AI Assistance and Human Creativity 14:19 Privacy Concerns and the Future of AI in Business Mentioned in the Episode: Jess Creatives Online Business Survey - https://jesscreatives.com/blog/state-of-online-business-2025/ The AI post Caitie mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRvxTSkgv6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Connect with Caitie: https://caitiecupplescreative.com/ https://www.threads.com/@caitiecupplescreative https://www.instagram.com/Caitiecupplescreative Connect with Erin: www.lunimae.com https://www.threads.com/@lunimaestrategy https://www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy

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  Episode #5

  S1:E5 How to Write a Podcast Page

  Jun 17, 202624 minS1

  The peer support episode features a live review of website copy for the podcast page! Listen in to hear where it started, what tips Caitie suggested and take a peek to see where it ended up. This is the perfect episode to tune in if you’re looking for copy editing tips as you write your own podcast page. Record the podcast (or do the offer) before writing the page to better craft the message Read it out loud to notice what’s happening What to put on a podcast website page Thoughts on putting a gif on a page Buttons everywhere Copy roughly designed to support the web designer Podcast pages vs. Sales Pages Copywriting 00:00 Texting vs. Talking: Communication Preferences 01:13 Spelling Struggles: The Challenge of English 03:25 Morning Routines: Waking Up with Kids 05:03 Aspiring Authors: The Dream of Writing Children's Books 07:42 Crafting a Podcast Page: Writing Tips and Strategies 20:04 Podcast vs. Sales Page: Key Differences in Writing Links for Episode 5: Tori Sprankle who designed the Podcast page https://www.torisprankel.com/ Take a look at the final podcast copy: www.lunimae.com/two-desks-down-podcast Connect with Caitie: https://caitiecupplescreative.com/ https://www.threads.com/@caitiecupplescreative https://www.instagram.com/Caitiecupplescreative Connect with Erin: www.lunimae.com https://www.threads.com/@lunimaestrategy https://www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy

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