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Favorite Tools
Our fave resources will save you time! Tested and trusted
Apps
Make your work life easier
Use the Canva app daily to create social media posts, thumbnails,
labels, post cards, the list goes on! Free templates for logos, social media posts. Images, shapes, and illustrations included, or upload your own. Download or order printing for business cards, post cards and brochures.
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Add your brand colors, logo and team. It's a free app, though highly recommend the monthly subscription if you are creating a lot of content with the app.
Favorite email platform to grow your list, automate workflows and drive sales. It's easy to use, comprehensive and includes monetization options that other platforms do not include, such as recommending other newsletters.
This my current favorite platform for podcast hosting. It is easy to use and includes a robust editing suite for repurposing content.
For Wordpress hosting, Siteground is a great option. Great service.
Highly recommend for YouTube. Free version or upgrade for more features. I haven't uploaded a YouTube video without using this app, for YEARS! It provides keyword suggestions, reminders and other helpful information to optimize your videos.
Manychat is a gamechanger currently on Instagram. When your audience responds with a word or phrase, Manychat automates a direct message with a specified link. It also drives engagement on your post.
TRY Manychat
I use Envato market. - Audio Jungle and Video Hive for background music and video templates. Check out the home page on Audio Jungle each month for featured free resources. I don't use the subscription version, and usually purchase my favorite songs or templates as needed.
Cool Gear
Makes you look great
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(worth EVERY penny!)
I LOVE this camera. It is a game changer! I would hug it if I could!!!
(this lens ROCKS!). The magic is in the lens. Invest in the best lens you can afford.
Monfrotto 190 x Aluminum 3-Section Tripod. Use with Fluid Head
Monfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Head (Use with Tripod)
Works like a charm for smooth pans and tilts.
Also sturdy for video shooting, no shake!
This is my all time favorite podcast mic. The sound is rich, impeccable and top of the line.
RODE wireless lavalier microphones with charge case for your smart phone. Use for video or podcast recording. Lapel Clip-on. Colors available.
RODE Interview GO handheld adaptor to use with RODE wireless mic. The mic fits inside the cover.
This my new favorite phone mount tripod that is great for travel. It includes a magnetic attachment for iphone and an extending tripod leg for overhead shots while avoiding the tripod leg.
The small Joby Gorillapod can be placed anywhere and Includes ball head mount for different angles.
A MUST HAVE!! This ring light will light up a dark room, has an adjustable light, has an adjustable horizontal and vertical phone holder.
This selfie light clips to your phone or computer while on the go! I always use it on Zoom calls to add a little light. It uses LED white light and has 3 settings for brightness. Charge before use.
Video Editing
the best tools
This is one my current favorite, and one of the best editing platforms available that allows a novice editor to create professional edits within minutes, including text transcription, BROLL, audio files integrated in the program.
Premiere Pro is a professional editing software that I've used for over 10 years, and is part of Adobe Creative Suite. I've used Premiere Pro with clients and also when editing for network and local television segment.
This my current favorite platform for podcast hosting. It is easy to use and includes a robust editing suite for repurposing content.
I use this site every week. Audio Jungle has the best Royalty Free music and sound effects, and Video Hive motion graphics are great for video Intro or a promo to make your video look Pro. Compatible with After Effects, Premiere Pro and Apple.
Fave Books
for inspiration and motivation
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