How I Pick My Clients Now (So I Don’t End Up In Situations Again)
Choosing the right clients is one of the most important CEO skills you’ll ever develop. In today’s episode, Michelle shares the exact process, red flags, and boundaries she uses to select aligned clients — the system that protects her peace, her profit, and her purpose.
You’ll learn:
What misalignment really looks like
The energy and mindset red flags that predict future chaos
How to spot when someone isn’t ready for the work
Why budget alignment matters more than people think
How Michelle protects her time, energy, and team
This is a powerful “CEO Era” episode — especially if you’re tired of saying yes to the wrong clients.
Spotify Comment Prompt:
“What’s one client red flag YOU’RE no longer ignoring?”
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5 Signs You’re Ready to Shift From Creator → CEO in 2026
If you’ve been feeling a divine nudge to lead at a higher level in 2026… this episode is your confirmation. Today, Michelle breaks down the five signs that you’re ready to shift from content creator to CEO — the identity upgrade that will define your visibility and income next year.
You’ll learn:
Why being multi-passionate is your competitive advantage
The internal and external signals calling you to lead
What it looks like when you're outgrowing “creator energy”
How to develop CEO-level habits, boundaries, and vision
Why 2026 will reward the entrepreneurs who step into visibility early
Michelle also shares personal insights from her own CEO shift — and how trusting the call changed everything.
Episode Highlights:
The difference between creating content vs. building an ecosystem
How clarity, structure, and leadership reshape your brand
The emotional signs that your next level is here
What God reveals when you stop shrinking
CEO energy vs. creator energy
Want Clarity for Your 2026 CEO Era?
Michelle dropped her Black Friday offer:The Visibility & Clarity Kit — a 2026 roadmap for multi-passionate women who want to get visible without burnout.DM KIT on Instagram to get the link.
Spotify Comment Prompt:
“What sign are YOU experiencing as you step into your CEO era?”
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The Creator-to-CEO Shift: Why 2026 Will Be the Year of the Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
In today’s episode, Michelle breaks down the Creator-to-CEO shift and why 2026 is the year multi-passionate entrepreneurs step into their highest visibility, income, and impact yet. If you’ve been feeling the pull to expand, lead, and evolve your brand—this episode is your sign.
You’ll learn:
Why the creator era is ending—and why strategy, leadership + monetization are the next wave
The 5 shifts every entrepreneur needs to make to become a CEO
What’s blocking multi-passionate women from stepping into visibility
The mindset, marketing, and money decisions that prepare you for a 7-figure brand ecosystem
Why your story, your voice, and your visibility matter more now than ever
Michelle also shares what she’s building inside her brand for 2026—including retreats, workshops, speaking, and her upcoming book.
Highlights You’ll Hear in This Episode
The identity shift from “I create content” → “I lead a movement.”
Why multi-passionate women are winning in 2026.
How to simplify your entire business using the V.I.S.I.B.L.E. Method.
Real transparency about Michelle’s pivots, losses, and big lessons from this year.
The importance of building a brand that outlives the algorithm.
Why community-driven marketing + in-person experiences are becoming essential.
Want to Go Deeper?
Join the 2026 Retreat Waitlist (Nashville • Las Vegas • Costa Rica)
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Order Michelle’s Book: From Fired TO Featured
Build a brand that stands out, sells, and sustains your purpose.Order Here: https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/Fired-Featured-Personal-Branding-Purpose/dp/1967703167
Special Black Friday Drop
Michelle just dropped something special for Black Friday…
The Visibility & Clarity Kit – your fast-action roadmap to getting seen, booked, and paid before 2026 hits.
DM KIT on Instagram to get the link. @michellelthames
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The One Thing Every Creator Needs Before Selling Anything
In today’s episode, Michelle reveals the #1 thing every creator needs before selling anything — and why clarity is more profitable than content. If you’ve been posting, pushing, promoting, and still not converting, this episode shows you the real reason your audience isn’t buying.
Inside this episode you’ll learn:
• Why most creators struggle to sell even when they’re posting consistently• The difference between content and message (and why it matters)• How confusion kills conversions before you ever make an offer• The real role your core message plays in visibility and sales• Why people buy clarity, not content• Signs your message is unclear (even if you think it’s not)• How having one clear message makes every piece of content easier• The mindset shift that changes your entire business identity
What you’ll walk away with:• A deeper understanding of why your content hasn’t been converting• The missing piece you need before creating another offer• A perspective shift that will strengthen your brand instantly• A sense of direction for your next step as a creator or CEO
If you’re ready to lock in your message, get clarity, and finally build a brand that sells with ease — book a VIP Day with Michelle.
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The 10-Minute Daily Visibility Routine Every CEO Needs (No, It’s Not Posting More)
Today I’m sharing the simple 10-minute daily visibility routine that changed my brand, my business, and the way clients find me. If you want to grow without posting more, this episode is for you.
• Why your visibility isn’t working• What visibility really means in 2025• The 10-minute CEO routine that builds trust & authority• How to become memorable, referable, and in-demand• Why connection > content• How this routine leads to clients, speaking gigs, and sponsorships
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