The Visibility Audit: 5 Signs Your Brand Is Ready for a Big 2026 Leap
This Small Business Saturday episode is all about elevation. Michelle takes you through the Visibility Audit — her 5-part diagnostic that reveals whether your brand is ready for its next big leap in 2026.
You'll learn:• The exact indicators your brand is ready for expansion• Why visibility plateaus happen and how to break through• What to shift NOW to walk into 2026 with clarity• Why your story, content, and identity matter more than ever• How to prepare your brand for a new level of impact + income
Support me by buying my book.
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Spotify Prompt:“What’s the #1 visibility shift you’re making for 2026?” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Gratitude Episode: How Losing My Job Was the Setup for Everything I Have Now
This Thanksgiving episode is personal.Michelle opens up about the day she lost her job, a moment that shattered her confidence but ultimately became the beginning of everything she has today: her business, her agency, her brand, her freedom, and her purpose.
You’ll hear:
• The REAL story behind losing her job• How fear, shame, and uncertainty turned into alignment• Why gratitude fuels clarity, confidence, and CEO identity• How gratitude transformed her business, marriage, and motherhood• What she’s most thankful for after 15 years online• A message for every woman who feels like she’s “starting over”
It’s raw, emotional, and full of truth — perfect for today.
Want clarity for 2026?DM KIT on Instagram for The Visibility & Clarity Kit.
Spotify Comment:“What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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?”
️Review CTA:
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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)
This is where multi-passionate CEOs evolve.Join the waitlist: https://forms.gle/PpAgWdwSBTb44cPH9
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
Help the Show Grow (and Get a Shout-Out!)
If you loved this episode:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — Michelle might read yours live on the next episode!Reply to the poll/comment on Spotify (this helps the show reach more entrepreneurs)Screenshot + share on your IG Stories and tag @michellelthames — Michelle reshared every tag!
Spotify Comment Prompt:“What’s the #1 shift you’re making to step into your CEO era in 2026?” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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