This episode, Sonja speaks with Llance Kezner, co-founder of Millie’s Sipping Broth. Lance and his wife, Lori, created Millie’s Sipping Broth when Lori, a school teacher, was looking for a quick, easy, and healthy snack between classes. Sonja believes Llance and Lori have a million-dollar product, but they need a little push to become the million-dollar business she knows they can be. Listen as she helps Llance find new ways to acquire new customers, increase product reviews, and redesign his website to increase sales. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!

SOS with Sonja Rasula

How to Turn Your Winning Product into a Million-Dollar Business

Cullinie Bloom is the founder of Little Pieces, a burlesque-inspired luxury lingerie brand with a focus on sustainability and ethical practices. She makes beautiful high-end products but her photography and website design do not communicate that to the consumer. Listen as Sonja helps Cullinie realize the importance of matching her website aesthetic with the quality of her products. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!

How to Make Sure Your Website Accurately Reflects Your Brand

Sonja speaks with Emily Hope Dobkin, founder of Betterish, a company dedicated to providing dynamic and collaborative workshops and classes with the goal of connecting people and fostering community. However, in the wake of COVID-19, Emily is struggling with finding ways to pivot and provide the same interconnectivity and community that she provides through her in-person experiences. Listen as Sonja helps her to figure out what her next steps should be and how she can increase sales and communication. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!  

Making the Pivot from In-Person to Virtual

Welcome to Season 2 of the SOS Podcast with Sonja Rasula! Salima Visram is an already much accomplished entrepreneur. Founder of luxury vegan fashion brand, SAMARA, Salima was able to reach $1.3 million in sales in her first two years! What Salima struggles with though is becoming more of the face of the brand and telling her story through social media and her website. Get ready for an amazing episode, as Sonja goes in depth with Salima, getting her to open up and proudly and loudly tell her story to her fans and new customers. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!

How Improving Storytelling & Web Copy Can Increase Sales

In this episode, Sonja talks to Tricia Huffman, founder of Your Joyologist. Tricia is a speaker, writer, life coach, mentor, podcast host, etc. Her clientele includes the likes of artist Jason Mraz, and TV host Justin Willman (Cupcake Wars, Magic for Humans). She created Your Joyologist as an affirmation-based product line with the mission to inspire and empower people. However, her website is confusing because it's not just about her products but also her, her podcast, and her coaching work. Listen as Sonja helps Tricia make the necessary changes to her website to help increase sales and understand the importance of making products that are unique to you. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!

How to Fine-tune Your Website to Direct Visitors to Your Products

Krystyl Wright is co-founder of Lot XI (pronounced “Lot Eleven”) an urban apothecary brand based in Compton, California. Recently, her business was featured on HBO’s Insecure which of course caused a spike in her website visitors. However her overall sales did not reflect the increase in visitors. Sonja digs deep into Krystyl’s website to analyze why her conversion rate was so low. Listen as Sonja gives her most in-depth website analysis of the season including tips on website navigation, product photography, and storytelling/branding. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!  

Pro Tips to Improve Ecommerce Websites

Calling all creatives! This episode our guest is Zach Schwartz also known as DJ LMNOP. Zach is a music producer, DJ, and sound engineer who's worked with the likes of Nike and artists like JC Chasez of NSYNC. Zach can and does A LOT of things, but he’s yet to hone in on one thing which of course makes his website and Instagram a little confusing. Listen as Sonja helps Zach narrow down what exactly he wants to be professionally known for, and specifically how to be a professional creative. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!

Juggling Artistry & Creativity with Business

A Milwaukee native, Ely Hazard started her company Peach Beast from her living room when her art studio closed down. Known as the Lisa Frank for adults, Peach Beast creates bold statement clothing, jewelry, accessories, and stationery that are all handmade. In terms of the design and aesthetic of her products, website, and social media, Ely is on point, but she needs help growing her following on Instagram. Listen as Sonja breaks down exactly how small businesses can grow their Instagram following and how to work with the right influencers. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode! Also, want to see Sonja critique our guest’s website and social media live? Head to our YouTube channel where you can see what Sonja references on the podcast. Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? Make sure to follow her @sonjarasula on Instagram and Twitter! Exclusive Offer - Help your business get to the next level with Constant Contact's easy-to-use email templates, social media tools, website builder, real-time reporting, and more. Take advantage of this special SOS offer, click here to save 30% off your first three months!  

How to Grow Your Instagram Following and Work with Influencers

Sonja gives big insight into upcoming trends, how the new year (and decade) will impact business and entrepreneurship, and she talks with famed astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo, host of the popular Ghost of a Podcast. Get ready to laugh and be inspired as we all enter the 'roaring twenties'... Want more help and inspiration from Sonja? You can now get time-saving advice, insights and shortcuts, BTS videos and more by visiting and supporting Sonja on Patreon!

Special Episode: 2020 Vision

Do you love Sonja's Top Takeaways? Then tune-in to this Q&A bonus episode packed with some of Sonja's best nuggets of information and clarifying advice. Listen as Sonja answers some of your burning questions about business and even the boss lady herself. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @soswithsonja, subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify to receive all the latest podcast episodes and updates.

Bonus Episode: Your Questions, Sonja's Answers

Listen in as we call up some of our guests from season one to see how they've applied Sonja's advice and what the results have been. You won't want to miss out on these encouraging success stories! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @soswithsonja and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify to receive all the latest podcast episodes.

Bonus Episode: The Updates!

In our final episode of season 1, Sonja speaks with Mohnia Patel, the founder of Shanti Wellness a CBD and wellness company. Mohnia started Shanti Wellness after being fired and realizing that she wasn't happy and needed to forge her own path towards wellness and joy. Sonja helps Mohnia find the best way to connect with her customers, how to diversify where she sells her products, and how grow her company through advertising. Make sure you stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode and follow us on Instagram @soswithsonja and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Guest: Mohnia Patel of Shanti Wellness

CBD & Capital: How to Connect With Your Customers

Be loud and be proud! Join Sonja as she helps Shujan Bertrand, founder of the chic home goods company Aplat, promote her own company without feeling in-authentic or over-the-top. Shujan's desire to promote her company extends to her social media photography, the only problem is she's a bit camera shy and needs help getting over her fear to make Aplat's story standout online. Sonja and Shujan also discuss marketing and the importance of a brand style guide, spoiler alert, if you don't have one you need to get one! As always, stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode and make sure you follow us on Instagram @soswithsonja and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Guest: Shujan Bertrand of Aplat

Dishes & Design: How to Make a Brand Style Guide and Promote Your Company

In this week's episode Sonja talks to Travis Peterson, the owner of a prank greeting card company called Joker Greeting. Travis wants to increase his sales and grow his company past the one million dollar mark all while he is the only employee. Travis reveals that while he wants to grow his business, he may need a little push to trust more retailers with his product and utilize Instagram more. Don't forget to stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways at the end of the episode and make sure you follow us on Instagram @soswithsonja and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Guest: Travis Peterson of Joker Greeting

Cards & Cash: How to Trust Others With Your Product

Don't let advertising intimidate you! In this episode, Sonja is here to help navigate the world of social media advertising with Megan Combs, the owner of Stitch & Shutter a modern leather goods company. Along with the complex ins and outs of Facebook and social media advertising, Sonja and Megan talk about not being afraid to be yourself and how to present behind the scenes content on Instagram. This inspiring episode gets real and honest so put on your comfy clothes and press play! Don't forget to stay tuned for Sonja's Top Takeaways and make sure you follow us on Instagram @soswithsonja and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Guest: Megan Combs of Stitch & Shutter

Accessories & Ads: How to Advertise and Be Yourself

Join Sonja Rasula, founder of the pop-up retail experience Unique Markets, as she answers some of the most pressing questions from small business owners and entrepreneurs. Don't forget to follow the show @soswithsonja and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to get the latest episodes.

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