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5 Elements of an Irresistible Lead Magnet

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Say goodbye to generic templates. Our Canva designs are made just for bloggers—think email opt-ins, newsletter layouts, and scroll-stopping social posts that do more than look good. They’re built to convert, captivate, and keep your brand beautifully consistent.

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Shake Up The Future Of Content

Third grade is over, and “fitting in” is no longer the goal. In today’s crowded market, you have two choices: Stand out or disappear.  Fortunately, we’re here to create visionary blog strategy + unforgettable templates for brands and creators ready to stand out, blow up, and build their own stage.

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From Canva to Flodesk, here’s everything I use to grow my blog, create standout content, and keep things running without the overwhelm. These tools do the heavy lifting.

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Our Purpose

We help bloggers turn passion into profit without the stress. By making content creation, marketing, and growth strategies simple, we make building your dream blog achievable — and fun.

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Energetic, friendly, and real — like a coffee chat with a coach who gets it. We believe learning should feel exciting, not exhausting, and that your creativity deserves the spotlight.

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We strip away the overwhelm with clear, action-first strategies. Using smart tools, easy templates, and proven workflows, we help you show up, stand out, and scale smarter.

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We Believe that MARKETING Should Be Fun, and You SHOULDN’T Need a business degree
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Canva Templates to help you level up your content creation.

Our Purpose

We help bloggers turn passion into profit without the stress. By making content creation, marketing, and growth strategies simple, we make building your dream blog achievable — and fun.

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Our Values

Energetic, friendly, and real — like a coffee chat with a coach who gets it. We believe learning should feel exciting, not exhausting, and that your creativity deserves the spotlight.

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Our Method

We strip away the overwhelm with clear, action-first strategies. Using smart tools, easy templates, and proven workflows, we help you show up, stand out, and scale smarter.

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From email swipe files to brand kits, it’s like having a creative assistant who gets both strategy and aesthetics.

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Founder. Creative. Blogger, Introvert and wine lover I’m here to help you thrive as a blogger with no fluff email marketing, blogging, Canva and content creation tips to help you streamline your blog.

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HELLO, I’M

CANDICE

Founder. Creative. Blogger, Introvert and wine lover I’m here to help you thrive as a blogger with no fluff email marketing, blogging, canva and content creation tips to help you streamline your blog.

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Create high converting emails to attract your audience using our Canva templates. These can be used with any email marketing platform!

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ABOUT the
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I’m a type-A oldest daughter, who believes your content deserves more than just good intentions and Canva templates.

After years of experimenting, overthinking, and watching creators spin their wheels, I noticed something: everyone’s creating more, but connecting less. The strategies were scattered, the advice was overwhelming, and the burnout? Way too real.

So I built The Blog Social — a space where new bloggers and content creators can ditch the chaos and finally feel clear, confident, and in control. Here, we focus on systems that simplify, content that clicks, and strategies that don’t require a second coffee just to figure out.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, you’re in the right place. Want the full story? It’s all on the about page.

I WAS TIRED OF TRYING TO FIND A SEAT AT THE ABLE, SO I BUILD A NEW ROOM

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Substack vs Flodesk – Which Should You Use ?

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3 Things to Know Before Starting an Email List

How to Create Content That Converts

How to Create an Instagram Carousel

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HERO GRAPHIC

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Unlock the secret to effortlessly beautiful emails for bloggers and creators. Dive into a collection of 10 stunning, editable Canva designs that turn your visions into reality. No design skills needed – just drag, drop, and create magic!

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Read the latest blog post, packed with tips you can actually use.

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Start a blog without burnout, using this step-by-step beginner checklist.

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Helping you thrive as a blogger with no fluff email marketing, blogging, Canva and content creation tips to help you streamline your blog.

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7 AI Prompts for More Pinterest Content

Find our swipable ChatPT prompts to help you create Pinterest titles & descriptions in minutes!

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Ready to work together to develop your brand voice + strategy?  We’re currently adding a limited number of clients to our roster.

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