Welcome to the Sassy Solopreneur Podcast. I’m your host, Jamie Silva, the seasoned food blogger behind A Sassy Spoon and a content strategist with over a decade of digital marketing experience. On this show, you’ll get a backstage pass into what it really takes to run a multi-six-figure business as a party of one. If you’re ready for sassy Latina vibes, no-BS conversations, and actionable advice, grab un cafecito and tune in wherever you get podcasts.
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Welcome to the Sassy Solopreneur Podcast. I’m your host, Jamie Silva, the seasoned food blogger behind A Sassy Spoon and a content strategist with over a decade of digital marketing experience. On this show, you’ll get a backstage pass into what it really takes to run a multi-six-figure business as a party of one. If you’re ready for sassy Latina vibes, no-BS conversations, and actionable advice, grab un cafecito and tune in wherever you get podcasts.
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→ Join the FREE Sassy Sundays newsletter
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In this candid conversation, we chat with email strategist Liz Wilcox about why email marketing matters so much for food bloggers. Liz breaks down why your email list is truly the only thing you own, how to keep it simple, and why even 25 subscribers are worth showing up for. We also talk about the dangers of putting email “on the back burner,” the power of good storytelling, and how food bloggers can revive an old list and rebuild connection.
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
→ LizWilcox.com — grab Liz’s free welcome sequence, 3 sample newsletters, and 52 subject lines.
→ Email Marketing Membership (EMM): Liz’s $9/month plug-and-play email template membership.
→ Liz's Podcast, The Email Sound Booth. YouTube | Apple | Spotify
Jamie's Links & Resources:
→ Grab My Free Multi–Six–Figure Food Blog Strategy Debrief
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Food blogging isn’t one size fits all (and that's a good thing!). In this episode, Jessie Johnson from Life As A Strawberry breaks down how she built a six-figure business her way. We get into her flagship site, her new niche sister sites, handing tasks off to her team, and skipping sponsored posts. You’ll hear how she tests recipes, batches work, and rebuilt her email strategy with smart welcome sequences. We also talk burnout, changing your mind, and trusting your own judgment. It's a good one! Tune in!
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
→ BTS Six-Figure Food Blogger Newsletter
→ Everyday Artisan Bread course
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→ Grab My Free Multi–Six–Figure Food Blog Strategy Debrief
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie shares what happened when her entire food blog was copied without permission. She walks through the exact steps she took to report the copyright infringement, the roadblocks she faced with hosts and Google, and how other bloggers can protect themselves if it happens to them.
Mentioned In This Episode:
→ WPopt – my web host
→ Shoutout to @a.baking.journey, @butfirst_webrunch, and @maplewoodroaddotcom for letting me know about this scam!
→ Email me: jamie[at]asassyspoon[dot]com
Links & Resources:
→ Grab My Free Multi–Six–Figure Food Blog Strategy Debrief
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie breaks down the difference between niching and brand positioning through the lens of Bad Bunny’s recent residency in Puerto Rico. His bold decision to stay rooted in his culture, instead of chasing the masses, holds powerful lessons for food bloggers building their own brands.
Here’s what we talk about:
If you’ve been tempted to go broad with your content, this episode will help you see why going deeper, not wider, is the real path to scaling.
Links & Resources:
→ Grab My Free Multi–Six–Figure Food Blog Strategy Debrief
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Ever wondered how Pinterest, AI, and social search all connect? In this jam-packed episode, Pinterest queen Megan Williamson breaks down what food bloggers really need to know about social search and evergreen content. We talk helpful content updates, TikTok as a search engine, evergreen visibility, what social search actually means, and how Meagan’s new AI tool helps you repurpose content without starting from scratch. Tune in now!
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Links & Resources:
→ Is that recipe worth updating? Let Gigi, my *free* AI Assistant, decide for you. Click here!
→ Check out my Everything Page
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve led with a systems-first approach to running my multi–six-figure food blog. But now? I’m taking it to a whole new level with AI.
In Part 3 of The AFB Experiment, I’m sharing how I’ve turned a decade of proven food blog systems into smart, scalable AI Assistants that help me work faster without losing my voice. I’m still testing everything on my own food blog, but if you’ve been craving more structure and efficiency, this episode will help you start thinking like a systems-first food blogger too. Tune in now!
Links & Resources:
→ Is that recipe worth updating? Let Gigi, my *free* AI Assistant, decide for you. Click here!
→ Check out my Everything Page
→ Join the FREE Sassy Sundays newsletter
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Think ChatGPT is just about finding the right prompt? Think again. In Part 2 of The AFB Experiment, I’m sharing why using prompts alone wasn’t cutting it for my business—and what I did instead. If your content still sounds robotic, off-brand, or just plain wrong, this episode will help you understand why. I’ll walk you through the shift that changed everything for me and how I started using AI as a creative partner, not just a copy/paste tool. Tune in now!
Links & Resources:
→ Is that recipe worth updating? Let Gigi, my *free* AI Assistant, decide for you. Click here!
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You keep hearing that AI is ruining blogging… but what if that’s not actually the problem? Welcome to Part 1 of The AFB Experiment: AI-Powered [Human-Led] Food Blogging—a mini-series where I’m pulling back the curtain on how I use AI in my food blog business without losing my voice, my values, or my mind. In this episode, we’re talking fears around AI, the rise of fake food blogs, and the one thing too many food bloggers are forgetting when it comes to growing in 2025. Tune in now!
Links & Resources:
→ Is that recipe worth updating? Let Gigi, my *free* AI Assistant, decide for you. Click here!
→ Join the FREE Sassy Sundays newsletter
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie’s coming in hot with the real talk food bloggers need to hear about writing blog posts in 2025. If you’re still clinging to outdated templates or stuffing every post with filler, this is your wake-up call. Hit play and find out what to stop doing and what to do instead, if you actually want blog growth this year.
Mentioned In This Episode:
3 Things That Might Be Holding Your Food Blog Back - Podcast episode from April 2024 that's still relevant today!
The Food Blog Writing System – Write smarter blog posts without relying on templates or overthinking SEO.
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→ Grab the 5-Minute Food Blog Traffic Audit
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie challenges food bloggers to think beyond just blog posts and instead start seeing them as powerful business assets. She breaks down why your content is doing more than you think and how shifting your mindset can help you maximize growth and profitability. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just checking blog posts off a to-do list, this episode will motivate you to change the way you think about your blog posts.
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ EXPLORE COURSES & FREEBIES // Whether you’re refining your niche or optimizing your content, I’ve got resources to help you scale your food blog this year. Let's do this!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, we're talking about the ultimate productivity hack! Jamie breaks down how food bloggers can sync their blogging tasks with their cycle to work smarter, not harder. From low-energy days to high-energy phases, she spills the tea on maximizing productivity depending on where you are in your cycle (and if you don't have a cycle, there's another way to adapt your workflow). Tune in to learn how to make your cycle your secret business superpower!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ EXPLORE COURSES & FREEBIES // Whether you’re refining your niche or optimizing your content, I’ve got resources to help you scale your food blog this year. Let's do this!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie shares why refreshing your food blog’s content strategy every year is key to long-term growth. What worked last year may not be what you need this year, and fine-tuning your focus can uncover major growth opportunities. Tune in to hear how a simple strategy refresh can help you build momentum and stay ahead of the curve!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ EXPLORE COURSES & FREEBIES // Need a strategy refresh? Whether you’re refining your niche or optimizing your content, I’ve got resources to help you scale this year. Let's do this!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur Podcast, Jamie breaks down the 5 outdated blogging habits food bloggers need to unlearn in 2025 for SEO. She’s sharing what’s out—and what to do instead—to stay ahead of Google’s ever-changing algorithm. Tune in for a spicy, no-BS take on what actually works in blogging this year!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ EXPLORE COURSES & FREEBIES // Need a strategy refresh? Whether you’re refining your niche or optimizing your content, I’ve got resources to help you scale this year. Let's do this!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie dives into one of the most underrated yet powerful SEO strategies—internal linking. She breaks down why most food bloggers overlook it, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and how to optimize internal links for better rankings, more page views, and stronger topical authority. If your blog traffic is stuck, this is the strategy you need. Tune in now!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie shares 4 hard-hitting lessons she wishes someone had told her before diving into entrepreneurship. From tax bills to imposter syndrome, mistakes that aren’t really failures, and how making more money changes your circle—she’s keeping it real about what it actually takes to build a successful business. If you’re an entrepreneur, a food photographer, or a creative, don't miss this episode!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur Podcast, Jamie shares everything she’s learned from food blog redesigns over the years. From knowing when it’s the right time to invest in one to avoiding common (and costly) mistakes, she breaks down what truly matters when giving your food blog a fresh look. Thinking about having your food blog redesigned? This episode will help you make a smart, strategic decision!
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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Niching down isn’t just about choosing a focus for your blog—it’s a total mindset shift. In this episode of The Sassy Solopreneur, Jamie dives into the mindset behind niching down and why so many food bloggers are afraid to do it. She explains why niching down is the very key to long-term growth. If you’ve been overthinking your niche or feel stuck, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take the leap.
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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Feeling stuck with your food blog strategy? In this episode, Jamie shares five signs it’s time to pivot your food blog strategy, from dealing with stagnant page views to reconnecting with your passion. She dives into real-life examples, practical tips, and how to spot untapped opportunities that can help your blog grow. Perfect for bloggers looking to shake things up and find fresh inspo!
→ FREE FOOD BLOG TRAFFIC AUDIT // If you're feeling stuck with your blog traffic, take 5 minutes out of your day to figure out what’s holding you back & get clear on what to focus on right now to boost visibility, scale traffic, and create a content strategy that actually works.
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode, Jamie debunks the most common myths about monetizing an email list, from the misconception that you need a massive audience to the fear that email marketing is overly complicated or outdated. She breaks down how even a small, engaged list can drive consistent income, the benefits of automation, and why diversifying with email provides stability beyond ad revenue.
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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In this episode, Jamie shares how shifting her focus from building just a blog to building a brand changed the game for A Sassy Spoon. Tune in as she walks through the key steps that transformed her food blog into a multi-six-figure business with a loyal, engaged audience. Learn the essential elements of brand-building (over just posting recipes) and why these strategies lead to more growth and revenue.
→ JOIN THE EMAIL LIST HERE // Sign up to receive my weekly Sassy Sundays email series packed with SEO tips, traffic-scaling strategies, and tons of juicy gems on building a profitable food blog business, delivered–you guessed it–on Sundays.
→ MORE ABOUT JAMIE // I'm a multi-six-figure food blogger, digital entrepreneur, and online educator with 14+ years of digital marketing experience. In the last 9+ years, I've successfully scaled my food blog into a sustainable, profitable multi-six-figure business. My business has afforded me the freedom & flexibility to work for myself on my own terms and manifest the life of my dreams. Now, my mission is to guide experienced food bloggers down this same path.
→ WORK WITH ME // If you're an experienced food blogger looking to refine your niche, revamp your content strategy, and grow & monetize your email list, let's work together!
→ LET'S CONNECT // Instagram • LinkedIn • Email • A Sassy Spoon
→ RATE & REVIEW // Apple Podcasts
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