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Luz and Mel

Luz and Mel

By Luz Minelly / Jamel Cowan

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!
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Family Vlogging | The work they don't see w/ Jessica from Jessica and Ahmad

Luz and MelJul 18, 2021

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Family Vlogging | The work they don't see w/ Jessica from Jessica and Ahmad

Family Vlogging | The work they don't see w/ Jessica from Jessica and Ahmad

Welcome back to Season 3 Episode 1. We kick off the new season with Jessica who's a full-time mom of two, wife and YouTuber. We talk about the challenges that come with being a YouTuber while also taking care of home. Jessica and her husband Ahmad have grown their YouTube channel to over 20,000 subscribers who show their genuine support everyday. If you're thinking about starting a family vlog then make sure to tune in to see what goes on behind the scenes.

Jessica and Ahmad YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaandAhmad/videos

Jessica and Ahmad Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessicaandahmad?utm_medium=copy_link

Social Media Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

Head over to Apple Podcast Subscribe and leave a review. It’ll really help our podcast grow. This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Jul 18, 202138:16
Feeling like you're running out of time in life?

Feeling like you're running out of time in life?

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9. In today's episode we talk about constantly feeling like we're running out of time in life. If you have felt this way or are currently feeling this way we want to let you know that you're not alone.



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Social Media Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g 

 Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/  

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

 Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com 

 Head over to Apple Podcast Subscribe and leave a review. It’ll really help our podcast grow. This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

May 16, 202131:14
Becoming Family Influencers | Knowing what it takes

Becoming Family Influencers | Knowing what it takes

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8. In this episode we wanted to talk about what it takes to become Family Influencers. We have spent the past 3 years growing our platforms and investing in our knowledge but it hasn't been easy. In the past we have tried to reach out and connect with other family influencers to no success. We noticed that many family influencers don't like to share the methods they use to build a successful online brand for themselves so we are sharing what we have learned so far with you in hopes that it helps.

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Luz and Mel YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g
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Mel's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan
Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com
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This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!
Apr 11, 202127:49
How we create content as a Family

How we create content as a Family

Welcome back to episode 7 Season 2. In this episode we'll be talking about How we manage creating content as a family and sharing our best tips. We'll also be talking about our upcoming "KidTuber Beginners Course" where we teach families how to start and monetize a YouTube channel for their kids.

Thanks for listening!
Social Media
Luz's Instagram:
www.instagram.com/luzminelly/
Mel's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan
Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com
This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!
Mar 21, 202127:41
How to turn your hobby into a profitable business

How to turn your hobby into a profitable business

In today's episode we'll be sharing how to turn your hobby into a profitable business.

Talking Points:

Talking Points-1-5

  1. Is there an audience for your product or service?

   2.  You need a Business Plan

   3.  Have a website

   4. Marketing

   5. Knowing your numbers


Head over to Apple Podcast Subscribe and leave a review. It’ll really help our podcast grow.

Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals. https://www.luzandmel.com Thanks for listening!

Follow us on social media:

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g?sub_confirmation=1

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Feb 21, 202122:30
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

In this episode we'll be talking about reoccurring Imposter Syndrome.

Talking Points-1-5

  1. Thinking you’re not good enough
  2. Starting new project or venture in your business and the effect it has on you 
  3. Living as if this is already your life and you are the person that you want to be
  4. Getting to the point you know what you’re suppose to do. Are you planning or executing?
  5. If you had a hundred cameras following you around everyday, you would have to be a certain person. Now take into account who are you to your social media audience. Would you be the most successful version of yourself? Take that into your every day life. Imposter syndrome will make you forget all of the people that you can help a long the way. The need to help others and be greater has to outweigh imposter syndrome


Head over to Apple Podcast Subscribe and leave a review. It’ll really help our podcast grow.

Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals. https://www.luzandmel.com Thanks for listening!

Follow us on social media:

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g?sub_confirmation=1

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Feb 07, 202115:17
Dear 2021

Dear 2021

In this episode, we'll be saying Goodbye to 2020 and embracing everything that 2021 has to offer. We touch on how serious 2020 was, the loss of loved ones, and coming to terms with becoming full-blown Adults.

Links from the podcast

Greenlight: https://app.greenlightcard.com/wI0CFNMqjdb

Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/invite/Y3Q53Y

M1Finance: https://m1.finance/Ob5XXZFNA3Gw

Other talking points

  • One source of income isn’t enough - we invested all year in financial literacy and business. 
  • Investing in yourself, in knowledge.. its the only way
  •  Breaking repetitive cycles
  • Planning and executing on our 2021 goals.


Head over to Itunes Subscribe and leave a review. It’ll really help our podcast grow.

Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals. https://www.luzandmel.com Thanks for listening!

Follow us on social media:

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g?sub_confirmation=1

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

*Some of the links and other products that appear on this podcast are from companies in which Luz and Mel will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Luz and Mel is part of an affiliate network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. We are not accountants, always review information with your Accountant/CPA and your Financial Advisor.

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Jan 24, 202127:58
Getting Un-stuck

Getting Un-stuck

We all get to a point in life where we feel stuck. In this episode, we talk about how to identify when you're stuck and give real-life examples of how we pushed through in life and in business.


  1. Do you have a plan? Are you Getting crystal clear on what your goal is. What is it that you want to accomplish? How much money do you want to be making?
  2. Are you trying new things or Doing the same thing expecting a different outcome. Get out of your comfort zone.
  3. Too focused on what everyone else is doing
  4. Get rid of what doesn’t serve you
  5. You ignore problems
  6. You won’t change until you get fed up
  7. You play the blame game
  8. You fear failure
  9. Distracted
  10. You can take control of your life

Head over to Itunes Subscribe and leave a review. It’ll really help our podcast grow. 

Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals. https://www.luzandmel.com Thanks for listening!

Follow us on social media:

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g?sub_confirmation=1


Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/


Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan 


Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Dec 20, 202025:35
The lonely journey - why entrepreneurship can get lonely

The lonely journey - why entrepreneurship can get lonely

In this episode, we reveal the winner of the Healing with Mila Roe Podcast. Also, we have some exciting news that we wanted to share with our #dayones. You'll hear our story which may be very similar to your own if you're just getting started in your creative entrepreneurial  journey

Main points🎯

  • No one really truly understands what it is that you actually do.
  • You need to be ready to spend a lot of time away from friends and family in the beginning and to say “no.” There really isn’t a clock in clock out when you’re the boss.
  • Being an entrepreneur comes with pressure. You’re the one responsible for all of the decision making, you’re the leader. You’re wearing multiple hats.
  • Our story. When we first started YouTube no one understood the vision. Now Nickelodeon reached and they were watching us for a while. We have an editor.
  • Understanding that no one is coming to save you. If it fails it was you. If it succeeds it was you. You will fail. It’s inevitable. Learn from it. With every loss, there’s a lesson.


Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals. https://www.luzandmel.com Thanks for listening!

Social Media

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g?sub_confirmation=1

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Dec 06, 202020:42
Are you working hard enough?

Are you working hard enough?

Are you working hard enough? MAIN IDEA: Being honest with yourself. Are you working hard enough to reach your goals?  Talking Points 1-5 Are you dedicating the time needed? How do you measure your own progress? (Trello, Asana apps) Are you investing in educating yourself to master your craft? Reasons why you might be working hard enough but not smart enough. Hiring Editors, writers etc. on Fiverr and Upwork. Delegate certain tasks to certain people Slow consistent growth. Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals. https://www.luzandmel.com Thanks for listening!

Social Media

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g?sub_confirmation=1

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Oct 26, 202020:05
The pressure to keep up

The pressure to keep up

THE PRESSURE TO KEEP UP

MAIN IDEA: how to manage your own personal growth without doing too much, risking burnout.

Talking Points 1-5

Stay on till the end to get the ACTION STEPS

  1. Find your own purpose
  2. Clarity- be real with your scheduling and planning- know what you’re getting yourself into
  3. Put your blinders on- taking in too much content can lead to Content overload
  4. Consistency always wins

ACTION STEPS:

Take a step back and unwind

Luz and Mel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWzKsebJWR3jhwAUhNdb5g

Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals.

Support our podcast by Becoming a Member - pay what you want

When you sign up to become a member and get access to the behind-the-scenes extended content and members-only AMA (Ask Me Anything).

https://www.socialbrandstudios.com/luzandmel

Thanks for listening!

Social Media

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Aug 16, 202037:54
Managing Family and Business

Managing Family and Business

Welcome back to our Podcast Episode 6 where we talk about how we manage family life and business. Our daughter Janelys joins us to give her take on the business and our everyday life. We touch on things like mental health during this pandemic, burn-out, our relationship, being in the moment but also being productive and more.


Action Steps:

  • Use a schedule to get organized
  • Start planning out your days in advance
  • Allow yourself to have recovering mental health days
  • Keep the communication open by constantly checking up on each other
  • Read / listen to "The 5 love languages" by Gary Chapman if you're struggling with communication with your significant other


Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals.

Support our podcast by Becoming a Member - pay what you want

When you sign up to become a member and get access to the behind-the-scenes extended content and members-only AMA (Ask Me Anything).

https://www.socialbrandstudios.com/luzandmel

Thanks for listening!

Social Media

Janelys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanelysCowan/videos?

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Jul 28, 202033:24
Anxiety over content creation

Anxiety over content creation

Main idea- Anxiety over content creation and how to get over it

What we’ll go over:

  1. Fear of starting
  2. Imposter syndrome
  3. Unrealistic expectations
  4. Burnout

Go check out the show notes at Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals.

Support our podcast by Becoming a Member - pay what you want

When you sign up to become a member and get access to the behind-the-scenes extended content and members-only AMA (Ask Me Anything).

https://www.socialbrandstudios.com/luzandmel

Thanks for listening!

Social Media

Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luzminelly/

Mel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

Jul 19, 202014:21
Where’s your money coming from? START WITH THE END IN MIND

Where’s your money coming from? START WITH THE END IN MIND

Start With the end in mind
Main idea- Help you understand where you want to be so that you understand where to start.
We started so many businesses like this. Not knowing where the money would come from just hoping it all worked out. Not knowing what the finish lines looked like.
What does success look like to you?
When you start from the end you can map out the steps that need to be taken to build an actual business.
Go check out the show notes for this episode at
Luzandmel.com where you can grab our FREE unstuck creator checklist to help you get clear on your goals starting with the end in mind
Support our podcast by Becoming a Member - pay what you want
When you sign up to become a member and get access to the behind-the-scenes extended content and members-only AMA (Ask Me Anything).

ACTION STEPS:
Things to ask yourself:

What are you selling a product, service, software
Do you need a website
Do you need an Email list
What will your Branding look like
Do you need to grow your Influence
Do you have An audience


www.socialbrandstudios.com/luzandmel
Thanks for listening!
Social Media
Luz's Instagram: www.instagram.com/luzminelly/
Mel's Instagram: @jamel_cowan
Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com
This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!
Jul 12, 202020:18
The First Brick

The First Brick

What's up? This is our first podcast!

The first of many. We touch on how hard it is to just get started. That's why we named this episode "The 1st Brick". Not only does it signify getting started for our listeners but also for us. We've always wanted to start a podcast, but we also fell victim to procrastination and just not believing we were ready. As creators we know how hard it is to get started and we want to help you realize that you can do it. Just start today.

We appreciate you and believe in you!

Thanks for listening.

Social Media

Luz's Instagram: @Luzminelly

Mel's Instagram: @jamel_cowan

Contact us: hello@luzandmel.com

This is a podcast for people that are looking to grow their income and influence on social media. We touch on everything that you may encounter as a creative entrepreneur. Building your brand and marketing yourself is hard. No one wants to talk about the many losses you take they only show you their highlights. This podcast is about the real, the whole journey. Everything that you're feeling has been felt before so don't go it alone. Join us!

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