If you've ever wanted to start a garden but had no idea where to begin, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Go Get Great, I'm sharing my journey into vegetable gardening for beginners as I plan and prepare my very first vegetable garden. From choosing what to grow to mapping out my garden layout, starting seeds, and learning about companion planting, I'm walking you through exactly what I'm doing for my 2026 garden.

If you're new to gardening and want to learn how to start a vegetable garden, this episode will give you inspiration, ideas, and practical tips to help you get started.

Whether you're dreaming of growing your own food or just curious about vegetable gardening for beginners, come along as I plan my first garden and share everything I'm learning along the way.

Go Get Great Episode 109 References

The Purposeful You on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepurposefulyou/

The Purposeful You Gardener Book https://amzn.to/3Nb4gOU

Gardening Supplies for Beginner Gardeners (my recommendations)

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If we haven't met yet, hi, I'm Brittany, a mom, mystery buff, bookworm, and DIY home decor enthusiast. I help business owners get seen, loved and paid. If you're looking for support with your social media, email marketing to podcast, click here to learn how I can help.

0:00 Intro

0:45 Episode start

1:40 How I learn how to garden

4:10 My 2026 garden plan

6:00 Start a vegetable garden: prep work

10:00 Gardening for beginners: find your climate zone

12:00 How to start a vegetable garden: seeds or starters?

16:00 Garden layout & seed starting for first time gardeners

18:30 What am I growing in 2026?

21:40 My ambitious vegetable garden layout

25:50 Understanding companion planting to learn how to garden seasonally

28:30 Seed starting tips I'm trying

33:00 Succession planting goals for my first year gardening

34:50 Chat with me on insta

36:20 Wrap up

If you're growing on Instagram but not capitalizing on new followers, this episode is going to change that.

Today on Go Get Great, we're diving into the brand-new Manychat feature: welcome message for Instagram followers — what it is, how it works, and how you can use it strategically inside your business.

I'll walk you through:

• What ManyChat is (and why I use it)

• How the new Instagram welcome message feature works

• How to set up a welcome message for Instagram followers step-by-step

• Why automating your DMs can increase engagement, leads, and sales

Because here's the truth: when someone follows you, that's a warm moment. They're curious. They're paying attention. And if you're not starting a conversation with them, you're leaving opportunity on the table.

I'm breaking down exactly how to send a welcome message for Instagram followers in a way that feels personal — not robotic — and how to connect it to your lead magnets, content, and sales process.

We also talk about why I've chosen ManyChat as my DM automation tool, how it supports organic engagement, and how this fits into a bigger sustainable marketing strategy.

If you've ever wondered how to turn followers into conversations (and conversations into clients), this episode will give you clarity and a practical next step.

Go Get Great Episode 108 References

Introduction to ManyChat https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/why-i-use-manychat-for-instagram-dm-automation

The Organic Engagement Playbook https://brittanymiller.thrivecart.com/organic-engagement-playbook/

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Hit follow and please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! The kids and I might even bust out a happy dance! 💗 - Brittany

If we haven't met yet, hi, I'm Brittany, a mom, mystery buff, bookworm, and DIY home decor enthusiast. I help business owners get seen, loved and paid. If you're looking for support with your social media, email marketing to podcast, click here to learn how I can help.

0:00 Intro

0:49 Episode start

1:20 What is Manychat overview

2:10 New feature: Instagram welcome message

5:30 How to send a welcome message for Instagram followers

8:40 Why use Manychat

16:00 Wrap up

It's been 10 months since I last recorded consistently — and honestly? A lot has happened.

In this episode of Go Get Great, I'm sitting down for a real, unfiltered life update. No strategy. No step-by-step marketing breakdown. Just me sharing what the last season has looked like behind the scenes.

We're talking about moving (multiple times), living out of a storage unit, staying in an Airbnb, moving in with my mom… then moving in with my mom for real this time. Renovation projects, frozen pipes, Christmas chaos, birthdays, budgeting shifts, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with building a life and a business at the same time.

If you've ever felt like your life was in a transition season — where nothing feels fully settled but everything is changing — this episode will probably feel like a deep exhale.

I also share a business update: what's shifted, what I've learned, and how this season forced me to rethink priorities, pace, and what growth really means.

This isn't the polished highlight reel. It's the messy middle. The in-between. The "we're figuring it out as we go" phase.

And maybe that's exactly what someone needed to hear.

If you've been here since the beginning, thank you. If you're new, welcome. Either way, I'm really glad you're here.

Let's catch up. 💛

Episode References

The Real Story Behind Selling Our House https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/the-real-story-behind-selling-our-house

You're One Decision Away From A Totally Different Life - Here's Mine https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/your-one-decision-away-from-a-different-life

Must-Have Gear for Stress-Free Travel with Kids: Hotel & Airbnb Tips to Save Your Sanity https://www.brittanymillersocials.ca/post/must-have-gear-for-stress-free-travel-with-kids-hotel-airbnb-tips

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Creating content shouldn't take hours every single time you sit down to do it—but if it does, you're not alone. In this week's episode of Go Get Great, I'm breaking down three key reasons why creating content takes you longer than it should—and how to fix them so content creation finally feels easy.

Whether you're a small business owner, content creator, or service provider, your time is valuable. And I want you to stop wasting it trying to figure out what to post or wondering why your content isn't converting.

Here's the truth: if you're not clear on your messaging or what you actually do, every post will feel like starting from scratch. Without a strong brand identity or visuals that represent your business, you'll spend more time second-guessing than creating. And if you don't have content pillars (aka the core post types that drive your sales), you'll keep posting just to fill space—without results.

Plus, I'm diving into one of the biggest traps I see business owners fall into: chasing Instagram trends that don't actually align with their goals or audience. Just because something works for someone else doesn't mean it's right for your brand.

By the end of this episode, you'll have the clarity to create a content plan that saves you time, keeps you consistent, and actually grows your business.

If you've ever wondered why creating content feels harder than it should, grab your notebook—because we're simplifying the process and getting you back to strategy that works.

🎧 Tune in to episode 105 of Go Get Great to discover how to create smarter, not harder—and finally make content creation feel effortless.

Go Get Great Episode 105 References

Using Trial Reels for Growth Podcast & Blog

The Ultimate Guide to Repurposing Content

Cracking the Code: ChatGPT for Social Media Success

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0:00 Episode start

1:00 Making content creation easier

1:10 Reason #1 Branding & messaging

6:20 Reason #2 Not enough b-roll

11:20 Reason #3 No content pillars

14:20 keep talking about your business

17:30 Trending content

21:25 Trial reels

23:00 ChatGPT for content creation

24:20 Wrap up

Every birth story is different — and this one is mine.

In this episode of Go Get Great, I'm taking you behind the scenes for the birth of baby #5. As a mom of five, I kind of have this whole labour and delivery thing down to a science. Every child and birth story is different but there are things you can do to make your birth experience easier. I share my tips for getting ready to meet baby and what to do after they're here.

We'll talk about what surprised me this time around, how my mindset has shifted with each baby, and what postpartum recovery really feels like — physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you've ever found yourself comparing your journey to someone else's, this episode is a reminder that no two birth stories look the same… and that's okay.

Whether you're a first-time mama or a seasoned parent, you'll hear honest reflections, laughter, and probably a few tears as I share what it's like balancing newborn life, recovery, and motherhood as a Canadian mom running a business.

If you love raw, real conversations about motherhood, postpartum recovery, and the incredible strength women carry through every season — this one's for you.

Go Get Great 104 Episode References

Thalia's Birth Story

Raiyah's Birth Story

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0:00 Intro

1:40 Newborn cuddles

3:50 My delivery experience with baby 5

4:20 Getting induced

11:00 Getting in the room

15:20 While you're waiting

17:20 Epidurals - yay or nay?

20:10 Dilation & practice pushes

25:00 Baby is born

27:00 Pro tips for postpartum recovery

28:30 Visitors rules this time

30:00 Heading home as a mom of 5

31:30 Recovery

36:30 Hard vs easy babies

38:30 Birthing tips

49:00 Wrap up

Choosing a name for your little one is no small task, and in this episode, Gray and I are keeping it real as we brainstorm names for baby #5! From boy names that make us pause to girl names that had us swooning (and second-guessing), we're sharing our favorites, runner-ups, and the top picks that have made it onto our shortlists.

We also dive into some fun, unexpected inspiration, like street and city names that caught our eye. Whether you're in the midst of naming a baby yourself or just love hearing the thought process behind baby name debates, this episode is packed with laughter, reflection, and honest conversation about what makes a name feel right.

By the end, we reveal our top 5 names for boys and girls and talk about why these names resonate with us — from sound and meaning to family connections and just how they feel when you say them out loud. We even chat about how opinions change over time and why naming a baby is as much about gut feeling as it is about strategy.

If you've ever spent hours scrolling baby name lists, debated potential nicknames, or questioned whether a name truly fits your future child, you're not alone — and this episode is your front-row seat to the process. Join us for a personal, relatable, and sometimes hilarious conversation about finding the perfect name for the newest member of our family.

Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to hear our top picks — and maybe get inspired for your own naming journey!

Go Get Great Episode 103 References

Ep. 58 - The Great Name Debate: Brittany vs. Grayson Naming Baby 4

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0:00 Intro

1:30 We don't know the gender

3:00 Runner up girl names from Baby 1

5:20 Boy names we're loving for baby 5

18:45 2025 girl names

22:30 Street & city names as baby names

29:00 End of girls list

32:20 Our top 5's

36:00 Outro