33. What systems I use to batch content as a busy mom

37. Getting friend-zoned in the DMs (and how to move on from it)

In this episode of Six Minute Stories, I'm breaking down how to use storytelling in two sentences or less to create real movement in your content after months of being friendzoned in the DMs doing what I thought was storytelling (but was just trauma dumping on my audience) This is the difference between being relatable… and being effective because if you want to monetize your business, you need both. Tune in and listen to the rest of the episodes now & join the membership to get step by step storytelling support here: https://stan.store/mackenzieheflin/p/the-storytelling-subscription [https://stan.store/mackenzieheflin/p/the-storytelling-subscription]

36. 2,500 low ticket sales in 2025.. HOW I did it:

In this episode of Six Minute Stories, I'm sharing how I made over 2,500 sales in 2025 and why it had far less to do with strategy than most people think. This episode is about self-trust, taking your business ONE day at a time, and learning how to show up consistently without forcing growth or chasing every new tactic. If you've ever felt like success requires constant pressure, this conversation might change the way you look at building momentum... Don't take this episode and beat yourself up over not seeing the success yet but think about where you'll be when you can record an episode just like this yourself. I'm so glad you're here <3

35. What does being more "human" actually mean???

"Be more human." "Be more relatable." We hear this advice CONSTANTLY in online business... but what does it actually mean? In this episode of Six Minute Stories, Mackenzie breaks down the nuance behind this common messaging advice and why "relatable" on its own isn't a strategy. Learn what actually creates connection in your content and how storytelling helps your audience see themselves in your work. Make sure you've subscribed to the podcast so you get alerts every time there's a new epsiode :)

34. Stand out from everyone else in your niche: storytelling that converts

In this episode of Six Minute Stories, I'm sharing how I help clients go one layer deeper in their content by taking common buzzwords — like confidence, boundaries, burnout, or alignment and extracting the stories that actually make people feel something!!! Learn how to move beyond surface-level messaging and start telling the stories that build trust, authority, and real connection.. the REAL things that help you grow a business for years to come. Want more support in creating stories for everyday content?! Join the storytelling membership now: https://stan.store/MackenzieHeflin/p/the-storytelling-subscription

33. What systems I use to batch content as a busy mom

What does content batching actually look like in real life as a busy mom? In this episode of Six minute stories, Mackenzie breaks down the three decisions she makes before she sits down to create content, the ones that help her stay consistent, clear, and connected to her audience without forcing creativity!!! If you loved this episode, make sure you've joined the storytelling membershp to get even more foundation support in your business now: https://stan.store/MackenzieHeflin/p/the-storytelling-subscription [https://stan.store/MackenzieHeflin/p/the-storytelling-subscription]