Digitally Overwhelmed

In this episode of the Digitally Overwhelmed Podcast, I'm breaking down the latest SEO and AI search updates from Google, including the May 2026 Core Update and what it means for your content strategy. I share my perspective on how Google continues to evaluate quality, authority, and relevance in a world where AI-generated content is becoming more common, why SEO remains the foundation of getting found online, and how to use Google's own tools to uncover opportunities in your content. In this episode, you'll learn: What the May 2026 Google Core Update is designed to do and how it may impact your website Why SEO is still essential for showing up in AI-powered search experiences and generative AI tools How to use Google Search Console to analyze ranking changes, identify winning pages, and uncover new keyword opportunities Practical ways to prioritize content updates after a core update instead of guessing what Google wants Google's latest recommendations for creating AI-friendly content without sacrificing quality or authenticity New Search Console features, including branded vs. non-branded query reporting, weekly performance views, and AI-powered analysis tools If you've been wondering how to adapt your SEO strategy for the AI era, this episode will help you focus on what actually matters: creating helpful, experience-driven content that serves both humans and AI systems. Full episode shownotes: https://digitalbloomiq.com/may-2026-core-update If you want to learn how to optimize your content for both traditional search engines and AI assistants, join the next round of the Found in AI course here: https://courses.digitalbloomiq.com/found-in-ai More about the podcast and Digital Bloom IQ: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq/ https://twitter.com/digitalbloomiq https://facebook.com/digitalbloomiq

In this episode of the Digitally Overwhelmed Podcast, I'm exploring how to grow your Substack newsletter and turn it into a consistent audience-building channel for your business. Substack has become a powerful platform for creators because it blends newsletters, publishing, and a social feed experience—all in one place where you can also monetize your content. I also break down how Substack fits into your broader marketing ecosystem and share why it can work whether you're running a service-based or product-based business. You'll learn three core growth strategies: How to leverage Substack's internal recommendation system by optimizing your categories and settings so the platform can surface your content to the right readers Why collaborations (guest posts, swaps, partnerships, and joint content) are one of the fastest ways to expand your reach and build trust with new audiences How to use SEO strategically inside Substack to help your content get discovered through Google and AI tools, without over-optimizing or losing your authentic voice Full episode shownotes: https://digitalbloomiq.com/how-to-grow-on-substack If you want to go deeper into SEO and learn how to strategically grow your visibility on Google and AI tools, explore the Homegrown Traffic SEO course here: https://bit.ly/seocourse26 More about the podcast and Digital Bloom IQ: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq/ https://twitter.com/digitalbloomiq https://facebook.com/digitalbloomiq

I'm so proud of all my clients! Working with Taylor has been especially rewarding since his team was able to work alongside me and follow my SEO recommendations. In this episode, I interview Taylor about the experience of going through AIM and I also share the traffic growth results has seen. More information about AIM here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/aim Get on the DBIQ email list here: https://bit.ly/dbiqemail Website Links: Get email updates on all podcast episodes (+ SEO tips, behind the scenes, and early bird offers) : here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/email 90 Day SEO Plan: Your Dream Clients Booking You Overnight! Free webinar training here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/90dayseoplan More information about the podcast and Digital Bloom IQ: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq/ https://twitter.com/digitalbloomiq https://facebook.com/digitalbloomiq https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinthia-pacheco/ Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits: Music: Kawaii! - Bad Snacks Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3f1GFyN

In this inspiring conversation, Cinthia Pacheco speaks with Valerie Priester, CEO and Founder of Victorious Life Coaching, about the inner work behind lasting business success. They explore what confidence really looks like for women entrepreneurs, why fear can actually be a good sign, and how journaling, meditation, and self-trust can transform the way you show up as a leader. Valerie shares her personal journey from self-doubt to empowered action, reminding us that confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through courageous, aligned decisions. Key Takeaways Confidence is a muscle—you strengthen it every time you take action despite fear. Fear often signals growth. If it feels uncomfortable, you're probably on the right path. Internal work matters as much as strategy. Entrepreneurship is a personal development journey first. Journaling and meditation help you quiet the noise, reconnect with your intuition, and lead with clarity. Alignment over imitation: True confidence comes from showing up as yourself, not copying others. Women leaders bring empathy and impact—owning that power creates ripple effects in communities. Topics Covered The real connection between confidence and action How fear can become a compass for growth Navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome Emotional leadership for women founders Why self-awareness is essential for sustainable success Practical tools to strengthen confidence daily Favorite Quotes "Confidence only comes when you take action. If you never take action, you can't build confidence." – Valerie Priester "If you're feeling fear, you're probably headed in the right direction." – Valerie Priester "Entrepreneurship is more about developing you than developing a business." – Valerie Priester Valerie's Bio: Valerie Priester, Mindset & Strategy Catalyst Valerie Priester equips high-achieving women entrepreneurs, those seasoned founders who've hit a plateau yet feel the pull of "something bigger" to trade lingering self-doubt for crystal-clear direction and strategic momentum. As Founder of Victorious Life Coaching LLC, Valerie fuses deep mindset mastery with practical, values-aligned business strategy so her clients don't just dream about next- level growth, they execute it with confidence and consistency. Drawing on her own journey of resilience and years in coaching, she offers a proven framework that helps women clarify bold goals, map profitable growth plans, and take decisive action. Valerie is a Certified Master Business Mindset Coach, Sacred Money Archetype™ Coach, Money Breakthrough™ Business Coach, Les Brown Coach-Trainer-Speaker, Christian Life Coach, international best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Her mission is simple: empower ambitious women to play a bigger game, amplify their impact, and design their victory turning purposeful vision into sustainable success and genuine fulfillment. Connect with Valerie Priester Here's the link to my free Break Through Your Confidence Plateau Guide: https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau/ Website: valeriepriester.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriepriester/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValeriePriesterVLC IG:@ vpriester Connect with Cinthia Pacheco & Digital Bloom IQ Website: digitalbloomiq.com Instagram: @digitalbloomiq Join the newsletter In Full Bloom for SEO insights and calm business growth. Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits: Music: Kawaii! - Bad Snacks Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3f1GFyN

In this episode, Cinthia sits down with Arielle Moody, founder of Mama Sol, a clean beauty brand born from her own journey of motherhood and passion for safe, effective skincare. Arielle shares how a simple frustration during pregnancy turned into a thriving business now featured in over 65 luxury spas and resorts across the U.S. Together, we explore: The story behind Mama Sol — how Arielle went from researching safe products during pregnancy to creating her own brand with expert chemists. What it was like to grow from word-of-mouth sales to becoming a leader in the clean beauty space with a strong digital presence. How SEO and PPC became game-changers for Mama Sol, including a 70% growth in SEO traffic and 42% growth in SEO-driven revenue over the past year. Why visibility isn't just about numbers — it's also about building confidence, showing up on podcasts, and preparing for big opportunities like QVC. The value of collaboration, flexibility, and integrity when working with a marketing agency. Why investing in SEO early gave Mama Sol the clarity and strategy to scale sustainably. Arielle also opens up about what it feels like to work with Digital Bloom IQ, what has surprised her most about SEO, and the one thing that now feels possible for her business that once felt out of reach. Connect with Mama Sol Website: shopmamasol.com Instagram: @shopmamasol Find Mama Sol at luxury spas nationwide + Grove Collaborative Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits: Music: Kawaii! - Bad Snacks Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3f1GFyN

Measuring SEO efforts can feel heavy, no? There are several other podcast episodes where I walk through specific metrics and where to find them, but in this one, I want to talk more about how to connect these metrics to things that actually make sense for you and your business. In this episode, we cover: What return you can expect from your SEO How to fit your Search Marketing with your business goals How often you should be looking at your SEO results Listen + read shownotes for this podcast episode here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/seo/how-to-measure-seo-efforts More podcast episodes here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast Follow Digital Bloom IQ on Instagram: https://instagram.com/digitalbloomiq Website Links: Get email updates on all podcast episodes (+ SEO tips, behind the scenes, and early bird offers) : here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/email 90 Day SEO Plan: Your Dream Clients Booking You Overnight! Free webinar training here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/90dayseoplan More information about the podcast and Digital Bloom IQ: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq/ https://twitter.com/digitalbloomiq https://facebook.com/digitalbloomiq https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinthia-pacheco/ Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits: Music: Kawaii! - Bad Snacks Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3f1GFyN

In this episode, I walk through the different areas of your business you can use Google Analytics data to make decisions in your business. More information about SEO Retainers: https://digitalbloomiq.com/seoretainers Website Links: Full episode shownotes for this episode: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast/ Get email updates on all podcast episodes (+ SEO tips, behind the scenes, and early bird offers) : here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/email 90 Day SEO Plan: Your Dream Clients Booking You Overnight! Free webinar training here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/90dayseoplan More information about the podcast and Digital Bloom IQ: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq/ https://twitter.com/digitalbloomiq https://facebook.com/digitalbloomiq https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinthia-pacheco/ Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits: Music: Kawaii! - Bad Snacks Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3f1GFyN

Let's talk about your blogging routine. This episode goes through some questions to consider when deciding on your blogging frequency. More information about the podcast: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast Website Links: Full episode shownotes for this episode: https://digitalbloomiq.com/ Get email updates on all podcast episodes (+ SEO tips, behind the scenes, and early bird offers) : here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/email 90 Day SEO Plan: Your Dream Clients Booking You Overnight! Free webinar training here: https://digitalbloomiq.com/90dayseoplan More information about the podcast and Digital Bloom IQ: https://digitalbloomiq.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq/ https://twitter.com/digitalbloomiq https://facebook.com/digitalbloomiq https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinthia-pacheco/ Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.com Lconnorvoice.com Music Credits: Music: Kawaii! - Bad Snacks Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3f1GFyN