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Rebel Soul Media Year End Review

As we head toward the end of the year and into 2026, the internet is flooded with year-in-review posts, trend predictions, and “what’s coming next” think pieces—especially in digital marketing.


You can find plenty of those.


What I wanted to share instead is something more personal- and honestly, more useful if you’re thinking about working with me, hiring me, or simply understanding how my brain works as a creator, strategist, and builder.


These are some of my favorite projects of 2025 inside Rebel Soul Media - not because they were perfect or polished, but because they show how I build things, how I problem-solve, and how deeply I care about process, integrity, and execution.


And yes; there’s value in here for you if you’re a business owner, creative, or coach trying to build something that actually feels like you.


Rebel Soul Media Project #1: My Podcast’s Many Lives → Analog Girls, Digital World


This podcast has lived many lives.


It started in 2021 as The Meg Pearson Podcast: a space for long-form conversations about wellness, identity, and personal evolution.


Then it became Fertile Over 40, where I explored fertility, becoming a new mom, and what it actually looks like to move through that chapter as a woman over 40 (yes, including Matrescence and all the weird details no one talks about).


When I moved back to Canada after ten years in Costa Rica and officially stepped into my Rebel Soul brand,and the podcast shifted to suit, becoming “rebel soul health radio”.

Earlier this year, it was reborn as Burn It Down —an 11-episode limited series about reinvention, deconstruction, and burning down outdated narratives in wellness, business, and identity.


And now—it’s found its newest, most aligned home as Analog Girls, Digital World.


Why This Is One of My Favorite Projects

Because I built every single version myself.

  • Cover art

  • Branding

  • Music selection and editing

  • Audio editing

  • Tech setup

  • Hosting platforms

  • Submission to Apple, Spotify, and everywhere else

  • Social media supporting content, reels, carousels etc


I didn’t outsource it. Not because outsourcing is bad—but because I have a background in editing, production, and live television, and it genuinely felt like the most efficient way to do it well.


What that’s given me now is something priceless: I know what to do, what not to do, and everything in between when it comes to launching and sustaining a podcast. Which means I can now confidently help other business owners launch theirs; without the overwhelm, tech paralysis, or expensive mistakes.


Project #2: Foundational Brand Clarity (and Why This Is the Heart of My Brand Work)


One of my favorite projects this year came from offering something I don’t see nearly enough in the branding space: deep story work before visuals.


This offer is not one I have listed on my website but rather its something I offer to clients that just need direction, you know? It's called Foundational Brand Clarity: and it was created for creators, coaches, and conscious brands who know their work matters, but feel like their message has gone a little MIA somewhere along the way.

Not wrong. Not broken. Just… muted.

Somewhere between websites, Instagram captions, and elevator pitches, the pulse of the brand had gotten lost.


My Foundational Brand Clarity experience isn’t about branding jargon, trends, or forcing marketing language that doesn’t feel true.


It’s about this question:

What story was your brand actually born to tell- and how do we bring that back to life in a way your audience can feel?


We started with a comprehensive intake process; not surface-level questions, but ones designed to pull out:

  • The emotional core of the workThe why behind the offers

  • Who the work is truly for

  • Where the client felt stuck or outgrown their old voice


From there, I created an Ideal Client & Messaging Map, grounded in both strategy and lived experience because people don’t buy based on logic alone. They buy because something resonates in their body.


I also reviewed their existing website and social presence; not to tear it apart, but to gently identify:

  • What was already workin

  • Where the message felt diluted

  • Where the voice no longer matched who they had become


The Custom Brand Storybook

The heart of this offer is what I call a Custom Brand Storybook.


This included:

  • Brand essence and emotional core

  • A founder story framework that actually feels human

  • Clear messaging pillars and taglines

  • A voice and tone guide

  • Example copy (like an About page or social rewrite)


What emerged wasn’t a tweak- it was a complete reorientation of how the brand spoke. We uncovered powerful nuggets through the intake and coaching lens, and the result was almost a 180-degree shift in messaging; one that felt more honest, more embodied, and more aligned with where the brand was heading next.


Why This Offer Reflects How I Truly Work

This project perfectly represents why my background as a coach matters so much in branding.

I’m not just asking:

  • “What do you sell?”

  • “Who’s your audience?”


I’m asking:

  • “What transformation do people actually experience when they work with you?”

  • “What part of yourself is embedded in this work?”

  • “What truth are you ready to stand in now—even if it’s different than before?”


Branding, when done well, is emotional translation. And Foundational Brand Clarity is where strategy, coaching, and brand clarity meet.


The result is language that doesn’t just inform; it actually lands.(this offer is available but not listed on my website. Contact me to chat if it's right for you and your biz!)


Project #3: Website in a Day (and Why This Is Where I’m Fully in My Zone)


My Website in a Day and Site in a Week projects continue to be one of the most energizing parts of my work. At a surface level, people think this offer is about speed. But what it’s really about is clarity under pressure.


Every Website in a Day or Site in a Week includes far more than just a visual design.

Each project includes:

  • A mini brand refresh or a brand built completely from nothing

  • A custom wordmark or logo

  • Intentional font pairings

  • A cohesive color palette

  • Clear, focused brand language and tone


I’m not slapping together templates. I’m translating someone’s ideas, nervous energy, and big vision into something coherent—quickly, cleanly, and with integrity.


Why This Works So Well for Me


My background as a television director trained me to work this way.

In live TV, you don’t get weeks to overthink. You:

  • Make decisions fast

  • Trust your experience

  • Execute cleanly

  • Ship on time


That muscle never left me. There is something deeply satisfying about starting the day with nothing- and ending it with a fully live, functional, beautiful website that someone can immediately use to grow their business.


Where I Truly Stand Apart: Legal & Compliance

One of the biggest differentiators in my website work is how seriously I take legal compliance and protection.


This matters especially because I work with:

  • Coaches

  • Course creators

  • Wellness professionals

  • Service providers

  • Clients across Canada, the U.S., and Europe


Every Website in a Day or Site in a Week project includes:

  • Proper legal page setup (privacy policy, terms, disclaimers where needed)

  • Thoughtful guidance around GDPR, cookie consent, and global compliance

  • Recommendations that protect both the business owner and their audience


A lot of designers skip this part or leave it entirely up to the client. I don’t. Because a beautiful website that isn’t legally sound is not actually a strong foundation. It’s a liability.


Project #4: Building the Backend of Breath Alchemy Circle (and Why This Changed How I Support Coaches)


Behind the scenes this year, I’ve been running the eighth round of my Breath Alchemy Circle virtual breathwork program. Even as I begin to step away from the holistic health and wellness space, this final round has been incredibly meaningful because it reflects just how much I’ve learned over time.


What I Built (and Rebuilt)

Over the years, I’ve expanded and refined:

  • Member portals

  • Group spaces (off social group pages)

  • Online course delivery

  • Program structure

  • Content organization

  • Client experience flow and automation


I’ve evolved this program from a simple offering into a fully structured, supportive ecosystem. And building that backend taught me something crucial: Most coaches don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with delivery.


Why My Coaching Background Matters Here

This is where my experience as a coach becomes a massive advantage when supporting:

  • Coaches

  • Facilitators

  • Course creators

  • Membership owners


I understand:

  • How people actually move through transformation

  • Where they get overwhelmed

  • When they need simplicity vs. depth

  • How pacing, structure, and access affect retention


So when I help someone build:

  • A course

  • A membership

  • A group container


I’m not just thinking about tech. I’m thinking about:

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Cognitive load

  • Emotional safety

  • Momentum

  • Sustainability: for both the creator and the participant


I know how to translate a lived, embodied practice into a digital container that actually works.

And now, after eight rounds of real-world experience; I can help others avoid years of trial and error.


Closing: Why I’m Really Sharing These Projects


I’m not sharing these projects to impress anyone. I’m sharing them so you can understand how I think, see how I build, and know what it’s actually like to work with me; before we ever talk about packages, timelines, or deliverables.


As we move into 2026, I’m far less interested in chasing trends or reacting to whatever the internet says we should be doing next. I’m much more focused on doing meaningful, well-built work with people who are ready to create something real - something that can actually support their lives and businesses long-term.


One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through my own evolution is that sustainability has to be built in from the beginning. Not as an afterthought. Not once you’re already burnt out. Not once things start to feel messy or overwhelming.


At the same time, I also believe it’s completely natural (and necessary) for businesses to grow, evolve, and adapt. Our work changes. Our capacity changes. Our clients’ needs change. And the structures we build have to be flexible enough to evolve with us, not trap us in outdated versions of ourselves.


That’s why so much of my work is custom. Even though I offer clear containers and starting points, I rarely force clients into pre-designed boxes. I genuinely prefer to connect one-on-one, often before anyone has officially signed on, so we can get a feel for:

  • Where you are right now

  • What you’re building toward

  • What you actually need (not just what you think you need)


From there, I can design the right solution; whether that’s a website, a brand foundation, a backend system, or a combination of things, based on you, not a formula. For me, the work has never been about volume or shortcuts. It’s about building things intentionally, responsibly, and with care, so they can grow with you instead of becoming something you eventually resent or outgrow.


If you’re someone who values clarity, sustainability, and thoughtful design over trends and hype, you’re exactly who I build for. And I’m really excited about where this work is heading next.


Curious if we are a good match for YOUR project? Book a free 20 minute consultation with me or if you are ready for your next steps, perhaps my 60 minute Clarity Call is wha you need! Click on the links in the text to learn more. Also....


Digital Marketing Made Simple


Looking for more applicable tools and inspiration? My weekly newsletter might be just what you need to get started. Digital Marketing Made Simple was created for business owners who are tired of guessing, trend-chasing, and trying to duct-tape their marketing together while also running a real life. I’ve spent years directing complex productions in television and building businesses in the wellness space. My job now is to simplify what feels complicated; and help you build something steady, sustainable, and true.


My new weekly newsletter Digital Marketing Made Simple promises tools, resources, personal biz stories, as well as news about new podcast episodes and things I am building before they’re public. You can subscribe to the newsletter HERE. 2026 is going to be a bad-ass biz-tastic year!


Meg Pearson smiling with text that says "Digital Marketing Made Simple"

You can also listen to this blog as a podcast! Check out my show, "Analog Girls, Digital World" here:



Text image that says Digital Marketing for Coaches: Why I Built Rebel Soul Media

If you’ve been in the coaching or wellness space for any length of time, you already know: Digital marketing for coaches is a different beast.


It’s not enough to have a pretty Instagram grid or a half-finished website. You need clarity, strategy, messaging, and identity. You need tech that actually works. And you need a brand that can evolve as you evolve.


The truth is, most coaches didn’t get into this work because they love funnels, SEO, design, or integrations. They got into it because they love helping people.


But here’s the real secret:

Your impact is only as strong as the digital foundation holding it.


That’s exactly why I created Rebel Soul Media.And today, I want to share the story behind it; and how it can support you as a coach building your online presence.


Branding for Coaches: My Journey From TV Director to Brand Strategist


Before breathwork, retreats, Costa Rica, and wellness spaces, I spent more than a decade in television broadcasting.


Live TV taught me how to:

  • tell stories that actually land

  • design visuals that make people feel something

  • navigate complex tech without flinching

  • think on my feet

  • lead creative teams under pressure


Then everything shifted. I left TV, moved into managing a holistic health clinic, and started learning what no one in coaching school ever teaches:

How businesses actually run behind the scenes.

I watched chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopaths, and healers try to scale their practices without brand clarity, without systems, and without strategy. I saw what worked; and what fell apart.


Then I pivoted again.

I became a yoga teacher, a raw vegan chef, a retreat leader, a breathwork facilitator, an author; and moved to Costa Rica with nothing but a backpack.


And here’s what surprised me:

Even after I stopped cooking, my brand kept working for me. I had built something people trusted. Something memorable. Something consistent.


That’s the power of authentic branding for coaches - it follows you as you evolve.


Website Design for Life Coaches: Why Your Website Matters More Than You Think


In Costa Rica, while teaching, cooking, directing, and running retreats, I kept designing websites; for myself and eventually for others.


Why?

Because most coaches were running huge, transformational businesses on a shaky foundation:

  • no clear messaging

  • outdated sites they were embarrassed to share

  • confusing navigation

  • no automated systems

  • branding that didn’t match who they were


And here’s what I learned:

Your website isn’t “just a website.” It’s your credibility, your clarity, your client journey, and your conversion tool - all in one.

For life coaches, your website is often the first energetic touchpoint someone has with your work. That’s why website design for life coaches became one of my sweet spots. I could integrate:

  • my TV production eye

  • my graphic design training

  • my storytelling background

  • my years in wellness and personal development

  • my love of clean, functional systems

…all into one powerful experience.


A great website isn’t about being trendy; it’s about being true.It’s about guiding people clearly from curiosity to connection to conversion.


Website Templates for Life Coaches: Making Beautiful, Strategic Sites Accessible


One thing became obvious as Rebel Soul Media was born:

A lot of new coaches want a professional website…but they’re not yet ready for a fully custom build. That’s why I started creating website templates for life coaches using Showit. These templates that are:

  • strategically designed

  • easy to customize

  • infused with storytelling and structure

  • built with the psychology of coaching in mind


Because every coach deserves:

  • a digital home that feels aligned

  • messaging that reflects their real voice

  • a site that actually converts

  • a launch-ready brand without the overwhelm


Spiritual Marketing: Bridging Soul Work With Strategy (Without the Cringe)


Here’s something I’ve always resisted in the online space:

spiritual marketing that manipulates, bypasses, or preys on insecurities.


You know the kind:

  • “raise your vibration and the money will come”

  • “you’re blocked if you’re not hitting 20K months”

  • “speak to their pain points until they break”


That’s not leadership. I believe in a very different approach. One that is about:

  • grounded, ethical storytelling

  • clarity instead of coercion

  • authenticity instead of performance

  • trauma-aware messaging

  • content that empowers, not pressures

  • strategy that supports a regulated nervous system


My work blends:

  • the soul work (breathwork, embodiment, personal development)

  • the strategy (branding, content, design, messaging)

  • the structure (tech, systems, automation)


Because spiritual entrepreneurs deserve marketing that honors the depth of their work — not cheapens it.


Why Rebel Soul Media Exists

Rebel Soul Media is where all my worlds meet:

The media director

The strategist and nerd who loves tech

The wellness professional and retreat leader

The creator, designer, and storyteller

The rebel who refuses to follow industry scripts


It’s the home for coaches and healers who want:

  • branding with depth

  • websites that actually work

  • messaging that sounds like them

  • digital systems that support their growth

  • a business that matches the potency of their work


Real strategy + real soul. Vision + execution. Identity + infrastructure. That’s Rebel Soul Media.


Final Thoughts: Digital Marketing for Your Coaching Business That Feels Like You


If you’re ready to grow your coaching business with a brand and digital foundation that actually supports your evolution, here’s where to start:


Grab my FREE Website Copy Planner: your step-by-step guide to writing magnetic, aligned, personality-rich website copy.

Explore Website-in-a-Day: a fast, focused experience where we build a beautiful, strategic website and get you launched now, not six months from now.


Your work is powerful. Your brand should reflect that. Your website should amplify it.

And your digital marketing strategy should feel like a natural expression of who you are; not a character you’re forced to play.


Listen to more marketing conversations: Check out my podcast Analog Girls, Digital World: where we unpack digital leadership, ethical online business, and everything in between.



Computer screen and the text "Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working Even When you Hire a Digital Marketing Consultant

When you hire a digital marketing consultant, designer, or launch coach, you're not just buying a website or a plan; you're buying years of experience, industry understanding, and a proven process designed to help you succeed.


And you’re not buying guaranteed results. There, I said it.


After 20+ years in the online business world - and the last six months inside my own digital marketing agency, RebelSoul Media - I’ve noticed something consistent:

Trends change. Algorithms change. Tools change.

But the foundational principles of good marketing? Those stay the same.


The minute you start trying to think “outside the box” in a way that abandons those fundamentals, that’s where businesses fall into one of two problems:


  1. Strategy failure

  2. Manipulative, slimy tactics that feel out of integrity


Today we’re breaking down:

✔ What a digital marketer actually is

✔ How they help you

✔ And how to get the most out of your investment (so your marketing strategy has a real chance to work)


What Is a Digital Marketer? (And What Do They Actually Do?)


When you’re building an online business, crafting your offer, and preparing to launch, you may find yourself wondering:


“What is a digital marketer - and what can they help me with?”


A digital marketer is a multi-disciplinary strategist with expertise across areas like:

  • Website design

  • Branding + messaging

  • Offer creation

  • Launch strategy

  • Email marketing

  • Funnel planning

  • Social media content strategy

  • Search engine optimization (SEO)


Most digital marketers (myself included) specialize in one or two core areas - mine are (web design, launch strategy, and SEO) but still have broad experience across the entire digital ecosystem.


The right digital marketing consultant understands:

✔ How customers actually behave online

✔ What makes a homepage convert

✔ How to map out your client journey

✔ How to build a marketing funnel that makes sense

✔ How to use platforms and tools to automate and streamline your business


And perhaps most importantly:They know how to translate your brand into clear, compelling language that speaks directly to your target audience.


Yes - you can (and should) have more than one client avatar.Yes - your messaging needs to adapt for each of them.And no - this is not something most business owners naturally know how to do without guidance.


You Hire a Digital Marketer For Their Years of Digital Marketing Experience NOT Just Their Deliverables. 


If you hire an expert… trust the expert. They have years of digital marketing experience. Which likely means you don’t. And that’s okay; that’s why you hired them.


This isn’t about giving your power away.It’s about trusting the process you invested in.


If you hire a web designer → trust their layout logic.

If you hire a strategist → trust their launch plan.

If you hire a coach → trust their framework.


Of course, you should speak up.You should collaborate.You should ask questions.

But here’s the hard truth:

You cannot outsource expertise and then override it with panic.

This is where so many entrepreneurs sabotage their own marketing strategy.


I’ve seen it countless times:

  • Hiring a digital marketer… then not following the strategy

  • Crowdsourcing opinions from friends who “made money online”

  • Deleting essential website sections

  • Watering down your messaging

  • Avoiding talking about your offer during a launch

  • Patchworking ideas from 12 different influencers

  • Rewriting their homepage every time someone else posts a big win


And then wondering why there’s no traction.


Here’s why this doesn’t work:


Marketing strategies require consistency. Not constant changes. Not panicked pivots. Not “I saw someone else do this so I should too.” Not last-minute rewrites based on fear instead of data.


Every piece of your marketing has a job:

  • A homepage introduces your brand, your credibility, your offers, and your next steps.

  • A sales page sells one specific offer and nothing else.

  • Your content builds awareness and trust, not confusion.


When you take the advice of five different business owners, each using completely different models? You end up with a franken-strategy that contradicts itself and confuses your audience.


When you post content that tries to appeal to everyone? You end up appealing to no one and your ideal client scrolls right past you.


When you strip your homepage down to a single button? Your audience gets zero context, zero trust-building, and zero reason to stay.


When you avoid talking about your offer because you’re scared of being “too salesy”? Your audience has no idea what you actually provide, or why they should care.


When you change your direction because a stranger at a dinner party said “you should do X instead”? You override the strategy you invested in and lose the clarity of your brand voice.


When you rebuild your entire funnel every time an influencer posts a big revenue month? You chase trends instead of building a foundation that actually supports long-term success.


When you tweak your copy every other day because you’re second-guessing yourself? Your audience never gets enough repetition to understand your message.


When you delete parts of your funnel because they feel “cringe” or “not ready yet”? You break the customer journey and stop people from being able to move forward.


When you switch platforms, fonts, or messaging mid-launch?

You lose momentum right when your audience is beginning to pay attention.


How Long Should I Give My Strategy Time to Work When I Hire A Digital Marketing Consultant?


This is such a common question, and it comes from a very human place: you want to see momentum. You want to know the investment was worth it.


The truth is, effective digital marketing is built on consistency, patience, and repetition.


Most strategies need 3–6 months of steady implementation before they begin to show measurable results. That’s the time it takes for people to:


  • Recognize your brand

  • Understand your offer

  • Build trust with you

  • See you as credible

  • Feel ready to take the next step


If you change your messaging too often or rebuild your funnel every time you feel discouraged, your audience never gets the chance to catch up.

It’s not about perfection - it’s about letting the work breathe long enough to work for you.


Am I Ready to Hire a Marketing Consultant Near Me?


You deserve a business that works. You deserve a launch that feels grounded and clear.You deserve a website that actually converts your audience into paying clients.


But you won’t get there if you crowd your strategy with outside opinions and override the expert you hired. If you're looking for a marketing consultant near me, choose someone you feel aligned with - and then:


Give them your trust

Give the strategy time

And give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all alone!


When you stay committed (and stop trying to duct-tape random advice together), your results follow.


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