Human-First Founders Podcast: Inspiring Stories and Tips for Down-to-Earth Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Human-First Founders — the podcast for down-to-earth entrepreneurs who care deeply, think differently, and want to build a business that actually feels good to run. Hosted by Kinsey Soderberg of Authentic AI, this show is your cozy corner of the internet where we get real about what it takes to grow a brand with heart — in a world that’s constantly trying to automate, hustle, and "optimize" the humanity right out of it. Each week, you’ll hear thought-provoking convos with values-led founders, behind-the-scenes stories from Kinsey’s business (and brain), and the occasional AI tip — always delivered with a human-first lens. Whether you’re navigating brand strategy, marketing mindset blocks, or the weirdness of being a creative online, this show is here to remind you: you don’t have to do it like everyone else. You get to do it in a way that feels good to YOU. ✨ Connect with Kinsey at diywith.ai or on Instagram @authenticaiforentrepreneurs.
Show episodes
What if marketing didn’t have to feel like a never-ending, soul-sucking to-do list? In this episode, I’m joined by Victoria Hajjar — founder of Ugli Ventures — who’s on a mission to make marketing simpler, more joyful, and way less overwhelming. We talk about the real behind-the-scenes of running a business, how to ta
Let’s be honest — a lot of what we’re told about social media growth feels exhausting, surface-level, or straight-up disconnected. That’s why this episode with Kristina Bartold, CEO of The Social Snippet, is such a breath of fresh air. Kristina shares how she’s built a thriving business (and community) by focusing on c
Feeling stretched thin by social media? You’re not alone — and this episode is here to bring you back to center. In this conversation, I’m joined by the brilliant Peg Fitzpatrick — longtime social media strategist, author, and educator — for a real-talk look at what actually matters when it comes to showing up online.
This episode is part business strategy, part friendship goals — and 100% packed with practical tips for creative founders. Jessie and KP are the duo behind Inkpot Creative — a design studio helping photographers and creatives build bold, personality-filled websites that actually convert. In this episode, we talk about
Using AI in your business doesn"t have to feel gross, generic, or like you"re outsourcing your soul. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I trained ChatGPT to actually sound like me — quirks, word-nerd tangents, emojis and all. This is about getting authentic results from AI tools without the back-and-forth frustra
This one’s for my multi-passionate founders — the ones juggling two businesses, life responsibilities, and a whole lotta heart. 💛 In this episode, I sit down with systems educator and family photographer Dolly DeLong to talk about what it really takes to build a business that supports your life (not the other way arou