Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast

Updated: 07 Oct 2025 • 235 episodes
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The Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast is hosted by Michelle Wintersteen, the Brand Designer and Creative Director behind MKW Creative Co. a freelance brand design firm helping to define, design, build and grow vibrant brands for social-media-minded entrepreneurs. The KMA Podcast is an extension of the Kiss My Aesthetic Facebook Group and covers topics like creating brand awareness, mastering social media marketing, cementing your brand's online presence, and being your own damn boss. Michelle lives in sunny San Diego, California designing for brands & creating content with an undeniable west coast energy, punchy color palette & her yellow lab pup.

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Imagine uprooting your life nine times in eleven years and still finding a sense of belonging. Not for Christina Novak. Join Michelle and Christina as they unravel the art of seamless transitions, Milwaukee’s most exclusive concierge experience, and explore how genuine community is crafted, not stumbled upon. Discover

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Are you building a business… or just your own very stressful job? Lauren Goldstein (aka the Biz Doctor) joins Michelle to discuss what makes a business “legacy” versus “lifestyle,” and why your self-worth shouldn’t be tied to your revenue report. From setting boundaries that actually stick, to leveling up in the age of

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Curious how in-person client visits can transform your entire approach to branding? Discover the unexpected insights, pivotal aha moments, and all your top questions answered as Michelle shares why stepping into your clients’ world leads to truly unforgettable and impactful results. ------------------------ In today's

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Is playing by someone else’s rules keeping you small (and underpaid)? Business growth strategist Anniedi Essien joins Michelle to spill the bold truths on owning your expertise, pitching like a pro, and showing up as your most unapologetic self—sneakers, sparkle, and all. If you’re tired of underselling your brilliance

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Ever wondered why some leaders just look like they have it all together before they even say a word? Michelle breaks down exactly why visual consistency is your leadership superpower—and how you can use aesthetics to command authority, build instant trust, and make your message impossible to ignore. Discover what it re

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Ever dreamed of running away to India, Egypt, or Greece without waiting on anyone else's schedule? Meet Alle Pierce of The Gallivant Society, as she and Michelle dish on building a luxury travel brand from the ground up. From accidentally launching a business with a Canva logo to curating transformative, friendship-fue

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