<![CDATA[Two Desks Down]]>Two Desks Down - A Business Podcast that lets you get to know my guest for a whole season - not just one episode.

A series of real conversations between small business owners like you — finding their own path through the ups and downs of running a business.

Hosted by Erin Taylor, owner of Lunimae Strategy & Systems Design, an operations expert helping Brand & Website Designers grow their studios the sustainable way.


Each season, I sit down with one guest across six episodes so we can talk business, life, and everything in between. You’ll hear about triumphs, failed experiments, and what truly helps us get through the day.

You’ll love Two Desks Down if you are…

  • an online business owner
  • a millennial
  • an avid reader
  • a nosy person who loves the BTS moment
  • tired of trying to find out more about a guest after just one episode

All of this and more, on every season of Two Desks Down

]]>www.twodesksdown.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:34:29 GMTTue, 12 May 2026 13:30:13 GMT60Erin Taylor<p><b>Two Desks Down </b>- A Business Podcast that lets you get to know my guest for a whole season - not just one episode.<br /></p><p>A series of real conversations between small business owners like you — finding their own path through the ups and downs of running a business.<br /></p><p>Hosted by Erin Taylor, owner of Lunimae Strategy &amp; Systems Design, an operations expert helping Brand &amp; Website Designers grow their studios the sustainable way.</p><p><br /></p><p>Each season, I sit down with one guest across six episodes so we can talk business, life, and everything in between. You’ll hear about triumphs, failed experiments, and what truly helps us get through the day.<br /></p><p>You’ll love Two Desks Down if you are…</p><ul><li>an online business owner</li><li>a millennial</li><li>an avid reader</li><li>a nosy person who loves the BTS moment</li><li>tired of trying to find out more about a guest after just one episode</li></ul><p></p><p>All of this and more, on every season of Two Desks Down</p><p></p>serialErin Taylorerin@lunimae.comyes<![CDATA[S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business ]]>S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business 


We're using a Thread as a jumping-off point for today's conversation. Caitie and Erin go deeper into the realities of running a business and why doing consulting work might be THE thing that keeps your business afloat, not something to be ashamed of.

Wanna join the conversation? DM us on Instagram and share your thoughts. We might even just talk about it in a bonus episode.

00:00 Vacation Preferences: Beach vs. Adventure

01:43 Jobs you wish you knew about

03:07 Looking forward to in 2026

03:35 What's for Dinner?

04:59 Caitie Intro

05:27 Business Realities: Contract Work and Retainers

16:01 Weighing Your Options with a Contract Opportunity

20:21 Summer Schedules

25:23 Corporate vs. Business Owner Risks

Mentioned In this Episode: 

]]>064b46dc-4e07-4585-8001-31fc13c68f39Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p><b>S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business </b></p><p><br />We're using a Thread as a jumping-off point for today's conversation. Caitie and Erin go deeper into the realities of running a business and why doing consulting work might be THE thing that keeps your business afloat, not something to be ashamed of.</p><p>Wanna join the conversation? DM us on Instagram and share your thoughts. We might even just talk about it in a bonus episode.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Vacation Preferences: Beach vs. Adventure</p><p>01:43 Jobs you wish you knew about</p><p>03:07 Looking forward to in 2026</p><p>03:35 What's for Dinner?</p><p>04:59 Caitie Intro</p><p>05:27 Business Realities: Contract Work and Retainers</p><p>16:01 Weighing Your Options with a Contract Opportunity</p><p>20:21 Summer Schedules</p><p>25:23 Corporate vs. Business Owner Risks</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Mentioned In this Episode: </b></p><ul><li>The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@jupitercontentco/post/DVJzUN-Elmt?xmt=AQF04wA6-WdZ62zu97PhgUZMkP8JeyjEquCfAediiXY0rQ" target="_blank">Thread that started the Conversation</a></li><li>KP is a Certified 9-grid freak | Social Media + content strategy for weirdo small business owners feeling lost on social - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bio.site/jupitercontentco" target="_blank">learn more here</a></li><li>The massive <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/tetd0a/i_got_the_giant_chicken_pot_pie_and_was_surprised/" target="_blank">Chicken Pot Pie</a><br /><p></p></li><li><b>Connect with Caitie:</b><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://caitiecupplescreative.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@caitiecupplescreative" target="_blank">Threads</a><p></p></li></ul></li><li><b>Connect with Erin</b><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.lunimae.com" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul></li></ul>yes00:27:5713S1:E3 Life is Expensive! Balancing Contracting Work in your Business full<![CDATA[S1:E2 How to Get Sh*t Done that Isn't "What You Do"]]>In this episode we focus on the business side to discuss how to get shit done that isn’t the primary thing you sell. As service providers we have a specialty but we also have to do admin work, financials, inbox, show up on social, and do many other marketing things. We talk strategies for how Caitie figures it out in her business. 

Also in this episode:

  • How Caitie explains her work to her grandma
  • Caitie’s husband's entrepreneurial ventures
  • Balancing business and family life
  • Time tracking habits
  • Client sourcing and maintaining relationships

00:00 Introduction to Copywriting and Its Importance

01:52 The Role of Website Copy and When to Update

03:46 Collaboration with Designers and Other Professionals

05:53 Cohost Introduction

08:19 Personal Insights and Entrepreneurial Journey

10:58 Managing Business Tasks and Time Effectively

16:28 Effective Time Management Tools

17:28 Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs

21:15 Client Acquisition and Referrals

24:59 Enhancing Client Experience

28:30 Project Management and Workflow


Resources & Links:

Connect with Caitie:

Connect with Erin:

www.lunimae.com

www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy

]]>c450348c-2e32-4482-bbb5-542651602a69Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode we focus on the business side to discuss how to get shit done that isn’t the primary thing you sell. As service providers we have a specialty but we also have to do admin work, financials, inbox, show up on social, and do many other marketing things. We talk strategies for how Caitie figures it out in her business. <br /></p><p>Also in this episode:</p><ul><li>How Caitie explains her work to her grandma</li><li>Caitie’s husband's entrepreneurial ventures</li><li>Balancing business and family life</li><li>Time tracking habits</li><li>Client sourcing and maintaining relationships</li></ul><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Copywriting and Its Importance</p><p>01:52 The Role of Website Copy and When to Update</p><p>03:46 Collaboration with Designers and Other Professionals</p><p>05:53 Cohost Introduction</p><p>08:19 Personal Insights and Entrepreneurial Journey</p><p>10:58 Managing Business Tasks and Time Effectively</p><p>16:28 Effective Time Management Tools</p><p>17:28 Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs</p><p>21:15 Client Acquisition and Referrals</p><p>24:59 Enhancing Client Experience</p><p>28:30 Project Management and Workflow</p><p><br /><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sunsama.com/share?refId=65559780eba89e0001d28fbe" target="_blank">Sunsama</a> – Daily planning tool</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dubsado.com/" target="_blank">Dubsado</a> – Client management platform<p></p><p>Who should we all follow: </p></li><li>Kristina Bleiler from Gem Creative Co <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gemcreativeco/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gemcreativeco/</a> </li><li>Katie from 26&amp;then some <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@26andthensome" target="_blank">https://www.threads.com/@26andthensome</a> <p></p></li><li>Caitie’s Husband's Business: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://codeuntold.com/" target="_blank">https://codeuntold.com/</a> </li><li>Work on Your Own Stuff Wednesday - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://caitiecupples.myflodesk.com/work-on-your-own-stuff-wednesday" target="_blank">Join for free</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thepassionscollective.com/dubsado-form-templates" target="_blank">Passions Collective</a> – Dubsado Templates</li><li>Amy, from Hello &amp; Co on Making Google Docs look Cute - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hellococreative.com/" target="_blank">https://hellococreative.com/</a> </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Caitie:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://caitiecupples.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.threads.com/@caitiecupplescreative" target="_blank">Threads</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Erin:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.lunimae.com" target="_blank">www.lunimae.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy</a></p>yes00:32:3712S1:E2 How to Get Sh*t Done that Isn't "What You Do"full<![CDATA[S1:E1 Copywriter Life with Peanut Butter & Jelly, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and destructive trees]]>In this engaging conversation, Caitie Cupples shares her journey as a website copywriter, her love for fantasy books like Dungeon Crawler Carl, and her insights on balancing business, reading, and family life. Discover practical tips on updating website copy, time management, and the importance of empathy-driven content.

Action items:

  • Create an emergency plan for personal and business life
  • Automate client communication and project management processes
  • Build a support network for unexpected life events

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Fantasy Literature: Dungeon Crawler Carl

03:16 Diving into Rom-Coms and Academic Affairs

03:47 Television Shows: Bridgerton and Beyond

06:00 Podcast Recommendations and Listening Habits

07:16 Conversation Starters

08:49 Book Trackers: Storygraph vs Goodreads

11:43 Dog Adoption Journey

18:07 Travel Adventures: From Lisbon to Local Trips

19:04 Food Obsessions and Comforts

23:09 Introducing Caitie Cupples: A Journey to Copywriting

24:31 Rebuilding After a Crisis

30:50 Emotional Impact of Loss

36:26 Looking Ahead: Rebuilding and Moving Forward

Resources


Guest:

Caitie Cupples is an empathy-first, conversational copywriter who helps creative entrepreneurs weave their personality, story, and values into the words that represent their brands so they can sell out their offers while feeling authentically themselves.

If Caitie’s not clacking away on her keyboard, writing website, email, or launch copy for clients, she’s probably taking a walk in the woods of the Pacific Northwest with her family, adding another book to her library holds list, or baking delicious muffins that her kids may or may not deem edible.


To learn more, head to her website at www.caitiecupplescreative.com, find her on Instagram/Threads @caitiecupplescreative, or subscribe to her newsletter, www.caitiecupplescreative.com/subscribe

Host:

Erin Taylor, Lunimae Strategy & Systems Design

Learn more at www.lunimae.com or follow along @lunimaestrategy

]]>5841d714-49bd-4bc2-bd81-8cd0d8a53969Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>In this engaging conversation, Caitie Cupples shares her journey as a website copywriter, her love for fantasy books like Dungeon Crawler Carl, and her insights on balancing business, reading, and family life. Discover practical tips on updating website copy, time management, and the importance of empathy-driven content.</p><p>Action items:</p><ul><li>Create an emergency plan for personal and business life</li><li>Automate client communication and project management processes</li><li>Build a support network for unexpected life events</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters<br /></p><p>00:00 Exploring Fantasy Literature: Dungeon Crawler Carl</p><p>03:16 Diving into Rom-Coms and Academic Affairs</p><p>03:47 Television Shows: Bridgerton and Beyond</p><p>06:00 Podcast Recommendations and Listening Habits</p><p>07:16 Conversation Starters</p><p>08:49 Book Trackers: Storygraph vs Goodreads</p><p>11:43 Dog Adoption Journey</p><p>18:07 Travel Adventures: From Lisbon to Local Trips</p><p>19:04 Food Obsessions and Comforts</p><p>23:09 Introducing Caitie Cupples: A Journey to Copywriting</p><p>24:31 Rebuilding After a Crisis</p><p>30:50 Emotional Impact of Loss</p><p>36:26 Looking Ahead: Rebuilding and Moving Forward</p><p></p><p>Resources</p><ul><li>Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Deniman - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mattdinniman.com/books/dungeon-crawler-carl/" target="_blank">https://mattdinniman.com/books/dungeon-crawler-carl/</a> </li><li>Proof of Life Podcast by Tori Sprankle  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.torisprankel.com/proof-of-life-podcast" target="_blank">https://www.torisprankel.com/proof-of-life-podcast</a> </li><li>Sunsama Planning Tool -<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sunsama.com/" target="_blank">https://sunsama.com/</a></li><li>Storygraph for Book Tracking -<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.thestorygraph.com/" target="_blank">https://app.thestorygraph.com/</a> </li></ul><p></p><p><br />Guest:</p><p>Caitie Cupples is an empathy-first, conversational copywriter who helps creative entrepreneurs weave their personality, story, and values into the words that represent their brands so they can sell out their offers while feeling authentically themselves.</p><p>If Caitie’s not clacking away on her keyboard, writing website, email, or launch copy for clients, she’s probably taking a walk in the woods of the Pacific Northwest with her family, adding <i>another</i> book to her library holds list, or baking delicious muffins that her kids may or may not deem edible.</p><p><br />To learn more, head to her website at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.caitiecupplescreative.com" target="_blank"> www.caitiecupplescreative.com</a>, find her on Instagram/Threads<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/caitiecupplescreative/" target="_blank"> @caitiecupplescreative</a>, or subscribe to her newsletter,<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.caitiecupplescreative.com/subscribe" target="_blank"> www.caitiecupplescreative.com/subscribe</a></p><p>Host:</p><p>Erin Taylor, Lunimae Strategy &amp; Systems Design</p><p>Learn more at<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.lunimae.com" target="_blank"> www.lunimae.com</a> or follow along <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy" target="_blank">@lunimaestrategy</a></p>no00:39:5411S1:E1 Copywriter Life with Peanut Butter & Jelly, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and destructive treesfull<![CDATA[Season 1 Trailer]]>An overview of what's to come on Season 1 and background on your host, Erin Taylor.

00:00 Introduction to Two Desks Down Podcast

00:59 Erin's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

02:13 Supporting Design Studios: The Role of an Online Business Manager

03:09 Introducing Co-Host Caitie Couples and Season Overview

Erin Taylor is the lead Operations Strategist and OBM at Lunimae Strategy & Systems Design who helps Brand & Web Designers build a calmer business.

Find out more about Erin on her website: www.lunimae.com hang out with her on Instagram & Threads @lunimaestrategy or stay in touch by signing up for her Systems Shift newsletter: www.lunimae.com/newsletter

Caitie Cupples is an empathy-first, conversational copywriter who helps creative entrepreneurs weave their personality, story, and values into the words that represent their brands so they can sell out their offers while feeling authentically themselves.


To learn more about — and from! — Caitie, head to her website at www.caitiecupplescreative.com, find her on Instagram/Threads @caitiecupplescreative, or subscribe to her newsletter, The Messy Middle at www.caitiecupplescreative.com/subscribe.

]]>b487ef5f-ee88-409e-90ca-0241ee10d405Thu, 14 May 2026 16:15:00 GMT<p>An overview of what's to come on Season 1 and background on your host, Erin Taylor.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Two Desks Down Podcast</p><p>00:59 Erin's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship</p><p>02:13 Supporting Design Studios: The Role of an Online Business Manager</p><p>03:09 Introducing Co-Host Caitie Couples and Season Overview</p><p></p><p>Erin Taylor is the lead Operations Strategist and OBM at Lunimae Strategy &amp; Systems Design who helps Brand &amp; Web Designers build a calmer business.</p><p></p><p>Find out more about Erin on her website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.lunimae.com" target="_blank">www.lunimae.com</a> hang out with her on Instagram &amp; Threads <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.instagram.com/lunimaestrategy" target="_blank">@lunimaestrategy</a> or stay in touch by signing up for her Systems Shift newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.lunimae.com/newsletter" target="_blank">www.lunimae.com/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>Caitie Cupples is an empathy-first, conversational copywriter who helps creative entrepreneurs weave their personality, story, and values into the words that represent their brands so they can sell out their offers while feeling authentically themselves.</p><p><br />To learn more about — and from! — Caitie, head to her website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.caitiecupplescreative.com" target="_blank">www.caitiecupplescreative.com</a>, find her on Instagram/Threads <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/caitiecupplescreative/" target="_blank">@caitiecupplescreative</a>, or subscribe to her newsletter, The Messy Middle at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.caitiecupplescreative.com/subscribe" target="_blank">www.caitiecupplescreative.com/subscribe</a>.</p><p></p>no00:03:491Season 1 Trailertrailer