A Dream Guest: Samantha Wills on the Golden Brands Podcast ✨
Having the incredible Samantha Wills join us inside Golden Brands has been on my vision board since day one of starting this business — so you can imagine how
We are back for the third edition of the THE GOLDEN EDIT monthly newsletter by Golden Brands!.
This curated collection is packed with industry news, social media trends, updates, and other small business insights to inspire and guide you. Think of it as your monthly go-to for staying in the loop with what’s working right now—and what could benefit you in your own business journey.
We’re doing the research for you every month, so you can sit back and enjoy the highlights in this bite-sized email.
Here’s what’s inside this month’s Golden Edit:
CANVA UPDATES
Canva just announced some exciting updates at Canva Create 2025, unveiling their all-new Visual Suite 2.0. This upgrade brings everything into one seamless workspace — from presentations and videos to whiteboards and even websites. Two standout features: Canva Sheets, a new visual spreadsheet tool with AI-powered insights, and Canva Code, which lets you build websites with simple text prompts (yes, really!). With upgraded photo editing and smarter tools, Canva’s becoming a true all-in-one creative hub — perfect for small biz owners looking to save time and elevate their content.
Read here >
CHAT GPT UPDATE
There’s a powerful new update to ChatGPT — it can now remember details across your chats, making your conversations smarter, more personalized, and waaay more efficient.
Here’s what that means for you:
✨ You won’t have to re-explain things each time — ChatGPT can remember your name, your business, and your preferences.
✨ It’ll tailor suggestions and responses based on what it knows about you.
✨ You’re in control — you can see what’s remembered and turn memory on or off at any time in your settings.
This new feature makes AI feel less like a search tool and more like a savvy assistant who actually gets you!
SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES
➤ Instagram’s new REPOST feature
So it’s like retweeting, but IG’s version ‘Regramming’ is here. I’m personally a fan of this new feature, especially if it helps with repurposing old posts and getting some fresh engagement!
Putting TikTok now at competition with Youtube – users now have the option to upload 60minute videos. I’m not sure if TikTok is going to be where I’d go to watch longer form content but we will watch how this effects content on the app!
➤ Facebook updated tab for Friend Only content
We are all for bringing back the OG Facebook experience and are excited to see this new Friends tab on Facebook which will only show content just from your FB friends, no recommended content. Maybe we might just have to use FB again??
➤Instagram tests lockable posts to enhance engagement
This means you can lock your instagram posts with a code to unlock! We don’t have the feature available yet but are interested to see how this rolls out!
Best time to post on Instagram in 2025
According to Buffer, the best time to post on Instagram is Friday at 3 p.m., with weekday afternoons between 3–6 p.m. generally performing well too.
Engagement tends to build from 6 a.m., peaks in the afternoon, and dips on weekends — especially Sundays, which see the lowest reach overall.
If you’re looking for solid performance, stick to weekdays, with Monday and Friday being your top days to post.
OUR TOP BOOK PICKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS…
Atomic Habits by James Clear
→ Build strong habits that support your business goals, one small step at a time.
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
→ A bold and empowering read for women in business — especially around pricing and self-worth.
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
→ A must-read for creating a purpose-driven brand with clear, magnetic messaging.
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
→ Insightful lessons on business, mindset, and leadership from one of today’s most influential entrepreneurs.
10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
→ A powerful mindset shift to help you scale smarter, not harder.
Of Gold & Dust by Samantha Wills
→ A raw, inspiring memoir of creativity, resilience, and building a global brand from the ground up.
+ Cool Things Our Golden Brands Members Are Doing 🤎
We have so many incredibly talented members inside Golden Brands and we’d love to draw your attention to some of the resources they have available specifically designed for fellow small business owners:
Farah from Virtually Yours Marketing has launched her new FREE ‘Content Atelier’ custom GPT to help you build content effortless. Check it out here.
Sarah Lily launched her new Social Media Strategy Calls! 💥 Walk away with a clear content strategy, endless ideas, and the confidence to show up online — your way. Includes a follow-up week of voice support for any Qs that pop up.
Golden Brands members exclusive: $50 off when you book in April (extended through May just for you!). Check it out here.
Our incredible member Victoria from interior design business StyleIt has been named as a semi finalised in the Channel 7 young achiever awards for QLD!!
And our very talented copywriter Hayley from Hayley G Creative has recently wrapped up an exciting project working with Jessica Mauboy on the launch of her new dreamy brand Desert Rose.
I hope you’ve enjoyed tuning into this months Golden Edit email.
Lisa
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Having the incredible Samantha Wills join us inside Golden Brands has been on my vision board since day one of starting this business — so you can imagine how
Earlier this month, we gathered at the beautiful Kenkō Studios in Auckland to celebrate International Women’s Day with an intimate afternoon of connection, learning, and inspiration. The energy in the room was electric—filled with powerhouse women in business, deep conversations, and new connections that will no doubt spark exciting collaborations in the months to come.
As small business owners, the end of the year can often feel extremely overwhelming, with all the deadlines and projects needing to be wrapped up this time of year. And we also can’t forget the challenge of managing school holidays!
To help you navigate the season without burning out, we’ve curated a list of some of our top tips to help you get through this period.
Sabrina takes us through a 20 minute guided visualisation to help you step into the best version of YOU (your higher self).
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to support small businesses and gift thoughtfully. This year, we’re excited to bring you the Golden Brands Christmas Gift Guide, featuring a curated selection of products from our talented members. From beautiful, hand-crafted items to sustainable must-haves and indulgent treats, there’s something here for everyone on your list.
Two years ago, on the 11th of the 11th, I launched the Golden Brands membership after spending nearly an entire year doubting myself and wondering if I could make this work.
So you might have found a free contract online and jazzed it up a bit to suit your brand and now you’re away booking clients, using your very basic contract and hoping for the best…
What an incredible day we had at A Golden Success Business Conference last week at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane! Surrounded by over 100 passionate women in business from across Australia and New Zealand, like-minded industry experts, and a lineup of powerhouse speakers, it was an incredible day filled with learning, inspiration, and genuine connections.
One question I get asked frequently is “what email marketing software are you using to create such beautiful emails?” – the answer is Flodesk!
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