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Diary of The Search Queen
A raw and real podcast where Sonja Pototzki-Raymond (aka Sonja The Search Queen) shares her journey through business, motherhood, and resilience—alongside powerful insights into SEO, Google Ads, and building unshakeable strength through life’s toughest moments.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 18: The Day I Fired the Wrong Clients
What if the bravest business decision you could make… was to say no?In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I share the raw truth about one of the scariest (and most freeing) parts of running a business: firing clients wh...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17: When Letting Go Becomes Your Greatest Leap
What if the thing you thought you’d do forever… turned out not to be your destiny?In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I sit down with my dear friend and powerhouse coach Alicia Bode, a woman who walked away from t...
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Episode 17
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36:18
Episode 16: Just Because I Can Doesn’t Mean I Should
What happens when you say yes to everything, and then realise the cost was higher than you imagined?In this reflective episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I look back on the last six months, a season filled with massive wins, sa...
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Episode 16
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15:03
Episode 15: What it Truly Means To Be Seen
What happens when your biggest wounds become your greatest work?In this powerful episode, I am joined by brand photographer and creative mentor Belle Verdiglione for a soul-stirring conversation about truth, trauma, and building a...
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Episode 15
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48:02
Episode 14: Google Isn’t Dead, But It Is Changing - The Future of Visibility in an AI-Powered World
There’s a lot of noise out there about SEO being “dead” but that’s not the full story....In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I’m breaking down what’s actually happening inside Google, why your clients a...
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Episode 14
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9:06
Episode 13: Dear Diary, When Healing Becomes Your Homecoming
In this deeply spiritual and heart-led episode, Sonja sits down with Aisha from Waters of Eden, a medicine woman, energy worker, and spiritual guide who has quietly played a pivotal role in Sonja’s personal and fertility healing journey....
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Episode 13
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56:15
Episode 12: The Launch That Shattered Me (In the Best Way)
What if your dream launch didn’t just go to plan…What if it cracked you wide open in the most expansive way?In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most powerful seasons of m...
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Episode 12
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21:45
Episode 11: The Power of Story: Turning Pregnancy Loss into Purpose with Jacqui Maloney
In this deeply moving episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I'm joined by my beautiful friend and fellow fertility warrior, Jacqui Maloney. Jacqui is a speaker, storytelling coach and communications expert who helps people ac...
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Episode 11
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46:53
Episode 10: What It Really Takes to Get Your Book in Bookstores as a First-Time Author
When I started writing The Search for Resilience, I had no idea how far it would go.I didn’t have a book deal. I wasn’t signed by a major publisher. And I certainly didn’t expect to walk into a bookstore and see my book beside Mel...
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Episode 10
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13:33
Episode 9: How Resilience Shaped Ellie Swift’s Journey to Motherhood & Scalable Freedom
Running a business while trying to conceive is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done – and I know I’m not alone.In this episode of Diary Of The Search Queen, Ellie Swift joins me to talk about the messy, beautiful, brutal truth...
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Episode 9
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35:38
Episode 8: Legacy Over Likes Why Authenticity & Your Story Outshines Going Viral
I used to measure my worth in how many likes my Instagram posts got.I’d overthink every single post – was I saying too much? Not enough?And then I’d hit post and keep refreshing, waiting to feel seen.But I’ve recentl...
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Episode 8
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Episode 7: The Quiet Side of Resilience: Mental Health, Messaging + Showing Up Anyway with Tahryn Bolt
You might know Tahryn Bolt as the voice behind The Social Bolt and the How I Do Content Podcast – but in this episode of the Diary Of The Search Queen, you’ll get to know the woman behind the messaging magic.From small-town beginn...
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Episode 7
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38:27
Episode 6: Behind the 40 Under 40 Award: Balancing Business Success and Motherhood
Winning a 40 Under 40 award was a big moment. One of those shiny, career-defining milestones that looks impressive on the outside.And yes, the recognition is incredible. But let’s be real – there’s also a lot tha...
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Episode 6
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11:50
Episode 5: Behind the Mic + Beyond the Mask: How Heidi Anderson Turned PR, Personal Branding + Public Vulnerability into Her Power
Heidi Anderson built her career in the spotlight – radio, reality TV, bestselling book, bold PR brand.But the version of her you saw? It wasn’t the full story.In this episode of Diary Of The Search Queen, we talk about what...
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Episode 5
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34:29
Episode 4: The Move That Changed Everything: How I Rebuilt My Life in Australia
I didn’t just move to Australia. I rebuilt my entire life from the ground up.In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I’m taking you back to the moment I packed up my life in Ireland and flew to Australia – no job, no backup ...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3: The Search Within: How My Fertility Journey Became My Greatest Catalyst for Growth
What if the hardest thing you’ve ever been through… was also the thing that shaped your strength the most?In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered truth behind my fertility journey and how it c...
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Episode 3
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17:49
Episode 2: Becoming the Search Queen: How Personal Branding + Google Search Built My 7-Figure Business
What does it really take to build a business that stands out, sells consistently, and stays true to your values?In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I became Sonja the Search Queen ...
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Episode 2
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20:03
Episode 1: Diary of the Search Queen: The Search That Started It All
Welcome to the very first episode of Diary of the Search Queen!In this first episode, I’m taking you behind the curtain of why I created this podcast, what it really means to be the Search Queen, and the life + business lessons th...
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Episode 1
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