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.
Human-First Founders Podcast: Inspiring Stories and Tips for Down-to-Earth Entrepreneurs
Building Real Community Online (without the Hustle or Hype) with Kristina Bartold
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 connection over conversion — and how you can do the same without faking it or being glued to your phone.
🎧 In this episode, we talk about:
✸ Why engagement > followers (especially for service-based founders)
✸ How to show up in your stories without oversharing or overthinking
✸ Actionable ways to build community online — even in 15 minutes a day
✸ The mindset shift that helps you get out of your head and into real conversations
✸ Why your “underperforming” content might be doing more than you think
This one is warm, practical, and packed with ideas you can use today — especially if you want social media to feel more human, and a lot less overwhelming.
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🔗 Resources & Links
→ Download Kristina’s Free Story Starter Guide: thesocialsnippet.com
→ Join The Social Business Club (use code PODCAST for your first month at $1!)
→ Follow Kristina on IG: @thesocialsnippet or @kristina.bartold
→ Listen to her podcast Community
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Connect with your host Kinsey:
- Authentic AI Website: diywith.ai
- Authentic AI Instagram: @authenticaiforentrepreneurs
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