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Addictive stories and embarrassing tell-alls from the front lines of online business. Written by reformed girlboss who learned a better way. Read by 10K+ consenting adults.

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The best book I read this summer

THIS ISSUE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Step outside of “normal” and into an experience that will change the way you express yourself in life & business. Find out more → 3-month payment plans available until September 12 A Big Ol’ Update About The Summer of 2026 Back from camping, still so tired! Are you oh-so-tired of me talking about being tired?! I’m bored of myself, man! But 2026 was my Summer of Overworking. I hope that’s the last time I ever sell, create and deliver a program in eight weeks....
Tarzan Kay and Kendra Hoffman collaborating at a dining table with laptops, smiling as they work together on values-driven business strategy and creative planning in a bright home office.

Should you skip a weekly newsletter?

Fallen out of love with your business? Explore what’s next by heading straight to the source — that “higher self” business coach that lives inside you, and is just waiting for you to tune in. Explore Song & Story →(we’ll send you a few more emails about it if you click this link) Yes, it’s okay to take a week off your newsletter Oh man, I hope you didn’t notice this. I phoned it in with my newsletter for the entire month of July — with the exception of this email which a few people said was...
a much younger Tarzan who looks young enough to get ID'd at the liquor store wears feather earring, glasses, and sports a cute asymmetrical haircut.

A banking error has occurred in your favour.

Welcome to Throwback Summer 🏄 Every Tuesday this summer I’ll be republishing another hit from the last 8 years of emails. Get ready to meet four very different versions of Tarzan, some you’ll like and some you may not. You’ll also find a breakdown of why I chose to share this email, and my reaction to it now. Featured SponsorGet Your Site Together Challenge ‘Finish my website’ has been on your list since January. You sit down, get going – then stall. There's always content you didn't know...

Don’t join a mastermind without reading this first

Power Mastermind begins September 2 Apply before Thursday to lock in a 2-hour newsletter intensive included in your enrollment fee “I’ve never had such a sense of belonging in a business space. There was room to be both a leader and a learner. I didn’t always have to be ‘on.’ I didn’t have to perform. I just had to show up.” ~ Suzy Vadori, Book Coach and Returning Member in Power Find out more here → No, thanks. I don’t want to hear any more about Power. I’ve been running masterminds since...
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this summer in pictures ☀️

Outtakes from the Summer of ‘26 Hey! Yesterday I was blah, blah, blahing about how busy and overwhelming my life is right now when my business bestie Maegan Megginson said, in her characteristic, straight-to-the-heart-of-it way: “You sound like a mom in summer.” Wow. Boy, did that take the drama out of it! Took me from feeling very “woe is me” to noticing that I’m merely a mother of two boys on summer vacation, as well as a person who enjoys music festivals, owns many boats and likes...
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When you can’t get it up to go to work

THIS ISSUE BROUGHT TO YOU BY A 90-minute free workshop that helps heart-centered humans to go beyond the blueprints and discover what’s possible in business Wednesday, July 22 at 11am PT / 2pm ET Find out more → For Those Weeks When You Just Can’t Get It Up For Your Business A few weeks ago I drained an entire bottle of vodka in a single week and felt like I was drowning in a sea of tasks that would never get done. I wrote and deleted three-quarters of a sad, complain-y newsletter that...
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What it looks like when you follow your joy

THIS ISSUE BROUGHT TO YOU BYSONG & STORY — A 4-Day Business Retreat near Toronto, Ontario ☝️ A sneak peek at what I’m working on next. Join the waitlist How To Open Up A Direct Line To God (Or Whatever You Call Her) Maybe you noticed I changed the picture in my email signature.* It’s a video-turned-GIF of me leading my very first Song Circle, at Laura Sprinkle’s Camp Rootabl last summer.** I texted the video to my now-at-the-time boyfriend, who was eager to discuss it with me when I got back....

Experience consent-based selling

Hey— Some people know exactly what I mean when I talk about “consent-based marketing” and others have no clue. A classic sales strategy that is not consent-based is using jargon to confuse people and trick them into thinking you’re smarter than they are. In cult recovery it’s called “word salad.” I don’t want to confuse you. I want customers and clients who buy with both eyes open and their whole heart in. At Thursday’s Open House, I’m going to show you consent-based marketing in action. A...
Tarzan Kay delivering a keynote presentation at the Craft + Commerce conference, engaging an audience of entrepreneurs and creators with expertise in copywriting, ethical marketing, and online business growth.

Do you belong in this room?

This issue is brought to you by Tarzan! Find out more + add to your calendar → Going Back To “The Room Where It Happens” — Without My Glitter Pants Tomorrow I’m getting on a plane to Boise, Idaho for Kit’s annual event, Craft + Commerce. I am nervous about this. I am wrestling with how much I’ve changed since I last attended this conference in 2019, seven years younger, wearing glitter pants, walking out on stage to All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled and actually believing it. Rewatching my talk,...
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“decolonizing business” and what that looks like for me

Open House Coming June 18 Give Your Business The Gift Of Thoughtful Decision-Making, And Time To Consider Your Options If you’ve ever wondered, “What is consent-based business?” This is it! This is transparency and consent in action. Open House is a chance to see what programs we’ve got coming up, and how you can grow your business with Tarzan at your side. You’ll walk away with some new decision-making tools — and probably higher expectations of the people you buy from! 1-click signup →...

Addictive stories and embarrassing tell-alls from the front lines of online business. Written by reformed girlboss who learned a better way. Read by 10K+ consenting adults.