The Digital Systems Operator
A podcast for founders, coaches, and consultants who want systems that scale — without chaos. Hosted by Raya, a Digital Systems Architect and Kajabi expert, this podcast breaks down the backend of a high-performance online business: clean operations, intelligent digital ecosystems, content workflows, automation, launches, and the CEO habits that keep your business running even when you’re offline. Each episode gives you the strategic clarity AND the operational precision to move from scattered… to scalable. Whether you’re building your first offer, scaling your course ecosystem, or tightening your operations so you can finally breathe — this is where your system gets smarter, cleaner, and more profitable. This is for founders who value structure, momentum, and excellence. Welcome to your new operating system. Work with me: www.wethrivebydesign.com
Episodes
Kajabi just raised their prices, and it's forcing many pre-revenue coaches to make tough decisions. In this episode, I share why I'm now recommending Wix as a more affordable alternative for course creators just starting out, plus strategies for existing Kajabi users who are deeply invested in the platform. If you're feeling the pinch from the latest price hike, this episode is for you.
Episode OverviewThe recent Kajabi price inc...
This is my first live episode of 2026!
If you want the full breakdown I mentioned, I’ve linked the step-by-step content repurposing guide here: https://www.wethrivebydesign.com/post/content-repurposing-tutorial
In this episode, I talk openly about content creation, digital systems, and why I believe every coach or educator should understand how their content actually supports their business...
This is the official debut of The Digital Systems Operator Podcast — a rebrand that reflects the real work happening behind the scenes. In this episode, Raya shares why the shift was necessary, what the new direction represents, and what founders can expect moving forward.
Whether you’re a course creator, consultant, coach, or founder building a digital empire… this is where you’ll learn to think in syst...
In today’s episode, I break down funnels in the simplest, most human way possible — no jargon, no pressure, no sleazy strategies.
If you’re an online coach, consultant, educator, or digital expert wanting to bring your work into the online world, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. I’m walking you through:
🌴 What a funnel actually is — in normal human wordsNo tech overwhelm. No fancy diagrams. Just: How people find ...
In this episode, I share what I’m testing behind the scenes as I audit my digital ecosystem. With Kajabi sunsetting the Experts directory, I’m using this moment to explore alternatives and refine my setup: Wix for creative control and merch, WordPress + Elementor for design flexibility (with caveats), and ActiveCampaign for advanced automation and lead scoring.
Timestamps- 00:00 — Welcome (yes, I went live twice today)
- 00:40 — ...
In this one-take episode of The Content Beach, Raya unpacks the recent changes in Kajabi—from new pricing tiers coming in January 2026 to the retirement of the Kajabi Experts directory and migration to Contra. If you’re a course creator, coach, or consultant who relies on Kajabi for delivery or lead flow, this episode helps you respond calmly and strategically, without losing momentum.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Kajabi pricing: New tiers a...
Kajabi just announced their new rates. In this live episode, I was surprised to learn about this. How this impacts new creators, coaches and educators - those who are just starting out. Is it worth it? Considering Kajabi now offers unlimited community access groups (used to count against your product slot), this is a great news to start offering a community access for your fans as you're building out your business! Want to learn m...
After weeks of overthinking the podcast name and nearly slipping into podfade, I’m back — and we’re diving into the raw truth about content creation. Why do we spiral when no one’s watching? What should you give away for free? And how do you stay authentic without softening your edges?
In this solo, unscripted (but weirdly clear) episode, I unpack:
- Why creating free content can feel heavy — and what to do about it
- The differen...
This one’s not about tips or tactics. It’s about you. The version of you that’s tired, stretched, questioning whether this business thing is even worth it, but still shows up anyway.
In this deeply honest solo episode, I go live (again), unscripted, unfiltered, and in the thick of it. From juggling client work to bleeding fingers in front of a fan (yes, really), I talk about the messy middle of content creation and the pressure of ...
Need expert help with Kajabi? Visit www.wethrivebydesign.com to schedule a free 30-minute audit of your systems and workflow. *** Thinking about using Kajabi for your online business? In this raw, unedited episode of The Content Beach, I break down the real deal on Kajabi in 2025 — some fluff, no scripts, just honest insights from someone deep in the digital marketing trenches.
Whether you're a coach, consultant, or content creator...
In this episode of The Content Beach, I hit record and went completely live — unscripted, slightly chaotic, and totally real — to answer the question I keep circling as a creator:
Can we actually escape AI? And should we even be trying to?
This episode isn’t AI fear-mongering or bandwagon hype. It’s my personal take, as someone who builds strategy, runs client systems, and uses AI every day — while still protecting my voice, my v...
Need expert help with your digital ecosystem as an online expert? Visit www.wethrivebydesign.com to schedule a free 30-minute audit of your systems and workflow. *** In this solo episode, we dive deep into one of the most provocative questions in content creation today:
Can your AI voice clone really carry your brand?
With tech moving fast and voice cloning tools sounding eerily accurate, many creators are asking: Do I have to cho...
Need expert help with Kajabi? Visit www.wethrivebydesign.com to schedule a free 30-minute audit of your systems and workflow. *** Welcome to the very first episode of The Content Beach, a vibrant new space for course creators, coaches, and digital dreamers who want to create magnetic content that actually moves the needle. In this raw and real solo kickoff, your host Raya (founder of We Thrive By Design) goes live for the first ti...
The Content Beach is your creative playground for building purposeful, strategic, zero-burnout content for personal brands.
This podcast is all about creating smarter, not harder. No viral chasing. No forced trends. Just real talk about how to build your voice, your systems, and your content game your way.
Expect one-take episodes (maybe even live replays), digital strategy that actually flows, and stories from working with persona...
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