RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:37:05 +0000 The Hat-Trick Copywriter https://redcircle.com/shows/the-hat-trick-copywriter en-US All rights reserved. Marlene Ellis As the Hat-Trick Copywriter, I'm podcasting about all things black business and writing copy while I journey along the way. I'll touch on all subjects sharing my professional growth, give some tips and comments on the world around us. With online businesses growing so fast, writing has never been more critical from a marketing perspective. So strap yourself in and take a punt on an engaged black woman who wants to inform and entertain you whilst we build our businesses in these rocky times. 504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200 As the Hat-Trick Copywriter, I'm podcasting about all things black business and writing copy while I journey along the way.

I'll touch on all subjects sharing my professional growth, give some tips and comments on the world around us.

With online businesses growing so fast, writing has never been more critical from a marketing perspective.

So strap yourself in and take a punt on an engaged black woman who wants to inform and entertain you whilst we build our businesses in these rocky times.

]]> episodic no Marlene Ellis info@thehattrickcopywriter.com no full Podcast 11 - Can Academics Write Copy? Podcast 11 - Can Academics Write Copy? 11 1 Marlene Ellis Is Copywriting, Writing? When an academic becomes a copywriter What is the difference between writing academically and copywriting?

]]> <p>What is the difference between writing academically and copywriting?</p> 43ca995f-fb8b-4265-8872-d036e711aad0 https://thehattrickcopywriter.com/ Thu, 26 May 2022 11:32:17 +0000 804 no full Podcast 10 - Supreme Court Judges in the UK Podcast 10 - Supreme Court Judges in the UK Marlene Ellis In the light of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's imminent confirmation as the first black woman to the American Supreme Court, I look at the UK Supreme Court Justices and the current selection process for the two vacancies soon to be filled.

]]> <p>In the light of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson&#39;s imminent confirmation as the first black woman to the American Supreme Court, I look at the UK Supreme Court Justices and the current selection process for the two vacancies soon to be filled.</p> 49d63c60-bbd4-47e5-b797-bea2119a05fb https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/0e8946f1-2523-411f-b459-af843e935948 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:52:14 +0000 1419 no full Podcast 9 - Will's Oscar Wild Moment Podcast 9 - Will's Oscar Wild Moment Marlene Ellis What happened to Will Smith at the 2022 Oscar Awards?

]]> <p>What happened to Will Smith at the 2022 Oscar Awards?</p> 13ab7719-0f93-44e2-8c78-45408da11c6b https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/54ad478e-1977-4a7f-99e4-33eb35bffc42 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:22:50 +0000 868 no full Podcast 8 - Child Q Podcast 8 - Child Q Marlene Ellis Female Sovereignty and Child Q

]]> <p>Female Sovereignty and Child Q</p> c676a14b-bcbe-4800-8be6-6443808c5a04 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/c7e56e65-37d8-46de-9cd1-68f1d404d982 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:10:23 +0000 982 no full Podcast 7 - Other refugees in the world and are they your business? Podcast 7 - Other refugees in the world and are they your business? Marlene Ellis Where are the refugees in the world and are they your business?

]]> <p>Where are the refugees in the world and are they your business?</p> 3532c9e9-a532-44b7-bffe-95c0a1b6df07 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/31801b69-3252-4f1b-af20-a5d99d0c6b09 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:02:15 +0000 902 no full Podcast 6 - Blacks in Ukraine Week 2 Podcast 6 - Blacks in Ukraine Week 2 Marlene Ellis A further discussion on Blacks in Ukraine and how we might help them.

]]> <p>A further discussion on Blacks in Ukraine and how we might help them.</p> ecea8a6a-b526-43be-ace3-4af409cd61ff https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/1e1d9cac-ba52-4efb-87af-1bb9f8263e1b Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:37:57 +0000 1086 no full Podcast 5 - Black Refugees in Ukraine Podcast 5 - Black Refugees in Ukraine Marlene Ellis How do we reconcile the rights of Ukraine with its treatment of black Refugees?

Jamaican Medical Students (now refugees) in Ukraine unloved by their government

]]> <p>How do we reconcile the rights of Ukraine with its treatment of black Refugees?</p><p>Jamaican Medical Students (now refugees) in Ukraine unloved by their government</p> 6f213529-3b21-49bc-bb70-259d19fe7c72 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/2fc502d0-6db6-4082-b4d2-120d7e5cf81a Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:02:48 +0000 955 no full Podcast 4 - Jamal Edwards & Prince Andrew Podcast 4 - Jamal Edwards & Prince Andrew Marlene Ellis Moments in the week including the loss of Jamal Edwards and the apparent £10 million paid to Virginia Giuffre by Prince Andrew

]]> <p>Moments in the week including the loss of Jamal Edwards and the apparent £10 million paid to Virginia Giuffre by Prince Andrew</p> ad905187-4630-40ce-bda6-f01eea342b77 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/6b6a9e76-a4b1-4451-89bc-625e5ccb4b82 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:12:38 +0000 858 no full Podcast 3 - Metropolitan Police Commissioners - Next? Podcast 3 - Metropolitan Police Commissioners - Next? Marlene Ellis Join me in a completely different discussion on the recent resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner - Dame Cressida Dick.

How useful are Metropolitan Commissioners in the full spectrum of things?

]]> <p>Join me in a completely different discussion on the recent resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner - Dame Cressida Dick.</p><p>How useful are Metropolitan Commissioners in the full spectrum of things?</p> b6eeb048-b9f3-4b47-97f4-13dfddb61605 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/0c4f084a-3cc3-4b8d-bde2-6887953ffc41 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:58:03 +0000 1378 no full Podcast 2 - Soya Milk, We're Not Mice Podcast 2 - Soya Milk, We're Not Mice 2 2022 Marlene Ellis Drink Soya, We're Not Mice Don't focus too much on the news, and did you know Soya is not only ok but could actually be good for you.

]]> <p>Don&#39;t focus too much on the news, and did you know Soya is not only ok but could actually be good for you.</p> d5475dbd-eec2-4873-93da-5fa9f69f6f70 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/68c88113-4af5-490c-a402-ab6a64ef420f Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:10:05 +0000 900 no full Podcast 1 - January 2022 - Breast Cancer and My Promise Podcast 1 - January 2022 - Breast Cancer and My Promise 1 2 Marlene Ellis Black Breast Cancer and My Promise This podcast reintroduces me to let you know what I've been doing since you last heard me and where I'm hoping to go in 2022.

]]> <p>This podcast reintroduces me to let you know what I&#39;ve been doing since you last heard me and where I&#39;m hoping to go in 2022.</p> 56181ba0-24d9-4261-93df-a6a4fdc9b82f https://www.blackbreastcancer.com Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:08:20 +0000 708 no full Podcast 15 – Racism and Black Businesses Podcast 15 – Racism and Black Businesses Marlene Ellis It’s like some people think running a business means they have grounds for ignoring the racism around them. But what if it’s not. What then?



]]> <p><span>It’s like some people think running a business means they have grounds for ignoring the racism around them. But what if it’s not. What then? </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 771245b8-4401-4369-8f23-c99f6d31429c https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/47f7aa23-6efe-4396-99f0-c2df5d34861d Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000 670 no full Podcast 14 – Difficult Clients Podcast 14 – Difficult Clients Marlene Ellis I wanted to tell the client to get lost, ‘you’re just not worth it!’ and my mind went to ‘you see black people!’. However, I reigned myself in, sucked up the bad moments and hung on for a better day.

]]> <p><span>I wanted to tell the client to get lost, </span><em>‘you’re just not worth it!’</em><span> and my mind went to </span><em>‘you see black people!’</em><span>. However, I reigned myself in, sucked up the bad moments and hung on for a better day. </span></p> f9f91d50-f252-4a9e-af86-522eb6721f1b https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/0a852a9a-4653-4c19-8485-5111a3673bf6 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000 947 no full Podcast 13 – Successful Tips for Self-Employment Podcast 13 – Successful Tips for Self-Employment Marlene Ellis When you’re going it alone, it’s hard work but don’t let others put you off. Even if you have those close to you telling you to give up in the name of love, ignore them. Follow your gut instinct even if it means you’re walking that path on your own. Don’t get this confused with living off fantasy. I mean ground yourself in hard work and go for it with the honest expectations you have set for yourself.

]]> <p><span>When you’re going it alone, it’s hard work but don’t let others put you off. Even if you have those close to you telling you to give up in the name of love, ignore them. Follow your gut instinct even if it means you’re walking that path on your own. Don’t get this confused with living off fantasy. I mean ground yourself in hard work and go for it with the honest expectations you have set for yourself. </span></p> bbbf081d-ee08-4bac-8419-6368f9f77556 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/e7f16a6e-ebe6-4fba-a19b-1df5ce4a760c Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:05:00 +0000 879 no full Podcast 12 – Money Mistakes Podcast 12 – Money Mistakes Marlene Ellis Today I’m sharing with you some of the mistakes I’ve made with money when trying to learn to value myself and dealing with clients. It’s a lesson in trying to hold onto your own value and finding the right place for you in the marketplace. Only you can decide but don’t lose your self-respect in trying to get it right.   

]]> <p><span>Today I’m sharing with you some of the mistakes I’ve made with money when trying to learn to value myself and dealing with clients. It’s a lesson in trying to hold onto your own value and finding the right place for you in the marketplace. Only you can decide but don’t lose your self-respect in trying to get it right.   </span></p> fac60e21-a076-4ed2-afae-42e5579994a8 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/2d438114-7166-41d9-a65f-8e6dc6a340ad Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:50:13 +0000 797 no full Podcast 11 - Funnels and Tunnels For Your Business Podcast 11 - Funnels and Tunnels For Your Business Marlene Ellis If you’re running an online business and you have not yet heard about funnels to help sell your services and/or products, you’ve been living in the dark ages. And yet, while funnels are the primary marketing approach for up scaling your business, people are struggling to understand what a funnel is and why you need a funnel copywriter. 

Tune in to learn in non-technical language what a funnel is and how it works for you online.

]]> <p>If you’re running an online business and you have not yet heard about funnels to help sell your services and/or products, you’ve been living in the dark ages. And yet, while funnels are the primary marketing approach for up scaling your business, people are struggling to understand what a funnel is and why you need a funnel copywriter. </p><p>Tune in to learn in non-technical language what a funnel is and how it works for you online.</p> 7a61eecf-3417-4739-b522-3a9771704a3b https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/58dfce00-20db-4d0a-8fd0-376a1e30309e Wed, 26 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000 841 no full Podcast 10 - Ten Mistruths From Copywriters Podcast 10 - Ten Mistruths From Copywriters Marlene Ellis Invariably you will meet a copywriter when you suddenly realise you need one. That will probably occur when you’re confronted with a deadline and an overload of work, so you don’t have time to really check one out thoroughly before choosing. So how do you know whether you’re talking to somebody reliable, credible and good at what they say they do? Here are ten-tips to try and keep you on a safe path. 

]]> <p>Invariably you will meet a copywriter when you suddenly realise you need one. That will probably occur when you’re confronted with a deadline and an overload of work, so you don’t have time to really check one out thoroughly before choosing. So how do you know whether you’re talking to somebody reliable, credible and good at what they say they do? Here are ten-tips to try and keep you on a safe path. </p> 64ae48d0-a0e3-42dc-8a71-b980f380d767 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/849ab836-009d-4fcc-97af-3c0db74f0ce0 Mon, 24 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000 901 no full Podcast 9 - LinkedIn Profiles Podcast 9 - LinkedIn Profiles Marlene Ellis Podcast 9 - LinkedIn Profiles

]]> <p>Podcast 9 - LinkedIn Profiles</p> f891ce79-8736-44cd-ab25-5bfae1936fbb https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/f924cc89-18a3-4cfb-9cc0-210b3b1182cd Thu, 20 May 2021 08:41:34 +0000 744 no full Podcast 8 - Black Breast Cancer Podcast 8 - Black Breast Cancer Marlene Ellis Podcast 8 - Black Breast Cancer

]]> <p>Podcast 8 - Black Breast Cancer</p> dbf3ffd1-93bc-4609-b447-f292e76f9d12 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/e38f5da7-812e-4ab4-ac6e-8eb2c50609a1 Thu, 13 May 2021 15:11:25 +0000 745 no full Podcast 7 - From White to Black Podcast 7 - From White to Black Marlene Ellis From White to Black

]]> <p>From White to Black </p> a661934c-3306-4855-82db-aff6c94d63d9 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/b39f2064-c501-43ca-9b98-a766ac72f61d Tue, 11 May 2021 09:18:34 +0000 931 no full Podcast 6 - Poetry in Copywriting Podcast 6 - Poetry in Copywriting Marlene Ellis Poetry in copywriting

]]> <p>Poetry in copywriting</p> 8e62cba6-0bc2-4391-962c-2a6c09ef1e3f https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/d2bc31ac-6df4-406c-8fc2-4a4219a6e76b Fri, 07 May 2021 12:30:48 +0000 899 no full Podcast 5 - Short and Long Copy Podcast 5 - Short and Long Copy Marlene Ellis What are short and long copywriters?

]]> <p>What are short and long copywriters?</p> 8d6a839f-b95e-4931-8e98-36d5a66589e5 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/a43e29c9-fc5d-4795-9292-b1f6fb3d632d Tue, 04 May 2021 15:02:13 +0000 903 no full Podcast 4 - Why do you need a Copywriter? Podcast 4 - Why do you need a Copywriter? Marlene Ellis Podcast 4. Why is it necessary to have a copywriter

]]> <p>Podcast 4. Why is it necessary to have a copywriter</p> 9df4b666-6425-4f3c-8c1b-6e97e569b10d https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/5cddd46b-fe0f-429f-bbfd-68c8617394c4 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:48:09 +0000 809 no full Podcast 3 - My Goals Podcast 3 - My Goals Marlene Ellis The Aim

]]> <p>The Aim</p> 72c6d518-2fc7-43ae-9a83-48458d8ec985 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/3739360c-c88e-4887-bd77-1a1499e02a6a Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:13:40 +0000 758 no full Podcast 2 - Why the Hat-Trick Copywriter Name? Podcast 2 - Why the Hat-Trick Copywriter Name? Marlene Ellis Why The Hat-Trick Copywriter?

]]> <p>Why The Hat-Trick Copywriter?</p> a6c828a7-aea0-444c-ad2c-bd35abe23ce5 https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/a545262d-2568-4110-980a-cd6b6bf00a68 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:28:49 +0000 457 no full Podcast 1 - Introduction Podcast 1 - Introduction Marlene Ellis Introduction

]]> <p>Introduction</p> e74f435d-28b5-4a8a-b99c-05626b43dbbc https://redcircle.com/shows/504a4601-2d1c-49b4-b423-da85da187200/episodes/82e18b7f-c64d-486e-84b7-0e85f6df36b7 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:35:25 +0000 556 no