The Ordinary Business®️ Podcast

Ever tried running a business while bouncing between time zones, fitting in deep work, and still making time for groceries? Today, I’m chatting with Sam (https://www.nomadcopyagency.com/), a nomadic copywriter who’s got the calendar boundaries to prove you can still serve your clients, enjoy ear-plug-worthy quiet time, and build community—even if your “office” changes every few months. We’re getti...

Building a business is hard enough without trying to measure up to some imaginary "boss babe" checklist or running yourself ragged every December. In this episode, I’m chatting with Annie Franceschi ( www.greateststorycreative.com ), who is decidedly ordinary (in the best way) and proof that you don’t have to trade your sanity for a thriving business or a little Disney magic on the side. If you’ve...

Let’s talk about building a business between team meetings, emails, and whatever kid chaos or coffee refills life throws at you. This episode isn’t about quitting your job and buying a yacht off your “passive” income. It’s about surviving (and actually enjoying) having a day job while running a business, and carving out a “good enough” routine, even if it involves emailing from the bathroom or sch...

Ever feel like everyone’s sprinting through business while you’re just trying to keep your coffee hot and your contracts not a mess? In this episode, I sit down with Eva ( https://www.flyingcolourscreative.com) to talk honestly about timelines, client expectations, and why not every service needs to come wrapped in a bow labeled “VIP Day.” >> Thanks to our sponsor, Of Course Financial! I dig...

Living with anxiety, juggling ADHD, and running a service business isn’t exactly the glamorous rollercoaster social media sells. It’s more like herding cats… while replying to client emails that absolutely must be on calls you never wanted to take. In this episode, I get real with Maggie Patterson (https://bsfreebusiness.com/), digging into the nitty-gritty of setting boundaries, saying “no” to ne...

Ever wondered how “family business” looks when it’s not a legacy empire, just dinner at the kitchen table and your kid running your Instagram ads? In this episode, I sat down with Jenn Green (https://thejenngreen.com/) to talk about leaning all the way into getting help from the people under your own roof—because who said entrepreneurship can’t include floaty bloopers, animated marketing graphics,...

Feeling like your business is ghosting you? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I'm sitting down with Marissa Lawton (https://www.marissalawton.com/) to talk about what it actually looks like to have a relationship with your business—spoiler alert: it’s less “sexy CEO power moves” and more “figuring out where the heck your passwords are.” If you've ever avoided opening your b...

The State of Online Business 2026 survey results are in, and we have thoughts! Read for yourself: https://theordinarybusiness.com/state-of-online-business-survey-2026/ In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I’m sitting down with two of my best business friends—Jodi and Ginny—for a chat about what actually goes on behind the scenes of real small businesses. If you’re tired of those “mill...

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not waking up at 5AM, meditating and journaling and running a marathon before breakfast—this episode is for you. I sat down with Becca Post (https://forwardhealing.co/), intuitive therapist, coach, and fellow gluten-free baking enthusiast, to talk about what happens when you ditch the “perfect routine” and start anchoring your day with rituals that actually fit your...

Ever wondered how “ordinary” business owners actually get through wild seasons—like running a lean business while juggling IVF, chronic illness, and raising a baby? (Spoiler: There’s no sexy guru hack, just a lot of honesty and resilience.) In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Weiss to talk about the real stuff nobody puts on their highlight reel: messy boundaries, secret fears about losing clie...

Ready to ditch the “always-on” grind and actually enjoy your life (and your business)? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I sit down with Brittany Burns (Brittanyalexaburns.com)—a health and wellness coach and seasoned business owner who’s figured out how to run her biz without sacrificing her sanity, her family time, or her love for rock climbing (yep, you read that right). >&gt...

I’m here for the business owners who are just plain tired of notifications, Slack pings, and that urge to check email (even when you’re relaxing on the couch—guilty, just like you). This episode is all about reclaiming some peace and reminding yourself that running a thriving business doesn’t mean you need to be “always on”—especially if your mental health has had enough of hustle expectations. &g...

Let’s be honest—juggling preschool drop-offs, pick-ups, and client calls is not exactly what “business influencers” are Instagramming about. In this episode, I dive into the very real mess and magic of managing a service-based business while figuring out preschool logistics, family schedules, and the infamous car pickup line. >> This episode is sponsored by Leah Bryant. Do you have a podcast...

Ever feel like marketing your business is just another frantic item on your never-ending to-do list—right up there with remembering to feed your kids and resisting the urge to rage-quit Instagram? This episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast is with Andi Smiley, a fellow podcaster and mom who’s managed to escape the rabbit hole of hustle culture (and the clutches of Instagram) by leaning into the...

Double-dose of episodes today with a little focus on health. Enjoy! There’s juggling, and then there’s running a business while your body is throwing you a new curveball every hour. In this episode, I chatted with Rheanna Nutter (yep, the Chronic CEO herself: https://www.thechronicceo.co/) to talk about the real deal of building a thriving business when chronic illness is your not-so-optional side...

Double-dose of episodes today with a little focus on health. Enjoy! Balancing business, workouts, and life? If you’ve ever tried to squeeze in movement between client emails or even wondered how “real” business owners keep up with health routines (hint: it’s not all green juice and yoga mats), this episode’s for you. I sat down with Kelley Kempel, owner of Hidden Path Creative (https://www.hiddenp...

Making friends as an adult is hard—making real connections as a business owner? Sometimes it straight-up feels impossible. In this episode, I sat down with website copywriter and all-around cool human, Maddy Aucoin (https://www.bymaddyaucoin.com/), to spill the real tea on building friendships (and finding your people) online—even if you’re more socially anxious than you let on. >> Today&#39...

Ever feel like “work-life balance” is code for “work all the time and feel guilty about it”? In this episode, I chat with Michelle Ong (https://hellolemonmedia.com/), Instagram strategist and certified path-of-least-resistance advocate, to talk about rediscovering movement and joy—without adding another impossible item to your already bonkers to-do list. Spoiler: It’s not about running marathons o...

Ever wish you could take a real vacation without needing a “seven figure team” or burning the midnight oil before and after? This episode is for the ordinary-but-thriving business owner who wants a life, not just a job. Taylor's workshop: https://tayloraller.myflodesk.com/buildyourbotjan If you’re tired of feeling like time off is only for empire builders and “productivity hacks,” I’m right th...

This conversation is part of a mini series on the ordinary-but-real health complexities so many business owners face. We’re talking honestly about capacity, caregiving, and the behind-the-scenes adjustments we make to keep our businesses sustainable. Ever had your life plan derailed by something totally out of left field? That’s exactly what happened to Melissa Boufounos, my guest on this episode....

This conversation is part of a mini series on the ordinary-but-real health complexities so many business owners face. We’re talking honestly about capacity, caregiving, and the behind-the-scenes adjustments we make to keep our businesses sustainable. In this episode, I chat with Parijat (https://ruvelle.com/), a business owner and parent who’s balancing high-stakes parenting with running a busines...

This conversation is part of a mini series on the ordinary-but-real health complexities so many business owners face. We’re talking honestly about capacity, caregiving, and the behind-the-scenes adjustments we make to keep our businesses sustainable. In this episode, I sit down with Hillary, a registered dietitian and business owner who found out she has ADHD after building her business. If you’ve...

Let’s talk what’s really coming: summits (yes, plural!), monthly Slack chats, and maybe a cozy in-person event that’s more coffee chat than conference. My whole focus for next year? Finding ways to help you connect, feel seen, and actually enjoy being a business owner at any stage. → Learn more about The Ordinary Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.theordinarybusiness.com

Ever buy a stack of books that looks nice on the shelf…but somehow, you never read any of them? Same. This episode, I sat down with Dr. Sapphire, an ordinary business owner who’s juggling two careers, a reading habit that keeps multiplying, and a battle against end-of-year panic. We talked about anchor habits—the sneaky tricks that help you actually follow through on routines without burning out o...

This episode, I'm spilling the real tea on what it actually looks like to run a profitable, sustainable business, without your “number one moneymaker” being a magical inbox. Here’s the thing: I’ve spent 14 years in business, tried all the freebies, webinars, and custom quizzes the internet has to offer, and my email list is still not paying my grocery bill. I'm break ing down exactly where...