Unbreakable Mompreneurs

Do you ever feel like you are holding yourself back… even when you know you are capable of more? Do you find yourself over-giving, undercharging, second-guessing, doubting, shrinking, apologizing, or feeling “not enough”? Most women call it imposter syndrome , insecurity , or self-doubt … But according to trauma-informed healer Emma Lyons , there is something much deeper at play: In this transform...

Are you tired of waking up exhausted, even after a full night of sleep? Are you pushing through your days with brain fog, bloating, anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, or unexplained symptoms that doctors keep dismissing as “stress”? If you are a high-achieving mom trying to hold your family, business, and life together while your body is falling apart — this episode is for you. In this eye-opening ep...

Do you ever feel like there is something more for your life, but you cannot quite name it? Maybe you sense a calling inside you, yet fear, overwhelm, or self-doubt keeps holding you back. As a mompreneur, you are responsible for children, a business, a home, a marriage, and your own dreams. That weight can feel exhausting. But what if that heaviness is not meant to stay? In this powerful episode o...

📲 Connect with Your Host, Charisse Walker Website: www.charissewalker.com Real Estate: Chalker Properties Group, eXp Realty Coaching + Workshops: Flipping the Iceberg Instagram: @charisse.walker Podcast: Unbreakable Mompreneurs Welcome back, Unbreakable Mompreneurs. I am your host, Charisse Walker , and today we are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood yet essential parts of entrepreneu...

Welcome back, Unbreakable Mompreneurs. I am your host, Charisse Walker, and today we are stepping into one of the most powerful conversations any mother, partner, or entrepreneur can have: understanding how trauma shapes the way we love, parent, and show up in our everyday lives. If you have ever wondered why you react a certain way, why small moments trigger big emotions, or how your past experie...

Want flexible work you can do from home—on your schedule—without another degree or certification? In this episode, Charisse sits down with Laura Nicole , a former college professor turned 6-figure Virtual Assistant (VA) and mentor to 1,000+ women. Laura breaks down exactly how to start as a VA, find clients fast, set your rates, and scale from a few hours a week to a real, reliable income. Whether...

When your home life is dysregulated, your business pays the price. In this heart-opening, highly practical episode, Dr. Laurie Emery —former clinical therapist turned relationship transformation expert for high-achieving couples —joins Charisse to unpack how nervous-system regulation, emotional literacy, and real repair habits can turn “successful strangers running an empire” into intimate partner...

You started the business… now what? If accounting, HR, hiring, admin, and marketing are stretching you thin, this episode is your systems sanity check. I’m sitting down with Gabrielle Mills , co-founder and President of Sourced. , a full-service back-office firm that grew from zero to five business units , 40+ team members , and clients nationwide—built by a mother–daughter team from the basement...

Have you ever bought a course that ended up collecting dust? Or maybe you’ve dreamed of creating your own course but didn’t know where to start—or worse, you tried and it didn’t sell. You’re not alone! In this powerful episode, Charisse Walker sits down with Dr. Catrina Mitchum , a recovering academic and learning experience designer, to talk about what’s really missing in the online course world—...

On this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , host Charisse Walker sits down with Sarena Diamond , CEO & Founder of Diamond Solutions Group —a former Fortune 500 executive turned organizational change partner who helps small and mid-sized businesses scale with clarity, culture, and confidence. After 30+ years leading inside companies like IBM and across global programs, Sarena “escaped” corpora...

On my 200th episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , I’m showing up exactly as I am—paint in my hair, zero glam, and a heart that’s honest about burnout . This one isn’t polished. It’s real. Because if you’re a mom running a business (or five), juggling houses, clients, kids, contractors, spreadsheets, and a to-do list that never sleeps… you know “perfect” is a myth. Today is about choosing presence o...

Welcome back to Unbreakable Mompreneurs with your host Charisse Walker , where we celebrate the journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, resilience, and building businesses that last. In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Ashley Campos —a powerhouse entrepreneur who went from owning successful restaurant franchises to co-founding a thriving virtual assistant company, Global Connect Solution...

Welcome back to Unbreakable Mompreneurs with your host Charisse Walker — the podcast where motherhood meets entrepreneurship and resilience becomes the superpower that fuels your business and your life. In this deeply moving and motivational episode, Charisse welcomes her very first solo male guest, Lyubim (Loo-beem) Kogan , a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern gradua...

Are you drowning in chaos, marketing tasks, and never-ending to-do lists as a business owner and mom? Do you wish you had a tool that could help you save time, work smarter, and still keep your authentic voice? This episode is for YOU. I’m joined by Lynn Colepaugh , founder of Cyber PR Army , a women-led digital strategy agency that helps entrepreneurs and creatives simplify their tech stack, clar...

Hello, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! If bookkeeping is the last thing you want to do—until tax time shows up and panic sets in—this episode is your fresh start. I’m joined by Debbie DeKnight (RightWay Profits), a 30+ year accounting pro who supports small businesses with fractional CFO , Profit First® coaching , and done-for-you bookkeeping . Debbie keeps it real about why finances—not just sales—deter...

Finding Your Path & Protecting Your Time with Top NJ Realtor, Karen Gonen Hello, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! 💪 If you’re feeling the tug to do something different —to scale smarter, serve deeper, and still be truly present for your family—this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Karen Gonen , a New Jersey real estate broker and #1 agent in Sussex County who has built a powerhouse business while...

Hello, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! 💪 Are you feeling stretched too thin? Maybe you’ve lost a little direction, gone off track, or find yourself questioning how to bring focus and balance back into your life and business. If that sounds familiar, today’s episode is going to speak right to your heart. I’m joined by the amazing Deb Coviello , founder of The Drop-In CEO™ , trusted advisor, podcast host,...

Have you ever taken a personality test and thought, “Well, that’s just who I am—I’ll never change” ? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , host Charisse Walker sits down with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala , clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, and mom of two, to challenge that myth. Shannon explains why popular tools like the Myers-Briggs or Enneagram may not tell the full story—and how...

Are you building your business on a strong foundation—or just winging it and hoping for the best? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , host Charisse Walker sits down with Jessica Millhiser , owner of JMills Consulting , to dive deep into the five foundational pillars every entrepreneur needs to grow, scale, and create a business that truly works. So many entrepreneurs focus only on getting...

Are you ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker—entrepreneur, real estate leader, coach, and author of Flipping the Iceberg—sits down with Sandra Kemayou, a 7-figure success coach who has helped over 1,000 women transform their expertise into profitable coaching businesses. Sandra knows what it’s like to juggle...

In this inspiring episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker—real estate entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and author of Flipping the Iceberg—sits down with Stacie Shifflett to explore the power of reinvention, intention, and living with purpose. Stacie shares her personal journey of reinvention, showing that transformation is possible at any stage of life. Together, Charisse and St...

Welcome back, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, your host Charisse Walker dives deep into two of the most essential skills for success in business, relationships, and motherhood: authenticity and effective communication. Joining Charisse is special guest Corine La Font, a communication specialist and consultant based in the Caribbean, who shares her 5-step framew...

Are you the kind of mom who secretly hopes the apocalypse never comes just so you don’t have to figure out what a go bag even is? Same. But what if disaster preparedness didn’t have to feel like prepping for doomsday in a bunker full of canned beans and conspiracy theories? In this must-listen episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Jennifer Heller, founder of Here...

Are you concerned about the hidden dangers in our modern food and medicine systems? Overwhelmed by the rise in pharmaceuticals, preservatives, and synthetic "solutions" to everyday health problems? Then you’re in for an eye-opening episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs . In today’s conversation, host Charisse Walker welcomes the inspiring and deeply knowledgeable Jane Barlow Christensen—mas...

What happens when you blend generational legacy, motherhood, and a thriving commercial photography business? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , your host Charisse Walker sits down with Lesle Lane—corporate photographer, legacy business owner, mentor, and one of the few women thriving in the male-dominated world of commercial photography. Lesle shares her unique journey of taking...