Beyond the BS: Real Talk for Digital Entrepreneurs

Kelsey Portwine bought the course. She tried reselling it. She posted the cringey income claims. And every time she hit publish, something in her gut told her, “This is not me.” So she did the thing a lot of people know they need to do but are terrified to actually do. She deleted the account she had already grown and started over. This time, she built around something she had real experience with...

In this episode, I’m joined by a very special guest, my almost 12-year-old son, Zachary. We talk about what it’s really like to grow up with a parent who works from home, builds businesses, takes client calls behind French doors, and apparently says every “potty mouth word” in the book. Zac shares what he thinks I actually do for work, what he believes an entrepreneur is, what he thinks I’m good a...

You made the sale. Amazing. Now the real question is, how do you make it happen again? In this episode, Vicki breaks down her Bullseye Method, a simple way to audit your online business and figure out where things are actually falling apart. Because sometimes the problem is not that you need to “sell harder.” Sometimes no one is seeing your content. Sometimes people are clicking but not buying. So...

What if someone followed you around all day with a camera? What would they see? Would they see someone who’s actually committed to their business, their goals, their growth, and their leadership? Or would they see someone staying stuck in comfort, excuses, and old patterns that are no longer working? In this episode, I’m getting real about the choices you make every single day, and how those choic...

“Make money while you sleep.” You’ve heard it a thousand times. But what does that actually mean in a real business? In this episode, Vicki breaks down the truth behind business automation and why most entrepreneurs misunderstand it completely. Automation is not sitting on a beach doing nothing while money magically appears. It’s simply systems handling repetitive tasks so you don’t have to do the...

Posting every day and still hearing crickets in Stripe? Yeah. That’s exhausting. In this episode, Vicki breaks down the hard truth most online entrepreneurs eventually face. Social media is not your business. It’s just the traffic source. And if that traffic isn’t turning into sales, something in the chain is broken.  Instead of blaming the algorithm or convincing yourself your offer is the proble...

If you’ve been sitting in “indecision land” waiting for the perfect plan, you’re not building a business—you’re building a prison. In this episode, I’m breaking down why waiting to be perfect is really just fear in disguise, how indecision is silently costing you opportunities, and the three ways to break free and finally move forward. You’ll learn how to shrink decisions, set deadlines, and treat...

Most online sales advice is stuck in the dark ages—cold DMs, fake “relationship building,” and hiding your prices like it’s some top-secret code. In this episode, I’m calling BS on the outdated playbook and breaking down Contrarian Selling —a bold, buyer-aware approach that matches how people actually buy in 2025. You’ll learn three game-changing shifts that make sales feel natural, confident, and...

If you’ve ever wondered whether your time in network marketing actually counts for anything outside of your company, this episode is your proof. I’m breaking down the five game-changing skills I mastered in my 11 years as a network marketer that made my pivot into digital products seamless and wildly profitable. We’ll cover how selling before creating a product gave me a massive edge, why personal...

Affiliate marketing has gotten a bad rap—and honestly, it’s deserved. From spammy DMs to sketchy commission grabs, the internet is full of people pushing products they don’t even use. But here’s the truth: affiliate marketing isn’t the problem—the way people are doing it is. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to make real money online by promoting other people’s offers with integrity . No bro...

In this no-fluff episode, I sit down with the brilliant Jackie Muscat—ads expert, funnel fixer, and straight-up truth-teller. We dive deep into the real reason your Meta ads probably aren’t converting (spoiler: it’s your messaging), how to stop wrapping your genius in “poopy brown paper,” and why beige content is killing your business. Jackie shares her self-taught journey from mural painting to m...

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle McCleerey: a former SoulCycle celeb-instructor turned seven-figure coach and spiritual disruptor—whose journey from burnout to badass is as inspiring as it is unfiltered. We talk about her rise in the network marketing world, the quiet unraveling of a life that looked perfect on paper, and the radical decisions she made to reclaim alignment and authenticit...

After 11 years building online—from network marketing to digital courses, affiliate income, community leadership, and beyond—I’ve got a lot to say about what I’d do differently if I were starting from scratch today. This episode is part wisdom drop, part self-drag, and part blueprint for the beginner (or burnt-out) solopreneur who’s tired of spinning in circles. I'm covering everything from stop t...

In this no-holds-barred episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur Jenn Fasano—founder of Babes in Business, badass community builder, and unapologetic truth-teller. We go deep into what we really learned from our network marketing days (hint: it wasn’t just how to sell supplements) , how Jenn turned “meant for more” into a multi-business empire, and why most people quit e...

What if building a six-figure business didn’t require selling your soul, chasing clients, or being glued to your laptop 12 hours a day? In this episode, Vicki sits down with the brilliant and deeply grounded Zee—a business and strategy coach who’s redefining what it means to grow with intention, serve with depth, and sell without desperation. Zee shares the full, unfiltered story of how she went f...

In this eye-opening episode, commercial pilot and flight instructor Cole Melby shares his transformative journey from chasing the 'make money online' dream to building a thriving aviation education business on Instagram. Starting from zero, Cole grew to 48,000 followers by embracing his true expertise instead of following the conventional digital marketing playbook. Listen as Cole reveals the ment...

What does it really take to create crystal-clear messaging, grow on Instagram, and scale a digital business? In this episode, I sit down with Han Mosby, a six-figure marketing agency owner at just 26 years old, to talk about the power of strategic content, hiring the right team, and why less is often more when it comes to posting. Han shares how she went from being laid off to fully booked in just...

In this raw and honest episode of Beyond the Bullsh*t, we sit down with Joanna Whitbeck @Thesocialharbor , a physician's assistant and mother of four who transformed her $497 investment into a six-figure business before making a bold pivot into the swimming education space. From the ER corners to building a 45,000+ following on Instagram, Joanna shares her remarkable journey of: • How she generate...

In this no-BS episode, Vicki sits down with Kelly Ruta, a straight-talking, psychology-driven mindset expert who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs rewire deep-rooted beliefs that sabotage their wealth, leadership, and freedom. They dive into the power of masterminds, the dark side of the coaching industry, and why mindset work is the missing link to real success. Kelly shares her journey from bur...

If you think copywriting is just about putting words on a page, think again. In this episode, I sit down with the badass copy queen herself, Kelsey Loflin—a website and email copywriter who refuses to let boring words kill your business. We dive into how great copy isn’t just about sounding "authentic" (whatever that means), but about crafting words that make your audience feel something. Kelsey s...

In this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with Emma (@embrace_socials), a former international model turned Instagram growth coach, who shares her extraordinary journey of rising to social media fame, losing it all, and rebuilding with purpose. After amassing over a million followers during her modeling career, Emma experienced the devastating loss of her Instagram account overnight - not onc...

The internet connects you with the coolest people, and today, I’m bringing you one of them—Sam Vander Wielen, an attorney turned entrepreneur who helps online business owners legally protect their brands. From walking away from a corporate law career after a life-altering moment to building a multi-seven-figure business, Sam is the real deal when it comes to no-BS legal advice. In this episode, we...

In this heartfelt episode, Vicki sits down with Lizzy, the 29-year-old powerhouse behind White Point Creative, a multiple six-figure branding agency. From being told she might not make it in design school to building a thriving agency serving online coaches and educators, Lizzy's journey is a testament to the power of community and authentic business building. Through candid conversation and plent...

In this raw and unfiltered episode, meet Kylie Morton - a night shift CAT scan tech turned organization queen who's built a massive Instagram following of 220,000+ by teaching 'overstimulated women how to purge and declutter their homes without the stupid ass aesthetic bins.' Kylie shares her journey from struggling in the 'make money online' space to finding her true voice in home organization. S...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the tech options for your online business? You're not alone. In this episode, I take you through my journey of choosing, using, and outgrowing different tech tools—from System.io and Stan Store to Go High Level and beyond. I break down what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons I’ve learned so you don’t have to make the same mistakes. Whether you're just starting or scali...