Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle

What would it look like if you had a business that thrived because you were both profitable and positioned to offer the best to your customers?  Would you be willing to bootstrap until you not only found a product market fit, but enough success to secure external funding?  Jeff Iloulian, founder and CEO at HostGPO, further walks us on his journey in this episode as we dive into how to raise capita...

We’ve all been there. Awkwardly standing around at an event trying to decide who to talk to first and what the heck to discuss. The weather? The latest sports story? Travis and Taylor? But (hopefully), we finally break the ice, get to know some new contacts, and feel like we really rocked this networking thing! What happens next? Maybe we connect on LinkedIn and send a short, “It was great to meet...

Workplace conflict is a reality for every organization, and Carol Bowser, is unquestionably an expert on the subject. As I sat down to recap her episode, I ended up with pages of great nuggets of helpful and actionable information. Carol is a former practicing attorney who took the skills she learned in employment law and her training in mediation to create a company that trains others to recogniz...

Talent management in today’s world is increasingly challenging with limited talent pools, conflicts in opinions on remote versus in-person work environments, and so much more. Now, more than ever, the human resources function is critical to the operational success of any organization.  That’s why I am so happy to interview Adrienne Roth, a highly seasoned human resources professional and our Direc...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I undoubtedly made a new friend! Tiffany Cagwin, certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and board-certified holistic health practitioner, joins me to discuss chronic fatigue and the most effective ways to combat it. We share many of the same views on wellness and mindset; it was truly a pleasure to dive into such an important topic together. T...

Nicole Greer helps individuals lead a more Vibrant life both personally and professionally. In this episode, Nicole joins me to share the formula she uses to help people shift their perspectives, change their habits, and “lead with light.”  Nicole shares in detail:  Why in order to live your most Vibrant life, you must SHINE! Self Assessment: What is it like to experience YOU? Habit work: Your beh...

This week’s guest, leadership coach Noomi Natan, focuses on the mental load of business. Whether you are an entrepreneur or part of a corporate team, Noomi discusses how to slow down to examine your thoughts and honor your inner knowing to be your most productive, fulfilled self. Noomi’s advice centers on:  Productivity and the effects of trying to “do it all” How to honor both your masculine and...

It’s time to ditch the New Year’s resolutions and instead approach 2024 with a strategic vision for success. This is one of my favorite times of year simply because I get excited about moving my life, my capacity for joy and abundance, and my own personal journey forward with a fresh starting line! Year after year, I focus my intentions on a small handful of things I want to experience in the comi...

One of nine children, Kate McKay realized at an early age that she was different. She did not quite fit in with her more morose family, but the stark contrast between her and the rest of her siblings shaped her life moving forward. When she ended up at an all girls’ high school, which showed her how much more she wanted in life, and exactly who she wanted to be. Kate used these various experiences...

Surviving Hurricane Ian: Annie Meehan's 22-Hour Closet Revelation! 🌪️ Imagine enduring 22 hours hiding during Hurricane Ian. Annie Meehan did just that, focusing not on fear, but on gratitude. Learn how she maintained a positive perspective after her home was destroyed. In this episode, Annie shares: 🌈 Bitter or Better? Choosing growth in adversity. 📘 Choose to Soar: Annie's philosophy and book....

Are you now, or have you ever, struggled with codependency? Are you the one responsible for everything? Do you volunteer excessively, or find yourself always making sure that everyone else in your life is taken care of, even if it is to your detriment? If so, today’s guest is here to help you (or maybe someone you know) flip the script! Jennifer Standish joins me to discuss her life as the daughte...

Today on the podcast I sit down with financial advisor Lori Sackler to tackle a universal issue: money. Lori is the author of The M Word, a book that “guides readers through mindful conversations that help families communicate dispassionately about money matters through all of life’s transitions — changes in financial circumstances, remarriage and merging families, retirement, preparing heirs, and...

This week’s guest and I share a value that so many people unfortunately seem to lack (albeit often due to circumstances outside of their control) - self worth. Jennifer Sukalo helps clients learn to build their personal strength and resilience through her unique personal development approach, based on the acronym SWAGGER.  Jennifer’s approach focuses on:  SWAGGER: Self Worth, Appreciation, Gratitu...

My guest today is a fellow teen mom turned Business Bombshell focused on business consulting, marketing and website design. Welcome Jodi Bourne! Jodi shares with us the power of a customer-centric website design, how to engage and lead your audience, and the extreme importance of its imagery. Jodi and I deep dive on website design and discuss: The unexpected gifts of being a teen mom If you are se...

I always love when I get to talk branding with other experts and discuss their unique perspective on the topic. Today’s guest did not disappoint. Davis O’Hearns, founder of Dawn Creative, joins me to discuss brand values and how they should be ingrained in everything your business does, down to the questions your receptionist asks when greeting clients. David takes us through the client journey an...

Self proclaimed Chief Executive Boss Lady, Alexandra Watkins, joins me on the podcast today to talk names. What makes a good one, what makes a not-so-good one, and what led her to this niche? Alexandra started her career as an advertising copywriter, fell in love with naming things and quickly switched gears to branding. She eventually created her own agency - Eat My Words, with clients ranging fr...

This week’s podcast features serial entrepreneur, Mount founder and CEO, Madison Rifkin. Madi’s unique story, starting with her first invention at the age of 12, is quite remarkable. Today she shares with us exactly what led her to that early invention, how she transformed that idea into a full blown experience-booking platform and the lessons she learned thus far as a female CEO and founder. Madi...

My guest this week is a total Bombshell Businesswoman with an exceptional perspective on innovation. Natalie Turner is the author of the award winning book, Yes, You Can Innovate and today she sits down with me to discuss her unique ideas and how to implement them throughout your business, no matter how big or small it may be. Some of the key points we discuss:  The 6 ‘I’s® of Innovation Identify...

This week’s episode features SEO strategist, and fellow 90’s music junkie, Meg Casebolt. After cutting social media almost entirely, Meg moved to a 25-hour workweek to spend more time thinking about creative and big-picture ideas for her business, as opposed to an arbitrary follower count. Meg and I discuss how driving the right people to your website is much more important than engaging with ever...

This week’s guest, Jeff Gibbard, dives deep into the world of leadership and what it means to be a Lovable Leader. He discusses his mission of unlocking human potential to make a positive impact on the world, and we are here for it! Jeff shares with us:  Why it is incumbent upon leaders to create places where people can thrive Why being a loveable leader is hard  How leadership is a privilege, res...

This week I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Inhaven Founder & CEO Ashley Ching. After Ashley’s fourth child was born she stayed with her family in a vacation rental and yet again found herself shopping for kitchen supplies late at night to ensure she could make breakfast for her family the next morning. She was frustrated as this had become a regular occurrence and then it hit her - why...

This week’s guest, classical pianist turned beauty maven Angela Jia Kim, dives deep into the importance of self care and how it affects every aspect of our lives. We reflect on the true definition of beauty, and how caring for oneself is deeply critical to overall health and wellness, especially in the case of female entrepreneurs. Angela and I dive into numerous aspects of self care & beauty:  Sp...

This week’s guest shares an interest most near and dear to my heart - branding! Ericka Saurit started her journey as a brand strategist in the interior design industry where she saw a need for creatives to better express their why to clients, rather than just showing them a beautiful portfolio.  During our branding lovefest we discuss:  Where is the line between business and brand? E3 Framework Ex...

I am extremely excited to share today’s guest with all of you. Kirbee Miller is one of my closest friends on the planet and has meant so much to my becoming and my evolution. Today Kirbee shares her journey of a life changing accident and how it affected her in ways she never expected. Exhausted and burning the candle at both ends, she learned to fill her own cup, rather than “scraping the sedimen...

This week’s guest, IT expert Bart Sobies, takes us through the process of using ChatGPT to drive marketing campaigns. He breaks down each step, making what may seem like scary, complex tech, into an easy to follow process.  Bart and I discuss:  What is ChatGPT? How to properly prompt ChatGPT to optimize your results The specific steps to follow to create multiple social media posts easily Using AI...