Making It Happen

In this episode of Making It Happen , Pauline sits down with Adam Gay, full-time drummer, content creator, coach, and member of the band When the Sun Sets . Adam shares how he went from saying yes to every opportunity to building a life around music, touring, teaching, creating content, and helping other drummers find their own path. This conversation is full of practical motivation for anyone try...

Nick Myrhow’s story is not polished and that’s exactly why it stands out. In this episode, he shares what it really looks like to grow up fast, take responsibility, and figure things out without a safety net. From getting kicked out at 18 to becoming a young father and working his way through barber school in record time, Nick didn’t follow a straight path. Today, he’s balancing two businesses, ra...

What does it really take to build a business from the ground up while raising a family and navigating real-life pressure? In this episode, Miguel Cerpa shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and the lessons that came with it. He breaks down how he turned a simple skill into a growing business, why focusing on quality over quantity changed everything, and what most people get...

What does “having it all” actually look like when you’re juggling marriage, kids, and building a business? In this episode of Making It Happen , Pauline is joined again by her husband, Jim Roth, for a candid, no-filter conversation about what life really looks like behind the scenes. From managing the daily chaos of parenting to navigating financial pressure, shifting roles, and building a busines...

What does it really look like to juggle a full-time career, marriage, kids, and your own health… without losing yourself in the process? In this episode, Deanna Varisco gets honest about the reality behind “doing it all.” From raising teenagers and navigating different parenting styles, to managing a demanding career while protecting what matters most, this conversation is full of practical perspe...

In this episode of Making It Happen , host Pauline Roth sits down with Riz Hakim , co-founder of Team Hakim (RE/MAX Premier Group) and founder of The Bay Network , to talk about entrepreneurship, mindset, and building meaningful community. Riz shares how his and his wife Abby’s shared roots in real estate shaped their journey, how they turned networking into a genuine support system for local busi...

Navigating Motherhood, Marriage, and Starting Over – with Cathie Stich In this episode of Making It Happen , Pauline sits down with her friend Cathie Stich — a full-time working mom, wife, stepmom, homeschool parent, and founder of her home-based baking business, Whisk'd Away . Together, they dive into the unseen emotional labor of motherhood, the evolving seasons of marriage, and the courage it t...

In this episode of Making It Happen , host Pauline Roth sits down with Alexa Ayala , co-owner of Apex Martial Arts in Wesley Chapel, FL. Alexa shares her incredible journey from working as a paralegal and nurse to running a thriving family business alongside her husband and son. Alexa opens up about the wake-up call that pushed her to leave her corporate career and fully step into entrepreneurship...

🎙️ Full-Time Nurse, Full-Time Wife & Raising a Child with ADHD Hosted by Pauline Roth | Guest: April Laferriere In this episode of Making It Happen , host Pauline Roth sits down with April Laferriere — a full-time nurse, devoted wife, and incredible mother navigating the unique challenges of raising a daughter with ADHD. April opens up about the real, raw, and relentless balancing act of her l...

🎙️ Episode 2: Working with Your Spouse: Love, Life, and Shared Hustles Hosted by Pauline Roth, with guest Jim Roth What really happens when you mix marriage and business? In this episode of Making It Happen, host Pauline Roth sits down with her husband, Jim Roth, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the highs, lows, and lessons of building a life — and a business — together. Whether you're...

Welcome to Making It Happen . I’m your host, Pauline Roth — mom of two, wife, business owner, and someone learning every day how to balance life, work, and love without losing myself in the process. I created this podcast because I’ve lived the reality of trying to “do it all,” and I know how lonely, overwhelming, and exhausting it can be. But I also know this: you don’t have to be perfect, and yo...