Smart Soulful Business with Becky & Laurie

Sometimes the pressure to make one great idea work actually keeps us stuck. The reality is, a great idea isn’t what makes an entrepreneur. It’s what we do with our ideas, what we learn along the way, and our willingness to keep having them. In this episode: ➡️ Laurie and Becky’s wildly different histories of business ideas ➡️ The ones that surprised us and actually stuck ➡️ Why a failed idea isn’t...

Maybe you weren't raised to believe you could build a business. Or maybe, like us, the messages you absorbed about work, money, risk, failure, and what women were capable of started shaping you long before you ever thought about becoming an entrepreneur. In this episode, we're looking back at what we learned about entrepreneurship growing up, how those beliefs still show up in our busine...

As business owners, we're constantly watching what's changing around us. But what if one of the biggest shifts isn't happening in your business ... it's happening in you?  In this episode, we're talking about recognizing a new season, letting your business grow alongside you, and giving yourself permission to steer instead of sprint. Inside this episode: ➡️ The different i...

Most entrepreneurs spend plenty of time learning new strategies while overlooking simple habits that help us spark creativity, make wiser decisions, and experience more joy and peace along the way.  In this episode, we're sharing the writing habits that have helped us process emotions, gain clarity, and become more intentional business owners.  These aren't polished journaling routines....

Have you ever gone from feeling completely fine ... to being convinced everything was falling apart in a matter of minutes?  In this episode, we share some tips on emotional regulation and why those reactions aren't a sign that you're weak.  If you've ever made a decision in the middle of an emotional spiral (or wanted to), this conversation will give you a practical, science-backed...

Have you ever had someone assume your content was AI ... when it wasn't? It's happening more and more. People are questioning photos, videos, and even whether there's a real person behind a brand.  In this episode, we talk about why showing your unposed face, sharing your unpolished story, and sounding like your imperfect self can be one of the smartest ways to build trust in an AI...

AI can write emails, create social posts, build websites, and generate endless content in seconds. So where does that leave the rest of us? In this episode, Becky and Laurie unpack why they believe the future of business isn't about creating more content, but building deeper relationships.  From a surprising email Becky received after twenty years to what AI can (and can't) replace, this...

Survival mode can keep a business alive, but it isn't meant to become a long-term strategy.  In this honest conversation, Becky interviews Laurie about how financial scarcity quietly reshapes the way we think, lead, and make decisions.  Together, they explore what it looks like to move from building out of necessity to building with renewed purpose, health, and long-term vision. Inside this e...

As entrepreneurs, we often assume we're supposed to keep building the same business year after year. But life changes. We change. And sometimes the business that fits one season no longer fits the next.  In this episode, Laurie interviews Becky about the different seasons of her entrepreneurial journey. What she's learned about growth, reinvention, and building a business that fits the l...

Have you ever looked at the clock and thought, "How am I this tired already?" Not because you worked twelve hours. But because the hours you worked were full of decisions, problem-solving, responsibility, interruptions, and constant context switching. In this episode, we talk about why entrepreneur hours can feel different than other kinds of work, what psychology teaches us about mental...

Most people wait until they feel more prepared, more confident, and more sure of what they’re doing before they start - and often, they never start.  But most successful podcasts don’t begin with a perfect plan. They begin with a rough idea, a few notes, and figure things out as they go. That’s normal. That’s how this works. To wrap up the series: What “ready” actually looks like in real life (and...

“What if … no one listens?” This is one of the top questions that keeps people stuck - and it’s a fair question. Does it still matter if only five people listen? Ten? Ten?  We’ve gotten used to measuring everything by how many people respond to it, so of course, this is where our minds go. We’re talking about: What “no one listening” actually looks like in the early episodes (real numbers, not ass...

Most people have a picture in their head of what a “podcaster” sounds like … and it doesn’t always sound like them. That gap is enough to keep a lot of good ideas - and good people - on the shelf. This episode looks at that gap. And what actually matters instead. Listen in for: The unspoken “type” people think they need to be Why personality and polish aren’t what make someone worth listening to H...

At some point, starting a podcast stops feeling simple … What do I actually need? What matters first? What can wait? Suddenly, there are ten decisions - and no clear place to start.  If your brain has been bouncing between options, this is that moment. And it’s more common than you think. In this episode: What you actually need to start a podcast (and what you don’t) Where all the decisions come f...

If Part 2 helped you see why starting a podcast is actually worth it … this is the part most people don’t expect. Because starting usually isn’t the issue - it’s what happens after those first few episodes. The excitement is still there, but real life kicks in, and things don’t feel quite as simple as they did at the beginning. There are a few really common patterns that show up early - and once y...

If Part 1 helped you stop talking yourself out of starting a podcast … this is where we make the case for why you actually should. Because this isn’t just “one more thing to keep up with.”  For a lot of us, it becomes the thing everything else comes from. Instead of constantly trying to come up with posts, emails, or blog content, this turns into your weekly anchor - the place your ideas get worke...

If you’ve thought about starting a podcast and immediately followed it with, “yeah… but does the world really need another one?” - you’re not alone. That question shows up fast, and for a lot of people, it ends great ideas before they even get a chance. Yes, there are millions of podcasts out there. But only a small percentage are actually active. Most people start… and then they stop. So the issu...

If you’re thinking, “Email doesn’t really fit what I do,” you’re not the only one. It’s easy to assume email works better for bigger, more online, or more “put together” businesses.  In this episode, we talk about how email can actually fit what you’re already doing - whether that’s handmade, local, service-based, or something still growing. Listen in for: Why email isn’t just for bigger or more “...

If you’ve ever hesitated to hit send - or overthought what happens after - you’re not alone.  This episode gets into the emotional side of email that no one really talks about, but almost everyone feels. What unsubscribes actually mean (and why they’re not a problem) Why open rates fluctuate more than we expect How easy it is to tie numbers to how we feel about ourselves Why silence doesn’t mean r...

If growing your email list has felt slow, awkward, or a little uncomfortable, you’re not doing it wrong. Most of us just don’t want to grow something in a way that feels pushy or performative.  In this episode, we talk about how to grow your list in a way that’s clear, steady, and actually fits how you want to show up. Listen in for: Why slow growth is normal (and still works) How to show up witho...

If email has started to feel like something you have to come up with every week, it makes sense that it’s been hard to keep up.  Most of us aren’t actually running out of ideas, though - we’re running out of energy trying to think of something new all the time.  In this episode, we show you how to get out of that pattern so consistent email becomes doable, enjoyable, and sustainable. Listen in for...

If email has been sitting in the back of your mind - something you know you should be doing, but keep putting off - you’re not the only one.  This isn’t really about discipline or motivation. It’s more about what’s actually going on underneath when we keep avoiding it … and why just trying harder doesn’t fix it. We’re talking about: Why email keeps getting pushed off (and what that’s really about)...

If email has felt confusing, inconsistent, or like one more thing you should be doing … this one’s for you. We’re not getting into tech or overthinking strategy; we’re just talking about what email actually does in a real business. Because when it’s steady, it changes things in a way social media just doesn’t.  In this episode, we talk about: Why email helps you stop rebuilding attention from scra...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, we’re sharing our real book sales numbers — what our self-published books have actually made, what worked, what didn’t, and what’s still sitting on our computers.  If you’ve ever wondered how much money a book really makes on Amazon KDP — or whether writing a book is worth it — this is the honest conversation. In this episode, we cover: The actual revenue from ou...

Even in a noisy, content-heavy world, a book still carries weight. In this episode, we talk about how books function socially and professionally - and why writing one often changes how people listen to you, trust you, and engage with your ideas.  We reframe authority as trust, not platform size, and explore why a book can be a gift rather than a pitch. This episode helps us imagine life after the...