Permission to Kick Ass

This week I'm talking to Amanda Grace, a therapist and art journaling expert. We dive deep into the ways our egos run the show and keep us trapped in cycles of seeking external validation and chasing the next "fix" - whether that's another course, achievement or just mindless scrolling for a dopamine hit. Amanda doesn't hold back in calling out some hard truths about the l...

Katherine Pomerantz is an accountant/money wizard turning the financial world on its head. Imagine following all the "steps" - getting your business set up and your employees trained so you can take time off for parental leave... only to return from leave to discover you've lost almost half your business. And during one of the busiest periods, tax season! I think you're going t...

Have you ever met a "body whisperer"? Prepare yourself, because Ruth Cummings' perspective is SUCH an eye opened. A leadership coach and body advocate, Ruth has spent the last three decades unraveling the mysteries of how our physical and mental states intertwine. It's a raw, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that'll leave you looking at your own body—and strug...

Today's guest is my long-time friend Amy Posner, and let me tell you, this woman is a force of nature. As a serial entrepreneur, copywriter, and business coach, Amy has been through it all, and she's not afraid to get real about the ups and downs of building a sustainable business while staying true to yourself.  Can't-miss moments: One question every entrepreneur should ask themsel...

Rant alert: Amy Singleton is my guest today and we are both FIRED UP. Each of us comes from a background that doesn't necessarily lend itself to becoming a business owner, and we have strong opinions about what it takes to find success while staying true to yourself.  Prepare yourself for the audio equivalent of a really awesome roller coaster ride... Can't-miss moments from this episode...

Ever take over a company after working for the owner? That's exactly what today's guest, Bernie DeSantis III, did... and it came with its own unique learning curve.  Tune in as Bernie shares his entrepreneurial journey from corporate trainer to business owner. We rant about a little of everything, from the fine art of networking to improving sales. Listen now! Can't-miss moments: Be...

If you've ever felt like the world was trying to put you in a box, Shannon Villalba is here to help you break that box wide open. She's a badass lawyer who's not afraid to bring her whole self to the table, blending her practical legal strategy with her "woo" side. If you're curious how contracts and crystals connect... you're gonna want to hear this. It'll...

Two menaces to polite society sit down to record a podcast... My friend Reese Spykerman and I get good and ranty on what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, how to know if you're too early or too late, and why taking a job doesn't make you a total failure in the business world. Her fascinating 20-year journey is full of pivots, burnouts, and imposter syndrome galore. But here's...

**content warning: we talk about suicidal ideation and how common it can be among entrepreneurs. If you're sensitive to that, proceed with caution. If you need help please dial 988** INCREDIBLE. That's the word I've got for today's convo with Shulamit Ber Levtov, The Entrepreneur's Therapist. This one goes deep into the emotional rollercoaster of running a business, includ...

I LOVE today's convo with burnout recovery coach and Enneagram expert, Hillarie Kay.  Not only does she have deep personal experience with burnout (her very first story is about winding up in the hospital with a presumed heart attack, only to think, "I don't have time to rest, give me drugs!")... she has a deep understanding of what drives us to burnout in the first place. If y...

I LOVE this episode. I sat down with Meredith and Lindsey of The Village Center. These two kickass entrepreneur moms are disrupting the myth that you have to do it all alone as a parent and a business owner. We challenge the cultural norms that set parents up for burnout, reveal why believing in your vision is not just woowoo nonsense, and talk a surprising amount about nipple cream. If you'v...

Ever wanted to get in the media? You're going to love today's guest, my friend Adela Hussain. This episode covers a little bit of everything, from the power of being unapologetically yourself to becoming an "accidental expert" to business breakups. We'll show you how to lean into those often-ignored "elephant in the room" conversations that most experts tiptoe ar...

A developer and a marketer walk into a podcast studio... This is a great one. Rob Broadhead and I are on our respective soapboxes about the lost art of genuine relationship building... especially as AI becomes more prevalent. Forget cold outreach and spammy tactics - we're making human connection STUPIDLY simple. I couldn't script this one if I tried - Rob brings the real talk and togeth...

Diva Diaz joins us today FROM A CASTLE to talk about carving out your own path. I'm still in awe of how ranty we both got about false narratives perpetuated by all the gurus... because the energy throughout this whole convo is so calming.  Diva shared brilliant insights on how to keep moving forward through overwhelm, strong feelings, and all the fits and starts that we face. Can't-Miss...

I don't say this lightly: this episode made me feel like I could go lift cars and kick through walls. I sat down to chat with incredible serial entrepreneur Luis Scott about his journey from aspiring pro baseball player to having three successful multimillion dollar businesses in different niches. The best part is hearing about all the businesses that DIDN'T succeed... Luis's approa...

Are you struggling with growth, stuck in overwhelm, or unsure how to level up? You're gonna love my chat with Dr. David Pearce on reinventing your business (without starting over from scratch). From moving practices across state lines to shifting from dentistry to coaching, David shares hard-won wisdom on pivoting.  Can't-Miss Moments from This Episode: Why Honda Civic drivers are the ch...

I was instantly sold on talking to attorney Matthew Davis when he told me about his heavy metal band, Geriatric Steel. This conversation does not disappoint! We covered everything from how to weed out "energy vampires" to why you gotta walk in your employees' shoes if you really want to lead. Plus we get into hiring horror stories, fixing foundational business problems, and why you...

You're in for a treat with today's guest: Bob Beverley, minister-turned-therapist. He's on a mission to make his 70s his best decade yet, and to let his light shine. We talk about a little bit of everything, from chasing your passion at any age, to putting yourself out there when it's scary, to why you should give less f*cks. Can't-Miss Moments from This Episode: "It&...

Today I'm joined by the FABULOUS Aleasha Bahr. We're talking about where the "ick factor" comes from and what most people get horribly wrong about selling (which inadvertently adds the "ick"). We'll show you how to rethink your relationship with sales - a critical step to building a successful business. This one is like a whole high-level sales training packed in...

I sat down with physician turned entrepreneur Dr. Christopher Loo expecting to chat about his journey from medicine to business. But we ended up covering a little bit of everything, how we're conditioned to be good workers to how we have to get good at giving AND receiving if we want abundance to flow. Join us for rants about corporate greed, why aiming for an "A" is holding you bac...

Please welcome to the show the DELIGHTFULLY unfiltered Erin Marcus of Conquer Your Business. Strap in folks, 'cause this one is all about embracing your own special brand of weird, leaving toxicity in the rearview, and writing your own damn rules. Tune in for inspiration  on how to design your ideal life and career around your unique talents and interests. Can't-Miss Moments from This Ep...

Ever felt like you were pretending to be "normal" at work when your brain is a FDA-unapproved jittery mess? You'll love my conversation with today's guest, Kristen Stelzer of Weirdly Wired Women (how cool is that name?). We're exploring how finally embracing our ADHD diagnoses helped us quiet the noise and design careers that work with, not against, our unique wiring. Can&...

Jen Hope is back for round two today, and I can't WAIT for you to hear this one. We're digging into that nebulous idea of "leadership" and why it's not a dealbreaker if you don't feel like a leader most days. Can't-Miss Moments: Jen and I rap on the "unconscious competence" conundrum, and how to see yourself more objectively (and AWESOMELY) Bold claim:...

Today I’m joined by my Marisa Corcoran! Marisa is the brains behind Copy Confidence Society, where she helps coaches and creatives craft copy that attracts dream clients. We're both proud 'hookers with a heart of gold'—no, it's not what you're thinking (you'll have to listen to get the full story). This episode is full of so much gold. We're diving into authentic...

Say hello to Justin, well known for being one of the funniest copywriters out there. Post-divorce and some serious business evolution, he realized cracking jokes every minute didn’t feel quite right. What’s a funny guy to do when jokes have become part of the brand? Justin's here to school us on the art of rolling with punches, and embracing the fact that, like fine wine, we humans grow, chan...