Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle

In this week’s episode I sit down with John Robertson of Fortlog Services, culture alignment specialist and workforce wellness expert. We discuss various aspects of leadership, how the best teams operate, and how when the two are in alignment, crises can be easily addressed and resolved. Key points from our conversation include:  Wellness is more than not being sick Leaders who finish well are def...

In this week’s episode I get to discuss one of my favorite topics - fashion! Image consultant, Melanie Lippman joins me today to discuss her process in helping women define what makes them feel confident from the inside out. Ever have those moments of dread when going somewhere and you have “nothing to wear?” That’s almost certainly not true. Melanie shares how a clear definition of your goals, an...

Today I talk with Alejandra Santos, accounting and finance consultant experienced with nonprofits, restaurants, real estate, wealth management, and startups. We discuss the various financial intricacies of starting a new business and how to keep an established business healthy, strong and profitable.  Alejandra focuses on:  How do you avoid going broke fast? The biggest challenges entrepreneurs fa...

Do you ever feel like you are struggling to connect with your customers? Or maybe you feel like you cannot find them no matter where you look… This week Kate DiLeo and I tackle these issues and more with our deep dive into my favorite topic: branding! And no, we do not discuss logos and colors, those are best left to experienced graphic designers after you develop your brand. Kate and I delve into...

This week I sat down with my amazing friend, Jennifer Eggers, to discuss her perspective on adaptive leadership. She shares how an incorrect medical diagnosis led her to the realization that resilience, at its core, is about the ability to reinvent oneself. Jennifer uses that experience, along with decades of coaching c-level executives, to work with leaders and organizations facing disruption to...

Today, copy-writer extraordinaire Lucy Bedewi shares how rejection led her to turn inward, using her extensive writing experience to create My Write Hand Woman, a company with strategic messaging and bold copywriting for brands that want to stand out and scale rapidly. Our discussion includes: Losing her first job out of school in just 90 days and how she matched a corporate writing salary as an e...

In this episode we showcase some of our most popular guests from 2022 and highlight their answer to the question I ask at the end of each episode: “What parting piece of advice would you give a Bombshell: a bold, brave, unwaveringly confident woman in business?” Tune in to hear the wisdom for the following episodes: Personal Development Cannot Happen Without Personal Disruption with Pauline Nguyen...

Today, marketing pro Rebecca Lombardo shares her story of tenacity and continuous self growth that eventually led her to realizing her dreams. Rebecca shares: How pushing through for just one more day landed her in LA working her dream job Her process of breaking through a limited mindset and getting out of her own way The aha moment that led her to branching out on her own entrepreneurial journey...

In today’s episode money coach Mikelann Valterra shares her tools and processes to help you take control of your finances, become financially clear and focused, and thrive. Together we explore the following concepts: Why is a personalized spending plan the ultimate tool to creating a life you love? What is your money autobiography? What are the three main types of money personalities? What is “mon...

In today’s episode high-tech marketer Martha Aviles shares her story to give other women, especially minorities, the encouragement to continue pushing forward in their careers - even when it seems impossibly hard.  Our discussion dives deeper into: How to acknowledge your own self-worth as an employee and negotiate pay raises. She explains how she once asked her supervisor for a 30% pay raise – an...

Let’s talk about the five things you should add for a successful year and talk about the five things you need to leave behind in 2022!   Five things to leave behind in 2022 #1. Leave behind at least one person who takes energy and doesn’t give energy to you.   #2. Leave behind at least one activity that moves you away from your goals.   #3. Leave behind at least one belief that has no evidence to...

This episode features my friend of many years, Matt McWilliams, who is the undisputed king of affiliate marketing, at least in my corner of the internet. That’s why I loved sharing his actionable advice in such simple and understandable ways. In this episode, we talk about: How to gain clarity on the exact steps it takes to start, grow, and monetize your online platform. How to ​build up the confi...

Alejandrina Aguilar came from a very low-income background and started working at the age of five years old in Mexico. Her mother went to the U.S. before her to make a better life for her, as she waited years for her mother to earn enough money for her daughter to join her. “Allie” endured significant challenges to become the Bombshell Business Woman she is today, owning an IT firm and serving on...

You won’t want to miss this episode where my guest, Nina Simons, engages us in a fascinating discussion on leadership that is probably unlike one you’ve experienced before. I’m throwing out floaties to those who need them because we are swimming in the deep end this entire episode! (My favorite!)  Some takeaways from this chat include: How to step into leadership by surrounding yourself with other...

Best-selling author and transformational speaker, Kute Blackson teaches us the art of surrender through his own story and observations from working with countless people seeking a greater purpose. He talks about the lies we tell ourselves that keep us from our greatness, as well as why pain can be a powerful teacher. Pointing out how many of us want a baked cake without putting it in the oven, Kut...

Grab your favorite mug because you’re about to get a steamy cup of real talk poured from Sarah Walton, this episode’s guest. Together, we discuss: Common themes women in the business world.  How rampant “high functioning codependency” is among women and how women do the  invisible work to keep society functioning as we overglorify “selflessness.” Honoring anger as an indicator of a boundary violat...

Talk about tenacity! Amanda Ament took seven years to bring her product SIMPLE bars to market with no cane sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no sugar alcohols, and she hasn’t looked back since! As a frequent traveler with MANY dietary restrictions I was an immediate fan girl! I met Amanda at a conference where her mentor shared her product from stage and I had a sample sitting in front of me, so...

Tyann Marcink Hammond has truly earned her title in the Vacation Rental Industry as the “Queen of the Guest Experience.”  Generous with her knowledge,  Tyann freely shares just how she is able to drive direct bookings, repeat bookings and even capture guests' passionate testimonials because their minds are blown by their experience with her two brands: Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus. Bu...

If you’re not following Lauren Madewell, Chief Operating Officer of Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals, on LinkedIn for her insightful posts and funny guest-facing videos, you are missing out! Her adorably on-brand campy (in the best way) guest videos both deepen the emotional connection with their brand while offering helpful guidance to make guest stays easier and less stressful. Never afraid to look...

Cue: “This Girl is On Fire,” and THEN start this episode!  Alex Husner, along with her partner in crime and our guest on episode 148, have taken the Vacation Rental Industry by storm! One of the many things I love about this Bombshell is she always operates in a spirit of continuous improvement and never settles, while taking others along with her as she elevates. Committing to and announcing the...

Most people would describe Annie Holcombe as experienced, supportive and about as genuine as they come. This unassuming rock star came into my world, and let’s just say neither of us let the other go! We, along with her podcasting partner in Crime, Alex Husner, became fast friends, all fully committed to being women who support other women, while still cheering on the guys, too, of course!   That’...

Robin Craigen, CEO of Moving Mountains, is the perfect example of my branding philosophy that breaks brand success into three parts: personal brands, employer brands and business brands.  You see, when leaders leverage their personal brands to uphold their company’s employer brand through communication, engagement and infusing the company’s culture into every aspect of operations, customers then e...

In this episode I get to interview four key players on the Better Talent team, an outsourced talent acquisition team for the vacation rental industry who finds full-time, part-time, on-call, seasonal and contract workers to round out their customers’ people stacks and offers ongoing talent strategy and support through an easy, affordable, subscription-based model. Tune in as Steve Trover, Adam Tul...

Our guest today is Natalie Palmer, who runs a boutique vacation rental management company, is actively growing her real estate portfolio, and hosts No Vacancy The Podcast, where she shares weekly hosting advice. She works diligently to help set up hosts for success, and loves sharing relatable hosting content. She lives in Southern California and manages her mountain listings remotely, while stayi...

Our guest today, Ryan Luke, CEO of Luke Capital Group, exploded onto the Short Term Rental scene and acquired a controlling portfolio of over $80m in under three years. He believes his previous jobs and failing businesses helped change his mindset and actions which have led to this result. He also firmly believes the product or service doesn’t matter, that business is business, and there are some...