Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast

It’s time to CONTROL the controllable and let the rest go. Whether or not you want to accept it, there’s very little that you can control in your life. However, there are 2 things that we believe you are in control of, which are your attitude and effort. Those 2 things apply to everything when you really break things down. Here’s the thing… The second that you let go of control is when you can mak...

“Confidence isn't about walking in a room and thinking you are better than everyone, it’s walking in and not having to compare yourself to anyone at all.” - JJ Watt This quote stopped Amy in her tracks this past week especially since confidence is one of her words for this year. Whether or not you want to believe it, you have to tap into yourself and realize how much you can truly trust your insti...

It’s official… We just released our 90th Be the CEO of Your Life and Business podcast and we could not be more excited! This week, we are talking all things wellness but in a way that might actually surprise you. Over the years, we have learned that wellness is not just about working out and eating healthy… Wellness to us means knowing how to deal with something when you are feeling overwhelmed an...

Let’s address the elephant in the room… It is HARD to be a working mom… More specifically, though, when your kids are younger. You are juggling so many different things in the air at once that by the time the end of the day rolls around, you are physically, mentally, and emotionally done. We are here to tell you that you will not have to feel like that forever and that you will be okay. Struggling...

When opportunity knocks, are you answering the door? Are you leveling up to get to the next level of growth? Do you feel like you are meant for something more? If so, we want you to know that we have been in your shoes. But here’s the thing, you are NEVER going to be able to level up if you do not follow your instincts. Our newest Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast is a must-listen! Stay...

Your health is the foundation of everything. Repeat that again. Your health is the foundation of everything. When it comes to habits, do you stick to them? What about, more specifically, healthy habits? Here’s the thing… Once you start focusing on just the small habits that compound every day, you will get to the result that you are happy with and will focus more on the day-to-day versus worrying...

Do you experience the Sunday scaries each week before starting a new work week? Do you have anxious energy Monday mornings? If so, we want you to know that you ARE NOT alone in feeling this way. On this week’s newest Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast episode, we are sharing 3 tips on how to handle the Sunday scaries. We hope these tips help reduce your anxiety as you enter a new week! S...

The Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast was born out of the daily coffee chats that Laura and Amy would have had when they worked at a previous firm.  Amy would come into Laura’s office with her coffee thermos to talk about anything and everything going on in their personal and professional lives. And years later, that is how this podcast came to be. The goal of our podcast is to mak...

We cannot believe that it is our final podcast episode of 2022, this year has flown by!  But you know what they say... Time flies when you are having fun!! On this week’s episode of the Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast, we highlight some of the most listened-to episodes from the past six months that you, our listeners, have loved the most! Here are what episodes we will be highlig...

Do you have a word for 2023? If not, we would like to encourage you to take some time to reflect and choose a word for the upcoming year. Please take the time to review your personal and business life in 2022 and what you want it to look like in 2023 by choosing one or two words for the new year. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear the two words that Laura and Amy chose for themselves...

Are you an achiever? Are you someone that constantly likes to be doing something and looking for something to cross off your to-do list? In today’s newest Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast, Amy is sharing her top 3 tips on shifting your mindset from always doing to simply being when you need to be especially when you are sick. This podcast episode could not have come at a better time an...

As we come to the close of another year, it is important to take the time to sit down and reflect on 2022 and plan out your goals for 2023. Take the time to recognize and acknowledge what did and did not work this past year and create a strategy for the new year to achieve your goals. Remember, you can’t know and plan successfully for where you are going if you do not have a measure of where you a...

“Fear and faith both require you to believe in something that you cannot see, which will you choose?” - Autumn Calabrese    When Amy heard this quote while doing her workout, she immediately had to pause what she was doing and take note of that quote.   Not only does that quote play a role when it comes to working out but it also plays a role in our everyday lives when you pause and...

Nobody is coming to save you. Read that again. Nobody is coming to save you. In our newest Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast, we are sharing our top tips on preparing yourself and changing your mindset when it comes to getting through chaotic times of the year. The biggest thing we want you to remember is that the way you feel now is temporary and not permanent! There’s no better time t...

In your personal and/or professional life, have you ever felt like you were trying to be someone that you aren’t in order to meet someone else’s standards that are the complete opposite of yours? Have you ever felt like you just had to do so because that’s what you were previously taught? If so, we want you to know that you DO NOT have to do that. Instead, we want you to instead do the following:...

This is an exciting episode!! Amy and I are talking about the lessons we have learned throughout the past 2 years in business together. We are covering topics ranging from delegation to the importance of being in control of who we let into our circle to show up as our best selves. If you are an employee or business owner, this one is for you!  Prefer to watch our episodes instead of listening...

Do you struggle with praising yourself? Do you struggle when it comes to being proud of yourself for what you have achieved? Suppose you are sitting here shaking your head yes. In that case, we encourage you to listen to episode 76 of the Be the CEO of Your Life and Business Podcast as we talk about why it is essential for you to take the time to be proud of yourself for your accomplishments. Amy...

In today’s newest podcast episode, we are sharing 4 ways that we found to best interact with people who are sucking the joy out of you. As hard as it can be to admit, sometimes you have to change how you look at the situation by changing your mindset and how you choose to interact with that specific person. If you are dealing with a situation that has been bubbling up for a while, we encourage you...

As a business owner just starting on your own, are you ready and willing to talk to people about exactly what it is that you do? If someone asks what you do, is your answer easy enough for them to actually understand your job? If your answer is no, take some time to think about what exactly you do and get comfortable with being able to share that with the people you talk to. Stay Connected: Follow...

Laura and Amy are being candid in today’s newest Be the CEO of Your Life and Business podcast episode as they get real with what type of week they both had, how they managed the stress,  the pressure that they were under, and how they were able to navigate through it. Whether you like it or not, sometimes you have to make adjustments to your life and schedule that you may not want to make but...

Are you at a place in your life where you feel as if you need a new path? If so, we want you to know that it is OK to feel that way, and guess what? We have been in your shoes! When you are no longer aligned with the path you are on, you have options. Changing the path or making a new one could ultimately end up being the BEST option for you. It does not have to happen overnight, but if you sit do...

In last week’s podcast episode, we talked about how delegation can change as a leader but this week we want to talk about productivity when it comes to being a leader. This week, we are sharing how we use a tracker specific to our business in order to effectively keep track of what we are doing throughout our workday. If you are a leader or an employee, a tracker that works for you and your specif...

Amy and I love being honest with our journey, which is why in our podcast episodes, not only do they help us but we know that they are going to help someone else who is feeling the same exact way we are as well. As a leader, are you good at delegating? Are you good at coming to terms with what tasks you should be doing versus what tasks someone else on your team should be doing? If these are 2 que...

As a business owner, do you take the time to evaluate who you are surrounding yourself with? If you haven’t thought about this question recently, you should! Both Laura and I are motivated, optimistic, and realistic which is important to us as partners, business owners, colleagues, and friends who can constantly match each other and push each other to be our absolute best. Who you choose to spend...

There’s nothing that brings Amy and me (Laura) greater joy, than being able to interview powerful women that can teach us something and it’s a guarantee that you will learn something from today’s guest! We have the honor of talking with Jennifer Mallory, to really talk about how to show up as a whole person in your business. Connect with Jennifer below Her website is:   www.theingeniouscoach....