Bestie Business Banter

Ready or not, summer is coming! We don't know about you, but we've got a lot to prepare for. After a very important chat on facial massage, we're getting into business banter by sharing our summer child care plans...because at least a little bit of work will have to happen even when the pool is calling. Then, we cover all kinds of bestie topics from husbands following us around the house, to our c...

Is it possible to build a business that actually fits YOU, not just what the Internet says is right? This week, we’re finding out with our real-life and internet bestie Keali Scheider, who might just be the most&nbs...

Wow, do we have a lot to catch up on! Rebecca's back from her Disney adventure (and still detoxing from the magic and the chicken tenders), and Lauren is breaking down exactly how much she’s worked this year (it’s even less than we thought). We’re chatting about business rhythms, homeownership dilemmas, all the drama that comes with having a sock-eating dog 🙄, and Disney reflections. 👯‍♀️ Today'...

We survived the month of January, and I think we can all agree that's something to celebrate! Balancing work, family, and a relentless stream of sick days and snow days is no joke. That's why we're kicking off this episode by talking about how we share the household load with our husbands, and what we're outsourcing just to survive. Then, we're venting about our latest blood boilers, like annoying...

Are there any besties out there getting ready to start their own business?! In today's episode, we're each sharing our top three things we want you to know if you're new to entrepreneurial life. Then, we get into bestie banter, including blood boilers, lifesavers, little luxuries...and a friendly roast of all things Texas! If you have a new business idea, come say hi on Instagram and let us cheer...

We're rolling into the new year with a whole lotta business talk and bestie banter, including some blood boilers that need to get off our chests...per usual. We’re digging into our business highs and lows, how we’re prioritizing family and choosing to slow down, dreaming of slow and steady growth, and sharing all the things saving our lives in this season. Grab your latte (can we expense those? Ka...

Alright ya'll, we finally have a guest episode for you! We wrangled our calendars and welcomed Anna Grace Willimon to BBB - a country girl from South Carolina with a big family and even bigger dreams. We’re talking all things farm life, building a business with your husband (and four kids in tow!), and navigating the wild balance of being a mom and entrepreneur. Come for the behind-the-scenes scoo...

🎅 Disclaimer: There is Santa and Elf talk in this episode! The Christmas countdown is on, and we're catching up on ALL the things, like how to muster up motivation when your business battery is dead, why our stockings are the only thing Santa fills, and the annual debate of “will we ever stop buying Christmas gifts for adults?”. We chat about what it’s like running a business as a mom, especially...

Heyyyy besties! We've got a lot to gab about today, like our thoughts on extended breastfeeding (and our inability to relate), holiday party marathons, and the never-ending search for an available babysitter. We’re also talking about our newest opinions on business funnels and marketing. Come for the business tips; stay for the shameless secondhand Christmas chat, screen time confessions, and gene...

We are RISKING IT FOR THE BISCUIT today - recording while our kids are napping (or “pretending” to be sick). We’re chatting about how we’re keeping our businesses moving along. One of us is lazy-geniusing her podcast guest schedule, and the other has no self-control when there’s a brunch invite. 💁‍♀️ Plus, we’re diving deep on important life matters: are we supposed to be this tired? Why do men f...

We're back with the second episode this month - look at us go! We’re chatting about all the things, from dreaming up our post online business career pivots to why adulting is overrated, especially when it comes to insurance and terrible returns. We’re recapping how our strengths (literally, our StrengthsFinder scores) are polar opposites and why it actually works in our favor. Plus, we talk Hallow...

It’s us again, besties! 💁‍♀️ After a casual fourteen-month hiatus, we're BACK with all the bestie business banter your earbuds can handle. From hormonal roller coasters and toddler chaos to revamping curriculums and going all in on new workout routines, we're catching up on ALL the things. Today’s Banter Includes: The wild ride of cycle-day hormones Business updates (curriculum upgrades, website...

It’s just us besties again today and we’re catching up on all the bestie chat, from potty training to uninvited trash rats and everything in between! We’re checking in on what’s going on in our businesses this summer before jumping into bestie banter. If you’re looking for new shows to binge or a hack for traveling with babies, we’ve got you covered! Interested in rolling an ad for your business i...

It’s just us besties today and we are sharing our quarter 2 business updates before diving into a whole lot of bestie banter! Tune in for our current blood boilers, unpopular opinions, and millennial memories. Plus we’re sharing our lifesavers that are helping us get through this summer! Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.c...

We are so excited to have someone we are so grateful for on the Bestie Business Banter podcast! Kacie Barnes is a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom of 2, and is the mama behind Mama Knows Nutrition on Instagram where she shares low-stress nutrition tips and hacks for littles and tips for picky eating.  Kacie is chatting with us about how she got started with Mama Knows Nutrition, how she...

We absolutely love having business owners we love on the pod! So today, we're we have Lindsey Myers of Created Colorful joining us and we are so excited to chat! Lindsey Myers is a virtual color analyst who was looking for a way to feel more confident after having her second baby. She came across color analysis, did a deep dive to learn everything she could about it, and was able to turn it into a...

It’s been a few months, but we’re back! In case you haven’t noticed, we’re a little all over the place with our recording schedule. But Lauren has a newborn, so life is a bit unpredictable right now! We're pumped to bring you this new “just besties” episode where we’ll give you all the updates among other things, including an introduction to two new segments. And don't worry, there will be blood b...

We're baaaack! It’s our first episode of 2024 AND at the time this is airing, Lauren has just had her third baby girl!  It’s just us besties today. We’re talking through some business highlights (and possible regrets) of 2023 before jumping into bestie banter. Most importantly, if you've been wondering where in the world people buy underwear they love, we have answers for you today.  With Lauren o...

We all have our favorite influencers online and today’s guest, Val, is someone that we love to follow. Not only is she so funny, but she’s super authentic in what she recommends and shares with her audience. Val has a background in journalism and digital marketing, which are skills that she’s carried over to her current business. She started a motherhood blog in 2015, which over the years progress...

It’s just us besties today! Join us as we catch up on all the bestie chat, from reality TV to bra and underwear shopping, and beyond. Oh and we have a new segment inspired by the one and only Kendra Adachi, aka, The Lazy Genius !  Then we’ll squeeze in a little business talk as we share what some of our best business deicions have been over the years. If you love listening to this podcast and feel...

We love featuring guests on the pod who have all different types of businesses, and today is no exception. We’re welcoming Courtney Malone of Courtney Malone Photography.  Courtney Malone is a lifestyle family, newborn, and portrait photographer based in Greenville, SC. Her own journey into motherhood inspires her work and dedication to documenting the beauty of family. We’re switching things up b...

Who else is holding on to their skinny jeans for dear life?! Some of us over here aren’t ready to give them up, including today's guest, Sara Whittaker of Podcasting for Educators. We’re getting into all the millennial memories - emo music, burning the perfect CD, TRL, choreographed dances…the list goes on. Plus, you’ll hear how Sara went from a classroom teacher to virtual assistant to podcast ma...

We’ve made it, besties!! We have Kelly Stumpe, aka THE CAR MOM, on the pod. We speak from experience when we say that even if you don’t consider yourself a car girlie, you’ll love this interview. We’ve watched Kelly’s very niched business grow, and we’re thrilled that she’s sharing her story with us today! Founded in 2020, The Car Mom began simply as a way to review family cars from a mom's perspe...

It's just us (Rebecca and Lauren) today and we're hitting allllllll the bestie banter segys for you! We're reflecting on some iconic abbreviations from our college days (DFMO anyone?!), sharing a must-have for your kids' quiet time, and filling you in on some major life changes going on. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @themomfluencer to cast your votes on some of today's controversial t...

If there’s one theme that we’ve been hearing from our guests it’s to DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY! So often in the online space, we hear “you HAVE to do this” and “you HAVE to do that”. But it turns out that paving your own path pays off. That definitely rings true for our guest today, Brittany Hege of Mix and Math. Brittany hosts an online membership for fourth and fifth-grade math teachers where she pr...