Business Behind Closed Doors

What started as two women sitting in a Starbucks saying, “If only people could just hear our conversations…” turned into a podcast that cracked business wide open. In Today's episode, Gwen and Natalie pull back the curtain even further. They talk about slowing sales, shiny-object pivots, the pressure to look confident when you’re still figuring it out, and the courage it takes to say no—even t...

January feels heavy for a lot of entrepreneurs and since this is Business Behind Closed Doors, Gwen and Natalie are saying the quiet parts out loud. From icy weather disruptions to slow launches, ghosting prospects, and revenue fears, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to run a business when momentum feels… off. Gwen shares the sting of walking away from a $10,000 ann...

In this episode, you’re invited behind the scenes with Gwen and Natalie about what actually happens when conviction meets doubt in business. From selling in unexpected places to navigating launches that don’t immediately meet expectations, this discussion dives into the emotional, strategic, and somatic layers of running a values-led business. You’ll hear a powerful breakdown of what real convicti...

What started as a casual conversation about free cruises turns into an unexpected masterclass on confident, ethical sales conversations. In this episode, Gwen shares the wild story of how a conversation in a cruise ship casino led her to use her own sales conversation framework in a real world scenario. This masterclass deepens into how sales doesn’t involve pitching your services, but rather taki...

In this episode of Business Behind Closed Doors , Gwen and Natalie explore the deeper side of sales mindset, confident sales conversations, and what truly drives sustainable business growth for women entrepreneurs. Recording in real life and real time, they unpack why sales systems, scripts, and strategies often fail when mindset, emotional triggers, and limiting beliefs are left unaddressed. This...

“What are you not being that you want to be? What are you not doing that you want to do? What are you not having that you want to have?”  Today let’s pull back the curtain on the start–stop season so many entrepreneurs find themselves in—especially at the beginning of a new year. What begins as a casual conversation about systems, subscriptions, and cutting unnecessary expenses quickly turns into...

Welcome to the first episode of 2026, where Gwen and Natalie are pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to step into a new year – before the motivation kicks in, before the clarity arrives, and while you’re still very much in the shedding phase. Gwen and Natalie talk openly about honoring your body’s timing, resisting the pressure to “be on” January 1st, and why rest, apathy, and re...

The holidays have passed and now the focus on the new year is here! In this intimate, behind-the-scenes conversation, Gwen and Natalie take a collective breath and unpack what it really looks like to navigate business, ambition, investment, and self-trust during the busiest season of the year. Inside this episode, they are reflecting on closing out 2025, the temptation to pull back on selling when...

Business Behind Closed Doors takes on a whole new meaning in this episode as Gwen opens the door to her annual planning retreat and shares an unfiltered look at what really happens when you slow down enough to evaluate your business and yourself. Recorded during a snowy retreat week, Gwen candidly reflects on the past year—breaking down what worked, what drained her energy, and which offers create...

Gwen and Natalie are looking ahead to 2026 and inviting you into the conversation! Today’s episode weaves together numerology, identity work, entrepreneurship, and the often unseen personal growth required to scale sustainably. From completing years of certifications to stepping into teaching, leadership, and long-term mentorship, Natalie shares what it looks like to move from constant learning in...

While everyone else seems to be slowing down, you might be feeling the pressure to keep every plate spinning. In this episode of Business Behind Closed Doors, Gwen and Natalie get real about the holiday chaos, the endless to-do lists, and the mental load that comes with being a mom, a business owner, and a human trying to do it all without burning out. If you’ve ever found yourself brain-dumping t...

Life has a funny way of changing the plans you have for the day, but sometimes that’s just what entrepreneurship looks like behind closed doors! In this raw and honest conversation, Gwen and Natalie dive into the messy reality of being an entrepreneur when family emergencies, mental health scares, and unexpected disruptions collide with your workload. They open up about the emotional spiral that h...

Pull up a seat for a candid conversation about dreaming big, navigating heavy seasons, and prepping for 2026 with honesty and heart. Hosts, Gwen and Natalie open up about the emotional weight of the past year, the unexpected clarity that comes from chaos, and what it really looks like to lead women in community—jealousy, comparison, breakthroughs and all. You’ll hear Gwen talk about her natural gi...

Gwen and Natalie are diving deep into the power of embracing growth, stepping into your full potential, and making bold business moves during this episode. Gwen shares her journey of podcasting and reflects on how she’s followed her intuition to elevate her conversations, refine her ideal audience, and truly show up as the leader she’s meant to be. The conversation flows into personal breakthrough...

They met for their weekly coffee chat and they hit record. Welcome back to another episode of Business Behind Closed Doors where your hosts Gwen and Natalie chat about all things business, personal life, and everything in between. In this episode, Gwen is getting personal and opens up about the “death of illusions”, that moment in life when the expectations, traditions, and roles you grew up with...

Welcome to the very first episode of Business Behind Closed Doors — the raw, real, and unapologetically authentic podcast that you’ve been craving! Pull up a chair and join two business besties for a coffee chat about all things entrepreneurship, life, and everything in between. Hosts, Gwen Tinsley and Natalie Barnett are hitting record on the kind of messy, honest, laugh-while-you-relate conversa...