Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders

Send us Fan Mail When personal challenges inspire bold pivots, incredible things can happen. In this episode, I sit down with Meg Smith, founder and CEO of Love, Lexxi , an intimates brand dedicated to celebrating bodies and building community through thoughtful design. Meg’s journey—from branding and marketing to launching a purpose-driven business—highlights the power of resilience, intuition, a...

Send us Fan Mail Public relations can transform your business, but navigating it effectively requires a thoughtful approach. This week, I’m joined by Caitlin Copple, founding partner of Full Swing Public Relations. Caitlin has made it her mission to help underrecognized leaders break through the noise and claim their place in the spotlight. Her work has helped diverse founders win elections, launc...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful ways to amplify your impact: getting featured in the media. As a transformational messaging strategist and former journalist, I’m sharing insider secrets on what it takes to craft a pitch that stands out and build authentic relationships with journalists and podcast hosts. You’ll learn: How to create a media-worthy sto...

Send us Fan Mail Every year, on the cusp of a new one, I pull out the letter I wrote myself exactly one year previously.  It's a recap. A wish for what's to come. Grateful and hopeful ink scratches, sealed up tight. I read these letters to myself often through tears because it's so pure. Wishes and dreams for yourself are so indulgent and lovely.  I also choose a word of the year. M...

Send us Fan Mail When creativity meets technology, how do you protect what’s yours? Burgundy Morgan, an expert in intellectual property and entertainment law, is here to break it all down and make sense of copyright in today’s rapidly evolving world. In this eye-opening episode, Burgundy shares her journey from professional musician to copyright attorney and offers practical, actionable advice for...

Send us Fan Mail If your camera roll is bursting with thousands of photos, how do you even begin to organize them? For Casey Von Stein, aka Miss Freddy, this question led her to an unexpected career as a professional photo organizer. Now, she's made it her mission to help families preserve their memories in meaningful, stress-free ways. In this inspiring and insightful episode, Casey shares h...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a story unforgettable? How do you create visuals that go beyond beautiful and truly resonate? Mark VanderSys, founder of Pixellight Creative, has spent decades mastering the art of storytelling through film and photography—and he’s here to share his secrets. In this inspiring episode, Mark takes us behind the scenes of his creative process and business journey, explorin...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine walking away from a toxic job, no safety net, just a dream in your heart, and a belief that work should never come at the expense of your humanity. That’s exactly what Julia Block Pearson did. Now, as the CEO of Stratos Creative Marketing, she’s built a company that flips the script on hustle culture with a bold mantra: Humans first, workers second. In this raw and real co...

Send us Fan Mail Losing weight and keeping it off is about more than just a quick fix—it’s about building sustainable habits. In this episode, Emily Countryman, founder of Shift Set Go, shares how she’s helped thousands of clients achieve lasting success through personalized nutrition and support. Emily also dives into the challenges of scaling her business, the systems she’s built to ensure clien...

Send us Fan Mail Marketing, branding, and advertising — three pillars that drive business growth but are often misunderstood. In this episode, Jennifer Sutton, CEO and founder of Bright+Co Marketing, demystifies the key differences between these critical components and shares how businesses can strategically leverage each to scale effectively. With over 20 years of experience working with both sta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Business Origin Stories, we dive deep into the creative process, trauma, and balancing motherhood with author and writing coach, Margo Steines. Margo shares her journey of writing her powerful memoir Brutalities , which explores themes of physical extremity, trauma, and personal growth, as well as her unique approach to writing and teaching. Margo opens up about...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Business Origin Stories , host Amy Schutte shares a transformative discussion on the importance of aligning your business with your true values. Fresh from a meaningful trip to England, where she worked with one of her long-time clients, Amy reflects on what it truly means to build a conscious brand that serves not only your custo...

Send us Fan Mail For ambitious women, success often comes with a price: stress, anxiety, and the relentless pressure to keep achieving. In this episode, Dr. Seema Desai, a coach, former dentist, and mom, reveals how women can reconnect with their intuition and find freedom beyond their checklists and daily demands. Dr. Seema shares her personal journey from checklist-driven success to discovering...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to growing a business, it’s easy to get caught up in taking whatever comes your way. But what if you could intentionally shape your path instead? In this episode, Victoria Hajar, founder and CEO of Ugli Ventures, shares her journey of moving from simply accepting what’s given to consciously creating the life and business she truly wanted. Victoria dives into the chal...

Send us Fan Mail There's somebody out there at this very moment needs what you have, and so to me, you're doing a disservice, and you're being almost selfish by not sharing your talents. Jacqueline Green is the driving force behind Behind the Design , a strategic marketing partner for businesses in the design, construction, and real estate investment sectors.  As a seasoned commerci...

Send us Fan Mail There are countless marketing strategies out there, but content marketing remains one of the most powerful ways to serve your audience, boost your SEO, and clearly show how you can help them. It’s all about that "know, like, and trust" factor. In this episode social media expert Ashley Mason shares her best-kept secrets for creating a marketing trifecta that truly works....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Business Origin Stories, we dive into intuition, joy, and authenticity with Lisa Luminaire, an intuitive guide and mentor for women entrepreneurs. Lisa teaches women in business how to listen to their inner voice, tap into joy, and build aligned businesses. If you’ve ever felt the pull to break free from external expectations and create a business that feels 100...

Send us Fan Mail Go for it. If you're dreaming about it and asking yourself,  "Should I? Should ?Should I?" Don't doubt yourself. Do it. Why don't you do it? Do it. You have the skills to do it. I started with even less than that. Go for it. You're gonna have to put the work in for sure, but if you're willing to put the work in it, there's nothing to stop yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, your host, Amy Schutte, tells a real-life story of two gyms in my area.  One has a simple yet effective onboarding email series for new clients. The other? A piece of paper with a few communication tidbits that’s easy to crumple and lose in your purse.  Now, guess which one is winning? Thankfully, these two gyms aren’t direct competitors. But if your compe...

Send us Fan Mail "I am not afraid, I was born to do this." - Joan of Arc When author Lesa Engelthaler wrote her children's book, Joan of Art , she didn't realize it would become a book that would also inspire adults.  In our latest Business Origin Stories podcast episode, I dive deep into a conversation with Lesa, the brilliant author behind "Joan of Art." Lesa's...

Send us Fan Mail In the U.S., women-owned small businesses are a powerhouse, generating $2.7 trillion annually, employing nearly 12.2 million people, and making up 40% of all businesses. Yet, despite this incredible impact, Lendio found that in 2023, women were still less likely than men to secure business loans or receive the full amount needed to fuel their growth. This week’s guest knows firsth...

Send us Fan Mail You know how sometimes you meet someone who completely reinvents their life, and you can’t help but be totally inspired? Meet Dr. Amanda Lewis. After running a successful dental practice for 20 years, she’s now on a brand new adventure—launching her own beauty brand called Lewie . In our latest podcast episode, Amanda shares her journey of going from the world of dentistry to crea...

Send us Fan Mail "I believe we did not come here to work our entire lives. The Earth that we are creating, and the way that we create work and money and abundance for our lives is from a different energy." Are you ready to break free from societal expectations and truly embrace your personal and professional journey? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Megan Taylor—a renowned...

Send us Fan Mail "The radically authentic part is the part of you that knows how to connect naturally. It's a part of you that's urging you, whether you can hear it or not, to move closer to your purpose. And if you follow that part of you, you will always be on the path, and you will always attract who you want to attract." In this episode, Amy Schutte, host of the Business Or...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to inject a little more joy into your life? In our latest episode of "Business Origin Stories," Amy Schutte sits down with the incredible Lisa Even. Lisa is a speaker, coach, author, and self-proclaimed joy connoisseur. Her passion for joy isn't just a career; it's a way of life. From her book "Joy is My Job" to her inspiring podcast &qu...