BYOB: Be Your Own Boss

“If comparison is the thief of joy, then being absent is the getaway car” 😮‍💨 This week, ReAnn is pulling back the curtains on her entrepreneurship journey and getting real about staying present. During the growth phases of life and business, there’s natural tendency to rush towards the next goal. To avoid burnout, it’s important to ground yourself before running yourself into the ground!  Liste...

Do you ever find yourself feeling creatively blocked? You might just need a little break from your phone 🤳🏼 In our new episode, we are skipping the highlight reels of social media to dig deep into the conversation about doom scrolling 💬 While scrolling can provide moments of temporary relief from the world, it can quickly become a habit that suppresses your creativity! Today, we are sharing the...

Small talk is out, meaningful connection is in! 👏🏼 In a world where people are craving connection, we've lost touch of how to create meaningful connections through conversations. Networking can be your superpower when you know how to use it properly! In this episode, we open up the conversation around creating impactful connections in life and business! You’ll learn: 🤝What networking is and wha...

Bosses, the perfect timing doesn’t exist! When you want to pursue a new passion or start a business, sometimes there’s a pesky little voice that’s telling you to wait. It’s very important that you DON’T listen! In this episode, we are breaking down tangible tips and mindset shifts to help you overcome the waiting period! ⏱  When you feel the imposter syndrome kicking in, we give you the resources...

Welcome back, Bosses! We've missed you during our break, and we are back with the 4th season of BYOB! In this episode, your hosts ReAnn and Ellie, share about the reason behind the intentional break and how they came back with fresh perspectives for the podcast. This new season will be filled with conversations around life and business that help you feel aligned, connected, and encouraged in y...

Happy holidays, Bosses! And just like that, the 2025 season comes an end!  What a great year for BYOB! Thank you to all the Bosses out there for your love and support! These last 3 years of BYOB wouldn’t be the same without you! In our last episode of the year, we are reflecting on our intentions and goals from the beginning of the year, sharing highlights from the podcast and our personal live, a...

Sustainability doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. In this episode, we’re joined by Ali Hanson , founder of Mindful Edit , to explore how mindful living and conscious entrepreneurship can make sustainable choices feel realistic, accessible, and empowering. You may remember Ali from an episode back in May of 2023, where she shared about her businesses, The Vine Room and The Vine Shop, located in Hop...

Holiday travel can be exciting—but it can also drain your energy, disrupt your routine, and leave you feeling anything but festive. In this episode, ReAnn and Ellie share their top wellness tips for traveling during the holidays , including simple ways to energized, resources that you can take on the go, and practices to stay grounded no matter where the season takes you. Join us as we explore: •...

After watching the new Wicked movie—we have been changed for good! 🫧✨ In this episode, Ellie and ReAnn shared about their recent holiday festivities, including hosting family dinners, reflecting on holiday traditions, and celebrating Ellie’s birthday 🍰 They also discussed their thoughts on the movie Wicked: For Good. Specifically diving into how the movie compares to the broadway musical, their...

Happy Thanksgiving, Bosses! In this episode of Be Your Own Boss , ReAnn and Ellie dive deep into the transformative power of gratitude —one of the most researched and effective tools for improving mental well-being, productivity, and overall life satisfaction. 🌱 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Gratitude Works: We break down the latest scientific research on gratitude , including how it rew...

💡Are you living a Creatively Designed Life™? In our latest episode, Kelsey Erickson is back on the pod to shares insights about how to embrace your authentic self,  trust your intuition, and give us an overview of her THREE new books: 💌 At the Corner of Head and Heart: An Intentional Approach to Leading Your Creatively Designed Life™ 🕊 Free to be Me: The Radical Act of Alcohol-Free Living 👑 Eve...

In this episode of Be Your Own Boss , hosts ReAnn and Ellie dive into one of the biggest secrets to success—owning your energy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur juggling the responsibilities of starting a business or managing the high-stakes world of emergency management, your schedule doesn’t have to own you. ReAnn and Ellie share how they each structure their days to stay grounded and productive—e...

In this solo episode, Ellie shares life updates and shares some things on her personal list of “28 Things by 28”. A list created a year ago with a mix of goals, intentions, and random fun things to do before turning 28. From travel, to business moves, mindful shifts, and little everyday joys, Ellie reflects on growth, balance, and creating fun in the day to day💫 In this episode Ellie covers:- Lif...

’Tis the season of shopping! 🛍 As we approach Black Friday and big holiday sales, we are sharing our favorite ways to be a conscious consumer! Let us de-influence your wishlist and give you a list of our favorite local businesses and ways to invest in your community! 🫶🏼 Listen to our newest episode to get inspired by ways to shop local ✨ Yasukochi Family Farms Produce boxes ( https://www.yasuko...

In this solo episode, ReAnn is sharing about her reflections and intentions for the new year ahead. ReAnn recently celebrated her birthday! She reflects on the events in this past year and how they've prepared her for the next chapter. Tune in for an encouraging episode about taking time for reflection and being intentional with your actions to align them with your Boss Self! Resources Mention...

It was an exciting weekend for the Bosses as Ellie headed to San Diego to help ReAnn host her debut event for her business, Origins Tea 🫖 Origins Tea is a company that is dedicated to sourcing authentic Chinese loose leaf teas while celebrating cultural traditions and fostering community connections ✨ ReAnn recaps the highlights of the event and gives the audience 3 key takeaways on finding alig...

Are you waiting to “find yourself”, or are you actively creating who you want to be? ✨ In this week's episode, we explore the shift from self-discovery to self-design . Instead of waiting for alignment to magically appear, we flip the script. What if you could build it intentionally, one decision at a time? We dive into: The idea of "finding" vs. "creating" ourselves How t...

The Bosses are back! ✨ In this episode of the BYOB Podcast, ReAnn and Ellie dive into how to create whimsy in your daily routine. Whether it’s a playful outfit, an impromptu trip, or simply saying yes to something unexpected, they explore how small, intentional moments of lightness can bring joy. They discuss: 🎈 What whimsy actually is —and what it’s not 🌟 Why adding playful energy to your day...

Let's be real. Starting a business is hard and OWNING your business can be even harder. In this solo episode, ReAnn shares the the process of starting her business, Origins Tea, in full transparency. Because you have to face the hard truths to get real with yourself. Whether you are in a transition season or starting your own business, get ready for some honest advice that will save you a lot...

In this solo episode of BYOB, Ellie dives into five wellness habits and tools that have transformed her daily routine and supported feeling JOY and vibrant ✨These habits are effective for everyone and encourage us to take care of our mind, body, and soul. In this episode Ellie covers: Morning routines + rituals that bring JOY Lymphatic drainage: why it's important + how to do it Owning your t...

Eat, work, sleep. Repeat 🥱 In the busy cycle of life, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. This week on the podcast, we are igniting the conversation of how to get your SPARK back! 🧨 Some tips in the episode include: ✨Taking intentional rest ✨Shifting your environment ✨Creating vs. consuming Let this be your reminder to fill up your own cup before pouring out to the world! You deserve to...

Break the negative stigma of financial literacy! Today we sit down with Financial Educator and Boss, Malia (aka Little Miss Finance)! 💸 Malia walks us through what investing is, why we should start now, and some tips to get started. Her approachable, non-jargon teaching style makes for a fruitful conversation filled with great advice, tangible action steps, and high energy! Whether you have been...

In this episode of the BYOB Podcast, we're diving into something that affects every entrepreneur, leader, and person—your energy. We’re not talking about energy from coffee (though we loveee that), we’re talking about the feminine and masculine energies within all of us. In today's conversation we explore: What feminine and masculine energies are and are not Why being aware of your energetic balan...

Your twenties can be a beautiful, messy, and overwhelming season of life!  In this episode, we dive deep into our reflections as we navigate our late 20s—a time full of change, challenges, and growth 📈 Whether you're trying to build a meaningful career, balance relationships, or simply figuring out who you are, this episode is packed with real talk from 2 girls in their late 20s who are walking t...

In this episode, we break down actionable strategies to grow your podcast audience , boost engagement, and start monetizing your podcast —even if you're just starting out. Whether you're a new podcaster or part of a larger network, you'll discover growth hacks , marketing tips , and monetization models that actually work in 2025. From podcast SEO and social media promotion to affiliate...