Leah

Fifteenish

Business EN ↓ 69 episodes

Fifteenish is a podcast about the real, messy, beautiful stories behind what it takes to build a business as a woman. I'm Leah, and I'm kind of obsessed with founder stories. Not the highlight reel; the actual story. The moment she almost quit. The pivot no one saw coming. The decision that made zero sense but ended up changing everything. I zoom in on one moment in a founder's story and tell you that. Think of it like the cliff notes version of the part that actually matters. Because the best lessons don't come from a blueprint. They come from hearing someone else's story and thinking, "Oh sh...

Author

Leah

Category

Business

Podcast website

heymabella.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Make Your Website Do the Work 24.07.2025

In this episode, I walk through what actually matters when it comes to website strategy for creative entrepreneurs. We chat about: The truth about pricing on your site How your copy might be costing you clients Common mobile mistakes (and how to fix them) Quick SEO tips you can actually do AND MORE! This is a must listen if you want your site to attract better leads, book more dream clients, and f...

How to Sell Without Feeling Gross 17.07.2025

If the word sales makes you feel like crawling under a table, this episode is for you. We’re ditching outdated strategies (cold calls, copy paste DMs, awkward pitches) and talking about what it really looks like to sell without the "ick". This is for the entrepreneur who wants to sell without the manipulation. From my early real estate days, to my run in with a scammy garbage company, to using AI...

Are You Actually Easy to Hire? 10.07.2025

If your dream clients are still confused about what you do or how to work with you, this episode is a must. We’re diving into 4 simple questions to help you get crystal clear on your offers, pricing, and call to action so people can actually hire you. Whether you’re a coach, creative, or service provider, this episode is your roadmap to more confident messaging and easier yeses. Interested in a st...

RESET: Start Ugly 03.07.2025

This RESET episode is a gentle reminder that things don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. If you’ve been holding back on an idea or waiting for everything to line up just right, this is your quiet nudge to begin anyway. Start where you are, even if it’s a little messy. Sometimes the most honest, impactful things begin before they feel fully ready. A soft reset for women entrepreneurs, creativ...

Speak to the Right Person and Watch Your Business Shift 26.06.2025

Ever feel like your brand is trying to talk to everyone and no one’s actually listening? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I’m sharing the messy (but game changing) shift that happened when I stopped writing for the masses and started speaking to one person: my dream client. Try this voice note exercise right after you listen: Voice note yourself as your dream client. Answer these 5 questions: What a...

Maybe It’s Not You. Maybe It’s the Rules. 19.06.2025

What if the reason you’re feeling off isn’t because you’re doing it wrong—but because the “rules” you’ve been following were never built for you in the first place? In this episode, I open up about what it’s been like to finally get to know myself at 36 — from motherhood in my twenties, to unlearning hustle culture, to discovering how I actually work best (hint: it’s not at 5 a.m. with a protein s...

Why Am I Crying After a Fun Night Out? Let’s Talk Overstimulation 12.06.2025

In this episode , I’m unpacking what happened after a high energy night that ended in unexpected tears and why I think overstimulation had everything to do with it. We’re diving into what overstimulation really looks like for women navigating business, parenting, summer chaos, shared home offices, and just everyday life. I’m sharing examples of how it shows up in your body, work, and emotional hea...

RESET: Summer Break Is Here and We’re Just Gonna Wing It 05.06.2025

If you're a mom staring down the chaos of summer break with zero camps, a messy house, and a work schedule you're trying to duct tape together, this RESET is for you. We're not mapping out goals. We're just hitting pause together. Grab your headphones, sneak a second for yourself, and breathe with me. This one’s about doing less, noticing what matters, and letting the season be what it is. Find us...

Burn the Pinterest Board: When Your Business Plan Doesn’t Fit Anymore 29.05.2025

Ever feel like the business or brand you built doesn’t even feel like you anymore? In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind walking away from my 8 year real estate career, how 2020 forced my hand, and why it’s okay to outgrow your old plan...fast. We’ll talk about the pressure to stay consistent, the fear of starting over without a degree or backup plan, and how to trust yourself when th...

Turns Out, I Could: What a 6K Taught Me About Starting Before I Felt Ready 22.05.2025

I didn’t think I could do it. I had all the reasons not to, but I showed up anyway. In this episode, I share what running a 6K (after not running for years) taught me about momentum, belief, and saying yes before you're ready. Whether you're launching something new or stuck in the middle of a big pivot, this story is your reminder to keep going, one step at a time. More about World Vision

When It Feels Like Too Much; Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month 15.05.2025

This episode is for the days when everything feels heavy and nothing makes sense. When you’re doing your best to hold it together, but inside, you feel like you're unraveling. I’m sharing my own story—postpartum anxiety, grief, burnout, and what it’s looked like to carry all of that while running a business and raising kids. We’ll talk about the quiet ways mental health struggles can show up, how...

Write It Down Before Someone Else Does: The Power of Your Million Dollar Idea 08.05.2025

You know that feeling when you have a brilliant idea… and then months later, someone else launches it? Yeah—same. In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite creative practices: the Million Dollar Ideas List. I’ll share why I started writing down my wildest, weirdest, most exciting ideas (even the ones that made zero sense at the time), how science backs it up, and why this simple habit ha...

RESET: Let Spring Be Slow (And Maybe You Too) 01.05.2025

Feeling the pressure of performing this spring? In this RESET episode, we explore what it really looks like to grow slowly, let go of pressure, and honor your internal seasons. With breathwork, reflection, and a powerful metaphor about trees and deep roots, this short audio reset is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or just someone craving a s...

What If You’re Three Feet from Gold? 24.04.2025

Ever feel like quitting your business? Like it’s just not working, and maybe you’re not cut out for it after all? In this episode, I’m talking about the moment so many of us face. We’ll explore what burnout, resistance, and doubt are really trying to tell you… and how a pivot (not a full quit) might be exactly what you need. If you’re an entrepreneur feeling lost, overwhelmed, or ready to walk awa...

The One Thing You’re Not Scheduling (But Should Be) 17.04.2025

My calendar was full, but I was running on empty. In this episode, I’m sharing the one thing I started implementing that brought peace back into my days. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about what rest actually looks like, a story of me pushing through when I should’ve paused, and simple ways to bring more calm into your week, no major overhaul re...

Did Instagram just trigger my Imposter Syndrome? 10.04.2025

Imposter syndrome hit hard—and Instagram lit the match. In this episode, I share how one scroll almost made me walk away from the idea that lit me up. From self-doubt to a surprising coffee conversation that flipped the script, this is for anyone who’s ever questioned their worth after a scroll. If you’ve felt behind, unqualified, or invisible online… you’re not alone. And this story might be just...

RESET: The Quiet Shift You’ve Been Craving 03.04.2025

A gentle nudge. A guided pause. A moment to breathe. RESET is a recurring series within the Might Be Something podcast — designed to help you ground, reflect, and come back home to yourself. These short, soul-stirring episodes invite you to pause the noise, tune into your gut, and take your next right step with clarity and calm. --- Welcome to the first in our RESET series—an experience-style epis...

When It’s Time to Walk Away - Lessons Learned From A Business Partnership 27.03.2025

What do you do when a dream partnership starts strong… and slowly unravels? In this raw solo episode, I share the story of launching (and leaving) a business I built with someone I deeply respected. We moved fast, skipped boundaries, and learned the hard way that alignment at the start doesn’t always last. This is for the woman navigating business partnerships, creative pivots, people-pleasing, or...

For the Dreamer Who’s Still Figuring It Out 27.03.2025

In the first episode of Might Be Something , I open up about what it really took to launch this podcast after nearly a decade of holding back. This episode is for the woman in the messy middle—navigating business pivots, chasing bold ideas, and figuring it out as she goes. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of starting something new, the fears I had to face, and why this space was created for women...

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