Mess to Mission

Linds Paulson shares practical strategies for maintaining business momentum during the summer season, emphasizing small, impactful actions that fit into fragmented time. Learn how to prioritize revenue, trust your systems, and follow up effectively, all while enjoying the season!

Lindsey Paulson explores the systemic nature of burnout, emphasizing the importance of tailored rest for different Enneagram types. She discusses three kinds of rest—physical, mental, and soul—and provides practical strategies for each type to restore and sustain their well-being. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Burnout: A Systems Perspective 02:18 The Three Types of Rest for Entrepreneurs 04:33 Type...

In this episode, Lindsey Paulson explores how understanding your Enneagram type can help you build personalized systems that enhance your business and life. She emphasizes that one-size-fits-all approaches often fail because they don't align with individual habits and personality traits. Chapters 00:00 The Myth of Morning Routines 02:40 Understanding the Enneagram 05:16 Enneagram Type Two: The Hel...

Lindsey Paulson shares practical strategies for effective weekly planning through CEO hours, emphasizing intentionality, habit stacking, and balancing work with personal energy cycles. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CEO Hours 02:48 The Importance of Planning and Brain Dumping 05:36 Identifying Priorities and the Big Three 07:59 Scheduling and Time Management Strategies 10:18 Creating Sustainable H...

Lindsey Paulson explores the concept of the invisible load, especially for women balancing entrepreneurship and family life. She offers practical strategies to recognize, offload, and systemize household mental load to create a more peaceful and present home environment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Invisible Load and Its Impact 02:16 Understanding the Cognitive Labor of Household Management...

Lindsey Paulson emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining an owned email list as a crucial asset for business stability and growth. She compares email marketing to hosting a dinner party, highlighting strategies for effective list building, engagement, and sales without being pushy. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Email Lists 02:53 Crafting the Perfect Invitation 06:10 Setting the Tab...

Most entrepreneurs are stuck spending hours on manual client follow-ups and clunky onboarding, unknowingly sabotaging their growth. What if your backend workflows could serve you like a skincare routine—layered, intentional, and effortless? Lindsey Paulson reveals how to transform your chaotic business processes into a glowing, automated system that works while you sleep, spend time with family, o...

In this episode, Linds Paulson shares practical strategies for small business owners to create effective SOPs, streamline processes, and prepare for hiring. Learn how to document workflows, set clear expectations, and leverage tools to scale your business efficiently. Key Topics Importance of SOPs for business growth Steps to document business processes Tools and platforms for SOP creation How to...

Justin Goodman serves as Managing Director and co-founder of Project 55, a non-profit focused on transforming mental health outcomes in the workplace. A published author, Justin has written Agency Amplified, The Insurance Talent Magnet, and Retain: The Future of Learning in a Distracted World. Driven by a belief that the organization's greatest asset is its people, Justin is dedicated to raising t...

Sarah Trop is an award-winning interior designer, lifestyle blogger, and founder of FunCycled, a design-forward company rooted in sustainability, creativity, and faith. With a love for repurposing and a passion for transforming old homes into peaceful sanctuaries, Sarah has spent over 13 years creating dignified, high-impact spaces across the country—including an 1802 farmhouse and a 1895 flipped...

Kaiia McCurry is a former teacher and reading specialist and the founder of Our Little Peas. She leads The Learning Pod, a virtual parent community offering monthly, play-based themed activities that support whole-child learning and help parents enjoy teaching their preschoolers through play. Link to join The Learning Pod: https://thelearningpod.myflodesk.com/learningpod Freebie for Mess to Missio...

Dr. Kieva is a behavior scientist turned sales psychology strategist who helps entrepreneurs sell without the sleaze. With a PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University in New York City, she translates complex behavioral science into simple, psych-infused sales strategies that actually work. She’s known for her anti-bro energy approach—teaching sellers how to create trust, activate b...

After losing wife in 2019 to colorectal cancer, Alex Baker has taken to fight back against cancer. Using his equal hatred of ketchup and cancer, he has started a movement in the running community. As a 5x charity marathoner who has raised more than $42,000 for cancer research, he has now founded his own nonprofit, Ketchup to Cancer. In it, Alex aims to catch up to cancer by supporting charity runn...

Michelle DeNio is a Business Growth Strategist and host of The Real Truth about Business podcast. With over 15 years of experience across business development, accounting, operations, sales, and leadership, she helps entrepreneurs scale sustainably through her signature Focused Visionary Accelerator framework. Michelle is known for cutting through the noise with customized, data-driven strategies...

This conversation delves into Laura's journey as a mother navigating the complex medical challenges faced by her daughter, LewLew. From the early struggles with her son Hayden's health issues to the mysterious illness that struck Lewlew, Laura shares her experiences of advocacy, the search for answers, and the importance of community support. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of medical...

Jen Anderson is a multiple six-figure business owner who went from broke to a six-figure month, multiple five figure launches, and then chose to walk away from her business entirely. After taking a seven-month hiatus from her business and social medias, where she navigated a profound season of healing and soul-searching, Jen returned with a radically different approach to wealth and success. She n...

In this episode, Lindsey Paulson interviews Shannon Roberson, a former 911 dispatcher who shares her journey from a high-stress job to finding her passion in youth development. Shannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by emergency service workers, the importance of creating safe spaces for youth, and her work with Rebirth Enterprise, which focuses on teaching emotional intelligence and...

Formerly a sales marketing director of an INC 500 company, Lindsey Wagnon launched Lindsey Wagnon Marketing in 2019 to focus on serving women-owned small businesses through full-service partnerships and her signature turnkey marketing system setup. Strategic, affordable and organic sales marketing alongside heavy automation are pillars of Lindsey's marketing approach. The Savvy Startup Marketer po...

In this engaging conversation, Lindsey Paulson and J.D. explore the art of storytelling through podcasting, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections, vulnerability, and the impact of family experiences on narratives. They discuss the evolution of J.D.'s multiple podcasts, the challenges faced in the podcasting world, and the significance of authenticity in conversations. The dialogue high...

Angela has beginnings in business and accounting and is a self-taught podcaster. She has a wealth of experiences and hopes her stumbles, missteps, victories, and humor can guide others trying to navigate their own beautiful stories. She started her entrepreneur journey in December 2024 and never looked back. She is a grief doula and coach and wants to empower everyone to tell their story because i...

Kimberly Green-Warren is a training consultant, facilitator, and calligrapher who believes creativity and strategy can (and should) coexist. She partners with public health and healthcare organizations to design and facilitate learning experiences that stick, and also creates beautifully designed creative wellness experiences that invite people to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves...

Sarah Quinn helps exhausted entrepreneurs shift from forcing success to magnetizing it. Through the Alpha Legacy Method™, she teaches women to master the energy of leadership so clients and money flow through alignment, not exhaustion. Her clients transform from working harder for less to leading from magnetic sovereignty. In this episode, Sarah Quinn shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneu...

Taylor Lechner MFN, RD, LD is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Nourished by Taylor, a nutrition practice dedicated to helping women take control of their hormones naturally. She specializes in guiding women through a smooth transition off birth control while preventing common post-pill/IUD symptoms like acne, mood swings, and missing or painful periods. Using a functional, root-cause approach...

In this episode, Lindsey Paulson shares practical tips for saving money in 2026, focusing on various aspects of family and business life. She discusses maximizing phone plans, utilizing credit card rewards, and exploring fitness and wellness savings. Lindsey also highlights grocery delivery hacks, leveraging Amazon services, and banking strategies to enhance savings. The conversation emphasizes th...

Melissa Wilkinson is the founder of Anchored with Purpose, a faith-centered brand and podcast designed to help Catholic women reconnect with their faith, find inner peace, and pursue their God-given dreams. She is also the author of the Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal, which helps women start their day with purpose and intention. As a wife, mother, speaker, podcaster, author, and certified lif...