Mr. and Mrs. CEO with Kimberley and Darren Hiebert

Hey everyone, Darren and Kim here! Today, we’re bringing you right into the thick of things: chip-crunching tension, franchise launch highs, and a marketing truth bomb we didn’t expect while standing in someone’s driveway. We just got back from helping our second franchise partner open their doors (literally!), and this episode is our messy, meaningful recap of what went down. From seemingly small...

Ever feel like your body’s changing and no one gave you the memo—or the manual? Today on Mr. and Mrs. CEO , I’m sitting down with the brilliant Kerri Hallman: women’s health and hormone specialist, founder of The Balanced Bodies Code , and someone who keeps it refreshingly real when it comes to perimenopause, menopause, and everything our bodies throw at us after 40. Get ready for a conversation o...

Hey friends, Kim here! This week on Mr. And Mrs. CEO , I sat down with someone I instantly clicked with the moment we met poolside at a mastermind. Ashley Thomas is a business coach, owner of Six/Ten Salon & Boutique, and one of the most down-to-earth, values-driven leaders I’ve met in a long time. Ashley built a thriving, commission-based salon in a town of under 3,000 people and she’s comple...

Ever felt like you’re building the plane while flying it? That’s exactly how May felt for us. In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO , we reflect on a month packed with major milestones, steep learning curves, and some hard-earned wisdom. We get into the real behind-the-scenes work of launching our first two franchise partners and share how a cold, windy bike ride with our daughter unexpectedly summe...

Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! This one is special because we’re celebrating Darren’s 65th birthday! Yep, 65. The age that once felt like a lifetime away is now right here, and we’re unpacking what it really means to hit that milestone when you’ve spent your whole life building, running, and growing family businesses. From the physical changes and unexpected bee stings (yep, you read that right...

Hey everyone–Kim here! This week, I’m flying solo and getting a little more personal than usual. I’m pulling back the curtain on the first seven years of my 50s, what I’ve come to call “The Seven Year Bitch.” Yep, you read that right. These years have stretched me in ways I never expected. They’ve been uncomfortable, eye-opening, and deeply transformational. But this isn’t a doom-and-gloom episode...

Hey friends, it’s Darren and Kim! We’re back with another round of real talk from the front lines of building a business and a life together. Today, we’re hitting pause to take stock of how far we’ve come—and wow, it’s been a ride! The last few weeks have felt intense (chaotic, if we’re being honest), and it forced us to look back and ask: where were we when we started our business, and how the he...

Hi everyone! Darren and Kim here! Today, we're inviting you into the messy middle of our journey. Over the past few weeks, things have felt like a whirlwind. We’re not at the top of the mountain (yet), but we’ve climbed far enough to finally pause, catch our breath, and realize just how much ground we’ve covered. This episode is part reflection, part confession, and a whole lot of real talk a...

Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO ! In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on what it really feels like to sit in rooms where you feel unqualified—until you realize that’s exactly where you’re meant to be. We may have been initially hesitant to join a mastermind group, but we’re so proud of the ways we’ve stepped out of our comfort zones and built confidence. This experience has changed no...

Welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. CEO podcast! After taking a much-needed break, we’re so excited to be back behind the mics. In this episode, we reintroduce the heart of this show, our real, raw journey as partners in life and business and share what we’ve been building behind the scenes. From growing our franchise to walking on fire (literally!), we're pulling back the curtain and inviting y...

Welcome to this solo episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO ! Kim here! Today I’m diving into a conversation that I’ve been having frequently with entrepreneurs about competition- how we perceive it, learn from it, and use it as a tool for growth. Whether you’re a new business owner or considering stepping away from the 9-to-5 grind, this episode is full of insights and inspiration to help navigate the entre...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. CEO Podcast! Today’s episode is raw, real, and full of valuable takeaways. Join us as we dive deep into the journey of maintaining a marriage while running a family business. We’re sharing how we navigate the tricky waters of being business and life partners, the tools we use to maintain connection amidst the chaos, and the moments that have redefined...

Kim here! I’m so excited to talk about all things business today with our special guest, Lindsay White of High Voltage Leadership. Lindsay is a leadership coach, people strategy expert, speaker, and podcast host who helps businesses develop great leadership, impactful people strategies, and inspiring cultures.  Lindsay is passionate about guiding business leaders at all levels in creating leadersh...

Today on Mr. and Mrs. CEO, we're opening up about some challenges,recent losses and how we've been navigating through them. It’s a deeply emotional conversation, touching on the memories and feelings that we’ve kept closest to our hearts during these times. We’re grateful to share these raw, candid moments with you. Topics covered: What’s new in our lives, being transparent about our rec...

Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! We’re coming at you LIVE from the tub—yep, you heard that right! Join us for a relaxed, candid chat and catch up with how we’re doing. We're diving into life, love, business, and everything in between. It’s time to get cozy with us! Topics covered:  How we navigate communication as a couple and what happens when it breaks down. The importance of tonality in our co...

Hey there, Kim here! Today, I’m flying solo and diving into a topic that’s been buzzing around my conversations lately. It’s something I’m calling "stress dysmorphia". If you’re familiar with body dysmorphia, stress dysmorphia is kind of like that, but with stress. It’s where you don’t really recognize or acknowledge how much stress is impacting you. I’m sharing my personal experiences w...

In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. CEO Podcast, we dive into the chaotic, yet rewarding, world of running a family business while juggling the content creation. We are sharing our experiences, challenges, and a few laughs as we discuss how we’ve navigated from an ‘old-school business’ that didn’t put much emphasis on content to a ‘new-school business’ that prioritizes it weekly!   Topics Covered:...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Mr. and Mrs. CEO Show! We've got a fun episode for you recapping the madness of our recent move! We hired some people to help transition us from the old to the new home and did we ever learn some valuable business lessons along the way. Grab a coffee and join us for this casual chat about the importance of customer service and managing expectations!  Topics C...

Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! Today on the show it’s just me! (Kim), but I’m chatting about one of my favorite topics: team building, not just the importance, but also the process. I know it's not always easy building a team with diverse personalities and skill sets, but it's so worth it. Let's dive into why teams are essential and how you can build the strongest one possible! T...

Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! We are Darren and Kim Hiebert and between building business and family, we have done it all! Today we want to dive into the complexities of hiring friends and family in business. We’ve lived right through this so we are sharing our personal revelations and insights on navigating these unique relationships. Let’s get into it! Topics Covered: The challenges of hirin...

This episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO is one that hits the perfect balance of humor and seriousness. Darren and Kim reflect on the recent year, highlighting the changes in their lives, and how they were forced to slow down. Starting off with an update, they share how May had many big moments for their family, with 7 birthdays, the launch of their book, and a networking event where they shared their boo...

This episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO was supposed to be about navigating conflict in relationships and having difficult conversations. Yet things took a turn, and this became an example of a real-time communication challenge. During Kim’s time as a social worker, she was surrounded by families in conflict and worked with other community stakeholders. Everyone was trying to reach the same outcome, but...

In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO, Darren and Kim celebrate the release of their first book, Awkward Family Dinners: A Guide to Building Better Family Businesses. This #1 Amazon hot release shares experiences the couple have had with their many family businesses, and how they’ve navigated the complex relationships and dynamics that come with it. Darren and Kim share the release day’s tale of liv...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Andrea Parker and Mel Mills, Kim gets to ask more questions about their relationships and business. Andrea and Mel talk about their business, FunXperience, which is helping visionary leaders as they go through their evolution. They want to create a safe space for established business owners who want to step into the next level of their leadership. These two are c...

In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. CEO, Kimberley is joined by the power couple behind FunXperience, Andrea Parker and Mel Mills. Together, they built FunXperience, a community for heart-centered entrepreneurs where they prioritize genuine connections, collective growth, and embracing a fresh perspective on life and business with meaningful collaboration. Having a business together didn’t come easy f...