Next to Nunn. Leadership Unfiltered

What happens when a speech therapist becomes a multi-unit franchise owner? In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy K. Nunn sits down with Andrea Crislip, entrepreneur, business owner, and community leader, for an honest conversation about building a successful people-first business. Andrea shares how she transitioned from healthcare into entrepreneurship, scaled The Maids into a recognized operation...

Your leadership is always communicating something. The question is: does it align with what matters most? In this replay episode, Amy explores why personal core values are foundational to effective leadership. From building trust and making better decisions to creating a healthy culture and avoiding burnout, aligned leadership starts within. Amy shares her six personal core values and practical qu...

In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with Rhonda Travers, a leadership development expert and former corporate auditor-turned-business owner, for a grounded conversation on leadership, identity, and building a business that actually reflects who you are. Rhonda shares her journey from a 30-year career in internal audit, risk, and compliance to launching her own consulting firm. What beg...

In this episode, Amy K. Nunn breaks down why conflict is actually a signal of misalignment, not dysfunction. If you keep trying to “fix” conflict without understanding what’s underneath it, you’ll keep addressing the wrong issue. Using the Everything DiSC framework, Amy walks through how different personality styles respond under pressure and why miscommunication is often the real source of tensio...

In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with author and media entrepreneur Kelley Lamm to discuss what it truly means to start over. After losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis, Kelly rebuilt her life from scratch, creating businesses, writing books, and helping others find their voice through storytelling. This conversation dives into resilience, purpose, entrepreneurship, an...

This episode with Amy K. Nunn addresses a common leadership frustration: communicating clearly, yet still being misunderstood. The core issue is not effort or intelligence, but style misalignment, as people receive and process information differently. Strong leaders adjust their communication style to the person in front of them. They focus less on how they prefer to communicate and more on how ot...

What does it really take to start a business from zero—and succeed? In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with Andrea Early, founder of Early Edge Insurance, to talk about what it actually looks like to build a business from scratch. Andrea shares how she launched her agency with zero clients , became debt-free in just 60 days , and built a thriving business in under a year—all by focusi...

In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with Shelly Snow-Pordia , novelist and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Little Black Book Publishing , to discuss the power of storytelling, writing, and entrepreneurship. Shelley shares how she started writing later in life, the emotional journey behind her first novel, and what it really takes to publish and market a book today. They also explore...

In this episode, AmyK. Nunn, host of Next to Nunn, sits down with clinical psychotherapist and author Dr. Shiloh for a candid conversation about burnout, boundaries, and emotional energy. Together, they unpack why high achievers are especially vulnerable to exhaustion and how unprocessed stress quietly shows up in leadership, relationships, and decision-making. Dr. Shiloh explains the difference b...

What if video marketing isn’t about looking perfect but about building trust? In this episode of Next to Nunn: Real Women, Real Stories, Unfiltered Success, host Amy sits down with Danelle Kramer of Queen Bee Consulting to talk about why video is one of the most powerful tools women in business can use, even if being on camera feels uncomfortable. Danelle breaks down how video helps women entrepre...

What if the reason your business feels invisible isn’t because you’re doing it wrong but because you’re not being seen on purpose? In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with KJ Blattenbauer , a powerhouse publicist with nearly 30 years of experience turning overlooked experts into headline news. From Forbes to Architectural Digest, KJ has helped founders stop playing small and start owni...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Next to Nunn: Real Women. Real Stories. Unfiltered Success , Amy sits down with Kelli Risse peak performance business coach, leadership keynote speaker, and neuroscience-based transformational expert for a conversation every driven woman needs to hear. Kelli shares her personal journey from being a relentless high achiever to becoming a grounded, inten...

In this powerful episode of Next to Nun , host Amy sits down with Miranda Malone , CEO, founder, esthetician, laser technician, paramedical tattoo artist, and the heart behind Essential Rejuvenation and the nonprofit Ellie’s Hope . Miranda opens up about her unexpected journey into aesthetics, how her experience in the medical field shaped her passion, and why helping people feel confident in thei...

In this heartfelt episode of the Next to Nun Podcast , Amy sits down with Kathy Finger , Executive Director and Head of School at LOGOS School in St. Louis, Missouri. For over 36 years, Kathy has devoted her life to helping students who don’t fit the traditional classroom mold — kids facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply needing a place to belong. Kathy shares her inspiring full-circle sto...

In this episode of Next to Nunn , we’re joined by the bold and brilliant Ashley M. Harmon, co-founder and co-owner of Chillax Tap & Co., creator of Naughty Girls Night Out, and co-owner of Crafted Social Plate. From leaving a 16-year teaching career to launching a community-centered craft beer and cocktail experience just days before the pandemic, Ashley shares her journey of reinvention, grit...

In this episode of Next to Nunn , we sit down with two powerhouse entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving businesses by choosing collaboration over competition. Jeanne Strickland, founder of Boom Impact Graphics, and Lori North, founder of North Marketing, share how their unique partnership helps businesses not only look great but grow smart . From their first meeting over sushi to building multi-laye...

In this special role-reversal episode, host Amy K. Nunn takes the hot seat as she’s interviewed by her friend and fellow business leader, Ashley Harmon of Chalax Tapping Co. Together, they dive deep into Amy’s story—her 20+ years of leadership experience, the moment she walked away from a successful role, and the lessons she’s learned about courage, consistency, and emotional intelligence along th...

This week on Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with community-minded entrepreneur and coffee connoisseur, Jamie Seaburger , owner of PJ’s Coffee of Lake St. Louis . What started as a dream to create a cozy space for people to connect over quality coffee has turned into a thriving local hub, leadership incubator, and community builder. Jamie opens up about what it really means to be a local franchise ow...

In this episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, speaker, and community builder Angel Magasano, founder of Little Black Book: Women in Business. Together, they unpack the often overlooked gap between showing up and showing up effectively —especially for women transitioning from hobbyist to high-performing business owner. Angel shares hard-won lessons from her own entre...

Podcast Episode Description – Leadership Styles: What Kind of Leader Are You? In this solo episode of the Next to Nunn Podcast , host Amy Nunn breaks down the four core leadership styles she’s identified through her own leadership journey—and introduces her brand-new free leadership style assessment designed to help you better understand how you lead and how others experience you. Whether you'...

In this heartfelt and power-packed episode of Next to Nunn , Amy sits down with leadership coach and founder of Cornerstone Coaching & Consulting, Dawn Baumgartner . Together, they dive deep into what it means to lead from a place of overflow—not burnout. Dawn shares her unique journey from ministry and real estate into coaching, offering powerful insights on balancing personal and professiona...

n this heartfelt solo episode of Next to None , host Amy dives deep into the often-overlooked foundation of effective leadership: personal core values . Sharing from her own entrepreneurial journey, Amy introduces the six core values that guide her leadership— integrity, wisdom, humility, gratitude, faith, and service —and explains how these values have shaped her business, decisions, and relation...

In this episode, host Amy welcomes Doug Bolden, Family Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of DB2 Regeneration Clinic, for a powerful conversation on transforming traditional healthcare. Doug shares how he and his partner, Dr. Devin Bell, stepped away from the insurance-dominated model to build a patient-focused practice that prioritizes access, time, and personalized care. They discuss their innova...

In this compelling and energizing episode of the Next to Nunn Podcast , Amy sits down with Nathan Busch —entrepreneur, consultant, real estate investor, and author of The Caesar Method —for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, growth, and living on purpose. Nathan shares insights from his journey leading organizations, building a growing property management company, and helping businesse...

In this deep and thought-provoking episode of the Next to Nunn Podcast , Amy sits down with Josh Wiesler, co-founder and business coach at Emerging Executive, for a conversation that dives far beyond business tactics. Josh opens up about his journey as an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and speaker—and how his true passion lies in helping people evolve into the leaders and humans they’re meant...