OBM Opportunity

If you've been told the only way to grow your business is to hustle harder, post more, and chase every lead — this episode is the antidote. Ashley sits down with Nathalie Ekobo, a French-born business coach who blends 25 years of business strategy with energy work, neuroscience, and spirituality to help women entrepreneurs build businesses that feel as good as they perform. No grind. No guru-on-In...

Most OBMs think their job is to take things off the CEO's plate. Gwen Bortner — business advisor with 40+ years of working alongside women entrepreneurs — would push back on that. Your job is bigger. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Gwen (founder of Everyday Effectiveness and co-host of The Business You Really Want ) to unpack what it actually looks like to show up as a leader inside your cl...

In this soul-stirring episode, host Ashley Connell welcomes back the brilliant Jennifer Urezzio, founder of Soul Language, to dive deep into the often-overlooked energetic and emotional patterns that silently shape your business success. Together, they unpack how doubt—especially the kind that feels deceptively "safe"—can sabotage your momentum, and how stepping into soul-led leadership can be you...

You're fired up… but now what? In this empowering episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , Ashley Connell and Leah Steinkirch are showing up with the exact steps Online Business Managers need to go from inspired to fully booked . Whether you just wrapped up the masterclass or you're a seasoned OBM looking to level up, this episode is your no-fluff guide to getting visible, staying accountable, and...

In this insightful episode, host Leah Steinkirch welcome email marketing expert M. Shannon Hernandez , founder of the Joyful Business Revolution, to talk about how to make email marketing both effective and deeply human. Shannon reminds us that our audience has invited us into their inbox—and that's a privilege. When we lead with authenticity, emotion, and real stories, email becomes more than jus...

Where Are Your Dream Clients Hiding? 🎯 If you're an Online Business Manager feeling stuck in a cycle of hustle—showing up everywhere but still not landing the right clients—it's time for a mindset (and strategy) shift. In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, Natalie Shimerdla and Leah Steinkirch drop five powerful tips that can help you stop chasing and start attracting aligned, ready-to-...

🎙 Unlock Your Money Flow: Remove Blocks & Grow Your Business In this powerful episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast , host Leah Steinkirch welcomes  The Trusted Authority for New Era, Business Strategist and Master Astrologerm Kim Woods , who blends 25+ years in the corporate world with astrology and intuitive guidance to help business owners tap into their soul mission—and clear the money blocks...

In this empowering episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , Leah welcomes Natalie Fairchild, founder of Pacific Perks Coffee, for an honest and inspiring conversation about building a support system that fuels both success and balance as an entrepreneur. Natalie shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, navigating personal challenges, and how creating a flexible, people-first...

🎙️ Episode Title: Beyond Content: Unlock AI's Full Potential as an OBM (with The Laurens) In this powerhouse episode, Leah Steinkirch chats with The Laurens —Lauren Shaw and Lauren Capwell, co-founders of Clarity Playbooks—about how Online Business Managers (OBMs) can tap into AI beyond just writing content. This conversation is a masterclass on using AI to elevate strategy, streamline workflows,...

OBM Opportunity Podcast: Trust Your Intuition – The Key to Confident Decision-Making Guest: Shoshanna French, Intuitive Leadership Strategist Host: Leah Steinkirch, COO of Prowess Project In this empowering episode, Leah sits down with Shoshanna French to explore how intuition can be a game-changer in leadership and decision-making—especially for Online Business Managers. Shoshanna shares her 20-y...

In this powerhouse episode of  The OBM Opportunity Podcast , Leah Steinkirch of Prowess Project chats with Dr. Susie Carder —a seasoned profit coach, fractional COO, and business strategist with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build, scale, and sell multimillion-dollar businesses. Together, they dive deep into the game-changing role that OBMs play in the entrepreneurial journey....

  In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, Leah Steinkirch chats with Shari Barnes, a successful OBM who went through Prowess Project's OBM University. Shari, who transitioned from a 15-year career in tech, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses her initial challenges, how the Prowess Project helped her fine-tune her skills for small business environments, her methods for screening cli...

In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , host Leah Steinkirch sits down with Kathy Goughenour , a trailblazing virtual expert and business coach, to explore the essential mindset shifts needed to transition from corporate life to freelance success. Kathy shares her personal journey from a corporate job that stifled her personality to building a thriving six-figure virtual business. She div...

In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , Leah Steinkirchs from Prowess Project sits down with Kim Carpenter—Founder of People at the Center, and an experienced coach and former corporate leader—who shares her transformative journey from a high-profile career to a purpose-driven coaching business. Kim opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to redefine success, the power of tuning i...

In this episode of  The OBM Opportunity Podcast , Ashley Connell , CEO of Prowess Project, welcomes Alyssa Gioscia , a results-driven coach with a background in psychology. Alyssa dives deep into the power of aligning personal values with career goals to prevent burnout and cultivate lasting fulfillment. 🎙️ What's inside this episode? ✨ How to recognize the warning signs of misalignment before bu...

In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , host Ashley Connell , CEO of Prowess Project, sits down with Kylie Peters to discuss how diverse career experiences can be transformed into a thriving Online Business Manager (OBM) career. Kylie shares her journey from marketing to entrepreneurship, highlighting the game-changing power of productizing services —a strategy that helps OBMs and busines...

Ever feel like your goals are working against you instead of for you? You're not alone! In this episode of the OBM Opportunity, Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, breaks down the most common goal-setting mistakes OBMs make—and how to fix them. From setting goals that are too rigid to juggling way too many at once , she shares real-life lessons (yes, including her own missteps!) and practical...

In this final episode Ashley Connell chats with Jessica Lackey, a corporate strategist turned fractional COO, about the journey from OBM to COO and how to make a bigger impact in small businesses. Jessica shares her transition from corporate giants like Nike to working with service-based businesses earning over $1M, highlighting the skills and mindset shifts required to thrive in this space. Liste...

In this episode, Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, chats with Karen Falkler, a seasoned coach and consultant, about bridging the gap between visionary CEOs and Online Business Managers (OBMs). Karen draws from her background in corporate leadership and physical therapy to highlight why wellness is crucial for effective leadership. Karen shares practical tips on setting boundaries, prioritizi...

In this inspiring episode, Leah Steinkirch from the Prowess Project team sits down with Natalie Hankins, a dynamic business and mindset coach, to explore the intersection of purpose, profitability, and personal growth. Natalie shares her journey from life coaching to specializing in helping entrepreneurs master their mindset while scaling their businesses. Together, they dive into actionable strat...

In this episode of the OBM Opportunity Podcast, host Ashley Connell chats with abundance coach Jennifer Bloome about overcoming "abundance heartbreak"—the emotional toll of unfulfilled success and self-worth struggles. Jennifer explains how healing corporate trauma, shifting from transactional thinking, and building a meaningful relationship with money can help OBMs thrive. She introduces tools li...

In this episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , hosts Ashley Connell, CEO and founder of Prowess Project, and Leah Steinkirk, COO, explore how AI is revolutionizing the role of Online Business Managers (OBMs). Joined by special guest Susan Frew, a seasoned entrepreneur who transitioned from sales and tech to saving $170,000 by integrating AI tools into her business, the conversation dives deep in...

In this inspiring episode of The OBM Opportunity Podcast , we dive deep into human design as a powerful tool for authentic leadership. Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, is joined by special guest Candy Barone, a recognized Human Design expert. Candy breaks down the fundamentals of Human Design and shows how OBMs can apply this unique framework to lead with confidence, maximize their impact,...

Leah Steinkirch and Natalee Shimerdla from Prowess Project Team are here with a playful twist on small business management! In this episode, they bring the cozy town of Stars Hollow to life to explain how the GoHighLevel software can transform business processes—with examples from iconic Gilmore Girls characters! 🌸 💡 What You'll Learn (with a Gilmore Girls Spin!): Luke's Diner 🧰: Find out how t...

In this episode of The OBM Opportunity podcast, Ashley Connell, CEO of Prowess Project, uncovers the top nine things clients wish OBMs knew before their first call (the discovery call!). Learn how to use storytelling to craft an irresistible pitch, simplify your pricing, and deliver value that leaves a lasting impression. Plus, discover the crucial role of follow-up—Ashley reveals that a whopping...