Operation Be: The Podcast

In this episode of Operation: Be, I sit down with my friend Ashley Maland for a conversation that felt both deeply personal and incredibly timely. We talk about self-worth, healing, identity, mindset, and what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan. Ashley shares the powerful belief she's finally embraced—that she's worthy of love, success, and belonging exactly as...

Some seasons of life feel heavy. Not because you’re failing…but because you’re growing. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m talking about what it really looks like to navigate pressure, stress, and major growth as a business owner and human being…without losing yourself in the process. Over the last year, I’ve experienced some incredibly hard and transformative moments across my businesses and pe...

Let’s clear something up… You’re not overwhelmed. You’re overextended. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m breaking down the difference, and why it matters more than you think. Because what feels like anxiety…chaos…even excitement sometimes? Is often just you trying to do more than your time and capacity can actually hold. We’re getting into how to spot overextension before it turns into burnout,...

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get named enough…but affects everything: Emotional load. And no, it’s not just “being emotional.” In this episode of Operation Be, I’m breaking down what emotional load actually looks like in real life: the constant mental tabs, the anticipating, the remembering, the invisible weight that so many people (especially women) carry every single day. From my own...

Let’s talk about something that looks like support…but often creates more stress. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m unpacking a dynamic I’ve experienced too often: sharing that I’m overwhelmed, only to have people start deciding for me what I can and can’t handle. Information gets withheld. Tasks get delayed. People try to “protect” my time…without asking. And that’s not support. That’s misalig...

If you’ve ever been told to “pick one thing” or “niche down,” this episode is for you. In this episode, I open up about being labeled a “serial entrepreneur” and the pressure that comes with it. After investing in a $10,000 program that pushed me into a business model that didn’t fit, I realized something important: ✨ The problem wasn’t my ambition. ✨ The problem was when I stopped trusting myse...

In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with Emily Frisella — entrepreneur, best-selling author, COO of Arete Syndicate and 44Seven Media, and founder of Paper & Plan Co. and Women in Business. Emily is known for her no-BS, real-world approach to leadership, and this conversation delivers exactly that. We dive into what it actually looks like to run multiple businesses without rigid routin...

This last week was…wild. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m sharing what happens when multiple chaotic moments stack on top of each other — and how those moments revealed something important: peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances. It comes from self-trust. When you build integrity with yourself — keeping small promises, speaking honestly, owning mistakes, asking questions, and following...

This episode wasn’t supposed to go this way. I had a plan. I was ready to talk about reinvention. And then a simple phone call about a truck recall tipped the scale. In real time, I felt the overwhelm hit — not because of the truck, but because of everything else. The invisible mental load of running businesses. The constant tabs open in my brain. The 1099s, staffing, client work, long commutes, f...

This episode is about the part of growth we don’t talk about enough — the loneliness. Living with intention, clarity, and alignment is powerful…but it can also feel isolating. It’s hard to put new internal experiences into words. It’s draining to constantly update or over-explain who you’re becoming. And sometimes the people closest to you can’t fully meet the version of you that’s emerging. In th...

I’m back — and January was a wild one. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m sharing what really happened behind the scenes: my mom’s knee replacement, getting Influenza A, both of my parents becoming seriously ill, hospital stays, rehab, endless tests, and navigating the stress of healthcare and family updates — all while running three companies. But this isn’t just about what happened. It’s about...

In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with Pat Doyle for an honest, grounded conversation about growth, fatherhood, and what it really means to show up as a man today. Pat’s journey—from professional baseball to mortgage lending, podcasting, and parenting—has been shaped by real-life experiences that forced him to slow down, reflect, and evolve. We talk openly about mental health, emotional...

In this episode of Operation Be, I welcome the magnetic and mission-driven Jessica McTaggart, owner of The Curl Sanctuary in St. Louis. What begins as a conversation, becomes a full-bodied journey through Jessica’s evolution from a makeup counter employee to a leader reshaping the curly hair industry from the inside out. We wander through the origin story of The Curl Sanctuary, the philosophy that...

In this episode of Operation Be, we’re going all-in on one of the most underrated tools for growth: perspective shifts. We’re unpacking how seeing things differently—intentionally, clearly, and without burning yourself out—can radically reshape your life. We’ll get into: ✨ Why unlearning society’s “rules” is the first step to freedom ✨ How challenging your mindset creates space for real alignmen...

In this short solo episode, I wanted to build on my recent conversation with former NHL enforcer Kelly Chase—reflecting on the powerful lessons hidden inside resilience, mindset, and purpose. From facing life-changing challenges to showing up with grit and grace every single day, this episode was all about what it really takes to live with intention. I want to share how mindset shifts can help you...

In this powerful episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the legendary Kelly Chase — former NHL enforcer, proud St. Louis Blues alum, and a man whose story goes far beyond the rink. Kelly opens up about his incredible journey through life after hockey — from battling cancer to building businesses — and how grit, gratitude, and community have shaped every step of his path. We talk about what it re...

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m diving into something that might ruffle a few feathers — unlearning the rules. This conversation was sparked by a moment that stopped me in my tracks and made me ask, “Wait…who decided this was how it’s supposed to be?” From money to relationships to the invisible “shoulds” we’ve all been handed, I’m sharing my personal journey of realizing that most of the rul...

Welcome back to Operation Be! Today, we’re talking about something that’s been a massive theme in my own journey — believing in more. ✨ In this episode, I open up about the pivotal moments that taught me how powerful it is to see beyond your current reality and choose a possibility mindset. We’ll talk about breaking free from limits, valuing purpose over money, and how to design a life that actua...

100 episodes. Wow. I can hardly believe it. In this very special milestone episode of Operation Be, I sit down with my best friend, Kathryn, to reflect on the evolution — both personally and professionally — that’s brought us here. We dive into what it really means to live with intention and authenticity, the lessons that come from falling and getting back up again, and how growth often looks noth...

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m pulling back the curtain on what security and stability in relationships really mean. This conversation started with a personal story that hit me hard and made me reflect on how often we, especially as women, are conditioned to value the wrong things when it comes to love and partnership. I’ll share my perspective on the importance of being whole before enterin...

What does it really look like to run a business, care for your family, and still show up for yourself while living with chronic illness? In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the amazing Angie Hess, Vice President & General Manager of Spas and More in St. Louis, who opens up about her journey of navigating fibromyalgia and other conditions while building a thriving life and career....

I decided it’s time to open my heart to you a bit. Life has a way of moving in seasons—some filled with joy and clarity, others heavy with loss and transition. I’ve walked through grief, through moments that cracked me open, and through the slow process of rediscovering who I am on the other side. I’ll share pieces of my own story—the hard parts, the healing, and the reminders that showed me it’s...

Welcome back to Operation Be! This episode is a really special one for me because I get to introduce you to someone who has had a massive impact on my own journey—Amber Kerby. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Non-Ordinary Therapy, and she’s been walking beside me for over seven years now. We dive into what therapy really looks like when you’re willing to go all...

Welcome back to Operation Be! In this episode, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Annie Yatch—entrepreneur, trauma freedom coach, and Chief Transformation Officer at Northstar Leadership. Annie’s story is incredible… from building multiple 7-figure businesses to now guiding high-performing leaders to break subconscious patterns and lead from a place of authenticity and truth. We talked...

Hey friends—this one’s for my fellow overachievers, the ones who wear “productive” like a badge of honor…even when you’re running on fumes. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m getting real about what happens when hyper-productivity becomes your coping mechanism. I’m sharing pieces of my own journey—how I went from constantly pushing to learning how to listen when my body says “enough.” We’ll talk...