Scale With Clarity

What if your business is reflecting patterns you thought you had already left behind? In this episode of Scale With Clarity , I talk with Nicole Lewis-Keeber, business therapist and author of How to Love Your Business , about the emotional side of entrepreneurship—and how our past experiences can influence the businesses we build. We talk about trauma, nervous systems, boundaries, burnout, self-wo...

What happens when you leave corporate… but realize you might accidentally recreate the same box in your own business? In this episode of Scale With Clarity , I talk with Wes Wheless, author of Expert’s Privilege: A Self-Deployment Guide to Leaving Corporate and Going Solo , about leaving corporate, finding your lane, and redefining what success actually means. After two back-to-back layoffs pushed...

What if your definition of success is actually what’s keeping you exhausted? In this episode of Scale With Clarity , I sit down with leadership and executive coach Shayna Bergman to talk about the pressure high achievers put on themselves to succeed at work, be present at home, raise great kids, and somehow do it all perfectly. Shayna shares her journey from HR leadership at Deloitte to becoming a...

What happens when a business looks great on paper—but falls apart under due diligence? Muriel Touati knows firsthand. After evaluating more than 100 businesses and eventually having an offer accepted, Muriel discovered during due diligence that the business she thought she was buying had significant customer churn and more founder dependency than she initially realized. That experience became the...

What if the path that feels like a detour is actually preparing you for what's next? Lauren Bercuson never planned to leave law, become a school librarian, and eventually start her own trademark law firm. But sometimes life forces us to slow down, reassess what matters, and take a path we never expected. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about career transitions, motherhood, entrepreneurship,...

What happens when success no longer feels successful? Sandy Davis spent over 25 years building her career — from investment banking to commercial real estate leadership. On paper, she had everything she was supposed to want. But behind the success was burnout, survival mode, and the realization that she had created so many versions of herself that she lost touch with who she really was. In this po...

Success isn't the finish line, it's the beginning of a whole new challenge. This week on Scale With Clarity , I welcome Christine Lavin , founder of Lavin Advisory Group, for an honest conversation about what happens after your business starts growing. Christine shares the story of building a successful maternity activewear company, the burnout that followed, and the powerful 2 a.m. realiz...

From introvert to entrepreneur — Natasha Walstra never planned on starting a business. In this episode of Scale With Clarity , I sit down with Natasha from NearPoint Strategies to talk about her unexpected entrepreneurial journey and how LinkedIn became the foundation for building meaningful relationships and growing her business. Natasha shares how she went from struggling with cold calls to crea...

How AI Is Changing the Way Clients Find Your Business with Jacki DeVries AI isn't coming—it's already changing how people search, make decisions, and choose who to hire. But before you panic about keeping up with every new tool, this conversation is really about something much bigger: learning how to adapt as a business owner without getting overwhelmed. In this episode, I sit down with AI...

What happens when a successful attorney realizes the career she worked so hard to build no longer aligns with the life she wants? In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Grey, founder of a fractional legal services practice, about transitioning out of private law practice, building a business intentionally, and creating flexibility without sacrificing impact. Stephanie shares the realities of entre...

What if the problem isn't that you're not productive enough… but that you're measuring productivity the wrong way? In this solo episode, Brooke shares a realization that emerged during an unexpectedly open day on her calendar. After years of dreaming about more freedom, fewer meetings, and space to think, she found herself facing a surprising feeling: guilt. Despite spending hours brai...

For years, women have been told that education, hard work, confidence, and ambition would close the gap. The data says otherwise. In this powerful conversation, I welcome author Stefanie O'Connell to discuss The Ambition Penalty and the hidden forces shaping women's careers, pay, leadership opportunities, and lives at home. From the "broken rung" and "glass cliff" to th...

In this solo episode, Brooke shares some honest reflections on burnout, reactive living, summer overwhelm, and the difference between true misalignment vs. simple depletion. In this episode Brooke talks about: Why even fulfilling things can start to feel draining “Maycember,” mental load, and summer schedule shifts The difference between reactive vs. proactive decision-making Energy-expanding vs....

Entrepreneurship isn’t always a straight path, and sometimes the biggest growth comes from the pivots you never planned for. In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Shore to talk about leaving behind a decades-long career in the restaurant industry, rebuilding her identity, and discovering a new purpose through consulting, LinkedIn, and helping entrepreneurs grow smarter businesses. We dive into: •...

What if your content could keep working for you months… or even years AFTER you post it? In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I talk with Pinterest-led marketing strategist Dana Bahr about how entrepreneurs can stop relying solely on fast-moving social media and start building evergreen visibility through Pinterest. Dana shares: • Why Pinterest functions more like Google than Instagram • How to...

What happens when the life that looks successful no longer feels aligned? In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I talk with Carolina Bakker about leaving corporate conditioning behind, recognizing burnout patterns, and learning how to reconnect with your intuition, energy, and purpose. Carolina shares how years in corporate leadership taught her to ignore her inner compass, until coaching and per...

What does it really take to build a business while raising a family? Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais co-founders of Female Mavericks share the unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship as mothers - what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish more women understood before taking the leap. From corporate limitations to building and exiting multi 7-figure businesses, this conversation dives into mindset...

If you’re constantly tweaking your offer, pivoting your business, or wondering why leads aren’t converting… this episode might save you months (or years) of frustration. In this episode, I sit down with Katie Turner to break down why most entrepreneurs misdiagnose their problem. It’s not your product. It’s not your experience. It’s your messaging. We dive into: Why you’re attracting the wrong clie...

What if the “safe” path isn’t actually safe? Cameron Harris shares the real story behind leaving a W-2 job after being laid off, and building a thriving creative business from the ground up. This episode dives into: The illusion of job security Burnout and losing creativity in a 9–5 Starting from zero (no clients, no plan) Building a business through relationships Redefining success beyond salary...

You already know what to do… so why aren’t you doing it? In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I sit down with Jen Laffin to talk about the real reason entrepreneurs stay stuck, and it’s not lack of strategy. From the “comfort cave” to self-doubt roadblocks like perfectionism, procrastination, and confusion, this conversation breaks down what’s actually stopping you from taking action. You’ll wal...

Most people think they need more confidence to speak up. They don’t. In this episode of Scale With Clarity , Kristy Mandour shares what’s actually going on beneath communication struggles — from nervous system responses to identity shifts in leadership. We talk about: Why high achievers struggle with visibility The hidden “identity crisis” that comes with promotions How to reframe self-promotion (...

Scott Grates didn’t take a paycheck for 2.5 years after starting his business. And he never considered quitting. In this episode, we talk about: • Why “fake it till you make it” is terrible advice • How to build confidence through action • The referral system that generates 1,000+ introductions a year • Why relationships should always come before revenue • The mindset shift from work-life balance...

What happens when your identity has been tied to one job for 22 years… and you decide to leave? In this episode of Scale With Clarity, Brooke sits down with Meg Langland , Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Etiquette Consultant, and former Director of Career Services, to unpack: • The emotional transition from stable career to entrepreneurship • How to leverage your strengths in ANY industry • The...

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like success — with no capacity left. In this episode, Brooke Koeninger talks with leadership psychologist Elena Shirokaya about why so many high achievers stay stuck in exhaustion even after leaving corporate, changing roles, or “doing all the right things.” They explore: Why burnout is often misdiagnosed or normalized How the nervous...

In this episode, Brooke sits down with Julie Bronsteatter , an executive coach who helps first-time executives lead with more confidence, clarity, and authenticity. They talk about why values work is often the fastest path to feeling grounded, how to tell the difference between “growth fear” and true misalignment, and why listening to your body matters more than forcing the next shiny step. Julie...