Stacked Keys Podcast

What happens when life's unexpected turns lead to your most fulfilling path? Abbie Weldon never planned to leave her 11-year teaching career or enter real estate, but when her surprise third child arrived, everything changed.  In this heartfelt conversation, Abbie reveals how she transformed a desire to be home with her baby into a thriving real estate career built on authentic relationships....

From being told she might never walk or talk to becoming a genetic counselor who helps families navigate similar journeys, Ashlyn Stackhouse Bolen's story exemplifies finding purpose through personal struggle. As a pediatric genetic counselor at UNC Chapel Hill, Ashlyn works with families seeking answers about their children's complex medical conditions—a role shaped by her own childhood...

What happens when a physicist with a master's degree in chemistry falls in love with an IT professional from an olive-producing family? Marianna Devetzoglou extraordinary journey from city life to becoming "the crazy girl in the olive groves" illustrates how following unexpected passions can transform your entire existence. The turning point came during a family dinner when Marianna...

What does it mean to truly walk your own path while supporting others on theirs? In this fabulous conversation with Kristie Chandler, we explore the delicate balance between personal growth and professional leadership. Kristie shares her fascinating journey from growing up in the hospitality business (complete with a family restaurant and a bed and breakfast in Natchez, Mississippi) to becoming an...

What happens when everything you've built crumbles and you're left to rebuild from scratch? Stephanie Watts knows this journey intimately. Once a successful nurse and pharmaceutical developer, her life took a devastating turn when severe illness struck, eventually diagnosed as Lyme disease after years of misdiagnoses and deteriorating health. In this deeply moving conversation, Stephanie...

Niki Tsekareas never thought a retreat to Greece would completely transform her life, but that's exactly what happened. In this deeply personal conversation, she opens up about the moment she realized she needed more than her identity as "Niki Peter's wife" or "Georgios' mom" – she needed to rediscover herself. With remarkable candor, Niki shares her journey from...

Behind every thriving small business stands a woman with a powerful story—a journey marked by purpose, passion, and perseverance in the face of doubt. In this special Small Business Month episode, we reunite with three extraordinary entrepreneurs who've been transforming their visions into reality. Dr. Kuanita Murphy shares how her digital publication, Rural Leader Magazine, emerged from a pi...

What does it truly mean to stomp to your own drum as a woman entrepreneur? In this heartfelt celebration of Small Business Month, we sit down with two extraordinary women who've built businesses around their authentic passions. Stella Williams Bailey brings three decades of wisdom as a motivational speaker and communications coach, sharing how she rebuilt her business after her husband's...

The heartbeat of America pulses through its small businesses. In this special Small Business Month episode, Amy Stackhouse brings together an incredible panel of women entrepreneurs who are making waves in diverse industries while strengthening their communities. Meet Heather Jo Clark, former UFC fighter who boldly stepped out to become the first woman in a system of 200 worldwide martial arts gym...

Mary Zimmerman's extraordinary 29-year journey with Mary Kay Cosmetics reveals the beautiful intersection of faith, family, and entrepreneurial spirit that has defined her remarkable career. What began with winning a gift basket at a bridal fair transformed into a life-changing business opportunity when Mary, then a government social worker and military spouse with three young children, took...

There's something powerful about watching women carve their own paths in the business world—especially when they're doing it completely on their own terms. In this heartfelt discussion celebrating Small Business Month, we're peeling back the curtain on what happens when women decide to turn their passion into purpose and build companies that authentically reflect who they are. Laura...

Have you ever wondered what truly separates successful entrepreneurs from those who struggle? It's not just hustle or brilliant ideas—it's often about finding the sweet spot between ambition and contentment. In this captivating conversation with Jennifer Dietrick and Tori Applegate, we dive deep into the realities of female entrepreneurship. Jennifer, a personal trainer and author of &qu...

Step into the world of small business ownership with host Amy Stackhouse and guest Katrina Paraskevopoulos (Kat), founder of EYIA Retreats, as they peel back the layers of entrepreneurship during National Small Business Month.  Kat shares her transformative journey from corporate life to creating a boutique retreat and travel company specializing in meaningful Greek experiences. The pivotal moment...

What does it truly mean to "get stuff done" while balancing executive leadership, family life, and personal growth? Jana Adams, Executive Director of Touchstone Energy Cooperative, masterfully answers this question through her lived experience overseeing nearly 700 electric cooperatives nationwide. Throughout our conversation, Jana reveals the power of the cooperative business model to t...

What happens when you finally find the courage to walk away from a decade of "familiar chaos" and reclaim your authentic self? Maggie Boillot story will stop you in your tracks and make you question what comfortable prisons you might be living in right now. Maggie joins us to share her remarkable transformation from successful hairstylist and fitness studio owner to becoming a powerful v...

Lauren Youmans never imagined her childhood dream of owning a flower shop would materialize after building a successful career as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Yet when life delivered a series of profound challenges—including family trauma and personal struggle—flowers became her unexpected sanctuary. "Working with flowers was the one space where I felt most myself and felt God's prese...

At just eight years old, Claire McManus knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up. Sitting in her father's truck at a construction site, she asked how he knew what to build. When she drew a building project on her notebook paper, he turned her sketch into architectural plans and her lifelong passion was born. Today, Claire has transformed that childhood dream into Alabaster Home Des...

What happens when a school psychologist with 18 years of experience decides to completely transform her career path? Laura Flowers joins us to share her remarkable journey from education professional to life coach and Reiki master practitioner, revealing the courage it takes to walk away from security toward purpose. Laura opens up about what compelled her to leave the stability of her psychology...

How well do you actually know yourself? And what happens when that relationship with yourself becomes the foundation for everything else in your life? Meet Becca Stackhouse Morson, owner of Stacked Intent and a passionate advocate for helping people discover their authentic selves. In this deeply personal conversation, Becca reveals how understanding your relationship with yourself transforms ever...

Ever feel like your life is running on autopilot, following someone else's blueprint? Mena Teijeiro found herself trapped in that same pattern—studying economics like her father, quitting work after marriage like her mother—until frustration forced her to ask: "Is this really my life?" What followed was a remarkable journey from conventional success to authentic joy. In this candid...

How do you find joy and purpose when motherhood collides with past trauma? In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel Armstrong takes us on her journey from successful sales executive to full-time mom, revealing the beautiful and challenging transformation that changed her at her core. "I died the day I gave birth," Rachel shares with striking honesty. This powerful statement opens a win...

What happens when a therapist who spent 25 years struggling with dieting decides to share her hard-earned wisdom? Kyla Holley's journey from dieting despair to becoming director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour reveals powerful insights about our complex relationship with food. In this candid conversation, Kyla shares how her New Year's Day boredom led to creating an award-w...

What happens when the thing that brings you joy accidentally becomes your career? Caitlin Davis stumbled upon the answer when she took a cookie decorating class during the pandemic, seeking something that was just for her amidst the all-consuming experience of new motherhood. That single class transformed into "The Cookie Momster," a thriving custom cookie business that created 17,000 ed...

Annette Funderburk, President of Ingram State Technical College, brings us inside the transformative world of prison education with striking candor and compassion. Her institution stands alone among Alabama's community colleges—dedicated exclusively to serving incarcerated individuals across the state's correctional facilities. "Just because you made a mistake doesn't make you...

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the life of Amy Lucas, a transformative figure in nursing whose journey spans diverse fields from family practice to regenerative medicine. Amy shares her unique experiences working within prison healthcare and her revelation that empathy and respect can lead to healing even for those society often overlooks. Through her personal journey with injuries and...