The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth

This week on The Found Podcast , I'm joined by the incredible Lexi Marek Beeler —a marketer, community builder, and proud ag advocate who has turned her passion for storytelling and connection into a thriving business and a movement. Lexi's story is one of roots and reinvention . From growing up on a family farm in rural Iowa, to shaping digital marketing strategies for startups, government, and c...

What happens when women gather in a space designed for creativity, connection, and renewal? Today's guest, Julie Burton , founder of ModernWell , has an answer for that—she calls it ModernWell Magic . Julie created ModernWell as more than just a coworking space. It's a place where women can work, dream, launch big ideas, and feel deeply supported by community. From sparking books and businesses to...

What if we thought about mental health the same way we think about physical health? That's the question at the heart of this week's conversation with Megan Hammes , founder of Hammes Homestead and Consulting, workplace well-being expert, and long-time listener of The Found Podcast. Megan brings over 20 years of experience in employee health and wellbeing management, and in this episode, she shares...

In this inspiring and eye-opening episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Grutz, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, integrative medicine expert, and founder of The Health Spa by Vive in Peosta and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You might know Steph from  The Healthy Practitioner , her educational YouTube channel, or her thriving Instagram community. I've followed her for years, and finally sitting down for this conv...

Welcome to August with a fiery reminder from Molly in this solo episode:  Take care of yourself, lady! In this deeply honest and (I hope) empowering episode, I share what it really looks like to prioritize well-being as a woman, business owner, mom, and human being. From physical symptoms to emotional overload, I go behind the scenes of my personal wake-up call and how I'm learning to reset my hea...

Hey friend, you are in for something truly special today. In this episode of The Found Podcast , I'm joined by the radiant and wise Anji of Soulful Living with Anji. I first met Anji in late 2024 during a guided meditation and oracle session at Vela Yoga in Marion, Iowa with my friends at The Restoration Project—and that experience was one of the most profound moments of my entire year. Truly. It...

This week's episode is all about joy, adventure, and the transformative power of travel. I'm joined by my friend Lea Droessler, a Midwest native now based in Golden, Colorado, whose story is expansive, energizing, and oh-so-inspiring. Lea is a travel coach and trip planner, but that's just scratching the surface. She's a small business owner, gourmet cook, feminist, wife, mom, grandma, and total a...

This week on The Found Podcast, we're keeping things fun—literally. Molly sits down with some very special guests who know a thing or two about summer joy: her four kids! Back by popular demand, Aiden (14), Charlotte (12), Corinne (10, almost 11), and Henry (8) return to the mic to share their favorite memories, stories, and can't-miss moments from over the years at the Great Jones County Fair in...

This week's episode is pure summer joy—and a celebration of one of Iowa's most beloved traditions. In a world where ambitious women are often told to "do it all," we're flipping the script with July's podcast theme: just have fun. And who better to join us for that conversation than someone whose work quite literally brings fun to tens of thousands of people every single year? Meet Abby Jaeger , o...

This week's episode is a little off-script—and that's exactly the point. As ambitious women and small-town founders, we often prioritize productivity, progress, and performance... but what about play? In this episode of The Found Podcast ( and all month long! ) , I'm diving into something that doesn't always make the business checklist: fun . Not passive, flopped-on-the-couch-after-a-long-day rest...

In this week's episode of The Found Podcast , I'm sitting down with a brand new friend, Sarah Prasser: entrepreneur, community-builder, and the woman behind  Frannie's Market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Sarah and I were introduced by a past guest (and wonderful human!) Jennae Cecelia, and wow—what a gem. Sarah is the founder of Frannie's Market, a specialty grocery store rooted in hospitality, local...

In the hustle of entrepreneurship, we're often told to say yes —to opportunity, growth, and grit. But sometimes the most powerful move we can make… is to say no. In this solo episode, Molly reflects on five pivotal moments when choosing "no" over "yes" created the space, alignment, and peace she truly needed—both in her business and in her life. From walking away from steady income to turning down...

In this episode of The Found Podcast , I sit down with my friend, client, and total ray of sunshine—Brooke Fitzgerald. As the Energy builder, Coach, and Partner at The Restoration Project, Brooke brings an incredible mix of empathy, authenticity, and actionable tools to her work with individuals, teams, and organizations. Together, we talk about: How change begins with the individual The power of...

Time of recording: 1:03 PM on Friday, May 23, 2025. And while that might not mean anything to you, it marks a huge transition in my world: my four kids are officially out of school for the summer. For the next three months, my home will be full of extra bodies, extra snacks, and a whole lot less quiet. In this episode, I'm sharing what it looks like (and feels like) to move into summer as an ambit...

2025 has been a year of growth, learning, and bold decisions. In this episode, I break down the top five moves I've made so far this year in my business, how they impacted me, and what you can learn from them to inspire your next level.  Spoiler: They're more internal than you might expect. What You'll Learn: Why a beauty upgrade changed how I show up How curiosity and creativity opened new doors...

She's back! In this action-packed follow-up episode, Amanda Hofman — one of the founders of NYC-based Go To Market Studio — returns to  The Found Podcast to talk all things strategic merch. We first met Amanda in Episode 157 , where we dove into her career journey and how she built a company rooted in intentional, anti-boring custom merchandise for brands that want to stand out and create lasting...

What if marketing your book didn't feel overwhelming, or like you were blindly throwing posts into the social media void? In this episode of  The Found Podcast , I sit down with book marketing expert Jenn Hanson-DePaula to talk about sustainable, strategic ways to reach your ideal readers—without selling your soul or spending thousands on fleeting publicity. And while a majority of our conversatio...

In this back-to-basics episode (that we're now going to turn into a series called Molly's Must Haves ) of The Found Podcast, we're diving into the real, raw, and refreshing marketing moves that have worked for me in 2025. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own strategy for Molly Knuth Media, revealing what's working, what I've let go of, and how you can apply these lessons to your own business. Wh...

This week, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a dear friend and incredible leader: Sarah Watson . Sarah and I have worked closely together through The Restoration Project,  a coaching and consulting organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, helping leaders and teams live, lead, and work with greater meaning. In today's conversation, Sarah shares her gift for creating calm, building intentional community e...

In this heartwarming episode of The Found Podcast , Molly takes you inside one of Dubuque, Iowa's most inspiring spaces: Convivium Urban Farmstead .  Molly sits down with Leslie Shalabi , co-founder of Convivium, to talk about how their nonprofit uses the power of food to combat disconnection, build relationships, and cultivate community. In this episode, you'll hear about: The founding story of C...

Imagine a place where you walk in and people genuinely ask how your day is, not out of politeness, but because they care. A third place. In today's episode, we dive into why physical, in-person communities matter more than ever for women, especially in our hyper-digital age. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ What a "Third Place" is and why it matters ✅ The science-backed benefits of in-person con...

This week on The Found Podcast , we're continuing our conversation on one of the most important ingredients for female entrepreneurs and small business owners in 2025: community . And who better to help us dig deeper into this topic than returning guest and true community-building expert, Emily Reuschel? Emily is a rural wife, mom, and multi-passionate entrepreneur with a heart for growth and conn...

Hey friend, welcome back to The Found Podcast ! If there's one thing I've learned in my years of business, it's this: You cannot do this alone. No matter how independent, driven, or capable you are, success is never a solo journey. Yet, so many ambitious women hesitate to reach out, lean on others, or build the community they need to thrive. In this episode, I share my journey of discovering the p...

This week on The Found Podcast , I'm joined by the hilarious and insightful Lauren Trefethren —the creative force behind the beloved Instagram account Lauren Midwest . If you love Midwest culture, motherhood musings, and content that perfectly balances humor and heart, you're in for a treat. Lauren's journey is anything but conventional (which is what I LOVE). She started as a school counselor, bu...

Welcome back to The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth ! I am beyond excited for this week's conversation with the one and only Thea Larsen, the powerhouse behind Cowgirls Over Coffee. At the end of 2024, I started noticing a lot of Instagram engagement from a particular account and thought to myself: " There's no way this person is following me." Thea was out there making an impact, building a commun...