The Hype Squad

In this episode of The Hype Squad, Charli welcomes Lindy White, entrepreneur and founder of Tanology Spray Tan and Beauty Bar.   Lindy shares her inspiring journey from starting a spray tanning business in her garage to opening multiple brick-and-mortar locations in Auburn and Birmingham.   They discuss the challenges and triumphs of growing a business, balancing family life, and the importance of...

In this empowering episode of The Hype Squad, Charli sits down with registered dietitian, Auburn University professor, and mother of three, Onikia Brown. Together, they explore the intricacies of navigating professional and personal life.   Onikia shares her personal journey through academia, entrepreneurship, and building The Bar Method studio in Auburn, all while balancing single parenthood. The...

In this episode of the Hype Squad, the ladies explore the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on lessons learned in their 20s and post-college life. They discuss societal pressures around dating, including issues of exclusivity, communication, and the role of sex in modern relationships. The conversation delves into personal anecdotes and advice on managing expectations, assumptio...

In this week’s episode of The Hype Squad podcast, Charli welcomes Rachel Main, a sex and relationship coach. Rachel shares her journey from starting a business in sexual education to becoming a certified sex therapist and launching her podcast, 'Owning Your Sexual Self.' ‌ The discussion delves into the challenges people face in reprogramming the messages about intimacy and sex they receiv...

In this week’s episode of The Hype Squad we welcome Laura Gillikin, a registered dietitian and founder of Busy Gal Nutrition, is interviewed about her holistic and realistic approach to nutrition, emphasizing sustainable weight loss and overall women's health. Laura discusses her passion for nutrition, born from personal experiences with family health issues and her own struggles with acne dur...

In this episode of The Hype Squad podcast, Charli welcomes Jasmine and Rachel to discuss various beauty standards and cosmetic procedures like fillers and Botox. They share personal experiences and perceptions about influences from media, reality shows like Love Island, and the impact of social media on beauty norms.‌ The conversation touches on societal pressures, regional differences, and person...

In this week’s episode of The Hype Squad, Charli chats with Christa Myrick, a dynamic entrepreneur and host of the 'Your HR Business Partner' podcast. The discussion revolves around Christa's journey from a career in Human Resources to becoming a business owner and the challenges she faced along the way. The conversation covers topics such as balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship,...

This week on The Hype Squad, Charli welcomes Kathy Maxwell, a gut health holistic practitioner, to discuss the importance of gut health. Kathy shares her personal journey from being a critical care nurse to a holistic practitioner after struggling with her own health issues and finding answers through functional testing. She now owns a holistic health practice, helping clients understand their sym...

In this episode of The Hype Squad, Charli introduces Jasmine Yelder, our new marketing HBIC. The ladies dive into the realities of finding a job straight out of college. Jasmine shares candidly about her experiences of graduating, facing job rejections, the mental toll of unemployment, and the pressures of entering adulthood. The conversation also touches on their interview processes, the importan...

In today’s episode, Charli welcomes Jocelyn MacDonald. Jocelyn Macdonald has been studying astrology and tarot since 2004. She uses esotericism and mythology to tell the story of her life, and she helps you do the same. Everything in our lives is material for our transformation, and as we make meaning from life’s struggles, we evolve and grow. She hosts a podcast with herbalist and midwife Mary Lo...

Kristina Sanchez is an intuitive psychic medium healer, who is passionate about using her gifts to help individuals find peace and healing within themselves. She is a first-generation Latina with a Master's degree in Higher Education and she works for two community colleges as a college counselor in Los Angeles, CA. In 2021, Kristina took an energy healing course that exposed her to the wonder...

In this episode of The Hype Squad we are welcoming Searcy Kelly, a master esthetician, wife, mom of 3, entrepreneur, and host of “Your Bestitician” podcast, where she unpacks tips and trends from her 20 years experience in the medspa industry. Searcy is your esthetician, and bestie, all rolled into one!  We dive into various treatments, like micro-needling and laser therapies, and emphasize the im...

Today, The Hype Squad welcomes Jen Kaylo. She is a multi-million dollar business woman that went from food stamps to financial success when she stopped running her business like a man, and learned to step into her feminine power. ‌ She is the host of The Open Bedroom podcast & a multi-million dollar revenue generator at her retail firm Growth Spurt Sales and Marketing. ‌ She’s A Dog Mom. A Boy...

In today’s solo episode, Charli dives into the most common communication struggles that she sees with her coaching clients. She explains how we should never be done learning how to communicate better. She also shares her favorite coaching tips to help you get more comfortable communicating with the people in your life. Products Mentioned: Communication Cards - https://charlimcconnell.com/resources...

On today’s episode we welcome back Trisha Harp. Charli and Trisha talk about their journeys being married to entrepreneurs and how it ultimately led to them becoming entrepreneurs in their own right. Mentions: Entrepreneurs Organization The Harp Family Institute Coaching Workbook:  The Entrepreneurship and Marriage Study: Workbook ‌ Connect with Trisha Harp: Website: https://www.trishaharp.com/ We...

In today’s solo episode, Charli gets vulnerable with her experience when she quit drinking. FULL DISCLOSURE- this episode is NOT about addiction She shares her struggles in social environments and in her relationship, how she set and held boundaries around alcohol with the people in her life, and how she made the first step. Is this something you have struggled with? We would love to hear your exp...

Sit back and enjoy this snapchat lesson that Rachel gives Charli, who clearly is from a different world without snapchat. Listen to them compare all social media platforms and talk about how they are all different versions of subliminal messaging and manipulation. Mentions: Marco Polo App: https://www.marcopolo.me/ ‌ Connect with Charli: Website:  www.charlimcconnell.com Instagram: charli_mcconnel...

On today's solo episode, Charli is talking about her struggle with journaling and what has worked for her. We would love to hear how you journal or your biggest takeaways from this episode - Please share in the comments below. Mentions: Marco Polo App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marco-polo-video-messenger/id912561374 INTERESTED IN COACHING? Reach out to Charli to learn more. Connect with Ch...

On today’s episode, Charli has a vulnerable conversation with Megan about her different life reinventions. They discuss both of their experiences with trusting their intuition and giving themselves permission to take big risks. Megan McCall  is a family law attorney who specializes in dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, and parental relocation. After several years of grinding aw...

On today’s solo episode, Charli is talking about how she worked up the nerve to start traveling alone. Hear her journey to spending more time alone with herself and how it ultimately helped her find herself and love herself more. How do you feel about traveling alone? We would love to hear from you in the comments below. Mentions: The Check In: https://charlimcconnell.com/events/ The Check In Podc...

In today’s episode, Charli welcomes back Cynthia Mitchell. They discuss the importance of finding yourself and share their own personal journey’s. ‌ Mentions: Shaman Keith/Cacao Resource:  Keith’s Cacao | Ceremonial Grade Cacao from Guatemala School Yoga Institute:  Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Retreats | School Yoga Institute ❤️ ‌ We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode. Share...

On this week’s solo episode of The Hype Squad, Charli is talking about her journey with eliminating foods she was sensitive/allergic to. Listen to what moment finally flipped the switch for her and how she feels now, almost 3 years later. She shares more about the annoying aspects of being “that girl with food allergies” at the restaurant and in social environments and how she handles it. We would...

In today’s Episode, we welcome Leeatra Vaughn to The Hype Squad. Leeatra Vaughn is an Associate Broker and Property Manager at Big Fish Real Estate Group (serving Lee County and Lake Martin, AL), mother of 2, military spouse, beach lover, traveler and real estate investor. Now at 47, she has had a “midlife reinvention”, which started 4 years ago and has focused her attention on helping others make...

In today’s solo episode, Charli shares her new tradition of making birthday resolutions instead of new year's resolutions. We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode. Share with us in the comments. ‌ INTERESTED IN COACHING? Reach out to Charli to learn more. Connect with Charli McConnell: Website:  www.charlimcconnell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charli_mcconnell_co/ Fa...

In today's episode, Rachel and Charli share feedback from our audience about what they wish they would have known in college. We would love to hear your feedback on what you wish you would have known in college. Share with us in the comments. INTERESTED IN COACHING? Reach out to Charli to learn more. ‌ Connect with Charli McConnell: Website:  www.charlimcconnell.com Instagram:  https://www.ins...