The Ordinary Business®️ Podcast

Ever feel like the only “serious” business owners are those pulling 90-hour weeks and living off sheer willpower and too much coffee? That’s why this episode is about what happens when you don’t go “all in”—at least, not the way hustle culture tells you to. Jacki Hayes (https://www.jackihayes.co/) is pulling back the curtain on what it looks like to run a thriving business and keep a part-time job...

Ever wondered if you could actually grow your business without giving into the “never sleep, always grind” nonsense? I’m diving in with email strategist Allea Grummert (https://duett.co/), who’s keeping it very real about what it takes to launch a new offer, court those elusive leads, and keep your voice intact when you accidentally record 80 personalized videos. We're talking about giveaways...

I know what it’s like to look at your calendar and wonder if you actually need that coffee chat—or if you’d rather just, you know, nap, read a book, or, in a wild twist, get your actual work done. This episode is for ordinary business owners juggling work and life (and maybe a little people-pleasing fatigue), wrestling with whether “coffee chats” are networking magic or just another time trap. &gt...

Ever felt like you’re drowning in sticky notes, missing appointments, or accidentally double-booking three summits and your sister-in-law’s birthday—all in the same month? This episode is for the ordinary but thriving business owner who wants fewer headaches, more naps, and a business system that doesn’t feel like a second full-time job. >> Thanks to our sponsor, Bright Bunch Designs ! Today...

Ever felt like you’re supposed to be everywhere online…but you’d rather be literally anywhere else? This episode is basically your permission slip. I sit down with Shannon (https://www.sundaymusedesign.com/), an ordinary but thriving business owner who’s done the unthinkable: she stepped off the Instagram hamster wheel and didn’t disappear into the void. If you’re exhausted by the endless “post mo...

This episode is for every ordinary business owner who’s done with juggling too many tools, wants a business that feels manageable, and refuses to trade their nap time for “hustle.” If you’re all about keeping things real (and maybe just a smidge pretty), you’re in the right place. Today, I’m chatting with Emylee Williams (https://www.soldoutservices.com/) about her actual tech stack—including why...

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Darby (https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/) who proves you don’t have to sabotage your sleep or sanity just to “make it” in business. If you’re juggling nap schedules and client calls while side-eyeing hustle culture, you’re absolutely in the right place. Stephanie and I dig into what running a business on 16 hours a week actually looks like (spoiler: there’s n...

Ever feel like finding real business friends online is basically adult trick-or-treating—sometimes you get a full-size Snickers, sometimes it’s a toothbrush? In this episode, Angelina (https://wildwavepodcasting.com/) and I get honest about what it really takes to create actual connections when you’re a regular busy human, not a “networking queen” who collects business cards like Pokemon. From res...

In this episode, I sat down with Tammie Bennett (https://itstammiebennett.com/), a totally ordinary but thriving business owner, to talk honestly about shutting down the nightly mental to-do list parade and celebrating small, real wins. >> Thanks to our sponsor, Roop Creative Agency ! Tammie gives the rundown on her low-pressure “did it list” practice—the most anti-hustle thing you’ll try th...

In this episode, I sit down with Karen Webber ( www.goodnessmarketing.co.uk) to spill the tea on ditching the hustle, making real connections, and building a business that actually feels good—yes, even if you secretly love silly Reels and occasionally stalk LinkedIn. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re supposed to do everything by the algorithm and just want a business that fits around your lif...

I’m sharing the messy (and embarrassing) truth about my failed first attempt at hosting an event in 2017, the internet post that spiraled, and how building a tight-knit community of ordinary business owners made all the difference. If you think success means doing things big and loud, let’s talk about selling tickets without a huge following, growing slowly, and showing up as your real self—even i...

What if thriving as a business owner didn’t mean hustling from sunrise to collapse or pretending you love every minute? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Perez (https://www.rootandbranchnutrition.com/) to talk about the messier reality of juggling work, family, and that ever-elusive self-care thing (spoiler: endless to-do lists and snack runs are involved). >> Get your free month with our...

In this episode, I sit down with a fellow ordinary-but-thriving business owner, Rachael Muller (https://heyrachael.com/) to talk about juggling real life—traveling the world, eating your way through Taipei, and actually enjoying your mornings—while still getting stuff done. This is for you if you’re tired of “dream big” sermons and just want an honest chat about finding your own pace. >> Sho...

Ever tried running a business while bouncing between time zones, fitting in deep work, and still making time for groceries? Today, I’m chatting with Sam (https://www.nomadcopyagency.com/), a nomadic copywriter who’s got the calendar boundaries to prove you can still serve your clients, enjoy ear-plug-worthy quiet time, and build community—even if your “office” changes every few months. We’re getti...

Building a business is hard enough without trying to measure up to some imaginary "boss babe" checklist or running yourself ragged every December. In this episode, I’m chatting with Annie Franceschi ( www.greateststorycreative.com ), who is decidedly ordinary (in the best way) and proof that you don’t have to trade your sanity for a thriving business or a little Disney magic on the side. If you’ve...

Let’s talk about building a business between team meetings, emails, and whatever kid chaos or coffee refills life throws at you. This episode isn’t about quitting your job and buying a yacht off your “passive” income. It’s about surviving (and actually enjoying) having a day job while running a business, and carving out a “good enough” routine, even if it involves emailing from the bathroom or sch...

Ever feel like everyone’s sprinting through business while you’re just trying to keep your coffee hot and your contracts not a mess? In this episode, I sit down with Eva ( https://www.flyingcolourscreative.com) to talk honestly about timelines, client expectations, and why not every service needs to come wrapped in a bow labeled “VIP Day.” >> Thanks to our sponsor, Of Course Financial! I dig...

Living with anxiety, juggling ADHD, and running a service business isn’t exactly the glamorous rollercoaster social media sells. It’s more like herding cats… while replying to client emails that absolutely must be on calls you never wanted to take. In this episode, I get real with Maggie Patterson (https://bsfreebusiness.com/), digging into the nitty-gritty of setting boundaries, saying “no” to ne...

Ever wondered how “family business” looks when it’s not a legacy empire, just dinner at the kitchen table and your kid running your Instagram ads? In this episode, I sat down with Jenn Green (https://thejenngreen.com/) to talk about leaning all the way into getting help from the people under your own roof—because who said entrepreneurship can’t include floaty bloopers, animated marketing graphics,...

Feeling like your business is ghosting you? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I'm sitting down with Marissa Lawton (https://www.marissalawton.com/) to talk about what it actually looks like to have a relationship with your business—spoiler alert: it’s less “sexy CEO power moves” and more “figuring out where the heck your passwords are.” If you've ever avoided opening your b...

The State of Online Business 2026 survey results are in, and we have thoughts! Read for yourself: https://theordinarybusiness.com/state-of-online-business-survey-2026/ In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I’m sitting down with two of my best business friends—Jodi and Ginny—for a chat about what actually goes on behind the scenes of real small businesses. If you’re tired of those “mill...

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not waking up at 5AM, meditating and journaling and running a marathon before breakfast—this episode is for you. I sat down with Becca Post (https://forwardhealing.co/), intuitive therapist, coach, and fellow gluten-free baking enthusiast, to talk about what happens when you ditch the “perfect routine” and start anchoring your day with rituals that actually fit your...

Ever wondered how “ordinary” business owners actually get through wild seasons—like running a lean business while juggling IVF, chronic illness, and raising a baby? (Spoiler: There’s no sexy guru hack, just a lot of honesty and resilience.) In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Weiss to talk about the real stuff nobody puts on their highlight reel: messy boundaries, secret fears about losing clie...

Ready to ditch the “always-on” grind and actually enjoy your life (and your business)? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I sit down with Brittany Burns (Brittanyalexaburns.com)—a health and wellness coach and seasoned business owner who’s figured out how to run her biz without sacrificing her sanity, her family time, or her love for rock climbing (yep, you read that right). >&gt...

I’m here for the business owners who are just plain tired of notifications, Slack pings, and that urge to check email (even when you’re relaxing on the couch—guilty, just like you). This episode is all about reclaiming some peace and reminding yourself that running a thriving business doesn’t mean you need to be “always on”—especially if your mental health has had enough of hustle expectations. &g...