The Small Business Journey Show

Let’s reflect on the last 6 months and hone in on the upcoming 6 and make it a great year!!

The Small Business Journey Show How Sharing Your Story Can Lead to Sales June 2, 2026 Episode Overview In this refreshing solo episode, host Chanla returns to share one of the most powerful tools in a small business owner’s toolkit — her own story. After a season of building, growing, and gathering women in community, Chanla reflects on what has consistently driven her business forward: intentiona...

From solo esthetician… to acne specialist… to building a full team of 5 ✨   On this episode of The Small Business Journey, I’m sitting down with Shannon of @estheticswme and getting into what really happens when you lean into your thing. We talk about her pivot into acne, how she built confidence in her decisions, and how that clarity helped her grow into the spa she has today. Shannon shares the...

Podcast Show Notes From Music Teacher to Full-Time Muralist with Kailey Rorer In this episode of The Small Business Journey Show, I’m sitting down with my real-life friend, Kailey Rorer — a muralist who completely transformed her life and career, without any formal art background. Kailey shares her inspiring story of going from music teacher to full-time artist. What started as selling small art p...

Seeing a Problem & Creating the Solution with Jessi Atkocaitis, Founder of Ren Jord In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jessi Atkocaitis, the founder of Ren Jord, a natural haircare line created from a real need and a deeper purpose. Jessi shares her entrepreneurial journey- from recognizing a gap in the haircare industry to courageously creating a solution rooted in clean, intentional i...

Life, Business & The Emmys — A Summer of Growth and Big Wins   Show Description: After a little break from the mic, I’m back with a life and business update you won’t want to miss. In this episode, I’m catching you up on everything that’s been happening over the past few months.. from intentional summer slow downs with my kids, to record-breaking skincare sales, to one of the biggest milestone...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Small Business Journey Show! I’m your host, Chanla, and today’s episode is all about the upcoming Small Business Retreat happening this November — a transformational 3-day getaway for women ready to recharge, refocus, and reignite their business and personal growth. I just launched the brand-new retreat website (after 7+ months of hard work!) and the buzz...

Podcast Show Notes for The Small Business Journey Show   Episode Title: Finding Your Brand Through the Lens with Vanessa Ronowski, Branding & Lifestyle Photographer   Episode Description: In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with my friend Vanessa—an incredibly talented personal branding and lifestyle family photographer. Vanessa shares her creative journey from discovering phot...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Small Business Journey Show! Your go-to podcast for practical advice, heartfelt stories, and inspiration tailored to small business owners and busy individuals. Each week, I explore topics that help you grow personally and professionally, proving that progress—not perfection—is the key to success. I’m Chanla Fredrickson, your guide on this small business adventure, brin...

Welcome to The Small Business Journey Show! I’m so excited to have you here for the very first episode! This podcast is all about real, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned, and the strategies that help small businesses grow. Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, you’ll find insights, practical tips, and inspiration to keep you moving forward. I’m C...