Unbreakable Business

Are you holding onto tasks in your business that are keeping you from scaling? Maybe you think you’re the only person who can handle the details. If that’s you in business, you may have been hit with the curse of expertise. In today’s conversation, business strategist and leadership coach Audrey Joy Kwan joins us to talk about overcoming the curse of expertise so that you can scale your business i...

Running a business with your BFF can be a dream come true, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. In this episode, I sit down with Shay Brown and Cassie Torrecillas, best friends turned co-founders of Bucketlist Bombshells. They share their incredible journeys, how they navigate friendship and business, and how they’ve turned their passion for travel into a thriving business venture. T...

Are your biases holding you back as a business owner and person? In today’s episode, we’re making uncomfortable conversations comfortable and learning how to address our own biases so we can build impactful businesses. Alex Temblador joins us for a real conversation about how our biases can block the impact and influence of our businesses. Alex reminds us that being more inclusive can not only lea...

Do you dream of doing what you love as a solopreneur? In this episode, leadership and team operation consultant Tatiana O’Hara shares her journey from having a team to going solo. With refreshing radical honesty, she shares her full entrepreneurial journey with us, as well as what it looks like to be a successful business owner despite what others think about you.  Every independent business...

Does busyness always equal more revenue for your business? The truth is…no, it doesn’t. If we want to grow sustainably, we need to be more strategic with how we spend our time, the services that we offer, and how to price them in a way that's going to grow our business. Business strategist Holly Haynes joins us on the show to talk about how we can create more profit in our business using income-st...

Are you experiencing slow growth in your business? In this episode, my guest Kayla Hollatz shares why slow growth is not a bad thing. Kayla is a copywriter and website strategist, and we have a much-needed conversation about how to honor ourselves and lead with intention in everything we do.   Kayla also shares how she has evolved after walking through the hardest season of her life, why...

Many business owners are timid about setting boundaries with their clients because they fear it will negatively impact their business. However, our guest on today’s episode found the opposite to be true. Becca Bunch is the founder and CEO of the social media marketing agency Homemade Social. When she and her team implemented new boundaries and systems with their clients, their revenue went up 44%....

Do you want your website to make more money for your business? Today’s guest has tips to take your brand and website to the next level. Danielle Connor is a website designer who works with female business owners to create sites that convert. This episode is jam packed with tangible tips to improve your website, along with tips for staying true to your brand and allowing your brand to evolve with y...

What do you do when two celebrities steal your podcast name? On this episode, I’m joined by Phoebe and Caroline Connell, two sisters who host the Pretty Little Podcast, a Pretty Little Liars rewatch podcast. Phoebe and Caroline hosted this show for two years before two actresses from the show launched their own rewatch podcast with the same name. Their story got crazier from there, but in the end,...

Are you looking for new ways to collaborate with other independent business owners? If so, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Danielle Wiebe, a community builder, collaboration expert, and business strategist who talks about how we can use creative collaborations and partnership strategies to reach our ideal clients. Danielle gives us so many tangible tips on the different ways business owners...

Have you dreamt of leaving your corporate job to become a full-time podcaster? That’s exactly what Les Alfred did when she wanted to help other women like her find purpose, balance, and resources for self-development. Listen in as she shares all of her secrets, including how she built a loyal and successful community through her podcast. Les Alfred is a content creator, business owner, and the hos...

How do you navigate friendships and deal with conflicts as a business owner? How can meaningful relationships impact your business success?  Friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson joins us to talk about relationships and why they’re so important for your business and beyond. Danielle is an educator, publicist, and author of the book Fighting For Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Co...

Did you know that outside of my full-time role as the host of the Independent Business for HoneyBook, I also own two businesses? Lately, I’ve been asked how I am managing my time as a full-time employee and business owner. Spoiler alert: it didn’t come easy or naturally and the transition was tough.  In today’s short and sweet solo episode, I’m sharing the productivity and strategy tips I’ve...

Big news: Cheval, formerly known as Hayley Paige, is now Hayley Paige again! Nine months ago, she joined us on the show to talk about her lawsuit with her former employer. This lawsuit stripped her of her rights to use her name and brand, and that situation is what birthed Cheval.  In May of 2024, it was announced that she regained full ownership and control of the Hayley Paige brand and inte...

Since 2023 there have been over 260,000 layoffs in the tech industry. As a result, people are taking the leap to start their own independent consulting business now more than ever before.  There's no better time than now to get your business up and running or take your side hustle full-time. In this solo episode, I’m sharing why now is the time to start your own consulting business. Stay tune...

How do you show up for your business in difficult seasons of life? Angie McPherson knows first hand just how big of a struggle it can be. After a cancer diagnosis in 2021, Angie went searching for support from both her community and others who had gone through her season of life. Listen in as she walks us through her entrepreneurial journey and shares how she was able to stay grounded and bui...

Did you know that there is a science to copywriting? In this episode, I sit down with Christina Torres, copywriter and CEO of Run and Tell That Co. She shares the differences between selling as a product versus a service-based business, mistakes that business owners make when it comes to their copy, and how to loosen up your sales page buttons.  This episode is full of tips to help you streng...

Is your business supporting your life? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ashlyn Carter, the founder and CEO of Ashlyn Writes. Ashlyn wasn’t always a business owner, but instead entered this journey due to her mental health forcing her to leave her corporate job.  Listen in as she shares how she confidently integrates her own life stories into her copy, builds systems that support her life,...

If you are a business owner that is looking for more ways to put yourself out there and gain more visibility in your business, this episode is for you. Mallory Blair, the CEO and co-founder of Small Girls PR, joins us for a very fun conversation on how business owners can find and pitch for various PR opportunities to help bring more exposure to their businesses. Mallory shares the unique way she...

As an independent business owner, you have the opportunity to create lasting impact with your business. You have the power to be a changemaker. In this episode, marketing strategist and author Erika Tebbens joins the show to talk about how we can gain more confidence and become changemakers in our business. From testifying before members of the House Subcommittee on Agriculture and Nutrition to ru...

Today's episode is a reminder that you are your superpower. Business development expert Terry Rice joins us to talk about the power of leaning into your gifts and proudly sharing your story.  Our stories are powerful and Terry demonstrates how leaning in and inviting people into his journey has paid off for him and his business.  The best way to stand out as a business owner is to fully...

If you are a business owner who's in need of a reset, then this episode is for you. Justin Shiels is a creative consultant, speaker, and author of The Reset Workbook. He is on a mission to help guide business owners to meaningful breakthroughs so they can unleash their creative potential. We sat down for a fulfilling conversation on what it really means to have a reset in your business. Spoiler al...

What does it look like to create a profit first business? Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First, joins us on the show to talk about the financial strategies we need to be implementing to create a successful and sustainable business. Throughout this episode, Mike reminds us that there is power in knowing your numbers and how you can use that data to propel you forward to create a profit-firs...

One in five independent business owners has lost money due to the lack of organization in their business. Creating systems that are strategic and efficient can be exactly what you need to propel your business forward. In today’s episode, we sit down with Amber McCue, the creator of the Modern CEO to discuss generating revenue with a focus on the client. With the systems Amber implemented into her...

Entrepreneurship is full of ups and downs. The phrase, “that’s not fair” is all too familiar to far too many of us, yet we have the power to take back control of our journey and move forward. In today’s conversation, Jasmine Star gets extremely candid and vulnerable about her entrepreneurial journey. If you’re ready to continue moving forward in your business and grow in your own time, this conver...