Unbreakable Mompreneurs

When your home life is dysregulated, your business pays the price. In this heart-opening, highly practical episode, Dr. Laurie Emery —former clinical therapist turned relationship transformation expert for high-achieving couples —joins Charisse to unpack how nervous-system regulation, emotional literacy, and real repair habits can turn “successful strangers running an empire” into intimate partner...

You started the business… now what? If accounting, HR, hiring, admin, and marketing are stretching you thin, this episode is your systems sanity check. I’m sitting down with Gabrielle Mills , co-founder and President of Sourced. , a full-service back-office firm that grew from zero to five business units , 40+ team members , and clients nationwide—built by a mother–daughter team from the basement...

Have you ever bought a course that ended up collecting dust? Or maybe you’ve dreamed of creating your own course but didn’t know where to start—or worse, you tried and it didn’t sell. You’re not alone! In this powerful episode, Charisse Walker sits down with Dr. Catrina Mitchum , a recovering academic and learning experience designer, to talk about what’s really missing in the online course world—...

On this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , host Charisse Walker sits down with Sarena Diamond , CEO & Founder of Diamond Solutions Group —a former Fortune 500 executive turned organizational change partner who helps small and mid-sized businesses scale with clarity, culture, and confidence. After 30+ years leading inside companies like IBM and across global programs, Sarena “escaped” corpora...

On my 200th episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , I’m showing up exactly as I am—paint in my hair, zero glam, and a heart that’s honest about burnout . This one isn’t polished. It’s real. Because if you’re a mom running a business (or five), juggling houses, clients, kids, contractors, spreadsheets, and a to-do list that never sleeps… you know “perfect” is a myth. Today is about choosing presence o...

Welcome back to Unbreakable Mompreneurs with your host Charisse Walker , where we celebrate the journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, resilience, and building businesses that last. In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Ashley Campos —a powerhouse entrepreneur who went from owning successful restaurant franchises to co-founding a thriving virtual assistant company, Global Connect Solution...

Welcome back to Unbreakable Mompreneurs with your host Charisse Walker — the podcast where motherhood meets entrepreneurship and resilience becomes the superpower that fuels your business and your life. In this deeply moving and motivational episode, Charisse welcomes her very first solo male guest, Lyubim (Loo-beem) Kogan , a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern gradua...

Are you drowning in chaos, marketing tasks, and never-ending to-do lists as a business owner and mom? Do you wish you had a tool that could help you save time, work smarter, and still keep your authentic voice? This episode is for YOU. I’m joined by Lynn Colepaugh , founder of Cyber PR Army , a women-led digital strategy agency that helps entrepreneurs and creatives simplify their tech stack, clar...

Hello, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! If bookkeeping is the last thing you want to do—until tax time shows up and panic sets in—this episode is your fresh start. I’m joined by Debbie DeKnight (RightWay Profits), a 30+ year accounting pro who supports small businesses with fractional CFO , Profit First® coaching , and done-for-you bookkeeping . Debbie keeps it real about why finances—not just sales—deter...

Finding Your Path & Protecting Your Time with Top NJ Realtor, Karen Gonen Hello, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! 💪 If you’re feeling the tug to do something different —to scale smarter, serve deeper, and still be truly present for your family—this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Karen Gonen , a New Jersey real estate broker and #1 agent in Sussex County who has built a powerhouse business while...

Hello, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! 💪 Are you feeling stretched too thin? Maybe you’ve lost a little direction, gone off track, or find yourself questioning how to bring focus and balance back into your life and business. If that sounds familiar, today’s episode is going to speak right to your heart. I’m joined by the amazing Deb Coviello , founder of The Drop-In CEO™ , trusted advisor, podcast host,...

Have you ever taken a personality test and thought, “Well, that’s just who I am—I’ll never change” ? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , host Charisse Walker sits down with Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala , clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, and mom of two, to challenge that myth. Shannon explains why popular tools like the Myers-Briggs or Enneagram may not tell the full story—and how...

Are you building your business on a strong foundation—or just winging it and hoping for the best? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , host Charisse Walker sits down with Jessica Millhiser , owner of JMills Consulting , to dive deep into the five foundational pillars every entrepreneur needs to grow, scale, and create a business that truly works. So many entrepreneurs focus only on getting...

Are you ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker—entrepreneur, real estate leader, coach, and author of Flipping the Iceberg—sits down with Sandra Kemayou, a 7-figure success coach who has helped over 1,000 women transform their expertise into profitable coaching businesses. Sandra knows what it’s like to juggle...

In this inspiring episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker—real estate entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and author of Flipping the Iceberg—sits down with Stacie Shifflett to explore the power of reinvention, intention, and living with purpose. Stacie shares her personal journey of reinvention, showing that transformation is possible at any stage of life. Together, Charisse and St...

Welcome back, Unbreakable Mompreneurs! In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, your host Charisse Walker dives deep into two of the most essential skills for success in business, relationships, and motherhood: authenticity and effective communication. Joining Charisse is special guest Corine La Font, a communication specialist and consultant based in the Caribbean, who shares her 5-step framew...

Are you the kind of mom who secretly hopes the apocalypse never comes just so you don’t have to figure out what a go bag even is? Same. But what if disaster preparedness didn’t have to feel like prepping for doomsday in a bunker full of canned beans and conspiracy theories? In this must-listen episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Jennifer Heller, founder of Here...

Are you concerned about the hidden dangers in our modern food and medicine systems? Overwhelmed by the rise in pharmaceuticals, preservatives, and synthetic "solutions" to everyday health problems? Then you’re in for an eye-opening episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs . In today’s conversation, host Charisse Walker welcomes the inspiring and deeply knowledgeable Jane Barlow Christensen—mas...

What happens when you blend generational legacy, motherhood, and a thriving commercial photography business? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , your host Charisse Walker sits down with Lesle Lane—corporate photographer, legacy business owner, mentor, and one of the few women thriving in the male-dominated world of commercial photography. Lesle shares her unique journey of taking...

Are you tired of pouring money into Facebook ads and seeing little to no return? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the marketing advice telling you that paid ads are the only way to grow your email list and your business? If so, you’re going to love this conversation with Tracy Beavers. In this episode of the Unbreakable Mompreneurs podcast, I sit down with Tracy Beavers, an award-winning Business an...

Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Unbreakable Mompreneurs Podcast! Today’s conversation is a must-listen for every mom (and dad!) navigating the overwhelming world of college admissions. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Where do I even start with college prep? Scholarships? Test scores? Applications?!” — you’re not alone. My guest today, Sara Bavar , co-founder of Briddg , is h...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs , where we talk business, balance, motherhood, and building powerful legacies. I’m your host, Charisse Walker , and today’s guest is a woman who embodies resilience, boldness, and creativity— Aubrey Amatelli , the founder and CEO of PayRio . In this episode, we dive deep into how Aubrey scaled a fintech company from her bedroom o...

Do you ever feel like you don’t belong in the room—even when your resume proves you do? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with 27-year Navy veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, and leadership coach Jenn Donahue for a deep and inspiring conversation about imposter syndrome, authenticity, and what it truly means to lead with heart—especially...

Are you a busy mompreneur juggling a million tasks, wondering how you’ll ever get it all done without losing your sanity? This episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs is exactly what you need. Join host Charisse Walker as she sits down with Lisa Talbot, founder of True North PM Solutions , to talk about turning overwhelm into efficiency—one small, powerful step at a time. Lisa is not just a systems and...

Can you be an incredible mother and a powerful executive? Can you chase career ambitions without sacrificing family life—or your sanity? If you've ever wondered how to balance motherhood with unapologetic ambition, this episode is your blueprint. In this empowering conversation on Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with executive career and wealth coach Khiara Cureton, fou...