Whiskey & Work Podcast

We are back with the latest and greatest from Whiskey and Work with a show (and Kelsey) favorite, Albiona Rakipi. With over 20 years of experience working with children, Albiona has been a major resource for Kelsey as she navigates motherhood. Parents bust out those notebooks, Albiona is about to lay out advice surrounding time management, parental guilt and how to be a present parent.    What we'...

Hello hello! We are back with the latest and greatest from Whiskey and Work. Today we're talking about one of Kelsey's most commonly asked questions: how do you run a business (or even just work) while being a present mom? Well, it ain't easy. Kelsey gives some of her best tips on this with her young girls and of course some anecdotes that many moms may feel on a personal level. Sit back and relax...

On the latest and greatest with Whiskey and Work, Kelsey sits down with the amazing Cathy Heller. The two reflect on some of their greatest failures. Cathy reminds us that the greatest business successes (or just life successes in general) must come from some sort of mess. Cast away that perfectionism, it's time to grow.    What we're talking about… Kelsey and Cathy catch up (it was long overdue)...

On the latest and greatest from Whiskey and Work we are sitting down with rocket scientist (well, former rocket scientist) Dr. Portia Jackson to talk about finances. Sounds scary? Not at all. Portia gives us new ways to approach finances as an entrepreneur based on personality types. This aerospace engineer turned financial wellness expert shares some ways to approach finances in a relationship th...

The latest and greatest from the Whiskey and Work podcast is for all of you book worms out there. We sit down with entrepreneur and host of the Reading Bug Adventures podcast, Lauren Savage. Running a bookstore, hosting a podcast, all while raising a family, Lauren shares how she manages (or attempts to manage, so many of us might be able to relate) all that life has thrown at her over the last de...

We're sitting down with communications coach Bronwyn Saglimbeni this episode to talk about all things public speaking. First and foremost, Bronwyn reminds us that the audience is the basis of every speech, write and speak for them. Bronwyn lays out tips, tricks and advice on how to ignore fear and speak in the moment for the tribe right in front of you.    What We're Talking About Bronwyn's extens...

Join us for the latest and greatest episode of Whiskey and Work with performance coach Ben Kiker. Seven years after leaving the corporate world, Ben joins Kelsey for the second time to share his experience as a coach and some of his tips and tricks to success. Ben hits us with six steps to take when we feel struck by overwhelm. Sit back, relax and prepare to feel motivated.  What we're talking abo...

This week we're back with another guest who will make your entrepreneurial life a little (or a lot) easier. Brittany Long is an email marketing strategist that specializes in creating evergreen email sequences. What exactly does that mean? Well sit back and enjoy the latest from Kelsey and Brittany.  What we're talking about… Evergreen email sequences are batched emails for your audience once they...

Kelsey takes a dive into embracing and overcoming the "hangover" 2021 may have left us. Moving towards yet another year of pandemic life, Kelsey gives us three quick tips and tricks to stay motivated and love life at this moment. Cheers to 2022!  What we're talking about:  Let's actually acknowledge that life is extremely hard right now. Pandemic and all.  Let's take a second to slow down  Make yo...

Today we are sitting down with mindset expert Sarah Walton to talk about all things money (yes, including some of our traumas around it). Sarah leans into how we can use money as an expression of love and the cycle of exchange we get to be part of through it. However, on the flipside we talk about money as fear and why finances may trigger us at times. So please, sit back, maybe grab a pen and not...

Coming to you from my new house (finally, the search is over!) I want to touch on three tips and tricks for investing in the upcoming new year. First, invest in your business training. There is a clear divide between your skills as a coach and your ability to market that to others, so make sure to separate those two! Secondly, invest in a system to get clients. Create a consistent funnel of client...

Today we are sitting down with manifestation and business coach Julia Martin to talk about the power of… drum roll please... manifesting! If you're not a spiritual believer in this kind of thing, stick with us because I'm a skeptic too. Despite my best efforts to poke holes at what seems woowoo, we discuss scientific evidence that supports turning an envisioned life into reality. We share how we e...

Today we are getting personal. We begin with the stresses of being a parent — especially on Halloween night. In the midst of all this commotion, sometimes we forget the impact of our own words. I reflect on my own love language of words of affirmation and how negative words carry more weight than positive ones. The goal after listening to this episode: start making a "good list" for yourself of al...

For all of you women rising in the ranks of your profession, but not feeling fulfilled, for all of you working moms with too much on your or for whatever kind of ambitious worker you are, Vicki Abelson sits down with us this week to remind us to breathe. She teaches us the power of our own energy and outlooks on whatever life may throw at us. Sit back and relax as we dive into this eye opening con...

Let's debrief: the pandemic world has been hard. This week I want to focus on what I often have to remind myself: patience. No matter if it's with your business, kids, partner, etc. we need to remember we are in this for the long game. For those words of affirmation listeners keep reminding yourself: patience sweet *insert your name*, patience.  What we're talking about… The changes we've had in o...

Today we are sitting down with the kindest geek in all the land, Julia Taylor, CEO and founder of GeekPack. Sit down, relax and maybe take some notes as Julia tells us how one google search shifted her whole career trajectory. Julia explains how she centered her business on one core functionality, created her lifestyle and empowers women… all at the same time.  What we're talking about… Julia's ex...

What we're talking about... How to create a business model that enables your dream lifestyle What I'm currently doing to reach her goal of enjoying and appreciating the holiday season  How I'm adjusting my own business model this month to reach that goal  What plans I have for the holiday season (yes, a few pumpkin patch visits are essential) Today's takeaway question: what is one thing we can do...

Take a big breath because this week we are sitting down with one of the few certified Ashtang Yoga instructors, Harmony Slater. Harmony explains the western science behind the eastern healing practices she adopts in her teachings, while also providing us with simple breathwork tips. No matter what career field you are in, this week we are all working to de-stress and give gratitude! Links Mentione...

This week we are sitting down with the great Scout Sobel to dive into how emotions may hold us back as entrepreneurs, but also serve as one of our greatest super powers. That's right, super power! Scout shares her emotional rollercoasters as a woman living with bipolar disorder and how creativity in the business arena has been transformative for her mental health and life. Sit down, grab your note...

This week we are sitting down with parenting expert Albiona Rakipi — though she may be skeptical of this title. Among the many insights this week's episode has in store, Rakipi dives into the strength of listening as a parent, as a spouse and even just as a human being in general. We'll leave this week with tangible strategies to approach some of the hurdles of parenthood.  This Week We're Talking...

Hello Hello! In this week's brief, yet insightful episode, we are going to dive into the most fundamental reason why we started our business: to be helpful! Our businesses should bring us joy and ultimately seek to provide a service to others. However, when we get lost in the many hats we wear, we may forget our main purpose. Let's take a step back together and reflect with this week's episode!  T...

Today we're sitting down with coach Helen Henley to discuss all things imposter syndrome. Henley provides the overarching history of this complex, identifies the five types of ways this can manifest and tips and tricks to recognize and divert these patterns of thoughts. Remember, recognizing your own negative thinking will better not only yourself, but your role as a coach! Sit back and relax as w...

This week we are talking about dropping the perfectionist reigns on your business by trusting others. But how? With virtual assistants! Join my conversation with virtual assistant guru Esther Inman to learn tips and tricks about this industry that is applicable to practically any business (or even your personal life).  What we're talking about…   Esther Inman's journey as a military wife to creati...

This week we're talking about seasons. The last year and a half has brought about lots of change and we seem to be slowly leaving the pandemic chapter behind us (which may mean even more changes to come). So, whether you find yourself enjoying the new season of summer or processing seasons of change, growth, or whatever it may be, I'm just here to remind you to stay in the game!    What we're talk...