The Ordinary Business®️ Podcast

Do you really have to “be everywhere” online to run a thriving business? In this episode, I sit down with Brittney Lynn (https://www.humanconnectionagency.com/), a business owner who ditched the constant posting and still managed to run a profitable business. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to chase every trend or stack your calendar with marketing to-dos, you’re in the right place. This conversa...

The first week of every month, I drop three related episodes for a little mini-series deep dive. This month, we’re talking about the reality of parenting while running a business: the interruptions, the routines, and the tiny windows of focus we protect with our lives. Grab your coffee and dive in. ☕️ In this episode, I sit down with Payton Moran, a business coach (https://payton-moran-495e.mykaj...

The first week of every month, I drop three related episodes for a little mini-series deep dive. This month, we’re talking about the reality of parenting while running a business: the interruptions, the routines, and the tiny windows of focus we protect with our lives. Grab your coffee and dive in. ☕️ In this episode, I sit down with flower preservation artist (and certified time-blocking wizard)...

The first week of every month, I drop three related episodes for a little mini-series deep dive. This month, we’re talking about the reality of parenting while running a business: the interruptions, the routines, and the tiny windows of focus we protect with our lives. Grab your coffee and dive in. ☕️ Let’s be honest: folding laundry is the least glamorous business task out there—which is why I’m...

Ever feel like “balance” is just something out-of-touch business gurus talk about, while the rest of us are squeezing in work between school pick-ups, chemo appointments, and the not-so-glamorous realities of real life? This episode is for you—the ordinary-but-thriving business owner who’s juggling caregiving, client deadlines, and maybe a nap (a win in my book). Today, I’m joined by Rebecca Stani...

Ever feel like your brain has more browser tabs open than your laptop? Same. In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Braswell (https://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/) for a real talk about paring down distractions and building a business that actually fits real life (kids, carpool, inbox chaos and all). We dig into everything from closing computer tabs (seriously, it’s a thing) to saying “no thanks...

Feel like you’re playing whack-a-mole with your business—tweaking your offers, rewriting your content, posting more without seeing results? You’re not alone in the ordinary-but-thriving club. In this episode, I get real about why market research isn’t glamorous, but absolutely game-changing (seriously, Google Forms are my love language). If you’ve ever wondered why your audience isn’t biting or wh...

The first week of every month, I drop three related episodes for a little “mini series” deep dive on one topic. This month we’re talking about the real, unglamorous side of work — the audits, the tools, the time blocks that keep our businesses running. Grab your coffee and binge away. ☕️ I sat down with Raven Wilson (a fellow real-life business owner, just like you) to get honest about what actua...

The first week of every month, I drop three related episodes for a little “mini series” deep dive on one topic. This month we’re talking about the real, unglamorous side of work — the audits, the tools, the time blocks that keep our businesses running. Grab your coffee and binge away. ☕️ Let’s get real: running a business when you’ve got toddlers wrecking the living room (or, let’s be honest, whe...

The first week of every month, I drop three related episodes for a little “mini series” deep dive on one topic. This month we’re talking about the real, unglamorous side of work — the audits, the tools, the time blocks that keep our businesses running. Grab your coffee and binge away. ☕️ In this episode, I’m breaking down every tool I use to run my web design business—no expensive subscriptions,...

Feeling burnt out from running your business at a pace that would make a coffee-fueled squirrel look lazy? I get it—the pressure to “just work harder” can leave even the most motivated entrepreneur hiding under the covers, to-do list in hand. In this episode, I’m chatting with Rachel Richards (https://www.rachelrichardsfineart.com/), a photographer and filmmaker who learned the hard way that nonst...

What is it actually like to run a business while living full-time in an RV—and not the Instagram #vanlife version where you’re crushing seven figures from a hammock? Melissa Mitt (a.k.a. Melissa Mittelstadt; https://www.melissamitt.com/) joins me to chat all things lean business, RV living, and making work fit around real life, not the other way around. Melissa opens up about ditching the “right w...

Ever wondered how on earth you’re supposed to run your business, plan a virtual summit, launch a podcast, and keep your family (and sanity) intact—without a full-blown team or a “just outsource it all!” attitude? In this episode, I’m sharing the real behind-the-scenes of what happens when you lean into messy momentum (and excitement) instead of waiting for perfect timing or a magic productivity ha...

Let’s talk about building a business that fits your actual life—not some calendar packed with hustle and “rise and grind” chants. In this episode, I sit down with Annie Hillman (https://1428financial.com/), and we dig into the not-so-glamorous (but totally real) side of running a business with a young kid at home. From juggling bookkeeping with toddler tantrums, to unapologetically choosing slow m...

Ever feel like email marketing is just a never-ending game of “sell, sell, sell”—and you’d rather eat a raw beetroot (outlawed or not) than blast your list with another hypey pitch? Same. → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13 on @theordinarybusiness Instagram. That’s why I sat down with Nadine (https://candocontent.com/), a...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run your business on another continent—and still make it home in time for school pickup? In this episode, I chat with Ginny Krauss (https://supportedceo.com/) about juggling life, business, and Bavarian mountain views, all while resisting hustle culture and carving out true downtime (spoiler: “out of office” actually means something in Germany). If you’ve eve...

Don't love waking up at 5 a.m. for a workout? That’s why I’m excited to introduce Brionna (https://www.thelawlesslawyer.com/)—someone who ditched the “hustle harder” mantras and built her own rules around time, boundaries, and (yes) making space for movement that actually feels good. If you’ve ever wondered how “ordinary” business owners manage client work, self-care, and maybe even a mid-day...

In this episode, I’m sharing the not-so-secret weapon that keeps my sanity intact as a business owner: meal prepping. Before you roll your eyes and picture sad chicken and broccoli, hear me out. I’m digging into how a simple, cozy meal prep routine doesn’t just feed my family—it’s the sneaky foundation for a smoother workday, fewer decisions, and, yes, more time at the splash pad. I get real about...

Ever wonder how anyone manages to run a business, keep up with family, and handle the unpredictable curveballs life throws—like, say, type 1 diabetes? → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13 on @theordinarybusiness Instagram. In this episode, I sit down with Jillian (https://jilliandolberry.com/), a business consultant and ty...

Taking a vacation doesn't have to mean asking for chaos—or worse, an angry client email at 2 A.M. In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa, a brand and web designer who is as committed to unplugged jungle-lodge living as she is to her thriving design business. → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13 on @theordinarybusiness...

Ever feel like you “should” be multitasking every minute—reading the latest business book, cracking the productivity code, and oh, also meditating before sunrise? Same. → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13 on @theordinarybusiness Instagram. → Sign up for the summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theordinarybusiness.com⁠ → Grab a repla...

Thinking about picking up your life—and your laptop—and heading to Europe? In this episode, I sit down with Erin ( https://www.lunimae.com/ ), a fellow business owner who’s not just moving house, she’s moving countries . → Sign up for the summit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.theordinarybusiness.com⁠⁠ → Enjoy this episode? Buy me a coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ordinarybusiness⁠ → Peek inside the Nosy Ne...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I keep my business (and my sanity) intact without an army of fancy apps. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay organized between client calls, invoicing, and finding time to eat lunch—this is the coffee chat you didn’t know you needed. → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13...

Wondering if you can actually run a thriving business without posting daily reels, jumping on trending audio, or obsessively checking your Instagram DMs? → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13 on @theordinarybusiness Instagram. In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Aller ( https://www.tayloraller.com/ )—a self-proclaimed m...

Ever feel like you’re the only business owner who doesn’t want to film a million Reels just to get found online? Same here. → Share this episode on social or leave a review to be entered to win the SEO giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 13 on @theordinarybusiness Instagram. In this episode, I sat down with Zhara-Marie (https://zharamarie.org/)—an ordinary business owner just like you who turned Threa...