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In this candid conversation, Abbey Brown, an entrepreneur who owns two successful businesses in Topeka, discusses finding balance between family and work, overcoming challenges, and the joy of pursuing her passion. 

Abbey shares insights about starting small in entrepreneurship, creating a team, and testing out products or ideas before taking big leaps. She also stresses the importance of establishing rhythms, routines, and supportive systems, like having specific non-working hours for family time. 

In addition, Abbey shares her love for constant learning through podcasts and books as a way to keep evolving in her business knowledge.

Here's a glance at the episode:

01:00 Abbey's Journey into Event Planning

02:37 Transition from Corporate World to Entrepreneurship

02:46 The Birth of Brownstone and Milestone Market

03:59 Building a Successful Team and Business

05:25 Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Failures

05:51 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Failing Quickly

07:08 Maintaining Positivity and Overcoming Fears

08:27 Building a Team and Learning from Hiring Experiences

12:57 Personal Growth and Overcoming People Pleasing

20:25 Goal Setting and Future Thinking

21:28 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Opportunities

21:42 The Power of Saying No and Trusting Your Path

22:48 Embracing the Abundance Mindset

23:28 Dealing with Imitation in Business

24:18 Podcasts and Books for Personal and Business Growth

27:55 Balancing Business, Personal Life, and Motherhood

28:46 The Importance of Scheduling and Communication

32:42 Starting a Business While Raising Kids

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In this episode Del-Metrius Herron shares powerful and strategic insights on how to achieve personal and professional success, while finding harmony and peace through it all. 

Del-Metrius, a highly successful realtor and owner of Del-Metrius Herron and Associates, KW One Legacy Partners LLC shares valuable insights into her journey of being a female entrepreneur. Del-Metrius dives into her personal life and real-life situations where entrepreneurship played an immeasurable role and brought significant growth in her life.

Del-Metrius gives enlightening advice about making decisions for a profitable future and maintaining harmony at work and in personal life. That's not all though, Del-Metrius expresses how stepping back to reflect and re-evaluate can aid in achieving a strategic path for mindful success.

Here's a glance at the episode:

01:13 The Journey of a Female Entrepreneur

03:46 Reflecting on the Past Years in Business

08:36 The Importance of Decision Making in Business

12:38 Investing in Self-Education and Mentorship

19:09 The Power of Taking Risks and Making Investments

21:50 The Role of Personal Growth in Entrepreneurship

29:09 The Desire for Success and Freedom

30:56 Teaching Kids About Money

31:15 The Importance of Wise Spending

32:13 Understanding Different Life Roles

32:53 Choosing Your Circle Wisely

33:30 Letting Go of Toxic Relationships

34:33 The Power of Friendship

35:23 The Challenges of Being Entrepreneurs Together

36:03 Maintaining Work-Life Harmony

37:02 The Importance of Celebrating Achievements

37:54 The Dynamics of Entrepreneurship in a Relationship

46:38 The Importance of Unified Vision in a Relationship

52:37 Understanding Yourself Beyond Titles

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In this episode, Angie Boles, the founder and executive director of Project 2 Restore, discusses her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to leading an impactful organization. 

Boles talks about how she started Project 2 Restore, a faith-based organization dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking, despite initially feeling unequipped and unqualified for the task. 

She emphasizes the importance of faith, compassion, and serving the community in her work, while also touching on her personal faith journey and how this influences her leadership style. 

Boles also discusses the strategies used in her organization, the challenges encountered, and the rewards she derives from her work.

Here's a glance at this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:22 The Origin and Purpose of Project 2 Restore
02:05 The Journey to Founding the Project
05:15 The Passion for Women Empowerment
09:26 The Transition from Stay-at-Home Mom to Nonprofit Leader
11:21 The Challenges and Rewards of Nonprofit Work
15:13 The Role of Faith in Personal and Professional Life
18:16 The Importance of Identity Beyond Work
32:06 The Motivation and Resources for Continuous Growth
34:07 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Leaders

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Women On The Rise, a new series featuring women entrepreneurs and leaders sharing their story of who they are behind the title.

This episode dives into the journey of Abby Wempe, a successful event planner and entrepreneur who is now transitioning to interior design. Abby shares her highs and lows in entrepreneurship, her experiences in balancing motherhood with being a wife and business owner, and her new chapter in interior design. 

She talks about the lessons learned from feeling alone in her journey and the importance of creating a support network. Abby also opens up about redefining her definition of success, shifting focus from financial gain to creating a beautiful world and a lasting impact on people around her.

Here's a glance at this episode:

2:44 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

4:45 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood

6:59 The Struggles of Feeling Alone in Entrepreneurship

16:46 The Importance of Community and Support in Business

18:13 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Lessons Learned

22:54 Questioning Myself and My Purpose

23:40 Finding Confidence in My Purpose

24:31 The Journey to Self-Trust and Authenticity

26:23 The Struggles and Joys of Motherhood

27:31 Who Am I Beyond My Profession?

28:41 Stepping into a New Chapter

28:54 The Transition to a New Role

29:49 The Importance of Community and Connection

30:57 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

35:16 Reflecting on Success and Future Goals

37:09 Redefining Success and Priorities

39:42 Leaving a Legacy of Beauty

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Welcome back to Behind the Spotlight Podcast! 

We are kicking off weekly podcast episodes just for you! 

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Welcome back to Behind the Spotlight Podcast! 

We are kicking off weekly podcast episodes just for you! 

You'll hear everything from how to live with a growth mindset to learning about the resources that's available to you in order to become your best self! 

I look forward to traveling down the road to Greatness with you!

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Welcome back to Behind the Spotlight Podcast! 

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Welcome back to Behind the Spotlight Podcast! 

We are kicking off weekly podcast episodes just for you! 

You'll hear everything from how to live with a growth mindset to learning about the resources that's available to you in order to become your best self! 

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Welcome back to Behind the Spotlight Podcast!

We are kicking off weekly podcast episodes just for you!

You'll hear everything from how to live with a growth mindset to learning about the resources that's available to you in order to become your best self!

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