Becoming the Blueprint

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• Are you really running a business—or just funding a glorified hobby?
•  Wondering how to recession-proof your entrepreneurial dreams?
•  Curious about what it takes to build a business that won’t crumble during economic shifts?

In this milestone 100th episode of the Kitchen Table Dreams podcast, Kimberly Houston is joined by the brilliant Stephen Lott (aka @StevetheFinanceGuy), a financial strategist and professor who keeps it real about what it takes to build a business with staying power. 

This episode is a masterclass in cash flow, pricing, risk management, and why your business needs an investment strategy—even if you're not a millionaire yet.

Stephen and Kimberly unpack:

• The power of a PESTLE analysis for entrepreneurs
• What most business owners get wrong about pricing
• How to build your investment portfolio before hitting 7 figures
• Why “building the plane in the air” is costing you more than you think
• And how to move from hustle to sustainability (Kimberly shares her real journey after an unexpected injury forced her to pivot)

This episode is packed with raw insight, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help you run your business like the CEO you actually are.

🎧 LISTEN NOW and take notes—you’re gonna need them.

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 Learn more about the Baking My Way to 6 Figures Mastermind: https://www.teachmehowtobake.com/mastermind

📲 Connect with Stephen: @SteveFinanceGuy on Instagram

💬 Leave a comment and tell us: what’s one money move you’re making after this episode?

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🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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What do pound cake and profitable business strategy have in common? A solid foundation—and if you skip the first step, everything can fall flat.

In this episode of Kitchen Table Dreams, I’m pulling back the curtain on the worst business advice I ever received, and the costly mistakes that followed. From building an audience that didn’t align, to pricing based on panic instead of profit, I’m giving it to you straight—so you don’t waste time (or money) learning the hard way.

After restructuring Teach Me How to Bake and stepping into my next level as a creative entrepreneur, I realized something BIG:
Most people aren’t failing because they don’t have talent—they’re failing because they’re building the wrong business.

If you’ve ever:

• Been told to "do it all yourself"
• Launched too many products just to feel productive
• Felt lost in your pricing strategy
• Or thought another degree was the only path to credibility...

This episode is your wake-up call and your roadmap to better.

✔️ Learn how to stop building for someone else’s audience
 ✔️ Shift from lack mindset to legacy-building strategy
 ✔️ Rework your offer to scale with ease
 ✔️ Start pricing for YOUR profit—not their panic

I’m also sharing what’s inside my revamped Baking My Way to 6 Figures Mastermind, kicking off April 15th—and why this one signature offer could be exactly what you need to create the business you’ve been dreaming of.

Ready to bake your way to six figures?
Apply now for the Baking My Way to 6 Figures Mastermind → https://teachmehowtobake.com/mastermind/

If this episode made your mouth water here's a link to our Pound Cake Recipes

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🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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Are you overthinking every little thing in your business? If so, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down the 80/20 Rule for Business Decisions—where 80% of your results come from just 20% of your actions. The key to success? Stop wasting time on low-impact tasks and start focusing on the few decisions that actually move your business forward.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to identify whether you're making $10 decisions vs. million-dollar decisions
✔️ Why having a core offer matters more than tweaking your Instagram bio
✔️ The high-impact 20% tasks that drive business growth
✔️ The low-impact 80% distractions that keep you stuck
✔️ A simple decision-making filter to eliminate overwhelm
✔️ How to take one big action this week without overthinking it

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, this is your sign to stop overthinking and start executing. Your big ideas deserve action!

Take Action:

• Write down the last five business decisions you spent 24+ hours on. Were they high-impact (20%) or low-impact (80%)?
• Take one big action this week—without overthinking it.
• Email me at [email protected] with the subject "Big Decision" and tell me what you're committing to!

Want More Support?

• Apply for a hot seat coaching session on the podcast: KitchenTableDreams.com
• Follow me on Instagram: @KimberlyIHouston
• Visit the Show Notes
• Join the Kitchen Table Dreams community: kitchentabledreams.com/community

✔️ Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on business strategy, alignment, and decision-making without the overwhelm!

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🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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Welcome back to the Kitchen Table Dreams Podcast! I’m your host, Kimberly Houston, and today we’re having an important conversation about trusting yourself and using discernment in your business.

Too often, entrepreneurs second-guess their instincts, seek external validation, or let fear guide their decisions. But here’s the truth—your calling will keep calling until you answer it. In this episode, I’ll walk you through five key ways to strengthen your discernment and build a business in alignment with your highest self.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ The difference between fear and intuition—how to tell which one is speaking to you
✔️ How to audit your alignment—are you building from authenticity or approval?
✔️ Why small aligned decisions are the foundation for confident business moves
✔️ How to use evidence, not emotion, when making key business choices
✔️ Why your calling won’t stop calling—and how to finally say yes to it

This is an episode you’ll want to bookmark, save, and take notes on. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed in your business, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

• Visit the Show Notes
• Tag me on Instagram: @KimberlyIHouston
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @KitchenTableDreams
• Join the Kitchen Table Dreams community for more support: teachmehowtobake.com/community 

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on business, alignment, and trusting yourself on your entrepreneurial journey.

#KitchenTableDreams #Entrepreneurship #TrustYourself #BusinessStrategy #Alignment #IntuitionVsFear #Discernment #SmallBusinessGrowth #FemaleEntrepreneurs #MindsetMatters

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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📢 Why I Changed My Podcast Name: The Power of Alignment | Kitchen Table Dreams Podcast

Before every big success, there’s a moment of inspiration—the kind that sparks at a kitchen table, scribbled on a napkin, fueled by late-night ideas and early-morning determination.

Welcome to the new era of this podcast—Kitchen Table Dreams.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I rebranded from The Positive Voice to Kitchen Table Dreams and how this shift reflects not just my own evolution, but an important lesson for every entrepreneur navigating growth, change, and alignment.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize when it’s time to pivot in your business
• The signs of misalignment and how to course-correct
• Why evolving your brand is a strategic move, not a failure
• What’s coming next for the Kitchen Table Dreams Podcast

This podcast has always been about alignment, strategy, and emotional intelligence in entrepreneurship—especially for food business owners. That hasn’t changed. If you’ve ever found yourself at a crossroads, wondering if it’s time for a shift, this episode is for you.

Ask yourself: Am I holding on to this because it still fits, or because I’m afraid to let go?

Join the Kitchen Table Dreamer Community

Looking to transition beyond the kitchen and turn your passion into a thriving business? Join the Kitchen Table Dreamer Community for exclusive resources, business strategies, and expert guidance.

Stay Connected: https://teachmehowtobake.com/podcast

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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In this episode of The Positive Voice, we’re diving into the power of naming yourself and how defining your identity can shape how the world sees you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in labels that no longer serve you, it’s time to take control and intentionally shape your personal and professional brand.

What do Muhammad Ali and successful entrepreneurs have in common? They declared who they were before the world recognized them. Muhammad Ali didn’t wait for someone to call him the greatest—he named himself that, and the world followed. The same principle applies to your business, career, and personal growth.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How your identity shapes your success
• Why the labels you give yourself impact how others perceive you
• How to align your branding and messaging with your future goals
• The importance of affirmations, vision mapping, and inspired action
• Practical steps to redefine your title, brand, or personal identity

Your Action Steps:

1. Identify one title or belief about yourself that you’ve been repeating—consciously or unconsciously. Is it serving you?
2. Create three affirmations that align with the identity you want to step into.
3. Drop a comment with your new title or identity so we can celebrate and reinforce it together.

The world will eventually reflect what you consistently declare about yourself. So, what will you start calling yourself today?

🔗 Stay Connected:
📩 Join the Kitchen Table Dreams community: www.coachchefkim.com/email
📣 Apply for Kitchen to Calling Mastermind: www.teachmehowtobake.com/coaching

If you found value in this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share. Let’s redefine success—starting with the words we use.

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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Feeling stuck after a failed launch? Struggling with fear of rejection in your business? This episode is for you! 

In today’s episode of The Positive Voice Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on a tough realization: I built an entire website in six hours—not just for fun, but as a way to avoid facing rejection. If you’ve ever hesitated to put yourself out there because you feared crickets instead of conversions, I want you to listen closely.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
*Why rejection in business feels so personal—and how to move through it
*The difference between a zero-dollar launch and a failed idea (spoiler: they’re not the same!)
*How to pivot with purpose instead of panic during economic uncertainty
*The secret to building sustainable income streams that outlast momentary setbacks
*The ONE thing every entrepreneur must have in place to scale effectively

💭 “If something happens to you and it stops all your income, you don’t have a business—you have a very expensive hobby.” That truth hit me hard during my entrepreneurship training at Cornell, and today, I’m sharing why long-term sustainability matters now more than ever.

✨ Links & Resources Mentioned:
📌 Join the Kitchen Table Dreams Community – https://coachchefkim.com/kitchentable
📌 Apply for the Kitchen to Calling Mastermind – www.teachmehowtobake.com/coaching
📌 Check out my new blog, Bookish Eats! – www.bookisheats.com

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💬 Let’s Connect!
If this episode resonated with you, leave a comment below! How do YOU handle rejection in your business? Do you run, hide, or push forward? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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#EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #OvercomingRejection #CreativeEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessGrowth #PivotWithPurpose #KitchenTableDreams #ThePositiveVoicePodcast

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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Are hidden energy leaks sabotaging your financial success? In this episode, we uncover how energy and money are connected, why scattered energy leads to scattered cash flow, and how to seal those leaks once and for all. You’ll learn actionable steps to identify where your time, energy, and money are being drained and how to realign them to create abundance.

Tune in to take back control of your money flow and start building financial stability with ease!

You’ll discover:
What energy leaks are and how they impact your money
Practical steps to seal those leaks and realign your focus
How to create aligned habits that support financial abundance

Take control of your money flow today!

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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Entrepreneurship can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Positive Voice podcast, I’m diving deep into why community will make or break you as a business owner. If you think you can do it all alone, I promise—it’s going to take you much longer to reach your goals.

I share my personal experiences spending time with two incredible groups of women this past weekend and how those interactions reminded me of the power of having the right people in your corner. Whether you’re struggling to find your tribe, hesitant to trust others, or stuck in a silo, this episode will help you understand why community is your secret weapon for success.

SHOW NOTES: https://coachchefkim.com/power-of-community/

🔗 Join Kitchen Table Dreams Community now: https://teachmehowtobake.com/kitchen-table

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🚀 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship for Culinary Professionals 🚀
This 10-part video series is designed to help food entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses with ease and intention.

👉 Watch the full series on YouTube OR get the deeper work with exclusive worksheets & community support inside the course!

💬 Let’s talk! Drop a comment below—what’s been your biggest struggle in finding a supportive entrepreneurial community? 👇

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.

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🚀 Your mindset shapes your success! 🚀

In this episode of The Positive Voice, I’m teaching you how to reframe your thoughts as an entrepreneur so that you’re working with your mind, not against it. Because let’s be real—entrepreneurship is a wild ride! Some days, you’re on top of the world. Other days, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear try to take over.

But here’s the shift: Instead of asking “What if it doesn’t work?” start asking “What if it DOES?” ✨

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ How to flip the fear and turn doubt into possibility
✅ Why replacing "I can't" with "How can I?" changes everything
✅ The secret to speaking your success into existence

🌟 Your Challenge: Pick ONE of these reframes and use it every single day this week. Notice how it changes the way you show up! When you do, tag me on Instagram @CoachChefKim so I can celebrate your mindset shift with you! 🎉

Grab the Show Notes HERE

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💬 Which reframe resonated with you the most? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

#MindsetShift #EntrepreneurSuccess #PositiveThinking #Affirmations #ReframeYourThoughts #ThePositiveVoice #CoachChefKim

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Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Becoming the Blueprint! If today’s conversation resonated with you, share it with a fellow dreamer and tag us on Instagram [@kimberlyihouston].

🎙 Until next time, keep dreaming, keep building, and remember—your next big idea starts right here at the kitchen table.