Calm & Colorful: Not Your Average MBA Diaries

In this raw and very real episode, I share what happened after the vendor event that left me crying, doubting everything, and wondering if I was even cut out for this whole “founder” life. Spoiler: I learned SO much more than I expected.

I take you inside my debrief with my mentor, Heather, where we broke down not just what happened at the event, but also the emotions behind it — why I cried, why it felt so heavy, and what those feelings were actually trying to tell me.

We talk about the big messaging mistake (aka: having a toddler business with zero signs that said “toddlers”), why my QR form flopped, the behind-the-scenes mom moments (hi, Corbin crying at nap time), and how all of this was actually data… not failure.

And then, the twist: when we added up everything that did work, we realized this event was actually a huge success — just not in the magical, cinematic way I imagined.

Heather even got chills during part of our conversation (which definitely made me feel less like a disaster and more like a real founder learning in real time).

If you’ve ever had something go “wrong” and immediately made it mean something about YOU… this episode is going to feel like a hug, a pep talk, and a reset button all in one.

This is the messy middle of entrepreneurship — and honestly, it’s where the real growth happens.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

In this deeply honest episode, I take you behind the scenes of my biggest experiment yet — a vendor event I believed would be the turning point for Calm & Colorful. I share the real numbers, the unexpected heartbreaks, the toddler tears, the moments that made me question everything, and the powerful reflections that came afterward.

From spending more than planned, to struggling to attract the right families, to handing out 109 stickers and gathering tiny but meaningful data points, this episode is a raw look at what it feels like to be in the messy middle of entrepreneurship.

I read the message I sent my mentor, her grounding response, and how a surprising gift the next morning reminded me to breathe, reconnect with my family, and trust the long game.

If you’ve ever felt defeated, questioned your path, or wondered whether you’re capable of making a meaningful difference, this is the episode you’ll feel in your bones. Because this isn’t the part where everything works… this is the part that shapes who I’m becoming.

Buckle up, friends — we’re building something beautiful, even when it doesn’t look like it yet.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

In this deeply honest episode, I take you behind the scenes of my biggest experiment yet — a vendor event I believed would be the turning point for Calm & Colorful. I share the real numbers, the unexpected heartbreaks, the toddler tears, the moments that made me question everything, and the powerful reflections that came afterward.

From spending more than planned, to struggling to attract the right families, to handing out 109 stickers and gathering tiny but meaningful data points, this episode is a raw look at what it feels like to be in the messy middle of entrepreneurship.

I read the message I sent my mentor, her grounding response, and how a surprising gift the next morning reminded me to breathe, reconnect with my family, and trust the long game.

If you’ve ever felt defeated, questioned your path, or wondered whether you’re capable of making a meaningful difference, this is the episode you’ll feel in your bones. Because this isn’t the part where everything works… this is the part that shapes who I’m becoming.

Buckle up, friends — we’re building something beautiful, even when it doesn’t look like it yet.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

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Jessica shares a quiet, powerful moment of being truly seen by a longtime friend — someone who has witnessed her through teaching days, heartbreak, healing, motherhood, and the growth of Calm & Colorful. A simple “I’m so proud of you” becomes a reminder that she is capable, equipped, and meant for this work.

This episode explores friendship, self-doubt, and the beauty of realizing just how far you’ve come.

Jessica closes with a gentle invitation:

What are you proud of yourself for today?

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Curious about Oneday MBA — the program I talk about throughout this show?

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Subscribe so you don't miss the messy middle of building a business as a mom.

Calm & Colorful: https://www.calmandcolorful.com

Join the free Calm & Colorful Circle community for founders + mamas building alongside me

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In this episode, I walk through the exact steps I’m taking to create immediate revenue in my business thanks to my mentor’s guidance. From narrowing my top delivery mechanisms to running evidence-based customer discovery calls, this is the behind-the-scenes of how my Plan A is forming in real time.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani

In this episode, I walk through the exact steps I’m taking to create immediate revenue in my business thanks to my mentor’s guidance. From narrowing my top delivery mechanisms to running evidence-based customer discovery calls, this is the behind-the-scenes of how my Plan A is forming in real time.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani

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Curious about Oneday MBA — the program I talk about throughout this show?

Check it out here: https://oneday.org/us/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jessica-brittani-referral

Subscribe so you don't miss the messy middle of building a business as a mom.

Calm & Colorful: https://www.calmandcolorful.com

Join the free Calm & Colorful Circle community for founders + mamas building alongside me

If this episode resonated, please leave a review — it helps other founder moms find this podcast.

#FounderMom #OnedayMBA #WomenInBusiness #PodcastForMoms #CustomerDiscovery

The very first orientation for the One Day MBA program just happened — and WOW. Seven hours of next-level strategy, mindset work, and community that didn't feel long at all. This episode is a raw, real-time brain dump of everything I learned, felt, and committed to on day one of this 18-month journey.

This podcast is unfiltered, unedited, and fully alive. Just like this season of my business.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani

The very first orientation for the One Day MBA program just happened — and WOW. Seven hours of next-level strategy, mindset work, and community that didn't feel long at all. This episode is a raw, real-time brain dump of everything I learned, felt, and committed to on day one of this 18-month journey.

This podcast is unfiltered, unedited, and fully alive. Just like this season of my business.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani

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Curious about Oneday MBA — the program I talk about throughout this show?

Check it out here: https://oneday.org/us/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jessica-brittani-referral

Subscribe so you don't miss the messy middle of building a business as a mom.

Calm & Colorful: https://www.calmandcolorful.com

Join the free Calm & Colorful Circle community for founders + mamas building alongside me

If this episode resonated, please leave a review — it helps other founder moms find this podcast.

#FounderMom #OnedayMBA #WomenInBusiness #PodcastForMoms #CustomerDiscovery

After months of rest and surrender, I'm back with a major update: I've started my MBA with One Day!

In this episode, I share my September-October reset, why I chose presence over pressure, and how I'm building systems to balance motherhood, business, and grad school. From audiobooks during Fit4Mom drives to night weaning challenges with Korbin, this is the real, messy, exciting beginning of my MBA journey. Let's figure this out together.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani

After months of rest and surrender, I'm back with a major update: I've started my MBA with One Day!

In this episode, I share my September-October reset, why I chose presence over pressure, and how I'm building systems to balance motherhood, business, and grad school. From audiobooks during Fit4Mom drives to night weaning challenges with Korbin, this is the real, messy, exciting beginning of my MBA journey. Let's figure this out together.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani

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Curious about Oneday MBA — the program I talk about throughout this show?

Check it out here: https://oneday.org/us/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jessica-brittani-referral

Subscribe so you don't miss the messy middle of building a business as a mom.

Calm & Colorful: https://www.calmandcolorful.com

Join the free Calm & Colorful Circle community for founders + mamas building alongside me

If this episode resonated, please leave a review — it helps other founder moms find this podcast.

#FounderMom #OnedayMBA #WomenInBusiness #PodcastForMoms #CustomerDiscovery