Do It My Way Podcast

What if the next generation could tell us exactly what they want from leaders?

This week on the Do It My Way podcast, we turned the microphones over to our two college interns for one of the most honest, and surprisingly insightful, conversations we've had.

We asked them the questions every business owner wants answered:

• What's the biggest misconception about Gen Z?

• What do young professionals really want from a boss?

• What are the biggest red flags when interviewing with a company?

• How is AI changing college and the workplace?

• What advice would they give CEOs trying to hire and retain young talent?

Their answers challenged some assumptions, confirmed others, and gave me a fresh perspective on what leadership looks like for the next generation.

Whether you're hiring interns, leading a team, raising young adults, or simply curious about what's shaping tomorrow's workforce, this conversation is full of practical takeaways and a few laughs along the way.

You might be surprised by what they had to say.

Tune in to "What Gen Z Wants Their Bosses to Know," this week's episode of the Do It My Way podcast and join the conversation. I'd love to hear which insight resonated with you most!

If you've ever wondered why building a business feels so much harder than you expected, this week's episode is for you.

After more than 20 years as an entrepreneur, I've realized something no one warned me about:

Entrepreneurship doesn't just change your bank account.

It changes you.

The hardest part isn't finding clients, making sales, or growing revenue. It's letting go of the version of yourself that can't take you where you're trying to go.

In this episode of Do It My Way, I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned about becoming the leader my business needed including:

• Why people-pleasing will hold your business back. • Why no one is ever going to give you permission to start. • The leadership lesson I still have to remind myself of every single day. • Why confidence isn't something you wait for, it's something you earn. • The surprising truth about what entrepreneurship is actually building.

One day you'll realize the greatest thing you created wasn't your business.

It was the woman capable of leading it.

Listen to this week's episode and let me know which lesson resonates with you the most.

Summer has a way of reminding us what's really important.

Long dinners on the patio. Family vacations. Kids laughing in the pool. Watching the sunset instead of another spreadsheet.

And yet... so many business owners never truly experience those moments because they're still answering emails, checking Slack, or "just taking one quick call."

Sound familiar?

I know that feeling.

As entrepreneurs, we've convinced ourselves that being available 24/7 is what makes us successful. But what if it's actually holding us back?

Here's the truth:

If your business can't survive a week without you, you haven't built freedom, you've built dependence.

Your team doesn't become stronger because you answer every question. They become stronger when you trust them to find the answers.

Your clients don't need an instant response every hour of every day.

And your family doesn't need another expensive vacation.

They need you.

The memories they'll cherish won't be the hotel or the destination. They'll remember whether you were fully present. Whether you laughed with them, played the games, watched the fireworks, and looked up from your phone.

Is Your Business Stealing Your Vacation?

In this episode, we're talking about:

• Why successful leaders know how to step away.

• How to prepare your team before you leave.

• The difference between urgent and important.

• Why taking a real vacation might be the best thing you do for your business.

• How to be fully present with the people who matter most.

Here's my challenge for you this summer:

When you're with your family, be where your feet are.

The emails will still be there tomorrow.

This season of life won't.

Go make the memories.

You've earned them.

We're officially halfway through the year.

Back in January, you probably had big goals, ambitious plans, and a vision for what this year would look like. So now comes the important question:

How's it going?

In this week's episode of Do It My Way, we're doing a Mid-Year Check-In. Not to judge ourselves for what didn't happen, but to take an honest look at what's working, what's not, and what needs to change to finish the year strong.

We'll walk through five simple questions every CEO/entrepreneur should ask right now, plus practical action steps to help you refocus, realign, and make the most of the next six months.

Because the goal isn't to start over.

It's to move forward with intention.

Listen now and give yourself the CEO check-in you deserve.

Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, University of Oklahoma professor, and negotiation expert Dr. Meg Myers Morgan shares how self-worth influences every area of our lives, from our careers and relationships to the opportunities we're willing to pursue. She reflects on the unexpected path that led from a TEDx talk to bestselling books, keynote stages, and a career helping others recognize their value and ask for what they deserve.

The conversation also explores the realities of motherhood, postpartum depression, the pressure many women place on themselves, and how those experiences shaped both her writing and her purpose. Meg explains why negotiation is about far more than money. It's about understanding your worth, having the courage to ask for more, and building a life that aligns with your values.

Through honest stories, practical insights, and plenty of humor, this episode is a reminder that the life you want often begins with believing you're worthy of it.

Some of the biggest clients I've ever landed didn't come from an ad, a website, or a sales pitch.

They came from relationships.

A friend from college. A former client. Someone I met years ago who remembered my name when the timing was right. In a city like Tulsa, relationships matter. People do business with people they know, trust, and enjoy being around.

In this week's Do It My Way podcast, I'm talking about why relationships are the most valuable asset in business and how investing in people can pay dividends for decades.

Because your next opportunity may already be in your network, you just haven't met the right moment yet.

Listen now.

Can I say something that every entrepreneur has felt… but almost nobody talks about?

Sometimes owning a business feels like your heart is hanging outside of your body.

Because this business? It's not just a business to you.

It's your baby.

You built it from nothing. You've lost sleep over it. You've worried about payroll, clients, reputation, growth, and making sure everyone else succeeds.

You think about your business in the shower, at dinner, at 3 a.m.

And then someone on your team misses a deadline, doesn't follow through, or treats a client situation like it's "just part of the job"…

And you think:

"How can you not care?!"

If you've ever felt frustrated, hurt, disappointed, or honestly confused about why your team doesn't love the business like you do… you are not alone.

And here's the hard truth I had to learn:

Your employees will probably never love your business like you do.

Not because they're bad people.

Not because they don't care.

But because they're not the owner.

They didn't take the risk. They don't carry the stress. They're not awake at 3 a.m. wondering if the business survives.

And while that truth can sting…

It can also set you free.

Because the goal isn't to find mini versions of yourself.

The goal is to build a team that believes in the mission, takes ownership of their role, and cares deeply about doing meaningful work.

In this week's Do It My Way podcast episode, I'm sharing:

Why entrepreneurs feel so hurt when employees don't care the same way The mistake most leaders make when hiring and managing teams How to create more ownership without sacrificing profitability Practical ways to get your team to care more (without expecting them to think like owners)

Plus, I'm sharing one mindset shift that completely changed how I lead.

Because the healthiest thing I ever learned as an entrepreneur was this:

People don't have to love your business like you do. They just have to care enough to do meaningful work with excellence.

If this sounds like exactly what you've been struggling with lately, I think this episode will really hit home.

And if you know another entrepreneur who's ever said, "Why do I care more than everyone else?" — forward this email to them.

You're not crazy.

You're just carrying the emotional weight of something you built. Your job isn't to make people love the business like an owner. Your job is to build a culture where people feel connected to purpose, valued for contribution, and proud of the role they play.

Sometimes this lesson is learned the hard way.

Have you ever stopped yourself from posting content, launching something new, raising your prices, or sharing your expertise because of one thought?

"Who am I to be teaching this?"

Maybe you don't have the degree.

The certification.

The fancy title.

I get it.

Because I don't have a business degree either.

What I do have is lived experience—building a business from the ground up, learning hard lessons, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs grow, and eventually selling a successful company.

And here's what I've learned:

There's more than one way to become an expert.

In this week's Do It My Way podcast episode, I'm talking about imposter syndrome, why so many entrepreneurs struggle to own their expertise, and the 5 things you can do to stop questioning yourself and start showing up with confidence.

If you've ever felt like you're "not qualified enough," this episode is for you.

Remember: someone out there needs what you already know.

Jodi Smith is a content creator, influencer, and mom of three with a community of more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. Known for her colorful style, fun OOTDs, shopping hauls, lifestyle recommendations, and love of books, Jodi has built a brand that feels both creative and deeply personal.

But before the fashion content and editing reels, Jodi started as a first grade teacher. She later launched a motherhood blog with her sister, which eventually evolved into the fashion and lifestyle platform she's known for today.

In this episode, Jodi shares how creativity has always been at the center of who she is. We talk about the evolution of content creation, staying inspired, keeping a running list of ideas, and how she's fallen in love with the editing process over the last year. She also shares her thoughts on color theory, trends, motherhood, and what it looks like to build a career around the things you genuinely enjoy.

This is a conversation about creativity, reinvention, and trusting the ideas that keep calling you back.

You can be incredibly talented…

The smartest person in the room.

Highly respected.

Experienced.

Successful.

And still be overlooked.

Why?

Because in today's world, expertise alone is no longer enough. Visibility matters too.

That may feel frustrating, especially for women who were taught to keep their heads down, work hard, and let results speak for themselves.

But here's the truth:

The opportunities often go to the people who are seen, not just the people who are qualified.

The speaking engagement.

The media feature.

The board seat.

The dream client.

The strategic partnership.

If people don't clearly know:

• What you stand for

• What makes you different

• What you're an expert in

• Why they should think of you

They can't refer you, recommend you or remember you.

This isn't about becoming an influencer.

It's about becoming visible in a way that feels authentic to who you are.

Because there's a difference between self-promotion and owning your authority.

For many female entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge isn't capability.

It's visibility.

And too many brilliant women are still walking around as the best kept secret in their industry.

So here's the question:

Are you waiting to be discovered or are you intentionally building a reputation people remember?

This week on the DO IT MY WAY Podcast, we're talking about why brilliant women get overlooked, the hidden cost of staying invisible, and how to step into your authority without feeling salesy, performative, or "too much."

You've earned your seat at the table.

It's time people know it.