In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing @nicolericcardo owner of NR Media and she talks all about going from a flutist to a social media marketing expert. Nicole also talks about how to start a social media agency, why it is important to work crazy hours in the beginning, how she got clients and social media tips business owners need to know. She is also pivoting her business from doing social media management to launching more e-books which I think is so smart. I hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow her @nicolericcardo and me @dontcallmegirlboss on Instagram.

In this episode I, host Jessica Buck, go over the current struggles I am having with my business. I go over what it is like to lose a renter 2 days before rent is due, having a business savings account, having an e-book fail, having another lock down in CA, new PPP loan coming out, guests for this podcast bailing the week they are supposed to be on, MOM GUILT and how it is hard do consistently sell product online. I hope in this episode you can take away that every business no matter how good they look on Instagram struggles in so many different ways every week and is just trying to figure it out like you are. Make sure to follow host Jessica @raeejess, @sunlessrae and @dontcallmegirlboss 

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing the owner of Raeka Beauty based in ATX, Raeka has been featured in BuzzFeed and many other publications with her revolutionary turmeric peel off mask. She goes over what it takes to start and run an online business, working with family, coming out with new products, how important subscription boxes are to her business and so much more. Raeka Beauty is on the radar of Sephora and Ulta, being able to interview Raeka before she has made into these stores is exactly why I started this podcast (I wanted to dive deep into a women entrepreneurs brain while they are still relatable to women who are just beginning their business journey).  Listen to this episode if you are interested in what the journey is like before you make it into huge department stores and don't forget to follow her @iamraeka and @raekabeauty.

In this episode you will get to know Ashley Brinkman @ihearttheatx, she is an award-winning Realtor in Austin, Texas and has an amazing team to support her. She goes over how she became a real estate agent, tips on how to be a real estate agent, owning multiple homes, completely renovating a home and balancing her life. Ashley actually was our real estate agent when we bought out home in ATX, I love that she goes above and beyond for her clients! Make sure to be following her @ihearttheatx and use her for your real estate needs in Austin and the surrounding area. 

In this episode I interviewed Francesca owner of maternal_root, she is a doula, prenatal yoga instructor, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator. I have known Francesca since I was around eleven years old and had the privilege to have her as my doula for my birth with my son. Francesca goes over what a doula is, all the benefits of being a doula, day in the the life of owning her business, how she built her business, her biggest struggles and finally MY BIRTH STORY! I was so excited to have her on, she is a light in this world and has so much to offer. Make sure you follow her @maternal_root!

In this episode I interview Bri Newton, the owner of Salt and Sass Candle Co, a candle company. Bri used to own two yoga studios in Orange County, California called, Happy Flow Yoga, which she had to close down due to the pandemic in 2020.  She talks about working with her partner, going from one location to two locations, mourning having to close her business, building herself back up and starting a new successful candle making business. Bri is a fighter and I respect her so much for everything she has done and is continuing to do. Her story will teach us all that we do not fail when our business does, we move on and keep fighting. Keep up with Bri on instagram @happy_girl_bri and @saltandsasscandleco.

In this episode I interview @missleannerae, she is an influencer on social media, a model and real estate agent in ATX. I was so excited to interview Leanne because she is a small town girl now living in a big city and killin' it as a real estate agent and model. She talks about why privacy is important when you are influencer, how her modeling career blew up and how to listen when people give you advice. Make sure to follow Leanne on IG @missleannerae.

In this episode I interview Amber Thompson, owner of @brows_by_amber she does brow shaping, brow tints, eyelash lifts, and microbladding. She is located in Austin, TX on Rainey St. in Roar and has over 800+ 5 star reviews! Amber goes over how she quit her full-time job at Benefit Cosmetics and rented a room at another salon with 0 clients! I hope this episode inspires you to go all in to whatever it is you have been thinking about or working on. Follow Amber @brows_by_amber! 

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Lauren Gurley, the owner of @thatyellow.door an Airbnb business. Her and her husband own a property in Cathedral City (Palm Springs area), CA and just bought a new property in Big Bear, CA. She shares all the secrets on how to run a successful Airbnb, how to become a superhost and separate yourself from your competition. I also loved talking to Lauren about the spray tan business she used to own, she was my direct competition when I first started! Make sure to be following her @thatyellow.door! 

This week I was so appreciative that the owner of Edgewood Business Solutions, Shawnna was willing to come on and answer all of the frequently asked questions about the PPP loan. Edgewood Business Solutions does business consulting, bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, a virtual CFO and other business solutions. Shawnna is a huge advocate for small businesses and I just couldn't be more thankful she volunteered her time to help business owners during the pandemic. In this episode Shawnna gives specific instructions on everything about the PPP loan and how to get 100% forgiveness and the difference between an S. Corp and an LLC. Don't forget to follow her @edgysolutions.