What most people don't realize when they start a business is how much it will ask of them personally. It shines a bright light on your self-worth, your fears, your boundaries, and your beliefs. You grow as your business grows.

In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Kris Schneider, the brilliant force behind Kindred Spirits Creative, for a conversation about truth, evolution, and what it really means to jump off the corporate cliff. Kris spent two decades working in the banking industry and today, she runs a fluid, multi-passionate business helping small business owners with everything from tedious web migrations to office interior design.

Kris describes the reliable income and predictable routine of corporate life as "the golden handcuffs." Breaking free isn't about having a flawless, 10-step plan figured out beforehand, it’s about trusting your inner foundation and choosing to surrender to the unknown.

If you are standing on the edge of that cliff right now, looking out into the fog and waiting until you feel completely "ready," consider this your sign. The survival instincts telling you to stay safe are completely normal, but magic happens when you shuffle forward anyway.

We also dove deep into a common struggle for women entrepreneurs: the hesitation to delegate and ask for help. Too often, we treat outsourcing as a sign of personal failure, believing we need to wear every single hat in our business perfectly.

If there is one major takeaway from Kris’s journey, it’s that action is the best fighter of fear. When you choose curiosity over criticism and start exploring your natural talents, your path will naturally evolve. You don't need all the answers to start taking up space. You just have to push the button and do the thing.

There is a strange comfort we find when a new AI tool isn’t quite perfect yet. We see a wonky design or a clunky piece of copy generated by a prompt, and we breathe a quiet sigh of relief, thinking, Okay, my job is safe for a little longer. But the reality is, this is the worst that AI will ever be. And instead of waiting around for tech to become flawless, the real challenge for entrepreneurs is shifting our mindset today.

In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with John T. Meyer, and we are diving deep into the messy, exciting, and rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. We explore why the pendulum is swinging away from deep technical coding and back toward generalists, creators, and big-picture thinkers. If you can articulate a vision, communicate a problem, and stay curious, you hold the ultimate technical skillset for the future.

We also talk about redefining success for the future. How do we guide our kids when the career paths of tomorrow haven't even been invented yet? And as entrepreneurs, should we simply delegate AI to a team member or get our hands dirty and stay intensely curious?

If this conversation resonates, consider it your gentle nudge to move past the intimidation. Pick one repetitive task in your business or personal life this week, sit down with a tool, and just start tinkering.

When you step into the world of entrepreneurship, your business becomes a direct reflection of who you are. It has a way of shining a bright light on your self-worth, your fears, your boundaries, and your beliefs.

In this episode, I sat down with performance coach and founder of Leadmore, John Meyer, to talk about business growth, personal alignment, and the unexpected factors that influence our well-being. John shared how transitioning into his own "second chapter" as a coach completely challenged him to merge who he is with what his business represents.

Many entrepreneurs feel the pressure to chase traditional milestones or maintain a relentless pace, but this conversation was such a grounding reminder that true business momentum is about doing more of less.

We also talked about what John calls the "momentum takers" that quietly creep into our lives and work. Those subtle distractions, decision fatigues, and false goals where we begin chasing what someone else tells us we should want instead of looking at our internal compass. What does a business that actually fits your life look like?

Embracing your authentic identity and protecting your focus may actually be the very things that unlock limitless potential and keep you moving forward without waiting for "later."

There is something powerful about realizing the way your mind works is not something to fix, but something to understand.

In this episode, I sat down with Alicia Schumacher to talk about visibility, identity, and navigating life and business as neurodivergent women. Alicia shared how discovering her ADHD at 39 completely changed the way she understood herself, her work, and her purpose.

So many women feel pressure to constantly perform online or show up a certain way to stay relevant, but this conversation was such a refreshing reminder that authentic visibility can look different for everyone. Sometimes it starts with simply trusting your voice enough to share it.

We also talked about what Alicia calls the “second chapter” of life and business. That season where many women begin asking deeper questions beyond titles, achievements, and expectations. What do I actually want? What kind of impact do I want to make? What parts of myself have I been hiding just to fit into spaces that no longer feel aligned?

If this episode resonates, consider it your reminder that the way your mind works is not something to hide or overcome. It may actually be the very thing that makes your voice, your story, and your impact so powerful.

Fear is sneaky. It does not always show up loud and obvious. Sometimes it looks like overthinking, perfectionism, or staying "busy" to avoid the thing you actually need to do.

In this episode, we are unpacking the subtle ways fear quietly shapes your decisions in business. Whether it is hesitating to raise your prices, holding back from a big opportunity, or waiting until you feel "ready" to launch, there is usually something deeper going on underneath.

Fear is almost always tied to something you really care about. It is a signal, not a stop sign. And when you get curious about it instead of critical, it starts to lose its power over you.

We will talk about how fear connects to self worth, why courage is not about eliminating fear (but moving forward alongside it), and a few simple ways to work through it in the moment so you can stop waiting and start growing.

If this episode resonates, consider it your reminder that fear is part of the process. It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, it usually means you’re doing something that matters.

In this episode, I sat down with Lauren Apple, a scaling strategist, keynote speaker, and CEO of Profit and Presence, to talk about what it really looks like to build a successful business without sacrificing your life at home. From the very beginning, Lauren shared a powerful perspective on branding, focusing less on impressing people and more on making them feel seen, understood, and given permission to want both profit and presence.

Lauren opened up about her journey from ministry into the online business world and how a pivotal moment with her family forced her to rethink everything. Despite running a highly successful business, she realized she had built what she calls a “beautiful prison”, a version of success that looked good on paper but didn’t align with the life she actually wanted. That moment sparked a complete shift, leading her to rebuild her business in a way that supports both her ambitions and her role as a present parent.

We also talked about the realities of being a CEO parent and how traditional productivity advice often doesn’t fit this season of life. Lauren shared practical strategies for creating systems that work within your real constraints, setting boundaries, and scaling not just revenue, but margin. For her, scaling margin means creating space: time to be with your family, time to rest, and time to actually enjoy the life you’re building.

A big part of our conversation focused on mindset, how limiting beliefs, societal expectations, and internalized stories can hold us back from fully stepping into both roles. Lauren shared how important it is to balance action with reflection, test what works for your life, and let go of the idea that there’s only one “right” way to succeed. Her approach is simple but powerful: define your non-negotiables, build your business around them, and give yourself permission to do things differently.

We wrapped up by talking about what it means to truly have both profit and presence.

Lauren’s message is clear: you don’t have to choose between a thriving business and a meaningful personal life, but you do have to be intentional about how you build both.

I’m back for season two with a big update: the podcast has officially been rebranded from Magnetic Coach to Grown From Within. During my break, I gave myself the space to reflect on what I truly enjoyed creating and what resonated most with you. I realized that the conversations around personal growth, mindset, and emotional resilience were the ones I felt most connected to, and that clarity led me here. This change wasn’t easy, but I’ve learned that growth sometimes asks us to pivot and trust ourselves along the way.

I also share more about the shifts happening in my business: I’ve moved from focusing solely on coaches to supporting a wider range of small and service-based business owners, largely influenced by my experience in a new networking group. I talk about how I’m simplifying things, leaning into what actually drives results, and letting go of the pressure to show up everywhere. Alongside that, I open up about my journey with goal setting this year.

In this episode I am reflecting on one of the biggest highlights of my quarter: co-leading a large Women in Business event. This experience pushed me far outside my comfort zone, especially when it came to public speaking. I share how old fears resurfaced, where they came from, and how I worked through them to step onto that stage with confidence and a sense of calm. It was such a full-circle moment for me, and a reminder that growth isn’t just about what we achieve, but about who we become in the process.

As I step into this new season, I’m so excited for what’s ahead: new conversations, new guests, and a more holistic approach to what it means to grow a business. My intention with Grown From Within is to explore that intersection between personal and professional growth, because in my experience, they’re deeply connected. When we grow from within, everything else starts to expand too.

In this episode, I talked with Helen Eimers, a success coach and hypnotherapist who helps high-achieving women entrepreneurs. We spoke about how much our thoughts shape our confidence, our actions, and our results. Helen shared how her work focuses on mindset, self-love, and simple tools that help women feel more confident and calm in everyday moments. She explained how small habits and fun practices can help us reset our thoughts and show up more fully in our lives and businesses.

Helen also shared her personal journey from being a burned-out nurse to becoming a coach. She opened up about losing her mother at a young age, struggling with people-pleasing, and ignoring her own needs for many years. Through therapy, coaching, and deep personal work, she learned how to take care of herself, change her thinking, and trust her path. She also talked about her book, The Change: Insights Into Self Empowerment, a collection of heartfelt stories, actionable insights, and transformational wisdom.

We ended by talking about branding, entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Helen reminded me that success is not just about money or growth, but about loving yourself, staying grounded, and choosing thoughts that support you. Her message was clear: see yourself through love, celebrate small wins, and don’t be afraid to show up as your real, imperfect, and joyful self.

I’ve been wanting to bring a brand photographer onto the show for a long time, and this conversation felt like the perfect fit. I’m joined by Mychelle Gacke of M. Kaye Photography, and we talk all about what brand photography really is, why it goes so much deeper than a quick headshot session, and how powerful it can be for coaches and business owners who want to show up confidently and consistently online. We dive into her journey into brand photography, what lights her up about working with small businesses, and how strategy and prep make such a big difference before you ever step in front of the camera.

We also talk through the biggest mistakes business owners make with photos, from relying too heavily on stock imagery to not having enough content to show up consistently. Mychelle shares what clients often worry about most, like what to wear and how the process works, and explains how she helps bring a brand to life through thoughtful planning, creative direction, and personality-driven images. We even touch on AI generated photos and why real human connection still matters so much in branding.

Toward the end of the conversation, we get really practical about what to do after your brand shoot is over. We talk about how to actually use your photos and videos, avoid overthinking them, and keep showing up even when it feels uncomfortable at first. Mychelle shares more about her new Beyond the Shoot sessions and how she helps clients turn their galleries into real, usable content. This one is full of encouragement, honest insight, and a behind-the-scenes look at how strong visuals can support a magnetic, aligned brand.

On this episode, I'm sharing how I am approaching goal setting in a radically different way as I step into a new calendar year. Instead of rushing to set big, rigid goals, I talk about slowing down, leaning into the wintering season, and only planning for the first quarter (or season) of the year. This approach is less about pressure and more about intention, clarity, and choosing what actually supports my life and business.

I also dive into how I’m thinking about goal setting moving forward, including my word of the year and why that framework feels more aligned right now.

I share what to consider when choosing a word of the year, along with a few things to avoid so it doesn’t turn into another source of stress or self criticism.

This episode is an invitation to explore a different approach to goal setting and create a vision for the year ahead that feels grounded and calm and still successful and fulfilling both personally and professionally.