What does it really mean to be authentic in your brand while still showing up as the professional you want to be? In this candid and hilarious episode, Mariah is joined by copywriter and brand messaging expert Amy Hanneke of Hello Co Creative to explore the tension (and harmony) between your real life and your aspirational business brand.

They dive into the messy middle of motherhood, marketing, and messaging—and why you don’t have to choose between the goldfish crumbs in your carpet and your polished orange power suit energy. If you’ve ever wondered how much of your personal life to share in your business or felt stuck trying to “be real” online, this episode is for you.

Plus, Amy breaks down messaging strategies that connect with your ideal clients, whether you're building from scratch or refining your voice after a pivot.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• You can be both: Your business brand can be aspirational and grounded in your reality—those aren’t mutually exclusive.
• Filtered ≠ Fake: Being intentional with what you share doesn’t make you inauthentic—it protects your energy and professionalism.
• Messaging matters: Great copy isn’t just about being relatable; it’s about aligning your voice with your goals and ideal clients.
• Your brand evolves: Especially in the early days, messy action and trial and error are part of the process.
• Thread it out: Social platforms like Threads can be powerful testing grounds for brand messaging that resonates.

💼 About the Guest: Amy Hanneke

Amy Hanneke is the founder of Hello Co Creative

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Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

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In this intimate episode, recorded just after her first in-person client retreat, Mariah opens up about the transformative experience of gathering 10 incredible women for three days of connection, clarity, and celebration. From business breakthroughs and B-roll shoots to sleepover vibes and bracelet-making, this retreat was equal parts strategy and soul.

She also shares a powerful personal breakthrough: a moment of stillness where she realized she’s no longer chasing the next big thing—because she’s already living it.

🔹 What You'll Hear:

• The honest truth about hosting a first-ever retreat
• The emotional shift from constant striving to contentment
• Why community and in-person connection matter more than ever
• Client transformations that sparked new dreams
• Details on the upcoming October retreat in Gatineau
• How you can join the next one (spoiler: it's exclusive to coaching clients)

🔹 Highlights & Insights:

• [01:38] Hosting a retreat: what worked, what surprised me
• [03:06] The joy of real community after years of Zoom-only relationships
• [05:02] The power of naming your dream out loud
• [07:51] My unexpected realization: I’m already living my big dream
• [10:02] From “what’s next?” to “this is enough”
• [13:47] October retreat preview: chalet vibes, cozy fires, deep work
• [15:40] Want to join? Here’s how to make it happen

👉 Curious about joining the next retreat?

🚀 The Leap → A 6-month coaching program for service providers making $3k+ months who need structure, strategy, and accountability to scale to consistent, sustainable revenue. Group coaching, Slack support, and an optional retreat add-on.

($4.5K, deposit secures your spot, monthly plan. First payment starts in July. FIVE SPOTS LEFT)

Spots are already filling with returning clients (because once you come to a retreat, you don’t want to miss another).

Click here to join The Leap

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✿ Connect With Mariah ✿

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahmakesithappen/
• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mariahmakesithappen
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mariah-scrivens-96b6ba346

✿ Resources Mentioned ✿

• Foundations Program: Build a rock-solid business foundation with Mariah’s free program. Start today: https://mariahscrivens.com/foundations.

Thinking about writing a book? Or maybe thinking about thinking about it? Whether it’s a legacy memoir or a strategic business framework, this episode is your permission slip to get started—with a clear plan and zero pressure to “write a bestseller in 30 days.”

Business coach Mariah Scrivens is joined by nonfiction editor and book coach Ellen Polk, founder of Sage House Editorial, to talk about the realities of writing a book, from outlining to editing, personal storytelling to publishing. Ellen shares her expert insight into the writing process, how to structure your ideas, and why your “boring” life may be more book-worthy than you think.

This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at memoir writing (including Mariah’s!), how to write without spiraling, and what it actually takes to turn your big idea into a polished, professional book that lasts.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Every entrepreneur has at least one great book idea—and often more than one.
• Memoir ≠ autobiography. It's not about documenting everything—it’s about sharing stories that support a core message or transformation.
• Outlines are everything. A strong book map will keep you on track, help prevent overwriting, and clarify what belongs in this book vs. your next one.
• Your life doesn’t have to be traumatic to be book-worthy. Relatable stories connect more than extreme ones.
• Publishing takes longer than 90 days if you want quality. Books are evergreen products and deserve time, strategy, and intention.
• You don’t need to be “a writer” to write a book. You just need the right support and structure.

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

Links & Resources
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Feeling overwhelmed as a service provider? Struggling to deliver a seamless client experience without burning out? In this raw and real episode, Mariah chats with Kat (Kathleen) from The Main Stage, a systems strategist and advocate for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, about how to build sustainable, high-touch businesses without the chaos.

Kat shares her journey from the nonprofit world to becoming an online business manager and how a pivotal moment in New Orleans helped her reclaim joy and autonomy in her business. Together, they unpack the messy side of entrepreneurship—rejection, comparison, and burnout—and offer actionable insights on how to create memorable client experiences that actually work for neurodivergent business owners.

Plus, get the scoop on Kat’s upcoming program, Ink to Income, and her free 3-day challenge designed to simplify your communication and transform your client journey—without adding stress to your plate.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Your business isn’t your self-worth. Detach personal value from proposals, pricing, and client responses.
• Neurodivergent entrepreneurs need custom systems. Forget cookie-cutter advice—find what supports your brain and energy.
• The “unglamorous” side of entrepreneurship needs more airtime. Rejection, burnout, and loneliness are normal, and talking about them creates real community.
• Sustainable client experience = connection without chaos. High-touch doesn’t mean high-stress when you build your systems intentionally.
• It’s okay to pivot. You’re allowed to evolve and choose joy—even if it means starting over.

👤 About Kat

Kat is the fou

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

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Tired of spending hours creating content in Canva? This episode is here to save you time and sanity! Mariah sits down with Gia, a hairstylist-turned-Canva expert and mom of three, who helps solopreneurs streamline their content creation process with time-saving tips and efficient use of Canva.

Gia shares her journey from hairstyling to teaching Canva, her favorite design tricks, and why templates are the secret to cutting your design time in half.

Tune in to learn:

• Gia’s top Canva features, apps, and tools you didn’t know existed.
• Why templates are a game-changer for consistent and efficient branding.
• How to avoid the "wall of teal" effect on your Instagram feed.
• Gia’s favorite tips for repurposing Canva designs and posting more frequently.
• The importance of cutting back on Instagram time to focus on other business priorities.

🎧 Ready to design smarter, not harder? Listen now!

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Meet Gia: From hairstylist to Canva pro—Gia’s journey and why she loves helping solopreneurs save time.
• [03:40] The Canva Learning Curve: How Gia went from almost giving up to becoming a pro.
• [06:03] The Power of Templates: Why templates are the key to faster and more frequent content creation.
• [08:12] Brand Consistency with Templates: How to create variety without overwhelming your feed.
• [10:58] Time-Saving Post Types: The top posts you should template for efficiency.
• [13:34] Posting Consistency with Templates: Gia shares how templates helped her increase posting frequency and engagement.
• [15:55] Avoiding the "Wall of Teal": Tips for keeping your Instagram feed visually e

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

Links & Resources
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Feeling overwhelmed by content creation and time management in your business? In this episode, Mariah sits down with Rebecca Stanisic, writer, speaker, and content strategist from A Little Bit of Momsense. Rebecca shares her expertise on creating intentional content that reduces stress, maximizes impact, and aligns with your goals.

Tune in to learn:

• How to balance authenticity with trends and avoid the content creation trap.
• Why Instagram is just one piece of your content ecosystem—and how to make it work for you.
• Rebecca’s "TIMER" management framework for prioritizing content creation when you’re short on time.
• Simple ways to repurpose your content to save time and maintain consistency.

Whether you’re a solopreneur juggling it all or a small business owner trying to streamline your process, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you work smarter, not harder.

🎧 Ready to transform your content strategy? Listen now!

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Meet Rebecca: Writer, speaker, and content strategist helping small business owners simplify content creation.
• [01:39] The Content Trap: Why overthinking and overproducing content is draining your time and energy.
• [03:31] Making Social Media a Tool, Not a Burden: Why spending 50–75% of your time on content is unsustainable.
• [06:18] Authenticity vs. Trends: How to find your voice and show up in a way that feels good for your brand.
• [10:36] Intentional Content: Why content creation starts with clear goals and consistent messaging.
• [12:35] The Content Ecosystem: Looking beyond Instagram to connect your blog, emails, website, and social media.

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

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Your website should be more than just a pretty landing page—it should be a hardworking, lead-generating powerhouse! In this episode, Mariah is joined by Leslee Owen, co-founder and CEO of Movement Maker Web Design Agency, to share why your website is the heart of your marketing strategy and how to turn it into your business’s most valuable employee.

Leslee breaks down the must-have features every website needs, why knowing your ideal client is step one, and how investing in a professional website can save you thousands in the long run. Whether you’re ready to ditch the DIY approach or just need inspiration to fall back in love with your online home base, this episode is for you!

🎧 Listen in to learn:

• The two key elements every website needs to connect and care.
• Why your website is more than just a “digital brochure.”
• How to use Leslee’s “human approach method” to make your website relatable and trustworthy.
• The cost of NOT investing in your website (hint: 88% of visitors won’t return after a bad experience).
• What to expect when hiring a web design expert—and how to prepare for the process.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Meet Leslee Owen: From TV producer to web design CEO—and how she built a thriving business with her husband as her partner.
• [04:12] Working as a Couple: The ups, downs, and dynamic of running a business with your spouse.
• [11:08] Minimum Viable Website: The essential features your website needs to attract and convert clients.
• [12:51] Human-Centered Design: Why empathy, accessibility, and trust are critical for a high-performing website.
• [15:09] Start with Your Ideal Client: The first step in building a website th

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

Links & Resources
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Are you overwhelmed by all the moving parts of marketing your business? Today, we’re joined by Mallory Musante, a fractional CMO and marketing strategist, who shares how to build a simplified, data-driven marketing ecosystem that works seamlessly for your business. With nearly 15 years of experience, Mallory specializes in helping businesses create sustainable marketing strategies that drive results—without the burnout.

In this episode, we dive into everything from the differences between personal brands and faceless brands, the importance of starting with the bottom of your funnel, and how to decide on the 1-3 marketing channels you should focus on. Mallory also explains why ads aren’t a “quick fix” and shares her step-by-step approach to creating a connected, impactful marketing ecosystem for businesses of any size.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• What a fractional CMO is and how they can transform your business.
• The benefits of a marketing ecosystem (and how to build one).
• Why starting with the bottom of your funnel is crucial.
• How to streamline your marketing channels for maximum impact.
• Why ads aren’t a “magic bullet” and what to do before investing in them.
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Whether you’re a solopreneur, a service-based business owner, or running a product-based company, this episode is packed with actionable insights to level up your marketing strategy.

• Mallory Misante’s Website: https://www.mallorymusante.com/
• Follow Mallory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallorymusante

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Meet Mallory: How she transitioned from corporate marketing to fractional CMO and why her data-driven approach works.
• [05:15] What Is a Marketing Ecosystem? A beginner-friendly breakdown of what it is and why you need one.

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

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💬 Book a 2-Hour Pivot Intensive → Click Here
🎯 Explore Coaching Programs → Learn More

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your business? It might be time to reevaluate your offers and align your strategy with your goals. In this episode, we’ll tackle the messy feelings that come from a lack of clarity and how to refresh your business for maximum profit and ease.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The 5 biggest problems holding you back in your business and how to overcome them.
• Why offering things you dislike or trying to serve everyone is costing you time, energy, and money.
• How to refine your offers, niche down, and connect authentically with your ideal customer.
• The importance of confidently owning your business and embracing your dreams (even when it feels scary).

If you’ve been searching for a way to simplify, scale, and rediscover joy in your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you take the next step.

🎧 Ready to refresh your business? Tune in now!

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] The Messy Feeling: Why lack of clarity makes growth difficult and how to fix it.
• [02:24] Problem #1: Offering things you don’t actually enjoy—and why it’s costing you more than it’s worth.
• [05:10] Problem #2: Thinking you need to serve everyone instead of niching down for higher conversions.
• [07:07] Problem #3: Downplaying your skills and business, and how this affects your confidence and network.
• [09:02] Problem #4: Offering too many products or services, leading to scattered messaging and customer confusion.
• [13:50] Problem #5: Holding back out of fear and why embracing your dreams is key to scaling your business.
• [15:42] Taking the Leap Safely: How to pivot strategically and set yourself up for success.

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

Links & Resources
💬 Book a 2-Hour Pivot Intensive → Click Here
🎯 Explore Coaching Programs → Learn More

In this second part of our deep-dive conversation with Shulamit Ber Levtov, we explore the emotional and psychological challenges of entrepreneurship, from combating burnout to navigating feelings of isolation. Shulamit shares her expert insights as a therapist for entrepreneurs, offering actionable strategies to help you build self-trust, prioritize mental health, and set boundaries that foster sustainability in your business.

We also discuss the pervasive scarcity mindset in entrepreneurship, how to process setbacks in a healthy way, and why creating a mental health plan is just as crucial as your business and marketing plans. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need validation that you’re not alone, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to take on the world.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• Why scarcity mindset is rooted in survival instincts—and how to overcome it.
• The importance of grieving failures before jumping into solutions.
• How to identify and break patterns of mental and physical isolation.
• Why your next business investment might need to be in yourself.
• The need for systemic changes in entrepreneurial spaces to integrate mental health.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough or wondered if there’s something wrong with you, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and there’s nothing wrong with you.

Missed Part 1? Go back and listen to learn about overcoming isolation, realistic optimism, and outsourcing as a mental health strategy.

Connect with Shulamit Ber Levtov:

• Website
• Newsletter
• Instagram
• Linkedin

Keywords:

burnout for entrepreneurs, boundaries in business, scarcity mindset, mental health entrepreneurship, overcoming isolation in business, building self-trust, resilient entrepreneurship, Shulamit Ber Levtov, millennial business owners, mental health strategies, podcast for entrepreneurs, part 2 interview

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Business coaching for women who want to have the most without doing the most.

Because no, you don’t have to choose between genuinely enjoying your work, maintaining an actual life outside of it, and making great money through it all. Or at least, you don’t when you have the right business coach by your side, in your Google Docs, and fully in your business with you (spirals, spreadsheets, and all).

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