It’s the final stretch of the year, and if you're already feeling the pressure of unfinished goals, holiday chaos, and business demands piling up, you're not alone. This episode of Moms Makin’ Dough is your much-needed breather: a heart-to-heart on how to finish the year feeling full, not fried.

Host Kendra Hewitt invites you into a conversation that shifts the focus from hustle to harmony. Instead of chasing numbers or staying up till midnight checking boxes, what if you chose peace, presence, and purpose? Kendra gets vulnerable about her own end-of-year struggles and shares how she flipped the script, trading burnout for traditions, to-do lists for meaningful moments, and productivity for presence.

You'll hear personal stories (including a sweet new holiday tradition with her daughter), a framework to audit your time and energy, and simple tools to help you align your final 90 days with what truly matters most. If you’ve ever felt the tension between being a boss and being present, this episode is your permission slip to reimagine your Q4.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why finishing strong doesn’t have to mean hustling harder

How to do a personal “holiday brain dump” that centers what matters most

The power of a two-column energy audit (what gives vs. drains you)

A 3D framework for decluttering your schedule: Do it, Delegate it, or Delete it

Ways to intentionally create joy, rest, and connection during the holidays

“If you’re not present with your family, your business will cost you in a whole different way.” -Kendra Hewitt

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Does checking your bank account make you cringe, or do you skip it altogether? If money feels more like an ex you’re avoiding than a partner you trust, this episode is your wake-up call.

In today’s episode, Kendra Hewitt (yes, that’s “Moms Makin’ Dough” herself!) unpacks the mindset shift that transformed her financial chaos into confident, consistent clarity, by dating her money. Drawing from her own weekly ritual, the “Financial Friday Check-In,” Kendra shares the exact steps she uses to build a loving, disciplined relationship with both personal and business finances.

You’ll hear why she believes discipline is more empowering than disappointment, and how small, intentional habits around money can spark abundance, peace, and power. Whether you're a mompreneur juggling multiple income streams or just trying to get a grip on your household budget, this episode is packed with practical steps and honest encouragement.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

How to “date your money” weekly to build trust and connection

The 5-step check-in process for personal finances

How to create peace, confidence, and clarity in your money mindset

What to prioritize in your business finance review, Kendra’s exact method

Why consistency > intensity when it comes to long-term financial success

“Discipline over disappointment, that’s what changed everything for me.”

If this episode hits home, share it with a fellow mama in your life who could use a money mindset reset. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and schedule your first “Financial Friday” this week. What you schedule becomes real, so let’s make it happen!

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Ever feel that knot-in-your-stomach money stress, random bills, missed details, and a calendar that won’t slow down? In this episode, we tackle the real question: how do you move from anxious and scattered to calm, clear, and in charge of your finances… even in a high-spending season?

Host Kendra Hewitt gets real about a week packed with school routines, tax deadlines, and surprise expenses (hi, rogue squirrel 🙃). Instead of spiraling, she walks you through the mindset and simple systems she used to shift from scarcity to strategy. Using the powerful picture of a lioness, focused, patient, and purposeful, you’ll learn how to pause the panic, sort the noise, and take your next best step with courage.

You’ll hear a vulnerable story from 2018, a season of pivots and fear, and how that Animal Kingdom safari became a lifelong metaphor: the lioness hunts with intention. No frantic moves. Just steady, strategic action to provide for her pride. From there, we break down a practical, repeatable plan you can run every week, so your money life starts matching your values.

5 Takeaways

Separate facts from feelings so you can make decisions you trust.

Create simple organizing systems (think labeled bins + “touch it once” for receipts).

Use theme months (Insurance Month, Estate Planning Month, Taxes Month) to focus your energy.

“A lioness doesn’t panic, she plans her next move.”

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Are invisible money beliefs holding you back from the financial freedom you crave? In this episode of Moms Makin’ Dough, Kendra Hewitt invites you to step into the harvest season, not just in your garden or your home, but in your money mindset. Because here’s the truth: you can’t plant new seeds for growth in a soil full of weeds.

Picking up where Summer School left off, Kendra challenges us to slow down and till the soil of our beliefs about money. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this episode is a powerful reminder that mindset is the foundation of all financial fruitfulness. You’ll learn how to audit your energy around money, reframe limiting thoughts, and prepare your finances for a thriving Q4.

Kendra breaks down:

The 3 types of financial energy work: Clear it, Transform it, Manage it

How to identify and remove financial “weeds” that are silently draining you

Real-life strategies for shifting from scarcity to abundance thinking

Why Marie Kondo-ing your subscriptions can transform your bank account

How to build a sustainable money routine that actually works with your life

“You can’t plant fresh seeds in a garden full of weeds. The same is true for your finances.” – Kendra Hewitt

 Challenge for this week: What’s one financial weed you’ll pull, and one seed you’ll plant, for a more fruitful finish to the year?

 Subscribe, share this episode with a mom in your life who’s ready to grow, and grab the free worksheet linked in the show notes to walk through your own Money Energy Reset.

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Are you working your tail off but wondering why your bank account doesn’t reflect it? This final episode in our Summer School Series gets to the root of why hustle isn’t enough, and what you need to track to turn your business into a well-oiled, freedom-giving machine. It’s time to stop guessing and start growing with intention.

In this jam-packed finale, Kendra Hewitt dives into the last, and arguably most powerful, “P” of the series: Performance. But this isn’t just about spreadsheets and boring reports. This is about measuring what matters so you can stop spinning your wheels, start paying yourself like a CEO, and finally move out of survival mode and into thriving. With real-life client wins, clear metrics, and fire metaphors (flying a plane, anyone?), this episode will help you rethink how you view your numbers, and your worth.

You’ll learn:

Why “what you measure, you master” is a business truth you can’t ignore

How to use data like a GPS to steer your business in the right direction

The 5 key metrics every mompreneur needs to track (and what each one tells you)

How to tell if you’re in survival, maintenance, or thrive mode, and what to do next

Why slow, “not sexy” work is often the most powerful foundation you can lay

“If everyone else gets paid and you don’t, you don’t have a business, you have a hobby.” – Kendra Hewitt

  This episode is the ultimate mic drop to wrap up your summer of growth.  If it hit home, subscribe, leave a review, and share this with your favorite business bestie. Let’s stop guessing and start chasing performance, together.

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Feeling overwhelmed trying to do all the things in your business solo? You’re not alone, and it’s probably costing you your peace, time with your kids, and your next big growth leap. But what if you could build a powerhouse team that actually fuels your mission and gives you your life back?

In this week’s episode of the Moms Makin’ Dough podcast, host Kendra Hewitt dives into one of the most intimidating (but game-changing) parts of business: hiring. Using a sports team analogy, she walks through exactly how to build a dream team by attracting, vetting, and leading true A-players, those rockstars who elevate your entire business. From setting crystal-clear intentions to working interviews and personality assessments, Kendra shares her tried-and-true 5-step process to hire right the first time.

You’ll also learn:

Why hiring without a clear "why" can sabotage your team culture

How to craft a job ad that attracts the right people, not just resume-blasters

What "testing with a task" looks like and why it’s a non-negotiable

The surprising power of personality and decision-making assessments

Why “dating before you get engaged” (aka, a working interview) is the key to team longevity

"A-players don’t want to play on a losing team, they want to build, grow, and win together." – Kendra Hewitt

Ready to stop hustling alone and start leading a team that actually helps you grow your business and enjoy your life? Then don’t miss this episode.

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Why are you still last on your business's payroll?

If you’ve ever skipped your own paycheck to cover your team, pushed off paying yourself “just one more month,” or wondered why your thriving business still leaves you financially stretched, this episode is your wake-up call. In Episode 32 of Moms Makin’ Dough, host Kendra Hewitt dives deep into one of the most game-changing shifts you can make as a business owner: making profit a priority and paying yourself first.

Drawing from her personal story, coaching work with women entrepreneurs, and the life-changing principles of the Profit First method by Mike Michalowicz, Kendra reveals how to build a simple but powerful money system that supports long-term growth and personal income. From choosing the right business entity to setting up your essential five-account structure, you’ll learn how to take control of your cash flow, without the overwhelm.

If you've ever thought, “I’ll start paying myself when…”, this episode is your nudge to stop waiting.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why nearly 30% of business owners don’t pay themselves, and how to avoid being one of them

The five-account system that builds in margin and peace of mind

How choosing the right legal structure affects your ability to get paid

What the “Vault” account is and why it’s your best-kept secret to financial freedom

Real talk on hiring, taxes, and why bookkeeping is not optional

“You don’t rise by remembering, you rise by setting up systems.” – Kendra Hewitt

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 Ever feel like your business is making money, but you’re still living paycheck to paycheck? You're not alone, and there's a way out. This episode tackles the one shift that can take your finances from chaos to clarity: paying yourself first.

In this episode, Kendra Hewitt shares how, on the brink of burnout in 2019, she stumbled across the Profit First method by Mike Michalowicz, and how it became the financial lifeline that saved her brick-and-mortar business through the storm of 2020. If you’ve ever skipped your own paycheck to cover payroll, felt paralyzed at tax time, or wondered how to truly grow a profitable business, this episode gives you the practical blueprint you’ve been craving.

You’ll learn the five essential bank accounts every woman entrepreneur should have, why your entity type matters, and how to create financial habits that give your money a home before it hits your account. Plus, hear how this system let her keep every employee paid, even when COVID shut the doors.

Key Takeaways:

Why “sales minus expenses equals profit” is a broken formula

The first two bank accounts you MUST set up today

How to create a payroll account that lets you hire without anxiety

A simple trick to eliminate tax season dread for good

What a “vault” account is, and how it can save your business

“The goal isn’t just to make money, it’s to keep it and use it to grow without burning out.”

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Why is it so hard for women entrepreneurs, especially working moms, to pay themselves first? Why does making real profit feel like an afterthought, even when the sales are rolling in?

In this milestone 30th episode of Moms Makin’ Dough, host Kendra Hewitt brings infectious joy as she celebrates not just podcast longevity, but a lifelong dream turned reality, buying her very own lake home in Maine! But as Kendra reflects on what it took to get there, she dives deep into the most overlooked but crucial part of running a business: getting paid and building a system that makes profit a priority.

Part 5 of the Summer School Series kicks off a two-part mini training on transforming curious buyers into confident clients. This first half focuses on streamlining your sales process, because confused buyers don’t buy. Kendra reveals how simplifying your checkout can massively increase conversions, and why your sales funnel needs to be as easy as a one-click TikTok purchase.

From eliminating buyer friction to setting up the right accounts for long-term financial peace, this episode will leave you ready to sell smarter and start truly keeping the money you’re making.

Key Takeaways:

A confused buyer will never buy, clarity is queen in your sales funnel.

The fewer steps in your checkout, the more sales you’ll make.

A seamless sales process includes clear return policies, FAQs, and reminder of the transformation.

Nearly 30% of business owners don’t pay themselves in the first year, don’t be one of them.

Profit isn’t a personality trait, it’s a mindset backed by systems.

“Getting profitable isn’t a personality trait, it’s a plan backed by consistent, automatic systems.” - Kendra Hewitt

💡 Want to stop winging your sales and start building serious financial stability? Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow mompreneur, and journal one step you’ll take this week to simplify your sales process.

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In episode 29 of the Moms Makin' Dough Summer School Series, Kendra Hewitt dives deep into one of the most overlooked marketing superpowers: connection before conversion. This episode breaks down the art of persuasive promotion and gives you the step-by-step process to speak to your audience’s real struggles; so your message doesn’t just land, it sticks.

Kendra walks you through four practical steps: brain-dumping your ideal client’s pain, polling your people to validate it, studying the scene in your industry to find what works (and what doesn’t), and finally, flipping that pain into a powerful picture of possibility. Using a raw and relatable example from her own journey as a new mom, Kendra models how to make content that actually connects; and sets the stage for next week’s episode on conversion. Whether you're building your brand, launching an offer, or just want to stop sounding like everyone else online, this episode will help you write content that doesn't just scroll by; it sparks response.

Key Takeaways:

Speak to the pain your audience is secretly carrying.

Brain-dump and validate the top 3 pain points through real feedback.

Study competitors to model what works and see what gaps you can fill.

Flip pain into possibility; paint a compelling outcome they can visualize.

Connection builds trust; trust makes conversion 10x easier.

"People don’t need another pitch; they need to feel seen."

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