What happens when a speech therapist becomes a multi-unit franchise owner?

In this episode of Next to Nunn, Amy K. Nunn sits down with Andrea Crislip, entrepreneur, business owner, and community leader, for an honest conversation about building a successful people-first business.

Andrea shares how she transitioned from healthcare into entrepreneurship, scaled The Maids into a recognized operation in St. Louis and St. Charles County, and what she has learned about leadership, culture, employee development, customer retention, and business growth along the way.

This episode is especially valuable for women in business, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, and business owners navigating hiring, scaling, and culture challenges.

You’ll learn:
✔ How Andrea pivoted into business ownership✔ The biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make✔ Why culture is more than words on a wall✔ The hidden cost of disengaged employees✔ How leadership development saves businesses money✔ Customer retention strategies that actually matter✔ Boundaries every entrepreneur needs

If you are building a business or leading a team, this conversation will give you practical insight you can apply immediately.

Connect with Andrea:inkedin.com/in/andrea-crislip-28379157
Facebook: @themaidsofstlouis @themaidsofstcharlescounty
Instagram: @themaidsstc @themaidsstl
TikTok: @themaidstl.stc
YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMaidsHomeServ
The Maids: https://www.maids.com/289/

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Your leadership is always communicating something. The question is: does it align with what matters most?

In this replay episode, Amy explores why personal core values are foundational to effective leadership. From building trust and making better decisions to creating a healthy culture and avoiding burnout, aligned leadership starts within.

Amy shares her six personal core values and practical questions to help you define your own, recognize drift, and course-correct with intention.

If you're leading a business, a team, or simply yourself, this episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment.

In this episode of Next to Nunn, Amy sits down with Rhonda Travers, a leadership development expert and former corporate auditor-turned-business owner, for a grounded conversation on leadership, identity, and building a business that actually reflects who you are.

Rhonda shares her journey from a 30-year career in internal audit, risk, and compliance to launching her own consulting firm. What began as a career rooted in process and performance evolved into a deeper calling: helping organizations build environments where people stay, grow, and succeed.

The conversation moves beyond surface-level entrepreneurship and gets into what many leaders quietly experience but rarely articulate:

• The identity shift from corporate leader to business owner
• The unexpected weight of wearing every hat in your business
• The confidence gaps that show up when your expertise doesn’t cover marketing, content, or visibility
• The importance of building what Rhonda calls a “success circle” to avoid isolation and burnout

Here’s also a strong conversation around leadership development and assessments, and why organizations often underestimate their value until problems show up in performance, retention, and communication.

One of the lines that stayed with me:

You don’t realize how much your identity is tied to your role… until you step out of it.

In this episode, Amy K. Nunn breaks down why conflict is actually a signal of misalignment, not dysfunction. If you keep trying to “fix” conflict without understanding what’s underneath it, you’ll keep addressing the wrong issue.

Using the Everything DiSC framework, Amy walks through how different personality styles respond under pressure and why miscommunication is often the real source of tension inside teams.

This is a practical conversation for leaders who are tired of repeated misunderstandings, unresolved tension, and team friction that never seems to go away.

You’ll walk away with a clearer way to approach conflict, communicate with intention, and lead conversations that actually move things forward.

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In this episode of Next to Nunn, Amy sits down with author and media entrepreneur Kelley Lamm to discuss what it truly means to start over.

After losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis, Kelly rebuilt her life from scratch, creating businesses, writing books, and helping others find their voice through storytelling.

This conversation dives into resilience, purpose, entrepreneurship, and why it’s never too late to chase your dreams.

If you’ve ever faced failure, uncertainty, or a major life pivot—this episode is for you.

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This episode with Amy K. Nunn addresses a common leadership frustration: communicating clearly, yet still being misunderstood. The core issue is not effort or intelligence, but style misalignment, as people receive and process information differently.

Strong leaders adjust their communication style to the person in front of them. They focus less on how they prefer to communicate and more on how others understand. When communication is tailored to the listener, it reduces friction, builds trust, and improves execution.

What does it really take to start a business from zero—and succeed?

In this episode of Next to Nunn, Amy sits down with Andrea Early, founder of Early Edge Insurance, to talk about what it actually looks like to build a business from scratch.

Andrea shares how she launched her agency with zero clients, became debt-free in just 60 days, and built a thriving business in under a year—all by focusing on relationships, community, and authenticity.

This conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, sales, mindset, and the realities that most people don’t talk about.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

• What it means to start a business “from scratch”

• How Andrea became debt-free in 60 days

• Why relationships and community are key to business growth

• The truth about sales (and why it’s just a conversation)

• How to build a referral-based business

• Why collaboration beats competition—especially for women

• The reality of entrepreneurship (it’s not 9–5)

• How to avoid burnout and protect your energy

• The importance of mentorship and community

• Why “betting on yourself” is the ultimate business move

In this episode of Next to Nunn, Amy sits down with Shelly Snow-Pordia, novelist and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Little Black Book Publishing, to discuss the power of storytelling, writing, and entrepreneurship.

Shelley shares how she started writing later in life, the emotional journey behind her first novel, and what it really takes to publish and market a book today. They also explore why authors are entrepreneurs, how women are reshaping the publishing industry, and practical advice for anyone who dreams of writing a book but doesn’t know where to start.

This episode is packed with insights for women in business, creatives, and aspiring authors looking to turn their story into impact.

In this episode, AmyK. Nunn, host of Next to Nunn, sits down with clinical psychotherapist and author Dr. Shiloh for a candid conversation about burnout, boundaries, and emotional energy. Together, they unpack why high achievers are especially vulnerable to exhaustion and how unprocessed stress quietly shows up in leadership, relationships, and decision-making.

Dr. Shiloh explains the difference between trauma and everyday life stressors, how emotional triggers form, and why many leaders carry more than they realize. She introduces practical concepts like the “emotional bucket,” energy management, and the importance of clear, direct boundaries—both at work and at home.

The conversation also explores grief, personality differences between introverts and extroverts, and how leaders can show compassion without absorbing other people’s chaos. Throughout the episode, Dr. Shiloh offers straightforward guidance for protecting your mental energy and leading with greater clarity.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, drained, or stuck in people-pleasing patterns, this episode offers practical insights to help you reset your boundaries and become a more grounded, unbothered leader.

What if video marketing isn’t about looking perfect but about building trust?In this episode of Next to Nunn: Real Women, Real Stories, Unfiltered Success, host Amy sits down with Danelle Kramer of Queen Bee Consulting to talk about why video is one of the most powerful tools women in business can use, even if being on camera feels uncomfortable.Danelle breaks down how video helps women entrepreneurs build credibility, connect emotionally with their audience, and grow their businesses without needing perfection, expensive equipment, or a massive following.In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why video is the fastest way to build trust in your business • How to overcome the fear and discomfort of being on camera • The difference between strategy vs “posting just to post.” • Why YouTube is the most powerful platform for long-term visibility • How women entrepreneurs can use video to grow personal brands • When it’s time to DIY vs hire a professional • Simple tools beginners can use to start todayIf you’re a woman entrepreneur struggling with visibility, confidence, or consistency, this episode is for you.⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & introduction02:00 – Danielle’s journey into entrepreneurship04:30 – Why women struggle with being on camera07:20 – It’s not about you, it’s about helping others09:20 – Strategy vs random content creation11:00 – Video for solopreneurs vs million-dollar businesses13:00 – Why video builds trust faster than anything else19:30 – Why YouTube is the #1 platform for business growth21:40 – SEO for YouTube explained simply29:30 – Best beginner video tools31:10 – When to hire a professional35:30 – Asking for help & mentorship for women44:30 – Final advice for women in business#WomenInBusiness#WomenEntrepreneurs#VideoMarketing#PersonalBranding#FemaleFounders#WomenSupportingWomen#BusinessGrowth#EntrepreneurMindset#YouTubeForBusiness