When you think about systems, do you immediately picture software, spreadsheets, and automation? Many entrepreneurs do, but that narrow definition is exactly what keeps them stuck. Systems are so much more than that, providing the invisible scaffolding called structure that supports thriving businesses and balanced lives. 

In the fourth episode of our 5th anniversary series on She Thinks Big, you’ll discover why systems are not cages, but the very structures that set you free and fuel creativity, peace, and sustainable growth. I’ll reveal six powerful lessons that took me years to learn, but can transform your leadership and operations today. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what kind of systems you need so that your business can run without you.

What’s Covered in This Episode on Systems That Grow Your Business

1:59 – What my system was like at the beginning of my business

4:13 – Why systems aren’t just software and the importance of people systems

6:06 – The real strength behind software systems and why thinking systems matter

9:01 – How decision systems save you time and how structure creates freedom

10:40 – Four-step systems check-in assignment

11:52 – What I know about systems now that I didn’t know then

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You didn’t start your business to manage a to-do list. You started it to create something meaningful and sustainable. But somewhere along the way, “team” became just another line item, and you felt stuck between wanting to do everything yourself and knowing it was time to trust others to take some of the load off. 

In the third episode of our 5th anniversary series on She Thinks Big, you’ll learn what it really means to lead and not just hire, delegate, or manage. Through the lens of my own five-year evolution, I’ll share how everything shifted the moment I realized that the growth of my business has never been a solo act. I’ll also reveal five powerful lessons that will help you lead with clarity instead of control, hire from purpose instead of panic, and build a team that scales both your business and your belief in others.

What’s Covered in This Episode on How I Stopped Managing Tasks

3:12 – The surprising truth of where the building of my team really began

8:32 – The pivotal realization that transformed my collaborators into a powerful team

10:32 – Five lessons that will change how you hire, lead, and scale your business

14:53 – Three “L” questions you should ask to grow trust and confidence in your team

16:10 – What I know now about building a team that I didn’t know when I started

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Beliefs are the invisible architects behind every decision, every pivot, and every result you create. They don’t start as plans but as whispers of possibility. I learned this thanks to a simple Saturday visit to Homearama that led to a life-altering decision, and it’s something I see repeatedly with my clients, too.

In the second episode of our 5th anniversary series on She Thinks Big, you’ll discover how beliefs can shape your reality and why upgrading them changes everything. Using tools like my TRUST framework, I’ll also show you how to move from belief to action and give you a simple process to change any belief you want.

What’s Covered in This Episode on Why Belief Is the Blueprint

2:15 – How a spontaneous weekend outing planted the seed of a new possibility

10:11 – Why “beliefs create results” isn’t motivational fluff—it’s how your brain is wired

11:18 – What happens to old beliefs when you level up and what it takes to upgrade

12:25 – The TRUST framework: the five-step process that turns belief into action

15:01 – An example of how belief can protect your ego and sabotage progress

16:26 – A simple three-step action plan for changing your beliefs

17:59 – What Homearama taught me about gratitude and ambition

20:32 – A tiny sneak peek into episode three of the series

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What began as Time to Level Up has transformed into something much bigger. It’s not just a podcast but a movement and a mirror reflecting the power of women who choose to grow on purpose. It symbolizes how your business and mindset can evolve and why “thinking big” means embracing progress over perfection. So we’re celebrating five years of bold thinking, evolution, and growth with a five-part anniversary series! 

In the kickoff to this series on She Thinks Big, you’ll dive deep into one of the most foundational themes in entrepreneurship: priorities. I’ll share how saying yes to everything once felt like the key to success and what I’ve learned since then about focus, time as a mind reflection, and the freedom that comes from aligning your energy with what truly matters. 

If you’ve ever struggled to find balance between growth and grace or wondered if changing your priorities means you’ve failed, this episode will reframe how you view your time, energy, and power as a CEO.

What’s Covered in This Episode on Shifting Priorities to Build Your Business

1:56 – Reflecting on the earliest days of the podcast and what it’s really all about

8:28 – Why I used to say yes to every opportunity (and what I’ve learned since)

10:24 – How your shifting priorities reflect growth, not failure

12:37 – How time is a reflection of your mind

13:55 – What your energy reveals about what you really value

16:17 – How to identify your future-focused priorities and act on them this week

17:24 – Bonus assignment: the beauty of saying “no” 

20:41 – A sneak peek into the next episode of the series

Mentioned In How I Shifted My Priorities to Build a Business That Aligns With My Life

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Think you don’t have time to work on your business? Think again. You don’t have a time problem. You have a prioritization problem because how you manage your time is a reflection of how you manage your mind.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll see why giving yourself time as CEO doesn’t take away time. Through client stories, research, and expert quotes, you’ll learn some very real examples of “what taking time” could look like in your business.

3:08 – Lack of prioritization as the problem (and the evidence that backs that up)

5:25 – How giving herself just one hour to think paid one client back $15,000

6:20 – Five ways to spend time working on your business

8:33 – What spending time to work on your business might look like in your week

9:36 – Other ways of taking time to prioritize yourself as CEO

12:00 – Time-blocking examples from a couple of big CEO names 

12:50 – Five reasons why taking time for CEO work multiplies your time

14:32 – How one client freed two hours of her week forever by blocking out time

15:18 – A simple CEO experiment that helps you manage your time and mind differently

17:20 – Three quick mindset shifts to help you prioritize time to think 

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How do you know when something is a cost you can cut or an investment you protect? This is one of the most common and misunderstood business dilemmas. If you struggle with decisions that involve pausing a subscription, delaying a hiring, or cutting out coaching because it feels expensive, then you could benefit from practical tools and perspective shifts that help you make smart, more confident spending decisions.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll learn a clear, five-question checklist that you can use to evaluate your business expenses. I’ll also share my process for assessing your top recurring expenses and experimenting with gray-area (i.e., maybe) decisions so you can lead with strategy, not fear.

2:37 – Why “Can I afford it?” is the wrong question to consider

5:33 – Question checklist (with examples) to determine if something is a cost or investment

9:51 – How investments often return more than the sticker shock suggests 

11:32 – Four examples of how common expenses fall into cost or investment categories

13:18 – Putting the question checklist to the test right now

14:26 – A question to ask yourself if you’re on the fence about a spending decision

16:28 – Simple three-step test for spending decisions

19:09 – Three small actions you can do this week

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At some point, you’ve probably said it. “If I could just get more clients, everything would be better.” I hear this all the time, and it makes sense. More clients sounds like the obvious fix. More money. More growth. More security.

But what usually happens is the opposite. Those extra clients don’t make things better. They make the cracks in your business show faster and make it harder to grow.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll learn what actually creates growth that lasts and where to focus your energy next. We’ll talk about the hidden costs of “more,” how to build the right kind of support around you, and the next step to take if you’re ready to create a business that fuels you instead of drains you.

3:52 – Why more clients don’t always mean more profit

5:52 – How client growth can quickly turn into chaos

7:20 – The hidden tradeoff of chasing client volume

8:24 – How more clients bring more hidden costs to your business

9:29 – Three questions to ask and the deeper challenge your business might face

10:08 – The real issue: scaling chaos versus scaling solutions

11:49 – What truly creates freedom (and the focused experience that can help)

13:30 – My challenge to you

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Kate Thacker thought she had to do it all herself to grow her interior design business. By the end of 2023, she was stretched thin and ready for something different. That’s when she decided to treat support as a gift to herself and to her business.

That one choice shifted everything. Coaching and new hires helped her stop spiraling over setbacks, start making CEO-level decisions, and move forward with confidence. She even began to see the same patterns in her own design clients as they wrestled with whether to invest in her expertise.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll hear how Kate’s leap into support reshaped her business and how she shows up as a leader. We’ll talk about what it really means to invest in yourself, how to reframe setbacks as forward movement, and why the ROI on asking for help often extends far beyond revenue growth.

2:28 – Kate’s eventful background and the start of her interior design business

6:31 – Early business challenges and how Kate’s mindset shifted as CEO

10:11 – Why Kate decided to invest in coaching and fears that almost held her back

13:30 – Changes in Kate’s mindset in the 18 months since we started working together

15:48 – How Kate approaches investments in hiring and building a team

17:44 – Kate’s biggest marketing goal and how it impacted revenue growth 

21:34 – The impact of Kate’s growth from self-investment on her client relationships

25:14 – One thing that can limit success, regardless of the effort involved

29:38 – Accessible interior design support for the budget-conscious

32:14 – The newest extension on Kate’s website: Shop My Style feature

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As entrepreneurs, we often think of assets as tangible, like money. But you’re probably overlooking another asset. It’s one that doesn’t show up on spreadsheets, yet it directly affects your decision-making speed, confidence, and overall business growth.

What’s the missing piece? Access. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by options and paralyzed with indecision, it’s time to tap into your access so you can start making decisions and taking action with the tools and information you have.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll discover how access is a strategic asset that bridges the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. I’ll share clips and stories that show how real-time support (whether through coaching, mentorship, or any other trusted expert relationships) leads to faster clarity, better problem-solving, and long-lasting growth.

3:05 – Personal example of how access can save time and energy and reduce uncertainty

4:43 – Why access matters (and what it really means to have it)

7:14 – What research (and clients) say about the tangible impact of having access to a coach 

11:52 – How access makes you less reliant and more resilient as an entrepreneur and CEO

13:54 – Steps you can take to analyze your access and start using it as an asset

16:52 – Reminder of what having access as an asset can do for you as a business owner

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Most entrepreneurs focus on tracking key metrics like revenue, leads, and conversion rates. But there’s another metric that might matter more, especially for us women entrepreneurs. It’s an often overlooked, yet critical one that can transform the way you lead and scale your business.

In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll discover the importance of being seen, supported in real-time, and even spoiled by like-minded coaches and peers. Using clips from clients and my own reflections as a female CEO, you’ll see how being part of a coaching community like the Ascension Collective (formerly the Runway to Freedom Mastermind) provides space to feel heard, cared for, and equipped with the tools you need to succeed.

7:23 – What to keep in mind as you listen to this episode

10:54 – Why being seen and heard isn’t just about others’ listening, but a deeper recognition

14:52 – How access to real-time support changes the trajectory of your decisions and confidence as CEO

17:48 – Why being spoiled at a community retreat is essential, not frivolous or indulgent

21:26 – Transformation of connecting inside a curated mastermind community

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Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.