The BFF Club: Where Business & Parenthood Meet

In this episode, Kilee chats with Kelsey Buelow, founder of Wonderfully Made Gifting Company—the first Christian luxury gifting company in the United States. Kelsey opens up about her journey from working full-time as an interior designer to building a faith-centered business from her basement with two kids underfoot.

She shares the vulnerable story of wrestling with the lie that corporate gifting was the "smart" path, and how taking a leap of faith toward her true calling brought the most perfect clients straight to her door. From a 2am Pinterest scroll during a nursing session to shipping thousands of gifts nationwide, Kelsey's story is proof that when you align your business with your God-given talents and calling, beautiful things happen.

Best for: Moms building businesses from home, faith-led entrepreneurs navigating growth decisions, and anyone wrestling with the tension between what seems "safe" and what feels right in their calling.

What we cover:

• How Kelsey started with just $500 (the wholesale minimum!) and six gift boxes
• The internal battle between profitable corporate gifting and faith-based mission
• Why she created Post and Prints—a free monthly newsletter with physical scripture cards mailed to 400+ subscribers
• Practical boundaries: time-blocking, the Brick phone lock, and why her family doesn't have a TV
• How slowing down became her competitive advantage
• The difference between tastefully designed faith-based gifts and what already exists in the market

Connect with Kelsey:

• Instagram
• Website
• Sign up for Post and Prints (free monthly newsletter + scripture card)
• Read her faith-based blog

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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What happens when a daycare waitlist disaster becomes the push you needed to leave corporate forever? Vanessa Mitera from Mitera Branding and Eden and Empire shares her journey from a comfortable corporate life to ultimately pivoting to build a faith-driven brand empire that prioritizes wholeness over hustle.

In this episode, we explore:

• How a daycare crisis forced Vanessa out of her corporate comfort zone
• The dangerous cycle of achievement-based worth and validation seeking
• Why she went from 10 clients to 2 to focus on her true calling
• Building Eden and Empire: a faith-based community for female entrepreneurs
• The wholeness framework that transforms business and life
• Learning to surrender outcomes and trust God's timing over data and metrics
• How childhood experiences shaped her calling to help high-functioning women

Key Insight: "We weren't made to be single-purpose individuals. You were called to be a mom AND a business owner—those desires aren't random."

Perfect for: Faith-driven entrepreneurs, corporate women considering the leap, anyone struggling with achievement-based worth, and business owners seeking alignment over hustle.

Connect with Vanessa:

• Eden and Empire: Eden & Empire
• Instagram: @miterabranding
• Podcast: The Eden Edit (Spotify, Apple, YouTube)
• Website: www.miterabranding.com

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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What does it take to launch a color analysis business while expecting your second baby? Samantha Westhoff from Bloom and Color Co. shares her journey of building something new during life's biggest transitions and how knowing your true colors can transform both your confidence and your business presence.

In this episode, we explore:

• How Samantha's love of color from childhood led to professional color analysis training
• The 16-season color analysis method and why it's about colors that love YOU, not colors you love
• Building a business foundation intentionally while managing pregnancy and a toddler
• Why there's never a perfect time to start, but you have to start somewhere
• How color analysis creates a ripple effect of confidence in every area of life
• Practical tips for Enneagram 3s on slowing down and being intentional with business growth

Perfect for: Entrepreneur mamas, women interested in color analysis, anyone building something new during life transitions, and Enneagram 3s learning to balance hustle with intentionality.

Connect with Samantha: 

• Instagram: @bloomincolorco
• Facebook: Bloom in Color Co
• Join her waitlist at msha.ke/bloomincolorco

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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What does it take to launch a color analysis business while expecting your second baby? Samantha Westhoff from Bloom and Color Co. shares her journey of building something new during life's biggest transitions and how knowing your true colors can transform both your confidence and your business presence.

In this episode, we explore:

• How Samantha's love of color from childhood led to professional color analysis training
• The 16-season color analysis method and why it's about colors that love YOU, not colors you love
• Building a business foundation intentionally while managing pregnancy and a toddler
• Why there's never a perfect time to start, but you have to start somewhere
• How color analysis creates a ripple effect of confidence in every area of life
• Practical tips for Enneagram 3s on slowing down and being intentional with business growth

Perfect for: Entrepreneur mamas, women interested in color analysis, anyone building something new during life transitions, and Enneagram 3s learning to balance hustle with intentionality.

Connect with Samantha: 

• Instagram: @bloomincolorco
• Facebook: Bloom in Color Co
• Join her waitlist at msha.ke/bloomincolorco

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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In this episode, Kilee chats with Kacey Miller, a former third-grade teacher turned virtual assistant who found her sweet spot supporting established entrepreneurs. Kacey shares her journey from the classroom to building a thriving VA business while raising three kids, including how she took only one day off after having baby #3! They dive into what makes a successful VA relationship, how to know when you're ready to delegate, and practical advice for both hiring your first VA and starting your own VA business.

Best for: Entrepreneurs considering hiring a VA, anyone thinking about starting a VA business, and working parents looking for flexible career options.

Key Topics:

• The emotional struggle of balancing a teaching career with new motherhood
• How she accidentally discovered the VA world through TikTok
• Finding her niche with elite, established entrepreneurs
• What actually defines a virtual assistant's role
• Practical frameworks for delegation and building VA relationships
• Real talk about time-blocking and setting boundaries as a work-from-home mom

Connect with Kacey:

• Website: www.kaceymillerva.com
• Instagram: @kaceymiller_va
• Facebook: Kacey Miller Virtual Assistant

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Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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In this episode, Kilee chats with Molly from Ninety Six Oak about the power of brand photography for small businesses. They dive deep into why visual storytelling matters, how to prepare for a successful brand shoot, and practical tips for DIY photography when you're just starting out.

Best for: Small business owners, solopreneurs, and anyone looking to elevate their brand through authentic photography.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 03:42 - Meet Molly & the story behind Ninety Six Oak
• 03:42 - 07:55 - Why brand photography is foundational for small businesses
• 07:55 - 13:20 - Standing out in a competitive market & photo/video combo benefits
• 13:20 - 19:58 - How to prepare for the best brand shoot results
• 19:58 - 24:40 - DIY photography tips for limited budgets
• 24:40 - 29:29 - Common mistakes when selecting and using brand photos
• 29:29 - 33:48 - Best advice for showing up confidently on camera

Connect with Molly and Ninety Six Oak:

• Instagram: @ninetysixoak
• Website: www.ninetysixoak.com

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Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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In this episode, Kilee chats with Jenn from Sleepy Mommy about her journey from corporate life to full-time entrepreneur. Jenn shares how she built multiple successful businesses (including one she sold!), when she knew it was time to leave her corporate job, and her best tips for getting started and succeeding on Etsy.

Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and anyone curious about building a business on Etsy or making the leap from corporate to full-time business owner.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 05:21 - Meet Jenn & the story behind her first business (mobile spa for girls!)
• 05:21 - 08:37 - How Sleepy Mommy started as a joke in a group text
• 08:37 - 13:22 - The divine intervention moment that led to leaving corporate
• 13:22 - 16:39 - Using data to decide when to make the leap
• 16:39 - 20:36 - Time management tips for balancing side hustles with full-time work
• 20:36 - 26:31 - Getting started on Etsy: platforms, niches, and beginner tips
• 26:31 - 28:45 - The importance of supporting other mom entrepreneurs

Connect with Jenn and Sleepy Mommy:

• Instagram: @sleepymommyshop
• Website: sleepymommy.com
• Website: goldenplumeconsulting.com

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• Skylight Calendar

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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In this episode, Kilee and her husband/co-founder Trevor get honest about something many small business owners go through but don't always talk about - the pivot. They share what led them to make a major shift in their business structure, how they knew it was time for change, and the fears that came up along the way.

Best for: Small business owners, solopreneurs, and anyone feeling stuck or considering a major business change.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 03:20 - Welcome & setting the stage for an honest pivot conversation
• 03:20 - 08:00 - What the original business looked like vs. the pivot
• 08:00 - 11:48 - The moment of clarity & having trusted advisors in your corner
• 11:48 - 16:39 - Signs it was time to pivot & audience misalignment issues
• 16:39 - 20:03 - Working through the transition as co-founders and spouses
• 20:03 - 25:35 - Dealing with fear of failure & reframing the mindset
• 25:35 - 29:45 - Advice for anyone afraid to change directions

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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What’s it like to run a business with your spouse? In this candid episode, Kilee sits down with her husband, Trevor, to talk about becoming cofounders, how they balance work + life, and what they’ve learned along the way.

In this episode, we cover:
– How Trevor stepped into a cofounder role at Olive + Emme
– The pros and challenges of working with your spouse
– Communication tips for couples in business together
– Lessons learned about partnership, patience, and pivots

Read: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris on Amazon

Best for: Entrepreneurs thinking about working with their spouse or family (or who already do!) and want real talk about making it work.

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Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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Let’s talk about what it really looks like to launch a business as a mom. From juggling nap times to navigating mom guilt, Kilee shares personal lessons learned and the realities behind building a brand with babies (and toddlers) in tow.

In this episode, we cover:
– The hardest (and most rewarding) parts of starting a business as a mom
– How to set realistic expectations in the early seasons
– Practical tips for balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
– Why flexibility and self-grace matter more than perfection

Best for: Moms dreaming of starting a business or running one while raising a family.

Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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Connect with Kilee:

• Instagram: @oliveandemme, @bondi_marketing
• Website: www.oliveandemme.com, www.bondimarketing.com

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