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- The App Built From Survival: Dr. Danitza Borges on Protecting Women Before the Crisis Happens
Warning: This episode discusses abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Dr. Danitza Borges, the CEO of Elys Hot Button, a brand-new safety technology now live on the App Store.
Listen in as Dr. Danitza shares her personal survivor story and how it led her to build the Elys Hot Button, a safety app designed to protect women and families before danger strikes.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW DR. DANITZA
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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34 min - You Are Resilient: Kelly Martins on Domestic Abuse, Healing, and Building From the Ground Up
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Kelly Martins of Grati Consulting to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Kelly shared her story of how healing from a domestic violence experience led her to helping others find their footing and build something beautiful. She shares the importance of daily mindset practices, ditching the hustle culture, and staying true to yourself.
Kelly also talks about the beautiful business that was born during her recovery and how she now finds joy in helping others explore entrepreneurial transitions, leaning into brand alignment strategies, and their thoughts on using AI for brand strategy and copy.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW KELLY
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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32 min - From Classroom to Podcast Guesting: How Candace Dudley Turned Teacher Skills Into a Visibility Strategy
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Candace Dudley to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Candace is a former teacher turned podcast tour strategist for coaches and service providers. Listen in as she chats with Amanda about how intentional podcast guesting can serve as a powerful marketing funnel by attracting listeners who are already looking for the guest’s services. Candace shares some tips on how to book podcast guest appearances, nail down a great speaking topic, and connect the conversation with your business offering.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW CANDACE
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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44 min - Easy SEO Wins Small Business Owners Can Actually Use
In this episode, host Amanda Russell celebrates a podcast milestone and addresses the common confusion small businesses face regarding search engine optimization. She shares basic SEO strategies that improve visibility not only in traditional search results but also within Google AI overviews and AI search modes.
Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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24 min - Clutter Is a Signal, Not a Failure: Rashae Islas on Redefining Home Organization
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Rashae Islas from House of Islas to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Rashae and Amanda dive into the societal pressures of keeping up with clutter and home life, specifically for moms. Rashae shares how excessive home clutter often signals systemic failures and unrealistic societal expectations rather than personal shortcomings. They talk about managing a modern two-income household while keeping up with everything from clutter to children’s schedules. If you have been feeling stressed about the never-ending to-do list of household management, this is the episode for you!
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW RASHAE
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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41 min - Strategy First, Creativity Second: Brittany Dewberry on Building Brands That Actually Convert
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Brittany Dewberry of Britebrand Studio to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Brittany and Amanda bonded over their love of strategic branding and building marketing foundations for small businesses. They also talk about how connecting the pieces of an existing fragmented marketing strategy can help entrepreneurs find the confidence they need to build the businesses they want. The pair also talks about balancing busy businesses while also being present moms.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW BRITTANY
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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33 min - Shy Girl to Confident CEO: How Hannah Plourde Built Her Marketing Career on Storytelling Over Strategy
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes marketing expert and confidence queen Hannah Plourde to The Chaotic Middle Podcast.
Hannah shares how she overcame her shyness to build a thriving business. Leaning into authentic storytelling and rejecting outdated, generic marketing strategies, Hannah shared more about how she’s helped her clients find the success they want, too.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW HANNAH
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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31 min - When Women Own Their Voice, It Changes the World: A Conversation with Amy Vogel
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes author Amy Vogel from AW Vogel Publishing to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Amy and Amanda get deep into career pivots, generational healing, empowerment, and intentional parenting. They also explore why teaching their children self-worth and how to hold boundaries at a young age are important life skills. The biggest takeaway: stop seeking external validation and learn how to trust your internal voice.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW AMY
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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34 min - The Content Ecosystem: How to Stop Just Creating Content and Start Connecting It
In this episode, host Amanda Russell gets back to the basics of her business, Chaos Coordination: helping people share their story and build their brands.
She talks about the 4-part framework, The Content Ecosystem, that she uses to attract, nurture, and convert her clients. She also shares how you can use the same framework to connect your marketing and develop a cycle that works for you, too.
Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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34 min - Avoiding Hustle Culture as a Small Business Owner with Mindi Alexander
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Mindi Alexander, founder of Graphic Fusion, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Mindi and Amanda have a fun conversation about how Mindi was inspired to start her business and why it places such a strong emphasis on giving back to the community and world around her. They also discuss the differences between running an ecommerce business and being a service provider, as well as how to manage a demanding schedule and overcome personal challenges while still showing up for your brand.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
FOLLOW MINDI
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WHERE TO FIND AMANDA
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About The Chaotic Middle - A Podcast for Women in Business
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to The Chaotic Middle, the podcast for the women who are doing it all and refusing to apologize for the mess along the way.
Each episode brings you honest conversations with women who are in the thick of it – the wins, the breakdowns, the pivots, and the messy middle moments that don't make it to the highlight reel. You'll hear lessons learned from women who've figured out how to balance businesses, babies, and everything in between, and you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and the reminder that you're not alone in the chaos.
Whether you're a solopreneur juggling client calls and diaper changes, a founder scaling your team while managing school drop-offs, or just trying to figure out how to make it all work without losing yourself in the process, The Chaotic Middle is your permission slip to embrace the chaos and build something extraordinary anyway.
Hosted by Amanda Russell, the storyteller and copywriter behind Chaos Coordination LLC, this podcast is for the women who know that success doesn't have to look perfect. It just has to be real.
Subscribe now and join the community of women who are coordinating their chaos and designing lives they love, one messy moment at a time.