This week on The Found Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Lexi Marek Beeler—a marketer, community builder, and proud ag advocate who has turned her passion for storytelling and connection into a thriving business and a movement.

Lexi’s story is one of roots and reinvention. From growing up on a family farm in rural Iowa, to shaping digital marketing strategies for startups, government, and corporate organizations, to now leading her own consulting business and co-creating the Hey Sister! community—Lexi is the epitome of an ambitious, grounded woman making her own path in every season of life.

We talk about everything from the origins of her career (hint: pigs, perseverance, and a dad who refused social media) to her belief in the power of rural America, and her journey to align work and life in a season that finally feels “just right.”

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Lexi turned farm chores into her first marketing gig.

• Why moving back to the farm gave her the reset she didn’t know how much she needed.

• The role of community, sisterhood, and support in personal and professional growth.

• Finding alignment in seasons of change (and why imperfect perfection is worth striving for).

• Lexi’s advice for women who are ready to take the leap into their next big dream.

💡 “You don’t have to be biologically related to create a sisterhood. Community is what carries us.” – Lexi Marek Beeler

🔗 Listen now and get inspired by Lexi’s story of joy, grit, and growth.

Resources:

• LMB Consulting
• Hey Sister! Collective

What happens when women gather in a space designed for creativity, connection, and renewal? Today’s guest, Julie Burton, founder of ModernWell, has an answer for that—she calls it ModernWell Magic.

Julie created ModernWell as more than just a coworking space. It’s a place where women can work, dream, launch big ideas, and feel deeply supported by community. From sparking books and businesses to helping ambitious women feel less alone, ModernWell has become a hub of inspiration in Minneapolis—and now in Wayzata, Minnesota, too.

In this episode, Molly and Julie talk about: ✨ Why women have a unique need for connection and nurturing ✨ How ModernWell became an incubator for books, businesses, and podcasts ✨ The importance of having a physical space that feels safe, supportive, and inspiring ✨ The role of community in combating loneliness, anxiety, and burnout ✨ Julie’s vision for building spaces women truly want to be in

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or simply craving more connection, this conversation will remind you that you’re not meant to do it alone.

Connect with Julie: 🌐 ModernWell Website 📖 Julie’s Book The Self-Care Solution: The Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being

What if we thought about mental health the same way we think about physical health? That’s the question at the heart of this week’s conversation with Megan Hammes, founder of Hammes Homestead and Consulting, workplace well-being expert, and long-time listener of The Found Podcast.

Megan brings over 20 years of experience in employee health and wellbeing management, and in this episode, she shares her personal journey from being on the team at a large organization to starting her own business after the pandemic. Her story is both deeply personal and highly relevant for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating how to care for themselves and their teams.

Together we talk about: ✨ The slow, intentional process of leaving a place you love to start something new ✨ Why mental health deserves the same attention as physical health and how to talk about it ✨ The reality that 1 in 5 adults will experience a mental health challenge in any given year, and what that means for the workplace ✨ Why social connections are the most powerful thing you can do for your health ✨ How redefining success and leaning into your strengths can lead to more joy in life and business

This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever felt stretched too thin, wondered how to balance ambition with well-being, or wanted to better support themselves and others at work.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• 2025 State of Workforce Mental Health Report | Lyra Health
• Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED
• Blue Zones
• Connect with Megan at Hammes Homestead and Consulting
• Follow Megan on LinkedIn
• Connect with Molly on Instagram: @mollyknuth
• Read the blog + full recap: mollyknuthmedia.com/blog

In this inspiring and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Grutz, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, integrative medicine expert, and founder of The Health Spa by Vive in Peosta and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You might know Steph from The Healthy Practitioner, her educational YouTube channel, or her thriving Instagram community. I’ve followed her for years, and finally sitting down for this conversation was both exciting and humbling—because there’s so much I didn’t know about her industry, despite being deeply curious about it.

Steph brings a refreshing and empowering approach to wellness, helping women proactively care for their health through integrative medicine, IV therapy, hormone support, and so much more. 

Together, we dig into what it really means to optimize your body and mind—especially as ambitious women balancing life, work, and well-being. You’ll hear about Steph’s personal health journey, why she launched her own supplement line, the potential of the therapies she provides in her clinics, and how small, intentional choices can lead to life-changing results.

• What integrative medicine really is—and how it helps you optimize every part of your life

• Why so many women today are breaking generational patterns around food, wellness, and body awareness

• How ketamine-assisted therapy is helping patients reconnect neural pathways and heal from stress and trauma

• What to look for in quality supplements, and why Steph created her own line

• The pivotal patient story that reminded Steph of the power in even the smallest hormone changes

• How Steph found deep alignment with her purpose by building a career rooted in helping others

• Website: thehealthypractitioner.com

• YouTube: The Healthy Practitioner

• Clinics: The Health Spa by Vive (Peosta + Cedar Rapids, IA)

• Supplements: Select Balance

✨ If this episode spoke to you, please share it with a fellow ambitious woman who’s ready to care for herself in a deeper way. And don’t forget to leave a review if you’re loving what you’re hearing. It helps us grow and reach more listeners like you.

Welcome to August with a fiery reminder from Molly in this solo episode: Take care of yourself, lady!

In this deeply honest and (I hope) empowering episode, I share what it really looks like to prioritize well-being as a woman, business owner, mom, and human being. From physical symptoms to emotional overload, I go behind the scenes of my personal wake-up call and how I'm learning to reset my health, protect my peace, and redefine what self-care means on my own terms.

This isn’t just about bubble baths and green juice. It’s about boundaries, burnout, body wisdom, and being brave enough to say, “Something’s gotta give.”

💡 Why women entrepreneurs are more likely to experience burnout, imposter syndrome, and anxiety and how to combat it 💡 The moment I realized I wasn’t okay and how my body sent the first signals 💡 Letting go of the Apple Watch and the anxiety it created 💡 How burnout in business and family life culminated in physical health symptoms 💡 The real impact of 25 days of 75 Hard (even without finishing the program!) 💡 How unmet expectations, unspoken emotions, and staying in misaligned relationships can weigh us down 💡 The power of honest conversations, healthy boundaries, and choosing yourself again and again

“Self-care can be fluffy—and it can also be real meaningful action. You can say yes to a face mask, but you can also say yes to your mammogram. You can say no to 3pm meetings and yes to rotting in bed with your favorite book. Both matter.”

Resources

• 9 in 10 Americans have put off health checkups and screenings that could help save their lives
• How Organizations Can Support Women's Mental Health at Work
• Entrepreneur Mental Health and Burnout Statistics

• Instagram: @mollyknuth

• Website: mollyknuthmedia.com

Hey friend, you are in for something truly special today.

In this episode of The Found Podcast, I’m joined by the radiant and wise Anji of Soulful Living with Anji. I first met Anji in late 2024 during a guided meditation and oracle session at Vela Yoga in Marion, Iowa with my friends at The Restoration Project—and that experience was one of the most profound moments of my entire year. Truly. It shifted how I show up personally and professionally in 2025.

Anji is a gifted intuitive empath, psychic medium, and spiritual mentor who helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom, divine purpose, and soulful path. With over 25 years in the health and wellness space and having supported tens of thousands of clients, Anji brings both deep experience and powerful intuition to her work.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why tuning into your own inner voice is the key to soulful living

• How spiritual practices and healing modalities can support your physical, emotional, and energetic wellbeing

• What it means to be a divine messenger and how Anji lives out that calling

• The importance of rest, surrender, and trusting the timing of your life

• Practical ways to begin reconnecting with your spiritual center—no matter where you're starting from

Whether you lean toward the “woo” or like to keep things grounded, Anji has a way of speaking straight to the soul. I walked away from this conversation feeling more clear, more curious, and more connected...and I think you will too.

I already know I want a Part 2 before the end of the year. But until then, I hope this conversation lights something up in you.

Connect with Anji: Website: Soulful Living with Anji Instagram: @soulfullivingwithanji

This week’s episode is all about joy, adventure, and the transformative power of travel.

I’m joined by my friend Lea Droessler, a Midwest native now based in Golden, Colorado, whose story is expansive, energizing, and oh-so-inspiring. Lea is a travel coach and trip planner, but that’s just scratching the surface. She’s a small business owner, gourmet cook, feminist, wife, mom, grandma, and total adventure enthusiast—and she brings all of that wisdom into her business, Sunny and Turquoise Travel.

Lea’s passion? Creating opportunities for women to gather, grow, and deeply relax through immersive travel experiences. She believes travel isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s a long weekend with your girlfriends or an international adventure, travel can be a way to reconnect with yourself and those around you.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:

• Lea’s winding path through business, food, and family to finding her calling in travel

• Why women’s travel groups are about so much more than sightseeing

• The healing power of stepping away from your everyday routine

• The BIG dream that’s been on Lea’s heart, and how you can help her make it a reality!

If your soul is craving fun, expansion, or a little escape, you’re going to love this conversation.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Connect with Lea: Sunny and Turquoise on Instagram

• Learn more at sunnyandturquoisetravel.com

This week on The Found Podcast, we’re keeping things fun—literally.

Molly sits down with some very special guests who know a thing or two about summer joy: her four kids! Back by popular demand, Aiden (14), Charlotte (12), Corinne (10, almost 11), and Henry (8) return to the mic to share their favorite memories, stories, and can’t-miss moments from over the years at the Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, Iowa.

With laughter, real talk, and kid-approved insights, this episode explores:

🎡 What makes the Jones County Fair the “Five Best Days of Summer” 🐄 The behind-the-scenes of showing cattle and the difference between a market and breeding calf 🎢 Favorite fair rides (including a wild Genesis ride story!) 🌭 The must-have food, from Chuckie’s tenderloins to the iconic 4-H food stand 🎤 Their top concert memories (Lainey Wilson fans, you’ll love this) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why this tradition matters so much to their family, and why it might just be perfect for yours too

Plus, parenting tip of the week from an 8-year-old: Want your kids to be totally wiped out (in a good way)? Take them to the fair.

Tune in for an episode filled with charm, chaos, and contagious joy, just like a good summer day should be.

🎧 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 👉 Follow along @mollyknuthmedia for more fair fun this week!

This week’s episode is pure summer joy—and a celebration of one of Iowa’s most beloved traditions. In a world where ambitious women are often told to “do it all,” we’re flipping the script with July’s podcast theme: just have fun. And who better to join us for that conversation than someone whose work quite literally brings fun to tens of thousands of people every single year?

Meet Abby Jaeger, office manager of the Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, Iowa, a role that puts her at the heart of one of the most iconic summer events in the state of Iowa.

For 173 years, this fair has been drawing farm families, concertgoers, foodies, and fun-seekers from across the state and behind it all is a team of dedicated folks like Abby who make the Five Best Days of Summer happen.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

•  How Abby balances high-stakes logistics with heartfelt connection
• Why the fair is more than concerts and corn dogs—it’s community
• What it takes to run a massive annual event while raising a young family
• The importance of trusting yourself, evolving with the times, and leading with heart
• Why sometimes, you just need a five-minute cry under your desk before getting back to work (relatable!)

Favorite Quotes from Abby:

"I love to work hard, and I love to work hard for things that I love. And this is that—a thousand percent."

"I’m gonna take five. I’m gonna crawl under my desk, have a good fiver, and then get to work."

"They're up before the pigs and cows get here, and they're awake when the beer tent closes. There's no time off when you're on the fair board."

"Thinking back, I’m like, how in God’s name did I do that? Plus I had two five-year-olds!"

Tune in to hear:

• Behind-the-scenes stories from one of Iowa’s most iconic events

• The evolution of fair life over the decades

• What keeps Abby motivated to show up, year after year

• Why making space for fun matters in the middle of your full, ambitious life

• The fair lineup for 2025 - get more info at https://greatjonescountyfair.com/

🎟 Whether you’re a fair regular or new to the experience, this episode will give you a deeper appreciation for the people and passion that make big summer traditions possible.

Grab your lemonade, find a shady spot, and hit play 🎡

Listen now to Episode 210 on Apple Podcasts + Spotify

This week’s episode is a little off-script—and that’s exactly the point. As ambitious women and small-town founders, we often prioritize productivity, progress, and performance... but what about play?

In this episode of The Found Podcast (and all month long!), I’m diving into something that doesn’t always make the business checklist: fun. Not passive, flopped-on-the-couch-after-a-long-day rest, but real, active, silly, let-your-hair-down, make-a-mess, laugh-til-you-cry fun.

You’ll hear stories from my scavenger hunt archives (yes, really), how I intentionally brought joy and connection back into my 2024, and why fun isn’t frivolous—it’s a vital part of leadership, creativity, and life.

Because joy isn’t a distraction from the work. It’s fuel for the work.

• Why high-achieving women lose connection to fun—and how to get it back

• The history of my scavenger hunts (yes, including costumes and awards)

• How disconnection in early 2024 led me to create something just for joy

• The planning and magic behind our annual TRASHed Scavenger Hunt

• What happened when a group of grown adults chose laughter, chaos, and friendship on purpose

• Why “fun” belongs in your business plan—and how to start

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💌 Connect with Molly:

• Instagram: @mollyknuth

• Website: mollyknuthmedia.com