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What if the "silly" business idea you've been dismissing is actually your superpower? Christina Wooldridge almost kept her trivia company a secret — and now it's building real community across San Diego and beyond.

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Christina Wooldridge, founder of Trivia Goat, about building a live events business while raising two young kids, why hospitality is the most underrated leadership skill, and what actually keeps customers coming back week after week.

Christina shares:
- How her childhood parades became the seed for a live entertainment company
- Why she struggled to see value in her "unconventional" business idea
- The moment she realized her hosts had become actual friends — and her business was bigger than games
- How she's scaling through a self-serve model that protects her time as a mom
- The conversation reset technique that instantly softens any difficult interaction

Whether you're a mom weighing entrepreneurship, a woman with a business idea that feels "not serious enough," or someone who believes connection is the real currency in business, this conversation will fire you up and validate everything you've been feeling.

🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA WOOLDRIDGE:
Instagram: @triviagoat
Website: https://triviagoat.com/

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Instagram: @themanageher
Full video episode: https://youtu.be/MPoNQUa8opQ

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What does 50 years inside the media machine teach you that they'll never say on air? Steve Edwards knows — and he's finally talking.

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus sits down with Steve Edwards — legendary Los Angeles broadcaster, former host of Good Day LA, and a man who spent five decades on-air without ever getting fired — for an unfiltered conversation about the hidden side of media.

Steve reveals:
- The truths about media they'll never say on camera
- Why tribalism has overtaken nuance in modern news
- The devastating impact social media is having on young girls
- What it was like covering 9/11 live — and the weight of that responsibility
- Why gratitude became his secret weapon for surviving an industry that chews people up
- How to stay relevant for decades without losing yourself

This isn't a polished media interview. This is a 50-year insider pulling back the curtain on an industry that shaped how we see the world.

Whether you're building a career, raising daughters in a digital age, or just trying to make sense of today's fractured media landscape — this conversation will change how you see it all.

🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE EDWARDS:
Instagram: @steveedwardsla
X/Twitter: @SteveEdwardsAM

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheManageHer

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What if writing your book was never meant to be a solo act?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dr. Shana Hartman and Dr. Cindy Urbanski—the "book midwives" behind The Manage Her book and founders of Synergy Publishing Group—about why writing is an embodied act, how to honor your unique creative process, and the messy magic of birthing a book in community.

Shana and Cindy share:
- The question that anchors every manuscript: "What absolutely has to be in this book?"
- Why women write differently—and how to honor your process (even if it means talking your book into your phone)
- The story behind Synergy House, their retreat property where authors are cared for while they create
- What Rebel Writers is and who it's for
- Why you may have already written a book without realizing it
- The emotional transformation from "I can't share this" to "This is what I do"
- What to expect from their breakout session at The Manage Her Conference

Whether you've been dreaming of writing a book for years or just felt the first tug—this episode will give you the permission, strategy, and spark you need.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SHANA HARTMAN:
Instagram: @synergypublishinggroup
Website: https://shanahartman.com/

🔗 CONNECT WITH CINDY URBANSKI:
Instagram: @cindy_d_urbanski
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cindy_d_urbanski

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: themanageher.com

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What if science and spirituality have been pointing to the same two universal truths all along?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dave Lundgren—transformational coach, real estate investor, former U.S. Army chaplain, and bestselling author of "Loveness"—about the powerful intersection of business, spirituality, and conscious leadership.

Dave shares:
- His journey from military ministry through his "dark night of the ego" to discovering universal laws
- Why Love and Oneness aren't just spiritual concepts—they're backed by quantum physics
- How balancing masculine and feminine energy unlocks breakthrough success
- The 80/20 energy rule: why women need 20% masculine energy to scale their businesses
- Why authenticity beats every marketing tactic
- AI's role in human evolution—and what technology can never replace
- Real estate investing strategies for beginners to advanced investors
- The 4 pillars of business: Marketing → Sales → Fulfillment → Cashflow
- Why selling first and building later creates better outcomes
- How to stay grounded when technology pulls you away from your humanity

With 25+ years working alongside Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and other industry giants—helping build companies generating over a billion dollars—Dave brings rare wisdom on what truly separates those who succeed from those who struggle.

Whether you're building a business, seeking spiritual alignment, or exploring real estate investing, this conversation will challenge your thinking and expand your perspective on what's possible.

🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVE LUNDGREN:
Instagram: @davelundgren
Website: https://dave-lundgren.com
Book: "Loveness" on Amazon

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: https://www.themanageher.com/podcast

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What if the tax code was actually written to HELP you, not punish you?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Barbara Schreihans, founder of Your Tax Coach and nationally recognized tax strategist, about why understanding taxes is one of the most powerful things women entrepreneurs can do for their businesses and their families.

Barbara shares:

- Why only 12 pages of the 7,000-page tax code tell you what to pay
- The entity structure mistake costing business owners 15.3% in unnecessary taxes
- How to write off travel, meals, your car, and more — legally
- Why S-Corps make you 35x less likely to be audited
- The retirement accounts that can save you hundreds of thousands
- How to have "money dates" that actually bring you closer as a couple
- Why women outperform men when they invest — but don't invest enough
- Simple ways to start investing with just $5/week

Whether you're just starting out or scaling a successful business, this conversation will change how you see money forever. The tax code was written for you — it's time to use it.

🔗 CONNECT WITH BARBARA SCHREIHANS:
Instagram: @yourtaxcoach
Website: https://barbaraschreihans.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-tax-coach/

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
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When the biofield is intact, healing is limitless. Julie is a functional medicine practitioner with 40 years of experience who raised a son who never missed a day of school due to illness. Today she reveals the three steps every mom needs.

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Julie E, MPH, RD, founder of Julie E Health, about taking control of your family's wellness without fear or overwhelm.

Julie shares her groundbreaking three-step framework:

- Step 1 - The Biofield: How EMF from your phone destroys your energy field and why a simple sticker can turn your device into a healing tool
- Step 2 - The Detox Assembly Line: Your body has 11 detox organs working like an assembly line — if one is clogged, everything backs up
- Step 3 - Scars & Dental Work: Old injuries, C-sections, and dental work create "traffic jams" in your energy meridians

She also reveals the 5-hour "head on pillow" rule that transformed Aimee's sleep, why kids with shin bruises often have weak kidneys, how she broke her toddler's fever in 15 minutes with an enema, and what waking at 3am vs 4am vs 5am actually means for your organs.

Whether you're exhausted, perimenopausal, or watching your kids struggle with health issues, this conversation will give you permission to stop outsourcing your family's wellness and start managing it like the leader you are.

🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIE:
Instagram: @julieehealth
Website: julieehealth.com
YouTube: @JulieEhealth
TikTok: @julieehealth

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes and resources at themanageher.com

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Your money story was written before you could read. What if it's time for a rewrite?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Stephanie Guttman, founder of Huntress Wealth and host of Talk Rich to Me, about the invisible money beliefs shaping our financial lives—and how women can finally close the investing gap.

Stephanie shares:

- The four money stories formed by age 7 (avoidance, money worship, status, vigilance)
- Why the investing gap costs women more than the wage gap
- How ETFs make investing accessible—no fancy moves required
- The compounding secret: your money doubles every 10 years
- Why talking to kids about investing before 16 triples their financial confidence
- How to identify if your money story is helping or hurting you

Whether you're a mom trying to model healthy money habits, a woman finally ready to invest, or someone who's avoided looking at their finances for too long—this conversation will change how you think about wealth.

🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE GUTTMAN:
Website: https://www.huntresswealth.com/
Instagram: @huntresswealth
YouTube: @TalkRichToMe
Newsletter: https://huntresswealth.substack.com/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/huntresswealth

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher

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What if resilience isn't about pushing through—but knowing when to rest?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dr. Katie Pritchett, founder of KPI Coaching and former UT Austin professor, about toxic resilience, women in technology, and how breaking generational patterns creates better leaders and mothers.

Dr. Katie shares:
- Why she calls it "toxic resilience"—and how it's keeping women stuck
- The difference between bouncing back (resilience) and building something new (regeneration)
- How AI can give us MORE time to be human, not less
- Why women must be involved in tech—because only we can automate our invisible labor
- The powerful moment her son completed "I brought you into this world so..." with "we could have fun"
- Why your patterns were inherited, but your power is not

Whether you're navigating burnout, questioning your next career move, or simply ready to stop glorifying overwork, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about strength.

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. KATIE PRITCHETT:
Instagram: @drkatiepritchett
Website: https://drkatiepritchett.com/
Take Her Quiz: https://drkatiepritchett.com/pattern-quiz

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher

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What if the key to your freedom isn't working harder—it's understanding money differently?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Melissa Northway, Financial Educator with True Path Financial and former NABO California President, about transforming your relationship with money and building real financial freedom.

Melissa shares:
- Why women need to start talking about money like men do on the golf course
- The alarming statistic that the majority of elderly poor are women
- Cash value life insurance as a Tier 1 asset—and how to become your own bank
- Living benefit riders that let you access death benefits when you get sick or injured
- Asset swap strategies used by billionaires like Zuckerberg
- How protecting your #1 asset (YOU) is the first step to wealth
- The launch of NAWAI: National Association for Women in AI
- Why AI skills can increase your income by 10-25%

Whether you're just starting to think about money or you're ready to level up your wealth strategy, this conversation will shift how you think about financial freedom—not as something for "someday" but as something you can start building today.

Melissa is offering a FREE comprehensive financial assessment to all listeners—a roadmap showing whether you're on track to reach your retirement goals.

🔗 CONNECT WITH MELISSA NORTHWAY:
Instagram: @melissanorthway
Website: melissacnorthway.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher

Full show notes at themanageher.com

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What does it take to run the same restaurant for 19 years while navigating motherhood, divorce, and complete reinvention?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Lindsay Smith, owner and executive chef of Nirvana by Chef Lindsay in Laguna Beach, about resilience, creativity, and the power of building community through food.

Lindsay shares:
- How she went from culinary school at 19 to restaurant owner at 26
- The pivotal moment at her 40th birthday that sparked her divorce
- Navigating COVID while buying out her husband and rebuilding solo
- Why she shifted from "operator" to "owner" mindset
- The origin of her famous goat cheese ice cream (hint: a backyard fig tree)
- How her monthly ladies' dinner became a movement of 50+ women

Whether you're a business owner navigating a major life transition, a mom trying to balance ambition with presence, or anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to reinvent yourself—this conversation will remind you that the best chapter might still be ahead.

🔗 CONNECT WITH LINDSAY SMITH:
Instagram: @nirvana.laguna
Website: nirvanlaguna.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher