What if thriving as a business owner didn’t mean hustling from sunrise to collapse or pretending you love every minute? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Perez (https://www.rootandbranchnutrition.com/) to talk about the messier reality of juggling work, family, and that ever-elusive self-care thing (spoiler: endless to-do lists and snack runs are involved).

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If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “morning routine” influencers or wondered how to squeeze a moment of peace into a back-to-back day, you’re in the right place—with your people.

Here’s what I dig into with Kim Perez: how she crafts a workday that fits around parenthood (not the other way around), the very ordinary but surprisingly impactful rituals she uses to reset her brain and body (hint: nobody’s doing a 90-minute yoga flow between Zoom calls), and why honoring your energy beats complicated wellness plans.

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Key Takeaways

• Build anchor points into your day (hint: snacks and water totally count) to help avoid business-owner burnout.

• Use quick, accessible resets—think three minutes with your legs up the wall, not thirty minutes on a treadmill—to actually regulate between work and home life.

• Set boundaries like buffer time between meetings and visible routines in the morning so your “business owner” self and “off-the-clock” self both get a seat at the table.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

In this episode, I sit down with a fellow ordinary-but-thriving business owner, Rachael Muller (https://heyrachael.com/) to talk about juggling real life—traveling the world, eating your way through Taipei, and actually enjoying your mornings—while still getting stuff done. This is for you if you’re tired of “dream big” sermons and just want an honest chat about finding your own pace.

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Here’s what we get into: how to set client boundaries (especially across wild time zones), why a calendar is your best friend (yes, fun time goes in there, too), and a reality check about not over-committing yourself the second you step off a transatlantic flight. If you crave a business that’s sustainable, fun, and very much on your terms, you’ll feel right at home here—even if “home” keeps changing addresses.

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Key Takeaways:

• Give yourself permission to have real boundaries—your people will respect them.

• Use your calendar for everything (yes, the fun stuff counts!) to keep business and life happily coexisting.

• Embrace that “ordinary” means setting a pace that lets you nap, explore, or just have seven T-shirts and call it a day.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Building a business is hard enough without trying to measure up to some imaginary "boss babe" checklist or running yourself ragged every December. In this episode, I’m chatting with Annie Franceschi (www.greateststorycreative.com), who is decidedly ordinary (in the best way) and proof that you don’t have to trade your sanity for a thriving business or a little Disney magic on the side. If you’ve ever wondered how real business owners manage to press pause, still hit their goals, and even sneak in a nap without guilt—yep, you belong here.

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Today’s focus? Annie spills the details on her annual Batch December experiment—where she takes an entire month off from client work (yes, an actual month… and the world keeps spinning). We get real about setting boundaries, why fun is not optional, and the anti-hustle secrets to keeping your business alive (and actually enjoyable) even when life throws drama, sick kids, or snowstorms your way.

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• Block out real time for yourself—even just one day—to refill your cup and watch the ripple effect on your business.

• Set crystal clear boundaries with clients from the start, and don’t be afraid to stick to them (your phone doesn’t need to be glued to your hand).

• Redefine “success” to fit your life, not someone else’s highlight reel—ordinary can absolutely mean extraordinary (and a little weird is encouraged).

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Key Takeaways

Ever tried running a business while bouncing between time zones, fitting in deep work, and still making time for groceries?

Today, I’m chatting with Sam (https://www.nomadcopyagency.com/), a nomadic copywriter who’s got the calendar boundaries to prove you can still serve your clients, enjoy ear-plug-worthy quiet time, and build community—even if your “office” changes every few months. We’re getting blunt about time zone headaches, what actually works for keeping clients happy, and how to make travel (or any unconventional lifestyle) actually work for your business—without sacrificing your sanity (or sleep).

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Key Takeaways:

• Block off days on your calendar and unapologetically stick to them, wherever you are in the world.

• Communicate clearly with clients and members—being honest about your location or schedule doesn’t mean you’re slacking.

• Create routines that fit real life (yes, naps count and so do flight days off) because ordinary but thriving means flexibility with your people, just like you.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Let’s talk about building a business between team meetings, emails, and whatever kid chaos or coffee refills life throws at you. This episode isn’t about quitting your job and buying a yacht off your “passive” income. It’s about surviving (and actually enjoying) having a day job while running a business, and carving out a “good enough” routine, even if it involves emailing from the bathroom or scheduling client calls after dinner.

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I asked Jamie every nosy question about juggling an 8-to-5 with entrepreneurship, including how to not burn out, what boundaries actually look like when you’re multitasking, and how to make peace with not going all-in on every trend. If you need a pep talk for setting business hours that don’t destroy your sanity, or want validation that you don’t have to be on Instagram 24/7, this one’s for you.

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Key Takeaways

• Swap “do it all” for intentional boundaries so your business actually fits around your real life.

• Focus on what actually gets results (or what genuinely makes you happy)—dump the rest, no guilt.

• Give yourself permission to try, mess up, and improve instead of chasing perfection.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Ever feel like everyone’s sprinting through business while you’re just trying to keep your coffee hot and your contracts not a mess? In this episode, I sit down with Eva (https://www.flyingcolourscreative.com) to talk honestly about timelines, client expectations, and why not every service needs to come wrapped in a bow labeled “VIP Day.”

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I dig into why the world’s obsessed with one-week design sprints, how Eva built her own 12-week branding process (spoiler: it’s not a race), and the beauty of saying “no thanks” to rushed, over-promised packages. If you’re juggling custom work, tired of editing endless workflows, or wondering how to give your clients an actual strategy instead of Pinterest collage vibes—this one’s for you.

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• Streamline your packages by ditching endless custom proposals and setting clear timelines.

• Trust your process—even when everyone else seems to be selling out their intensives.

• Set client expectations early and give them a project roadmap so nobody’s left wondering if they missed something.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Living with anxiety, juggling ADHD, and running a service business isn’t exactly the glamorous rollercoaster social media sells. It’s more like herding cats… while replying to client emails that absolutely must be on calls you never wanted to take. In this episode, I get real with Maggie Patterson (https://bsfreebusiness.com/), digging into the nitty-gritty of setting boundaries, saying “no” to never-ending Zoom calls, and making your business actually work for your brain—not the other way around.

If you’ve ever stared at a tool you hate, ghosted your own productivity hacks, or wondered if it’s okay to fire a client who can’t give feedback in writing, Maggie’s brutally honest stories are going to be your new favorite permission slip. We talk about managing energy, saying “see ya” to extra calls, and why ordinary businesses (with ordinary brains) are actually thriving—one delightfully boring week at a time.

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Key Takeaways

• Set boundaries around client communication—and don’t be afraid to enforce them, even if it means walking away.

• Adapt productivity tools and schedules to your brain, not what the latest guru prescribes.

• Build breaks and flexibility into your routine, because rest isn’t a reward—it’s required maintenance.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Ever wondered how “family business” looks when it’s not a legacy empire, just dinner at the kitchen table and your kid running your Instagram ads? In this episode, I sat down with Jenn Green (https://thejenngreen.com/) to talk about leaning all the way into getting help from the people under your own roof—because who said entrepreneurship can’t include floaty bloopers, animated marketing graphics, and a husband who’s definitely not the Elf movie dad?

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Jenn and I cover what it really looks like when family pitches in on your business, including swapping default parent roles, making the numbers actually work (including all the sneaky costs of “regular” jobs), setting boundaries when your coworkers are your literal family, and why ordinary business owners might want to delegate.

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Key Takeaways:

• Reframe “help” by inviting your family into the business in ways that actually work for your life—no corporate org chart required.

• Get brutally honest about the math: sometimes the best career move is becoming the not-default parent and asking your partner to jump in.

• Normalize paying the kids (or at least giving them skills) for real work, and don’t be afraid to press pause on perfection when you delegate.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Feeling like your business is ghosting you? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I'm sitting down with Marissa Lawton (https://www.marissalawton.com/) to talk about what it actually looks like to have a relationship with your business—spoiler alert: it’s less “sexy CEO power moves” and more “figuring out where the heck your passwords are.” If you've ever avoided opening your bank account or pretended your business subscriptions just…sort themselves out, you are so in the right place.

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Today, Marissa and I dig into the art of reconnecting with your work (without the guilt), the messy middle of hiring and firing help, and why you don’t need to know code to run a successful website. Plus, you’ll get a healthy dose of honesty about setting up boundaries, ditching hustle culture, and building a sustainable rhythm that doesn’t wreck your life. Yes, snacks by the kitchen island are a business strategy.

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Key Takeaways:

• Own your numbers (even if you still pay for mystery subscriptions)—knowing your metrics keeps you in the driver’s seat.

• Build your business around your actual life, not some internet millionaire’s schedule or expectations.

• Reconnect with why you started by mapping your customer’s journey and getting (gasp) honest about what you want your business to do for you.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

The State of Online Business 2026 survey results are in, and we have thoughts!

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In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I’m sitting down with two of my best business friends—Jodi and Ginny—for a chat about what actually goes on behind the scenes of real small businesses. If you’re tired of those “million-dollar flexes” and want insight into making your everyday, ordinary business work for your real life, you’re in the right place.

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Key Takeaways:

• Make your money count by understanding your take-home pay, not just your top-line revenue.

• Choose your tools (and expenses) wisely—sometimes “good enough” really is good enough.

• Embrace the fact that there’s no “right” way to run a business—ordinary but thriving is the new extraordinary.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.