The Prosper and Flourish Podcast

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  • Redefining Enough

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “The Prosperity Reset”


    When you decide what “enough” looks like for your life, you stop chasing goals that were never meant for you.

    • The psychological trap of always wanting more
    • Cultural expectations around ambition and achievement
    • How comparison drives unrealistic business goals
    • Identifying personal definitions of success
    • Setting financial and lifestyle thresholds that feel sustainable
    • Creating freedom through intentional limits
    • Living a life aligned with your priorities


    Our guest shares her personal experiences redefining success, strategies for identifying personal priorities, how entrepreneurs determine their financial “enough,” and managing external expectations.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Lisa Hansen

    Business- Founder of Thriving Women's Conference, Confidence Expert, Speaker, and UNSTOPPABLE Creator & Coach

    Social Tags- @thrivingwomensconference @thelisahansen

    Website- https://thelisahansen.com/ 


    Lisa Hansen is an award-winning Confidence Expert, Speaker, and Creator and Coach of the UNSTOPPABLE Mastermind. She is a kitchen-dancing boy mom, world-traveled engineer, and former pastry chef. Lisa lives what she teaches, and teaches what actually works. Through her exclusive method, Lisa shows high achieving women how to replace stress, doubt, and comparison with sustainable, fulfilling success, compelling results and have fun doing it. It’s time to finally know who you are and THRIVE by knowing yourself, not changing yourself.


    Lisa’s also the founder of Thriving Women’s Conference, the MUST ATTEND, high-energy, judgment-free room for successful founders and corporate leaders who are getting off the struggle bus and want a direct flight to the life they actually want full of clarity, confidence, and compelling impact. Join Lisa and the TWC community Oct 21-22 in Raleigh, NC for Success, Friends, and FUN because it delivers on all 3 and you will never be the same!

    28 min
  • The Prosperity Lie

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “The Prosperity Reset”


    Many women achieve success but still feel exhausted and unfulfilled—this episode challenges the cultural definition of prosperity.

    • Why traditional definitions of success leave women feeling empty
    • The pressure to “have it all” and why it’s unsustainable
    • How hustle culture shaped modern entrepreneurship
    • Recognizing when achievement stops bringing fulfillment
    • The difference between external success and internal prosperity
    • How to redefine success based on your why
    • Creating a vision of prosperity that actually feels good


    Our guest shares her personal experience redefining prosperity, how hustle culture and “have it all” expectations created burnout, the difference between external achievement and internal fulfillment.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Jennifer Jakobsen

    Business- Business Mindset Coach and Therapist, JJ Life coaching

    Social Tags- @JJakobsenLifeCoach

    Website- www.JenniferJakobsenLifeCoaching.com 

    28 min
  • The Mental Load Survival Plan

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management”

    When everything hits at once, the invisible mental load becomes the breaking point—here’s how to triage, delegate, and stabilize without collapsing.

    In this episode, The Mental Load Survival Plan, we discuss:

    • What the “mental load” is and why it spikes during crises
    • Triage frameworks: what must happen today vs. what can wait
    • Communicating needs clearly to partners, family, and support systems
    • Delegation and outsourcing when bandwidth is limited
    • Protecting sleep, nutrition, and basic regulation during high-stress weeks

    Our guest, Leshya Sukhu, shares real examples of mental-load overload, practical tips for asking for help, how to set temporary standards without shame, and ways to create a crisis-ready support plan.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Leshya Sukhu

    Business- Founder, FullPlate

    Social Tags- @fullplateapp @lifewithleshya

    Website- myfullplate.co

    21 min
  • Preventing the Next Crisis

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management”


    You can't avoid every storm, but you can build a life and business designed to weather disruption without falling apart.

    • Building emotional reserves through consistent self-care habits
    • Developing your support network before you desperately need it
    • Shifting from reactive survival to proactive stability
    • Auditing your current business for hidden vulnerabilities
    • Building financial buffers before emergencies strike
    • Strengthening client relationships during calm seasons
    • Proactive systems that protect income during personal crises


    Our guest shares her specific, real-world prevention practices and steady emotional resilience habits that reduce vulnerability before a crisis.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Sarah Parise

    Business- Great Days By Sarah

    Social Tags- @greatdaysbysarah

    Website- http://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/ 

    25 min
  • Recovery & Growth

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management”


    Difficult seasons can either break your business or strengthen it—here’s how to rebuild after disruption.


    In this episode, Recovery & Growth, we discuss:

    • Processing the emotional impact of difficult seasons
    • Evaluating what worked and what failed 
    • Building client trust and business stability
    • Identifying systems that need improvement
    • Restoring confidence after setbacks

    Our guest, Grace Foley Smith, shares a her real-world experience for strengthening business after disruption, and how to navigate life changes as a business owner.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Grace Foley Smith

    Business-  Founder, Lucca Lily Design Collective

    Social Tags- @luccalily.designco/ 

    Website- www.luccalily.com

    22 min
  • Emergency Response

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management”


    When family emergencies hit, your business doesn't disappear—here's how to protect both your clients and your family in the moment.

    • Communicating with clients during unexpected crises
    • Prioritizing family without damaging professional relationships
    • Delegating or pausing work during emergencies
    • Managing financial pressure during business disruptions
    • Using support networks and professional resources
    • Creating an emergency protocol
    • Protecting your mental health while navigating crisis


    Our guest shares real examples of managing business during family emergencies, communication strategies with clients during disruptions, how to build supportive teams and networks, setting realistic expectations during crisis periods, and rebuilding business momentum afterward.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Dr. Kasi Lacey

    Business- Founder H&L Legacy 

    Social Tags- @drkasilacey

    Website- www.kasilacey.com

    25 min
  • The Inevitable Chaos Pt. 2

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management”

    • Why high-achieving women often dismiss hormonal symptoms as “just stress” or “part of motherhood”
    • The connection between hormones, cortisol, and burnout in entrepreneur moms constantly balancing business and family
    • How hormonal shifts impact energy, focus, patience, sleep, mood, and overall performance
    • Why women in perimenopause often feel unlike themselves — even while still managing careers, children, and households
    • The difference between normal aging and symptoms that may actually be hormone-related
    • Modern approaches to helping women regain energy, mental clarity, confidence, and overall wellness through proactive care


    Our guest, Dr. Lo, shares clear, non-alarmist education on common hormone shifts (PMS/PMDD, postpartum, perimenopause) and how they show up under stress; how to tell the difference between “normal stress” and hormone-driven symptoms; practical, evidence-based next steps (what to track, what labs/questions to ask, what lifestyle levers actually help); how entrepreneurs can plan work, sleep, and recovery around hormonal realities; and red flags for when to seek professional care.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Dr. Gustav Lo

    Business- Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center / RegenCen

    Social Tags- @regencen @cslcbeauty

    Website- https://regencen.com/meet-our-team/dr-gustav-lo-md/ 

    23 min
  • The Inevitable Chaos Pt. 1

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management”

    Life will disrupt your business at some point—here’s how to prepare systems that keep everything from falling apart.

    • Why chaos is unavoidable in entrepreneurship and motherhood
    • Common disruptions: illness, school issues, childcare breakdowns
    • Creating flexible business systems before emergencies happen
    • Building margin into your schedule and workload
    • Preparing clients for occasional disruptions
    • Developing backup plans for key responsibilities
    • Shifting your mindset from control to adaptability


    Our guest, Cynthia, shares real-life tools plus practical systems for resilience, and mindset shifts that reduce shame while protecting revenue and family stability.


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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Cynthia Maselli

    Business- The Brand Strategist

    Social Tags- @thebrandstrategist.co

    Website- https://www.thebrandstrategist.co/

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    30 min
  • When Good Enough Is Exactly Right

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “The Myth of Balance”

    Perfectionism is one of the biggest barriers to integration—learning where "good enough" actually wins can give you your time back.


    In this episode, When Good Enough Is Exactly Right, we discuss:

    • How perfectionism makes work-life integration feel impossible
    • Identifying areas where excellence matters vs. where it costs too much
    • The emotional toll of constantly raising your own standards
    • Practical strategies for releasing perfectionist thinking
    • Training yourself to complete tasks rather than endlessly refine them
    • How good enough thinking protects your energy and time
    • Redefining quality in a way that supports rather than drains your time


    Our guest, Minnie Gupta, shares real examples of releasing perfectionism, defining “good enough,” and the practical habits that protect your energy, your business, and your follow-through.

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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Minnie Gupta

    Business-  Founder, Winningly Media

    Social Tags- LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/minniegupta IG @WinninglyMedia

    Website- www.winninglymedia.com

    21 min
  • Integration Strategies

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

    This month of the series, we are discussing “The Myth of Balance”


    Real-life strategies for integrating business and motherhood without feeling like you're failing at both.


    In this episode, Integration Strategies, we discuss:

    • The difference between integration and multitasking chaos
    • Practical scheduling strategies for working moms
    • Creating boundaries that protect both work and family time
    • Systems that reduce friction during busy weeks
    • Involving children in age-appropriate ways
    • When integration works—and when separation is necessary

    Our guest, Briana Mascaro, shares specific examples of integration strategies she has used, including boundaries and scheduling systems that reduced guilt and helped both work and family run better.

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    About our Guest: 

    Name- Briana Mascaro

    Business-  Founder, SOPHOS

    Social Tags- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-mascaro-/  IG @sophoswithbriana 

    Website- www.teamsophos.com

    23 min

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The Prosper & Flourish Podcast empowers women to rise, thrive, and create meaningful impact—in business, motherhood, and life. We are normalizing motherhood, entrepreneurship & everything in between: the good, the bad, the real. Prosper & Flourish is for all moms in every stage of motherhood! Real world, real talk, no filter, “the messy truths”.