When the world feels heavy it’s easy for that weight to creep into your business and stall your momentum. In this raw and powerful episode Gwen gets real about how to protect your mindset, keep fear out of your sales conversations, and step fully into your role as the reigning queen of your business.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, second-guessing your decisions, or shrinking your offers because of the “doom and gloom” around you, this conversation will remind you why you started your business in the first place: freedom, flexibility, and the chance to create impact on your terms. Gwen shares how to insulate yourself from negative narratives, stay anchored in your value, and show up with confidence, even when the economy and world events try to shake you.

Because here’s the truth: your energy drives your results. The world doesn’t need more fear, it needs more women like you building unapologetically, leading powerfully, and proving that resilience is the ultimate business strategy. Girlfriend, it’s time to press play for some encouragement, strategy, and the gritty reminder that you are in control of your business and your future.

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“There's only one bad decision and that's sitting in indecision.” –Mridu Parikh

Building a business isn’t about overnight success, it’s about grit, tenacity, and figuring it out as you go. Today, discover how to finally take control of your productivity in a way that feels aligned with your life and business with productivity coach, Mridu Parikh, who went from a decade in New York City’s corporate world to starting her own business while raising two kids. Through trial and error, Mridu uncovered the truth about productivity and how it’s not about checking more off your list but about creating results that leave you feeling successful at the end of the day.

As you listen in, you’ll hear why productivity is more about emotion than efficiency and how you can identify the top three things that truly move the needle in your business. You’ll also learn what to do when overwhelm clouds your focus and every task feels urgent, along with simple strategies to beat procrastination and finally tackle the hard things first. Mridu shares how you can build systems, boundaries, and habits that honor your energy and lifestyle, so you stop feeling scattered and start feeling more in control.

This conversation will remind you that you’re not alone in struggling to prioritize, stay focused, and balance all the demands of entrepreneurship. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can apply immediately and the encouragement to believe that whatever you choose to focus on today is the right choice. If you’re a creative, service-based female entrepreneur who’s ready to feel more focused, less overwhelmed, and truly productive, this episode is for you.

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Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

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“There is no one right way to believe, because we all come into this world with our own unique expression that God gave us.” –Natalie Barnett

What if the very beliefs buried deep in your subconscious were the only things standing between you and the life you’re meant to live? Gwen is joined by dear friend and coach, Natalie Barnett, a master clinical hypnotherapist and life coach who helps women break free from limitations and embrace their divine calling.

Gwen and Natalie first met at an in-person event, where their instant connection led to a friendship and eventually working together. In this heartfelt conversation, Natalie opens up about her upbringing in both the church and a spiritual “woo” household and how she’s blended those worlds to create a coaching approach rooted in love, freedom, and purpose. She shares how subconscious beliefs shape your success, why NLP and hypnosis can unlock what’s holding you back, and how doing this work actually strengthens your relationship with God.

From faith, feathers, and divine signs to releasing the lies that keep you playing small, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered how to align your ambition with your calling and do it in a way that feels true to who you are, you’ll walk away from this conversation feeling seen, empowered, and ready to rise.

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Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

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What does it really look like to leave behind the chaos of Corporate America and build a business that gives you both freedom and fulfillment? In this episode of The Built From the Ground Up Show, Gwen Tinsley sits down with serial entrepreneur Allison Bridges to talk about the messy, courageous, and often unexpected path of entrepreneurship.

Allison shares her journey from working 80-hour weeks in toxic corporate spaces to finally creating businesses that fuel her creativity and align with her values. From leading teams at a young age, to failed business attempts, to building a successful franchise and launching a consulting firm, Allison’s story is one of grit, resilience, and choosing freedom over burnout.

Together, Gwen and Allison unpack the lessons they’ve learned in corporate and beyond—why so many women are walking away from traditional career paths, how automation and systems can actually give you your time back, and why fun and human connection should always remain at the center of business. This candid conversation will inspire you to redefine success, release the pressure of constant hustle, and remember that you get to create a business that serves your life, not the other way around.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by corporate promises that never come true, or if you’re ready to step into entrepreneurship with more confidence and clarity, this episode will leave you encouraged, empowered, and ready to keep building what matters.

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Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

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“We all want to have great success and results, but it takes time.” –Karin Wilson Edmonds

Former corporate marketer turned certified yoga teacher and wellness coach, Karin Wilson Edmonds is joining Gwen on the podcast to share her inspiring journey of leaving behind the safety but mundane corporate life to follow her passion. As the founder of Bloom, an online yoga and wellness membership for women over 40, Karin also dives into how she faced imposter syndrome and learned to embrace the personal and professional challenges of entrepreneurship.

This honest conversation leads into Karin’s personal experiences, including her mother’s battle with cancer, which shaped her mission to help women prioritize their health through yoga, wellness coaching, and real conversations around perimenopause, menopause, and stress management. She also opens up about raising her prices with confidence, shifting her mindset around sales, and discovering the importance of community and support along the way.

This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t happen overnight and that sometimes you just have to be willing to be bad at something before you are good at it. Together, Gwen and Karin encourage listeners to trust the process, stay consistent, and embrace small opportunities that can lead to long-term growth and transformation. Grab your headphones, press play, and be ready to be inspired.

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Check out the Bloom Community!

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Watch Karin’s Yoga Videos on YouTube

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If you’re a female, creative, service-based entrepreneur and want to share your story on how you built your business from the ground up, please apply to be a guest on the show! We release episodes twice a week and would love to feature you! 

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Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

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“We're joining arms and we're really figuring out how we can win together, because it's not like it's not the dog eat dog world out there, like there's an abundance mindset and there's plenty of wealth and resources for everyone.” –Megan Tobler



What happens when corporate success no longer fits the life you dream of? In this fun and uplifting conversation, Gwen sits down with Megan Tobler, podcast host, community builder, and champion for women in business, to talk about her powerful journey from a demanding sales career to building a life and business on her own terms.

Megan opens up about how a corporate layoff during pregnancy became the unexpected push she needed to step fully into entrepreneurship. She shares how launching her podcast, Self StartHER, in 2022 gave her a fresh sense of purpose and connection, eventually leading her to create the TogetHER Community, a supportive space where ambitious moms can grow their businesses without sacrificing family. Throughout the conversation, Gwen and Megan explore the importance of redefining success, embracing intentional hustle, and letting go of corporate hustle culture. They also highlight how women in business thrive when collaboration replaces competition, and why choosing alignment over burnout allows both life and business to flourish.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that building a business while keeping your family a priority is not only possible but deeply rewarding. Megan’s story encourages women to stay connected to their values, lean into supportive communities, and believe in the abundant opportunities available when they choose to build their own path. If you’re a fellow Mompreneur, you’re going to love this episode!

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Check out the TogetHER Community!

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Listen to the Self StartHER Podcast

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If you’re a female, creative, service-based entrepreneur and want to share your story on how you built your business from the ground up, please apply to be a guest on the show! We release episodes twice a week and would love to feature you! 

Mentioned in this episode:

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

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“We could all create a ginormous business by running ourselves into the ground, but that isn’t success.” –Teresa Heath Wareing

When life threw Teresa Heath-Wareing a curveball, she stepped into entrepreneurship with no financial safety net and an unshakable determination to succeed. From a thriving corporate marketing career to launching her own business in rural England, Teresa’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and adaptability. In this episode, she shares how early business success revealed a critical truth: her original model didn’t align with her vision of entrepreneurship. Discovering the online business world gave her the freedom, flexibility, and control she had been seeking and redefined what success truly meant.

Over the years, Teresa has evolved into a seasoned online business strategist, helping others build digital enterprises that fit their lives, not just societal expectations. She candidly explores the pressures women face in online entrepreneurship and the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all strategies. Teresa encourages entrepreneurs to embrace their unique strengths, tailor strategies to their individuality, and cultivate resilience to create a business that is sustainable, successful, and deeply fulfilling. Girlfriends, you’re not going to want to miss this encouraging episode so grab your notebook and get ready to press play!

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Listen to Your Dream Business Podcast

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Mentioned in this episode:

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

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“Outside of our comfort zone is our magic zone. So go live in the magic zone, even if it's scary. It's going to be okay. The support will come, all of the right people will come into your life and it's going to be okay, little one.” –Mishka Silberman

What if the business you poured your heart into suddenly crumbled, forcing you to start from scratch? In this episode of The Built from the Ground Up Show, Gwen sits down with spiritual business coach and entrepreneur Mishka Silberman, who knows firsthand what it means to lose everything and find a new way forward.

Mishka went from creating a viral dessert company and selling on QVC to facing heartbreak, burnout, and a complete “life-quake” that left her questioning her identity. But instead of staying stuck, she chose to trust her intuition, rebuild from a place of alignment, and step into her true purpose — helping spiritual entrepreneurs blend strategy, systems, and soul to grow sustainable businesses.

As you listen, you’ll be reminded that failure isn’t the end, setbacks can become opportunities, and your worth is never tied to your business. Mishka’s story will inspire you to see your own path with fresh eyes and encourage you to lean into trust, alignment, and resilience. Because sometimes what feels like the end is really just the beginning.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

“Every single client that I've worked with all came from DMs.” –Hannah Sol Marie

Tired of feeling like you have to constantly “sell” to grow your business? Meet Hannah Sol Marie as she shares how authentic connection, community, and a little bravery can take you further than any typical sales script. Hannah is an editor for indie, fantasy, and romance authors, and founder of the Brave B*tches Club. Listen in as Hannah and Gwen chat on the podcast to talk about carving your own path, building community, and leading with authenticity.

Hannah shares how she turned her passion for storytelling into a thriving editing business, how sliding into the DMs built her client base, and how genuine desire to help became her most powerful growth strategy. Together, Gwen and Hannah also dive into the realities of managing energy as entrepreneurs, the importance of honoring your body and why business should always leave space for humanity.

This conversation is raw, real, and full of reminders that you don’t have to have it all figured out to build a business that lights you up. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “show up perfectly,” this episode will inspire you to embrace your messy, authentic self and watch how everything else falls into place.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

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“The point of boudoir is really just helping women have the proof and the photos of them being aligned with their body in a confident way so that when they have a bad day or a low energy day, they can kind of go back to a higher version of themselves and have proof. I am this woman always.” –Casey Jade

It’s time to turn vulnerability into empowerment with boudoir and branding photographer Casey Jade. In this episode, Gwen and Casey talk about how she built her business around helping women step into confidence from the boardroom into their businesses, and in their own skin.

Casey shares her journey from bartending to building a 12+ year photography career, and how she discovered that her true superpower was empowering women through the lens. You’ll hear how she overcame limiting beliefs, found her niche, and used photography not just as an art, but as a tool for transformation and self-worth.

Whether you’re in the messy middle of entrepreneurship, struggling with confidence in your offers, or looking for inspiration to keep showing up authentically, this conversation will remind you that your story, your gifts, and your courage matter. Casey’s wisdom about bridging personal vulnerability with business visibility will leave you inspired to own your value and keep building your dream—one bold step at a time.

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Follow Casey’s Boudoir Photography on Instagram

Listen to The Mess and The Magic Podcast

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If you’re a female, creative, service-based entrepreneur and want to share your story on how you built your business from the ground up, please apply to be a guest on the show! We release episodes twice a week and would love to feature you! 

Mentioned in this episode:

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales

Join Gwen & Emily for a powerful business retreat, May 1st - 3rd, in Williamsburg, VA. This all-inclusive 3-Day In-Person Retreat is for Coaches and Consultants who are ready to have their marketing feel more aligned to who they are.

Turn Your Passion Into Powerful Marketing and Confident Sales