A few weeks after recording an episode on building a “rich life,” I had a realization…

I left something out.

Not because it’s not important—but because it’s something so many of us have quietly deprioritized as adults.

Fun.

In this short, no-fluff solo, I’m breaking down what I’m calling the forgotten 6th F—and why fun isn’t something you earn after you’ve done enough… it’s part of the foundation.

We’ve optimized everything—our work, our routines, even our relationships. But somewhere along the way, we started believing everything needs a purpose, a result, or a return.

Even our fun has an agenda.

This episode is your reminder that a life can look full on paper… and still feel heavy. And that small, intentional moments of joy might be the missing piece.

If you’ve been building, pushing, and doing all the “right” things—but something still feels off… this one’s for you.

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Instagram: ⁠@thehaleywestfall⁠

Website: ⁠www.haley.westfall.com⁠

TikTok: ⁠@thehaleywestfall⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠Haley Westfall

If you’ve ever looked at an event ticket and thought, “why is it priced like that?” , this episode is your behind-the-scenes answer.

This isn’t a rant. It’s a transparent look at what it actually takes to build intentional, high-quality rooms.

In this short, no-fluff solo, Haley breaks down the real financial cost of hosting events:

• The big-ticket items → venue minimums, insurance, core logistics
• The “nickel-and-dime” expenses → printing, signage, and all the small details that add up fast
• The often overlooked → ad spend, marketing, and the cost of actually filling the room

She also dives into:

• Why aligned sponsorships matter (and why they’re more than just extra revenue)
• The unexpected value of connecting with other event hosts who truly get it

If you’re an attendee, this will shift how you view ticket prices.
If you’re an event host (or want to be), this will validate everything you’ve been feeling.

Because the truth is—you’re not just paying for a seat.
You’re stepping into something built with strategy, risk, and a whole lot of invisible work.

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram: @thehaleywestfall

Website: www.haley.westfall.com

TikTok: @thehaleywestfall

LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

What does it actually mean to build a rich life?

A life where richness is not just defined by money?

In this episode, Haley is breaking down her 5 F’s of building her own rich life: Faith, Family, Freedom, Finances, and Fortitude.

Because the truth is… a lot of people are financially successful but still feel completely bankrupt in the areas that matter most.

In this episode, she digs into about:

• why money alone won’t make you feel rich

• how to stop building a life that only looks good on paper

• and what it actually takes to create a life that feels aligned, full, and sustainable

If you’ve been chasing success but still feel like something is missing, this episode will shift your perspective and your focus.

A rich life isn’t a life without problems. It’s a life where you have the capacity to handle them.

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram: @thehaleywestfall

Website: www.haley.westfall.com

LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

You don’t need a massive audience to fill a room — you need trust.

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to host events, workshops, and intimate gatherings without a large following. If you’ve been waiting for more followers before putting yourself out there, this is your permission slip to start now.

We’re diving into:

• How to fill an event without a big audience

• Why your first 10 people matter more than your first 1,000 followers

• How to sell the outcome of your event (not just the details)

• Why personal invitations outperform social media every time

• How to create an experience people talk about (and come back for)

Because people don’t buy tickets — they buy connection, proximity, and opportunity.

And when you build the right rooms, your audience grows because of it.

Proximity changes everything.

🎟️ The waitlist is open for The Table Experience 2027 | February 19 + 20, 2027 in Arizona: JOIN THE WAITLIST

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram: @thehaleywestfall

Website: www.haley.westfall.com

LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

If you’re building big dreams while raising kids, your brain probably feels like the intersection of five freeways.

In this solo episode, Haley talks about the invisible load of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Building businesses and raising humans at the same time is a wild ride and there’s a part of it that doesn’t get talked about enough: the invisible load.

From commuting an hour each way to her corporate job when her first daughter was born, to the flexibility (and chaos) of building companies while kids are home during school breaks, Haley shares the duality of a life that offers both freedom and pressure.

This conversation dives into the constant mental tabs running in a mother’s brain, the biological differences in how men and women often process responsibility, and why acknowledging the weight of it all doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful. It simply means you’re telling the truth.

Because the reality is: the juggle is real… and so is the privilege of building something meaningful while raising a family.

In this episode:

    •    The invisible mental load many mothers carry while building businesses

    •    Haley’s transition from corporate healthcare leadership to entrepreneurship

    •    The reality behind the promise of flexibility and freedom in business ownership

    •    Why women’s brains often operate like the intersection of five freeways

    •    The duality of ambition, motherhood, and presence

    •    Why acknowledging the weight of it all can actually be empowering

🎟️ The waitlist is open for The Table Experience 2027

February 19 + 20, 2027: JOIN THE WAITLIST

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram: @thehaleywestfall

Website: www.haleywestfall.com

LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

In this solo episode, Haley welcomes The Table Podcast officially back to the airwaves after almost a year hiatus. She shares about the doozy of a year she has had including some hard, yet humbling lessons from hosting her first 2-day live event in February 2025.

Haley pulls back the curtain on some of the not-so-shiny aspects of throwing live experiences that most event hosts aren't talking about and the reason why we keep coming back for more.

In this episode Haley shares:

• The year that almost had her throwing in the towel
• Comparing year 1 vs. year 2 of hosting The Table Experience Live
• A humble shift in perspective into less is more mentality
• The power of soliciting feedback without forfeiting your authority
• Lessons learned to use as data for future decision-making

🎟️ The waitlist is open for The Table Experience 2027 | February 19 + 20, 2027: JOIN THE WAITLIST

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram: @thehaleywestfall

Website: www.haley.westfall.com

LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

On today's episode we are joined by powerhouse entrepreneur, speaker and content creator, Demiree Suanne. Demiree is dedicated to empowering women to step into their full potential. As the Founder of Dream wHERld (formerly EmpowHER), the largest women's empowerment conference and community in Michigan, she connects with thousands of ambitious women annually to inspire and elevate one another.

As the host of the HBIC podcast, Demiree reaches over 500k listeners per episode sharing bold conversations about mindset, success and breaking barriers.

Her vibrant and unapologetically real approach has led her to collaborate with top brands helping them authentically connect with audiences who crave inspiration and impact. Through her work, Demiree is on a mission to show women what's possible when they embrace their power, rewrite their stories and live life on their own terms.

In this episode, we get into:

- the behind the scenes of hosting large scale events

- how to unapologetically own your own personal brand

- creating BFF energy in the rooms that you are in

CONNECT WITH DEMIREE

Instagram: @demireesuanne @dreamwherld

Website: www.dreamwherld.com

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CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram: @thehaleywestfall

Website: www.haleywestfall.com

LinkedIn: Haley Westfall

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On today's episode we are joined by networking queen and coach, Sarah Gemmell. Sarah became the queen of networking from building her previous fitness business to a global platform using networking as a main lead generator but also from helping hundreds of business owners generate hundreds of thousands of dollars through quality connections, introductions and referrals.

She has created a ground-breaking networking strategy that dives deep into the nuances of how you show up in meetings and events so you can increase the number of quality leads you are getting but in a way that also keeps people above profit.

Her knowledge in psychology and background in counseling mixed with her ability to connect people to each other and challenge the status quo and shift others perspectives makes her your new favorite networking partner.

In this episode, we get into:

- Do's and don'ts when it comes to networking effectively for your business

- Strategies for protecting your time and energy and ensuring you are showing up in the right spaces in the right way

- The fortune in the follow up and where most people are missing the mark

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Instagram: @sarahgemmell_

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On today's episode, we are joined by human design for business expert Anna Nichols. Anna is a human design mentor and business strategist with over 15 years of leadership and business development experience. Combining expertise from her Masters in Business and human design mastery she has a unique approach to strategic business planning blending practical strategies with ancient and modern wisdom to help entrepreneurs unlock their potential and build purposeful businesses.

As a 5/2 sacral generator, Anna generates innovative solutions that align with client strengths and she also hosts the Design and Align Your Business podcast and is the founder of the Spiritual Business Incubator offering resources to bring business visions to life.

In this episode, we get into:

- Understanding how human design can give you clarity and direction in your business

- The importance in having an aligned business plan for the future of your business

- Practical tips that you can walk away from this episode with and implement into your business today

CONNECT WITH ANNA

Instagram: @iamannanichols

Podcast: Design and Align Your Business

In today's episode we are joined by certified financial planner and CFO of Searcy Financial Services, Marc Shaffer. Not only does Marc specialize in helping clients and their families achieve continuity in their financial planning through generations and achieve their vision of an ideal life by encouraging goal setting and active monitoring of their financial plans but he is wildly passionate about his involvement within his local community in creating meaningful connections within it.

Marc's involvement in the community through philanthropic participation, board of directory positions and more have made him a go-to resource within the Kansas City community.

In this episode, we dig into:

- the differences between men and women when it comes to networking

- how vulnerability builds trust

- creating connection beyond the business

CONNECT WITH MARC:

Facebook:Marc Shaffer

LinkedIn: ⁠Marc Shaffer

Website:Searcy Financial Services

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Instagram:⁠@thehaleywestfall⁠ and@thetable.az

LinkedIn:⁠Haley Westfall⁠

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