The Unfiltered CEO

By IlluminEssence Creations

Welcome to The Unfiltered CEO, where we share real stories of the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Your host, Abby Bradetich of IlluminEssence Creations, is a business owner, brand & web desi

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July 07, 2026Stop Hiding Inside the Life You Built: Truth-Telling & Letting Yourself Be Enough with Anne Gillaspie
If you've ever felt like you're filtering yourself, hiding parts of your story, or wondering what it would look like to fully fucking show up as you... this episode is for you 🔥
This week I'm joined by Anne Gillaspie - keynote speaker, podcast host, brand therapist, and founder of Fix & Form. Anne helps high-functioning adults stop hiding inside the lives they've worked so hard to build and instead step into a life and business that actually reflects who they are.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that the more honest you become, the more freedom, alignment, and connection you'll create. Your truth isn't something to hide from. It's often the very thing your people have been waiting to hear.

In this episode, we talk about:
Our shared love of swear words and why they help us show up more authentically
Letting go of filtering yourself and how that helps you find the people who truly resonate with you
Anne's entrepreneurial journey, becoming a speaker, and the pivots she's made throughout her career
Leaving religion and redefining her relationship with faith
Anne's journey from surviving suicidal thoughts to feeling fully alive - and how that shaped the work she does today
Why who you are right now is already enough
The importance of speaking from lived experience, especially when you're supporting others
Sharing your fears instead of hiding them - and telling the truth anyway
The difference between authentic vulnerability and performative "realness" online
Peeling back old conditioning, trauma, and limiting beliefs to reconnect with your authentic self
What "brand therapy" is and how Anne helps clients align who they are with how they show up
Giving yourself permission to own your power and close the gap between your identity and your online presence
Why having someone who can truly see you is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself
Keeping the human in business and why emotional intelligence matters so much as a leader
Why healing isn't about arriving at a finish line - it's about learning to navigate life with more awareness and compassion
Family estrangement, forgiveness, and giving yourself permission to choose what's healthiest for you
Growing up with narcissistic parents and navigating difficult family dynamics
Starting with silence, reflection, and honest questions before jumping into action
Using AI as a tool to process and organize your thoughts without replacing your voice
The importance of movement, embodiment, and reconnecting with yourself beyond your mind
Connect with Anne on Instagram, LinkedIn, and website
Learn more about Fix and Form
Check out The OnlyFounders Podcast

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️🥂
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Keystone, CO. Sign-ups close 7/16.

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Magnetic By Nature Business Mastermind: For the woman who's done everything she's "supposed" to do but knows she's capable of more, this mastermind blends identity, embodiment, visibility, and business strategy to help you become the kind of leader your next level requires 🦋
Private Mentorship: For the female founder who's built something incredible and is ready to lead at an even higher level, this intimate 1:1 partnership combines deep strategic guidance with identity and embodiment work to help you close the gap between where you are and where you know you're capable of going 🔥
Brand, Copy, & Web Design: For the woman whose online presence no longer reflects the depth of her work or the vision she's building, we'll create a brand and website that communicates your value clearly, builds trust instantly, and finally feels like you💫
Design & Marketing Power Sprint: For the founder who knows exactly what she needs done but doesn't have the time or desire to DIY it, this focused intensive helps you bring high-impact design, copy, and marketing projects to life - fast ⚡

Payment plans + Affirm available for all offers.
→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
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47min
June 30, 2026You’re Not “Too Much”: Embodiment, Authenticity, & Finding Your Voice with Hannah Snider
If you've ever felt like you're outgrowing an old version of yourself, struggling to trust your intuition, or wondering why showing up authentically online still feels so hard... this episode is for you 🫶🏻
This week I'm joined by Hannah Snider, therapist, clinical social worker, author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and one of the incredible facilitators joining me at the Embodied Expansion Retreat this summer. Together, we explore the connection between therapy, identity, business, and what it really takes to become the fullest version of yourself.
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that the deeper you know, trust, and embody yourself, the more naturally your business, relationships, and life begin to align. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do isn't learn another strategy - it's create the space to reconnect with yourself.

In this episode, we talk about:
Hannah's journey from law school to becoming a therapist after experiencing loss through suicide
Growing from a school therapist to opening a private practice and eventually leading a group practice
Hannah's specialties in suicide, couples therapy, perinatal mental health, anxiety, and PTSD and why having variety in your work can help you better serve your clients
The vision behind Hannah's new brand, Hatrack With Hannah, and the conversations she's creating through it
Why women and business owners need more honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about what growth actually looks like
How our podcasts were both born from the desire to normalize the messy middle of entrepreneurship and life
Wearing multiple hats as women, business owners, partners, and parents - and why not everything can be your priority all at once
Why we were never really taught how to have difficult conversations - and how that impacts our relationships today
Hannah joining the Embodied Expansion Retreat as a facilitator and why therapy support can be so valuable during deep personal growth work
The difference between journaling alone and having someone hold space while you process what's coming up
Why your next level requires letting go of old identities and fully embodying who you are now
How embodiment directly impacts the way you express yourself and show up online
Knowing whether you're the right fit for clients - and whether they're the right fit for you
Why the more fully you express who you truly are, the more aligned your clients become
Rethinking what it really means to "have a niche"
Letting go of responsibility for whether your clients choose to do the work
Finding your authentic voice and recognizing where you've learned to filter yourself
Hannah's experience raising her daughter to express herself freely, and my own journey of healing the belief that I was "too much"
Worthiness, overexplaining, and trying to prove your value
My receiving wound and how childhood experiences have influenced my business
The difference between being accessible and charging enough to sustainably support yourself
Why taking care of yourself (and charging more) allows you to better take care of your clients
Giving yourself permission to rest, have fun, and honor your boundaries
Remembering that very little is actually urgent
Listening to your intuition instead of outsourcing every decision
Creating enough space in your life to actually hear what your inner voice is trying to tell you
Connect with Hannah:
Hatrack with Hannah Instagram and website
Lola and Me Therapy Instagram and website

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️🥂
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Keystone, CO. Pricing increases 7/3.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: 6 start dates left in 2026. Pricing increases 7/6. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days ⚡

→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
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52min
June 23, 2026Real-Time Reflections: Owning My Value, Saying the Damn Thing, & Not Waiting to Be Ready
We're baaaack with another episode of Real-Time Reflections 🔥
These monthly solo episodes have become one of my favorite things because they give me a chance to pull back the curtain and share what's actually happening behind the scenes in my life and business - the wins, the lessons, the mindset shifts, the messy middle, and everything I'm learning in real time.
And this month, there have been some BIG realizations around receiving, underpricing, trusting myself, and owning the value of the work I do. Plus a few tips I think every business owner needs as we head into summer.
This episode is equal parts business, mindset, self-trust, and personal growth - and a reminder that sometimes the biggest shifts happen when you stop holding yourself back and start owning what you already know is true 🔥

In this episode, I chat about:
Why I've been loving these Real-Time Reflections episodes so much
Why NOW is the best time to grab your spot at the Embodied Expansion Retreat
A lesson in SAYING THE DAMN THING and what I learned from a vulnerable post I shared recently
How sharing your truth helps other women feel less alone and more empowered to do the same
Why going first matters
Reflections on reinvesting in private coaching and how I unexpectedly found my new coach
The importance of doing both the woo and the work
Why I chose this particular coaching container and why the timing felt so aligned
The ways I was underpricing my coaching offers (and the stories behind it)
How we downplay our expertise, experience, and impact without even realizing it
Why it's always easier to see other people's brilliance than your own
The reason I'll continue investing in coaching and mentorship throughout my business journey
Questions to ask yourself if you're underpricing, underselling, or minimizing the transformation you provide
The receiving wound I've been working through and how it has shown up in my business
The connection between childhood experiences, people-pleasing, human design, and receiving support
What it felt like to have space held for me to be vulnerable instead of pushing everything down
A powerful guided inner child practice and the shifts that came from it
The changes coming to my design packages and pricing in July
Why I realized I was underpricing and downplaying that work too
A new mindset segment I'm adding to these solo episodes
This month's mindset shift: rest and fun are productive too
Why taking a break is often the most productive thing you can do
How your online presence can support you while you're offline enjoying your life
The new Unfiltered Thoughts segment I'm introducing to the podcast
Trusting intuition, following nudges, and taking action before you feel ready
Examples from my own life of investing, pivoting, letting go, and trusting what's calling me forward
Why you'll probably never feel completely ready for the things that matter most
A final reminder to keep choosing the path that lights your soul on fire ✨

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️🥂
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Pricing increases 7/2.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: 6 start dates left in 2026. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: Mastermind or Private Support for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
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43min
June 16, 2026The Marketing Strategy That Works While You're Offline with Julie Ostmeyer
If your entire marketing strategy currently lives on social media... this episode is for you 👀
This week I'm joined by Julie Ostmeyer - a Pinterest and Email Marketing Strategist who helps business owners create sustainable marketing systems that generate leads, sales, and passive income without needing to be online 24/7.
This conversation is packed with practical tips for building marketing assets you actually own - from email lists, websites, and Pinterest to collaborations and passive income opportunities - so your business can keep working even when you're not.
This episode is a great reminder that while social media can absolutely be part of your strategy, it shouldn't be the entire strategy. Building assets you own creates more stability, more freedom, and more opportunities for your business to grow long-term.

In this episode, we talk about:
How Julie got started with email marketing and creating email bundles
What email bundles are and how they can help grow your audience and email list
Why collaboration beats competition when it comes to growing your business
The difference between renting your audience on social media versus owning your audience through your email list and website
Why you don't want social media to be your only marketing strategy
How Pinterest works as a long-term marketing tool and traffic source
Creating more freedom in your business so it can work in the background while you're offline
What to think about when building email workflows for freebies, products, and services
How to nurture, provide value, and convert subscribers through email
Tips for writing subject lines that actually get opened
Why testing and experimenting is one of the best things you can do in your email marketing (and business)
Where to start if you don't have an email list at all
Finding bundle opportunities and growing your audience through partnerships
How to show up on Pinterest even if you're not in a visual industry
Easy ways to repurpose and cross-post content to Pinterest
Our experiences using Pinterest in our own businesses
Quality over quantity when it comes to content and social media
The myth of the "magic pill" that will suddenly grow your business
Why diversifying your marketing matters so much
How Julie's client acquisition strategy has evolved throughout her business journey
The importance of creating multiple pathways for people to find and connect with you
Why coaching can accelerate your growth and help you see yourself more clearly
Connect with Julie on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest
Grab her free guide on How to Get Your First 100 Email Subscribers
Get her free guide on Pinterest for Peaceful Growth

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Only 4 spots left.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: 6 start dates left for the year. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) - with 3 levels of support to choose from 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
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50min
June 09, 2026Scaling, Redefining Success, & Living Your Life By Design with Ali Montoya
If you've ever felt pressure to grow bigger, do more, scale faster, or follow someone else's definition of success, this episode is for you 🔥
I'm joined by Ali Montoya, brand and web designer, founder of Amari Creative, and co-founder of The Studio Co. Together, we dive into what it really looks like to build a business intentionally - one that supports your life, honors your strengths, and gives you permission to do things differently.
This episode is a refreshing reminder that there isn't one "right way" to build a business. You get to define success, create your own rules, and build something that supports the life you actually want to live.

In this episode, we talk about:
Ali's journey into design, running a design studio for over 10 years, and more recently stepping into the coaching space
Why strong website copy matters just as much as great design (and why one can't make up for the other)
Navigating the ups, downs, pivots, and evolutions that naturally happen throughout business
The differences between being a solo business owner, growing a team, and taking on a business partner or co-founder
The importance of collaboration, community, and having other women to process ideas with
Building your business with integrity while intentionally breaking the rules
Why understanding the "rules" first helps you decide which ones are worth breaking
How human design helped me better understand myself and create a business that works for me
Ali's experience building her business outside of traditional corporate expectations
Living your life by design instead of by default
Choosing work you genuinely love and defining success on your own terms
Why burnout or something going wrong doesn't necessarily mean you need to burn everything to the ground
Giving yourself permission to change your mind
Creating more ease and space instead of building a business that consumes your life
What scaling actually means - and why it doesn't have to mean more employees, more hours, or more stress
Increasing profit, creating efficiency, and buying back your time
The concept of white space in design and how it applies beautifully to life and business
Why consuming less can often help you create more
Learning to sit with space and resist the urge to constantly fill every moment
The reality that you don't always have to be productive
Connect with Ali on Instagram
Learn more about her design studio: on Instagram and her website
Learn more about her coaching: on Instagram and her website

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Only 4 spots left.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: only 2 Q3 start dates left. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) - with 3 levels of support to choose from 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
...more
56min
June 02, 2026Fuck Around & Find Out: Hiring, Leadership, & Trusting the Process with Amy Giggey-Burns
If you've ever wondered whether you should hire, outsource, build a team, stay solo, or completely change your mind about what you want your business to look like... this episode is for you.
This week I'm joined by Amy Giggey-Burns, founder and CEO of Talent to Team, a fractional HR firm that helps startups and small businesses with people strategy, recruiting, and HR operations support.
What I love about this convo is that while we talk a lot about hiring, leadership, and growing a business, it's really a conversation about trust - trusting other people, trusting yourself, and giving yourself permission to build a business that actually fits the life you want.

In this episode, we talk about:
Amy's journey from nonprofits to HR professional to founder of a team of 25
What fractional HR is and how it works
Why businesses choose to outsource HR support instead of hiring internally
The different ways Amy and her team support their clients
Hiring vs. outsourcing and how to determine what's best for your business
Managing a team, firing employees, and navigating the realities of leadership
My experience hiring a team in the past and why my vision for my business has shifted over time
How hiring often means doing less client work and more leadership work
Why you get to change your mind in business (and honestly just fuck around and find out)
The personal growth that comes from building a business
How our parents and experiences influenced our entrepreneurial journeys; the need for more education around it in school
Showing up as a real human online and in your business
Business acquisitions - what founders should know and the emotional side of selling your company
My husband's experience working for a company that was acquired
The importance of HR when preparing to sell a business
Planning for retirement and why legal, financial, and HR support matter sooner than you think
How pricing models evolve as businesses grow and technology changes - what that's looked like for us and how we're planning for the future
Why HR gets such a bad reputation (and why not all HR experiences are created equal)
Understanding your role as a leader and the impact you have on other people
How to know when it's time to bring in HR support
Why information and data are your friends - even if you tend to avoid them
Learning not to take numbers, metrics, and business decisions personally
Connect with Amy on her website
Schedule a free 30 minute call with Amy

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Only 4 spots left.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: only 2 Q3 start dates left. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) - with 3 levels of support to choose from 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
...more
55min
May 26, 2026Real-Time Reflections: $10K Months, Money Mindset Wobbles, & Spacious Success
It's time for another juicyyy episode of Real-Time Reflections 🔥
These honest, in-the-moment solo eps have quickly become one of my favorite things because I’m such a verbal processor 😅 and this space lets me be REAL with you about what’s actually happening behind the scenes in my life and business - the wins, the mindset wobbles, the lessons, and the messy middle while I’m living it.
And this month? Whew. There’s been a LOT to celebrate… and some really interesting mindset edges that came with it.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s looked like to navigate growth, money mindset, upper limits, big personal shifts, and intentionally creating more space without losing momentum.

I chat about:
What I’ve been loving so much about these Real-Time Reflections episodes and why this format feels so aligned for me
Booking over half of my retreat spots (!!) and the incredible response I’ve gotten so far
What I’m celebrating and loving about the retreat launch & creation process
Hitting my first $10k month in over a year and the mindset/energetic edge that came with it
What it feels like to hit an upper limit - and how this experience compares to a similar one after a $15k month in 2024
The two biggest limiting beliefs/stories that came up for me around money and success
Understanding where those beliefs actually come from (hello childhood + past experiences 👀)
Why limiting beliefs don’t magically disappear - you just get better at recognizing and moving through them
The tools I use when mindset shit comes up: journaling, coaching, verbal processing, and questions to ask yourself
Why awareness is always the first step in changing anything
The mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference in my journey (and why I’ve started sharing them weekly on Instagram)
The belief that you’ve always got your own back - and the self-trust that creates
Choosing not to let fear of “what if something bad happens?” run the show
Other fun business wins and what I’m most excited about with the retreat this summer
On the personal side… my mom officially moved to Colorado this month 🥹
What it’s been like helping her get settled and how surprisingly normal it feels having family nearby again after 10+ years
How BUSY May has felt - and why I intentionally created way more space for myself in June
My decision to stop doing the fucking most just because momentum is happening
What maintaining momentum without constant busyness actually looks like for me this next month

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Only 4 spots left.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: only 2 Q3 start dates left. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) - with 3 levels of support to choose from 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work together and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
...more
26min
May 19, 2026Trust Yourself More. Overthink Less. Build Your Business Your Own Damn Way with Chelsea Davis
If you’ve ever felt boxed in by what your business “should” look like, orrrr like you need permission to pivot, change your mind, or do things differently - this episode is for you 🔥
This week I’m joined by Chelsea Davis, a Fractional Creative Director + Channel Expert who helps business owners turn brand chaos into clarity. And while yes, we talk design and branding… this conversation goes way deeper into identity, self-trust, creativity, and building a business that actually works for you.
This episode is such a good reminder that building a business isn’t about following someone else’s blueprint — it’s about learning yourself, trusting your instincts, and creating something that actually feels good to be inside of.
In this episode, we talk about:
Chelsea’s journey into design — from loving it at a young age to corporate work, freelancing, and eventually building her own business
Why we both started our businesses and what we love most about the creative side of entrepreneurship
Chelsea’s “design basics for non-designers” content series and why she created it
Why inspiration, clear communication, and a strong brief matter so much in design projects
Chelsea’s experience being late-diagnosed with ADHD and how that helped her better understand herself
The permission slip that comes with understanding how you work best (whether through ADHD, human design, astrology, etc.)
Taking action vs. sitting with discomfort and allowing clarity to come
My astrology big 3 and what they reveal about how I move through life/business
Letting go of doing things just because you “should” — in life and business
Not putting yourself in a box, especially as a creative entrepreneur
How we’ve both shifted our schedules and businesses to make things more enjoyable and sustainable
Focused work vs. creative work — and how we approach both differently
Why you do not need someone else’s permission to pivot, make changes, or trust your intuition
Our thoughts on hustle culture, Black Friday sales, busy seasons, and end-of-year pressure
Why you need to support both yourself and your business in order to grow sustainably
Leaning more into trust, intuition, and what feels aligned as you grow in business
Finding freedom on social media and allowing yourself to show up your way
Why sustainable, long-term success is never one-size-fits-all
The growth that comes from investing in coaching, masterminds, and support
Asking yourself: where am I giving my power away?
Navigating the gap between where you are and where you want to be
Saying no to the wrong things so the right opportunities have space to come in
Doing the things that scare you, trusting the universe, and staying committed to your vision even when you can’t fully see it yet
The importance of community and not trying to do business alone
A final reminder that you get to give yourself permission to do what you actually want to do
Connect with Chelsea on: Instagram, Threads, and her website

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female founders so you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Early Bird pricing ends 5/20.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: limited summer start dates left. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days (1 summer spot left) ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) - with 3 levels of support to choose from 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@illuminessencecreations for brand & web
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
...more
1h 8min
May 12, 2026Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: Self-Trust, Visibility, & Mindset with Cara Brzezicki
This episode is for the girlies who find themselves overthinking the “right” next move, waiting to feel ready, or wondering how to actually trust themselves more in business and in life.
I’m joined by Cara Brzezicki, a certified Jay Shetty mindset and manifestation coach, for a conversation alllll about self-trust, visibility, mindset, and building a business in a way that actually feels aligned with who you are.
It's the perfect reminder that the magic isn’t in waiting until you feel fully ready... it’s in trusting yourself enough to move anyway.

In this episode, we talk about:
Cara’s multi-passionate entrepreneurship journey — from products to books to coaching
The freedom (and infinite possibilities) that come with owning a business & the discernment required when you have a million ideas
Starting before you feel ready and figuring things out as you go
The difference between strategic planning and productive procrastination
Showing up authentically online and why people hire you because of who you are
How to use AI intentionally in your business without letting it replace your voice, creativity, or thinking
Warning signs you may be relying on AI too much - and what to do instead
Cara’s journey into intuitive and mindset coaching and the work she does with clients
What mindset, manifestation, and abundance work actually looks like (beyond the fluffy internet version)
Why money mindset work can feel so layered and emotionally tied to worthiness
Practical ways to work through mindset and money blocks
Defining success for yourself instead of chasing someone else’s version
Where confidence actually comes from (spoiler: not waiting until you magically “feel it”)
Collaboration and community over competition
Not everyone is going to like you - and why that’s actually a good thing
Handling judgment, backlash, and people-pleasing when showing up online
The reality that relationships may shift as you become more of yourself and own your power
Why self-trust is built by taking action and proving to yourself that you’ve got your own back
Connect with Cara on: Instagram and her website
And check out her other businesses: Flusher Blocker, Jazzie Beans, The Coffee Stopper

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female foundersso you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Early Bird pricing ends 5/20.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about Brand & Web Design: limited summer start dates left. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days (1 summer spot left) ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for female founders ready to break the rules, own their real-ass self, and create an online presence that actually reflects that (and gets results) - with 3 levels of support to choose from 🦋

→ Check out my website for more ways to work and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@illuminessencecreations for brand & web
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
...more
53min
May 05, 2026Selling More, Visibility, & Taking Radical Responsibility for Your Growth with Pamella Pritchard Howell
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things in your business… but still hitting the same mindset blocks or feeling like things aren’t fully clicking, this episode is for you 🤍
This week I’m joined by Pamella Pritchard Howell, a business coach and mentor for coaches who supports her clients in growing their businesses through both strategy and deep mindset work.
This episode is a powerful mix of strategy, mindset, and real talk — and a reminder that growth in business isn’t just about what you do… it’s about who you become along the way.

In this episode, we talk about:
Pamella’s journey from England to Australia and what it looked like to trust herself through that move
The identity shifts and personal transformation that come with relocating (across the country or the world)
Starting a business during Covid, leaving corporate, and navigating life as a digital nomad
How Pamella supports her clients and the work she does with coaches
The visibility challenges and limiting beliefs that came up when her audience was in a different timezone
What it’s like to feel like you’re starting over when rebuilding community (and my experience with that after moving to Denver)
Navigating boundaries with clients across different timezones
Building community intentionally and how that’s shaped my business (events, happy hours, retreats, etc.)
The identity shift that comes with showing up online and being visible in your business
How your capacity for visibility grows and evolves over time
Why your mindset strengthens when your skillset is supported
The importance of selling in your business - and the mindset + skills that help you do it
Getting specific in your messaging, copy, and positioning to actually connect with the right people
The fear around niching down - and why not doing it can actually hold you back
The belief that you’re “owed” results as you grow in business - and how that impacts your energy
Why the same limiting beliefs show up at every level of growth (and don’t just magically disappear)
Claiming big goals and going after them without waiting to feel “ready”
The importance of having support to see yourself clearly and step into your leadership
The different phases of coaching support as you grow in business
My journey of recognizing where I’ve been giving my power away
Taking radical responsibility for your business while still trusting the nudges you’re getting
Checking in with yourself so you can actually recognize those nudges
Why you need to sell more - and how “self work” can sometimes be used to avoid taking action
Connect with Pamella on: Instagram, Facebook, and her website
Get her free Visibility Series

Join the Embodied Expansion Retreat: Where you don’t have to choose between yourself and your business ⛰️✨
A 4-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat designed to support both - through strategy, identity work, visibility coaching, embodiment, and real connection with other female foundersso you can reset, expand, and actually enjoy how you show up in your business.
July 30 - August 2. Breckenridge, CO. Only 9 spots available.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Inquire about brand & web design: 3-4 start dates left before September. Payment plans available up to 6 months through me and with Affirm (for even more extended options) 💫
Grab a Design & Marketing Power Sprint to knock out your "I've been wanting to do this" business growth tasks that have been on your list for foreverrr in just 3 days (1 spot left before September) ⚡
Join Magnetic By Nature: my Visibility Expansion Space for visionary women ready to fully inhabit who they already are - with 3 levels of support so your visibility can evolve as you do 🦋
Grab a copy of The Home Page Blueprint - a step-by-step guide to writing and structuring a home page that actually converts — complete with strategic prompts, real examples, and design flow tips 💻

→ Check out my website for more ways to work and connect!

FREE RESOURCES
You know I’m here for YOU and your success. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Website Hero Copy Prompts - Your no-BS guide to writing a website header that hooks in less than 7 seconds — complete with fill-in-the-blank prompts, click-worthy CTA ideas, and a quick vibe check so your home page feels like you (not some cookie-cutter template).
The Bold Expression Toolkit - Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online like the powerhouse you are. Think: scroll-stopping Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback from a pro — all wrapped in a Notion dashboard designed to help you stop holding back and start saying what you really want to say.
Sign up for my Newsletter - Where you’ll get first access to any other new resources and opportunities to work with me, PLUS tips, strategies, and stories for how to navigate the online space in a way that feels good.

Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻

→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@illuminessencecreations for brand & web
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
...more
1h 5min

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