If you’ve ever needed a reminder that your business journey is supposed to evolve — and that you are allowed to evolve right along with it — this anniversary episode is for you. Today I’m celebrating 4 whole years in business (!!) and one full year of this podcast 🎉💃🏻🥂

And I’m taking you behind the scenes of everything this journey has been: the highs, the lows, the pivots, the growth, the clarity, and the deeply personal moments that shaped who I am as a business owner today.

In this episode, we dive into:

What this podcast has meant to me this year — how it’s kept me inspired and grounded

The story of how I started my business, from freelancing to full-on CEO

What it felt like to post online for the first time vs. how it feels now

The vulnerability of showing up as yourself on social media

How my business has evolved over the past 4 years

Letting go of unaligned offers at the end of last year and the ripple effect it had

Why being good at something doesn’t mean you have to keep doing it

My excitement for the new era of Magnetic By Nature (and its relaunch!)

Stepping into what I’m truly meant to be doing — and how that feels

Navigating a year where I couldn’t invest in coaching, and what that taught me

Shoutout to my husband for holding me down this year (especially while planning a wedding!)

What this year tested in me, and how badly I want the vision I have for my life and business

Limiting beliefs, fears, and the mental chaos we all deal with

Not taking business personally — and questions to ask yourself when you do

Love to my mom and sister for being my support system

The clearest vision I’ve ever had for my business + what’s coming next

The difference between hiring vs. outsourcing and what I’ll be doing moving forward

Slowing down, enjoying life, and building with intention

The evolution of my offers, my signature content offer, and where things are headed

Why you should plan for both life and business — and check in often with it

A reminder that you do NOT need to do the most next year

And finally… my gratitude for you — my community, my clients, and every single person who’s supported me along the way 🫶🏼

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If you’ve been craving a reminder that you can build a business you love — and that your passions, your voice, and your unique journey actually matter — this episode is going to hit you right in the heart 🫶🏼

I’m joined by Noelle Mapianda, a multipassionate entrepreneur, author, and the creator of Business Women Circle, where she curates events that celebrate women-owned businesses and create real connection and community.

In this episode, we dive into:

Noelle’s journey into business ownership and embracing multipassionate entrepreneurship

Supporting and empowering women-owned businesses — and why connection matters

Why we all deserve to pursue our passions and build businesses that feel aligned

How reconnecting to your deeper why keeps you going during hard seasons

My reflections on why this podcast has been one of the best parts of my year

Understanding what you’re good at and making sure it’s what you’re passionate about

Listening to client feedback, taking criticism well, and adjusting without letting ego get in the way

Learning from your experiences and trusting your gut at the same time

Noelle’s personal examples of being flexible, pivoting, and learning as she grows

Not taking things personally in business — and focusing on what you can control

Noelle’s experience navigating motherhood, corporate life, and entrepreneurship; why she became an author

The one thing that shifted her confidence as an entrepreneur and her overall strategy

Balancing alllll the things in life and business — and what keeps Noelle going

Riding the roller coaster of business ownership without losing momentum or giving up too early

The power of consistency, showing up, and continuing forward no matter what

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If you’re tired of doing everything in your business and craving more ease, support, and structure — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

I’m joined by Brittany Carron, an Online Business Manager & Dubsado Pro who helps business owners transform their business into a dream operation — giving clients a VIP experience and giving themselves the freedom to finally enjoy life too.

In this episode, we dive into:

Why systems matter in your business — especially before you hire

Making time to work on your systems and what’s actually worth your energy

How Brittany supports her clients with building sustainable systems

My experience hiring someone to set up my Dubsado — and why it was a game-changer

Using systems and automations to scale so you can spend more time on what you love

Not doing everything yourself — the mindset and courage it takes to get support

Investing before you feel “ready” and why there's no “perfect” time to scale

Why knowing where you want your business to go is essential for building aligned systems

Where the “I do it all myself” business owner should start with systems

Free CRM trials, hiring a VA vs. OBM, and figuring out what support you actually need

Where I’m at with bringing on support in my business

Outsourcing vs. hiring internally — and how Brittany helps her clients navigate each

The stress of project management (in your business and for clients)

What I love about podcasting — and what I’d happily hand off to an admin

Our opinions on batching, scheduling, routines, and what’s actually working for us

Letting go of pressure, building your business with intention, and the energy we’re bringing into 2026

The level of self-belief it takes to build the business you want

Connect with Brittany on: Instagram, Facebook, and her website!

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If you’ve been holding yourself back from being fully seen — online, in your business, or even in your personal life — this episode is going to feel like a warm, powerful permission slip.

I’m joined by Lyn Delmastro-Thomson, a Confident Expression Activator who helps soul-led leaders feel safe being seen so they can stop being “the best kept secret” and start creating the impact and legacy they’re meant for.

In this episode, we dive into:

What Lyn does and how she helps her clients feel safe being seen

Why women hide their real selves and hold back online, in business, and in life

Simple, doable mindset and self-care practices to support your nervous system

Why your energy matters just as much as the content you create

Both of our journeys from perfectionist people-pleasers to authentically being ourselves

How to let go, be yourself, and feel good about it — without “faking it till you make it”

How to write captions that sound like YOU (and stop editing your real personality out)

Perfectionism as a nervous system pattern — not a personality trait — and what that looked like for us

Why entrepreneurship is the biggest self-growth journey you’ll ever go on

The pivotal moment that helped Lyn stop hiding in her business and feel like she belonged

Combining the “woo” and the work in business, content, and personal growth

How embodiment (especially dance!) helps you feel safe being seen — plus our personal stories

The importance of getting support and building a community that gets you

Our experiences dancing online and how that has evolved over time

How to reconnect with yourself and make space for creativity — walks, dancing, shaking, embodiment practices

Processing trauma and emotions physically, verbally, and in ways that don’t require over-explaining

Getting comfortable being uncomfortable — and finding ways to enjoy every part of your business

The energetic modalities Lyn is trained in and how she uses them with clients

Connect with Lyn on: Instagram and her website!

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If you’re ready to create content that actually feels good again, this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined by Melanie Whittaker — a PR and marketing expert who helps business owners get people interested in who they are before they ever try to sell what they do.

We’re talking all things energy, authenticity, and the real future of marketing, because your audience doesn’t need “perfect,” they need you.

In this episode, we dive into:

Melanie’s journey into marketing and how she started her own business

Showing up as your real self online — not just “professional” or polished

The difference between posting to post vs. creating from good energy

Why your energy matters just as much as your strategy

Creating content for real-ass humans, not the algorithm

The direction marketing and social media are heading — and why connection is everything

Using AI in your marketing (our spicy opinions 👀) and how to keep your own magic in your content

Balancing AI-created vs. original content without losing authenticity

Why Melanie loves Threads — and how to use it strategically

Mixing personal and business content to build trust and connection

Decluttering your space, energy, and online presence to make room for what’s next

Protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and being real — not just showing the highlight reel

Navigating EOY comparison, “perfect year” posts, and why compassion is key right now

The rise of entrepreneurship — and what that means for marketing and mindset

Avoiding the comparison trap and staying true to YOU — mistakes, experiments, and all

Connect with Melanie on: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn and her website!

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It’s been a minuteee since I’ve done a solo episode, and whew — this one is juicy. I’m recapping my time away for my wedding and European honeymoon, how things have been since coming back, and allll the mindset, business, and content lessons that came through along the way.

From wedding chaos and travel mishaps to mindset breakthroughs and content clarity — this one’s part storytime, part therapy session, part business pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

I chat about:

The week before the wedding — beach time, our families meeting, and the calm before the chaos

Rehearsal day food poisoning (yep, really) and a rainy wedding day that didn’t go as planned

The sweet, special moments that made it all worth it ❤️

A huge shoutout to Virtue Events for saving the damn day and making everything better than it could’ve been

Lessons in letting go, asking for help, and allowing people to support you — even when it’s not “your way”

Choosing to remember the good over the bad and working on your mindset to release expectations

Life as both/and — the messy and the magical existing together

The biggest lesson: you can’t control everything, only how you respond

Feeling your feelings without getting stuck in them

My favorite practice for gratitude and energy shifts when life gets wild

Our European honeymoon adventures — the places we loved, what went wrong, and what we learned

Dealing with a canceled flight mid-honeymoon and being OOO (and sick when coming back) for almost 4 weeks

Why you don’t need to do the most before or after taking time off — you get to choose ease

How I’m restructuring my business and content approach for the holiday season

Removing pressure from the EOY “rush” and giving yourself permission to slow down instead

Why you don’t need to do a Black Friday sale or be busy just because everyone else is

Turning 33, and my reflections on building my biz and showing up with more intention this year

What I learned about content while I was gone — and how to apply those lessons to your own marketing

How to approach your content for the holidays and EOY — quality over quantity, being real, and connecting with your deeper why

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If you’ve been craving more freedom, ease, and joy in your business — this episode is your reminder that hustle isn’t the only way to succeed.

Today I’m excited to be joined by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business coach who’s challenging societal expectations, ditching hustle culture, and helping entrepreneurs build businesses that actually fit their lives — not ones that drain them.

In this episode, we dive into:

Combining the woo with the work to create a freedom-first lifestyle that feels purposeful and fulfilling

Why working more isn’t the answer — and how to stop sacrificing your life just to own a business

Our personal experiences with burnout and finding our way back to ease, fun, and sustainability

How to make your business work for you instead of feeling like you’re working for it

Sophie’s journey of growing her business and the lessons she’s learned along the way

Asking for help and outsourcing vs. hiring a team — and how to find aligned people to support you

The main things Sophie’s done to create a freedom-based business and stay in her zone of genius

Setting up systems and SOPs early so your business can actually run smoothly

Combining mindset with business strategy — and why both are essential for sustainable growth

Knowing your “why” for being in business and checking back in with it regularly

Forcing vs. flowing — how to tell when to push forward or take a step back

Recognizing patterns that aren’t working and giving yourself permission to try something new

Letting go, trusting yourself, and learning how to stop gripping so tightly

THE reminder you need to hear when business feels hard

Recognizing burnout before it happens, releasing stress, and embodying ease in your work

Listening to your intuition and staying in your lane instead of copying others

Connect with Sophie on Instagram and her website!

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship, unsure whether to stay or leave, this episode is packed with clarity, tools, and tough love you need to finally break free from indecision.

I’m joined by Cindy Stibbard, a Certified Divorce & Relationship Coach who helps people step out of what she calls indecision purgatory - that painful, stuck-in-the-middle place where you feel frozen between staying and leaving. As a single mom who’s navigated both divorce and widowhood, Cindy knows the courage it takes to create a life you actually want.

In this episode, we cover everything from the mindset that keeps us stuck to practical steps for getting out of limbo, including:

Cindy’s journey into divorce and relationship coaching - and how it’s different from therapy or hiring a lawyer

Using a relationship audit and analytical approach to stop taking everything personally

The impact of kids on relationships, and why staying together “for the kids” isn’t always the best choice

How parents’ relationships shape our beliefs about love, boundaries, and compromise

Accepting less than we’re worth, dating after divorce, and why leaving can feel harder than staying

Navigating conflict, communication, and infidelity in a way that’s healthy and not toxic

Preparing yourself for divorce and having the hard conversations you’ve been avoiding

How your relationship should be a place of joy, not guilt or resentment

Understanding masculine vs. feminine energy and how it impacts what you want from a partner

Choosing a partner before vs. after kids, meeting each other’s needs, and finding alignment

Lessons from our own family dynamics, personal divorce experiences, and how to stop holding yourself back

Applying authenticity in business and relationships - keeping the humanity, ditching the autopilot

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I will be taking a 3-week hiatus from the podcast after this episode as I'll be OOO for my wedding and honeymoon (which I'll be out of the country for!). Can't wait to reconnect and share alllll the adventures when I'm back 🥰💍🥂

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If you’re a business-owning mom juggling all.the.things — this episode is packed with practical strategies, real talk, and mindset shifts you won’t want to miss! I’m chatting with Alyssa Wolff - a productivity coach for business-owning moms - about how to actually make your time work for you without losing your sanity (or your joy).

In this episode, we dive into:

Alyssa’s experience running a business while homeschooling her kids

How to use time buckets to organize life, work, and family without sacrificing yourself

Turning off when working from home and letting go of the guilt around not being “busy”

The difference between being productive vs. just spinning your wheels

Balancing client work vs. working on your business

Structuring to-do lists realistically and releasing the pressure to do “enough”

Planning your schedule around your cycle as a woman

Giving yourself permission for self-care and making space for what you love

Handling busy seasons in business by outsourcing, asking for help, and letting go of the nonessential

Dealing with mom guilt in a realistic, grace-filled way

Tuning into yourself to make decisions and using human design to work smarter, not harder

Connect with Alyssa on Instagram and her website!

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to build a life and business with your partner — this episode is a fun, real, and unfiltered conversation you won’t want to miss!

I’m joined by my fiancé, Anthony Nash — Doctor of Physical Therapy, ex-NFL player, strength & conditioning coach, and soon-to-be husband — as we sip wine, answer your questions, and dive into life, love, and everything in between.

Here’s what we cover:

Our journey as a couple: how we met, NYE, and our shared love of the Eagles

Less than a month until the wedding: managing opinions, expectations, and stress while letting go of worrying about everyone else

Writing our own vows and what we’re most excited for on our wedding day

Moving from NC to Colorado, following our intuition, and building the life we actually want

Manifestation in practice: speaking it vs. visualization and trusting the process

Self-belief, confidence, perfectionism, and being your own worst critic

Pursuing your own path vs. other people’s dreams, Anthony’s sports journey, and learning to trust yourself

Finding ease in relationships and business when things are meant to be

Working out together, goal-setting, pushing ourselves, and staying accountable

Who you surround yourself with can lift you up or hold you back — and how to make space for the right people

Being present, knowing what you want, and trusting who you are

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