What would it take for you to walk away from a 6-figure career that everyone else thinks is “perfect”?

For Olivia Tati, the answer came after years of burnout, $25K in credit card debt, and a realization that the life she was building wasn’t the life she wanted.  

In this episode, we sit down over brunch and unpack her wild journey: from chemical engineer in oil & gas ➝ paying off massive debt in just 8 months ➝ buying her first duplex ➝ quitting her job ➝ and building a lifestyle that lets her split her time between the U.S. and Italy.  

We cover the raw parts too - depression, burnout, and the wake-up call that forced her to change everything. And of course, how real estate became her ticket to financial freedom (even though she admits she doesn’t “love” real estate).  

If you’ve ever thought about quitting your job, traveling more, or creating a career on your own terms… Olivia’s story will light a fire under you.  

🎙️ Watch now & subscribe for more conversations on business, travel, and building a life you actually love.  

Chapters: 

00:00 - Intro 

05:23 - Career Path & The Struggle with Corporate Life 

11:51 - The Pivot to Real Estate & Financial Freedom 

19:48 - Investing with Joy & The Future of Her Business 

21:14 - The Epiphany & The Digital Nomad Lifestyle 

40:48 - A Life of Intentionality & Building a Team  

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What happens when everyone tells you your business idea is crazy?

For Tiffany Frank, it meant pushing forward anyway and proving everyone wrong. In a small town of just 37,000 people, she built Crave - a late-night dessert shop that turned into a thriving, multi-location business best known for its skillet cookie and safe, family-friendly atmosphere.

In this episode of Unapologetically Me with Heather Blankenship, Tiffany shares how she went from real estate agent to dessert entrepreneur, how her partnership with her husband became the backbone of the business, and why she’s now focused on building something her kids and grandkids can inherit.

Her story shows that sometimes the craziest ideas are the ones worth chasing.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

03:53 - The Accidental Hit: The Skillet Cookie

13:38 - Lessons in Entrepreneurship

20:00 - More Than a Business: A Mentorship Hub

22:07 - A Generational Legacy

24:38 - The Power of Complementary Skills in Marriage

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What if your backyard could pay your bills? That’s exactly what happened for Jen Reelitz. What started as a simple love for planting fruit trees turned into tours, plant sales, and eventually a full-time business that replaced her income in just six months.

In this episode, Jen opens up about the leap from a decade-long nonprofit job into entrepreneurship, the surprising demand for food forests, and why she believes perennials are the secret weapon for low-maintenance abundance. We also get into life as a mom of three boys, what it looks like to balance faith and business, and even take a detour into the kitchen for some guacamole and mango salsa.

It’s part business story, part lifestyle inspiration, and part practical guide for anyone who’s ever wondered if the things they love could actually become the thing that pays the bills.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:54 - The Concept of Food Forestry

03:56 - The Journey to Entrepreneurship

21:43 - Balancing Motherhood and Business

43:07 - The Business of Religion

56:48 - Practical Advice on Food Forestry

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Heather Blankenship is catching up with her childhood bestie, Amber Mooneyham - and let’s just say, this convo has everything.

We’re talking 13 years of running a women’s boutique (and the not-so-glamorous reality behind the “cute clothes all day” fantasy). Amber spills on slow season stress, wild buying trips to market, and why she cheers on her competition instead of seeing them as rivals. Then… we get personal. Like really personal. From the premature birth of her twin boys to Peyton’s cerebral palsy diagnosis, Amber opens up about the hard stuff, the unexpected joy, and the family that’s been her rock through it all (including a sister who basically became Super Aunt and a husband who’s pure zen).

You’ll leave inspired, smiling, and maybe feeling like you just made two new friends yourself.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - The Reality of Owning a Boutique

12:05 - The Entrepreneurial Journey: Highs and Lows

18:16 - The Importance of Competition and Community

23:40 - Amber’s Personal Story: Faith and Motherhood

28:56 - The Role of a Supportive Partner

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Ever wonder how to build a brand, run a business, and be a present parent - all at once?

In this episode, we’re cooking lunch and talking shop with Lauren, founder of Brand Good Time, a branding agency that helps disruptor brands stand out with bold, human-centered messaging.

We dive into Lauren’s journey from corporate burnout to full-time entrepreneurship, how an unplanned pregnancy reshaped her priorities, and what it really takes to grow a business while raising a family. She shares real, actionable advice on finances, branding, hiring, and building a business with heart - and without burnout.

We also get into slow living, supportive partnerships, and why your community might matter more than your business plan.

Whether you're in the thick of scaling a business or just daydreaming about leaving your 9-to-5, this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
04:39 - Building a Disruptor Brand and the Importance of Messaging
08:21 - Leaving Corporate and Finding Your Support System
20:00 - The Shift from Hobby to Business
25:02 - The Importance of Financial Systems
28:55 - The Real Estate Journey
39:09 - Creating a Strong Remote Culture
45:08 - Advice for Entrepreneurs
45:51 - The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship and Finding a Coach
50:11 - Future Goals and New Business Ideas

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Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh went from $500,000 in student loan debt and working 5 jobs… to retiring her husband with just two short-term rental properties.  In this episode of The Unapologetically Me Podcast, she shares how she broke free from burnout, why she chose furnished rentals over flipping or wholesaling, and how she leverages her background in medicine to thrive in real estate - without sacrificing her peace.  She also reveals the AI tools she uses to automate 90% of her business and how you can buy back your time without building a massive portfolio. 

 👉 If you think you need 50 doors to reach financial freedom, think again.  

Chapters:  

00:00 - Intro 

03:45 - Real Estate Investing with additional cashflow 

05:28 - Five Deals and Still Confused 

13:45 - Client Story  

32:56 - How can we automates the every thing? 

34:40 - Perspective of the Billionaires

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What happens when the fitness coach with the dream body, dream business, and dream life… realizes she’s completely empty inside?

Kathryn Nash built a wildly successful fitness brand, led a 14-person team, and coached women around the world. But behind the abs and accolades was a silent inner war. In this episode, she gets brutally honest about the identity crisis that changed everything - and the private healing journey that led her straight into purpose.

Now? She’s a faith-driven entrepreneur helping women step into their calling, build brands that actually mean something, and stop chasing followers they don’t even want.

She’s launching a podcast. A secret South Florida women’s community. And she’s just getting started.

Tap play if you’re done performing and ready to get real!


Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:51 - Beyond the Bicep: Finding Freedom in Inner Transformation

07:16 - The Public Leap: How One Influencer Dared to Redefine Success

15:41 - Swipe Right on Serendipity: Dating Lessons from a South Florida Influencer

29:17 - Family, Faith, and Miracles: A Story of Unwavering Resilience

44:39 - Secret Projects & Superpowers: Empowering Women to Find Their Voice

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No One Cares About Your Product… and Shelby Clement is here to tell you why.

In this episode of the Unapologetically Me Podcast, Heather sits down with marketing and branding expert Shelby Clement - a former corporate marketer who walked away from the oil & gas world and built a 6-figure social media agency with zero ad spend.

They unpack the truth about why most content doesn't convert, how to actually build trust online, and why showing your human side isn’t optional anymore. Shelby breaks down how she uses organic social media to turn connection into conversion - without selling all the time or turning into a lifestyle influencer.

If you’ve ever said “I don’t have time for social media,” this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Understanding Shelby Clement's Business: Twofold Approach
02:50 - The Power of Humanizing Your Brand
04:39 - Balancing Business and Lifestyle Content
09:06 - Overcoming Social Media Hesitation & The Importance of Outsourcing
12:26 - Intentional Content Creation: Strategy and Authenticity
22:27 - Shelby's Entrepreneurial Journey & The Future of Marketing
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She went from NFL cheerleader to Fortune 500 exec to building multiple companies - and did it all without compromising her faith. 🙏

In this episode, Kelly Roach shares how her corporate background shaped her leadership, why hiring for values matters more than résumés, and how she scaled a business while homeschooling and prioritizing family.

We talk about building culture, letting people go the right way, and creating room for what she calls “blue-chip activities” - the things that truly matter. Most of all, we dive into how faith guides everything she does in life and business - including saying no to things that don’t align.

If you’re trying to build something big without losing yourself, this is the episode 🎙️

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
06:22 - NFL Cheerleading: More Than Meets the Eye
10:36 - Business Culture & Hiring: Lessons from Corporate
23:50 - Talent, Tenure & Tough Conversations
32:28 - From Corporate Career to Entrepreneurship
44:03 - Motherhood, Marriage, and Homemaking
54:18 - Healthy Soup & Family Dynamics
59:06 - Legacy, Faith, and Future Endeavors
01:07:35 - Balancing Commitments & Setting Boundaries

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If you’re trying to chase big dreams and keep tiny humans alive, this one’s for you.

Emily Davis is a mom of two, former nurse, real estate investor, and all-around powerhouse who decided she was done waiting for the “right time” and started building a life on her terms.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to walk away from a path that no longer fits, how she found her way into real estate and entrepreneurship, and why letting go of perfection was the best thing she ever did.

No filters. Just real talk about ambition, motherhood, self-care, and going after the life you actually want.

🎧 Subscribe for more real, honest conversations with women doing life their way.

Chapters:

00:00 intro
02:37 Navigating Time and Self-Care as a Busy Mom
08:18 The Power of Asking for Help
11:02 From Nursing to Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Self-Discovery
17:42 Building Successful Partnerships: The "Dating" Approach
22:23 Embracing Authenticity and Being a Role Model

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