In this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, Bunny brings TEDx speaker, executive coach, author, and educator Doug Kirkpatrick to talk about self-management at work.

Doug dives into how he was a founding member of the team that built one of the largest tomato processing companies in the world without a single boss.

This conversation reflects on accountability and a better way of doing business.

It goes deep into the philosophy behind great ideas and great companies: community. And how this blurs the lines between personal and professional life, where in both, keeping your word matters.

This is a masterclass on integrity, business success, and how commitment shows through self-trust, and through the choices you make when no one is watching.

Timestamps

00:00 Yes, and! Introduction

00:30 Opening: Self-management and a different way to lead

05:30 From startup to global company without bosses

10:30 The origin of self-management and why it works

15:30 What integrity actually means in practice

20:30 Keeping commitments to yourself vs. others

25:30 Where self-trust breaks and how to rebuild it

30:30 Why hierarchy exists and what’s changing

35:30 Power, control, and human nature in leadership

40:30 Applying self-management in real life

Connect with your host, Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung

Connect with Doug Kirkpatrick

Books: The No Limits Enterprise, Beyond Empowerment

Website: https://dougkirkpatrick.com/

Coaching, mentorship, and masterclasses available

What if sales had nothing to do with convincing people and everything to do with value?

Bunny shares how an unexpected moment with her daughter after coming home from horseback riding turned into one of the deepest lessons on sales, investing, business growth, and human behavior.

Bunny opens up about the uncomfortable side of entrepreneurship. The part where building the business you want requires risk, discomfort, uncertainty, and decisions that won’t always make sense to everyone around you.

There’s also a deeper conversation here around identity.

About what happens when you stop seeing yourself as “someone trying to make it,” and start seeing yourself as the investment itself.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro Yes, And!

02:20 What entrepreneurs misunderstand about investing

04:40 Why discomfort is part of building something meaningful

08:50 The real reason people hesitate to invest in themselves

11:20 What people truly value will always get their time and money

13:30 Investing in experiences, community, and long-term growth

15:00 The type of entrepreneur DEFY is actually built for

16:30 Building impact without burnout

Connect with your host, Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung

Women are earning more than ever, but no one prepares you for what comes with it.

In this episode of Yes, And, Bunny brings back investment expert Avani Jain to unpack the real, day-to-day experience of being a female leading a business, while also being the main breadwinner of the household.

This conversation sheds light on how to navigate power dynamics around money and how more women are tapping into more access to wealth and a healthier money mindset, for a brighter financial future.

Avani and Bunny tap into Avani's expertise: crypto and how to understand the risks, lessons, and responsibilities that come with it.

This episode covers:

• What it really feels like to out-earn your partner
• The assumptions women face around money and decision-making
• How crypto is changing the way we think about wealth
• Learning through risk, loss, and experience

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Yes, and! Introduction00:30 What female breadwinners go through02:00 The assumption: who makes the money vs. who decides06:30 Becoming the example for future generations08:30 The moment you realize things aren’t as “normal” as they seem11:00 Calling out bias and choosing not to stay quiet13:30 The “Pretty Woman” moment and missed opportunities15:30 Being underestimated early in your career18:30 Why this conversation connects to crypto and wealth20:00 How crypto removes control from traditional institutions23:00 The freedom and responsibility of decentralized money27:00 Does crypto actually level the playing field?30:00 Generational shifts, learning, and the future of money34:00 Why boredom, creativity, and regulation matter more than ever38:00 The importance of stepping away from constant stimulation40:30 Playing with money instead of fearing it42:30 Losing money, learning lessons, and building confidence43:30 Money manifestation practices and abundance mindset45:00 “There’s more where that came from.”Connect with your host, Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@thebunnyyoung

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/El9AFyUq438

Connect with Avani Jain:Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/avanimjain⁠

When you lead a growing business, there’s one topic around money you can’t escape. And I’m not talking about taxes. I’m talking about where money growth actually happens: investments.

In this solo episode, Bunny shares one of the boldest financial decisions she’s made. But I need to warn you, this is by no means financial advice. This is a perfect example of what it looks like when you’re faced with the decision to either stay comfortable or move in alignment with the growth you want to experience.

After more than a decade of building an investment account that held the equivalent of about five years’ salary, she decided to close it. Not because it failed, but because it no longer matched the way she thinks about money, growth, and trust.

For Bunny, investments look like the rooms she chooses to be in. The people. The containers. The masterminds. All while keeping a safety net that supports the freedom to choose what’s next.

Because when we talk about investments, we’re not just talking about money. We’re talking about how your energy, your time, your strategy, and your intuition work together.

If you feel ready to explore how all of these elements come together for your next level of growth, we have something for you.

To celebrate your journey, Bunny’s gift to you is Day 1 of the Work Life Alignment Challenge. All you need to do is click the link below or DM Bunny the word ALIGN on Instagram to get started.

🔗 https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/wlac

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Yes, And! w. Bunny Young

02:30 The “crazy” decision and why it actually made sense

03:00 How Bunny thinks about masterminds and investing in rooms

08:30 Reviewing her investment accounts and what she noticed

12:00 The moment she decided to close a 14-year account

15:30 What “going all in” really means in this season

18:30 The shift from proving to trusting yourself fully

Links & Resources:

Work Life Alignment Challenge: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/wlac

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyyoung

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

After watching this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, you might start to feel like Eleonora’s story, and everything that has unfolded for her since leaving the safety of a growing corporate career, could be possible for you too.

Eleonora Valenti is an active member of Bunny’s signature program, DEFY, and her journey is far from usual. Before going full-time in her coaching business and hitting her first five-figure month within her first five months, she was building a high-level career at companies like Nike and Mindvalley.

Tho what you’ll hear in this episode is more than a bold career move.

It’s what happens when someone decides to trust themselves before the proof is there. When they stop waiting for the “right time,” and start moving with what they know is possible.

Elle shares how she navigated the pressure of being the breadwinner for her family, what shifted in the way she approached her business, and how that led to her first five-figure month faster than she expected.

There’s also a deeper layer in this conversation. About support. About being in the right room. About what changes when you stop trying to figure everything out on your own and allow yourself to be guided, challenged, and seen.

You’ll hear how Elle built a business that moves with her life across countries, motherhood, and constant change, without sacrificing presence, freedom, or the feeling she was actually after in the first place.

If you’ve been feeling that pull to do things differently but haven’t fully acted on it yet, we have something for you.

Money Magic May is one of the ways you can step into that. MMM is a 30-day experience designed to help you build momentum, shift your relationship with sales, and start seeing what’s possible when you move with clarity and consistency.

Click here

Timestamps:

00:00 Why this episode exists and what Elle represents

03:00 From corporate success to feeling something was missing

08:00 The moment she decided to bet on herself

12:00 Building a business around values, not just income

15:00 Leaving stability while being the main provider

18:30 Investing in support before it “made sense”

23:00 What actually led to her first five-figure month

28:00 When things slow down and why she didn’t panic

34:00 The reality of having a zero-income month

39:00 Community, support, and not doing this alone

44:00 The mindset that keeps everything moving forward

48:00 Redefining success beyond just revenue

52:00 What she would tell someone who feels stuck

Connect with your host, Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung

Connect with Eleonora Valenti
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonoravalenti/

This episode of Yes, And! is one of a kind. For the first time, Bunny brings on a DEFY member into the studio to talk about the growth she’s experienced since joining Bunny’s signature program.

What you’ll hear in this episode is more than just a before-and-after story.

Sarah Sturm started her growth journey with Money Magic May (a challenge we’ll be hosting this May again), and she shares how it helped shift her mindset and business to a place where ideal clients were coming into her world with ease.

You’ll hear what shifted for Sarah in her relationship with sales, and how everything started to fall into place when she stopped trying to sell and started serving.

There’s also a deeper layer in this conversation. About support. About being seen. About what happens when you stop doing everything alone and let yourself be in the room, even when it feels uncomfortable.

So this episode is for you if you’ve been in that space where you know you’re capable of more, but something keeps holding you back. This conversation will feel familiar. And maybe, like Sarah, it will show you that the shift isn’t as far away as it seems.

If you want to experience a breakthrough moment for you and your business this May, where you have your easiest, most consistent revenue month yet, join us in Money Magic May.

This is a 30 day, $33 experience designed to make money feel simple, sales feel natural, and your calendar fill with hell yes clients while you keep your life.

You’ll get one clear move a day. Short, focused, and designed to build momentum without overwhelm.

You’ll also get:

• Daily voice notes on Telegram with one money-moving action you can take in under 10 minutes.
• Four live Zoom coaching calls to go deeper and stay in motion.
• Simple prompts and scripts you can actually use.
• And support that keeps you consistent through the month.

It starts May 1

💸 Join now for $33: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/moneymagicmay

Timestamps:

00:00 Yes, And! Podcast w. Bunny Young

02:00 Introduction and why this episode is different

05:00 Feeling behind in business, and where Sarah started

10:00 Money Magic May and the first shifts in mindset

15:00 What changed in Sarah’s relationship with sales

20:00 From forcing to serving and attracting ideal clients

25:00 The role of consistency in building momentum

30:00 Being supported and letting yourself be seen

35:00 What actually creates sustainable growth in business

40:00 Final reflections and what’s possible for you

Most entrepreneurs start businesses with one goal: freedom.

But somewhere along the way, those companies end up completely depending on them. And the result is a business that can't scale without the founder, and therefore, a business that can't be sold.

In this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, Bunny talks with investment banker and The Silicon Valley Podcast host Shawn Flynn to talk about what it actually takes to build a company that can be sold.

Drawing from years in mergers and acquisitions, venture ecosystems, and startup incubation, Shawn shares why founders should start thinking about their exit from day one.

Together, in this episode, they cover:

• Why every founder should build their business with a potential exit in mind

• What makes a company attractive to buyers

• The difference between businesses that scale and businesses that trap their owners

• How intellectual property, systems, and revenue streams impact valuation

• The biggest mistake coaches and consultants make when trying to sell their companies

Bunny also shares stories from her own entrepreneurial journey, including selling business assets, structuring deals, and why she learned the hard way that becoming an employee after selling a company isn’t always the dream exit founders imagine.

If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or consultant who wants to build something valuable and eventually walk away from it, this conversation will change the way you think about your business.

Timestamps:

00:00 Yes, and! Introduction

00:30 why entrepreneurs should think about selling their business

02:10 Building companies that run without you

04:00 Why processes and scalability increase company value

05:30 Acquiring businesses to solve growth problems

07:20 The hidden value of intellectual property and business models

10:30 Why many founders misunderstand IP valuation

11:15 Shawn’s experience living and working in China

15:40 What types of companies receive the highest valuations

18:20 Why SaaS and subscription models dominate acquisitions

20:40 The biggest mistake coaches and consultants make when scaling

22:00 Turning personal brands into scalable companies

23:30 Deal structures, earn-outs, and founder involvement after acquisition

24:30 Why founders should plan their exit before selling

26:00 Final advice for entrepreneurs considering selling their business

Connect with your host, Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung

Connect with Shawn Flynn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpflynn/

Burnout might not be what you think it is.

In this episode of the Yes, And Podcast, Bunny invites Executive Coach and Author Shannon Weber, for what feels like a behind-the-scenes conversation about imposter syndrome, leadership, and community. 

What starts as a conversation about burnout quickly shifts into something deeper. Shannon introduces a powerful reframe: what if burnout isn’t an individual failure, but a systemic issue? What if we’ve been putting the responsibility on ourselves when the structure itself needs to change?

From there, they explore:

• Why “burnout” might actually be moral injury

• How self-care has been commercialized and what real resilience investments look like

• The connection between presence and imposter syndrome

• Why exhaustion and busyness are not the same thing

• How small systemic tweaks can create real organizational change

• The power of modeling self-love for the next generation

This episode moves between leadership, mental health, motherhood, identity, and generational healing. There’s honesty. There’s laughter. There’s a pink vibrator story. And there’s a reminder that loving yourself is foundational.

Shannon also shares the heart behind her global Love Note Project, inspired by the loss of her brother, and how small, tangible expressions of love can shift culture one note at a time.

Timestamps

00:00 Yes, and! Introduction

00:30 Welcome to the bougie hotel lobby conversation

02:00 Burnout vs. moral injury: shifting the narrative

05:30 Why systemic problems can’t be solved with individual self-care

09:00 Resilience investments instead of reactive self-care

11:00 The “massage barometer” and what presence really looks like

13:00 Imposter syndrome thrives in the shadows

17:00 Making friends with the parts of yourself you’ve avoided

21:00 The Love Note Project and writing love while we’re alive

24:00 Modeling self-love for your children

27:00 What a “Yes, And” life means to Shannon

Connect with Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung

Connect with Shannon Weber:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweber/

Instagram: @xoshannonweber

Love Note Project + downloadable notes: https://www.loveyou2.org/

TED Talk: https://www.loveyou2.org/about-me

What if your most valuable asset isn’t your title, your resume, or even your income… but your relationships?

In this episode, Bunny connects with Jordan Hoffner, C-Suit level executive, to talk about all things networking, leadership, mental health in the workplace, and what happens after 50 when the traditional career path stops feeling secure.

Jordan brings decades of C-suite experience to a conversation that feels surprisingly personal. They talk about why transactional networking fails, why your network and your net worth are deeply connected, and how real opportunity rarely comes from cold job applications.

The conversation moves into psychological safety at work, empathy in leadership, and why mental health can’t just be a corporate training checkbox.

They also explore the financial and identity crisis many professionals face over 50. If we live to 85 but stop working at 65, what then? Jordan reframes this stage as becoming the CEO of your own life portfolio.

Timestamps

00:00 Yes, and! Introduction

00:30 Why networking still matters in 2024

02:27 Transactional vs relational networking

05:11 Rebuilding your network the right way

09:46 Mental health and psychological safety at work

13:12 Leadership evolution and leading with empathy

14:35 The financial and identity crisis after 50

16:24 Becoming the CEO of your own life portfolio

18:27 Money, happiness, and the illusion of the “number”

20:42 What if it doesn’t take trauma to wake up?

22:39 Fulfillment: private equity or walking the earth?

24:42 Relationships as mergers and acquisitions

30:15 Why The Bear is required viewing for entrepreneurs

36:58 Jordan’s definition of a Yes, And lifestyle

Connect with Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung

Connect with Jordan Hoffner 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-hoffner/

This episode is equal parts entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, and courage.

Bunny chats with Sarah DeLeon to talk about what it actually looks like to stop waiting for the “right time” and start building the life you’ve been talking about for years.

Sarah shares her journey from commuting hours a day in corporate retail to finally launching her own company in 2022, after a decade of saying she would “one day.” The peculiarity is that the turning point wasn’t just burnout. It was her daughter asking why she hadn’t done it yet.

Together they explore:

• Leaving the safety of a steady paycheck

• Being the primary breadwinner and carrying that pressure

• Raising daughters who see entrepreneurship as normal

• The delicate balance between CEO energy and wife energy

• Building a business rooted in sustainability and purpose

• Why manifesting is not magic, it’s clarity plus action

They also talk about thriving versus surviving, celebrating wins out loud, asking for help, and sharing the dream before it feels fully formed.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start, this might be it.

Timestamps

00:00 Yes, and! Introduction00:30 Meet Sarah and the teenage-morning reality

02:22 What our kids think we actually do

04:00 Commute burnout and the breaking point

09:21 The birthday decision to finally start

12:18 Launching a sustainable retail company

16:19 “Your tone changes when you talk about your company”

19:09 Raising daughters who see entrepreneurship as normal

25:42 Manifesting vs actually doing the work

28:28 Sharing the dream out loud

30:18 Vibrating out the wrong energy

35:25 Surviving vs thriving

38:50 Funding, fear, and investor courage

41:16 Celebrating wins and building relationship currency

42:06 Why sharing your dream matters

Connect with your host, Bunny Young:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/

Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

Instagram: @thebunnyyoung