In this episode, I interview Ashley Graham —COO of Consumer Reporting Compliance Associates —about her path to business ownership. Ashley had just found her footing as a mother and reestablished her career after significant health scares when she and her husband took the leap to buy the family business and relocate to Idaho—away from her support system of friends, family, and her medical providers. Listen to our interview, of being brave and bold in business, and of working hard no matter the circumstances to provide the life you had always dreamed of for your family. Ashley’s undeniable strength and perseverance will remind you of the gift that motherhood truly is — her reason for all that she does.Thank you!

In this episode, I interview Elma Dzanic —owner of Fina Beauty and Nail Educator, mother of two, and wife to an overly supportive husband ;) —about her journey as a business owner. Elma navigated the detour of the unplanned arrival of her firstborn, while starting a business and building a home with undeniable strength and an unwillingness to throw in the towel.  And through it all, learned that by putting her children first, she is building a business that allows her to have the best of both worlds (with a healthy acknowledgement of all the help and support it takes from her village).Listen to our interview, of being present in each season of entrepreneurship and motherhood—of grounding yourself in the moment rather than longing for the next, of asking advice from those who have gone before you, and of saying yes to opportunities when they present themselves rather than waiting for the “perfect time”. Elma’s vulnerability will inspire you to stay the course and to reflect on your own perceived failures as merely detours in your journey.Get to know more about Elma, her business, and her education and training programs by following her personal and professional accounts.Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmadzanic/Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elma.hadzic.583Professional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finabeautyco/Professional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finabeautynailscoProfessional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finabeautyhair/

In this episode, I interview Gretchen McCants —the young and powerful CEO of My Brand Lashes and Royal Beauty— about her love of people and serving them. Gretchen’s unexpected foray into the beauty industry has enabled her to instill confidence in her clients, build an amazing team and be present with her family, all while building multiple streams of income through the diversification of her business.Listen to our interview, of overcoming imposter syndrome through grace, treating yourself as you would your best friend, and hard work. Gretchen’s relatable come-up story and her journey from solopreneur to successful business owner will leave you feeling inspired to take action while also taking time to celebrate your small wins along the way. Gretchen shares invaluable wisdom on the good (and the challenging) aspects of business acquisition and making an established brand your own, and offers her insights on navigating mom guilt through time intentionality.Get to know more about Gretchen, her business, and her training & mentorship programs by following her personal and professional accounts.Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/gretchenmccants/Personal Facebook: www.facebook.com/gretchh.maxineProfessional Instagram: www.instagram.com/mybrandlashesProfessional Facebook: www.facebook.com/mybrandlashesllcProfessional Website: www.mybrandlashes.com

In this episode, I interview Bri Caraway —hair stylist, entrepreneur, and founder of Hair by Bri C— about her passion for her clients and business building. Bri’s enthusiasm for taking care of others and making them feel 1000% translates into every facet of her business and her life as a working mother. Bri is a powerful example to those in the service industry of communicating with and caring for your clients from a place of authenticity and an inspiration to those who have had to find —and create— their own path to success.Listen to our interview, of finding fulfillment in caring for others, of adapting to the challenges life puts before you, and of the success that is possible when you are passionate, hungry, and put others before yourself. Bri’s genuine love of her craft —and more importantly, her clients— will leave you inspired to change the way you use social media for your business and running to her Instagram to sign-up for her course focused on client connection and communication. Like any working mother, Bri shares candidly about the ever present mom guilt and how she overcomes it like any other obstacle—open and honest conversations with her children and her husband. Bri reminds us all, that no matter our story of origin, if we never give up and we never stop trying, we can determine and achieve our own version of success.Get to know more about Bri, her business, and her upcoming course Client Connection by following her personal and professional accounts.Personal Instagram: instagram.com/bricaraway66Personal Facebook: facebook.com/brianna.marshall3Professional Instagram: instagram.com/hairbybri.cProfessional Website: hairbybric.com

In this episode I interview Kelli Day, Founder and Owner of Elevate TC Services, mother of 2, wife, Crossfitter, cancer warrior, and livin’ life enthusiast. Kelli’s purpose in life is evident in everything she does and how does it—filled with a desire to inspire others to live their lives to the fullest. She embodies her purpose through hard fought experience, learning to “just go for it” and opening her own business after years of trepidation and a realization that she wanted to control her most precious commodity—her time. Listen to our interview, of living life to its fullest –even if that means crossing the finish line exhausted— of learning to get uncomfortable and applying the lessons learned to every facet of your life in order to come out stronger and more aligned with what truly makes you happy.  Kelli’s story will have you feeling inspired to live in the present –fully-- and to step out in faith rather than living in the safety of mediocrity filled with regret. This episode will leave you feeling like you’ve just completed a hard workout with energy and focus to spare, and with a strong desire to get up to your local mountain for an afternoon of skiing. Kelli reminds us all that a hard day, a difficult season, a trying year or a devastating diagnosis do not have to overshadow the beauty of living. Get to know more about Kelli and Elevate TC Services by following her personal and professional accounts. Personal Instagram: instagram.com/kelliday12Personal Facebook: facebook.com/kmather12Professional Facebook: facebook.com/elevatetcservicesProfessional Website: elevatetcservices.com

In this episode, I continue my conversation on the topic of generosity with five additional guest speakers of the Generosity 2.0 Conference, created and hosted by my dear friend and former guest, Christina Moore Ward. In this second panel of our two-part series on generosity, five of the nation’s top producing Realtors share the significant impact generosity and giving has made on their approach to their business, but also how it has shaped their families and their communities. Listen to our panel interview, modeling the spirit of giving with a joyful heart for your children, your business, and your community—of developing the discipline to give so that it becomes ingrained in your daily rhythm and reflects your purpose. Panelists, Ruthy Taylor,Laura Berns, Kristie Smith, Kristin Francis, and Megan Jumago-Simpson share the incredible ways generosity shifts your approach to everything you do—moving you from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, establishing daily motivation and purpose beyond yourself, and having a heart for the needs of those around you. Tune in for a first-hand look at the importance of setting a goal around giving, of finding organizations that align with your life’s work, and establishing a ripple effect of investing in the needs of your community.

In this episode I interview three guest speakers of the Generosity 2.0 Conference, created and hosted by my dear friend and former guest, Christina Moore Ward. In this first panel of our two-part series on generosity, four of the nation’s top producing Realtors share the unexpected upside of building their mission driven businesses. Listen to our panel interview, of giving whatever resources you can, to the point that it hurts and stretches you to your depths in order to find genuine fulfillment that becomes so magnetic others can’t help but join you in pursuing your purpose. Panelists, Christina Moore Ward, Daniela Sumbera, Melissa Leifer, and Sheena Saydam share the transformative power of consistently pouring into your community, your network and your employees through time, knowledge and overtime through financial abundance. Tune in for a greater understanding of the benefits to your own personal and professional life when you invest in others first, and generously give of your time and talent to transform your community.

In this episode I interview my dear friend, philanthropist and incredibly successful accountant, Liz Correa. In addition to her work as an accountant, Liz’s heart for giving has made her an integral part of the local community—she helps countless individuals through her role as Treasurer for the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer for the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, and through her work on the Board of Directors for CapEd Credit Union. Greater than all of these notable accomplishments however is her love for her son and her family, and her quiet humility. Liz embodies the values she was raised with and her work ethic, in conjunction with her heritage, has been the driving force of her success.  As a self-proclaimed first-generation immigrant to the US, Liz has nothing but pride and appreciation for her roots. Listen to our interview, of dreams made reality through work ethic and persistence, of single motherhood and raising an amazing child, of supporting one another rather than competing—especially as women. If you’ve ever found yourself at a loss as to why something or ‘someone’ has happened to you, Liz’s story will shift your perspective to life and people happening for you—even if it is just to learn and grow. This episode will have you wanting to befriend Liz for her magnetic presence and her giving heart, taking notes on how to be a successful working mother without sacrificing your relationship with your children, and finding appreciation for all of the opportunities given and earned.

In this episode I interview a former guest, Jessica Smith –Enrolled Agent, ‘Taxpert’, founder of Tax Savvy Jessica and co-founder of Workflows for Tax-Pros– about her incredible success in scaling her business through systemization. Since we last spoke, Jessica not only launched her own thriving business as a tax strategist, she also leaned into her pain points as a solopreneur and working mother to establish a better work life balance and inadvertently created a community of professionals looking to do the same. In paying it forward to others through webinars and now courses on streamlining the necessary, albeit time consuming and often tedious tasks of business ownership, via systems and workflows, Jessica proves that our trials are often a catalyst to our growth, and that even in its most challenging moments, and unpredictable years, your business will continue to attract customers and clients so long as you continually seek to improve. Listen to our interview, of practical take-away’s for any working mother to reduce their tax burden, of scaling a business successfully, of the realities of business ownership and the need to lean into systems. If you’ve ever found yourself with too many tasks and too few hours at the end of the week, Jessica will inspire you—through her story and her experience—to outsource and systematize what you can in order to scale your business and buy back your most precious commodity—your time and your passion. This episode will have you have laughing at the fleeting moments of motherhood, taking notes on discussions to have with your tax professional, and pursuing mentorship over coaching.  Website | www.taxsavvyjessica.comLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/taxsavvyjessica/Facebook | www.facebook.com/taxsavvyjessicaInstagram | www.instagram.com/taxsavvyjessica/