Systems are not always spreadsheets and SOPs. Sometimes they are latex, foam, fishing line, breath, timing, and a performer learning how to bring an inanimate object to life. In this episode, I sat down with director, performer, and designer James Ortiz to talk about the systems behind puppetry, the creative discipline required to build emotional […]
What does it look like to offer a signature touch that no one else does? Luxury wedding photographer Britney Tarno has the full scoop on this. Not only does she deliver same-day sneak peeks of her weddings during the reception, but she does it without feeding hustle culture or burning herself out. Britney has been […]
Need more balance? Simple. Just stop sleeping, stop eating, and stop having needs. Problem solved. That’s what productivity advice can feel like when you’re a working mom carrying the mental load of an entire household. In this episode, I sat down with business systems strategist Kate Rosenow to dismantle “Supermom” culture and talk about what […]
What if the reason you feel behind on content… is because you’re doing too much of it? And ineffectively. For years, entrepreneurs have been told that consistency is the key to growth. Show up daily. Post everywhere. Stay visible. Never miss a day. And while that advice sounds motivating on the surface, it often leads […]
Have you ever thought that scaling your business meant you had to leave behind the work that fuels you? In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Hewett, founder and CEO of A Well‑Dressed Home, a Dallas‑based interior design firm that has grown from a one‑woman practice to a thriving team of 20. We dive into how […]
You don’t need to hustle harder the longer you’re in business, but instead you need a business that can grow with your life. If you’ve ever quietly wondered how long you can actually keep going in weddings, today’s conversation will feel like an exhale. I’m joined by Heidi Thompson, wedding business strategist and powerhouse behind […]
If your idea of date night is whispering “ice cream and Netflix?” after the kids are asleep, this episode is for you. I sat down with Camille Whiting of Friday We’re in Love, one of my long-time internet inspirations, to talk about how to keep connection, fun, and even spontaneity alive in a long-term relationship—especially […]
Feeling stuck in seasonal sadness? Maybe your cure isn’t in a supplement—maybe it’s in a suitcase. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sara Dunn—not about SEO, but about a totally different system that’s transformed her life: snowbirding. Yes, we’re talking about skipping winter entirely. Sara breaks down how she and her husband live in two […]
If you want to figure out your Enneagram type the fast way, just launch a small business. Nothing reveals your core fears like client emails, overdue invoices, and writing your own bio. Today, I’m talking with Enneagram coach, author, and self-awareness cheerleader Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober—aka Enneagram Ashton. Ashton’s a powerhouse in personal growth: speaker, professor, and […]
Have you ever felt like you’re shouting into the void online, hoping for more than a like or a DM? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just building it backwards. In this episode, I sat down with my real-life brunch bestie, Laylee Emadi—a conference host, coach, and the founder of The Creative […]
It’s August! Which means Back to School time in any other year than the ridiculous dumpster fire of 2020. So forget COVID woes for 10 minutes and pretend you’re going back to school! The excitement of getting your class schedule and seeing your friends again, the joy of school supply shopping, the angst of picking […]
It’s August! Which means Back to School time in any other year than the ridiculous dumpster fire of 2020. So forget COVID woes for 10 minutes and pretend you’re going back to school! The excitement of getting your class schedule and seeing your friends again, the joy of school supply shopping, the angst of picking […]
I have always loved love stories, and I have ALWAYS been bossy and detail-obsessed. In high school I thought I would pursue theatre and business as a backup (an order by my dad…which I very much appreciate now.) College After my freshman year of college I knew I wouldn’t be pursuing theatre, I simply didn’t […]
Congrats on wanting to outsource! You know you’re at capacity and you are drowning in admin work, but you don’t know WHAT you can hire a VA to do! If You Are a BLANK, Let Your VA BLANK! Wedding Planner/Designer Manage your content calendar. Wedding Photographer/Videographer Submit weddings for publication. Wedding Venue Contact the individual […]
