If a holiday tradition makes you want to fake food poisoning to skip it—this one’s for you. In this special holiday mini-episode, I’m giving you a permission slip to retire, reshape, or completely reimagine the traditions that no longer fit. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, or just Team Cozy Couch, this is your reminder […]
This one is personal. A year ago, I became a mother overnight and nothing has been the same since. This episode originally aired on Joy Michelle’s podcast, Called to Both, where I shared the raw truth of what that first month of motherhood looked like: NICU alarms, stress vomiting, work deadlines, and the tiniest, bravest […]
You know that late-night scroll: the one where you’re desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary […]
Do you ever feel like you’re performing your business instead of showing up in it? That’s the tension I explored in this week’s conversation with Ashlyn Carter, the conversion copywriter, messaging strategist, and quiet architect behind some of the internet’s most powerful brands. While this conversation started about copy and strategy, it quickly turned into […]
If your finances feel like a rollercoaster, it’s time to stop screaming and start steering. You’re not alone if your business bank account swings from dopamine highs to devastating lows. One month you’re flush with client payments, the next you’re wondering if Stripe has ghosted you. The feast or famine cycle is a real (and […]
Have you ever written a heartfelt thank you card and then watched it hibernate in your junk drawer until spring? In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple systems for expressing gratitude and becoming a thank-you person just in time for Thanksgiving. From handwritten notes to real-time compliments and even thank-you pizzas (with a lesson on paper […]
If you’ve ever hovered over the “Buy Now” button with a pit in your stomach and a credit card in hand, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sat down with my personal financial advisor, Michelle Taylor who founded Women in Wealth, to talk about the messy, emotional side of business spending. From […]
What if your calendar wasn’t just for managing time, but for protecting your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Christi Johnson, business strategist, podcaster, and founder of the Dream Biz Lab. She helps creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in joy, sustainability, and brain-friendly systems. Christi shares how hitting a $10K month […]
If your brand colors (or messaging) don’t spark joy, it’s time for a reboot. This week on System for Everything, I’m joined by Dakota Hersey, founder of More Than Creative. After growing a successful photography business, she’s back to her first love—helping small business owners market and sell their talents authentically. Dakota doesn’t just design […]
What if your most honest, messy self is your greatest writing superpower? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Varon, bestselling author, essayist, and creative force, to crack open what it really takes to write the book that only you can write. Jamie has built a body of work that’s at once personal and […]
If you’re hustling so hard that your soul has taken a backseat, you’re going to want to hear this. Today I’m talking with Juliana Tomlinson, a wedding photographer, speaker, and business coach, who had one of the most successful years of her life professionally, yet the hardest emotionally. She booked her dream weddings, launched big […]
Ever wondered why you dread building your email list? What if I told you it’s not about spam—it’s about showing up with heart, humor, and strategy? In this episode, I chat with Dawn Richardson—the product education manager at Flodesk, former software engineer, wedding photographer, and all‑around tech‑meets‑creative powerhouse. She shares how she helps entrepreneurs build […]
Some episodes entertain. This one will change you. Dr. Gregory Fried’s story is not just about surviving 9/11—it’s about everything that came after. As the Executive Chief Surgeon for the NYPD, he wasn’t just a witness; he was a first responder standing at the very edge of collapse. What he saw, what he carried, and […]
What if the key to growing your business was actually less time online? That’s exactly what we’re diving into with today’s guest, Sarah Erickson, the intentional brand designer behind Sarah Ann Design. Sarah helps creatives build unforgettable brands without living on Instagram. We chat about the systems she uses to stay mostly offline while still […]
When you think of templates, do you picture robotic emails that suck all the personality out of your client experience? In this episode, we’re joined by Colie James, a Disney-loving client experience strategist and host of the Business First Creatives podcast. Colie shares why templates get such a bad rap (hint: it’s not the template, […]
Waiting to adopt is its own kind of emotional limbo—equal parts hopeful and heartbreaking. And if you think you can Google your way through the process? Think again. Adoption comes with more moving parts than most people realize. Even the most organized parents can quickly find themselves overwhelmed. That’s where Caitlin Phillips comes in—a licensed […]
