The Chaotic Middle - A Podcast for Women in Business
Welcome to The Chaotic Middle, the podcast for the women who are doing it all and refusing to apologize for the mess along the way. Each episode brings you honest conversations with women who are in the thick of it – the wins, the breakdowns, the pivots, and the messy middle moments that don't make it to the highlight reel. You'll hear lessons learned from women who've figured out how to balance businesses, babies, and everything in between, and you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and the reminder that you're not alone in the chaos. Whether you're a solopreneur juggling client calls and diaper changes, a founder scaling your team while managing school drop-offs, or just trying to figure out how to make it all work without losing yourself in the process, The Chaotic Middle is your permission slip to embrace the chaos and build something extraordinary anyway. Hosted by Amanda Russell, the storyteller and copywriter behind Chaos Coordination LLC, this podcast is for the women who know that success doesn't have to look perfect. It just has to be real. Subscribe now and join the community of women who are coordinating their chaos and designing lives they love, one messy moment at a time.
Episodes
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Candace Dudley to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Candace is a former teacher turned podcast tour strategist for coaches and service providers. Listen in as she chats with Amanda about how intentional podcast guesting can serve as a powerful marketing funnel by attracting listeners who are already looking for the guest’s services. Candace shares some tips on how to book podcast guest...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell celebrates a podcast milestone and addresses the common confusion small businesses face regarding search engine optimization. She shares basic SEO strategies that improve visibility not only in traditional search results but also within Google AI overviews and AI search modes.
Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subsc...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Rashae Islas from House of Islas to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Rashae and Amanda dive into the societal pressures of keeping up with clutter and home life, specifically for moms. Rashae shares how excessive home clutter often signals systemic failures and unrealistic societal expectations rather than personal shortcomings. They talk about managing a modern two-income household while k...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Brittany Dewberry of Britebrand Studio to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Brittany and Amanda bonded over their love of strategic branding and building marketing foundations for small businesses. They also talk about how connecting the pieces of an existing fragmented marketing strategy can help entrepreneurs find the confidence they need to build the businesses they want. The pair also ta...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes marketing expert and confidence queen Hannah Plourde to The Chaotic Middle Podcast.
Hannah shares how she overcame her shyness to build a thriving business. Leaning into authentic storytelling and rejecting outdated, generic marketing strategies, Hannah shared more about how she’s helped her clients find the success they want, too.
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes author Amy Vogel from AW Vogel Publishing to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Amy and Amanda get deep into career pivots, generational healing, empowerment, and intentional parenting. They also explore why teaching their children self-worth and how to hold boundaries at a young age are important life skills. The biggest takeaway: stop seeking external validation and learn how to trust your ...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell gets back to the basics of her business, Chaos Coordination: helping people share their story and build their brands.
She talks about the 4-part framework, The Content Ecosystem, that she uses to attract, nurture, and convert her clients. She also shares how you can use the same framework to connect your marketing and develop a cycle that works for you, too.
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Mindi Alexander, founder of Graphic Fusion, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Mindi and Amanda have a fun conversation about how Mindi was inspired to start her business and why it places such a strong emphasis on giving back to the community and world around her. They also discuss the differences between running an ecommerce business and being a service provider, as well as how to manage...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Puja Malhotra, founder of Roop Creative Agency, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
In this candid (and fun!) episode, Amanda and Puja get into the nitty-gritty of navigating entrepreneurship, personal crises, and quality time with family. Puja specifically details how she transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship, finding that business provided a sense of control during their 6-year ...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Gina Baird, a licensed social worker, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Listen in as Gina and Amanda discuss perinatal mental health, parental challenges, and supportive professional work with families. Relying on her education, experience in both pediatric and women’s health settings, and her personal experience as a mother, Gina shares refreshing insights into what it’s like...
In this month’s solo episode, host Amanda Russell shares how easy it is to fall into a "comparison trap" when operating in the online space, where business owners frequently look at competitors and successful peers. She notes that this often leads to the false belief that, if you want to be successful, you have to be exactly like everyone else, when really the power lies in following your own goals, path, and passions.
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Juliana Alcantara, founder of Your Financial Health Coach, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Juliana shares how she transitioned from corporate accounting to family financial coaching, emphasizing intentional wealth building, and how her heart lies in helping families prepare for maternity leave and manage complex debt. This refreshing and candid conversation reframes financial planning i...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Jessica Covington, the founder of Fitology and a Master Certified ADHD coach, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
In her coaching practice, Jessica works with women to reduce the shame and stigma surrounding ADHD. Armed with years of experience and a certification list a mile long, Jessica shares ways to navigate a diagnosis and enjoy life where your ADHD is simply a difference, not a disor...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell shares some of her non-negotiable beliefs about being a mom, wife, and entrepreneur. She also shares a pretty exciting announcement! If you’ve been looking for a raw, unfiltered look at the ups and downs of being a woman in the world of small business, this one is for you.
Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure ...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Tabitha DeSeranno, founder of Spark & Soul Design Studio, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Tabitha shared her non-linear career path to entrepreneurship, including the challenges of becoming a teen mom, navigating multiple career pivots, and how an online search for remote work led her to becoming an “accidental CEO.”
If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to sub...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Madeline Rooks, founder of Rookie Productions, a woman‑owned indie production company, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Madeline shared how she became a filmmaker by moving to California after growing up on the East Coast. Madeline and Amanda got into everything from why film is an important storytelling medium to a discussion of the value of human artistry versus the convenience of AI.&...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Caitlin Wuethrich, owner of Caitlin Wuethrich Media, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Caitlin is a social media marketer and agency owner who focuses on working with passion-driven entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Through her strategy sessions, monthly retainers, and customized template options, Caitlin and her team help business owners understand that the right systems can streamline every...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Angie Luo, owner of Mirale Collective, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
Angie calls herself a Regenerative Culture Doula, and works with BIPOC-led nonprofits and social impact organizations to help them break out of the stereotypical grind culture. Through her fractional COO services and organizational transformation consulting, she helps organizations build new work cultures that benefi...
In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Kesha Moore, an Event Operations Unicorn and owner of Rolling with Keke, a full-lifecycle meeting and event operations management company.
Kesha and Amanda discussed balancing motherhood and her career using "the three C's: Coffee, Christ, and a little bit of cussing.” Kesha also shared more about the importance of mentorship for Black women in the hospitality industry, a cause s...
In this month’s solo episode, host Amanda Russell shares her plans to scale back on social media and what she’s investing in instead. These 7 strategies will help her get off the social media hamster wheel, avoid burnout, and still grow her business.
If you’re a business owner who is sick of changing trending sounds or spending all day on Instagram, this episode is for you!
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