#ActuallyICan: Real Talk for Women Entrepreneurs

This week, I am re-releasing one of my favorite conversations from the #ActuallyICan archives. I sat down with Alanna from Good Mourning to talk about what it really means to create a meaningful and personal end-of-life celebration that truly reflects who we are and how we lived.

For so many of us, talking about death feels uncomfortable or even taboo. But what I learned in this conversation is that talking about death can be ground...

We’ve all been taught to keep it all together and smile through the chaos, power through the pain, and keep performing even when life feels impossible. 

But what if holding it all together is the very thing keeping you from healing, growing, and building a business that feels true to you?

In this honest and grounded episode of #ActuallyICan, I open up about losing my mom, navigating grief, and finding the courage to let go of co...

We were taught that strong leaders never cry, never rest, and never let anyone see the cracks. But what if the real power in vulnerability is what makes us stronger, not weaker?

In this episode, I’m breaking the old rule that says leadership means keeping it all together. I’ll share how one conversation with my therapist changed everything and showed me that vulnerability is a strength worth leaning into. You’ll see how to lead with...

I used to believe that if I just followed the business playbook, I would finally get it right. Someone always had the perfect plan, the proven steps, the secret formula. But the truth is, the business playbook was never written for women like us. It left me exhausted, second-guessing myself, and completely out of alignment.

In this episode of #ActuallyICan, I am sharing how chasing someone else’s version of success led me from burno...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I manifest?” or wondered whether the Law of Attraction is just a little too woo-woo to work in the real world, this episode is for you. 

Whether you’re manifesting parking spots, more clients, or your next big career move, I’m breaking down the real, practical steps you need to know. 

These are the manifestation examples and stories that have helped me build businesses, hit big goals, ...

We’ve all been taught that business is a battlefield, that someone else’s win means our loss. But that rule was never written for us. In this episode, I’m tearing down the competition rule and replacing it with something far stronger: collaboration, connection, and community.

I’ll share how choosing collaboration vs competition has shaped every part of my work, from running a wine bar and coffee shop to building a coaching practice ...

For decades, women have been told to stay polished, professional, and detached in order to be taken seriously. But the truth is, that old keep it impersonal rule never really served us. The new rules for women in business are about authentic leadership, connection, and humanity.

In this episode, I share lessons from building multiple brick-and-mortar businesses and how I discovered that workplace culture is one of the biggest game-c...

We’ve all heard it: polite people don’t talk about money. But for women - and especially for the female business owner - that rule has fueled decades of money shame and silence. In this episode, I’m breaking the “don’t talk about money” rule wide open.

I share my own story of debt, secrecy, and money shaming, and why facing the truth out loud changed everything. Then, I’ll walk you through how female business owners can flip the scr...

Are you tired of playing small in your business?

In this episode, I open up about how the “play small rule” has kept women like us stuck for decades - and how we can finally stop playing small, start overcoming self doubt, and stop apologizing for taking up space in our lives and businesses.

For years, I thought being agreeable and shrinking myself made me safe and likable. But the truth? It only kept me invisible, underpaid, and pla...

What if I told you that hustle culture is actually keeping you from the very success you’re chasing? 

We’ve been told that burning the midnight oil, sacrificing rest, and saying yes to everything is what it takes to “make it” in business. But in reality, that’s just toxic hustle culture talking - and it’s stealing your joy, your health, and your freedom.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of how the “grind or die” ru...

You know it as well as I do: hustle culture is toxic. 

We’ve been told that if we just work harder, say yes to everything, and keep it “professional,” that’s how to build a business that lasts. But here’s the truth - I followed all those rules, and it left me exhausted, disconnected, and wondering if the problem was me. Spoiler: it wasn’t. The problem was the old playbook that was never designed for women run businesses.

In this...

Are you running your business like you still have a boss? 

If you’re still clinging to a rigid 9-to-5 mindset, it’s time to break free. In this episode, I’m sharing flexible work schedule examples that can help you avoid entrepreneurial burnout and create real time freedom. 

We’ll dig into why traditional time management for entrepreneurs can feel so exhausting, and how redefining your work rhythm can transform not just you...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I manifest?” or wondered whether the Law of Attraction is just a little too woo-woo to work in the real world, this episode is for you. 

Whether you’re manifesting parking spots, more clients, or your next big career move, I’m breaking down the real, practical steps you need to know. 

These are the manifestation examples and stories that have helped me build businesses, hit big goals, ...

Ever feel like your relationship with money is more emotional than logical? 

You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this episode, I’m joined by financial therapist Lindsey Konchar to unpack the real reasons behind your money guilt and how to finally align your money and values in a way that feels good, not heavy.

We dig into the question: why are financial values important? (especially for women building purpose-driven bus...

Thinking about quitting a job to start a business but paralyzed by fear and “what ifs”? You're not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and former nurse-turned-entrepreneur Kelly Endres to talk about what it really looks like to go from employee to entrepreneur—especially when you're walking away from a job that felt like a calling.

Kelly’s story of leaving nursing to work side-by-side with her husband in their insurance...

Not sure what’s next when it comes to building your business? Here’s how to get re-aligned at any stage of your journey. 

In this episode, I’m inviting you to slow down, breathe, and meet your business where she’s at—because whether you’re in year one or year ten, it’s never too late for some business goal alignment. 

And here’s the truth: you don’t need to burn it all down—you just need to realign with what matters most.

In...

Ever find yourself wondering, is email marketing still effective?—or are we just supposed to dance on reels forever? 

If you’re overwhelmed by the noise online and craving a marketing strategy that actually works (and feels good to do), this episode is for you.

I’m sitting down with Dawn Richardson from Flodesk to dig into email marketing for small business. Whether you’re brand new to list building or you’ve had a dusty ol' opt...

Feeling overwhelmed in your business? 

It might be time to let go of what’s not working and finally create space for an aligned, optimized business that supports your life—not runs it.

In this episode, I’m walking you through what I like to call a good old-fashioned spring cleaning for your business. I’m sharing how to figure out my favorite approach to organizing a small business and optimizing business operations: what to keep...

Have you ever felt like you were meant for more—but didn’t know how to get there without losing yourself in the process?

In this episode, I sit down with Claire French, a virtual assistant and entrepreneur who left her corporate job, moved across the world to Australia, and built a thriving heart-centered business rooted in her personal core values. 

Claire gets real about her story of moving to a new country, starting a busines...