Balanced

In this eye-opening episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine pulls back the curtain on the real cost of entrepreneurship—the ones no one includes in those “I quit my 9–5!” celebration posts.

From self-employment taxes and lost benefits to the sneaky subscriptions draining your account and the invisible emotional load you carry as a CEO, Stephanie breaks down every category of cost you must understand to run a profitable, sustainab...

In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine exposes one of the biggest blind spots in the online business world. You’re consuming advice from top industry leaders—Alex Hormozi, Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, Gary Vee—and it’s all incredible… but it’s built on one massive assumption they never talk about.

They assume you already have your bookkeeping handled.

Stephanie breaks down why every strategic decision, marketing strate...

In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blain gets real with a dose of tough love every business owner needs to hear. If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering why your business growth has stalled, this conversation will be your wake-up call.

Stephanie shares five brutally honest questions that challenge you to stop lying to yourself and start taking ownership of your success. From checking whether your work is truly wor...

In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blain dives into one of the most talked-about topics in business right now—AI and automation—and what they really mean for small business owners.

If you’ve ever wondered whether AI will replace your role, or if it’s just another passing tech fad, Stephanie is here to break it all down in her signature approachable, balanced way. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to save time, boost clarity,...

In this episode of Balanced, Stephanie takes you inside a personal and powerful shift—how organizing your workspace, schedule, and digital systems can spark business clarity, boost your finances, and even improve your mental health.
She shares how a simple Monday morning clean-up led to a chain reaction of productivity, and then breaks down the real connections between clutter, calendar chaos, and burnout. This is more than a p...

In this powerful episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine shares a game-changing mindset shift that can completely transform how you do business—moving from charging for time to charging for transformation.

If you’ve ever felt capped by hourly rates, stretched thin by client demands, or frustrated that your income doesn’t reflect the real value you deliver, this episode will hit home.

Stephanie breaks down how to make the shift fro...

In this inspiring episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine helps business owners flip the script on the final stretch of the year. Instead of coasting into December, Stephanie shares how to reclaim Q4 and turn it into a season of strategy, clarity, and renewed momentum.

If you’ve ever looked up in October wondering where the year went—or caught yourself saying, “I’ll start fresh next year”—this episode is your wake-up call. Stepha...

In this episode of Balanced, Stephanie dives deep into a powerful but often overlooked part of running a business—your money personality. Whether you're a frugal saver, a big spender, or somewhere in between, understanding how your mindset shapes your money decisions can transform how you run your business.
Stephanie breaks down four common money personalities and explains how each one impacts your pricing, investing, and ...

In this special episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine finally unveils something she’s been building behind the scenes—the Starlight DIY Club.

If you’ve ever felt empowered by doing your own books, only to hit that wall of late-night reconciliations, receipt piles, and the dreaded “Am I even doing this right?” moment, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why Stephanie created a supportive community for entrepreneurs who want clarity...

In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine dives into one of the biggest questions small business owners face: Should you keep doing your own books, or is it time to hire a pro?

If you’ve ever found yourself up late sorting receipts, second-guessing QuickBooks entries, or wondering if bookkeeping is stealing time from what you do best, this episode is for you.

Stephanie unpacks the benefits of DIY bookkeeping, shares eight pr...