Business Building Blocks Podcast
We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want.
Episodes
I brought them in.
I gave the feedback.
I thought it was done. But nothing changed.
Ever felt that? Like you’re repeating the same conversation over and over — and wondering if it’s you?
Here's what I’ve learned:
💬 ‘That’s not accompanied accountability. That’s sink or swim.’
If you’re a leader, parent, coach, or just someone trying to help people grow — this episode is for you.
In real life, feedback isn’t one co...
😳 I snapped. I got defensive. And I shut down.
All because of one piece of feedback.
I was further into my career than you’d think. I should’ve handled it better… but my body went into full panic mode.
Not because the feedback was harsh—
…but because of the shame I’d attached to it.
💭 What if feedback doesn’t have to feel like failure?
What if your reaction isn’t a flaw—but a clue?
🎧 Episode 57 is raw,...
"I got into my first 'dream job.' It was everything I thought I wanted. Big name. Big opportunity. But within a few months, I felt completely drained. I realized—I was hiding who I really was just to survive the culture. I didn’t even know what my core values were back then. All I knew was that something didn’t feel right."
In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Jenny Barkan and I ...
"What if the drive to work felt heavier than the job itself?"
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Kaitlyn Rios, founder & President of Faced with Grace, shares her raw journey through toxic workplaces—and the moment that changed everything. From silent microaggressions to full-blown burnout, Kaitlyn’s story will resonate with anyone who's ever felt unseen, unsupported, or suffoca...
I used to shrink myself in meetings.
Waited for the perfect moment to speak—
Then didn’t.
Because I thought:
“What if I say the wrong thing?”
“What if I sound too emotional?”
“What if I take up too much space?”
Sound familiar?
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to be smaller to be accepted.
To tone it down to be taken seriously.
To lead like someone else.
But what if the version of...
🗣️ "We were paying ourselves below the poverty line. I remember my tax filing from like 2002, 2003… we were below the poverty line."
David Brecount, CEO and Co-Founder of US Digital Partners, joined me on the podcast and shared what those early years of business really looked like:
👉🏼 “You live off savings, and you press on. You go out and sell another project, figure out how to do it. Then you sell another...
What if the last chapter of life could be as beautiful as the first?
In this deeply moving episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, host Kristina Schmitt sits down with Laura Sherwood, Director of Hospice Partnerships, and Brenda Fleming, Executive Director of Hospice of Elgin, to share the powerful story behind a hospice that’s redefining end-of-life care.
You’ll hear:
💜 Why Hospice of Elgin was the last t...
🌿UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY AT WORK AND IN LIFE🌿
Anxiety shows up in life—and at work—more than we think.
In this episode, I talk with Catholic Life & Mindset Coach Heidi Kennedy, who shares her story of chronic pain and anxiety—and how she found healing through mindset work. We discuss:
🔹 What anxiety really is (and isn’t)
🔹 How limiting beliefs shape our reality
🔹 Red flags to look for in your team
🔹 W...
✨ Cheers to 50! Celebrating Wins, Wisdom & What’s Next ✨
I didn’t start this podcast because I had everything figured out.
I started because I felt called.
Some episodes were recorded in between meetings, others during quiet moments when no one else was around. There were times I wondered if anyone was even listening. But I kept showing up.
🎙️ Now here we are: 50 episodes later.
50 moments of learning, trust...
I remember the first time I heard my own voice on a podcast.
Awkward. A little cringey.
But something inside said, “Keep going.”
Because I believed in the power of story. Of conversation. Of showing up—even imperfectly—to serve others through our words.
That’s exactly what this week’s guest, Joe Coleman, helps people do.
He’s the founder of Saint Kolbe Studios, a podcast production agency...
Ever heard someone say:
“Wait… do we really need another personality tool?”
or
“That model puts people in boxes.”
or even
“This just feels like one more thing to manage on my already full plate.”
We’ve heard all the push-back—and we’re talking about it.
This week on the Business Building Blocks Podcast, we’re digging into the real talk about the Working Genius model—we’ll uncover ...
Business Building Blocks Podcast: Why Growth Begins With What You See
It all started with what I was surrounded by...
Ever felt like something was holding you back — but you couldn’t quite name it? In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks the surprising truth:
🧠 Your environment is shaping your mindset.
👀 What you see is influencing what you believe is possible.
Whe...
The Secret to Sustainable Success
She Thought She Had to Figure It All Out Alone… Until This Changed Everything. 🎙️
Stephanie Donahue was like so many high-achievers—driven, passionate, and constantly juggling the demands of leadership. But behind the scenes, she felt the weight of it all. The pressure to have the right answers. The struggle to balance work and life. The silent question: Am I doing...
Leading with Heart: The Power of Emotions in the Workplace
Emotions at work—should they stay or should they go? 🤔
In this powerful episode of Business Building Blocks, I sit down with emotional resilience strategist, speaker, and author Sarah Westbrook to explore the true role of emotions in leadership and the workplace.
💡 Why do we shy away from emotions at work?
💡 How can embracing ...
Healthy Leader Series Part IV : Healing the Leader Within
🌿 Have you ever felt like different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions? One part wants to step up as a strong leader, while another part holds you back with doubt or fear. What if those parts weren’t obstacles, but keys to deeper healing and wholeness?
In this episode of Business Building Blocks, I sit down with Virginia Charlesworth, a registered s...
Healthy Leader Series Part III : Faith in Motion
What does it mean to honor God with your body, mind, and soul? For Deanne Miller, co-founder of SoulCore, it’s about becoming a fit instrument—physically, mentally, and spiritually—to do God’s will.
Through personal suffering, Deanne discovered the power of integrating movement with prayer, leading to her own healing and the creation of SoulCore, a pra...
The Power of Leading Well | Business Building Blocks Podcast
What makes a great leader? How do we create a culture that naturally raises up the next generation?
In this episode, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Holly Leonard & Kelly Rude from Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) to explore the power of selection, entrustment, and multiplication in leadership. They share CCO’s F.A.C.T. model (Faithful, Available, Contagi...
Unlocking Your Motivation Code | Business Building Blocks Podcast
🎯 Have you ever wondered why you’re motivated to do certain things but avoid others? You might be familiar with assessments like DISC, MBTI, or the 6 Types of Working Genius—but what if you could dig even deeper into why you work the way you do?
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Roland, founder of Laura Roland Coaching and a Certified Motivation Cod...
The Importance of Healing on Your Leadership Journey | Business Building Blocks Podcast
In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, I sit down with Jack Beers, founder of The Catholic Mentor, to discuss the powerful role healing plays in leadership, relationships, and personal growth. 🌱✨
We dive into:
✅ How unresolved wounds impact your leadership and decision-making
✅ The connection between inner ...
🚀 New Podcast Episode! The Perspective Shift Every Leader Needs 🎙️
Are you stuck in the "doing" instead of truly leading? In this episode, we dive into the critical mindset shift that every leader—especially business owners—must make to scale their impact, empower their teams, and avoid burnout. 💡
🔥 Learn how to transition from doing the work to leading others effectively
📖 Insight...
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