Building a creative business or small venture without legal scaffolding is like building a house on sand— it works great until the storm hits. In this episode, we sit down with Elissa Hecker, an attorney who expertly bridges the gap between law, art, and commerce.

Together, we demystify the essential legal steps every small business owner, creator, and entrepreneur needs to take to protect their work, prevent heartbreak, and b...

When you take a business trip to New York City, it’s easy to get sucked into the tourist traps, long lines, and overpriced entry tickets. But how do you create an experience- and a business model—that actually connects with people on a human level?

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Guy, founder of I Know a Guy NYC Tours, to talk about what it takes to guide visitors beyond the usual NYC checklist. After leaving a lo...

Welcome to another episode of Getting Real with BOSSY! Whether you are building an empire, hitting a wall, or quietly wondering "Is it time to wrap this up?", today’s episode is a must-listen.

We’re stripping away the ego and taking a real, raw, and honest look at how small business owners should plan for an exit, a sale, or a closure, and the exact steps needed to do so responsibly.

Episode Overview

Is your business a lif...

Your Business Is Only as Strong as Your Relationships

Let’s get real: business ownership can be lonely.

We spend so much time talking about strategy, money, marketing, employees, customers, and growth that we sometimes forget about one of the most important assets we have as entrepreneurs: our relationships.

In this episode of Getting Real with BOSSY, Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras sit down with Nida Leardprasopsuk, founde...

Finding Growth Opportunities: Get Out of the Weeds & See What’s Possible!

When you’re busy running the business, it’s easy to miss the opportunities hiding right in front of you.

In this episode of Getting Real with BOSSY, Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras take a step back from the daily grind to talk about one of the most important (and sometimes hardest) parts of entrepreneurship: recognizing opportunities for growt...

What happens when a marketing agency starts a podcast with no rigid script, just authentic conversations and a willingness to connect? It becomes much more than content. It becomes a business development strategy.

In this episode of Getting Real with BOSSY, hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras welcome Deanna Dolecki and Ashley Ruggeri, co-hosts of the Ducks Unplugged podcast and leaders at Blue Duck Agency, to discuss how podcasting ha...

What happens when a marketing agency starts a podcast with no rigid script, just authentic conversations and a willingness to connect? It becomes much more than content. It becomes a business development strategy.

In this episode of Getting Real with BOSSY, hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras welcome Deanna Dolecki and Ashley Ruggeri, co-hosts of the Ducks Unplugged podcast and leaders at Blue Duck Agency, to discuss how podcasting ha...

Episode Summary

Running a business isn't just about celebrating the wins; it’s about hunting down the hidden traps before they hunt you. In this episode of Getting Real with Bossy, hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras pull back the curtain on risk management. They break down the critical distinctions between internal risks (the ones quietly brewing inside your own walls) and external risks (the wild cards the market throws at you...

If you've ever wondered why some businesses seem to show up everywhere online while yours feels invisible, this episode is for you.

This week on Getting Real with BOSSY, Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras sit down with SEO strategist Ashley Willis to break down what marketing actually looks like in today's digital world. Forget complicated jargon and expensive marketing plans- Ashley shares practical strategies that every small business ow...

Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship gets a lot of hype for the glamorous stuff- the big wins, the branding, the scaling. But what happens when the wheels completely fall off?

In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the gritty, unglamorous, and absolutely essential world of operational preparedness. Think of it as building a "prepper pantry" for your business: a metaphorical stash of tools, strategy, and community con...

Ever wondered what it really takes to build a successful podcast? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the highs, lows, surprises, and lessons learned from years behind the microphone.

We're joined by the team behind the Lunchador Podcast Network to talk about how podcasting has evolved, what it takes to grow a show, and why building a community matters just as much as creating great content. From navigating changing t...

The Real Cost of Being the Boss: Decision Fatigue, Boundaries & Business Ownership

Owning a business is often romanticized as freedom, flexibility, and the pursuit of your passion, but behind the scenes, entrepreneurship is rarely that simple.

In this episode of Getting Real with Bossy, hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras pull back the curtain on the everyday realities of business ownership. From managing operations and troubleshoo...

Reintroducing Yourself as a Business Owner

Who are you now as a business owner?

In this episode, Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras dive into a conversation every entrepreneur needs to hear: how your business- and your identity within it- evolves over time.

As business owners, it’s easy to get stuck introducing ourselves based on who we were when we first launched. But after years of growth, challenges, pivots, and unexpected ...

In a world that glorifies the hustle, this episode is your permission slip to slow down.

Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras sit down with Karen Bartholomew, creator of the Pause Method, to explore the transformative impact of intentional pauses in both business and life. Together, they unpack what happens when we step off the hamster wheel of constant productivity and reconnect with ourselves.

Through candid conversation and real-life exper...

Are You Built for This? The Truth About Your Entrepreneurial Wiring

Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart… and this episode? It’s calling you out (in the best way possible).

Join hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras as they dive headfirst into the real reason some business owners thrive while others burn out: your cognitive wiring.

Because here’s the truth- running a business isn&rs...

What does it really take to turn your expertise into an online course people actually want to buy? In this episode, hosts Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras sit down with Jasmine Jonte, founder and CEO of Cre8tion, to unpack the art and strategy behind transforming knowledge into impactful — and profitable — educational programs.

The conversation kicks off with an honest look at the realities of entrepreneurship. From running b...

On this episode of Getting Real with Bossy, Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras get honest about something most business owners don’t talk about enough: the mental wiring of entrepreneurs.

What really makes someone built for business ownership?

Is it confidence? Fearlessness? Hustle?

Or is it anxiety, control issues, stubbornness… and a little bit of trauma-fueled independence?

This conversation dives deep into the real traits beh...

A Conversation with Photographer & Author Adam Eaton

Art doesn’t live in a vacuum. It shapes identity, strengthens communities, and fuels entrepreneurship. In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of creativity and leadership with Adam Eaton, Rochester-based photographer, artist, and author of the book Black Is Beautiful.

Adam’s work captures more than images; it tells stories that invite connection, refl...

Winter has a way of forcing us to slow down. In this episode of Getting Real with BOSSY, Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras remind us that “slow” doesn’t mean stuck. It means intentional. It means restoration. It means opportunity.

Inspired by the Danish concept of hygge (cozy, calm, restoration), this conversation invites business owners to take the cold, quiet season and use it to transform chaos into clarity. The storm...