the ladybee podcast

Do you ever find yourself asking a friend or family member what should I do? What if you were able to answer those questions yourself? In today's episode, I talk about what intuition is and how you can use intuition to guide you in your decision making and life plans.

In today's episode, I speak with my podcast manager, Jess Milanes, as she shares her journey with infertility and the challenges that she faced while pregnant. Tune in to hear a story about resilience, knowing your limits, and finding strength in the face of uncertainty.

In today's episode, I speak with Kristi Huss who is a coach, speaker, and author of the book Empty Besting. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Kristi share how she went from a household of 6 to empty nesters overnight and her creative journey in rediscovering herself.

How do you talk about sensitive topics?We are all taught that there are three things you should never talk about: politics, religion, and money. The downside? We never actually learn how to manage our money and create conversations that get our financial health in line. In today's episode, I speak with Kim Kletsche of Kletsche Wealth Management. She shares the things you need to know to increase your financial fitness and why it is critical for women to engage in financial planning.

In today's episode, I sit down with Suzy Crawford who is a former Google employee and marketing executive turned business owner. We cover everything from the differences between corporate and small business marketing (hint: there are none!) to what it's like to step away from security into the unknown. This episode is so inspiring and is the perfect listen as we plan our 2023 goals. Tune in to hear Suzy's journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur and her advice for fellow entrepreneurs.

It's no secret if you've been following me for a while that I love to read. But, I haven't always been a reader. In this episode, I am going to share my simple system to read 2 books each month. Note, these ideas are ones you are welcome to take and make your own. For a while I used this system to read a book a week. Maybe you're in a season of life where 2 books a month just isn't feasible, that's ok. Make this system work however you need for you. Using these 6 methods has helped me complete over 50 books in 2.5 years, some I have read twice.

What is it that you really want in your life, business, and beyond? As the year comes to a close, I love to look forward to what I hope the new year will bring. In today's episode, I share my reflections on 2022 and how they translate into what I am manifesting for 2023. Tune in to today's episode to learn what is to come for me and ladybee in 2023!

Have you ever been told to stay in your lane?Danielle Throckmorton started her adult life on the defense, as a young single mother it felt like her against the world and traditional employment robbed her of her time with her young child. In today's episode, Danielle shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how to harness your superpower(s) for good!

What happens when your life throws you a curveball?It can happen to the best of us. We have this picture of our life as we would like it to be but then something happens and we need to shift. Today's guest, Julie Lohr, shares her story of her life taking a different path than she predicted. Tune in to hear how she navigated the changes and what she hopes for the future!

Do you wish that someone would share all the dirt on starting a business?Starting a business isn't for everyone, but there is a tremendous amount of pride that goes into building something of your very own. I've built two companies from the ground up and I'm sharing my tips on what I wish I had known before starting. Tune in to hear what I wish I had known before starting a business!

Have you ever had a dream that you just knew was meant for you?In today's episode, I talk with Sacha of Belle Salon and Spa. Sacha had this vision of one day owning the salon that she worked in as a stylist and knew that it was a glimpse into her future. Tune in to hear how she went from stylist to owner and her tips for other female business owners!

What would it mean to you to have clarity in 2023?With all the noise in the world, it can be hard to pinpoint what is actually necessary to move the needle forward in your business and life. In today's episode, we dive into the simple steps to gain fierce clarity in 2023.Grab your notebook, a pen, and a coffee and let's dive in!

How do you create space for the things that are most important to you?In today's episode, Tabatha Jensen explores the relationship between creating systems in your home and investing your time into what you value. They may not sound connected but without one, it can be hard to have the other! Tune in to find out how to run your home like a business and make time for the things that are important to you!

Have you gotten your mammogram recently?This was the question my guest, Andrea, would ask all of her friends and family as a mammogram tech because she knew how important early screening is when it comes to success rates of breast cancer. She never expected she would be on the receiving end of a diagnosis. In today's episode, Andrea explores the diagnosis with us and tells us how she works through her diagnosis.

Are you struggling with what you should post on your social media? You're not alone! In this episode, Becca explains the 3 Social Media Content Must Do's while you are building out your social media strategy.Workbook link here

When you can't find what you are looking for in an employer, you can create it. In today's episode, I speak with Melissa who founded Chapter Aesthetic Studio where the company values, culture, and people come first.

Good copy takes your audience from thinking “oh that's nice” to “is she inside my head?!” If you want to move the needle in your marketing efforts, dial in your copy and see results. .RESOURCES: WorkbookCopy Time WaitlistHeadline Analyzer

What if you could start over doing what you loved?When Covid hit, Deb Porter asked herself that exact question. She had just begun an exciting new job but then was told that they weren't able to pay her what they agreed on. Instead of sitting in despair, Deb leaned into her faith to identify a new path. She asked, what if I could do what I love? It was through that question, HOLD - Hearing Out Life Drama was born! In today's episode, Deb walks us through the trials and tribulations that brought her to her new business and what it's really like to start a business at age 50. Tune in to hear more!

When was the last time you got curious with your feelings?In today's episode, I sit down with my therapist, Molly. We take a deep dive into emotions and how your body reacts to them. Culturally we've been taught to push our emotions aside and carry on. Is that actually helpful though? What if there was a different way? Tune in to find out more!

This topic is HUGE for me because in order to achieve my big audacious goals, there has to be some daily rituals that are non-negotiable, they are part of my day, built in stone, not to be removed to help me stay on track and remember why I'm doing this thang in the first place. So how does it all work? What are the 3 things I do everyday that are non-negotiables in my business? Let's dive in!

Starting a business takes time and effort. But how do we prevent ourselves from burning out when we start something new? Although difficult, especially as women, boundaries are essential for having it all without burning out. In this episode, Riley Sawyer of Dunes Cheese Gal shares about her painful miscarriage, her realization with implementing boundaries in her business, and how she is putting her health first. 

Launching a business can be scary. Launching a business when you're about to have a baby can be even scarier. Join me as my guest Inbal Claudio with Like-Minded Collective shares her journey of starting a tech business while raising her toddler and newborn. 

Episode 13: Imperfection in Everything.Most women believe we have to have it all together all of the time. The reality is life is imperfect and oftentimes, messy. As a photographer, web designer, author, wife and momma to her deaf son Cooper, Beth Leipholz has learned to lean in and embrace the imperfections in everything. In this episode, Beth shares about her role as a business owner and mother to her son Cooper while also managing her anxiety and recent diagnosis, ADHD. 

As a new generation of mothers, we are learning better ways to talk to our daughters in a way to empower them about their bodies instead of feel shame for not looking a certain way and how it ties into mental and physical health. In this episode we break down the expectations for how women should look, act or be a certain way and how your physical health is strongly tied to our mental health. 

Watch out world, Nicole is coming and nothing's gonna stop her, not even a genetic disorder. In this episode, we're talking about her journey with Turner Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that only affects girls. Having a disability is challenging for anyone, but for Nicole, she defeated every odd and proved everyone wrong. 

When you decide to start a business, no one hands you a the manual for success. Sure, there are steps you can take to ensure a few things are in place to be successful, but even then, there is grit, determination and a certain stamina one muust have to keep going, especially on the hard days. In this episode I break down 10 things I have learned in my time as a business owner that I wish I knew or had a better understanding of when I first started by business back in 2014.

What would you do if you saw a big opportunity? Would you for it? That's exactly what my guests did. This sister duo got into their best car with over 200K miles and drove 7 hours to check out the nearest HOTWORX location and haven't looked back. Now after opening 3 HOTWORKX locations in NE and IA, they are sharing the highs and lows along the way. 

Are you ready to pull back the layers of YOU, like all the way to the raw, real, truest you? If you are hit play because in this episode my guest Jen Buck shares 5 ways you can live life as your truest self. No mask. No fakeness. No lies. Just your bare, naken truest self. 

In this episode, we are talking about how my guest finds time and alignment for not one but two businesses, and still have a personal life.

In this episode, I'm flying solo and sharing my heart with you about my self-reinvention. In 2021 I did a cleanse and made a promise to myself to get rid of things that weren't serving me in my ability as a wife, mother, or my business.

We all have the ability to make our own choices. In this episode, I sit down with Katie Roberts and together we discuss our decision to take a hard look at our drinking and how we made the choice to stop. 

Are you ready for a shift? A mindset shift that is. In this episode Jen Sueper, owner of Worthy Sister Boutique and I break down how our mindset can change how we think and view ourselves. We dig deeper into the knowing of how we think and talk about ourselves and discuss the stigma around therapy and what it means to let go and express yourself. 

From her lowest point to being excited in her business again, Stacy Orndorff, owner of Coffee and Nosh walks us through her personal journey of reinvention, self discovery and finding joy while expanding the business after putting it up for sale. 

In this episode Erin Bahrenfuss, Owner of Strive Health and Wellness shares her journey of unquestionable faith and love during a time of loss, while still building her health and wellness business.

From momma to entrepreneur, Cheri Cosgrove walks us through the early days of starting her first business Tanworld.