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#66: Losing a parent is life-altering. Losing both parents while building a business and raising a family? That’s next-level. Kate Lenihan knows exactly what it’s like to navigate grief, entrepreneurship, and motherhood all at once—and she’s here to talk about the hard stuff. From the lessons loss has taught her to the realities of delegation and scaling […]

#65: I’ve been on a kick lately (literally)—because somehow, I signed myself up for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than getting choked out by a 13-year-old. In this solo episode, I’m diving into:→ Why I decided to start rolling around on gym mats with strangers and how it’s shifting my mindset […]

#63: If you’ve ever had to introduce yourself at a networking event and suddenly forgot everything you’ve ever done in your life, same. Networking is weird, small talk is painful, and yet… building real connections is kind of essential. But this episode isn’t just about networking—it’s about owning your story, taking big risks, and embracing the wild […]

#60: So here’s the deal—I took a 17-day hiatus thinking it would be no big deal, but plot twist: it changed everything. In this episode, I’m getting real about shiny distractions (hi, Pilates studio co-ownership), saying no to things that aren’t aligned, and why your business shouldn’t fall apart just because you step away. Spoiler: if […]

#51: In today’s episode, I have a profoundly honest and enlightening conversation about trauma, anxiety, and the power of healing through breath with breathwork expert Kate Crawford. Kate, of Korē Breathwork, blends her extensive scientific knowledge with a spiritual perspective to guide clients in understanding and processing their trauma. She shares her personal journey and […]

EP #50: I’m back for a solo dolo episode sharing a mix of personal thoughts, societal observations, and the importance of taking risks. Y’all know it’s SpookySzn, and I am balls deep into Halloween so I give a little life update on making memories with the kids and the pressures of releasing a podcast episode […]

#49: Today’s mini-episode is brought to you by Earn After Reading – my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get real and honest about life and the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship.  In this 12-minute story, I share the ballsy move I recently made in my business. But before I do, I give you a quick backstory on […]

I’m back for a solo episode! It’s safe to say I’m an “era” girly – meaning I obsessively ride the trains and waves of “phases.” I do a mini-dive into my past phases and the current wave I’m riding now *coughcoughsoccermom* I dive right into the episode with a recent story that made me realize […]

#46: Today is a shorty episode brought to you by my weekly unhinged newsletter, Earn After Reading. In this listen, I share how I’ve recently been cooking (wild, I know) and how this newfound responsibility is teaching me the lessons I (knew) I needed to hear. These 16 minutes will give you a relatable laugh […]

#44: In this episode, I’m learning how to live delulu with manifestation coach, Nadia Khaled. Nadia is an alignment coach and content creator who helps women reclaim their inner power and manifest the lives of their dreams. After being fired from her 9-5 job in 2022, she decided to learn the neuroscience, psychology, and universal […]