Ever plan something perfectly… and then watch everything fall apart anyway?

The DJ runs late. Vendors cancel. Flights get delayed. Kids get sick. Work piles up. And suddenly the day, trip, or week you planned so carefully turns into pure chaos.

In this episode of Crumbcake & Chaos, Carrie talks about what happens when life says nope — and how learning to adapt, pivot, and stop wasting energy on every little thing going wrong is sometimes the only way we get through it.

Because the truth is, most of us are juggling business, family, relationships, responsibilities, and expectations all at once… and sometimes survival mode is the win.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to hold everything together, this episode is for you.

And if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder too — we’re all just figuring it out as we go!

Running a business means leading people — not just managing schedules. And when you genuinely care about your team, their personal struggles don’t always stay outside the workplace.

In this episode of Crumbcake & Chaos, I’m talking openly about a reality many business owners face but rarely say out loud: when employees’ financial struggles, medical issues, family emergencies, addiction challenges, or legal problems slowly become your emotional burden.

This conversation isn’t about blaming employees. It’s about compassionate leadership, healthy boundaries, and protecting your business without losing your heart.

If you’ve ever lost sleep worrying about problems you can’t fix — this episode is for you.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

Why caring leaders absorb more than they realize

When empathy turns into emotional overload

Common employee situations that impact the business

The emotional weight business owners quietly carry

Compassion vs. responsibility

Setting boundaries that protect everyone involved

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Building something you love can be exciting — but it can also be incredibly isolating, especially when the people you expected to support you the most don’t show up the way you thought they would.

In this episode of Crumbcake & Chaos, I’m talking honestly about family, friends, and business — why the people closest to us aren’t always our biggest cheerleaders, why hiring family or friends can blur boundaries, and why asking for discounts isn’t the same as support.

This episode isn’t about blame or bitterness. It’s about truth, growth, boundaries, and learning to protect your dream without guilt.

If you’ve ever felt hurt, confused, or disappointed while building something of your own — you’re not alone.

✨ Topics in this episode:

Why family and friends often struggle to support your growth

The emotional letdown no one prepares you for

Why hiring people you love can be a disaster

The uncomfortable truth about discounts and entitlement

Setting boundaries without guilt

Finding support in unexpected places

🎧 New episodes of Crumbcake & Chaos drop weekly.

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