Today’s episode I got to sit down with my friend Vanessa Kavulish, someone I connected with back in 2024 and continue to grow alongside in such a real and meaningful way.

When I think about the last year, and how much both of us have evolved in our businesses, our identities, and even our friendship, this conversation captures all of it.

We talk about what it means to grow intentionally… not just in business, but in your relationships, your energy, and the way you choose who gets access to you.

We’ve both been in seasons of learning to nurture the right people, honor our bandwidth, and let go of the “golden retriever” version of ourselves that befriended everyone and tried to hold it all.

Vanessa also shares what it’s been like to evolve as a Human Design manifesting generator, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, and someone who genuinely loves to build.

We dive deep into:

• Fear, discomfort, and “the edge” — and how to know when it’s a loving push vs. a misaligned yes.
• Why some people thrive with multiple passions and why that’s a gift, not a flaw.
• The truth about consulting vs. fractional vs. coaching, and why consulting is such a powerful support system for founders.

It’s honest, energizing, and such a reminder that we are all allowed to grow, shift, and re-choose as many times as we need.

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Some episodes feel less like content and more like a much needed conversation. And this one with Allie is exactly that. If you’ve been navigating seasons of change or craving real connection while building a business… this conversation will meet you right where you are. In today’s episode, Allie and I drop into a heartfelt reflection on the evolution of entrepreneurship, identity, community, and choosing relationships that actually sustain us. We talk about what it means to grow in public and let people support you even when receiving still feels tender. Allie shares her journey from Costa Rica retreats to deeply rooted community work in Milwaukee and what shifted when she stopped trying to go “zero to sixty” and started honoring her season instead. We explore the power of intimate in-person connection, the real fears behind visibility, and how entrepreneurship will always invite you into deeper self-trust (whether you’re ready or not). Inside the episode, we talk about:

• Realizing when you're delaying your own momentum and why.
• How in-person relationships can shift you & your business.
• Letting your offers evolve as you evolve.
• Learning to receive… even when it feels wildly uncomfortable

This episode is an invitation to pause and ask yourself: Where am I doing this alone when I don’t have to?

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Over the last few months, I’ve been quietly rebuilding the foundation of my brand and business — not from pressure, but from intention. And today’s episode is a peek behind the curtain of that process with the woman who’s been walking beside me through all of it.

In this conversation, I sit down with Taryn Schroder, branding and web designer behind Madewith Studio and Human Design Reflector, who has been helping me bring my new visual identity to life.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a brand that actually feels like you, not the version you think you “should” be, this episode is such a great place to start.

We talk about how we met, how Taryn is supporting me through branding myself & businesses, and the emotional side of letting yourself evolve creatively and professionally. Taryn also shares her own journey from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship, the moment she finally took the leap, and why her Human Design as a Reflector is actually a superpower in her client work.

Inside the episode, we explore:

• What it really feels like to invest in branding as a founder
• How to choose colors, fonts, and visuals that reflect your values and identity
• Why consistency matters more than trendiness for long-term growth
• Taryn’s practical tips for anyone preparing to uplevel their brand or website
• The power of having a partner who believes in your dreams

This conversation is part storytelling, part permission slip. Whether you’re DIY-ing your visuals, preparing for a brand refresh, or simply in a season of expansion, my hope is that it helps you trust your process and remember that your brand is simply an extension of you.

Let it be simple. Let it be aligned. Let it be good.

Connect with Taryn: Website: themadewithstudio.com Instagram: @themadewithstudio

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