If you’re making good money but still don’t feel financially safe, this episode is for you.
Because the problem usually isn’t “not enough income” — it’s a fragmented system that keeps your nervous system on high alert.

In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, Melissa breaks down why income doesn’t automatically create safety — and explains what actually creates stability, momentum, and long-term wealth through cohesion, systems, and future assignment (without burnout).

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🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Why fragmented assets and scattered decisions keep you anxious — even with high income

The mistake most entrepreneurs make by relying on one primary income source (and why it keeps you in survival)

How to think about money as a cycle — and why “flow” matters more than saving

What to do instead — starting now: build a cohesive wealth system with options, passive income, and future assignment.

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If you’ve been so overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected that you can’t even name what you want anymore, this episode is for you.
High-achieving women don’t fall apart because they’re weak — they collapse because they’ve been carrying too much for too long.
Your body always tells the truth, even when your mind tries to outrun it.

In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, Melissa sits down with functional wellness coach and keynote speaker Lorayne Michaels to break down the real roots of burnout — and how to reconnect to your joy, clarity, and desires after years of survival mode. You'll learn why health is the foundation of everything you want and how to rebuild yourself from the inside out.

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• Why burnout makes ambitious women lose their dreams — and how to get them back
• The difference between Western medicine vs. functional medicine (and why “normal labs” can still mean you’re not okay)
• How discipline can turn into self-destruction without noticing
• Why tracking matters everywhere: health, money, and business
• The real cost of hustle culture — and why your body will eventually send the bill
• The mindset shift: pay for your health now (proactively) or later (reactively)
• The “dream drought” and how to start reconnecting with desire
• Why protein, strength training, and whole foods radically change your energy and clarity

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• Instagram: @LorayneMichaels
• TikTok: @LorayneMichaels
• LinkedIn: loraynemichaels
• YouTube: @LorayneMichaels
• Email: LorayneMichaels22@gmail.com

• Two Weeks Notice (Amy Porterfield)

• The Big Leap

• The 6 Types of Working Genius (Patrick Lencioni)

• Buy Back Your Time (Dan Martell)

• Daily gratitude (3 things)
• Walk outside / get in nature
• Whole foods > ultra-processed foods
• Bonus: Eat more protein + lift heavy to protect muscle & bone density

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What happens when the identity you built—your body, your brand, your persona—no longer feels like you? In this episode of The Audacious Founder, Melissa sits down with fitness + mindset coach Kelly Poole for an honest, funny, and deeply real conversation about ego deaths, reinvention, and healing your relationship with your body and emotions.

Kelly shares how she went from being known only for her physique to rebuilding her entire business in 48 hours, hitting 10K months, and shifting from bodybuilding to true holistic health. They dive into emotional regulation, self-acceptance, nourishment vs. nutrition, and what it really takes to show up authentically online.

If you’ve ever feared being judged, felt “too much,” or wanted to reconnect with your body and identity, this episode will speak to your soul.

• Kelly's podcast: The Greatest Project Podcast
• Kelly's Instagram: @kellykpoole
• Her business website: Forme Coaching
• She offers free resources, including a guide for finding calories and macros.

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Ever felt like your whole identity was tied to your body, your productivity, or your Instagram persona? In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, Melissa sits down with Kelly Poole—founder of Form Coaching and former “Kelly K Fit”—for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about ego deaths, reinvention, and building a business from real self-worth, not validation.

Kelly shares how she went from being praised only for her physique to realizing she was stuck in a persona she’d outgrown. She talks about quitting jobs fast, becoming an assistant coach, launching her own business in 48 hours, and hitting her first 10K month simply by showing up authentically online.

They unpack the tension so many women feel: wanting to be hot and brilliant, sensual and grounded, ambitious and soft. Kelly also reveals why sharing your messy moments is freeing—and how self-acceptance makes you untouchable.

If you’ve ever worried about being “too much,” “not enough,” or losing yourself while building a brand, this episode will hit home in the best way.

• Kelly's podcast: The Greatest Project Podcast
• Kelly's Instagram: @kellykpoole
• Her business website: Forme Coaching
• She offers free resources, including a guide for finding calories and macros.

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Ever feel like life, business, and your nervous system are all happening at once—and you're just trying to keep up? In this solo episode of The Audacious Founder, Melissa gets real about the past few weeks: moving homes, navigating overwhelm, recalibrating her energy, and recommitting to the podcast with fresh clarity and vision.

From the chaos of packing boxes to the excitement of building a new community, hosting major wealth events, and launching a second podcast, Melissa shares the behind-the-scenes of what it really looks like to grow as a founder—messy moments included. She also opens up about the tension between rest and guilt, momentum and burnout, and the constant dance of self-compassion in entrepreneurship.

If you’ve ever taken a break, felt overwhelmed, or wondered whether you’re doing “enough,” this episode will feel like a deep breath and a reminder that your journey gets to evolve as you do.

Why taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve fallen behind
How to release shame and rebuild momentum with intention.

The vision behind the Audacious Founder Community
A new space for women to grow wealth together—not alone.

What to expect from the Audacious Founder Wealth Summits
Twice-yearly events designed to teach authenticity, strategy, and protection.

How collaboration and community accelerate your wealth journey
And why men have been doing this for decades—and now it’s your turn.

The truth about rest, overwhelm, and energy management as a founder
How to know the difference between self-neglect and self-care.

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In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, Melissa uses a night of haunted houses with her daughter as the perfect (and hilarious) metaphor for what financial fear really feels like — and why even small money stresses drain your energy like a chainsaw-wielding zombie in the dark.

Melissa breaks down how our nervous system responds to money the same way it responds to danger, why panic shows up even when we're technically safe, and how you can retrain your body and mind to stop treating your finances like a horror movie.

She shares three simple, powerful tools to help you walk through financial fear without freezing, spiraling, or avoiding your numbers — so you can make clear, empowered decisions that support your goals.

If money has ever felt like the “haunted house” of your life, this episode will help you step out of survival mode and into confidence, clarity, and calm.

Awareness – How fear shows up in your body during financial stress
Nervous System Regulation – Why money triggers fight-or-flight (and how to stop it)
Reframing – How to shift negative self-talk into empowering beliefs
Tiny Actions – Why simply looking at your numbers builds confidence
Practical Tools – Three ways to soothe panic and take control of your money

Whether you’re opening your bank app, facing unexpected expenses, or breaking old avoidance patterns, this episode gives you the tools to stop running from fear — and start walking through it with power.

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Have you ever wondered why your bookkeeping feels like a never-ending, stressful task—or why your numbers don’t seem to tell you anything useful? In this episode, we dive deep into the ecosystemic approach to bookkeeping with Morgan Trine, founder of Honestly Bookkeeping. Morgan shares how mindset, operations, and financial systems are deeply connected—and how visionary founders can turn bookkeeping from a chore into a strategic tool that supports decision-making, growth, and long-term freedom.

Learn why weekly check-ins, integrated systems, and curiosity-driven bookkeeping can save you time, reduce stress, and give you control over your business. If you’re ready to stop reacting to your numbers and start using them to make smarter decisions, this episode is for you.

Explore tools and resources at honestlybookkeeping.com/gifts or reach out for bookkeeping and advisory services tailored to your business model—covering payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and operations strategy.

Curious about how bookkeeping can actually make your business stronger? Listen in and ask yourself: Are my numbers helping me make smart decisions—or just giving me stress? Start taking small, consistent actions today and transform your financial systems.

• Instagram: honestlybookkeeping
  

• Website: Honestly Bookkeeping

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