Episode Summary

If you're a fantastic creative but your business skills could use a quick tune-up, this episode is for you.

This week, Holly sits down with David Kisan, founder of Sip-N-Bloom, the floral workshop business that has grown from offering local events to partnering with major global brands.

And yes, they talk flowers… but that’s not all this episode is about.

This conversation is about the shift every creative entrepreneur must make if they want their business to grow and make money.

David is a great example of someone who didn’t rely only on talent. He built systems. He stayed curious. He prioritized learning the business side of florals.

In this episode, Holly and David break down simple steps you can take to shift into a CEO mindset and build a business that works.

So if you’re a creative who wants to stop just making things and start building something profitable and sustainable for the long run… listen in!

In this episode you’ll learn:

01:53 — The moment Sip-N-Bloom became more than a cute idea

05:58 — A simple design choice that changed everything

10:00 — David's path from family roots to modern entrepreneurship

12:47 — The shutdown that forced a reinvention many creatives avoided

20:46 — Why early AI experimentation will shape businesses

33:54 — The power of tight brand alignment (and the impact it creates)

35:52 — The email that shifted the business trajectory overnight

48:37 — Proof that small opportunities can become major partnerships

59:01 — What scaling a creative business actually looks like

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Episode Summary

What if your next chapter look like if you truly felt good about exactly who you are?

In this episode, Holly sits down with makeup artist Sal Rodriguez, whose twenty-year career has painted faces, built confidence, and proven that reinvention is always possible. From his first job at Nordstrom to leading makeup teams for global brands like NARS, Sal shares the story of leaving the safety of a dream job to build something entirely his own.

They talk about the fear that comes with starting over, the art of reading people beyond their selfies, and why originality (not trends) is still the boldest look in the room.

This is a conversation about trusting your craft, knowing your worth, and how to truly feel good... in your own skin.

In this episode you’ll learn:

[02:28] The unexpected first job that launched a lifelong love for beauty

[07:54] Lessons learned behind iconic brands, and the moment Sal chose to start over

[13:35] What rebuilding from scratch really looks like after walking away from “safe”

[18:42] Why internal confidence has nothing to do with external makeup

[24:10] The real story behind building trust, authenticity, and a business that lasts

[31:56] A moment of pure gratitude that has forever changed how Sal sees his work

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Episode Summary

2025 isn’t over. Not even close. While everyone else is coasting toward the holidays, you’ve still got time to build serious momentum when it comes to building or scaling your business.

In this episode, Holly talks about how to finish the year strong, not with hustle or burnout, but with intention that will get you results. She shares the mindset shift that separates those who wait for things to happen to them from those who decide. It’s specific actions that quietly move the needle, you’ll get a 60-day plan that’ll set your next year on FIRE.

If you’ve been tempted to throw in the towel on 2025, this is your sign to tune in - because your future self isn’t waiting for January. She’s waiting for you to start…now!

In this episode you’ll learn:

[01:19] Why this time of year is your biggest opportunity to transform your future.

[04:24] The surprising mindset shift that helps you finish strong without burning out.

[06:00] The small daily moves that build the kind of momentum that makes an impact.

[10:06] What Holly’s focusing on for a powerful 2026.

[12:04] The simple framework that can turn two months into your most productive stretch of the year.

[13:24] How to align your next move with who you’re becoming.

[16:57] The hidden factor that makes or breaks your growth, and how to make it work for you.

[21:51] A challenge that'll change how you see the rest of the year and remind you what’s possible for your future.

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