What does it take to survive and thrive in life’s most chaotic moments?

Nicole Young, broadcaster, writer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Frisky Whiskey, knows firsthand the challenges of navigating entrepreneurship and motherhood. As the first Black woman to own a flavored whiskey brand, Nicole shares her journey of breaking barriers, building resilience, and finding purpose in the face of setbacks. From launching a bold new venture in the competitive spirits industry to recovering from a near-catastrophic business disruption, her story is a testament to perseverance and grit.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Finding calm amidst the chaos: Juggling family, career, and personal goals can feel overwhelming, but creating intentional pauses can shift your perspective. Taking moments to slow down, refocus, and recharge helps you navigate life’s challenges with more clarity and grace.
• Strength in preparation: Being prepared financially, emotionally, and practically is the key to weathering life’s storms. Organizing your time and resources creates a foundation of resilience, ensuring you’re ready to handle whatever comes your way.
• Turning setbacks into opportunities: Challenges aren’t roadblocks; they’re stepping stones. Whether it’s a business setback or a personal struggle, embracing obstacles as learning experiences allows you to grow, adapt, and return stronger.

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Intro

(02:01) Nicole's journey into motherhood

(02:56) Balancing motherhood and career

(04:05) Challenges of black motherhood

(06:36) Finding presence and slowing down

(09:48) Treating your body to the best

(13:41) Frisky Whiskey and breaking barriers

(17:14) Flavor for Good
(20:14) Advice for moms and future plans

Resources:

• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleyoungstyle/
• Follow Leaning into Being: https://www.instagram.com/leaningintobeingpodcast/
• Access Leaning Into Being Resources: www.momumentalmoments.co
• Connect with Amri: https://www.instagram.com/amrikibbler/
• Connect with Erika: https://www.instagram.com/erikahanafin/

What if reinvention wasn’t a one-time event, but a constant rhythm of your life?

Divya Gugnani, serial entrepreneur, investor, and mom of three, shares how embracing change in business,and motherhood, has shaped every chapter of her journey. From launching beauty and fragrance brands to mentoring the next generation of founders, Divya opens up about building confidence, finding calm amidst chaos, and leading with authenticity.

This episode is a reminder that confidence doesn’t come all at once. It’s earned through experience, reflection, and showing up again and again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Motherhood as a mirror: Divya reflects on what it’s like to start over with a baby after a decade-long break, and how involving her older children in the process created a deeper family bond.
• Confidence through action: From a shy, numbers-focused analyst to a bold founder and investor, Divya shares how her confidence grew with every career step, especially through challenges and setbacks.
• Redefining success on your own terms: Whether she’s navigating fundraising, shutting down a business, or leading Wander Beauty into its next phase, Divya talks about managing time, energy, and expectations with intention.

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Intro
(00:11) Meet Divya Gugnani

(01:30) Divya's motherhood journey

(03:45) Entrepreneurial spirit in the family

((05:33) Balancing self-care and family

(07:38) Leaning Into being

(09:38) The Birth of Wander Beauty

(12:02) Mentoring and advice for entrepreneurs

(18:32) Challenges as a BIPOC entrepreneur

(21:52) Building confidence and leadership

Resources:

• Connect with Divya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-gugnani-6ba98/
• Follow Leaning into Being: https://www.instagram.com/leaningintobeingpodcast/
• Access Leaning Into Being Resources: www.momumentalmoments.co
• Connect with Amri: https://www.instagram.com/amrikibbler/
• Connect with Erika: https://www.instagram.com/erikahanafin/
  
  

What if the hardest seasons in life became the doorway to showing up fully as yourself?

In this episode, Amri Kibbler and Erika Hanafin, share a deeply personal conversation about the challenges and growth that come with navigating life’s toughest moments as mothers and entrepreneurs. From cancer diagnoses to divorce, co-parenting, and the constant hustle of building a business, they discuss how they’ve learned to slow down, lean into being, and build their own supportive teams.

This episode is a reminder that true strength is found not just in doing, but in simply being — in showing up for yourself even when it feels hard.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Facing the unexpected: Amri’s journey through a cancer diagnosis and recurrence that reshaped her outlook on life, health, and work.
• Finding monumental moments in the everyday: How small, joyful experiences with children and loved ones can shift your mindset and fuel resilience.
• Motherhood and healing: Erika’s personal story of navigating divorce, co-parenting, and blending families while finding new strength and hope.

This conversation is for any mama who feels overwhelmed by the weight of it all and needs a gentle reminder that you are enough just as you are.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Podcast acquisition and personal reflections

(02:12) Challenges and shifts in mindset

(03:04) Cancer journey and coping strategies

(05:46) Progress over perfection

(07:13) Monumental moments and support systems

(12:31) Motherhood and family dynamics

Resources:

• Follow Leaning into Being: https://www.instagram.com/leaningintobeingpodcast/
• Access Leaning Into Being Resources: www.momumentalmoments.co
• Connect with Amri: https://www.instagram.com/amrikibbler/
• Connect with Erika: https://www.instagram.com/erikahanafin/