Two menaces to polite society sit down to record a podcast...

My friend Reese Spykerman and I get good and ranty on what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, how to know if you're too early or too late, and why taking a job doesn't make you a total failure in the business world. Her fascinating 20-year journey is full of pivots, burnouts, and imposter syndrome galore. But here's the kicker: every "failure" led her to exactly where she needed to be.

Can't-Miss Moments from This Episode:

• Intrepreneurship vs entrepreneurship: how "giving up the dream" and accepting a full-time role in someone else's business can still be a huge win-win...
  
  
• I'm calling BS on this: there's one way "it" (whatever "it" is) gets done, and you've got to follow it OR ELSE. Reese has a rant for you if you're feeling stuck playing by someone else's rules...
  
  
• Stop trying to impress the homecoming king and queen. Here's how to recognize when you're doing something that actually matters, vs doing something for the appearance and applause...
  
  
• Failure is part of the process! Hear the inspiring story behind one of Broadway's most iconic musicals (and how it wouldn't exist if its creator had taken, "This won't work," as a sign he wasn't good enough)...
  
  
• If you have to take cheap shots to get business, you're probably not very good. Your business should thrive with a little healthy competition, not stifle. Here's why "stand on your own strengths, not others' weaknesses" is the ultimate power positioning....

Reese's bio:

Hi! I’m Reese.

Former journalist and rockstar designer who combines those mad skills into a copy and design double threat known as e-commerce conversion expert. (Yeah I’m a queen of pivoting when opportunity knocks—maybe you can relate?)

Lover of Diet Pepsi (we all have our vices), parenthesis, and seasonal Spotify playlists, I’m driven to help women with product businesses sell without so much stress. My magic? Highly leveraged websites and email automations that free up their time for other things in life besides work (whether that’s combing for beach glass in Bali or bonding with their babies, human and fur alike).

Resources and links:

• Reese’s Website
• Reese on Insta
• Reese on LinkedIn
• Email Reese: support@designbyreese.com
• Angie's book
• Angie's rant
• Tick Tick Boom (Netflix)

Support the Show.

Let's collab:

• Book a chat
• Work with Angie
• Get the PTKA book

Let's connect:

• Angie’s FB Page
• Angie on IG
• Angie on YT

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If you dig the show and want to help bring more episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team!

**content warning: we talk about suicidal ideation and how common it can be among entrepreneurs. If you're sensitive to that, proceed with caution. If you need help please dial 988**

INCREDIBLE. That's the word I've got for today's convo with Shulamit Ber Levtov, The Entrepreneur's Therapist. This one goes deep into the emotional rollercoaster of running a business, including the importance of self-care, vulnerability, and seeking support. If you're ready to get real about the mental health struggles entrepreneurs face, we'll show you how to navigate those dark moments with tenderness and care.

And a reminder: I'm glad you're here. I'm grateful every day you stay.

Can't-Miss Moments from This Episode:

• Two words (and a tiny mindset shift) to make it easier to have those sweaty, difficult conversations we all dread...
  
  
• My FAVORITE guest phrase, potentially ever: go take a flying fuck at a rolling donut (hear what inspired Shula to throw that out, to my utter delight)...
  
  
• What to do when your boss is a freaking jerk (and you happen to be the boss)...
  
  
• Two words (and a tiny mindset shift) to help you have hard conversations with a lot less discomfort and a lot more ease...
  
  
• Normalizing the dark thoughts: so many entrepreneurs struggle in silence, and Shula offers a powerful reframe that might just save your (or someone you love's) life...

Bonus: tune in for a surprise cameo by Minnie the Evil Office Cat.

Shula's bio:

Shulamit (she/her) is the Entrepreneurs' Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. She works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing in an era of relentless stressors that can make you want to lose your crap on the daily.

Shulamit has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has more than 22 years of professional experience applying therapeutic, coaching and somatic tools to support women's mental health and personal growth. In addition to working with clients 1:1, Shulamit teaches in private and university business programs and speaks locally, nationally and internationally about the intersection of mental health, trauma, financial psychology and entrepreneurship.

As an award-winning entrepreneur, masters-level, licensed trauma therapist and trauma survivor, with certifications in Brené Brown's Dare To Lead™ methodology, Trauma of Money, Nonviolent Communication and Yoga, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business.

Resources and links:

• Shula’s Site
• E-Myth book
• EMHA

Support the Show.

Let's collab:

• Book a chat
• Work with Angie
• Get the PTKA book

Let's connect:

• Angie’s FB Page
• Angie on IG
• Angie on YT

I find a lot of my guests via PodMatch. If you join via my link, I may get a small commission.

If you dig the show and want to help bring more episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team!

I LOVE today's convo with burnout recovery coach and Enneagram expert, Hillarie Kay. Not only does she have deep personal experience with burnout (her very first story is about winding up in the hospital with a presumed heart attack, only to think, "I don't have time to rest, give me drugs!")... she has a deep understanding of what drives us to burnout in the first place. If you've ever found yourself wondering if there's more to life than "rise and grind," this one's for you.

Can't-Miss Moments from This Episode:

• The surprising reason most affirmations DON'T work (and what you can do instead to help reprogram your brain)...
  
  
• To follow or not to follow: Hillarie and I reveal how we decide whether to take a "guru's" advice or follow our own guts (this one is so simple, yet most people won't do it)...
  
  
• Bad news: all the growth strategies work. Good news: all the growth strategies work. Now what are you going to do about it?
  
  
• "You attract how you act" - Hillarie's BRILLIANT and catchy mantra will help you spot what you're doing to bring people to your world... for better or worse.
  
  
• The shocking reason a lot of businesses fail (and it has nothing to do with capital, or clients, or any of the typical "success" metrics)...

Hillarie's bio:

I'm Hillarie Kay a burnout recovery coach, speaker, trainer, and author. Prior to becoming a third-generation business owner, I forged my path in corporate America, specializing in public relations and marketing.

In 2016, I established a full-service marketing agency. In 2020, I underwent a pivotal career transition, delving into the realm of business coaching using the power of the Enneagram personality framework to guide entrepreneurs and teams toward greater success.

Since then, I've coached and collaborated with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and teams, spanning from innovative startups to industry giants within the Fortune 100 space. My passion lies in supporting high achievers, corporate executives, and teams in their quest to prevent burnout, enhance communication, and optimize performance through the transformative lens of the Enneagram.

My husband, two sons, three stepsons, and I split our time between Southeast Missouri and the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina. I'm obsessed with the 60s and 70s and you can often find me in antique and thrift stores searching for that perfect vintage outfit or furniture piece!

Resources and links:

• Hillarie's Website
• Hillarie's Book
• Hillarie on Insta
• Hillarie on LinkedIn

Support the Show.

Let's collab:

• Book a chat
• Work with Angie
• Get the PTKA book

Let's connect:

• Angie’s FB Page
• Angie on IG
• Angie on YT

I find a lot of my guests via PodMatch. If you join via my link, I may get a small commission.

If you dig the show and want to help bring more episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team!