Hey Rainmakers! Chelsey and Stephen here—and if you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this one’s for you. We’re joined by the incredible Amber McCue, a systems queen, time freedom strategist, and all-around business powerhouse.

This episode is all about reclaiming your role as the CEO—not just in your biz, but in your life.

Amber shares how she helps entrepreneurs move from reactive to intentional, even when life is full and the calendar feels packed. She breaks down her signature "Planathon" system and how it helps business owners get super clear on what actually moves the needle. You’ll hear how to set visionary goals, batch like a boss, and shift from doing all the things to doing the right things.

What we love about Amber’s story is how real she is about the seasons of business. We talk about letting go of guilt when your pace changes, how to build a business that runs even when you’re not “on,” and why protecting your energy is the highest form of strategy. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or running a growing team, Amber’s insights will meet you right where you are.

This convo is an invitation to slow down, reset, and rise up with clarity. Because when you operate from a place of peace and vision, you show up stronger for your family, your clients, and yourself.

Links for this episode:

Connect with us:

► Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily

► Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz

► Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz

► TikTok: @therainmakerfamily

► Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy

► Website: therainmakerfamily.com

Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https://therainmakerchallenge.com

Save On Our Favorite Things:

https://rainmakerfamily.com/deals

Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study:

https://www.makeitrainmomma.com/casestudy

Episode Minute by Minute:

• 0:00 – Welcome Amber McCue!
• 1:30 – What It Really Means to Be the CEO
• 4:00 – From Reactive to Strategic: The Planathon Approach
• 8:30 – How to Plan Without Burning Out
• 12:00 – Business Pivots and Owning Your Seasons
• 16:00 – Amber’s Systems for Delegation and Team Growth
• 20:30 – Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Success
• 25:00 – Protecting Your Energy While Building Big
• 29:00 – Final Words on Peace, Vision, and Scaling Smart

Hey Rainmakers! Chelsey and Stephen here, and this episode is just plain sweet—literally. 🍪 We’re talking with Lauren “Lolly” Anderson, the creator behind Lolly’s Home Kitchen, who went from corporate life to cashing in on her creativity with sugar cookies that are not only gorgeous but totally profitable. If you’ve ever wondered if your passion project could actually make money—this one’s for you.

Lolly shares the real story of how a holiday hobby turned into a business that lets her work from home, bless her family financially, and teach others to do the same. What started with decorated cookies for friends and family quickly became a word-of-mouth hit, and before she knew it, she had more orders than time. That’s when she realized—this wasn’t just baking. It was business.

We talk about pricing with confidence, the mindset shifts required to charge what you’re worth, and how important it is to set boundaries (especially when friends start asking for freebies!). Lolly also opens up about teaching other women to start their own cookie businesses and how empowering it’s been to watch them unlock a new level of confidence and income.

This episode is a masterclass in turning your creativity into cash—and it’s so much more than just cookies. If you’ve ever had a spark of an idea, a creative outlet you love, or a dream of doing something from home that actually works—Lolly’s story will light a fire in you.

Connect with us:

► Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily

► Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz

► Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz

► TikTok: @therainmakerfamily

► Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy

► Website: therainmakerfamily.com

Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https://therainmakerchallenge.com

Save On Our Favorite Things:

https://rainmakerfamily.com/deals

Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study:

https://www.makeitrainmomma.com/casestudy

Episode Minute by Minute:

• 0:00 - Meet Lauren “Lolly” Anderson of Lolly’s Home Kitchen
• 2:00 - From Corporate Life to Cookie Biz
  5:30 - Turning a Hobby into a Legit Business
• 9:00 - Pricing Confidently and Charging What You’re Worth
• 12:00 - Setting Boundaries When Everyone Wants a Favor
• 16:30 - Teaching Others to Build Cookie Businesses
• 21:00 - The Power of Belief, Consistency, and Showing Up
• 24:00 - Final Encouragement for Creative Entrepreneurs
  
  

Hey Rainmakers! Chelsey and Stephen here—and this conversation is a game-changer. If you’ve ever juggled childcare, business, and the never-ending to-do list, this episode is going to hit home. We’re joined by Sheila Lirio Marcelo, the brilliant founder of Care.com and now co-founder of Proof of Learn—where she’s leveraging AI to reimagine how families function in today’s fast-paced world.

Sheila’s journey from needing childcare help as a young mom in law school to building a billion-dollar solution is nothing short of inspiring. But what’s even more powerful is the next chapter she’s writing—one where technology doesn’t replace human connection, but enhances it. We dive deep into how AI, blockchain, and learning platforms like Proof of Learn are equipping families with more freedom, more leverage, and more possibility.

This conversation covers everything from entrepreneurship as a mom, to the emotional toll of leadership, to what it looks like to make bold pivots later in your career. Sheila shares how she learned to delegate, how she created boundaries to protect her family time, and what she’s most excited about building next.

If you’ve ever felt like you're drowning in logistics—or you dream about what’s possible when families have more time—this episode is for you. You’ll walk away encouraged, inspired, and reminded that with the right support, your vision for family + business can thrive.

Connect with us:

► Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily

► Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz

► Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz

► TikTok: @therainmakerfamily

► Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy

► Website: therainmakerfamily.com

Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https://therainmakerchallenge.com

Save On Our Favorite Things: https://rainmakerfamily.com/deals

Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study: https://www.makeitrainmomma.com/casestudy

Episode Minute by Minute:

• 0:00 - Welcome Sheila Lirio Marcelo!
• 1:30 - Sheila’s Origin Story: From Law School Mom to Tech CEO
• 4:00 - How Care.com Was Born from a Personal Need
• 8:00 - Learning to Delegate and Protect Family Time
• 12:00 - From Care.com to AI: The Vision for Proof of Learn
• 16:00 - What Families Really Need in the Next Generation
• 20:00 - Embracing Big Pivots and Being Okay with Uncertainty
• 24:00 - The Intersection of Tech, Education, and Family
• 28:00 - Final Words on Courage, Calling, and Innovation