Kristin Chadwick has been behind the mic and behind the scenes since 2016, helping Kingdom-minded women launch, grow, and amplify their podcasts with confidence. But her journey didn’t begin with boldness—it began quietly. Producing podcasts for others. Creating content in the background. Unsure if ...

Nails, Hustle, and Heart: A Founder’s Journey from Corporate to Clean Beauty

“It doesn’t make you a bad person to put yourself first.” – Karen Aguirre

When life threw Karen Aguirre a curveball in the form of a corporate layoff, she didn’t panic—she pivoted. Once a corporate accounting manager over...

Breaking Barriers: Why Intersectionality is the Future of Feminism

Feminism is often painted with a broad brush, but the reality is far more complex. One of the biggest misconceptions about feminism is that it’s a movement solely for and by privileged white women—a movement that doesn’t take into a...

🌟 When Goats Roam and Ponzi Schemes Hit: Why Your Worst Investment Might Be Your Best Lesson Ever 🌪️

There I was, sitting in the middle of a campsite in Lakeland, Florida, staring at a herd of goats and still reeling from a recent, very real, very raw conversation. You’d think that watching baby go...

Passion vs. Profit: The Eternal Entrepreneurial Debate

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I follow my passion or chase the profits? Is it better to do something I love or focus on what’s financially rewarding? Well, let’s dive into the pros and ...

Why Your Bank Account Might Be Your Worst Investment — And What to Do Instead

What if everything you thought you knew about life insurance — and building long-term wealth — was just scratching the surface?

In this explosive episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, host Melissa Manning teams up wi...

Empowering Women Through Boudoir Photography: Nikki Watarz’s Journey

I had the privilege of speaking with Nikki Watarz, the visionary behind Boudoir by Nikki, a business that has been empowering women through intimate and transformative photography for over a decade. Nikki shared with us how she st...

The "Aha" Moment That Changed Everything

Lately, I’ve been having these smack-in-the-head realizations about intentionality. The latest one came while editing a podcast episode with Rachel Closson. She shared insights that truly resonated with me, and I couldn’t ignore how much intentionality has b...

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Mastering Time & Intentionality with Rachel Closson: High-Performance Coaching for Ambitious Women

I sit down with the incredible Rachel Closson, a master high-performance coach with over 24 years of entrepreneurial expe...

The Moment That Sparked This Conversation

The other day, I shared a simple yet powerful meme. It was a slideshow of men at feminist protests, holding signs that read things like “She has rights” and “Her freedom matters”. The caption? “Real men are feminists.”

And I stand by that. A truly confiden...

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Too often, new entrepreneurs get caught up in unnecessary details—like filing an LLC or hiring a lawyer—before they even validate their idea. Let’s strip it down to the essentials.

In this post, I’m breaking down the first five s...