Episodes
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews WMNûp Member Mariel Fry, the founder of FM Bookkeeping, where she aims to help small to medium sized service based business owners with their day to day finances so they can focus on running their business without worrying about the back end numbers. Emily and Mariel discuss the differences between what a bookkeeper does vs. a financial advisor vs. a CPA, the top 3 actions you can take this week to get your financials organized + optimized, and so...
Published 10/23/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Courtney, the founder of The Drifter, an event planning business focused on parties, intimate dinners, and event collaborations by providing bespoke culinary, design + production. Emily and Courtney discuss starting a business in the midst of a global pandemic, how she and her husband’s previous work experience in teamwork played a pivotal role in running their business, how their business expanded into event planning in an unexpected way, and so...
Published 10/16/23
Join Emily for this solo episode as she shares her best tips and strategies for preparing for time out of office, staying unplugged while away, and reintegrating mindfully back to work post-time off. She also shares what worked well for her and what was challenging about spending 2 weeks out of office for her recent elopement!  Join us for the WMNup Retreat in Isle of Palms, SC November 2-5 to craft a strategic, intentional, & innovative annual plan for your business! Learn more +...
Published 10/09/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Jen El-Haddad, a member of our WMNûp COMMUNITY and founder of Jennifer Mary Photography a Charleston-based wedding, elopement, and lifestyle photography business. Emily and Jen discuss how Jen’s innovating and shifting the focus of the business, what to look for when hiring a brand photographer, what she loves about being a WMNup community member, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe,...
Published 10/02/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Kate Moon, the founder of Flow State Wellness Studio, an international retreat leader and life coach. Emily and Kate discuss being present while manifesting the big long term goal & how this current phase can aid in that, how she sold out her first 6 retreats in a DAY, Continual pivoting when you don't have a partner and are navigating it alone, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe,...
Published 09/25/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Becca Post, a member of our WMNûp COMMUNITY and founder of Forward Healing Co. Emily and Becca discuss the importance of mental wellbeing as a business owner, the ways that employees' expectations of their employers have shifted and what that means for how we lead effectively today, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find...
Published 09/18/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Chloe Campbell, the founder of Cloud Studio, a talented team of female artists specializing in live event painting, providing both entertainment on site for guests and priceless pieces of art to take home. Emily and Chloe discuss what marketing efforts actually worked to get her business booked 2 years out & have to turn away clients, the thought process behind making the choice to go against what her professors thought was "cool" and build a...
Published 09/12/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Christina Wilson, a member of our WMNûp COMMUNITY and Charleston-based realtor. Emily and Christina discuss what to think about when choosing a real estate agent to represent you, the reality vs. the reality TV version of the Real Estate industry, following your strengths & joy in making career moves once you've worked your way into a financially comfortable/secure spot, playing the long-game in entrepreneurship, and so much more! Tune in...
Published 09/06/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Kat Short, a creativity and storytelling coach and the founder of a digital wellness studio for creativity, Cafe Radiance. Emily and Kat discuss the lifecycles of our ideas in business, the 3 pillars of creativity & the power of integration, the importance of a creative practice — specifically for busy entrepreneurial ambitious women, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and...
Published 08/28/23
In this solo episode, Emily shares her experience with branding and the 4 different key signs to know if you actually NEED to rebrand, or if it’s just a distraction that feels more fun to focus on than the deeper or more strategic work that would actually move the needle forward in your business. Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find the show and give it a listen. Thank you in...
Published 08/21/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Al Mason, founder of Plan’td + Revival Rituals as well as a WMNûp community member. Emily and Al discuss inner & outer ecology, biorhythmic living, and how Al is building innovative “corridor packages” for neighbors to collectively create a better habitat for wildlife & pollinators.  Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find the show...
Published 08/14/23
In this solo episode, Emily shares how she supported a client in navigating a challenging client, and the 7 upsides of working with difficult clients so you too can glean the lessons and take advantage of the opportunities to clean things up, align your priorities, and be proactive in your business.  Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find the show and give it a listen. Thank you in...
Published 08/07/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Jessica Theifels, a member of our WMNûp COMMUNITY, founder and CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting, podcast host of Mindset Reset Radio and Thrive Through Marketing, and a 3x published author. Emily and Jessica discuss the invisible standards we’re all measuring ourselves against in business financially, SEO red flags to look out for, the importance of CRO, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to...
Published 07/31/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Samantha Patil, founder of the Well Traveled Club. Emily and Samantha discuss the origin story of Well Traveled Club, the importance of funding women-owned businesses, the desire to disrupt the male-dominated travel industry, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find the show and give it a listen. Thank you in advance...
Published 07/24/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Chelsea Combe, founder of Ladyfolk. Emily and Chelsea discuss the pros & cons of launching + leading a business in a geographic community that's "behind the times" when your work is innovative + forward-thinking, the role of AI in copywriting + content creation, navigating challenging personal times & grief while building a business on your own, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to...
Published 06/26/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Molly Fienning, Co-founder and CEO of Red Clay and Babiators. Emily and Molly discuss how Molly knew she had landed on GREAT ideas that had potential to scale to 7-figures for both Babiators & Red Clay, the unique way her experience attending an all-girls school still impacts her passion for supporting fellow female founders, the process of raising capital + evolving your role as CEO as a business grows and needs shift, and so much...
Published 06/19/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Christa Hardin, the founder of Enneagram + Marriage, author, podcast host, + relationship coach. Emily and Christa discuss why the enneagram is actually SO accurate & helpful specifically in relationships, Emily's individual experience with Enneagram + Marriage, and how understanding the enneagram and the strengths and challenges of her and Jeff's types was transformational for their relationship, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU...
Published 06/12/23
Join Emily in this special feature episode with one of our amazing WMNûp COMMUNITY members, Carolyn Warsham! The two discuss Carolyn's business & work as a life coach who blends the spiritual and the practical to help women and men turn their midlife wakeup calls into midlife miracles. In this conversation, you'll be guided through a surprise heart coherence practice, hear how Carolyn is intentionally innovating and setting herself apart from other coaches in the industry, what she wishes...
Published 06/05/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Abagail & Emylee, Co-Founders of Boss Project. The three discuss the differences between microbusinesses & small businesses, the key levers to pull when you've reached your capacity to avoid burnout, how we can overcome our addiction to urgency in our businesses, and so much more! Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find the show and...
Published 05/29/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Sydney Shoff, founder of Sol Refill and co-owner of Inspirit. Emily and Sydney discuss how Sydney came up with & intentionally refined her business concept that aligns with the core problem she wanted to solve in the world, why many women struggle with the terms founder, entrepreneur, & CEO, and how she has overcome the obstacles of changing consumer behavior when convenience often wins out over conscious behavior, and so much more! Tune...
Published 05/22/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Marissa Nash, wellbeing curator, yoga teacher, and the founder of The Well Studio. They discuss Marissa's journey to starting The Well Studio (& how their work together supported her to bring the vision to life), a trusting & chillpreneur approach to taking action in your business, building + leading a team and community of fellow leaders, and so much more. Tune in now! IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe,...
Published 05/16/23
Join Emily in this episode as she interviews Ruthie Lindsey, the author of the memoir There I Am, The Journey From Hopelessness To Healing, coach, speaker, and a midwife of souls, helping people feel endeared to their own life, body, and soul. They discuss Ruthie's experience of death, coming back to life, + living in a bed for 7 years, how we can easily become our own "second wound" + how NOT to create unnecessary suffering, the difference between understanding vs. embodying (wisdom,...
Published 05/08/23
Join Emily in this episode as she talks with Laura DiFrancesco an entrepreneur and corporate attorney, founder of Dean Street Law, Flourish Coworking Space & Ethereal Farms.  During this episode, Emily and Laura discuss their instantaneous friendship + how they've maintained and deepened their friendship from states away, the power of collaboration, cross-pollination, and creating environments for our success to compound over time, and finding synergy with fellow female founders and how...
Published 05/01/23
Join Emily in this episode as she talks with Michelle Brandt, a community leader in Charleston, SC, and candidate for 3rd Vice Chair of SCDP who is passionate about increasing civic engagement among women and minorities. Emily and Michelle discuss the process of feeling the call + responding to leadership, how she navigated pursuing the path of legislator as a mom with little kids, and overcoming the implicit bias against women in political leadership + what we REALLY need to overcome...
Published 04/24/23
Join Emily in this episode as she talks about the unexpected setbacks she has encountered over the past few weeks and how to become a more resilient leader in the process of unexpected changes or challenges in your business (and life), without giving up or burning out in the process.  Tune in now!  IF YOU ENJOY THE PODCAST… We would love for you to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! This helps more people find the show and give it a listen. Thank you in advance...
Published 04/17/23