What started as a handmade chemo shirt for her sister turned into a business built on laughter, resilience, and giving back.

In this episode of The Chaotic Middle Podcast, Mindi Alexander, founder of Graphink Fusion, joins host Amanda Russell to talk about avoiding hustle culture as a small business owner, running a business with lupus and fibromyalgia, and why finding a reason to laugh every day matters more than she ever expected.

Puja Malhotra of Roop Creative Agency joins The Chaotic Middle Podcast to break down what redefining business success really means. In this episode, Puja goes beyond vanity metrics and Instagram narratives to talk about how she has found a work/life harmony.

From corporate dropout to building a brand-first creative practice, to navigating IVF and loss, Puja shares how work can become an anchor and why she’d rather build her own table than fight for a seat. If you want a good laugh with a side of great advice, this is the episode for you!

Postpartum life doesn't come with a manual, and asking for help shouldn't feel like failure.

In this episode of The Chaotic Middle Podcast, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), Gina Baird joins Amanda to talk about postpartum mental health support, reproductive loss, and why the biggest challenge parents face is simply not asking for enough help.

I didn’t start this business to become an influencer. I started it to be a writer. But shiny object syndrome is real and it can be SO easy to fall into running your business in a way that doesn’t feel right to you.

On this week’s episode of The Chaotic Middle Podcast, I'm talking about the comparison trap so many small business owners fall into online, and sharing the time I found out the truth behind a photo shoot someone else did. If you've ever felt like your business or your life isn't measuring up, this one's for you.

Money doesn't have to be scary. You just need a plan.

In this episode of The Chaotic Middle Podcast, family financial coach Juliana Alcantara joins Amanda to talk about financial planning for moms, the maternity leave gap nobody prepares you for, and why becoming the CFO of your family finances changes everything.

If you have ever wondered why your brain works differently, why the exhaustion never quite goes away, why the overwhelm feels relentless, or why you have spent years quietly struggling with something nobody ever gave a name to, this episode is for you.

Jessica Covington, founder of Fitology, joins The Chaotic Middle to talk about women with ADHD, late diagnosis, and why the body-mind connection is the missing piece nobody in the field is talking about.

In this solo episode of The Chaotic Middle, I get into the hills I will die on as a woman, a mom, and a business owner… and the mindset shifts that changed everything. This one is raw, unfiltered, and very real.

From tuning out the whispers to giving yourself permission to rest without earning it first, these are the mindset tips for women entrepreneurs that nobody says out loud enough but everybody needs to hear. Oh, and there is a pretty big announcement in there too.

Spark and Soul Design Studio founder Tabitha DeSeranno joins The Chaotic Middle to talk about going from teen mom to accidental CEO, why custom web design for small businesses will always beat a template, and what happens when you finally stop performing and just show up as yourself.

LA-based screenwriter and Rookie Productions founder Madeline Rooks joins The Chaotic Middle to explore the powerful intersection of filmmaking and mental health.

From short films about first responder trauma to a dream project retelling the true history of Hollywood, Madeline is proof that the stories worth telling are always worth fighting for.

Social media strategist and systems queen Caitlin Wuethrich joins The Chaotic Middle to talk about building a social media strategy that actually works for busy moms and business owners, without adding more chaos to your plate. From content calendars to crockpot meals, she's proof that the right systems change everything.

Angie Luo is a regenerative culture doula and fractional COO who's on a mission to help BIPOC-led nonprofits and social impact organizations ditch grind culture for good.

In this episode, she breaks down the four founder archetypes, why women are leaving traditional workplaces in record numbers, and what it actually takes to build a business rooted in freedom rather than hustle.

Kesha Moore has been rolling into event spaces for 20+ years: leading global events, navigating single motherhood, managing an autoimmune condition, and doing it all without subscribing to hustle culture for a single second.

In this episode, the founder of Rolling with Kiki gets real about burnout, representation, mentorship, and why being a good human being is actually not that complicated.

Listen to me: You don't have to be dancing on TikTok to grow your business.

In this solo episode, I’ll explain other practical ways to grow your business without relying on social media, from blogging and podcasting to email marketing, LinkedIn, and PR. No dancing or perfect aesthetic required.

If you've ever felt like you're running at full speed and somehow still falling behind in your business, in your home, or in your own head, executive coach Shannon Logan has something to say to you: you are enough, and you don't have to do it alone.

In this episode, Shannon breaks down how to use your core values as a filter for everything, why shiny object syndrome is keeping you stuck, and the simple framework that changed how she runs her business and her life.

What if the thing standing between you and everything you want isn't your schedule or your circumstances, but the story you've been telling yourself?

Success coach Giorgia G. joins The Chaotic Middle to talk about breaking up with self-sabotage, why awareness alone won't change your life, and what your kids actually need from you (hint: it's not perfection).

Ryann Doria packed up her alternative wedding planning business, her three kids, and her entire life and moved from Orange County to Salt Lake City with six days' notice.

In this episode, she gets real about starting over in a brand new market, why every wedding needs a coordinator (yes, every single one), and what it actually looks like to build a business that doesn't follow a linear path.

Seven years in business. One major pivot. A whole lot of lessons learned.

In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly what has kept Chaos Coordination running — the tools I actually use, the communities that have saved my sanity, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference. Consider this your behind-the-scenes pass.

Nina Echevarria spent 25 years in the fashion industry navigating a world that wasn't always built for her — as a woman, a minority, and a young mom figuring it all out in real time.

Now she's taking everything she learned and giving it directly to the next generation through Meli Micah Design Studio LLC. This one is a must-listen (or read!)

Your nervous system isn't broken. It's just trying to keep you safe.

In this episode of The Chaotic Middle, EFT tapping practitioner Sarah Avilla joined me to talk about burnout, mom guilt, co-regulation, and why the real reason you keep snapping at your kids has everything to do with your nervous system and nothing to do with being a bad mom.

Spoiler Alert: Although we talked a lot about motherhood, these techniques are valuable for everyone!

Rebecca Reardon is juggling a full-time corporate job, a growing virtual assistant business, and two kids under five. And she's doing it all with intention, honesty, and zero interest in pretending it's easy.

In this episode, she opens up about knowing your capacity, escaping the comparison trap, and why building a business on maternity leave made more sense than you'd think.