Episodes

Quick Summary: In this candid solo episode, Kelsey pulls back the curtain on what building a business as a stay-at-home mama actually looks like — not the highlight reel, but the real thing. Over three days, she shares her scheduling systems, productivity hacks, business priorities, and the inevitable curveballs that come with parenting, entrepreneurship, and doing it all with intention. In This Episode: The "4 Days in a Day" framework Kelsey uses (inspired by Ed Mylett) to structure her tim...

Quick Summary Habits and accountability coach Melanie Killens joins host Kelsey for an honest conversation about hitting rock bottom in 2019, making a $10,000 investment in herself when she had nothing, and how micro habits — not motivation — are the real secret to lasting change. This episode is a masterclass in self-compassion, consistency, and building a life and business on your own terms. In This EpisodeHow Melanie unwinds after a busy week (The Young and the Restless + colouring — no sha...

Quick Summary Laura Sinclair shares her journey from corporate marketing to gym ownership to building a thriving online business and community for ambitious mothers. This conversation dives deep into the realities of building a business while raising children, the importance of simplifying your business model, and why you need mentors who actually understand your season of life. In This Episode Laura's unconventional path from corporate BMW to gym owner to online entrepreneur The challenging ...

Quick Summary Marketing expert Melissa Dlugolecki shares her unconventional journey from celery juice educator to seven-figure agency owner, revealing why volume and brand consistency are the only strategies that matter in 2025. She opens up about transforming grief into purpose after losing her daughter, and why the lessons from that journey make entrepreneurs unstoppable. In This Episode Why volume is non-negotiable in today's saturated market (and how to achieve it without burnout) The two...

The Art of Redirection: When Things Fall Apart, You're Exactly Where You Need to Be Quick Summary What if your biggest setbacks are actually redirecting you toward your greatest opportunities? In this candid solo episode, Kelsey shares powerful stories of unexpected career pivots, mindset shifts, and marketing changes that taught her to embrace redirection as an entrepreneurial superpower. From getting let go from her dream job to moving cities during a pandemic, she reveals how learning to red...

Tosca Reno (NYT Best Selling Cookbook Author!) on Discipline, Weight Loss, and TransformationQuick Summary New York Times bestselling author and fitness icon Tosca Reno shares her remarkable journey from 204 pounds at age 38 to magazine covers and massive success, then through devastating loss and financial ruin, and ultimately to creating Transform with Tosca—a holistic wellness program that addresses what most weight loss plans miss: emotional self-care. In This Episode How Tosca showed up f...

Riding the Waves: Why "Boring" Weeks Kill Your Business (And What to Do About It) Quick Summary In this candid solo episode recorded during a tight one-hour window, Kelsey reflects on eight years of podcasting and shares raw insights about her recent panic spiral in December, the beauty of business inconsistency, and a game-changing mastermind lesson: if your life is boring, your content will be too. This episode is a masterclass in showing up even when you don't feel inspired. In This Episode...

From Real Estate to Reinvention: Brittany Anderson on Accountability, Community, and Building a Life You Actually Want Quick Summary Brittany Anderson, founder of Momentum Collective and host of the Mom Sweat Sanity podcast, shares her journey from family real estate business to stay-at-home mom to thriving business owner. In this heartfelt conversation, Brittany reveals how building authentic community led to her coaching practice, why accountability is about more than just showing up, and how...

Building a Business That Honors Your Energy: Emily Fraser's Journey from Burnout to Balance Quick Summary Emily Fraser returns to share how she built a thriving online business that generates consistent revenue while working only 1-2 hours per week. After a traumatic brain injury ended her teaching career, Emily discovered how to create a business model that honors her energy limitations—and teaches others to do the same. This candid conversation explores the reality behind "passive income," th...

In this raw, candid solo episode recorded fresh off a full day of client calls and mastermind facilitation, the host makes a compelling case for why market research conversations are the most overlooked yet powerful strategy for business clarity. Drawing from real client experiences and the example of entrepreneur Jonathan Goodman's 100-call approach, this episode challenges the common tendency to hide behind planning and perfection. Instead, it advocates for immediate action through conversatio...

Kelsey Reidl shares her unconventional journey from HR professional to wellness entrepreneur to full-stack marketing consultant. She breaks down her Three M's of Marketing framework, debunks common social media myths, and reveals why mitigating risk—not taking blind leaps—is the secret to sustainable business growth. In This Episode How Kelsey went from HR certification to traveling the world as a fitness instructor and nutritionist The evolution from nutrition coaching to becoming a marketing...

Quick Summary Staci Millard shares her journey from burned-out accountant to seven-figure business exit and back to entrepreneurship with Thrive Accounting. This conversation dives deep into the realities of scaling a service business, the identity shifts required to become a true entrepreneur, and why community and human connection are more critical than ever in our AI-saturated world. In This Episode • The pivotal hospital room moment that changed Staci's entire business philosophy • How to...

What does it take to leave a comfortable corporate career and build a food brand from scratch? Adam D'Eramo, co-founder of Awake Caffeinated Chocolate, made the leap from PepsiCo to entrepreneurship over a single lunch conversation with two friends—and hasn't looked back in 12 years. In this episode, Adam shares the unfiltered reality of building a consumer brand: from testing their first product in a college convenience store to watching 75% of their customers disappear overnight during COVID....

Quick Summary Cait, founder of Mind With Matter, shares her journey from working in Australia to returning to Canada to launch her mental performance and sports psychology business. In this honest conversation, she opens up about overcoming self-doubt, the importance of community, navigating challenging days as an entrepreneur, and why "mind with matter" beats "mind over matter" every time. In This Episode Why Cait decided to leave full-time employment to start her own business The pivotal a...

Quick Summary After a two-and-a-half-month hiatus, Kelsey returns to announce the podcast rebrand from "Visionary Life" to "Rain or Shine." This deeply personal episode explores the philosophy behind the new name, why consistency matters even when life gets hard, and how planting seeds during difficult seasons leads to future growth. Kelsey shares vulnerable insights about business ownership, seasonal transitions, motherhood, and the courage it takes to make changes when something feels stagnan...

Seven and a half years. Over 300 interviews. Countless solo episodes. And now, it feels like the podcast is ready for its next chapter. In this episode, I share a preview of where the show is heading, why podcasting continues to feel like the most authentic way to connect, and how I’ve been rethinking what truly matters in the content I create. I take you behind the scenes of the rebrand currently underway with new cover art and fresh interviews already recorded, while reflecting on the balanc...

What does it really take to build strength not just in the gym but in life and business? This week we are sharing an episode where I sat down with Jennifer Van Barneveld (Coach JVB), owner of Strong Fitness Magazine and the powerhouse between Team Strong Girls. Her story is nothing short of inspiring. Jennifer went from selling printer toner, to hitting what she calls her “MacDonald’s Miracle” rock-bottom moment, to building a 7-figure coaching business and leading one of the most recognizable...

Kelsey dives into how to stay inspired, productive, and consistent in your business even when it feels like the whole world has checked out for the last week of Summer Holidays! (But also, if you want to enjoy a dang holiday… please take it!!!) She shares personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you separate yourself from the pack during what can feel like a ‘slow time’ in business, and strategies to use this time to plant seeds for Fall success. KEY TAKEAWAYS...

In this episode, Kelsey dives into one of the most common struggles for entrepreneurs: feeling deflated, unmotivated, or directionless. She shares her personal experiences, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies to regain confidence, rekindle motivation, and get back on track in your business. Whether you’re dealing with a rough month, client setbacks, or just general burnout, this episode is packed with practical guidance to help you bounce back faster and stronger. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Normal...

In this solo episode, Kelsey pulls back the curtain on the structure, focus, and boundaries that help her show up consistently in life and business. She shares her personal goal-setting system, called “52 Pick-Up,” and explains how assigning just one focus per week has transformed the way she approaches personal development and business growth. Kelsey also opens up about social burnout, the need for better boundaries as a creative entrepreneur, and how simplicity in business leads to more impa...

In this solo episode, Kelsey shares a powerful reminder that sometimes the most unsexy habits in business, like tracking your numbers, are actually the most transformative. Sparked from a candid conversation with her local barista, who casually mentioned the coffee shop was up 35% this summer, Kelsey dives into why knowing your data can fuel motivation, guide smarter decisions and unlock next level growth. If you’ve been stuck in a season of “feeling it out”, this is your nudge to bring a litt...

In this episode, Kelsey breaks down the fundamentals of building a marketing funnel that converts. She shares practical strategies for consistent content creation, explores the evolving role of AI in search, and explains how small businesses owners can effectively allocate time to marketing. Kelsey also dives into navigating the balance between personal branding and separating your business identity from your personal self. Lastly, she discusses the power of in-person networking and mastermind...

In this solo episode, Kelsey is diving deep into a few big things that have been on her heart including a major Instagram update that no one seems to be talking about. Instagram just quietly changed the game by making your posts searchable on Google. Your captions now have SEO power which is huge for visibility, especially if you’ve been pouring into social and wondering why it’s not turning into long-term growth. Kelsey also shares the full story behind the $750 she spent on a one-hour strate...

This week I am sitting down with the host of The Unexpected Career Podcast on her show where we talk about non-linear paths, redefining success and building a business and life that aligns with your values. From teaching fitness classes and selling essential oils to building a thriving solo consulting business and teaching at the very college she once graduated from, Kelsey shares how she followed her curiosity and created a life that feels meaningful in every season. In this conversation, Meg...