Your business is landing clients, your calendar is full, and the money should be flowing — but behind the scenes, it’s a scramble to stay on top of your business’ finances. You’re in a panic when tax season rolls around, and you’re not sure how much you should *actually* be paying yourself as the business owner. You’re not alone! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the money moves every service-based online business owner should know when you’re scaling to multi-6-figures in an...
May 06, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 49
You’ve grown a successful business as a solopreneur — but now, you’re craving more space, more scalability… and more freedom . So the big question is: Is it time to build an agency? In this episode of The Freedom-Filled Life™ Podcast , we’re breaking down what it actually looks like to transition from solopreneur to agency owner — and how to know if this is the next right move for your business. We’re diving into the real fears (hello profit margins and hiring headaches!), the misconceptions (sp...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Today’s episode is packed with refreshing truth bombs, mindset-shifting moments, and practical advice for building a business that supports your life — not the other way around. We’re joined by the incredible Sam Vander Wielen — attorney-turned-entrepreneur, host of the On Your Terms® podcast, author of When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy , and founder of the multi-seven-figure legal template shop serving over 350,000 online business owners (no big deal 👏). We dive deep into what it really ...
Apr 17, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Let’s be real: selling high-ticket services in 2025 requires more than just posting an IG reel or sending a cold pitch email to close new clients. If you’ve been wondering why leads (& sales!) are slow in your business but you’re not totally sure what marketing strategies you are *actually* working right now to drive leads and sales for service-based online businesses – this episode is for you! In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually working to market and sell high...
Mar 25, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 46
We’ve officially rebranded Bucketlist Bombshells, and we’re taking you behind the scenes of WHY, HOW, and WHAT this means for the next evolution of our brand and business! After 11 years in business, tens of thousands of women served, and over $6M in revenue generated — we knew it was time for a BIG shift. In this week’s episode of The Freedom-Filled Life Podcast™ , we’re sharing the raw, unfiltered story of our rebrand, including: The signs that told us it was time to rebrand & how we knew ...
Mar 11, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Ever felt stuck in analysis paralysis when launching a new offer in your business? You map out every detail, tweak every module, and perfect every piece of content…only to delay the launch or feel disappointed by the results? Been there. Done that. That’s why we started experimenting in our business — testing and validating new offers in real time before pouring months into development. And guess what? One of our experiments last year turned into an $104K revenue stream…from just one brand-new o...
Mar 04, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 44
You’ve been in business for a while but you’re undercharging for your services – but you’re scared to raise your rates. Maybe you’ve thought, What if my clients push back? What if they say no? What if I raise my rates and lose them completely?! We get it — you’re ready to step into your next level of business growth but raising your rates feels intimidating. How do you know when is the *right* time to raise your rates? How much do you raise them? How do you transition current clients strategical...
Feb 18, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Raise your hand if you’ve ever set a big revenue goal — maybe even that magical six-figure or multi-six-figure milestone — only to feel stuck, frustrated, and wondering why you’re not quite hitting it yet. Here’s what we’ve learned (11 years of business experience under our belts!): The problem isn’t that you’re not working hard enough, talented enough, or experienced enough. The real reason? You might be focusing on the wrong things. This week on The Freedom-Filled Life Podcast™ , we’re pulling...
Feb 13, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 42
In this episode we’ll share with you behind the scenes insights into: (00:00) The motivation behind Shay’s 4-day workweek experiment (and why her old schedule was leading to burnout) (10:12) The biggest lessons from a year of working LESS (21:48) The unexpected challenges of cutting back work hours while growing the business (30:35) How Shay restructured her schedule to focus on high-impact tasks (42:15) Why she’s shifting to a new Part-Time CEO schedule in 2025 & what that looks like Have y...
Feb 04, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 41
In this episode we’ll share with you behind the scenes insights into: (00:00) - How we navigated instagram for business growth in the early days of IG (12:56) - Rethinking your social media strategy from what you think you “should” be doing (29:22) - Effective & authentic Instagram sales & marketing conversations (39:54) - Creating what we like to call a “Social Media Optional Strategy” (44:52) - Embracing living more presently and leaving your phone in your pocket Have you ever wondered...
Jan 21, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In this episode we’ll share with you behind the scenes insights into: (13:18) - Scaling our business with online courses (26:44) - Adapting to changing course market & our audience needs (41:24) - Navigating our business transition with intention (01:01:24) - The different types of business coaching you can find online (01:14:40) - Reigniting passion and purpose in our business Welcome back to The Freedom-Filled Life Podcast for an exciting new season! In today’s episode we’re sitting down b...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 39
In this episode, we’re joined by Olivia Wheeler, a former tech professional turned design agency founder, who shares her inspiring journey from solopreneur to CEO of a purpose-driven agency. After becoming a mom, Olivia shifted her priorities, leaving the tech world to build a design agency that allows her to support her family while spending quality time with them. Now, she helps other women do the same through her work and mentorship. Olivia dives into the challenges and rewards of transitioni...
Dec 30, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 38
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Jensen, an award-winning screenwriter and storyteller who transitioned from Hollywood to the world of branding and entrepreneurship. Jamie now partners with entrepreneurs to craft impactful messaging, position their offers, and even develop creative projects like novels and screenplays. Her work has helped clients amplify their sales and tap into their artistic passions, transforming them into leaders and creatives with purpose. Jamie shares her journey fr...
Dec 26, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this episode, we chat with Jenny Roth, a seasoned email copywriter who specializes in creating joyful, strategic copy that draws clients in and boosts conversions. Jenny shares her journey from part-time copywriter to founder of a successful email marketing studio, revealing the strategies that help her clients attract leads and build connections through high-converting email campaigns. We dive deep into email marketing strategies tailored for digital products, high-ticket offers, and coachin...
Dec 23, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Marielle and Michelle are more than just sisters—they’re best friends and the creative minds behind Elle & Elle Design Co., a brand and website design studio for women service providers, wellness professionals, and creative entrepreneurs. With a shared passion for helping clients show up authentically online, they’ve carved out a niche that empowers their clients to shine in a way that’s as unique as they are. In this episode, we dive into their journey from students of our Bucketlist Bombsh...
Dec 17, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Kuo, a former Disney graphic designer turned brand strategist and founder of Author Brand Studio. Amy shares her remarkable journey of leaving a dream job at Disney to start her own design agency, transforming from zero clients to a six-figure business, all while navigating personal challenges with grief and mental health. Amy opens up about the life changes that led her to prioritize her wellness and embrace an anti-hustle approach to business. She reflects...
Dec 10, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this episode, we’re joined by Kady Sandel, a business coach and the powerhouse CEO of a successful design agency, who shares the jaw-dropping story of booking $32,000 in design projects in a single day. Kady takes us through her journey from humble beginnings with $65 logos to consistently landing five-figure projects, revealing the mindset shifts, strategies, and client-building techniques that led to her $32K day. Tune in as Kady breaks down her approach to attracting high-value clients, ma...
Dec 03, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Nesha Woolery is an online business coach and entrepreneur who’s mastered the art of building a six-figure business while working just three days a week. She’s on a mission to help service providers create consistent income without losing themselves to burnout. From waitress to world-traveling entrepreneur, Nesha knows firsthand that financial success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your freedom or sanity. In today’s episode, we dive into the practical strategies that allow Nesha to consiste...
Nov 26, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode, we’re joined by Hannah Ryu and Veronica Shelton, the inspiring co-founders of Oak Theory, a thriving design studio that specializes in UX/UI, web, and application design. As women of color and leaders in the tech space, Hannah and Veronica are passionate about breaking stereotypes, fostering diversity, and redefining what representation looks like in the design industry. Hannah and Veronica take us through their journey of building Oak Theory, emphasizing the importance of a str...
Nov 21, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In this episode, we welcome Kelly Tolliday, a passionate Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Holistic Health Coach, who shares her journey of integrating travel, wellness, and entrepreneurship as a mom and business owner. Kelly’s story is one of resilience and exploration, as she reflects on her experiences living and working in countries across the globe, from Australia to Central America and now Florida. Kelly dives into how travel has been a profound form of personal growth, offering her fresh ...
Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Learn more & apply for Bucketlist Bombshells Launch Camp here! Chelsea Hodges is a social media manager and strategist who specializes in helping busy lawyers create intentional content on social media. She works with lawyers who are passionate about serving and making a change within their community. She’s helped her clients generate multi-6 figure years from their online presence and increase their following and engagement 10x after working with her. Tune in as we talk about A/B testing an...
Jan 10, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Learn more & apply for Bucketlist Bombshells Launch Camp here! Melissa Maulini Furr is a sought-after Digital Marketer, Ad Strategist, Founder of Defined Media Co. and the Fractional CMO of The Darin Olien Show. She is known for generating strong marketing analytics and earning impressive results. Just this past year, she coordinated over $500k in sponsorship revenue for her influencer clients, generated over 30% in revenue increases for her e-commerce clients, and gained big follower counts...
Dec 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 28
Learn more & apply for Bucketlist Bombshells Launch Camp here! --- How does one go from being a passionate language learner to becoming the founder of a nonprofit language education business? Welcome to another episode of the Freedom Filled Life podcast, where we are joined by Jazz Cole, the entrepreneur behind Multilingual and Philanthropic Inc. Jazz is not only can speak over 10 languages, she's also a globe trotter who uses language as a medium to connect with diverse cultures and societi...
Dec 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 27
Nadine Burton is a Social Media Marketing Coach whose expertise is in coaching women to leave their 9-5 and start their own freelance businesses as a social media manager. Nadine, who has been featured in the likes of Forbes, Thrive Social, Boss Babes and Tailwind, worked in marketing for 12 years after her University graduation, started her freelance business over 7 years ago, all while travelling and eventually moved to Bali and now Portugal. She has, for the past 4 years, been teaching other ...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 26
Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with the creative powerhouse behind Vago Designs , Sophia Inacio. Having transitioned from architecture to leading her own successful business, Sophia shares her journey and insight on making a career switch, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the value of personal growth. Our conversation touches on the delicate balance between passion and profit. Sophia lets us in on her strategies to find the sweet spot between what you love doing and what you can offer ...
Oct 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 25
Click here to register for the Profitable & Productive Web Designer Bootcamp! Do you ever feel like you're spinning your wheels when it comes to your service-based business? What if I told you that you could have a clear, booked out sales process that brings in a steady stream of inquiries? Our guest, Paige Brunton, the highly sought-after course creator and host of the Web Designer Bootcamp, reveals her two-fold approach: having a clear process and a high volume of inquiries. We discuss var...
Oct 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 24
Want to unlock the secrets of attracting high-paying clients through powerful website design? Join us as we chat with Alicia, a former student of our Bucketlist Bombshells Academy and a current member of our Scale with Purpose mastermind, about her journey from working in the luxury beauty industry to building, growing, and scaling her boutique brand and website design business, S co. Creative Design. Alicia sheds light on her approach to creating captivating branding and website designs that en...
Sep 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 23
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kat Di Mauro - a digital design strategist & the owner of Siren By Design. She helps creative entrepreneurs & service-based businesses create an authentic and engaging presence by embodying the essence of their brand. Her expertise in visually strategic design allows her to help businesses design their brands, websites, maximize sales opportunities, and reach their ideal target audience. With elegant branding, conversion-focused websites, and lux...
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 22
If you’ve been keeping an eye on all of the new AI tools that have been getting released in abundance this year, but aren’t sure how to integrate them into your business then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Ashlyn Carter - an entrepreneur, international speaker, mentor, and marketer. Ashlyn Carter is the premier expert for copywriting for creative entrepreneurs. She’s the founder and CEO at Ashlyn Writes®, a copywriting business and marketing curriculum source ...
Jun 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 21
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Shayah Reed - the founder of Virtuwell Balance a digital marketing agency working with health & wellness brands & businesses to grow their revenue and increase their impact! Shayah is on a mission to positively impact the lives of as many people as possible by enabling health and wellness professionals to expand their reach, maximize their time, and improve their bottom line all while creating a healthier work life balance so they can be the best...
Jun 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 20
