Don't call me girlboss

In this episode I interview Chelsea, she is a ATX travel and lifestyle blogger. Chelsea started out her blogging business while traveling in Australia, she came back and got a full-time job but kept blogging on the side. She talks about how she has pivoted to talking about other topics in her life on social media and how she recently was able to quit her full-time job and go all in on her business. I loved getting to know Chelsea and hearing about her journey, she share so many tips if you are looking to get blogging on social media. Make sure to follow her @onechelofanadventure.

In this episode you will get to know Sahra's story and how she quit her day job to go all in on her business last year and how she is navigating being a new mom. Sahra is a personal stylist that goes shopping for clients, does closet audits and helps others put together outfits that fit their bodies and personalities. She also shares how she gets her clients from Thumbtack and her experience with it. I loved getting to know Sahra and vent about being a mom and just figuring it out as we go through all the stages of motherhood. Make sure to follow her @queserasahra on Instagram.

In this episode I get real af with you about being a business owner and being a mom. I have struggled with balancing everything and just wanted to let other moms know they aren't alone and let entrepreneurs that are wanting to be a mom what that is really like. I am very vulnerable in this episode side and just share what is on my mind, I hop you can relate and enjoy me just talking into a mic hoping I don't sound crazy! Let me know what you think by messaing me on Instagram @dontcallmegirlboss.

In this episode you will get to know Christina Harvey, owner of Sugared Sol in Placentia, California. She is a licensed esthetician providing sugar waxing, eyelash extensions, facials, lash lifts and spray tans. Christina shares how she choose to go to esthetician school, years after getting her college degree, to purse her passion. She know has her own store front, is hiring her first employee, and her business is thriving. I love Christina's story because her story shows you can do anything you set your mind too and never be scared to ask others in your industry questions! Make sure to follow her @sugared_sol on Instagram.

In this episode I interview Megan Dahle, she is a master accountant and small business finance expert. She seen hundreds of entrepreneurs running on the same hamster wheel and started her own business to help them navigate the books. Her specialty is helping business owners unlock their numbers—to see where they are, where they want to go, and how they can get there. Megan shares so many amazing finance tips and is full of so much knowledge all small biz owners need to hear. I personally learned so much from her and can't wait for you to learn some new finance tips too! Make sure to follow her @megantylerdahl on instagram.

In this episode I interview Yiskah, and she is a bunch of things you probably have never heard of and that is exactly why I wanted to interview her. You will learn what a paradigm shifter and autonomy mentor is and and everything else she does. Yiskah believes in rocking the boat and being her true authentic self no matter who that pisses off. She talks about how to handle if someone is skeptical about what you do and so much more. Make sure to follow her @yiskahyvonne on Instagram.

In this episode I interview Emily she is a blonde specialist in ATX. We talk about commission vs. rental salons, what school to go to for cosmetology, working with influencers, Sola suites, marketing, building a clientele and so much more. Emily is an expert at what she does and shared so much knowledge that every beauty professional needs to hear, make sure to follow her @atxblonde_aholic.

In this episode you will get to know Reagan the owner of @rhinestonebrowgirl. I loved getting to know Reagan and all the different thing she has gone through from owning a baby store in Michigan, going to LA to learn how to do makeup and to how she ended up in Austin, TX doing brows, permanent makeup and more. Reagan has a true Texas heart that flows through her business, she is so knowledgeable on all things beauty and gets really raw with how she go to where she is today. I hope you love Reagan's story as much as I do and make sure to follow her @rhinestonebrowgirl.

In this episode I interview Ali, she is an aesthetic nurse at Skin spirt in Austin, Texas. She has her BSN, RN, went to UT and was a Texas cheerleader. We go over what schooling she took, why she got into aesthetics, how she ended up at Skin Spirit, what it is like building your own book of business, growing on social media and everything you need to know to do aesthetics. I was honestly so impressed with Ali, she is such a hard worker and is truly an aesthetics expert. Make sure to follow Ali @aestheticnurseali on Instagram and to book with her call Skin Spirt ATX.

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Bree, the owner of The Bronzed Bungalow. She is a spray tan artist and has her own salon in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. We talk about how she quit her 9-5 and decided to fully pursue her passion for spray tanning, how she moved to a new city and built a clientele, giving your clients an experience, social media tips, and so much more. Bree is so knowledge about all things spray tanning, IG aesthetic and staying true to your brand. I hope you love this episode and Bree as much as I do. Make sure to be following her on Instagram @breelo_ and @thebronzedbungalow.

In this episode I interview Breana, the owner of @beeyoureditor. She is a freelance editor and content write and recently started her own business January of 2021, due to being furloughed from her full-time job in the UK. We talk about the importance of having the correct spelling and grammar, what it is like running a business in the UK, what her day to day looks like, writing contracts and so much more! Make sure to be following Breana @beeyoureditor! 

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Robyn, she is a boudoir photographer in Austin, TX. We talked about her leaving her finance job to follow her dream, building her business, having a home based business, instagram problems, COVID, and making clients comfortable. Robyn shares some amazing finance tips and just shares her raw journey, which I always appreciate. Make sure to follow her @robynmichellephotography.

In this episode I interview Genevieve, she is an influencer, teacher, photographer and owner of @shoptinytexas. Genevieve talks about how she handles all her bushinesses, the hobby space, the importance of slow and steady, why working with micro influencers is important and how she runs her business Tiny Texas. I loved how honest Genevieve was with everything in this episode, she was able to just be herself and tell her authentic story and I really respect that. I hope you love Genevieve as much as I do, make sure to follow her @genevievewatsonn and @shoptinytexas.

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Dre, the owner of Time of Dre Media, The Compensated Creative, and Gyde Media. Dre is an instagram monetization coach, influencer and business owner. She is so talented at so many things, and being able to interview her was a dream. She talks about being an online coach, owning multiple businesses, managing time, social media tips, being an influencer, and all about Clubhouse. This is a must listen for all business owners and I can't wait for you to get to know Dre better. Make sure to be following her @timeofdre on instagram. 

In this episode you will get to know @cicilyboone, she is 23 and an Austin local. She is an influencer, podcaster, youtuber, graphic artist, social media manager, I mean this girl does it all! I met her and was immediately impressed by how mature she was for her age and her talent with social media graphics. We talk about how she choose to get a full-time job vs. going all in on her business, how to stay consistent, monetizing youtube, and so much more! I loved this episode and adore Cicily, make sure to follow her journey @cicilyboone!

In this episode I interviewed @shelbysorrel and @brionajenkins we talk all about being an influencer and how brands need to act to work with them. Bri gives insight in how to contribute to the BLM movement with your business and what it is like being a new influencer in Austin, TX. Shelby and Bri also go over what it is like to live together, be influencers together and support one another's dreams. 

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing @nicolericcardo owner of NR Media and she talks all about going from a flutist to a social media marketing expert. Nicole also talks about how to start a social media agency, why it is important to work crazy hours in the beginning, how she got clients and social media tips business owners need to know. She is also pivoting her business from doing social media management to launching more e-books which I think is so smart. I hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to follow her @nicolericcardo and me @dontcallmegirlboss on Instagram.

In this episode I, host Jessica Buck, go over the current struggles I am having with my business. I go over what it is like to lose a renter 2 days before rent is due, having a business savings account, having an e-book fail, having another lock down in CA, new PPP loan coming out, guests for this podcast bailing the week they are supposed to be on, MOM GUILT and how it is hard do consistently sell product online. I hope in this episode you can take away that every business no matter how good they look on Instagram struggles in so many different ways every week and is just trying to figure it out like you are. Make sure to follow host Jessica @raeejess, @sunlessrae and @dontcallmegirlboss 

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing the owner of Raeka Beauty based in ATX, Raeka has been featured in BuzzFeed and many other publications with her revolutionary turmeric peel off mask. She goes over what it takes to start and run an online business, working with family, coming out with new products, how important subscription boxes are to her business and so much more. Raeka Beauty is on the radar of Sephora and Ulta, being able to interview Raeka before she has made into these stores is exactly why I started this podcast (I wanted to dive deep into a women entrepreneurs brain while they are still relatable to women who are just beginning their business journey).  Listen to this episode if you are interested in what the journey is like before you make it into huge department stores and don't forget to follow her @iamraeka and @raekabeauty.

In this episode you will get to know Ashley Brinkman @ihearttheatx, she is an award-winning Realtor in Austin, Texas and has an amazing team to support her. She goes over how she became a real estate agent, tips on how to be a real estate agent, owning multiple homes, completely renovating a home and balancing her life. Ashley actually was our real estate agent when we bought out home in ATX, I love that she goes above and beyond for her clients! Make sure to be following her @ihearttheatx and use her for your real estate needs in Austin and the surrounding area. 

In this episode I interviewed Francesca owner of maternal_root, she is a doula, prenatal yoga instructor, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator. I have known Francesca since I was around eleven years old and had the privilege to have her as my doula for my birth with my son. Francesca goes over what a doula is, all the benefits of being a doula, day in the the life of owning her business, how she built her business, her biggest struggles and finally MY BIRTH STORY! I was so excited to have her on, she is a light in this world and has so much to offer. Make sure you follow her @maternal_root!

In this episode I interview Bri Newton, the owner of Salt and Sass Candle Co, a candle company. Bri used to own two yoga studios in Orange County, California called, Happy Flow Yoga, which she had to close down due to the pandemic in 2020.  She talks about working with her partner, going from one location to two locations, mourning having to close her business, building herself back up and starting a new successful candle making business. Bri is a fighter and I respect her so much for everything she has done and is continuing to do. Her story will teach us all that we do not fail when our business does, we move on and keep fighting. Keep up with Bri on instagram @happy_girl_bri and @saltandsasscandleco.

In this episode I interview @missleannerae, she is an influencer on social media, a model and real estate agent in ATX. I was so excited to interview Leanne because she is a small town girl now living in a big city and killin' it as a real estate agent and model. She talks about why privacy is important when you are influencer, how her modeling career blew up and how to listen when people give you advice. Make sure to follow Leanne on IG @missleannerae.

In this episode I interview Amber Thompson, owner of @brows_by_amber she does brow shaping, brow tints, eyelash lifts, and microbladding. She is located in Austin, TX on Rainey St. in Roar and has over 800+ 5 star reviews! Amber goes over how she quit her full-time job at Benefit Cosmetics and rented a room at another salon with 0 clients! I hope this episode inspires you to go all in to whatever it is you have been thinking about or working on. Follow Amber @brows_by_amber! 

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Lauren Gurley, the owner of @thatyellow.door an Airbnb business. Her and her husband own a property in Cathedral City (Palm Springs area), CA and just bought a new property in Big Bear, CA. She shares all the secrets on how to run a successful Airbnb, how to become a superhost and separate yourself from your competition. I also loved talking to Lauren about the spray tan business she used to own, she was my direct competition when I first started! Make sure to be following her @thatyellow.door! 

This week I was so appreciative that the owner of Edgewood Business Solutions, Shawnna was willing to come on and answer all of the frequently asked questions about the PPP loan. Edgewood Business Solutions does business consulting, bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, a virtual CFO and other business solutions. Shawnna is a huge advocate for small businesses and I just couldn't be more thankful she volunteered her time to help business owners during the pandemic. In this episode Shawnna gives specific instructions on everything about the PPP loan and how to get 100% forgiveness and the difference between an S. Corp and an LLC. Don't forget to follow her @edgysolutions.

In this episode I interviewed Lindsay Dyer, also known as @skintheorist_lindsay on Instagram. She is a skin guru in Austin, TX and works at Skin Spirit. If you haven't heard of Skin Spirit, it is the number one med spa for botox and dermal filler in the U.S. Lindsay talks about her favorite treatments to provide, what it is like being a mom and skin guru and some of her best skin care tips. She also talks about working with influencers, building her social media and how she is fully booked! Make sure to be following her on Instagram @skintheorist_lindsay.

In this episode I interviewed the owner and founder of @beautestudiobrows_esthetics Alyssa. She owns two salons in Round Rock, TX and Georgetown TX. She is a mother to three beautiful children and is a licensed esthetician. Her salons provide microblading, semi-permanent makeup, facials, waxing, brow tinting, and lash extensions. She has multiple employees and her goal is to open 5 more salons in the Austin, TX area. In this episode she walked me through what it was like to open two salons, have 1099 employees and being a mom on top of everything. You can follow Alyssa @beautestudiobrows_esthetics.

In this episode I has the privilege of interviewing Tan, the CEO of a new eco luxury clothing line in Austin, TX called Cozure. Tan has a BS from Cornell and an engineering PhD from UC San Diego, she has spent her career in executive leadership roles, and even in the government as a CIO. She was a highly successful corporate mother of two beautiful girls and had a dream of starting her own clothing line. She had a pivotal moment where she knew things needed to change, she hired a business coach and quit her full-time job. Listen to this episode to find out how to start a clothing business, and what it is like to be in the middle of launching your brand. You can follow Tan on instagram @cozure.

In this episode you will get to know lash artist expert Morgan, owner of Fvck Mascara. Morgan talks about her experience with owning a clothing boutique in Chicago and why she knew college wasn't for her. She also talks about how she grew her clientele base in ATX why she is pivoting her business to mentoring and training other lash artists. Use code "boss" for 20% off anything on fvckmascara.com + use code "girlboss" for free shipping on all products on sunlessrae.com. Don't forget to follow me on instagram @dontcallmegirlboss!