398 Day in the Life of a Mama Entrepreneur: Time Blocking, Content Strategy & Staying Sane
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.
397 How to Build Habits That Stick: Accountability, Self-Compassion & Starting Over with Melanie Killens
Habits and accountability coach Melanie Killins 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.
396 This Mother Means BUSINESS! How to Build a Profitable Business as a Mama with Laura Sinclair
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.
395 Marketing in 2026: Why POSTING MORE & Leaning into the UNCOMFORTABLE are Non-Negotiable with Melissa Dlugolecki
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.
394 The Art of Redirection: When Things Fall Apart, You're Exactly Where You Need to Be
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 redirect—quickly and confidently—has been the key to her success.
393 Tosca Reno (NYT Best Selling Cookbook Author!) on Discipline, Weight Loss, and Transformation
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.
392 How to Show Up Consistently as an Entrepreneur (Even When You Don't Feel Creative)
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.
391 From Real Estate to Reinvention—How Brittany Anderson Built a Thriving Coaching Business Through Community and Accountability
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 moms can give themselves permission to grow without apology.
390 She Works 2 Hours a Week and Her Business Still Grows—Here's How
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," the power of setting boundaries from day one, and why sometimes the most profitable thing you can do is rest.
389 Wasting 10 Hours a Week on Instagram? Here's What to Do Instead
Marketing strategist 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.
388 STOP Hiding Behind PLANNING & PERFECTION! (Do This Instead!)
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 conversations with potential clients, even when you don't feel ready.
With practical frameworks for offering free audits in exchange for insights and using AI tools to analyze patterns, this episode delivers both inspiration and implementation strategies. It's a must-listen for any entrepreneur who's been stuck in planning mode or unsure about their next business move.
387 From Accountant to Seven-Figure Exit: Building a Business That Works Without You
Stacy 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.
386 From Corporate to Caffeinated Chocolate: The Awake Story with Adam D'Eramo
Adam D'Eramo is the co-founder of Awake Caffeinated Chocolate, a functional snack brand that launched in 2012. After leaving PepsiCo with his co-founders Matt and Dan, Adam has spent over 12 years building Awake from a campus-exclusive product to a nationally distributed brand available in major retailers across Canada including Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and more. Adam is passionate about entrepreneurship, continuous improvement, and building teams with an entrepreneurial mindset.
385 Building a Mental Performance Business: From Self-Doubt to Success with Cait Leavitt of Mind With Matter
Cait Leavitt, 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.
384 Why I Disappeared for 2.5 Months (& FINALLY revealing a REBRAND after 350 episodes)
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 stagnant.
383 Rebranding, Boundaries & Building a Business That Fits You
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 balance between saying “yes” to opportunities and protecting your energy. I also share a powerful quote that has reshaped how I view time and priorities.
382 Why You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan to Succeed with Jennifer Van Barneveld.
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 fitness publications in the world.
381 How to Stay Motivated When LITERALLY EVERYONE is on Vacation
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!!!)
380 How to Bounce Back When Confidence and Motivation Take a Hit
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.
379 The “52 Pick-Up” Method for Focused Growth and Why Simplicity Builds a Powerful Brand
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.