390 She Works 2 Hours a Week and Her Business Still GrowsβHere'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 limitationsβand 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 riskβnot taking blind leapsβis 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.