Doing Business Like a Woman Podcast

Last month, I hosted the largest event I’ve ever put together, managed multiple launches, traveled with my family, attended my sister’s wedding, and supported my clients…while it was full of so much joy, I hit some hard moments, too. But somewhere in the middle of the crazy schedule, I changed. In this week’s episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I learned from the first quarter of 2026 about pressure, belief, visibility, leadership, energy, marketing, and what it really takes to grow as a CEO. Inside this episode, I talk about: Why getting deeply connected to your “why” changes everything The mindset shift from “expect the worst” to “expect to win” What pressure taught me about emotional capacity and growth How using time and deadlines differently can sharpen your focus The importance of rest, integration, and identity growth after big seasons This conversation is full of the real behind-the-scenes growth that entrepreneurship requires, because building a business is never just about strategy. It’s about who you become while you’re building it. If you’ve been in a season of growth or questioning yourself lately, I think this episode will really speak to you. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to today’s conversation01:00 - Reflecting on Q1 growth and business lessons02:00 - Preparing for the Women’s Success Summit03:00 - Reaching the goal of 100 women in the room04:00 - The power of community and asking for help06:00 - How the event fundamentally changed me07:00 - Wins, disappointments, and lessons from Q108:00 - Recognizing the need for rest and integration10:00 - Professional and personal growth in a short season11:00 - Lesson 1: Getting deeply connected to your “why”13:00 - Helping the woman I used to be15:00 - Marketing with mission and purpose17:00 - Lesson 2: Creating your own energy as a CEO18:00 - Supporting your emotional, physical, and spiritual energy20:00 - Publicly sharing a bold goal and risking failure21:00 - How support showed up after sharing the vision23:00 - Holding belief all the way through25:00 - Visualizing success and redirecting fear26:00 - Shifting from “expect the worst” to “expect to win”29:00 - Learning to constrain and focus31:00 - Using time and deadlines as a tool33:00 - Focusing on high-impact activities35:00 - Pressure, burnout, and emotional capacity37:00 - Why pressure does not have to stop you38:00 - Rest, identity growth, and integration after big seasons39:00 - Final thoughts and invitation to connect Stay Connected: 📝 Join the 90-Day Marketing Accelerator: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

There was a point in my business where I kept thinking things were supposed to feel easier by now. Like I had done enough, learned enough, worked hard enough… and it should all just click. But instead, I kept running into new challenges. And what I see now, looking back over 20 years, is that those challenges were never the problem. They were the path. In this week’s episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I share three of the most challenging times in my business that I now see as my greatest teachers. I take you behind the scenes diving into one of the most impactful shifts in my business: growing my capacity. Because your business will only grow to the level you can hold it. In this episode, I talk about: What capacity actually is and why it matters How I moved through some of the hardest seasons in my business Seeing challenges as seasons instead of permanent problems The concept of intentional expansion Growing your capacity is one of the greatest skills and practices that will help you create a sustainable, long-lasting, successful business. After you listen, I’ll leave you with a question I want you to really sit with: Where are you being invited to grow right now? Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + episode introduction01:30 – What capacity means as a CEO03:00 – Capacity to contain and capacity to produce04:30 – Why burnout happens and how to prevent it05:30 – Different types of capacity (emotional, energetic, physical, intellectual)07:00 – The duality of entrepreneurship: comfort vs challenge09:00 – Seeing challenges as opportunities for growth10:30 – Story #1: Starting my business and early uncertainty14:00 – Growing emotional resilience through rejection16:00 – Believing before you see results17:00 – Story #2: Identity shifts19:00 – Feeling fear and acting anyway20:30 – Growing physical and energetic capacity during motherhood23:00 – Thinking in seasons instead of permanence23:30 – Story #3: Business downturn and reinvention25:00 – Not enjoying your business as a signal for change26:30 – Stop making yourself the problem27:30 – Developing real problem-solving capacity29:00 – Faith, trust, and believing without evidence29:45 – Why capacity compounds over time30:30 – Your challenge: where do you want to grow your capacity?32:00 – What’s coming next week Stay Connected: 📝 Join the 90-Day Marketing Accelerator: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

Do you feel intimidated by finances? Do you find yourself procrastinating tax season? Or avoiding looking at your books altogether? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m joined by my client tax strategist and founder of Checkpoint Advising, Becky Spence. We talk about why so many entrepreneurs avoid their numbers and how learning a few key metrics and creating a simple rhythm for reviewing your finances can change everything. Becky and I talk about: Why business owners need to work on their business, not just in it The few numbers every service-based business owner needs to watch The mindset shift that builds confidence with your financials If conversations around money have felt uncomfortable in your business, this episode will help you approach your numbers with clarity and confidence. And if you are ready for real strategy and support, my 90-Day Marketing Accelerator is here for you. It’s a group coaching program where women like you come together to simplify their marketing, build consistent visibility, and become deeply confident in their value. Learn more and take the next step here: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma  Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and introducing Becky Spence01:00 – Why talking about numbers matters for women entrepreneurs02:00 – Working on your business instead of only working in it03:00 – Becky’s journey into tax strategy and financial advising05:00 – Why early financial habits make a huge difference in business07:00 – Why entrepreneurs develop a “head in the sand” mindset around money09:00 – The role of strategy vs. simple tax filing11:00 – Moving past shame and fear around finances13:00 – The surprising truth about revenue and business assumptions14:00 – The mindset shift that creates confidence with financials15:00 – The magic in the pause and why it matters17:00 – The checkpoint system for reviewing business finances19:00 – The three financial pillars: revenue, cash flow, and profit20:00 – The few numbers every service-based business owner should track22:00 – Understanding the true cost of doing business26:00 – Becky’s experience inside the 90 Day Marketing Accelerator28:00 – Becky’s first webinar and growing visibility in her business31:00 – The power of group coaching and shared learning32:00 – How to connect with Becky and download the financial checklist Connect with Becky: 🌐 Website: https://www.checkpointadvising.com/💡 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyspence📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkpointadvising📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpoint_advising/ Stay Connected:  📝 Join the 90-Day Marketing Accelerator: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m joined by leadership and executive coach Liz Amenta. We talk about what Liz calls energy leadership and how the energy you bring into conversations, decisions, and communication shapes how your entire team operates. Liz and I talk about: The shift from being the sole doer to becoming a true leader Why awareness is the first step to changing how you lead The importance of taking a step back to pause and reflect How moving from reaction to intention changes your experience of your business If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your whole business, this powerful conversation will shift your perspective on leadership, delegation, and how you show up every day. And if you are ready for real strategy and support, my 90-Day Marketing Accelerator is here for you. It’s a group coaching program where women like you come together to simplify their marketing, build consistent visibility, and become deeply confident in their value. Learn more and take the next step here: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma  Timestamps 00:00 – Introducing Liz Amenta02:00 – Liz’s journey from CPA to leadership coach03:30 – Helping leaders move out of survival mode04:30 – What energy leadership really means05:30 – Why entrepreneurs feel like everything rests on their shoulders07:00 – The shift from sole doer to leader07:45 – How delegating one small task can lift a surprising amount of weight08:30 – How your energy shapes your team’s energy10:00 – Why awareness is the starting point for leadership growth12:00 – The trap of constant reaction in entrepreneurship14:00 – Choosing how you show up instead of reacting automatically17:00 – Common leadership challenges for women building teams19:00 – Letting go of control and improving communication23:00 – What energy leadership looks like in real life26:00 – Building new leadership habits over time30:00 – Values, alignment, and understanding what triggers you32:00 – A simple leadership shift you can make today33:00 – Moving from “I have to” to “I choose to”37:00 – Liz’s experience in the 90 Day Marketing Accelerator44:00 – How to connect with Liz Connect with Liz: 🌐 Website: https://www.amentacoaching.com/ 💡 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethamenta 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amentacoaching/ Stay Connected:  📝 Join the 90-Day Marketing Accelerator: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

Twenty years ago, I didn’t start my business to build a million-dollar brand. I started it because I wanted freedom. I wanted time to hike with my dog, experiences with my now-husband, work that felt fun, and a life that felt like mine. And over the last two decades, my definition of wealth has grown and shifted more times than I can count. In this week’s episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m sharing how my definition of wealth has evolved and why you don’t have to wait to feel wealthy. Financial wealth matters. Yes. But so do time freedom, relationships, intellectual growth, health, emotional capacity, and impact. You don’t have to wait until some day somewhere with some number in the bank account to feel wealthy. You can feel wealthy right now, today. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + why this lesson matters04:00 – Early career hustle, 9/11, and redefining safety07:00 – My first versions of wealth: experiences, relationships, time freedom10:00 – Building a business around motherhood13:00 – My shift toward impact, legacy, and sharing experience18:00 – The many forms of wealth: financial, emotional, relational, health, experiential19:30 – Letting your business grow and change with you20:00 – Challenges have purpose, if you allow them to21:00 – Entrepreneurship and defining wealth for yourself22:00 – Listen to your gut about the wealth you desire23:00 – You don’t have to wait to feel wealthy24:00 – Invitation to work together Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

After closing my books for 2025, I realized I’ve officially crossed $1,010,850 in all-time revenue. And while yes, I’m proud of the number, what matters more is what it represents and what I’m really celebrating. It means I’ve spent twenty years creating value, serving entrepreneurs, and helping small businesses grow. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m talking about why celebration can feel so uncomfortable for women entrepreneurs, how skipping it quietly drains our confidence and momentum, and why stopping to acknowledge your wins is one of the most powerful marketing and mindset practices you can have. If celebration feels awkward, uncomfortable, or unnecessary, this episode is for you! Timestamps: 00:00 – Why this episode felt vulnerable to record01:45 – Why celebration feels hard for so many women03:10 – What we focus on, we create more of05:00 – Why skipping celebration quietly hurts your business06:45 – The $1,010,850 realization and why I almost didn’t share it08:30 – What making the money actually represents to me10:45 – The million lessons behind the milestone12:40 – Why staying in the game matters more than speed14:30 – How celebration fuels confidence, visibility, and marketing16:15 – A simple daily practice to notice your wins18:20 – What’s coming next on the podcast19:45 – My invitation to celebrate together and book a call21:00 – Why I believe so deeply in the work you’re doing Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

What if the voice you keep doubting is actually the one that knows exactly what to do next? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m joined by my client Frankie Rollins, founder of The Fifth Brain Collective, writer, teacher, and entrepreneur. Frankie helps people trust themselves enough to bring their ideas to life, especially the ones they’ve been sitting on for years. We talk about writing, creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the deep similarities between them. This conversation is for any woman who knows she has something to say, something to build, something to offer… and keeps second-guessing herself anyway. In this episode, Frankie and I talk about: What the Fifth Brain is and why every woman has one How tiny rules and internal narratives keep women stuck The mindset shifts required to create abundance and sustainability What it really means to lead from who you are This is one of those conversations that reminds you that you’re not broken, behind, or missing anything. You already know more than you think. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and introducing Frankie Rollins02:00 – Why helping people get their writing done matters so deeply04:30 – Everyone has a story and why the world needs all of them06:30 – Frankie’s accidental path into entrepreneurship09:30 – Leaving academia and choosing herself12:00 – Trusting yourself before you know how it will work14:00 – What the Fifth Brain really is17:00 – How tiny rules limit creativity and business growth20:00 – Writing, entrepreneurship, and self trust23:00 – Why permission is not required to create26:00 – Mindset shifts around money and abundance29:00 – Becoming the next version of yourself as a leader32:00 – Leading from your Fifth Brain35:00 – What Frankie is building next38:00 – How to connect with Frankie and The Fifth Brain Collective41:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement Connect with Frankie: 🌐 Website: https://www.frankierollins.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifth_brain_collective_writing/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e.frankierollins 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifthbraincollective 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifthbraincollective Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

Have you ever caught yourself spiraling over your pricing, trying to find the “perfect” marketing strategy, or doubting your value as a business owner? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I’m talking all about value — one of the most important concepts you need to understand if you want consistent clients and sustainable income. I teach you: The difference between your inherent worth and your business value How value actually turns into revenue What creating more value in your business looks like How to market in a way that builds certainty and trust I guarantee, by the end of this episode, you’ll be well on your way toward your marketing feeling more simple and grounded. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why understanding value changed everything in my business01:30 – The most common question women ask about marketing03:00 – What “value” actually means in business04:10 – The difference between inherent worth and business value05:30 – Why women take marketing results personally07:00 – How value creates the exchange of money09:00 – Why value is fluid and always evolving10:45 – How certainty increases perceived value12:00 – What marketing really is in trust-driven businesses13:45 – How value stacks and leads clients to say yes15:30 – Why obsessing over best-fit clients changes everything17:30 – Real examples of value you can offer consistently19:30 – How to stop guessing and start asking your people21:00 – Invitation to get support clarifying your value Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I must be bad at marketing,” because you aren’t getting consistent clients? In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa does a deep dive into the client journey and the best way to market while staying connected to your brilliance. You’ll learn: The real reason your marketing feels hard Why perfection kills connection (every single time) The tangible and intangible steps every client takes before they hire you How a thoughtful client journey creates safety, trust, and consistent revenue If you want marketing to feel natural, collaborative, and not weird, you need a client journey that supports you and your clients. Let this episode be the first step in building yours today. Timestamps: 00:00 — Setting the stage for why your client journey matters.01:00 – Why marketing feels overwhelming03:00 – Why there’s no one “magic marketing strategy”04:00 – Perfection creates disconnection05:00 – Shifting your focus from strategy to the human you’re best suited to serve06:30 – The tangible and intangible parts of a client journey07:30 – Why intentional client journeys help selling feel natural and collaborative09:00 – How I built my own client journey14:00 – Why nurturing the relationship is always the priority16:00 – How to offer a clear next step without overwhelming them17:00 – Why you need to keep it simple18:30 – Entrepreneurship as a series of experiments and how your client journey fits in.19:00 – An invitation to work together on your client journey Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

Do you pour your heart into your business, but find yourself thinking, “Why isn’t this working? What am I missing?” In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa shares one of the most overlooked fundamentals of marketing: consistently bringing new people into your world. You’ll learn how to connect with a bigger audience, create easier sales, and make a wider impact. Melissa shares: What actually creates sales opportunities The “dating energy” that keeps your business breathing Four simple, repeatable ways to bring new people into your orbit Why modern buyers want more presence, energy, and connection By the end of this episode, you’ll be on your way to creating authentic connections without gimmicks or feeling like you need to turn into someone you’re not. You deserve marketing that feels sustainable and that feels like YOU. Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome & intention for the episode01:00 — Marketing fundamentals that actually matter03:00 — Why your energy is the magic behind every strategy05:00 — The real purpose of marketing is to create sales opportunities06:00 — Melissa’s 3-part marketing system08:00 — Signs you may not be bringing in enough new people10:00 — Why new people create fresh air in your business13:00 — Four simple structures for meeting new people17:00 — How social platforms push your content to new audiences and which content types matter most18:30 — How to get in front of other people’s audiences20:00 — How hosting events can build presence and proximity22:00 — The energy that makes this work being curiosity, generosity, and building trust24:00 — The results of doing this well brings a bigger audience, easier sales, and wider impact26:00 — An invitation for a free strategy consultation and private coaching support Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

What if it’s not too late to create exactly what you want — in business and in life — before the year ends In this power-packed episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa shares a motivating (and science-backed!) approach to goal setting that activates your natural instincts and helps you build momentum — one step at a time. You’ll learn how to stop spinning in overwhelm and start taking aligned action toward the business results you truly want. Inside, Melissa shares: ✨ The “10-week turnaround” strategy — even if you’re starting from zero✨ Why breaking your goals into dopamine-friendly chunks creates real momentum✨ How to reconnect with your inner goal-getter (yes, she’s still there)✨ The comeback story that proves it’s not over until it’s over✨ A simple way to reverse-engineer $50k (or whatever your goal is) before the year ends Whether your year has been strong or shaky — this is your moment to choose how you finish. You’re only 10 weeks away from creating something extraordinary. Let’s go! Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Why it’s not too late03:00 – The power of your prefrontal cortex (aka your goal-setting superpower)05:45 – The Denver Broncos comeback: A metaphor for your business09:00 – Set your “scary-fun” Q4 target13:00 – Break it down: The $50k case study17:00 – Dopamine and goal-setting: How your body helps your business20:00 – Shrink the horizon: Find your next 5-minute win25:00 – The hockey metaphor that will shift your strategy29:00 – What can you create today that leads to connection and revenue?32:00 – Recap: 4-step process for a powerful year-end34:00 – Book your 1:1 Q4 strategy session with Melissa Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do all the things in your business — perfectly — this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air 💗 This week on Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa sits down with Empowerment Coach and Super Connector Robin McIntire for a heart-opening conversation on what it really means to grow a successful business as a driven woman — without sacrificing your peace. Robin shares the truth about perfectionism, pressure, white space, and the mindset work it takes to stay grounded while going after big goals. You’ll hear: How to drop the masks and show up authentically in networking and life Why connection and community are essential (not optional) for entrepreneurs The secret to calming your nervous system when the pressure rises The power of white space — and how to create more of it in your calendar How to lead yourself with both ambition and self-compassion Whether you’re building your business during naptime, after hours, or with a full schedule, this episode will help you come back to your center and remember: you’re not alone 💕 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Doing Business Like a Woman00:24 – Meet Robin McIntire: Empowerment Coach + Super Connector01:29 – Releasing perfectionism and reconnecting with calm02:57 – What is a Business Matchmaker (and how Robin earned hers!)04:00 – The path to championing women — and why it matters05:30 – How self-judgment holds us back06:09 – Showing up authentically (and attracting the right people)07:17 – Centering yourself before networking08:44 – Real connection vs. transaction networking10:00 – Grounded meets driven: what it means + how to live it11:20 – Creating calm through thoughts, language, and presence13:25 – The power of catching stressful thoughts before they spiral15:00 – Thought awareness as a skill and practice16:50 – Entrepreneurship and the “I should be farther by now” lie17:59 – The mental pattern of “I don’t have time”20:15 – How white space helps prevent burnout21:10 – The language we use: “I’m tired,” “I’m overwhelmed,” and other energy drainers22:50 – Why community is essential (especially for women entrepreneurs)26:00 – Practical tips for creating white space + calendar boundaries30:06 – Where to connect with Robin + grab her free resources Connect with Robin: 🌐 Website: www.robinmcintire.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robin-mcintire 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/robinmcintirecoaching 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/RobinMcIntireCoaching 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@RobinMcIntireCoaching Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

You’ve been to the conference or the networking meeting. You’ve made the connections. Now what In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, Marketing Expert and Business Coach Melissa Kellogg Lueck is sharing her personal 3-step process for powering up, catching up, and (most importantly) following up after networking and big events. This is an episode especially for the introverts — and for every woman who wants to create a meaningful return on her investment of time, energy, and money when she shows up for her business. Melissa even created a free checklist to make this super simple for you. You’ll learn: Why networking alone doesn’t create clients How to care for your nervous system after high-visibility events Melissa’s simple system to track follow-up and build relationships What to offer when you’re not ready to “pitch” — but want to serve and connect ✨ You don’t need a perfect funnel — just a thoughtful follow-up plan. Tune in now! Post-Event Power Moves: The Checklist to Turn New Contacts into Profitable Relationships!🔗 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ap7cifph5keg1tr3xj53c/Post-Event-Power-Moves-The-Checklist-to-Turn-New-Contacts-into-Profitable-Relationships.pdf?rlkey=artl54bogm6m2h3khgfc5mere&e=1&dl=0 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Melissa’s conference update01:30 – Why networking alone doesn’t create clients02:00 – A word for my fellow introverts 💗03:00 – My 3-step reentry process: Power Up, Catch Up, Follow Up04:00 – The truth about why we need to reconnect with our “why”06:00 – What I did on the plane to get ahead on follow-up08:00 – What to say in a personal follow-up message10:00 – How to keep the conversation going (without pitching!)13:00 – Turning connection into clients — with consistency14:00 – How this checklist came to life (and how to get it!)15:30 – Ready to get help with your follow-up or client journey? Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.