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Business from ScratchWhy You Feel Alone in Your Business | Ep 16I’m diving into a heavy but necessary conversation about the specific loneliness that comes with building a business. We’re talking about that invisible line where your business stops supporting your life and starts demanding it instead. If you’ve ever wondered if you should sell it all just to get your life back, this episode is for you.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro(01:20) - The specific loneliness of business ownership(02:27) - When your life starts bending around the business(02:59) - The three-year test for your current lifest...
2026-02-1710 minBusiness from ScratchFrom a Bedroom to a Warehouse w/ Allie Mitrovich | Ep 15In this episode, I sit down with Allie Mitrovich to unpack how a bored quarantine hobby turned into a viral business shipping 1,300 orders in a single night. We dig into the raw reality of moving fulfillment out of an apartment to save your sanity and why building a real community pays off more than chasing viral trends.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro(02:37) - How a viral TikTok launched Allie Rose Co.(06:42) - Why community drives sales better than viral hits(13:51) - The breaking point: Moving to a fulfillment...
2026-02-1043 minBusiness from ScratchBuilding a Business That Fits Your Life w/ Lindsey Cheek | Ep 14In this episode, I sit down with my very first client, Lindsey Cheek of Gathered, to discuss why she radically scaled down her interior design firm. We explore how she went from a large staff and retail store back to a lean team of two, and why that decision actually increased her profitability. This conversation proves that you don't have to be "big" to be successful—you just have to be intentional.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro(05:27) - Reality of opening a retail store(09:42) - The catalyst for scaling down...
2026-02-0344 minBusiness from ScratchWhy Perfectionism is Killing Your Business w/ Stephanie Lanier | Ep 13In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Lanier to talk about the reality of building a business while raising a family. We dig into why asking for help is actually a leadership skill and how to build deep, genuine connections without feeling fake. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be perfect, this conversation will give you permission to let that go.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro(02:30) - Networking for introverts(03:28) - Why you should join a nonprofit board(11:24) - The origin of the In...
2026-01-2759 minBusiness from ScratchTurning Your Craft into a Career w/ Alyssa Ait | Ep 12In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and industry leader Alyssa Ait to unpack the messy reality of running a floral business while raising three kids. We have an honest conversation about how she navigates working alongside her husband, Jordan, and the boundaries they set to keep their marriage and business afloat. Alyssa opens up about a terrifying trademark mistake that forced her to change her name, a lesson that proves why you need to cross your t's from day one. We also dig into the struggle of pricing your art and why she...
2026-01-2045 minBusiness from ScratchWhy Rest Is a Leadership Skill | Ep 11In this episode, I talk honestly about one of the hardest leadership lessons I’ve had to learn as a founder: how to take time off without feeling guilty. I share why so many business owners—especially women—struggle with rest, how guilt gets tied to productivity, and why our teams often mirror the behavior we model. Through my own experiences of burnout and exhaustion, I explain how refusing to rest doesn’t make us noble leaders—it quietly teaches our teams to ignore their own needs too.Timestamps(00:00) — Intro(02:07) — Founder Burnou...
2026-01-1314 minBusiness from ScratchScaling a Business Without Losing Your Values w/ Meredith Cook | Ep 10In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Meredith Cook, founder of Green Compass Global, to talk about what it really looks like to lead with heart while building a fast-growing business. We dive into the hardest decisions she’s had to make as a founder, especially when it comes to leading people you deeply care about and navigating seasons that feel overwhelming.Meredith shares how compassion, transparency, and tough conversations have shaped her leadership style and helped her build a people-powered brand rooted in trust. This conversation is an honest look at what it ta...
2026-01-0644 minBusiness from ScratchHow to Plan Like a CEO | Ep 9In this episode, I’m sharing a very honest look at how my relationship with planning has changed and why this year feels different than any before it. I talk about letting go of chaotic growth, admitting where burnout has shown up for me and my team, and choosing to step into leadership with more intention instead of constant reaction. This episode isn’t about having a perfect system — it’s about becoming the kind of CEO who plans slowly, thoughtfully, and with real life in mind.I walk through how I’m defining my season...
2025-12-3012 minBusiness from ScratchFinancial Mistakes That Sink Small Businesses w/ Chris Capone | Ep 8In this episode, I sit down with Chris Capone to talk through the financial mistakes that quietly derail small businesses and how to avoid them early. We unpack why growing too fast can be just as dangerous as not growing at all, and how focusing on your core competency can protect both your cash and your sanity.Chris breaks down why knowing your numbers isn’t just about bookkeeping—it’s about creating clarity, confidence, and better decision-making as a founder. This conversation is especially helpful if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by financial terms or unsure how to p...
2025-12-2341 minBusiness from ScratchHow Acquisitions Accelerate Business Growth w/ Bennie Sheally | Ep 7In this episode, I sit down with Wilmington business owner Bennie Sheally to talk about what it really takes to grow a company from scratch. We dive into his leap out of corporate life, the risk and reward behind acquiring agencies, and how he learned to lead with transparency and culture first.Bennie opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship — from burning through savings to figuring out payroll — and the resilience required to keep going. Together, we explore how community support, personal relationships, and strong leadership shape a thriving business.Timestamps(0...
2025-12-161h 05Business from ScratchFrom Desk Jobs to Ice Cream Dreams w/ Kristen and Wes Bechtel | Ep 6In this episode, I sit down with Kristen and Wes Bechtel — the husband-and-wife team behind Bombalatti’s Ice Cream in Wilmington, NC. We talk about the real side of entrepreneurship: active-shooter lockdowns, plumbing disasters, chaos at multiple locations, and somehow still loving what they do. Their story reminds me that the hardest days in business can still feel better than the best days at a desk job. I love how honest they are about the sacrifices and surprises no one tells you about when chasing a dream.Timestamps(00:00) — Intro(07...
2025-12-091h 02Business from ScratchTaking Products from Idea to Shelf w/ Carmin Black | Ep 5Designer, entrepreneur, and my good friend Carmin Black, went from turning handmade jewelry in her grandparents' garage to creating handbags carried at Magnolia and a hair tie sold nationwide at CVS. She walks me through the messy reality of building product-based businesses, from finding manufacturers overseas to knowing when to close one brand and start another.You'll learn:How to take a product idea from your brain to retail shelves without massive investmentWhy the first five years are about learning lessons, not making moneyWhat it really takes to work with major retailers like Nordstrom...
2025-12-0159 minBusiness from ScratchGrowing Your Creative Business With Intention w/ Melissa Tyson | Ep 4In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Melissa Tyson, an incredible goldsmith and custom jewelry designer. Melissa's story is one of courage, creativity, and starting over when life falls apart. We talk about how she built her fine jewelry brand from scratch, literally melting down her old pieces, and what it means to stay true to your art while running a successful business.You'll learn:How to balance your creative vision with client needs without losing yourselfWhy learning the business side is just as important as mastering your craftWhat it takes to pivot...
2025-11-251h 10Business from Scratch5 People to Talk to Before You Start a Business | Ep 03In this episode, I walk you through the five people you should talk to before you spend money on a website, branding, or a big “I’m launching!” announcement. These conversations will save you time, stress, and years of trial and error.You’ll learn:How mentors shorten the learning curve and help you avoid common mistakes.Why real customer feedback keeps you grounded in what people actually want.What to ask your banker, CPA, or attorney so your money and contracts don’t get messy.How honest friends save you from blind spots and hype you didn’t...
2025-11-1812 minBusiness from ScratchThe Truth Behind Your First Year in Business | Ep 02In this episode, I take you inside the real first year of business — the good parts that light you up, the bad moments no one warns you about, and the absurd stories you only understand if you’ve lived them. I share the lessons, mistakes, and small lifesavers that helped me survive my earliest, messiest seasons.You’ll learn:How freedom quickly turns into chaos without simple structure.Why tiny wins matter more than any big milestone.What financial whiplash, taxes, and emergencies really look like.How support, community, and boundaries keep you from burning out....
2025-11-1817 minBusiness from ScratchWhy Starting a Business Feels So Messy | Ep 01In this episode, I introduce what Business From Scratch is all about and why starting a business never looks as clean as people make it seem. I share how my own story—divorce, rebuilding, survival work, and messy first steps—shaped the way I help people start their businesses today.You’ll learn:Why starting a business feels confusing and chaotic—and why that’s normal.What painful mistakes taught me that no classroom could.How community, resilience, and honest lessons create a stronger foundation for any new founder.What this podcast will give you so your busin...
2025-11-1808 minBusiness from ScratchTrailer – Business from ScratchStarting a business is one thing. Starting over in life while building a business? That’s another level of crazy.I’m Abbye McGee — single mom, three-time founder, and someone who’s had to piece together life and business from zero. In this trailer, I’m introducing Business From Scratch — a podcast about what it really takes to build something that lasts when you’re rebuilding yourself at the same time.This isn’t about chasing a highlight reel or curating a Pinterest-perfect brand. It’s about the real, messy, and meaningful parts of starting over — the mindset...
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The LadyBits PodcastSpeaking of Fedoras: WE NEED THERAPYThis episode is all about therapy and why we ALL should be sitting our asses on a therapist's couch regularly. We sit down with Cindy Kuhne - wife, mom, pastor's wife, businesswoman - she does it all and she is sharing some insight with us about her journey finding help and healing. Don't miss this one!
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The LadyBits PodcastAbbye Won't Eat Your BiscuitsIn this episode, the ladies are each sharing their absolute favorite family recipes with you! Amanda somehow convinced Brent's mom to give her the coveted Beef + Vegetable Soup that makes him swoon and Abbye finally lays to rest the argument over what Southern Chicken + Dumplings should be and absolutely SHOULD NOT BE. You need to know these things. Thanks for tuning in!
2019-10-0100 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 20: The Big DIn this episode, the ladies are talking all about DIVORCE and how to not be an ass through it all. YES it's hard and YES there is a lot of pain, but NO it doesn't have to be full of spite and vitriol. (for real) We are talking all about how to have some grace through the process, especially when there are kids involved. So tune in and let's discuss!
2019-07-2300 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 19: Raising Weird GirlsAre you trying your best to mother girls and find yourself at a loss for how to handle all of the girl things? Girls are gloriously challenging and beautifully unique. (code words for HOT MESSES) In this episode, we are talking about how to nurture them well so they can have the freedom to be who they are. And how do you even handle the mood swings? We are getting into all of it!
2019-07-1600 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 18: A Smile On Your Face + Your Pants UnbuttonedWe are talking about all of our favorite summer recipes! From Amanda's ridiculous Loaded Potato Salad, Tomato + Cuke Salad and her Make-At Home Iced Coffee Concoction to Abbye's GO-TO Peach Caprese Salad and her favorite Grilled Thick Cut Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches (again with the peaches!) Summer is all about easy and delicious and we wanted to share our favs with you!
2019-07-0900 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 17: We Don't Meal Prep, But You ShouldIn this episode, the ladies are talking all about meal prepping! Abbye's shares her experience as a personal chef and some tips she has learned to meal prep fast for a whole week! Amanda shares her tips for prepping the ingredients for a great meal ahead of time so that half the work is done when it's time to cook for her family! This is a good one packed full of great info!
2019-07-0200 minThe LadyBits PodcastMINI 16: Beyonce For PresidentWe decided to keep Lara Boyer around for a bit in the studio after we finished recording her full length episode about health and all of our excuses! In this mini episode, she shares something she just can't live without!
2019-06-2900 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 16: Tabata CiabattaIn this episode we are talking to personal trainer and health coach guru, Lara Boyer! We dive into all of the excuses we use to NOT take care of ourselves and ways to just get over it. She also shares some very practical tips to get us moving in the right direction in our health journey!
2019-06-2500 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 15: Constant UniBoob ManagementThis mini episode is dedicated to Amanda's fav lip stain and Abbye's current read about how our brains work! Join us as we talk face paint and brain chemistry - YES MA'AM!
2019-06-2100 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 15: When In Doubt, Put Out (Also: Stress Management)In this episode, Amanda and Abbye are talking about stress management! And don't we all need to better with that?
2019-06-1800 minThe LadyBits PodcastMINI 14: Bras and A Man CrushIn this mini episode, Abbye talks about her absolute favorite bra and Amanda tells us about which music artist she is currently obsessed with.
2019-06-1400 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 14: Hashtag Neck Skin Is a ThingIn this episode, Abbye + Amanda are FINALLY talking all about chin hair and a long list of other things that women are easily mortified about but shouldn't be! Let's dive in to all of the body image things today and talk it all out!
2019-06-1100 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 13: Fanny's Favs - Chili Garlic Paste + Queen!In this mini episode, Abbye and Amanda are still hanging out with Fanny Slater to ask her about two of HER favorite things! She talks about her go-to kitchen condiment staple, chili garlic paste and QUEEN! (of course!)
2019-06-0700 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 13: An Interview With Fanny Slater!This week Abbye and Amanda sit down with special guest Fanny Slater, winner of Rachael Ray's Great American Cookbook Competition and chat about taking chances in the kitchen and in life.
2019-06-0400 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 12: Here We Are And Here We GoIn this mini episode, the ladies are talking about two things that they can't live without! Amanda shares her favorite natural deodorant and Abbye talks about the pillow named Chester that changed her sleeping life!
2019-05-3100 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 12: Driving The Summer Struggle BusIn this episode of The LadyBits Podcast, Amanda and Abbye are talking about how to survive the summer with kids without losing your ever loving mind! We are talking about some fun ideas to get you through the long and boring days your kids think they have and make some fun memories in the process!
2019-05-2800 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 11: Reverse Sear Steaks + Saving Our SkinIn this mini episode, Abbye talks about her favorite way to cook a steak and Amanda shares the all natural spray that saves her skin after a day in the sun!
2019-05-2400 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 11: Winter Needs To Get Mowed The Hell OutThe ladies are talking all about summer time self care routines! The weather is getting warmer and we are wearing less clothes so LET'S GET PREPARED FOR THAT BUSINESS!
2019-05-2100 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 10: Thumb Mics + More GuiltThis mini episode is 12 1/2 minutes of BONUS CONTENT! Our live recording/launch party kept going after we said bu-bye and it was SO GOOD we wanted to share it with you! We cover single-parent guilt to why women compete with each other to Christie's first hand account of peeing in the bushes in just 12 minutes!
2019-05-1700 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 10: The Launch Party With A Side Of GuiltThis episode is our first ever LIVE podcast recording! We decided to celebrate the launch of The LadyBits Podcast with a party at Tatum's Pubshed with some of our favorite girlfriends and live record episode 10! We are talking about LadyGuilt and the discussion is lively, fun, REAL and, at times, a little raw. {of COURSE!}
2019-05-1400 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 09: The Benefits of Oil In Your Kitchen + On Your FaceIn this episode, Amanda recommends her favorite oil to cook with and Abbye talks about the oils that she uses in her skin care routine!
2019-05-1000 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 09: Wine Plastics + Conflict ResolutionThe ladies are back and talking about how to fight well! Conflict is inevitable in any relationship but we can learn how to fight without losing our minds in the process!
2019-05-0700 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 08: Neck Spanks + Other RecommendationsIn this mini episode, Abbye talks about her favorite curly hair products and Amanda shares her online grocery shopping tips! And we also talk about neck spanks, obviously.
2019-05-0300 min2019-04-3000 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 07: Our Favs For Period HellIn this mini episode, the ladies are talking about our periods and how we survive them! Here are two products that we love and that really do help make it through hell week with a little less awfulness.
2019-04-2600 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 07: Stick That LandingAmanda + Abbye continue their discussions on relationships in this episode and we are talking all the things SEX!
2019-04-2300 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 06: Marie + EveIn this mini, Abbye is talking about cleaning out the clutter and Amanda shares about her new favorite TV series!
2019-04-1900 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 06: Falling Through The IceAbbye and Amanda continue the Relationship Series with this episode on being vulnerable with your partner - we know it can be scary, but it doesn't need to be!
2019-04-1600 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 05: Choose Your Own Adventure DogsIn this mini, Amanda + Abbye tell you about two more things they are obsessed with! Amanda shares about a weirdly different show she and Brent went to see that honestly left Abbye scratching her head. And Abbye talks about a "can't - live - without" device for her two crazy-ass dogs that has saved their lives more than once!
2019-04-1200 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 05: Your Nipple Is ShowingIn this episode, the ladies start a NEW series on RELATIONSHIPS! We are going to dive right in on this one and give you our thoughts and experiences on what makes or breaks a relationship.
2019-04-0900 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 04: Abbye Effed The FoodWe're talking food today! And even though Abbye is known for her food, she still fucks it up on the regular. That's just super fun, yea?
2019-04-0500 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 04: We Should Be AsleepIn this episode, the ladies talk about how they attempt (sometimes successfully) to get better sleep - because we all know not many of us are getting that right these days. Listen in for tips and tricks to have restful and meaningful sleep!
2019-04-0200 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 03: Make A Mask + Plug Your VajayjayIn this mini-sode, we are talking all about Abbye's fav homemade detox face mask and Amanda's go-to period necessities. And don't we ALLLLL want {need} to talk about THAT?
2019-03-2900 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 03: I Lied About The SaladIn this episode, the ladies discuss self-care through the food we eat! We don't always make the best choices, but we do have some tips on treating yourself RIGHT!
2019-03-2600 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 02: Who The Hell Has Time To Shop?In this mini episode, Amanda shares her favorite product that has CHANGED her hair and she is obsessed! Abbye shares her favorite online clothes retailer that changed her closet and her Instagram Story feed!
2019-03-2200 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 02: Take A Bath You SociopathIn this episode, we are talking about all the routine things we do to take care ourselves physically and mentally! From how to take a good bath to making time to talk face to face with your partners EVERY DAMN DAY. These are good reminders about putting yourself first so you can take care of all the other things yelling for your attention.
2019-03-1800 minThe LadyBits PodcastMini 01: Sleeping In Our UnderwearIn this mini, Amanda talks about her secret sleep aid and Abbye lets you in on her favorite undies BECAUSE YOU ALL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THAT.
2019-03-1500 minThe LadyBits PodcastEP 01: Don't Tell Our MothersWelcome to the first episode of The LadyBits Podcast! Amanda + Abbye get drunk {because it's EPISODE ONE YOU GUYS} and talk about taking care of ourselves by making time for GIRLFRIENDS!
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