Consider the Wildflowers
Hear the untold stories of how industry leaders, founders, and up and coming entrepreneurs got their start, the experiences that shaped them, the journey to building the brands they have today, and of course ... the numbers! Stories sure to inspire and reignite your work. As well as give you the courage to redefine success and build a life and business on your own terms. www.considerthewildflowerspodcast.com
Episodes
127 episodes
128. From Coffee Table Pact to Global Impact: How Tom Livingston Built an 8-Figure Medical Device Company
What if your next business idea wasn’t about making millions—but helping just one person? In this episode, Tom Livingston, CEO of Rampart IC, shares how a late-night phone call from a friend sparked the idea for a life-saving medical device—and...
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Season 3
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Episode 128
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127. What Work-Life Balance Really Looks Like as a Mom and CEO
What does work-life balance really look like when you're building a business with little ones underfoot? In this honest and behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing 10 strategies that have helped me navigate motherhood and entrepreneursh...
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Season 3
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Episode 127
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46:21
126. The Hidden Costs of ‘Doing It All’ & Why This Entrepreneur Opted Out
In this conversation, Paige returns with a more personal take on life as a digital entrepreneur living abroad. We’re talking guilt-free boundaries, “done is better than perfect” energy, tracking your freedom number, getting ruthless with your t...
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Season 3
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Episode 126
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50:53
125. Scaling Smart: The Power of Competitive Pricing & Word-of-Mouth Growth
Jen Wood, founder of Mango’s Decor & Co, is a third-generation furniture entrepreneur who turned a love for design into a 7,000-square-foot furniture boutique serving families across the Southeast. From car seat naps to couch deliveries, Je...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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34:09
124. Hometown Bakery Turned 17-Location Franchise: How Scott & Meredith Layton Turned a Small Dream into a Nationally Recognized Brand
What does it really take to grow a small-town bakery into a 17-location franchise? In this episode, Meredith Layton, co-founder of Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, shares how a simple dream, a deep love for people, and an unwavering commitment to relat...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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45:24
123. From Gracious Hostess to Luxury Event Planner: How Whitney Bowman Became Knoxville’s Premier Luxury Wedding Planner
From her humble beginnings as a gracious hostess to becoming one of Tennessee's premier event planners, Whitney Bowman takes us through the highs and lows of building a successful luxury event planning business. In this episode, we explore the ...
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Episode 123
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44:51
122. From Stay-at-Home Mom to CEO: What No One Tells You About Starting a Business
Starting a business is one thing—figuring out everything no one tells you? That’s a whole different story. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Ford, a stay-at-home mom turned CEO, who went from searching for a bounce house for her daughter’...
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Episode 122
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1:01:32
121. The Dark Side of Course Creation: Leaving 'Fast Money' Behind for Real Impact with Tarzan Kay
Tarzan’s journey from the “make money online” hustle to building a business with heart is anything but conventional. After spending years in the affiliate marketing game and diving into the world of course creation, Tarzan learned f...
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Episode 121
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58:55
120. From Water Bills to World-Class Typefaces: Jen Wagner's Rise in the World of Font Design
Jen Wagner’s journey from aspiring orthopedic surgeon to powerhouse type designer is a testament to the power of reinvention. In this episode, Jen shares how a series of unexpected life changes—culminating in a leap of faith to go full-time fre...
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1:00:12
119. Realistic Time Management for High-Performing Women Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Kelly Nolan shares her approach to time management that helps women achieve more without the stress. Drawing from her experience as an overwhelmed attorney, Kelly offers practical strategies for managing both personal and profe...
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53:24
118. How to Maintain Market Share in a Crowded Industry: Katie Hunt’s Secrets to Thriving in Digital Courses, Education, Coaching & Product Design.
Katie Hunt’s journey is a true testament to adaptability, resilience, and innovation. From her beginnings in corporate America to venturing into entrepreneurship, Katie took a bold leap into the world of digital products. With a passion for emp...
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48:55
117. Going Out on a Limb: How Moving to Spain Gave This Working Mom the Balance She Craved
Imagine swapping your daily grind for an international adventure! Stephanie May Wilson has turned her dream life into reality under the sunny skies of Granada, Spain. Stephanie dives into how this bold move wasn’t just about chasing sunsets but...
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1:03:15
116. From Corporate America to Flower Farming: How One Entrepreneur Found Her Dream Business (and Built It with Cash!)
Turning Dirt Into Dollars! Meet Jennifer Gulizia — a woman who took a four-week toe-dip into corporate America, followed by a five-year deep dive into banking, to finally realize that a creative career was her true dream. After building a succe...
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48:38
115. 3 Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Marriage While Growing Your Business (Plus, 15 Fun Ways to Say 'I Love You' on a Budget!)
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get swept up in the hustle, the late nights, and the constant pressure. Before you know it, you’re scrolling social media at 8 PM because you and your spouse have seemingly run out of things to say or simply num...
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30:06
114. Scaling to 7 Figures While Raising a Family: Bonnie Christine’s Secrets to Work-Life Harmony
Welcome back to the show one of our favorite past guests, renowned surface pattern designer Bonnie Christine, for our second encore episode!In today’s episode, Bonnie is sharing how she scaled her business to multi-seven figures, built a...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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42:02
113. Living & Earning: The Dolly Parton Way
Most small business owners I work with would say they started a business for freedom : freedom of time, creative freedom, financial freedom… yet somewhere along the journey we build business that have us chained to our desk in...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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45:51
112. Business, Life, and the Power of a Money Plan: Building Success without Sacrificing Your Sanity
Today, we’re doing something totally new: a roundtable discussion with three small business owners, just like you, who are navigating the rollercoaster of growing a business while balancing the rest of life’s demands.These three...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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1:02:39
111. Business Growth, Babies, & Biohacking: The Secret to Surviving It All with Ashlyn Carter
Welcome back to the show one of our favorite past guests (and a dear friend of mine) Ashlyn Carter, founder of Ashlyn Writes, for the first of our Encore episodes! Last time, we talked about building a business—this time, we’re getting...
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Episode 111
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46:54
110. How to Ditch Goal Guilt with The Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi
New year, fresh start, and that shiny list of goals you swear you'll conquer this time around. Sound familiar? By January 14 (aka Quitters’ Day), reality hits, and those dreams are collecting dust. Enter THE Lazy Genius hersel...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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54:56
109. Do These 6 Things at the Start of the New Year: My Annual Financial Reset
Are your finances in need of a fresh start?! Whether you’re tuning in right after ringing in the new year or catching this on a random Thursday in May, side-eyeing your bank account and wondering, “Where did it all go?”—this episode is for YOU....
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17:36
108. Why Goal-Setting is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)
It's that time of year again—where the magic of the season meets the whirlwind of new resolutions and goal setting. But let’s face it, the excitement of setting goals often fades by February, leaving many of us questioning: Why do goals fee...
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23:36
107. End of Year Business Review : 15 Questions to Ask Before the Year Ends
As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and forget to take a moment to reflect. But the end of the year is the perfect opportunity to pause, look back, and assess how far you’ve come. In Part One of this special t...
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106. Stop Pricing your Services like THIS. (with “Ask the Planner” host Desirée Adams)
If you, like all good 90s kids, dreamed of becoming a wedding planner after J.Lo and Matthew McConaughey lit up the big screen in the iconic 2001 rom-com The Wedding Planner, then today’s guest is going to take you straight down memory...
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45:00
105. Kate Stewart: How a Family Tradition Became a Million-Dollar Business Making a Global Impact
It’s officially the holiday season & we are so excited to have one of our first holiday-based entrepreneurs on the show. Kate Stewart is the founder of Bauble Stockings. From family tradition to a thriving holiday company, hear how Kate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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53:18
104. Mimi Striplin: From Tiny Tassels to the Today Show— Million-Dollar Success Found in the Unlikeliest of Places
From Tiny Tassels to the Today Show— Today’s guest found million-dollar success in the unlikeliest of places.Driven by her passion for building businesses and a life centered around joy, Mimi Striplin empowers female entreprene...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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57:54