In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Melissa & Billie sit down with Heather to explore her inspiring journey from exhaustion and overwhelm to empowerment and purpose.

✨ Episode Highlights:

- From Survival to Strength: Heather opens up about starting her business while raising her young son with autism — navigating sleepless nights, isolation, and self-doubt. Through resilience and mindset shifts, she transformed her challenges into a mission to serve others.

- Turning Pain into Purpose: Her lived experience became her greatest teacher. Heather now supports other parents and entrepreneurs, offering practical tools, specialist referrals, and a holistic approach to both business and family life.

- The Power of Asking for Help: Heather reminds us that true strength lies in interdependence — allowing others to support us creates space for healing and growth.

- Amplifying Impact: By sharing her story and her hard-earned knowledge, Heather has built a ripple effect of empowerment, helping others navigate their own “Solution City” with grace and courage.

- A Journey of Hope: Melissa & Billie close by reflecting on Heather’s message — that no matter how dark life feels, there’s always a path to light when you stay open, ask for help, and keep moving forward.

💡 Key Takeaways:

1. Every challenge holds the seed of your next breakthrough
2. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
3. Your story has the power to inspire and guide others
4. Resilience is built through vulnerability and courage
5. Sharing your light amplifies collective healing

About the Guest:

Heather Starke is a passionate business owner with experience in various industries including the Chamber of Commerce. The founder of Starke Business Services, LLC she is the go-to expert for difficult accounting procedures, Quickbooks Online advisement, and Numbers based Business Advisory Services.

Heather has a Business & Technology Management degree from Clarkson University. Heather also holds a Pro Advisor certification from Quickbooks Online and a CFO Certification from The CFO Project.

Heather is a horse of a different color in the land of Accounting; charismatic and caring, you will know right away that she cares about both people and numbers (people being first).

In addition to being a champion of Math, Heather's most important job is caring for her 4-year-old son Dominyk.

Heather strives to use her knowledge and experience to positively impact the lives of others.

Contact:

Website: https://www.starkebusinessservices.com/

Email: info@starkebusinessservices.com

Meet the Hosts: Billie & Melissa

Billie Aadmi and Melissa Deally are the dynamic co-founders of Amplify Impact Academy, a global hub for personal transformation, leadership development, and high-frequency living. Together, they empower people to release unconscious limitations, align with their soul’s truth, and amplify their impact in the world.

Billie’s journey spans from saving lives to healing souls — a...