Today’s episode? It’s for when things are really hard. Like… the world’s-on-fire, tech’s-breaking, brain’s-short-circuiting kind of hard. Whether you're grieving, dealing with burnout, or your business is scaling faster than your sanity can keep up—I got you.

We’re talking about how to keep showing up when you feel like hiding under your desk (no shame, I’ve been there).

In this episode, I dig into:

• What “hard” really means (hint: your hard is valid, period.)
• Why showing up doesn’t have to mean showing up everywhere
• One-minute-at-a-time wisdom from an English professor
• The difference between finding community and getting help (both matter)
• Why “bare minimum” is sometimes exactly what’s needed

This isn’t your typical “just push through” pep talk. This is grace-filled, real-world advice for humans who also happen to run businesses.

So if you’re in the thick of it, press play. Then send it to a biz buddy who needs it too.

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In this episode, I sat down with my longtime client and communication powerhouse, Lisa Merlo Booth, to talk about the sticky (but super important) stuff: defensiveness in business communication.

Lisa is a relationship coach, speaker, and full-on paradigm shifter who's on a mission to transform how we show up in relationships—romantic, professional, and everything in between. This convo was juicy, real, and full of “aha” moments. You’ll hear:

• Why defensiveness is rampant in professional settings (yes, even yours)
• The three defensiveness archetypes and how they show up at work
• What it actually means to “speak it clean” and why it changes everything
• How to lead your team with grounded, powerful strength (without being a jerk)
• What to do when you are the defensive one (hi, me 🙋‍♀️)
• Why humane kindness and accountability are non-negotiables in a thriving business culture

Lisa also talks about her wildly impactful live course on defensiveness (which I highly recommend—it's changed the way I show up in my biz and my life).

If you’ve ever felt triggered by feedback, shut down in tense convos, or struggled to hold boundaries with clients, this one’s for you.

Lisa isn’t your typical relationship coach. With over 20 years of experience as a relationship coach and trained therapist, she cuts through the fluff and gets straight to the heart of the matter. Lisa tackles complex issues head-on with clarity, humor, and a no-nonsense approach that drives real, lasting change.

Her mission is to help individuals, couples, teams, and organizations create radically new relationships and cultures that don’t just survive—they thrive.

The old relationship rules are broken, and Lisa is here to rewrite them. Through her Radically New Relationships™ Paradigm, she challenges outdated norms and replaces them with a bold, transformative framework. Her approach ensures relationships are deeply supportive, powerfully connected, and built to last.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/LisaMerloBoothStraightTalk

https://www.instagram.com/lisamerlobooth

www.lisamerlobooth.com

Offer: It's Not Me It's You, Tackling Defensiveness 6-week course starts Tuesday, May 13th.

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In this episode of the BizMagic Podcast, I’m diving headfirst into the sparkly, chaotic world of all-in-one business platforms (lookin’ at you Kajabi, Kartra, GoHighLevel, etc.).

Are they unicorns that solve all your biz tech woes? Or shiny, overpriced distractions that leave you screaming into your coffee? Buckle up, 'cause I’ve got thoughts.

In this episode, we’re talkin’:

• What all-in-ones actually are and what they promise (spoiler: it’s a lot)
• The real pros that make them a legit choice for some folks
• The dark side of these platforms that nobody brags about on sales pages
• When they make total sense—and when to run far, far away
• Why affiliate deals muddy the waters (yeah, I said it)
• The right way to choose your tools without falling for the hype

This isn't about bashing platforms or preaching “my way or the highway.” It’s a real, practical breakdown so you can make the best decision for your biz without the tech regret hangover.

✨ Wanna rant or rave about your favorite all-in-one? Email me at patti@bizmagic.co or slide into my DMs on Instagram @bizmagicco. I’m always down for a nerdy tech chat.

💫 And don’t forget to share this episode with your fellow business nerds, leave a review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Word of mouth is pure magic ✨

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