Storytelling consultant and speaker Katie Quesada joins Corrie to talk about the unexpected path that led her from nonprofit burnout to running a thriving company—and how she and her husband flipped the traditional script to create a family rhythm that matches their season, skills, and values.

In this episode, Katie shares how her business grew by word of mouth (and one well-timed compliment from a friend), why they decided to live tiny in order to dream big, and how they figured out the math to make it all work. She also opens up about navigating mom sadness vs. mom guilt, the tension of travel with young kids, and the constant pressure to want what someone else has—even when your heart knows better. Go moms. :)

Links!

Katie’s Website: katiequesada.com

Katie on Instagram: @katiequesada

Corrie's Website: corriemyers.com

Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers

Music Credit: @johnbrazell

Ash McDonald had all the markers of “making it”: a booked-out business, thriving clients, and a beautiful new home. But when burnout hit again, she knew something had to (really) change.

This episode is for the mom who's wondering if slowing down means giving up. Ash shares what happened when she let go of hustle culture, stepped back from her business, and leaned into homeschooling and worldschooling her three kids. She talks about healing on a cellular level, working just 10 hours a week, and the emotional work of letting herself be rather than prove.

We also talk about what she’s intentionally building now, for her clients and her own family. If you’ve ever felt like burnout is something you hit over and over again, you'll thoroughly enjoy hearing Ash's wisdom on the topic.

• Ash’s Website: Here

• Ash on Instagram: @ashmcdonald

• Ash’s Podcast – Shamelessly Ambitious: Listen here

• The Burnout Breakthrough (Ash’s free 5-day audio/email series): Get it here

• Fit with Coco: Here (Ash’s go-to workout program)

• Corrie’s Website: corriemyers.com

• Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers

• Music by: @johnbrazell

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This week, Corrie is joined by Krista Demcher—sales coach, speaker, and mom of three—for a deeply honest (and sometimes tearful) conversation about what it really looks like to juggle parenting and purpose.

Krista opens up about sending her oldest off to college and the bittersweet emotions of “lasts.” She shares how she intentionally built strong relationships with her teens, even through rocky middle school years, and how learning to repair quickly—and let go of a clean bedroom—keeps her connected to her kids.

They also talk about running a business with your spouse, redefining sales as storytelling and service, and the truth behind “revenge bedtime procrastination.” (Yes, that’s a thing—and yes, she’s guilty of it too.)

Whether you're navigating toddler chaos or bracing for high school drop-offs, this episode is the encouragement you need. Episode links:

• Krista’s Website: kristademcher.com
• Krista on Instagram: @kristademcher
• Podcast Episode Featuring Krista’s Kids: She Sells He Sells
• Book: To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink
• Corrie's website: corriemyers.com
• Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers
• Music by @johnbrazell

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