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You do an estimated 35+ hours of unpaid invisible labor every week — operations, project management, crisis response, HR, executive decision-making. And most of us have been conditioned to call it "just being a mom."

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dr. Danielle Dowling, Psy.D. — certified life coach, doctor of psychology, and author of the upcoming book Good Girl, Bad Mom — about the invisible workload that motherhood demands, why naming it as work feels like betrayal, and what it actually takes to reclaim your self-worth inside the life you love.

Dr. Dowling shares:
- Why "good girl conditioning" turns overwhelm into personal shame — not systemic critique
- The Oxfam stat that will stop you cold: women globally perform $10 trillion of unpaid labor annually
- The motherhood org chart — and the six-figure salaries those skills would command at any company
- Why self-abandonment gets labeled "good mom-ness" — and how to start seeing it clearly
- A powerful language swap: replace "help" with "own" to transfer real household responsibility
- Her self-worth → self-respect → self-care framework, and why starting with self-care always fails

Whether you're a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, or somewhere in the messy middle — this conversation will give you language for something you've always felt but never been allowed to name.

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. DANIELLE DOWLING:
Instagram: @iamdanielledowling
Website: danielle-dowling.com
Pre-Order Good Girl, Bad Mom: amazon.com/dp/B0FXHMX8F3

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher

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What if the most powerful business strategy has nothing to do with strategy at all?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Scott MacGregor — founder of The Outlier Project, publisher of Outlier Magazine, and 4x author — about why intentional relationship building is the one skill AI will never replace.

Scott shares:
- His "extra inch" philosophy that turns 5 seconds of effort into massive impact
- Why he ditched networking for friendship building (and what changed)
- How he uses his phone contacts as a personal CRM to remember what matters
- The Warren Buffett approach to relationships: slow, steady, outsized returns
- Why he's capping his community at 1,100 members — "scale can steal the soul"

Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling stuck in transactional relationships or a leader wanting to build deeper connections, this conversation will shift how you think about success, trust, and what people actually remember about you.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SCOTT MACGREGOR:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macgregorscott/
Instagram: @scottmacgregor_official
Outlier Magazine: https://www.outliermagazine.co
YouTube: @theoutlierproject

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: https://www.themanageher.com

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What if the "silly" business idea you've been dismissing is actually your superpower? Christina Wooldridge almost kept her trivia company a secret — and now it's building real community across San Diego and beyond.

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Christina Wooldridge, founder of Trivia Goat, about building a live events business while raising two young kids, why hospitality is the most underrated leadership skill, and what actually keeps customers coming back week after week.

Christina shares:
- How her childhood parades became the seed for a live entertainment company
- Why she struggled to see value in her "unconventional" business idea
- The moment she realized her hosts had become actual friends — and her business was bigger than games
- How she's scaling through a self-serve model that protects her time as a mom
- The conversation reset technique that instantly softens any difficult interaction

Whether you're a mom weighing entrepreneurship, a woman with a business idea that feels "not serious enough," or someone who believes connection is the real currency in business, this conversation will fire you up and validate everything you've been feeling.

🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA WOOLDRIDGE:
Instagram: @triviagoat
Website: https://triviagoat.com/

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full video episode: https://youtu.be/MPoNQUa8opQ

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What does it take to stay relevant in broadcasting for over 30 years — and never get fired? Steve Edwards knows the secret.

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Steve Edwards — legendary Los Angeles broadcaster and former host of Good Day LA — for a raw, reflective conversation about career longevity, media transformation, and what actually matters.

Steve shares:
- The mindset that kept him relevant across five decades of media
- Why social media is doing unprecedented damage to young girls
- His experience covering 9/11 live and the weight of that responsibility
- Why tribalism has taken over thanks to the internet and cable news
- The power of gratitude as a daily practice for mental resilience
- What "refusing to become irrelevant" really looks like in any career

Whether you're building a career, navigating media, or simply seeking wisdom from someone who's seen it all — this conversation will shift your perspective.

🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE EDWARDS:
Instagram: @steveedwardsla
X/Twitter: @SteveEdwardsAM

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Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher

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What if writing your book was never meant to be a solo act?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dr. Shana Hartman and Dr. Cindy Urbanski—the "book midwives" behind The Manage Her book and founders of Synergy Publishing Group—about why writing is an embodied act, how to honor your unique creative process, and the messy magic of birthing a book in community.

Shana and Cindy share:
- The question that anchors every manuscript: "What absolutely has to be in this book?"
- Why women write differently—and how to honor your process (even if it means talking your book into your phone)
- The story behind Synergy House, their retreat property where authors are cared for while they create
- What Rebel Writers is and who it's for
- Why you may have already written a book without realizing it
- The emotional transformation from "I can't share this" to "This is what I do"
- What to expect from their breakout session at The Manage Her Conference

Whether you've been dreaming of writing a book for years or just felt the first tug—this episode will give you the permission, strategy, and spark you need.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SHANA HARTMAN:
Instagram: @synergypublishinggroup
Website: https://shanahartman.com/

🔗 CONNECT WITH CINDY URBANSKI:
Instagram: @cindy_d_urbanski
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cindy_d_urbanski

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: themanageher.com

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What if science and spirituality have been pointing to the same two universal truths all along?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dave Lundgren—transformational coach, real estate investor, former U.S. Army chaplain, and bestselling author of "Loveness"—about the powerful intersection of business, spirituality, and conscious leadership.

Dave shares:
- His journey from military ministry through his "dark night of the ego" to discovering universal laws
- Why Love and Oneness aren't just spiritual concepts—they're backed by quantum physics
- How balancing masculine and feminine energy unlocks breakthrough success
- The 80/20 energy rule: why women need 20% masculine energy to scale their businesses
- Why authenticity beats every marketing tactic
- AI's role in human evolution—and what technology can never replace
- Real estate investing strategies for beginners to advanced investors
- The 4 pillars of business: Marketing → Sales → Fulfillment → Cashflow
- Why selling first and building later creates better outcomes
- How to stay grounded when technology pulls you away from your humanity

With 25+ years working alongside Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and other industry giants—helping build companies generating over a billion dollars—Dave brings rare wisdom on what truly separates those who succeed from those who struggle.

Whether you're building a business, seeking spiritual alignment, or exploring real estate investing, this conversation will challenge your thinking and expand your perspective on what's possible.

🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVE LUNDGREN:
Instagram: @davelundgren
Website: https://dave-lundgren.com
Book: "Loveness" on Amazon

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: https://www.themanageher.com/podcast

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What if the tax code was actually written to HELP you, not punish you?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Barbara Schreihans, founder of Your Tax Coach and nationally recognized tax strategist, about why understanding taxes is one of the most powerful things women entrepreneurs can do for their businesses and their families.

Barbara shares:

- Why only 12 pages of the 7,000-page tax code tell you what to pay
- The entity structure mistake costing business owners 15.3% in unnecessary taxes
- How to write off travel, meals, your car, and more — legally
- Why S-Corps make you 35x less likely to be audited
- The retirement accounts that can save you hundreds of thousands
- How to have "money dates" that actually bring you closer as a couple
- Why women outperform men when they invest — but don't invest enough
- Simple ways to start investing with just $5/week

Whether you're just starting out or scaling a successful business, this conversation will change how you see money forever. The tax code was written for you — it's time to use it.

🔗 CONNECT WITH BARBARA SCHREIHANS:
Instagram: @yourtaxcoach
Website: https://barbaraschreihans.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-tax-coach/

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
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When the biofield is intact, healing is limitless. Julie is a functional medicine practitioner with 40 years of experience who raised a son who never missed a day of school due to illness. Today she reveals the three steps every mom needs.

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Julie E, MPH, RD, founder of Julie E Health, about taking control of your family's wellness without fear or overwhelm.

Julie shares her groundbreaking three-step framework:

- Step 1 - The Biofield: How EMF from your phone destroys your energy field and why a simple sticker can turn your device into a healing tool
- Step 2 - The Detox Assembly Line: Your body has 11 detox organs working like an assembly line — if one is clogged, everything backs up
- Step 3 - Scars & Dental Work: Old injuries, C-sections, and dental work create "traffic jams" in your energy meridians

She also reveals the 5-hour "head on pillow" rule that transformed Aimee's sleep, why kids with shin bruises often have weak kidneys, how she broke her toddler's fever in 15 minutes with an enema, and what waking at 3am vs 4am vs 5am actually means for your organs.

Whether you're exhausted, perimenopausal, or watching your kids struggle with health issues, this conversation will give you permission to stop outsourcing your family's wellness and start managing it like the leader you are.

🔗 CONNECT WITH JULIE:
Instagram: @julieehealth
Website: julieehealth.com
YouTube: @JulieEhealth
TikTok: @julieehealth

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes and resources at themanageher.com