Starting a business can feel exciting, overwhelming, and scary all at once, especially when you’re building it alongside a full-time job.

In this episode of the Wise and Well-thy Podcast, we’re talking about taking the leap before everything feels perfect, setting boundaries early, and avoiding burnout in the very beginning stages of business.

I’m joined by Amy Evans, interior designer and founder of Home by Amy Evans, who shares what it’s really like to build a business while still working full-time.

In this episode, we cover:

• Starting before you feel “ready”
• Putting yourself out there early without burning out
• Setting boundaries while juggling a job and a growing business
• Letting go of nonstop hustle
• Advice for anyone quietly building something on the side

If you’re in the early stages of building a business or thinking about taking the leap, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and remember: you don’t have to have it all figured out to get started.

Connect with Amy:

IG: @home.by_amy_evans

Website: Homebyamyevans.com

Email: info@homebyamyevans.com

Connect with Emily:

IG: @nourishedwithemily

Website: Nourishedwithemily.com

Email: Emily@nourishedwithemily.com

Jen Dixon founded Clean Slate Cleaning Service in 2019 after her corporate marketing position was "eliminated" while she was on maternity leave. What initially felt like an ending became a powerful beginning. Jen took a cleaning job after rebelling from her career. She found comfort in cleaning and was able to be mindful of her thoughts rather than be distracted by them. As Jen discovered firsthand how a clean, organized space brought her mental clarity and emotional relief, she realized she wasn’t alone in needing that support. Now, Jen is scaling her business and stepping fully into her next chapter of growth.

In this conversation, we’ll explore themes like starting over with a clean slate, navigating life as a single working mom, and using lived compassion as a way to be in service to others. Jen believes many of us are quietly drowning—and that there is absolutely no shame in asking for help.

She credits much of her success to referrals, community, and activating her existing network, showing how reputation, relationships, and integrity can fuel sustainable growth. Through her skills, resilience, and deep compassion, Jen has become the WO-man in her life and in her business—and she’s helping others breathe easier along the way.

Ebony hosted Allison & Ebony for a reflection on 2025 and a vision for the new year. The group considers questions like - What if every Monday was like New Year's? What were the rose & thorn of the past year? What is your desired mindset? And, lastly, 'How do you define HEALTH?'

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Balancing self-care and self-soothing can feel especially complicated as an entrepreneur. When hustle is normalized, boundaries blur, and rest often feels earned instead of necessary.

In this episode of Wise and WELL-THY, Ebony Unique sits down with Melody Johnson-Smith to explore the difference between self-care and self-soothing, why recognizing that distinction matters for entrepreneurs, and how both can play a role in sustaining your well-being while building and leading your own work. Together, they discuss practical ways to build self-awareness, identify healthier patterns, and take intentional steps toward caring for yourself... not just coping in the moment.

Melody also shares parts of her personal journey, including how lived traumatic experiences shaped her understanding of balance, healing, and purpose. Through vulnerability and reflection, she speaks to how she found herself along the way and how that journey ultimately led her to her current work as an entrepreneur, mentor, and ministry leader.

This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and rooted in growth. Offering perspective for entrepreneurs navigating personal healing, leadership, and redefining what self-care truly looks like.

⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes brief mention of childhood sexual abuse and a suicide attempt. These topics are shared with care and are not the primary focus of the conversation, but listener discretion is advised.

Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why would anyone choose me?” This episode goes straight into the heart of what so many entrepreneurs feel — especially women. Saturation, comparison, imposter syndrome, and trying to build a business without losing your sanity.

Today, we sit down with Morgan Houck, esthetician and owner of MRH Aesthetics, who launched her business in a space that can feel overwhelmingly crowded. We talk about finding confidence, defining your niche, shifting your mindset, and balancing your health while running a business.

You’ll walk away with:

• Practical strategies to stand out without mimicking others
• How to stop comparison from stealing your joy
• What to do when imposter syndrome creeps in
• The truth about a “saturated” market
• How to balance hustle with health and self-care

If you’ve ever wondered whether your industry is too full, or if you're “behind” compared to everyone else around you, this one is for you.

Connect with Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrhaesthetics/

Book an appt with Morgan: https://mrhaesthetics.com/

Taking care of ourselves is good for business—but what happens when your health becomes the biggest factor in your business? In this episode of Wise and Well-thy, we’re asking a powerful question: Can you be a thriving entrepreneur while living with chronic illness?

Host Allison Graff sits down with Victoria Storm, the artist and owner behind Perfect Storm Tattoo, for an honest and empowering conversation about building a business that supports your health instead of draining it.

Victoria opens up about navigating expectations, honoring her body’s limits, and reshaping her business around what truly matters. She shares how unexpected health challenges have actually strengthened her business, sharpened her vision, and helped her build a life and business filled with freedom.

If you’ve ever worried you can’t start—or sustain—a business when you’re not feeling your best, this episode will remind you that entrepreneurship can adapt to you.

Connect with Victoria on Instagram @perfectstormtattoo or at linktr.ee/victoriastorm.

Networking is one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs and business owners—but only when it’s done with purpose. In this episode of Wise and Well-thy, we explore what the research says about networking for business growth, how to decide which events are truly worth your time, and the importance of setting boundaries that protect your energy while still expanding your reach.

Then, we sit down with Sarah Fredenberg, founder of SHP Brand Bash and Lustre Loft, to dive into what authentic connection really looks like in business. Sarah shares how she approaches collaboration with others in her industry (even those who might seem like competitors), how to spot when you’re unbalanced or overextended, and why genuine relationships are key to sustainable success as a business owner.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make networking feel more natural—and less like a drain on your energy—this conversation is for you.

Connect with Sarah on Instagram at @lustreloft and @shpbrandbash, or visit shpbrandbash.com and lustreloft.com.

In this episode, Ebony Unique sits down with her friend and guest expert, Michael Sgro of Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching, for a fresh, honest dive into emotional agility. They unpack the difference between emotional intelligence and emotional agility, share a few of their own very human moments, and—because Michael’s the real deal—he breaks down practical ways to stay grounded, self-aware, and steady when life starts life-ing.

If you’re looking to better understand your emotions and use them without letting them run the show, this one’s your sign to press play.

Learn more about Michael and his business here: https://www.michaelsgro.com/