Diaries of a Boss Babe

#54 Gabi Day: Wellness Industry Bamboozlement, Forever Chemicals, & the Class Divide for Health

Just a heads up: this episode might mess with your worldview a little.And yes… you can’t unknow some of it.
This conversation goes way beyond skincare, haircare, or “clean beauty.” It’s really about who we trust with our bodies and why we ever stopped trusting ourselves.
I’m joined by Gabi Day, founder of Bright Body, and what unfolds is one of those conversations that starts in wellness and ends somewhere much more existential.
We talk about things like:
How the wellness industry trains us to look for authority instead of developing discernment.
Why “experts,” labels, and trends aren’t substitutes for curiosity and self-advocacy.
Discovering you actual risk tolerance not outsourcing it. 
The quiet ways endocrine disruptors, microplastics, and synthetic fragrances intersect with everyday life not just products.
How marketing often simplifies complex health issues in ways that feel comforting, but aren’t always honest.
What it actually looks like to build a wellness brand without fear-based messaging or false certainty.
Why asking better questions might matter more than finding the “right” answers.
What I love is that this isn’t an episode that tells you what to buy, who to follow, or what to believe.
It’s an invitation to think more critically, trust yourself more deeply, and stop handing your power over to strangers with good branding.
Press play and maybe notice what comes up for you along the way.
 
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Bright Body Website

Cultivate #8: How to Review Your Business Like a CEO: A Mini Workshop

Welp, this isn’t a podcast episode, it’s a business review workshop. A mini course, if you will. It's just you and me, baby! 
Strategy. Systems. Culture. Compassionate leadership. Innovation.
Also...why peopling is always the hardest part.
Grab a notebook and press play.
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Cultivate #7: Luke & Katelyn: Who Should Pay on a First Date, The Robots Might Take Over, & Society's Meltdown

In this episode, Luke and I dive into the wild state of our society and how we’re trying to keep our own household sane while the world feels a little… unhinged. We talk about modern dating, shifting gender roles, the impact of feminism, and why everyone seems confused about who’s supposed to do what anymore.
And yes, we go there:Who should pay on the first date?Turns out, it’s not “men always” or “women can.” It’s a little more nuanced...especially if you're not in a trad relationship sitch.
We also unpack how technology is messing with our expectations, why emotional availability actually matters, and what it takes to build real connection in a culture that’s constantly distracting us.
Whether you're single, married, or actively avoiding the dating apps, this episode will make you think, laugh, and maybe rethink a few of your own assumptions.
Little tid bits:
Modern dating is chaotic, thanks to tech and shifting norms
Masculinity and femininity are having an identity crisis
Online dating is both a blessing and a circus
Emotional availability > perfect profile pictures
Expectations can make or break your relationships
Society shapes more of our love lives than we realize
Choosing a partner intentionally is everything

#53 Michelle Campbell: Evictions. Assault. Repos. Debt. And Still...She Rose

There are rock-bottom stories… and then there’s Michelle Campbell’s.
In this episode, I sit down with the woman behind Bluebird: A Memoir of Trauma, Heartbreak, and Divine Beauty in the Struggle. She's a tax expert, financial literacy advocate, and founder of the nonprofit #Stability.
From the moment Michelle shares that she grew up being told she was “too Black to be white and acted too ‘white’ to be Black,” you feel the weight of a lifetime of not belonging. That ache for acceptance led her into a 21-year spiral of fast money, big spending, and toxic relationships with both men and women which ended in jail, deep shame, and financial chaos.
Michelle walks us through the staggering math of her rock bottom: five evictions, four repossessed cars, three bankruptcies, two abortions, a sexual assault, and over $500,000 in debt. But this isn’t a trauma dump; it’s a masterclass in radical honesty. She doesn’t sanitize any of it...housing instability, survival choices, the ways shame around money and identity can swallow you whole and somehow you leave feeling lighter.
The turning point? A deep spiritual fast where she finally stopped running from herself and from God. Out of that quiet came the clarity to face her numbers, tell the truth about her past, and rebuild her life with integrity....eventually becoming an IRS-enrolled agent and using her expertise to help others move from financial chaos to stability and dignity.
This conversation was not at all what I expected, and I am honestly in awe of this woman. We went to places most people never say out loud especially not on a podcast. Let's just say we share the same motto of saying the quiet part out loud.
In this episode, we get into:
What it feels like to grow up “too Black, too white, never enough” and how that fractures your sense of self
How chasing acceptance through spending, sex, and codependency landed Michelle in jail and in terrifying levels of debt
The reality of five evictions, four repossessions, and three bankruptcies and what those moments actually look like in real life, not just on paper
The connection between financial trauma, mental health, and feeling unworthy of stability or love
The spiritual fast that became her “enough is enough” moment and how it shifted her relationship with God, money, and herself
How she went from nearly suicidal and half a million dollars in debt to tax professional, author, and nonprofit founder teaching others how to reclaim their financial power
Why “financial literacy” isn’t just budgets and spreadsheets...it’s healing shame, rewriting identity, and telling the truth about where your money is really going
Tune in and witness real vulnerability in action.

#52: Heather & Katelyn: My Human Design - Be Who You Is

Heather Esposito sits me down and gives me the full Human Design rundown and what starts as a conversation quickly turns into an unfiltered excavation of who I am beneath the armor, the leadership, the motherhood, and the “I’ve got it together” energy I’ve carried for years.
Together, we peel back the layers I didn’t even realize I was still hiding behind.
For the first time, I hear the truth of my own design; as a Projector, a Line 2, a deeply sensitive, intuitive soul who sees the world in a way that isn’t always easy to explain. Heather shows me the parts of myself I’ve resisted, the strengths I’ve minimized, and the patterns I’ve been unknowingly carrying into my relationships, my work, and even my self-perception.
This is not a fluffy conversation.This is a mirror.
We explore:
Why Projectors often feel misunderstood and why being seen is both our deepest desire and our biggest fear. But like, see me but don't acknowledge seeing me. 
The messy truth about compliments, visibility, and owning our unique gifts.
Line 2 energy ... the hermit, the natural, the person who shines without trying… yet struggles to trust it.
The emotional waves, inner authority, and decision-making processes that shape everything from relationships to leadership.
The moments in life that act as awakenings… and the sacred role of the disruptor and the person born to challenge norms and invite others into their truest expression.
The societal shift toward emotional awareness and why it’s hitting so many of us at once.
What happens when you finally stop performing and start living as the person you were designed to be.
Heather gently (and sometimes not so gently) unravels old conditioning and shines a light on the parts of me I’ve been blissfully ignorant to, ignored, avoided, or explained away. This episode is vulnerable, uncomfortable, clarifying, and liberating all at once.
If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” misunderstood, overly sensitive, overwhelmed by expectation, or unsure how to show up fully in your own life… the revelations in this conversation will hit home.
This is self-discovery in real time.This is personal growth with the lights on.This is what happens when you stop pretending and start listening to your soul’s actual blueprint.
 
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#51: Kylie Lambert: The Choice to be Child Free

This week’s episode took me into a conversation I didn’t even know I needed. I sit down with the incredible Kylie Lambert, she's a counselor, a deeply grounded woman, and someone who has chosen to live boldly and intentionally child-free. And while I personally don’t share the same perspective on choosing a child-free life, this conversation invited me into a level of curiosity, compassion, and connection that felt profound.
This conversation allowed me to truly see her, her humanity, her heart, and the emotional landscape behind her and her husband’s decision. It was one of the most thoughtful, expansive exchanges I’ve had on the show.
We explore grief in ways most people shy away from, the kind of grief that changes how you move through the world and how you show up in your closest relationships. We talk about how grief can shift power dynamics, soften edges, and force you to rely on communication and trust in ways you never have before.
Together, we dive into what it looks like to surrender and have you husband lead within a relationship, to navigate big decisions as a team, and to let yourself be vulnerable when everything in you wants to shut down. Kylie shares with so much honesty about the emotional duality of choosing a child-free lifestyle...the freedom, the grief, the questions, the pressure, and the deep intentionality behind every part of it.
What struck me most was not her choice itself, but the clarity, the integrity, and the communication that got her and her husband there. Listening to her made me appreciate just how diverse, layered, and deeply personal our paths toward purpose can be.
We talk about societal expectations, identity, criticism, biological reactions, and what it looks like to build a community of women who support one another even when their lives look completely different. And throughout the entire conversation, I found myself leaning in to truly understand.
If you’ve ever navigated grief, wrestled with major relationship decisions, questioned your identity, or wanted to better understand the stories behind choices that differ from your own, this episode will broaden your heart in the best way. It’s grounded, intimate, open, and so deeply human.
If you're curiosity begs to be quenched on our declining birth rates: Click here to listen to the Modern Wisdom Podcast
 
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#50: Courtney Boylan: From Postpartum to Product Vision: Building Le Lolo

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Courtney Boylan, the founder of Le Lolo, to talk about the powerful intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Courtney shares how her own postpartum experience, feeling unseen and disconnected, led her to create Le Lolo, a brand redefining what it means to recover beautifully. What started as a personal need evolved into a mission to empower women through functional, stunning, and confidence-boosting postpartum essentials.
We talk about the courage it takes to transition from a steady career in retail leadership to building your own business from the ground up, and the importance of community, credibility, and heart-led leadership along the way.
Of course, in true Diaries of a Boss Babe fashion, we go on a few tangents...chatting about co-parenting in a split household, raising kids in the age of social media, and what it means to stay grounded as a mom and a leader.
If you’re sitting on a dream or an idea and wondering where to start, this conversation will remind you that the hardest seasons often plant the seeds for our greatest work.
💬 In This Episode, We Chat About:
How Courtney turned her postpartum pain into purpose by creating Le Lolo
The moment she realized motherhood products could be both beautiful and functional
What it really takes to build credibility and community as a new founder
The balancing act of motherhood, co-parenting, and entrepreneurship
The importance of authenticity, connection, and storytelling in growing a brand
Why your personal experience can be the spark for your next big idea
If you’ve been holding onto an idea or waiting for “the right time,” let this be your nudge to start. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to begin.
 
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#49: Katie Novak - Burn it Down to Build it Better

What happens when you realize the business you built… no longer feels like you?In this raw and powerful conversation, I sit down with Katie Novak, the founder of Collab with Katie, who’s doing something bold... she’s burning her business down to rebuild it into something more fulfilling, intentional, and aligned with who she is today.
We talk about what it looks like to walk away from the “shoulds,” redefine success, and build from a place of purpose over pressure. Katie opens up about her own journey of transformation: the therapy breakthroughs, the mindset shifts, and the courage it takes to say, “this isn’t working anymore.”
We dive into:💥 The “controlled burn”  why sometimes destruction is the most creative act.🧠 How therapy and mentorship became catalysts for real growth.💬 The myth of balance (and what harmony actually looks like).👭 The magic of female founder community and why connection trumps competition.💫 How to rebuild your business around fulfillment, not just finances.
This episode is your reminder that sometimes, you have to let it all burn so you can rise again, stronger, clearer, and more you than ever.
 
 

#48: Dr. Jennifer Reid - Oxytocin & Org*sms, HRT & Hot Flashes

Ever feel like your hormones have their own group chat and you’re not invited? Same. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Reid of Sandhills Functional Medicine to unpack all things hormonal health from perimenopause mood swings to why your gut might be the real boss of your body.
We dive into the rise of hormonal issues in younger women, the sneaky role of environmental toxins, and why genetic testing might be the ultimate self-care move. We’re talking estrogen, testosterone, sleep, gut health, and even those trendy GLP-1 meds (with a few hot takes). This conversation is science meets sass and equal parts education and empowerment.
And because we couldn’t stop there… we also go off on a tangent (the good kind) about what’s really happening to our kids’ brains in the age of constant screens and online access. From the desensitizing effects of porn to the loss of real human connection, we get honest about how this digital overload is rewiring childhood and why getting kids back into nature, learning to look people in the eye, confidence, and conversation skills might just be the most powerful form of preventative health there is.
💡 Takeaways:
Hormones impact everything, from sleep to sex to sanity.
Gut health is the unsung hero of hormonal balance.
Environmental toxins are messing with more than just your mood.
Functional medicine looks at the whole you, not just your lab results.
Genetic testing can personalize your wellness journey.
Intermittent fasting isn’t a one-size-fits-all fix (especially for women 40+).
Hormone replacement therapy can be beneficial and not nearly as scary as it sounds. 
Healing is a journey, not a quick fix, but you’re absolutely worth it.
Our kids need less screen time and more sunshine because their physical and emotional well-being starts in childhood.

#47 Jamie Mann: The Woo meets Jesus, Divorce and Becoming a "Real Boy"

In this week’s episode of Diaries of a Boss Babe, I sit down with Jamie Mann a multidimensional being whose presence feels like divine wisdom wrapped in human form. She's a fierce woman, lover, momma, step-momma, yogi, DANCE*FIT instructor and she's back behind the chair to save all our hair at The Hive in Abderdeen. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and remember who you were before the world told you who to be.
Together, we wander through the tender landscapes of emotional recovery, motherhood, and self-forgiveness...the moments that shape us and the ones that break us open. Jamie shares her journey through the dualities of life: the beauty and the ache, the becoming and the unbecoming, the sacred and the messy middle.
We talk about old patterns that continue to show up until the voice gets so loud it's no longer whispering to you, the power of words, the quiet impact of love in its simplest forms, and how vulnerability, though often uncomfortable, becomes the bridge to our deepest connections. From the raw truths of parenting to the lessons hidden in heartbreak, this conversation will leave you breathing a little deeper and remembering that healing is never a straight line, it’s a spiral back home to yourself.
If you’ve ever felt lost in the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and that your story still matters.
✨ May this conversation be the permission slip you didn’t know you needed to forgive, to soften, and to begin again.