Bestie Business Banter

“It’s Always the Tahoe Moms” with Keali Scheider

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Is it possible to build a business that actually fits YOU, not just what the Internet says is right? This week, we’re finding out with our real-life and internet bestie Keali Scheider, who might just be the most multi-passionate entrepreneur we know! From speech pathology to virtual assistant, online coach, and Disney content creator, Keali takes us behind the scenes of all her ventures and shares the way she’s grown a business on her own terms. We chat about creative energy, setting boundaries online, and how comfort and chaos can coexist. Plus, there's plenty of bestie banter about inconsiderate parking lot offenders, Target’s tragic fashion choices, and a period product that might just change your life!

👯‍♀️ Today's Banter Includes:

Keali's business journey and why she refuses to fit in a box
Building a Disney Instagram empire 👸🏻
Balancing mom life and work, and why sometimes it’s just about getting through the next minute
Social media burnout, algorithm woes, and how we really decide what platform to show up on
Customer service lessons from Disney (and why Keali would never be a true “Disney adult”… or would she?)
Bestie Banter: Steve Job moments, blood boilers, 30-second therapy, and gotta-gab about

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“If You Love This Dog, You Will Put Your Socks in the Hamper”

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Wow, do we have a lot to catch up on! Rebecca's back from her Disney adventure (and still detoxing from the magic and the chicken tenders), and Lauren is breaking down exactly how much she’s worked this year (it’s even less than we thought). We’re chatting about business rhythms, homeownership dilemmas, all the drama that comes with having a sock-eating dog 🙄, and Disney reflections.

👯‍♀️ Today's Banter Includes:

Real-life work hours confession, and does revenue match the time invested?
Little luxuries: hairdressers who can read the room, family shows we all love, and the sublime experience of sitting poolside OFF DUTY
House talk: Is it normal wear & tear, kids being absolute savages, or just bad builders?
The never-ending sock-eating dog saga
Gabbin’ about measuring, mood boards (or not), and a Disney debrief

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"I'm Not Into Face Touching"

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

We survived the month of January, and I think we can all agree that's something to celebrate! Balancing work, family, and a relentless stream of sick days and snow days is no joke. That's why we're kicking off this episode by talking about how we share the household load with our husbands, and what we're outsourcing just to survive. Then, we're venting about our latest blood boilers, like annoying trips to Verizon and losing our favorite things. And we're calming it down with a reminder to embrace whatever season you're in - and a great story of a failed lash lift!

👯‍♀️ Today’s Banter Includes:

How we’re sharing the load at home (and what we outsource first!)

Why we’re okay being “just okay” at some things this year

Why Verizon’s business model is making our blood boil

Lauren’s uncomfortable eyelash lift experience

30-second therapies and little luxuries that are getting us through the day

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"Your Junk Is Not Going in My Shed"

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Are there any besties out there getting ready to start their own business?! In today's episode, we're each sharing our top three things we want you to know if you're new to entrepreneurial life. Then, we get into bestie banter, including blood boilers, lifesavers, little luxuries...and a friendly roast of all things Texas! If you have a new business idea, come say hi on Instagram and let us cheer you on!

👯‍♀️ Today’s Banter Includes:

Business beginnings: motivation, humility, and why “everything is figureoutable”
Kid medicine and kid clothing - why is keeping up so hard?!
Social media lingo and behavior that makes us cringe (looking at you, TikTok “tap taps”)
Hard parenting resets: snacks, choices, and boundaries galore
The simple keepsake system to save your sanity
Millie Moon diapers & a current fave show to watch with your spouse
What we’re (not) choosing to be great at this year

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"Fight or Flight All Day"

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

We're rolling into the new year with a whole lotta business talk and bestie banter, including some blood boilers that need to get off our chests...per usual. We’re digging into our business highs and lows, how we’re prioritizing family and choosing to slow down, dreaming of slow and steady growth, and sharing all the things saving our lives in this season. Grab your latte (can we expense those? Katherine, help!) and buckle up because we have a lot to chat about!

Today's Banter Includes:

Business revenue, growth stats, and end-of-year reflections
Making the choice to slow down (New year, new rhythm energy!)
Autocorrect fails, unlimited PTO, and Costco chaos
Dawn Power Wash, shower bombs, and Cara Cara oranges
Cutting down on screen time and falling asleep while reading
Oura Ring stress graphs and why fight-or-flight peaks at 2:15 pm
Claw clip confusion and a Storyworth update/warning
Micro hobbies & slowing down with one line a day journals

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“Most Likely to Have 5 Kids and Run a Blackberry Pie Business” with Anna Grace of Willimon Family Farms

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Alright ya'll, we finally have a guest episode for you! We wrangled our calendars and welcomed Anna Grace Willimon to BBB - a country girl from South Carolina with a big family and even bigger dreams. We’re talking all things farm life, building a business with your husband (and four kids in tow!), and navigating the wild balance of being a mom and entrepreneur. Come for the behind-the-scenes scoop on Willimon Family Farms. Stay for the bestie banter on Grinch Day drama, existential bedtime questions, and a shared deep love of hot honey.

👯‍♀️ Today’s Banter Includes:

The story behind Willimon Family Farms and starting a business as a busy mom of four
How farming makes (or doesn't make...) money and why the five-year plan is real
Homeschooling, chasing dreams, and the art of operating at 40%
30 Second Therapy: having mom friends in seasons ahead of you & our thoughts on children being born perfect
Little Luxuries: air fryers and solo Trader Joe’s trips 🙏🏻

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“It Is What It Is, but It’s Not What It Will Be”

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400

🎅 Disclaimer: There is Santa and Elf talk in this episode!

The Christmas countdown is on, and we're catching up on ALL the things, like how to muster up motivation when your business battery is dead, why our stockings are the only thing Santa fills, and the annual debate of “will we ever stop buying Christmas gifts for adults?”. We chat about what it’s like running a business as a mom, especially during the holidays, thrifting Christmas presents, and making fun the secret sauce to getting things done. We laughed, we ranted, and we maybe shed a sentimental tear (Lauren definitely did)!

👯‍♀️ Today’s Banter Includes:

How to find motivation in your business again (or make peace with not having any)
Our tricks for making the boring parts of work actually fun
Should we treat ourselves as a reward… or to get started?
End of year money & goal planning with the ultimate “financial barn” date night
Blood Boilers: AI customer service and group texts no one wants to be in
30-Second Therapy: Why “it is what it is, but it’s not what it will be” is our new mom motto
Little Luxuries: past us serving future us, Christmas sheets, candles, and more
Gotta Gab About: Christmas traditions we love, including thrifting gifts and stuffing our own stockings

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"Mary Poppins Better Be Walking Through My Door Right Now"

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Heyyyy besties! We've got a lot to gab about today, like our thoughts on extended breastfeeding (and our inability to relate), holiday party marathons, and the never-ending search for an available babysitter. We’re also talking about our newest opinions on business funnels and marketing. Come for the business tips; stay for the shameless secondhand Christmas chat, screen time confessions, and general blood boiling over Walmart red onion reviews (do people actually do this?! We have to know.). We’re so glad you’re here!

👯‍♀️ Today’s Banter Includes:

The business funnel breakdown: social media, email, podcast, and selling authentically
Our very real feelings about rage-bait breastfeeding content
Why finding babysitters is a part-time job (and our Facebook group hacks)
Holiday party season - how many Christmas parties is too many?
Secondhand Christmas gift wins
Hacks for holiday hosting (hello, kid charcuterie boards and notes from last year)
The screen time widget, app limits, and our quest for less phone brain rot
Millennial memory update: we have more waterbed info!

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Got thoughts on the episode, business funnel questions, or babysitter drama? DM us on Instagram! We love hearing from you, besties!

"I Want to Make Money, I Just Don't Want to Work"

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

We are RISKING IT FOR THE BISCUIT today - recording while our kids are napping (or “pretending” to be sick). We’re chatting about how we’re keeping our businesses moving along. One of us is lazy-geniusing her podcast guest schedule, and the other has no self-control when there’s a brunch invite. 💁‍♀️ Plus, we’re diving deep on important life matters: are we supposed to be this tired? Why do men fall asleep faster than humanly possible, and what even happened to waterbeds?

👯‍♀️Today’s Banter Includes:

Rebecca's “lazy genius” hack to book podcast guests on her schedule
Why Lauren can’t get motivated to work, and tough-love time-blocking advice
The wild evolution of sneaker trends
The never-ending Halloween candy saga and how we’re managing Trick-or-Treat loot
Our husbands’ superhuman sleep skills (and why our kids are trained to wake up Dad)
The little luxuries we’re loving right now
Millennial Memories: candy stand games, clap-on-clap-off technology, and whatever happened to WATERBEDS?!

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Send us your millennial memories or just DM Lauren to tell her to get to work. And don’t forget to leave us a five-star review - our egos need it!

"I Did Not Grow Up Cake Walking"

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

We're back with the second episode this month - look at us go! We’re chatting about all the things, from dreaming up our post online business career pivots to why adulting is overrated, especially when it comes to insurance and terrible returns. We’re recapping how our strengths (literally, our StrengthsFinder scores) are polar opposites and why it actually works in our favor. Plus, we talk Halloween plans and are making our argument for adult costumes.

Today’s Banter Includes:

Our “what would we do after this?” dream jobs and very practical skills
Insurance woes and why eye doctor appointments are a universal blood boiler
Venting about Amazon returns
Lauren’s evolution as a Halloween host
Why adults should just commit to Halloween costumes
Our unpopular opinion: It’s okay to be neutral on things (yes, even Taylor Swift)
30 second therapy on different capacities, friendship in marriage, and slowing down for what matters

If you loved this episode, leave us a five star review so more business besties can learn about the pod! Got something to gab about? DM us! We're always here for the banter.

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"I Go From a Four to a Seven"

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

It’s us again, besties! 💁‍♀️ After a casual fourteen-month hiatus, we're BACK with all the bestie business banter your earbuds can handle. From hormonal roller coasters and toddler chaos to revamping curriculums and going all in on new workout routines, we're catching up on ALL the things.

Today’s Banter Includes:

The wild ride of cycle-day hormones
Business updates (curriculum upgrades, website refreshes, memberships, and Facebook ads side hustles)
Balancing work-from-home with limited childcare and celebrating small productivity victories
Blood boilers: husbands snoring, tiny microphones, and why Thursdays = meltdowns
Lifesavers: Spiderman costumes, scooter suitcases, LASIK surgery, sunless tanner, hydration drinks, and finally loving the rice cooker
Our current journeys: perimenopause anxiety, allergy mysteries, revamping health habits, and becoming Burn Bootcamp regulars

Thanks for tuning in, besties! When will we be back? Who knows!! As always, we’d love your five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email at hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and let’s chat!

"R.I.P. the Trash Rat"

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It’s just us besties again today and we’re catching up on all the bestie chat, from potty training to uninvited trash rats and everything in between! We’re checking in on what’s going on in our businesses this summer before jumping into bestie banter. If you’re looking for new shows to binge or a hack for traveling with babies, we’ve got you covered!

Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and we can chat about it!

Today’s Banter Includes:

Rebecca’s new house update
Tackling potty training
The struggle of postpartum hair loss
What shows we’re loving right now
Mom activities that should be considered Olympic sports
The snack hack that’s saving our sanity
What we’ve noticed by cutting out social media
Why Lauren is loving the Trolls soundtrack
What’s the big deal about dresses with pockets?
The trash rat that’s triggering Rebecca
Business Banter: How Lauren is working around her own schedule and a hiring update and how moving has impacted Rebecca’s goals this summer
Bestie Banter: gotta gab about it, what’s saving our lives right now, little luxuries, unpopular opinions, & blood boilers

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"You can't take me anywhere right now"

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It’s just us besties today and we are sharing our quarter 2 business updates before diving into a whole lot of bestie banter! Tune in for our current blood boilers, unpopular opinions, and millennial memories. Plus we’re sharing our lifesavers that are helping us get through this summer!

Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and we can chat about it!

Today’s Banter Includes:

Why we don’t like Visa gift cards
The frustrations that come with building a new house
Daily Time Hop therapy
The importance of having friends nearby
How meal swaps and responsibility charts are going to help us get through the summer
Our unfiltered thoughts on chickens and stopping to pick up animals
Business Banter includes: How Lauren is balancing business and motherhood and why Rebecca is revamping her course.
Bestie Banter includes: Blood boilers, 30 second therapy, our current lifesavers, unpopular opinions, and millennial memories

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Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer
Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique
Rebecca's Amazon Storefront
Lauren's Amazon Storefront
Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Risen Motherhood podcast episode: “A Big Announcement from Risen Motherhood”
Naptime Kitchen's Responsibilities Chart

"My toddler is 50% goldfish" with Kacie Barnes of Mama Knows Nutrition

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

We are so excited to have someone we are so grateful for on the Bestie Business Banter podcast! Kacie Barnes is a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom of 2, and is the mama behind Mama Knows Nutrition on Instagram where she shares low-stress nutrition tips and hacks for littles and tips for picky eating.

Kacie is chatting with us about how she got started with Mama Knows Nutrition, how she balances family and business, and how she handles the negative comments on social media. Plus, you’ll hear our recent mom fails and what’s saving our lives right now.

Today’s Banter Includes:

Handling picky eating with littles
How a blog turned into a business
Knowing what feels good for you in your business
The inconsistency of blueberries
Prioritizing a work-life balance
Accepting help when it’s offered
Our recent mom fails
Business Banter: Why Kacie started Mama Knows Nutrition, handling online criticism, and why she doesn’t want to grow a huge business
Bestie Banter: 30-second therapy, what’s saving our lives right now, and mom fails of the week

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"Bump Its and B and G-ing" with Lindsey Myers of Created Colorful

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

We absolutely love having business owners we love on the pod! So today, we're we have Lindsey Myers of Created Colorful joining us and we are so excited to chat!

Lindsey Myers is a virtual color analyst who was looking for a way to feel more confident after having her second baby. She came across color analysis, did a deep dive to learn everything she could about it, and was able to turn it into an incredibly successful business.

In this episode, you'll hear all the details behind how Created Colorful got started and how it's grown, our thoughts on owning guinea pigs, 90s music nostalgia, and more!

Highlights From Today's Banter:

Feeling confident postpartum
How Lindsey got started in color analysis
Moving to New York
Struggles of accidental entrepreneurs
Looking back on our fashion choices
Guinea Pigs in New York
Reminiscing on 90s and early 2000s music
Middle school and high school dances
Business Banter includes: How Lindsey started color analysis as a creative outlet postpartum and what her business looks like now
Bestie Banter includes: rodents as pets, our mom's fashion growing up, and millennial nostalgia

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"My Naked Mole Rat Summer"

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It’s been a few months, but we’re back! In case you haven’t noticed, we’re a little all over the place with our recording schedule. But Lauren has a newborn, so life is a bit unpredictable right now! We're pumped to bring you this new “just besties” episode where we’ll give you all the updates among other things, including an introduction to two new segments. And don't worry, there will be blood boilers!

Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and we can chat about it!

Today’s Banter Includes:

Postpartum sucks our brain cells
Micro-decisions are draining
The challenges of staying in touch with core friend groups during this season
Parenting feels hard because it is
The joy of having events planned to look forward to
Is The Masters worth the hype?
Our curly girl hair journey
Business Banter: Lauren’s transition back into work after maternity leave and Rebecca’s status after finishing her new Chemistry curriculum
Bestie Banter: blood boilers, 30-second therapy, what’s saving our lives right now, little luxuries, unpopular opinions, journeys, & gotta gab about

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"Audit Your Undie Drawer"

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0400

We're baaaack! It’s our first episode of 2024 AND at the time this is airing, Lauren has just had her third baby girl!

It’s just us besties today. We’re talking through some business highlights (and possible regrets) of 2023 before jumping into bestie banter. Most importantly, if you've been wondering where in the world people buy underwear they love, we have answers for you today.

With Lauren on maternity leave, who knows when we’ll be back again, so stay tuned!

Today’s Banter:

Wrapping up 2023
A PSA to show your face on Christmas cards!
We’ve got some issues with Old Navy super cash
Hot tip: wrap presents at the kitchen counter
Don’t sleep on smoothies
Business Banter includes: what went well in 2023, what we’re proud of, business regrets, and 2024 goals
Bestie banter includes: blood boilers, what’s saving our lives right now, mom fail of the week, questions that need answers, what we’ve “decided once” on

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"More and More of Less and Less" with Val of Lovely Lucky Life

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

We all have our favorite influencers online and today’s guest, Val, is someone that we love to follow. Not only is she so funny, but she’s super authentic in what she recommends and shares with her audience.

Val has a background in journalism and digital marketing, which are skills that she’s carried over to her current business. She started a motherhood blog in 2015, which over the years progressed into her brand today, Lovely Lucky Life.

In today’s episode, we’re asking Val all the questions we want to know about the influencer life. She shares how she makes money online, boundaries she sets between work and family, celebrations from her business journey, and more.

Today's Banter:

Big emotions with our three-nagers
Let’s not only live for vacations
Doing more of what’s important
Do we really need to post matching family PJ pictures?
Lauren’s shocking opinion of Thanksgiving food
Don’t hate on Taylor Swift!
Business Banter includes: Val’s business origin story, when she started landing brand deals, pressures and challenges that come with social media, her team, and more.
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, 30-second therapy, what’s saving our lives right now, and unpopular opinions

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"This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things"

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

It’s just us besties today! Join us as we catch up on all the bestie chat, from reality TV to bra and underwear shopping, and beyond. Oh and we have a new segment inspired by the one and only Kendra Adachi, aka, The Lazy Genius!

Then we’ll squeeze in a little business talk as we share what some of our best business deicions have been over the years. If you love listening to this podcast and feel like you want to jump right into the conversation, it’s time for YOU to write your reivew on Apple Podcasts!!

Highlights From Today’s Banter:

Tip culture
Old Navy shipping and returns policies need to change
The 9:00 pm - 6:00 am sleep schedule
Mini quiches are back at Costco!
The Bachelor franchise
Where are we buying underwear?
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, what’s saving our lives right now, little luxuries, unpopular opinion, questions that need answers
Business Banter includes: our best business decisions

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"I'm a Mouse, Duh" with Courtney Malone of Courtney Malone Photography

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

We love featuring guests on the pod who have all different types of businesses, and today is no exception. We’re welcoming Courtney Malone of Courtney Malone Photography.

Courtney Malone is a lifestyle family, newborn, and portrait photographer based in Greenville, SC. Her own journey into motherhood inspires her work and dedication to documenting the beauty of family.

We’re switching things up by starting with business banter and ending with bestie banter. Inside the episode, you’ll hear all the details of how Courtney Malone Photography came to be, our true feelings about Halloween decorations, Spice Girl nostalgia, and so much more!

Highlights From Today’s Banter:

Outsourcing personal tasks
What business “regrets” have taught Courtney
Taking action and doing the ugly work
Excessive Halloween decorations
Which Spice Girl were you?
Mean Girl quotes that will always live on
Business Banter includes: how Courtney’s side hustle turned into a full-time business, what goes into pricing her services and digital products, and what her work week looks like
Bestie Banter includes: unpopular opions, millenial memories, and mom fails

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“Hanging on to My Skinny Jeans” with Sara Whittaker of Podcasting for Educators

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Who else is holding on to their skinny jeans for dear life?! Some of us over here aren’t ready to give them up, including today's guest, Sara Whittaker of Podcasting for Educators.

We’re getting into all the millennial memories - emo music, burning the perfect CD, TRL, choreographed dances…the list goes on. Plus, you’ll hear how Sara went from a classroom teacher to virtual assistant to podcast manager.

Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect with their audience. Sara is also the host of the podcast, Podcasting for Educators, where she shares weekly tips on how to start, manage, and grow a podcast.

Today's Banter:

Finding the PERFECT water bottle
The battlefield that is the Aldie egg section
The way that songs hit back in the day (and the memories that still come back when we hear them)
Exploiting our family computers to viruses via Limewire
Can we get a pulse check on Brittany Spears?
Rebecca gets broken up with before prom
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, little luxuries, and millennial memories
Business Banter: Transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship, niching down to a specific client, growing a team, and more

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“Soccer Snacks Are the Worst” with Kelly Stumpe, The Car Mom

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

We’ve made it, besties!! We have Kelly Stumpe, aka THE CAR MOM, on the pod. We speak from experience when we say that even if you don’t consider yourself a car girlie, you’ll love this interview. We’ve watched Kelly’s very niched business grow, and we’re thrilled that she’s sharing her story with us today!

Founded in 2020, The Car Mom began simply as a way to review family cars from a mom's perspective. In the three years since, the mission has quickly grown to empower families of all sizes throughout the car selection and buying process.

With a down-to-earth, family focused, and accessible approach to car tours, Kelly has fostered a loyal community of over half a million followers. In addition to being The Car Mom, Kelly is also the co-host of the podcast The Carpool, a Child Passenger Safety Technician and most importantly, a mom to three.

Today’s Banter:

The terrible housing marketing
Why are soccer practice snacks a thing?!
Bentgo boxes are so overrated
Don’t compare your beginning with someone else’s middle
What a Car Mom work week looks like
Figuring out your “non-negociables” as a mom
Bestie Banter includes: blood boiler, little luxuries, and unpopular opinions
Business Banter includes: the Car Mom origin story, when Kelly learned how to monetize her Instagram, how she makes business decisions, her fails & successes

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Connect with Us:

Send a DM: @themomfluencer
Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com
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Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

"Bagels and Bile"

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

It's just us (Rebecca and Lauren) today and we're hitting allllllll the bestie banter segys for you! We're reflecting on some iconic abbreviations from our college days (DFMO anyone?!), sharing a must-have for your kids' quiet time, and filling you in on some major life changes going on.

Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @themomfluencer to cast your votes on some of today's controversial topics!

Today's Banter:

SURPRISE! Lauren is pregnant (and so so sick 🤢)
The deets of Rebecca's recent mental breakdown
A story that will make you rethink using flushable wipes
What's worse: A Friday or Sunday wedding?
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, unpopular opinions, 30-second therapy, what’s saving our lives right now, little luxuries, millennial memories, mom fail of the week, questions that need answers
Business Banter includes: An update on where our businesses are right now

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Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

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"She's Zepping, I'm Zapping" with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

If there’s one theme that we’ve been hearing from our guests it’s to DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY!

So often in the online space, we hear “you HAVE to do this” and “you HAVE to do that”. But it turns out that paving your own path pays off. That definitely rings true for our guest today, Brittany Hege of Mix and Math.

Brittany hosts an online membership for fourth and fifth-grade math teachers where she provides professional development and hands-on resources. One of the many things we love about her is that she’s done things differently than a lot of others in the teacherpreneur space.

Brittany not only shares her entrepreneurial story with us today but also her story of bouncing back from a tough postpartum period. PLUS we’ll get into totally unrelated business banter like forgetting to eat, eyebrow lamination, (or “lamintation” as Lauren calls it) house temperature preferences, and oh yeah...what the heck happened to all the clowns of the world?!

Today's Banter Includes:

A few house-cleaning hacks
A shoutout to Amazon promotional credits
Fun fact: you're supposed to chew each bite of food 20-30 times
Why you and your partner need to have your own comforters
Differing visions of success
Adjusting our expectations based on the season we're i
Bestie Banter includes: unpopular opinions, what's saving our lives right now, Steve Jobs moments, and questions that need answers
Business Banter includes: what led Brittany to start Mix & Math, mindset blocks that she faced, what the hiring process has looked like for her, her long-term vision

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"Working out a #2" with Amy Marcy of Amy Marcy Art

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

BESTIES! We have our first artist on the pod, Amy Marcy of Amy Marcy Art. Amy is a coastal modern artist who has a one-of-a-kind technique that results in resin water sculptures. She handmakes every element, from start to finish, in order to create artwork that looks like framed water itself.

Amy's art is seriously amazing and we know you'll love hearing how she went from photographer to artist and how she landed a feature on HGTV in her very FIRST year of business! Plus, we're bringing the bestie talk as usual from the cons of hiring a cleaning company to the squatty potty to double standards for moms.

Today's banter:

Is it weird to kiss your family members (and/or dogs) on the lips?!
Annoying requests going on inside Facebook groups
Eliminating barriers for tasks we tend to avoid
Balancing feelings of inspiration and burnout
Simple advice for using Instagram to grow your business
...Did you know that Lauren does Rebecca's social media?
Bestie Banter includes blood boilers (aka burnt biscuits), 30-second therapy, what’s saving our life right now, and TV shows we’re bingeing
Business Banter includes: the Amy Marcy Art origin story, investments that she’s made, what her husband thought when she decided to change careers, how Amy manages her creation schedule and time, and what it’s been like to grow her social media following

Links you may be looking for:

"Read the Room" with Allison Lee of Eventide Pennant Co.

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Today we’re welcoming Allison Lee of Eventide Pennant Co. to the Bestie Business Banter podcast! Allison is a P.E. teacher turned entrepreneur. Like us, she’s juggling a business and motherhood. It’s all in a day’s work!

You’ll hear all the details of Allison's customizable pennant business, which offers options for monthly milestones, back to school, room decor, and more. We also chat about the celebrations and challenges of running small businesses, managing distractions, advice on organization, and some unpopular opinions (sorry in advance if we offend anyone!). After listening, you just may think twice before telling a mom that she's "doing a good job"!

Today’s banter includes:

Laundry chaos caused by POINTLESS removable pads
A genius hack for loading silverware in your dishwasher
A pregnancy announcement trend that makes Lauren do a double take
How Allison's life has changed as a result of Eventide Pennant Co's success
Nap schedules and quiet time struggles
Advice for moms trying to balance all the demands
Why sometimes ya just need to lower your expectations
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, what's saving our life right now, and unpopular opinions
Business Banter includes: the exact moment that Allison's business took off, what her team looks like, the long-term vision for Eventide Pennant Co, and more

Links You Might Be Looking For:

Allison's Instagram: @eventidepennantco
Eventide Pennant Co website
Rebecca’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themomfluencer
Lauren’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/counselorclique
Allison’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/eventidepennantco
Episode 7, "Nothing But Time" with Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen

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Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

• Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

"Nothing But Time" with Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen

Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

It’s actually happening ya’ll! We have Kate Strickler from Naptime Kitchen on the pod!

Kate is a mom of four based in Charleston, South Carolina. She's known for her blog and Instagram, Naptime Kitchen, where she shares cooking tips and life management advice. She has been blogging since 2016 and it has now become her full-time career, which she loves!

We're getting into all kinds of good stuff, like the details of Naptime Kitchen's evolution, challenges that come with growing a buiness, hiring help, shifts in identity as a mother, and so much more.

Today’s banter includes:

Why Kate loathes anyone besides her kids calling her mama
Books we can’t stand reading to our kids (we know you have one too!)
A typical work week schedule for Kate
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, 30 second therapy, little luxuries, & bottom 3
Business Banter includes: How Kate’s business began, the secret sauce to Naptime Kitchen, the role that Kate’s husband plays in the business, and favorite brands she’s worked with

Links You Might Be Looking For:

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Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

• Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

"Slime City: A Quarterly State of the Union Address" with Rebecca and Lauren

Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

It’s been a few episodes since we’ve gone all in on bestie banter with just the two of us - so we’ve got plenty of that for you today. Plus we’re sharing all the business updates (we’re Meta verified, baby!!). Consider it our quarterly State of the Union Address.

Today's banter includes:

The beautiful moment when someone thinks you’re younger than you actually are
Boar’s Head deli meat (yum) vs. the pre-packaged slime (gross)
Our strong love for Survivor
A status check on Groupon
Laser hair removal - does it really work?
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, what’s saving our life right now, little luxuries, and questions that need answers
Business banter includes: seasonal updates in our business, new hires, and how we found our niche online

Links You Might Be Looking For:

Rebecca's Bread Recipes: Just Google them
Lauren's Sunglasses That She Lost: https://amzn.to/43Xz3lQ
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters by Priya Parker: https://amzn.to/3An4FDX
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://amzn.to/3mZBMKK
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung: https://amzn.to/40ATvWL
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://amzn.to/41Quokl
Groupon: Recover your password and let us know some of the things you bought

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Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

• Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

“She Was a Limp Noodle” with Kate Gaffney of Avryn Co.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Raise your hand if you're just as obsessed with hearing stories of how other moms built their businesses as we are! Do you know what else we love? Products that are practical and designed to help moms in their daily lives.

If you're with us, you're going to love our featured guest today, Kate Gaffney. Kate runs Avryn Co. Her company makes women's lives easier by lightening the everyday physical and mental load with their hand-crafted leather wristlets and wallets.

Kate began Avryn Co. in February of 2020 and it has grown into an incredible brand. She's here to share her business story and of course, join us in some bestie banter too! Plus, she knows how to keep a clean car, so listen up.

Our plea to stop sending in bags of candy to school
When husbands hover in the kitchen
A couple of genius tips for keeping your car organized and decluttered
How Kate switched from making products in her house to a studio
Kate’s advice for balancing being a business owner & mom (and doing literally anything else in your life!)
Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, 30-second therapy, and what’s saving our life right now
Business Banter includes: How Kate transitioned from Etsy to selling on her website, the challenges of running a product-based business, the impact of social media on her business, and what her team looks like three-years in

Links You Might Be Looking For:

Book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Rebecca's Wrislet: Cornflower Blue
Rebecca's Card Wallet: Cornflower Blue
Lauren's Wrislet: Discontinued color, so you're out of luck here... but if I did pick something new right now, it would be: Midnight Blue
Lauren's Card Wallet: Sandy Tan

Meet Kate Gaffney of Avryn Co.:

Follow @avrynco on Instagram
Shop Avryn Co.

Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

• Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

"Don't Yuck Someone Else's Yum" with Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Buckle up because today's the day, besties. We're hosting our first official guest on the pod! Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral is here and we're talking spray tans, lashes, and business.

We LOVE Kalin, her brand, and her eternal optimism..and we know you will too. When Kalin realized her former job as a television reporter was sucking the life out of her, she drained her savings account, took a flower class, and started a floral business! Eight years later, Kalin and her husband have grown a successful business and had three children. Push play to hear her story!

How starting a business has changed Kalin's life
A reminder not to yuck someone else's yum
Working with your partner and leaning into each other's strengths
Thriving with delusional confidence
Bestie Banter includes: little luxuries and unpopular opinions
Business Banter includes: how it started vs. how it's going at Sweetwater Floral, stepping into the role of CEO, diversifying streams of income within your business, and the challenges of running a business and being a mom

Links You Might Be Looking For:

Meet Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral:

Follow @sweetwaterfloral on Instagram
Follow @kalinsheick on Instagram
Shop Sweetwater Floral
Listen to Clinks! the Podcast

Connect with Us:

Send a DM: @themomfluencer
Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com
Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront
Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science
Lauren's business: @counselorclique
Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

“Don't Bring Gifts to my Kid’s Birthday” with Rebecca Joyner of It’s Not Rocket Science®

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

We’re sorry (not sorry), but can we do away with gifts at kids’ birthday parties? Hear us out in today’s episode!

Plus, it’s Lauren’s turn to do the interviewing! You’ll hear all about Rebecca’s business, It’s Not Rocket Science®. Rebecca shares the story of becoming a business owner, defining moments along the way, and how she manages her time as an entrepreneur and a mom.

Summary:

Costco vs. Sam’s Club
Rebeca’s strong disdain for email
The ‘why’ behind our no-gifts rule
Bestie Banter includes: 30-second therapy, what’s saving our life right now, and unpopular opinions
Business Banter includes: behind the scenes of It’s Not Rocket Science®, building confidence as a business owner, setting boundaries, mom guilt, and more

Links You May Be Looking For:

Look out for polls on @themomfluencer IG stories for things we talked about in today's episode!

Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

• Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

"Standing Room Only" with Lauren Tingle of Counselor Clique

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Ya’ll. Airports are WILD! We’re sharing all about our experience with recent travel to Nashville, and let’s just say there’s a lot to talk about… and a lot of suggestions to be made. Plus, you’ll hear the stories behind our very first AIM screennames (and Rebecca’s first kiss!).

Then, Rebecca interviews Lauren so you can hear all the details of how she built her business, Counselor Clique, and how she balances it with motherhood.

Our very different airport experience statuses
Moody away messages
WFH mom life with limited time and ever-changing schedules
Bestie banter includes: airport observations, Millennium Memories, and Steve Jobs Moment of the Week
Business banter includes: how Lauren’s business has evolved over the years, favorite and least favorite things in her business, and advice for moms who are business owners

Links You May Be Looking For:

Look out for polls on @themomfluencer IG stories for things we talked about in today's episode!

Connect with Us:

• Send a DM: @themomfluencer

• Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com

• Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront

• Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science

• Lauren's business: @counselorclique

• Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

We're Really Doing It

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:18:00 -0400

Lots of bestie banter in today's episode... plus an introduction to what the business banter can and will look like.

You'll be introduced to all of our bestie banter segments that you'll hear in future episodes. Laughs ensue.

How we know each other
Why we're doing this podcast and our vision behind it
What this podcast is NOT
Bestie banter includes: Blood Boilers, 30 Second Therapy, What's Saving My Life Right Now, Little Luxuries, Unpopular Opinions, Top 3, Millenial Memories, Mom Fail of the Week, Steve Jobs Moments
Business banter includes: Categories of mom business owners we're looking to interview and who would send us straight to the afterlife if they showed up on our show

Links You May Be Looking For:

Hello Fresh: Free box for a week... you just pay for shipping!
Snack Lunch Container
Milk Frother
Trade Coffee: Coffee beans or ground coffee that we have used for a while to make our coffee at home.

Look out for polls on @themomfluencer IG stories for things we talked about in today's episode!

Connect with Us:

Send a DM: @themomfluencer
Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront
Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science
Lauren's business: @counselorclique
Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple podcasts and Spotify

Welcome to Bestie Business Banter!

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:32:00 -0400

Join Rebecca (@themomfluencer and @its.not.rocket.science) and Lauren (@counselorclique), your hosts of Bestie Business Banter, for this podcast preview trailer!

This podcast will be published bimonthly on Wednesdays, and you can tune in anywhere you enjoy listening to your podcasts. We're really doing it!

We're two small business owners and moms who are ready to share the TMI versions of our work lives and mom lives. This podcast serves to celebrate and cheer on moms rocking their small businesses and their corners of the internet through our guest interviews. Expect unfiltered conversations and ZERO mom-boss energy.

Come for the stories behind how moms built their businesses- aka the business banter. Stay for the laughter and candid conversations- aka the bestie banter.

Looking to connect or just want to tell us how excited you are to hear more?

Send us a DM over at @themomfluencer!