Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. But for some, its exactly the place you need to be.

For over 18 years, Kelly Rochelle Thadison ran Simply Divine Beauty Lounge, learning the hard lessons of entrepreneurship firsthand — cash flow, financial planning, and what it really costs to keep a dream alive. If you're an entrepreneur (or just curious about what it takes), this episode will scratch that itch and leave you with lessons to institute in your business.

In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jen sit down with Kelly, speaker, author, and founder of The Kelly Rochelle Experience. Kelly shares the raw, honest story of building a business from the ground up, hitting her lowest points, and choosing growth anyways.

Kelly Rochelle Thadison is a speaker, author, and business leader with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and community leader. She is the founder of The Kelly Rochelle Experience, a platform rooted in personal development, wellness, and leadership. Her self-published book, Becoming After the Breaking, is a testament to her journey of resilience and reinvention.

Follow Kelly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekellyrochelle/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-thadison21

Becoming After Breaking Book Launch on May 31 in Western Massachusetts: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-after-the-breaking-tickets-1986717106346?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/

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Work with Jen: https://www.leadwithcuriosity.co/

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Stuck in an unhappy career? Wondering if your side gig could become something bigger?

Many professionals stay in jobs that drain them because the leap into something new feels too risky. But sometimes toxic workplaces, mean bosses, and being undervalued become the very push needed to create change.

In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen welcomes Meghan Rothschild, President of Chikmedia, a full-service marketing and PR firm focused on women entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

Meghan shares her squiggly career path—from navigating toxic workplaces, sexual harassment, and not being taken seriously, to turning a long-running side hustle into a successful full-time business.

If you’ve ever questioned whether to stay, speak up, or start over, this episode will help you think differently about change.

About Meghan Rothschild

Meghan Rothschild is the President of Chikmedia, a marketing and PR agency supporting women entrepreneurs and nonprofits. She is a business owner, advocate, and speaker known for helping others communicate boldly and build brands with purpose.

Follow Her on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanrothschild/

Website: https://www.meghanrothschild.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outwithmeghan/

🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot?

Maxady’s coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love.
👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching

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Colleen on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/

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What if the thing holding your career back… isn’t your ambition but your energy?

In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jen dive into a topic every high-achiever needs but often ignores: sleep, energy, and sustainable performance.

They’re joined by Tanessa Shears, a sleep and performance specialist who has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs and leaders eliminate brain fog, prevent burnout, and build the physical and cognitive capacity to perform at a high level without running themselves into the ground.

But this conversation goes beyond optimization.

After reaching financial independence at 35, Tanessa stepped away from her business and spent 18 months traveling the world with her family. She returned not just rested—but with a completely reset nervous system, a new perspective on hustle culture, and clarity on what sustainable success actually looks like.

We unpack why so many ambitious professionals are unknowingly burning themselves out, how to recognize the early warning signs (even when everything looks “fine” on the outside), and what small shifts can dramatically improve your energy, focus, and long-term performance.

If you’ve been feeling constantly tired, stuck in brain fog, or questioning whether success has to come at the cost of your wellbeing—this episode is your permission to do things differently.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why high-achievers are especially prone to burnout (and how to spot it early)
• What’s actually happening in your body when you experience brain fog
• The hidden cost of hustle culture—and why it stops working
• What a “reset nervous system” really feels like in real life
• Simple, science-backed habits to improve your sleep, energy, and focus
• How to sustain high performance without sacrificing your health

Connect with Tanessa:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanessashears/

Follow her on Substack: https://imbecomingresilient.substack.com/

🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot?

Maxady’s coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love.
👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pasquale/
• Work with Jen: https://www.leadwithcuriosity.co/

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations that transform career complexity into your competitive advantage!