Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan, and sometimes the very dreams we’re working so hard to build become the reason we lose sight of ourselves.

In this raw and personal bonus episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, Kayla opens up about the emotional weight of entrepreneurship, the unexpected challenges of growing a business, and the struggle to balance everyone else’s needs while trying to accomplish her own goals.

From feeling overwhelmed and losing pieces of herself along the way to making the decision to move forward with the podcast solo, this episode is about taking back control, finding purpose again, and refusing to let setbacks or circumstances determine the outcome of your dreams.

Not every goal happens on the timeline we imagined. Sometimes plans change, priorities shift, and life takes us in directions we never expected. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up.

This episode is your reminder that falling behind doesn’t mean you’ve failed, changing your plan doesn’t mean you’ve quit, and it’s never too late to start showing up for yourself again.

Because the detour wasn’t the destination. 💜

Running a small business is empowering, creative, and rewarding — but it’s also emotional, heavy, and sometimes lonely. In this solo episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, we talk about the side of entrepreneurship that rarely makes it to social media. From self-doubt and slow seasons to financial pressure and growth pains, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really feels like to build something from the ground up. If you’ve ever questioned yourself while chasing your dream, this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong.

In this episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, we’re talking about the biggest mistakes new small business owners make — and why making them doesn’t mean you’re failing. From underpricing and waiting until you feel “ready,” to trying to do everything at once and comparing yourself to others, this episode breaks down the common missteps that almost every entrepreneur faces. If you’re new to business or feeling overwhelmed, this conversation will remind you that mistakes are part of the learning process — and growth comes from showing up anyway.