In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Megan Evans of Lift Parade to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Megan talks about how career pivots led her to building a business that inspires adults to reconnect with their creative side. All too often, adults abandon the things that brought them joy as children. Megan shares how prioritizing even just 15-30 minutes of tapping back into that creative muscle can serve as a vital tool for mental health and modeling behavior for children.

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Warning: This episode discusses abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Dr. Danitza Borges, the CEO of Elys Hot Button, a brand-new safety technology now live on the App Store.

Listen in as Dr. Danitza shares her personal survivor story and how it led her to build the Elys Hot Button, a safety app designed to protect women and families before danger strikes.

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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Kelly Martins of Grati Consulting to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Kelly shared her story of how healing from a domestic violence experience led her to helping others find their footing and build something beautiful. She shares the importance of daily mindset practices, ditching the hustle culture, and staying true to yourself.

Kelly also talks about the beautiful business that was born during her recovery and how she now finds joy in helping others explore entrepreneurial transitions, leaning into brand alignment strategies, and their thoughts on using AI for brand strategy and copy.

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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Candace Dudley to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Candace is a former teacher turned podcast tour strategist for coaches and service providers. Listen in as she chats with Amanda about how intentional podcast guesting can serve as a powerful marketing funnel by attracting listeners who are already looking for the guest’s services. Candace shares some tips on how to book podcast guest appearances, nail down a great speaking topic, and connect the conversation with your business offering.

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In this episode, host Amanda Russell celebrates a podcast milestone and addresses the common confusion small businesses face regarding search engine optimization. She shares basic SEO strategies that improve visibility not only in traditional search results but also within Google AI overviews and AI search modes.

Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!

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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Rashae Islas from House of Islas to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Rashae and Amanda dive into the societal pressures of keeping up with clutter and home life, specifically for moms. Rashae shares how excessive home clutter often signals systemic failures and unrealistic societal expectations rather than personal shortcomings. They talk about managing a modern two-income household while keeping up with everything from clutter to children’s schedules. If you have been feeling stressed about the never-ending to-do list of household management, this is the episode for you!

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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Brittany Dewberry of Britebrand Studio to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Brittany and Amanda bonded over their love of strategic branding and building marketing foundations for small businesses. They also talk about how connecting the pieces of an existing fragmented marketing strategy can help entrepreneurs find the confidence they need to build the businesses they want. The pair also talks about balancing busy businesses while also being present moms.

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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes marketing expert and confidence queen Hannah Plourde to The Chaotic Middle Podcast.

Hannah shares how she overcame her shyness to build a thriving business. Leaning into authentic storytelling and rejecting outdated, generic marketing strategies, Hannah shared more about how she’s helped her clients find the success they want, too.

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