Keep. Ditch. Try. 15 {Ish} Minute Business Fix Podcast

Anna + Selena
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Join hosts Anna Larson of NomadAbout & Selena Conmackie of Hauoli-Socially Inspired as they have casual chats about business, marketing and everything in between.

  1. 10H AGO

    153: Keep. Ditch. Try: Rebranding Our Podcast

    We’re flipping the script on our own show—and we’re taking you behind the scenes. In this special episode, Anna + Selena share why they’ve revamped the 15{ish} Minute Coffee Chat into the new Keep . Ditch. Try. 15{ish} Minute Business Fix Podcast format will deliver even more practical value for small business owners. They walk through what they’re keeping from the original format, what they’re ditching, and what they’re excited to try moving forward. If you're a business owner who's ever thought about refreshing your brand or pivoting a platform, this one’s for you. 🎯 Takeaways you’ll get from this episode: The real reason behind the podcast’s evolutionWhat didn’t work—and how we’re fixing itA sneak peek into the structure that helps busy entrepreneurs get tactical advice fastPress play to hear how we're evolving to better serve you. Watch the episode on YouTube: Blog Show Notes: https://annaandselena.com/keep-ditch-try-rebranding-our-podcast/ Toolkit: https://annaandselena.com/business-clarity-snapshot/ Letʻs be Inbox Besties: https://annaandselena.com/email/ Find us both at: www.annaandselena.com (http://www.annaandselena.com/) Find Anna: www.nomadabout.com http://www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout http://www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/ Find Selena: www.thehauoli.com http://www.facebook.com/thehauoli http://www.instagram.com/thehauoli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/

    16 min
  2. 152: Stop Self-Sabotage: Boost Confidence and Mental Fitness with Jessica Wright

    06/24/2025

    152: Stop Self-Sabotage: Boost Confidence and Mental Fitness with Jessica Wright

    What if the only thing standing between you and the success you crave… is you? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Wright, ACC-certified Life & Career Development Coach for Leaders, to talk about saboteurs—those sneaky, fear-based thought patterns that hold entrepreneurs back from showing up confidently in their businesses. Jessica breaks down how to identify your inner saboteurs, the power of mental fitness, and how to move from burnout to bold action. You’ll walk away with tools to stop second-guessing yourself and finally move forward with purpose and clarity. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ What saboteurs are and how they sabotage our visibility, productivity, and confidence ✅ Simple ways to strengthen your mental fitness using brain-based techniques ✅ How to spot and shift sabotaging thoughts in real time Brew yourself something strong—this is the kind of convo your future self will thank you for. 🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ltG0HUymiL4?si=DOl_LE4fSywhdp-y 📝 Blog Show Notes: ⁠https://annaandselena.com/stop-self-sabotage-boost-confidence-and-mental-fitness-with-jessica-wright/ 🧰 Toolkit: https://share.hsforms.com/2pWYpqJgzSVOmvOvfEN4fzwcoozf 📬 Letʻs be Inbox Besties: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://annaandselena.com/email/⁠ 🌐 Find us both at: ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ ✨ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/⁠⁠✨ Find Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehauoli⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/thehauoli⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/⁠⁠

    43 min
  3. 151: Leadership Isn’t a Title—It’s the Action You Take with Camden McGregor

    06/17/2025

    151: Leadership Isn’t a Title—It’s the Action You Take with Camden McGregor

    Leadership isn’t about what’s on your business card—it’s about what you do every day. In this episode of the 15ish Minute Coffee Chat, Anna and Selena are joined by Camden McGregor, leadership coach and VP of Operations at Tribe and Purpose. Camden believes that anyone can lead—no title required. But it takes commitment, action, and a passion for developing others. Drawing from his experience coaching high-level rugby teams and mentoring entrepreneurs, Camden shares a powerful perspective on how leadership is built through growth, not authority. Whether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, this episode will show you how to take real, meaningful steps toward becoming the kind of leader people want to follow. ☕ You’ll learn: Why leadership is a learned skill—not something you’re born withHow planning isn’t enough (and what to do instead)The most powerful way to grow leaders inside your team🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/PcbXCzPCPts?si=Rtv07rRN07l-WXqZ 📝 Blog Show Notes: ⁠https://annaandselena.com/leadership-isnt-a-titleits-the-action-you-take-with-camden-mcgregor/ 🧰 Toolkit: https://www.10xyourteam.net/ 💌 Letʻs be Inbox Besties: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://annaandselena.com/email/⁠ 🌐 Find us both at: ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/⁠⁠Find Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehauoli⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/thehauoli⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/⁠⁠

    39 min
  4. 150: You Belong Here: Owning Your Value in an AI World with Sheila Buswell

    06/10/2025

    150: You Belong Here: Owning Your Value in an AI World with Sheila Buswell

    Do you ever feel like you’re faking it—even when you're killing it? On this episode of the 15{ish} Minute Coffee Chat, we sit down with engineer-turned-CEO Sheila Buswell, who shares her personal journey with Imposter Syndrome and how it intersects with the rapid rise of AI. From surviving war zones to launching a biomedical company, Sheila’s story is nothing short of extraordinary—and she’s on a mission to help others stop second-guessing their worth. 🎧 In this episode, you'll discover: What Imposter Syndrome really looks like for high achieversHow AI is reshaping our understanding of value, skills, and belongingWhy mindset—not just tech—may be your biggest asset in the AI revolution💡 Whether you’re a founder, solopreneur, or side-hustler, this is the mindset reboot you didn’t know you needed. 👉 Watch the episode on YouTube: 👉 Blog Show Notes: ⁠ 👉 Toolkit: Business Clarity Snapshot 👉 Letʻs be Inbox Besties: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here 👉 Find us both at: ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠InstagramLinkedInFind Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠InstagramLinkedIn

    34 min
  5. 149: Leveraging Your Power Skills with Rachelle Chapman

    06/03/2025

    149: Leveraging Your Power Skills with Rachelle Chapman

    Power skills aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re essential for leadership, team building, and creating meaningful change. In this episode of the 15ish Minute Coffee Chat, we’re joined by Rachelle Chapman, Executive Director of The Adecco Group US Foundation, to explore the power behind what many call “soft skills.” With over two decades of experience in workforce strategy and advocacy, Rachelle unpacks how trust, service, and empathy shape strong leaders and connected communities. 🎯 Inside the episode: – What power skills actually are and how to identify yours – Real-world strategies for leading through service – Lessons from her work with Dress for Success and military families 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch more episodes on growing your leadership from the inside out. 👉 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbV2jcywR0 👉 Blog Show Notes: ⁠https://annaandselena.com/leveraging-your-power-skills-with-rachelle-chapman/ 👉 Toolkit: Rachelle recommends the book "The Ambition Trap" by Amina AITai 👉 Letʻs be Inbox Besties: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here 👉 Find us both at: ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠InstagramLinkedInFind Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠InstagramLinkedIn

    40 min
  6. 148: The Overlooked Power of Culture and Community in Business Growth with Carrie Kass

    05/27/2025

    148: The Overlooked Power of Culture and Community in Business Growth with Carrie Kass

    Is your team culture fueling your growth—or quietly holding you back? In this episode of the 15ish Minute Coffee Chat, we’re sitting down with operations and community strategist Carrie Kass, who shares how cultural alignment and intentional community engagement can directly impact your business performance. From hiring smarter to thinking more strategically about operations, Carrie brings clarity to the behind-the-scenes pieces of business growth that too many leaders ignore. In just 15ish minutes, you’ll learn: How to build a team that’s fully aligned with your valuesThe link between culture, community, and sustainable growthThe #1 thing most business owners miss when it comes to operationsIf you're growing a business and want it to feel as good on the inside as it looks on the outside, this conversation is your playbook. 🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/live/81HJ5KNV_Wg?si=ltCyipJ3BJFi4Rft 📝 Blog Show Notes: ⁠https://annaandselena.com/the-overlooked-power-of-culture-and-community-in-business-growth-with-carrie-kass/ 🧰 Toolkit: https://www.10xyourteam.net/diy 💌 Letʻs be Inbox Besties: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://annaandselena.com/email/⁠ 🌐 Find us both at: ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/⁠⁠Find Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehauoli⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/thehauoli⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/⁠⁠

    45 min
  7. 147: Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners: Simple Steps to Stay Safe Without the Overwhelm with Michelle Robleto

    05/13/2025

    147: Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners: Simple Steps to Stay Safe Without the Overwhelm with Michelle Robleto

    Cybersecurity for small business owners | Online safety tips for entrepreneurs | Simple cybersecurity steps Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks—but most owners don’t realize it until it’s too late. In this episode of the 15ish Minute Coffee Chat, cybersecurity expert and U.S. Army Veteran Michelle Robleto breaks it down for business owners who don’t have time for tech talk. Michelle is the Founder of Security Raptors, where she helps entrepreneurs and small teams stay protected in a digital world. With 16+ years of experience working with Fortune 500s and agencies like NASA, she now focuses on demystifying cybersecurity for the rest of us. In this episode: Why small businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber threatsCommon mistakes owners make with digital securityEasy, non-techy tips to protect your business today📌 Whether you’re a solopreneur, freelancer, or managing a growing team—these tips are essential. 🎧 Learn more at https://www.securityraptors.com⁠ 🎥 Watch the episode on YouTube 📝 Blog Show Notes: ⁠https://annaandselena.com/cybersecurity-for-small-business-owners-simple-steps-to-stay-safe-without-the-overwhelm-with-michelle-robleto/ 🧰 Toolkit: https://www.10xyourteam.net/diy 💌 Letʻs be Inbox Besties: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://annaandselena.com/email/⁠ 🌐 Find us both at: ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/⁠⁠Find Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehauoli⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/thehauoli⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/⁠⁠

    34 min
  8. 146: Supporting Career Transitions into Purposeful Work and Building Healthy Boundaries for Working Parents

    05/13/2025

    146: Supporting Career Transitions into Purposeful Work and Building Healthy Boundaries for Working Parents

    Feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits or constantly overwhelmed balancing work and parenting? In this episode of the 15ish Minute Coffee Chat, we sit down with certified parent coach Tammy Afriat, who helps working parents build emotionally balanced homes and shift into purpose-driven careers. Tammy shares her journey from engineering into coaching, and how that bold move helped her better align with her values and support other parents in transition. We also dive into common struggles working parents face when it comes to boundaries—and what practical steps they can take to regain control of their time and energy. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to recognize when it’s time for a career shiftWhat healthy boundaries look like for working parentsHow emotional clarity at home supports your professional lifeListen in for insights that can help you lead with purpose—both at work and at home. Watch the episode on YouTube: Blog Show Notes: ⁠ Toolkit: Love & Limits Cheatsheet: 3 Boundaries That Build Harmony at Home and Work Find Our Guest: https://bondingboost.com/ www.instagram.com/tammyafriat/ www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-afriat/ Grab our Business Clarity Snapshot https://annaandselena.com/business-clarity-snapshot/ Letʻs be Inbox Besties. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://annaandselena.com/email/⁠ Find us both at ⁠⁠www.annaandselena.com⁠⁠ Find Anna: ⁠⁠www.nomadabout.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/⁠⁠ Find Selena: ⁠⁠www.thehauoli.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehauoli⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/thehauoli⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/⁠⁠

    42 min
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Join hosts Anna Larson of NomadAbout & Selena Conmackie of Hauoli-Socially Inspired as they have casual chats about business, marketing and everything in between.

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