Call Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman's guide to Balancing it All

Camille Walker
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Dive into the stories of extraordinary mothers who have built their own iconic businesses. I'm your host, Camille Walker, and in each episode, we uncover the raw, intimate moments of doubt and failure that these mompreneurs faced on their journey. From humble beginnings to eventual triumph, our founders share their insights and wisdom on navigating challenges of all kinds. "Call Me CEO” is your master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership, and finding YOUR perfect balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship.

  1. 1d ago

    308: She Built an App in 7 Weeks After Emergency Surgery

    Send us Fan Mail What if the thing standing between you and your next big idea isn't time, money, or experience—but simply taking the first step? In this episode of Call Me CEO, Camille sits down with entrepreneur and app founder Julia Leffler to discuss the creation of Releve, a habit-tracking app designed to help people build consistency through community accountability and AI-powered coaching. What makes Julia's story especially inspiring is that she launched the app in just seven weeks while recovering from emergency gallbladder surgery and raising two young children. She shares how she self-funded the project, used AI tools to streamline development and marketing, and embraced progress over perfection to bring her idea to life. Together, Camille and Julia discuss entrepreneurship, motherhood, habit-building, mindfulness, and why waiting for the "perfect time" often keeps women from pursuing their biggest goals. In this episode, you'll learn: • How Julia built and launched Releve in just seven weeks • The surprising low-cost strategy she used to develop the app • How AI tools helped accelerate content creation and business growth • Why community accountability can make habits stick • Practical ways to reduce decision fatigue as a busy mom • How consistent small actions create momentum in business and life • The connection between mindfulness, self-care, and leadership • Why "There's never a right time. There's just now." One of Julia's biggest lessons from building Releve is a reminder every entrepreneur needs to hear: You may be more qualified than you think. The only way to find out is to start. Connect with Julia: Releve App (currently available on iOS, Android launching soon) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fragmento.releve&hl=en Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-leffler/  Connect with Camille: Instagram: @CamilleWalker.coPodcast: @CallMeCEOPodcastTry the 5-minute routine tomorrow and tag @CallMeCEOPodcast on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. Schedule a free discovery call with Camille! https://calendly.com/callmeceopodcast/discovery-call-with-camille

  2. Jul 7

    307: The Year My Body Said No: Lessons in Leadership, Health & Capacity

    Send us Fan Mail In this personal solo episode of Call Me CEO, Camille shares the unexpected lessons she learned during a year filled with major family transitions, health challenges, and a complete re-evaluation of what success really means. After a health crisis landed her in the emergency room last fall, Camille was forced to slow down, ask for help, and confront the reality that pushing harder wasn’t the answer. Through navigating motherhood, business ownership, physical recovery, and emotional processing, she discovered that growth doesn’t always look like expansion. Sometimes it looks like simplifying, healing, and learning to listen. In this episode, Camille shares: • Why growth sometimes feels like being stripped down instead of building up • The health scare that changed how she approaches work and life • Managing personal capacity and learning to say no • The challenges of navigating multiple family transitions at once • How breathwork became a powerful tool for emotional processing • What low iron, vitamin deficiencies, and hormone health taught her about wellness • The importance of getting blood work and understanding your body’s unique needs • How she uses her Oura Ring to track sleep, stress, and recovery • Why clarity creates confidence in both life and business • The surprising power of slowing down and receiving support Whether you’re navigating a difficult season, feeling overwhelmed, or simply trying to balance business and family life, this episode serves as a reminder that your health, energy, and well-being matter. Connect with Camille: Website: camillewalker.co Podcast: Call Me CEO Instagram: @callmeceopodcast

  3. Jun 30

    306: Building From Scratch (Twice): What Failure Taught Me About Success

    Send us Fan Mail What if you didn’t have to choose between building a successful business and being present in your life? In this episode of Call Me CEO, I sit down with Arvi Carkanji, founder and CEO of Elite Talent Recruiting, a boutique headhunting firm helping high-growth startups hire top-tier talent. But Arvi’s story isn’t a straight path to success. She moved to the United States at 17 with no safety net, put herself through college cleaning houses and babysitting, built a business that failed… and then made the decision to start over. And this time, she built differently. In just a few years, she’s grown a thriving business with a 92% retention rate and become a trusted partner to founders and executives—but what makes this conversation so powerful isn’t just the success. It’s the honesty. We talk about failure, starting from scratch, competing in a saturated industry, and the very real tension of building a business while raising a child. If you’ve ever wondered if you can really “have both”… this episode will give you a grounded, honest perspective on what that actually looks like. Connect with Arvi: Website:  Elite Talent RecruitingLinkedIn:  Arvi CarkanjiInstagram:  @arvicarkanjiConnect with Camille: Instagram: @CamilleWalker.coPodcast: @CallMeCEOPodcastTry the 5-minute routine tomorrow and tag @CallMeCEOPodcast on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. Schedule a free discovery call with Camille! https://calendly.com/callmeceopodcast/discovery-call-with-camille

  4. Jun 23

    305: Building Confidence, Not Fear: How Kelly Sayre Is Redefining Women’s Safety

    Send us Fan Mail What if everything you’ve been taught about personal safety is wrong? In this episode of Call Me CEO, I sit down with Kelly Sayre, founder of The Diamond Arrow Group and bestselling author of Sharp Women. Kelly is on a mission to completely redefine how women think about safety—not through fear-based tactics, but through confidence, intuition, and situational awareness. Her journey began with a moment so many moms can relate to: realizing she was responsible for keeping her children safe… and not feeling prepared to do it. That moment turned into a business, a movement, and a message that’s now reaching women everywhere—from local communities to Fortune 50 companies. In this conversation, we go beyond surface-level safety tips and dive into the deeper truth about what actually keeps women safe, the mental load moms are carrying every day, and how Kelly built a mission-driven business rooted in impact, not fear. This episode will challenge the way you think—and leave you feeling more confident, aware, and in control. Connect with Kelly: Website:  The Diamond Arrow GroupLinkedIn:  The Diamond Arrow GroupYouTube:  @thediamondarrowgroupTikTok:  @thediamondarrowgroupFacebook:  The Diamond Arrow Group Watch for the launch of her Sharp Women subscription box, with early founding member access opening soon. Connect with Camille: Instagram: @CamilleWalker.coPodcast: @CallMeCEOPodcastTry the 5-minute routine tomorrow and tag @CallMeCEOPodcast on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. Schedule a free discovery call with Camille! https://calendly.com/callmeceopodcast/discovery-call-with-camille

  5. Jun 16

    304: Why Delegation Feels Hard (and How to Finally Do It Well)

    Send us Fan Mail Are you trying to do everything in your business yourself? In this episode of Call Me CEO, Camille sits down with entrepreneur and operations expert Elizabeth Eiss to talk about what it really takes to scale a business sustainably—without running yourself into the ground. Elizabeth brings decades of leadership experience from Fortune 500 companies and now helps entrepreneurs and small business owners build smarter, more supported businesses through virtual teams, systems, and strategic delegation. Together, Camille and Elizabeth unpack one of the biggest mindset shifts for women entrepreneurs: growth doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from building the right processes, tools, and support. If you’ve ever wondered: • “When is the right time to hire help?” • “What should I delegate first?” • “How do I grow when I can’t afford a huge team?” • “How do I stop being the bottleneck in my own business?” This conversation is for you. Connect with Elizabeth Website: resultsresourcing.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabetheiss/ Connect with Camille: Instagram: @CamilleWalker.coPodcast: @CallMeCEOPodcastSchedule a free discovery call with Camille! https://calendly.com/callmeceopodcast/discovery-call-with-camille

  6. Jun 9

    303: Creating a Summer Flow: Boundaries, Bucket Lists & Less Chaos for Busy Moms

    Send us Fan Mail Summer can feel magical… and completely overwhelming. If you’ve ever entered summer excited for memory-making only to find yourself exhausted, overscheduled, constantly buying snacks, and somehow becoming everyone’s full-time entertainment coordinator—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the simple summer planning tradition my family lovingly makes fun of me for every single year: our Summer Bucket List Meeting. We sit down together and answer one important question: “What do we want summer to feel like?” And honestly? It changes everything. Instead of ending summer wondering where the time went, we intentionally create a rhythm that supports fun, connection, rest, and realistic expectations for everyone (including mom). I’ll walk you through the exact process we use—including our “three rounds” bucket list method—and how to create healthy summer boundaries so you can enjoy the season instead of surviving it. In this episode, we cover:  How to create a summer rhythm instead of a rigid schedule  The family bucket list system we use every year (yes, the one my kids tease me about )  Questions to ask your kids and spouse before filling the calendar  Why asking “What do we want summer to feel like?” matters more than planning every activity Boundaries for moms who feel stretched too thin in summer Why you are not the family entertainment committee How to create more white space without guilt Practical ideas for simple summer fun that kids actually remember Some of our family summer favorites include: Floating the riverSlurpee runsA random Fortnight day Shakes at Bear LakeCousin sleepoversRock climbing and adventuringMovie nights and spontaneous memory-makingBecause the truth is: Summer doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect to be meaningful. Sometimes the best memories are simple, silly, and unplanned. Connect with Camille: Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.co Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcast MyMommyStyle.comSubscribe to Call Me CEO for more episodes!Email: callmeceopodcast@gmail.com

  7. Jun 2

    302: From Survival Mode to Systems: How Ashley Ortiz Built a Million-Dollar Family Business Without Burning

    Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to build a business while raising a family? In this episode of Call Me CEO, I’m joined by Ashley Ortiz, founder and CEO of Bella Vista Painting, a woman- and minority-owned, family-run painting company she built alongside her husband in the Pacific Northwest. But this isn’t a highlight reel conversation. Ashley shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building her business from the ground up—working full-time jobs, bringing her kids to job sites, and navigating the overwhelming season of doing everything herself. We talk about the turning point that shifted her out of survival mode, how hiring the right support changed everything, and what it actually takes to build a business that creates both income and presence. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, stuck doing it all, or unsure how to grow without burning out… this episode will give you both perspective and practical next steps. Connect with Ashley: Instagram:  @bellavistanwWebsite:  Bella Vista PaintingFree Guide:  How I Left My 9–5 & Built My Business Full-Time Connect with Camille: Instagram: @CamilleWalker.coPodcast: @CallMeCEOPodcast

  8. May 26

    301: Stop Doing Everything Yourself And Start Leading Like A CEO

    Send us Fan Mail Your business was supposed to create time freedom, not a never-ending to-do list that follows you into nights and weekends. I’m Camille from CamilleWalker.co, a mom of four who’s built an online business for 14 years, and I’m sharing the delegation framework I use to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs step into the CEO role and finally get their time back. We start with the real reason so many founders feel stuck: when you’re doing emails, admin, social media, customer service, scheduling, and content all at once, everything feels urgent and nothing feels done. I walk you through a simple time audit that shows exactly where your week goes, then we sort your work into repeat tasks, energy-draining tasks, and the “only I can do this” tasks. You’ll also learn my shoulder-above versus shoulder-below filter so you can protect the work that requires your voice, face, and decision making while outsourcing the rest. Then we get tactical about hiring a virtual assistant as your first support hire, even if you only start with 3 to 5 hours a week. I share where to find VA candidates, how to write a clear job description, and how to onboard with tools like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp plus simple SOPs and a communication rhythm that builds trust. If you want a calmer schedule, a stronger team, and a business that can actually scale, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend, then leave a five star review so more moms can find it. Hiring a VA Cheatsheet – Get it for just $27 60 Days to VA Program – My trained Virtual Assistants are ready to help! Get My $27 Hiring a VA Cheatsheet: I’ve made hiring your first (or next) VA super simple. Download my Hiring a VA Cheatsheet for just $27 and get a step-by-step roadmap to hiring confidently and growing your dream team. Grab it here! Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.co Follow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcast MyMommyStyle.comSubscribe to Call Me CEO for more episodes!

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Dive into the stories of extraordinary mothers who have built their own iconic businesses. I'm your host, Camille Walker, and in each episode, we uncover the raw, intimate moments of doubt and failure that these mompreneurs faced on their journey. From humble beginnings to eventual triumph, our founders share their insights and wisdom on navigating challenges of all kinds. "Call Me CEO” is your master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership, and finding YOUR perfect balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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