Buckets & Boom Gates

Kim White - My Sexy Business Team & Community
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Behind the scenes stories of real entrepreneurs and business owners making an impact while learning to make an income doing it. Confessions, funnies, experiences, cautionary tales, and much more are wrapped into the conversations in the BBG Studio. This podcast is for anyone interested in building a business that they own and doesn't own them. Join us for weekly chats with tears and giggles along the way.

  1. 9h ago

    Show Side Manner & Doing Business When Life Is Heavy #138

    In this episode of Buckets & Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White talk about what it really looks like to keep going in business when life is very much still happening. They unpack how your “show side manner” (your on-mic or on-camera presence) can become an act of charity toward the people you serve and toward yourself. If you’ve ever tried to run a business while carrying illness, grief, caregiving, or big life transitions, this conversation is for you. What you'll learn in this episode: What “charity” truly means beyond donations or tax receipts, and why it’s more about posture than money The difference between charity toward others and charity toward yourself in hard seasons The hidden panic and pressure under the question, “How do I keep going in business when life events happen?” Real-life “life events” that collide with business, from diagnoses and losses to babies, moves, and family changes How show side manner is like a doctor’s bedside manner, and how it shapes how safe and seen your audience feels Ways hard seasons can strain your show side manner, from irritation and exhaustion to going robotic just to get through it Why honoring your limits and simplifying your presence can be an act of compassion instead of a failure This episode invites you to see your presence in business as a form of charity: a way of offering care, dignity, and honesty to your audience and to yourself. You don’t have to perform at 100 percent to show up in a way that is deeply meaningful and kind. If you know another business owner carrying a lot behind the scenes, share this episode as a reminder that they’re not alone. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Show Side Manner & Doing Business When Life Is Heavy #138

  2. Oct 27

    Courage, Guarantees & Elbows to the Front - How do I know my idea will work? #137

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White talk about what real courage looks like in business—not the flashy, fearless version, but the quiet choice to move forward even when you’re scared. They tackle the hidden question, “How can I guarantee something will work before I put in all the effort?” and introduce the idea of “stage busters with elbows to the front” so you can tell the difference between courageous visibility and ego-driven spotlight grabbing. If you’ve been waiting for certainty before you move, this conversation will nudge you forward. What you’ll learn in this episode: A grounded definition of courage as moving forward in alignment with your values despite fear, doubt, and uncertainty Why the desire for guarantees before you act can quietly keep you stuck and what you can ask instead How to recognize “stage busters with elbows to the front” and why that behavior damages trust and connection The difference between taking up space to serve and shoving your way to the front to be seen Practical ways to take one small, courageous step in your business this week without needing a guaranteed outcome Jill and Kim normalize being afraid to build a business and doing it anyway, emphasizing that courage isn’t the absence of fear but the decision to act without a guarantee. They contrast that with the energy of stage busters who lead with ego and urgency, using their elbows to claim the spotlight at the expense of trust. You’ll leave with a new lens on courage, a healthier question to ask than “Will this definitely work?” and one simple, next brave step to take in your own business. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Courage, Guarantees & Elbows to the Front - How do I know my idea will work? #137

  3. Oct 20

    Polarizing vs. Alienating: Building Trust Without Showboating #136

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White unpack the difference between being polarizing in a healthy way and alienating the very people you’re called to serve. They explore how to take a clear stand, build trust with your clients, and avoid the trap of showboating and “elbows to the front” behavior. If you’ve ever worried that speaking strongly will push people away—or held back because you don’t want to be “too much”—this conversation will give you language and guardrails. What you’ll learn in this episode: A clear definition of “polarizing” as taking a strong, values‑based stand that naturally attracts some people and repels others (in a healthy way) What “alienating” communication looks and feels like—pushing people away through judgment, contempt, or exclusion How to build trust with your clients by being clear, consistent, and caring, instead of watering yourself down or trying to please everyone The difference between confident leadership and showboating—what Jill and Kim call “stage busters with elbows to the front” Simple questions you can use to check your tone and motives before you speak, post, or make an offer Jill and Kim draw a sharp but compassionate line between polarizing on purpose—rooted in values and respect—and alienating people through ego, superiority, or careless words. They show how showboating and elbowing your way into the spotlight erodes trust, while grounded clarity and shared space deepens it. You’ll leave with practical lenses for deciding what to say, how to say it, and how to take up space without pushing others out of it. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Polarizing vs. Alienating: Building Trust Without Showboating #136

  4. Oct 13

    Cultivating What Matters and The Truth About Your Focus Face #135

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White talk about what it really means to cultivate the things that matter in your life and business—slowly, deliberately, and without chasing instant results. They also unpack “focus face,” that serious, intense expression you make when you’re deeply concentrating, and how we often misjudge ourselves (and others) because of it. If you’ve been in a long, quiet season of building and worried you look disengaged or “too serious” while you’re actually all‑in, this conversation will feel like a relief. What you’ll learn in this episode: A practical definition of “cultivate” and why real growth in skills, relationships, and offers is slow, steady work How to shift your expectations from overnight success to intentional, long‑term tending in your business What “focus face” is, why it shows up when you’re deeply present, and how it can be misinterpreted by others (and yourself) Simple ways to communicate about your focus face so clients, team members, and collaborators don’t assume you’re upset or checked out How to give yourself permission to do deep, real work without feeling like you have to “perform” a constantly polished, smiling persona Jill and Kim invite you to trade frantic hustling for the quieter, more honest work of cultivation—intentionally developing what matters over time instead of expecting instant fruit. Along the way, they normalize focus face as a sign of engagement, not a flaw, and offer language you can use to reassure both yourself and the people around you. You’ll come away with one clear thing to intentionally cultivate this season and a kinder way to see your own serious, thinking face as part of the process. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Cultivating What Matters and The Truth About Your Focus Face #135

  5. Oct 6

    Red Carpet Feedback: Harmful or Helpful? Destroying Confidence or Building It #134

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White dig into the difference between feedback that genuinely helps you grow and the kind that quietly erodes your confidence. They unpack why “feedback is a gift” is only true some of the time, what they call red carpet feedback, and how to set boundaries around who gets to speak into your work. If you’ve ever walked away from “feedback” feeling smaller, confused, or afraid to share again, this conversation will give you language and tools to handle it differently. What you’ll learn in this episode: A healthy definition of “feedback is a gift” and what makes feedback truly useful vs. harmful What red carpet feedback is, how to recognize when someone is making it about themselves, and why timing and tone matter so much Simple filters to run feedback through so you can decide what to keep, what to examine, and what to set down How to respond in the moment when feedback shows up—both when you’ve asked for it and when you haven’t Practical guidelines for giving feedback to others without hijacking their moment or damaging trust Jill and Kim help you build a healthier relationship with feedback so you can grow without letting every opinion knock you off your footing. They show you how to receive feedback with curiosity instead of collapse, how to spot red carpet feedback that’s more about the giver than your good, and how to protect your confidence with clear boundaries. You’ll leave with one simple way to ask for targeted, helpful feedback this week and one ready-to-use sentence for handling the unhelpful kind. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Red Carpet Feedback: Harmful or Helpful? Destroying Confidence or Building It #134

  6. Sep 29

    Colossal Projects, Overwhelm & Majoring on the Minors #133

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White talk about what really happens after you finish something big—a launch, event, course, or massive client project—and instead of feeling amazing, you feel overwhelmed, flat, or oddly anxious. They unpack why your brain crashes after a colossal push and why you suddenly find yourself obsessing over tiny details that don’t really matter. If you’ve ever wondered, “What is wrong with me?” after crossing a big finish line, this conversation will make a lot of sense. What you’ll learn in this episode: A clear definition of “colossal” and why certain projects feel massive, impressive, and overwhelming on the inside even if they don’t look huge from the outside Why it’s normal to feel exhausted or off after a big push—and what’s going on in your body and brain when the adrenaline drops What “majoring on the minors” looks like in real life: getting lost in low‑impact tasks and details to avoid facing deeper fatigue or next steps A simple three‑part framework (recover, review, refocus) for landing the plane after a big project without spiraling into shame or burnout Practical, small actions you can take to decompress, sort your priorities, and choose one meaningful next move instead of drowning in busywork Jill and Kim normalize the post‑project crash and explain why finishing something colossal often leaves you feeling more overwhelmed than victorious. They show how your nervous system, expectations, and habits of “majoring on the minors” all collide in that space—and how to respond with recovery, honest review, and gentle refocus instead of self‑attack. You’ll leave with two simple practices you can use after your next big push to protect your confidence and realign with what actually matters. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Colossal Projects, Overwhelm & Majoring on the Minors #133

  7. Sep 22

    Playing to Win vs. Picking Yourself Apart: The Sports Mindset for Business #132

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White explore what changes when you treat business like a sport instead of a one‑shot test. They unpack the idea of taking reps, watching your “game tape,” and improving over seasons, and contrast that with armchair quarterbacking—harsh, hindsight judgment from the stands, including the kind we aim at ourselves. If you’re tired of beating yourself up for every decision and want a healthier way to grow, this conversation is for you. What you’ll learn in this episode: What it really means to see business as a sport, with training, seasons, and skill‑building over time The difference between being on the field (making real‑time decisions under pressure) and sitting in the stands A clear definition of armchair quarterbacking and how we often do it to ourselves after launches, offers, or hires How to review your own “game film” like a coach instead of a critic so you can learn without shaming yourself A simple weekly rhythm: choosing one area to practice like an athlete and doing a short, non‑judgmental review at the end of the week Jill and Kim use the language of sports to give you a new frame for building your business: you’re an athlete in season, not a fan heckling from the stands. They walk through practical examples of how to evaluate launches, hires, and experiments without spiraling into “I should have known better,” and show you how to turn mistakes into adjustments instead of identity statements. You’ll leave with one concrete practice plan for the week and a 10–15 minute review process that helps you grow without armchair quarterbacking yourself. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Playing to Win vs. Picking Yourself Apart: The Sports Mindset for Business #132

  8. Sep 15

    Leverage, Bootstrapping, and Repurposing What You Already Have #131

    In this episode of Buckets and Boom Gates, Jill Olish and Kim White talk directly to the scrappy, bootstrapping entrepreneur who’s doing a lot alone and wondering how to make it all sustainable. They unpack how leverage, repurposing, and simple systems can help you get far more impact from the work you’ve already done instead of constantly starting from scratch. If you’re tired of staring at a blank page and want your content and effort to go further, this conversation is for you. What you’ll learn in this episode: What bootstrapping really looks like in everyday business life and why it’s not “less than” A simple definition of leverage and how to design assets that keep working for you over time Practical examples of how to repurpose lives, emails, and long‑form content into multiple pieces The mindset shifts you need to stop seeing repurposing as lazy and start seeing it as smart stewardship A simple 20‑minute exercise to turn one existing pillar piece of content into at least three new assets Jill and Kim break down how to think like a leveraged, bootstrapping business owner instead of a burned‑out content machine. You’ll hear concrete, low‑tech ways to reuse what you’ve already created, so each hour of effort produces more than a one‑time post or email. By the end, you’ll have one clear, doable action step to take a single piece of content you’re proud of and repurpose it into multiple formats this week. Love Ya’ll, Kim & Jill ❤️ Looking for a Community?We believe business is better together! The My Sexy Business Community has many facets so we encourage you to explore the different creative solutions we offer for business owners and entrepreneurs ... like support, accountability, strategy, and so much more. We hope to see you on the inside! Click here to join us. To connect and find out more about Kim or how to create a sexy business for a sexy life, you can reach her and the My Sexy Business Team at www.mysexybusiness.com. And to connect with Jill Olish go straight to her website www.mamaoutspoken.com and you’ll find her there! Our one & only choice for us & all our clients to build our online brands and presence is this all-in-one platform! And our favorite for streaming live is this!

    Leverage, Bootstrapping, and Repurposing What You Already Have #131
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Behind the scenes stories of real entrepreneurs and business owners making an impact while learning to make an income doing it. Confessions, funnies, experiences, cautionary tales, and much more are wrapped into the conversations in the BBG Studio. This podcast is for anyone interested in building a business that they own and doesn't own them. Join us for weekly chats with tears and giggles along the way.

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  • Creator
    Kim White - My Sexy Business Team & Community
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
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    Clean
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