Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders

Amy Schutte
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Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders

Business Origin Stories is the podcast for leadership, life, and business. This show features coaching calls and heart-to-heart conversations with successful entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and experts. Join your host, Amy Schutte, a business coach and brand strategist, as she dives into ways to create stand-out brands and aligned businesses through storytelling and proven business frameworks.  At its core, Business Origin Stories is a recognition that the stories we tell are our greatest currency. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    41: Crafting Stories That Resonate: Mark VanderSys on Building Authentic Brand Narratives

    Send us a textWhat makes a story unforgettable? How do you create visuals that go beyond beautiful and truly resonate? Mark VanderSys, founder of Pixellight Creative, has spent decades mastering the art of storytelling through film and photography—and he’s here to share his secrets.In this inspiring episode, Mark takes us behind the scenes of his creative process and business journey, exploring:🎥 The three essentials for a great headshot: genuine, professional, and approachable🎥 How he discov...

    54 min

  2. DEC 3

    40: From Toxic Workplaces to Thriving Leadership: Julia Block Pearson’s Mission to Put Humans and Life First

    Send us a textImagine walking away from a toxic job, no safety net, just a dream in your heart, and a belief that work should never come at the expense of your humanity. That’s exactly what Julia Block Pearson did. Now, as the CEO of Stratos Creative Marketing, she’s built a company that flips the script on hustle culture with a bold mantra: Humans first, workers second.In this raw and real conversation, Julia peels back the layers of her journey—from leaving a workplace fraught with harassme...

    53 min

  3. NOV 26

    39: Entrepreneurial Risk-Taking, Growth, and Empowering Healthy Living With Emily Countryman

    Send us a textLosing weight and keeping it off is about more than just a quick fix—it’s about building sustainable habits. In this episode, Emily Countryman, founder of Shift Set Go, shares how she’s helped thousands of clients achieve lasting success through personalized nutrition and support.Emily also dives into the challenges of scaling her business, the systems she’s built to ensure client success, and how her journey from a small clinic to a multi-location business has been both rewardi...

    52 min

  4. NOV 19

    38: How to Find (and Fix) the Real Issues in Your Marketing With Jennifer Sutton

    Send us a textMarketing, branding, and advertising — three pillars that drive business growth but are often misunderstood.In this episode, Jennifer Sutton, CEO and founder of Bright+Co Marketing, demystifies the key differences between these critical components and shares how businesses can strategically leverage each to scale effectively. With over 20 years of experience working with both startups and global brands, Jennifer walks us through the most common challenges companies face when try...

    59 min

  5. NOV 12

    37: Writing: A Love Story with Author and Writing Coach Margo Steines

    Send us a textIn this episode of Business Origin Stories, we dive deep into the creative process, trauma, and balancing motherhood with author and writing coach, Margo Steines. Margo shares her journey of writing her powerful memoir Brutalities, which explores themes of physical extremity, trauma, and personal growth, as well as her unique approach to writing and teaching.Margo opens up about her process of writing through challenging life experiences, how she balances her career with motherh...

    43 min

  6. NOV 5

    36: Coming Home to Yourself: The Power of Building a Business That Reflects Your True Values

    Send us a textIn this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Business Origin Stories, host Amy Schutte shares a transformative discussion on the importance of aligning your business with your true values. Fresh from a meaningful trip to England, where she worked with one of her long-time clients, Amy reflects on what it truly means to build a conscious brand that serves not only your customers but also honors you as a founder.Amy opens up about the challenges entrepreneurs face when build...

    24 min

  7. OCT 29

    35: Reclaiming Joy and Balance with Dr. Seema Desai

    Send us a textFor ambitious women, success often comes with a price: stress, anxiety, and the relentless pressure to keep achieving. In this episode, Dr. Seema Desai, a coach, former dentist, and mom, reveals how women can reconnect with their intuition and find freedom beyond their checklists and daily demands.Dr. Seema shares her personal journey from checklist-driven success to discovering her true calling. With insights on using breath, yoga, and intentional choices, she offers actionable...

    46 min

  8. OCT 22

    34: What The Top 10% Of Startups Are Doing That Separates Them From The Rest with Victoria Hajjar

    Send us a textWhen it comes to growing a business, it’s easy to get caught up in taking whatever comes your way. But what if you could intentionally shape your path instead? In this episode, Victoria Hajar, founder and CEO of Ugli Ventures, shares her journey of moving from simply accepting what’s given to consciously creating the life and business she truly wanted.Victoria dives into the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, the power of dialing into your ideal client, and...

    59 min
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Business Origin Stories is the podcast for leadership, life, and business. This show features coaching calls and heart-to-heart conversations with successful entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and experts. Join your host, Amy Schutte, a business coach and brand strategist, as she dives into ways to create stand-out brands and aligned businesses through storytelling and proven business frameworks.  At its core, Business Origin Stories is a recognition that the stories we tell are our greatest currency. 

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