Reclaiming Your Hue: A Podcast for Women Rediscovering Themselves in Motherhood & Entrepreneurship

Kelly Kirk
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Motherhood and entrepreneurship are powerful journeys—but they can also leave women feeling drained, unseen, or lost. Like flamingos who fade while nurturing their young, women often put everyone else first and lose their own hue. Reclaiming Your Hue is about the moment when women remember their brilliance, reclaim their vibrancy, and step into who they were always meant to be. Hosted by Kelly Kirk, this podcast shares faith-led encouragement, inspiring guest stories, and practical strategies for harmonizing life, family, and business. Why Listen / What You’ll Gain Inspiring stories of women who found themselves again after seasons of loss or overwhelm Practical tips for building businesses without sacrificing your sense of self Honest conversations about the challenges and beauty of motherhood + entrepreneurship Encouragement rooted in faith while welcoming diverse women’s voices Listen In For: mompreneur journeys · reclaiming identity · harmonizing life & work · authentic entrepreneurship stories 

  1. 3d ago

    Ep. 124 with Rosie & Shayla | Co-Founders, Rebloom Health

    Two Founders Turn A Shared Loss Into A New Kind Of Care Silence after a miscarriage can feel louder than the loss itself. You get the call, you sit through the appointment, you leave with paperwork, and then you’re expected to somehow know what to do next with your body, your mind, your relationship, your work, and your faith. We wanted to talk about what happens in that gap, and what it would look like if pregnancy loss care came with real continuity instead of “come back when you’re pregnant.”  Rosie and Shayla are the co-founders of Rebloom Health, a clinically backed support platform for people navigating pregnancy loss and the supporters who love them. We get personal about the postpartum reality after loss, the mental health impact, and the hidden grief partners carry. We also dig into the practical side: how scripts can help you tell an employer or a teacher, how supporters can offer help in ways that actually land, and why evidence-based guidance beats a swirl of opinions and late-night searches.  You’ll also hear the founder story behind the mission, including what it takes to build a women’s health startup while raising kids, working demanding day jobs, and living through major life events. We break down the funding landscape in plain language, from grants and angel investors to pre-seed expectations, and how we decide who is a true “hell yes” partner.  If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs a steadier plan after loss, then subscribe, leave a review, and send us your biggest question about what real support should look like. Resources Mentioned: MN Startup WeekDEAR ROSIE - Rosie's SubstackSupport Rosie & Shayla: Website: Rebloom HealthIG: @rebloomhealthWelcome to the Flamboyance! Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  2. Oct 20

    Ep. 123 with Alexandra Zauner | Lucilles AF Experiences+ & Life Coach for Women

    What If You Stopped Using Alcohol To Cope Alcohol shows up in our culture as the default answer to everything: celebration, stress, grief, social anxiety, even “me time.” So what happens when you remove it, and discover you are still fun, still magnetic, and actually more yourself? Kelly sits down with Alex, founder of Lucille’s AF Experiences, to talk about building alcohol-free community in the Twin Cities and the deeper personal journey that made the mission non-negotiable. Alex shares the real story behind becoming 12 years alcohol-free, including the turning points that led to quitting at 24, why “one day at a time” works when “never again” feels impossible, and how grief tested her sobriety in a way nothing else had. We also talk about the identity shift so many moms recognize: becoming a parent changes you, COVID changed all of us, and suddenly the old life does not fit. If you are sober curious, navigating postpartum emotions, or wondering whether Dry January could be more than white-knuckling, you will get practical mindset shifts you can try immediately. On the business side, Alex opens up about growing Lucille’s quickly, the operational realities of licensing and taxes, ending a business partnership with honesty, and why hiring support can free you to do the work that actually moves the needle. We also dig into friendships, boundaries, and how to notice which rooms, routines, and people bring you peace. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who is sober curious, and leave a review so more women can find these stories. Connect & Support Alexandra: IG: @alexandrazaunerIG, Lucilles: @lucillesafexperiencesContact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  3. Oct 13

    Ep. 122 with Samantha Grose | Founder, Oak + Arrow Homes

    What If Balance Is The Wrong Goal Starting a business is hard. Starting a business with babies at home and then getting hit with COVID-level uncertainty is something else entirely. We sit down with Samantha of Oak and Arrow Homes to talk about what it really takes to build a design-build remodeling company in the Twin Cities while protecting your family, your energy, and your sanity. We get into the practical side of entrepreneurship in construction and remodeling: why she chooses lean growth over “more revenue at any cost,” how she thinks about paying herself a real salary, and what it means to plan early so projects do not turn into chaos later. Samantha breaks down the value of peer groups and industry networks, including how mentorship and accountability can fast track your learning so you are not reinventing the wheel under stress. Then we move into the part every working mom feels in her bones: boundaries, mental load, and the constant flood of school and activity logistics. Samantha shares how an executive assistant supports both business and personal life, what it looks like to delegate email, scheduling, and admin, and why “what can only you do” is the most important filter for scaling. We also talk about grief, faith, and the kind of team culture that holds when life gets heavy. If you want better systems, stronger support, and a more sustainable version of success, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a fellow mom in business, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Resources: Business Womens Circle: The BWCWomen Presidents OrganizationSupport Samantha: IG: @oakarrowhomesFacebook: Oak + Arrow HomesLinkedIn: Samantha Grose & Oak + Arrow HomesWELCOME TO THE FLAMBOYANCE, SAMANTHA! Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  4. Oct 6

    Ep. 121 with LeeAnn Rasachak | CEO, WomenVenture

    Access To Capital For Women Women own a huge share of small businesses, but the money doesn’t match the impact. When LeeAnn Rasachak, CEO of Women Venture, says women entrepreneurs receive 2% or less of available capital, it’s not a throwaway stat. It’s a pressure point that affects every neighborhood that relies on women-owned childcare, wellness, food, retail, and service businesses to keep Main Street alive. We dig into what actually changes outcomes: access to capital built for early-stage risk, plus training and technical assistance that makes founders more bankable without forcing them to “figure it out alone.” LeeAnn breaks down what a CDFI is, why microloans (up to $100,000) matter for startups and growing businesses, and how Women Venture supports entrepreneurs across Minnesota and western Wisconsin with business coaching, consulting, and classes. We also talk about the assumptions that block funding, the need for more diversity in banking, and the simple actions listeners can take to be better allies, customers, and connectors. Then we go personal. LeAnn shares what it’s like to lead while raising four kids in a blended family, navigating stepmom boundaries, and learning to let go of being liked by everyone. If you’ve ever felt imposter syndrome in a room you worked hard to enter, this conversation offers real strategies for building confidence through community, networks, and reps. Subscribe for more honest conversations about motherhood, entrepreneurship, identity, and faith, then share this episode with a friend and leave a review so more women can find these resources. Resources: NY Times DailyINCEOSHow to be a Great Boss by Geno WickmanConnect with LeeAnn: LinkedIn: LeeAnn RasachakSubstack: LeeAnn RasachakWomenVenture: Website: WomenVentureIG: @womenventuretwincitiesContact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  5. Sep 29

    Ep. 120 with Megan Tamte | Co-Founder, Evereve

    From A Dressing Room Breakdown To A 100 Store Retail Brand ***Interview was pre-recorded in front of a live audience*** A difficult dressing-room experience became the spark for what would eventually grow into Evereve. Megan Tamte, co-founder and co-CEO, joins us to share how feeling unseen in that moment helped shape a bigger vision: creating a place where women—especially moms navigating changing seasons of life—could feel understood, supported, and confident in what they wear. But this conversation has a story of its own. Long before Megan sat down with us, Kelly sent a handwritten note marked with a butterfly stamp—an intentional invitation to a dream guest. What followed is a conversation about trusting the ideas that won’t leave you alone, building through motherhood, and having the courage to keep pursuing what feels possible. We dig into the long road between inspiration and execution: the seven-year gap between the idea and opening the first store, the sacrifices that made it possible, and the very real tension of building a business while raising young kids. Megan gets specific about what helped her move forward, including turning off nighttime TV to write the dream, learning to say no without guilt, and partnering with her husband in a way that plays to both of their strengths. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes lessons from scaling retail: the name change from Hot Mama to Evereve, why leaders need to get back on the selling floor, and how customer experience gets rebuilt by listening in the dressing room. Megan shares the HEART core values, her “balcony approach” for handling feedback without letting it become identity, and how faith shapes her leadership, routines, and self-care. If you’re a woman entrepreneur, a working mom, or someone “nibbling on the edges” of a big idea, this conversation brings both heart and practical strategy.  Subscribe for more stories like this, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Shop & Support: Evereve Careers: Careers with Heart at Evereve Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  6. Sep 22

    Ep. 119 with Brooke & Lauren | Founders, The Skin Sisters, Edina

    How Two Dermatology PAs Built Skin Sisters Through Community TikTok can make skincare feel like a full-time job, and somehow your bathroom turns into a graveyard of half-used serums. Brooke and Lauren, the sisters behind The Skin Sisters, join me to share what actually works when you want clear, medically grounded guidance without the hype. They’re both dermatology physician assistants, and they bring a rare mix of deep clinical training and real-world practicality for busy moms, dads, teens, and anyone trying to build a routine they can stick to. We talk about how Skin Sisters started in 2016 from constant “what should I buy?” texts, then took a sharp turn during the COVID-19 shutdowns when elective medicine paused and layoffs hit. That uncertain season became the catalyst for a new kind of practice, one where they can slow down, spend real time with patients, and focus heavily on cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic services like Botox, Dysport, Sculptra, chemical peels, and personalized skincare plans. We also dig into the questions so many families are asking right now: What’s age appropriate skincare for preteens and teens? How do you protect the skin barrier? How do you stop layering random acids because a video told you to? If you want a simple “roadmap” approach to skincare, plus an honest conversation about motherhood, mental load, and building a business with your sister, this one will land. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s overwhelmed by skincare, and leave a review with your biggest skincare question. Connect with The Skin Sisters: IG: @theskinsisters Website: The Skin Sisters Office Address: 7373 France Ave So. Suite 602, Edina, MN 55435 Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  7. Sep 15

    Ep. 118 w. Brittany Gieske | Founder, Balanced with Brittany

    Reclaiming Your Health After Baby Two Your doctor says your labs look “normal,” but you’re exhausted, foggy, irritable, and stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like yours. That disconnect is where so many moms quietly live, and it’s exactly where Brittany’s story begins. Brittany (Balanced by Brittany) joins us to share how her second postpartum season brought crushing fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and stubborn weight that wouldn’t budge, even with a health and fitness background. After getting dismissed with the usual “you’re just postpartum,” she found functional lab testing, started getting real answers, and made a bold decision to go back to school for functional medicine while raising two little kids and still working in software sales. We talk about the mindset shift that happens when you stop accepting a “new normal” and start advocating for your health, your hormones, and your future. We also get very real about the entrepreneurship side: building a business while mothering, setting boundaries at home, investing in mentorship, and the scary leap of leaving a secure corporate job. Brittany shares what it looked like to pivot her niche into metabolic weight loss, hire before she felt ready, and scale a team, all while staying grounded in faith and the long-game identity change that comes from doing the work. We round out the conversation with a nuanced take on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, why quick fixes can miss root causes, and how looking at metabolism, insulin, cortisol, leptin, inflammation, minerals, and personalized nutrition can support sustainable fat loss and real energy. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations. Connect/Support Brittany: IG: @balancedbybrittanyComplimentary Weight Loss AuditPlease welcome Brittany to The Flamboyance! Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  8. Sep 8

    Ep. 117 with Hetal Gatecha | Co-Owner, Reflections Dental Studio

    Authenticity First Someone tells you it’s impossible, and your whole body wants to prove them wrong. That’s the energy Hetal Gatecha brings to this conversation, and it starts long before business. She shares her fertility journey with raw honesty: years of trying, multiple IUI and IVF rounds, doctors telling her she couldn’t conceive naturally, and the grief that hits when hope feels expensive. Then comes the twist that still gives me chills, a final stressful month, a moment of prayer, and a natural pregnancy that changes everything.  From there, we widen the lens to what it means to rebuild your life as an immigrant in North America. We talk culture shock, visas, the undervalued reality of being a stay-at-home mom, and how the modern lack of “village” support can leave women carrying too much alone. Hetal also explains the role of extended family and multigenerational living, plus how marriage traditions have shifted across generations, both in the United States and in India.  On the entrepreneurship side, Hetal takes us behind the scenes of opening a dental practice with her husband, learning marketing and operations from the ground up, and eventually creating a new model: a dental studio and spa that puts patient comfort and genuine care back at the center. We also get practical about dental insurance, including why “out of network” doesn’t always mean what people assume, how to understand your benefits, and when paying a little more can buy you time, trust, and a better experience.  If you’re balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, building a family business, or trying to figure out whether grit has turned into stubbornness, this one will hit home. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more women find these stories. Connect with Hetal: IG - Hetal: @hetalgatechaIG - Reflections: @reflectionsdentalstudio & @reflectionsdentalcareLinkedIn: Hetal GatechaWebsite: Reflections Dental StudioContact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow: The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

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Motherhood and entrepreneurship are powerful journeys—but they can also leave women feeling drained, unseen, or lost. Like flamingos who fade while nurturing their young, women often put everyone else first and lose their own hue. Reclaiming Your Hue is about the moment when women remember their brilliance, reclaim their vibrancy, and step into who they were always meant to be. Hosted by Kelly Kirk, this podcast shares faith-led encouragement, inspiring guest stories, and practical strategies for harmonizing life, family, and business. Why Listen / What You’ll Gain Inspiring stories of women who found themselves again after seasons of loss or overwhelm Practical tips for building businesses without sacrificing your sense of self Honest conversations about the challenges and beauty of motherhood + entrepreneurship Encouragement rooted in faith while welcoming diverse women’s voices Listen In For: mompreneur journeys · reclaiming identity · harmonizing life & work · authentic entrepreneurship stories 

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