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. 4d ago

    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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  2. Sep 1

    Ep. 116 with Emily Deutschman | Owner, Puffin Nest Travel Co.

    You Can Close A Business And Still Win Closing a business can feel like failure even when it’s the bravest move you make. We sit down with Emily, former educator turned entrepreneur, to talk about what it really looks like to build something from scratch, carry motherhood alongside it, and then decide to let it go when the cost gets too high. Her path runs from launching Curly Girl Boutique during pregnancy, to riding the chaos of COVID pivots, to opening a brick-and-mortar storefront and learning the hard truth of staffing, overhead, and being needed everywhere at once. Emily also shares the parts people usually keep private: struggling to get pregnant with her second child, experiencing multiple miscarriages, and navigating a much harder pregnancy at 42 while trying to keep a physical retail business running. We talk grief, anger, relief, and the identity shift that comes with sunsetting a “baby business,” plus why getting help from a coach can remove emotion from big decisions and protect your finances. Then the story turns into reinvention. Emily channels a lifelong love of travel into Puffin Nest Travel Co, explaining what a travel advisor does, how relationship-based trip planning beats 50 open browser tabs, and why host agencies matter in the travel industry the way brokerages matter in real estate. If you’re searching for entrepreneurship advice, business pivot stories, work-life balance for moms, or how to build a service business with flexibility, you’ll leave with practical insight and a deep exhale. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a friend who’s in a pivot, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. How to find/support Emily: Instagram: @puffin_nest_travel_co Website: Puffin Nest Travel Co.LinkedIn: Emily Deutschman Connect with our Diamond Anniversary Sponsors: Sproute CreativeAries PaintingKPT CollaborativeAdvent Talent GroupSharon Bloodworth 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  3. Aug 25

    Ep. 115 with Leah Braun | Award winning author

    The Price Of Independence You can feel the moment when a “career story” turns into a truth story. Leah Braun starts with coffee, tea, and kombucha, then walks us straight into the engine that’s powered her life: agency. She built her first business at 17, not because it was trendy, but because she wanted ownership of her time, her body, and her decisions. That same drive shows up again and again, whether she’s leading inside an organization, running a yoga studio, or working as a writer, editor, ghostwriter, and book coach.  We talk candidly about motherhood and entrepreneurship, including the practical realities of being a single mom, the emotional math of flexibility, and how kids actually learn work ethic, boundaries, and money. Leah shares what it’s like to watch her daughter grow a small business while living on a family farm, and how her son’s first job as a caddy teaches confidence and independence in real time.  Then we get into the pivots that changed everything. A quantum healing session pushes Leah to stop writing a surface-level fitness book and start writing about trauma recovery, embodied intimacy, and healing. She explains what it takes to publish and promote a book, why the author always carries more of the marketing than people expect, and the one reader moment that made every hard day worth it. We also dig into service-based pricing, profitability without guilt, and what happens when AI disrupts the marketing landscape and forces a new chapter.  If you’re building a business, rewriting your story, or just trying to do the next right thing, this conversation will meet you where you are. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest pivot you’re navigating right now. Resources: Sex on Fire: Finding Embodied Intimacy After Trauma by Leah BraunGive Yourself a Raise-The mindset and math you need to make your first million by Erin HaagConnect with Leah: Email: leahrsbraun@gmail.comText: 615-887-1257Connect with our Diamond Anniversary Sponsors: Sproute CreativeAries PaintingKPT CollaborativeAdvent Talent GroupSharon Bloodworth 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  4. Aug 18

    Ep. 114 with Brenda Iris | Founder, Mindful Styling

    Mindful Style, Real Confidence A teen pregnancy, an international move, immigration limbo, and a mental health breaking point are not the kind of milestones people put on a business plan, but they shaped Brenda Iris into the image consultant she is today. We talk through the real story behind Mindful Styling: what it takes to rebuild your sense of self when shame, scarcity, and survival have been running the show for years. Brenda shares what it was like to grow up between Mexico and the United States, learn English, and later face an immigration process that required her to leave the country for far longer than promised. We also unpack how “trust the process” becomes more than a slogan when your family is separated, paperwork gets lost, and your future feels out of your hands. Her perspective brings needed clarity to the human side of immigration, identity, and resilience. From there, the conversation turns to mental health, faith, and the turning point she calls her dark night of the soul. We get into therapy, prayer and meditation, and the moment she started asking a new question: who am I besides being a mom? That question becomes the spark for her personal styling work with high-achieving women, business owners, and leaders who look successful on paper but still feel stuck when they get dressed. If you’ve ever dressed to hide, tried to keep up with the Joneses, or felt imposter syndrome creep in, Brenda offers practical, grounding tools: dress for the woman you’re becoming, stop defaulting to “comfort” that drains your confidence, and use clothing as a strategy to amplify your presence. Listen, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and subscribe and leave a review so more women can find these stories. Resources: Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting by Dr. Wayne W. DyerEverything is Figureoutable by Maria ForleoConnect with Brenda: IG: @mindfulstylingWebsite: Mindful StylingEmail: brenda@mindful-styling.comConnect with our Gold Sponsors: Moxie Wealth MangamentElevate Results ConsultingKim PerryOak+Arrow HomesMN Christian Chamber of CommerceRadatzWalshConnect with our Diamond Anniversary Sponsors: Sproute CreativeAries PaintingKPT CollaborativeAdvent Talent GroupSharon Bloodworth 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  5. Aug 11

    Ep. 113 with Mary Younggren | Owner, Advent Talent Agency

    Faith-Fueled Entrepreneurship She left an abusive, alcohol-fueled marriage with twin boys in tow, rebuilt her career from the ground up, and eventually grew into the owner of a boutique recruiting and staffing firm that can run without her. Mary joins us for a deeply human conversation about what it actually takes to survive big life transitions while still building a business with integrity, warmth, and staying power. If you’re navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, or both, her story hits with honesty and calm authority. We talk about faith as a real-world leadership tool, not a slogan. Mary shares how Al-Anon shaped her understanding of codependency, boundaries, and the daily choice to shift from worry to prayer. We also get specific about leadership and delegation, including the mindset that finally let her step away for weeks: building a team with trust, clarity, and decision-making power, then practicing a true disconnect. Then we go somewhere unexpected and beautiful: Mary’s Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Walking mile after mile becomes a mirror for purpose, self-talk, and slowing down, lessons she brings straight back into how she leads Advent Talent Group and how she thinks about work-life blend instead of chasing “balance.” Along the way, we touch the Enneagram, DISC, resilience through the recession and COVID-19, and why community groups matter for women business owners. If you enjoy this conversation, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a steadier next step, and leave a quick review so more people can find stories like Mary’s. Resources: WPO: Women President's OrganizationNAWBO: National Association Women Business OwnersRotary of MinnesotaAllied ExecutivesBruno PressConnect with Mary: LinkedIn: Mary Younggren & Advent Talent GroupWebsite: Advent Talent GroupContact 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  6. Aug 4

    Ep. 112 with Lindsey Spitzer | Owner, Grow Strong Pilates Studio

    From Chronic Pain To Grow Strong Pilates Your body has been trying to tell you something, and you do not need to “push through” forever. We sit down with Lindsey, a registered nurse, lifelong caregiver, and the founder of Grow Strong Pilates, to talk about what happens when motherhood makes health non-negotiable and chronic pain forces you to get serious about root causes. Her story starts with post-baby symptoms and neck pain that linger for years, then turns into a surprising answer: Pilates becomes the practice that helps her feel better in her body and quieter in her mind.  We unpack what “integrated health” really looks like beyond quick fixes, from core strength and mobility to posture cues you can use while driving, gardening, or unloading the dryer. Lindsey also shares how her environmental horticulture background shapes the studio experience itself: a boutique Pilates space designed to feel healing, welcoming, and grounded, with small class sizes and real modifications based on the body in front of her. If you have ever wondered how to find a Pilates instructor you can trust, we get into certification, continuing education, and why not all Pilates teaching is created equal.  The conversation goes deeper into identity and entrepreneurship too. Lindsey speaks candidly about body confidence in the wellness space, building systems that protect family time, and why her goal is not necessarily to quit nursing but to grow a community of like-minded instructors. Faith, risk, and service show up in practical ways, including how she supports caregivers who need one hour a week to breathe. If you are navigating postpartum recovery, chronic pain, holistic wellness, or the tug-of-war between calling and capacity, you will walk away with language, tools, and permission to advocate for yourself.  Subscribe for more stories like this, share the episode with a friend who needs a stronger body and a softer landing, and leave a review so more women can find the show. What part of your health needs your attention next? Connect with Lindsey: IG: @growstrongpilates Facebook: Grow Strong Pilates Studio Website: Grow Strong Pilates Studio 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  7. Jul 28

    Ep. 111 with Zoraida Márquez | Owner, Zoraida's Kitchen

    From Culture Shock To Chef Nothing tests your identity like moving to a new country with a baby and realizing even the chicken tastes different. We sit down with Zoraida, a Venezuelan chef, mom, and the founder of Zoraida’s Kitchen, to talk about culture shock in Minnesota, how the kitchen became her safe place, and why “breaking bread” is more than a saying. If you care about family dinner, healthier weekly meals, and food that feels like home, this conversation lands with heart. Zoraida shares the real path behind her private chef and catering work in Edina and the Twin Cities: starting in business school, making a brave pivot to culinary school, supporting herself through major life change, and learning the messy middle of entrepreneurship. We get practical about what it takes to run a service business end to end: menu planning, shopping, staffing, rentals, client expectations, pricing, and the constant pull to say yes to everything. Then the story expands. During COVID, she launches a second company, Ministry of Clean, alongside her mom, creating jobs and a safe environment for immigrant women. We also talk self-care that actually holds up under pressure: yoga, therapy, walking, sleep, boundaries, and the mindset shift that turns fear into forward motion. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, let this be the nudge. Subscribe, share this with a mom building something, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re bringing to your own table. Connect with Zoraida: Zoraida's Kitchen  IG: @zoraidaskitchen Website: https://zoraidaskitchen.com/ Ministry of Clean  Website: http://www.ministryofcleanmn.com 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke  Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

  8. Jul 21

    Ep. 110 with Maggie Hilpisch | Human Design Strategist

    What If Your Energy Blueprint Is Correct You can love your kids, love your work, and still feel like you’re failing at both when you’re running on fumes. That’s why this conversation with Maggie Hilpisch hit so hard for me. We talk about the messy middle: sleep deprivation, postpartum anxiety, the identity “death and rebirth” of motherhood, and what happens when self-worth is the one thing you never learned how to build before you became responsible for everyone else. Maggie shares how discovering human design during early motherhood and the COVID era gave her language for what she’d felt her whole life, especially around energy, decision-making, and the pressure to keep up. We break down what human design is in plain English, why it can be such a powerful self-awareness tool, and how it becomes a surprisingly practical communication framework for relationships, parenting, leadership, and workplace culture. If you’re a mom entrepreneur navigating burnout, people-pleasing, or constant comparison, you’ll hear yourself in this. We also dig into what it looks like to build a real business around this work, from integrating human design into a real estate brokerage culture to stepping onto a national conference stage with six weeks’ notice, to developing retainer clients and team sessions. Along the way, Maggie gets honest about the inner critic, boundaries, asking for help, and the kind of friendships that call you higher. You’ll leave with concrete mindset shifts, a few tools you can try right away, and a reminder that action breeds confidence. If this resonates, subscribe, rate and review, and share it with a mom who’s building something big. What part of Maggie’s story do you want to talk about next? Resources Mentioned: The Comfort Crisis - Embracing Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self Connect with Maggie: Website: Maggie Hilpisch IG: @maggiehilpisch 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 PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits: 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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