The Kelly and Erinn Show

Erinn Weatherbie and Kelly Childs
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The Kelly and Erinn Show is a raw and inspiring podcast about living life on your terms. As founders of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie share unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship, adversity, reinvention, and heart-led living. From building a beloved brand to embracing country life, they offer honest conversations and soul-fueled insight to help you break free from expectations and live fully. Let’s dive in.

  1. Apr 28

    Don't Believe Everything You See Online: The Truth About Entrepreneurship

    What does running a business actually look like when things don’t go to plan?In this episode, Kelly and Erinn share what the past year has looked like behind the scenes—from shutting down their Burlington location with just 60 days’ notice to rebuilding while managing cash flow pressure, team leadership, and major financial decisions.This is a conversation about the parts of entrepreneurship that rarely get talked about: uncertainty, stress, quick pivots, and the responsibility that comes with running a business day in and day out.If you’re a business owner, thinking about starting one, or just curious what really goes on behind the scenes—this episode gives you a much clearer picture.🔍 In this episode:The gap between social media success and real business lifeWhat happens when you’re forced to shut down and start overCash flow challenges, funding setbacks, and financial pressureMaking fast, high-stakes decisions as a business ownerLeading a team through uncertaintyThe mental load of entrepreneurship and constant problem-solvingNavigating small business challenges in Canada (taxes, tariffs, regulations)Why resilience and adaptability matter more than any “perfect plan”💡 Key themes:Entrepreneurship is unpredictable—there’s no straight pathMost of the work happens behind the scenesYou don’t always feel ready, but you move anywayGrowth comes from pressure, not comfort⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS00:00 – The reality of entrepreneurship vs. social media01:14 – Why highlight reels can be misleading02:11 – The emotional impact of major business changes03:28 – Navigating setbacks and big decisions04:06 – “Zooming out” to make better business calls05:00 – Renovation challenges and rising costs06:34 – Trusting the process as a business owner07:36 – Making difficult decisions quickly08:51 – Leading a team through uncertainty09:20 – Cash flow stress and securing funding10:16 – Managing expectations and uncertainty11:17 – Progress, setbacks, and long timelines12:11 – Mindset shifts and resilience13:02 – Balancing personal life and business pressure14:48 – Financial stress behind the scenes16:11 – Learning through difficult seasons17:39 – Small business challenges in Canada (tariffs, taxes)19:12 – The need for change and advocacy21:02 – Entrepreneurship and personal growth23:54 – Staying aligned with your own path25:22 – Handling daily challenges in business28:24 – Resetting and staying grounded29:49 – Finding gratitude through the process

  2. Mar 10

    31. Building a Love Brand: The 5 Pillars Behind Kelly’s Bake Shoppe

    What does it really take to build a brand that customers deeply trust — and genuinely love? In this episode of The Kelly + Erinn Show, Kelly and Erinn share the five foundational pillars that have shaped Kelly’s Bake Shoppe into the beloved brand it is today. After more than a decade in business, they reflect on the deeper principles that go far beyond cupcakes: trust, values, hospitality, quality, and community. From the earliest days of their original concept, Kind Food, to navigating major challenges like supply chain disruptions, location closures, and public controversy, Kelly and Erinn explain how staying rooted in their mission allowed their business to grow stronger through adversity. They also open up about why authenticity and integrity cannot be faked, how trust is built slowly over time, and why the most powerful brands are those that genuinely care about the people they serve. Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or someone who simply loves a meaningful brand experience, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what it takes to build a business that customers connect with on a deeper level. Why trust is the foundation of every successful brand The origin story behind Kelly’s Bake Shoppe and Kind Food The importance of non-negotiable values in business What radical hospitality looks like in practice Why quality should never be compromised — even during difficult times How community support can carry a business through adversity Why love brands are built slowly — but can collapse quickly if trust is broken A clear and authentic origin story Non-negotiable values Radical hospitality Quality without compromise Community connection At the heart of it all is a simple philosophy:when a business shows up with consistency, integrity, and genuine care long enough, something powerful happens — people begin to feel part of it. And that’s how love brands are built. In this episode, they discuss:The 5 Pillars of a Love Brand

  3. Jan 27

    Victim or Empowered: How Your Hardest Times Build Your Life | Kelly & Erinn Show Episode 30

    In this powerful episode of The Kelly & Erinn Show, Kelly and Erinn explore one of life’s most defining questions: Will you live as a victim of your circumstances — or rise as the empowered creator of your life?Together, they unpack how hardship, fear, and adversity can become the greatest builders of confidence, resilience, and self-trust. Through deeply personal stories — from childhood struggles and financial insecurity to entrepreneurship, heartbreak, and rebuilding after massive setbacks — Kelly and Erinn reveal how taking action, even when terrified, is what truly builds confidence.This episode is a raw, honest conversation about choosing courage over comfort, breaking generational patterns, and learning to trust yourself when life feels uncertain. Whether you’re navigating business challenges, personal loss, identity shifts, or major life transitions, this episode will remind you that your hardest moments are often shaping your strongest self.If you’re feeling stuck, doubting yourself, or standing at the edge of a big decision — this episode will help you reframe fear, reconnect with your inner strength, and move forward empowered.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you buildHow adversity shapes resilience, courage, and leadershipThe difference between a victim mindset and an empowered mindsetWhy fear is often the doorway to growthHow taking action heals emotional woundsThe role of self-trust in personal transformationHow entrepreneurship is built through uncertainty and persistenceWhy long-term success requires emotional strength and perseveranceHow hardship builds deep confidence and inner stabilityWhy life’s hardest seasons often lead to the biggest breakthroughsMemorable Quotes:“Confidence isn’t found — it’s built.”“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”“Taking action is healing.”“Nothing killed me. I got through it.”Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to The Kelly & Erinn Show01:15 – Why January Triggers Insecurity & Self-Doubt02:24 – Kelly’s Story: Growing Up Without a Safety Net06:34 – Building Confidence Through Action09:00 – The Birth of an Entrepreneur11:40 – Fear, Pain Thresholds & Emotional Resilience15:09 – Self-Trust, Healing & Life-Changing Decisions17:21 – How Hard Times Create Confidence18:53 – Rebuilding After Massive Setbacks20:20 – Choosing Empowerment Over Victimhood******************

  4. Jan 13

    Realignment Over Reinvention: Gently Reset Your Life This New Year

    This isn’t about New Year’s resolutions—this conversation is about realignment, not reinvention. In Episode 29 of The Kelly & Erin Show, hosts Kelly and Erin explore how to gently check in on your life, identify what fits, and make meaningful adjustments—without the pressure of drastic changes or over-the-top goals. Learn why big resets often fail, how to break negative habits, and the subtle ways to realign your routines, priorities, and habits for long-term growth. Perfect for anyone tired of the unrealistic New Year hype and ready to embrace authentic, sustainable personal development. Whether you’re looking to improve your career, personal life, or mindset, this episode guides you through a gentle reset framework that helps you focus on what nourishes you and lets go of what drains you. What You’ll Learn: Why New Year resolutions often set you up for failure How to practice realignment instead of reinvention Subtle strategies for personal and professional growth Ways to identify what drains vs. nourishes your energy How to build sustainable, nourishing habits The power of self-reflection and authenticity Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to The Kelly & Erin Show01:00 – The Pressure of New Year Resolutions04:01 – Why Big Resets Fail11:06 – How the Calendar Shapes New Beginnings14:05 – Gentle Reset Framework: Realignment Over Reinvention26:22 – Nourishing Routines and Habits31:50 – Embracing Change, Authenticity, and Growth

  5. 12/23/2025

    Hustle Culture Is Dead: How to Create Calm, Joy & Deep Work in 2026

    In Episode 28 of The Kelly and Erin Show, Kelly and Erin reflect on the chaos of 2025 and explore how to intentionally transition into 2026 with calm, clarity, and joy-led living. This episode is a deep, grounding conversation about stepping away from hustle culture, reconnecting to yourself through mindfulness and breath work, and embracing deep work that supports personal growth rather than burnout. As a mother-daughter duo navigating their own spiritual journey, Kelly and Erin share practical insights on nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and creating a life rooted in self-care, inner calm, and joy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or disconnected, this episode offers tools to help you slow down, listen inward, and create a softer, more aligned path forward in 2026. Perfect for anyone seeking: A calmer approach to personal growth Freedom from hustle culture A more mindful, joy-led life Emotional regulation and self-awareness Spiritual grounding in a chaotic world Key Topics: Why 2025 felt chaotic — and how to release it without carrying it into 2026 How hustle culture is losing its grip and what’s replacing it The role of inner calm and mindfulness in long-term personal growth How breath work helps regulate the nervous system and emotions Why self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential What it means to create joy-led experiences in daily life How naming your chaos brings clarity and calm The difference between busy work and deep work Why trusting your inner voice matters on your spiritual journey Remembering that we are spiritual beings having a human experienceChapters: 00:00 – Welcome to 2026: Reflecting on Chaos & Change01:55 – Why 2025 Felt So Overwhelming06:47 – Naming Your Chaos to Find Calm09:16 – Returning to Your Inner Home15:10 – Deep Work vs. Hustle Culture18:32 – Creating Doorways for Joy21:47 – Choosing a Joy-Led 202629:19 – Becoming More You: Personal & Spiritual Growth

  6. 12/09/2025

    27. Why Creativity Matters in 2026: Reclaiming Your Imagination, Reducing Screen Time & Finding Yourself Again

    Welcome back to The Kelly & Erinn Show — the mother–daughter duo behind Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, the award-winning 100% gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free, egg-free, and peanut-free bakery in Southern Ontario. Today’s episode is a deep, soul-opening conversation about creativity, why it matters more than ever as we step into 2026, and how reconnecting with your creative self can transform your life, your business, and your wellbeing. We talk about: ✨ Why creativity is a non-negotiable for mental clarity and emotional wellbeing ✨ How digital overload and phone distraction are blocking intuition, inspiration, and purpose ✨ The hidden connection between creativity and leadership, problem-solving, and personal expansion ✨ How painting, journaling, writing, crafting, and hands-on making reconnect you with your soul ✨ Why the next generation is shifting AWAY from technology and back toward real human connection ✨ How the darkest moments of 2025 created creative blocks — and how they pushed us back into stillness ✨ The surprising truth about how creativity helped Kelly channel the original brownie recipe in a dream ✨ How to create physical and mental space for creativity, including decluttering and reducing digital noise This episode is all about grounding yourself, slowing down, and finding the spark that technology has been dimming. If you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, uninspired, or disconnected from yourself — this conversation will speak directly to you. Topics Covered 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 2700:50 – Creativity as a theme for 202602:00 – Digital overload and why we’re losing our creative edge03:00 – Kelly’s personal story: painting, journaling & soul connection04:45 – Dreaming as a creative portal (+ the brownie recipe story)07:00 – Why hands-on creativity opens a different part of your brain08:30 – The real cost of 4+ hours/day on our phones10:00 – Creative blocks during 2025 and the emotional impact12:00 – The future: Gen Alpha + the move away from tech14:00 – Authenticity, rawness, and reconnecting with real human energy16:00 – Creativity as healing, grounding and expansion18:00 – Meeting your soul again20:00 – How to make physical + mental space for creativity21:00 – Decluttering, simplifying & making room for inspiration

  7. 11/25/2025

    The Invisible Weight of Entrepreneurship — Beyond the Highlight Reel

    In Episode 26 of The Kelly & Erinn Show, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of entrepreneurship—far beyond cupcakes, celebrations, and social media highlight reels.After unexpectedly closing our Burlington Kelly’s Bake Shoppe location with only 60 days’ notice, we were forced into one of the most challenging seasons of our lives. In today’s conversation, we explore:What We Talk About:The invisible emotional load of running a hospitality businessWhy consistency in food + service is everythingNavigating sudden change, uncertainty, and identity lossHow grief can become a catalyst for evolution2025 as a completion year (numerology insights)Rebuilding after closure and stepping into Kelly’s Bake Shoppe 2.0How perception shifts can transform suffering into growthThis episode is for anyone who has experienced:✔️ business challenges✔️ unexpected endings✔️ loss or transition✔️ the pressure to stay strong for others*******************Thank you for spending a few moments with us today. We absolutely love creating these videos and conversations — sharing what’s on our heart, the lessons we’re learning, and hopefully, inspiring you to live a more conscious, connected life. If this message resonated, it would mean so much if you’d tap “like”, subscribe to our channel, and share it with someone who might need to hear it today. We’d love to grow this beautiful community together.Leave us a comment below — we love hearing your stories and reflections.Follow our daily journey and behind-the-scenes moments here:👉 Kelly Childs: https://www.instagram.com/kellychildsxo👉 Erinn Weatherbie: https://www.instagram.com/erinnweatherbie👉 Kelly’s Bake Shoppe: https://www.instagram.com/kellysbake🎙️ Listen to The Kelly & Erinn Show — where we explore purpose, living with authenticity, and a conscious life:🎧 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TheKellyandErinnShow🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/thekellyanderinnshow🎧 Spotify → https://spotify.link/thekellyanderinnshow🧁 Visit our bakery that started it all:Kelly’s Bake Shoppe → https://www.kellysxo.com📍 Located in Downtown Oakville, ON, and Downtown Burlington, ON, Canada.You can order online — we deliver across the GTA and ship Canada-wide.Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kellysbakeWith love always,Kelly & Erinn xo#KellysBakeShoppe #KellyAndErinnShow #Hospitality #CustomerExperience #entrepreneurs #EmpathyInBusiness #leadwithlove

  8. 11/11/2025

    13 Lessons from 13 Years of Business | The Truth About Entrepreneurship with Kelly & Erinn

    In this milestone episode of The Kelly & Erinn Show, mother-daughter duo Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie, founders of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, celebrate 13 years in business and reflect on the biggest lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey.From navigating challenges to staying grounded in values, Kelly and Erinn get candid about what it really takes to build a successful, heart-centered business. They discuss how self-reliance, integrity, and personal growth are essential ingredients for long-term success — both in business and in life.You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes insights about running a family business, dealing with criticism, and learning to trust the process through every high and low. Whether you’re a business owner, creative entrepreneur, or dreamer ready to take the leap — this episode will inspire you to keep going and stay true to yourself.🔑 Key TakeawaysNo one is coming to save you — take full ownership of your success.Staying true to your values and vision is the foundation for lasting growth.Integrity matters — even when no one’s watching.Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay. Focus on your people.Entrepreneurship is a powerful journey of self-development.Family loyalty can be your greatest strength in business.Challenges are opportunities in disguise — trust that they happen for a reason.Being the face of your brand creates authentic customer connection.Build a business that enhances your life, not one that consumes it.Don’t sweat the small stuff — keep joy and perspective at the center.🕒 Chapters00:00 — Introduction to Kelly’s Bake Shoppe & Lessons from 13 Years02:46 — The Reality of Entrepreneurship: No One Is Coming to Save You05:54 — Staying True to Your Values & Integrity in Business08:40 — Accepting That Not Everyone Will Like You11:55 — The Self-Development Side of Entrepreneurship14:41 — Loyalty & Strength in Family Business17:31 — Embracing Change When Things Don’t Go as Planned20:44 — Trusting the Process: Everything Happens for a Reason23:27 — Becoming the Face of Your Brand26:45 — Building Your Business Around Your Life29:34 — Working On Your Business vs. In It32:25 — The Importance of Fun, Joy & Perspective in Business

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The Kelly and Erinn Show is a raw and inspiring podcast about living life on your terms. As founders of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie share unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship, adversity, reinvention, and heart-led living. From building a beloved brand to embracing country life, they offer honest conversations and soul-fueled insight to help you break free from expectations and live fully. Let’s dive in.

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  • Creator
    Erinn Weatherbie and Kelly Childs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Erinn Weatherbie and Kelly Childs
  • Show Website
    The Kelly and Erinn Show