Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders

Amy Schutte

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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    89: Stories That Make You Money: Using Instagram Stories to Sell Your Offers with Gabrielle Forleo

    Send us a text If you’ve ever stared at your phone wondering, “What do I even post on Stories today?” — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In this conversation, I’m joined by business coach and mentor Gabrielle Forleo, who helps women make serious money online by refining their marketing, messaging, sales strategies, and relationship with money. After 17 years as a global sales leader, meditation teacher, and keynote speaker at the Chopra Center with Deepak Chopra, Gabrielle took her intuitive nudges seriously and built a thriving online business of her own. Inside the episode, we dive into: Why Instagram Stories is the most powerful sales platform for online business ownersGabrielle’s Stories That Make You Money method (including the Inspirational/Educational Anchor you can post every single morning)How to use embodiment, proof, and celebration to turn silent story views into paying clientsThe truth about curating your feed, muting accounts, and staying authentic on social mediaWhat “following the nudge” actually feels like — and how Gabrielle used intention, intuition, and side hustling to transition out of her 9–5 without panicWhy now is the best time for good-hearted women to have a lot of money (and what they do with it)If you’re ready to use Instagram Stories to sell out your offers — without back-to-back sales calls or performative posting — this episode will change the way you show up online. Connect with Gabrielle here: https://www.gabrielleforleo.com/ Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielleforleo/ Instagram: @amyschutte_ Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co

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    87: AI in Education: Preparing Kids for a Future That Doesn’t Exist Yet

    Send us a text Are we preparing our children for a world that doesn't even exist yet? As artificial intelligence reshapes our society, parents and educators are facing a critical question: how do we teach the next generation to thrive in the age of AI without sacrificing critical thinking and discernment? In this episode of Business Origin Stories, host Amy Schutte is joined by Cameron Fugate—a former teacher, parent, and leader in the AI space—for a crucial conversation about the intersection of AI and education. They explore why avoiding AI in schools is a missed opportunity and discuss practical ways to teach children how to use these powerful tools responsibly. Listen in to discover: How to talk to your kids about AI in a way that fosters curiosity and critical thinking.The difference between automating tasks and elevating human potential in business and life.Practical strategies for using AI to assess bias, check facts, and navigate a complex digital world.Why teaching with discernment is key to preparing students for the jobs of the future.If you're a parent, teacher, or business leader curious about the role of AI in shaping the next generation, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. Tune in to learn how we can all be part of building a better, human-first future. Connect with Cameron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-fugate/ Grab her amazing Ai freebie: https://go.magneticlifesystems.com/ai-for-real-life  Instagram: @amyschutte_ Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co

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    86: Turn One Pin into a Traffic Machine: Simple Pinterest Marketing That Works While You Sleep

    Send us a text What if one single pin could bring consistent traffic, leads, and sales to your business — for months or even years — without spending a dime on ads? In this episode of Business Origin Stories, host Amy Schutte sits down with Pinterest strategist Gwendolyn Griffin for a mini masterclass on how to turn Pinterest into a sustainable marketing machine for your business. Gwendolyn breaks down her simple, organic approach that helps small business owners, coaches, and creatives grow without burnout. You’ll learn: ✨ How Pinterest actually works as a visual search engine (not social media) ✨ The difference between short-term content and long-term discoverability ✨ Why one well-designed pin can quietly drive traffic for months or years ✨ The step-by-step process Gwendolyn uses to optimize Pinterest profiles for SEO ✨ How to find and use keywords that help your ideal clients discover you ✨ What consistency really looks like on Pinterest — and how often to post ✨ Why Pinterest is still an untapped goldmine for organic leads in 2025 If you’ve ever felt frustrated pouring time and money into social media with little return, this conversation will show you a simpler, smarter way to grow your brand. Because when done right, Pinterest doesn’t just give you traffic — it gives you time back. Get Gwendolyn's Pinterest Quick Start Guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwenspinfluence/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolyn-griffin-633a71366/Instagram: @amyschutte_ Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co

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    85: Leading Through Loss: How to Navigate Grief in Business with Dr. Lynda Reid

    Send us a text Grief in leadership is real—and most entrepreneurs don’t get a playbook for it. In this powerful conversation, TEDx speaker and transformational coach Dr. Lynda Reid joins host Amy Schutte on Business Origin Stories to talk about navigating grief, burnout, and big life pivots while still leading teams and companies with clarity. Drawing on neuroscience, Positive Intelligence® (saboteurs vs. sage) and her M.O.R.E. framework (Meaning, Owning, Relationships, Emotions), Dr. Reid shares how to move from the reflexive “yeah, but…” to a confident “hell, yes.” She also offers grounded practices for staying present in hard seasons, supporting grieving colleagues, and rebuilding momentum in your business after loss. You’ll learn: Why grief isn’t “stages”—it’s a lifelong companion and how to work with it, not against itThe most common leadership saboteurs and how to quiet them in real timeA simple tactile exercise to reset your nervous system during tough meetingsHow founders can hold results loosely (and still hit goals)M.O.R.E.: a practical lens for meaning, identity, relationships, and emotional fluency in businessLanguage shifts that change pricing confidence (e.g., “I receive” vs. “my price is”)If you’re an entrepreneur or leader navigating loss, change, or uncertainty, this episode will meet you with honesty—and real tools to keep going. Website: https://drlyndareid.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlyndareidLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlyndareid/Instagram: @amyschutte_ Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co

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    84: Stop the Busywork: How AI Agents Cut Costs, Save Time & Boost Creativity

    Send us a text What if an AI agent could give you back 10+ hours a week and save six figures this year? In this solo episode, host Amy Schutte shares how she quietly tested and built AI systems for small businesses—and the exact agent that’s projected to save a client $100,000+ in 12 months. You’ll hear Amy’s two strongest (and slightly spicy) opinions about AI, why it must be handled with care, and how to make your business fertile and sustainable—not burned out. Amy also reveals a striking response from ChatGPT to the question, “How do humans survive when AI takes over?”Spoiler: the win isn’t man vs. machine—it’s human + machine. You’ll learn: What AI agents can actually do for small businesses (with real examples)How to reclaim time by automating admin, content, and customer serviceThe Fertile Business lens: systems that nourish your brand (not drain it)The #1 mindset shift for pricing and value when using AI in your workflowGuardrails and ethics: how to adopt AI without losing your brand’s soulMini use cases: a bakery freeing hours from captions & inbox, a realtor closing more deals with instant follow-ups, and a coach turning expertise into a consistent content flywheel. If you’re ready to stop drowning in busywork and start building a business that’s alive—this episode is your roadmap. Instagram: @amyschutte_ Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co

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    83: How Ellie Steinbrink Turned a Passion for Style Into a Pathway to Self Trust

    Send us a text What if the way you show up in your clothes could transform how you lead, work, and live? In this episode, I sit down with stylist and coach Ellie Steinbrink, who shares her journey from 20 years in marketing to building a business rooted in authenticity and style. After losing her job during the pandemic,Ellie leaned into her lifelong passion and discovered that style can be a doorway into self trust, empowerment, and the freedom to break the rules. We talk about:  👗 How Ellie’s career pivot revealed a deeper calling around style and authenticity  👗 The role meditation played in giving her clarity and courage  👗 Why imposter syndrome shows up when we follow a new path, and how to work through it  👗 Practical ways to rewrite the “rules” we’ve absorbed about how women should dress  👗 How self trust in style translates into leadership, confidence, and everyday life If you’ve ever felt stuck in old narratives about what you should wear or who you should be, this episode will remind you that standing out is the goal — not fitting in. --- Connect with Ellie: elliesteinbrink.comInstagram: @style.decodedLinkedIn: @elliesteinbrinkOr grab a copy of Ellie's Style Mindset Reset to find out what you may need to let go of in order to make an incredible and lasting style transformation. Instagram: @amyschutte_ Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co

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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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