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Leah & Katherine

Real moms. Real conversations. A safe corner for the messy middle- where moms can exhale, find connection, and the courage to lead with intuition. 

  1. 6D AGO

    The Reality Of Building a Multimillion Dollar Startup From Scratch with Emily Steele, CEO of Hummingbirds

    This week’s episode feels extra special because we’re joined by our very first guest, Emily Steele, Co-founder and CEO of Hummingbirds- and the conversation is honest, grounding, inspiring, and incredibly real. We talk about the winding path that led Emily to building Hummingbirds, the moments of uncertainty along the way, and how so many of the experiences that once felt unrelated eventually became part of the bigger picture. This isn’t one of those “overnight success” conversations. It’s about pivots, hard seasons, trusting your intuition, learning as you go, and building something meaningful while also navigating real life behind the scenes. Emily shares what the early days actually looked like, the challenges that came with growth, and how she learned to move through moments of doubt without needing to have everything perfectly figured out first. We also talk about motherhood, identity shifts, balancing ambition with presence, and what it means to create a business that aligns with your values, even when the path there looks nothing like you originally imagined. If you’ve ever questioned your timing, wondered if you’re “behind,” or felt like everyone else has a clearer roadmap than you do… this conversation is such an important reminder that most people are figuring it out as they go. And sometimes the things that make the least sense in the moment end up becoming the exact things that shape where you’re headed next. PS: Emily is like the most humble amazing human and we may had the BEST time talking to her.

    56 min
  2. APR 28

    Coming Back To Yourself: Calming Your Nervous System While Navigating Different Seasons

    Today’s conversation is one we both deeply needed — and chances are, you might too. We’re talking about that quiet, overwhelming feeling of being in the middle of life… still showing up, still doing everything you’re “supposed” to do… but feeling disconnected from yourself in the process. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, building something from the ground up, moving through grief, relationship shifts, or just a season that feels heavier than usual — this episode is a gentle reminder: you’re not broken, you’re human. So many of us don’t “lose ourselves” in one big moment… it happens slowly. In the constant mental noise. In the pressure to hold everything together. In the everyday overwhelm that keeps our nervous system in a constant state of “go.” And the truth is — your body doesn’t know the difference between a major life event and the accumulation of daily stress. It just knows: something doesn’t feel safe. In this episode, we’re not talking about adding more to your plate or creating a perfect routine. We’re talking about coming back to yourself through small, real, doable moments — the kind that actually fit into your life right now. We share honest reflections, personal moments (including a very real spiral), and most importantly… ✨ 6 simple, tangible ways to regulate your nervous system — even in the middle of the chaos This is your reminder that you don’t have to wait for life to calm down to feel calm within it.  You can find your way back to yourself — one small pause at a time. Ads: Polished Prints at www.polishedprints.com Mind-Full Mom Journal Prompt Experience at MEMLE Follow us on SUBSTACK HERE!

    42 min

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