200 episodes

Driven women business owners and leaders passionately improve the lives of their families, employees, communities and the customers they serve. These female professionals join Amber Hurdle each week as she uses her experience working with international celebrities, Fortune 100 companies and small businesses to show women how to increase their self-awareness, build their confidence, improve their communication, and ultimately ground themselves in their personal power. Through strong company cultures, branding, marketing, networking, business systems and smart employee practices, women in business can and will change the world.

Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle Amber Hurdle

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 147 Ratings

Driven women business owners and leaders passionately improve the lives of their families, employees, communities and the customers they serve. These female professionals join Amber Hurdle each week as she uses her experience working with international celebrities, Fortune 100 companies and small businesses to show women how to increase their self-awareness, build their confidence, improve their communication, and ultimately ground themselves in their personal power. Through strong company cultures, branding, marketing, networking, business systems and smart employee practices, women in business can and will change the world.

    Empowerment through Financial Literacy with Sugey Piedra

    Empowerment through Financial Literacy with Sugey Piedra

    Today’s episode is all about empowerment through financial literacy, featuring our special guest Sugey Piedra from Prominence Business Management. Sugey shares how she grew up as a first-generation Mexican American, helping her parents navigate life in a new country, and how a chance paperwork mixup on their taxes completely changed the trajectory of her future. 
    Key Takeaways

    The Power of Financial Education: Sugey emphasizes the importance of financial education in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their money.

    Overcoming Limiting Beliefs:  We highlight the role of mindset in achieving financial success as we often have limiting beliefs around money and self-worth that can directly impact our goals.

    Taking Control of Your Finances: Understanding your numbers and actively managing your finances is crucial for business owners and individuals alike.

    The Impact of Tax Planning: Sugey discusses the significance of tax planning in financial management, helping clients proactively navigate tax liabilities and maximize savings.

    Building Financial Confidence: Through proper financial planning and self-care, Sugey encourages Bombshells to build financial confidence and take charge of their financial futures.


    To unlock your full potential and achieve financial freedom, remember to prioritize financial education! Get started now and tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube!

    Links & Mentioned Resources
    Tax Talk with Hey Hey Podcast
    Sugey’s Newsletter
    15 Minute Discovery Call
    Rich Dad Poor Dad
    We Should All be Millionaires

    About Sugey Piedra
    As an enrolled agent and 20+ year certified tax preparer, Sugey Piedra likes to make her clients’ money work for them so that they don’t have to work forever. She supports high-earning, service-based business owners who achieve long-term wealth through a holistic approach to financial services, providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning and tax strategy under one roof. She also hosts and produces Tax Talk with HeyHey Podcast.

    Connect with Sugey
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sugey-piedra-ea-39aba911a/
    Website: www.prominencebusiness.com/
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/prominence.services
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProminenceBMgmt
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    • 33 min
    From Burnout to Brilliant with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

    From Burnout to Brilliant with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

    Exhausted from the extreme demands of your career, paired with your daily personal commitments that never seem to end? Get ready for an empowering conversation with the amazing board-certified physician, Dr. Romie, about the critical importance of advocating for our brain and body wellness. Join us as we explore practical strategies and insights for creating a culture of well-being in both our personal and professional lives. Can I get an AMEN?!
    Key Takeaways

    Dr. Romie shares strategies leaders can implement to foster a culture of well-being in the workplace; including prioritizing mental health, managing energy levels, and setting boundaries, leading to a healthier and more balanced work environment.

    The dire impact on the entire workforce of insulin resistance and its relation to metabolic syndrome.

    The importance of self-advocacy, body awareness, and taking proactive steps towards better health, especially for women facing unique health challenges.

    Energy is more contagious than any virus. Being mindful of the energy we bring into the room can significantly impact our teams' well-being and performance.

    Your well-being matters, and by taking proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle, you're not only benefiting yourself but also creating a more vibrant and productive work environment. So, tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube!

    Links & Mentioned Resources
    Dr. Romie’s Book
    Busy Brain Test

    About Dr. Romie Mushtaq
    Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness. Dr. Romie serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Great Wolf Resorts, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7,000 employees. Her expertise is featured in the national media, such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Her first book, "The Busy Brain Cure" published by HarperCollins, released in January 2024. 

    Connect with Romie
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drromie/
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/drromie/
    Website: www.drromie.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrRomie
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrRomie
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    • 38 min
    Choose Confidence Until You Become It with Nicole Kalil

    Choose Confidence Until You Become It with Nicole Kalil

    In this episode, Nicole Kalil shares invaluable insights on building confidence and overcoming self-doubt. She discusses the journey of choosing confidence until it becomes innate and embracing the power of resilience and authenticity in all your endeavors. Amber reflects on her own journey of building confidence, emphasizing the value of self-compassion and learning from past challenges.
    Key Takeaways

    Confidence is a firm and bold trust in oneself that can be practiced and cultivated over time.

    Inner knowing is essential for distinguishing between self-doubt and authentic confidence.

    Embracing monotonous activities and journaling can create space for self-reflection and inner growth.

    Learning from failures and setbacks is crucial for building trust in oneself and one's abilities.

    Confidence is not about being fearless but about choosing courage in the face of fear and uncertainty.


    Remember, confidence is not a destination but a journey of continuous growth and self-discovery. Are you ready to begin that journey? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube!

    Links & Mentioned Resources
    Validation is for Parking

    About Nicole Kalil
    Nicole Kalil is an in-demand speaker and the dynamic host of the This Is Woman’s Work podcast. Known as the Confidence Sherpa, Nicole reveals how-to strategies that set her apart from other self-help experts. Previously a Fortune 100 C-suite executive, she’s helped thousands of women reclaim their confidence so they can live authentically, both personally and professionally. Nicole lives with her husband and daughter in Andover, Massachusetts. 

    Connect with Nicole
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekalil/
    Website: https://nicolekalil.com/
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicolemkalil/
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    • 42 min
    Overcoming Doubt: The Path to Bold, Brave Confidence with Tracy Crossley

    Overcoming Doubt: The Path to Bold, Brave Confidence with Tracy Crossley

    Get ready to dive into the battle against self-doubt with today’s expert guest, Tracy Crossley. We uncover attachment theory's impact on leadership and learn how true self-acceptance can revolutionize your confidence. It's not just a journey; it's an uprising!
    Key Takeaways

    Attachment theory and its relation to imposter syndrome

    The true meaning of self-acceptance

    Recognizing the pattern of your Beliefs - Rules - Stories - Patterns - Evidence

    Get out of your conditioning to allow your true self to come to the surface


    Ready to investigate the stories you’ve told yourself, examine them for validity, and live a brave new, more confident life? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube!

    Links & Mentioned Resources
    Conquer Your Inner Dictator Download

    About Tracy Crossley
    Tracy Crossley innovates in a crowded marketplace of coaches, counselors and mentors. She has perfected a method for real change no matter what circumstances are occurring in the life of an individual; personally or in business. With her background in business, marketing, psychology, ontological coaching, emotional intelligence and intuitive abilities, Tracy is the game-changer for women leaders looking to reinvent how they live and lead from the inside out. She has been known to say she can build the perfect leader for the present and the future.

    Connect with Tracy
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tracycrossley/
    Website: https://tracycrossley.com/
    Email: happiness@tracycrossley.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TransformativeCoach
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/journeyofattachment
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/TracyCrossley
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/tracylcrossley/?hl=en
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    • 32 min
    Divorcing Your Inner Good Girl to Win at Your Life with Renee Bauer

    Divorcing Your Inner Good Girl to Win at Your Life with Renee Bauer

    As a divorce attorney, today’s guest Renee Bauer, has seen high achieving women sacrifice themselves in order to fulfill the role of good wife/boss/employee/mom/daughter. Today she is going to help us get clear on what they want, drop their excuses, and roll into action. So, let's chat about how divorcing your inner good girl is the only way to get the life you want.
    Key Takeaways

    How childhood expectations can affect a lifetime of decision making

    Getting clear on what you want, not what others expect of you

    Learn to listen to your intuition!

    Determining which tasks you must complete on your own, and what you can let go of


    Ready to kick your inner good girl to the curb, and honor the woman inside that is dying for her wants and needs to be acknowledged? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube!

    Links & Mentioned Resources
    Renee’s FREE Fierce Affirmation E-deck

    About Renee Bauer
    Renee has been a divorce attorney for 20 years. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Happy Even After Family Law located in Connecticut. 
    Additionally, Renee Bauer is a speaker and author of 4 books – Divorce in Connecticut, The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, SHE WHO WINS, and the children’s book Percy’s Imperfectly Perfect Family. 
    She hosts the annual She Who Wins Summit, a live event created to inspire, motivate and challenge women to move forward bravely in their personal and business lives. Her impact has been recognized by Success Magazine where she was nominated as a Woman of Influence and with awards such as Litigator of the Year, Women-Owned Business of the Year, and New Leaders in the Law. She has been featured in multiple media outlets such as the International Business Times, Comment Central, AP News, NBC, FOX, and iHeart Radio.

    Connect with Renee
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rbauer1/
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/msreneebauer/
    Website: msreneebauer.com/
    Email: renee@msreneebauer.com

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    • 45 min
    Building Your Money Team with Danielle Hayden

    Building Your Money Team with Danielle Hayden

    If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times - money matters! Especially in business. The official Amber Hurdle definition of business is: I solve your problems, you give me money for doing so. 
    Why though, do so many entrepreneurs struggle with this issue? They often do not know the full picture of their financial position and they’re afraid, or unwilling, to even pay themselves. Today’s guest, Danielle Hayden, joins me to discuss the ins and outs of entrepreneurship as it relates to finances and how to build the best money team to support you. 
    Key Takeaways

    Who should be on your money team and why like your bookkeeper, tax accountant, financial advisor, business coach, and the like.

    The importance of a business budget and actually understanding your financial reports.

    Various money personality types, how to know who you are, and what this means for you.

    What is a profit planner and how do you use it?

    Why you need to take an owner’s draw!

    Are you ready to take charge of your business's financial well-being? Tune in on your favorite listening app, visit the website, or watch it on YouTube!

    Links & Mentioned Resources
    Freebies: kickstartaccountinginc.com/gift/
    Podcast: kickstartaccountinginc.com/businessbythebooks/

    About Danielle Hayden
    Danielle Hayden is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. a bookkeeping and accounting firm that is on a mission to coach six figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookkeeping, financial analysis, and support so they can grow profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses.
    With over 15 years experience in the world of finance, Danielle has worked her way from accounting firm intern to the Co-Founder of Kickstart Accounting. She understands how complex business finances can be, and she knows that entrepreneurs need more than just a bookkeeper; they need real financial analysis and support in order to get the confidence required to create the sustainable wealth they deserve. Danielle brings a unique perspective when it comes to providing business owners with “the total package” as it relates to their finances.
    She’s has been a guest on multiple top-rated shows including, A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast, The How of Business and Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life. She is also the host of the Business By the Books podcast.
    When Danielle isn't in her money mindset work you can find her hiking or spending time with her family.

    Connect with Danielle
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-hayden-kickstartaccounting/
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/
    Website: kickstartaccountinginc.com/
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    • 37 min

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