Ginger Biz

Katy Murray

Jiving on business, while balancing everything else, I’m here to talk about topics from marketing, management to motherhood and everything in between! Join as we dive into entrepreneurship with a splash of encouragement.Let me help you reach your goals!

  1. 19h ago

    316. 13 Lessons I Learned on the Way to My First Half Marathon

    Send us Fan Mail  Running 13.2 miles taught me far more than how to finish a long run. In this episode, I’m sharing 13 lessons I learned while training for and completing my first half marathon distance, including what it taught me about mindset, consistency, self-trust, and knowing when to push versus when to stop. From mental blocks and changing expectations to walking when needed, celebrating progress, and learning to trust myself more deeply, this is a conversation about what can happen when you keep showing up without demanding perfection. Even if you’re not a runner, these lessons can apply to work, motherhood, leadership, personal goals, and just about any hard thing you’re working toward. What You’ll Learn: How to tell the difference between discomfort and a real need to stopWhy consistency and progress do not have to look impressiveHow self-trust grows through small decisions and repeated effort Key Takeaways: You can be proud of yourself before you reach the finish lineAdjusting your approach does not make the goal count any lessConfidence grows when you learn to trust yourself to keep figuring things out Call to Action: Think about one goal you’re currently working toward and identify any unnecessary rules you’ve attached to it. Ask yourself what actually matters most. Give yourself permission to adjust the pace, change the approach, take a break, or keep moving differently without deciding that you’ve failed. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  2. Sep 1

    315. Being Good at Something Doesn’t Mean You Have to Keep Doing It

    Send us Fan Mail  Being capable can open a lot of doors, but it can also keep us doing things long after they stop being right for us. In this episode, I’m exploring what happens when our strengths, talents, and even the things we’re known for start becoming expectations we feel obligated to keep fulfilling. From career changes and leadership to running, entrepreneurship, and letting go of control, this is a conversation about separating what you’re good at from what you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ready to move on or simply going through a difficult season, this episode will help you ask better questions about what comes next. What You’ll Learn: Why being capable can sometimes keep you stuckHow to tell frustration from genuinely wanting changeWhy letting go can create room for new growth Key Takeaways: Being good at something doesn’t mean you owe your future to itYour strengths can become a comfort zoneThe goal isn’t always to leave, but to intentionally choose Call to Action: Think about something you continue doing largely because you’re good at it or because others expect it from you. Ask yourself whether it still challenges, fulfills, or excites you. You don’t have to make a dramatic change today, but give yourself permission to consider what you actually want next. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  3. Aug 25

    314. Leading the People Who Used to Sit Next to You

    Send us Fan Mail  Stepping into leadership is challenging enough, but leading people who used to be your peers brings an entirely different kind of transition. In this episode, I’m exploring what changes when former coworkers begin looking to you for direction, decisions, and consistency. From shifting relationships and setting boundaries to building trust and credibility, this is a conversation about leading with clarity without losing connection. If you’ve recently been promoted within your organization or are preparing to lead people you once worked alongside, this episode will help you navigate that change with greater confidence. What You’ll Learn: Why leading former peers requires a different approachHow clarity and consistency build early credibilityPractical ways to navigate changing workplace relationships Key Takeaways: Relationships may change, but they do not have to weakenConsistency builds trust faster than authorityStrong leaders acknowledge the transition instead of avoiding it Call to Action: Schedule a one-on-one conversation with someone you previously worked alongside and now lead. Ask what is working well, what support they need, and what would help make the transition successful. Focus on listening, setting clear expectations, and showing through your actions that the relationship still matters. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  4. Aug 18

    313. Everything Counts as Experience: Letting Go of Outcomes and Living More Fully

    Send us Fan Mail  Not everything has to work out perfectly to still count. In this episode, I’m exploring what happens when we stop grading every experience by the outcome and start allowing life to teach us through the process instead. From motherhood and running to creativity, regret, and everyday decisions, this is a conversation about loosening our grip on results. If you’ve ever labeled something a failure, a waste of time, or not worth it simply because it didn’t end the way you hoped, this episode will help you see those experiences differently. What You’ll Learn: Why outcomes don’t determine whether an experience matteredHow hindsight can distort the way we judge past decisionsWhy presence grows when we stop constantly evaluating ourselves Key Takeaways: Not every experience needs immediate meaningWhat feels wasted may still be shaping youLess judgment creates more room to actually live Call to Action: Choose one experience you’ve been labeling as a failure, waste of time, or wrong turn. Instead of judging the outcome, ask yourself what you experienced, learned, or discovered along the way. You don’t have to force a lesson or make it mean something yet. Let the experience simply count. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  5. Aug 11

    312. Why I Still Do Hard Things When No One Is Making Me

    Send us Fan Mail  Discipline often looks like motivation from the outside, but behind the scenes, it is usually a series of quiet decisions no one else sees. In this episode, I’m sharing why I continue doing hard things even when no one is watching, checking, or expecting me to follow through. From running and internal motivation to identity, consistency, and self-trust, this is a conversation about keeping promises to yourself. If you’ve ever waited to feel motivated before taking action, this episode will help you understand why starting matters more than feeling ready. What You’ll Learn: Why discipline is built in private momentsHow identity creates more consistency than motivationWhy keeping small promises builds self-trust Key Takeaways: Motivation changes, but identity provides directionThe hardest part is often simply startingSelf-trust grows each time you follow through Call to Action: Choose one small promise to make to yourself this week. Keep it simple, specific, and realistic, whether it is taking a short walk, completing one workout, or protecting a few quiet minutes each morning. Follow through even when no one is watching and notice how that decision strengthens your trust in yourself. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  6. Aug 4

    311. Romanticizing My Own Life: My Joyful Dive Into Instagram Reels

    Send us Fan Mail  Creating Instagram Reels started as a fun experiment, but it quickly became something much more meaningful. In this episode, I’m sharing how making content has helped me slow down, notice the beauty in everyday life, and rediscover a creative part of myself. From running clips and family adventures to analytics, confidence, and unexpected messages of encouragement, this is a conversation about creating without overthinking what others might think. If you’ve ever wanted to share more of your life, try something creative, or simply appreciate your ordinary moments more deeply, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: How content creation can help you appreciate everyday lifeWhy letting go of others’ opinions makes creativity easierHow authentic joy can inspire people without trying Key Takeaways: Ordinary moments can become meaningful memoriesCreativity feels lighter when you release outside approvalSharing your joy can encourage others to begin Call to Action: Capture one ordinary moment from your life this week and turn it into something meaningful. Create a Reel, take a photo, write a caption, or simply pause long enough to appreciate it. You do not need permission to create, be seen, or romanticize the life you are already living. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  7. Jul 28

    310. You Don’t Need to Start Over, You Just Need to Start From Where You Are

    Send us Fan Mail  Change does not always require a dramatic reinvention. In this episode, I’m sharing why the urge to start over often comes from exhaustion, comparison, or feeling disconnected from ourselves and why small, intentional adjustments can be more powerful than rebuilding everything from scratch. From personal growth and identity to routines, boundaries, and everyday choices, this is a conversation about recalibration instead of reinvention. If you’ve ever felt like you needed a completely new life, routine, or version of yourself, this episode will encourage you to begin with what you already have and take one honest step forward. What You’ll Learn: Why reinvention often feels easier than recalibrationHow small choices can bring you back into alignmentWhy meaningful change starts where you are Key Takeaways: You may need realignment, not a complete restartSmall, consistent shifts create lasting changeGrowth does not require erasing who you were Call to Action: Pause and ask yourself what part of your life needs attention rather than replacement. Choose one small adjustment you can make today, whether that means setting a boundary, returning to a healthy habit, resting, or responding differently. You do not need a full overhaul. You only need one honest step in a better direction. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  8. Jul 21

    309. The Voice in Your Head: How I Went From Self-Criticism to Self-Encouragement

    Send us Fan Mail  The way we talk to ourselves shapes far more than our thoughts. It influences our confidence, our resilience, and the way we move through everyday life. In this episode, I’m sharing how I slowly shifted from constant self-criticism to practicing self-encouragement and why that change transformed not only my mindset, but the way I show up in the world. From perfectionism and accountability to self-trust and personal growth, this is a conversation about changing the internal voice that quietly influences everything we do. If you’ve ever been harder on yourself than you would ever be on someone you love, this episode will help you build a healthier, more encouraging inner dialogue. What You’ll Learn: How your inner voice shapes your daily lifeWhy self-criticism is not the same as disciplinePractical ways to build a more encouraging mindset Key Takeaways: Your inner voice becomes your emotional environmentAccountability doesn't require self-punishmentEncouragement builds stronger self-trust than criticism Call to Action: Pay attention to how you speak to yourself after your next mistake. Instead of defaulting to criticism, pause and reframe your response with the same kindness and honesty you would offer someone you care about. Small changes in your inner dialogue can create lasting changes in how you experience your life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

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Jiving on business, while balancing everything else, I’m here to talk about topics from marketing, management to motherhood and everything in between! Join as we dive into entrepreneurship with a splash of encouragement.Let me help you reach your goals!