Live to Thrive Podcast

Lizzy Koetsier
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  • Entrepreneurship

Live to Thrive is a podcast for people building something: founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and people just starting out, with a focus on founders of color. I'm Lizzy, a founder figuring it out too. Every episode gets honest about the mental side of building a business: the doubt, the money stress, the days you want to quit, and what kept people going anyway. New season every quarter. Season 1, Women Who Built It Anyway, features women founders who kept going when it got hard. Be a guest or join the Thrive Letter at livetothrivepodcast.com

  1. 08/28/2025

    S8 Episode 21 | Ermias Hagos

    Ermias Hagos is the host of The Black Experience Podcast, a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, stories, and perspectives from across the Black community. With a passion for authentic conversations and cultural storytelling, Ermias dives into topics that shape identity, challenge narratives, and celebrate resilience. Each episode offers listeners thought-provoking dialogue, personal insights, and meaningful connections that shed light on the richness and complexity of the Black experience.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbe_ermiashagos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbe_ermiashagos

  2. 08/15/2025

    S8 Episode 20 | Moving Live To Thrive to Bi-Weekly

    Host Lizzy Koetsier takes a pause to share what’s been going on behind the scenes of Live To Thrive. From navigating life’s unexpected changes to managing the demands of producing a passion project, Lizzy opens up about why she’s shifting the show to a bi-weekly schedule. This honest update is also a gentle reminder that it’s okay to set boundaries, slow down, and protect your mental well-being—while still keeping the passion alive.

  3. 07/24/2025

    S 8 Episode 19 | Kwame Terra

    Kwame Terra is the founder and CEO of bEHR Health Systems, Inc., a New Orleans–based digital health platform dedicated to advancing health equity in Black communities. An alumnus of Xavier University of Louisiana with a background in neuroscience research and an MPH in public health and health equity, Kwame is also a world-record holder for the most steps in a single month and a passionate endurance athlete. Under his leadership, bEHR Health has engaged thousands through personalized health assessments and community-driven challenges, using technology and a CBPR approach to create lasting, culturally relevant health solutions. Get the App: bEHR Powered by Dacadoo Use Code: LIVETOTHRIVE Instagram: @behrhealth

  4. 07/17/2025

    S 8 Episode 18 | When Life Doesn’t Match the Vision Board

    What happens when the life you’re living doesn’t look anything like the one you imagined? In this honest, heart-centered episode, we’re talking about unmet goals, shifting timelines, and learning to find peace in the in-between. If you’ve been feeling out of sync with your vision, this conversation is a gentle reminder that your path still holds value, even when it doesn’t follow the plan. From the glow-up dreams that never took off to the quiet growth you didn’t see coming, we’re holding space for all of it. Because hope isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about trusting that something meaningful can still unfold.

  5. 07/10/2025

    S 8 Episode 17 | Mister Motivation

    Shaun Murphy, also known as Mister Motivation, is redefining what it means to be a motivational speaker. A speaker, educator, and U.S. Army veteran, Sean is the author of “Unbreakable Valor: Triumph Through the Soul of Resilience (May 2025).” A Brooklyn native raised in poverty and without a father (who was murdered when Shaun was six), he turned pain into purpose — serving in the U.S. Army, overcoming academic setbacks, and rising to national prominence as an educator and recruiter for the nonprofit organization Teach for America. While recruiting veterans, he became a national face of the program, landing on CBS Evening News and earning a Michelle Obama Service Award. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misterm0tivati0nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmurphy1/https://www.youtube.com/@mistermotivation492https://www.instagram.com/misterm0tivati0n/

  6. 07/03/2025

    S 8 Episode 16 | Importance of Taking Breaks

    In this episode of the Live To Thrive Podcast, host Lizzy Koetsier shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the emotional complexities that arise during significant life events, such as her recent honeymoon. She emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, holding space for oneself, and acknowledging feelings of overwhelm. Lizzy encourages listeners to practice self-compassion and to understand that thriving does not mean always being okay. The episode serves as a reminder to prioritize mental health and to give oneself permission to rest and feel. Takeaways I've been feeling a lot of anxiety lately.It's okay to feel overwhelmed.Choosing rest isn't avoidance.Honoring your limits is not a weakness.You are not alone.Thriving isn't about always being okay.You deserve to take care of yourself.It's important to hold space for yourself.Rest without guilt is essential.Sometimes all you need is a pause.

  7. 06/05/2025

    S 8 Episode 15 | Michelle Dean

    Michelle Dean is a brand marketer turned barista from South Florida. Though her former day job in marketing brought her to Seattle in 2022, family, community, and her coffee bar, Bonhomie Coffee, have made Seattle home. Michelle is Haitian-American and spent most of her life in Florida. Before earning her MBA from Georgia Tech, Michelle’s marketing career began in church ministry, managing communications for a South Florida congregation. Since then, she’s managed category wide strategic growth channels, owned the P&Ls, and led cross functional teams for multimillion dollar consumer packaged goods brands. She also has led brand strategy for an online automotive retailer and for kid tech products. Inspired by her Haitian heritage, in 2024, Michelle and her wife Victoria opened Bonhomie Coffee, a Haitian-inspired coffee bar situated in Pioneer Square. What started as a weekend side quest has become a space for lovers of coffee and culture. She is passionate about wellness, running, rest, pizza, and Jeff Probst. @bonhomiecoffeebar, @michelle.lately

  8. 05/30/2025

    Life updates

    Hey friends — so much has happened lately, and I’m excited to finally share it with you! I recently got married (!!) and have been soaking in all the joy and love that came with this new chapter. 💫Now that things are settling down, I’m officially back to weekly podcast episodes — and I couldn’t be more excited to reconnect with you all. Expect fresh conversations, real talk, and inspiring stories every week on Live to Thrive. Let’s keep growing together. 🌱Thanks for being here. Let’s get back to it 💛

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Live to Thrive is a podcast for people building something: founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and people just starting out, with a focus on founders of color. I'm Lizzy, a founder figuring it out too. Every episode gets honest about the mental side of building a business: the doubt, the money stress, the days you want to quit, and what kept people going anyway. New season every quarter. Season 1, Women Who Built It Anyway, features women founders who kept going when it got hard. Be a guest or join the Thrive Letter at livetothrivepodcast.com

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  • Creator
    Lizzy Koetsier
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lizzy Koetsier
  • Show Website
    Live to Thrive Podcast