Unbreakable Mompreneurs

Charisse Walker

Welcome to "Unbreakable Mompreneurs"—the podcast where motherhood meets entrepreneurship. If you're passionate about finding enjoyment in building a thriving business, raising a family, and living a life filled with peace and joy, you're in the right place. Join me and my incredible guests as we share real stories of navigating the beautiful yet challenging path of being both a mom and an entrepreneur. From discovering your passion to creating harmony in your life, each episode offers insights, advice, and inspiration to empower you to live fully and thrive as an unbreakable mompreneur.

  1. From Scrappy Single Mom to Agency Founder: Leadership, AI, and the Power of Self-Awareness with Kristin Knudson

    Jun 9

    From Scrappy Single Mom to Agency Founder: Leadership, AI, and the Power of Self-Awareness with Kristin Knudson

    What if the biggest obstacle to your success is not your circumstances—but the stories you tell yourself? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with entrepreneur, marketing expert, agency co-founder, and fractional CMO Kristin Knudson for a candid conversation about leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, mindset, and the power of self-awareness. Kristin shares her journey from being a struggling single mother raising two daughters in a small apartment to building a successful marketing agency and helping businesses scale through leadership and strategic marketing. Along the way, she learned a powerful lesson: every failure contains the seed of future success. Together, Charisse and Kristin discuss: • How to navigate entrepreneurship as a mother• Why accountability and mentorship accelerate growth• The hidden fears that keep us from taking action• How our triggers reveal opportunities for healing• The importance of relationships in business and life• Leadership lessons learned through failure• Building confidence when you feel stuck• The role AI is playing in modern marketing• Why AI should support human connection—not replace it• How to identify the mindset blocks preventing your next breakthrough This episode is filled with honest stories, vulnerable moments, practical business insights, and powerful reminders that growth begins with self-awareness. Whether you are building a business, leading a team, raising children, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to look inward and ask better questions. Connect with Kristin Knudson:🌐 EviaExperience.com Connect with Charisse Walker:📚 Author of the Flipping the Iceberg™ Book Series🎙 Host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs🏡 Real Estate Broker & Mortgage Loan Officer💡 Creator of the Flipping the Iceberg™ F.T.I. Framework:Find. Transform. Intentionally Love. charissewalker.com If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with another mompreneur who needs encouragement today. #UnbreakableMompreneurs #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Marketing #AI #Motherhood #BusinessGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #KristinKnudson #CharisseWalker

    27 min
  2. From Trauma to Self-Mastery: How Emotional Intelligence Unlocks Your True Power

    May 6

    From Trauma to Self-Mastery: How Emotional Intelligence Unlocks Your True Power

    What if the real thing holding you back… is not your circumstances—but yourself? In this deeply powerful and emotional episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell, a trauma-informed expert, speaker, and former U.S. Marine, who is on a mission to revolutionize emotional intelligence. This is not your typical conversation about mindset. This is about understanding how your past trauma, suppressed emotions, and nervous system are silently shaping your decisions, relationships, health, and success. Dr. Campbell shares her incredible journey—from a traumatic childhood to becoming “hard, cold, and aggressive” in the U.S. Marine Corps… to rediscovering her true identity as a feminine, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent leader. Through years of studying mental health, neuroscience, and trauma recovery, she developed powerful techniques to help people break free from emotional patterns and step into true self-mastery. 💥 In this episode, you will learn: Why emotional intelligence is NOT a soft skill—it is your greatest leadership advantageHow trauma is stored in your body (and how it shows up in your daily life)The hidden reason you feel triggered, overwhelmed, or stuckWhat “emotional landmines” are and how they control your reactionsHow to identify your triggers and trace them back to their root causeA simple breathing technique to calm your nervous system instantlyWhy unresolved emotions can lead to physical health issuesHow generational trauma may be affecting your life without you realizing itThe truth about healing: it is not about your past—it is about your patternsThis episode also includes a real, raw coaching moment where Charisse walks through a triggering situation in real time—and Dr. Campbell guides her through an emotional regulation exercise that every listener can apply immediately. If you have ever felt:👉 Triggered and unsure why👉 Overwhelmed by emotions👉 Stuck in repeating patterns👉 Disconnected from yourself👉 Or like your past is still controlling your present This episode will open your eyes in a way you cannot unsee. 👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Jacqueline Campbell Dr. Jacqueline Campbell is a trauma-informed expert, speaker, and mental health professional with over 15 years of experience helping individuals recover from trauma and master their emotional and nervous systems. A former U.S. Marine, she combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and real-life experience to help people achieve fulfillment, success, and inner peace. 🌐 Website: drjaclyncambell.com (coming soon)🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Jacqueline Campbell ND, LPCS 🎙️ About Your Host – Charisse Walker Charisse Walker is the host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, real estate expert, investor, and author of Flipping the Iceberg. She helps women build successful businesses while strengthening relationships, family, and personal purpose. 🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: @charissewalker1 🔥 Call to Action If this episode impacted you:✔️ Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations✔️ Share this with someone who needs healing✔️ Leave a review to help more women find this message Because healing yourself…Is the most powerful thing you will ever do.

    24 min
  3. From Burnout to Alignment: Simone Little on Focus, Energy Management & Scaling Without Chaos

    May 5

    From Burnout to Alignment: Simone Little on Focus, Energy Management & Scaling Without Chaos

    Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to grow your business—but nothing seems to move the needle? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Simone Little, a Fractional COO and founder of Chief Alignment Agency, who shares exactly how she went from running a chaotic, misaligned business to helping CEOs build scalable, profitable companies—without burnout. Simone’s journey is anything but traditional. From hairstylist and makeup artist to virtual assistant managing 22 clients, to now becoming a highly sought-after operational strategist, she has lived every stage of entrepreneurship. And what she reveals in this episode might completely shift how you approach your business, your time, and your energy. ✨ In this episode, you will learn: Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck (even if they are highly educated)The real reason burnout happens—and how to prevent itHow to manage your TIME based on your ENERGY (this is a game changer)The biggest mistake business owners make when they start hiring a teamHow to focus, test, and scale without chasing every shiny objectWhy your business is not broken—your systems might beHow to build a business that actually supports your life (not controls it)Simone also shares powerful insight into working with ADHD, managing mental overload, and creating productivity systems that actually work for how your brain functions—not against it. But this conversation does not stop at business. Charisse and Simone go deeper into what it looks like to build a successful life as a wife and mother, including: How to involve your kids in your businessCreating boundaries (like no-work weekends)Building a marriage rooted in alignment, trust, and shared valuesWhat true partnership looks like behind the scenesThis is not just a business episode—it is a life alignment episode. If you have ever thought:👉 “I am doing everything, but nothing is working”👉 “I am exhausted, but I cannot slow down”👉 “I know I am capable of more, but I feel stuck” This episode is for you. 👩‍💼 About Simone Little Simone Little is a Fractional COO and founder of Chief Alignment Agency, where she helps CEOs eliminate burnout, increase profitability, and build aligned, scalable businesses. With a background in productivity coaching and organizational change, she specializes in helping companies move from chaos to clarity—fast. 📲 Connect with Simone:Instagram: @thesimonelittleWebsite: chiefalignmentagency.comLinkedIn: Simone Little 🎙️ About Your Host – Charisse Walker Charisse Walker is a real estate expert, investor, author of Flipping the Iceberg, and host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs. With a Master’s degree in Business and a background in higher education, she has spent her career helping people navigate life’s biggest decisions with clarity and confidence. She is passionate about helping women build successful businesses while strengthening their families, relationships, and personal purpose. 🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: @charissewalker1 🔥 Call to Action If this episode resonated with you:✔️ Subscribe for more powerful conversations✔️ Share this with a mompreneur who needs this message✔️ Leave a review to help more women find this podcast Because you are not meant to just survive your business…You are meant to build one that fuels your life.

    22 min
  4. How a Single Mom Rebuilt Her Life, Built a Business & Wrote a Book | Karen Soven

    May 4

    How a Single Mom Rebuilt Her Life, Built a Business & Wrote a Book | Karen Soven

    Have you ever dreamed of writing a book… but wondered if your story is worth telling? In this inspiring episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with Karen Soven—author of Once Upon a Time in Palm Beach—to share a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and rising from adversity. Karen spent over 30 years in the luxury industry, working with high-end designers and elite clientele. But when the 2008 financial crisis hit—and markets like Palm Beach were shaken by events like the Bernie Madoff scandal—everything changed. As a single mother, she was forced to pivot. What followed was not just survival… but transformation. From building a creative business out of nothing to eventually writing and publishing her own book, Karen’s journey is proof that success is not about where you start—it is about how you adapt, persevere, and keep going. In this episode, we dive into:✨ How Karen rebuilt her life after financial hardship✨ Turning a creative hobby into a thriving business✨ What it REALLY takes to write and publish a book✨ The emotional reality of writing a memoir✨ Why selling a book is harder than writing one✨ The power of storytelling in business and life✨ How community can change everything—especially as a single mom✨ Raising confident, independent children through adversity Karen also shares the inspiration behind her book, Once Upon a Time in Palm Beach, a reverse Cinderella story set in one of the most exclusive places in the world—offering a rare glimpse into luxury, resilience, and personal transformation. This episode is for you if:✔ You want to write a book but do not know where to start✔ You are navigating a major life transition✔ You are building a business from scratch✔ You are a mom learning how to balance it all✔ You believe your story matters—but need the courage to tell it Because here is the truth:👉 Your story is not just for you—it can inspire someone else to keep going. 👩‍💼 ABOUT YOUR HOST – CHARISSE WALKER Charisse Walker is a real estate professional, investor, speaker, and host of the Unbreakable Mompreneurs podcast. She is passionate about helping women build successful businesses while creating strong, lasting families. Through her platform, she shares real conversations, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to empower women to thrive. 🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charissewalker1 📖 ABOUT KAREN SOVEN Karen Soven is the author of Once Upon a Time in Palm Beach: Tales of Life and Love from the Land of Sunshine and Money. With a 30-year career in the luxury industry, Karen turned personal challenges into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and success. Her journey from single motherhood to building a business and writing her memoir offers inspiration to anyone ready to rewrite their own story. 🔗 CONNECT WITH KAREN 🌐 Website: https://sunshineandmoney.com 🎯 CALL TO ACTION If this episode inspired you:👍 Like💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations And share this with someone who needs to hear this story.

    23 min
  5. How Ambitious Women Overcome Burnout, Set Boundaries & Lead with Confidence | Sophia Mikelionis

    May 4

    How Ambitious Women Overcome Burnout, Set Boundaries & Lead with Confidence | Sophia Mikelionis

    What if the real reason more women are not at the table… is not lack of ambition—but burnout? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with Sophia Mikelionis, Life & Career Coach and founder of Gearing Together, to uncover the truth no one is talking about: 👉 Ambitious women are burning out before they ever reach the level of influence they are capable of. With over 15 years in high-pressure corporate finance roles at companies like AbbVie, Kellogg, Ferrero, and Kraft, Sophia knows what it means to succeed on paper… while silently running on empty. Until everything changed. Now, she helps high-achieving women stop outsourcing their self-worth, break free from burnout cycles, and lead from a place of clarity, energy, and purpose. In this episode, you will learn:✨ Why success on paper often leads to burnout in real life✨ How to stop living in “fire drill mode” and start leading from flow✨ The hidden patterns keeping women stuck in overwork and exhaustion✨ How to set boundaries that actually stick (without guilt)✨ Why writing down your vision changes everything✨ How to make powerful decisions under pressure✨ The simple shifts that help you reclaim your time, energy, and identity Sophia also shares her signature Liberated Leader™ Method, designed to help women:✔ Recalibrate their energy and break performance traps✔ Reclaim their voice through unapologetic communication✔ Realign their lives to lead with purpose—not pressure This is not about doing less.It is about leading differently. Because here is the truth:👉 You cannot lead if you are running on empty.👉 And the world cannot afford to lose your voice before you use it. If you are an ambitious woman, entrepreneur, or mom trying to balance success without losing yourself… this episode is for you. 👩‍💼 ABOUT YOUR HOST – CHARISSE WALKER Charisse Walker is a real estate professional, investor, speaker, and host of the Unbreakable Mompreneurs podcast. She is passionate about helping women build successful businesses while creating strong, lasting families. Through her platform, she shares real conversations, practical strategies, and empowering stories to help women truly thrive in both life and business. 🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charissewalker1 🎯 ABOUT SOPHIA MIKELIONIS Sophia Mikelionis is a Life & Career Coach and founder of Gearing Together. After 15+ years in corporate finance and earning her MBA from Syracuse and BBA from Howard, she now helps ambitious women break free from burnout and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through coaching, workshops, and speaking, Sophia empowers first-generation leaders and mission-driven women to redefine success and build sustainable, fulfilling careers. If this episode resonated with you: 🔑 CALL TO ACTION👍 Like💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations And share this with a woman who needs to hear this message.

    28 min
  6. AI for Business: What Most Entrepreneurs Are Getting WRONG (And How to Fix It)

    Apr 30

    AI for Business: What Most Entrepreneurs Are Getting WRONG (And How to Fix It)

    AI is everywhere right now—but most entrepreneurs are using it completely wrong. In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Stephanie Sylvestre, co-founder of AvatarBuddy, to break down how to actually use AI to grow your business—without wasting time, money, or damaging your brand. If you have ever wondered: • Should I trust AI tools? • What platforms actually work? • How do I use AI without sounding robotic? • Is automation helping… or hurting my business? This conversation will give you clarity. Stephanie shares a powerful framework for thinking about AI the right way—treating it like an employee, not a magic button—and explains why most people fail before they even begin. You will learn: • The #1 mistake people make when using AI • Why clarity matters before you use any tool • How to create better prompts that actually work • The truth about “cheap AI tools” and what to watch for • Why you should NEVER fully automate your content • How to scale your business without adding headcount This is not just about AI. This is about thinking strategically, protecting your brand, and building something sustainable. 🔥 About Charisse WalkerCharisse Walker is a bestselling author of Flipping the Iceberg and host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs. 📲 Connect with Charisse Walker Website: https://www.charissewalker.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/charissewalker1 🎙 About the Guest – Stephanie Sylvester Stephanie Sylvester is the co-founder of AvatarBuddy, where she builds AI agents and digital twins to help businesses scale efficiently. With over 30 years in tech, she brings a powerful perspective on how AI can be used strategically—not just reactively. 👍 If This Episode Helped Youm Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who is trying to figure out AI in their business.

    23 min
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Welcome to "Unbreakable Mompreneurs"—the podcast where motherhood meets entrepreneurship. If you're passionate about finding enjoyment in building a thriving business, raising a family, and living a life filled with peace and joy, you're in the right place. Join me and my incredible guests as we share real stories of navigating the beautiful yet challenging path of being both a mom and an entrepreneur. From discovering your passion to creating harmony in your life, each episode offers insights, advice, and inspiration to empower you to live fully and thrive as an unbreakable mompreneur.