The In-Between Podcast with Kassidy Lynne Social

Kassidy Lynne

Welcome to the ”In-Between” podcast, where we have conversations that pursue growth, failure, and the in-between. Join your host, Kassidy Lynne, each week for a new conversation that will give you an inside look into humans who conquered the in between moments of their lives, because even those doing the damn thing, running the business, training for the marathon, or even just being a human go through the in-betweens and that is where we find growth. Grab an iced coffee and join me as we dive deep into the in between. Connect with Kassidy at https://www.kassidylynnesocial.com/ Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos/ About Kassidy: Kassidy Owen is the founder of Kassidy Lynne Social, a social media agency dedicated to helping brands express their authentic voice online. She views social media as a platform for building meaningful, lasting connections.
 Driven by a passion for storytelling and purpose-led growth, Kassidy works with female founders and values-driven brands committed to making a positive impact in their communities. She also serves on the board of the Give Happy Foundation, supporting initiatives that foster joy and positive change.

  1. 6D AGO

    Why Changing Your Mind Might Be the Most Courageous Thing You Do with Caroline Ciocca

    What does it actually take to walk away from everything you’ve built and start over? Caroline Ciocca has done it more than once. She’s the former CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada turned executive leadership coach, and in this conversation, she shares what it really looks like to navigate life’s in-between seasons from major career pivots to selling everything she owned and moving across the country. This episode isn’t just about change. It’s about courage, identity, and giving yourself permission to evolve even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning your next move, or wondering if it’s too late to start over, this is the conversation you need. What You'll Hear: The power of building your own personal "board of directors" and who should be on it How Caroline went from a 28-year-old executive director to CEO of Make-A-Wish and what she learned about leadership along the way The truth about the nonprofit sector: why we need more minds and less heart Kassidy's personal story about her brother's Make-A-Wish trip before he passed from leukemia Why Caroline sold her house, reduced her life to six boxes, and gave herself a year to explore How to know when it's time to change your mind (and why that's not a lack of integrity) Building space into your day and protecting slow mornings with a "kung fu grip" Trusting your intuition and recognizing the "winks from the universe" Why there's no wrong decision and how to give yourself permission to try Connect with Caroline:  Website: https://www.carolineciocca.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineciocca Let's Connect: @kassidylynnesocial

    44 min
  2. JAN 8

    What It Really Takes to Go All In on Your Creative Business After You're Ready To Step Away with Makayla Hopper

    Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have Makayla Hopper, founder and photographer behind MacMo Photo & Co., for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and navigating in-between seasons. Makayla shares her journey from construction project management to going all-in on photography, the moment she almost sold her business, and how choosing vulnerability opened the door to deeper relationships and aligned growth. We talk about building a “business family,” trusting your instincts when things fall apart, and how a major setback — including a broken ankle during a pivotal season — completely reshaped the way she prices, structures, and sustains her work. This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about hustling harder, but about consistency, community, and building a business that can support you through every season.   What You’ll Hear: Makayla’s path from construction management to full-time photographer The chaotic mastermind moment that sparked a powerful business connection Why vulnerability builds stronger relationships than perfection Almost selling her business — and the choice that changed everything The lesson a broken ankle taught her about pricing and sustainability Why photographers (and creatives) should price to replace themselves How brand photography retainers create long-term value for small businesses Why community and consistency matter more than momentum alone   Connect with Makayla: @macmo.photo |https://www.instagram.com/macmo.photo/   Website: https://macmophoto.com/   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

    50 min
  3. 12/18/2025

    Performance Nutrition for Real Life: Energy, Recovery, and Sustainability with Rickelle Tallent

    Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have, Rickelle Tallent, former competitive athlete turned sports dietitian and founder of Tallent Nutrition, to unpack what performance nutrition really looks like beyond restrictive diets and wellness trends. Rickelle shares her unconventional journey from psychology to nutrition, how working with former athletes shaped her passion for long-term health, and why fueling properly is about performance, recovery, and sustainability — not just aesthetics. They dive into common nutrition myths, the dangers of diet culture and supplement overload, the role of mindset in eating behaviors, and practical strategies for busy entrepreneurs and active individuals to improve energy, focus, and consistency. This conversation is a grounded reminder that nutrition is proactive care, not punishment, and that small habits compound into lifelong health.   What You’ll Hear: How Rickelle defines an “athlete” and who performance nutrition is really for Her path from psychology to sports nutrition and business ownership Why restrictive diets fail active people long term The impact of diet culture, supplements, and social media misinformation Foundational habits to improve energy, recovery, and mental clarity The powerful connection between mindset, food, and performance Why proactive health choices matter more than reactive fixe   Connect with Rickelle: @tallentnutrition | https://www.instagram.com/tallentnutrition/ Website: https://tallentnutrition.com/   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

    51 min
  4. 12/11/2025

    Marketing, Motherhood, and Mindset with Polina Weidner

    Today I’m sitting down with Polina Weidner, founder and CEO of The Marketing Model, to talk about quitting corporate with no plan, launching a business during the chaos of 2020 while pregnant, and how motherhood completely reshaped the way she works and leads. Polina shares the mindset that kept her going through uncertainty, why taking ownership of mistakes actually strengthened her client relationships, and the moment she realized her business needed to pivot so her life could breathe again. We get into her signature 3–3–3 rule for staying organized, the biggest marketing mistake entrepreneurs make (overthinking instead of posting), and how showing up authentically online creates real connection and growth. She also dives into the heart behind Mayko Made, her new community for moms in business designed to give support, strategy, and sisterhood in a season that often feels isolating.   What You'll Hear:   How Paulina quit corporate with no plan and matched her income in just months Launching The Marketing Model during 2020 while pregnant and navigating major life changes The mindset + ownership that helped her turn early mistakes into long-term client trust How motherhood pushed her to pivot her business model for more sustainability and presence Paulina’s 3–3–3 rule for staying organized without burnout The biggest marketing mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it fast) The mission behind Mayko Made and why moms in business need real community now more than ever Connect with Polina: @polina.weidner | https://www.instagram.com/polina.weidner @themarketingmodel | https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmodel @maykomade | https://www.instagram.com/maykomade Website: https://www.themarketingmodel.com/   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

    48 min
  5. 12/04/2025

    Building an Award-Winning Company Culture Through Joy with Rhiannon Andersen of Steelhead Productions

    In this episode of In-Between, Kassidy sits down with Rhiannon Andersen, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Steelhead Productions, to talk about leadership, resilience, and choosing joy through life’s hardest seasons. Rhiannon shares how she helped grow Steelhead by over 600%, why happiness is a conscious choice rather than a personality trait, and how her early career in social work shaped her values-driven approach to business. They dive into building award-winning company culture, giving back through the Give Happy Foundation, navigating massive business risk during the recession and COVID, redefining success beyond money, and learning to balance masculine and feminine leadership. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just what you build — it’s how you live, lead, and show up through the in-between moments.   What You’ll Hear: Why happiness is a choice — and how Rhiannon rebuilt her life around joy Growing Steelhead Productions through recession, risk, and reinvention What award-winning company culture actually looks like day-to-day The power of giving back and building purpose into business Redefining success beyond money, titles, and achievement Navigating leadership, motherhood, and feminine vs. masculine energy Advice for anyone stuck in an “in-between” season of life or business   Connect with Rhiannon: @rhiannon_andersen | https://www.instagram.com/rhiannon_andersen  @exhibithappy | https://www.instagram.com/exhibithappy/ @givehappyfoundation | https://www.instagram.com/givehappyfoundation/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonandersen/   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

    50 min
  6. 11/20/2025

    Building an UNreasonable Dream Life with Quantum Leap Teacher Dr. Nona Djavid

    Today I'm sitting down with Dr. Nona Djavid - entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and chiropractor who's on a mission to help people live what she calls an "unreasonable life." In this episode we dive deep into the difference between living a reasonable versus unreasonable life, and trust me, this conversation will make you question everything you thought you knew about success. Dr. Nona gets vulnerable about building a seven-figure business in her twenties while feeling completely burnt out and unhappy, that pivotal moment that changed everything, and why borrowed dreams will never fulfill you. We talk about the mechanics versus energetics of success, why most affirmations actually backfire because of neuro-tags, and her framework for achieving more by working less (yes, she works one week a month). Dr. Nona also shares why being addicted to struggle is keeping you stuck, how to rewire your nervous system for a new reality, and why doubt is actually a sign you're on the right track. If you've ever felt like you checked all the boxes but still feel empty, this episode is your wake-up call!   What You'll Hear: The difference between a reasonable and unreasonable life Dr. Nona's closet breakdown moment that changed everything Why borrowed dreams lead to burnout and unhappiness The three categories of people and their relationship with desire How to identify if your vision is truly unreasonable Why fear and doubt mean you're on the right path Mechanics versus energetics: the missing piece in manifestation The addiction to struggle that keeps entrepreneurs stuck Understanding neuro-tags and why affirmations can backfire How to rewire your nervous system for abundance The one week a month lifestyle and how it's possible Why you can't manifest from a place of unworthiness The four steps to quantum leaping your life How quickly you rebound from setbacks determines your success Trusting yourself through in-between moments   Connect with Dr Nona Djavid: @nonadjavid https://nonadjavid.com/   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

    50 min
  7. 11/13/2025

    It's Never Too Late for a Second Act: Reinventing Your Career with Shannon Russell

    Welcome back to The In-Between podcast! Today I'm chatting with Shannon Russell, a career transition coach, author, and host of the Second Act Success podcast. In this episode we dive into what a "second act" really means and why it's never too late to start over. Shannon shares her powerful story of walking away from her dream job in television and the pivotal moment when she chose family over interviewing major celebrities. We talk about the messy in-between of figuring out what's next, why defining your "why" is the compass for everything, and how to strategically build a business while still working full-time. Shannon gets honest about imposter syndrome, the fear of what others will think, and why you don't have to have it all figured out to take the leap. Plus, we discuss why everyone should have something entrepreneurial on the side and how to stop living with regrets. If you're feeling stuck or wondering if there's something more out there for you, this conversation is your permission slip to explore!   What You'll Hear: What a "second act" really means and why it's not too late Shannon's journey from TV producer to franchise owner to coach The Taylor Swift interview that changed everything Navigating the messy in-between of career transitions How to know when it's time for a change Defining your "why" as your compass for decision-making Starting a business while working full-time strategically Dealing with imposter syndrome and self-doubt Why success in a second act looks different than your first The importance of having something you build and control Teaching your kids that career paths aren't linear How to take the first step toward your second act Living without regrets and chasing your dreams   Connect with Shannon: @secondactsuccess  Second Act Success Website | https://secondactsuccess.co/ Second Act Success Podcast    Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

    42 min

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Welcome to the ”In-Between” podcast, where we have conversations that pursue growth, failure, and the in-between. Join your host, Kassidy Lynne, each week for a new conversation that will give you an inside look into humans who conquered the in between moments of their lives, because even those doing the damn thing, running the business, training for the marathon, or even just being a human go through the in-betweens and that is where we find growth. Grab an iced coffee and join me as we dive deep into the in between. Connect with Kassidy at https://www.kassidylynnesocial.com/ Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos/ About Kassidy: Kassidy Owen is the founder of Kassidy Lynne Social, a social media agency dedicated to helping brands express their authentic voice online. She views social media as a platform for building meaningful, lasting connections.
 Driven by a passion for storytelling and purpose-led growth, Kassidy works with female founders and values-driven brands committed to making a positive impact in their communities. She also serves on the board of the Give Happy Foundation, supporting initiatives that foster joy and positive change.

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