On the fourth and final interview in the maternity leave series, Chelsie Kliese, client and friend, finally joins Miranda for a candid peek behind the scenes of how she decided when to quit her full-time job to go full-time in her business, and what her first year full-time in the biz was really like.

Going full-time in your business is an often romanticized notion, but in this conversation, Chelsie shares the good, the bad, the ugly and the unexpected.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why tracking AND analyzing your numbers is so critical
• The “how” behind deciding to go full-time in her business after just a couple of years
• The sacrifices entrepreneurs and those closest to them make, especially in the beginning
• Learning to accept that failure and mistakes are part of the process
• Pivoting when things don’t go as planned

Chelsie Kliese started House of Ivy just over three years ago as an online home decor shop. Shortly after opening, she introduced her handmade concrete goods before pivoting to a fully handmade shop about a year and a half later. She took her business full time in April of 2023 and has been learning so much along the entire adventure of being an entrepreneur! She sells her handmade goods through her online retail shop, through her wholesale program and at in-person events.

You can connect with Chelsie below:

Instagram: @houseofivy_shop

Website: Www.houseofivy.shop

Email: chelsie@houseofivy.shop

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Katie Hawkins is back with a small business story that is sure to inspire you! Her journey as a small business owner has been a roller coaster ride full of guts, grit and glory and she’s here to give you a real look behind the scenes of how she grew her business from a side hustle to dream career over the past 8 years.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Marketing your business using grassroots marketing techniques
• Letting go and trusting that something else is going to happen as soon as you do
• Learning to listen to and act from your inner knowing
• Facing all of your fears head on and knowing you’ll be ok
• Staying open to opportunities and letting yourself be surprised by your business

Katie Hawkins is the founder and owner of Unbridled Equine. She holds a BS in Animal Science from University of Illinois and a Masters of Arts in Education from Dominican University. In addition to being a lifelong equestrian and currently competing in the jumper ring, Katie is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and FEI Permitted, which allows her to work on equine athletes at the top of their sport. She is a certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist. Last year Unbridled Equine joined forces with Pinnacle Equine, a state-of-the-art facility based out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, to revolutionize the field of equine rehabilitation. Katie teaches webinars and trainings along with consulting for horse rehab professionals and veterinarians in the industry. Katie is also a proud wife to her husband, Greg. Together they have two daughters, Quinn and Baylor.

You can connect with Katie below:

Website: unbridled-equine.com Email: unbridledequine2@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbridledequinellc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridledequine/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuuzvPK0FaWy58MHN1J1PZQ

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On the second interview in the maternity leave series, Macey Merlak of Little Pearl Breads joins Miranda for an eye opening discussion about the power of committing to fun, faith and only doing what’s serving you in business.

Macey has seen incredible success and growth in a short period of time and as soon as you listen to this episode, you’ll understand why.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why committing to fun and what serves you is the key to success
• 3 questions to ask yourself to determine if and how to keep growing
• Letting your genuine interests guide your niche
• Not taking social media too seriously
• Holding your results loosely so you’re more open to experimenting

Macey Merlak is a micro bakery owner in Aurora, IL. She specializes in sourdough baked goods. She opened her business in April of 2023, but has been a baker her whole life. She is married and has two daughters ( 2 and 1 years old).

You can connect with Macey below:

Instagram: @littlepearlbreads

Website: www.littlepearlbreads.com

Ordering Platform: www.hotplate.com/littlepearlbreads

Shop her eBook: www.littlepearlbreads.com/shop

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