In May of 2021, we interviewed Candice Elliott to learn what it’s like to be an HR Consultant. At the time, she was pregnant with her first son and shared with us all of the plans she’d made to prepare for maternity leave. More than two years later, we catch up with Candice to hear how those plans actually panned out (hint: it didn't quite go as expected...), what it’s like transitioning into motherhood as a business owner, and what she’s doing differently the second time around. Candice’s candor and words of wisdom will be helpful for anyone navigating maternity or paternity leave as solopreneurs.

In this episode, I sit down with Peggy James, a business and marketing coach, to discuss what it’s like to grow a successful coaching business.

Peggy began her independent career by becoming a Virtual Assistant. Over time, she learned that she had a passion for leading, inspiring, and teaching others, so she evolved her business to coach and teach others how to become a VA.

We’re excited to introduce you to Katelyn Baughan, founder of KB Digital—a marketing consultancy for nonprofits—and a Mama of two. In this episode, we discuss her journey from the traditional workforce to starting her own business.

You’ll learn that the field of email copywriting has many opportunities for growth, and hear about some of Samantha’s most recommended resources for you to check out if this is something that sounds interesting to you. We also discuss what services Samantha offers, and she points out the power of starting simple so that you can become a known expert in your space.

We sat down with Megan Schenleber—Digital Business Manager, wife, and mother to a young daughter. In this episode, you’ll learn about Megan’s background, how she got started as a Virtual Assistant and transitioned into being a Digital Business Manager, what her day-to-day looks like juggling a freelance career with a young child, and a whole set of pro tips for those of you considering this career path.

Since 2017, Lauren has been helping female business owners launch their podcasts. She’s now a Podcast Strategist with an online program that trains people (just like you!) on how to jump into this awesome career path.

We interviewed Allison Antoinette, a Business Process Consultant, to hear what it’s like to juggle clients, work, and show up as a calm and present parent to her toddler. You’ll learn all about the services she offers, how she finds her clients, and the fascinating story that led her to start this business.

We interviewed Ester Inman—military spouse, work-from-home mom, and the creator of 90 Day VA—a program that teaches women how to leverage their existing skills to create a lucrative virtual assistant business. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things VA!

We picked Rebekah’s brain about what her life looks like as a virtual assistant: What exactly does she do as a VA? How she juggles motherhood and running her own business from home. How she hopes to continue growing her business in the next year, and tips for anyone looking to get started in the VA world.

Candice Elliot is a human resources strategist with a focus on community-building and teaching. She’s a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, specializes in California Labor Law, and works with students in her Wholistic HR incubation program. Candice has built these businesses from grassroots in her community, and that community is what has allowed her such success.

In this edition of So Ya Wanna Be A... we sit down with Liz Ryan of Wildflower Landscape Design. Liz, Tiff, and Beth sat down to have a fun and candid convo about how Liz got her start as a business owner, what it takes to be a self-employed landscape designer (awesome news: the barrier to entry is low, and the work is rewarding), how she juggles being a mom of two young kids, and how the pandemic has impacted Liz’s business and parenting.

We put Kenza CFO and Veteran Bookkeeper, Beth Gummere, on the other side of the interview table to learn all about her path to becoming a successful (and high-earning) bookkeeper and business owner.

Sarah resisted the freelance/entrepreneurial journey for a long time and tried to find the freedom and autonomy that she was craving. While doing freelance work on the side, she finally realized that the entrepreneurial life was calling to her.

An Online Business Manager helps companies make sure that the right things get done by the right people at the right time. They do it all from the comfort of their own home and on their own schedule, all while making at least $65/hour.

Not only do we discuss what it’s like to be a freelance copywriter, but we go much deeper than that, discussing things like mindset, parenting hacks for freelancers, how to move from hustling to thriving in your business, how to leverage Upwork to find qualified clients, and so much more!

Ever thought of starting a nonprofit, but not really sure what that actually takes or looks like? Or perhaps you're considering a career change or pivot, and starting a nonprofit is something that you're curious about. ⁠Wonder no more!

Teresa Ruiz Decker, owner of Dream Catch Consulting, takes us on a journey—from making the decision to start a business when she was laid off 3 years ago, to hard lessons she’s learned along the way, important advice she wants you to know if you’re considering this type of work, how she juggles it all during a global pandemic, and more! ⁠

In this episode, we dispel the myth that you have to go “all in” on working for yourself - quit your job, take a huge risk, and just go for it. For some people, that might work. But for others, that’s just not necessary. Kevin shares with us how he worked with his employer to go part time while he built up his real estate business.

Our very first Soyawannabea episode is with Sarah Cook from SustainableCooks.com - a blog dedicated to budget-friendly sustainable recipes and balanced living.