Bonus Episode 5.5: The Detour Wasn’t the Destination - Finding Myself Again
Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan, and sometimes the very dreams we’re working so hard to build become the reason we lose sight of ourselves.
In this raw and personal bonus episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, Kayla opens up about the emotional weight of entrepreneurship, the unexpected challenges of growing a business, and the struggle to balance everyone else’s needs while trying to accomplish her own goals.
From feeling overwhelmed and losing pieces of herself along the way to making the decision to move forward with the podcast solo, this episode is about taking back control, finding purpose again, and refusing to let setbacks or circumstances determine the outcome of your dreams.
Not every goal happens on the timeline we imagined. Sometimes plans change, priorities shift, and life takes us in directions we never expected. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up.
This episode is your reminder that falling behind doesn’t mean you’ve failed, changing your plan doesn’t mean you’ve quit, and it’s never too late to start showing up for yourself again.
Because the detour wasn’t the destination. 💜
26 Feb 2026
Episode 5: The Truth About Running a Small Business Nobody Talks About
Running a small business is empowering, creative, and rewarding — but it’s also emotional, heavy, and sometimes lonely. In this solo episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, we talk about the side of entrepreneurship that rarely makes it to social media. From self-doubt and slow seasons to financial pressure and growth pains, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really feels like to build something from the ground up. If you’ve ever questioned yourself while chasing your dream, this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong.
20 Feb 2026
Episode 4: The Biggest Mistakes New Small Business Owners Make
In this episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, we’re talking about the biggest mistakes new small business owners make — and why making them doesn’t mean you’re failing. From underpricing and waiting until you feel “ready,” to trying to do everything at once and comparing yourself to others, this episode breaks down the common missteps that almost every entrepreneur faces. If you’re new to business or feeling overwhelmed, this conversation will remind you that mistakes are part of the learning process — and growth comes from showing up anyway.
11 Feb 2026
Episode 3: The Confidence Gap - Starting Before You’re Ready
In this episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, we dive into the confidence gap — that space between wanting to start and feeling ready to start. So many small business owners wait until they feel fully confident, experienced, or qualified, but the truth is confidence is built through action, not before it. If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t ready yet, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.
Featuring Guest Host MaKenna Bridgman with North Co. Photo
4 Feb 2026
Episode 2: How to Turn a Hobby Into a Business
Most small businesses don’t start with a business plan — they start with passion. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to turn a hobby into income, and why you don’t have to have everything figured out to start.
Featuring Guest Host - Sam Pelland with Pelland Pantry
27 Jan 2026
Episode 1: My Story - How Handmade Mama LLC Started
In this very first episode of Handmade Mama Unfiltered, I’m sharing the story behind Handmade Mama LLC — how it started, why I took the leap, and what building a small business as a mom has really looked like behind the scenes. From the early doubts to the lessons learned along the way, this episode is an honest look at starting imperfectly and showing up anyway. If you’re dreaming of starting something of your own, this episode is for you.
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