Mind Your Own Biz with Alycia Yerves

About Mind Your Own Biz with Alycia Yerves

Mind Your Own Biz is the podcast for small business owners with big dreams, where business is always personal. Hosted by Alycia Yerves—marketer, designer, nacho enthusiast, and your big sister in business—this variety show covers it all: creative strategies to infuse your personality into your brand, candid conversations on mindset, and a few fun rabbit hole tangents along the way. Join us to build a business that’s as unique as you are. Don’t look sideways… look forward, to Mind Your Own Biz.

Publisher

Alycia Yerves

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Nov 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   050 • “Why Don’t They Just...?” Tara Cunningham on Inclusion, Entrepreneurship & Making Life Work Better

   In this episode of Mind Your Own Biz, I’m joined by Tara Cunningham, neuroinclusion strategist, entrepreneur, educator, PhD candidate, and co-founder of The Breathing Rooms in Shrewsbury, NJ. You know that moment when you see something that makes absolutely NO sense and think, “Why don’t they just...?” For Tara, sometimes the answer is: well, maybe she should. 😄 Tara is one of those people whose work looks wildly varied until you spot the thread running through all of it. From creating a wellness sanctuary to helping companies rethink neuroinclusion, researching Universal Design in higher education, and developing a portable bidet (!!), Tara keeps coming back to the same basic question: How can we make life work better for people? We also talk about Tara’s late autism diagnosis, the major burnout moment that forced her to rethink how she was spending her time, and why learning to say NO became one of the most important skills she developed as an entrepreneur. We dive into: • Tara’s “Why don’t they just...?” approach to problems, systems, and business ideas • Burnout, boundaries, and the three-priorities-per-month approach that changed how Tara spends her time • Neuroinclusion and the barriers hiding inside hiring, workplace culture, and accommodations • Universal Design and why designing for accessibility often makes things better for everyone • The story behind The Daisy portable bidet and designing for independence, privacy, and dignity • Being a multi-passionate entrepreneur with LOTS of ideas without needing to pursue every single one right now This conversation goes from salt rooms and sensory overload to corporate hiring practices, accessibility, entrepreneurship, portable bidets, and gardening. Which sounds like a LOT of unrelated territory... until you realize it all comes back to Tara seeing something that could work better and wondering why the heck somebody hasn’t fixed it yet. 🔗 Links & Resources: The Breathing Rooms in Shrewsbury, NJ: https://www.thebreathingrooms.com (https://www.thebreathingrooms.com/) Tara's company, Beyond-Impact: https://www.beyond-impact.com (https://www.beyond-impact.com/) The Daisy Portable Bidet: https://the-daisy.com (https://the-daisy.com/) Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨ 🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more! ✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz — your support means the world! 🎙💖 🎤 Got a question for the podcast? Submit yours here: https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion (https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion) Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   049 • Building Places to Belong: Jane Kleiman on Clay, Community, & Autism Advocacy

   In this episode of Mind Your Own Biz, I’m joined by Jane Kleiman, ceramic artist, teacher, advocate, founder of Squatter Potters in Red Bank, NJ, and co-founder of HomeLife 21. 💛 This episode runs a bit longer than my usual episodes, but this conversation covered so much ground, and Jane shared so many thoughtful insights and stories that I didn't want to trim it down. We covered everything from clay and creativity to caregiving, community, belonging, and autism advocacy, and it felt worth giving those topics the room they deserved. If you've got a longer drive, a walk, a pottery project, or a quiet afternoon ahead of you, settle in and enjoy. Jane and I talk about what happens when your life doesn’t fit neatly into one little box, and how motherhood, caregiving, creativity, advocacy, and community have all shaped the work she does now. We talk about clay as a creative practice, but also as a way to come back to yourself. We talk about building a ceramics studio that feels less transactional and more like a creative home. And we talk about HomeLife 21, the nonprofit Jane co-founded to help create loving, supportive homes for adults with autism. We dive into: Why Jane believes authenticity is the thread connecting art, advocacy, motherhood, and community What belonging means when you’ve spent much of your life feeling like you don’t quite fit Raising a son with profound autism and how motherhood shaped Jane’s worldview How clay became a refuge, creative practice, and form of self-discovery Why Jane moved Squatter Potters from a class-based model to a membership model What artists need emotionally, not just technically Why Jane believes creativity has been stripped out of so many people The vision behind HomeLife 21 What families of autistic adults are often left to navigate Building homes, studios, and communities where people can feel known Coming into alignment later in life Jane’s upcoming anthology chapter in Radiant Wisdom: 18 Stories of Feminine Power, Purpose, and Rebirth Parts of this conversation are heavy. Jane shares openly about raising her son, navigating broken systems, and the urgent need for safer, more dignified options for autistic adults and their families. But this episode is also full of humor, honesty, creativity, and that very specific magic of talking to a woman who has lived many lives and discovered how all those pieces fit together. 🔗 Links & Resources: Jane’s website: https://www.jkceramicsnj.com (https://www.jkceramicsnj.com/) Jane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkceramicsnj (https://www.instagram.com/jkceramicsnj) Jane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SacredSpaceYogaandMassageTherapy (https://www.facebook.com/SacredSpaceYogaandMassageTherapy) HomeLife 21: https://homelife21.org (https://homelife21.org/) Radiant Wisdom: 18 Stories of Feminine Power, Purpose, and Rebirth - Available on Amazon Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨ 🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more! ✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz — your support means the world! 🎙💖 🎤 Got a question for the podcast? Submit yours here: ⁠https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion⁠ (https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion) Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

3. 

   27 May 2026

   048 • How To Use Gmail Templates: My Favorite Time-Saving Business Hack

   In this quickie episode of Mind Your Own Biz, I’m sharing one of my favorite time-saving business hacks: Gmail Templates. ✨ If you’re constantly typing the same emails over and over again, this built-in Gmail feature can save you a ridiculous amount of time and mental energy. I walk you through exactly how to set it up, the kinds of emails I use it for in my own business, and why tiny systems like this can make your business run so much smoother behind the scenes. We also get into email marketing, lead magnets, automation, list clean-up, and the reality of running a business during unexpectedly busy seasons (like the one I'm currently in). Having things that can quietly work for you in the background can make all the difference in your biz! In this episode, we talk about: How to set up Gmail Templates inside Gmail Repetitive emails that are perfect for templates Tiny automations that save time and brain power Email marketing systems and welcome sequences Lead magnets and automated freebie delivery Why cleaning your email list matters The emotional weirdness of unsubscribes (and why they’re normal) Backend setup support for DIY business owners ✨ BTW: Want help setting up your lead magnet, welcome sequence, or email automations? Visit alyciayerves.com (https://www.alyciayerves.com) or send me an email and let’s talk about it. 🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more! Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨ 🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more! ✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot & ⁠⁠tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative⁠⁠ so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz—your support means the world! 🎙💖 Want to submit a question for a future episode of Mind Your Own Biz? Head over to: https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.

Who has been a guest on Mind Your Own Biz with Alycia Yerves

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• Ellen Bodnovich
• Coach KemZi
• Kay Potter
• Melquea Smith
• Michelle Sheerin

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YouTube views

11,016

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

94

YouTube

72

Engagement

51

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