Scale with Clarity is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to grow without burning out — and build a business that brings them joy and fulfillment. Whether you're just considering launching your practice or deep in the trenches, this show is for those intentionally choosing a path of purposeful growth — without the pressure to scale into a big team or agency model. Hosted by Brooke Koeninger, fractional CFO and strategist, you’ll hear honest conversations and founder stories about scaling with intention, aligning with your values, and redefining success on your own terms.
Ep. 38 You’re Not Bad at Business. Your Nervous System Might Be Running It. with Nicole Lewis-Keeber
What if your business is reflecting patterns you thought you had already left behind?
In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I talk with Nicole Lewis-Keeber, business therapist and author of How to Love Your Business, about the emotional side of entrepreneurship—and how our past experiences can influence the businesses we build.
We talk about trauma, nervous systems, boundaries, burnout, self-worth, and the relationship we create with our businesses.
Nicole shares why starting a business can be a “high dive into personal development,” how entrepreneurs can unknowingly recreate old patterns, and why building a successful business isn't just about revenue, systems, or growth.
We also explore a powerful question:
What kind of relationship do you want to have with your business?
If you built your business for freedom, flexibility, or autonomy but find yourself recreating the same stress and pressure you were trying to escape, this episode will give you plenty to think about.
Connect with Nicole:
https://nicole.lewis-keeber.com/ (https://nicole.lewis-keeber.com/)
https://www.instagram.com/nicole.lewiskeeber/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicole.lewiskeeber/)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelewiskeeber/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelewiskeeber/)
Connect with Brooke:
Brooke's Newsletter (https://scale-with-clarity.kit.com/60bbc6bc4b)
Ready to stop guessing if your business can afford the next move? Download my free Cash Flow Forecast Tool (http://www.scalewithclarity.com/cashflow)
Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free Clarity Compass (https://scale-with-clarity.kit.com/7013717888).
Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info here (https://scalewithclarity.com/mentoring).
Connect with me here: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-koeninger-2368b35/%E2%81%A0), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/scalewithclarity/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ScaleWithClarity)
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Burnout #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessTherapy #EmotionalSustainability #ScaleWithClarity
2 Sept 2026
Ep. 37 From Corporate Burnout to a Business Built on Your Terms with Wes Wheless
What happens when you leave corporate… but realize you might accidentally recreate the same box in your own business?
In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I talk with Wes Wheless, author of Expert’s Privilege: A Self-Deployment Guide to Leaving Corporate and Going Solo, about leaving corporate, finding your lane, and redefining what success actually means.
After two back-to-back layoffs pushed Wes toward independent work, he began to realize that going solo wasn’t simply about replacing a corporate salary. It was about having the freedom to design his days, choose who he worked with, and build a professional life around what mattered to him.
We dig into the questions that often get overlooked when someone is considering leaving corporate:
What do you actually enjoy doing?
Who do you actually want to work with?
How much income do you really need?
What does “enough” look like?
And are you building the business you want—or just another version of the life you were trying to escape?
We also talk about finding your first client, niching down, discovering your expertise, financial runway, the five traits that support a successful solo journey, and why your expertise may be a much more valuable “parachute” than you realize.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re ready for something different but aren’t sure what that something is, this episode will give you plenty to think about.
Connect with Wes:
Curious about going solo? Learn about working with Wes: weswheless.com (http://weswheless.com)
More about Wes's book: wesbook.com (http://wesbook.com)
Connect/DM with Wes: linkedin.com/in/wwheless/ (http://linkedin.com/in/wwheless/)
Connect with Brooke:
Brooke's Newsletter (https://scale-with-clarity.kit.com/60bbc6bc4b)
Ready to stop guessing if your business can afford the next move? Download my free Cash Flow Forecast Tool (http://www.scalewithclarity.com/cashflow)
Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free Clarity Compass (https://scale-with-clarity.kit.com/7013717888).
Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info here (https://scalewithclarity.com/mentoring).
Connect with me here: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-koeninger-2368b35/%E2%81%A0), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/scalewithclarity/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ScaleWithClarity)
#ScaleWithClarity #CareerChange #LeavingCorporate #Entrepreneurship #Consulting #Solopreneur #CorporateBurnout #IndependentConsultant
26 Aug 2026
Ep. 36 What If Your Definition of Success Is the Problem? with Shayna Bergman
What if your definition of success is actually what’s keeping you exhausted?
In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I sit down with leadership and executive coach Shayna Bergman to talk about the pressure high achievers put on themselves to succeed at work, be present at home, raise great kids, and somehow do it all perfectly.
Shayna shares her journey from HR leadership at Deloitte to becoming a coach, and the inner knowing that eventually pushed her to pursue the path she had always wanted.
We talk about redefining success, identity shifts, perfectionism, parenting, burnout, authenticity, and why “work-life balance” might not be the goal we think it is.
Shayna also breaks down her powerful 3 A’s: Awareness, Acceptance, Action—and why acceptance is the step so many people skip.
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re failing because you can’t do everything, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to.
Connect with Shayna:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayna-priluck-bergman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayna-priluck-bergman/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaynaBergmanCoaching/ (https://www.facebook.com/ShaynaBergmanCoaching/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaynabergmancoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/shaynabergmancoaching/)
Connect with Brooke:
Brooke's Newsletter (https://scale-with-clarity.kit.com/60bbc6bc4b)
Ready to stop guessing if your business can afford the next move? Download my free Cash Flow Forecast Tool (http://www.scalewithclarity.com/cashflow)
Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free Clarity Compass (https://scale-with-clarity.kit.com/7013717888).
Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info here (https://scalewithclarity.com/mentoring).
Connect with me here: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-koeninger-2368b35/%E2%81%A0), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/scalewithclarity/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ScaleWithClarity)
#ScaleWithClarity #Leadership #HighAchievers #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #Entrepreneurship #Parenthood #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipCoaching
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Ep. 22 They Raised 9 Kids While Building Multi-Million Dollar Companies with Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais
Published 13 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And so I mean, I didn't even look back. I literally had no idea what I was getting into. But like, it was the most amazing experience that I've ever had. And to be able to do that with such a strong woman, mentor, best friend, partner, was pretty amazing. So like if I my long winded answer to say the reason is why now for this book is not every female entrepreneur has that luxury of having a great mentor, best friend to go do it with. So the idea of Entrepreneur Like a Mother was to create this book and create this framework for this is all the mistakes we made. So this is how you can do it better. […]
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