You're supposed to obtain a college degree, get a job, work hard until you retire, and then start living life.. right? Podcast host and world traveler Kaylie Ricks is here to flip this narrative on its head. After working in corporate America for four years, Kaylie moved across the US and accidentally fell into entrepreneurship. Each week, she's bringing other men and women on the show to share how they, too, never intended to become business owners. This podcast is created to educate and inspire business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who needs to hear that your path is not always linear. Get ready to realign your life and tackle life's biggest plot twists head on.
The Accidental Entrepreneur
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Podcast Overview
You're supposed to obtain a college degree, get a job, work hard until you retire, and then start living life.. right? Podcast host and world traveler Kaylie Ricks is here to flip this narrative on its head. After working in corporate America for four years, Kaylie moved across the US and accidentally fell into entrepreneurship. Each week, she's bringing other men and women on the show to share how they, too, never intended to become business owners. This podcast is created to educate and inspire business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who needs to hear that your path is not always linear. Get ready to realign your life and tackle life's biggest plot twists head on.
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November 15, 2023
The Accidental Marketing Manager: Allie Slavik
<p data-start="310" data-end="995">In today’s episode, I’m joined by Allie, a former special education teacher turned entrepreneur. From bartending and substitute teaching to becoming an Instagram marketing manager, Allie’s path to entrepreneurship has been anything but linear. What started as a desire for flexibility turned into a thriving business and a life centered around faith, family, and freedom. If you’ve ever been curious about redefining success, pivoting careers, or building a business that fits your lifestyle, this episode is for you!</p> <p data-start="1002" data-end="2057">In this episode, Allie and I discuss:</p> <ul> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">Her early career aspirations</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">The pivotal moment that sparked her passion for helping others</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">Facing rejection from grad schools and the emotional toll of redirection</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">Life during her transition period, including bartending and working at a golf course</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">The life change that came with her husband’s job and the decision to stay home with their son</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">Her journey through IVF and the financial, emotional, and spiritual lessons that came with it</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">How joining the Fearless Chase Academy opened her eyes to Instagram marketing</li> <li data-start="1002" data-end="2057">Her weekly business schedule that keeps both work and family time sacred and how she protects her time</li> </ul> <h3><strong>About the Guest:</strong></h3> <p data-start="2064" data-end="2537">Allie is a Mississippi-based entrepreneur and mom whose path to business ownership started in the most unexpected way. Through a series of personal and professional challenges, including infertility struggles and a desire for more fulfilling work, Allie rediscovered herself and found a new path in Instagram marketing. With a background in special education and a heart for helping others, she made a bold pivot from the classroom to network marketing — and then into running her own business. She now supports clients with social media strategy and content creation, while keeping her family at the center of it all.</p> <h3><strong>Connect with Allie:</strong></h3> <p class="p3">📱 Instagram: <a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/alliekslavik" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="1348" data-end= "1403">@alliekslavik</a><br data-start="1473" data-end="1476" /> 🎥 Launching soon: a free workshop on creating effective Reels</p> <h3>Resources Mentioned: </h3> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thefearlesschaseco/">Fearless Chase Academy</a></li> <li class="li3">I Am Chosen Devotional</li> </ul> <p>Follow along at <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/theaccidentalentrepreneurpod/">@theaccidentalentrepreneurpod</a></p> <p>And follow the host <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/kayliericks12/">@kayliericks12</a></p> <p>Do you have a question, comment or other feedback? Shoot over a DM or email me at hello@runawaywithkay</p>
October 16, 2023
The Accidental Working Mom: Maija Malzacher
<p class="p1">Today, we have the incredible Maija Malzacher joining us! Maija is an online business manager, devoted mother, loving wife, and the ultimate queen of all things systems. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed with the "adulting" tasks in your business, Maija is here to simplify it all.</p> <p class="p3">In this episode, Maija and I discuss:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3">Maija's childhood and the unique jobs that shaped her</li> <li class="li3">The bold move at 37 weeks pregnant and its impact on her life</li> <li class="li3">Her career as an Exercise physiologist and unexpected marketing responsibilities</li> <li class="li3">Challenges she's experienced along her entrepreneurial journey</li> <li class="li3">Maija's core motivations and beliefs on balance</li> <li class="li3">Valuable entrepreneurial lessons that have influenced her path</li> </ul> <h3><strong>About the Guest:</strong></h3> <p class="p3">Starting as a marketing/brand strategist, Maija Malzacher made a pivotal decision to launch her own business. After 6-12 months of honing her skills, she transitioned into the role of Online Business Manager (OBM), a move that truly clicked for her. Now, she's embarking on the second arm of her business, dedicated to supporting not just business owners but moms as well. As a multi-talented entrepreneur, Maija launched an Etsy shop featuring motherhood apparel, and she's cooking up even more exciting projects.</p> <h3><strong>Connect with Maija:</strong></h3> <p class="p3">If you're interested in following Maija's journey, connecting with her on social media, or exploring her Etsy shop, you can find her on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/maija_malzacher/"><span class= "s2">Instagram</span></a>, catch her hilarious moments on <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@maijamalzacher"><span class= "s2">TikTok</span></a>, and check out her collection at <a href= "https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndMomCo"><span class="s2">AndMomCo on Etsy</span></a>. Maija shares valuable insights and behind-the-scenes glimpses, making it a great way to stay connected with this multi-talented entrepreneur.</p> <h3>Resources Mentioned: </h3> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3">Meredith Blake Candle (discontinued)</li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/organic_olivia/"><span class= "s4">Organic Olivia</span></a></span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3"><a href= "https://chat.openai.com/c/75696662-f3bc-4e4b-824c-8af86e6a0de6"><span class="s4"> What's The Juice</span></a> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/whats-the-juice/id1493579571"> <span class="s4">Podcast</span></a></span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://amzn.to/3SqfyP1"><span class="s5">"You Are a Badass"</span></a></span> by Jen Sincero</li> </ul>
September 15, 2022
The Accidental Storyteller: Tess Cagle
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Meet the wedding photographer behind the lens! I am so excited to introduce you to this week's guest, Tess of <a href= "https://tesslesliephotography.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener" data-type="URL" data-id= "https://tesslesliephotography.com/">Tess Leslie Photography</a>. Tess is a photojournalist and documentation photographer based in Austin, Texas. After quitting her first 9-5 job, she pursued a career in NY which led to her experiencing work-related panic attacks. Through this gig, she discovered that she needed to find a better work/life balance. This decision to walk away led her on a path to evolve from journalist to full-time photography - which was always her original passion. I am so excited for you to dive into our raw, vulnerable conversation about trying to balance it all and when you should ultimately choose to walk away.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this episode, Tess and I discuss:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --></p> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Where she finds her confidence</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>How her photography style differs from others</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>What it's like being a photographer in the height of Tik Tok and Instagram</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>What happens when you allow the wrong people to speak into your dreams</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Why you should pay more attention to what comes naturally to you</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Breaking societal norms if it means improving your mental health</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>How getting fired was the lowest point of her life but ended up being a blessing</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Why photographers shouldn't be afraid to ditch the shot list</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3><strong>About the Guest:</strong></h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Tess has been documenting the lives of her community since she was 13-years-old with a point-and-shoot camera. She graduated from UT Austin with a degree in journalism and cultural anthropology, and is now happily pursuing her dream career as a family and wedding photographer with a documentarian approach. She is most passionate photographing authentic moments as they happen.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3><strong>Connect with Tess:</strong></h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>If you're interested in inquiring about Tess's travel availability, her services, or simply want to give this incredible human a follow, you can do so on her <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tesslesliephotos/">Instagram!</a> You can also subscribe to her newsletter Behind The Lens, visit her <a href= "https://tesslesliephotography.com/documentary-photography-archives/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blog</a>, and check out <a href="https://tesslesliephotography.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener" data-type="URL" data-id= "https://tesslesliephotography.com/">her website!</a></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3>Resources Mentioned: </h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --></p> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stand Unshaken Collective - a Christian app jam packed with 300+ Christian yoga, barre & pilates videos. Get 30 days for free when you sign up with my code KAYLIE1240 or clicking <a href= "https://app.arketa.co/sucollective?ref=KAYLIE1240">HERE.</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=asc_df_1594634726/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312025908234&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10922117874157263607&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9057567&hvtargid=pla-434114243271&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-type="URL" data-id= "https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=asc_df_1594634726/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312025908234&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10922117874157263607&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9057567&hvtargid=pla-434114243271&psc=1"> Big Magic</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAqaWdBhAvEiwAGAQltn7KLWxQoUn_p9Xw9jztHIvnp5RPG7JL1O4Tu-3HHzp97i5aEr-_0xoC01UQAvD_BwE&hvadid=616863325674&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9015746&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=291781493447674210&hvtargid=kwd-131564562&hydadcr=24659_13611768&keywords=the+artist%27s+way&qid=1672084594&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Artist Way</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-entrepreneur-with-kaylie-ricks/id1459770612?i=1000550438561" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-type="URL" data-id= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-accidental-entrepreneur-with-kaylie-ricks/id1459770612?i=1000550438561"> Cafe with Monica Podcast Episode: The Accidental Entrepreneur with Kaylie Ricks</a></li> </ul>
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