From Scrappy Single Mom to Agency Founder: Leadership, AI, and the Power of Self-Awareness with Kristin Knudson

From Scrappy Single Mom to Agency Founder: Leadership, AI, and the Power of Self-Awareness with Kristin Knudson

What if the biggest obstacle to your success is not your circumstances—but the stories you tell yourself? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with entrepreneur, marketing expert, agency co-founder, and fractional CMO Kristin Knudson for a candid conversation about leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, mindset, and the power of self-awareness. Kristin shares her journey from being a struggling single mother raising two daughters in a small apartment to building a successful marketing agency and helping businesses scale through leadership and strategic marketing. Along the way, she learned a powerful lesson: every failure contains the seed of future success. Together, Charisse and Kristin discuss: • How to navigate entrepreneurship as a mother • Why accountability and mentorship accelerate growth • The hidden fears that keep us from taking action • How our triggers reveal opportunities for healing • The importance of relationships in business and life • Leadership lessons learned through failure • Building confidence when you feel stuck • The role AI is playing in modern marketing • Why AI should support human connection—not replace it • How to identify the mindset blocks preventing your next breakthrough This episode is filled with honest stories, vulnerable moments, practical business insights, and powerful reminders that growth begins with self-awareness. Whether you are building a business, leading a team, raising children, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to look inward and ask better questions. Connect with Kristin Knudson: 🌐 EviaExperience.com Connect with Charisse Walker: 📚 Author of the Flipping the Iceberg™ Book Series 🎙 Host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs 🏡 Real Estate Broker & Mortgage Loan Officer 💡 Creator of the Flipping the Iceberg™ F.T.I. Framework: Find. Transform. Intentionally Love. charissewalker.com If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with another mompreneur who needs encouragement today. #UnbreakableMompreneurs #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Marketing #AI #Motherhood #BusinessGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #KristinKnudson #CharisseWalker

Your Money Problems Started at Age 6? The Truth About Wealth, Identity & Freedom

Why do so many intelligent, successful people still struggle with money? In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker interviews Monica Kaufman, CFP®, founder of Harmony Wealth Academy, about the hidden psychology behind money, financial stress, emotional spending, wealth-building, and the patterns we inherit as children that continue shaping our lives as adults. Monica explains why financial freedom is not created through motivation alone—it is built through systems, structure, identity shifts, and intentional decision-making. Together, they discuss money archetypes, marriage and money struggles, entrepreneurship, financial anxiety, retirement planning, debt, and how emotional patterns silently sabotage success. This conversation is honest, practical, emotional, and empowering for anyone ready to take back control of their finances and future. Topics include: • Money habits formed in childhood• Financial stress and relationships• Wealth-building systems• Entrepreneur money patterns• Overspending and emotional triggers• Financial freedom for women• The connection between money and identity• Building confidence with money Connect with Monica Kaufman: HarmonyWealthAcademy.com Connect with Charisse Walker:CharisseWalker.comInstagram: @charissewalker1

Episode 250: Healing, Relationships & Why I Am Pivoting My Purpose

In this special Episode 250 of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker shares why she is pivoting the podcast and stepping more fully into her mission of helping people heal themselves, strengthen relationships, and live with greater peace and purpose. This conversation dives into: • Healing trauma and limiting beliefs• Imposter syndrome and self-worth• Why relationships affect every part of life• The inspiration behind Flipping the Iceberg• Marriage, divorce, motherhood, and personal growth• Learning to trust yourself and your intuition• Living up to your God-given potential Charisse also shares details about her upcoming book After the I Do and the future direction of the podcast as it evolves into more relationship-focused conversations centered on healing, emotional growth, and building stronger connections. Connect with Charisse Walker: 🌐 CharisseWalker.com📸 Instagram: @charissewalker1

From Trauma to Self-Mastery: How Emotional Intelligence Unlocks Your True Power

What if the real thing holding you back… is not your circumstances—but yourself? In this deeply powerful and emotional episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell, a trauma-informed expert, speaker, and former U.S. Marine, who is on a mission to revolutionize emotional intelligence. This is not your typical conversation about mindset. This is about understanding how your past trauma, suppressed emotions, and nervous system are silently shaping your decisions, relationships, health, and success. Dr. Campbell shares her incredible journey—from a traumatic childhood to becoming “hard, cold, and aggressive” in the U.S. Marine Corps… to rediscovering her true identity as a feminine, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent leader. Through years of studying mental health, neuroscience, and trauma recovery, she developed powerful techniques to help people break free from emotional patterns and step into true self-mastery. 💥 In this episode, you will learn: * Why emotional intelligence is NOT a soft skill—it is your greatest leadership advantage * How trauma is stored in your body (and how it shows up in your daily life) * The hidden reason you feel triggered, overwhelmed, or stuck * What “emotional landmines” are and how they control your reactions * How to identify your triggers and trace them back to their root cause * A simple breathing technique to calm your nervous system instantly * Why unresolved emotions can lead to physical health issues * How generational trauma may be affecting your life without you realizing it * The truth about healing: it is not about your past—it is about your patterns This episode also includes a real, raw coaching moment where Charisse walks through a triggering situation in real time—and Dr. Campbell guides her through an emotional regulation exercise that every listener can apply immediately. If you have ever felt:👉 Triggered and unsure why👉 Overwhelmed by emotions👉 Stuck in repeating patterns👉 Disconnected from yourself👉 Or like your past is still controlling your present This episode will open your eyes in a way you cannot unsee. 👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Jacqueline Campbell Dr. Jacqueline Campbell is a trauma-informed expert, speaker, and mental health professional with over 15 years of experience helping individuals recover from trauma and master their emotional and nervous systems. A former U.S. Marine, she combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and real-life experience to help people achieve fulfillment, success, and inner peace. 🌐 Website: drjaclyncambell.com (coming soon)🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Jacqueline Campbell ND, LPCS 🎙️ About Your Host – Charisse Walker Charisse Walker is the host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, real estate expert, investor, and author of Flipping the Iceberg. She helps women build successful businesses while strengthening relationships, family, and personal purpose. 🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: @charissewalker1 🔥 Call to Action If this episode impacted you:✔️ Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations✔️ Share this with someone who needs healing✔️ Leave a review to help more women find this message Because healing yourself…Is the most powerful thing you will ever do.

From Burnout to Alignment: Simone Little on Focus, Energy Management & Scaling Without Chaos

Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to grow your business—but nothing seems to move the needle? In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Simone Little, a Fractional COO and founder of Chief Alignment Agency, who shares exactly how she went from running a chaotic, misaligned business to helping CEOs build scalable, profitable companies—without burnout. Simone’s journey is anything but traditional. From hairstylist and makeup artist to virtual assistant managing 22 clients, to now becoming a highly sought-after operational strategist, she has lived every stage of entrepreneurship. And what she reveals in this episode might completely shift how you approach your business, your time, and your energy. ✨ In this episode, you will learn: * Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck (even if they are highly educated) * The real reason burnout happens—and how to prevent it * How to manage your TIME based on your ENERGY (this is a game changer) * The biggest mistake business owners make when they start hiring a team * How to focus, test, and scale without chasing every shiny object * Why your business is not broken—your systems might be * How to build a business that actually supports your life (not controls it) Simone also shares powerful insight into working with ADHD, managing mental overload, and creating productivity systems that actually work for how your brain functions—not against it. But this conversation does not stop at business. Charisse and Simone go deeper into what it looks like to build a successful life as a wife and mother, including: * How to involve your kids in your business * Creating boundaries (like no-work weekends) * Building a marriage rooted in alignment, trust, and shared values * What true partnership looks like behind the scenes This is not just a business episode—it is a life alignment episode. If you have ever thought: 👉 “I am doing everything, but nothing is working”👉 “I am exhausted, but I cannot slow down”👉 “I know I am capable of more, but I feel stuck” This episode is for you. 👩‍💼 About Simone Little Simone Little is a Fractional COO and founder of Chief Alignment Agency, where she helps CEOs eliminate burnout, increase profitability, and build aligned, scalable businesses. With a background in productivity coaching and organizational change, she specializes in helping companies move from chaos to clarity—fast. 📲 Connect with Simone:Instagram: @thesimonelittleWebsite: chiefalignmentagency.comLinkedIn: Simone Little 🎙️ About Your Host – Charisse Walker Charisse Walker is a real estate expert, investor, author of Flipping the Iceberg, and host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs. With a Master’s degree in Business and a background in higher education, she has spent her career helping people navigate life’s biggest decisions with clarity and confidence. She is passionate about helping women build successful businesses while strengthening their families, relationships, and personal purpose. 🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: @charissewalker1 🔥 Call to Action If this episode resonated with you:✔️ Subscribe for more powerful conversations✔️ Share this with a mompreneur who needs this message✔️ Leave a review to help more women find this podcast Because you are not meant to just survive your business… You are meant to build one that fuels your life.