The Household CEO

19. Balancing Business, Marriage & Motherhood with Jodi Graves

In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Graves — entrepreneur, doula, nanny agency owner, and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) in training — to talk about what it really takes to manage multiple businesses without sacrificing your marriage, your family, or your health. Jody shares the communication strategies that keep her marriage strong, how she protects her time and energy, and why she believes your health is your most important asset at every stage of life. Topics Covered: * How Jodi manages three businesses and five degrees while staying present at home * The communication habit that sets expectations and eliminates uncertainty in her marriage * Finding quality couple time during busy seasons, even in short increments * Why delegating household tasks (grocery delivery, cleaning help) is worth the investment * Michigan Family Doulas and Michigan Family Nannies — how they support families from birth through childcare * How her nutrition company serves women trying to conceive, postpartum moms, and women in perimenopause and menopause * Why Western medicine has historically fallen short for perimenopausal women — and how functional nutrition fills the gap * Sleep hygiene tips that actually work, especially during hormonal transitions * The "need vs. want" method Jody uses to stay financially disciplined * Her daily non-negotiables for physical wellness: sleep, movement, weight training, infrared sauna, and balanced eating Connect with Jodi: * Nutrition: @Jodi_Graves_Official * @michiganfamilydoulas * https://michiganfamilydoulas.com [https://michiganfamilydoulas.com] Key Takeaways: 1. Over-communication with your partner prevents resentment and misaligned expectations. 2. Busy seasons are temporary — name that, and it takes the pressure off. 3. Delegation isn't a luxury; it's a strategy for protecting your most valuable resource: time. 4. Sleep hygiene matters at every life stage, but especially during perimenopause. 5. Financial discipline looks like a pause — not a "no."

18. You Can Have It All If You Don't Do It All With Loni Brown

If you have ever felt like you are constantly behind, constantly overwhelmed, and running on empty, this episode is for you. Loni Brown, founder of Thryve, joins me for a conversation and my head was nodding the entire time. Lonnie is an 18-year business owner, a certified matrescence practitioner, and a mom of two, who has figured out how to systematize her entire life so she can show up fully for her business, her kids, and herself. We get into matrescence, the term coined in the 1970s that finally gives a name to everything you have been feeling since becoming a mom. We talk about why the "super mom" identity is actually working against you, the real reason you feel guilty asking for help, and the exact systems Lonnie uses to run her household without burning out. Plus, she shares all about her brand new AI-powered app built specifically for moms, and it is a game changer. This one is practical, honest, and exactly what you needed to hear today.   Resources + Links Mentioned: Thryve App: thryveapp.com Connect with Lonnie: https://www.instagram.com/mrslonibrown Connect with Me: * Instagram: @kallistaandersen * Email: kallista@kallistaandersen.com [kallista@kallistaandersen.com]   Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me, @kallistaandersen -  It means the world and helps other moms find this community. And if you have not yet, please follow the podcast and leave a rating and review. It takes two minutes and it makes a huge difference.   Ready to become your family's Household CEO? If this conversation sparked something in you and you are ready to stop doing it all alone in your business too, I want to invite you to book a CEO Audit Call with me this April. We will look at where you are, where you want to go, and what is actually standing in the way. No fluff, no pressure. Just clarity and a real plan. Spots are limited. Grab yours here: * Book a Household CEO Audit Session [https://calendly.com/kallistaandersen/household-ceo-audit]

17. The Financial Conversation Every Couple Needs to Have (But Most Keep Avoiding)

Most couples are having some version of the money conversation. But there is a big difference between talking about this month's budget and talking about what happens to your family if one of you is suddenly gone. In this episode, Kallista breaks down the two types of financial conversations every couple needs to be having, why one of them keeps getting avoided, and how to actually get your partner to the table without it turning into a fight. Key Takeaways * There are two types of financial conversations. The immediate ones about right now and the future ones about what happens if everything changes. Both matter. Most couples only have one. * Postponing the conversation does not make the risk go away. It just means you are unprepared for it when it shows up. * The way you frame the conversation changes everything. Lead with love and care, not with fear or a list of what is wrong. * Start where you can. Build the habit of reviewing finances together and use that foundation to work toward the bigger conversations. * The discomfort of having the conversation is nothing compared to what the alternative costs your family. Resources + Links Mentioned * Book a Household CEO Audit Session [https://calendly.com/kallistaandersen/household-ceo-audit] * Episode referenced: 10.The FAMILY Method: I is for Insure What Matters [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bRsj5eMYIVLSvtcuaeGkN?si=164_TZWpS_iKif_-8mR_Og] * Episode referenced: 15. Running a Household Like a Business: The CEO Mindset for Families  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Eklo8Rn0Bv1t3geaobLr0?si=9d55f2de9d414e26] Connect With Kallista * Instagram: @kallistaandersen * Email: kallista@kallistaandersen.com [kallista@kallistaandersen.com]                                                                                                                                                                           Enjoying the show? If this episode resonated with you, please take a second to follow the podcast and leave a rating. It takes about 30 seconds and it genuinely helps this show reach more families who need these conversations. Thank you so much for being here. 💛 The Household CEO Podcast publishes new episodes every Wednesday.

16. Spring Is the Real New Year: How to Create a Powerful Fresh Start

We are told January is the time for new beginnings. But if you think about it, January is dark, cold, and exhausting. Spring is when everything in nature actually starts again. So what if the real new year is right now? In this episode, Kallista walks through five areas of life where you can create a powerful fresh start this spring: your finances, your home systems, your health and energy, your mindset, and something brand new you have been waiting to begin. This is not about overhauling everything at once. It is about picking one area, making a decision, and taking one real step this week. Listener Exercise Grab a notebook and write down: 1. One area of your life where you want a fresh start this spring 2. Why it actually matters to you 3. The first step you can take this week Resources + Links Mentioned * Book a Household CEO Audit Session [https://calendly.com/kallistaandersen/household-ceo-audit] * Monarch Money (household finance tracking) [https://www.monarchmoney.com/referral/y52c9x56re?r_source=copy] * Bobby Approved App (clean grocery shopping) * Episode referenced: 6. Resolutions, Rest, and Rhythm: Why January Isn't Failing You [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cS5v4T65FYOlqrEfjneds?si=355e0396dd354438]  Connect With Kallista * Instagram: @kallistaandersen * Email: kallista@kallistaandersen.com [kallista@kallistaandersen.com]                                                                                                                                                                           Enjoying the show? If this episode resonated with you, please take a second to follow the podcast and leave a rating. It takes about 30 seconds and it genuinely helps this show reach more families who need these conversations. Thank you so much for being here. 💛 The Household CEO Podcast publishes new episodes every Wednesday.

15. Running a Household Like a Business: The CEO Mindset for Families

Imagine if a company operated the way most households do. No budget, no strategy, no protection plan, and no leadership meetings. That business would not last very long. But that is exactly how most families are running their finances right now. In this episode, Kallista breaks down what actually changes when you start treating your household like a business and why every family needs a CEO. From tracking your numbers to building systems to protecting your most valuable assets, this episode gives you the full framework for leading your home with intention instead of just surviving it. What We Cover * Why most families operate reactively instead of strategically and what it is actually costing them * The difference between managing your household and leading it * What the Household CEO role actually looks like day to day * How Kallista's ICU nursing background shaped the way she thinks about household systems * Why every household needs to know its numbers and what financial visibility actually does for your peace of mind * The business concept of protecting your most valuable assets and how it applies directly to your family * How systems, not hustle, are what keep a household from falling apart * Why families who build wealth are always thinking long-term, not just until the next paycheck * What legacy planning looks like when you are a homeschool mom who thinks about what her kids are learning by watching her Key Takeaways * A new beginning does not require a new calendar year. It requires a decision. * If a business does not know its numbers it is not running a strategy. It is running on hope. The same is true for your household. * Businesses insure their most valuable assets. In a family, the most valuable assets are the people. * Systems are what allow you to go from reacting to leading. Not more hustle. Better structure. * The families who build wealth are not just managing this month. They are making decisions right now that compound over decades. Resources + Links Mentioned * Book a Household CEO Audit Session [https://calendly.com/kallistaandersen/household-ceo-audit] - I offer 5 complimentary sessions a month to the first 5 that book and use promo code: MARCH2026 * Monarch Money (household finance tracking): 50% of with this link [https://www.monarch.com/referral?r_source=copy&code=y52c9x56re] * Episode referenced: 6. Resolutions, Rest and Rhythm: Why January Isn't Failing You [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cS5v4T65FYOlqrEfjneds?si=liwivbLETvmi0H3s6WCXOA] * Episode referenced: 3. The Sunday Reset: Preparing for a Smooth Week [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VNTegcB2aRiL1eWYpdfDy?si=znkw0hFgRheGLEmNmrkzLg] Connect With Kallista * Instagram: @kallistaandersen * Email: kallista@kallistaandersen.com