It’s Giving Main Character Energy: Why We Rebranded Fuze the Agency

Mindset Meets Marketing: The 3 M’s, Time Leaks, and Marketing That Actually Works w/ Kelsey Reidl

We sit down with Professional Marketing Consultant, small business coach and fellow marketing nerd, Kelsey Reidl, to talk about making marketing lucrative and fun again through psychology based, time tested strategy. Kelsey shares how she went from experiential marketing activations and Pepsi taste challenges to building digital strategies that actually feel human, plus why your business does not need to be on every platform to grow. We dig into her signature three M’s of marketing, how to stop “scatterbrain marketing” and what it really looks like to create marketing that makes people feel something and say yes. We also get into the reality of running a business on a two and a half day work week while raising a toddler, and why success in this season looks like time freedom, not constant hyper growth. Kelsey breaks down her viral “time study” and LEAK method, lose it, ease it, assign it, keep it, to help you protect your energy, patch your time leaks and birth more time for what actually moves the needle. If you are an entrepreneur, service provider or creative who is tired of trying to meditate your way to a million without a plan, this conversation blends mindset, experimentation, KPI tracking and real life seasons of business in a way that will make you want to grab a notebook, clean up your marketing and have a little more fun while you do it WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: * Kelsey’s 3 M’s of marketing and how to build a simple, sustainable strategy * What a “simple business” really is and why it grows faster * The LEAK method, lose it, ease it, assign it, keep it, for reclaiming time and energy * Making it your mission to show up and talk as a founder * Turning scatterbrain marketing into focused, psychology-based strategy * Why experimentation beats perfection in marketing every time WHAT WE MENTION: * Kelsey’s free time-study template at kelseyreidl.com/time [http://kelseyreidl.com/time]  * Join Kelsey on December 17th for a Live Workshop for your 2026 Business and Marketing Planning - https://www.kelseyreidl.com/2026 [https://www.kelseyreidl.com/2026]  * The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom and how it reshapes the way we think about time MEET KELSEY: * * Instagram: instagram.com/kelseyreidl/ [https://www.instagram.com/kelseyreidl/] * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kelseyreidl/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyreidl/]  * * Website: kelseyreidl.com [https://www.kelseyreidl.com/] * Podcast: kelseyreidl.com/podcast [https://www.kelseyreidl.com/podcast] 🔗 Loved the episode? Leave a review, share with a friend, and DM us your biggest takeaway. K love you bye! 💕🎙️

It’s Giving Main Character Energy: Why We Rebranded Fuze the Agency

We just rebranded(ish) Fuze the Agency  and this episode is the full behind-the-scenes of what that actually looked like. Whether you’ve been following our journey from the start or you’re brand new to Fuze, we’re breaking down the real work it took to evolve a business that outgrew its first version. From the couch-cry catalyst to CEO-level clarity, this rebrand(ish) was never about a new logo, it was about rebuilding our foundation. We talk through the strategy shifts, mindset resets, and late-night realizations that helped us find focus again. You’ll hear how we refined our offers, rebuilt our ops, redefined our brand voice, and reignited the confidence that fuels everything we create. It’s raw, honest, and a reminder that sometimes your next level requires tearing it all down (just a little) to rebuild stronger. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: - Why we knew it was time for a rebrand (and the signs we ignored for too long) - The difference between a glow-up and a realignment - How our mission, audience, and service model have grown - The hard conversations (and the clarity) that came from revisiting our vision - Branding lessons for anyone ready to pivot or expand - How we’re positioning ourselves as Fractional CMOs + Creative Leads + Brand builders - What “leaving a legacy” means to us and our clients WHAT WE MENTION: Take a look at Fuze 2.0!!! fuzetheagency.com [https://fuzetheagency.com/] WANNA BE ON THE PODCAST? We’re always looking for ambitious women, female founders, and humans doing cool sh*t with something real to say. If you’ve got a story, message, or lesson that other women need to hear, we want you on the show. 👉 https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7 [https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7]  ✨@findyourfuze https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/ [https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/] ✨@brookecurolesmithhttps://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/ [https://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/]  ✨ @thekellylaneshttps://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/ [https://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/]  ALSO LISTEN ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP [https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP]  CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://findyourfuze.com/ [https://findyourfuze.com/]  🔗 Loved the episode? Leave a review, share with a friend, and DM us your biggest takeaway. K love you bye! 💕🎙️

Bluebird: Finding Resilience and Financial Freedom Through Struggle w/ Michelle Campbell

This week on Find Your Fuze, we sit down with Michelle Campbell, author, serial entrepreneur, and founder of the nonprofit Hashtag Stability, a mission focused on empowering financial literacy and housing security. Michelle takes us through her unbelievable journey from $500,000 of debt, homelessness, and four repossessions to becoming a leader in tax resolution, a published author, and a purpose driven powerhouse. She opens up about the emotional side of money, how shame keeps people silent, and why transparency and resilience are key to building a life rooted in purpose. This conversation is raw, real, and filled with hope, perspective, and truth that every entrepreneur and dreamer needs to hear. We go deep into mindset healing, imposter syndrome, pivoting careers, and learning to trust your calling even when the world tells you to play small. Michelle shares how she identifies emotional money patterns, the spiritual turning point that changed everything, and why financial empowerment matters for every community, especially working class individuals who often fall through the cracks. If you are ready to feel seen, inspired, and supported in your journey to build a life of meaning and abundance, this episode will meet you right where you are. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: - Michelle’s journey through debt, resilience, and purpose - Emotional money habits and financial literacy - Imposter syndrome and mindset growth - Writing Bluebird and turning struggle into service - Building Hashtag Stability and community impact - Budgeting, debt payoff, and credit basics - Entrepreneurship, self-teaching, and following your why WHAT WE MENTION: - Check out Michelle’s memoir Bluebird, https://bluebirdmemoir.com/order-my-copy [https://bluebirdmemoir.com/order-my-copy]  - Learn more about #Stability, a non-profit organization founded by Michelle, https://hashtagstability.org/ [https://hashtagstability.org/]  MEET MICHELLE: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bymichellecampbell/ [https://www.instagram.com/bymichellecampbell/] Non-Profit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagstability [https://www.instagram.com/hashtagstability]  Non-Profit Website: https://hashtagstability.org/ [https://hashtagstability.org/]  Memoir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdmemoir/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdmemoir/] WANNA BE ON THE PODCAST? We’re always looking for ambitious women, female founders, and humans doing cool sh*t with something real to say. If you’ve got a story, message, or lesson that other women need to hear, we want you on the show. 👉 https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7 [https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7]  ✨@findyourfuze https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/ [https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/]  ✨@brookecurolesmithhttps://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/ [https://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/] ✨ @thekellylaneshttps://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/ [https://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/]  ALSO LISTEN ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP [https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP]  CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://findyourfuze.com/ [https://findyourfuze.com/]  🔗 Loved the episode? Leave a review, share with a friend, and DM us your biggest takeaway. K love you bye! 💕🎙️

The Power of a Well-Placed Gift: How Kelsey Krimmer Builds Relationships that Stick

Kelsey Krimmer, Chief Gifter and founder of Simplified Gifting, joins us to talk smart corporate gifting for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs. We cover how to turn client appreciation into a real ROI, why timing and personalization matter, and how to avoid over-branding while still reinforcing your brand experience. Kelsey shares her journey from hospitality to shipping joy, plus the real talk on duality, time management, and the homeschool-CEO life. Kelsey’s in her busiest season yet, officially launching her Holiday Gift Guide and brand-new Gifting Concierge Pass for business owners who want to make gifting simple, personal, and stress-free. She shares how she helps brands add warmth and intention to their gifts without the chaos, so they can actually enjoy the holidays instead of scrambling through December. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and a few laughs from our favorite Chief Elf Operator herself. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: - How intentional gifting strengthens client relationships and boosts ROI - Turning brand appreciation into a marketing strategy that sticks - Holiday gifting tips for small businesses and entrepreneurs - Finding the balance between motherhood, homeschooling, and entrepreneurship - Avoiding over-branding and creating meaningful brand experiences - Kelsey’s new Holiday Gift Guide and Gifting Concierge Pass - How to simplify Q4 gifting and reduce stress during the busy season WHAT WE MENTION: - 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: https://link.equipt360.com/widget/form/Rx6w2hDba51VlDoyesHA [https://link.equipt360.com/widget/form/Rx6w2hDba51VlDoyesHA]  - 10 Ways to Simplify Your Holidays: https://simplifiedgifting.com/10waysfree [https://simplifiedgifting.com/10waysfree]  - Need some ideas for your holiday gifting? Check out Simplified Gifting: https://www.simplifiedgifting.com/ [https://www.simplifiedgifting.com/]  MEET KELSEY: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifiedgifting/ [https://www.instagram.com/simplifiedgifting/]  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplifiedgifting [https://www.facebook.com/simplifiedgifting]  - Website: https://simplifiedgifting.com/ [https://simplifiedgifting.com/]  - Email: kelsey@simplifiedgifting.com  WANNA BE ON THE PODCAST? We’re always looking for ambitious women, female founders, and humans doing cool sh*t with something real to say. If you’ve got a story, message, or lesson that other women need to hear, we want you on the show. 👉 https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7 [https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7]  ✨@findyourfuze https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/ [https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/]  ✨@brookecurolesmithhttps://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/ [https://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/] ✨ @thekellylaneshttps://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/ [https://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/]  ALSO LISTEN ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP [https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP]  CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://findyourfuze.com/ [https://findyourfuze.com/]  🔗 Loved the episode? Leave a review, share with a friend, and DM us your biggest takeaway. K love you bye! 💕🎙️

Living with Anxiety, Not Against It w/ Teen Mental Health Speaker Brittany Richmond

Here for real talk on anxiety and authenticity. In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Richmond, award winning teen and young adult anxiety speaker and bestselling author, to unpack what living with anxiety looks like inside real routines, relationships, and careers. Brittany shares how self acceptance fuels true confidence, why movement and therapy matter, and how to advocate for yourself with her “tell me more” method. We go from Breakfast Club wisdom to life on the road as a professional speaker, plus the messy middle moments that make growth honest. Whether you’ve faced anxiety yourself or just love honest conversations that make you feel less alone, this episode is pure heart. Brittany’s mix of humor, real talk, and raw honesty will remind you that growth is messy, healing is personal, and confidence comes from embracing who you are. It’s the kind of episode that leaves you inspired to take a breath, show up as yourself, and maybe even dance it out to a little 80s music after. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: - Living with anxiety vs. fighting it - Finding confidence through self-acceptance - How to talk about mental health openly - The power of showing up as yourself - Teen anxiety and social media’s impact - Creating healthy routines and boundaries - Turning vulnerability into real connection WHAT WE MENTION: - Explore Brittany’s bestselling book “Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me” on Amazon - https://a.co/d/gOdX6q4 [https://a.co/d/gOdX6q4]  - Book Brittany for your next student or women’s event - https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/speaking/ [https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/speaking/]  - Learn more about Brittany’s talks and resources at brittanyrichmond.com [http://brittanyrichmond.com]  MEET BRITTANY: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanyrichmond/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanyrichmond/?hl=en] - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-richmond-roberts-ms-b5914b1b9/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-richmond-roberts-ms-b5914b1b9/]  - Website: https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/ [https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/] - Email: info@brittanyrichmond.com  WANNA BE ON THE PODCAST? We’re always looking for ambitious women, female founders, and humans doing cool sh*t with something real to say. If you’ve got a story, message, or lesson that other women need to hear, we want you on the show. 👉 https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7 [https://forms.gle/qmrSZwacRDAjSEJd7]  ✨@findyourfuze https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/ [https://www.instagram.com/findyourfuze/] ✨@brookecurolesmithhttps://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/ [https://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith/]  ✨@thekellylaneshttps://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/ [https://www.instagram.com/thekellylanes/]  ALSO LISTEN ON: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-fuze/id1801997923]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP [https://open.spotify.com/show/7uV7eZdtkJuKtgdIe19LbP]  CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://findyourfuze.com/ [https://findyourfuze.com/]  🔗 Loved the episode? Leave a review, share with a friend, and DM us your biggest takeaway. K love you bye! 💕🎙️