Episode 22 - Coley's in the Hot Seat: She Talks Creativity, Clarity, and Becoming Fully CEO

Episode 22 - Coley's in the Hot Seat: She Talks Creativity, Clarity, and Becoming Fully CEO

In this special episode of TITS UP, the tables are turned and Jessica Wenger McPhaul steps into the host seat while putting Coley in the hot seat to unpack her creative process, her evolution, and the real story behind the businesses that shaped her. Coley shares her journey from lifelong hustler to intentional CEO. From becoming a mom and choosing to build a career alongside motherhood, to accidentally stumbling into entrepreneurship with Junk in the Trunk, her path was anything but linear. What started as two women feeling unsupported in business led to the unexpected birth of Foundress: a "side thing" that instantly became a movement. She opens up about launching The Vintage Arcadia just six weeks before COVID, the quiet that followed, and the hard but necessary transitions that came after selling both businesses. Foundress became hers in a new way and so did her responsibility to evolve. This conversation dives into the personal transformation required to build with intention. Coley speaks candidly about enlisting support from a therapist and business coach, confronting her lack of clarity, and finally locking in the systems that allow her business to run without her constant hustle. For the first time, she feels fully aligned: fully Coley, fully mom, & fully CEO. If you've ever built something before you were "ready," questioned your path, or craved clarity while carrying big ambition, this episode is your reminder: don't wait. Build it. And build it within community. Tits Up!

Episode 21 - Your Intuition Is Your GPS: Trusting the Voice That Leads You Home

Coley sits down with Katie Kyleen, international teacher, speaker, and founder of Connecting With The Creator Academy, for a conversation about women's intuition, faith, and the quiet inner voice that guides our lives. Together, they explore what it means to trust your intuition, especially when it challenges what you've been taught, and why women are natural guardians of vision, detail, and discernment. Katie shares how intuition acts as a GPS for your family, your decisions, and your business, and why so many women feel fear or doubt around what they sense so deeply. They also touch on purpose, nervous system regulation, and the connection between knowing who you are and building a business that actually feels aligned. If you've ever thought, "I feel something different," this episode is an invitation to listen a little closer: to your heart, your intuition, and the path unfolding in front of you. Tits Up!

Episode 20 - Building a Business That Fits Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)

In this episode, Coley sits down with her friend of 20+ years, Fallon Liles who is a wife, mom of 4 boys, and co-owner with her husband of Gather Projects Design for an honest conversation about building a business that truly aligns with the life you want to live. Having shared years of friendship, seasons of growth, and real life together, Coley and Fallon go deep into what it looks like to evolve as a founder without losing your why. Fallon opens up about intentionally keeping her client roster small so she can fully pour into her work, protect her family life, and design her days with purpose and not pressure. They talk candidly about self-doubt that creeps in as you step into new roles, cast bigger visions, and make daily decisions as a business owner. From mom-guilt and time freedom to creative fulfillment and the noise of expectations the world places on women, this conversation is a reminder that there is no single "right" way to do business—or life. This episode is about self-realization, staying aligned with your values, and giving yourself permission to build something you love in every season. Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, let this conversation ground you, encourage you to trust yourself, and remind you to keep championing the women alongside you. Build the business. Live the life. Stay true to who you are. Tits Up!

Episode 19 - Permission to Pivot: Why Laughter, Connection, and Courage Belong at Work

In this episode, Coley sits down with Alexis Castorina, a former corporate marketing leader turned consultant, coach, and comedian to talk about what happens when you stop living on autopilot and start listening to what's actually pulling at you. After spending nearly two decades in corporate America, Alexis saw it all: the success, the burnout, the politics, and the quiet disconnection that creates unnecessary struggle at work and in life. When she stepped away, she gave herself the space to reevaluate what she truly wanted and what she discovered was a deep need for connection, humanity, and play. What started as a love for making people laugh led Alexis into improv, onto stages, and into comedy. It was an unexpected path that helped her release shame, heal from life-altering experiences, and step far outside her comfort zone. Today, she blends her corporate expertise with humor, consulting, and coaching to help leaders and organizations reconnect in a changing workplace. This conversation is about dreaming bigger, chasing new adventures, and allowing yourself to do things differently...how you work, how you heal, and how you show up in the world. If you've ever felt the nudge to pivot, explore a creative outlet, or build a life that feels more connected and alive, this episode is for you. Tits Up!

Episode 18 - When You Get the Chance to Shoot Your Shot, Go In With Who You Are

In this episode of Tits Up, Coley sits down with Jessica Wegner McPhaul, founder of Naked Rebellion—a bra and underwear brand redefining what "nude" means by creating a shade for every body on earth. Jess's journey began in costume design for Dancing with the Stars, where she was fired after discovering a massive industry gap: the lack of bras that worked for dancers of different skin tones. That moment sparked the idea that would eventually become Naked Rebellion. Coley and Jess talk through what it really takes to build a product-based business from the ground up. Jess and her husband moved back to Phoenix with a blank slate, trusting an idea that brought excitement, and going from concept to product in just six months to meet the deadline of a fashion show. They also unpack navigating COVID, when Jess and her husband kept their factory open by turning leftover fabric into face masks which lead to hospital partnerships and even involvement from the Arizona Air National Guard. The conversation dives into the realities of bootstrapping, inventory risk, and preparing for major opportunities like The Today Show. This was a leap that paid off and helped propel Naked Rebellion into major retailers like Macy's and Bloomingdale's. Now, as Naked Rebellion grows as a wholesale brand, Jess is stepping into leadership as a creative director as she helps other brands navigate growth, transition, and scale. This episode is a reminder that saying yes—before you have it all figured out—can change everything. 🌐 https://nakedrebellion.com [https://nakedrebellion.com/] 📸 @nakedrebellion For anyone listening use the code Tits Up Pod when you buy a bra and you'll get an underwear for FREE!