The In-Between Podcast with Kassidy Lynne Social

Why Changing Your Mind Might Be the Most Courageous Thing You Do with Caroline Ciocca

What does it actually take to walk away from everything you’ve built and start over? Caroline Ciocca has done it more than once. She’s the former CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada turned executive leadership coach, and in this conversation, she shares what it really looks like to navigate life’s in-between seasons from major career pivots to selling everything she owned and moving across the country. This episode isn’t just about change. It’s about courage, identity, and giving yourself permission to evolve even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning your next move, or wondering if it’s too late to start over, this is the conversation you need. What You'll Hear: * The power of building your own personal "board of directors" and who should be on it * How Caroline went from a 28-year-old executive director to CEO of Make-A-Wish and what she learned about leadership along the way * The truth about the nonprofit sector: why we need more minds and less heart * Kassidy's personal story about her brother's Make-A-Wish trip before he passed from leukemia * Why Caroline sold her house, reduced her life to six boxes, and gave herself a year to explore * How to know when it's time to change your mind (and why that's not a lack of integrity) * Building space into your day and protecting slow mornings with a "kung fu grip" * Trusting your intuition and recognizing the "winks from the universe" * Why there's no wrong decision and how to give yourself permission to try Connect with Caroline:  Website: https://www.carolineciocca.com/ [https://www.carolineciocca.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineciocca [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineciocca] Let's Connect: @kassidylynnesocial

Trailer: Welcome to The In-Between Podcast with Kassidy Lynne

Welcome to The In-Between Podcast, where we have conversations that pursue growth, failure, and the in-between. Join your host, Kassidy Lynne, each week for a new conversation that will give you an inside look into humans who conquered the in between moments of their lives, because even those doing the damn thing, running the business, training for the marathon, or even just being a human go through the in-betweens and that is where we find growth. Grab an iced coffee and join me as we dive deep into the in between. Connect with Kassidy at https://www.kassidylynnesocial.com/ [https://www.kassidylynnesocial.com/] Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos/ [https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos/]   About Kassidy: Kassidy Owen is the founder of Kassidy Lynne Social, a social media agency dedicated to helping brands express their authentic voice online. She views social media as a platform for building meaningful, lasting connections. Driven by a passion for storytelling and purpose-led growth, Kassidy works with female founders and values-driven brands committed to making a positive impact in their communities. She also serves on the board of the Give Happy Foundation, supporting initiatives that foster joy and positive change.

What It Really Takes to Go All In on Your Creative Business After You're Ready To Step Away with Makayla Hopper

Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have Makayla Hopper, founder and photographer behind MacMo Photo & Co., for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and navigating in-between seasons. Makayla shares her journey from construction project management to going all-in on photography, the moment she almost sold her business, and how choosing vulnerability opened the door to deeper relationships and aligned growth. We talk about building a “business family,” trusting your instincts when things fall apart, and how a major setback — including a broken ankle during a pivotal season — completely reshaped the way she prices, structures, and sustains her work. This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about hustling harder, but about consistency, community, and building a business that can support you through every season.   What You’ll Hear: * Makayla’s path from construction management to full-time photographer * The chaotic mastermind moment that sparked a powerful business connection * Why vulnerability builds stronger relationships than perfection * Almost selling her business — and the choice that changed everything * The lesson a broken ankle taught her about pricing and sustainability * Why photographers (and creatives) should price to replace themselves * How brand photography retainers create long-term value for small businesses * Why community and consistency matter more than momentum alone   Connect with Makayla: @macmo.photo [https://www.instagram.com/macmo.photo/] |https://www.instagram.com/macmo.photo/ [https://www.instagram.com/macmo.photo/]   Website: https://macmophoto.com/ [https://macmophoto.com/]   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos [https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos] | @kassidy.owen [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/www.instagram.com/kassidy.owen]

Performance Nutrition for Real Life: Energy, Recovery, and Sustainability with Rickelle Tallent

Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have, Rickelle Tallent, former competitive athlete turned sports dietitian and founder of Tallent Nutrition, to unpack what performance nutrition really looks like beyond restrictive diets and wellness trends. Rickelle shares her unconventional journey from psychology to nutrition, how working with former athletes shaped her passion for long-term health, and why fueling properly is about performance, recovery, and sustainability — not just aesthetics. They dive into common nutrition myths, the dangers of diet culture and supplement overload, the role of mindset in eating behaviors, and practical strategies for busy entrepreneurs and active individuals to improve energy, focus, and consistency. This conversation is a grounded reminder that nutrition is proactive care, not punishment, and that small habits compound into lifelong health.   What You’ll Hear: * How Rickelle defines an “athlete” and who performance nutrition is really for * Her path from psychology to sports nutrition and business ownership * Why restrictive diets fail active people long term * The impact of diet culture, supplements, and social media misinformation * Foundational habits to improve energy, recovery, and mental clarity * The powerful connection between mindset, food, and performance * Why proactive health choices matter more than reactive fixe   Connect with Rickelle: @tallentnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/tallentnutrition/?hl=en] | https://www.instagram.com/tallentnutrition/ [https://www.instagram.com/tallentnutrition/?hl=en] Website: https://tallentnutrition.com/ [https://tallentnutrition.com]   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos [https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos] | @kassidy.owen [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/www.instagram.com/kassidy.owen]

Marketing, Motherhood, and Mindset with Polina Weidner

Today I’m sitting down with Polina Weidner, founder and CEO of The Marketing Model, to talk about quitting corporate with no plan, launching a business during the chaos of 2020 while pregnant, and how motherhood completely reshaped the way she works and leads. Polina shares the mindset that kept her going through uncertainty, why taking ownership of mistakes actually strengthened her client relationships, and the moment she realized her business needed to pivot so her life could breathe again. We get into her signature 3–3–3 rule for staying organized, the biggest marketing mistake entrepreneurs make (overthinking instead of posting), and how showing up authentically online creates real connection and growth. She also dives into the heart behind Mayko Made, her new community for moms in business designed to give support, strategy, and sisterhood in a season that often feels isolating.   What You'll Hear:   * How Paulina quit corporate with no plan and matched her income in just months * Launching The Marketing Model during 2020 while pregnant and navigating major life changes * The mindset + ownership that helped her turn early mistakes into long-term client trust * How motherhood pushed her to pivot her business model for more sustainability and presence * Paulina’s 3–3–3 rule for staying organized without burnout * The biggest marketing mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it fast) * The mission behind Mayko Made and why moms in business need real community now more than ever Connect with Polina: @polina.weidner [https://www.instagram.com/polina.weidner/?hl=en] | https://www.instagram.com/polina.weidner [https://www.instagram.com/polina.weidner/?hl=en] @themarketingmodel [https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmodel/] | https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmodel [https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmodel] @maykomade [https://www.instagram.com/maykomade/?hl=en] | https://www.instagram.com/maykomade [https://www.instagram.com/maykomade] Website: https://www.themarketingmodel.com/ [https://www.themarketingmodel.com/]   Let's Connect: @inbetweenconvos [https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenconvos] | @kassidy.owen [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/www.instagram.com/kassidy.owen]