Juggling a 9-5, a Business, a Family, & a Healthy/Balanced Life w/ Yarden Caroll

Juggling a 9-5, a Business, a Family, & a Healthy/Balanced Life w/ Yarden Caroll

In this episode, Ebony sits down with Yarden Carroll of Crowned Creative for an honest conversation about the real work of balancing a 9-to-5 job, building a business, caring for your family, and trying to take care of yourself in the process. We talk about the power of honesty from the people who love us and how those difficult but necessary conversations can help keep us grounded and on track. We explore the importance of setting boundaries, being truthful with ourselves about our capacity, and accepting the reality that sometimes there simply isn't enough time to juggle everything. And that's okay. Sometimes, some things have to wait. Yarden also shares the practical strategies she uses to prioritize rest and self-care while navigating entrepreneurship and working toward the goal of creating enough consistent revenue to leave her 9-to-5 behind. If you've ever felt stretched too thin, struggled with guilt around rest, or wondered how everyone else seems to manage it all, this conversation is a reminder that you're not alone—and that there may be a healthier, more sustainable way forward. Find more information about Yarden here: https://crownedcreative.com/ [https://crownedcreative.com/] https://www.instagram.com/crownedcreativedigitalagency/ [https://www.instagram.com/crownedcreativedigitalagency/] https://www.facebook.com/crownedcreativedigital/ [https://www.facebook.com/crownedcreativedigital/]

Your First (or Next) Client in 30 Days: Marketing That Actually Works w/ Devan Robinson

What if getting your first client — or your next one — didn’t require doing more… but doing the right things consistently? In this episode of the Wise and Well-thy Podcast, Emily sits down with marketing strategist Devan Robinson, owner of Developing with Devan, to talk about what actually works when it comes to attracting clients through social media and marketing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re posting constantly, trying all the strategies, and still not seeing traction, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Emily shares her own early marketing struggles and how investing in support transformed not only her content, but her confidence and efficiency. Together, she and Devan unpack how entrepreneurs can simplify marketing, protect their time and energy, and build sustainable growth without burning out. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs who are: • trying to land their first client • looking to attract their next client quickly • overwhelmed by conflicting marketing advice • feeling like social media is becoming a full-time job • craving a simpler, more aligned approach to growth Devan also shares insight into her guide: ✨ 30 Days to Your First or Next Client — designed to help business owners take focused, strategic action without overwhelm. Get the guide here: https://workwithdevan.com/ [https://workwithdevan.com/] Follow Devan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developingwithdevan [https://www.instagram.com/developingwithdevan] Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devan-robinson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/devan-robinson/] Connect with Emily: Nourishedwithemily.com [http://Nourishedwithemily.com] Instagram: Instagram.com/nourishedwithemily

Let’s Talk About It (Even When It’s Uncomfortable) w/ the Pod Squad

Today’s conversation is about communication... Not just what we say, but what actually lands. We talk about how tone, body language, silence, and assumptions all shape meaning in ways we don’t always realize. What we meant isn’t always what gets received… and what we hear isn’t always what was actually said. In this episode, the Pod Squad has a real conversation about communication styles, using DiSC as a lens to understand why we show up so differently in relationships, leadership, and client work. We also get honest about how quickly we can make assumptions and what changes when we don’t. Conflict comes up too, because it has to. But instead of something to avoid, we explore it as a signal that something just isn’t landing the same way on both sides. The thing we hope everyone takes away from this episode is that communication isn’t just about speaking clearly, it’s about being willing to listen differently.

Bigger Isn't Always Better: Pivoting When Success Threatens Your Health w/Liz Yates Horton

In this heartfelt episode, Liz Yates Horton shares the unexpected journey of building Engage Therapy & Wellness [https://www.engagebrainbodybetter.com/] from “just a few clients” to a rapidly growing, purpose-driven business born out of real community need. What began without a plan quickly became an all-consuming mission, until a series of quiet warnings—and ultimately a health crisis—forced Liz to pause and reimagine everything. Liz opens up about burnout, motherhood, capacity, and the powerful shift from constant hustle to intentional living. this conversation is a reminder that success means nothing if you’re not at the center of it—and that sometimes the bravest, most aligned thing you can do is pivot. If you or someone you know needs neurologic therapy, like Parkinson's or dizziness, visit Engage Therapy & Wellness. [https://www.engagebrainbodybetter.com/]

The Power of Sound with Tiesha McNeal

There’s something powerful that happens when we allow ourselves to pause, be still, and truly listen. In this episode, we sit down with Tiesha McNeal of Harmonic Path [https://www.harmonicpathsoundjourneys.com/] to explore the power of sound, frequencies, brainwaves, and the science behind sound healing. While many of us have heard of sound baths and singing bowls, Tiesha helps us better understand how sound can impact our emotions, nervous systems, and overall well-being. Because sound healing is about more than just “good vibes” and feelings — there’s real intention and science behind it, too. Tiesha shares her personal journey into sound healing, her passion for helping others heal, and how being attuned to energy plays a role in creating intentional healing experiences. We also talk about the emotional release many people experience during sound work, the importance of allowing ourselves to actually feel our feelings, and why taking a pause can be one of the most powerful things we do for our healing [http://healing.as/] As [http://healing.as/] always, we explore what it looks like to prioritize wellness while operating a business, supporting our communities, and showing up for others. We also discuss the beauty of women in wellness supporting one another — because healing isn’t a competition. Plus, listeners will be guided through a short sound journey during the episode, offering an opportunity to pause, reset, and experience the impact of sound for themselves. Harmonic Path Sound Journeys [https://www.harmonicpathsoundjourneys.com/] Harmonic Path on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HarmonicPath_sound-meditations]