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Build Your Own Fairytale
If life feels like it's not the "happily ever after" you were expecting, you've come to the right place!
Around here, you'll hear from women who have paved their own way, outside traditional 9-5s. Together, we'll learn from their journeys and insights so that we can take steps toward building our own fairytales.
Episodes
- Build Your Own Fairytale
From Consultant to Chief Board Officer; Carissa Kurre’s Vision Boards Charcuterie
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Carissa Kurre, founder of Vision Boards Charcuterie, shares how she transitioned from business consultant…
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Julie Trombley's Purple Unicorn Evolution
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Julie Trombley is a self-proclaimed "purple unicorn" who ditched the corporate grind at the age of 53 to…
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: Flipping the Script with Chris Lettini
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show In this milestone 100th episode, I’ve flipped the script with a special guest interviewer: my husband…
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Janel Hawkins’ Sand Sculpting Success
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Get ready for a little lesson in confidence 101 - with some sandy vibes! Janel Hawkins shares her journey…
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Pretty Loaded: Beth Warford’s Story from Fear to Empowerment
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Beth Warford, founder of Pretty Loaded, shares her journey from fear to empowerment through the power of…
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Gina Scarpa’s Path From Stage Fright to Voiceover Victory
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Growing up in a family of creatives, Gina Scarpa was drawn to the stage despite struggling with stage…
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Turning Tragedy into Action: Lori Alhadeff's Mission for School Safety
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show This special episode delves into the critical topic of school safety. Join us as Community & Safety…
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From HR to Heartfelt: Francine Apy's SoulFilling Road to Adoption Advocacy
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Francine Apy, founder of SoulFilling, LLC, is a beacon of light in the adoption community. After spending…
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Lana Schupbach’s Path From Producing Morning Talk Shows to Producing Her Own Dreams
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Lana Schupbach’s career in network TV spanned nearly two decades, including producing the Today Show on…
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Cookies, Creativity, and Celebrities: Emily Henegar’s Sweet Success
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show At just 11 years old, Emily Henegar embarked on her entrepreneurial journey by selling cookies to her…
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Automate Your Success: The Power of Workflows
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Tune in for a special solo episode where I dive into the world of workflows and the transformative power…
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How Stephanie Seege Turned Inspirational Sticky Notes into a Business
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Stephanie Seege shares her journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur and social media influencer…
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Corporate Besties Turned Niche Photographers; Meet Babes in a Box
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Lauren Crawford and Loren Bouchard, co-founders of Babes in a Box, a niche photography service focused…
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Transforming Through Tears: Jenna Brocious’ Cinderella Journey
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Jenna Brocious, a spiritual guide and creator of Positive Intention Prayer Cards highlights the…
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Discovering Your Super Powers with Mary Beth Robinson
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show With over two decades of experience and an international clientele, Mary Beth Robinson of Super Power…
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BONUS REPLAY: Karyn Seitz on Finding True Happiness; It Starts With You
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show ICYMI or need a refresher! Bringing you a special replay of the most downloaded episode of the year…
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Magical Moments & Highlights from 2023
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show As we prepare to close out the year, this episode is the perfect opportunity to get a feel for what this…
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Prescription for Success: How Lauren Goldstein Went from the Medical Field to the Biz Doctor
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Lauren Goldstein’s journey is a testament to the power of forging your own path. Over 12 years ago, she…
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Changing the Narrative of Women in Football: Tiffeany Roderick's 1st & Ten Journey
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Get ready for a touchdown episode of the Build Your Own Fairytale podcast as we sit down with Tiffeany…
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Behind the Scenes: How I Stay Organized with Asana
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show We're diving deep into one of my all-time favorite tools for productivity and organization: Asana! Not…
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From Kindergarten Dreams to Sweet Success: The Fairytale Brownies Story with Eileen Spitalny
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show While most kindergartners were busy playing on the playground, Eileen Spitalny was already dreaming of…
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How Jenn Colby Cultivated Her Farming Dreams
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Jenn Colby is a passionate farmer, educator, and host of the "Choosing to Farm" podcast. Jenn's journey…
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How Ashley Campbell Is Writing Her Fairytale, One ‘Thank You’ at a Time
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Ashley Campbell, a dedicated mom and the visionary founder behind Coral & Blue Paper Co., is sharing her…
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How Katie Richardson Went From Corporate Exec to Chief Magic Maker for Busy Moms
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Katie Richardson's story unfolds against the backdrop of a busy career in corporate retail, where she…
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From Hobby Blogger to Agency Owner, Coach and Podcaster; How This Military Spouse Made Things Happen
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Tasha Booth’s biggest fear was to live an ordinary life. While balancing her 9-5 job, Tasha Booth…
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Following Her Intuition: Wendy Kok’s Journey from Army to Author
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Author and podcast host, Wendy Kok, began her journey like so many - not knowing what she wanted to do!…
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From Serving in Iraq to CPG Entrepreneurs
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Megan Militello and Lacey Ernandes first met during their military service in Iraq, forging a bond that…
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Embracing Imperfection with Michelle Baker
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Michelle Baker is a designer with an eye for making the complex clean, organized and focused. But as much…
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Canva, Courses, and Courage: Em Connors' Path to Online Success
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Meet Em Connors, a passionate entrepreneur who fearlessly pursued her dreams and transformed her life in…
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Pursuing Passion: Joy Johnston’s Inspiring Path to Olympic Officiating
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Meet Joy Johnston: an Oxford graduate and ice hockey trailblazer. In this captivating conversation, Joy…
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Krystal Proffitt on the Power of Slow & Steady
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Learn from the timeless tale of the Tortoise and the Hare as Krystal Proffitt, content strategist, coach…
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Crafting Her Own Path: Erin Connolly’s Journey from Job Hunting to Entrepreneurship
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Erin Connolly was preparing to graduate college when her frustrations with job hunting led her to…
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Jocelyn Clarkson’s Journey to Redefine Success
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Like so many of us, Jocelyn Clarkson grew up with a specific vision of what success looked like. Being…
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Career Switches to Sunscreen Tips: A Chat with Sarah Esposito
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show I am thrilled to welcome back Sarah Esposito, MS, PA-C (aka Dermatology Physician Assistant) and my dear…
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Cracking the Communications Code with Erin Woodruff
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Erin Woodruff always wanted to own her own business, though she wasn’t sure exactly when and how this…
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How Steph Tuss’ Mama Bear Instincts Took Her From The Classroom to CEO
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Steph Tuss loved teaching and like so many of us, planned to stay on that traditional career path until…
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Caregiving & Creativity: Kate Pollack’s Journey to Business Success
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Kate Pollack found herself in the true “sandwich generation” as she balanced caring for her ailing mother…
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Resilience & Mental Health: A Conversation with Anne Grady
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show As the saying goes (and Kelly Clarkson so beautifully belts out), what doesn't kill you makes you…
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From Dorm Room Daydreaming to a Beautiful Reality; The Story of Jersey Shore Picnic Co.
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show How many discussions have you had with friends where you come up with a “brilliant idea.” Yet, how many…
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Get Your Eco-Game On; Celebrating Earth Day with Lauren Nasto
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Join us in celebrating Earth Day this week with my dear friend, Lauren Nasto (aka Miss Lauren). We…
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Behind the Scenes of My Entrepreneurial Journey
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show I’ve mentioned before that I am right there with you on this entrepreneurial journey. With a milestone…
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How Stephanie Niemis Cooked Up Her Own Path Sharing Sweet & Simple Recipes
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show When her second child was born, Stephanie Niemis decided to switch gears from math teacher to stay at…
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Follow the Fun to Build Your Fairytale Biz with Audra King
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Audra King recognizes that following the fun doesn’t always lead to the “easy” path, but it has always…
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Karyn Seitz on Finding True Happiness; It Starts With You
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Karyn Seitz felt like she was doing all the right things, yet still was feeling unfulfilled. She was…
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How Rediscovering Her Inner Child Helped Jonna Watson Find Her Voice Again
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Adulting can be hard. So when someone tells you to take a few minutes for yourself, your first reaction…
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How Life-Saving Miracles Changed Sylvia Worsham’s Path for the Better
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show On paper, Sylvia Worsham was living the dream; she was a high performing pharmaceutical saleswoman. But…
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From a DIY Purse to Fully Betting on Herself; Blaire Brown Shares Her Serial Entrepreneur Journey
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Blaire Brown’s passion for entrepreneurship started in high school; when she couldn’t afford a designer…
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How Kelsey Cichoski Found Purpose After Unimaginable Loss
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Kelsey Cichoski has lived through challenges that most women can’t even imagine; she experienced…
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Living Life on Purpose with Tanya Dalton
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Does the thought of waking up excited to go to work each morning sound like the stuff fairytales are made…
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How a Pandemic Puzzle Opened Up a Whole New World for Courtney Elko
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Living alone during the pandemic, Courtney Elko was craving connection and turned to different activities…
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The Power of Mental Performance with Lauren Johnson
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Have you ever been faced with an unexpected change in job that triggers an identity crisis? Or how about…
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Why Decluttering Your Desk Can Help Build Your Fairytale
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Have you put off your dreams for “someday” because life is just too busy? Or have you forgotten how to…
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One Year Closer to the Fairytale
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show One year and 50 episodes of Build Your Own Fairytale! To celebrate, I pulled together a handful of my…
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Get Clarity on Your Fairytale with Meditation
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Do you ever feel stuck on just identifying what your fairytale is? In this episode, Masako Kozawa, host…
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Learn Then Leap; How Shannon Russell Pivoted From TV Producer to Franchise Owner and Career Coach
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Shannon Russell spent over 16 years as a Television Producer in NYC and LA. But after some major life…
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How Kathleen Ribeiro Transitioned From Managing Someone Else’s Business to Building Her Own
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Kathleen Ribeiro was managing a six-figure autobody business but felt undervalued and wasn’t happy. She…
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How a Quarter Life Crisis Led Courtney Quinn to Create Her Dream Business
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Courtney Quinn knew she wanted to have the flexibility and freedom that came from being a business owner…
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How Anyssa Lucena Climbed Her Way to Happiness Again
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Anyssa Lucena was working her way through that life checklist - you know the one so many of us blindly…
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How Sheila Man Chose to Opt Out and Restart, Building Her Dream Life
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Though Sheila Man and her husband built a beautiful life and family, she had lost that spark for life…
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How Lindsay Tarnoff is Saving the World With Chocolate
Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the show Ever the chocoholic, Lindsay Tarnoff wasn’t sure how, but set out to save the world with chocolate. After…