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The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
Are you a creative or neurodivergent entrepreneur ready to ditch hustle culture and grow your business in a way that puts your mental health first? This podcast is for you! Join me weekly for actionable tips to grow your business at your own pace and make marketing feel fun and easy. Whether you’re redesigning your offers, refining your marketing strategies, or finding clarity in your vision, I’m here to guide you every step of the way and help you make your business unique to who you are and…
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The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs225 | 3 Common Pitfalls That Lead to Burnout for ADHD Entrepreneurs
Join my Free Open House Join The Dream Biz Playground Today on the podcast, I'm sharing 3 common pitfalls that lead to burnout for ADHD entrepreneurs. I…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs224 | Why Running a Business with ADHD is So Hard and How to Set Yourself Up For Success
Join the Dream Biz Playground and get $300 off before November 8th Attend the FREE Open House for The Dream Biz Playground on November 5th Today on the podcast…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs223 | Ditching the "Shoulds," Doing What Feels Good, and Being Yourself as a Creative Business Owner with Kelsey Christine from Launch Your Daydream [Dream Biz Journey Series]
Come to The Dream Biz Playground LIVE: Marketing Magic! Today on the show I'm SO excited to chat with brand and website designer, community curator, and…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs222 | Setting Boundaries to Support Your Mental Health & Safely Going Out of Your Comfort Zone with Britt Hyatt [Dream Biz Journey Series]
Attend The Dream Biz Playground LIVE: Marketing Magic! I'm so excited to have Britt Hyatt from Pop Impact on the show today! We're chatting about setting…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs221 | Redefining Success Metrics from Doing to Being and Feeling Light with Morgan Jackson [Dream Biz Journey Series]
Join The Dream Biz Playground LIVE: Marketing Magic! Today on the show I'm so excited to be interviewing Morgan Jackson! Morgan is the creator of the Light 56…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs220 | Joy-First Branding and Building a Values-Aligned Business with Kristy Black Creative [Dream Biz Journey Series]
Join me for The Dream Biz® Playground LIVE: Marketing Magic! Today on the podcast I'm SO excited to have one of my favorite people on the internet, Kristy…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs219 | How To Find Clients for Your Business Without Using Social Media with Polly Pollock
Sign Up for The Dream Biz Playground Live: Marketing Magic! Today on the show I’m SO excited to have Polly Pollock as our guest to talk about how to find…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs218 | Embracing Your Whole Creative Self, Writing for Clarity, and The Power of Community with Bridget Baker [Dream Biz Journey Series]
In this episode of the Dream Biz Podcast, I’m chatting with brand designer and creative coach Bridget Baker. We talk about creativity, experimentation…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs217 | Soft Business, Self-Trust, and Saying No to Playing Small with Molly Balint [Dream Biz Journey Series]
In this Dream Biz Journey episode, I got to talk with one of my biggest inspirations, Molly Balint. Molly is a speaker, educator, storytelling expert…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs216 | People-First Community Building and Breaking Industry Norms with Laylee Emadi [Dream Biz Journey Series]
Today I'm so excited to have one of my biggest mentors, Laylee Emadi on the podcast! Laylee is the founder of The Creative Educator Conference and The…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs215 | How to Build Connections That Last and Turn Into Clients [Summer Series 6]
Today on The Dream Biz Podcast we are finishing our summer series! We’ve been connecting different elements of summer to your business and today’s episode is…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs214 | How to Make Your Business Lighter, Easier, & More Joyful [Summer Series 5]
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to make your business lighter. If you’ve felt overwhelmed in your business, alone, or bogged down by complicated…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs213 | How to Succeed and Flourish as a Business Owner in 2026 [Summer Series 4]
In today’s episode, I’m chatting about how to flourish in your business! Whether you’re feeling low or overwhelmed, this step-by-step plan will help you…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs212 | How to Increase Your Joy as a Business Owner with ADHD [Summer Series 3]
Is your business bringing you joy or is it sucking the life out of you! Today on the show, I'm chatting about how to increase your joy in your life and your…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs211 | How to Grow Anything in Your Business This Summer as a Business Owner with ADHD [Summer Series 2]
In this episode, I'm continuing my summer series by digging into growth — what it really means, why it doesn't happen by accident, and how I pursue it without…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs210 | How to Shift Your Energy as a Creative or Neurodivergent Entrepreneur [Summer Series 1]
Welcome to the first episode of my summer series, where I'm exploring energy, growth, joy, flourishing, light, and connection. In this episode, I'm diving into…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs209 | How I'm Finding More Clients This Season as an Anti-Hustle Business Coach
Apply for a Free Spot in The Dream Biz Playground! Today on the podcast I'm sharing a struggle I'm currently working through and how I'm working through it…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs208 | Creating Systems That Support Your Neurodivergent Brain with Lauren Glynn [Dream Biz Journey 12]
Today we're hearing from Lauren Glynn about how has built a business that enables her to live her dream life with a business where she doesn't always have to…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs207 | Flexible Structure for ADHD Business Owners
Are routines hard for you? You're not alone! Today I'm chatting about why routines are hard for ADHD entrepreneurs and some ideas for creating a flexible…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs206 | What to Do When You Feel Creatively Stuck in Your Business
Have you ever felt stuck or creatively blocked in your business? Or have you been in the middle of launching something and it just felt off but you couldn't…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs205 | Joy-First Business: How to Build a Business You Actually Enjoy
Today I'm sharing with you my Joy-First Business Model and how I to help my clients enjoy their businesses without burnout. Here's what I'm covering: How to…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs204 | Mindset & Time: Working with Your Natural Rhythms as an ADHD Business Owner with Kai Northcott [Dream Biz Journey 11]
Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Kai Northcott who went from selling insurance to living full time on the road and working within the natural rhythms of…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs203 | From Corporate Burnout to Farm Life with Gina Walker [Dream Biz Journey 10]
Ever feel like your business is a 'wild west' of open tabs and stories about not being 'smart enough' for the tech? As a seasoned business consultant and…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs202 | Flexible & Easy Content Planning for ADHD Entrepreneurs
Have you ever downloaded someone's content plan only to find it just… doesn't work for you? In this episode, I'm diving into a real conversation from a recent…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs201 | Iterating Your Offer and Finding Your Path
Today I’m telling you the behind the scenes stories of how I created The Dream Biz Playground and the iterations it went through. As neurodivergent humans, we…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs200 | Hustle Culture or Cozy Culture? Which is Best for Business?
Today's topic is inspired by a threads post where they were wondering where the people were who didn't follow hustle culture, but also didn't fall into the…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs199 | How to Prevent and Recover from Burnout as a Business Owner
Today I’m sharing with you some signs of burnout as a business owner, what you can do to prevent burnout, and how to recover from burnout if you’re in it…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs198 | Chuck the Suck: A Fun Game to Make Your Daily Operations More Fun
In this episode, business coach Christi Johnson teaches you a fun game to play to make your daily operations in your business more fun: Chuck the Suck. To play…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs197 | Creativity and Making Big Moves Towards Your Dreams with Kevin Chung [Dream Biz Journey 9]
In this episode, creative business coach Christi Johnson and creative entrepreneur Kevin Chung talk about building a creative life on your own terms. Kevin…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs196 | The Science of Procrastination & How to Master Your Time with Robin J. Emdon [Dream Biz Journey 8]
In this episode, Business Coach Christi Johnson chats with Robin J. Emdon (the “Procrastination Slayer”) about why procrastination isn’t laziness—and how to…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs195 | Design Your Dream Days and Do What Works for You with Business Coach Tracy Stanger [Dream Biz Journey 7]
>Read the Transcript< In this episode, I’m joined by anti-hustle business coach and one of my favorite humans on the internet, Tracy Stanger. 🌿 Tracy believes…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs194 | Creative Play as a Business Strategy
Today I’m sharing the part of my burnout story I don’t talk about often: the moment I realized strategy wasn’t going to save me, but creativity would. I take…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs193 | The Enough Business Plan: Simplifying Your Tasks When Your Energy is Low
Feeling low energy lately? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing how I use my Enough Business Plan—the simplest, most sustainable version of my…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs192 | Reclaim Joy in 10 Minutes or Less for ADHD and Creative Entrepreneurs
f you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or disconnected from your business lately — this episode is for you. I'm sharing one of my favorite tools for burnout…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs191 | Make Business Easier: How to Grow Without Hustle with Kamina James [Dream Biz Journey 6]
Creative coach Kamina James joins me to show you how to make business easier—without the hustle. We talk building one stable income stream, selling daily in 30…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs190 | How to Take a Sabbatical as a Creative Entrepreneur Without Losing Clients [Dream Biz Journey 5]
Photographer, coach, and world traveler Mycah Bain joins me to talk about building a business around time wealth—so you can step away, live fully, and still…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs189 | Pivoting and Building a Business You Actually Love with Lauren Cunningham [Dream Biz Journey 4]
What if every “detour” in your business was actually preparing you for what’s next? In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Cunningham—host of So Can I and…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs188 | Slow Abundance in Business: Choosing a Kinder Path to Sustainable Growth with Praise Santos McKenna [Dream Biz® Journey 3]
What if your business didn’t feel like a never-ending list of “shoulds”? In this inspiring Dream Biz® Journeys episode, I sit down with Praise Santos McKenna…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs187 | Work Less, Live More: Melissa Rich on Systems, Automations, & Building a Flexible Business for Creative Entrepreneurs [Dream Biz® Journey 2]
Are you building a business that supports your life—or one that consumes it? In this episode, I sit down with systems strategist Melissa Rich of Virtually Done…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs186 | Using Your Neurodivergence to Your Advantage & Finding What Works for You with Molly McCauley [Dream Biz® Journey 1]
Photographer and educator Molly McCauley joins me to kick off the Dream Biz® Journey series with a candid conversation about late-in-life ADHD diagnosis…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs185 | How I Broke the Burnout Cycle & Rebuilt My Business in 1 Year after a Mental Health Crisis
What happens when your business turns into a source of panic attacks, overwork, and total burnout? Today I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how my…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs184 | Make Marketing Easy and Fun for ADHD and Creative Business Owners
Marketing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, complicated, or draining. In this episode, I’m sharing how to make your marketing feel easy and fun by grounding…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs183 | Redefining Consistency in Business for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs
You’ve heard it before: “Post three times a week.” “Show up every Tuesday at 9am.” “Consistency is everything.” But here’s the truth — traditional consistency…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs182 | Joyful Operations in Your Business
Operations don’t have to feel heavy, overwhelming, or boring. In fact, they can actually bring you more joy. In this episode of The Dream Biz Podcast, I’m…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs181 | Vision Casting for Your Dream Business
Casting a Vision for Your Business (Without Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back) Your vision is more than a pretty Pinterest board—it’s the roadmap that keeps…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs180 | Burnout Proof Your Business by Managing Your Energy and Your Calendar
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or questioning if you’re even cut out for this—this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs179 | How to Make Time in Your Business as a Creative Entrepreneur
If You Keep Saying “I Just Need More Time…” — This Episode Is For You Feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin? You’re not alone. In this solo episode of The…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs178 | Mic Check Retreat Roundtable: Real Advice from Seasoned Podcasters
Ever wish you could eavesdrop on a candid conversation among seasoned podcasters? I recently participated in a roundtable discussion at Mic Check Retreat with…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs177 | Breaking Free From Limiting Mindsets with John Mansfield
What does it really take to build a creative business that’s both profitable and fulfilling? In this episode, I’m joined by John Mansfield—wedding…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs176 | Your Permission Slip to Do Less Marketing with Enji Founder Tayler Cusick Hollman
A lot of small business owners think more marketing is the answer to their problems. The thing is (9 times out of 10), more marketing just means more stress…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs175 | The Intersection of Productivity and Self-Care with Sabrina Avellán
It doesn’t matter how clear your strategy is or how well you schedule your calendar, if you don’t pair your productivity with self-care, you’ll constantly feel…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs174 | How to Simplify Your Business and Avoid Overwhelm with Zuzana Miraka
In today's episode, Christi chats with Zuzana Miraka, a Business Consultant and Creative about How to Simplify Your Business and Avoid Overwhelm. They talk…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs173 | How to Make Storytelling Your Marketing Superpower with Hannah Davis
What if your everyday iced coffee habit or a random Costco encounter could actually help you grow your business? In this episode of The Dream Biz Podcast, I’m…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs172 | Nature’s Business Plan: How the Cycles of Growth, Rest, and Renewal Apply to Scaling Your Business
What if your business could feel calm, aligned, and abundant—not frantic and forced? In this episode of The Dream Biz Podcast, I’m joined by feminine business…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs171 | Navigating Grief as a Business Owner with Leah Weinberg
Grief doesn’t pause for your business, and business doesn’t always make space for your grief. In this deeply vulnerable episode, I’m joined by attorney, former…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs170 | 3 Types of Content to Boost Your SEO with Victoria Rayburn
Want to boost your website traffic without relying on social media? In this jam-packed episode of The Dream Biz Podcast, SEO strategist and coach Victoria…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs169 | Time Management for Creative Entrepreneurs with Jamie Fisher
Feeling like there’s never enough time in your business? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by photographer and educator Jamie Fisher to talk about…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs168 | Delegating for Balance in Business and Life
In this episode of The Dream Biz Podcast, I’m joined by editorial and wedding photographer Anna Solo for a candid conversation about what it really takes to…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs167 | Organic Marketing Strategies Without the Burnout ft. Craig Peterman
In this episode of The Dream Biz Podcast, I’m joined by photographer and videographer Craig Peterman for a real-talk conversation about building a sustainable…
The Dream Biz® Podcast | Anti-Hustle Business Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs166 | How to Use AI in Your Small Business: Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs with Kate Hejde
💡 Using AI in Your Small Business with Kate Hejde Feeling overwhelmed by content creation, client work, and marketing? In this episode, I chat with brand…