The Chaotic Middle - A Podcast for Women in Business

In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Candace Dudley to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
Candace is a former teacher turned podcast tour strategist for coaches and service providers. Listen in as she chats with Amanda about how intentional podcast guesting can serve as a powerful marketing funnel by attracting listeners who are already looking for the guest’s services. Candace shares some tips on how to book podcast guest appearances, nail down a great speaking topic, and connect the conversation with your business offering. 
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell celebrates a podcast milestone and addresses the common confusion small businesses face regarding search engine optimization. She shares basic SEO strategies that improve visibility not only in traditional search results but also within Google AI overviews and AI search modes.
 
Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Rashae Islas from House of Islas to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
Rashae and Amanda dive into the societal pressures of keeping up with clutter and home life, specifically for moms. Rashae shares how excessive home clutter often signals systemic failures and unrealistic societal expectations rather than personal shortcomings. They talk about managing a modern two-income household while keeping up with everything from clutter to children’s schedules. If you have been feeling stressed about the never-ending to-do list of household management, this is the episode for you! 
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Brittany Dewberry of Britebrand Studio to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
Brittany and Amanda bonded over their love of strategic branding and building marketing foundations for small businesses. They also talk about how connecting the pieces of an existing fragmented marketing strategy can help entrepreneurs find the confidence they need to build the businesses they want. The pair also talks about balancing busy businesses while also being present moms.
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes marketing expert and confidence queen Hannah Plourde to The Chaotic Middle Podcast.
 
Hannah shares how she overcame her shyness to build a thriving business. Leaning into authentic storytelling and rejecting outdated, generic marketing strategies, Hannah shared more about how she’s helped her clients find the success they want, too. 
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes author Amy Vogel from AW Vogel Publishing to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
Amy and Amanda get deep into career pivots, generational healing, empowerment, and intentional parenting. They also explore why teaching their children self-worth and how to hold boundaries at a young age are important life skills. The biggest takeaway: stop seeking external validation and learn how to trust your internal voice.
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell gets back to the basics of her business, Chaos Coordination: helping people share their story and build their brands.
 
She talks about the 4-part framework, The Content Ecosystem, that she uses to attract, nurture, and convert her clients. She also shares how you can use the same framework to connect your marketing and develop a cycle that works for you, too.
 
Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Mindi Alexander, founder of Graphic Fusion, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
Mindi and Amanda have a fun conversation about how Mindi was inspired to start her business and why it places such a strong emphasis on giving back to the community and world around her. They also discuss the differences between running an ecommerce business and being a service provider, as well as how to manage a demanding schedule and overcome personal challenges while still showing up for your brand.
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Puja Malhotra, founder of Roop Creative Agency, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
In this candid (and fun!) episode, Amanda and Puja get into the nitty-gritty of navigating entrepreneurship, personal crises, and quality time with family. Puja specifically details how she transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship, finding that business provided a sense of control during their 6-year IVF journey. They get into the weeds of everything from shouldering pressure from immigrant parents to the difficulty of unlearning the need to say “yes” to every opportunity. Puja also shares a fun story of how she once connected with *the* queen herself: Beyoncé!
 
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In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Gina Baird, a licensed social worker, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.
 
Listen in as Gina and Amanda discuss perinatal mental health, parental challenges, and supportive professional work with families. Relying on her education, experience in both pediatric and women’s health settings, and her personal experience as a mother, Gina shares refreshing insights into what it’s like to be a wife, mother, and entrepreneur in a world that wasn’t exactly designed for those three roles to intersect.
 
This is an excellent listen for women, moms, and entrepreneurs in any chapter of their story! If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!
 
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