Life, Business & Everything in Between is a podcast for small business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the space between the vision and the day-to-day. Hosted by Leslie Shields, each episode brings together real-life stories, expert insights, and honest dialogue about what it takes to build something meaningful. Whether you’re learning to lead yourself, pivot through change, or simply trying to hold it all together—this show is for you. From candid solo episodes to expert guest interviews and roundtable conversations, you'll find practical tools, shared struggles, and a whole lot of encouragement to keep going. Real conversations about small business, leadership, and the chaos in between. About the Host: Leslie is a long-time crazy entrepreneur married to another crazy entrepreneur spinning in the tornado of raising a tiny human. Disclaimer: These are real and authentic conversations, so we may drop a few ‘f’
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Life, Business and Everything in Between is a business podcast hosted by Leslie Shields, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Leslie Shields hosts Life, Business and Everything in Between, a business show with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #14
EP 14: Seasons of Transition - Staying Steady When Life Doesn’t Pause | Leslie Shields
Jun 1, 202622 minS0
<p>In this solo episode of Life, Business and Everything In Between, Leslie talks about transitions, mental health, and what it takes to stay grounded when routines shift. From summer schedules and parenting to team changes and business responsibilities that don’t pause, this episode is a real-time reflection on building stability in seasons that feel disorienting.<br /><br />Leslie shares the coping skills and grounding tools that help her most, including movement, quiet, structure, and adapting routines without spiraling.<br /><br /><b>Language Note</b>: This episode includes occasional strong language.<br /><br />You’ll hear about:</p>Why tran...
EP 13: Entrepreneur vs Business Owner - Build Systems That Set You Free | Dr. Collette Portis
May 15, 202633 minS0
<p>In this episode of Life, Business and Everything In Between, Leslie sits down with <b>Dr. Collette Portis</b>, founder of <b>Red Development Group</b>, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, sustainable systems, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.<br /><br /><b>Language Note:</b> This episode includes occasional strong language. </p><p><br />Collette shares how her entrepreneurial journey started at age 11, why there’s a difference between being an entrepreneur and being a business owner, and why system-building is the path to freedom. They talk about root-cause problem solving, business assessment, str...
EP 12: Preparing Your Business to Run Without You - Delegation, Data, and Trust | Megan Bond
Apr 30, 202638 minS0
<p>In this episode of Life, Business and Everything In Between, Leslie Shields sits down with <b>Megan Bond</b>, owner of <b>Panther City Marketing</b>, for a candid conversation about preparing for <b>maternity leave</b> as a business owner and building a company that can run without you.<br /></p><p>Megan shares what she’s putting in place before baby arrives, including delegation, reducing approval bottlenecks, and building trust with her team. They also unpack what data-driven marketing really looks like, how to improve lead quality, and why protecting mental health through boundaries is part of bu...
EP 11: From Solo to a Team of 12: Hiring, Culture, and Client Boundaries | Michelle Crim
Apr 17, 202634 minS0
<p>In this episode of Life, Business and Everything In Between, Leslie Shields sits down with <b>Michelle Crim</b>, founder of <b>Dynamic Development Strategies</b>, for a candid conversation about scaling a consulting business, building a healthy team culture, and setting boundaries that prevent burnout.<br /></p><p>Michelle shares her unexpected launch story, including how a major health crisis became the catalyst for starting her firm, and how she grew from a solo consultant to a team of twelve. They talk documentation and workflows, hiring intentionally, working across generations, client expectations, and the “not sexy” parts of entr...
EP 10: When Life Shifts and Business Doesn’t Pause - Resilience and Leadership | Tamara Carlen
Apr 2, 202639 minS0
<p>What happens when your personal foundation changes and your business doesn’t pause?<br /></p><p>In this episode of Life, Business and Everything In Between, Leslie Shields welcomes back <b>Tamara Carlen</b>, founder of <b>Ensemble Coworking</b>, for a raw and honest conversation about leading through divorce, identity shifts, and grief.<br /></p><p>Tamara shares what it looked like to walk through a divorce after nearly three decades of marriage while continuing to run her business. They talk about self-care that actually regulates your nervous system, shifting leadership energy, vulnerability, and redefining success as alignment an...
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