Author: Abby

This week on Rise and Shine, Abby sits down with Sarah Haynes, Chief Marketing Officer of Shared Drive and founder, mom, and all-around powerhouse. Sarah opens up about her journey from solo entrepreneur to C-Suite leader, the lessons that shaped her along the way, and the habits that keep her grounded while juggling work and family. From…

In this episode of Rise and Shine, I’m talking with Megan Geyer, owner of Southern Magnolia Home Inspection. Megan shares her journey of building a business that works for her life, not the other way around. We dive into: Whether you’re a working parent, entrepreneur, or someone trying to find balance, Megan’s insights will leave…

Do you ever feel like you’re talking, but no one is really listening? In this episode of Rise and Shine, we break down the 3 Cs of communication—Clear, Concise, and Confident—and show you how to use them to make sure your voice is heard, every time. Whether you’re leading a team, speaking in meetings, or…

It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know. Looking back at my career, almost every major opportunity—from my first internship to my current role—was made possible through referrals, relationships, and networking. Your network won’t do the work for you, but it will get you in the door. And in today’s world, that door…

Motherhood doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all manual — and that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode of Rise and Shine. I’m joined by Abbie Mirata for an honest, funny, and heart-filled conversation about what it means to be a mom in our own way. We talk about: If you’ve ever felt like you…

What if the secret to being more productive—and less stressed—was already modeled in nature? In this episode, I’m joined by the dynamic father-daughter duo Sydney and Jones Loflin, authors of the new book Focused as a Bee. Together, we explore the 6 permissions we can learn from bees to help us manage our time, energy,…

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Abby sits down with Jenna Skuza to talk about what it really looks like to grow—both as a professional and as a person. From embracing creativity as a counterbalance to a logic-heavy career, to the importance of reflecting on wins and losses alike, Jenna brings honest insight into…

There are moments that make us. Moments that change our path and challenge us to decide who we are and who we want to be.  Today’s guest, Brook Jennings, shares one of her pivotal moments when she found her strength and how she used that as a time to turn setbacks in life into meaningful…

We all face moments when our confidence takes a hit. Maybe you just received tough news, you’re gearing up for a big interview, or you’re about to present at work. Whatever the situation, a confidence boost is within reach! In this episode of Rise and Shine, I’m sharing 6 powerful tips to help you regain…

Rise and Shine is no longer JUST for Women in Homebuilding! The podcast is taking a turn and trusting my gut and opening up Rise and Shine to more topics, more stories and hopefully more impact. This is the first episode where I share a pivotal moment in my life. The moment I was told…