She Makes Waves

Hosted by Lindsay Mayuga

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Jul 2025

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She Makes Waves is a podcast designed for women in business who are making waves — covering everything from beauty, boundaries, business, and babies. As a business owner herself, Lindsay Mayuga will connect with other passionate women who are making waves in their careers and lives!

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July 21, 202510 min

300: Lindsay Mayuga - Called to a Quieter Life

This episode marks the close of a beautiful chapter. After 300 episodes, countless conversations, and years of showing up to share my heart, I’m feeling called to something quieter. This podcast has been one of the greatest tools in my own healing and growth — a place to process, to integrate, and to connect.And now, I feel complete. Not because everything’s been said, but because I’ve said what I needed to. This final episode is a thank you, a pause, and a way of honoring what’s been created here. To everyone who’s listened, shared, supported, and grown alongside me — thank you. This was never just about making waves. It was about learning to trust them.Where you can find me Instagram: @Lindsaymakeswaves or @linmaystudioWebsite: www.linmaystudio.com

June 23, 202512 min

299: Lindsay Mayuga - Head Noise, Heart Truth

This week, I’m unpacking what happens when we move too fast, ignore the signs, and fall back into old patterns that once kept us safe—but now keep us stuck. After a whirlwind of travel, overworking, and trying to hold it all together, I found myself exhausted, irritable, and totally disconnected from the life I’ve worked so hard to build. In this episode, I share how easy it is to slip back into hustle mode, especially when big life changes—like pulling my daughter out of school—start to shift your priorities. I talk about why it’s brave to slow down, how I’m redefining success in real time, and how sometimes our head noise drowns out the quiet truth our heart already knows. If you’re in a season of transition, if you're juggling identity shifts or feeling pulled in two directions—you’re not alone. Let’s talk about grace, presence, and what it really means to live in alignment.

June 9, 202519 min

298: Lindsay Mayuga - Full Circle, Fewer Words

After a little hiatus, I’m back—sitting down to record this episode felt like reconnecting with the original version of myself. So much has changed lately, and yet I keep finding myself right back where I started—but with deeper clarity and appreciation. In this episode, I share reflections from our first family trip to Hawaii, a solo hike that became a metaphor for my life, and the unexpected full-circle moments that have shown up in both my business and personal life. I talk about what it means to trust divine redirection, to release the pressure of explaining yourself, and to honor what you’ve always valued—even when the path back feels humbling. If you've found yourself grieving a path that didn’t unfold the way you planned, or quietly shifting in the background, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about trust, clarity, and learning to speak less—but live more fully.

May 26, 202513 min

297: Lindsay Mayuga - Mom, Interrupted

Some days I don’t want to be “the mom.” Not because I don’t love my daughter—because I do, deeply—but because the mental load is a lot. From the emotional labor to the constant planning and worrying, motherhood can feel all-consuming. In this episode, I talk about the invisible load we carry, the grief of not being our old selves, and the beauty in carving out moments where we get to just be us again.I explore what it feels like to want space, how support systems shape our ability to be present, and why giving ourselves permission to not feel like a mom for a minute can actually make us better ones. It’s a raw, honest reflection on identity, presence, and the messy, beautiful push and pull of it all.

May 12, 202513 min

296: Lindsay Mayuga - She Took the Highroad

This episode is all about taking the high road—especially when it’s not easy. I share recent reflections on how I’ve handled betrayal, awkward run-ins from the past, and the kind of peace that comes from choosing kindness and grace instead of getting the last word. I talk about the powerful reminder that life is small, people reappear, and how proud I am to have led with love—even when I had every reason not to. I open up about what it’s like to look back on moments I once felt powerless in, and realize I’ve grown into someone who doesn’t need to prove anything anymore. Sometimes kindness looks like silence. Sometimes it’s hot dogs and dyed marshmallows at home with your kid. Either way, I’m reminded that your life will speak for itself. Let it.Follow me on Instagram

April 28, 202513 min

295: Lindsay Mayuga - Connecting Hair Roots & Personal Truths

I recorded this episode the second I stepped off the treadmill—because the message couldn’t wait. What started as a conversation about embracing gray hair at the salon turned into something so much bigger. I talk about how transitioning to gray (or any change, really) isn’t about the destination—it’s about the bridge it takes to get there. And the same goes for life.We all want quick results, instant transformation. But the truth? The growth, the discomfort, the self-worth—it all happens on the bridge. I share stories from behind the chair, my own experience with getting a nose job later in life, and what it really means to be authentic to you, not some outside idea of perfection.This episode is about embracing the in-between, honoring your timeline, and trusting that the version of you on the other side of the bridge is already within you—you’re just becoming her.Follow us on Instagram

April 14, 202515 min

294: Lindsay Mayuga - Mixups, Detours, and Oopsies

This episode is a love letter to all the mistakes, missteps, and “oopsies” that have shaped my journey. I’m sharing a few behind-the-scenes business disasters—from sending out 1,500 postcards with a typo to painting over a $2K mural days after it went up, to a rogue sign install that was one gust of wind away from causing bodily harm. And let’s not forget the software switch that almost derailed my whole booking system. It’s funny now (kind of), but these moments taught me to appreciate what is working, embrace sunk costs as tuition, and trust myself more deeply. Mistakes don’t mean failure—they’re clarifiers, boundary-pushers, and sometimes, hilarious anecdotes for the pod.

March 31, 202517 min

293: Lindsay Mayuga - No More Good Girls: Flip the Script on Women's Month

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on Women’s History Month. Inspired by Dr. Becky’s “Good Girls” podcast, I reflect on the conditioning so many of us receive growing up—to be agreeable, likable, selfless, and quiet. I talk about my own moments of breaking that mold, setting boundaries, taking up space, and learning to say “no” without guilt. I also share why sometimes we judge other women for doing what we never gave ourselves permission to do—and how more compassion (for ourselves and others) is the key. It’s messy, honest, and a reminder that you’re here for more than what you do for others.

March 17, 202513 min

292: Lindsay Mayuga - Not Everything's a Sign

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we assign meaning to everything—especially when things don’t go our way. I came across a passage in Catching Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility by Bob Goff that hit me: If a door closes, look for a window. It made me realize how often we assume a closed door means something wasn’t meant for us when, in reality, maybe we just need to find another way in.I dive into how I’ve had to crawl through my fair share of windows—whether in business, relationships, or life in general. Sometimes, we look for signs when we really need to be looking for solutions. We tell ourselves stories about why things aren’t working instead of just deciding that they will.This episode is a reminder to stop waiting for an open door and start climbing through windows. To take ownership of your path instead of outsourcing your success to fate, the universe, or whatever excuse keeps you from fully committing. If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your direction, or waiting for a “sign,” this one’s for you.Follow me on Instagram

March 3, 202515 min

291: Lindsay Mayuga - Standing in it

The past five weeks have been a lot—from personal challenges to business pivots to literal stair-related injuries. Life has been lifing, and through it all, I’ve been learning (and relearning) what it means to navigate tough seasons with grace, gratitude, and a whole lot of self-trust.In this episode, I’m reflecting on the power of showing up—especially when things aren’t going as planned. I talk about how we build resilience not when life is perfect, but when we choose to stay present and move through challenges in a way we can be proud of. I get into why taking space for yourself is necessary, why course correction is a good thing, and how trusting the bigger picture can shift everything.Also, a little wisdom from Peloton, a hypnotherapy deep dive, and why I might be having a spiritual awakening in the subway instead of waiting for the cathedral. You don’t want to miss this one.