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Aug 2026

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Welcome to The Business Reboot—the podcast for female entrepreneurs ready to define success on their own terms and blow past the milestones the boys keep bragging about… We’re Melissa (the young one) and Corry (the emotionally stable one), here for the coffee-in-hand conversations that leave you feeling clear, confident, and ready to take the next right step in your business. Let’s be honest… entrepreneurship is harder to do than it is to spell, and that’s saying something. You can’t do it alone. Between the two of us, we bring decades of business experience (oh—and we raised kids, too), and we’re sharing everything we’ve learned about growing, pivoting, and scaling businesses in a way that’s sustainable and aligned with your version of success. You’ve done the burnout. You’ve run full speed into dead ends. With us, you’ll get tested strategies rooted in real experience—delivered with Southern charm, a whole lot of honesty, and the occasional well-placed curse word (hey, if that’s what it takes to keep your attention, we’re game). Each week, you’ll learn how to fight for your worth, create unforgettable client experiences, build community, master the hard stuff, and rediscover the joy that made you want to be an entrepreneur in the first place. We’ve done it ourselves… now, we’re here to help you do it too. So grab your favorite drink (or your favorite three), pull up a seat, and let’s reboot your business. More money. More freedom. More joy. Lord knows, we had to—and you can too.

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September 2, 202627 min

209. AI Can Write The Caption (But It Can't Read The Room)

Let's settle this once and for all: AI is NOT coming for your job… unless you keep outsourcing your brain to it. We talk about where AI is genuinely useful (like drafts, organizing and brainstorming) and where it falls flat (literally everything that makes your clients trust you). In a world of generic content, your lived experience and point of view are your superpower. Your humanity isn't just “nice-to-have.” It’s the whole reason people choose you over a chatbot. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

August 26, 202619 min

208. The Five-Second Test: Does Your Website Pass?

Your website has five seconds to make a first impression… and no, a pretty design isn't enough. If visitors can’t easily (and quickly) understand how your business helps them, your website is confusing. And here’s the thing: confused visitors don’t buy. Tune in to learn how your site might be exposing gaps in your business, how to use AI (and when not to), and why clarity always beats bells and whistles. Let’s make sure your website is actually doing its job! Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

August 19, 202633 min

207. Who's Taking Care Of The Woman Taking Care Of Everything?

You built the business. But you’re still cooking meals, doing the laundry and picking up the kids from school. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. Female entrepreneurs face an invisible pressure to both run their businesses AND manage their household… and frankly, it can be exhausting. Tune in to learn our personal strategies for handling that pressure, and prepare yourself for some hard truths. It’s time to stop glorifying burnout, start delegating, and redefine success as what you're allowed to put down. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

August 12, 202638 min

206. Perimenopause: The Corporate Restructuring Nobody Asked For

Hot flashes, forgotten words, and zero patience for nonsense. Sound familiar? You're in good company. Perimenopause isn’t just reshaping our bodies and friendships. It’s transforming the way we lead our businesses... in the best way possible. Tune in to learn how to set stronger boundaries, people-please less, delegate smarter, and finally build a business that actually fits your season of life. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

August 5, 202625 min

205. The Customer Experience You Didn't Know You Were Creating

Ever walk into a business and immediately feel like an outsider… just to see someone else skip the line like they own the place (and get special treatment)? Not fun. We talk about a hospitality horror story from Melissa’s recent vacation and discuss a very real danger in business: your “regulars” might be quietly chasing away new customers. Learn to overcome your blind spots, audit your culture, and strike the perfect balance between appreciating long-time clients and attracting new ones. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

July 29, 202634 min

204. Bet On Yourself with Joss Richard | The Moment You Knew Pt. 8

Ever wonder what it takes to walk away from your dream job? We sit down with bestselling romance author Joss Richard, who traded a killer TV career (she produced for Ellen DeGeneres and Reese's Book Club) to follow her dream. Joss digs into what “making it" actually feels like, why staying in your lane beats chasing everyone else's, and the two sentences that forced her to confront the true cost of “playing it safe.” Spoiler: it's always worth it to bet on yourself. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Find Joss online: Instagram: joss.richard Preorder Let’s Kiss and Tell here . Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

July 22, 202629 min

203. What We're Hearing | The Moment You Knew Pt. 7

We noticed a trend. When we asked our guests how they knew they’d “made it,” no one said "revenue." It was always something else. We take a break from interviews to reflect on what we’ve learned and take a stab at the big question: what does it actually mean to make it? We talk about sustainable growth, the delegation mindset shift, and why contentment might be the most underrated business strategy out there. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

July 15, 202627 min

202. You Are The Business with Katie Nichols | The Moment You Knew Pt. 6

She took a second mortgage at 25 and built it into a $9M retail empire. And then the pandemic hit. Katie Nichols shares the highs and lows of her wildly successful fashion venture, Entourage, and how she pivoted (without losing steam) when all hell broke loose. Join us to learn how Katie rebuilt her identity after stepping away and what businesses she is running now. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Find Katie online: Instagram: yellowbrick.living Website: bykatienichols.com Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

July 1, 202624 min

201. Time Freedom with Retha Nichole | The Moment You Knew Pt. 5

Let’s be real: you didn’t quit your 9-to-5 to work 24/7. We sit down with Retha Nichole, coach to C-suite executives, to talk about how to escape the hustle trap and build a business that actually aligns with the life you want. Retha shares the two moments she knew she'd made it, and why time freedom (not revenue) is the currency smart women are chasing. If you've ever wondered whether you built a business or a beautifully designed cage, this one's for you. Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .

June 24, 202629 min

200. Being A Baddie with Joe Nedza | The Moment You Knew Pt. 4

Joe was 29 years old with two failed restaurants, $3,000 in the bank and $30,000 due in five days. He was on the verge of bankruptcy, but he had a vision and took a leap of faith: he opened another restaurant. This week we're celebrating our 200th episode with Joe Nedza, father of two (with two more on the way) and owner of five thriving restaurants in Georgia. His story will inspire you, and more importantly, help you rethink what it really means to “make it." Hear more on our email list. Get it here: The Reboot Newsletter Find Joe on Instagram: Nedza’s, Inc.: @nedzasinc Baddie’s Burgers: @eatbaddies Hot or Not Chicken Co.: @hotornotchickenco Schedule a discovery call with us! Visit the Business Reboot website The Business Reboot Instagram: @businessreboot This podcast is produced by Rooster High .