Yes, And! w. Bunny Young

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Yes, And! is for women entrepreneurs who have done the programs, tried the strategies, and still feel like something isn't clicking. Hosted by Bunny Young, a retired therapist and serial entrepreneur, the show explores the business, money, identity, and nervous system patterns behind growth. Expect real conversations, honest coaching, and how to grow a business your way. Explore DEFY: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/defy Connect with the team: bunny@bunnyyoung.com

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September 10, 202655 min

The Business of Being You: How to Build a Successful Online Business as a Spiritual Entrepreneur Without Losing Yourself

If you’re a spiritually led individual, we’re certain you’ve wondered how to connect your spiritual practice and soul mission with your money-making activities, have a successful business, and create the predictable revenue we all look for. For Harmony Slater, a member of DEFY, the answer has been a journey of seeking answers to deeper questions, exploring the world, achieving great things, and deprogramming her mindset in order to ditch scarcity and welcome wealth. In this episode of Yes, And!, Harmony, a spiritual teacher, somatic energetics coach, business mentor, and founder of the Lightworker Mastermind, talks about what it really means to build a business as a spiritual entrepreneur, and how Bunny’s coaching has helped her reach new levels of success in her business. Harmony shares her journey from leaving home to study yoga and Eastern philosophy in India, Thailand, and China, to building her own yoga school and eventually creating a successful coaching business. They talk about authenticity, leadership, marketing, and the tension many spiritual entrepreneurs feel between their gifts and the business skills required to bring those gifts to more people, without demonizing money. They also talk about Harmony’s experience inside DEFY and the moment she realized she had reached the edge of what she could create on her own. For her, investing in coaching, community, and the right systems wasn’t about working harder. It was about creating the structure to hold the next level of her vision. And eventually, the conversation lands on something even deeper: the business of being you. Because your certifications are not your business. Your title is not your business. Your offer is not you. The highest value you can bring to your business is your willingness to fully be yourself. Links & Resources Learn more about DEFY: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/defynow Book a DEFY Fit Call: https://bit.ly/467bnxx Connect with Bunny Young: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Connect with Harmony Slater: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Email: harmony@harmonyslater.com Website: https://harmonyslater.com/

September 4, 202619 min

Healing Your Visibility Wound as a Female Entrepreneur Whose Business Is Meant for More

Let’s talk about the visibility wound many women have, and how it can hold female entrepreneurs back from actually building and thriving in the business of their dreams. And we’re going to dive right into that with an expansive experience Bunny Young recently had. The circumstances might change, but there are moments when someone else sees something in you that you haven’t been willing to see in yourself yet, and that can trigger the mindset shift you need in order to go all in! In this solo episode, Bunny takes you behind the scenes of a spontaneous trip to Scottsdale that put her face to face with one of the most recognizable voices in female entrepreneurship, Natalie Ellis, the Boss Babe herself. But this episode is not about meeting someone recognizable in the entrepreneurial space. It’s about what happened when Bunny found herself in a room surrounded by women who reflected her own value back to her, and how that experience brought her face to face with a visibility wound she didn’t realize she was still carrying. Bunny talks about the stories female entrepreneurs tell themselves about their message, their audience, their engagement, and whether they are “visible enough” to matter. She also shares why community, relationships, and putting yourself in the right rooms can create growth that no algorithm can manufacture. If you see yourself in this, and you feel like you’ve been holding back, waiting until your message is perfect, or wondering whether your work is actually making an impact, this episode is your reminder that your value doesn’t become real when more people see it. You have to be willing to let it be seen. What unfolds afterwards is the life you love to live! Love this episode? Don’t just listen and move on. Leave a review, follow the show, and share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn’t have to become more valuable to become more visible. Connect with Bunny Young: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

August 27, 202616 min

The Cost of Being a Female Entrepreneur Who Refuses to Play Small

In this solo episode, Bunny explores why showing up fully, holding people accountable, and living in alignment with what you believe is possible can trigger some people while deeply inspiring others. This is particularly relevant to female entrepreneurs. Bunny explores the connection between triggering and inspiring, and why you cannot spend your life making yourself smaller just to keep everyone else comfortable. Bunny also gets personal about the moments when she has questioned whether her work matters, what she has learned from being criticized, and why she has stopped allowing someone else’s reaction to determine how boldly she shows up. And that right there is a lesson every female entrepreneur, coach, and consultant should embrace in their journey towards predictable revenue and consistent income. If you have been holding yourself back because you are afraid of disappointing someone, being judged, or becoming the villain in somebody else’s story, this episode is your reminder that their curriculum is not yours. You get to take up space. You get to be fully yourself. And you get to build a life that feels like yours. Timestamps 00:00 Yes, And! Podcast intro 01:30 Why you will be the villain in someone else’s story 02:47 When triggering someone and inspiring someone are the same energy 05:08 The cost of showing up fully and being misunderstood 07:29 Why making someone wrong keeps you small 09:56 What Bunny learned from a disappointing business experience 12:20 Accountability, self-trust, and taking back your power 14:28 Taking responsibility for your own ROI 16:49 Your permission to take up space Links & Resources Learn more about DEFY: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/defynow Book a DEFY Fit Call: https://bit.ly/467bnxx Connect with Bunny Young: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Website: [ https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/

August 20, 202641 min

How to invest in your coaching business when you’re used to putting yourself last

This episode is a celebration of what can happen when a woman stops building her life around everyone else and finally starts choosing herself, and how this can have a pivotal impact on her business growth. Bunny brings Nikki Acosta, a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship expert, and transformation coach, into the studio to talk about the woman she was when they first met, and the woman she has become after a year inside DEFY. This episode is all about the mindset shifts she experienced in her first year of DEFY. And, trust me, she has quite an interesting story. Nikki already knew how to build a business. She had successfully run multiple businesses and had a thriving therapy practice. What she didn’t know was how to build the coaching business she actually wanted, or how to stop operating from the belief that she simply had to keep doing more for everyone else. Inside DEFY, that started to change. Nikki began making herself a non-negotiable, creating a business around the freedom she wanted, showing up more visibly, and learning to trust her own answers instead of constantly looking outside herself for them. Timestamps 00:00 Yes, And! Podcast intro 05:46 Nikki’s story and why she wanted to build a coaching business 11:27 What changed when Nikki started choosing herself 13:10 The decision to say yes to DEFY 19:51 Betting on yourself before you have all the answers 23:19 What it feels like to be truly seen and supported 30:14 Choosing yourself as a business strategy 38:39 The identity shift that changed everything 42:51 Becoming the woman you always needed Links & Resources: Learn more about DEFY: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/defynow Book a DEFY Fit Call: https://bit.ly/467bnxx Connect with Bunny Young: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Website: [ https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Connect with Nikki Acosta: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoyanikki/ Website: https://www.journey2nb.com/

August 13, 202645 min

Choosing a "Yes, And" Life Even When It Doesn't Make Rational Sense

What happens when you stop outsourcing your authority, drop the invisible armor, and realize that a business running on constant friction isn't the badge of honor you thought it was? Tara Barot is a member of Bunny’s signature program, DEFY, and the founder of Wild Hearted Living. She's a very particular business owner. Her life is filled with moments where she chooses a "yes, and" life regardless of whether it makes rational sense. In this podcast episode, Bunny and Tara talk about the messy and profound journey it takes to become the woman who can hold a growing business from a place of freedom, passion, and intuition. If you're on your journey of embodying the version of you who already has the success in business and life that you dream about, this podcast episode might be the exact call to action you need. Listen up, and if you love it (which we know you will), don't forget to follow and leave a review. Let's share the magic! Timestamps 00:00 Yes, And! Podcast intro 05:00 The Reality of Living a Life That Doesn't Make "Rational" Sense 10:15 Breaking Free from Second-Guessing Every Business Move 16:30 The DEFY Transformation and Radical Self-Trust 23:00 Growing a Business Without Crushing Your Nervous System 30:15 What a True "Yes, And" Life Looks Like in Daily Entrepreneurship **Resources & Links Mentioned:** Connect with your host, Bunny Young: DEFY: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/defynow Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Connect with Tara Barot: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarabarot/ Website: https://www.wildheartedliving.com/

August 8, 202649 min

Why Your Multi-6 Figure Business is Burning You Out (And How to Fix It)

It’s time to face the truth: No matter how many zeroes are in your bank account, if your business only works when you are exhausted and available around the clock, your business might just be a different version of a golden cage. In the first episode of season 3 of the Yes, And! Podcast, I’m chatting with multi-industry entrepreneur, bestselling author, and powerhouse operator Kelsea Koenreich. And her story is one for the books. Kelsea spent her early twenties in and out of jail, drinking every night, and watching her life completely unravel. Instead of staying stuck, she chose radical responsibility, rebuilt from rock bottom, and spent the last 15 years going inside the businesses of high-achieving multi-six and seven-figure women as their right-wing woman. In this conversation, we’re talking about the messy reality of breaking the mold, dropping the performance trap (yes, even the business blazers), dealing with unspoken rules in female entrepreneurship, and realizing that a business running on your constant burnout isn't freedom at all. If you’re ready to stop performing and start building a business that actually supports your life, press play. Timestamps 00:00 Yes, And! Podcast intro with Kelsea Koenreich 05:00 Underestimating Yourself, and Overcoming Early Shame 09:30 Jail Time and Finding a Way Out 14:15 No One Is Coming to Save You: Radical Responsibility 19:40 Why Fitting Into Traditional Business Boxes Keeps You Stuck 24:30 The Performance Trap 29:10 Sister Wounds in Female Entrepreneurship 34:00 Shifting from Multi-Six Figures to Seven Figures Without Burning Down Your Life 38:15 Final Truth Bombs Connect with your host, Bunny Young: Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Connect with Kelsea Koenreich: Instagram: https://instagram.com/kelseakoenreich Website: https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/

August 4, 20262 min

Trailer - Season 3 Yes, And!

What if building a successful business didn’t have to cost you everything? Welcome to Season 3 of Yes, And! w. Bunny Young, where entrepreneurship, wealth, strategy, identity, and the nervous system come together to challenge the way we think about success. Bunny Young is a retired therapist, third-generation entrepreneur, mother of four, and founder of nine companies. After years of building businesses and learning how to create more while doing less, she’s taking you behind the scenes of what it really takes to build wealth, grow a business, and create a life that actually supports you. Expect honest conversations about money, identity, patterns, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the real transformation required to stop building your business according to someone else’s definition of success. You don’t have to do it all to have it all! If you’re ready to question the rules of hustle culture, rethink what success can look like, and build a business that supports the life you actually want, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to Yes, And! and follow Bunny Young for more conversations, coaching, and insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, wealth, and creating your own version of success. Connect with Bunny: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website

June 25, 202628 min

How to use AI to amplify your uniqueness - Part 2

This is going to sound hard, but trust me, it’s an important wakeup call: AI won't go anywhere, but neither will you if you keep outsourcing your power to an LLM. This podcast episode is Part 2 of Woo & AI, a two-part series where Bunny talks about why AI won't replace you if you know what tasks to outsource and where to protect your uniqueness in a world that seems more vanilla than ever before. In this second part, Bunny shares an overview of her AI tech stack and offers coaching insights on how to make the most of AI to expand your reach and amplify your magic. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to Part 2 02:35 Why AI is a vehicle, not the problem 07:00 The "house manager" analogy 10:35 Why AI should support your ideas, not create them 12:43 Bunny's AI framework: See It, Do It, Be It 18:20 The AI tools Bunny uses every day 21:38 The inbox AI that's saving hours every week 23:26 What's next in AI and autonomous agents 27:12 The future is both AI and intuition Links & Resources ⁠ Watch Part 1 on YouTube ⁠ Join our DEFY community here ⁠ Instagram ⁠ LinkedIn ⁠Website

June 18, 202628 min

The Truth About AI, Intuition, and Building a Business in 2026 - Part 1

Everyone keeps saying that AI is here to replace people in their jobs. That AI is this cold learning machine that's so advanced that humans won't be able to keep up with the pace. But in this episode, Bunny makes it clear that no amount of technological advancement could ever replace your authenticity and magnetism. What AI can do, however, is support your expansion and reach. In Part 1 of this two-part series on the Yes, And! Podcast, Bunny goes deep into what happens when entrepreneurs stop seeing AI as a threat and start seeing it as a tool. In this episode, Bunny shares her perspective on the growing fears many online entrepreneurs have about being replaced, and why she believes this moment represents a real opportunity. She also pulls back the curtain on how she's using AI inside her own businesses, why strategy and energetics are not opposites, and what entrepreneurs need to understand before handing over their voice, content, or decision-making to technology. If you've been curious about AI, skeptical of it, or wondering how to integrate it into your business without losing what makes you unique, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00 Yes, And! Podcast intro 00:36 Why Bunny wanted to talk about AI now 03:35 AI, energetics, and the problem with either-or thinking 05:52 Is AI bad for the environment? A different perspective 10:28 Will AI replace entrepreneurs? 14:24 How to use AI without losing your authenticity 18:47 Why AI should never be making decisions for you 20:15 What ideal client interviews teach us that AI can't 25:51 What losing a business partnership taught Bunny about growth 27:10 Why AI became part of the DEFY conversation 28:13 What to expect in Part 2 Connect with your host, Bunny Young: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ Join DEFY: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/defynow

June 11, 202624 min

From $38K Teacher to Multi 7 Figure CEO w. Cait Scudder

In this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, Bunny talks with entrepreneur and business mentor Cait Scudder for a conversation about identity shifts, risk, reinvention, and what happens when you finally stop building a life that no longer fits you. Before building a multi-seven-figure company, Cait was making $38,000 a year as a teacher, overworked, exhausted, and quietly realizing she couldn’t keep forcing herself into a version of success that looked good on paper but felt completely disconnected from who she was becoming. What followed was not some perfectly mapped out business plan. It started with a resignation letter sent from Spain before taking a group of students to an EDM rave in Barcelona. Then came Bali, a complete life pivot, meeting her now husband by chance, and eventually building a business rooted in both strategy and personal transformation. Bunny and Cait talk about what it actually looks like to grow a business organically, why relationships matter more than most marketing strategies, and how many entrepreneurs get stuck building businesses that simply become demanding jobs. This conversation also moves into motherhood, identity, and the parts of growth people don’t talk about enough. The void seasons. The cave. The moments where everything old stops fitting before the next version of you fully arrives. And maybe most importantly, the permission to let your life evolve without needing every next step perfectly figured out first. This episode is for the person standing between safety and expansion, wondering if they’re allowed to want something different. Because sometimes the biggest shift starts with finally admitting you’ve outgrown the life everyone expected you to keep. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Yes, And! Podcast 01:00 From a $38K teaching salary to entrepreneurship 04:00 Sending the resignation letter from Spain 08:00 Moving to Bali and meeting her husband 10:30 Starting her first coaching business 13:00 How Cait got her first clients organically 14:30 Scaling to multiple seven figures without paid ads 17:00 Why relationships matter more than marketing hacks 20:00 Motherhood, identity shifts, and business growth 24:00 The importance of “the cave” seasons in life and business 26:00 Final reflections and permission to evolve Connect with your host, Bunny Young: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/ Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ Connect with Cait Scudder: Website: https://caitscudder.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themillionairemother