Small Business Bestie

Small Business Bestie ✨ Creating community + coaching small business owners in Central Kentucky and Beyond heart 💜

08/04/2025

📣 "I'm just a cheerleader for everyone I’m around."

Tora Carter isn’t just leading—she’s lifting. Whether it’s her dance team, her coworkers, her family, or her community, her mission is simple: cheer people on.

And guess what? It’s contagious. 🧡

Catch this moment of joy and encouragement from Episode 57 of Small Business Bestie—and let it remind you: we go farther when we cheer for each other.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZvC2mYQxK8sHPNRvm5zNT?si=44601c1bdaa54e89
Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-business-bestie/id1733760829

💻 Think your business is too small for hackers to care? Think again.In this eye-opening episode, Michelle talks with IT ...
07/09/2025

💻 Think your business is too small for hackers to care? Think again.

In this eye-opening episode, Michelle talks with IT consultant Tina Watson about how to actually protect your business, plan your tech needs, and keep things running smoothly—before disaster strikes.

Tina shares easy, practical tips and some wild real-world examples that prove: tech isn't just a "nice to have"—it's a must for every small business.

🎧 Listen now: https://linkin.bio/smallbusinessbestie

🚨 NEW EPISODE: Small Business Bestie Podcast! 🎙Are you charging what you're worth? Or stuck in the "but it’s just a Zoom...
06/25/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE: Small Business Bestie Podcast! 🎙

Are you charging what you're worth? Or stuck in the "but it’s just a Zoom call" pricing trap?

This week, I’m chatting with Tremaine Wills from Mind Over Money—a financial expert who helps small business owners break out of bad money habits and finally build true wealth.

We cover pricing, mindset, value alignment, and how to stop treating your biz like a bargain bin. 💸💪
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🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZvC2mYQxK8sHPNRvm5zNT?si=44601c1bdaa54e89
🔗 Shownotes + links: https://linkin.bio/smallbusinessbestie
📲 Follow Tremaine: https://instagram.com/mindovermoneycoach

Tremaine Wills

🎧 New Episode: Tora Carter is Lexington’s Chief Cheerleader 🧡What do a dance coach, a marketing director, and a historic...
06/18/2025

🎧 New Episode: Tora Carter is Lexington’s Chief Cheerleader 🧡

What do a dance coach, a marketing director, and a historic preservation advocate have in common? Her name is Tora Carter—and she's our guest on Episode 57 of Small Business Bestie.

From leading the Transy dance team to revitalizing the Robert H. Williams Cultural Center (founded by Black women in 1892!), Tora’s energy is unmatched. We talk about the history of Lexington’s orphanage, creative ways to support small biz, and the future of a community cornerstone. 📚🛍️🎭

🎙️ Listen now:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZvC2mYQxK8sHPNRvm5zNT?si=44601c1bdaa54e89
Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-business-bestie/id1733760829
📌 Link in bio: https://linkin.bio/smallbusinessbestie

🎯 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS + DREAMERS → THIS IS FOR YOU! 🎯🚨 $10,000 Grant Opportunity — Deadline: June 30 at Midnight! 🚨Whe...
06/17/2025

🎯 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS + DREAMERS → THIS IS FOR YOU! 🎯
🚨 $10,000 Grant Opportunity — Deadline: June 30 at Midnight! 🚨

Whether you’re hustling in your business full time or just side-stepping into your dream, don’t miss this chance to learn AND earn. Take just 2 FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready courses (online OR in-person) and you can apply for a $10,000 grant to fuel your biz. 💸💡

And guess what? Some of these courses are as short as 15 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to doom scroll! 📱⏳

🗓️ Upcoming In-Person Workshop This Saturday
Empower Your Business: Financial & Digital Success Workshops
🕘 11:00 am–12:30 pm
📍 Lexington Public Library - Beaumont Branch
👉 Register for in-person here: https://tinyurl.com/3vekkpyf

💻 Prefer to learn from your couch in PJs? No judgment.
Take 2 courses online at your own pace via our WBC partner link:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/nt2ph44z

✨ Whether you want to pay yourself, master your money, or level up your digital game—this is your moment. Let’s make moves!

🩷 Tag a business bestie who needs this info!

💥 New Episode Alert! 💥From running a Cincinnati martini club in her 20s to leading international yoga retreats—Kelli, ow...
06/11/2025

💥 New Episode Alert! 💥

From running a Cincinnati martini club in her 20s to leading international yoga retreats—Kelli, owner of Wildfire Yoga + Wellness, has done it ALL. 🧘‍♀️✨

In the latest episode of the Small Business Bestie podcast, Kelli shares:
✅ How anxiety + alignment led her to open a studio
✅ The moment she knew it was time to expand
✅ Her best tips for staying sane as a small biz owner

If you’ve ever wondered when to leap, how to center yourself before you do, or what it really looks like to build a values-aligned business—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now using the link in bio, or search Small Business Bestie wherever you get your podcast.

📅 Bonus: You’re invited to our June 25th Small Business Bestie Cocktail Hour at The Willow—right around the corner from Kelli’s studio!

06/06/2025

🚀 BHAGs: Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals.
Have you set one lately?

In this quick reel, I’m sharing why you need BOTH minimum and stretch goals to grow without burning out. 🧘‍♀️📈

✨ Minimum goals = consistency
✨ Stretch goals = momentum
✨ Together = sustainable growth with space to dream big

Don’t let fear or “shoulds” set your goals. Set what’s true for you.
Watch the clip, then tell me in the comments:
What’s your next bold stretch goal—even if it feels a little scary? 👇



Check out the full discussion, Episode 55: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZvC2mYQxK8sHPNRvm5zNT?si=1add46dcce71473a

06/04/2025

🚨 Mini CEO Retreat Moment 🚨

If it’s been a while since you asked yourself what success actually looks and feels like—this is your friendly nudge. Whether you’re building, pivoting, or just trying to keep the plants alive and the invoices sent… your vision deserves a check-in. 💻🌿

✨ What do you want your life and business to feel like in 5 years?
📝 What needs to shift now to get there?

This reel is a 24-second clip from Episode 55 reminder that you don’t need a big retreat to get clear. Just give yourself 10 intentional minutes—and maybe a journal.

📌 Watch, reflect, and then tell me:
What’s your next bold step if you trusted yourself completely?
👇 Drop it in the comments or send me a DM—I’d love to cheer you on.
Link to Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZvC2mYQxK8sHPNRvm5zNT?si=563550d971864380

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎧“Mini CEO Retreat: Reflect, Realign, Reignite” is live!What happens when your guest cancels last ...
06/04/2025

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎧
“Mini CEO Retreat: Reflect, Realign, Reignite” is live!

What happens when your guest cancels last minute and you're left with an empty mic? You dig deep, get real, and record the episode you actually needed to hear. And guess what? Turns out, you probably needed it too. 🫶

In this solo episode, I walk you through:
✨ How to host your own "CEO Retreat" (even if it's just a journal and a coffee)
💡 The BESTIE acronym I use to make values-based business decisions
📈 The difference between minimum goals and stretch goals—and why you need both
🧘‍♀️ Vision planning that actually honors your real life, not just your Instagram life
📝 Plus: a juicy journaling prompt to help you take your next bold step

Listen now, and if it resonates—drop your thoughts in the comments or send me a DM with your bold step. 💌

🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZvC2mYQxK8sHPNRvm5zNT?si=07f18fe347b3483f
💬 What season are you in right now—building, pivoting, resting, or growing?

06/03/2025

Authenticity is a superpower!
The best leaders are the ones know who they are, and feel deeply.

Check out Stephanie's full episode, number 50!

🎉 FREE Small Business Workshops + a Shot at $10K! 💸Let’s talk about free money and smart moves.The Women’s Business Cent...
06/02/2025

🎉 FREE Small Business Workshops + a Shot at $10K! 💸
Let’s talk about free money and smart moves.

The Women’s Business Center of Kentucky, in partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, is offering a series of FREE in-person workshops throughout June—and they're packed with the kind of wisdom your business deserves.

Here’s the best part:
📌 Complete ANY TWO courses (online or in person), and you’re eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant. Yep. Ten. Thousand. Dollars. 🚀

🗓️ June Courses Include:

“Pay Yourself” (June 4 & 13) – Because your paycheck shouldn’t be last in line.

“How to Spread the Digital Word: Communications Strategy” (June 9) – Tell your story like a boss.

“Get Beyond Break Even: From Knowing Numbers to Making Money” (June 10 & 21) – It’s time your biz got PAID.

📍All courses are in-person in Lexington—perfect excuse for local networking too.

🧠 These sessions are jam-packed with knowledge you can use immediately—whether you’re trying to grow, stabilize, or simply understand your finances better.

🔗 Learn more and register here: bit.ly/45adKRd
📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Tag a fellow entrepreneur who needs to be in the room. Let’s grow, learn, and get that grant money, Bestie. 💼💕

🚨 Small Biz Owners: Don’t Get Scammed Just for Existing 🚨Brought to you by your Small Business Bestie. 💼If you own an LL...
06/02/2025

🚨 Small Biz Owners: Don’t Get Scammed Just for Existing 🚨
Brought to you by your Small Business Bestie. 💼

If you own an LLC in Kentucky (or anywhere, really), you’ve probably gotten a letter like this—official-looking envelopes with bolded deadlines, scary language, and sometimes even barcodes to look legitimate. One of our clients just got the attached letter about a required "Kentucky Annual Report" with fine print suggesting a $75 fee... when in reality, it should have been $15 and filed through the official Secretary of State’s site.

🧠 Here’s the game they’re playing:

These letters are sent by third-party "filing services" that are not affiliated with the state.

They count on you being busy and worried about compliance.

They upcharge or tack on “services” you didn’t need—or ask for.

🤯 The kicker? You’re doing everything right. These folks just scrape public LLC info and fire off letters hoping you’ll pay out of panic.

💡 What to do instead:
✅ Only file your Kentucky Annual Report through the state portal.
✅ The 2025 report is due June 30, and the actual fee is $15.
✅ When in doubt, send it to your accountant or coach (hey 👋 that’s me!).

💬 Tag your biz bestie who needs this heads up!
We’re here to keep your books clean and your mailbox drama-free. 💌💸

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