In this episode, we’re sharing something honest, intentional, and very on-brand for what we believe: we’re pressing pause.



At Femprenuer True Confessions, we talk a lot about alignment, discernment, boundaries, and choosing growth over hustle. This pause is us practicing exactly that.



This isn’t burnout.This isn’t quitting.This is a conscious decision to create space, clarity, and alignment before what comes next.



In this episode, we talk about:

 * Why pausing can be a powerful leadership move

 * How to recognize when something needs rest, even if it’s working

 * The difference between forcing momentum and honoring timing

 * What this pause means (and what it doesn’t)

 * Where you can continue to learn, grow, and be inspired while we’re on hold

We’re so grateful for this community, every listener, every guest, and every honest conversation we’ve had so far. Thank you for being part of this season, and for trusting that pauses can be just as purposeful as action.



Please keep sharing and listening to women’s voices! Go follow and listen to Kathi Burn’s podcast, Organized & Energized [https://thepodcast.organizedandenergized.com/] for more stories (like FTCP’s) of powerhouse women sharing their powerful stories of vulnerability and lessons learned.



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EP 147: Practicing What We Preach & Pressing Pause with Purpose

What if the very chapters you wish you could erase are the ones that shape your greatest work?



In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Fempreneur True Confessions, we sit down with Becky Whetstone, licensed clinical therapist, author, and relationship expert, to explore how what looks like failure in the moment often becomes the foundation for a life that truly fits.



Becky shares her remarkable journey, from navigating a third divorce to returning to school as a graduate student, to building a thriving private practice before social media dominated how we market. She takes us back to the early 2000s, placing ads in the Yellow Pages, then courageously pivoting to Google Ads as the industry evolved. Each step, intentional or not, became part of a long game rooted in resilience, self-trust, and clarity.



We talk about what it means to grow by design, not by default. Becky opens up about choosing fewer clients, not as a setback, but as a conscious decision aligned with the life she wants. She reflects on publishing her first book in 2023, working on her second book set to release next year, and her vision for the future, including teaching and leading classes rather than chasing every opportunity that comes along.



One of the most powerful moments in the conversation centers on clarity. Becky knows what she doesn’t want. She doesn’t want to host a podcast, but she loves being a podcast guest. That self-awareness becomes a masterclass in honoring your own path instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s version of success.



This episode is a reminder that magic isn’t instant. It’s built slowly, through lived experience, honest reflection, and the courage to keep choosing alignment over appearance. Becky’s story shows us that from the ashes of what feels like failure after failure, we can create lives and businesses where we don’t just survive, we thrive.



What We Talk About in This Episode

 * Turning personal “failures” into professional wisdom

 * Starting over after divorce and rebuilding with intention

 * Pivoting with the times

 * Designing a business that supports your life, not drains it

 * Knowing what you don’t want as a form of clarity

 * Letting go of the pressure to do everything at once

 * Trusting that your path can be slower, quieter, and still powerful



Key Takeaways

 * Your lived experience is not a liability, it’s your magic.

 * Failure is often just feedback shaping your future work.

 * Success looks different in every season.

 * Alignment creates sustainability.



Final Thought

We all carry magic within us. Sometimes it takes decades, missteps, pivots, and pauses to uncover it. Becky Whetstone models what’s possible when we stop rushing the process and start honoring the life we’re intentionally creating.



If you’ve ever felt behind, scattered, or discouraged by a path that didn’t go as planned, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.



Check out The Congressman’s Wife on Substack [https://thecongressmanswife.substack.com/]! 



You can find Becky online here:

Website [https://marriagecrisismanager.com/]

LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marriagecrisismanager/]

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/doctorbecky/]

Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrisismanager/]

YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageCrisisManager]

Substack [https://thecongressmanswife.substack.com/]



Stay connected with

EP 146: When “Mistakes” Become Our Magic with Becky Whetstone

Executive at three Fortune 100s and numerous startups. An expert operating at the intersection of technology, science, and commercialization. Journalist and author of a National Gold Medal Indie book. Winner of a national pitch contest. Founder of an award-winning eLearning platform.

EP 145: Turning Trauma Into Triumph: Shining Light on Others with Loralyn Mears

EP 144: From Disaster to Direction: Transforming Setbacks Into Growth & Clarity with Kathi Burns

Amy Tsai is a Reset-it Specialist and wellness expert with over 28 years of experience in health and fitness, helping women break free from limiting patterns and build strength, vitality, and confidence without dieting. Through her Restorative Juicing Program, she brings a fresh approach to wellness, showing women how simple, delicious juices can boost energy, improve mood, and reduce fatigue, challenging the belief that body pain and low energy are just a normal part of aging.

EP 143: Trusting Your Intuition, Even If It Feels Like You’re Starting Over

Misun Oh is a guide for mothers seeking to break inherited emotional patterns and lead their families from wholeness. With over 20 years in education and 15 years in spiritual and inner child healing, she blends lived experience with practical tools for conscious motherhood. Her personal journey of heartbreak, self-abandonment, and surrender to trust informs her work through The Reparenting Journey (3 months) and Generational Shift (6 months), delivered via SoulPrint™ Coaching, where she supports mothers in reparenting themselves and creating a new legacy for their children. Known for her compassionate, authentic, and emotionally rich approach, Misun values presence and transformation, believing that when a mother heals, the world changes, and she offers vulnerable conversations, grounded strategies, and spiritual depth.



EP 142: Willing, Not Fearless: How Aligned Action Builds Trust & Abundance with Misun Oh

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the conversations that shaped us, stretched us, and reminded us what’s possible when women choose courage over comfort.



In this special New Year’s Eve Eve Eve highlights episode, we’re revisiting powerful moments from seven unforgettable guests whose stories carried us through grief, growth, reinvention, and renewal.



You’ll hear reflections on:

 * Loneliness, grief, and what it really means to walk the walk, with insights from EP 129 featuring Misty Mae https://www.youtube.com/live/aXitl8kUs9o?si=m1buhQ5EQgREcwWy [https://www.youtube.com/live/aXitl8kUs9o?si=m1buhQ5EQgREcwWy] 

 * How our physical spaces impact our emotional and entrepreneurial lives, through house therapy and feng shui from EP 123 with Amy Babish [https://www.youtube.com/live/OKi_n9t5RSM?si=d_tnvgX30bMbzZ_Y] https://www.youtube.com/live/OKi_n9t5RSM?si=d_tnvgX30bMbzZ_Y 

 * Relearning yourself and following the “glimmer” instead of the grind, from EP 121 with Bri Alexander [https://youtu.be/r9AR6A814Vo?si=oAT9zoPWdYCoVO9b] https://youtu.be/r9AR6A814Vo?si=oAT9zoPWdYCoVO9b 

 * Choosing your mindset as your greatest superpower, and how mental mastery creates abundance, from EP 118 with Charity Brown [https://youtu.be/I3T8Iv4-CLw?si=38g53xgjOvs3CM-J]
   
    

 * Transforming fear into freedom by overriding imposter syndrome, from EP 105 with Jennifer Regular [https://www.youtube.com/live/kllt_MnzzPQ?si=rM39QuuaAlEAB3j0]
   
   

 * Letting go of people-pleasing and learning to trust yourself fully, from EP 104 with Linda Binns [https://www.youtube.com/live/Ez_DvJ5Rryw?si=pBOE_kEWrqHg8Wr7]
   
   

 * Using setbacks as stepping stones for growth and success, from EP 98 with Tammy Nevin [https://www.youtube.com/live/0krHUmMv4vg?si=CrGfyFD29Ye03w2v]
   
   

Each clip is a reminder that growth rarely comes in straight lines. It comes through loss, clarity, choice, and the willingness to keep showing up even when the path feels uncertain.



As we prepare to step into a new year, this episode is your invitation to reflect on what you’re carrying forward and what you’re finally ready to release.

✨ Here’s to honoring the lessons

✨ Trusting your evolution

✨ And walking into the next chapter with intention



EP 129: Loneliness, Walking the Walk, & Grief (Oh My!) With Misty Mae  [https://www.youtube.com/live/aXitl8kUs9o?si=m1buhQ5EQgREcwWy]



EP 123: House Therapy & Feng Shui with Amy Babish [https://www.youtube.com/live/OKi_n9t5RSM?si=d_tnvgX30bMbzZ_Y]



EP 121: Relearning Yourself & Following the Glimmer with Bri Alexander [https://youtu.be/r9AR6A814Vo?si=oAT9zoPWdYCoVO9b]



EP 118: Your Superpower Is Choice: Mental Mastery & Abundance with Charity Brown [https://youtu.be/I3T8Iv4-CLw?si=38g53xgjOvs3CM-J]



Ep 105: Transform Fear Into Freedom: Overriding Imposter Syndrome With Jennifer Regular [https://www.youtube.com/live/kllt_MnzzPQ?si=rM39QuuaAlEAB3j0]



EP 104: From People Pleaser To People Empowerer: Learning To Trust Yourself with Linda Binns [https://www.youtube.com/live/Ez_DvJ5Rryw?si=pBOE_kEWrqHg8Wr7]



EP 98: How to Use Setbacks to Grow, Learn, and Succeed with Tammy Nevin [https://www.youtube.com/live/0krHUmMv4vg?si=CrGfyFD29Ye03w2v]



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EP 141: Closing the Chapter: Some Conversations That Defined Our Year

In this special Christmas edition of Fempreneur True Confessions, we slow down, reflect, and share deeply personal stories about what Christmas has meant to us across different seasons of life.



As the year comes to a close, we talk honestly about how the holidays aren’t always picture-perfect and how, for many, this time of year can bring mixed emotions. Instead of focusing on traditions for tradition’s sake, we explore the energy, intention, and meaning behind the moments that stay with us forever.



From childhood memories shaped by scarcity, creativity, and unexpected generosity to building meaningful traditions with our own families, this episode is a reminder that Christmas isn’t about what’s under the tree. It’s about the energy exchanged, the thought behind the gesture, and the love infused into even the simplest moments.

One story, in particular, reflects a defining Christmas where gifts were scarce, a tree was improvised, and joy arrived unexpectedly through the kindness of others. That moment became a lifelong lesson in energy, intention, and the true spirit of giving.



We also reflect on:

 * Growing up with different cultural and religious traditions

 * Creating magic without money or perfection

 * Why intention matters more than the gift itself

 * How family, presence, and creativity shape holiday memories

 * Letting go of “one-day gratitude” and choosing appreciation year-round

 * Finding comfort in simple traditions like pajamas, food, lights, and being together
   
   

This episode is warm, reflective, and deeply human. A gentle reminder that the holidays don’t need to look a certain way to be meaningful. Sometimes the most powerful memories are born from resilience, love, and unexpected generosity.



Whether you’re surrounded by family, creating new traditions, or navigating a quieter season, we hope this conversation feels like a soft place to land during the holidays.



Join the Conversation

What is your favorite Christmas memory or tradition?What has the holiday taught you over the years?



From Us to YouMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and warm wishes to you and your loved ones from the Fempreneur True Confessions Podcast. Thank you for being part of this community.

EP 140: What Christmas Really Gave Us: Stories of Intention, Energy & Family with Lora & Angelic

KJ Blattenbauer is a powerhouse publicist who turns overlooked experts into headline news. With nearly 30 years of experience, she’s the go-to pro when you’re ready to stop being ignored and start owning the spotlight. Known for her bold yet approachable style, KJ delivers clear, actionable strategies that have been featured everywhere from Forbes to Architectural Digest.

She’s also the author of the DIY PR book, How to Be a Media Darling, and the forthcoming Pitchworthy (January 2026), a modern guide to building lasting visibility and authority.



To learn more about KJ, visit

hearsaypr.com

follow her on Instagram at

@kjblattenbauer. 



EP 139: The reset button that nobody talks about. 

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Lora and Angelic sit down for a heartfelt, honest, and often hilarious conversation about gratitude, presence, slowing down, and noticing the moments that matter most. Instead of the polished holiday highlight reels we usually see, this episode explores the real stuff — the messy, beautiful, chaotic humanness of life, motherhood, business, and the ongoing journey of trying to be present while juggling a million things. Lora talks about actively choosing gratitude in a season of stress and transition, even when it feels hard. Angelic opens up about the importance of tiny moments, sacred pauses, and living in awe of the everyday. Together, they reflect on how gratitude changes our perspective, our relationships, our parenting, and even the way we speak to ourselves. This episode is warm, real, and deeply grounding — a perfect listen while cooking, driving, or catching a quiet moment this holiday week.

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EP 137 Grateful, Not Perfect: What This Year Taught Us

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