Episode 7 – Building a Fun Community: Turning Your Business into a Movement with Inbal Claudio

Episode 7 - Building a Fun Community: Turning Your Business into a Movement with Inbal Claudio

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, Andrea and Mel chat with Inbal Claudio, a 3x founder, mom of three, and the queen of community building. Inbal shares her journey from launching a candle company to creating vibrant in-person and virtual communities, like Like Minded Collective and Founders Who Shabbat, which unite women entrepreneurs worldwide.

She reveals the power of cultivating authentic connections and how making community an extension of your business can supercharge growth, loyalty, and referrals—all while infusing fun into the process. From market research to making events magnetic, Inbal explains actionable strategies for fostering a sense of belonging and why genuine care always shines through.

Whether you’re a natural community builder or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to lead with intention, authenticity, and joy.

Highlights:

0:10 – Meet Inbal Claudio: Queen of Connection
1:02 – How we met and why this convo matters
2:37 – Inbal’s journey: From candles to community
5:02 – Why community is the ultimate business hack
7:02 – Authenticity in leadership: Showing up for your people
10:00 – Networking doesn’t have to be boring
15:00 – Tips to make community-building fun
20:02 – Where Inbal is following her fun right now
29:00 – Wrapping up: How to connect with Inbal

About Our Guest:

Inbal Claudio, a 3x founder and mom of three, is passionate about creating and fostering communities that empower female founders at every stage of business.

From virtual platforms to in-person gatherings, she has built spaces inspiring connection and support, transforming her life and business.

As a community strategist and business consultant, she also helps women cultivate their own thriving communities, using the power of connection to drive referrals, loyalty, and growth.

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Episode 5 – Fun, Finances & Building a Thriving Business with Staci Millard

Episode 5 - Fun, Finances & Building a Thriving Business with Staci Millard

What if your finances could actually be fun? 

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we sit down with Staci Millard, founder of Thrive Accounting, investor, podcast host, and our fractional CFO. Staci shares her journey of scaling a seven-figure business, making an impactful exit, and helping entrepreneurs align their financial goals with heart-led impact.

Staci dives into her three non-negotiables for success: leading with heart, making money, and building a life you love because of your business—not in spite of it. She also reveals how shifting your mindset can make finances empowering—and even fun!

You’ll walk away with practical strategies for setting aligned financial goals for 2025, insights on breaking big dreams into manageable steps to create momentum, and tips for infusing more joy into your business, finances, and life.

Highlights:

0:10 – Introducing Staci Millard
1:15 – The importance of fun in finances
2:01 – How paying attention to your finances creates freedom
6:04 – Setting aligned money goals for 2025
13:08 – Balancing big dreams with actionable steps
16:09 – Embodying your financial goals through mindset shifts
19:24 – Finding joy in the journey
25:38 – How to make finances more fun

About Our Guest:

Staci Millard is a mom of 2, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, investor, board member, and podcast host.

After working with thousands of entrepreneurs as well as her own 7-figure scale and exit, she believes in three non-negotiables for every successful business- making money, heart-led impact, and having a great life because of our businesses not in spite of them.

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Episode 3 – Beautiful Money & Spiritual Leadership with Lee Jacobs

Episode 3 - Beautiful Money & Spiritual Leadership with Lee Jacobs

Are you ready to welcome in more wealth, experience deeper fulfillment, and have a freaking blast along the way?

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we’re joined by Lee Marie Jacobs—international author, speaker, and holistic wealth expert. Lee dives into the principles of Beautiful Money and spiritual leadership, sharing how to transition from foundational success (Level 1) to purpose-driven impact (Level 2) in both life and business.

Together, we uncover how aligning your mind, heart, and spirit can transform your leadership and why creating space—physically and energetically—is essential for growth. Lee also introduces practical tools like visualization, breathwork, and energetics to help you live more intentionally, expand your spiritual leadership, and create a global impact—all while having fun along the way.

Highlights:

0:14 – Meet Lee Jacobs: Author & Holistic Wealth Expert
0:33 – Exploring Beautiful Money and Spiritual Leadership
1:10 – Why Fun and Joy Are Key to Alignment
3:15 – Transitioning from Level 1 to Level 2 in Business
4:49 – Moving Beyond ROI to Purpose-Driven Impact
7:12 – Finding Deeper Purpose and Letting Go of the Old
10:14 – The Power of Surrender and Transformation
14:37 – Aligning Mind, Heart, and Spirit for Leadership
23:47 – Visualization and Energy Management for Success
26:44 – Why Heart-Centered Leadership is Essential Today
27:54 – Simplifying, Creating Space, and Prioritizing Impact

About Our Guest:

Lee Marie Jacobs is an international author and speaker who specializes in holistic wealth and spiritual leadership. She is the author of Beautiful Money (Penguin Random House) and Auric Living (Waterside) and holds a BSc. in Biomedical Toxicology and an MBA. She is also a certified yoga + pilates instructor and a clinical nutritionist. 

Her work has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, Women’s Health, Success, Entrepreneur, Time Inc, The Dr Oz Show, The Jenny McCarthy Show and more. For more info, visit www.leemariejacobs.com or listen to her podcast, Spirituelle Society.

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Episode 2 – Following the Magic in Your Business and Marketing with Carly Ottaway

Episode 2 - Following the Magic in Your Business and Marketing with Carly Ottaway

Ever wonder what would happen if you followed the magic in your business?

In this episode, we’re joined by Carly Ottaway, founder and co-owner of Web of Words, an award-winning boutique marketing agency that empowers entrepreneurs to amplify their online presence and grow their businesses. With over a decade of experience scaling her business and her family, Carly knows firsthand how to create a business that’s as fulfilling behind the scenes as it looks on Instagram.

Join us as Carly shares her journey of following the magic in her business and leadership. She opens up about shifting from a more traditional, masculine approach to a feminine, intuition-led approach in marketing.

If you’re ready to infuse your business with more joy, alignment, and intuition, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss!

Highlights:

5:00 Facing Imposter Syndrome Before a Keynote
9:07 Shifting from Masculine to Feminine Leadership
12:00 Trust, Intuition, and Finding Flow
16:30 Social Media Strategies That Spark Joy
19:05 Co-Creating with Clients for Maximum Impact
25:22 Working with Your Partner: Lessons from Carly and Luke
28:49 Navigating Parenthood and Entrepreneurship
35:00 Following the Magic

About Our Guest:

Carly is the founder and co-owner of Web of Words, an award-winning boutique marketing agency that empowers entrepreneurs to amplify their online presence and grow their businesses. As a journalist turned copywriter turned agency owner, Carly thrives on helping people and brands articulate their stories authentically and purposefully.

Her passion lies in guiding entrepreneurs to lead from their intuition and embrace more flow in their growth journey. With a decade of experience scaling her business while also expanding her family, Carly is dedicated to creating a business that resonates deeply and feels as fulfilling as it looks on Instagram.

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