The Chaotic Middle

The Chaotic Middle https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com Welcome to The Chaotic Middle, the podcast for the women who are doing it all and refusing to apologize for the mess along the way.

Each episode brings you honest conversations with women who are in the thick of it – the wins, the breakdowns, the pivots, and the messy middle moments that don't make it to the highlight reel. You'll hear lessons learned from women who've figured out how to balance businesses, babies, and everything in between, and you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and the reminder that you're not alone in the chaos.

Whether you're a solopreneur juggling client calls and diaper changes, a founder scaling your team while managing school drop-offs, or just trying to figure out how to make it all work without losing yourself in the process, The Chaotic Middle is your permission slip to embrace the chaos and build something extraordinary anyway.

Hosted by Amanda Russell, the storyteller and copywriter behind Chaos Coordination LLC, this podcast is for the women who know that success doesn't have to look perfect. It just has to be real.

Subscribe now and join the community of women who are coordinating their chaos and building their empires, one messy moment at a time.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 00:37:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business:Entrepreneurship 1440 episodic Chaos Coordination LLC Chaos Coordination LLC No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21873937/Chaotic_Middle_Podcast_1_b2fg1.png The Chaotic Middle https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com 144 144 Breaking Up With Self-Sabotage and Rewriting the Story with Giorgia G. Breaking Up With Self-Sabotage and Rewriting the Story with Giorgia G. https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/healing-your-inner-child-to-find-happiness-as-an-adult-with-giorgia-g/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/healing-your-inner-child-to-find-happiness-as-an-adult-with-giorgia-g/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 00:37:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/2678676a-8a88-3215-bcd8-d9960b18e7a1 In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Giorgia G., a success coach, to The Chaotic Middle podcast. Listen in as they discuss strategies for high-achieving mothers to overcome self-sabotage, achieve fulfillment without burnout, and release mom guilt by demonstrating that personal achievement benefits their children.

Giorgia and Amanda discussed defining personal success against internal criteria rather than external expectations, shifting the focus from constantly proving oneself to prioritizing high-impact professional activities, and the importance of implementing boundaries, addressing basic needs, and taking risks to prevent burnout.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Giorgia G., a success coach, to The Chaotic Middle podcast. Listen in as they discuss strategies for high-achieving mothers to overcome self-sabotage, achieve fulfillment without burnout, and release mom guilt by demonstrating that personal achievement benefits their children.

Giorgia and Amanda discussed defining personal success against internal criteria rather than external expectations, shifting the focus from constantly proving oneself to prioritizing high-impact professional activities, and the importance of implementing boundaries, addressing basic needs, and taking risks to prevent burnout.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1576 15 full Rebuilding an In-Person Business After a Multi-State Move with Ryann Doria Rebuilding an In-Person Business After a Multi-State Move with Ryann Doria https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-an-in-person-business-after-a-multi-state-move-with-ryann-doria/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-an-in-person-business-after-a-multi-state-move-with-ryann-doria/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 00:26:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/dfd2eb94-85e0-3956-847d-fe51db1d6e72 In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Ryann Doria, owner of Ryann Kristena Events, to discuss the transition from a background in theater to specializing in alternative and non-traditional wedding planning.

Ryann discusses how she has adjusted her business expectations after moving from Orange County, California, to Salt Lake City, Utah. They also discuss the challenges of rebuilding an in-person business after relocating to a new state with a new market and a new demographic.

In addition to professional talk, Ryann and Amanda discuss the importance of involving their children in the business to expose them to alternative career paths and advise new mothers to "embrace the chaos".

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Ryann Doria, owner of Ryann Kristena Events, to discuss the transition from a background in theater to specializing in alternative and non-traditional wedding planning.

Ryann discusses how she has adjusted her business expectations after moving from Orange County, California, to Salt Lake City, Utah. They also discuss the challenges of rebuilding an in-person business after relocating to a new state with a new market and a new demographic.

In addition to professional talk, Ryann and Amanda discuss the importance of involving their children in the business to expose them to alternative career paths and advise new mothers to "embrace the chaos".

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 2498 14 full Sharing Tools and Resources for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs Sharing Tools and Resources for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/sharing-tools-and-resources-for-freelancers-and-entrepreneurs/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/sharing-tools-and-resources-for-freelancers-and-entrepreneurs/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:03:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/3484a929-2006-314b-a2d8-e8a60da48471 In this month’s solo episode, host Amanda Russell discusses successfully transitioning from a virtual assistant into a specialized copywriting firm over 7 years.

She also gets into tools and communities that support her business, including CRM systems, AI tools, and tips on how to improve your business’s copywriting, content strategy, and more.

If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or freelancer who is looking to improve your tech stack or find new ways to streamline your business, this is a must-listen!

Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!

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]]> In this month’s solo episode, host Amanda Russell discusses successfully transitioning from a virtual assistant into a specialized copywriting firm over 7 years.

She also gets into tools and communities that support her business, including CRM systems, AI tools, and tips on how to improve your business’s copywriting, content strategy, and more.

If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or freelancer who is looking to improve your tech stack or find new ways to streamline your business, this is a must-listen!

Amanda will be back next week with another candid conversation with an inspiring woman in business, so be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!

WHERE TO FIND AMANDA

→ Resources Amanda mentions

]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1596 13 full Using Life Experiences to Empower the Next Generation with Nina Echevarria Using Life Experiences to Empower the Next Generation with Nina Echevarria https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-012-using-life-experiences-to-empower-the-next-generation-with-nina-echevarria/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-012-using-life-experiences-to-empower-the-next-generation-with-nina-echevarria/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:09:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/c6242f6e-4996-343b-84e8-4d20d0ed57c6 In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Nina Echevarria, CEO and founder of Millie Micah Design Studio, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Nina and Amanda discuss Nina’s mission to create a creative environment for young people and teach them the full life cycle of fashion design, focusing on real-world business skills and adapting teaching methods to the current generation.

Nina also discusses the challenges she has faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and as a young working parent, and how that has led her to share her knowledge and mentorship with the children of New York City.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Nina Echevarria, CEO and founder of Millie Micah Design Studio, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

Nina and Amanda discuss Nina’s mission to create a creative environment for young people and teach them the full life cycle of fashion design, focusing on real-world business skills and adapting teaching methods to the current generation.

Nina also discusses the challenges she has faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and as a young working parent, and how that has led her to share her knowledge and mentorship with the children of New York City.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1940 11 full Regulating Our Nervous Systems with Sarah Avilla Regulating Our Nervous Systems with Sarah Avilla https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-011-regulating-our-nervous-systems-with-sarah-avilla/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-011-regulating-our-nervous-systems-with-sarah-avilla/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:04:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/ebbdef51-cbf5-3add-ab67-d36fff27816d In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Sarah Avilla, EFT tapping practitioner and integrated health coach, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

In addition to discussing the importance of emotional self-regulation in parenting, Sarah shares some great tips on using EFT as a stress-reduction and emotional-regulation technique.

In the conversation, Sarah shares how her own practice has led her to helping her son co-regulate, as well as how being a business owner and an EFT practitioner corresponds with being a mom.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Sarah Avilla, EFT tapping practitioner and integrated health coach, to The Chaotic Middle podcast.

In addition to discussing the importance of emotional self-regulation in parenting, Sarah shares some great tips on using EFT as a stress-reduction and emotional-regulation technique.

In the conversation, Sarah shares how her own practice has led her to helping her son co-regulate, as well as how being a business owner and an EFT practitioner corresponds with being a mom.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 2235 11 full Building a Life-First Biz Without Muting Motherhood with Rebecca Reardon Building a Life-First Biz Without Muting Motherhood with Rebecca Reardon https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-010-building-a-life-first-biz-without-muting-motherhood-with-rebecca-reardon/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-010-building-a-life-first-biz-without-muting-motherhood-with-rebecca-reardon/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:04:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/668e660e-d482-3809-8f95-c00bbf9c031a In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Rebecca Reardon to The Chaotic Middle podcast, who manages a corporate job, a virtual assistant business, and is a mother to two young children.

Listen in as Amanda and Rebecca chat about how to build a "life first biz without muting motherhood.” Rebecca shares about how her goal to gain more time with her children requires her to focus on intentional capacity management, using work time after the children are asleep, and acknowledging that parents have a different 24 hours in a day.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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→ Facebook

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Rebecca Reardon to The Chaotic Middle podcast, who manages a corporate job, a virtual assistant business, and is a mother to two young children.

Listen in as Amanda and Rebecca chat about how to build a "life first biz without muting motherhood.” Rebecca shares about how her goal to gain more time with her children requires her to focus on intentional capacity management, using work time after the children are asleep, and acknowledging that parents have a different 24 hours in a day.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 2471 9 full Blogging for Your Small Business Blogging for Your Small Business https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/blogging-for-your-small-business/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/blogging-for-your-small-business/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:16:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/38456eaf-5054-369a-9faa-1c1891e6606d In this month’s solo episode, host Amanda Russell discusses what she’s learned since starting her own business and how it’s been the best personal and professional decision she’s ever made.

She also gets into how businesses can find success with blogging and how to use long-form content for strategic and sustainable growth.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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→ Blog about does your website need a blog?

→ Blog to increase website traffic

]]> In this month’s solo episode, host Amanda Russell discusses what she’s learned since starting her own business and how it’s been the best personal and professional decision she’s ever made.

She also gets into how businesses can find success with blogging and how to use long-form content for strategic and sustainable growth.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

WHERE TO FIND AMANDA

→ Blog about does your website need a blog?

→ Blog to increase website traffic

]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1318 9 full Growing a Brand with Growing Kids with Keri Szachacz Growing a Brand with Growing Kids with Keri Szachacz https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-008-growing-a-brand-with-growing-kids-with-keri-szachacz/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-008-growing-a-brand-with-growing-kids-with-keri-szachacz/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:30:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/55d33574-2ae4-3fd7-8b85-5a5189096af0 In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Keri Szachacz to The Chaotic Middle podcast

to discuss Keri’s apparel company for dancers, cheerleaders, and baton twirlers, Showstopping Designs, and her experience working from home since 2017.

Listen in as Keri and Amanda discuss the challenges of balancing a work-from-home business with raising growing children, prioritizing emotional awareness, and how the pandemic brought more grace to working parents.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Keri Szachacz to The Chaotic Middle podcast

to discuss Keri’s apparel company for dancers, cheerleaders, and baton twirlers, Showstopping Designs, and her experience working from home since 2017.

Listen in as Keri and Amanda discuss the challenges of balancing a work-from-home business with raising growing children, prioritizing emotional awareness, and how the pandemic brought more grace to working parents.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1645 8 full Organizing Operations and Overcoming Burnout with Amariah Murdock Organizing Operations and Overcoming Burnout with Amariah Murdock https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-007-finding-strength-and-happiness-in-all-of-lifes-moments-with-amariah-murdock/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-007-finding-strength-and-happiness-in-all-of-lifes-moments-with-amariah-murdock/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:16:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/af5afd9f-3638-3fa0-9e12-0d6bcfd000cc In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Amariah Murdock to The Chaotic Middle podcast. Amariah is the owner of multiple businesses, including Joyride Rentals Southern Utah, infinitexec, and the Momreneurs Making Moves podcast, which focuses on navigating "babies, business, and boundaries."

Amariah shared that a slow season does not define success, stressing the importance of finding connection to combat isolation, prioritizing recharging to prevent guaranteed burnout, and setting necessary boundaries for a sustainable life.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Amariah Murdock to The Chaotic Middle podcast. Amariah is the owner of multiple businesses, including Joyride Rentals Southern Utah, infinitexec, and the Momreneurs Making Moves podcast, which focuses on navigating "babies, business, and boundaries."

Amariah shared that a slow season does not define success, stressing the importance of finding connection to combat isolation, prioritizing recharging to prevent guaranteed burnout, and setting necessary boundaries for a sustainable life.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

Groups Amariah mentions:

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC false No 2437 7 full Using Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Systems as Super Powers with Kelly Velasquez Using Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Systems as Super Powers with Kelly Velasquez https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-006-using-emotional-intelligence-empathy-and-systems-are-super-powers-with-kelly-velasquez/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-006-using-emotional-intelligence-empathy-and-systems-are-super-powers-with-kelly-velasquez/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:09:00 -0400 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/6e195711-59b7-32e5-8f9e-c2cbd33d2801 In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Kelly Velasquez to The Chaotic Middle podcast to discuss her decision to transition from a 12-year corporate career, which was prompted by burnout, a toxic work environment, and a surprise pregnancy.

Kelly Velasquez shared a simplified journaling habit and her "rest versus resistance" experiment, which helps her differentiate between genuine tiredness and procrastination to find "flow," which is integral to her business focus on efficient systems connecting career, life, and tech.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Kelly Velasquez to The Chaotic Middle podcast to discuss her decision to transition from a 12-year corporate career, which was prompted by burnout, a toxic work environment, and a surprise pregnancy.

Kelly Velasquez shared a simplified journaling habit and her "rest versus resistance" experiment, which helps her differentiate between genuine tiredness and procrastination to find "flow," which is integral to her business focus on efficient systems connecting career, life, and tech.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC false No 1701 6 full Designing a Flexible Schedule & Navigating the Loneliness of Motherhood with Julia Bocchese Designing a Flexible Schedule & Navigating the Loneliness of Motherhood with Julia Bocchese https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-005-designing-a-flexible-schedule-navigating-the-loneliness-of-motherhood-with-julia-bocchese/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-005-designing-a-flexible-schedule-navigating-the-loneliness-of-motherhood-with-julia-bocchese/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:03:00 -0500 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/229a4f12-0dd0-33a1-8016-d6a379663dfe In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Julia Bocchese, an SEO, Pinterest, and AI search strategist and the founder of Julia Renee Consulting, to the Chaotic Middle podcast to discuss her background, business strategies, and entrepreneurial journey.

Julia Bocchese shared her methods for managing a packed schedule through consistent childcare and team outsourcing, emphasizing the importance of setting strict client boundaries through contracts and detailed proposals, and using Zoom for calls to avoid sharing personal contact information.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell welcomes Julia Bocchese, an SEO, Pinterest, and AI search strategist and the founder of Julia Renee Consulting, to the Chaotic Middle podcast to discuss her background, business strategies, and entrepreneurial journey.

Julia Bocchese shared her methods for managing a packed schedule through consistent childcare and team outsourcing, emphasizing the importance of setting strict client boundaries through contracts and detailed proposals, and using Zoom for calls to avoid sharing personal contact information.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1776 5 full Telling Your Story to Build Your Brand with Amanda Russell Telling Your Story to Build Your Brand with Amanda Russell https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-004-telling-your-story-to-build-your-brand-with-amanda-russell/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-004-telling-your-story-to-build-your-brand-with-amanda-russell/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:04:00 -0500 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/af400f11-f325-38da-824e-ccb7c7837848 In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down alone to recap the first month of The Chaotic Middle episodes and share what she’s learned in the short two months since she started interviewing guests.

In the episode, she shares which of her blog posts has gotten the most traffic and how allowing one person’s admission to be your permission to let go, too. Listen in as she talks about how embracing all of those chaotic, messy parts could actually lead to something beautiful – both in business and in life.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

And if you hate this episode, don’t worry! Amanda will be back next week with another inspiring interview with a fellow mom in business who is navigating her own chaotic middle.

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down alone to recap the first month of The Chaotic Middle episodes and share what she’s learned in the short two months since she started interviewing guests.

In the episode, she shares which of her blog posts has gotten the most traffic and how allowing one person’s admission to be your permission to let go, too. Listen in as she talks about how embracing all of those chaotic, messy parts could actually lead to something beautiful – both in business and in life.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

And if you hate this episode, don’t worry! Amanda will be back next week with another inspiring interview with a fellow mom in business who is navigating her own chaotic middle.

WHERE TO FIND AMANDA

]]> Chaos Coordination LLC true No 1267 4 full Using Your Strengths to Build a Strong Community with Heidy De La Cruz Using Your Strengths to Build a Strong Community with Heidy De La Cruz https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-003-using-your-strengths-to-build-a-strong-community-with-heidy-de-la-cruz/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-003-using-your-strengths-to-build-a-strong-community-with-heidy-de-la-cruz/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:19:00 -0500 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/7585a1de-6079-3c38-bcf7-bd33d2d6a508 In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down with Heidy De La Cruz, a content creator, podcast coach, mom of 2, and host of the award-winning podcast "The American Dream Through the Eyes of Immigrants.”

Heidy De La Cruz shared insights into balancing her 9-to-5 job, content creation, and coaching business with motherhood, attributing her success to a flexible work schedule, divine strength, and her husband's strong support.

Listen in as Amanda and Heidy discuss the importance of a strong community, a solid partnership, and shedding traditional societal pressures.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down with Heidy De La Cruz, a content creator, podcast coach, mom of 2, and host of the award-winning podcast "The American Dream Through the Eyes of Immigrants.”

Heidy De La Cruz shared insights into balancing her 9-to-5 job, content creation, and coaching business with motherhood, attributing her success to a flexible work schedule, divine strength, and her husband's strong support.

Listen in as Amanda and Heidy discuss the importance of a strong community, a solid partnership, and shedding traditional societal pressures.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> Chaos Coordination LLC false No 1838 3 full Embracing the Bravery to Create a Magical Life with Amy Pierre-Russo Embracing the Bravery to Create a Magical Life with Amy Pierre-Russo https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-002-embracing-the-bravery-to-create-a-magical-life-with-amy-pierre-russo/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-002-embracing-the-bravery-to-create-a-magical-life-with-amy-pierre-russo/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:07:00 -0500 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/69909ce6-0264-357b-b638-8a50729ed5e1 In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down with Amy Pierre Russo to discuss Amy's coaching practice, which focuses on shifting from work-life balance to work-life harmony and integration.

Amy Pierre Russo, whose background is in HR, emphasized the need for working mothers to have space, support, and resources, noting that clients often struggle with the pressure of "balance" and benefit from community to disrupt the pay and support gaps.

Amanda and Amy’s discussion included the importance of setting default boundaries proactively, establishing intentional self-care, and addressing the "power through attitude" to ensure efforts align with personal goals rather than solely fulfilling others' needs.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingwamy/

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingw_amy/

→ Links to FREE resources: https://coachingwamy.start.page

WHERE TO FIND AMANDA

→ Website: https://chaoscoordinationllc.com

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-courtney-russell/

→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chaoscoordinationllc

→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chaoscoordinationllc

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaoscoordinationllc

]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down with Amy Pierre Russo to discuss Amy's coaching practice, which focuses on shifting from work-life balance to work-life harmony and integration.

Amy Pierre Russo, whose background is in HR, emphasized the need for working mothers to have space, support, and resources, noting that clients often struggle with the pressure of "balance" and benefit from community to disrupt the pay and support gaps.

Amanda and Amy’s discussion included the importance of setting default boundaries proactively, establishing intentional self-care, and addressing the "power through attitude" to ensure efforts align with personal goals rather than solely fulfilling others' needs.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

FOLLOW AMY

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingwamy/

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingw_amy/

→ Links to FREE resources: https://coachingwamy.start.page

WHERE TO FIND AMANDA

→ Website: https://chaoscoordinationllc.com

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-courtney-russell/

→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chaoscoordinationllc

→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chaoscoordinationllc

→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaoscoordinationllc

]]> Chaos Coordination LLC false No 2279 2 full Knowing Your Capacity & Adjusting Your Expectations with Katie Kastner Knowing Your Capacity & Adjusting Your Expectations with Katie Kastner https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-001-knowing-your-capacity-adjusting-your-expectations-with-katie-kastner/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/ep-001-knowing-your-capacity-adjusting-your-expectations-with-katie-kastner/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:35:00 -0500 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/dc963c4e-a380-3afa-a89c-d8bcedafb26e In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down with content writer and mom of 2, Katie Kastner, to discuss how Katie's hope to produce content that counters the prevalence of too many men with microphones was a catalyst for the creation of The Chaotic Middle.

Katie details the pivot of "The Haven" from a community for business-owning mothers to one for creative women entrepreneurs, expressing excitement about the business alignment and the nearly 40 women on the waiting list.

Hear about Katie’s “I don’t know era” and how the unexpected path of stay-at-home motherhood led to an identity crisis, emphasizing the importance of pursuing personal fulfillment and knowing one's capacity when starting a business as a new mother.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

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]]> In this episode, host Amanda Russell sits down with content writer and mom of 2, Katie Kastner, to discuss how Katie's hope to produce content that counters the prevalence of too many men with microphones was a catalyst for the creation of The Chaotic Middle.

Katie details the pivot of "The Haven" from a community for business-owning mothers to one for creative women entrepreneurs, expressing excitement about the business alignment and the nearly 40 women on the waiting list.

Hear about Katie’s “I don’t know era” and how the unexpected path of stay-at-home motherhood led to an identity crisis, emphasizing the importance of pursuing personal fulfillment and knowing one's capacity when starting a business as a new mother.

If you enjoy this candid conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Chaotic Middle podcast for more conversations with moms living life in the chaotic middle!

FOLLOW KATIE

WHERE TO FIND AMANDA

]]> Chaos Coordination LLC false No 1697 1 full The Chaotic Middle Podcast The Chaotic Middle Podcast https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/the-chaotic-middle-podcast/ https://thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/e/the-chaotic-middle-podcast/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:16:49 -0500 thechaoticmiddle.podbean.com/016b6683-1ea4-3db1-8306-c9a1bc2d5ae4 Ever feel like you're juggling a zillion things while someone hands you a baby and asks for a business plan? Yeah, me too.

I'm Amanda Russell, the writer and content strategist behind Chaos Coordination, and welcome to The Chaotic Middle—the podcast for women who are balancing businesses, babies, and everything in between.

]]> Ever feel like you're juggling a zillion things while someone hands you a baby and asks for a business plan? Yeah, me too.

I'm Amanda Russell, the writer and content strategist behind Chaos Coordination, and welcome to The Chaotic Middle—the podcast for women who are balancing businesses, babies, and everything in between.

]]> Ever feel like you’re juggling a zillion things while someone hands you a baby and asks for a business plan? Yeah, me too. I’m Amanda Russell, the writer and content strategist behind Chaos Coordination, and welcome to The Chaotic Middle—the podcast for women who are balancing businesses, babies, and everything in between. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about the beautiful mess in between—the late-night strategy sessions, the school drop-offs between client calls, and the small wins that keep us going. Each week, I’m sitting down with incredible women who are living in the thick of it, sharing real stories, honest lessons, and practical wisdom, finding success and having fun while doing it. Because the middle isn’t just chaotic—it’s where the magic happens. The Chaotic Middle. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. Chaos Coordination LLC false No 58 1 trailer