She Thinks Big with Andrea Liebross

How to Know When It's Time to Bet on Yourself with Brittany Bigelow

Brittany Bigelow went from professional dancer chasing Broadway to producing one of the biggest podcasts in the world. Then she walked away from it all to bet on herself. In this episode, Brittany talks about the messy middle– the space between leaving a stable paycheck and building something of your own. We cover the midnight spiral that led her to seek coaching, why she chose to build something of her own, and what it’s actually looked like building her agency, Bigelow Creative, from the ground up. If you're in a job that looks perfect on paper but can't shake the feeling there's more, this one's for you.What we talk about:Why corporate stability is often an illusion– and why betting on yourself might be the safer betHow dance training translated into entrepreneurial disciplineWhat it actually takes to lead yourself Why you can't build a business alone, and how the right community changes everythingChapters:00:00 - Meet the Guest02:02 - From Broadway Dreams to Podcasting06:41 - The Pandemic Pivot to LA09:09 - From LA to Windy Indy20:43 - The Midnight Google Search That Changed Everything26:15 - Investing in Coaching & Community32:28 - The Decision to Bet on Herself37:45 - Building Bigelow Creative from Scratch40:22 - Leading Yourself First42:30 - Why "Stable" Jobs Aren't Actually Safe46:23 - Advice for Taking the Leap49:29 - What She Wishes She Knew Before StartingInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea’s newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea’s channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn💌Have a burning question you’d like Andrea to address on the show? Text Andrea (be sure to include your name and where you’re from) for a special shout out on anSend a textUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

What If the Problem Isn't Your Effort?

Is your business growth hitting a ceiling no matter how hard you work? The problem likely isn't your effort– it's your infrastructure. And I don't mean your software.In this episode of She Thinks Big, we're diving deep into the "Internal Operations System" that dictates your success. We often think scale is about external tactics, but true growth is internal. If you feel like you're spinning your wheels, it might be because your belief system hasn't caught up to your business goals.We’ll cover:Growth vs. Scale: Why they aren't the same thing and why you need both.The "Belief Bridge": How your internal beliefs act as the infrastructure for external results.The Upper Limit Problem: Why you can never grow a business beyond what you believe you deserve.Fixing Your "OS": Practical steps to upgrade your internal operating system so you can finally handle the success you've been working for.Chapters:01:33 – Belief is Your Business Infrastructure05:33 – Belief vs. Commitment: Know the Difference06:54 – Growth vs. Scale: Stop Confusing Them09:08 – Real Business Examples You'll Recognize12:08 – The Hard Truth About Your Ceiling13:06 – What Growth Actually Demands of YouInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea’s newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea’s channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedIn💌 Have a burning question you’d like Andrea to address on the show? Text Andrea (be sure to include your name and where you’re from) for a special shout out on an upcoming episode! Send a textUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

Hustle Without Systems Is Just Chaos with LuAnn Nigara

Are you running a business, or is your business running you? In this episode, I sit down with the powerhouse LuAnn Nigara– keynote speaker, author, and host of the top-rated podcast A Well-Designed Business. We dive deep into the uncomfortable truth: talent alone isn't enough to build a profitable company. LuAnn breaks down why "hustle" is often just a mask for a lack of systems– and why understanding your numbers and designing systems that allow you to become a force multiplier is the only way to move from surviving to thriving. Whether you're an interior designer or an entrepreneur feeling stuck in the daily grind, this conversation will shift your perspective on what it really takes to scale. Here’s what we’ll get into:00:00 – Why Your Business Feels Like It Owns You04:28 – From Cold Podcast Pitch To Friendship05:44 – High Point Market: Disneyland for Designers10:57 – "I Was Just the Sales Person"13:22 – The E-Myth Wake-Up Call16:35 – "Hustle Without Systems Is Just Chaos"22:48 – The Two Numbers That Determine Profitability25:16 – "Who Else Can Do This?"29:13 – When Profit Meets Passion34:43 – You Have to Believe It's Your Right40:52 – Resilience, Baseball Coaches & Fire Horses48:09 – Your One System to Simplify This WeekTo learn more about LuAnn and keep up with her work, visit her website & connect with her on Instagram! For more from Andrea on systems, listen to this STB episode next: Four Systems That Let You Step Away and Still Grow Your BusinessInterested in working with Andrea or bringing her coaching to your team?➡️ Book a consultation call with Andrea HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea’s newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea’s channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Connect with Andrea on Instagram and LinkedIn!💌Have a burning question you’d like Andrea to address on the show? Text Andrea (be sure to include your name and where you’re from) for a special shout out on an upcoming episode! Send us a textUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

Stop White-Knuckling & Start Building Unshakeable Belief

Are you exhausted from trying to "believe harder" in your goals? You might be stuck in the trap of white-knuckling– forcing yourself to be confident when your brain isn't ready. In this episode of She Thinks Big, we debug the biggest myth about success: that belief is just a mindset issue. I explain why lack of belief is actually an environment problem and how stress physically prevents you from building the confidence you need.If you feel like you're constantly fighting your own brain to stay confident, this episode will show you how to stop fighting and start building.In this episode:1:33 – Welcome4:23 – The real problem5:40 – The neuroscience7:13 – Dopamine & belief9:11 – Why stress kills belief12:33 – How belief is actually built 14:28 – Why this is hard to do alone15:07 – The one shift your best self needs17:47 – Better conditions start hereWork with Andrea or bring her coaching to your team!➡️  Book your free consultation HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea’s newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://bit.ly/STB-newsletter ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea’s channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://bit.ly/STB-subscribe Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInSend us a textUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

Forward-Lit Leadership– The Past is a Teacher, Not a Fortune Teller

What got you here won't get you there. And the harder you cling to what worked before, the heavier everything feels. In this relaunch episode, Andrea breaks down what it actually means to lead forward– using your past as insight, not instruction– and why that shift changes everything. What you'll learn: The real reason you feel stuck (hint: it's not your strategy) Why hard work alone won't move your business forward How to create breathing room without achieving less In this episode:04:11 – Business Growth Starts With You05:42 – Broken Belief, Not Broken Strategy08:10 – Interest vs. Commitment09:13 – Your Commitment Is NOT The Problem– Your Belief IS10:46 – Ease Isn't Laziness– It's Alignment13:18 – Your Business Is Asking You To Lead Differently15:20 – Who STB Is ForIf you're ready to make this THE year everything shifts– your leadership, your momentum, your results– let's talk. ➡️  Book your free consultation HERE. ⬅️⭐ Get Andrea’s newsletter, packed with practical ways to lead and grow your business without losing yourself in it: https://andrealiebrosscoaching.kit.com ⭐ Get Andrea's bestselling book – She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary: https://a.co/d/5xBdPvN Subscribe to Andrea’s channel and watch all She Thinks Big episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrealiebrosscoaching?sub_confirmation=1 Follow She Thinks Big and leave us a review! Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicConnect with Andrea and join the She Thinks Big community: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInSend us a textUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.