Boundaries Episodes
29 podcast episodes on boundaries from The Manage Her® — real conversations with women redefining leadership, hosted by Aimee Rickabus.
Why Your Growing Business Still Feels Like It's All on You
Your business is growing — so why does it still feel like everything lands on you? Amanda Carlson of Muse Multimedia joins Aimee to unpack the founder friction hiding inside success. This conversation will change the way you listen to what your business is asking for.
Building a Business While Working Full-Time with Nami Prakash
Nami Prakash didn't quit her corporate job the moment she had a good idea — she built The Mind Quotient deliberately, tested it inside her teams, and learned the hard way what readiness actually looks like. In this conversation, she and Aimee unpack what it means to carry an idea alongside a full life — and when you'll know it's time to leap.
The Art of Staying Small: A Kauai Chocolatier's Business Philosophy
Angela Villa turned a childhood candy bar collection into a cacao farm and a boutique chocolate company on Kauai — and then turned down a billionaire who wanted to buy all of it. This episode is a masterclass in building a business around your values, not someone else's growth targets.
From Slippery Phone to the U.S. Navy: Missy Kelly's Product Playbook
Missy Kelly had zero manufacturing experience when her husband's slippery phone sparked a patented non-slip material now trusted by Walmart, SpaceX, and the U.S. Navy. In this episode, she breaks down the real playbook — prototypes, 150 emails to Walmart, and the inner work that makes it all sustainable. If you've ever thought "someone should fix this," this episode is your sign that the someone is you.
AI Safety & Money: What Never to Share With a Chatbot
What if the free AI tool you're using to manage your money is quietly training on every detail you share? Stephanie Guttman, Cofounder & CEO of Huntress Wealth, is back on The Manage Her® to lay out the AI privacy rules she lives by — and the financial data you should never, ever upload. This one will make you rethink every chatbot conversation you've had about money.
Raising Kids in the Age of AI: What Every Mom Must Know
Tech founder Melinda Wittstock joins Aimee to talk about what AI fluency actually looks like for moms who've never written a line of code — and why the women who shape this technology will raise the kids who direct it. This is not a fear episode. It's a fluency episode.
Toxic Resilience: What High-Achieving Women Get Wrong About Strength
Neuroscientist and executive coach Dr. Katie Pritchett joins Aimee to name the pattern draining high-achieving women dry: toxic resilience. If "I'm fine, I can handle it" is your default setting, this conversation will finally give language to what's been living underneath it.
Why Corporate America Fails Working Mothers (And How to Fix It)
Working mothers aren't failing—they're operating inside a system never designed for them. Cassie Leonard breaks down what the corporate world gets wrong about women, motherhood, and leadership, plus how to engineer a career that doesn't break you.
The Science Behind Why High-Achieving Women Get Stuck in Failure Loops
Research from 1,100 women across 60 countries reveals why smart women ruminate instead of recover from setbacks. Wharton instructor Deborah Grayson Riegel shares the three mindset shifts that separate women who bounce back from those who shatter.
Why Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Work-Life Balance (And What to Do Instead)
Work-life balance isn't about perfection—it's about core strength. Cherylanne Skolnicki reveals why high-achieving women feel like they're breaking in the middle and shares the identity shift that actually fixes it.
Why Parenting and Leadership Are the Same Skill Set (According to a Psychologist)
A clinical psychologist reveals why parenting skills and leadership skills are identical, how gentle parenting went too far, and what authoritative parenting with high expectations actually looks like in both the boardroom and your living room.
Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Dr. Laura Brayton on Holistic Motherhood
Dr. Laura Brayton reveals why self-care is mandatory for mothers, not optional. From preconception detox to nervous system regulation, discover how holistic motherhood creates the foundation for everything else in your life.
The $10 Trillion Job Every Mother Does for Free (And Why It's Time to Name It)
The invisible workload of motherhood is worth over $10 trillion annually, yet society conditions women to see overwhelm as personal failure. Dr. Danielle Dowling reveals why naming this labor isn't betrayal—it's dignity.
50 Years Behind the Camera: What Media Insiders Don't Want You to Know
What does five decades inside the media machine teach you that they'll never say on air? Legendary broadcaster Steve Edwards pulls back the curtain on the hidden truths of media, the power of gratitude, and why authenticity always wins.
Why Toxic Resilience Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
What if the resilience you've been praised for is actually keeping you trapped? Dr. Katie Pritchett reveals why women must stop wearing burnout as a badge of honor and start choosing regeneration instead.
Dr. Holly Wood: Why Pleasure Is Self-Care for Moms, Not Selfishness
Sexologist Dr. Holly Wood joins Aimee to discuss why pleasure isn't selfish—it's self-care. Learn how to reclaim your sexuality, communicate with your partner, and navigate desire through motherhood.
Why Leadership Is a Behavior (Not a Title) + Credit Confidence for Women
Leadership isn't about your title—it's about how you show up. Elizabeth Taylor breaks down why women managers are the most burned-out group and shares the financial literacy skills every leader needs to build generational wealth.
Why Self-Management is the Foundation of Great Leadership with Lynda Harvey
Former corporate executive Lynda Harvey reveals why the best leaders master themselves first. Discover how to build self-awareness, lead with calm confidence, and transform your invisible work into recognized leadership skills.
Why Men Need to Step Up Emotionally at Home (Not Just Financially)
The first male guest on The Manage Her reveals why the mental load crisis in marriage isn't just a women's issue—and shares his groundbreaking framework for men to step into true partnership at home.
How to Build an Ethical Fashion Empire Without Burning Out
Kathryn Letson turned her corporate fashion burnout into a breakthrough, building By The Sea Company into an ethical fashion empire with over 3,000 retailers. Discover how she created a business that aligns with her values while prioritizing wellbeing over hustle culture.
From Corporate Law to Fighting Human Trafficking: One Woman's Bold Leadership
Human rights attorney Leigh Dundas shares her extraordinary journey from high-stakes corporate litigation to leading dangerous undercover missions against child trafficking. This conversation reveals what true courage looks like in leadership.
Why Writing My Book Wasn't the Scary Part: A Lesson in Vulnerability
In this raw solo episode, Aimee Rickabus reveals why sharing her book with the world was scarier than writing it. She opens up about fear, vulnerability, and the quiet strength it takes to honor invisible labor while stepping into your power.
From Creative Chaos to Intentional Leadership: Lindsay Buwalda's Journey
Creative entrepreneur Lindsay Buwalda opens up about the invisible labor women carry, overcoming being underestimated in business, and how she's building her empire while balancing motherhood. This conversation will remind you that your creativity can indeed change lives.
How to Build Unshakable Confidence and Rise Up Without Permission
Confidence isn't a personality trait—it's a skill you can develop. Join Aimee and executive coach Nada Nasserdeen as they explore how to overcome imposter syndrome, build unshakable confidence, and step into leadership without waiting for permission.
The Hidden Leadership Skills Every Woman Already Possesses
In her first solo episode, Aimee Rickabus reveals how the invisible work women do daily is actually powerful leadership in disguise. She shares raw stories from her journey as a mother of six and CEO, offering a new perspective on what it truly means to lead.
How CrossFit Champion Kelly Abney Built Her Athletic Empire While Breaking Barriers
CrossFit Games champion Kelly Abney shares her journey of building an athletic empire while navigating the unique challenges women face in fitness. Discover how grit, balance, and owning your strength can transform your approach to leadership.
How a 26-Year-Old Single Mom Is Crushing It in Tech: Hannah White's Story
At just 26, Hannah White is proving that single motherhood and tech success aren't mutually exclusive. In this raw, honest conversation, she shares how she's building her IT career while raising two boys, the tools that keep her sane, and why owning your power starts with accepting where you are right now.
How to Build Stronger Relationships Through Emotional Wellness and Boundaries
Licensed therapist Vanessa Morgan shares expert insights on emotional wellness, setting healthy boundaries, and building stronger relationships. Learn practical strategies for better communication and conflict resolution that work in both personal and professional settings.
How to Build Your Own Table When There's No Seat for You in Leadership
In the premiere episode of The Manage Her, Aimee sits down with powerhouse Neetu Sadhwani to discuss the bold decision to leave comfort behind and build your own opportunities. This conversation dives deep into burnout, courage, and why waiting for a seat at the table is no longer an option.