The Passion Pursuit Podcast

How do I start a business? How can I spend more time with my family? Am I ready to leave my 9-5? How can I make an impact and an income at the same time? Where do I start? Fellow dreamers--this show is for you! The Passion Pursuit Podcast is here to equip and empower you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset shift you need to make your vision a reality. Host and Business Strategist Haley Thomas brings you business hacks, marketing strategies, real life stories of fellow entrepreneurs, and mindset shifts to help YOU create a life and business that you LOVE. You can expect to leave inspired and ready to take action on your own passion pursuit after listening to this podcast. This is the space where dreams become reality.

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Episodes

Monday Jul 07, 2025

Welcome back to the show! 
 
Today, Stacy Musgrave and I team up for a beautiful conversation.
 
In this episode we talk about:
The beauty of connection with like minded people
What happens when we try to put ourselves in a box as an entrepreneur
How to embrace all facets of who you are
How can we communicate with our clients how we best support them outside of the traditional titles
Our human design and how it helped us to step into our authentic expression
How to obliterate the comparison game
and so much more.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that we all need to hear.
 
About Stacy:Stacy Musgrave is a mindset and transformation coach who helps people come back to themselves. Through her intuitive, practical approach, she helps clients let go of self-doubt, scarcity thinking, and the need to prove themselves—so they can feel at peace, trust who they are, and build a life they’re proud to live. Stacy’s work is about creating real, lasting change from the inside out, helping people live in a way that finally feels good, not just looks good.
 
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Monday Jun 30, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Tracy Beavers-- on the show!
 
In this episode we talk about:
How to recognize the strengths you have
 
What visibility means in layman's terms
How we can organically market ourselves
Trends on what's working and not working for marketing and sales
How to bridge your content to your email list
Her favorite ways to invite her audience into her email community
This episode is actionable--grab your notebook!
 
About Tracy:
As CEO and Founder of Tracy Beavers Coaching, Tracy has a proven track record in business growth. With an award winning career spanning 20 years, Tracy has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs to grow their business visibility through organic marketing strategies. She is a public speaker, and a published author. She has been featured by CBS television, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair Lingerie, and Kajabi. She is the creator of the top ranked business podcast “Create Online Business Success!”
 
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Monday Jun 23, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Carli Leblanc-- on the show!
 
In this episode we talk about:
Why she pursued a path in creating social content
Why content should be a priority for any business 
How you only need 6 hours to create a month's worth of content (and yes she gives a BEAUTIFUL step by step!)
How to make content a part of your marketing ecosystem
How to balance all the hats: business, career, and motherhood
Her routines that support her
And so much more!
This episode will have you shocked with just how simple it can be!
 
About Carli:
Hi, I’m Carli LeBlanc—a wife, mom of one, corporate professional in clinical research, and entrepreneur. I started my journey in entrepreneurship in 2023 with social media management, and after several pivots, I found my true passion in content creation and marketing. Today, I help side-hustling women entrepreneurs simplify their content strategy so they can market their brands effectively without feeling overwhelmed.
 
As the founder of CD Creative Co., I specialize in batch content creation and marketing strategies that allow busy entrepreneurs to show up consistently online while juggling their full-time jobs, families, and businesses. My goal is to take the stress out of content creation so my clients can focus on what they do best—growing their brands and serving their audience.
 
I’m also the host of The Side-HustlHER Podcast, where I share actionable marketing strategies, productivity hacks, and real-life insights on balancing entrepreneurship with a 9-5. Through my podcast and platform, I empower women to turn their passion into profit while staying true to their purpose.
 
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Monday Jun 16, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Abbi Miller-- on the show!
In this episode we talk about:
Finding the harmony with motherhood and business
 
The before motherhood journey and the after
 
How to tune out the comparison game in motherhood and in business
 
How to honor the timeline we are all on and stay open through the process
 
How to prepare ourselves for maternity leave
 
This episode will show you that you can have it all.
 
About Abbi:
Abbi is a Holistic Biz Strategist, founder of Workwomb™ and host of The Workwomb™ Podcast. She leads heart-led female creatives to trust their body as their OG biz coach, dodge burnout and build juicy businesses. Her work has taken her from Greece to Morocco to Norway to spark the minds and elevate the work of creatives from Cameron Diaz to Shape Magazine to Create & Cultivate. Abbi is based in Austin, TX, with her therapist hubbz and 5-year-old sidekick. If you’re ready to turn your magic into money, feel more alive, and have a regulated nervous system while you build your empire, Abbi is your gal!
 
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Monday Jun 09, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Nadalie Bardo-- on the show!
In this episode we talk about:
What is Pinterest and it works 
How Pinterest is different from other platforms (aka-it's NOT social media!)
How to get started with Pinterest marketing (what to post, how to post etc).
The secrets to success on Pinterest
Why is Pinterest essential when growing your business in 2025?
If Pinterest replaces social or enhances it
And so much more!
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Monday Jun 02, 2025

Today I'm back with a solo episode on how to keep the faith when you can't see the process.
I talk about:
The parallel of pregnancy and business
How we may be effected by the inability to see the process
The seasons of business
How to support yourself in keeping the faith
Where to focus
Get cozy and tune in because this episode came straight from the heart.

Monday May 26, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Amy Sanders-- on the show!
In this episode we talk about:
Her incredible story from lack to abundance
How to use your story to be your greatest asset
What it looks like to fully step into your confidence
How to increase your belief on what's possible for your finances
Common blocks we have as business owners
And so much more!
 
This episode will teach you, inspire you, and remind you of what is possible.
 
About Amy:
Amy Sanders is a best selling author, master-certified life coach, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate. With over 20 years of experience, she helps women break free from limiting beliefs, heal from trauma, and create thriving lives and businesses.  Amy has built multiple successful businesses and now uses her Awareness-Alignment-Abundance methodology to empower women to turn their passions into purpose and abundance.  
 
Drawing from personal challenges—including divorce, betrayal, trauma, and loss—Amy’s authentic approach inspires.  She is passionate about helping women align their lives with their dreams to unlock their true potential.
 
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Monday May 19, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Jamie Keane-- on the show!
In this episode we talk about:
The process of bringing a new idea to life
The real BTS of building an app
How important market research is
What happens when a business hire doesn't go to plan
How to navigate the PIVOT we as entrepreneurs face
And the story and branding behind Julip
This episode will show you the good, the bad, and lessons in between when it comes to bringing an idea to life
 
About Jamie:
Jamie is the founder of Julip. A tool to people earn more from home as a UGC creator. This tool can also be used for online service providers to help you professionally present your information faster, better and prettier. Why waste thousands on a website design and development when most people are searching for you on social media
 
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Monday May 12, 2025

I am back in action with a solo episode about how to navigate being misunderstood as a creative entrepreneur.
 
In this episode I talk about:
How we look for outside validation to make a move on our dream
How to tune out the opinions when you are stepping outside of the normal
Our greatest desire as a human
How your vision is yours and yours alone
How you pursing your dream is the most selfless thing you could do
and many stories to give you examples!
You are a trail blazer my friend--it's time you own that.
 
You ready? 
 
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Monday May 05, 2025

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Maija Malzacher-- on the show!
We talk about: 
Her passion for tech and helping women embrace the systems we have access too
How to integrate tech and AI into your business
The fears and misconceptions around AI and what holds people back from using these tools
Why now is the time to use tech
and so much more!
About Maija: 
Maija helps women streamline their operations using AI, automation, and intuitive systems that support both their business growth and their well-being. Whether it's integrating AI into daily workflows, automating repetitive tasks, or creating scalable systems that free up time, her mission is to help women build businesses that fit their lives—not the other way around.
She believes that business success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter, with the right tools, strategies, and mindset shifts. Through her 1:1 work, digital templates, and strategic insights, she empowers women to navigate the evolving world of technology while staying true to their purpose and values.
When she’s not helping clients simplify and scale, you’ll find Maija at home with her 3 littles that never stop moving. (Yes, she finds ways to utilize business tools for her home life as well). They love to travel, gain new experiences, and spend time outdoors.
 
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