What does it really look like to walk away from a stable career and build something completely your own?

In today’s episode of Hour of Happy, I'm sitting down with close friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Brittany Magsig, founder of Mountain Mama’s Cabins; an Airbnb empire nestled in the Smoky Mountains that has captured millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok.

Before the cabins, the bookings, and the viral content, Brittany was a social worker, deeply committed to helping others in a very different way. In this conversation, we talk candidly about what it took to make the leap from a secure salaried job into full-time entrepreneurship, how Brittany grew from one cabin to managing multiple properties, and how she’s leveraged social media and direct bookings to build a brand that truly stands out.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to reinvent your path, take a calculated risk, or build a business that feels aligned and fulfilling, this episode is for you!

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The holidays are supposed to be joyful… but for many business owners, they’re the most stressful weeks of the entire year! Between customer deadlines, family commitments, and the pressure to “do it all,” it’s easy to end up overwhelmed, reactive, and glued to your laptop or phone when you want to be fully present.

In this episode, I share the exact planning strategies I use every year to keep Belle Row and Epic Blue running smoothly—even while I'm out of state visiting family. From batching content and setting workload boundaries to building simple behind-the-scenes systems that handle sales and customer touchpoints automatically, I'll walk you through how to prepare now so you can actually unplug later.

You’ll learn how to: Set clear goals that guide your marketing Block your calendar so your time aligns with your priorities Create content and automations that work while you’re offline Establish holiday cutoffs your customers will actually respect Build “evergreen earners” that generate revenue in the background

When you plan ahead, you don’t have to choose between your business and your family. You get to show up for both with less stress and walk into the holiday season with confidence (not chaos)!

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Hour of Happy is the podcast for marketers, founders, creators, and dreamers who know they were made for more, and are finally ready to claim it. Hosted with equal parts heart and honesty, each episode dives into what it really takes to build a business (and a life) that lights you up from the inside out.

We'll talk about the art of perseverance, the courage to chase a vision, and the mindset shifts that turn good ideas into meaningful, joyful work. You’ll meet women and men who are building brands that reflect their values, entrepreneurs who don’t wait for permission, and bold leaders who carve out their place in the world by choosing joy on their own terms.

If you're ready to stop seeking validation, start listening to that inner voice whispering you were made for more, and grow a business with both strategy and soul — this is your hour.

Thanks for listening to Hour of Happy. If this episode sparked something in you, share the episode, follow the show, and come back for more conversations about joy, purpose, and entrepreneurship.