Parenting doesn't come with a manual, especially when you're raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, or neurodiverse children. In this episode, Katrina Sawa sits down with parenting coach Melissa Schulz to discuss practical strategies for reducing stress, building stronger family connections, and finding more joy in parenting. Melissa shares why every child needs a different approach, how parents can let go of guilt, and why getting the right support can change everything.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How to recognize when it's time to ask for parenting support.
• Why every child may need a different parenting approach.
• How guilt and overwhelm keep parents stuck.
• Why personal growth helps you become a better parent.
• The connection between parenting, entrepreneurship, and mindset.
• How coaching creates lasting change for families.

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Melissa Schulz is a parenting coach who helps parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse children stay calm, build confidence, and create stronger family relationships. With more than two decades of experience and firsthand parenting experience, Melissa provides practical tools that help families thrive.

Website: https://www.melissaschulz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidentlymommin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidentlymommin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidentlymommin/

Free Resource: How to Get Kids to Listen - https://www.melissaschulz.com/free-guide

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What do you do when it's time to let go of a successful business?

In this motivating discussion, Katrina Sawa talks with entrepreneur and franchise expert Colleen Biggs about leveling up in business and life. Colleen shares her journey from corporate success to creating a vibrant women's community and reinventing herself through franchising.

If you're feeling drawn to new opportunities or struggling with your identity, this episode highlights that growth often starts by closing one door to open another.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why successful entrepreneurs aren't afraid to reinvent themselves.
• How to know when it's time to pivot your business.
• The emotional side of selling a business you've built.
• Why your identity is often the hardest thing to let go of.
• How systems and processes increase the value of your business.

Connect with the Guest

Website: https://www.beyondbasilmobilepizzeria.com/ and https://colleenbiggs.net/

Podcast: https://colleenbiggs.net/category/podcasts/

Franchise Information: https://www.beyondbasilmobilepizzeria.com/franchise-opportunity

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleen.s.biggs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenbiggs/

Connect with Katrina

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Learn more at: http://www.SheLevelsUp.biz

A book is more than something to sell—it's one of the most powerful marketing and credibility tools you can have. In this episode, Katrina Sawa shares why every service-based entrepreneur should consider writing a nonfiction book, how to use it to attract clients and speaking opportunities, and common mistakes to avoid when writing and publishing your book, especially when using AI.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why a nonfiction book builds authority and attracts clients.
• The difference between a story book and a system book.
• How to leverage your book for speaking and publicity.
• Smart ways to use AI without sacrificing your authentic voice.
• The three keys to success as a profitable author.
• Why self-publishing gives entrepreneurs more control and flexibility.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

0:00 – Welcome and why entrepreneurs need a book

4:30 – How books create credibility and clients

9:00 – Using books as marketing tools

15:00 – Avoiding AI writing mistakes

22:00 – The three keys to success as an author

30:00 – Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing

36:00 – Final thoughts and next steps

MEMORABLE QUOTES

• “A book is one of the best credibility boosters you can have.”
• “People don't hire you because of the price of the book. They hire you because of the value inside it.”
• “Write the book that supports the business you want to build.”
• “Don't let AI rewrite your voice.”
• “A book should become a marketing tool that keeps working long after it's published.”

READY TO LEVEL UP?

If you're ready to write, publish, and leverage a book to grow your business, join Katrina's Profitable Author programs or schedule a one-on-one strategy session. You can also join the She Levels Up Mentorship for ongoing coaching and business growth.

Use code: 200OFF for $200 off monthly and get in for just $97/month at www.SheLevelsUp.biz.

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