- Kansas City Mom Turns Grief Into a Sensory Bracelet Business
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Michelle McNeil started making bracelets to survive her own grief. Eleven years later M&MDesigns makes sensory items for adults and kids who need therapeutic support — including plenty of people who swear they don't. She and Kathy Coates launch the Gabriel Givens special edition line at the Monster Market Bash on October 10th.
Where: Merriam Market Place
When: 1-6 pm
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S2E12 - 33m - Sep 15, 2026 - How To Introduce Yourself In 30 Seconds So People Remember You
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Kathy Coates put herself on the spot with a jar of questions she'd never seen — and admitted the way she'd been introducing herself sounded more like a resume than a person. In 30 to 60 seconds each, she works through who she is, who she helps, and what she wants people to remember. Try the same questions at home and see whether your own introduction would make someone want to know you more.
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S2E11 - 23m - Sep 1, 2026 - Efficiency Coach Anne Wisdom On Slowing Down To Speed Up
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"I clearly heard the Lord say, 'Slow down.'"
Kathy Coates had just gotten her third speeding ticket in a matter of months — and the message wasn't about her driving. Business and efficiency coach Anne Wisdom joins her to talk about "addition by subtraction," why Q3 is the last real window to reset your year, and why the people who say they can't spare 15 minutes are the ones who need it most.
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S2E10 - 21m - Aug 19, 2026 - He Ditched Old-School Ads to Build an Army of 120 Kansas City Creators
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He turned pizza into a platform!
Court built the KC Pizza Pass to help Kansas City's independent restaurants get discovered, and it grew into something bigger. Today we're sitting down with him to talk creators, community, and why "spray and pray" marketing is dead.
Grab your own KC Pizza Pass at kcpizzapass.com — use code KCFORME for $5 off.
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S2E9 - 37m - Jul 28, 2026 - He Bought A Bar and Got Emotional About The Name
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Imagine sitting at your favorite neighborhood tavern on a casual Sunday afternoon, joking about buying it, and suddenly walking out with the keys. This is the raw, unfiltered story of how Danny and his wife acquired Mae’s Tavern in Kansas City on a whim—and the exact moment a realization about their family legacy left them breaking down in tears at a cocktail table in front of a packed room of customers. Discover what it really takes to transition from a home-based business to a physical brick-and-mortar space while building an authentic community from the ground up.
→ Visit Mae's Tavern: 1511 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
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S2E8 - 37m - Jul 13, 2026 - From a Wheelchair at 14 to Running a Family Farm
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Taylor Jezik fell out of a third-story window at 14 and spent her first year of high school in a wheelchair. Today she runs Charlie Hayes, TJ Events, and Aria Anneliese, and co-owns Hometown Olathe Family Farm. She sits down with host Kathy Coates Newman to talk motherhood, raising entrepreneurial kids, choosing collaboration over competition, and why supporting local isn't just good business, it's how you build a legacy.
→ Visit Hometown Olathe Family Farm: 1100 South Woodland Street, Olathe, KS
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Fall That Changed Her Life
00:13 Meet Taylor Jezik: Mom, Florist, Serial Entrepreneur
03:46 Her First Business (Started While Pregnant) + How They Met
08:17 Community Over Competition & Mentoring New Coordinators
09:34 Inside Hometown Olathe Family Farm
16:36 Raising Entrepreneurial Kids (The Lawn-Mowing Lesson)
20:14 Pivoting, Rebranding & Shifting Gears for Family
23:38 Bringing the Kids Into Content & Why Authenticity Wins
24:59 What's Changing in the Event World
28:55 Rapid Fire Round
34:37 The One Thing Nobody Knew About Her
35:45 Where to Find Taylor & the Farm
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S2E7 - 36m - Jun 30, 2026 - How I Accidentally Built the Best Dog Grooming Business in Town
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers with your host, Kathy Coates! In today's inspiring episode, we sit down with Priscilla, the founder of The Wellness Shop for Dogs and the newly voted Best Dog Groomer of 2026 in Olathe, Kansas.
Priscilla’s story is the ultimate example of finding your true purpose when you least expect it. She shares her incredible journey from working as a microbiologist and grooming celebrity dogs in the Hamptons, to moving back home and launching a booming business out of her garage during the 2020 pandemic. What started as a single Facebook post offering dog grooming services turned into 500 messages overnight!
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S2E6 - 26m - Jun 16, 2026 - If I Started Over, This Is What I'd Do (10 Years Into Business)
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After a surprise party celebrating my birthday and 10 years in business, I sat down and got a little emotional. It wasn't the decorations that hit me; it was the realization of how many relationships, struggles, prayers, and pivots were connected to this incredible journey.
If you are an entrepreneur, creator, dreamer, overwhelmed mom, or a small business owner trying to figure out life while figuring out business, this episode of Be Life Changers is for you. We are talking about the real, behind-the-scenes reality of building a business, before everything looks perfect. From failing events and online criticism to navigating burnout and redefining what success actually means, I am sharing the biggest lessons from the last decade.
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S2E5 - 28m - Jun 2, 2026 - The Unexpected Way Hip-Hop is Solving the Youth Discipline Crisis
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"Dance is a conversation without words." 🕺✨
In this episode of Be Life Changers, we're sitting down with SugEasy, the visionary owner of Translations and Movement, Kansas City’s premier hip-hop arts school. Sug shares his incredible journey, from childhood years in Japan and Korea to finding his "shield" in dance while facing middle school bullying.
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S2E4 - 47m - May 19, 2026 - Why Collaboration Always Beats Competition in Business
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"Building a business isn't just about revenue; it's about purpose."
In this special episode, I’m opening up about the "silent problem" many entrepreneurs face: balancing a growing brand with the realities of family life. I share the story of my son Gabriel, his journey with autism and being deaf, and how he became the ultimate 'why' behind everything I do. Join us as we celebrate 100 subscribers and talk about how we can all be life changers by showing local love.
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S2E3 - 54m - May 5, 2026 - Why Your Biggest Setback is Actually Your Best Move
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Are you facing a career shift or a life transition? In this episode of Be Life Changers, we're sitting down with Alexis to discuss why most people view "pivoting" the wrong way.
Alexis shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a Transformation Strategist, teaching us how to "niche down" for success and why applying pressure is the key to movement. If you’re an ambitious woman feeling the weight of a transition, this episode is your sign to shift boldly.
Check out her Pivot Coach Journal - payhip.com/thepivotcoach
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S2E2 - 24m - Apr 21, 2026 - Beauty From Ashes: How Loss Breathed Life Into Her Business
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In this powerful episode of Be Life Changers, Kathy Coach sits down with Maryah Jennings, the creative powerhouse behind Herbs & Harlem. Maryah opens up about the devastating loss of her children, how meditation birthed a business name before a product, and her "sudden" transition from Kansas City pop-up events to a storefront.
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S2E1 - 25m - Mar 31, 2026 - From Pain to Purpose: Turning Chronic Struggles into Community
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In this moving episode of Be Life Changers, we welcome a close friend and guest, Sarah Buckley, who has spent her entire life navigating the complexities of chronic illness. She candidly recounts a lifelong history of medical challenges, beginning with severe malnutrition and celiac disease as an infant, leading into a grueling cycle of repeated infections, migraines, and persistent misdiagnoses. She details the physical and emotional toll of being told her symptoms were "in her head," including the trauma of medical gaslighting and the unique hurdles of managing conditions like Lyme disease and ADHD that went unrecognized for decades.
Through her vulnerability, Sarah explains how she transformed her "superpower" of resilience into a mission to serve others.
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S1E21 - 29m - Mar 3, 2026 - Empowering the Community through Collaboration
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers! In this inspiring episode, a group of local leaders explores the transformative power of women-owned businesses and the importance of creating supportive spaces within the community. The conversation highlights an upcoming event designed to move beyond traditional networking by offering interactive experiences—ranging from professional headshots and business workshops to hands-on creative activities—all sponsored by local partners to ensure accessibility for everyone.
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S1E20 - 38m - Feb 17, 2026 - Small Business, Big Impact: Skincare and Entrepreneurship in Kansas City
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers! This episode kicks off with a hilarious cautionary tale about the dangers of applying lipstick while driving—specifically involving a neighbor’s mailbox—before diving into a deep conversation about purpose and passion. The guest shares her inspiring transition from the corporate world to becoming a licensed esthetician, eventually launching an organic body care line born out of a desire to treat the skin without harsh chemicals
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S1E19 - 35m - Jan 17, 2026 - Turning Passion into Impact
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers! In this inspiring episode, I welcome Veronica Bolton to the studio. As the young owner of Cleaning Maids In and Out, she shares her remarkable journey from being a virtual assistant and "mom influencer" to building a thriving company that expanded to 35 employees within its first year.
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S1E18 - 25m - Jan 13, 2026 - The Power of Tenacity: Ending the Year Strong
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers! In this year-end episode, we're reflecting on a transformative year of growth, divine timing, and business evolution. The conversation explores the internal shift required to move from being a solo operator to a leader who trusts their team. A major theme is the "mental hurdle" of delegation—learning to overcome the insecurity that handing off tasks is a sign of laziness. Instead, the discussion reframes delegation as a tool for growth, allowing a leader to focus on their true God-given purpose while empowering others to run with their own unique talents.
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S1E17 - 27m - Dec 30, 2025 - How God Called Us Into Business
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers! This episode features the owners of a successful local automotive franchise who share their inspiring journey into business ownership. Following an unexpected layoff in Corporate America, they felt a calling toward a new venture rooted in faith and service.
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S1E16 - 25m - Dec 16, 2025 - How You Can Give Back This Holiday Season
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In this inspiring episode, I welcome a close friend and the current President of the Johnson County Christmas Bureau (JCCB). She shares her incredibly powerful and personal story, detailing her journey from being a client who relied on the organization's assistance as a single mother to eventually becoming its leader.
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S1E15 - 25m - Dec 2, 2025 - Called to Serve: How One Sign Changed Her Life Forever
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Welcome back to Be Life Changers! On today's episode, we welcome musical artist Marte (Gabby Starnes)! We're diving into Marte's powerful journey in music, faith, and the shift toward true collaboration in Kansas City.
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