Life of And

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You Want to Grow—So Why Are You Still Holding Back? Apr 03, 2025

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In this episode of Scared Confident, Tiffany Sauder teams up again with Brian Kavicky, seasoned business advisor and sales leadership expert at Lushin, for a candid coaching session with Kenzie Kittle, founder of a boutique social media marketing agency.

Kenzie openly discusses her challenges as a risk-averse entrepreneur aiming to scale her business without sacrificing quality or losing control. Juggling entrepreneurship and motherhood, she shares her fears and hesitations about growth.

Brian provides direct yet supportive insights, helping Kenzie rethink her approach to risk and decision-making. Together, they explore practical ways to overcome fears, embrace niche strengths, and confidently handle growth challenges.

Key Takeaways:

Evaluating risk through manageable steps
Overcoming perfectionism and control
Embracing niche markets as an advantage
Prioritizing the confidence to adapt over perfectionism

If you liked this episode, check these out:

Why You Keep Getting in Your Own Way with Brian Kavicky: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-you-keep-getting-in-your-own-way-with-brian-kavicky/id1555762235?i=1000699007463
Why You Feel Alone as a Leader: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-you-feel-alone-as-a-leader-with-brian-kavicky/id1555762235?i=1000691798469
How to Ask for the Support You Deserve (Without Feeling Guilty): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-ask-for-the-support-you-deserve-without/id1555762235?i=1000684215858
How to build confidence when cash flow is tight: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-build-confidence-when-cash-flow-is-tight-with/id1555762235?i=1000680122886
Dealing with Perfectionism and Overwhelm: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dealing-with-perfectionism-and-overwhelm/id1555762235?i=1000672484253
5 Lessons to help you win in life and business: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5-lessons-to-help-you-win-in-life-and-business-with/id1555762235?i=1000669261940
The secret to unlocking success for women in business: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-secret-to-unlocking-success-for-women-in/id1555762235?i=1000676041726

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(03:02) The journey from consultancy to boutique agency

(05:26) Challenges and fears of scaling a business

(08:13) Operational constraints and delegation

(16:42) Overcoming anxiety and taking risks

(19:06) Owner's responsibility and fear of scaling

(20:09) Choosing clients wisely and taking risks

(22:04) Evaluating and accepting risks

(27:02) The value of a niche and scaling challenges

(30:29) Balancing growth and personal life

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
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What’s Next: Big Moves, Bold Goals, and Scaling the Life of And Mar 27, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

What do you do when the role that once defined you… no longer fits?

For 20 years, Tiffany built and led Element Three. Now, she’s stepping fully into what’s next—scaling the Life of And and making a bigger impact than ever.

In this episode, she shares the real and raw behind-the-scenes of this shift—why she’s betting big on the Life of And project, how she’s turning this vision into reality, and why it matters for ambitious women like you.

She also breaks down the decision to rebrand Scared Confident to The Life of And Podcast and reveals what’s ahead—corporate partnerships, speaking, curated events, and practical tools to help professional women create a life that actually works.

And yes—she’s giving you full permission to outsource the mundane (like laundry) so you have time for what actually matters.

Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) Transition from Element Three
(01:26) The Life of And Project
(03:39) Rebranding the podcast
(04:40) Corporate partnerships and digital course
(05:53) Speaking engagements and events
(07:00)From career to content creation

Tired of living a life of have to and ready to build a life of want to? The Life of And Academy is here to help professional women take control, create sustainable systems, and design a life where career, family, and personal ambitions fit together—without the overwhelm. Join now and connect with a powerful community of like-minded women! ✨

👉 Join the Life of And Academy: https://tiffany-sauder.mykajabi.com/offers/nDF7LnCR

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
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Stepping Away but Not Stepping Back: My Transition from CEO to Founder Mar 20, 2025

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What happens when the thing you’ve built for 20 years… is no longer yours to lead?

In this episode, Tiffany opens up about the emotional and strategic journey of stepping down as CEO of Element Three and into a founder role. She shares the fears, identity shifts, and hard truths she had to face—realizing she thrives in the messy startup phase, not in scaling a business.

From the importance of trust in leadership transitions to the courage it takes to step back, Tiffany gets real about what it means to let go, create space for others, and embrace the unknown. Plus, she teases what’s next as she leans into her Life of And project, helping women move from a life of “have to” to “want to.”

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:52) Announcing the leadership transition

(04:09) Reflecting on 20 years of growth

(05:28) Reasons behind stepping down

(11:26) Choosing the right successor

(14:42) The founder role and continued involvement

(23:16) Personal and professional identity shift

(29:30) Legacy, advice, and future plans

👉 Join the Life of And Academy: https://tiffany-sauder.mykajabi.com/offers/nDF7LnCR

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
www.shareyourgenius.com

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Find out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Why You Keep Getting in Your Own Way with Brian Kavicky Mar 13, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

Link to book your call with Brian.

In this episode of Scared Confident, Tiffany Sauder sits down with Brian Kavicky, business advisor and sales leadership expert with Lushin, to unpack the hidden beliefs that shape our actions—and how they might be keeping us stuck.

Tiffany and Brian explore why so many of us feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to enjoy our success. Whether it’s the pressure of taking care of everyone else, struggling to give yourself credit, or feeling paralyzed when facing change, Brian breaks down the real reason behind these challenges: the beliefs we’ve internalized about ourselves.

Through real-life examples, listener questions, and Brian’s direct coaching, this episode explores the powerful link between what we believe and what we experience—and how to take back control of our mindset.

Key Takeaways:

How your brain proves your beliefs right—even when they’re working against you
The three negative self-talk patterns that keep you stuck
Why ‘I don’t know where to start’ is never actually true
How to break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim your joy

If you liked this episode, check these out:

Why You Feel Alone as a Leader

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-you-feel-alone-as-a-leader-with-brian-kavicky/id1555762235?i=1000691798469

How to Ask for the Support You Deserve (Without Feeling Guilty):

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-ask-for-the-support-you-deserve-without/id1555762235?i=1000684215858

How to build confidence when cash flow is tight: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-build-confidence-when-cash-flow-is-tight-with/id1555762235?i=1000680122886
Dealing with Perfectionism and Overwhelm: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dealing-with-perfectionism-and-overwhelm/id1555762235?i=1000672484253
5 Lessons to help you win in life and business: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5-lessons-to-help-you-win-in-life-and-business-with/id1555762235?i=1000669261940
The secret to unlocking success for women in business:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-secret-to-unlocking-success-for-women-in/id1555762235?i=1000676041726

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:09) What are we giving power to?

(02:52) How beliefs shape reality

(03:42) Why your brain seeks proof for what you already believe

(06:07) Three common struggles—and why they all come from the same place

(08:15) The ‘devil’s tongue’ and the root of negative self-talk

(10:46) How your body signals your mindset

(12:30) The hidden cost of taking care of everyone else

(16:03) Why you don’t give yourself credit—and how to change that

(19:08) The fear of disrupting your relationships by wanting more

(26:34) Why confusion is often an excuse to avoid action

(30:57) How asking for help creates clarity—and why most people don’t do it

(32:39) A simple exercise to override negative self-talk

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
www.shareyourgenius.com

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Find out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

What’s Sabotaging Your Dreams—and How to Stop It Mar 06, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

What if the biggest thing holding you back… is you?

In this episode, Tiffany gets real about the hidden fears and limiting beliefs that sabotage your biggest dreams—like the fear of disappointment, the comfort of complaining, and the excuse that you’re “too busy” to want more.

She shares her own struggles in a season of change and the mindset shifts that helped her stop getting in her own way. If you’re stuck, playing small, or waiting for someday, this conversation will give you the push you need to break free from self-sabotage and take action.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:21) Identifying obstacles to your dreams

(02:31) Personal journey and transition

(04:15) Common belief obstacles

(08:05) Strategies to overcome self-sabotage

(14:17) Mindset shifts for growth

(24:44) Taking the first step

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Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
www.shareyourgenius.com

Learn more about First Internet Bank (Member FDIC): https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank

Find out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Unlocking Financial Freedom In Your Home with Cara Macksoud Feb 27, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

Are your financial conversations empowering your relationships or tearing them apart?

Join us for this episode where Tiffany and Cara Macksoud, CEO of Money Habitudes, delve into the intricate dance between money and relationships. In their conversation, you’ll discover how to transform financial discussions into powerful tools for growth and unity rather than sources of conflict and stress.

If you’re looking for more advice on how to achieve balance in a two-career home, sign up for Tiffany’s newsletter where she shares tips, how-to’s and encouragement for those living a Life of And.

Connect with Cara

Website: https://www.moneyhabitudes.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caramacksoud/

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(04:15) Reconnecting as co-parents for grandchildren
(08:00) Motivation for successful financial planning
(10:23) Understanding each other's financial desires and goals
(14:12) Deep conversations about money and life goals
(18:45) Psychological aspects of financial planning
(27:58) Real-life examples of financial disagreements
(31:42) Overcoming societal pressures about money
(36:11) Concept of "loud budgeting"
(40:07) Impact of debt, addiction, and divorce on wealth
(45:30) Financial infidelity and its consequences

For more from Tiffany, you can sign up for her newsletter

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
www.shareyourgenius.com

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Find out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Doing It All Starts With Doing Less: The Power of Trading Time Feb 20, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

In this episode, Tiffany unpacks the myth of "doing it all" and why saying yes to everything can lead to burnout and misplaced priorities. She shares a practical framework for assessing commitments, making intentional choices, and structuring time in a way that allows for both ambition and balance.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:09) The myth of having it all

(01:21) Effective time management strategies

(02:17) Proactive planning for busy moms

(03:34) Batching tasks for efficiency

(06:05) Evaluating the true cost of commitments

(09:41) Delegating and sharing responsibilities

(12:58) Creating a Life of And

(13:33) Embrace your finite time

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Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
www.shareyourgenius.com

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Why You Feel Alone as a Leader with Brian Kavicky Feb 13, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

Link to book your call with Brian.

In this episode of Scared Confident, Tiffany Sauder invites listeners into a behind-the-scenes coaching session between Rachel Downey, CEO of Share Your Genius, and Brian Kavicky, business advisor and sales leadership expert with Lushin. As Rachel works to scale her company, she faces a familiar founder challenge - how to transition from being the driving force behind everything to leading a team that can execute without her.

Rachel opens up about the pressure of hitting big business goals, the struggle to delegate with confidence, and the tension of watching her team do things differently—sometimes not as well as she would. Brian offers direct, practical coaching on how to let go of perfection, set a culture of accountability, and create space for her team to grow through failure.

This episode explores how founders can trust their teams while maintaining high standards and why learning to let go is a crucial step in long-term growth.

Key Takeaways:

Why 80% done by your team is better than 100% done by you
How to hold your team accountable without micromanaging
The role of failure in learning—and how to use it as a leadership tool
How to shift from founder to CEO by redefining success

If you liked this episode, check these out:

How to Ask for the Support You Deserve (Without Feeling Guilty): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-ask-for-the-support-you-deserve-without/id1555762235?i=1000684215858
How to build confidence when cash flow is tight: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-build-confidence-when-cash-flow-is-tight-with/id1555762235?i=1000680122886
Dealing with Perfectionism and Overwhelm: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dealing-with-perfectionism-and-overwhelm/id1555762235?i=1000672484253
5 Lessons to help you win in life and business: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/5-lessons-to-help-you-win-in-life-and-business-with/id1555762235?i=1000669261940
The secret to unlocking success for women in business: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-secret-to-unlocking-success-for-women-in/id1555762235?i=1000676041726

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:54) Rachel's business challenges

(04:25) The urgency and pressure that founders face

(07:03) Defining success and accountability

(10:52) The importance of communication

(16:44) Balancing leadership and delegation

(23:12) Team performance and client satisfaction

(23:29) Accepting imperfection in leadership

(24:29) Balancing quality and client expectations

(26:59) Learning from failures

(31:11) Client relationships and transparency

(38:39) Managing pressure and expectations

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius
www.shareyourgenius.com

Learn more about First Internet Bank (Member FDIC): https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-Bank

Find out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Goals Without Guilt: The Mindset Shift Every Mom Needs Feb 06, 2025

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Free download: 10 financial terms every woman should know: https://www.firstib.com/personal/savings/life-of-and/

In this episode, Tiffany reflects on the challenges of traditional goal setting and why the SMART goal framework, particularly the time-bound aspect, can create an endless cycle of frustration. Sharing personal insights on balancing ambition, family, and personal growth, she explores a more flexible and sustainable approach to achieving goals.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:33 Why goal-setting feels like an endless loop
(03:05) SMART goals and their limitations
(04:33) Making goals explicit
(06:59) Balancing family and personal goals
(08:56) The problem with time-bound goals

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Find out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Grandma’s Wisdom and the Journey to an Intentional Life Jan 30, 2025

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In this episode, Tiffany reflects on the power of belief and how it shapes the life you want to create. Sharing personal lessons from her grandma and practical insights on family, personal growth, and navigating fear, this episode inspires listeners to take control and create the life they truly want.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:48) Reflecting on 2025 so far

(03:23) Lessons from grandma Marcella

(11:48) Parenting and technology

(20:31) Excitement for 2025 and personal growth

(27:26) Believing in your dreams

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