Join host Molly Baker and Nicole Januario for a candid conversation about the moments that reshape a career and the courage it takes to start over. From losing a corporate job to building a business alongside her husband, Nicole shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, including navigating rapid growth, making tough leadership decisions, and redefining success on her own terms. This episode explores what it really means to build something meaningful, manage growth responsibly, and stay aligned when the pressure is high. Whether you are questioning your next career move, building alongside a partner, or learning to trust your instincts, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and perspective.

Join host Molly Baker and guests Melissa Culbertson, director of creative services at Indie, and Becca Fair, creative specialist, as they unpack what is really happening in the influencer and creator world and how Indie is stepping into the space. From defining the difference between creators and influencers to talking through full funnel strategy, pricing, and measurement, they share how brands can move beyond one off posts into programs that actually drive impact. Along the way, they debate AI influencers, cold plunges, rage bait marketing, and low rise jeans, and dig into how AI can be both a helpful tool and a real risk to the human side of creativity. Whether you are a marketer trying to get more from your influencer budget or a brand leader wondering where to start, this conversation breaks down the noise and offers a clear, practical view of what comes next.

Join host Molly Baker and guest Kat Baker as they close out 2025 with an honest, funny, and very real conversation about navigating change, new roles, and figuring things out in real time. After a year filled with professional shifts, personal milestones, and plenty of trial and error, Molly and Kat reflect on what has actually changed, what suddenly matters less, and why no one really knows what they are doing all the time. They swap favorite campaigns, trends, shows, and books from 2025 and share what they are excited to build in 2026, including Indie’s first office and a new chapter of growth. For anyone juggling work and life, moving through new seasons, or craving a year end reset that feels human and hopeful, this episode is a reminder that one size does not fit all and it is perfectly okay to figure it out as you go.

Join host Molly Baker and Haley Borden, as she shares her journey from corporate career to building a hospitality concept rooted in community, connection, and courage. From navigating the leap out of financial services and tech to opening a market, bar, and eatery as a new mom, Haley talks candidly about redefining success, betting on herself, and creating a space that feels like home. Whether you are in corporate dreaming of something different, already on your entrepreneurial path, or simply curious about what it takes to build a mission-driven brick and mortar brand, this conversation pulls back the curtain on risk, resilience, and the reality of building a business.

Join Molly Baker, founder of Indie Consulting, and Christy Knutson, co-founder of Near, to explore the human side of healthcare innovation. From early caregiving experiences that shaped her mission, to building a psychosocial support platform for families navigating serious illness, Christy shares candid insights on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, redefining success, and the importance of balance along the way. Whether you’re in healthcare, tech, or simply curious about creating impact in complex spaces, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at resilience, resourcefulness, and building with heart.

Join Molly Baker, founder of Indie Consulting, as she sits down with Erin Spencer, founder of Edgebrook Lane Consulting. Erin opens up about her journey from perfectionist tendencies to entrepreneurial growth, sharing how she built a career in HR, why transparency and listening are at the core of her leadership style, and how she helps businesses rethink HR as more than compliance. From scaling a services company to balancing vulnerability and strength as a leader, Erin offers practical advice for founders, managers, and anyone navigating the human side of business.

Join Molly Baker, founder of Indie Consulting, and Cindy Krupp, as they unpack what it really takes to stay relevant in today’s fast-moving marketing world. From knowing when to pivot to spotting the “needles in the haystack” for your team, this episode is a candid look at evolution, leadership, and the benefits of collaboration in today’s landscape. We hope you enjoy it!