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Today on Caffeinated Chaos, we're diving into the numbers (but in a fun way, promise!). I’m joined by the incredible Samantha Eck, the founder of Firestorm Finance, where she helps creatives make sense of their finances and transform financial chaos into clarity.

With six years of corporate accounting, two creative businesses under her belt, and the kind of QuickBooks wizardry most of us dream of, Samantha brings a rare blend of left-brain logic and right-brain creativity to bookkeeping. She's here to share how your numbers tell a story—and how learning to read it can unlock big, dreamy business moves.

We also talk about:

• How Samantha came up with the name Firestorm Finance (spoiler: it’s deep AND badass)
• Her journey from messy systems to streamlined success
• What bookkeeping services creatives actually need
• Why systems and SOPs are game changers (even for finance pros!)
• A hilarious moment involving pregnancy, Call of Duty, and a trash can 🫣
• Our mutual love of Xbox, Overcooked chaos, and cozy bookish corners
• Her podcast Creative Minds, Smart Money and how she’s making financial education feel like chatting with a friend

Whether you're spreadsheet-averse or a numbers nerd, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to take control of your money story—without losing your creative soul.

Meet Our Guest: Samantha Eck
Founder of Firestorm Finance | Bookkeeper for Creatives | Host of Creative Minds, Smart Money 🎧 Listen to her podcast everywhere you stream. CLICK HERE to grab your Freebie

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• Instagram: firestormfinance
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• LinkedIn: Samantha E
• Email: samantha@firestormfinance.com
• Website: https://firestormfinance.com/

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In today’s episode, we're talking about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: what it looks like to build a brand, a business, and a body of work without going viral. Yep—this one's for the slow builders, the quiet creators, and the ones still showing up even when the algorithm seems like it’s ghosting them.

We’ve all seen the flashy headlines: “She gained 200K followers overnight,” “He made $5K in one launch with no ads.” That’s amazing for them—but what about the rest of us? The 99.9% who are growing slowly, steadily, and maybe even sipping lukewarm coffee while juggling it all?

Let’s talk about the truth: viral doesn’t always equal viable. And slow doesn’t mean you’re failing. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle but real pep talk for anyone feeling like their business isn’t growing "fast enough." Plus, you’ll walk away with 5 practical tips to grow with purpose, consistency, and peace (even if your microwave is broken like mine).

Cheers! Thank you for joining us for another episode. Have a chaotic moment, question, or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message or leave a review! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who thrives in beautiful chaos too.

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What happens when a former teacher turns the page to write a new chapter as a stay-at-home mom, podcast host, and multi-passionate entrepreneur? You get Candace Dudley - someone who’s rewriting the rules of success with courage, intention, and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode, Whitney sits down with Candace, the voice behind the Better Brave Podcast (with over 170 episodes!), to talk about living boldly, chasing fulfillment unapologetically, and how podcast guesting can be a game-changer for visibility and impact. Whether you're a podcaster, a business owner, or someone standing on the edge of “what’s next,” Candace drops inspiring and practical wisdom you don’t want to miss.

Expect a candid convo filled with real mom chaos, claw clip confessions, and golden advice on:

• Why everyone has a story worth sharing
• How to overcome imposter syndrome and show up as the expert you are
• The power of podcast guesting (and how to do it without burning out)
• Why Threads is secretly the best networking app for podcasters
• Balancing life, business, and motherhood in the most human way possible

If you’ve ever doubted your voice, this episode will make you believe—you can do the thing.

Links:

• Instagram
• Threads
• LinkedIn
• Podcast
• Free Podcast Guesting Starter Guide

Cheers! Thank you for joining us for another episode. Have a chaotic moment, question, or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message or leave a review! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who thrives in beautiful chaos too.

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