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Faith Behind the Chair: Renee Owen on Leading a Christ-Centered Business with Her Daughters

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Welcome back to the Level Up and Live Podcast — the show that helps business owners design a life they don’t grow to hate… without sacrificing their health, relationships, or faith. We do that through clarity, accountability, support, guidance, and real community.
Today’s guest is the heartbeat of one of the most faith-centered salons in Texas. Renee Owen is the co-owner and founder of Solace Salon—a Christ-led, high-end space where creativity, mentorship, and excellence come together. With over 34 years of experience in the beauty industry, Renee’s leadership goes far beyond the chair—she’s building people, not just a business.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:
💇‍♀️ How Renee started Solace Salon and pushed through early challenges
💞 What it’s like building a business with her daughters and setting healthy family boundaries
🙏 How she overcame seasons of uncertainty and found strength through faith
🌿 The wellness habits that keep her grounded in a high-demand industry
🏡 How the Montgomery County community shaped her business journey
🕊️ What legacy she’s building for her family, her stylists, and every person who walks through her door
This episode is a masterclass in faith-filled leadership, generational growth, and staying true to your values, even when the road gets tough.
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From Rock Bottom to Brightside: Nicole West on Faith, Resilience, and Leading as a Woman in Construction

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Welcome back to the Level Up and Live Podcast — where we help business owners and emerging leaders design a life they don’t grow to hate… without sacrificing their health, relationships, or faith. We do that through clarity, accountability, support, guidance, and real community.Today’s guest is living proof that purpose can rise from pain. Nicole West is the founder of Brightside Construction, a woman-owned, family-run general contracting company rooted in faith, resilience, and integrity. She’s not just building residential and commercial projects—she’s rebuilding trust in an industry that desperately needs it.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:🛠️ Nicole’s journey from struggle to CEO and how Brightside Construction was born💪 What it’s like to lead as a woman in the male-dominated construction space🧠 How she’s cultivated a grounded, intentional mindset through seasons of challenge❤️ How she balances motherhood, marriage, and business without burning out🌱 The habits, boundaries, and values that keep her anchored in faith and family🧍‍♀️ Her vision for legacy, leadership, and changing the industry from the inside outNicole’s story is not just about building a company—it’s about building character. You’ll walk away inspired, encouraged, and equipped with real insights to apply in your own leadership journey.🎯 READY TO LEVEL UP?✅ Start your 4-week free Mastermind Trial: levelupandlive.com/contact✅ Get leadership tools, inspiration, and strategy by subscribing to our newsletter: levelupandlive.com✅ Follow us on all social platforms for more behind-the-scenes growthYou were made to build something meaningful—just don’t do it alone.
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From Employee to Empire: Rey Aguilar on Scaling Businesses Without Sacrificing Faith, Family, or Health

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Welcome back to the Level Up and Live Podcast — where we empower business owners and emerging leaders to design a life they don’t grow to hate… without sacrificing their health, relationships, or faith. We do that through clarity, accountability, support, guidance, and real community.In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rey Aguilar—a Texas-based serial entrepreneur who went from clocking in to calling the shots. Rey now owns multiple businesses, including a CBD dispensary, smoothie shop, phone repair store, and vending machine network—all while staying grounded in his faith, family, and mission to inspire others.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:🔥 How Rey went from employee to building a business empire📊 The mindset shifts that fueled his entrepreneurial breakout🛠️ The systems that keep him scaling without burning out❤️ How he protects his health, marriage, and faith while growing💡 What to do when you feel stuck, isolated, or on the verge of burnout💬 Why community isn’t optional—it’s essentialWhether you're feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by your business, or need a fresh reminder of what’s possible, you’ll walk away from this one with real inspiration and practical tools.🎯 READY TO LEVEL UP?✅ Join our 4-week free Mastermind Trial: levelupandlive.com/contact✅Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now
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Full Calendar, Empty Life: How Burnout Almost Broke Me… and What I Did About It

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In this raw, solo episode, host Sean Meyers gets real about a season most entrepreneurs don’t talk about publicly: burnout behind the business. On the outside, the wins were stacking. On the inside, life was falling apart.💥 If your calendar’s full but your soul feels empty, this episode is your mirror and your map.🎧 In this episode, Sean opens up about:
✅ The moment he realized the productivity ≠ purpose✅ Why “hustle culture” almost cost him his marriage, health, and peace✅ How to identify hidden signs of burnout before they break you✅ His personal pivot: hiring a coach, redefining priorities, rebuilding rhythms✅ The 3 most important things every high-performer must audit NOW✅ How the Level Up + Live Mastermind became a catalyst for healing and alignment✅ What it looks like to design a life you don’t hate🔥 Episode Highlights:
“Burnout isn’t always obvious — sometimes it hides behind a full calendar.”“I wasn’t living. I was performing. And eventually, I couldn’t keep the act up.”“You don’t need more hustle. You need more alignment.”“You won’t drift into a life you love — you have to design it.”📢 If this hit home, do these three things:Subscribe to the show for weekly episodes that go beyond surface-level advice.Share this episode with a friend who’s silently grinding and ready for a breakthrough.DM “Mastermind” or comment below to get plugged into our weekly in-person Level Up + Live Mastermind in Montgomery County.💥 Want More Ways to Level Up?🔁 Join the 4-week Mastermind Trial → levelupandlive.com/contact📩 Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now
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Stop Pushing Through Pain: The Real Fix for High Performers w/ Dr. Caleb Strunk

Welcome back to the Level Up + Live Podcast, the go-to show for business owners, entrepreneurs, and high performers who are building lives they don’t grow to hate.Today’s guest is changing the game when it comes to performance, posture, and pain. Dr. Caleb Strunk, founder of Elevate Spine and Sport, is a rehab-focused chiropractor and movement specialist with a mission: to help active adults and leaders move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.💥 If you’ve been pushing through pain, ignoring the warning signs, or accepting stress and stiffness as your “new normal,” this one’s for you.🎧 In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Caleb’s powerful origin story that shaped his approach to care✅ Why grinding through pain is keeping you stuck, not making you stronger✅ What root-cause care looks like — and why it matters for business owners✅ The physical and mental warning signs of burnout that leaders need to watch✅ How mobility, recovery, and strength fuel sustainable performance✅ Tactical advice for avoiding breakdown, burnout, and chronic pain✅ What a full-body, long-term approach to healing looks like✅ Why performance isn’t just about hustle — it’s about alignment and movement
🔥 Episode Highlights:
“You don’t rise to the level of your ambition. You rise to the level of your physical capacity.”“Pain isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, mental, and habitual. Solve the root, not just the symptoms.”“True strength is built in alignment. And leadership starts with your body.”
📢 If you’re done patching problems and ready to perform at your highest level:Rate and review the show to help more leaders discover it.Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur or athlete in your circle.Book a visit at Elevate Spine and Sport to get assessed and get back in alignment — body and business.🔗 Follow Dr. Caleb StrunkInstagram: @elevatespineandsportWebsite: www.elevatespineandsport.com💥 Want More Ways to Level Up?🚀 Join the Level Up Mastermind Group → 4-week FREE trial at levelupandlive.com/contact📩Stay in the loop; stay in the lead! Get exclusive insights on business, fitness, leadership, and community straight to your inbox! Subscribe to the Level Up + Live newsletter now
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You Don’t Need to Earn Rest: Why Slowing Down Is the New Power Move w/ Melody Fraser

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Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast — the show for entrepreneurs, visionaries, and leaders who are building lives and businesses they don’t grow to hate.Today’s guest is the calm in the chaos — a healer, entrepreneur, and visionary redefining what rest really means. Melody Fraser, founder of Blissful Waters Float Center, is on a mission to help leaders reset, realign, and reconnect with their purpose and peace.🧘‍♀️ If you’re a high performer or local business owner in Montgomery County, TX, who’s tired of running on fumes… this episode is your wake-up call to slow down and tune in.🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into:
✅ Why float therapy is a game-changer for high-stress leaders✅ How stillness can be the most productive thing you do all week✅ What it takes to protect your peace and presence as a business owner✅ How the nervous system plays a critical role in performance and leadership✅ Why today’s culture struggles with rest — and what to do about it✅ The unseen cost of overdrive and burnout✅ Boundary-setting for leaders who are constantly giving✅ How to create “mini rest moments” in your day without guilt🔥 Episode Highlights:“Rest is not a reward. It’s a requirement.”“Stillness is not laziness — it’s leadership.”“You can’t operate at your highest level if your body is stuck in survival mode.”📢 If this conversation breathed life back into your soul, do three things today:Leave a review — help more business owners discover the podcast.Share this episode with someone who’s running hard but burning out.Book a session at Blissful Waters and allow your mind and body to reset fully.
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From Chaos to Clarity: How Cassi Taylor Built a Business While Raising 5 Kids

Welcome back to the Level Up + Live Podcast — the show for business owners and high-achieving leaders who want to build a life and business they don’t grow to hate.This week’s guest is a true force of nature. Cassi Taylor, founder of Taylor’d To You Solutions, is a mom of five, grandma, wife, and a powerhouse entrepreneur. She didn’t wait for life to slow down — she built her business right in the middle of the storm.💥 If you’re a Montgomery County, TX, business owner, entrepreneur, or service-based leader feeling overwhelmed by clutter, chaos, or burnout, this episode is for you.🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into:
✅ How Cassi turned her mess into a mission by launching a professional organizing business while raising a family✅ The servant leadership mindset that fuels her life and business✅ Why waiting for perfect conditions is a myth — and how to take action now✅ The power of consistency in both home life and entrepreneurship✅ Emotional clutter: What your messy space is telling you and how to reclaim it✅ Time management tips from a busy mom, grandma, and CEO✅ Why outsourcing is a strategy for growth, not a luxury✅ What it means to truly level up and live — and how Cassi is modeling that in her family, business, and faith🔥 Episode Highlights:
“Don’t wait until the chaos clears. Build in it.”“Clutter is not just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. Clearing your space clears your head.”“You don’t rise to your goals, you fall to your systems — start organizing your life like your business depends on it… because it does.”📢 Call to Action:
If this episode hit home, do these 3 things:Leave a review — it helps more purpose-driven leaders find us.Share this episode with someone in your circle who needs to hear this message.Take one small step today, whether it's clearing your desk or booking a call with Cassi, to reclaim your time and life.🔗 Follow Cassi Taylor:Instagram: @taylor2uSolutions💥 Want More Ways to Level Up?🎯 Join our free 4-week trial of the Level Up Mastermind → Coaching — Level Up + Live 📩 Subscribe to the Level Up + LIVE Newsletter → Level Up + Live📲 Follow Sean on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook & LinkedIn
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From Doubt to Dominance: How Kristi Thornton Built a People-First Recruiting Business That Wins

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Welcome back to the Level Up and LIVE Podcast, where we sit down with Montgomery County’s boldest business owners who are building more than just companies — they're designing lives they don’t grow to hate. Today’s guest is Kristi Thornton, CEO of KOO Recruit, national speaker, award-winning community leader, and a fearless entrepreneur helping companies build teams and cultures that win. In this episode, we go deep into: Her gritty early days of building a business from scratch Why so many leaders struggle with isolation — and how to fix it The emotional moment of hiring her first employee Her journey from heartbreak to national stages How she’s built a people-first brand that’s changing lives What it takes to lead with courage, clarity, and consistency If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure what’s next, this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by someone who turned loss into leadership and setbacks into serious momentum. 👇 Don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe to the podcast ✅ Join the Level Up and LIVE newsletter ✅ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn @LevelUpAndLIVE✅ Connect with Kristi Thornton and her work at KOO Recruit at
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How Business Owners Can Structure Their Week for Peak Performance (My Weekly Blueprint)

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If you’re a business owner, leader, or high performer who feels like you’re grinding hard but getting nowhere, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I break down my weekly planning system that helps me run a multi-million-dollar insurance agency, train for HYROX, lead a mastermind group, and still prioritize time with my wife, my dogs, and my personal growth.
This isn’t theory—it’s what I do every single week to win in business, fitness, and life without burning out.
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✅ How I map out my week every Sunday to stay ahead✅ My time-blocking system that keeps me productive and present✅ The exact buckets I use to prioritize what actually matters✅ Why most people stay stuck and how weekly reflection creates clarity✅ How you can design your own week to finally take back control of your time
If you’ve been leading in chaos, it’s time to lead with clarity.
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How One Single Mom is Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry—Krystle Wear’s Roofing Business Journey

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Welcome back to the Level Up and LIVE Podcast — where we spotlight Montgomery County’s boldest business owners who are building more than just companies — they’re building lives that matter.In today’s episode, we sit down with Krystle Wear, founder of a growing roofing company, single mom, and a true example of grit and excellence in action.We dive deep into:Why she chose one of the toughest trades in business — and what keeps her in itHow she leads with heart in a male-dominated industryThe juggle between business and motherhood — and the powerful lessons passed down to her sonThe mindset shifts, growth strategies, and personal rituals that keep her grounded and moving forwardWhat real leadership looks like when no one’s watchingIf you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone building a life of purpose, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and tap into a story that proves success is earned with sweat, heart, and relentless commitment.👇 Don’t forget to:
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