Built on YES
Built on YES by Erin Cummings: Where Ambition Meets Mindfulness - Real Talk for Resilient Founders
(Previously known as Unburdened by Hope)
Built on YES is the go-to podcast for female founders, solopreneurs, and side hustlers looking to grow their businesses while staying resilient, grounded, and mindful. Host Erin Cummings, entrepreneur, angel investor, and creator of the Built on YES newsletter, dives into real, unfiltered conversations with inspiring female entrepreneurs. Together, they unpack mindfulness practices, share candid stories, and reveal the truth about balancing ambition with self-care in today’s high-pressure landscape.
Whether you’re learning to say “no” to burnout or seeking fresh strategies to manage stress and creativity, each episode offers a dose of encouragement and practical insights. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to face your entrepreneurial challenges with courage, capability, and strength.
Tune in each week to build your business, your resilience, and your YES mindset with Erin and her remarkable guests!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Evolution of an Author: Balancing Mindfulness and Creativity with Aria Devi
The Evolution of an Author: Balancing Mindfulness and Creativity with Aria Devi
In this episode, Erin Cummings interviews Aria Devi, a published author and entrepreneur, about her journe…
Mask Off: Empowering Women with ADHD using Emma Magenta's Mindful Playbook
In this episode of The Built on YES Podcast, Erin Cummings interviews Emma Magenta, a life coach specializing in helping women with ADHD. They discuss the unique challenges faced by wom…
Success After the Stroke: Jenn Morrison on Health, Happiness, and Helping Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Erin Cummings interviews Jenn Morrison, her executive virtual assistant, who shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a successful virtual assistant and onlin…
Building Dreams: Andrea Seymour's Journey of Resilience, Ambition, and The Power of Women
In this episode, Erin Cummings interviews Andrea Seymour, a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO of Springdale Custom Builders. Andrea shares her inspiring journey from childhood experienc…
Wine, Work, and Mindfulness: Uncorking Entrepreneurship with Kirsten Lock of Locke Vineyards
In this episode of Built on YES, Erin Cummings interviews Kirsten Locke, a fifth-generation farmer and owner of Locke Vineyards. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a fa…
Designing Mindful Spaces and Building Community: A Conversation with Laura Umansky
Summary
In this episode of Built On Yes, Erin Cummings interviews Laura Umansky, an accomplished interior designer and entrepreneur. She is the owner of Laura U Design Collective located…
The 3 "P's": A Journey from Burnout to Balance with Laura Nguyen
In this episode of Built On Yes, Erin Cummings engages in a heartfelt conversation with Laura Nguyen, founder of Soul Solutions, as they explore the journey of entrepreneurship, the cha…
Authenticity, Leadership, and Women's Empowerment
In this episode, Erin Cummings announces that this will be the last episode of Season Two and provides an update on the podcast. She shares her experience leading a journaling session f…
Navigating Life's Seasons: Understanding Transitions and Thriving in Every Phase
In this episode of "Unburdened by Hope," Erin Cummings discusses the importance of recognizing the seasons of life and how they impact decision-making. She draws parallels between tradi…
3H Method: The Triad of Decision-Making
In this episode, Erin Cummings explores the topic of decision-making, specifically the debate between head and gut decision-making. She discusses the complexity of decision-making and t…
Navigating Entrepreneurship: From Ballet Dreams to Business Realities
In this episode, Erin Cummings shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur and her current research on mindfulness in women entrepreneurs. She discusses her background in ballet and …
Turbulence of Business and Life: A Journey of Resilience to Cultivating Creative Gardens of Success
Emily Scherer shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the founder of The Guild, an event space in Richmond, Texas. She discusses how the idea for The Guild started and the challenges …
The Worst Advice I've Ever Heard
In this episode, Erin Cummings discusses the worst advice she has ever received: the idea that you can have it all. She challenges the notion that success means having everything and hi…
Success Beyond Expectations: Navigating Passion, Purpose, and Practicality
In this episode, Erin Cummings discusses the topic of whether following your passion leads to success. She shares her thoughts on the pressure to pursue one's passion and the importance…
Navigating Success with a Full Plate
In this episode, Erin Cummings discusses the challenges of managing a full plate and striving for success. She shares her experiences setting goals and intentions, reducing social media…
Unmasking Marketing Myths: The lies we’ve been taught to believe and more
In this episode, Erin Cummings discusses the impact of curated experiences, particularly on social media. She explores the illusion of perfection created by influencers and the feelings…
Why the 5am club isn’t the key to success
In this episode, Erin Cummings discusses the myth of the 5 AM Club and challenges the idea that waking up early is the key to success. She emphasizes the importance of considering the s…
Styled Intentions - Unleashing Fashion, Purpose, and Concrete Ways to be Yourself in what you wear!
In this episode, Erin dives into the world of fashion with Brandi Johnson, the brains behind Brandeis Nicole. From dodging toxic work vibes to dishing out tips on curating a killer ward…
New Year, Same You
In this episode, Erin reflects on the new year and the common practice of setting resolutions or goals. She challenges the notion of a 'new year, new me' mentality and emphasizes the i…
Re-air: How to Take Action on Your Goals
Have you ever wondered - what do I need to do to get closer to my goal? Is there something that I need to give up? Am I doing everything that I can to really reach my goal?
In this epis…