Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders
Business Origin Stories is the podcast for leadership, life, and business. This show features coaching calls and heart-to-heart conversations with successful entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and experts.
Join your host, Amy Schutte, a business coach and brand strategist, as she dives into ways to create stand-out brands and aligned businesses through storytelling and proven business frameworks.
At its core, Business Origin Stories is a recognition that the stories we tell are our greatest currency.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
59: The Fertile Business Retreat: Build a Soul-Aligned, Profitable Brand Without Burning Out
This one’s for the woman who knows there’s more.
More freedom. More wealth. More power.
Not more hustle—more alignment. More truth. More you.
In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind …
58: How to Take a Summer Sabbatical (Without Burning Your Business Down) with Casey von Stein & Erin Baute
If the idea of taking a real break from your business this summer sounds both dreamy and totally impossible, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by two dear friends (and podcast fan favo…
57: Growth Mindset, Core Values, and Building a Conscious Brand from the Inside Out with Tracie Anes
What does it look like to grow a meaningful career in marketing and build a personal brand that aligns with your deepest values? In this episode, I sit down with one of my dearest frien…
56: Embodying Vision and Value: How Nikki Nash Builds Wealth and Legacy
Most entrepreneurs start their businesses for freedom, but what if the way we’re taught to build and scale is actually keeping us stuck?
In this episode, Nikki Nash shares how she went f…
55: Rebuilding, Resilience, and the Art of Starting Over with Jose Berlanga
What does it take to rebuild from the ground up—not once, but four times? Jose Berlanga, a seasoned entrepreneur who has achieved multi-million-dollar success across industries, joins u…
54: Embodying Your Brand: The Next Step in Business Growth
We’ve talked about Spark, Nourish, and Claim, but now it’s time to embody your brand. And honestly? This is where things get tricky. Creating the brand is one thing; stepping into it wi…
53: Flipping a Brand & Turning It Into a Movement with Allison Herman
When Allison Herman took over Dragonwing, she thought she was acquiring a thriving business. What she actually got was a crash course in reinvention.
In this episode, Allison shares how …
52: Building Inclusive & Thriving Teams with Kelli Lester
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that thrives by embracing diverse perspectives, this episode is for you. I sat down with Kelli Lester, co-founder of Onyx Rising, to talk…
51: Caitlin Bacher’s Evergreen Strategy for Ditching the Launch Hustle
For course creators stuck on the launch treadmill, it can feel like there’s no way out. The constant hustle to fill seats, the feast-or-famine revenue cycles—it’s exhausting. But what i…
50: Burnout Isn't a Business Strategy (And What to Do Instead)
You don’t have to burn out to build a wildly successful business. But if you’ve ever felt stretched thin, stuck in endless hustle, or wondering why things still feel hard - you’re not a…
49: Harnessing Astrogeography to Align Your Business & Life with Ebony Broderick
Have you ever stepped off a plane, settled into a new place, and thought, This feels like home? Or maybe you’ve wondered why some locations inspire breakthroughs while others leave you …
48: Making Your Story Heard: Michelle Glogovac on Podcast Pitching, Visibility, and Impact
What if the key to growing your brand and sharing your story lies in landing the right podcast interviews? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Michelle Glogovac, the “Podcast Matchm…
47: Redefining Beauty and Building Community with Meg Smith
When personal challenges inspire bold pivots, incredible things can happen. In this episode, I sit down with Meg Smith, founder and CEO of Love, Lexxi, an intimates brand dedicated to c…
46: Amplifying Your Message: Caitlin Copple on Mastering PR and Visibility
Public relations can transform your business, but navigating it effectively requires a thoughtful approach. This week, I’m joined by Caitlin Copple, founding partner of Full Swing Publi…
45: Unlocking PR Power: How to Craft Media-Worthy Stories and Boost Visibility for Your Brand
In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful ways to amplify your impact: getting featured in the media. As a transformational messaging strategist and former journali…
44: The End-Of-Year Manifesting Rituals I Never Miss
Every year, on the cusp of a new one, I pull out the letter I wrote myself exactly one year previously.
It's a recap. A wish for what's to come. Grateful and hopeful ink scratches, seal…
43: Protecting Your Ideas and Navigating AI with Burgundy Morgan
When creativity meets technology, how do you protect what’s yours? Burgundy Morgan, an expert in intellectual property and entertainment law, is here to break it all down and make sense…
42: Creating Your Own Business Niche with Casey von Stein
If your camera roll is bursting with thousands of photos, how do you even begin to organize them? For Casey Von Stein, aka Miss Freddy, this question led her to an unexpected career as …
41: Crafting Stories That Resonate: Mark VanderSys on Building Authentic Brand Narratives
What makes a story unforgettable? How do you create visuals that go beyond beautiful and truly resonate? Mark VanderSys, founder of Pixellight Creative, has spent decades mastering the …
40: From Toxic Workplaces to Thriving Leadership: Julia Block Pearson’s Mission to Put Humans and Life First
Imagine walking away from a toxic job, no safety net, just a dream in your heart, and a belief that work should never come at the expense of your humanity. That’s exactly what Julia Blo…