MAC Moments
MAC Moments is a podcast for business owners who want clarity, focus, and confident leadership; not more noise.Each episode is a short, intentional conversation about the real decisions behind building and growing a business in real time.No hype. No hustle culture.
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Episode 27: The Right Clients Change Everything (opens the original)
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What happens when someone says yes before they've figured everything out?In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa Chavez sits down with Courtney Willoughby, owner of MAVE Marketing, to discuss entrepreneurship, marketing, relationships, growth, and building a business that aligns with your values. From landing her first client before having a company name to growing a marketing agency serving businesses across multiple states, Courtney shares lessons learned through adaptability, consistency, an
Episode 26: Be Willing to Fail Publicly (opens the original)
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What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next step is overthinking? In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa Chavez sits down with Dianne Churillo, founder of Lunar Womb Chattanooga, to discuss entrepreneurship, authenticity, self-leadership, and the courage to start before everything feels ready. From building a holistic wellness hub to creating systems, processes, and community, Dianne shares what she's learned in the earliest stages of business ownership. Key themes include: Pa
Episode 25: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms (opens the original)
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Tonya Ross had the idea for Southern Kitchen & Home more than 20 years before she opened the doors. The dream stayed with her through different careers, moves, raising children and major changes in her personal life. Then came the question: What’s next? In this episode of MAC Moments™, Tonya joins Melissa Chavez to talk about finally starting the business she had imagined for decades and everything she has learned since. They talk about learning the realities of business ownership, knowing your
Episode 24: Do Not Build a Business You Do Not Want to Live In (opens the original)
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What if the business you are building is not aligned with the life you actually want? In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa sits down with Joe Martin, founder of Relentless Positivity, to discuss the connection between business ownership, health, and long-term success. From discipline and consistency to mindset and accountability, this conversation highlights how the same principles apply to both business and personal growth. If you are building something but feeling overwhelmed, burned out,
Episode 23: Focus is not a limitation. It is a decision. (opens the original)
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In this week’s MAC Moments™, I sat down with Adam Chalmers, and what stood out most was not what he is building…it is how he is building it. Most people rush to launch. Most people feel pressure to prove something quickly. What we talked about instead is restraint. Taking the time to build something before announcing it. Making decisions without needing constant validation. Understanding that leadership is not about being liked…it is about being respected. If you try to do everything, you will d
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