Welcome to the very first episode of Leveling
Up with Lindsay. I am so excited that you're
here because this is more than just a podcast.
It's the start of a journey we're going to take
together. A journey of growth, inspiration...
and a little bit of leveling up. Now, let me
start by sharing a little bit about myself and
what this podcast is all about. I'm a proud mom
of two beautiful girls, a wife to the most hardworking
man, a dog mom, an entrepreneur, and the founder
of White Peony Boutique with two store locations
here in central Minnesota. As a little girl,
I dreamt of white peony and I didn't even realize
it. I worked at the Minnesota State Fair alongside
my family every year since I could barely see
over the counters, sharing my dreams with my
grandmother, one of my idols and my favorite
people in the whole world, about all the businesses
I'd create someday. And I would always say I
got my entrepreneur mind from my grandpa and
my love for shopping from my grandmother. Back
then, I wanted so badly to have my own home decor
store because I love decorating. And let's be
real, I was an old -fashioned model. I'd watch
TV shows and dream about how amazing it would
be to be a part of a runway show. Even imagining
all the ways I could make it bigger and better.
But then I'd think, yeah, right. I'd never live
in New York, LA. I'm not glamorous enough. Fast
forward to college, a bridal career, an executive
banking career, getting married and having children.
There were days when I could barely get through
each day. Like many of you, I was just trying
to figure out life while putting everyone else
first. But here's the thing. Even through the
long, tedious, and sometimes dark days, there
were these incredible moments. Moments of warm
sunshine filled with laughter, enthusiasm, hope,
and desire. And do you know what made those moments
truly special? The people around me. My mother
who always told me how creative I was. My grandmother
who always said, if anyone can do it, you can,
Lindsay. And my best friends who reminded me
of my worth inside and out. Those voices and
their beliefs in me helped me recognize that
any one of us has the power to make a difference.
Every encounter, every single interaction matters.
And that brings me to the mission of this podcast.
With Leveling Up with Lindsay, my goal is pretty
simple. I want to inspire and empower you. Whether
you're a busy mom like me, a new entrepreneur
figuring it all out, or a leader looking for
fresh strategies, this podcast is for you. I'll
share my expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship,
marketing, and customer service, but I'll also
be real about the struggles, the imposter syndrome,
and the balance we all strive for. We'll have
honest conversations, actionable advice, and
inspiring interviews of women of influence and
community leaders. Together, we'll learn, grow,
and level up because we are all influencers,
and we all have the power to make a difference.
So if you're ready to step into your potential,
embrace your dreams, and create a life you're
proud of, this is the place for you. Thank you
for joining me on this journey. Be sure to subscribe
so you never miss an episode and if this introduction
resonated with you, share it with a friend who
needs to hear it. Let's make today and every
day an opportunity to level up. Until next time,
keep dreaming, keep striving and keep making
a difference.