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That Big CEO Energy is the empowering podcast for ambitious women building purpose-driven businesses. Hosted by Virtual COO Kallai Plummer, each episode delivers honest conversations, streamlined strategies, and systems that support sustainable growth. From navigating mindset blocks to simplifying operations and stepping fully into your leadership, this show is your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and real CEO energy.
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Ever wonder what it really takes to build a business and a life that feels like yours? In this episode of Big CEO Energy, I’m sharing the word that’s been bubbling up for me—softness—and what I believe every soft-hearted leader needs to hear: I can be soft and still say no without guilt. I talk about why empathetic, people-oriented leaders struggle to set boundaries, how saying yes when I mean no costs me my peace, energy, and time, and how trying to lead in someone else’s louder style ...
What if the reason you feel stretched thin isn’t your business at all—but the way you’re leading (or not leading) your life at home? In this episode, we break down what it looks like to bring “CEO energy” into your personal life: setting and honoring boundaries around time, energy, and capacity; prioritizing rest and health as non-negotiables; and making executive decisions based on your values instead of everyone else’s urgency. You’ll hear practical examples of delegating, autom...
Are you making good money but still feel like you have nothing to show for it? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I sit down with Shayna and Vanessa (the Budget Besties) to talk about the “B word”—budgets—and my big aha moment: you can make your bank your personal assistant with simple automations and little to no tracking. We unpack why most budgets feel overwhelming, how their one-page, five-column budget simplifies everything (income, debt minimums, bills, spending, savings), an...
Do you ever get the feeling of guilty for wanting more? May you are undercharging to avoid seeming greedy, overdelivering without boundaries, or avoiding sales because it feels pushy. In today’s episode, I share how growing up broke shaped my belief that money was only for bills and that wanting profit meant I didn’t care about people, and how that affected my early business. I reframe money as a tool, not a test of character, and explain why I can be kind, generous, and empathetic whil...
Most business advice isn’t wrong — it’s just incomplete. What worked for someone else in their season, with their energy, resources, and life constraints, isn’t meant to be universally applied. When we forget that, we start assuming success is universal and failure is personal. In this episode, we’re breaking down why cookie-cutter strategies leave so many capable business owners feeling behind, burned out, or misaligned — and how to start building a success equation that actually fits your l...
We’ve been taught that speed equals success, urgency equals importance, and calm is something you earn later—after the business stabilizes or the pressure lets up. But for many leaders, that belief is exactly what’s keeping them stuck in burnout, reactivity, and constant overwhelm. In this episode, we’re unpacking why calm isn’t passive, lazy, or unambitious, but a critical leadership skill. You’ll hear why regulated, centered CEOs consistently make better decisions, build stronger businesses...
Negative self-talk doesn’t wait for the right moment. It shows up before coffee, before clarity, and before you’ve even had a chance to steady yourself for the day. And for driven, thoughtful leaders, that inner critic is often louder—not quieter. In this episode, we’re talking about why negative self-talk isn’t a personal flaw or a mindset failure, but a habit rooted in regulation. You’ll learn how a simple 10-minute routine can interrupt the spiral, bring you back into your body, and stop y...
Consistency doesn’t mean giving 100 percent every day—and believing that it does is one of the fastest paths to burnout. Real momentum is built on the days when energy is low, motivation is gone, and showing up feels heavy.\ In this episode, we’re reframing what consistency actually looks like and why the smallest possible action on your hardest days often matters more than your biggest wins. This is a grounded, honest conversation about sustainability, self-trust, and staying in the game eve...
This episode challenges the belief that faster is always better. In an online world obsessed with urgency, constant launches, and nonstop visibility, choosing to be unrushed can feel rebellious. But what if the pressure to move faster is the very thing keeping you stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from your business? This conversation explores why slowing down is not lazy, but strategic, and how building at a sustainable pace creates clarity, creativity, and long-term success. Being unrushed...
This episode explores a leadership skill that rarely gets talked about in business spaces: embodied decision-making. If you’ve been leading purely from logic, data, and productivity while ignoring what your body is telling you, this conversation offers a powerful reframe. Leading from your body is not woo or abstract. It is practical, grounded, and deeply transformative. When you listen to your body’s signals, your decisions become clearer, your energy stabilizes, and your leadership presence...
This episode challenges one of the most deeply ingrained leadership myths: that authority requires aggression. If you’ve ever felt like you had to harden yourself, be tougher, or override your natural instincts to be taken seriously, this conversation is for you. We unpack the difference between aggression and authority, why softness is often misunderstood, and how grounded leadership creates respect without fear, domination, or burnout. You don’t need to change who you are to lead well. What...
This episode is a conversation for leaders who don’t dominate rooms, shout the loudest, or thrive on constant visibility. It’s about quiet power and why grounded, steady leadership is often misunderstood but deeply effective. If you’ve ever felt pressure to lead louder, faster, or more visibly than feels natural to you, this episode offers both clarity and permission to stop performing and start leading in a way that actually fits. Quiet leadership isn’t a limitation. It’s an advantage. Wha...
This is part two of the December mini-series Becoming the Next Version of You. After recognizing that the plan is no longer the path, this episode invites you into release. This is a guided pause. A ceremony. A moment to consciously let go of what no longer fits so you can enter the next season lighter, clearer, and aligned with who you’ve become. Letting go is not quitting. It is leadership. What We Cover in This Episode: Why letting go is a leadership skill, not a failure or weaknessThe hid...
If calling yourself a “CEO” still feels a little too bold, it’s time to rewrite that story. CEO isn’t about company size—it’s about ownership, leadership, and the way you show up for your business and your life. In this episode, we’ll unpack why so many entrepreneurs hesitate to claim the title, how to reframe what being a CEO really means, and the simple daily practices that help you embody that identity with confidence. You’ll Discover Why we shrink from the CEO title and how to release the...
What if your gifts did more than say “thanks”—what if they carried your brand, sparked conversations, and kept you top-of-mind? In this episode, I chat with Kelsey, creator and Chief Gifter at Simplified Gifting, about turning thoughtful, personalized gifting into a strategic growth lever. From brand-aligned items (without logo overload) to simple systems that make gifting repeatable, you’ll learn how to elevate client experience and see a real return. You’ll Discover Brand-first gifting (mi...
What if your business could run smoothly—even when you’re not glued to every task? In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Hatton, a business operations consultant who helps ambitious founders scale sustainably with clear systems, smart teams, and zero chaos. We talk about what it really means to build a business that feels like it runs itself, the mindset shifts that make growth calmer, and how to use data (not emotion) to make decisions like a true CEO. If you’ve ever felt like your business w...
If you’ve ever been called a high achiever—or you just know it’s in your DNA—you already understand the drive for big goals, high standards, and the thrill of crossing things off the list. But here’s the truth: achievement without boundaries will run you straight into burnout. I’ve lived on both sides. The side where success felt like 12-hour days, a color-coded calendar, and exhaustion I wore like a badge of honor. And the side where I achieved bold goals while still protecting my energy, my...
Grief doesn’t wait for the perfect time. It shows up in our lives and our businesses, and no amount of hustle can make it disappear. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or even a past version of yourself—you can’t just power through it at full speed. In this episode, I’m opening up about how grief has shown up in my own life and how I’ve learned to stop ignoring it and start making space for it. Instead of pushing harder, I’ve built a few simple micro habits that he...
If you’ve ever ended the day staring at an endless to-do list and still felt like you were falling behind, this episode is for you. For years, I was addicted to long, overwhelming lists that made me feel busy but didn’t move me forward. It wasn’t until I discovered three specific “CEO lists” that everything shifted—my focus, my time, and my confidence. In this conversation, I’m walking you through the Big Three, the Vision List, and the Done List—how they work, how they fit together, and how ...
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if you even have what it takes to make this business work, I see you. I’ve been in that messy middle—overworked, underpaid, and scrambling to hold it all together. And while I don’t regret the path I’ve taken, there are definitely things I wish I’d done sooner. Not shortcuts in the sense of “hack your way to seven figures,” but choices that would’ve saved me time, energy, and sanity. Boundaries I should’ve set. Systems I should’ve built. Lessons I didn’...
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