Cake For Dinner

In this episode I sat down with Alli Webb, founder of the iconic beauty brand Drybar, to talk about the real story behind building one of the most recognizable brands in the beauty industry. What started as a simple idea — blowouts only — turned into a category-defining company and a billion-dollar business. But behind the success story is a much more human journey. Alli shares the details that made Drybar explode, the intentional design choices that competitors missed, and the grit required to build a brand before social media existed. We also dive into the personal side of entrepreneurship — parenting through difficult seasons, addiction recovery within the family, navigating divorce, and finding your identity after selling the company you built. Now with her new brand Messy, Alli is on a mission to help women embrace authenticity and stop chasing perfection. Learn more About Keesha and Cake for Dinner: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Follow Alli: https://www.instagram.com/alliwebb/ 00:00 Introduction 01:52 The problem with “perfect” social media 06:06 Why being different matters in business 09:21 How Drybar started 09:43 Building a brand before Instagram 11:26 The customer experience that changed everything 13:14 The tiny details that made Drybar explode 16:04 What entrepreneurs can learn from Drybar 18:34 Parenting, struggle, and personal growth 20:07 Addiction, treatment, and family challenges 22:11 Why parenting never really ends 26:14 Letting your kids learn their own lessons 31:12 Building a business while raising kids 32:41 The pressure women face in entrepreneurship 35:32 Writing The Messy Truth 35:58 Selling Drybar and losing part of her identity 38:54 Loving the grind and designing your life 40:44 Why Alli created Messy 42:08 Embracing natural beauty instead of perfection 44:45 Final thoughts

Hilaria Baldwin joins Cake for Dinner for an honest, vulnerable conversation about motherhood, marriage, media scrutiny, and resilience. From raising seven children in the public eye to navigating intense criticism and family trauma, Hilaria opens up about what it really takes to stay grounded when the world is watching. In this episode, she shares: How she protects her children from media attention Parenting through tragedy and legal uncertainty The truth about clickbait culture Living with ADHD and raising neurodivergent kids Why you’re the “CEO” of your child How to stop watering negativity and focus on growth This is a powerful conversation about strength, vulnerability, and finding peace in chaos. Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott/ Follow Hilaria: https://www.instagram.com/hilariabaldwin 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Raising 7 Kids in the Public Eye 04:30 – Paparazzi, Social Media & Protecting Her Family 08:30 – Female Competition vs Female Support 14:00 – Marriage Under Media Scrutiny 16:30 – Parenting Through Tragedy 20:00 – Explaining Hard Truths to Children 27:30 – Dancing with the Stars Experience 35:00 – Handling Public Criticism & Clickbait 40:00 – ADHD, Dyslexia & Neurodivergent Parenting 46:00 – Sobriety, Genetics & Breaking Cycles 52:00 – Advice for Young Moms 56:00 – Why You’re the CEO of Your Kid

Why do we struggle with negative thoughts? Is toxic positivity actually harming us? And why do 91% of people fail their goals every year? Clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman breaks down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a way that’s practical, relatable, and immediately usable. We discuss imposter syndrome, hustle culture, body image, self-doubt, and the science behind why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts, overwhelmed by comparison, or frustrated with setting goals you never reach — this conversation will change the way you approach your mindset. You’ll learn: Why “feelings aren’t facts” The difference between toxic positivity and realistic optimism How to use CBT tools in everyday life Why body acceptance is more powerful than body positivity How to set SMART goals that actually work The evolutionary reason for negative thinking How to teach emotional resilience to your kids This is practical psychology for real life. Get your copy of Dr Rachels Book : https://www.amazon.com/When-Life-Happens-Mindset-Confidence/dp/1394358563 Follow Dr Rachel Goldman: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc/ Read more about the Dr Rachel Goldman: https://www.drrachelnyc.com/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – Feelings Aren’t Facts: Understanding CBT 06:30 – What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? 10:15 – Toxic Positivity vs Realistic Thinking 14:00 – Building a Coping Toolbox That Actually Works 20:10 – Hustle Culture, Comparison & Social Media Pressure 25:00 – Finding Your “Why” & Avoiding Burnout 30:45 – Body Positivity vs Body Acceptance 37:00 – Why Your Brain Defaults to Negative Thoughts 41:30 – Why 91% Fail Their New Year’s Goals 44:00 – SMART Goals & The Staircase Method 47:30 – Using CBT to Overcome Self-Doubt 49:30 – Teaching Emotional Tools to Your Kids 53:00 – Where to Find Dr. Rachel Goldman

What does it actually mean to raise strong, world-ready kids in today’s culture? Lauren Magers — entrepreneur, mother of four, and creator of the Happy Life System — breaks down her philosophy of radical accountability, self-mastery, and anti-mediocrity parenting. From overcoming an identity crisis as a former athlete to building a business empire while raising four children, Lauren shares how discipline, gratitude, and value-based leadership inside the home shape resilient, confident adults. This isn’t soft parenting. This isn’t passive parenting. This is parenting as leadership. We get into... Why most parents are accidentally raising entitlement The real reason teen mental health is declining Why identity should never be tied to achievement The power of gratitude journaling and daily rituals Why she bans video games in her home How to shift your child from victim mindset to ownership Breaking generational cycles through structure and values Why you’re not correcting behavior — you’re shaping greatness If you care about raising disciplined, emotionally intelligent, high-character kids — this episode will challenge you and inspire you. Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenmagers/ Read more about the Happy Life Academy: https://www.instagram.com/thehappylifeacademy/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Identity Wrapped in Achievement 05:00 – The Athlete Identity Crisis 07:30 – Breaking Generational Cycles 10:30 – Maximizing Every Moment 13:00 – Fulfillment vs Success 16:00 – Pain as Opportunity 20:00 – Anti-Mediocrity Parenting 23:00 – Radical Accountability 26:00 – You Can’t Save Your Kids 30:00 – The Happy Life System Explained 33:00 – Master Thyself First 35:00 – The Morning Ritual Framework 38:00 – Gratitude & Affirmations for Kids 41:00 – Gamifying Discipline 45:00 – A Hard No on Video Games 48:00 – Substance Use & Culture 51:00 – Shaping Greatness, Not Correcting Behavior 55:00 – Is It Too Late to Change?

Rachel Johnson looks like she has it all — founder of a successful law firm, creator of a thriving wellness community, wife, mother of three. But six months after her third baby, everything changed. Rachel shares her experience with postpartum depression that didn’t show up immediately — and didn’t leave quickly either. What began as stress returning to work turned into a dark cloud she couldn’t shake. She didn’t want to decorate for Christmas. She didn’t want to get out of bed. She didn’t feel like herself. This episode explores: The reality of postpartum depression months after birth What high-functioning depression looks like Medication, therapy, and the stigma around both How leadership changes when you’ve been knocked down The role of friendship, marriage, and vulnerability Why happiness isn’t something to take for granted If you are silently struggling — or love someone who is — this conversation is for you. Depression doesn’t discriminate. And it’s not forever. Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachbjohnson12/ Learn more about Ahmi Health: https://www.instagram.com/ahmi.health/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Building a Law Firm & Launching Ami Health 07:00 – The Accountability Wellness Movement 13:00 – Why Postpartum Depression Doesn’t Discriminate 15:00 – Returning to Work After Baby #3 23:00 – When the “Dark Cloud” Hit 25:00 – What Depression Actually Felt Like 29:00 – The Yacht Trip Realization 30:00 – Success Doesn’t Protect You From Depression 34:00 – Are You Ever “In the Clear”? 36:00 – The Routine That Keeps Her Grounded 41:00 – Marriage, Support & Leadership Through Depression 45:00 – Medication, Therapy & The Rollercoaster 47:00 – “It’s Not Forever” — Mental Tools That Help 48:00 – Why She’s Speaking About This Publicly 50:00 – Final Message to Women Struggling Silently

What happens when your life unravels in front of millions — and you choose to rebuild anyway? Gina Kirschenheiter opens up about motherhood, reality TV, divorce, sobriety, and what it really means to stay true to yourself while raising children in the public eye. From accidentally landing on Real Housewives of Orange County to navigating heartbreak, co-parenting, and blended families, Gina shares how reality TV didn’t break her — it revealed her. She speaks candidly about choosing her kids over image, walking away from alcohol without labels, and raising kind, grounded children in a comfortable world. No drama here — it’s about resilience, growth, and showing up as a real mom when the cameras are rolling. If you’ve ever felt pressure to be perfect, stay quiet, or carry pain longer than necessary — this conversation will resonate. Follow The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/cakefordinnerpod Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginakirschenheiter/ Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction Why this conversation with Gina Kirschenheiter is different 01:05 – Life Before Bravo Who Gina was before reality TV 03:45 – How She Accidentally Got Cast on RHOC Why she never tried to become famous 06:45 – Reality TV Didn’t Ruin Her Marriage How the show exposed what was already there 09:50 – Media, Fame & Clickbait Culture Why modern media narratives are dangerous 12:40 – Mom Before Glam Choosing homework over hair and makeup 14:45 – Parenting on Camera Discipline, boundaries, and real mom moments 15:50 – Letting Her Kids Choose Privacy Why her children are never forced to film 18:25 – Using Her Platform to Give Back Teaching kids empathy and responsibility 20:50 – Raising Kind Kids Without Trauma Why struggle isn’t required to build character 23:30 – Parenting Guilt & Privilege Giving kids what she never had 27:00 – Real Friendships on Reality TV Her bond with Emily Simpson 33:40 – Healthy Co-Parenting After Divorce Creating emotional safety for her children 36:25 – Why She Quit Drinking Sobriety without labels or rock bottom 41:00 – Facing the Pain Alcohol Was Covering Healing instead of numbing 45:15 – Blended Families & New Love What surprised her most about rebuilding 50:55 – Single Motherhood & Finding Support Again Why partnership matters 53:00 – Resilience, Self-Love & Identity Why documenting life is powerful 56:00 – Final Reflections on Motherhood What Gina hopes women take away

What if the thing you believe is protecting your relationship is actually what’s slowly destroying it? In this episode of Cake for Dinner, couples therapist and author Colette Fehr joins the show to unpack one of the most misunderstood relationship patterns: conflict avoidance. Drawing from attachment science, her own divorce, and years of clinical experience, Colette explains why staying quiet leads to resentment, emotional distance, anxiety, and even physical illness. This conversation is especially powerful for women who are strong, capable, emotionally intelligent—and still find themselves self-silencing in their most important relationship. We talk about: -Why avoiding conflict creates disconnection (not peace) -How resentment builds when needs go unspoken -The difference between “being quiet” and being avoidant -Why emotional intimacy requires vulnerability, not perfection -How attachment science explains our fear of hard conversations -Practical tools for communicating clearly without blame or reactivity -What to do when your partner doesn’t respond or meet you halfway If you’ve ever thought “it’s not worth bringing up”, this episode may change everything. 📘 Colette’s book: The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love -- https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book 📲 Find Colette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ColetteJaneFehr Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Colette’s personal story: divorce, self-silencing & starting over 03:30 – Why conflict avoidance feels safe—but isn’t 05:35 – Early signs you’re avoiding conflict 08:00 – Why strong, outspoken women lose their voice in relationships 11:00 – The cost of “keeping the peace” 13:00 – Self-connected communication explained 15:50 – Attachment science & why conflict feels threatening 18:00 – Where to start if you’ve avoided conflict for years 21:00 – The “negative partner story” & how resentment forms 24:10 – What to do when your partner doesn’t respond 28:00 – Staying vs. leaving: making empowered decisions 30:30 – Why hard conversations strengthen all relationships 33:00 – Where to find Colette & her book

What happens when caregiving, motherhood, and high responsibility push the nervous system past its limits? In todays episode of Cake for Dinner, internist and addiction medicine physician Dr. Karen Flannery shares her personal journey through severe burnout — not just emotional exhaustion, but real, physical breakdown caused by chronic nervous system overload. From debilitating migraines, TMJ, gut issues, thyroid dysfunction, and anxiety to the realization that “I didn’t know I had a choice,” Dr. Flannery explains how living in constant fight-or-flight slowly destroys the body — and how learning to regulate the nervous system changed everything. This episode is essential listening for: -Mothers and caregivers feeling constantly “on” -Women in healthcare or helping professions -Anyone stuck in survival mode without realizing it -People dealing with chronic symptoms with no clear cause This is not about doing more — it’s about finally learning how to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and heal from the inside out. Read more about Karen: https://www.palmbeachwellnessinstitute.com/our-team/karen-flannery-m-d/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – A Doctor, Mother, CEO Wearing Too Many Hats 05:40 – Refusing to Practice “Walmart Medicine” 07:45 – Being There but Not Present at Home 09:40 – Caregiver Overwhelm & Motherhood Burnout 12:45 – Parenting a Child with Mental Health Struggles 16:00 – When Chronic Stress Turns Into Physical Illness 21:30 – Fight-or-Flight Isn’t the Problem — Recovery Is 22:50 – “I Didn’t Know I Had a Choice” 25:00 – Bottom-Up Processing & Survival Mode Explained 28:30 – Healing Without Medication or Procedures 29:45 – What Nervous System Regulation Really Means 33:30 – The Science of Caregiver Stress & Slower Healing 36:20 – Neurofeedback, Brain Mapping & Neuroplasticity 41:50 – One Simple Place to Start: Slow Down 44:30 – How to Connect with Dr. Karen Flannery

Divorce is often portrayed as destructive, bitter, and life-ending — but what if it doesn’t have to be? In this episode of Cake for Dinner, we sit down with family and marital attorney Mara Bernstein to challenge everything you think you know about divorce. With over three decades of experience — and a deeply personal life story shaped by grief, resilience, and rebuilding — Mara shares a radically different, more human approach to separation. This conversation goes far beyond legal strategy. We talk about why most divorces never need to go to court, why women initiate the majority of divorces, how finances and fear keep people stuck, and how purpose, vision, and self-trust are essential when rebuilding life after marriage. This episode is for anyone navigating divorce, questioning a relationship, or standing at a crossroads wondering, “Is it too late to choose myself?” Spoiler: it’s not. Read more about Mara: https://marabernsteindivorce.com/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction & redefining divorce 01:20 – Why the traditional divorce system fails families 03:25 – Why judges don’t hear your full story 05:20 – 97% of divorces never go to trial — so why fight? 07:20 – Why women initiate most divorces 09:00 – Infidelity, pregnancy, and impossible decisions 11:40 – Why women struggle with finances — even successful ones 14:40 – The danger of being uninformed during marriage 17:25 – Divorce as life reconstruction, not a legal event 18:50 – Purpose, vision, and “reaching” for a new life 22:05 – “Divorce doesn’t have to be devastating” 24:00 – Anger vs. choosing how you live your life 27:00 – Trauma, empathy, and holding space for others 31:15 – Loss, grief, and rebuilding from rock bottom 37:20 – Reinventing life at 49 and starting over 41:00 – Rising for yourself, not just everyone else 44:05 – Prenups redefined as life-planning agreements 48:45 – Why private divorce creates better outcomes 50:05 – Gray divorce, menopause & bold late-life choices 52:20 – Final reflections & choosing yourself

In this episode, Dr. Lauren DeCicco, Doctor of Physical Therapy and holistic practitioner, breaks down one of the most misunderstood systems in the body: the nervous system. She explains why so many people live chronically in survival mode, how stress shows up as pain, inflammation, gut issues, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, and burnout, and why traditional treatment often misses the root cause. You’ll learn: -what nervous system dysregulation looks and feels like -how trauma and chronic stress get stored in the body -why moms and high achievers are especially vulnerable -the role of the vagus nerve and how to stimulate it -how hormones, menopause, and stress interact -practical tools you can use daily to regulate and heal Dr. Lauren also shares her personal story of divorce, illness, and rebuilding her health by learning to shift her system from survival to safety. If you struggle with anxiety, chronic pain, autoimmune issues, burnout, or you simply feel “wired and tired,” this conversation will make so many things click. Shop at https://hoolest.com/ DRLAURENDPT- gives 10% off Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurendeciccodpt/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – Dr. Lauren’s story: divorce, illness, and waking up to nervous system health 06:30 – How chronic stress shows up physically in the body 09:50 – Do you need big trauma to have a dysregulated nervous system? 12:30 – Childhood, attachment, and how regulation is (or isn’t) learned 15:00 – What it actually means to be “stuck in survival mode” 16:30 – Physical symptoms: tension, jaw clenching, inflammation, gut issues 19:30 – Parenting stress and living dysregulated for years 21:00 – The vagus nerve explained in simple terms 22:30 – What vagus nerve stimulation does in the body 24:30 – Practical ways to stimulate the vagus nerve at home 28:20 – Triggers, reactivity, and retraining your response patterns 33:00 – How stress contributes to autoimmune disease and illness 35:30 – Morning and nighttime routines to regulate your nervous system 38:30 – Using regulation tools before stressful situations 41:00 – Hormones, menopause, and shrinking stress tolerance windows 45:00 – How safety in the body unlocks deeper trauma healing 47:30 – Where to find Dr. Lauren and how to work with her

In this episode of Cake For Dinner, we talk with Paige Held, founder of Yoga Joint and host of Watch Me Grow. Paige opens up about: growing up in chaos with addiction in her family creating Yoga Joint from nothing why discipline is her “love language" how yoga rewires the nervous system raising kids through struggle sobriety, motherhood, marriage, business and why most people don’t actually lack ability — they lack willingness Paige explains why yoga is not just a workout, but a nervous-system reset that helps you think clearer, feel grounded, and stop spiraling. If you’ve ever said: “I’m exhausted. I’m overwhelmed. I feel stuck.” …this episode will hit home. Follow Paige: https://www.instagram.com/paigeheldyogalift/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Introducing Paige Held & Yoga Joint 03:00 – Growing up around addiction and chaos 06:00 – Sobriety, alcohol, and why she stopped drinking 09:00 – Raising kids while breaking generational patterns 12:00 – Finding yoga at 16 and discovering discipline 15:00 – Social media perception vs real life 17:00 – Struggle, grit, and why doing hard things matters 19:00 – The science of yoga & the nervous system 21:00 – “Just show up” — why perfection isn’t required 24:00 – Yoga vs other fitness classes — what makes it different 27:00 – Building the Yoga Joint experience 30:00 – Intimidation, comparison & learning as a beginner 33:00 – Why frustration is part of growth 36:00 – Parenting, cushioning vs letting kids struggle 41:00 – Excuses vs action — tough love moment 44:00 – “Stop complaining — yoga will change your life” 48:00 – Medication, anxiety, overwhelm & the missing puzzle piece 51:00 – Sobriety parallels & simple life changes that work 54:00 – Female friendships, boundaries, and loyalty 57:00 – Marriage, partnership, and entrepreneurship together

Today I sit down with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift and host of The Sober Mom Life Podcast, to talk about what sobriety really looks like inside motherhood. Suzanne opens up about the moment that changed everything — waking up from a blackout after unknowingly nursing her baby — and how shame, not alcohol, became the real thing she had to confront. Together, we unpack the truth behind mommy wine culture, the grief that comes with quitting drinking, and why sobriety isn’t about restriction — it’s about presence. We talk on postpartum mental health, OCD, intrusive thoughts, people-pleasing, and the courage it takes to live authentically when sobriety costs you brand deals, relationships, and approval. Suzanne shares how getting sober didn’t make life easier — but it made it real. If you’re a mom questioning your relationship with alcohol, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering if sobriety could offer something more, this episode will make you feel seen, validated, and less alone. Follow Suzanne: https://www.instagram.com/suzannewarye Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – “Shame seeped into every inch of my body” 04:40 – The moment that ended moderation 07:10 – “I didn’t think sobriety was for me” 09:20 – Vulnerability, shame & telling the truth publicly 12:30 – Is sobriety about accountability or freedom? 15:40 – Why being sober and being a mom should go together 18:50 – Why people get uncomfortable when you don’t drink 22:20 – Sobriety as a superpower (and why it sounds ridiculous at first) 24:40 – Grief, loss, and learning to feel without numbing 27:45 – The “magically mundane” moments alcohol steals 30:00 – Why quitting drinking feels worse before it feels better 32:10 – Shame, childhood coping, and the root of alcohol use 33:40 – Postpartum OCD & intrusive thoughts explained 36:40 – Why OCD is often misunderstood in mothers 39:00 – Dancing sober, self-expression & freedom 42:00 – Getting out of your head and into your body 44:20 – Inadequacy, motherhood, and comparison culture 46:30 – What actually matters in parenting 49:00 – Modeling emotional health for your children 52:30 – How to talk to your kids about alcohol (without fear)

What happens when purpose matters more than fame? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Caitlin Crosby — founder of The Giving Keys — shares her journey from growing up in Hollywood and working in acting and music, to building a global pay-it-forward movement that has employed over 150 people transitioning out of homelessness. Caitlin opens up about body image pressures in the entertainment industry, the moment a homeless couple became her first business partners, and why words like hope, strength, and worthy can literally save lives. She also speaks candidly about single motherhood, resisting victim mentality, navigating trauma, redefining “happy endings,” and why service is often born from struggle. This episode is a raw, honest exploration of meaning, resilience, faith, and what it truly means to give back — especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, parent, creative, or someone searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will move you. Follow Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/caitlincrosby/ Follow The Giving Keys: https://www.instagram.com/thegivingkeys/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Who Is Caitlin Crosby? Growing Up in Hollywood 02:30 – The Birth of The Giving Keys & the Pay-It-Forward Model 03:30 – Acting, Music & Why Fame Was Never the Goal 05:45 – Body Image, Photoshop & the “Love Your Flaws” Movement 08:00 – Why Human Connection Matters More Than Performance 10:15 – The Homeless Couple That Changed Everything 12:30 – Employing People Transitioning Out of Homelessness 13:15 – Single Motherhood, Hustle & Resisting Victim Mentality 16:10 – Trauma, Compassion & Being ‘Chosen’ for Hard Things 19:00 – Daily Practices for Breaking Out of Victim Mentality 22:00 – What Is a “Happy Ending,” Really? 25:10 – Gratitude, Perspective & Defining Yourself Beyond Lack 26:10 – Launching The Giving Keys Foundation (501c3) 27:40 – Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Giving Keys Away 30:40 – What’s Next: Speaking, Coaching, Music & Trauma Counseling 32:25 – Final Reflections on Service, Faith & Legacy

Today I sit down with Allison Walsh — author, entrepreneur, mental-health advocate, and founder of the She Believes She Could movement — sits down to share the raw truth behind her journey. From battling anorexia and bulimia as a teenager, to becoming Miss Florida, to building a career helping women turn their mess into their message, Allison reveals how vulnerability became her greatest strength. Alongside her own story, Allison opens up about navigating her daughter’s severe eating disorder diagnosis — a mother’s worst fear — and how that chapter forced her to redesign her career, her priorities, and her identity. This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, motherhood, authenticity, and reclaiming your voice. Whether you’re a parent struggling to support a child, a woman trying to find your purpose, or someone learning to step into your story, this episode will leave you changed. What You’ll Learn: • Why authenticity is more powerful than perfection • How to turn your lived experiences into impact and purpose • The reality of parenting a child battling mental health issues • The importance of community, mentorship, and sharing your story • How to unlearn perfectionism and build a life that actually supports you Follow Allison: https://www.instagram.com/allisonwalsh/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Parenting Kids in Recovery 01:02 Turning Your Mess Into a Message 01:31 The Origin of Her Eating Disorder Story 03:15 The Mentor Who Changed Everything 04:12 Accountability Through Storytelling 06:17 What Fueled the Eating Disorder 08:14 “I Was So Alone” 09:20 Outpatient Recovery & Survival 10:36 Finding Community in the Eating Disorder Space 12:05 When Her Daughter Got Sick 14:04 Hospitalization & Six Months of Treatment 15:19 The Hardest Chapter of Her Life 17:20 Redesigning Her Entire Life 18:52 Healing the Drive for Perfection 21:12 “Who Not How” — Building Support 22:37 The Power of Belief 24:42 Helping Women Shape Their Stories 26:17 Unlearning Perfection & Becoming Yourself 29:02 The Truth About Reinvention 30:55 Hard-Earned Wisdom Through Life’s Crises 31:31 Parenting Honestly & Imperfectly 33:15 Teaching Kids It's Okay Not to Be Okay 34:10 How to Turn Your Mess Into a Message 36:04 You Already Have a Personal Brand 37:10 Authenticity Wins Every Time 38:11 How to Work With Allison

Nadine Crocker is an actor turned filmmaker whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this deeply emotional and raw conversation, Nadine opens up about her suicide attempts, her journey into sobriety, the generational trauma she had to break, and the passion behind her film Continue—based on her true story. She shares: How addiction and suicidal ideation shaped her early life The moment that changed everything What sobriety has meant to her survival Why she had to walk away from toxic family systems How she raises a neurodivergent child with compassion and awareness The behind-the-scenes truth about writing, directing, and funding Continue The healing power of storytelling and vulnerability And how she’s turning her pain into purpose through her nonprofit work If you or someone you love struggles with mental health, this episode is a lifeline. If you’re a creator, this episode will inspire you to make the work that scares you. If you’re human, this episode will move you. Trigger Warning: Suicide, addiction, trauma, eating disorders. Learn more and Continue the FIlm: https://www.continuethefilm.com/aboutus Follow Nadine: https://www.instagram.com/nadinecrocker/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Follow The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/cakefordinnerpod https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 — Introduction 01:00 — Surviving a suicide attempt & why sobriety saved her life 02:23 — From Fresno to LA: chasing acting dreams 03:30 — Moving to LA alone at 16 05:07 — Landing Hannah Montana & early career struggles 06:45 — Raising money & writing a film no one wanted to fund 07:58 — Why great filmmaking requires risk 08:51 — Stigma, shame & the first film festival Q&A 10:26 — Using film to break the silence around suicide 12:33 — How her real life shaped the script 16:57 — What was fictional and what was real in Continue 17:44 — Her real mental health journey: AA, outpatient, recovery 19:12 — The authentic friendships that helped her heal 21:10 — Her husband’s role in the movie (and real life!) 23:55 — Parenting after trauma & the power of empathy 24:45 — Eating disorders, self-harm & darkness 26:30 — Advice for young girls struggling with depression 27:28 — Finding tools to get through tomorrow 29:18 — PTSD diagnosis & generational trauma 31:32 — How sobriety reshaped her life 33:14 — Boundaries, family separation & inner peace 35:18 — The team she built to stay healthy 36:37 — Emotional sobriety & community 37:30 — Parenting a neurodivergent child 41:22 — Coping with autism diagnosis + therapy journey 42:08 — Marriage, partnership & surviving together 47:00 — Nadine’s creative process: writing films in 5 days 48:09 — Her nonprofit + mission for mental health advocacy 49:02 — Turning pain into purpose

In this weeks episode, Kerry Coyle opens up about her emotional journey through stage 3 breast cancer, parenting as a single mom, the trauma of losing her own mother young, and the courage it took to rebuild her entire life from scratch. Kerry shares how cancer became a breaking point and a turning point — pushing her to leave a 20-year career, launch two new businesses (The Curative & The Tox Delray), embrace vulnerability, and finally live a life aligned with who she truly is. This conversation is raw, funny, emotional, inspiring, and deeply relatable for any woman who has faced adversity, motherhood challenges, divorce, or reinvention. If you’re navigating your own transformation or healing journey… this episode may be exactly what you need. 💗 Follow me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott   00:00 – Introduction 03:11 – Discovering the Lump & Immediate Fear 05:45 – Double Mastectomy & Lymph Node Concerns 06:49 – Going Through Cancer While Dating Someone New 07:50 – Asking for Help During COVID Restrictions 09:46 – The Hardest Part: Parenting Through Cancer 11:38 – Determined to Not Look “Sick” 13:07 – Fear of Recurrence & Mental Health After Treatment 14:21 – How Cancer Changed Her as a Parent 15:44 – Feeling “The Best” During Treatment Through Lifestyle Changes 17:06 – Why Post-Cancer Was Harder Than Chemo 18:53 – Reinventing Her Life After Cancer 20:07 – Launching The Curative & The Tox 22:23 – What Lymphatic Bodywork Actually Does 25:33 – Finding Fulfillment in Her New Work 26:05 – Co-Parenting With Intention After Divorce 28:06 – Motherhood, Insecurities & Keeping It Real 31:26 – The Car Line Story You Have to Hear 33:52 – Letting Go of Perfection & Being Yourself 36:02 – The Cake Segment: Closing Moments & Laughter

On this weeks episode, we sit down with Amy Liu — founder & CEO of Tower 28 Beauty, mom of three, and one of the most authentic voices in the clean beauty space. Amy opens up about the real journey behind building one of Sephora’s fastest-growing brands while navigating motherhood, marriage, identity, burnout, and the pressure to be “everything” to everyone. From launching Tower 28 with a Shopify template and an iPhone… to dealing with imposter syndrome in rooms filled with powerhouse women… to raising kids inside the business…This conversation is a masterclass in founder grit, resilience, mothering while building, and choosing yourself — without losing what matters most. If you're a mom building a business, a founder searching for purpose, or someone craving a real look behind the highlight reel… this episode will stay with you. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction 01:40 — The Eczema Story That Started Tower 28 04:04 — The Loneliness of Building Something From Scratch 05:51 — Why Amy Never Felt “Obsessed” With Makeup 07:59 — Imposter Syndrome at a Room Full of Founders 09:45 — The Unexpected Impact of Tower 28 on Young Girls 12:21 — Hustle, Grit & Building While Mothering 13:56 — Taking Four Years Off & Reinventing Herself 16:04 — The Moment Her Husband Said “Why Don’t You Just Quit?” 18:08 — Finding Her First Investor 20:25 — The Power of Saying Your Dreams Out Loud 23:14 — Launching Tower 28 With a Mood Board & an iPhone 24:38 — The Emotional Story of Her Friend Who Passed Away 26:47 — How Tower 28 Landed in Every Sephora in a Year 27:26 — Walking Into Sephora and No One Knew Her Brand 29:11 — Naming Tower 28 & Its California Roots 30:33 — Raising Kids Inside the Business 31:20 — How Marriage Became the Foundation for Her Success 33:04 — Building a True Partnership at Home 38:31 — Mom Guilt, Parties, Pressure & Perspective 40:06 — What Her Kids Think of Her Work 41:06 — Why Female Friendships Matter More Than Ever 44:23 — The Women Founders Who Inspire Her 45:41 — The Struggle to Be Present with Your Kids 48:04 — Clean Beauty Summer School & Giving Back 52:34 — Why Community Matters More Than Competition Connect with Amy : https://www.instagram.com/amyliu_t28 Connect with Keesha : https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott

Caroline joins Cake For Dinner for an unfiltered conversation about building Shop With Caroline, turning vulnerability into influence, and redefining success at 50. From hacked accounts to viral videos, this is a story of resilience, authenticity, and empowerment for women everywhere. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – How Shop With Caroline began 10:00 – Building trust through connection 14:00 – Empowering women through social media 20:00 – Going viral and growing the business 28:00 – Family, boundaries, and partnership 33:00 – The cellulite video and self-acceptance 39:00 – Living freely and fully 41:00 – Jewelry, joy, and gratitude Connect with Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline Connect with Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott

Today we sit down with Allison Doss, author of The Unbossing, to share an unfiltered story of motherhood, addiction, loss, and redemption. Allison opens up about losing custody of her two sons during the darkest chapter of her addiction — and the years of healing, faith, and surrender that followed. From her husband’s transition and her struggle with control to the miracle of rebuilding her family, this episode reveals what it truly means to let go and trust God’s plan. If you’ve ever battled guilt, shame, or the weight of trying to fix everything as a mother — this conversation will move you, inspire you, and remind you that healing is always possible. 00:00 – Introduction 02:55 – Why Allison wrote The Unboxing 04:13 – When her husband came out as transgender 07:34 – Learning to let go as a mother 08:45 – Losing custody and rebuilding her relationship with her sons 10:25 – Finding purpose in recovery and sharing her story publicly 14:50 – Helping other women heal through honesty and humor 21:07 – Practicing grace and surrender as a mother in recovery 23:19 – How her husband’s transition led to spiritual awakening 26:30 – Sobriety, self-awareness, and living without shame 33:05 – Tattoos, symbolism, and the story of transformation 35:03 – Reflections on aging, motherhood, and gratitude 40:00 – Closing thoughts: purpose, surrender, and God’s timing 💬 Key Themes -Motherhood and addiction recovery -Letting go of control and finding faith -Rebuilding relationships after trauma -Shame, surrender, and self-forgiveness -Finding purpose through pain Connect with Allison: https://www.instagram.com/therealbossdoss Connect with Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott  

What if your best body — and your best self — come after motherhood? In this episode, Pamelyn Rocco joins us to break the myths about fitness, aging, and what it really means to be a strong, confident mom. Pamelyn opens up about her personal transformation, balancing motherhood with self-care, and how women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s can still get into the best shape of their lives. From strength training and nutrition to mindset and self-worth, this conversation reminds every mom that it’s never too late to start — and you deserve to feel amazing in your own skin.   00:00 – Intro 01:15 – The moment she realized her old habits stopped working 04:00 – Losing muscle after 40 and how to rebuild it 06:15 – The mindset shift that changed everything 09:30 – Why strength training is the key to longevity 12:45 – Simplifying nutrition: macros for moms 18:30 – The emotional side of weight gain and self-worth 24:20 – Motherhood and rediscovering yourself 28:10 – What Pamelyn teaches her daughters about health 33:00 – How GLP-1s affect women’s health and muscle 38:00 – Small daily actions that lead to transformation 42:20 – Parenting, business, and balance as a single mom 45:00 – “Cake for Dinner” — self-compassion and motherhood   💬 Key Takeaways Why moms over 40 can still be in peak physical shape The power of lifting weights and rebuilding muscle How to fuel your body with the right nutrition — not restriction Balancing self-care with parenting guilt Teaching your kids what healthy really looks like Connect with Pamelyn : https://www.instagram.com/houseofpamelyn/ Connect with Keesha : https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott