Present and Powerful: Omnipresence in Leadership & Motherhood
Present & Powerful is the podcast for ambitious women who refuse to choose between building a thriving business and being fully present at home. Hosted by PR & visibility expert Lyndsey Akers, this show pulls back the curtain on extraordinary entrepreneurs who are redefining success—balancing impact-driven careers with purposeful family life. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and actionable strategies, you'll learn how to step into your next level of success without sacrificing the moments that matter most.
In addition to powerful guest interviews, Lyndsey also shares solo episodes packed with PR and visibility strategies to help you elevate your personal brand, secure media opportunities, and expand your influence. If you're ready to be seen, heard, and recognized for your expertise while creating a life and business you love, Present & Powerful is where you belong.
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Present and Powerful: Omnipresence in Leadership & Motherhood
Building Your Visibility Ecosystem with Michelle Thames
In this high-energy and empowering episode of the Present & Powerful Podcast, Lyndsey sits down with Michelle Thames—a marketing strategist, content creator, and podcasting powerhouse who went from beauty blogging to building a thriving visibility ecosystem for her brand and clients.
Michelle shares her inspiring transition from a healthcare career to full-time entrepreneurship, opening up about the mindset shifts, discipline, and confidence it took to bet on herself. Together, they explore the power of podcasting, what it really means to stay consistent, and how dual entrepreneurship plays out in real life (especially when you’re building a business and raising a family).
If you’ve ever questioned whether your voice matters, felt stuck in your 9-to-5 mindset, or wondered how to grow a platform with purpose—this episode will remind you that everything is figureoutable and visibility starts with self-belief.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Michelle began her journey in 2009 with a beauty blog—and never looked back.
- She pivoted from healthcare to marketing after being unexpectedly fired.
- Building a visibility ecosystem is essential for long-term growth.
- Podcasting is a powerful tool for brand awareness and community building.
- Being in a dual-entrepreneur household comes with both joy and challenges.
- Systems and discipline are necessary to balance business and family life.
- Entrepreneurs must unlearn the traditional 9-to-5 mindset to thrive.
- Money mindset is a common block—but it can be shifted.
- Community and support systems are critical for success.
- Even when things get tough: keep going, don’t stop.
📍Tune in for:
- Michelle’s candid story of starting from scratch and carving her own path
- A breakdown of the “visibility ecosystem” and why it matters now more than ever
- Real talk about podcasting, content creation, and staying consistent
- What it’s really like to run a business with your partner
- Actionable advice for mindset growth and confidence as a creator
Encouragement for anyone pivoting careers or starting later in life.
