EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Breakout Moment: Real Stories & Actionable Tips for Growing Businesses in the Messy Middle
from Built to Market · host Illumine8
What does it actually take to build something that lasts, and know when it’s time to pivot? In this inaugural episode of The Breakout Moment, Christina May and Stacey Holsinger pull back the curtain on their own journeys—from running businesses through COVID to launching, pausing, and reimagining their podcasts. They share honest insights on what worked, what didn’t, and why consistency, sustainability, and real value matter more than hype. From the realities of content creation to redefining what “scaling” really means, this conversation sets the tone for the show: practical, unfiltered, and rooted in real experience. If you’re building a business in the messy middle, this episode will feel very familiar and give you a clearer path forward. ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen. Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/
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What does it actually take to build something that lasts, and know when it’s time to pivot? In this inaugural episode of The Breakout Moment, Christina May and Stacey Holsinger pull back the curtain on their own journeys—from running businesses through COVID to launching, pausing, and reimagining their podcasts. They share honest insights on what worked, what didn’t, and why consistency, sustainability, and real value matter more than hype. From the realities of content creation to redefining what “scaling” really means, this conversation sets the tone for the show: practical, unfiltered, and rooted in real experience. If you’re building a business in the messy middle, this episode will feel very familiar and give you a clearer path forward. ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen. Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/
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