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The Soft Hustle Mama
by Kayla Garza
The Soft Hustle Mama Podcast is your go-to space for balancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and life—with ease, intention, and a whole lot of fun. Hosted by a military spouse, mom of three, and coffee-loving creative, this podcast dives into how to build a life and business that feel as good as they look. Expect candid conversations, millennial pop culture nods, and actionable tips to help you prioritize what truly matters while ditching hustle culture. Whether you're chasing big dreams in your comfiest cardigan or squeezing in work between park dates, this is your permission slip to do it all your way. Because success is sweeter when it’s soft, aligned, and oh-so-you.
Episodes
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Ep. 23 Reality TV Meets Course Creation w/ Christi Martinelli.
What does reality TV have to do with creating courses people actually finish? Everything. In this episode, I sit down with Christi Martinelli, a reality TV producer with 15 years of experience (Bravo, HBO, Lifetime, Fox) who now helps coaches and course creators make their content binge worthy.…
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Ep. 22 When God Allows Things to Fall Apart (A Real-Time Faith Walk)
This episode is different. I'm not coming to you from a place of "I've already figured it out." I'm coming to you in the middle of it—in the uncertain season, in the questioning, in the fear. A few weeks ago, I parted ways with my biggest client. And while the first few weeks felt peaceful and...
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Ep. 21 The 5 Core Systems Every Business Needs.
I'm in the middle of building Scale Like a Mama (my new membership), and while I was recording one of the modules, I thought: "My podcast people NEED to hear this." So I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a lesson straight from the Simple pillar of the membership—because these principles are...
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Ep. 20 Building in Public: I'm Starting an Agency (Here's What's Coming)
So much has changed since my 2026 vision episode. God threw me a loop, but He removed the things that were keeping me where I was in order to get me where I'm going. In this raw, unscripted episode, I'm sharing what happened after I parted ways with my long-term client, why I'm building an agency...
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Ep. 19 WTF is a Funnel? (And Why You Should Build One)
If you've ever seen people talking about "funnels" online and thought "WTF does that even mean?", this episode is for you. Funnels are one of the most vital pieces of scaling your business, but they're also one of the most misunderstood. So today, I'm breaking down exactly what a funnel is, how…
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Ep. 18 I Almost Quit My Business (Until Tony Robbins Helped Me See I Was the Problem).
I just finished Tony Robbins' free 3-day virtual event, and it completely shifted my identity. Nothing he said was brand new information but the way he said it, the stories he told, and the energy he brought changed everything for me. In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about the identity…
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Ep. 17 Tired of Mom Guilt: My 2026 Plan to Build a Business That Supports Family Life.
2025 didn't go the way I thought it would, and I'm not mad about it. In this episode, I'm getting real about what didn't happen last year (no viral moments, no 6-figure launches, no massive team), what DID happen (an emergency fund, presence with my family, and learning to trust myself), and the...
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Ep. 16 Why Vulnerability + Nervous System Regulation Are The Real Flex in Business (& Life).
You don’t need a fancy title to be a leader. You are already leading — as a mom, a wife, a friend, a community member, a CEO. But here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear: leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about being the safest presence in the room. In this...
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Ep. 15 You Always Have Been Chosen.
What if I told you that being chosen by everyone isn’t actually the goal? In today’s episode, I’m pulling weeds out of the garden of “not being chosen” and showing you how to flip the script: ✨ Why you don’t want everyone to choose you (spoiler: it’s exhausting). ✨ How to reframe rejection so it...
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Ep. 14 The 10 Commandments of My Life (& Business).
Here’s the God honest truth: you don’t rise to the level of your goals—you rise to the level of your standards. In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 Commandments I’ve created for my business and my life—the promises I’m making to myself, my family, my faith, and my community. These commandments...
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Ep. 13 The Rituals That Hold Me as a CEO & Mama
Ever feel like you’re rushing through the day, pouring from an empty cup, and wondering why it feels so heavy? This episode is your reminder that rituals aren’t luxuries — they’re lifelines. Inside this episode, I’m walking you through the rituals that keep me grounded as a mama, mentor, and CEO....
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Ep. 12 The Vessel, Discipline & September Intentions.
After a season of moving, slowing down, and doing life messy, I’m finally settled in New Jersey and ready to share what’s next. This episode is part catch-up, part intention-setting, and part love letter to where we’re headed together. I’m sharing: ✨ How slowing down this summer became the reset…
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Ep. 11 The Soft Power Shift | Masterclass
She’s not coming. She’s already here. Reclaim your power—without abandoning your softness. Episode Description: You don’t need another template. You don’t need a better hook. You need a body that feels safe holding visibility, leadership, and wealth. That’s what this masterclass is here to give...
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Ep. 10 The 7 Tiny Shifts That Made Me Feel More Feminine—Today.
This one’s for the woman who’s been chasing softness like it’s something she has to earn. Who’s been scrolling for permission to slow down… But just needed someone to whisper: “It’s already yours.” In this episode, Kayla unpacks 7 tiny shifts that changed everything—from how she walked into a…
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Ep. 9 She Only Needed 5 Minutes (But It Changed Everything).
You don’t need another 2-hour morning routine. You don’t need to escape your life. You just need five sacred minutes to re-enter it. This episode is a nervous system love letter to the mama, the entrepreneur, the woman who’s been stretched so thin she forgot where she ends and everyone else…
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Ep. 8 “You’re Allowed to Be All of Her” — The Vision, the Shutdown & the Reintroduction.
You know that moment when you realize you’ve been watering yourself down for both sides of your life? Too bold for the church crowd. Too modest for the coaching world. Too loud. Too soft. Too “much.” Not enough. Yeah—this episode cracks that moment wide open. I'm sharing the rooftop vision, the...
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Ep. 7 She Doesn’t Chase...She Chooses. The Summer of Receiving.
This isn’t just another pep talk. It’s a permission slip. To soften. To surrender. To stop running after a life that’s already trying to arrive. In today’s episode, I’m telling the real story behind a pair of YSL sunglasses, a Mercedes I was scared to drive, and the moment I realized I didn’t…
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Ep. 6 What If You're Already the Inspiration.
You’re not waiting to become her—you already are. This episode is a love letter to the version of you who’s been trying so hard to feel worthy, ready, or “inspirational enough” to lead… when the truth is, you’ve always been the moment. Whether you're dancing in the kitchen, healing behind the...
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Ep. 5 The Patterns We Pass Down (And How To Change The Inheritance)
What if the patterns running your life—the way you handle money, stress, motherhood—weren’t actually yours to begin with? What if they were inherited? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the invisible inheritance—the habits, beliefs, and nervous system patterns passed down through...
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Ep. 4 Sorry...The Old Kayla Can't Come To The Phone Right Now...
Babe, it’s time. This is the episode where I spill EVERYTHING—what’s shifting, what’s no longer aligned, and the next-level version of me that’s stepping in. If you’ve been feeling like you’re outgrowing the version of you that got you here, this one is for you. Inside this episode, we get into…
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Ep. 3 Permission to Pivot
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Ep. 2 If You Were Born in the 90s, This One’s for You.
Resources Mentioned: Soft Hustle Magazine Review the transcription HERE. Get notifications when new episodes drop by tapping the "follow" button! Need support? Email us at [email protected] Join our Soft Sunday Newsletter And if you loved this episode, follow me on insta & let me know…
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Ep. 1 Rooted & Rising: Plant the Seeds, Watch the Magic Happen.
Resources Mentioned: Soft Hustle Magazine Vision Setting Pinterest Board Future Self Questions: What does my ideal day look like five years from now? Describe it in detail. What are the top three goals I want to achieve in the next decade? Why are these goals important to me? Who do I want to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Soft Hustle Mama Podcast is your go-to space for balancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and life—with ease, intention, and a whole lot of fun. Hosted by a military spouse, mom of three, and coffee-loving creative, this podcast dives into how to build a life and business that feel as good as they look.
Expect candid conversations, millennial pop culture nods, and actionable tips to help you prioritize what truly matters while ditching hustle culture. Whether you're chasing big dreams in your comfiest cardigan or squeezing in work between park dates, this is your permission slip to do it all your way.
Because success is sweeter when it’s soft, aligned, and oh-so-you.
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Kayla Garza
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