Caffeinated Chaos
Caffeinated Chaos Podcast - Where the hustle meets the heart — navigating business, parenthood, and everything in between with a cup of coffee and a lot of laughs. Being a parent and an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s messy, beautiful, and downright chaotic. Caffeinated Chaos is your weekly dose of real talk, humor, and practical advice for balancing the wild ride of parenthood with the relentless demands of running a business. Hosted by Whitney Aguon, a mom who's use to typing proposals one-handed while holding a baby bottle in the other, this podcast celebrates the chaos, laughter, and resilience of parentpreneurs everywhere. Expect heartfelt stories, relatable mishaps, and expert insights delivered with a caffeinated twist. Each episode is designed to leave you feeling validated, entertained, and equipped with actionable tips to make your hustle more harmonious. Whether you’re juggling conference calls and carpool lanes, or just here for the laughs (and maybe a little sanity), Caffeinated Chaos is your go-to space for navigating the chaos of life and business with confidence, connection, and coffee. Tune in weekly for: Honest conversations about the highs and lows of parentpreneur life Actionable strategies for growing your business while staying grounded at home Laugh-out-loud moments that remind you: you’re not alone in this crazy journey So grab your coffee, embrace the mess, and let’s dive into the beautiful chaos together!
Episodes
In today’s episode, we’re tackling something so many moms (myself included) do without even realizing it: apologizing for existing. Whether you’ve caught yourself whispering sorry while calming your screaming toddler, taking too long in line, or just daring to exist loudly in a world that tells moms to stay small — this one’s for you.
I’ll share a powerful story about a mama I met in a mall bathroom, the gentle lesson ...
Summer is beautiful — spontaneous ice cream runs, sunshine, and late sunsets. But for moms and busy grownups, it’s also… survival mode. With kids home, camp schedules, pool towels, and potty breaks running the show, it can feel impossible to make time for the people who matter most.
In today’s episode, Whitney gets real about what summer friendships actually look like in this season of life — chaotic, creative, loud, a...
Let’s be real—Pinterest might have you thinking summer has to be all hot air balloons, homemade popsicles from handpicked fruit, and perfectly styled boho backyard movie nights. But if your current reality looks more like fishing sand out of a diaper and bribing toddlers with yogurt tubes, you’re not alone.
In this fun and very real episode, Whitney ditches the impossible ideals and serves up a realistic summer bucket ...
Today we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough—keeping the spark alive when you're knee-deep in snack crumbs, sticky fingers, and endless bedtime routines.
Let’s be real—date night doesn’t exactly look like perfume and heels anymore. It looks a lot more like microwaved popcorn, pajama pants, and praying you stay awake past the first 15 minutes of a Netflix scroll. But guess what? The spark ...
Welcome back to Caffeinated Chaos—where business dreams are built between diaper changes, and we ride the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship with iced coffee in hand. In today’s episode, Whitney Aguon serves up a much-needed pep talk for all the small business owners wondering why everything feels slow right now (spoiler: it's not just you).
We’re diving headfirst into the infamous summer slump—that sneaky season w...
Today’s guest is Allison Converse, ADHD home and systems coach and the founder of Calm Cottage Coaching. With a background in occupational therapy and personal experience downsizing her own home, Allison helps overwhelmed ADHD moms declutter, simplify routines, and create functional, realistic home systems—without the guilt or Pinterest-perfect pressure.
In this episode, Allison shares how she supports moms through pri...
From launching a dream offer to finally taking that solo trip (without wiping noses), Whitney dives into why summer is the perfect season to shake things up. You’ll get a simple step-by-step challenge to stop waiting and start doing, even if it’s imperfect and messy. Spoiler: she’s doing it with you!
Whether you're stuck in analysis paralysis or just waiting for life to “calm down” (spoiler: it won’t), this episod...
Ever felt like you’re writing launch emails with one hand while burping a baby with the other? Same. In this episode, Whitney Aguon shares an honest, hilarious, and heart-filled take on the messy, beautiful parallels between launching a baby and launching a business. From prepping color-coded spreadsheets to stocking up on snacks and navigating the post-launch crash, we’re talking real talk for parentpreneurs who are ...
In this heartfelt and candid episode, Whitney sits down with Paula, founder of The Balanced Mom, to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting, the importance of self-care, and how moms can reclaim time and energy for themselves. They open up about their personal experiences—from the chaos of potty training to the deep need for a supportive, troll-free motherhood community.
Key Topics Covered:
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50 episodes, countless coffee cups, and more interruptions than I can count - but somehow, Caffeinated Chaos is still standing. Today, we’re celebrating the magic that happens when you show up messy, imperfect, and real.
From recording in closets to getting real about mom guilt, this 50th episode is a warm hug and a high-five for every listener who’s been riding this chaotic wave with me. I’m sharing behind-the-scenes ...
Today on Caffeinated Chaos, we're diving into the numbers (but in a fun way, promise!). I’m joined by the incredible Samantha Eck, the founder of Firestorm Finance, where she helps creatives make sense of their finances and transform financial chaos into clarity.
With six years of corporate accounting, two creative businesses under her belt, and the kind of QuickBooks wizardry most of us dream of, Samantha brings ...
In today’s episode, we're talking about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: what it looks like to build a brand, a business, and a body of work without going viral. Yep—this one's for the slow builders, the quiet creators, and the ones still showing up even when the algorithm seems like it’s ghosting them.
We’ve all seen the flashy headlines: “She gained 200K followers overnight,” “He made $5K in one l...
What happens when a former teacher turns the page to write a new chapter as a stay-at-home mom, podcast host, and multi-passionate entrepreneur? You get Candace Dudley - someone who’s rewriting the rules of success with courage, intention, and a whole lot of heart.
In this episode, Whitney sits down with Candace, the voice behind the Better Brave Podcast (with over 170 episodes!), to talk about living boldly, chasing f...
In this powerful episode, Whitney sits down with a former Air Force veteran turned systems strategist and business coach who opens up about his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. After being laid off during a Department of Defense downsizing, he faced bankruptcy, lost his home and custody of his kids, and had to reinvent himself from the ground up. Now, he helps coaches, thought leaders, and experts bu...
Have you ever stared at a story draft for days, recorded six takes and still never hit “post”? Or maybe that launch you’ve been planning has been “in progress” for months? Been there, still there. In this episode of Caffeinated Chaos, Whitney Aguon gets vulnerable about the fear of putting yourself out there, battling imposter syndrome, and why messy, scared action is still action.
Whitney shares her own struggles with...
Summer is here, and that means one thing for small business owners: pop-up shop season! Whether you're a vendor event newbie or a seasoned pro who needs a refresher, this episode is your go-to prep guide. Whitney breaks down what to bring, how to set up, and how to hype your booth like a boss before the event even begins. Plus, get your hands on a free pop-up checklist to help you feel totally prepared!
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All opinions expressed in this episode are Heather Reese’s only and do not represent any firm or organization she is associated with.
In this inspiring episode, Whitney sits down with Heather Reese - a Philadelphia-based personal injury lawyer, model, and activist-to unpack what it means to defy stereotypes and stand for representation. From being adopted from Peru to becoming a passionate advocate for Latinas in law a...
In this short and sweet episode, Whitney tackles a surprisingly hot topic: business cards. Are they outdated relics or still a relevant tool in today’s hyper-digital world? Spoiler: they're very much alive. Tune in to hear Whitney share a funny networking story, offer practical card design tips, and explain why your next client might come from a tiny rectangle of cardstock…or your kid handing it out like candy.
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Our guest is an unstoppable force of transformation—wife, mother, and self-care alchemist—Cassandra Juniphant. From the high-stakes world of corporate HR to the empowering path of bodybuilding, martial arts, and holistic wellness, Cassandra’s journey is one of intentional evolution. She’s the founder of Ora, a self-care brand focused on helping modern women reclaim their well-being through ancient wisdom and modern pr...
Hey, mamas — when was the last time you did something just for you? Not for your kids, not for your business, but for yourself?
In today's episode of Caffeinated Chaos, we’re having a heart-to-heart about reconnecting with the version of you that existed before the laundry piles, snack requests, and Slack notifications. She’s still in there — and it’s time to call her back.
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