In this brutally honest and timely episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, Robert and Starr dive deep into the myth and mindset of building a “recession-proof” business. Is it just a buzzword used to sell courses, or is there a real strategy behind it? From price hikes and shipping delays to emotional resilience and brand reinvention, this episode delivers the real-world tools and mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to not just survive—but thrive—through economic turbulence.

You’ll hear real stories of pivoting brick-and-mortar businesses, negotiating with vendors, trimming expenses, and embracing personal brand as the true foundation of sustainability. If you’re feeling stuck, scared, or simply unsure how to adapt, this conversation is your permission slip and battle plan rolled into one.

Key Takeaways:

• Why “recession-proof” doesn’t mean untouched—but instead resilient, adaptive, and values-aligned

• The power of mindset in creating a business that can survive chaos and come out stronger

• Why personal branding is the single most recession-resistant strategy an entrepreneur can invest in

• Real talk on pricing, pivoting, and adding value instead of just passing rising costs to consumers

• The importance of CRM systems, lead nurturing, and database reactivation during slower seasons

• How niching down and solving real-time problems can unlock new revenue streams

• Building recurring income through memberships, SaaS, affiliate programs, and community offers

• Reducing waste: cutting team costs, tools, and subscriptions that no longer serve your bottom line

• Shifting your content and offer strategy to meet buyers where they are emotionally and financially

• The uncensored truth: thriving now requires bold value, laser focus, and obsession with serving your audience well

  
  

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com

In this deeply empowering episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, wellness coach and author Christine Lunsford joins the hosts for a life-changing conversation on reclaiming health through awareness, nutrition, detoxing, and spiritual alignment. Christine shares her personal story of being misdiagnosed, dismissed, and told to “wait until she couldn’t function”—and how she instead chose to become her own advocate and healer.

From the science of blood-type-based nutrition to heavy metal detoxing, functional testing, and emotional well-being, Christine breaks down complex health topics into practical steps. Her empowering message is clear: your body was designed to heal. You just need to listen, fuel it properly, and take back your power. This episode offers inspiration, tactical tools, and a compassionate invitation to ditch perfection and start making one small change at a time.

Key Takeaways:

• Christine’s personal health journey from “you’re fine” to “your organs are shutting down” and back again

• The role of blood-type-specific nutrition and how food affects brain function, mood, and energy

• How wheat and dairy impact inflammation, gut health, and neurological symptoms—even when no obvious allergies are present

• Why "normal" bloodwork doesn't always mean you're healthy—and the value of hair analysis and functional testing

• The dangers of self-led detoxing and why heavy metal detox must be done with expert support

• The emotional connection between mindset, illness, and daily choices—and how to reclaim agency

• The importance of grace, baby steps, and tracking how food makes you feel (mentally and physically)

• Simple swaps and additions for sustainable transformation (like frozen cherries instead of sugar)

• The impact of aluminum, toxins, and processed foods on hormones, skin, and brain fog

• Christine’s message to women: you’re not broken, and you get to choose what healing looks like for you

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, the hosts welcome Tammie Neel—entrepreneur, author, and survivor—for a courageous conversation about surviving life-threatening trauma, reclaiming purpose, and helping others rise from the ashes. After facing back-to-back medical emergencies—her own brain surgery in 2021 and her husband’s COVID hospitalization in 2022—Tammie found herself transformed, determined to live with intention and help other women navigate the storms of life.

In this episode, Tammie opens up about her remarkable recovery, her upcoming book and journal Resilience Rising, and the divine strength she discovered when everything fell apart. Her story is one of deep faith, love, healing, and purpose—and a powerful reminder that your story can save someone else’s life.

Key Takeaways:

• ow Tammie survived a sudden AVM brain bleed and brain surgery—and what her recovery taught her about resilience

• The emotional and spiritual strength required to care for her husband during his near-fatal COVID battle

• Why Tammie chose to write Resilience Rising and how journaling became a path to healing

• A behind-the-scenes look at the structure of the book: 7 themed weeks with personal stories, reflection questions, and gratitude practices

• How faith, divine moments, and “connecting the dots” helped her find clarity and purpose

• The symbolism of 24 hospital stairs—and how each step mirrored her journey of growth

• How she’s building a new chapter in life through coaching, community, and health advocacy

• The importance of planning for business continuity during personal crises

• Tammie’s hope for a future program to support couples navigating medical trauma together

• A call to those with untold stories: your voice matters, and your healing may help heal others

  
  

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com

In this strategy-rich and story-driven episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, the hosts sit down with Amy Hartmann—founder of SoTrue Digital and a podcast strategist for mission-driven businesses—to explore the power of creating a bingeable, limited-series podcast. Amy introduces the "Gilmore Girls Effect"—the emotional resonance and repeatable impact that comes from well-crafted, episodic storytelling—and explains how businesses can harness that same effect to create audience connection, lead flow, and revenue.

This conversation is packed with practical insights about podcast formats, evergreen content strategy, marketing funnels, sponsorship integration, and what it actually takes to make a podcast convert. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your brand’s voice, Amy breaks it all down: why 2025 is the year of podcasting, how to structure your show, and why your audience doesn’t need polish—they need connection.

Key Takeaways:

• What the “Gilmore Girls Effect” means—and how it applies to marketing through audio storytelling

• The difference between ongoing podcasts and bingeable limited-series shows—and when to choose each

• Why most podcasts never make it past Episode 10—and how to beat those odds with purpose-driven planning

• How limited series podcasts act as mid-funnel assets to convert warm leads into paying clients

• The ideal episode count for a binge-worthy series (6–12) and how to structure each one strategically

• Why consistency matters for both your audience and podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple

• How to integrate midroll ads, sponsorships, and CTAs at optimal moments for maximum conversion

• Tips for those afraid of the tech or camera: how to start with simple audio and still win

• • Why guest selection should support your story arc—not just fill airtime
  • How to repurpose podcast content for long-term evergreen marketing in funnels, emails, PDFs, and launches

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  Your Hosts:

  Starr Codd:

  Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

  Tina Torres-Wilson:

  Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

  Robert Wall:

  Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com

In the Season 2 premiere of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, co-hosts Tina Torres-Wilson, Starr Codd, and Robert Wall get real about why this podcast exists and why the conversation it brings is more needed than ever. They pull back the curtain on entrepreneurship to reveal the raw truth: success often comes with self-doubt, fear, burnout, and pivots that no one talks about. From the myth of overnight success to the pressure of highlight reels, the trio shares how this show was born from a desire to normalize the messy middle of building a business.

This isn’t about strategies or surface-level tips—it’s about the real-life experiences that shape entrepreneurs. Tina, Starr, and Robert dive into personal stories, the importance of alignment, and how packaging your expertise can create impact and income. Whether you’re just starting out or evolving through new seasons, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that showing up uncensored is the most powerful move you can make.

Key Takeaways:

• Unfiltered Truth Matters: This show was created to expose the real, unpolished stories behind entrepreneurship—beyond the Instagram highlight reels.

• Your Story Has Power: Tina reminds listeners that everyone has a story worth telling—and that story can be healing, relatable, and monetizable.

• Alignment Over Aesthetics: Robert emphasizes that success isn’t about performance or polish—it’s about aligning your heart, mind, and purpose.

• Entrepreneurship Can Be Isolating: The hosts reflect on how lonely building a business can be, and why community and connection are essential.

• Start Where You Are: Starr encourages entrepreneurs to stop waiting and start packaging their expertise to create impact and income now.

• This Is Your Safe Space: Uncensored Entrepreneurs isn’t just a podcast—it’s a place to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you're not alone in the messy middle.

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollab.com

Welcome to Uncensored Entrepreneurs—the entrepreneurship podcast where the truth about building a business finally gets a seat at the table. Hosted by Starr Codd, Tina Torres-Wilson, and Robert Wall, this show is about the messy middle, the late nights, the big pivots, and all the moments nobody posts about.

In this special preview episode, meet your hosts and get a feel for the real stories, raw conversations, and unfiltered lessons coming your way. If you’re tired of highlight reels and ready for real talk about entrepreneurship—the wins, the losses, the mindset shifts, the money moves, and the marketing missteps—you’re in the right place. This podcast is for entrepreneurs who are building in real time, not just dreaming about it. Hit play, subscribe, and get ready for a new kind of conversation.

Key Takeaways:

• Meet your hosts: Starr Codd, Tina Torres-Wilson, and Robert Wall—entrepreneurs who believe in telling the whole story, not just the glossy parts.

• What Uncensored Entrepreneurs is all about: real conversations about building a business, navigating challenges, and staying aligned with who you are.

• Why the messy middle matters—and why it’s the part no one should skip talking about.

• What listeners can expect every week: unfiltered stories about mindset, marketing, mistakes, money, and personal growth.Who this podcast is for: entrepreneurs in the thick of building, pivoting, rebuilding, or starting again.

• A reminder that you're not alone—and you don't have to follow a formula to succeed.

• New episodes every week—raw, honest, and unapologetic.

  
  

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: pinkdoormarketingagency.com/

Robert Wall:
Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollab.com

In this bold and revealing episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs, the hosts dig into one of the most frustrating and universal pain points in business: why so many entrepreneurs get stuck at the same income level for years—no matter how hard they work. Whether you’re just trying to break your first $1K month or struggling to scale from six to seven figures, this conversation delivers real, actionable insight for getting unstuck and rising to your next level.

With personal stories, strategic breakdowns, and mindset shifts, Tina, Starr, and Robert explore everything from burnout and identity to scaling strategies, mentorship, and the routines that either build momentum—or block it. If you’re tired of grinding without growth, this episode will help you pivot, re-evaluate, and push through.

Key Takeaways:

• The top reasons entrepreneurs plateau—including resistance to change, burnout, and solo-hustle overload

• Why mindset is 75% of the income ceiling equation—and how to shift yours

• The importance of consistency, adaptability, and being willing to pivot your offer, brand, or strategy

• Personal stories of brick-and-mortar to e-commerce transitions, product fads, and brand reinvention

• The power of collaboration, coaching, and mentorship to accelerate breakthroughs

• Why trying to do it all (social media, finance, admin) holds most entrepreneurs back

• Smart delegation tips—including what the hosts outsourced first and why

• How to revisit past leads, leverage low-hanging fruit, and reactivate your warm audience

• Tips for avoiding the comparison trap and recognizing social media highlight reels for what they are

• The role of environment, routines, and even physical workspace in breaking creative and financial ruts

Your Hosts:

Starr Codd:

Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com

Tina Torres-Wilson:

Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: ⁠pinkdoormarketingagency.com/ ⁠

Robert Wall:

Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com