Episodes

  • Healing From the Inside Out: Dr. Cindy Tjauw on Ayurveda, Energy Work & Learning to Listen to Your Body EP 271

    Healing From the Inside Out: Dr. Cindy Tjauw on Ayurveda, Energy Work & Learning to Listen to Your Body EP 271
    Jun 29 2026
    In this episode of Thrive Radio, Aimee Montgomery sits down with Dr. Cindy Tjauw, Ayurveda doctor, Tao Tantra facilitator, energy healer, owner of Celestial Treasures, and founder of Timeless Radiance. Cindy shares her journey from business owner to healer, shaped by Chinese heritage, South American roots, Catholic upbringing, personal loss, and more than two decades of studying healing traditions from around the world. Together, Aimee and Cindy explore Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, energy healing, crystals, emotional release, visibility, personal transformation, and what it means to stop hiding your gifts. This conversation is a powerful look at how the body stores emotions, why ancient healing systems still matter today, and how women can reconnect with their voice, their body, and their inner power. 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. How Cindy’s personal losses led her into a deeper spiritual and healing journey. 2. Why Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda focus on the root cause instead of only treating symptoms. 3. How emotions like anger, grief, fear, and heartbreak can be stored in the body. 4. Why visibility is not arrogance, it can be an act of service and responsibility. 5. How women can begin listening to their bodies, reclaiming their voice, and stepping into their power.
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    52 mins
  • The Truth About Owning a Car Wash with Beau Watson Ep 270

    The Truth About Owning a Car Wash with Beau Watson Ep 270
    Jun 19 2026
    In this episode of Thrive Radio, Aimee Montgomery sits down with Beau Watson, a business owner with more than 22 years of experience in the car wash industry. Beau shares the real story behind what many online influencers call an “easy” or “passive” business — and reveals the pressure, financial challenges, operational demands, and hard lessons that come with owning and scaling multiple car wash locations. From starting as a teenager working at a local car wash to owning three locations in Central Texas, Beau opens up about branding mistakes, marketing lessons, staffing challenges, revenue growth, local reputation, and what it really takes to survive as an entrepreneur. This conversation is an honest look at blue-collar business ownership, the power of community branding, and why working harder isn’t always the answer. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Why car washes are not the “easy passive income” business many people claim they are. 2. How Beau went from working at a car wash as a teenager to owning multiple locations. 3. Why branding and rebranding quickly can make or break local business growth. 4. The difference between getting more traffic and building a real revenue engine. 5. Why entrepreneurship requires more than hard work — it requires better decisions, planning, and self-awareness.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How One Dentist Is Reinventing Pet Oral Care with Dr Allen Cooper Ep 269

    How One Dentist Is Reinventing Pet Oral Care with Dr Allen Cooper Ep 269
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode of Thrive Radio, Aimee Montgomery sits down with Dr. Allan Coopersmith, dentist, educator, inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of ChewMate, to explore the surprising connection between oral health, overall wellness, and entrepreneurship. After more than 50 years in dentistry, Dr. Coopersmith discovered a major problem most pet owners overlook: dental disease in dogs and cats. What started with a simple frustration brushing his own dog’s teeth turned into an innovative pet wellness company focused on prevention, education, and changing the future of pet oral care. In this conversation, you’ll learn: * why dental disease is one of the most preventable health conditions * the hidden connection between oral health and whole-body wellness * how innovation often comes from solving everyday frustrations * the entrepreneurial lessons behind launching a mission-driven product brand * why education and trust matter more than just selling products * how Dr. Coopersmith built a wellness-focused company around long-term impact Dr. Coopersmith also shares powerful insights about entrepreneurship, product development, prevention-based healthcare, and what it really takes to build a brand people trust. Whether you’re a pet owner, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, or someone passionate about innovation, this episode is packed with practical insights and meaningful conversation. Learn more about ChewMate and their mission to improve pet oral health at GetChewMate.com.
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    32 mins
  • The Truth About Building A Slow Fashion Brand That Lasts with Barclay Saul EP 268

    The Truth About Building A Slow Fashion Brand That Lasts with Barclay Saul EP 268
    May 30 2026
    In this episode of Thrive Radio, Aimee Montgomery sits down with Barclay Saul, founder of Kyrgies, a sustainable footwear and lifestyle brand bringing ancient wool felting traditions from Kyrgyzstan into modern homes. What started as a love for wool slippers has grown into a mission-driven brand built around comfort, craftsmanship, ethical production, and conscious living. Barclay shares how Kyrgies partners with skilled artisans in Kyrgyzstan, supports women-owned production, reduces waste, and creates products designed to be beautiful, functional, and made the right way. This conversation goes beyond slippers. Aimee and Barclay talk about what it really takes to build a brand with soul, why sustainability is more than a marketing angle, how founders can scale without losing their values, and why doing business the right way still matters. They also discuss the challenges of growing a product-based business, the importance of capitalization, the difference between building a lifestyle business and a national brand, and how Kyrgies is expanding into new sustainable products like robes, socks, sweaters, and accessories. In this episode, you’ll learn: * how Kyrgies turned traditional wool felting into a modern lifestyle brand * why sustainability has to be built into the supply chain, not added later * what it takes to scale a handmade product-based business * how ethical production can become part of a brand’s identity * why founders need the right capital to grow * how storytelling helps customers care about what they buy * why craftsmanship, comfort, and conscious living still matter If you’re an entrepreneur, ecommerce founder, product-based business owner, or someone who cares about sustainability and slow fashion, this episode will give you a thoughtful look at building a brand that feels good, does good, and lasts. Learn more about Kyrgies at kyrgies.com.
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    26 mins
  • What It Really Takes to Launch an Ecommerce Brand From Scratch with Zach Braman Ep 267

    What It Really Takes to Launch an Ecommerce Brand From Scratch with Zach Braman Ep 267
    May 27 2026
    In this episode of Thrive Radio, Aimee Montgomery sits down with Zach Braman, entrepreneur, husband, father, and founder of Chubies — a children’s footwear brand created to solve real problems for modern parents. Zach and his wife built Chubies after seeing a need for children’s shoes that support healthy foot development, encourage outdoor activity, and give parents more peace of mind. Their barefoot-style children’s shoes include a wide toe box for natural movement and an AirTag-compatible pocket designed to help parents keep track of the shoe. This conversation goes far beyond footwear. Aimee and Zach talk about what it really takes to build a product-based business from scratch, why trust matters more than traffic, how founders can use real stories instead of over-explaining their products, and why building in public can create connection before a brand officially launches. They also discuss faith, imposter syndrome, manufacturing challenges, entrepreneurship as personal growth, and the deeper mission behind creating a brand that helps kids become more active. In this episode, you’ll learn: * why Zach and his wife left the traditional path to build a business together * how Chubies is using product innovation to solve parent pain points * why trust is one of the most important assets a new brand can build * how storytelling can sell better than facts alone * what founders need to know about product development and manufacturing * why building a community before launch matters * how faith and support systems help entrepreneurs stay grounded If you’re an entrepreneur, ecommerce founder, parent, or product-based business owner, this episode will give you a real look at the emotional, strategic, and practical side of building a meaningful brand from the ground up.
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    40 mins
  • Marketing Minute | Why Your Website Isn't Converting

    Marketing Minute | Why Your Website Isn't Converting
    Apr 2 2026
    I went live with branding photographer Doss Miller, and we unpacked one of the biggest misconceptions in marketing right now: Most businesses think they have a traffic problem. They don’t. They have a belief problem. In this conversation, we break down why people can land on your website, read your content, and still not buy, and how the real issue often comes down to a disconnect between your messaging and your visuals. We talk about: • Why “explaining” your offer doesn’t convert • The role of emotion in buying decisions • How visuals either build trust… or quietly destroy it • The difference between stock content and intentional branding • And how aligning your message + visuals can dramatically increase sales I also share a real example of a brand that increased revenue by 30% in one week—without more traffic, ads, or discounts, just by restoring the right message. If you’ve ever felt like your marketing should be working… but isn’t, this episode will show you what’s actually missing. Because once belief is there, everything changes. If you are interested in the offers we mentioned you can reach out at https://acalltothrive.com/services and apply to get unstuck.
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    29 mins
  • Marketing Minute | The Real Reason Your Not Getting Buyers

    Marketing Minute | The Real Reason Your Not Getting Buyers
    Mar 29 2026
    Most ecommerce stores don’t have a traffic problem—they have a moment where belief doesn’t happen. In this episode, I break down why people can visit your website, understand your product, and still not buy. This isn’t about needing more content or more visibility. It’s about what your customer experiences the moment they land on your page and whether they feel enough certainty to move forward. I share real stories from my own experience, including how storytelling in direct response marketing generated millions in revenue, how shifting from teaching to transformation helped scale a product-based business to over $5M, and how a simple email sequence increased revenue by 30% in just one week without adding any new traffic. We also look at what’s working in ecommerce right now and why certain brands are thriving while others are struggling, and what that actually means for your business. If your store should be converting better than it is, this episode will help you identify where things are breaking down and what to focus on instead.
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    12 mins
  • Marketing Minute: The Cure, the Clarity, and the Comeback EP 266

    Marketing Minute: The Cure, the Clarity, and the Comeback EP 266
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode, Aimee Montgomery shares the story she’s never fully told — how she went from fighting for her life to finding the cure that restored her clarity, her energy, and the direction of her entire business. She reveals how the same pattern-recognition that helped her heal is the same ability she uses to scale brands: seeing what others miss, identifying the invisible friction, and understanding the truth beneath the symptoms. Aimee also opens up about what it was like to run a business while sick — the blurred boundaries, the undercharging, the exhaustion — and how returning to full health brought back her standards, her voice, and her strategic strength. Inside this episode: • The cure that changed everything • Why healing sharpened her ability to read brands • How boundaries collapse when the founder is overwhelmed • What happened inside her agency once she regained clarity • Why growth isn’t marketing — it’s removing friction • The launch of To Thrive Health and her upcoming book This is a conversation about leadership, clarity, resilience, and what truly happens when the founder comes back online. If you’ve been in a season where everything looks like it should be working but nothing is moving, this episode will shift the way you think about your business — and yourself.
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    5 mins