The Mom Founders Table

In this episode of The Mom Founder’s Table, I’m sitting down with Leah Rosser,  fractional COO and people ops expert, to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes when you feel overwhelmed, scattered, and like everything depends on you.Leah has been in my world for years (client, sister of a client, trusted operator), and she brings the kind of calm, structured clarity that instantly makes you breathe again, without sugarcoating what needs to change.Here’s the truth: Most founders aren’t micromanaging because they want to. They’re micromanaging because their business doesn’t have a repeatable way of operating without them.Inside This Episode:The real signs it’s time for a fractional COO (and what problems that role actually solves)Why your team can be “at capacity” while nothing is movingHow micromanagement is created on the front end — and how to stop itWhy Slack is not a project management system (and what to use Slack for instead)The most overlooked leadership fix: creating dedicated spaces for brain dumps vs. executionWhat effective delegation actually requires (who/what/when/where/why + a repeatable process)How missing details turn a 30-minute task into an hour and a half — and drain everyone’s capacityThe first operational changes that create immediate relief: calendar, clear ownership, SOPsThe three biggest mistakes busy founders make: hiring fast/cheap, buying every system, and never pausing to assessThe simplest “breathe again” reset: set calendar boundaries, clarify your CEO seat, and audit your team rolesThis conversation is about leadership maturity. It’s about structure that protects relationships.It’s about building a business that runs with you, not one that requires you to carry it.About Leah RosserLeah Rosser is a fractional COO specializing in back-end systems and people operations for established service-based founders. With a background in elementary education, Leah supports CEOs by auditing their internal infrastructure, clarifying team responsibilities, streamlining systems, and building repeatable workflows that reduce decision fatigue and create real capacity.Connect with Leah:Instagram: @leahfrosserWebsite: www.outoftheboxops.comFree Class: Calendar Management MastermindLeah is hosting a free class on calendar management — choosing the right system, setting boundaries that stick, and creating a schedule that supports you as a mom and CEO.March 18th at 11:00 AMRegister hereWant to be in the right room?If you’re an established founder who values strategy, standards, and real connection, explore City Girls — an intimate, curated dinner + business scaling workshop for women building empires with structure.View cities + tickets:https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/city-girlsCharlotte • NYC • Atlanta • DFW(Leah will be with us in Atlanta in October.)

More revenue won’t fix a misaligned offer suite.It won’t fix delivery overload.It won’t fix resentment.It won’t fix the feeling that your business owns you.In this episode of The Mom Founder’s Table, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the massive changes happening in my life — moving from Florida to Texas, exploring non-traditional schooling for my kids, starting over on Instagram, restructuring parts of my team — and how all of it ties back to one core truth:If your business can’t hold the life you say you want, it’s time to redesign it.Because here’s the reality:Most high-earning women don’t have a revenue problem.They have an offer structure problem.An infrastructure problem.A pressure problem.And it shows up everywhere.Inside This Episode:Why we’re moving (even though nothing is “wrong”)What long-term thinking actually looks like in real lifeThe connection between schooling choices and business structureWhy I walked away from 18K followers to protect my voiceThe truth about marketing hires and why most don’t translate to salesHow settling slowly creates resentmentWhy “after this launch” is the most dangerous sentence you tell yourselfThe three infrastructure pillars that determine whether your growth feels expansive or heavyHow to assess whether your offer suite is creating profit — or pressureBecause at the root of everything I teach, I want you to feel proud of:Your motherhood.Your marriage.Your business.Yourself.Not one at the expense of the others.If your business currently requires you to choose between them, that’s not ambition — that’s a design flaw.And design flaws can be rebuilt.Want to be in the right room?If you’re an established founder who values strategy, standards, and real connection, explore City Girls — an intimate, curated dinner + business scaling workshop for women building empires with structure.View cities + tickets:https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/city-girlsReady to redesign your offer suite for more profit and less pressure?If you want me to assess your business — your people, your processes, your pricing — and tell you exactly what needs to shift so you can earn more without adding more weight…Fill out my interest form here.

Scaling isn’t just about making more money.It’s about building a business that can actually hold the next level of revenue, responsibility, visibility, and growth.In this episode of The Mom Founder’s Table, we sit down with Dr. Jessica London, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of a virtual postpartum care company, to unpack what it really takes to design a business that supports sustainable expansion — especially as a high-achieving mom.Because here’s the truth: If your systems, leadership capacity, and support structure can’t hold the next level, growth will feel heavy instead of expansive.Inside This Episode:Why scaling requires identity expansion, not just strategyHow to redesign your offer suite to support long-term growthThe mindset shift required to delegate effectivelyLetting go of control without sacrificing qualityWhy sustainable scaling matters more for mom entrepreneursHow prioritizing your health impacts your leadershipWe also dive into the reality that moms don’t operate with the same “24 hours” as everyone else — and why designing a business around your actual life (instead of grinding against it) is the smartest long-term move.This conversation is about leadership maturity. It’s about self-trust. It’s about creating structure so your growth doesn’t collapse under its own weight.About Dr. Jessica LondonDr. Jessica London is the founder of Your Postpartum PT + Wellness and the visionary behind one of the largest 100% virtual pelvic floor and core rehab platforms for moms. Through personalized 1:1 care and a thriving online community, she helps ambitious mothers prepare for birth with less injury, fully heal postpartum, and return to strength — all without sacrificing the convenience of virtual support.After experiencing a massive gap in postpartum care following her own unexpected C-section, Jessica turned her pain into purpose. Today, she’s on a mission to empower mothers to advocate for themselves, take radical responsibility for their healing, and redefine what’s possible in both motherhood and business.If you’re looking for holistic, high-touch virtual support for your pelvic floor and core — alongside a community of like-minded moms — you can learn more here:https://www.skool.com/pelvicfloorandcorecollective/about?ref=8c064a0de67c4c00b7887fff52c2bc09Want to be in the right room?If you’re an established founder (who values strategy, standards, and real connection, explore City Girls — an intimate, curated experience for women building empires with structure.View cities + tickets:https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/city-girls

If you’re a millennial mom CEO scaling a profitable service-based business, this episode will challenge how you think about your next level.This conversation centers around a defining moment: walking into a room filled with seven-, eight-, and nine-figure founders and realizing the only thing creating hesitation wasn’t revenue, experience, or credibility — it was internal doubt.On paper, the success was there. Internally, imposter syndrome still showed up.What changed wasn’t the strategy. It was proximity.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:Why imposter syndrome doesn’t disappear as you scaleThe subtle isolation that comes with growing as a mom entrepreneurWhy most networking events are too surface-level for established foundersThe 3 rooms every scaling service-based business owner must prioritizeThe difference between exposure, access, and true proximityWhy relationship-first growth creates sustainable revenue and stronger leadershipIf your business is generating solid revenue but still feels heavier or more dependent on you than it should, this episode will reframe where real expansion happens.Growth isn’t just about better tactics. It’s about choosing rooms that expand your identity, sharpen your standards, and connect you to the right relationships.Want to be in the right room?If you’re an established founder ($250K+) who values strategy, standards, and real connection, explore City Girls — an intimate, curated experience for women building empires with structure.View cities + tickets:https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/city-girls

How do you scale a multi-location business and navigate motherhood—without burning out?In this episode of The Mom Founders Table, Kelsea sits down with Courtney Claghorn, co-founder and president of Sugared + Bronzed, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood behind the scenes. Courtney shares how she grew Sugared + Bronzed from a $500 startup into a 44-location beauty business, how becoming a mom reshaped her leadership style, and why curiosity, not control, is her secret to sustainable growth.This episode is a must-listen for mom founders, women entrepreneurs, and leaders scaling service-based or multi-location businesses.You’ll Learn:How Courtney scaled Sugared + Bronzed to 44 locations without outside fundingThe realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and returning to work as a founderWhy work-life balance isn’t daily—and how to think about it long-termHow motherhood strengthens leadership, decision-making, and boundariesHiring for will over skill and building a team you trustUsing AI, experimentation, and curiosity to future-proof your businessLetting go of guilt and redefining success as a mom entrepreneurAbout Courtney ClaghornCourtney Claghorn is the co-founder and president of Sugared + Bronzed, a national sugaring and sunless tanning brand. She started the company at 23 and has grown it into a multi-location business while navigating private equity, a global pandemic, and motherhood.https://sugaredandbronzed.com/HOW TO WORK TOGETHERIf this conversation resonated with you and you’re craving spaces where ambitious women can talk honestly about leadership, growth, and the weight we carry, City Girls is coming to a city near you. Sarasota is first, February 19th and 20th. You can learn more and save your spot here.