The Accidental Marketing Manager: Allie Slavik
The Accidental Entrepreneur
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Allie, a former special education teacher turned entrepreneur. From bartending and substitute teaching to becoming an Instagram marketing manager, Allie’s path to entrepreneurship has been anything but linear. What started as a desire for flexibility turned into a thriving business and a life centered around faith, family, and freedom. If you’ve ever been curious about redefining success, pivoting careers, or building a business that fits your lifestyle, this episode is for you! In this episode, Allie and I discuss: Her early career aspirations The...
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The Accidental Working Mom: Maija Malzacher
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Today, we have the incredible Maija Malzacher joining us! Maija is an online business manager, devoted mother, loving wife, and the ultimate queen of all things systems. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed with the "adulting" tasks in your business, Maija is here to simplify it all. In this episode, Maija and I discuss: Maija's childhood and the unique jobs that shaped her The bold move at 37 weeks pregnant and its impact on her life Her career as an Exercise physiologist and unexpected marketing responsibilities Challenges she's experienced along her entrepreneurial journey Maija's...
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The Accidental Storyteller: Tess Cagle
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Meet the wedding photographer behind the lens! I am so excited to introduce you to this week's guest, Tess of . Tess is a photojournalist and documentation photographer based in Austin, Texas. After quitting her first 9-5 job, she pursued a career in NY which led to her experiencing work-related panic attacks. Through this gig, she discovered that she needed to find a better work/life balance. This decision to walk away led her on a path to evolve from journalist to full-time photography - which was always her original passion. I am so excited for you to dive into our raw, vulnerable...
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The Accidental Community Builder: Madison Anaya
The Accidental Entrepreneur
On this week’s episode, we have one of my favorite people EVER! Madison Anaya is the founder and CEO of The Fearless Chase, an intentional living lifestyle brand that helps creative women build a life they LOVE around their own unique values, dreams, priorities and goals. In this episode, we discuss: + How Madison tried out just about every single job before finally becoming her own boss + The many pivots she's made over the past three years from becoming a VA to content strategist to where she has landed today (let me tell you - her story is far from finished) + Giving...
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The Accidental Therapist: Monica Denais
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Monica Denais, a Latinx Licensed Professional Counselor, grew up in a predominately hispanic neighborhood that didn't exactly prioritize mental health. After the loss of her cousin, Monica decided to dive headfirst into studying psychology and, more importantly, aim to find a way to help as many people as possible. She now works with ambitious women and entrepreneurs in Dallas, TX. She helps them overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout so they can feel confident in both life and business. In this episode, we discuss: + All the different career paths Monica considered going into...
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The Accidental Advocate: Marilyn Gyselinck
The Accidental Entrepreneur
After working in the non-profit sector at the executive level for more than 15 years, Marilyn stepped away to create Next Frontier Parenting. Marilyn found she loved working with young high school and college aged students throughout her corporate career but felt she could be doing more. Today Marilyn works as a parenting advocate and is not afraid of having the conversations that every parent of teens should be having - the brave, loving, and optimistic. She is most passionate about helping people see their potential and believes there are no limits to what you can achieve in this life. In...
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Introducing The Accidental Entrepreneur
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Introducing The Accidental Entrepreneur with Kaylie Ricks! Whether you are a business owner, solopreneur or working in corporate America, this podcast is for you! Join Kaylie as she sits down with entrepreneurs who fell into their roles accidentally. Get ready to laugh, learn, and leave feel inspired.
info_outlineIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Allie, a former special education teacher turned entrepreneur. From bartending and substitute teaching to becoming an Instagram marketing manager, Allie’s path to entrepreneurship has been anything but linear. What started as a desire for flexibility turned into a thriving business and a life centered around faith, family, and freedom. If you’ve ever been curious about redefining success, pivoting careers, or building a business that fits your lifestyle, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Allie and I discuss:
- Her early career aspirations
- The pivotal moment that sparked her passion for helping others
- Facing rejection from grad schools and the emotional toll of redirection
- Life during her transition period, including bartending and working at a golf course
- The life change that came with her husband’s job and the decision to stay home with their son
- Her journey through IVF and the financial, emotional, and spiritual lessons that came with it
- How joining the Fearless Chase Academy opened her eyes to Instagram marketing
- Her weekly business schedule that keeps both work and family time sacred and how she protects her time
About the Guest:
Allie is a Mississippi-based entrepreneur and mom whose path to business ownership started in the most unexpected way. Through a series of personal and professional challenges, including infertility struggles and a desire for more fulfilling work, Allie rediscovered herself and found a new path in Instagram marketing. With a background in special education and a heart for helping others, she made a bold pivot from the classroom to network marketing — and then into running her own business. She now supports clients with social media strategy and content creation, while keeping her family at the center of it all.
Connect with Allie:
📱 Instagram: @alliekslavik
🎥 Launching soon: a free workshop on creating effective Reels
Resources Mentioned:
- Fearless Chase Academy
- I Am Chosen Devotional
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