If you’re the one always delivering bad news, rejecting PTO requests, and handling every performance issue — even for people who don’t directly report to you — there’s a problem. Your managers are avoiding the hard conversations by passing the uncomfortable stuff up to you, which means you’re stuck doing everyone’s job instead of actually […]

Most founders think HR = legal protection. A compliance checkbox. Something you have to “deal with” when a problem pops up — and something you try not to think about the rest of the time. But if you’re constantly putting out fires with your team, drowning in management conversations, or second-guessing every business decision because […]

Let’s talk about how the fear of letting go is often the exact thing keeping founders stuck, whether it’s at a revenue plateau, in team chaos, or just straight-up exhausted. This episode talks about why your business can’t be built on “cement” (aka rigid control) when the world is built on constant change (market shifts, […]

If the idea of “falling in love” with your business makes you roll your eyes a little…same. But hear us out: In this episode, Kira talks through what that phrase actually means: building a business that feels worth showing up for, especially when life is doing the absolute most. This episode is part pep talk, […]

Take a peek behind the curtain of the podcast’s brand-new direction that’s less “HR rulebook,” more “let’s talk about the wonderfully unpredictable humans running your business.” Kira shares the personal burnout story that cracked her leadership wide open, why mental health and real support systems aren’t optional, and what authentic leadership actually looks like when […]

Little Fish Accounting is a boutique CPA firm dedicated to serving the unique financial needs of professional service providers and small businesses. We recognize that while our clients’ teams may be small, their ambitions are not. The Founder Keila Hill-Trawick, Founder and CEO of Little Fish Accounting, started the firm with a vision to provide […]

Creating job postings that attract top talent while staying compliant with labor laws is a delicate balance. Many small business owners focus on making their postings engaging and unique but overlook critical compliance requirements. The result? Legal risks that could cost your business time, money, and reputation. In this guide, we’ll break down how to […]

If you’re a small business owner, you probably wear a lot of hats—and some of them are heavy. Between managing operations, growing your team, and chasing your next big goal, it’s easy for compliance to slip to the bottom of your to-do list. But let me tell you, there are certain compliance mistakes small businesses […]

We’re a women-owned event design company that thrives on creating immersive, unforgettable experiences. With a focus on innovative and high-end event planning, we are more than just event planners — we are storytellers and experience-builders love to push the boundaries of traditional event design. Whether we’re crafting intimate brand activations or large-scale corporate events, our […]

You didn’t think I’d stay quiet on the whole It Ends With Us drama, did you? Let’s not forget – no matter how glossy the red carpets are, movie productions are workplaces. And just like your business, they’re supposed to follow the same rules. So when the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case hit the […]