In this episode, I’m reflecting honestly on the first night of the Calm & Colorful Co-Regulation Series.

What went well. What didn’t quite land yet. And what that taught me about holding space for parents and young children in real life, not theory.

I talk about community showing up in unexpected ways, the power of story time, where structure matters more than freedom, and why “good, not great” is actually a gift when you’re building something rooted in nervous system safety.

This isn’t a polished recap or a highlight reel. It’s a real-time reflection on learning, adjusting, and choosing regulation over perfection, for parents, for kids, and for me too.

If you’re launching something new navigating the messy middle of meaningful work, this one’s for you.

Mid-January check-in, and a lot has shifted.

In this episode, I share what it was like landing in the ER over winter break with double vision, being told I’m “healthy, just tired,” and what changed when I chose to actually listen to my body instead of pushing through.

I talk about honoring rest, riding unexpected waves of energy, and launching my very first in-person emotional co-regulation support series in Texas, three families signed up, entirely through word of mouth. No ads. No hype. Just people talking about what they’ve experienced.

I reflect on getting a 97% on my first major assessment in the One Day MBA, unpack the complicated feelings that came with that number, and how different this moment feels compared to my school experiences growing up.

We also get real about the behind-the-scenes work, learning to tolerate and eventually appreciate data, go-to-market plans, CRMs, heat maps, and tracking what actually works versus what drains energy. Plus a transparent look at hours worked, money earned so far, and what “progress” really looks like in real life.

This episode is raw, reflective, and very much in process, motherhood, business, school, partnership, and nervous-system care all happening at once.

If you’re building something while holding a lot, this one’s for you.

This episode is a pause and a check-in.

I’m sharing reflections from our first full One Day MBA community event, the first time founders from all stages of the program came together in one space. Not just my November cohort, but founders who are brand new, founders deep in the work, and founders just weeks away from graduating.

Led by mentor Brian, the conversation wasn’t about tactics or growth hacks. It was about where we actually are right now, at the end of 2025. The real blockers. The life stuff. The exhaustion, the responsibility, the hope, and the rebuilding that happens alongside building a business.

In breakout rooms, we heard from parents, caregivers, nonprofit leaders, bootstrapped founders, and longtime entrepreneurs, all navigating different chapters of the same journey. Different timelines, same human questions.

This episode is a snapshot of the One Day community as a whole, honest, grounded, and very real. If you’re building something and wondering if you’re the only one feeling tired, behind, or uncertain, you’re not.

This is where a lot of us are right now.

This episode came directly from a conversation I had this morning with Ranbir, the founder of One Day MBA.

Seven weeks into the program, deep in customer interviews, heat maps, and idea testing, this conversation helped me see my work and my assumptions more clearly. We talked about what “deep pain” actually means, why talking to everyone can dilute your signal, and how patience is one of the most underrated advantages in business.

I also reflect on the tension between staying committed to your vision while remaining open to pivots, and why medium-level excitement can be more dangerous than no excitement at all.

If you’re in the messy middle of building something, unsure whether to dig deeper or zoom back out, this episode is for you.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

Seven weeks into One Day MBA, something unexpected happened.

The founder of the program, Ranbir, personally hopped on a call with me, not to sell, not to onboard, and not because he had to, but to genuinely check in on how my customer discovery process was going and to listen.

In this episode, I share why that moment mattered so much to me as a founder and why it says everything about the culture behind One Day MBA. We talk about what it looks like when a founder actually walks the walk, models curiosity over certainty, and stays involved long after most programs go quiet.

If you’ve ever joined a program that felt supportive at the beginning but distant once you were “in,” this episode offers a refreshing contrast and a behind-the-scenes look at leadership done differently.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

In this raw and very real episode, I share what happened after the vendor event that left me crying, doubting everything, and wondering if I was even cut out for this whole “founder” life. Spoiler: I learned SO much more than I expected.

I take you inside my debrief with my mentor, Heather, where we broke down not just what happened at the event, but also the emotions behind it — why I cried, why it felt so heavy, and what those feelings were actually trying to tell me.

We talk about the big messaging mistake (aka: having a toddler business with zero signs that said “toddlers”), why my QR form flopped, the behind-the-scenes mom moments (hi, Corbin crying at nap time), and how all of this was actually data… not failure.

And then, the twist: when we added up everything that did work, we realized this event was actually a huge success — just not in the magical, cinematic way I imagined.

Heather even got chills during part of our conversation (which definitely made me feel less like a disaster and more like a real founder learning in real time).

If you’ve ever had something go “wrong” and immediately made it mean something about YOU… this episode is going to feel like a hug, a pep talk, and a reset button all in one.

This is the messy middle of entrepreneurship — and honestly, it’s where the real growth happens.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

In this deeply honest episode, I take you behind the scenes of my biggest experiment yet — a vendor event I believed would be the turning point for Calm & Colorful. I share the real numbers, the unexpected heartbreaks, the toddler tears, the moments that made me question everything, and the powerful reflections that came afterward.

From spending more than planned, to struggling to attract the right families, to handing out 109 stickers and gathering tiny but meaningful data points, this episode is a raw look at what it feels like to be in the messy middle of entrepreneurship.

I read the message I sent my mentor, her grounding response, and how a surprising gift the next morning reminded me to breathe, reconnect with my family, and trust the long game.

If you’ve ever felt defeated, questioned your path, or wondered whether you’re capable of making a meaningful difference, this is the episode you’ll feel in your bones. Because this isn’t the part where everything works… this is the part that shapes who I’m becoming.

Buckle up, friends — we’re building something beautiful, even when it doesn’t look like it yet.

Let’s Stay Calm & Colorful Together

Explore my books, audio tools, and mama support at www.calmandcolorful.com — and join the free Calm & Colorful Circle for updates, emotional regulation tips, and community.

Interested in joining OneDay? Click here: https://bit.ly/jessica-brittani



What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.

Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.

Jessica shares a quiet, powerful moment of being truly seen by a longtime friend — someone who has witnessed her through teaching days, heartbreak, healing, motherhood, and the growth of Calm & Colorful. A simple “I’m so proud of you” becomes a reminder that she is capable, equipped, and meant for this work.

This episode explores friendship, self-doubt, and the beauty of realizing just how far you’ve come.

Jessica closes with a gentle invitation:

What are you proud of yourself for today?