Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have Makayla Hopper, founder and photographer behind MacMo Photo & Co., for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and navigating in-between seasons. Makayla shares her journey from construction project management to going all-in on photography, the moment she almost sold her business, and how choosing vulnerability opened the door to deeper relationships and aligned growth. We talk about building a “business family,” trusting your instincts when things fall apart, and how a major setback — including a broken ankle during a pivotal season — completely reshaped the way she prices, structures, and sustains her work. This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about hustling harder, but about consistency, community, and building a business that can support you through every season.

What You’ll Hear:

• Makayla’s path from construction management to full-time photographer

• The chaotic mastermind moment that sparked a powerful business connection

• Why vulnerability builds stronger relationships than perfection

• Almost selling her business — and the choice that changed everything

• The lesson a broken ankle taught her about pricing and sustainability

• Why photographers (and creatives) should price to replace themselves

• How brand photography retainers create long-term value for small businesses

• Why community and consistency matter more than momentum alone

Connect with Makayla:

@macmo.photo |https://www.instagram.com/macmo.photo/

Website: https://macmophoto.com/

Let's Connect:

@inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have, Rickelle Tallent, former competitive athlete turned sports dietitian and founder of Tallent Nutrition, to unpack what performance nutrition really looks like beyond restrictive diets and wellness trends. Rickelle shares her unconventional journey from psychology to nutrition, how working with former athletes shaped her passion for long-term health, and why fueling properly is about performance, recovery, and sustainability — not just aesthetics. They dive into common nutrition myths, the dangers of diet culture and supplement overload, the role of mindset in eating behaviors, and practical strategies for busy entrepreneurs and active individuals to improve energy, focus, and consistency. This conversation is a grounded reminder that nutrition is proactive care, not punishment, and that small habits compound into lifelong health.

What You’ll Hear:

• How Rickelle defines an “athlete” and who performance nutrition is really for

• Her path from psychology to sports nutrition and business ownership

• Why restrictive diets fail active people long term

• The impact of diet culture, supplements, and social media misinformation

• Foundational habits to improve energy, recovery, and mental clarity

• The powerful connection between mindset, food, and performance

• Why proactive health choices matter more than reactive fixe

Connect with Rickelle:

@tallentnutrition | https://www.instagram.com/tallentnutrition/

Website: https://tallentnutrition.com/

Let's Connect:

@inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen

Today I’m sitting down with Polina Weidner, founder and CEO of The Marketing Model, to talk about quitting corporate with no plan, launching a business during the chaos of 2020 while pregnant, and how motherhood completely reshaped the way she works and leads. Polina shares the mindset that kept her going through uncertainty, why taking ownership of mistakes actually strengthened her client relationships, and the moment she realized her business needed to pivot so her life could breathe again. We get into her signature 3–3–3 rule for staying organized, the biggest marketing mistake entrepreneurs make (overthinking instead of posting), and how showing up authentically online creates real connection and growth. She also dives into the heart behind Mayko Made, her new community for moms in business designed to give support, strategy, and sisterhood in a season that often feels isolating.

What You'll Hear:

• How Paulina quit corporate with no plan and matched her income in just months

• Launching The Marketing Model during 2020 while pregnant and navigating major life changes

• The mindset + ownership that helped her turn early mistakes into long-term client trust

• How motherhood pushed her to pivot her business model for more sustainability and presence

• Paulina’s 3–3–3 rule for staying organized without burnout

• The biggest marketing mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it fast)

• The mission behind Mayko Made and why moms in business need real community now more than ever

Connect with Polina:

@polina.weidner | https://www.instagram.com/polina.weidner

@themarketingmodel | https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmodel

@maykomade | https://www.instagram.com/maykomade

Website: https://www.themarketingmodel.com/

Let's Connect:

@inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen