The Business of Becoming with Steffany
The Business of Becoming is hosted by Steffany — who, before turning 30, became the owner of one of the largest public adjusting firms in Florida, now expanding into multiple states, all while balancing life with two toddlers. This podcast dives into entrepreneurship, leadership, mindset, working parent life, and the art of balancing it all. Through candid conversations and real stories, we explore what it really takes to build a business — and a life — you love.
Episodes
40 episodes
Your Business Needs a Reset—Not More Work
Your business needs a reset—but adding more work, more employees, or another system might not be the answer. If you’re overwhelmed, fixing everyone’s problems, and watching your team drop the same balls, it’s time to get back to basics.I...
How to Get More Referrals: If They Can’t Explain It, They Can’t Refer It
Want more business referrals? In Episode 58 of The Business of Becoming, Steffany Velasquez explains how to become easier to refer by improving your message, reputation, and referral strategy.You can be excellent at what you do and still...
3 Ways to Know If You’ve Stopped Challenging Yourself
Entrepreneur mindset, personal growth, leadership, and reaching your full potential are at the center of this episode of The Business of Becoming. Steffany Velasquez breaks down 3 signs you’re operating below your full potential and how to reco...
The Version of You That Got You Here Won’t Give You Peace | Success vs. Fulfillment
What if the qualities that made you successful are the same qualities keeping you from actually experiencing your success?In this episode of The Business of Becoming, Steffany Velasquez explores the difference between success a...
You're Lying to Yourself (And It's Keeping You Stuck) | Growth Mindset for Working Parents
If you're not growing right now, you're building a story to justify why standing still is okay. Today we break that story apart. | Confidence • Self Improvement • Growth Mindset • Working Parents • EntrepreneursWhat story are you tellin...
Your Professional Fails Aren't Embarrassing—They're Your Superpower
Ever noticed that the most successful people you know are also the ones who can laugh at themselves? In this episode of The Business of Becoming, Steffany gets real about the one business skill nobody talks about: learning not to take yourself ...
The Art of Standing Alone Without Feeling Lonely (Extended) — You’re Not Alone, You’re Just Early
What if the loneliest season of your life was actually preparing you for your next level?In this extended episode of The Business of Becoming, we dive into the personal growth journey of solitude — what it really means, why it c...
The Art of Rebuilding in Silence | What Confidence Looks Like When No One Is Watching
Nobody talks about what it actually looks like to rebuild yourself in private.Not the highlight reel.Not the “I came back stronger” moment.The real version—the quiet one.The one where you’re still unsure… still sh...
(Q&A) Real talk with a CEO | Business Networking
This is not about being perfect.It is about being real, intentional, and open to growth.You will learn:* How to walk into a room with confidence* What to say when someone asks what do you do* Why real connection matt...
The Art of Rebuilding in Silence | What Confidence Looks Like When No One Is Watching
Have you ever felt like you lost yourself… and don’t know how to get back?In this episode of The Business of Becoming, we’re starting a powerful 4-part series: The Art of Finding Yourself.This is Part 1—and we’re diving into the identit...
Networking 101 - Learn to win every room like a pro
In this episode of The Business of Becoming, we break down the fundamentals of networking the right way — not the forced, awkward version most people are used to, but the kind that actually builds real relationships and opens real doors.Whe...
You’re Not Chasing Success… You’re Chasing Purpose
Everyone talks about the freedom of entrepreneurship—the money, the flexibility, the “work from anywhere” lifestyle.But no one talks about the anxiety, the loneliness, and the pressure that comes with it… or the feeling that even when th...
Active Listening Is The Game Changer: The TALK Framework
ave you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That could’ve gone better…”?The truth is—great communication doesn’t just happen. It’s built through intentional micro-decisions.In this episode of The Business o...
Special Travel Episode: Take a Chance on Yourself
Recorded during a whirlwind travel day at Podfest 2026, this special short episode is a reminder that you don’t need to become a different version of yourself for every room you enter. Stay rooted, stay authentic, and take the chance on yoursel...
Love Is Vulnerability (Valentine’s Day Special w/ Arlene)
In this Valentine’s Day special episode of The Business of Becoming, Steffany sits down with Arlene for an honest conversation about love, vulnerability, faith, family, and relationships. We unpack what intimacy really means, wh...
Vision Boards Aren’t Enough — Faith Requires Action
ision boards are inspiring — but without action, they don’t change your life.In this episode of Business of Becoming, I talk about faith that moves, why vision boards should really be faith boards, and how fear k...
I Don’t Have a Daily Routine. (The Calendar Method for Busy CEOs)
"I don’t have a daily routine—and I’m 100% okay with that."In Episode 24 of The Business of Becoming, Steffany breaks down why she ditched the traditional "routine" for a more powerful tool: The Calendar Method. As a mom, daughter, and ...
Why the “5 A.M. Club” Isn’t Working for Me | CEO Mom, Burnout, and Real Balance
In this episode of The Business of Becoming, Steffany gets real about parenting, burnout, and why the “5 A.M. club” isn’t always the answer — especially as a CEO mom. She opens up about sleepless seasons, emotional capacity, patience with her k...
The Hidden TAX on Your Success: 3 Sacrifices You MUST Make
Is the cost of staying the same officially higher than the cost of changing? In Episode 22 of The Business of Becoming, we’re breaking down the "Tax of Greatness" and the 3 brutal sacrifices required for real transformation.Most people ...
Becoming HER Without the Title: Why Your Identity is Bigger Than Your Job (2026)
In this episode, we strip away the external labels to discover your Core Identity. We discuss why you need to stop leading from the outside in (worrying about image) and start leading from the inside out (integrity and values).In this e...
3 Habits to Leave Behind: Emotional Clutter, Complaining & Scarcity
Are you carrying baggage into your new season that you don't need?In this episode of The Business of Becoming, we are getting real about the things that hold us back from being great leaders, parents, and business owners. Whethe...
My Producer Exposes My Deepest Secrets... (Holiday Special)
It’s a Christmas miracle! For the first time ever, I’m bringing my producer and long-time friend of 20 years, Frank, from behind the camera to the guest chair. This is a side of "The Business of Becoming" you’ve NEVER seen before.We’re ...
December Grief, God’s Redirection & Redefining Happiness for the New Year
December has a way of slowing us down… and bringing up emotions we didn’t expect.Grief. Reflection. Silent disappointment. The weight of the year.And yet — God often uses these moments to redirect us, protect us, and reshape what happin...
5 Keys to Rebuilding Confidence (The Quiet Work No One Sees)
Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight — it slowly fades through heartbreak, failure, betrayal, and the quiet moments when life forces you to rebuild who you are. But confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill. And skills can be rebu...
Real Doesn’t Mean Reckless: How to Be Yourself Without Explaining
n this episode of The Business of Becoming, Steffany breaks down what it REALLY means to be authentic without being misunderstood.We dive into:• Why people confuse honesty with attitude• Why setting boundaries trigger...