We’re Kristen & Gillean, your biz besties keeping it real about partnerships, parenting, pivots, and the chaos in between. You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — just some courage, coffee, and a bestie by your side.

Okay besties… we are fresh off the Business Bestie Retreat and honestly we are still riding the high from the entire weekend.
In this episode we’re giving you the full behind-the-scenes recap — from planning the retreat (which was way harder than we expected) to the powerful conversations, unexpected breakthroughs, and the incredible connections that happened when a group of women entrepreneurs came together in one space.
We talk about what it looked like hosting our first retreat, the mindset shifts that came from our speakers, and the reminder that business isn’t meant to be built alone. From breathwork and masterminds to olive oil tastings and hot-tub conversations, this weekend reminded us just how powerful connection, community, and shared experiences can be.
It was truly one of those weekends where you walk away feeling expanded, inspired, and completely energized about what’s possible next.
In this episode, we discuss:
Key Takeaways:
Weekends like this remind us why we love what we do — building businesses, supporting each other, and creating spaces where women can grow together.
Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and come hang out with your business besties.
We’re Kristen & Gillean, your biz besties keeping it real about partnerships, parenting, pivots, and the chaos in between. You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — just some courage, coffee, and a bestie by your side.