S2E2: Behind the Porches - What Instagram Didn’t Show You

What started as a slightly unhinged idea (buying grocery carts full of pumpkins) turned into a real business, and a crash course in the messy middle.

In this episode, Alicia and Melyse go behind the scenes of My Happy Porch and share what it actually looked like to build something from scratch: the humbling moments, underpricing their labor, washing pumpkins in the driveway, finding unexpected joy, and learning what kind of work really fits this season of life.

More importantly, they break it down into 3 lessons you can apply to your own messy middle, whether you’re starting something new or just trying to feel less stuck.

1️⃣ Stop overthinking. Take one small step.
You don’t need clarity — you need motion.

2️⃣ Momentum builds confidence.
Readiness comes after action, not before.

3️⃣ Accountability changes everything.
Let someone in. Say it out loud. Don’t do it alone.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, restless, or unsure what’s next — this episode is your reminder that the messy middle isn’t something to power through… it’s something you move through, one step at a time.

🎧 Listen now.