<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Messy Middle Diaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <b><strong>Messy Middle Diaries</strong></b>, the podcast for women building a business, raising a family, chasing big dreams, and figuring it out somewhere between “I’ve totally got this” and “WTF am I doing?”</p><p>We’re Beth + Tia, business besties who believe the best parts of the story don’t only happen after you’ve “made it.” They happen right here, in the messy middle.</p><p>Each week, we’re having the real conversations about business, motherhood, mindset, faith, friendship, comparison, confidence, and what it actually looks like to keep going when success isn’t happening as fast as you hoped.</p><p>No pretending we have it all figured out. No waiting until the million-dollar year to celebrate. Just honest conversations, lots of laughs, lessons we’re learning in real time, and two hype girls reminding you to notice how far you’ve already come.</p><p>Because you don’t have to wait until you get there to <b><strong>pop the confetti.</strong></b> 🎉</p><p>Welcome to the messy middle. We’re really glad you’re here.</p>]]></description><link>mmsociety.co</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:05:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/qpfXc97M.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Messy Middle Society]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:57:52 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Messy Middle Society]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><itunes:author>Messy Middle Society</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Messy Middle Diaries&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, the podcast for women building a business, raising a family, chasing big dreams, and figuring it out somewhere between “I’ve totally got this” and “WTF am I doing?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re Beth + Tia, business besties who believe the best parts of the story don’t only happen after you’ve “made it.” They happen right here, in the messy middle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each week, we’re having the real conversations about business, motherhood, mindset, faith, friendship, comparison, confidence, and what it actually looks like to keep going when success isn’t happening as fast as you hoped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No pretending we have it all figured out. No waiting until the million-dollar year to celebrate. Just honest conversations, lots of laughs, lessons we’re learning in real time, and two hype girls reminding you to notice how far you’ve already come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because you don’t have to wait until you get there to &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;pop the confetti.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 🎉&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the messy middle. We’re really glad you’re here.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Messy Middle Society</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@mmsociety.co</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/logos/7d41446a-ee41-45c4-ba83-375a4251668a.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[🎉 EPISODE 4: “GOD, WAS THAT YOU?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>Episode 4: "God, Was That You?"</strong></b> 🎉</p><p>Ever been absolutely certain God gave you the dream, then six months later caught yourself asking, "Wait… was that You, or was that just me?" 😂 Welcome to the Messy Middle, sister.</p><p>This week Beth + Tia are talking about what happens when you still believe in the dream, but the way you thought it would happen is not happening. The launch flops. The yes turns into a no. The strategy that used to work just stops. And suddenly you're questioning the whole dream because your HOW didn't pan out.</p><p>Here's the reminder we both need on repeat: the HOW isn't up to you. There's a big difference between being committed to the vision and being married to the strategy.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Why "trust God" doesn't mean sit and wait</li><li>What messy action with open hands looks like</li><li>How to tell if you've stayed with something too long</li><li>One question to ask about the thing in your business that isn't working</li><li>Why "well, THAT didn't work" deserves confetti too</li></ul><p>Take messy action, keep your hands open, and let God surprise you with the route.</p><p>Got a Messy Middle Moment of your own? Send it our way and we might share it on the show! Pop the confetti. 🎉</p><p><b><strong>Shorter version, for where space is tight:</strong></b></p><p>You were SO sure God gave you the dream… so why is none of it happening the way you planned? 😂 Beth + Tia get honest about launches that flop, doors that don't open, and the difference between being committed to the vision and being married to the strategy. The HOW isn't up to you. Take messy action, keep your hands open, and let God surprise you with the route. 🎉</p><p>And the Messy Middle Society Doors are now OPEN! Come join your new biz besties. <a href="https://www.skool.com/mmsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.skool.com/mmsociety</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e6f4b81c-89dc-4ec4-a8ba-67e307e262ea</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Messy Middle Society]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/789d988b90aaa8b99c323e95bab190c6080f025f0f50cf7665892e2e9c9b9bc0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNmY0YjgxYy04OWRjLTRlYzQtYThiYS02N2UzMDdlMjYyZWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDQxMTNhYi0wYjZmLTQ1ZjgtYWUzMi05Njc3ODVmZDg3MzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTliMmJiMGNhZDVmOTNmM2I1OGFjYmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFjM2I5ZjU5MzRmZGFjZTI3ZDZlYmE0L3RpYS1jb2xsaXNzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTEwLTVfXzE1LTM3LTU3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="30961728" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/episodes/e6f4b81c-89dc-4ec4-a8ba-67e307e262ea/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode 4: &quot;God, Was That You?&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 🎉&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ever been absolutely certain God gave you the dream, then six months later caught yourself asking, &quot;Wait… was that You, or was that just me?&quot; 😂 Welcome to the Messy Middle, sister.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week Beth + Tia are talking about what happens when you still believe in the dream, but the way you thought it would happen is not happening. The launch flops. The yes turns into a no. The strategy that used to work just stops. And suddenly you&apos;re questioning the whole dream because your HOW didn&apos;t pan out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here&apos;s the reminder we both need on repeat: the HOW isn&apos;t up to you. There&apos;s a big difference between being committed to the vision and being married to the strategy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &quot;trust God&quot; doesn&apos;t mean sit and wait&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What messy action with open hands looks like&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to tell if you&apos;ve stayed with something too long&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;One question to ask about the thing in your business that isn&apos;t working&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &quot;well, THAT didn&apos;t work&quot; deserves confetti too&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take messy action, keep your hands open, and let God surprise you with the route.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a Messy Middle Moment of your own? Send it our way and we might share it on the show! Pop the confetti. 🎉&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shorter version, for where space is tight:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You were SO sure God gave you the dream… so why is none of it happening the way you planned? 😂 Beth + Tia get honest about launches that flop, doors that don&apos;t open, and the difference between being committed to the vision and being married to the strategy. The HOW isn&apos;t up to you. Take messy action, keep your hands open, and let God surprise you with the route. 🎉&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the Messy Middle Society Doors are now OPEN! Come join your new biz besties. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.skool.com/mmsociety&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;https://www.skool.com/mmsociety&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:16:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/logos/7d41446a-ee41-45c4-ba83-375a4251668a.png"/><itunes:title>🎉 EPISODE 4: “GOD, WAS THAT YOU?”</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎉 EPISODE 3: BUSINESS BESTIES = BREAKTHROUGHS]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🎉 EPISODE 3: BUSINESS BESTIES = BREAKTHROUGHS</p><p>What if the breakthrough you’ve been looking for isn’t another course, strategy, or Google search… but the right person in your corner?</p><p>In this episode of Messy Middle Diaries, Beth + Tia are talking about why WHO you surround yourself with can completely change what you believe is possible.</p><p>We’re talking about finding the people who get the big dreams, challenge you to think bigger, see the things you can’t see for yourself, share what’s actually working, and celebrate the wins you might otherwise overlook.</p><p>Because sometimes you don’t need more information. You need a business bestie who says, “Why couldn’t it be you?”</p><p>We’re also sharing why we created Messy Middle Society: to build the room we wished existed for women already building businesses who want real connection, collaboration, encouragement, and breakthroughs without another $30K mentorship.</p><p>🎧 Listen to Episode 3 of Messy Middle Diaries: Business Besties = Breakthroughs.</p><p>And this week, find someone who makes your dream feel BIGGER and more possible.</p><p>Then go pop the confetti. 🎉</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3ae27780-86ee-4291-9c5d-b88018e77446</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Messy Middle Society]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/336842c25db8725e970a4d39496aaa69cebcc44005996617683d7ddb3d15f6e0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYWUyNzc4MC04NmVlLTQyOTEtOWM1ZC1iODgwMThlNzc0NDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDQxMTNhYi0wYjZmLTQ1ZjgtYWUzMi05Njc3ODVmZDg3MzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTliMmJiMGNhZDVmOTNmM2I1OGFjYmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiODIwNDJmODExN2Q5ZmM0YjNiOGI4L3RpYS1jb2xsaXNzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTktMjhfXzE1LTE4LTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="27405731" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/episodes/3ae27780-86ee-4291-9c5d-b88018e77446/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🎉 EPISODE 3: BUSINESS BESTIES = BREAKTHROUGHS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the breakthrough you’ve been looking for isn’t another course, strategy, or Google search… but the right person in your corner?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Messy Middle Diaries, Beth + Tia are talking about why WHO you surround yourself with can completely change what you believe is possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re talking about finding the people who get the big dreams, challenge you to think bigger, see the things you can’t see for yourself, share what’s actually working, and celebrate the wins you might otherwise overlook.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because sometimes you don’t need more information. You need a business bestie who says, “Why couldn’t it be you?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re also sharing why we created Messy Middle Society: to build the room we wished existed for women already building businesses who want real connection, collaboration, encouragement, and breakthroughs without another $30K mentorship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Listen to Episode 3 of Messy Middle Diaries: Business Besties = Breakthroughs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And this week, find someone who makes your dream feel BIGGER and more possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then go pop the confetti. 🎉&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/logos/7d41446a-ee41-45c4-ba83-375a4251668a.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>🎉 EPISODE 3: BUSINESS BESTIES = BREAKTHROUGHS</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2 - I Thought I'd Be Further Along by Now...]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>One day you’re convinced your business is about to take off. The next, you’re wondering if you should burn it all down and get a “normal” job. 😂</p><p>In Episode 2, we’re talking about the emotional roller coaster of building something of your own: the comparison, self-doubt, slow seasons, small wins, and everything in between.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered, <b><strong>“Am I actually getting anywhere?”</strong></b> this episode is for you.</p><p>Because progress doesn’t always look impressive while you’re in it. Sometimes you have to stop and <b><strong>notice the proof that you’re moving forward.</strong></b> 🎉</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa971368-dc65-47da-8e77-15d6741285b1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Messy Middle Society]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6071dbcb2658afefca56df17597a04fb2f42e7f37c406f474f49baa65ba45f5a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYTk3MTM2OC1kYzY1LTQ3ZGEtOGU3Ny0xNWQ2NzQxMjg1YjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDQxMTNhYi0wYjZmLTQ1ZjgtYWUzMi05Njc3ODVmZDg3MzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTliMmJiMGNhZDVmOTNmM2I1OGFjYmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiMTQ3Zjg5YjJmZTUyYjUzNmY2ZTYyL3RpYS1jb2xsaXNzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTktMjZfXzE5LTE1LTUzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="53050871" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/episodes/aa971368-dc65-47da-8e77-15d6741285b1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;One day you’re convinced your business is about to take off. The next, you’re wondering if you should burn it all down and get a “normal” job. 😂&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 2, we’re talking about the emotional roller coaster of building something of your own: the comparison, self-doubt, slow seasons, small wins, and everything in between.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered, &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Am I actually getting anywhere?”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because progress doesn’t always look impressive while you’re in it. Sometimes you have to stop and &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;notice the proof that you’re moving forward.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 🎉&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/episodes/aa971368-dc65-47da-8e77-15d6741285b1/images/b0c6e037-2d87-4916-9d7d-231a78dfb37c.png"/><itunes:title>Episode 2 - I Thought I&apos;d Be Further Along by Now...</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Messy Middle Diaries! 🎉]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the <b><strong>Messy Middle Diaries!</strong></b> 🎉</p><p>In our very first episode, we’re sharing who we are, how we became business besties, and why we created a space for women who are somewhere between starting and “making it.”</p><p>We’re talking business, motherhood, big dreams, messy seasons, and why we believe you deserve to celebrate your progress long before you reach the finish line.</p><p>This is your reminder: <b><strong>you don’t have to wait until you’ve made it to pop the confetti.</strong></b> 🎉</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e3e32495-0cc8-4d45-8511-d206c2c675d8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Messy Middle Society]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:07:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/be6b3a3627b5f8211b364e16792eb6f995ad4783b828c66ab9aa529834b05587/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlM2UzMjQ5NS0wY2M4LTRkNDUtODUxMS1kMjA2YzJjNjc1ZDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MDQxMTNhYi0wYjZmLTQ1ZjgtYWUzMi05Njc3ODVmZDg3MzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTliMmJiMGNhZDVmOTNmM2I1OGFjYmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFhOTUxYzUxYjI0YzA3MjllMDU3N2E0L3RpYS1jb2xsaXNzLXN0dWRpby0yMDI2LTktMjVfXzIyLTctMjMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="47540497" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/episodes/e3e32495-0cc8-4d45-8511-d206c2c675d8/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Messy Middle Diaries!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 🎉&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our very first episode, we’re sharing who we are, how we became business besties, and why we created a space for women who are somewhere between starting and “making it.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re talking business, motherhood, big dreams, messy seasons, and why we believe you deserve to celebrate your progress long before you reach the finish line.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is your reminder: &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;you don’t have to wait until you’ve made it to pop the confetti.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 🎉&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/604113ab-0b6f-45f8-ae32-967785fd8735/logos/7d41446a-ee41-45c4-ba83-375a4251668a.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Welcome to the Messy Middle Diaries! 🎉</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>