We Did Not Lose Our Business: Chaos, Codependency, and Clarity

Welcome to Season 3 of And Then She Said, where Britt and Anissa—mother-daughter behavior analysts with a PhD in chaos and a minor in sarcasm—dive deep into life, leadership, and the unfiltered truth behind building an empire while raising a family.  This season kicked off in pure And Then She Said fashion: sweaty, side-tracked, and full of truth bombs. Here’s what went down.

Office Heatstroke & Vacation

Anissa's office, perched in the suffocating loft of her log cabin, might as well be a sunroom in Satan’s bungalow. Meanwhile, Britt’s beach trip included stingrays, sun-scorched feet, and her son Hugh nearly going “blind” from a saltwater reaction.

Grandparenting, Coke Bottles, and Clapping Toddlers

Cue the nostalgia. Anissa shared the infamous story of how toddler Britt, despite being weaned off bottles, was given baby bottles filled with Coca-Cola by her great-grandmother. “She’s little, she gets a bottle,” her great-grandmother insisted, setting the stage for a lifetime of “grandma makes the rules”. Now the tables have turned. Anissa watches her grandkids develop quirky habits like eating Milk Duds in bed or clapping at adults for attention. And just like that, family patterns keep repeating—but one thing remains, “Grandma makes the rules”.

"Did We Lose Our Business?"

Nope. Not even close. Despite Anissa’s husband casually referencing “that was before you lost your business,” and Anissa’s head spinning around like a scene from the Exorcist, the duo dove into a full explanation of what’s really happening behind the scenes at K-Now Solutions. What may have appeared to be failure to outsiders was actually a strategic reset. K-Now Solutions is returning to its roots while Ike & Ivy, their autism center, has grown by 60% in just two months. This isn’t a failure—it’s an evolution.

Behavior Breakdown: Todd Chrisley

In true BCBA fashion, Britt and Anissa dissected Todd Chrisley’s behavior using ABA principles. 

• Function of behavior? Access—attention, tangibles, TV cameras, you name it.
  
  
• Rule-governed behavior? Very. Todd attributes everything to God, including his daughter’s success post-prison.
• Family values? Intense. The Chrisleys are the ride-or-die type, and honestly, we love that! 

The takeaway? Todd might be extra, but he's consistent.

Nope, No Thank You

This week’s segment on boundaries and pet peeves had the hosts shouting a unified “Nope, no thank you,” including addressing comments about passive-aggressive parenting, “Say what you mean, or zip it”, and everyone’s never-ending to-do list. “If you’re that busy, stop talking and start doing”.

Behavior Win of the Week

Britt’s win included a mental health comeback. After nearly falling off the self-care wagon, she’s back—journaling, exercising, and waking up at 5 AM. Anissa’s win was rekindling her love for horseback riding. After 15 years without horses, she’s back in the saddle—this time on her own terms.

Final Words?
Failure isn't always failure. Sometimes it's a strategy. Sometimes it's a shift. And sometimes, it's just the prequel to your glow-up. Whether you're sweating in a loft, drowning in passive-aggressive comments, or reevaluating your business model, you're not alone. If you laughed, cringed, or cried a little today, you found your people.

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