The Boss Mom Podcast

Life is cyclical and seasonal, but adapting to these cycles can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Many moms put a lot of energy into trying to maintain control, only to end up overwhelmed and out of sync. The truth is, being in control shouldn't be our ultimate goal. Embracing the ebbs and flows of life should. We all deal with life's complexities and a rollercoaster of emotions. Striving for constant control can be exhausting. What does it mean to truly let go and embrace life as it comes? In this episode, I talk about dealing with life's chaotic moments and managing the challenges of being a mom and an entrepreneur. "Every single human being has an ebb and flow with times in their lives that are slow, calm, and peaceful, and then sometimes people get antsy." -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Embracing the Ebb and FlowLife has its ups and downs. How can you come to terms with not always feeling in control and find peace in the chaos? -Dealing with OverwhelmWhen juggling multiple responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. What strategies can you use to manage the feeling of being out of control? -Redefining SuccessSuccess isn't about always feeling in control. How can you learn to accept the ebb and flow as a normal part of life and business?

Summer is fun but let's be real, it can also turn our usual routines upside down—especially for us Boss Moms balancing our businesses with family life. It's super important to understand that our lives change with the seasons. There are ways to keep your business moving forward during the summer, all while making sure you still have loads of family time. How can we, as moms, plan our work around these ups and downs? In today's episode, I share my take on seasonal shifts, my own stories, and tips on how to make the most of them. "I have to be serious about what I can and can't do during the summer and I have to plan ahead for it." -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Rolling with the seasonsSeasons affect our mood and schedule. What can you do to keep up with business when life gets busy or slows down with the kids? -Getting ready for summerSummer is fun but can throw your routine for a loop. What are some easy ways to plan ahead and get your business ready for the chaos of summer? -Keeping things movingLife doesn't pause just because it's summer. How can you tweak your work tasks so they fit better with your summer lifestyle?

While many people think being online all the time is the best way to grow your business, there's a reason why the old-school way of meeting people face-to-face can be even better. Moms can use networking to make strong connections that really help their business, without making life more stressful. Even with your busy schedule, where can you find the right people to support your goals? Does networking really lead to more meaningful business growth? In today's episode, I talk about why meeting people and making friends can help moms grow their businesses better than just using social media. Networking is about connecting with a series of people who would be a good fit for some aspect of YOU in your life or your business. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -The real value of networking What makes networking so effective at providing more support and growth opportunities compared to just being on social media? -Making networking work for you Without feeling overwhelmed, how can you network effectively? -The strategic approach to networking Make friends who really get what you're about and help your business grow. What are some easy ways to connect with the right people?

Since 2015, we have built our Facebook group into a thriving 75k member community. This year, I decided to shut it down. Walking away from something that's "doing well" is scary, but if it's not lighting us up, it's the right thing to do. The Facebook group was working - even growing, but the truth is: I had started to resent it. I didn't fall out of love with building community. I fell out of love with doing it on someone else's terms. So, the BossMom+ app was born! We aren't just building a village, we're building a city where moms can grow their businesses without social media. When did I know it was time to walk away from Facebook? Why did I choose to build something totally different? In this episode, I share why we left our Facebook group and what we're doing instead. We need to feel empowered to make changes and not worry about what people think, because there's no way to make everyone happy. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Community without social media Building community is what I love and what I'm known for. Why did I decide to shut down a Facebook group that was doing well -You can't make everyone happy Not everyone will like the changes we make to our businesses. How do we handle the resistance and pushback? How will the right people react? -Go all in on what lights you up How did going to the movies turn into the defining moment that made me decide to close down the Boss Mom Facebook group?

As entrepreneurs, we pour ourselves into building these amazing businesses, the last thing we'd ever consider is shutting them down, especially when they're doing well. Why would we choose to walk away from something that's actually working? Well…that's where Krista Lockwood found herself. After building a 6 figure business over the last 5 years, she has decided to sell it and move on. Our kids change as they grow, and so do we. What lit us up before might not be right for us now, and that's okay. How did Krista make this huge decision? How do we deal with the guilt and uncertainty that comes with making a big move? In this episode, founder of Motherhood Simplified, Krista Lockwood returns to talk about the new chapter in her journey, walking away from a perfectly good business and why it's important to align your career moves with your current life phase. Your business deserves to be loved as opposed to being run by somebody who just isn't excited about it anymore. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -How to know it's time to pivot Most people would rather stick with a successful business even if it's no longer making them happy. How do we know it's time to stop doing something even if it's going well? -Stop feeling guilty about change Why is it important to make sure your work fits with your family life? How can you handle changes without feeling guilty or worried? -How to avoid the temptation to keep scaling How do we check in with ourselves so that we can move on from the business before we start neglecting the community we've built? Guest Bio Krista Lockwood, the founder of Motherhood Simplified, is a mom who has successfully decluttered her entire home. She doesn't teach decluttering in theory. Instead, she shares practical tips and strategies that have worked for thousands of other moms. Krista's approach is grounded in her own experiences, ensuring that she never asks you to do something in your home that she hasn't done herself. Her mission is to help moms find the sweet spot of having enough but not too much, allowing them to feel less stressed in their homes. Through her platform, Motherhood Simplified, Krista provides resources, guidance, and community support for simplifying the journey of motherhood. Check out the Motherhood Simplified Website at https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ and listen to the podcast episodes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motherhood-simplified/id1439617120 Follow Krista on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/motherhood_simplified/)

Today's rules of marketing force us in one direction: be everywhere, all the time, non-stop. It's all about more content, more entertainment, and of course - more virality. Here's the problem for moms: this isn't a sustainable version of marketing. It's exhausting, guilt-inducing and unrealistic. Our life requirements don't align with being online all the time, and we shouldn't have to play by those rules to succeed. No matter what: our children will always be the dominant priority in our lives. Why not set up our business with this in mind, instead of forcing ourselves to market the way everyone else does? Can we do marketing on our own terms and still have success? We want to live in a world where moms don't have to say yes to ridiculous unsustainable ways of marketing, starting now. In this episode, I talk about why moms can't run their businesses the way everyone else does, and how to succeed on our own terms. The rules of business and marketing aren't realistic or sustainable for moms. We need to stop forcing ourselves to be successful in the same way as people who don't have our life requirements. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -How to create a legacy of loving what we do Our kids soak up everything we do. If running our businesses leaves us feeling guilty, drained, sad and unsuccessful, that's what they'll believe about work. How do we change that? -Experts vs. content creators It often feels like if we're not pointing, dancing or entertaining, we aren't marketing. Could this viral, content creator approach actually be detrimental? Is there a better way? -Productivity isn't just about time Taking advice from people who don't understand our lives is dangerous. How do we see time management, boundaries and priorities from our perspective as moms?

As entrepreneurs, there's a ton of pressure to commit to one thing and stick with it, no matter what. Even though we're constantly evolving, switching things up makes us think we're wishy-washy, indecisive and uncommitted. Does that mean we have to sell and say the same thing forever, even when it's no longer in alignment with us? Life's too short to stick with something that's not lighting us up just because we're scared of looking flaky. We shouldn't be afraid of letting our businesses evolve like we do. How do we make a big change without feeling guilty? How do we shamelessly move toward what makes sense for us and our businesses? In this episode, speaker and bestselling author, Marki Lemons Ryhal shares real-life tricks to making big moves without second-guessing ourselves. It's about being an active lifelong learner willing to implement changes and own who you are, whether it could be a mistake or not. -Marki Lemons Ryhal 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Why saying "yes" to change can be your best move How can saying "yes" to change transform your life and propel you forward? -Getting loud about what you love – why it matters Why does getting vocal about your passions attract the people and opportunities you truly want? -Jumping on new chances – how it's done How can taking a leap into something new actually be the best way to grow and feel alive? Guest Bio Marki Lemons Ryhal is one of 100 speakers selected out of over 1,300 to speak at the REALTOR® Conference & Expo ten times (face-to-face and virtually) with high program evaluations and an INMAN Closing Keynote Speaker. She is a licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, avid volunteer, Major Investor, President's Circle, Federal Political Coordinator, Podcast Host of Drive with NAR & Social Selling Made Simple, 30 times published author, and 6X International Best-Selling Author. Marki Lemons-Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate. With 30+ years of marketing and education experience, Marki has taught over 1,000,000 people (face-to-face and virtually) since 1993. Be the first to see the future of real estate at https://www.markilemons.com/111-ai-prompts and stay ahead in the game! Connect with Marki on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markilemons Follow Marki on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/markilemons) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markilemons

So many women have juicy and purposeful potential inside them, but because they're too depleted to see the possibilities, it never sees the light of day. We tell ourselves that being moms is what's holding us back. The truth is: not tapping into our potential has nothing to do with our kids, and everything to do with our own emotions. When we operate from an agitated nervous system, urgency, overwhelm and exhaustion become the norm. When we step out of our spinning minds and shift into presence, the awesome things we're pushing hard to have will just flow to us. That way, we'll never have to choose between the greatest gift in life, and our purpose and contribution to the world. How do we repair our nervous systems so we can start operating from a place of calm and wholeness? Can we unearth our purpose by doing less? In this episode, I'm joined by top ranked podcast host, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and author of the upcoming book "Abundant Ever After", Cathy Heller. She shares how moms can design lives filled with purpose, peace and presence. When your nervous system is agitated, you will keep making lists, feeling depleted and doing everything for everyone. When you repair it, you can find peace, calm and start feeling a sense of wholeness. -Cathy Heller 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Doing everything for everyone is selfish Many women put too much on their plates because we think it's generous and loving. Are we actually stealing something valuable from people when we do that? -Don't do more, be more How do we stop being forceful and pushy about getting what we want and learn to let it flow to us effortlessly? -What happens when our cups are filled We often think pouring all our energy into our kids is the key to their happiness. Do they actually benefit more from us living in our purpose and feeling seen in our own right? Guest Bio Cathy Heller is a top ranked podcast host of The Cathy Heller Podcast, a truth seeker, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and author focused on helping women create a life of abundance, joy, and purpose. If you want to learn all the things about Cathy and hang out with her online, head to https://linktr.ee/cathyheller.

Visibility is crucial for business growth, getting new clients, and increasing sales. However, for many, especially women and mothers, being seen is a significant challenge. Beyond the realm of business, there's a deeper struggle: the quest for identity and purpose. Balancing personal aspirations with societal expectations can be overwhelming. The fear of judgment often holds us back from our potential to be visible. What mental barriers prevent us from putting ourselves out there? How do we reach a point where we are comfortable with being visible? In this episode, CEO and owner of Hey Jessica, YouTuber and marketing strategist Jessica Stansberry joins me to talk about the journey to being visible for business, why being seen is a big deal for a lot of people and her encouraging experience with putting herself out there. Our content is helpful in some way to someone all the time. -Jessica Stansberry 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -The evolution of YouTube How has the platform shifted since its launch? -When we don't love what we do What does putting things off or not giving them enough energy tell us? -Audience affirmation Can our online audience affirm us? Guest Bio Jessica Stansberry helps content creators and entrepreneurs use content to start, grow, and scale their businesses so that their content makes them money while they sleep. Jessica's YouTube channel, email list, and Instagram account are FULL of helpful nuggets to help content creators become CEOs. Visit https://heyjessica.com/ Find Jessica's newest course here (YouTube Sales Accelerator) heyjessica.com/youtubesalesaccelerator Digi Product School http://heyjessica.com/digiproductschool YouTube: www.youtube.com/jessicastansberry Facebook: www.facebook.com/heyjessicallc TikTok: www.heyjessica.com/tiktok

Navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, particularly for Boss Moms, involves constant shifts, uncertainties, and tough decisions. One of the most daunting challenges is the pivot – transitioning from a known, successful path to something uncertain. It's not just about the business; it's about the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Doubts creep in - Will the change be worth it? What if it fails? Contrary to popular belief, us moms don't have it all figured out so where do we go from here? How do we overcome the fears that come with a pivot in business? In this episode, founder of Mother Like a Boss Kendra Hennessy joins me to talk about the emotional components of pivoting when owning a business, the ups and downs in entrepreneurship and how she took her in person business to the online world. It feels really scary to leave something behind that is successful for something that is unknown. -Kendra Hennessy 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Is change necessary? How do we 'shed our skin' to step into a new phase of who we are and what we want to become. -The explanations behind our reasoning Why don't we have to justify our reasoning to those around us? -Letting go and moving on Is it okay to grieve a part of our life that may be over? How do we move on? Guest Bio Kendra Hennessy is the founder of Mother Like a Boss where her mission is to make house cleaning more doable for regular moms so you spend less time tidying your space and more time enjoying your life. Just Clean It 365 guide is 52 weeks of done-for-you cleaning routines that fit your life and take the trial & error out of daily tidying, even if you struggle to stay consistent or hate to clean. Visit https://www.kendrahennessy.com/ Visit http://www.motherlikeaboss.com/guide Find Kendra on Instragram @motherlikeaboss Find Kendra on TikTok @themotherlikeaboss Listen to the podcast here https://www.kendrahennessy.com/podcast

As moms, we know the struggle of never having more than 10 minutes to ourselves. We are always constantly juggling multiple tasks with barely a moment to spare. It can get overwhelming and frustrating especially when we lose focus. Is there a solution that takes just one minute of our time and can make a world of difference? Enter one-minute success hacks; quick, actionable strategies that can help us achieve both our personal and business goals, even when we're short on time. How do these simple, yet incredibly effective strategies maximize our productivity and clarity in just 60 seconds? In this episode, I share mind-blowing one-minute hacks for success, how it can help achieve personal and business goals and the hidden power in starting off small. One-minute success hacks are crucial to actually reaching your goals in life. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Get fit, one minute at a time How do we get moving and things done when we don't love the idea of workouts in the first place? -Multitasking How do we get the most out of stacking activities? -Impactful breathing exercises How can breathing exercises help us when we get frantic? Can it help us get our focus back?

As moms, we're bombarded with advice from all angles - including successful men. Should we really be taking advice from them? Their success is undeniable, and they may make really great points, but can they truly understand the intricacies of motherhood? This dilemma leaves us torn between wanting to benefit from their wisdom and doubting if it truly applies to our lives. How can we stop dismissing advice from successful men outright and adopt a more discerning approach? In this episode, I talk about whether or not we should take advice from successful men as Boss Moms, how to identify the nuggets of wisdom that they share and when exactly we should heed their advice. If people don't fit in with your belief system or moral compass then you're not going to want to take their advice no matter who they are. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Generalized marketing Do we need to listen to people who don't resonate with us? -Everyone can add value How do we take the approach of learning from different angles? -When to not take advice How do we figure out when advice is just not fit for us?

Juggling a million tasks, striving to ensure everything runs smoothly. Constantly worrying if everyone around us is okay. As moms, it's a heavy burden we carry. The relentless pressure to bear the responsibility for everyone's happiness and well-being is well…exhausting. Does being a mom and a woman mean maintaining control, fixing every problem, keeping everyone happy? No…and the sooner we release ourselves from the pressure, the easier everything gets. What's the one skill moms have a hard time learning but can have the most valuable pay-off? How do we not fall back into the norm of what we're used to? In this episode I talk about not taking on the burden of making sure everyone and everything is okay, why moms have a hard time figuring it out and how we can do less while contributing more. There is a big distinction between being there for the people that you love and making sure everybody's okay all the time. That is not the burden you need to bear. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -The pressure we face How does the burden of making sure everything and everyone is okay affect us? -Step 1 Why is it so important to first recognize the problem? -Supporting vs. stifling How do we deprive the people we love by taking on the burden of making sure everything is okay?

As moms, there's a constant pressure to put our maternal identity above everything. Of course, our kids are important, but there's a lot more to us than that. Our worth isn't determined solely by how much time we dedicate to our families. Neglecting our other identities and passions can lead to a profound loss and disconnection from ourselves. How does the pressure sabotage our ability to be truly happy and connected as women? How do we recognize and embrace our multitude of identities as women without feeling guilty? In this episode, I talk about how having a guilty mom mindset can sabotage your success. I also talk about fostering a balanced approach to identity and how to give our identities as women enough time and space. We are so many more things than just being a parent. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Figuring out who we are as women How do we figure out exactly who we are as women? What aspects do we look at? -Our identity as partners Does our identity differ when we have a partner as opposed to when there is no one else included in our lives? What does that look like? -The mindset that children are everything How has culture set this mindset up and made it a norm? Is this the correct mindset to have?

As moms, business owners and women, our lives are constantly changing. We grow, discover new interests, and we get bored in our businesses, and we're left wondering if it's time to pivot. Now, before we go uprooting everything and making huge changes, we really have to check in with ourselves first. Sometimes what feels like a new direction to shift into is nothing more than a short-term burst of excitement. How do we tell the difference between needing to pivot and needing to just make small tweaks to what we're doing? What questions should we ask ourselves? In this episode, I talk about whether you should tweak or move onto something different. If you don't know what to say past a certain point, that's a really good indicator that this isn't a long-term pivot for you. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Know your North Star How do we tell the difference between tweaking what serves our higher mission, and needing to make a big change? -Why you're itching to pivot Will a pivot make you happy in the long-term, or are you jumping the gun because you're excited about a new area of interest? -Start small Before we make massive changes, what should we try first?

Every mom struggles with the pressure to be present and connected while also excelling in our businesses. We all want to have it all, but honestly, it can leave us feeling like a rubber band being pulled way too thin. That nagging feeling creeps in – are we doing enough for our families or our careers? How do we figure out our limits and make peace with the fact that we can't do it all? Can we switch up our mindset a bit? In this episode, GM of Innovation at SamCart Olivia Herron joins me to talk about how to shift from a martyr mindset, why we need to be okay with not having control all the time and why it's okay to have off days. We also talk about the aspirations outside of being a mother. Not everything requires you to be in control. -Olivia Heron 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Be proud of you As Boss Moms, we do it all and we need to give ourselves permission to brag. -Having a martyr mindset How does having a martyr mindset create emotions of resentment? -The outcome vs. the journey Can the process of accomplishing something be as powerful as the outcome itself? Guest Bio Olivia Herron exists to champion the untapped potential of small businesses. As GM of Innovation at SamCart, an eCommerce platform for digital creators, she empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and education they need to become successful digital creators. Whether leading SMB sales teams at smaller businesses like SmartBrief or giants like Meta, she's fueled by transforming up and coming small businesses and novice creators into master sellers. When she isn't teaching a company or creator about the importance of a customer-centric ethos, listening intently to customer feedback, or leading new initiatives within DropDeck and Creator U, you'll catch her encouraging and inspiring working moms to build careers and lives that fill their cup both in and out of the office. For a complimentary 7-day trial of Typeset, visit www.typeset.com Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn.

As women, we often find ourselves woven into the company of people who may not be of our choosing. The energy they bring, their perspectives, and their influence can significantly impact our well-being. But what happens when we crave control over the energies we absorb, and want a circle of individuals who truly align with our essence and aspirations? As strong and capable women, the question remains: how do we take charge of the energies we invite into our lives? How do we say no to things that don't serve us? In this episode personal coach for professional mothers and keynote speaker Allison Hare joins me to talk about finding people who we are comfortable with, why we should surround ourselves with people who give us energy as well as how to find people who align with our values. We want to live in a world where every woman feels whole. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Find your tribe When we find our tribe, we get comfortable and don't have to hide who we are. How does this help us protect the energy around ourselves? -Coaches vs. therapists Why do some people prefer coaches over therapists? -Laying the armor down What does it look like to lay the armor down as a strong woman and find someone we can open up to and trust? Guest Bio Allison Hare is the former sales executive turned lifestyle entrepreneur. She's the host of the award-winning, top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, Late Learner and a personal coach for professional mothers and a keynote speaker. 40 Ways to Add Energy to Your Day Guide - https://allisonhare.com/energy Private coaching/mastermind: https://allisonhare.com Follow Allison on Instagram @allison__hare Find Allison on LinkedIn @Allison Hare Find Allison on Facebook Allison Hare Listen to Allison's podcast https://youtube.com/@latelearner

Whether it's known to us or not, a ton of our perspectives, behaviors, and triggers are dictated by situations that happened when we were kids. How we show up in our relationships, parenting and even our businesses always tracks back to our childhoods. Some of the things we brush off and label as "just who we are" actually have a lot to do with early family dynamics. Understanding how these things shaped us is an opportunity to change them, and as parents, that's really important. How do we identify these things and work to change them? What steps can we take to raise emotionally regulated kids? In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist, TikTok personality and author of "Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Embrace a Happier Life", Dr. Annie Zimmerman. We talk about the important work she's doing, and how we can connect the dots between how we act now and what we experienced back then. Of course, genes and personality exist, but it's almost always ways of coping and things we think 'that's just who I am' that track back to family dynamics when we were younger. -Dr. Annie Zimmerman 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Normalizing emotions As parents, how do we raise emotionally aware and emotionally resilient children? -Surprising sources of triggers Movies and TV shows are seemingly innocuous, but do they actually create triggers later on? -A lot of our suffering plays out in the field of relationships How do our childhoods affect how we show up in our romantic relationships? Guest Bio Dr. Annie Zimmerman is a psychotherapist and TikTok personality, working with clients from a psychodynamic approach. She is also the author of "Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Embrace a Happier Life". She has a PhD in psychology and her expertise centers on teaching clients how their early lives have formed strategies that might be contributing to unhelpful patterns in adulthood. Currently, she lives in London where she has a thriving private practice. You can follow her on TikTok and Instagram. Buy the book here.

When the pressure to close deals overshadows the desire to connect with others, sales can feel uncomfortable. The traditional, salesy approach creates a sense of inauthenticity that affects how we sell and leaves people feeling skeptical. Authenticity is about being genuine, transparent, and focusing on building relationships rather than just closing deals. We need to understand the unique needs of our audience and communicate the value of our product or service in a way that resonates with them on a personal level. How do we get comfortable selling while still providing value? How does being authentic help us to network and build our businesses? In this episode, Authenticity Strategist Inga Faison-Cavitt joins me to talk about what it means to be authentic when selling, why we need to get more comfortable when selling and where she gets the perseverance to figure things out. I believe that questions are the answers. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Get comfortable selling How do we shift our mindset on selling? -Why women feel uncomfortable selling What makes sales feel so uncomfortable? -How to make people feel valued How do we build the know, like and trust factor and provide value to those we sell to? Guest Bio Inga Faison-Cavitt, AKA Ingafay, is an Authenticity Strategist. She left her engineering career to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and now pursues her dream life full of faith, family, freedom, flexibility, and fitness. She enjoys empowering women to live their best life and helps women become top earners by building authentic relationships that treat people like humans and not numbers. Savvy Survey System https://ingafay.com Website - https://ingafay.com Join her text club - Text " introvert" (251)250-0995 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingafay/ Youtube - https://youtube.com/@ingafayunplugged Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ingafayunplugged Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ingafaisoncavitt

The digital marketplace is vast. For many, the challenge lies in figuring out how to leverage the power of platforms like Amazon effectively. Making money online is not always as straightforward as it seems. It requires a strategic approach, and in a market saturated with options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to start. How can we leverage the Amazon Marketplace and the Amazon Influencer Program to not only earn money but also build a trusted and lucrative online presence? In this episode, Amazon expert seller and consultant Kathleen Kobel joins me to talk about leveraging the power of Amazon, its potential and the different opportunities it brings. I've always seen it (Amazon) as the only reason small businesses are still alive. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -How Amazon helps small businesses Amazon is a marketplace, but how exactly does it help keep small businesses alive? -The different opportunities on Amazon What are some of the ways we can leverage Amazon? -Requirements and rules How do we qualify to be in Amazon's programs? Guest Bio Kathleen Kobel is an Amazon expert seller and consultant who has now added 6 figure content creator to her Amazon resume. She helps entrepreneurs leverage the power of the Amazon marketplace to earn a full time income working part time hours creating honest, quality content for the Amazon Influencer program. Course to become an Amazon Influencer - Influence & Earn: The Amazon Creator Success System: https://www.coursesbykathleen.com/courses/amazoninfluencer Find Kathleen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smartbusinessmom Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/663758048939978 Follow Kathleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smartbusinessmom1 Subscribe to Kathleen's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mastersofmarketplace Find Kathleen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-kobel-6a1b97b0/

As we step into the new year, many of us are filled with anticipation and a sense of renewal, eager to start the year on a positive note. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of our goals and become overwhelmed by the decisions we face. Lack of clarity and focus can leave us feeling stuck, hindering our ability to own our accomplishments and make meaningful strides. How do we make decisions that matter? How do we understand the choices we make? How do we focus on growing as thought leaders? In this episode to kickstart the new year, I talk about reaching goals and some of the changes in 2024. I also talk about having a business and putting my family first as well as how to move forward this new year. Decide how you want to be aligned. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Be humble and a great leader Are being humble and being a great leader mutually exclusive? -Owning our successes How do we celebrate what we've accomplished and not feel guilty about it. -Identifying misalignment How do we move forward when we feel misaligned?

The constant internal conflict between conforming to societal expectations and pursuing our authentic desires can lead to feelings of guilt and frustration. It's a struggle that many face – the yearning to break free and live a life that brings genuine happiness and fulfillment. In a world where societal expectations and norms often dictate our paths, it's easy to feel shackled by circumstances that don't resonate with our innermost wishes. How do we recognize what we truly want? Why is it so important that we have people around us that fuel our need to pursue what we want rather than take away from it? Is it crucial to stay true to the things you want? In this episode, CEO of Pursuing Results Matt Johnson joins me to talk about building the life that we want. We also talk about our relationship and why it's important to grow in the same direction as your partner. You have to give yourself permission to be brutally honest about what you want. -Matt Johnson 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Do opposites attract? We've read the books and we've watched the movies but do opposites attract in reality? What does that look like? -Being brutally honest about what you want Why is it important to be brutally honest about what we truly want? -Why don't we have to fit into the norm? There's no rule that says that we have to do things that are normalized. How do we find our own version of normal?

We're living in an era filled with both excitement and fear, where we have new opportunities. Yet the pressure to conform to traditional norms can be overwhelming. The idea that the world is our oyster can be empowering, but the reality is often a struggle against the pressure to fit into a mold. Living up to others' expectations may result in a sense of disconnection from our true selves, creating a distorted sense of reality. How do we break free from doing what's traditional and can it help our children to do the same? How do we challenge the conventional norms and encourage our kids to embrace both new opportunities and what they want? In this episode life strategist, author, therapist and co-host of Be.Play.Love Sophie Chiche joins me to talk about living life the way we want to, why it's so important to do things the way we want to and not the way the world expects us to. A lot of pain is from living a life that is not really your own. -Sophie Chiche 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Being busy vs. being burnt out How do we know if our level of activity is masking something else? -Start to say no How do we use the word "no" with confidence? -Masterful self-management How do we mentor ourselves so that we can mentor our kids? Guest Bio Sophie is a French import on an emotional asylum visa. An entrepreneur by breed, she started a pencil trading business by the age of six. Later, with $11 in her pocket, she grew an innovative spa concept to 12 locations in LA and NY and $9M in revenue. Her new venture helps people with lots of ideas execute meaningful ones. Plus she rides a Harley. Visit https://being-current.com/ Follow Sophie on Instagram: @sophiechiche Find Sophie on LinkedIn: @Sophie Chiche Sophie's Pinterest: @sophie_chiche Listen to Sophie's podcast: https://beplaylove.com Listen to Sophie's podcast appearances here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YzfrYqa4zvqqlxTg53xfa

The desire to understand ourselves and others is universal. When it comes to the compatibility of religious faith and astrological beliefs, confusion and skepticism often arise. It's a dilemma many grapple with: can we simultaneously have faith in the religious sense and believe in astrological guidance? How do we reconcile the teachings of our faith with the insights offered by astrological charts? Why does astrology sometimes become a source of controversy? In this episode, CEO & Founder of Astrology Hub, Amanda Walsh joins me to talk about the split between astrology and religion, how our personalities align with certain things in astrology as well as the concept of karma. Astrologers can see the tide. They are so intimate with the cosmic and energetic tides that they can see that something big is coming. -Amanda Walsh 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Inappropriate placement of trust and authority Sometimes we put our trust in the wrong places. How do we get it back? -Myers Briggs personality test What does it actually mean? Is it based on astrology? -What exactly do we put our trust in? How do waves of fear unveil things we put our trust in? Guest Bio Amanda Walsh, M.S., is the CEO & Founder of Astrology Hub, an online platform for astrological guidance, education and astrological readings reaching hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. She's the creator of the top-rated Astrology Hub Podcast with over 7 million downloads to date. She lives on Maui with her two daughters. Get the free calendar here http://astrologyhub.com/2024success Visit http://astrologyhub.com/astrologerconnect and use discount code BOSS20 to get 20% off your first reading Listen to the astrology hub podcast here http://astrologyhub.com/podcast Listen to Amanda's previous appearance on the Boss Moms Podcast here https://boss-mom.com/amanda-pua-walsh/ Follow @astrology.hub on Instagram

A great personality quiz makes your audience feel seen and understood, and that doesn't happen by chance. Quizzes are more than a set of random questions, they are an artform with many moving parts. Get it right and you'll easily attract the right people, serve your clients, deepen your relationships and sell more. Get it wrong and it can set your marketing back. Why do quizzes work so well? What's the first step to crafting a great quiz? In this episode, list-building expert, Linda Sidhu shares how quizzes became her business, and how to create quizzes that work. Quizzes can help you attract the right leads, serve your clients and sell your offers. -Linda Sidhu 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Why quizzes? What makes quizzes such an excellent marketing tool? -Get people to say "how did you know"? How do we craft quizzes that immediately resonate with our audience? -3 types of questions your quizzes should have Why are personality questions, engaging questions and research questions all so important? Guest Bio Linda Sidhu is a list-building expert who helps entrepreneurs create irresistible personality quizzes that attract hundreds of new subscribers on autopilot. As a former top ten pharmaceutical sales representative, she had extensive training in personality types. She took the same methods that worked for selling products face-to-face and turned them into a personality quiz framework that converts views to leads at 70% and helps craft personalized marketing for her customers. She's been featured in the media in Forbes as well as on Cubicle to CEO, The Go-To Gal Podcast, and The Art of Online Business with Rick Mulready. To take Linda's 2-minute Quiz to Cash assessment and discover how to rock your next launch based on your strengths go to https://www.lindasidhu.com/quiztocash. Find Linda on Facebook and follow her on Instagram.

We want to raise emotionally intelligent, connected and kind children who will become awesome adults. We want them to build good relationships, ask good questions and understand the purpose behind everything they do. Instead of resigning ourselves to kids just being kids, we can intentionally and proactively teach them what matters and stop reinforcing the wrong ideas. How do we help our kids communicate, develop and grow? How do we teach them lessons that allow them to thrive well into adulthood? In this episode, I'm joined by writer, speaker, online community leader, and author of "52 Modern Manners for Kids", Brooke Romney. She shares why she's passionate about helping children build better relationships, learn good manners and feel more connected. Self-confidence doesn't come from a parent saying you're awesome 200 times a day. It comes from tackling hard tasks and feeling capable, and that's really important. -Brooke Romney 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Reinforcing the right ideas How do we teach our kids to see the purpose behind activities when they aren't based on having fun? -Forget "kids will be kids" How do we raise our children to become awesome, aware and kind adults? -Persistence and irrational value There's no such thing as an overnight success. How did Brooke build her online community? Guest Bio Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education and community. Her goal is for every family to feel confident and connected. The mother of four boys ages tween to adult, Brooke knows parenting perfection isn't real and takes an honest and hopeful approach with her audience. Her best-selling book 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens (Volumes 1 & 2) provides weekly tips to help parents and teens navigate the complexities of today's world. The follow-up, 52 Modern Manners for Kids, features tips for kids and tweens aged four to 12. Brooke's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Scary Mommy and Forbes. Brooke and her family live in Utah. For more information, follow @brookeromneywrites and buy "52 Modern Manners For Kids" here.

Every time we tell someone to be grateful for something they find burdensome, frustrating and hard, all we do is create a bunch of guilt and resentment. There's something a lot better than gratitude - perspective. What if instead of forcing gratitude, we admit that yes, this thing sucks, but we're doing it in service of a greater good or bigger goal? By allowing ourselves to shift perspective and not express gratitude for things we're not happy about, we're being honest with ourselves, and we move through it a lot easier. In this episode, I talk about the danger of gratitude, and why perspective is way more effective. You've got to decide the stuff you care about. That way, you can shift your perspective to why the hard things you're doing matter, then you can be grateful for the journey, even though the moments piss you off. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Your brain hates it when you're sneaky Forcing yourself to be grateful for things you're not happy about backfires. What happens to our brains when we're not honest about something that sucks? -Balancing things out No one is grateful for allergies and other challenges. How can we use humor and perspective to deal with it? -Don't deny what pisses you off How do we find out what we care about so we know the hard things we have to do to get them?

As business owners, our brains are our most valuable asset. When we're experiencing low energy, brain fog, feeling run-down and decisions feel hard, that's a sign that something's off. Very often, that thing is sleep. In the realm of health, we tend to put our focus on food and exercise, but sleep is the foundation of it all. Sleep is free and we're already doing it, so why not make it better? Moms and entrepreneurs often feel like we don't have enough time in our day for all the things. By getting good sleep, we can actually hack time. When we get our sleep dialed in, our brains move a lot faster, and we get more done in less time. How do we improve our sleep quality? What are the benefits of good sleep? In this episode, health coach and consultant, Tanessa Shears shares why sleep is the key to feeling good in our bodies and our businesses. Start with sleep - it's free and you're doing it already, so why not start by making the sleep you are getting better? -Tanessa Shears Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Denormalize your painMost of us wait for a catalyst to change our health. What are the signs we need to do things differently? -REM sleep is entrepreneur's goldWhy is REM sleep so important to our creativity and problem-solving ability? -Get more from your down-time, me-time, zone-out timeInstead of aimless (and often draining) scrolling, how do we recharge during our down-time? -Small changes pay offTracking our health and taking steps to change is a lot to ask for busy moms and business owners. What are some simple set-it-and-forget-it actions we can take? Guest Bio Tanessa Shears helps entrepreneurs double their energy and focus so they can make more money in their business. She works closely with business owners to eliminate brain fog and wake up well rested so they can get more done in less time, maintain consistent, stable energy throughout the day and feel better than they have in years. For more information, head to https://tanessashears.com/, listen to the podcast over at https://tanessashears.com/podcast and follow @tanessashears on Instagram. Get Tanessa's FREE entrepreneur's playbook, 12 Ways to Biohack Your Energy here.

When people talk about menopause, it's all about hot flashes, night sweats, discomfort and misery. It is what it is, those are the cards we're dealt. Well, I refuse to live in an "it is what it is" world. As women, we suffer unnecessarily because we try to power through menopause. When we get the help and solutions we need, menopause can be a powerful time of rebirth. Instead of normalizing discomfort, we can take action and experience that. What are the key steps we can take to own menopause? In this episode, menopause wellness coach, former body builder, fitness instructor, and software developer, Diesta Goldsmith shares how to navigate menopause without diminishing your quality of life. You don't have to be a hot mess going through menopause. If you get the help you need, you can own it. -Diesta Goldsmith 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -The lies we're told about aging A lot of what we hear about menopause is nothing but gloom and doom. Why do we have to stop believing it has to be that way, and that there's nothing we can do about it? -The building blocks of health and wellness in menopause How do we get our sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress dialed in so we maintain our quality of life through this change? -Don't go through it alone Our lives are complex and sometimes overwhelming. How do we find the connection, community and accountability to support us through all the changes we're going through? Guest Bio Diesta is a certified menopause wellness coach, former body builder, fitness instructor, and software developer. She helps women master their menopause so they will not suffer (like she did) going through this beautiful transition in life. It's go-time. Vision Up Queen. Learn about Diesta's 5 secrets to mastering your menopause symptoms and losing your unwanted weight gain here. For more information, head to www.visionupwellness.com, follow Diesta on Instagram or find her on Facebook.

Even though we've made massive progress, women still struggle with self-advocacy skills, especially true in the workplace. Communicating the right way, setting boundaries, and speaking up for ourselves benefits us but doing so with confidence and finesse often requires a little outside help. How do we get the support we need so that we can have families, and still grow in our careers? How do we speak up when we find out we're not earning what we're worth? In this episode, certified Career and Mindset coach, Natalie Serebrennik shares how we can advocate for ourselves at work, and we discuss why what she does is so important. The moment you announce to your boss and team that you're pregnant, an invisible label gets put on you. -Natalie Serebrennik 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Balancing motherhood and climbing the ladder When you're kicking butt at work, you worry about growth taking a pause when you start a family. Can you get your manager and team to help protect your job and avoid stalling? -Save yourself years of slugging it out Can we make navigating our careers easier by talking to someone who has been there, done that and learned the lessons already? -How to tailor your dialogue to your goal When we want to rectify not being paid our worth, storming in and pounding the table won't help. How can we advocate for ourselves in the right way? Guest Bio Natalie Serebrennik is a certified Career & Mindset coach. She helps success-driven women advance in their high-pressured careers with confidence and clarity. She draws on her 16+ years of Capital Markets experience to guide her clients to achieve career success and fulfillment. For more information, head to LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

As parents, our goal is to raise kids we actually want to hang out with, but often traditional schooling doesn't encourage inquisitiveness, wit, play and creativity. We can introduce these elements at home, and allow our kids to develop 360-degree, surround sound thinking. This will benefit them their whole lives, and it can all begin with a good board game. How do we raise intellectual children? How does play help in academic areas and vice versa? In this episode, I'm joined by CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, and author of "A+ PARENTING: THE SURPRISINGLY FUN GUIDE TO RAISING SURPRISINGLY SMART KIDS", Eva Moskowitz. She shares simple ways parents can impact how their kids think, and make it an enjoyable experience. If you're raising intellectual children, parenting is so much more pleasurable. -Eva Moskowitz 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Finding the right things for our kids to watch Many parents are worried about the impact movies and shows can have on their kids, but can certain content actually be good for them? -Create an intellectual moment and bonding opportunity What's the difference between occupying our kids and engaging with them? -How to model curiosity and inquisitiveness Kids are actually interested in details and specialized knowledge. How do we share what we know with them? Guest Bio Eva Moskowitz is the founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, and author of "A+ PARENTING: THE SURPRISINGLY FUN GUIDE TO RAISING SURPRISINGLY SMART KIDS". She helps relieve the pressure and offer parents a guide that will make learning engaging, inspiring and fun for all involved. A+ PARENTING shares Eva's experiences raising three children and educating 20,000 plus students. For more information follow on; Twitter: @moskowitzevaLinkedIn: @evamoskowitzFacebook: @moskowitz .EvaEva Instagram: @evamoskowitz

Sometimes our dream job doesn't turn out to be what we expected. That's why Kate Stoermer made the courageous shift from healthcare to real estate. She needed a change, something that would truly ignite her passion and give her the energy she craved. Kate found that spark the world of vacation rentals. The idea of investing in vacation real estate can be intimidating for many. It's natural to worry about the potential risks and uncertainties that come with such a significant financial commitment. How do we dispel these worries? Where do we even begin when it comes to diving into the vacation rental market? In this episode, founder and president of The CEO Host, Kate Stoermer talks about how the trajectory of her life changed with a career shift, and the benefits of vacation rentals and all they have to offer. It didn't take too long for me to realize the dream job wasn't so dreamy. -Kate Stoermer 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -The next generation of entrepreneurs What can our kids learn from being in our businesses? -How the trajectory of our lives can change How do we go out and seek what we're truly passionate about when what we thought we wanted doesn't work out? -Starting from a place of goals How do we gain a head start in getting to what we want? Guest Bio After achieving success with her own vacation rental portfolio - and serving hundreds of others in the industry on their own journey, Kate Stoermer left her full time career as a healthcare exec to help others enjoy the profits and perks of vacation rental investing. Kate started in vacation rentals because she wanted to move the needle on retirement. Eventually, she leaned into her passion and left her career and started The CEO Host. Her goal is personalized support to get people to their goal as soon as possible. Kate is a super host (Airbnb) and premier host (VRBO), who owns and manages her own portfolio - and manages for others. She is experienced with partnerships, private money lending, and has analyzed hundreds of deals. Having spent 27 years building a career and achieving much as a healthcare executive - and US Navy veteran, Kate brings that perspective to all she does. The CEO Host was born from a desire to help others approach their vacation rental investing as the business it is, and to be the expert team member helping people achieve success. Visit https://www.theceohost.com/ Find Kate on LinkedIn @Kate Stoermer Read Kate's blog post Integrating Kids as Employees in Your Short-term Rental Business: A Parent's Guide

We all have moments where we feel stuck. We're frozen, frantic, and we just can't seem to pop into productivity, no matter what we do. It happens to all of us, sometimes multiple times a day. I have good news, ladies. There's a way to move through our stuckness faster so that we don't lose too much time. But first we have to figure what kind of stuck we are. What are the 4 reasons we get stuck and how do we move through each of them? In this episode, we talk about how to get unstuck and how to move through our stuckness with greater ease. Verbalizing is like giving your emotions a shower. It's out of your system and it's no longer festering inside. -Dana Malstaff Things You'll Learn in This Episode -How to know you're stuck What are the telltale signs that something is keeping us from moving forward? -Straight up overwhelm When everything feels like it's….a lot, why do we need to do emotionless tasks? -When you just feel a little dead inside What's the best way we can move through stuckness due to hormones? -How to move through decision paralysis If you've done all the research on something, you've definitely got enough information. How do you get out of feeling stuck and make a decision?

Infertility is a struggle so many women deal with privately, and even though medical protocols can help, they aren't the solution for everyone. Modern medicine has made us forget that our bodies are made to heal themselves. We're taught to normalize dis-regulation in our bodies and then use Band-Aid solutions instead of getting to the root cause. How do we tune into our bodies and advocate for ourselves? How did our guest heal her body and go from a 1% chance of getting pregnant to a mom of 4 kids? In this episode, Infertility Coach, Author and Publisher, Erica Hoke shares her journey to motherhood, and why the medical route isn't always the best way to solve infertility. You have to tune into not just pushing through what you're feeling. -Erica Hoke 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Your body is made to mend itself Modern medicine's approach to infertility is manipulating your body to get you pregnant. Why is it critical to get to the root cause of infertility? -Advocate for yourself How do we confidently take charge of what's in our control and what we're responsible for when it comes to our health? -Learning to listen to your pain, discomfort and dis-regulation How has Erica built a movement of doing what works for our own health according to what our bodies are telling us? Guest Bio Erica Hoke is an Author, Publisher, Infertility Mentor & Empowerment Coach who's on a mission to empower infertility patients and disrupt the reproductive medical system. At 35, Erica was told she had less than a 1% chance of ever conceiving naturally after struggling for years with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, PCOS, thyroid disease, factor 5 Leiden and MTHFR - so she refused to participate in traditional IVF or IUI methods and instead committed to getting to the bottom of her infertility issues via diet, lifestyle changes and traditional Chinese medicine. Today this fierce mom of four shares her inspiring story as a means to give hope to those still seeking a family through alternate paths. Through her free support group, group coaching opportunities and one-on-one sessions Erica mentors' others through their own journeys while teaching them how to collaborate with their doctors in order to systematically address their obstacles before pursuing invasive and expensive treatments. For those who have battled and overcome infertility, Erica offers an opportunity to heal through book collaborations and the sharing of their stories - all in the hopes of helping others on their journeys. For more information, head to https://ericahoke.com/ and also check out her free resources.

Being surrounded by people who genuinely care about us is so important for human beings, but sadly, it's rare. Far too many people walk around feeling unsupported, unseen and broken. Creating connection and building communities where they feel cared for, rooted for and seen makes such a huge impact on how they show up in the world. How do we build communities where people feel at home right off the bat? Why do we have to shift from being the teachers to being the facilitators? In this episode, Certified Life Coach, and the Connections Director at Nurture to Convert®, Nicole Terrell joins me to talk about the importance of community, and how to go about building it. We are so busy all the time that we also don't recognize the power of someone just seeing you. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -An individual isn't scalable, but a community is When we step away from being the teacher and the center of our community, how does that multiply our reach? -Being stuck is a rite of passage How do we see being stuck as a set up for something awesome, not a setback? -You get to be the person that heals people How do we help people feel less judged, broken, unseen and lonely? Guest Bio Nicole Terrell is a Certified Life Coach, and the Connections Director at Nurture to Convert®. She helps single women find themselves while they're in between relationships, so they don't lose themselves in their future relationships. For more information, head to https://www.wildlyworthywomen.com/.

A few years ago, the answer to growing a business was adding a bunch of value and doing all the teaching and training yourself. Today, if we want our audience to hang around, fall in love with us, share us, have loyalty and buy from us, we have to build communities. How do we make people validated, valued and also create connection with shared beliefs and a vision for the future? In this episode, I talk about the easiest way to grow our businesses and build a loyal audience. If you want to grow your business nowadays, the name of the game isn't to create a bunch of value, it's to facilitate people feeling valued. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -The power of a shared vision How do we make people feel good about being a part of what we're building? -You can't have a business without a community How do we grow without constantly teaching, training and adding value? -You're not alone, you're not crazy How do we build communities that foster a sense of belonging?

The journey of growing our businesses is anything but a straight line. We evolve, change our minds, and things shift in our worlds. We'll go through stages of figuring things out, reworking things and pivoting and that's totally okay! That journey builds up a toolkit that makes our communities stronger. How do we figure out if we're in the right niche and talking to the right people? How do we stop feeling bad about pivoting and moving into new ideas? In this episode, returning guest and founder of Motherhood Simplified, Krista Lockwood returns to give us a peek into her evolution and share why it's okay for our ideas to change. A teacher doesn't share with you as they are learning. The teacher takes the best lessons from everything they've learned -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Creating a results framework How can we reverse engineer what we're good at so we can succinctly explain why it works? -It's hard to build a community on celebration Why is it so powerful to create a space where people can share their struggles without judgment? -Sharing from our wounds vs. our scars How do we know if it's too early to start teaching something even if we're passionate about it? Guest Bio Krista Lockwood is the Founder of Motherhood Simplified, where she teaches decluttering for moms who don't want to be full blown minimalists. In 2013, she and her husband moved from Alaska to Florida with only one suitcase each. While she doesn't believe you need to go that extreme, she has been able to master the balance of having enough, but not too much. Krista strongly believes we all have what it takes to create the lives and homes we want, no matter what that looks like. On top of her courses offered on decluttering, Krista is the host of the Motherhood Simplified Podcast. Visit http://motherhoodsimplified.com/ Join Krista's Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/ Listen to Krista's podcast http://motherhoodsimplified.com/podcast/ Follow Krista on Instagram (@motherhood_simplified) Follow Krista's Business IG Instagram (@yoursimplifiedbusiness) Here's a Freebie Free-training Listen to Krista's other Boss Mom episodes: https://boss-mom.com/krista-lockwood/ https://boss-mom.com/krista-lockwood2/

As Boss Moms with kids returning to school, getting back into old routines and figuring out new ones, feeling unfocused and stressed out is inevitable. How do we bring ourselves back to center after feeling out of alignment? Is it normal to feel unfocused? Are we spending our time in the right places? In this episode, I talk about how to reign our focus back in, and why we should give ourselves grace. You are not unfocused. This moment is unfocused and if we recognize that, it's fixable. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -What we need to focus on How do we bring ourselves into a space where we feel good about what we're doing? -How to recognize when you're not focused How do we get to the bottom of why we're not focused? -Closing out things one at a time There is no way we can get everything done at once. How do we close things out and get tasks done one at a time?

There's a lot of energy in this world. That's why we can feel drained by certain people but energized by others. Understanding what energy makes us feel good and finding more of it allows us to build the lives we want. Also knowing what's low vibration for us steers away from things that zap our energy. How can we understand the different energy around us and how it connects to our lives? In this episode, serial entrepreneur and mom of 3, Nicole Brodie joins me to talk about understanding vibrations, manifesting the life you want and how affirmations and gratitude connect to a happy life. I really believe that the universe is there for us. It will bring us what we want but we need to make efforts, take action and get out of our comfort zone. -Nicole Brodie 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -What do we expose ourselves to? How do we pinpoint things that create a low vibration so that we can avoid it? -How limiting beliefs affect energy Negative self-talk is something that everyone deals with, but can we manifest what we want if we don't believe we deserve it? -Committing to happiness Changing things in our lives takes work, how do we do it? Guest Bio Nicole is a serial entrepreneur and juggles a very unique lifestyle around 3 active children. Nicole is not your ordinary coach. She swears a little when passionate, uses a non cookie-cutter approach, tunes into the guidance from strong intuition, uses healing and at the same time doing it whilst smiling and having fun. Nicole essentially helps driven women manifest their dream life using meditation. Visit https://nicolebrodie.com/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenmanifestingdreamlife Link to high vibe program: https://nicolebrodie.com/funnel/5-day-high-vibe-tribe/start/ Check out the freebie mentioned in this episode: https://www.subscribepage.com/highvibeworksheet New high vibe tribe program - 5 day program that is a blueprint to raising vibrations - includes daily meditations, videos, workbooks and a lot more. https://nicolebrodie.com/funnel/5-day-high-vibe-tribe/start/ Nicole's group coaching program - www.joinempowerme.com Find Nicole Brodie on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-brodie-04585450/ Follow Nicole on Instagram @iamnicolebrodie Subscribe to Nicole's YouTube channel @iamnicolebrodie

Summer is over and we're in the throes of our kids going back to school. That means a return to our routines, which can be overwhelming, but also exciting for our businesses. We have more space in our schedules to get work done and we can leverage a season where people are in buying mode. If we want Q4 and the beginning of next year to be powerful, there are 4 things we have to ask ourselves. How do we let go of things that aren't serving our businesses and key in on what's working? In this episode, I share a simple exercise that will set us up for a strong finish this year. Real success is in consistently testing, tweaking and growing. It's consistently assessing and letting go of and only keeping the things that are really working and doing more of those. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - A case for not doing all the things There are so many things we could be doing in our businesses, how do we find what aligns with our energy and goals? - Permission to let go How do we sync ourselves up with what's working and eliminate what's not without guilt? - Testing, tweaking and growing How do we check in with ourselves and our businesses on a regular basis?

As Boss Moms, we are strong, independent and know what we want. We can live our lives and realize how wonderful, unique and dynamic we are but sometimes it's difficult to find a meaningful partnership with somebody. How do we go about creating new experiences with our partners and figure out who is good for us? As women, how do we stay firm on our feet but also lean back when someone is pursuing us? World-renowned celebrity love strategist and the founder of Love Strategies Adam LoDolce joins me to talk about understanding how men love, the correlation between business and relationships and how to be happier and more fulfilled in a relationship. The key to success in both business and love when it comes to dating is to actually be scarce. -Adam LoDolce 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - Unfolding things in relationships How do we create little love hooks without playing games with the other person? How do we keep our partners intrigued? - Impulse control in your love life How can we apply discipline when it comes to being unavailable for other people? - Narrowing down your niche When it comes to narrowing down our niche, how do we decide who (and what) brings value? Guest Bio Adam LoDolce is a world-renowned celebrity love strategist and the founder of Love Strategies™. Over the past ten years, his online courses have helped thousands of women successfully find long-lasting love. He was also the host of "Kate Plus Date" on TLC, helping Kate Gosselin find love. His love strategies are also featured on PBS, Glamour, MTV, Cosmo, Women's Health, and People Magazine for his practical approach to attracting love. He's also lectured at over 300 universities across the country on confidence, dating & relationships. Visit https://lovestrategies.com/ Find Adam on LinkedIn @Adam LoDolce Find Adam on Instagram @adamlodolce Find Love Strategies on TikTok @lovestrategies Subscribe to the Love Strategies YouTube Channel @LoveStrategies Find Love Strategies on Facebook @lovestrategiesinc

Language, our vocal pitches and accents are the ultimate marker of identity. The words we speak and how we say them affect how people perceive us and even our ability to build authority. As parents, there are facets of our kids' vocabulary that we might not get, like why they say 'sus' and 'fire', but these words actually reveal a lot about history, culture and identity. How does language evolve over time? What linguistic features are unique to women, and how can we use them to our advantage? In this episode, I'm joined by professor of linguistics and author of LIKE, LITERALLY, DUDE, Valerie Fridland. We have a fascinating conversation about interesting things about speech, language and how we communicate. What we find in language is the unexpected, the novel is always more powerful than the same old, same old, and that is one of the main drivers of change. -Valerie Fridland 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - It's not bad English, it's the evolution of English As parents, we might think our kids using words like 'sus' and 'fire' are decaying the language, but are these truncations completely normal? - How to be heard the way you want Women have developed strategies to be polite and still get themselves heard. How do we take advantage of beliefs people have about vocal pitch? - Vocal fry and "Valley Girl accents" Are some of the things that are seen as annoying and negative actually a way for women to have more authority? Guest Bio Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She writes a popular language blog on Psychology Today called Language in the Wild, and is also a professor for The Great Courses series. She is the author of LIKE, LITERALLY, DUDE: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. In it, she delivers a lively exploration of the speech habits we love to hate—and why our "likes"s and "literally"s actually make us better communicators. For more information, head to https://www.valeriefridland.com/. Buy LIKE, LITERALLY, DUDE: Arguing for the Good in Bad English on Amazon, and read her Psychology Today column Language in the Wild here.

As parents, what we do each and every day impacts our children. Even if we have the best intentions, when we have baggage and normalize our own pain, it affects them. Working on ourselves is a powerful step towards being the parents we want to be, and that starts with unraveling our own trauma and baggage. How can we work on ourselves without adding a lot more stuff on our plates? How do we become the foundation of how our kids see the world? In this episode, I'm joined by generational integrity coaches, energy guides for parents and co-founders of The Parent Empowerment Movement, Jenny Murtagh and Felicia Severhill. They share how parents can do the inner work so we raise our children the way we want to. There's room for everyone's needs to be important on the family plate. -Jennifer Murtagh 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - Take guilt off your plate How do we overcome the feeling that working on ourselves takes away from our kids? - Be the rock and the tether How do we unravel our own traumas and unhealthy beliefs so we can model the behaviors we actually want to pass onto our kids? - We can't teach values, we have to live them How do we prepare our children to deal with not-to-helpful messages and ideas from the outside world? Guest Bio Jenny Murtagh and Felicia Severhill are generational integrity coaches, energy guides for parents, co-founders of The Parent Empowerment Movement and members of the Nurture to Convert Accelerator. We teach passionate parents busy nurturing young children how to give that same level of support and nourishment to themselves, without compromising dedication to their children. Instead of ignoring your own needs, and feeling like you can't do or be enough to fully meet your kids' needs, we help you better understand everyone's needs fully, give you tools that actually work to meet those needs and solve the problems at hand, and help you tap into your own natural parenting manual. For more information, head to https://www.theparentempowermentmovement.com/, and follow @theparentempowermentmovement on Instagram.

Seeing how we live our lives is how our kids gauge reality and ultimately create the lives they want. If we make them feel like parenthood means giving up what we love, that's what they'll believe. If we show them that we can have things we're passionate about, they'll follow that example. Being mothers, business owners and everything else in our lives certainly isn't easy, and that's okay. The more honest we are about that and the less we obsess over balance, the better the journey gets. In this episode, I'm joined by professional climber, conservation entrepreneur, founder of Legado and the author of "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood", Majka Burhardt. We talk about her journey, what she wants to teach her kids and the power of deconstructing and reinventing everything. Seeking balance means that one day we'll achieve it and be perfect. Motherhood made me realize that everything exists together and it's always moving. -Majka Burhardt 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - Do it with joy, but also with honesty We all have different aspects to our identity. How does motherhood color those things and how we show up in all our roles? - Take yourself on an adventure How did Majka choose what life, motherhood and entrepreneurship looked like for her without following convention? - It's okay if our kids aren't insanely passionate about anything There's a lot of pressure around the idea of having a passion. Does that do a disservice to our children? Guest Bio Majka Burhardt is a professional climber, conservation entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Legado and the author of Vertical Ethiopia: Climbing Toward Possibility in the Horn of Africa, which was short-listed for the Banff Book Award, as well as her latest book, More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood, a Next Big Idea Club must-read. More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood is an intense and emotional epistolary memoir by one of the world's top ice climbers, born at the confluence of motherhood, adventure, career, and marriage. As leading professional climbers and mountain guides, Majka Burhardt and her husband led globe-trotting, adventure-seeking lives. When she learns that she's pregnant—with twins—Burhardt at first tries to balance her pursuit of extreme risk with her new reality of maternal responsibility. However, she is ultimately forced to face the avalanche of emotions unleashed by the biggest disruption she's ever confronted—in the mountains or otherwise. Based on the letters and journals Burhardt diligently kept over the course of her pregnancy and the first five years of her children's lives, More takes the reader on an around-the-world journey as Burhardt explores the transformative, identity-shifting experience of motherhood and its irreversible impact on career, identity, marriage, and self. For more information follow @majkaburhardt on Instagram and buy the book here.

Being a parent takes a massive amount of energy, love, time and commitment, but many of us yearn for that not to be the only legacy we have. We yearn to create meaningful things outside of our kids, and writing a book is one of the best ways to do that. If you have something you want to say to help people, make clear or change about the world, you have what it takes to write something great. With all we have going on in our lives, how could we possibly make time for writing a book? Can we write something great in a very short time? In this episode, Bestselling Author of "The Politically Homeless Christian" and Head Publishing Strategist at selfpublishing.com, Aaron Schafer shares how to write that book in a defined sprint. If we're able to embrace a little bit of unbalance for a month or two, that can create some pretty amazing things. -Aaron Schafer 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - Stop saying "I'll write that book when…" With all the things we have on our plates, is it possible to add writing a book to our schedules? - Crystalizing your idea How do we turn a bunch of ideas and threads into a full book? - A book is a powerful marketing tool How does the process of writing a book help us clarify our messaging? Guest Bio Aaron is a blogger, podcaster, motivational speaker and the Bestselling Author of "The Politically Homeless Christian" and Head Publishing Strategist and Vice President of Sales and Business Development at selfpublishing.com. He has been featured on the Christian Television Network, iHeartRadio, Family Life Radio, and numerous podcasts. Aaron lives in Michigan with his wife Naomi and their four children: Elizabeth, Emma, Sophie, and Andrew. Visit selfpublishing.com/bossmom to register for the training on How to build Instant Legitimacy by writing and publishing a book and how to publish this year no matter where you're at in the writing process.

Being healthy isn't just about looking good. It's about feeling good in our bodies, having energy, being around for as long as possible and setting an example for our kids. Food is a huge part of health, and most of the time it feels like achieving it requires us to give up all the foods we love. What if we could eat whatever we want, just managed intentionally, so we can still reach our goals? What are macros and why are they an easier way to track our nutrition? In this episode, I'm joined by mother-daughter duo, Hilary Downey and Bridget Shinn. They share how their app Body By Hilary makes nutrition less overwhelming and restrictive so you can have that pizza guilt-free! As a mom, I don't want my kids to see me constantly at war with food and my body. -Hilary Downey 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - A personal budget for your calories How do we use macros to get optimum results? - Don't put the progress on a pedestal Why is it so much easier to achieve our health goals when we focus on the habit, not the outcome? - Give protein more attention Why is protein so important as you're getting older? Guest Bio Hilary Downey and Bridget Shinn are a mother-daughter duo that each lost 100 pounds by learning to count macros and creating balanced lifestyle habits. They own Balance by Hilary – a company that teaches women how to stop fad dieting and finally lose weight for good eating the foods they love. The Balance by Hilary app, where you can access our 28-Day Macro Challenge that teaches you step-by-step our framework for learning to count macros so you can lose weight eating the food you love. Download the app on the Play Store or App Store and follow @balancebyhilary and @bridget_bbh on Instagram.

One of the biggest barriers to more sales is being so passive in our approach, we can't move people into action. We fear being too aggressive and pushy so many people we talk to hover at hesitancy. Can we be more proactive without putting people off? What can we do to make our emails and messaging more proactive? In this episode, I share tactical tips on being more proactive about sales. Being aggressive, pushy and in your face is very different to being assertive and proactive. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - How to close the uncertainty gap There's a lot of hesitancy in the market, but there are still people who need your help. How do we move them forward? - Stop having chats How do we put more intention behind our communication? - From the passivity of writing to the proactivity of talking What hacks can we use to engage with people more directly?

When it comes to building great brands, the words we use matter. Good copy shouldn't just inform people, it should ooze personality and speak directly to our audience. Whether you write your own copy or hire someone, there are ways we can set ourselves apart with the words people see on our websites and social media. What's the secret to personality-filled copy? Is A.I a threat to copywriters? In this episode, I'm joined by Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Lactation Consultant, writer and coach, Julie Cunningham. She shares how to craft copy that stands out. There's a ridiculous amount of content that's going out on the internet everyday and all kinds of online publications pay for content. -Julie Cunningham 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - The truth about A.I copy Should copywriters be worried about A.I replacing them? - How to turn your expertise into a copywriting service How do we leverage the topics and subjects we know really well? - How to make your copy sound like you How do we make sure our content feels true to our personalities? Guest Bio Julie Cunningham is a Dietitian, a Diabetes Educator, and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. After 20 years in healthcare, Julie became a writer and coach for women in the helping professions. She creates evergreen email sequences designed to highlight expertise, nurture connections, and maximize sales. For more information, visit https://www.juliecunninghamcoaching.com and https://boss-mom.com/julie/ for her 90-day nurture email sequence.

As parents, our kids are our priority. We want to raise them well and help them grow to be the best version of themselves. We want our kids to grow up to be confident and resilient. How do we create common language between us and our kids so that we can have meaningful conversations that will instill confidence? How can we show our kids that we respect them and that they are capable? Founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, Sara Olsher joins me for this episode to talk about the different ways we can support and encourage our kids, and how we can teach them valuable skills that will help them grow. Sara also shares her story about her journey into helping families through difficult times. We treat kids with a different expectation than we have for ourselves. -Sara Olsher 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode - Building a baseline of trust How do we build a baseline of trust between us and our kids? - Don't avoid talking about the hard stuff Sometimes we keep the difficult stuff to ourselves as it's painful or hard to talk about it. What can we do to make it easier to talk about, especially to our children? - Projecting trauma Everyone has different experiences and we should not project our own trauma onto our kids. Guest Bio Sara Olsher is the founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, and the author of ten picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change, and big feelings. As a single parent and cancer survivor, Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal some pretty harsh blows. Her company, Mighty + Bright, provides tools meant to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life. Visit https://mightyandbright.com Find Sara on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/mightyandbrightco Find Sara on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mightyandbrightco Find Sara on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mightyandbrightco

If your opt-in isn't working then you will want to listen as I walk Natalie through the process of tweaking the content on her opt-in to get it to convert better.