Are you looking for the one thing that will propel you forward to achieve big things? I am going to let you in on the one thing every momtrepreneur needs to achieve big goals. Welcome to this momtrepreneur life coffee chat. Let's peel back the curtain as life as a work from home and homeschool mom. This week we are talking about how to achieve big things. A lot of times as moms, we feel like there are bunches of ideas traipsing through our minds, but we just don't have the time for them. Especia...
Apr 12, 2023•10 min
For this coffee chat, I am going to share with you 10 reasons to have a big family. It is going to be a lot of fun. So let's get into it. This is a spontaneous chat. Throw your hair up in a messy bun and let's chat. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or send me a note. As you may or may not know. I have six kids. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would end up with six kids. My husband, who is an only child, said two kids when we first were married. But we have ...
Mar 29, 2023•11 min
Are you facing homeschool mom burnout? Mom I did something so terrible last that week that I'm in danger of losing my homeschool mom card. What is this terrible, terrible thing—I looked at private school tuition. I was just done. So this coffee chat is all about homeschool mom burnout. Show notes: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-mom-burnout RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Mom Burnout My Birthing Stories High Needs Baby How to Pick the Best Homeschool Curriculum for Your Tribe Rebel Mom shir...
Mar 01, 2023•15 min
Realistic mom goals 2023. Is that really a thing? Can a busy mom actually accomplish a big task? Show notes: https://lifeunboxed.blog/realistic-mom-goals-2023/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Momtrepreneur Life Coffee Chat Playlist Guest Post: You Need Creativity How to Make Money with a Blog: Can it Still be Done? Goal Playlist Rebel Mom shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226&variation=5861&size=1368 Rebel Mom Mug: https://life-unboxed-blog.cr...
Feb 15, 2023•20 min
Blogging is dead. Or so I've heard, so how to make money with a blog? This is the question I've been trying to answer for the past two years. It is never easy starting anything new. It takes a lot of courage to be a beginner. That is where I found myself two years ago. A beginner, trying to launch something new. I did all the research, and thought I was completely prepared for whatever came my way. My focus was on how to make money with a blog. The ambition of starting something new also brought...
Feb 06, 2023•20 min
Are you fed up with all the promises on how to achieve goals that fail again and again? If you need a practical solution to crush your mom goals, this is for you. I want you to walk away from this post with actionable steps to take. Once you are successful with one, you can come back to the post and start on the next one. Like I’ve said throughout this series, I was so frustrated hearing the same thing over and over. And it didn't matter how many different ways I tried to make it work, it just d...
Jan 30, 2023•18 min
You have habits. I have habits. Whether good or bad, we all have habits that will propel us forward toward our goals for life. Or keep us from achieving them. If you truly want to achieve your goals for life, then you need to look at the habits you've formed. Because habits are such an integral part of you. Remember, habits are something that you do almost involuntarily. You need to really look objectively. Or get someone else to give you objective insight. Habit are going to take you from the f...
Jan 23, 2023•21 min
Are you tired of following all the all the steps to accomplish your goals in life, just to fail again and again? Welcome to part 2 of the setting goals in life series. This series is for the mom who is tired of trying goal system after goal system, only to fail by February. Every. Single. Time. In part 1 we went through why the highly popular goals in life systems don't work for moms (these systems are usually not written with kids in mind). In this post, we are going to get into some of the ver...
Jan 16, 2023•16 min
When you hear the words goal setting what feelings are brought to the surface? Excitement? Expectation? Eagerness? Or dread? Trepidation? Dismay? There are so many goal setting systems that everyone says are foolproof. "Just do this and you to will accomplish your goals every time." A few years ago, my husband and I were dragged down the rabbit hole of goal setting. We were promised that if we just followed these steps, we would totally crush our goals. So we paid the exorbitant price for the cl...
Jan 09, 2023•12 min
Whatever your story is, the good, the bad, or the ugly, can help someone else. Are you ready to turn your story into a business helping moms? I am excited have Joy Bartholomew from Divorce Confidante. Joy is a mom and Christian Life Coach. Her goal is helping moms struggling with the chaos of divorce. She works to facilitate self-growth by helping women identify core challenges and setbacks. I really wanted to chat with Joy about her story. The emotions of a divorce, and dealing with all the men...
Dec 19, 2022•25 min
How we work and homeschool is unique to each family. Your homeschool won't look like mine…and that's ok. I have another guest that I am excited to share with you. Melissa Brander from Pocket Homeschool is a homeschool mom of 2 boys. She created a space and a business out of her love for writing and homeschooling. She share with us how she helps other moms with their own unique homeschool journey. The take away from this interview is your homeschool won't look like my homeschool. How you do busin...
Dec 05, 2022•30 min
Today we are going to talk about the biggest question always asked by new homeschoolers. What about socialization? What social opportunities are there for kids? As a second generation homeschooler I've heard this question or comment for over 25 years. Most of the time it is a sincerely asked question, but it is rooted in a myth. Show notes and links RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: Find local homeschool co-ops/organizations That Time we all became Homeschooling Moms Homeschooling Multiple Grade...
Nov 28, 2022•17 min
If your child has a learning disability or struggles with ADHD or autism. Then unschooling may be a good fit for your child's learning style. I am excited to interview Julie, from Julie Naturally, as she shares her journey of navigating the homeschool world with kids who have a number of learning differences. She shares how she landed on the best way to teach them. So she can maximize their learning in a way that fits their learning abilities. Julie is definitely a mom who decided to forge her o...
Nov 21, 2022•30 min
Welcome to the final momtrepreneur life coffee chat of the year! Next week is Thanksgiving, and then the following week is December. I am taking the month of December off because this time of year tends to get super busy. So I just need to take this time to step, enjoy the holidays, and get ready to go for January. Grab your coffee and let’s chat. If you want to homeschool and work from home confidentially, then join the newsletter. Show notes: https://lifeunboxed.blog/momtrepreneur Goal Playlis...
Nov 17, 2022•12 min
When you start your virtual assistant business, your mind starts racing and in the jumble of thoughts there are so many questions. What services should I offer? How am I going to work from home with kids? Will people really want to hire a mom? And on and on they go. While I don't know all your skills and amazing talents you can offer, I do know one thing. Your skills in communication is something to leverage. Moms are masters at communication. I don't care how many degrees you have, no one can t...
Nov 14, 2022•12 min
Mom the struggle is real. Trying to balance clients, your kids' education, and not be stressed out about all of it, is a genuine struggle. For this week's momtrepreneur life coffee chat, we are going to talk about schedule vs routine. Welcome to another momtrepreneur life coffee chat. I have been working from home and homeschooling my kids before it was cool. I share with you from my almost 10 years of experience has a homeschool and work from home mom. But I was homeschooled too, so there are a...
Nov 10, 2022•14 min
Do you want to know more about adopting internationally? November is adoption awareness month, and I am excited to share this story with you. We have another great conversation with Amy Zopp. These interviews are all about being inspired as moms by other moms and their stories. Today, Amy talks about adopting internationally. Amy is an author and homeschooling mom of 7, soon to be 8. She has a very special family. Her family is made up of 4 biological children and 3 soon to be 4 adopted children...
Nov 07, 2022•25 min
Our to-do list is never ending. And this is a question that I see a lot, getting all the things done. How do you actually do this as a busy work from home and homeschool mom? As a self-proclaimed productivity guru, I am going to let you in on all my secrets. Welcome to another momterpeneur life coffee chat. If you are a rebel mom, then you are in the right place. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/getting-all-the-things-done RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Pumpkin Spice Journal Rebe...
Oct 27, 2022•16 min
Hey moms, have I got a story for you. I sat down with Elisa Fucci from Living la Vida Full podcast. She is a life coach for women, and helps women to have a better relationship. Her story doesn't start with her coaching business. It really started when she was 15 years old, and she gave her baby up for adoption. This is a story of taking something really hard and turning it around for good. Elisa said, "Your circumstances don't have to define you." This is her story. She shares her story of how ...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min
It is a phenomenon that can strike at anytime and anywhere is. It doesn't care how many kids you have or how busy you are. What is this phenomenon…mom burnout. For this week's, momtrepreneur life coffee chat we are going to talk about all things mom burnout. Life Unboxed is all about raising your kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity. If we are going to talk about keeping your sanity, then we need to talk about mom burnout. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/mom-burnout R...
Oct 20, 2022•12 min
As moms, we need to feel like we are winning at something, but many of the things we do aren't measurable by a completed task, so we start to feel like we are losing more than we are winning. What is a mom to do? In this show we are going talk about how to nurture those feelings of winning. Show notes and links RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey ~~~ Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Jodie-the-Mom/e/B097RQRRQ1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_ln...
Oct 17, 2022•10 min
Switching curriculum mid-year? Can you do it? Should you do it? How will it affect your kids? Hello wonderful Rebel Moms. Welcome to another momtrepreneur life coffee chat. This week we are chatting about curriculum. You've reached the point in your homeschool year, where you know you either love your curriculum, you like it, or you flat out hate it. So should you ditch your curriculum? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/switching-curriculum-mid-year RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: ...
Oct 13, 2022•14 min
Growing your business while working a full-time job is probably one of the hardest stages of being a mompreneur. Many mompreneurs find themselves starting a business while still working in the corporate world. Stephanie and her husband are working to building their bookkeeping business, raising their two boys, and working a full-time job. I was really excited to talk with Stephanie about the in-between stage of being a momtrepreneur. Where you are torn between the corporate office job and your s...
Oct 10, 2022•27 min
Are you ready to start something new, but you are afraid? Whether it is homeschool or starting a business, it takes great courage to be a beginner. Welcome to another momtrepreneur life coffee chat. This is a place where we talk about all things momtrepreneur, from raising your kids, to running a business, to keeping your sanity. I have been a homeschool mom of 6 and virtual assistant for almost 10 years. Today we are going to talk about the courage you need to be a beginner. Show notes and link...
Oct 06, 2022•12 min
I am going to tell you the thing that everyone is thinking, but no one is saying when it comes to your website. As a momtrepreneur or mom entrepreneur, when you start a business you will be doing everything. Which means you will create a website on your own. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid. This is always one of the first investments I recommend when you are creating your business. As a successful virtual assistant for more than 8 years, I've never regretted the time and investment in creati...
Sep 26, 2022•24 min
Everyone wants a piece of us. So how to not lose yourself as a mom when you are drowning in the needs of others. Grab your coffee, in your favorite new mug (along with the matching rebel mom shirt) and let's talk about life as a mom, momtrepreneur, homeschool mom, and everything in between. These topics cover a wide-range of stuff. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/how-to-not-lose-yourself-as-a-mom RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Rebel Mom Mug Rebel Mom Shirt Take a Break: https://...
Sep 22, 2022•25 min
This momtrepreneur decided to start her business when she was 12 weeks pregnant. She discovered a way to make money from home, so she could be with her two littles. Andria, from the Savvy VA Mama went from an MA and 10 years in child development to starting her own business when she was 12-weeks pregnant. She wanted the freedom to set her own hours and be her own boss. So she dove into the realm of a virtual assistant. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/way-to-make-money-from-home MO...
Sep 19, 2022•27 min
Do you ever have those days where you just want to throw in the towel? And you really mean it this time. In this momtrepreneur life coffee chat, let's talk about business success motivation. I am going to give the one key ingredient you need for your continued success. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/business-success-motivation/(opens in a new tab) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~ MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOK Are yo...
Sep 15, 2022•15 min
Do you ever read or hear advice that just hits you so hard that you will never forget it? In this momtrepreneur life coffee chat, we are going to talk about 3 statements that will change your life. This is just a laid back chat where I just share with you thoughts that have been wandering through my mind. I've been running my virtual assistant business for almost 10 years, I've been homeschooling my 6 for about years now, needless to say we have a lot going in this house all the time. Show notes...
Sep 08, 2022•13 min
Join the conversation as we chat through homeschooling outside of the box learners. Mom, you don't need to be afraid of the labels. I am excited to sit down with Cynthia from Inside Our Normal and chat through what it means to have out of the box learners. She is homeschool mom of 3 out of the box kids and writes at Inside Our Normal. Her writings give families practical support to embrace each child's unique learning style. In the interview, Cynthia gives a ton of practical advice on getting a ...
Sep 05, 2022•29 min
