This week I wrapped up our second Boss Mom Retreat in Charlotte, NC with dozens of incredible, powerful, beautiful women doing amazing things in their lives and businesses. I'm exhausted, but completely inspired and invigorated because of the connections and experiences we all had together...it makes me excited to keep pushing forward. On the way home my good friend Kelsey Murphy and I decided to celebrate with a little wine and a few movies, and in this episode I'm sharing some impactful takeaw...
Oct 23, 2017•13 min
As business owners there are about a million different things we could be doing at any given moment, and too often we may find ourselves crippled by the weight of decision fatigue and perfectionism that cause us to never take the right kind of action in our businesses. In this episode NJ and I are exploring the idea of implementation, why it's necessary to build and grow your business, and how to successfully implement what you need to in your business to reach your goals. If you've ever struggl...
Oct 17, 2017•31 min
For those of you who aren't with us in Charlotte for the Boss Mom Retreat I hope you'll enjoy this epic conversation with my friend Michael O’Neal of The Solopreneur Podcast about how to leverage conferences the right way. Michael is someone who pretty much has been to everything I can think of, knows everyone I can think of, has a podcast with like 10 million downloads, and is kind of a thing (trust me!) He's sharing 7 best practices for approaching, experiencing and leveraging conferences and ...
Oct 12, 2017•33 min
In this episode I'm joined by Pamela Gold, Founder of Gold Evolution and Author of Find More Strength: 5 Pillars to Unlock Unlimited Power and Happiness about how to really live in pursuit of your best life by building inner strength and cultivating inner peace. If you're ready to let go of stress and experience more happiness, peace and fulfillment in your relationships, work, and so much more, pop your earbuds in and enjoy this conversation!
Oct 10, 2017•39 min
If you've been a fan of the Boss Mom podcast for any length of time you've probably noticed I'm a big fan of all the funny things in life. I believe that incorporating humor into our lives and businesses bonds us together and increases our happiness, which is why I'm SO exciting to be joined by my friend KT Speetzen, Founder of Mother Cluckers Comedy, to chat about how to use humor to grow your business. Whether you're the kind of gal who laughs at her own jokes, or thinks she doesn't have a fun...
Oct 06, 2017•32 min
In this episode I'm joined by PJ Jonas, Founder of Goat Milk Stuff and Host of The Busy Mom's Survival Guide Podcast, to talk all about her unlikely journey into entrepreneurship and how to be intentional about creating a family legacy through your business. (Did I mention she has EIGHT kids and homeschools??) She has so much wisdom to share so don't wait another minute to tune in!
Oct 04, 2017•37 min
Sometimes as women, parents and entrepreneurs we need a fresh perspective to help us find what we need to move forward in life and business. Oftentimes we pay lots of money to coaches and masterminds to help us gain that perspective…but what if we could learn big, life-changing things from movies? In this episode I’m sharing five must-see movies that I think might just change your life and perspective as a mom entrepreneur (and at the very least, give you an enjoyable evening with a glass of win...
Sep 28, 2017•18 min
In this episode I'm sharing 3 juicy reasons why so many launches fail so you can make sure you don't do them the next time you plan to launch something! To access the show notes mentioned, click here .
Sep 21, 2017•14 min
Sep 20, 2017•12 min
Sometimes life and business can take interesting turns, and in this episode I'm talking with the lovely Jenny Stemmerman, creator of the Your Life Rocks podcast, all about how to find and embrace success in surprising places! Jenny describes herself as a "recovering workaholic" who spent over a decade climbing up the corporate ladder while the rest of her life took the back burner and fell completely out of balance. She decided to make a change in her life, create systems to help her create more...
Sep 19, 2017•32 min
In this episode we're dishing up some seriously helpful tips and strategies for creating and launching successful offerings in your business. If you've struggled to have successful launches or want to make sure you do it right the first time, this one is a must-listen!
Sep 14, 2017•26 min
If you're not yet familiar with Pat Flynn, Creator & Host of the Smart Passive Income podcast, this episode is going to give you a lightening fast introduction to who he is, what he stands for and how knowing him has personally and professional left a lasting impact on me. In this episode I'm sharing five specific things I've learned from the example Pat has set as an entrepreneur, a husband, a dad and a human being in general. I hope you'll glean some helpful wisdom yourself and encourage y...
Sep 14, 2017•14 min
In this episode NJ and I are joined by Laura Roeder, the Founder & CEO of Edgar, a revolutionary social media scheduling tool that changed the way business owners are able to share social media content. During our conversation you'll hear all about Laura's journey to starting her company, becoming a mom and how using innovation to solve problems can be so powerful in growing your business and changing the world.
Sep 12, 2017•45 min
In this Nurture Your Business segment I decided to bring in my personal life coach Valerie Friedlander, Founder of The Unlimited Mom , to talk about how sometimes you need to think outside the box when it comes to how you're investing in yourself and your business. I truly credit my work with Valerie with helping me make valuable discoveries and learn to honor myself, my family and my business through a difficult year filled with many challenges, which you'll hear all about in this episode....
Sep 07, 2017•18 min
In this episode I'm joined by the amazing ladies from the All Up In Your Lady Business Podcast to chat about the importance of developing a personal brand and how to leverage it to gain visibility and grow your business. To check out the show notes for this episode click here .
Sep 06, 2017•34 min
Whether you're brand new to business or you've been in business awhile, figuring out what to offer your clients and customers can be a challenge. In this episode I'm going to break down some practical tips and wisdom based on experience for mapping out what should come next for you and your business.
Aug 31, 2017•33 min
In this episode we're talking all about how to create offline business connections and leverage your business in offline settings in order to grow.
Aug 29, 2017•35 min
In this episode we're talking all about whether or not to leverage your Facebook group (or Facebook groups in general) to grow your business, and if so, how to go about doing it properly without coming across as "salesy."
Aug 29, 2017•14 min
In this episode I'm joined by the amazing Natalie Eckdahl, Founder of the Biz Chix Podcast , and we are chatting all about hosting and leveraging live events to connect with your community and grow your business. If you've been thinking about hosting a live event of your own, or you're interested in hearing more about what goes on behind the scenes of planning live events, this one is a must-listen for sure.
Aug 22, 2017•46 min
Does selling in your business feel scary or uncomfortable? If so, know that you're not alone. This is something I hear all the time from my clients and community, so in this episode I am going to share a little bit of money mindset wisdom that I hope will help you begin to reframe how you think and feel about both money and selling.
Aug 17, 2017•15 min
Something that is usually a universal challenge for moms everywhere is getting our kids to sleep. That’s why I’m so pumped about this bonus episode because I’m joined by Susie Parker, founder of Baby Sleep Love and Certified Sleep Consultant, and she’s answering all of my questions about how to get our kids to sleep and do the right things without feeling bad about doing it. She covers how to figure out what works and what doesn’t for you and your kids and talking with her really left me feeling...
Aug 16, 2017•34 min
Some of the greatest things in history have been the product of collaborations done well: peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, Jay-Z and Beyoncé....well, you get the idea! In this episode NJ and I are chatting all about the power of collaborations, how to find the right ones for you, and how to choose them based on your priorities in your business. If you're ready for more collaborations in your life or to start engaging in better collaborations, this one is a must-listen....
Aug 15, 2017•21 min
Sometimes when we need clarity in our lives and business, the first place we should look isn’t somewhere external, but rather the experiences we’ve been through personally in our own lives. In this episode I’m going to share a very personal story and how going through that experience led me to see my business and approach my business in an entirely different way. It led to me recognizing the value and importance of honoring the things we create in our businesses by giving them time, space and si...
Aug 10, 2017•27 min
Since the beginning of time, people have been asking themselves questions like, "Who am I? Why am I that way? What am I here for?" and as Boss Moms our answers to these questions play a huge part in both how we live our lives and run our businesses. In today's episode I'm so excited to invite you into this awesome conversation about finding your soul language, with Laura Greco , a coach for women who are ready for a more conscious, connected, and soulful way to raise their children. Laura stands...
Aug 08, 2017•30 min
In case you haven't noticed, several big, successful online entrepreneurs have been shutting down their big, successful Facebook groups left and right lately. (Don't worry, the Boss Moms Facebook group isn't going anywhere!) But it begs the question....could Facebook groups be dead?? In this episode I'm sharing why I think Facebook groups are totally still alive and well, and how you can leverage the power of a well-run Facebook group to successfully gain visibility, create community and grow yo...
Aug 03, 2017•19 min
Networking has often gotten a bad rep in the world of business for being slimy or disingenuous, and for all you introverts out there, likely makes you want to jump out of your skin. But in today's episode NJ and I are diving into a discussion about the new world of networking, why networking can be a powerful propeller for your business, and how to approach it strategically so you can effectively grow your business.
Aug 01, 2017•28 min
As a business owner (and a human being in general) it's natural to desire to be respected. But it's important that we are mindful of how we're garnering the respect we receive. I recently heard the question, "do you demand respect or command respect" and I just love it. the two words seem pretty similar, but there are some distinct differences that I'm going to walk through in this episode today.
Jul 27, 2017•24 min
Do you self care? Do you think you self care well? As parents and entrepreneurs we often think of ourselves last, which means that our personal self care often comes last. And I'm not just talking manicures and pedicures. I'm talking about how we're taking care of our bodies, minds and souls - how we're treating ourselves. Today I'm joined by the lovely Erin Kendall, an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer with 2 little toddlers at home. While juggling a household, two kids, t...
Jul 25, 2017•43 min
Influencer marketing is an industry that has grown leaps and bounds over the years as online business and e-commerce have boomed, so today I want to talk about the "new"world of influencer marketing and how you can leverage it to build both your community and your business.
Jul 20, 2017•16 min
In this episode we are talking about a few of the tools we use and love to systemize and streamline collaborating with other people in both our lives and businesses. If you've ever wished that collaborating weren't so complicated or overwhelming, be sure to tune in!
Jul 18, 2017•33 min