Hello. It’s Amanda, aka “Aardvark Girl,” here to let you know about my new podcast, Business for Self-Employed Creatives. If you’ve been listening to the Womanpreneur Podcast, you know I’m passionate about all things business, especially helping business owners and freelancers succeed… and have fun doing it. There’s nothing like the privilege of working for yourself – making your own rules, owning your time, and trusting your instincts to make the right decisions. You also know I have a “tough l...
May 28, 2020•2 min
"When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you." - Dr. Seuss Whether we like it or not, everything in life has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Life is filled with so many exciting and interesting chapters, and hopefully we learn a little something from all of them! Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats bring their podcasting chapter to a close... The dear friends, both independent business owners, have decid...
May 27, 2020•34 min•Ep. 63
Life is filled with distractions, side-steps, alternate routes, and roadblocks. The trick is knowing what to look out for so you can treat them more like speed bumps! It's hard to be objective about your own life. Do you know what's in your way? Are you making excuses? Striving for perfectionism? Do you even know what makes you happy? Melissa and Amanda discuss the common themes so many of us experience that lead to getting in our own way! Listen to a list of the most common life slowdowns durin...
May 20, 2020•55 min•Ep. 62
It's been said the best things in life are free. But what if some of the best things in life aren't things at all? When COVID-19 took the world by storm, every aspect of our lives was affected. Our daily trips to the gym, casual dinners out with friends, frequenting our favorite local businesses. All of it just stopped. Normal as we once knew it drastically changed overnight. Where do we look for solace? How can we keep our spirits up during a time of crisis? When everything outside is uncertain...
May 13, 2020•49 min•Ep. 61
Ever hear the phrase, "Knowledge is power?" Well, the more you learn the more capable you are and the more you can surprise yourself as you create your very best life. During a nationwide shutdown, many of us have found a little extra time. How are you using yours? Tony Robbins says, "If you're not growing, you're dying." Yikes. Well, the opposite of that would be if you are growing, you're thriving! So that's exciting news! And it sounds right in line with the way your talented talking twosome,...
May 06, 2020•46 min•Ep. 60
Ever hear of moral fatigue? Well, it's a thing and it's happening right now! From the moment we wake up and take on our day, we are making decisions - mostly on autopilot. A large percentage of our daily tasks and routines are done with minimal thought, and are based more on behaviors and cues! But when your day-to-day as you've known it suddenly gets turned upside down, making even the simplest of decisions can feel overwhelming. And now our choices can have an impact on others, so we have to c...
Apr 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 59
Every day is filled with unique obstacles.Adaptability is a trait high on the "useful life skills" list! Adapting to new people, situations, surprises, and changes comes easily to some, but can be much more challenging for others. Having the option to ease into adapting to something new can be far less stressful when you have more time to process your feelings and can ponder different approaches you can take. However, some things in life are simply outside of our control. Womanpreneurs Melissa M...
Apr 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 58
Special guest and President of TVandRadioVoices.com , Kirissa Shipp, joins us for an introspective conversation surrounding “big takeaways” from being a business owner! From setting boundaries - personally and professionally - to understanding the perspective of someone who regularly hires creatives, Amanda, Melissa and Kirissa get real about how much time and dedication is required when you own and run your own business. Discipline? Yeah. That’s a must. Work ethic. That too. Free time? (Insert ...
Apr 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 57
Do you have conversations in your head, too? So you've just spent the last fifteen minutes playing out every possible scenario in your mind trying to anticipate an interview or replaying an argument you just had - thinking of way better and more colorful rebuttals. Maybe you're about to pitch a new client and you're inner dialogue goes south... What if they don't like your ideas, your shoes, your hair, or you remind them of an old, sweaty, nervous ex-girlfriend?! Or... a new phenomenon that’s ge...
Apr 08, 2020•45 min•Ep. 56
Womanpreneur. Woman. noun - an adult human female. Entrepreneur. noun - a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. The Womanpreneur Podcast. proper noun - Two human female business owners team up to empower others in business and in life, taking a greater than normal financial risk to share and serve their life experience with the masses all for the greater good - rather than just giving random free advice to our...
Apr 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 55
Have you ever talked yourself out of doing something because "someone else has already done it?" Or ever started doing something you were super passionate about only to quit shortly after because someone else is totally doing it "way better than you ever could?" Our internal narratives sure have a way with us, don't they? There is no one else in the world who can do anything quite like you can. We all speak, share, love, and live differently. Melissa and Amanda will get you back on track and dow...
Mar 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 54
What do we do when we're quarantined? We go live! On 03.20.20, we got some of our fans together to discuss what's been going on as a result of the COVID-19 orders - how our businesses have been affected, what we've been doing to adapt and plan, how we're coping mentally, and how we're able to keep our positive attitudes intact. We'd love to hear how you're doing, what you're doing, and any tips you have for staying sane amidst the chaos. Please note, the sound quality isn't perfect, as we were e...
Mar 24, 2020•54 min
Life's logistics can get demanding! Some of us struggle with asking for help, whether in our personal or business lives. This episode of The Womanpreneur Podcast centers around utilizing our support network so we can focus on the things we do best. How many talented, capable people do you have in your corner? Look around - they're there. You may be overlooking the resources around you. Or maybe you think you can't afford it, when actually the time you save could actually help you earn more! Don'...
Mar 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 53
Working from home sounds so nice, doesn't it? Well, it can be, but focusing on your business amidst the demands and distractions of your family, dishes, laundry and other people in your life not understanding what it is you "do." Doesn't working from home mean you watch tv all day? ALL. THE. THINGS. How are we supposed to stay on track and productive while working from home? Amanda and Melissa weigh in about structure! From creating a designated workspace to having a set begin and end time to yo...
Mar 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 52
So, what's all the hype about morning routines, anyway? Does it really matter THAT much how or when you start your day? Well, the actual time you wake up is arguable, but how you utilize your morning is everything! Hear how morning bird Amanda McCune and morning monster Melissa Moats both begin their days, and take note of what success-driven people do to kick off every day as their best! Melissa and Amanda will offer a variety of helpful tips to maximize your morning to super-charge your day, w...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 51
The Womanpreneur Podcast rolls out its 50th episode! We know it's hard to believe, but time really does fly when you're having fun! Amanda and Melissa walk down memory lane together as they share favorite memories from their past podcast episodes and more about their Yin-Yang friendship! Somehow they always balance each other out! Interested to hear an unexpected list of random facts about Amanda and Melissa? Well, this episode will definitely keep you guessing. Find out who Melissa's teen crush...
Feb 26, 2020•59 min•Ep. 50
Which skills are needed most to thrive in today's fast-paced, always changing climate? Do you possess the sought-after super skills of today? Melissa and Amanda dig deep as they uncover some surprising skills that will greatly improve your odds at being in high demand! If you're trying to get by without them, you could fall flat! And we don't want that! Some of these skills never go out of style! Tune in to find out if your skills are up to date or if they could use a facelift! Whether you're an...
Feb 19, 2020•49 min•Ep. 49
Do your habits and daily routines serve you well? Let's keep it real. Are you doing everything you can to get the results you think about, talk about, or doodle in your journal? Melissa and Amanda talk about being a doer, and how to leave the dreamers in the dust. It all comes down to results-driven behavior. This episode will surely get you thinking about your day-to-day way - where you're rockin' it and where you there is room for improvement. Let’s take a closer look at ways to change some ol...
Feb 12, 2020•36 min•Ep. 48
What is exactly is personal branding? And is it really that important? Ummm, yeah. It sure is. In a world of entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, inventors, educators, influencers and the like - anyone hoping to get noticed, develop positive relationships with their audience, and stay top of mind needs to have a stellar personal brand. Amanda and Melissa chat branding – how they came up with and crafted their own personal brands, and everything you should consider when shaping yours. Making yo...
Feb 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 47
During this episode, Womanpreneurs Alicia Materra, Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats chat it up on the subject of resilience! It takes a lot of courage, preparation and can-do spirit to open and launch a business. It's such an outpouring of time and energy! So, what happens if you set out to conquer the world then suddenly have a change of heart? We are allowed to change our minds! Alicia shares her womanpreneurial journey - from opening her first hair salon from the ground up, to selling her busi...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 46
Maximum energy output. Doing ALL the things. Thinking BIG... All while avoiding burnout. Sound familiar? Yep. Even the most motivated and accomplished people on the planet have a pause button. Or maybe it's a reset button?! No one can carry on forever without some downtime - and ya know what? It's 100% okay! It is in fact GOOD for you! Do you know your limits? When is enough enough? How do you know it's time to unplug, rest, and reboot? Have you ever stopped and asked your body what it needed? M...
Jan 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 45
Watch out... there's a roadblock ahead! We all face them. How do you overcome roadblocks in your personal or professional life? Do you proceed with caution? Look the other way? Or barrel right through them - full steam ahead? In this episode, Amanda and Melissa discuss the different ways they approach roadblocks and what works best for them. It isn't a matter of 'if' you'll confront something difficult... it's a matter of 'when.' Have the tools and mindset to be ready. Your favorite Womanpreneur...
Jan 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 44
Opportunities are all around us. Are your eyes wide open? Or are they shut? At this very moment, we are the sum total of all of the experiences we've ever had. That's a powerful thought! Our accomplishments, proud moments, that job or big client we landed, our families...brain-children included... were all opportunities that we created. If you want something, make it happen! Melissa and Amanda talk about the limitless potential living inside all of us and their inspirational conversation will un...
Jan 08, 2020•41 min•Ep. 43
There is something so exciting about a fresh start. And 2020 has such a ring to it! Ready to bust out your new day-planner? Have a list of goals you're ready to take on? Amanda and Melissa look at goal-setting in a practical, logical, and useful way. Learn how to set and accomplish SMART, achievable goals, both big and small, anytime you feel ready. The truth is a "New Year" can happen any waking moment you simply decide to think and do something new! Get motivated, focused, and don't forget you...
Jan 01, 2020•47 min•Ep. 42
You aren't going to believe this... Amanda says Bah Humbug while Melissa wants to hang tinsel EVERYWHERE! How do you "do the holidays?" What does the holiday season mean to you? Melissa and Amanda share very different (as per usual) perspectives on how they Fa, la, la... or don't... in a very special Holiday Spirit episode! Ha ha! They do agree on one very important thing though - the true meaning of the holiday season. Listen in is as the Womanpreneur dream team reveal a variety of ways to feel...
Dec 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 41
As we bring 2019 to a close, have you considered the value in reflecting on all you've accomplished this year? Too often we miss the opportunity to look back at the things we've done (big and small), appreciate our most treasured moments of the year, or take a mental note of anything we need to resolve before diving into the new year! Amanda and Melissa take a look back at their year and reflect on their most magical moments, people who inspired them, and who they'd like to thank for their contr...
Dec 18, 2019•55 min•Ep. 40
We’re all expert advice givers at times, but do we always follow our own advice? We know we should eat right, exercise, get plenty of rest, DO ALL THINGS, stay away from people who drain us, etc..! But do we always walk the walk that we talk? Amanda and Melissa call themselves out on taking their own advice, and cover finding the middle ground between tough self-love and staying true to yourself. Life is indeed a wild ride…. with twists and turns and many surprises. Your favorite Womanpreneurs w...
Dec 11, 2019•51 min•Ep. 39
Have you ever felt stuck? Defeated? Like you’ve failed in some way? We’ve all been there at some time in our lives. How do you crawl out from beneath the rubble, dust yourself off, and press on? How do you shift from thinking "I can’t" to "I can?" Melissa and Amanda explore ways to bounce back after going through difficult times, and ways to shift your mentality to get back on course. Whether you’re going through something tough in your personal life or in business, your best self and best life ...
Dec 04, 2019•48 min•Ep. 38
We can't change the past, but we can learn from it. We can't predict the future, but we can look to it with wonder and hope in our hearts. The present is this moment, and it truly is a gift. Learning how to exercise gratitude will help keep you in the 'now.' What have you given thanks for in your life today? Did you wake up and feel thankful for another day? Did you greet your pet today and feel gratitude in your heart for its unconditional love? Expressing gratitude is infectious, and the more ...
Nov 27, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Our vibe has so much to do with our tribe. With whom do you spend the most time? Are you an eternal optimist or do you often find yourself feeling depleted and in a not-so-great mood? Take a look around. Make a mental note of the mindsets of the people who surround you. Are they lifting you up or dragging you down? They should be cheering you on, not holding you back. Maybe you're usually playing the role of therapist and are left feeling drained. Maybe it's been a very long time since someone h...
Nov 20, 2019•42 min•Ep. 36
