The Boss Mom Podcast

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Getting over the fear of being seen so you can make more content w/ YouTuber Jessica Stansberry Mar 28, 2024

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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

Embracing The Pivot: How To Overcome Business Doubts And Thrive w/Kendra Hennessy Mar 21, 2024

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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

How To Achieve More With One-Minute Success Hacks Mar 14, 2024

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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?

Should You Take Advice From Successful Men? Mar 07, 2024

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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?

One Skill That's Hard for Moms to Learn (But Will Pay Off Forever) Feb 29, 2024

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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?

3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Success And How To Stop Feb 22, 2024

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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?

Should You Tweak or Pivot? Feb 15, 2024

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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?

Break Out of the Martyr Mindset and Find Balance w/Olivia Herron Feb 08, 2024

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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.

Attract the Energy You Want: How to Build a Circle That Elevates You w/Allison Hare Feb 01, 2024

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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

Yes, Your Childhood Affects You: How to Find The Root of Your Triggers and Traumas wDr. Annie Zimmerman Jan 25, 2024

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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.

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