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Unlocking The Power of Music w/Vered Benhorin Jul 02, 2020

Show notes

There is so much fear and uncertainty in our current reality that it's easy to be caught up in a panic, but we should be using this time to take stock of our lives and our businesses as they are, and how we want them to be. Is it possible to make the most of this period?

While it's normal to feel worried about the future, it's also important for us to live in the moment and think about how we want to look back on this time. How can we build memories for our children so they can remember this period?

By choosing to slow down, assess our goals and embrace the changes we're going through, we can make quarantine something to remember for the right reasons.

On this episode, music therapist and Founder of veredmusic.com, Vered Benhorin shares how to make the most of life in quarantine.

Do your best to create memories of this time with your children- and not just through photos and videos. Take a few moments to improvise vocally and create songs for your children. -Vered Benhorin

3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

Take a moment to assessWith the world on pause, we finally have a moment to think deeply about who we are. Take advantage of the lull we're going through to assess where we are, and where we want to be.

Bond through musicMusic is a great way to form bonds with the people closest to us, so take a moment each day to improvise vocally. Sing a little song about our current reality; our kids will remember this for years and may even pass it on to their own children.

Embrace the changeWhile the changes we're seeing in the world are unnerving, it's times like these that force us to take our businesses to the next level. Instead of trying to get back to the way things were, use this time to adapt to our new reality and keep moving forward.

The Roadmap to Releasing Stable Misery w/Dr. Lynyetta Willis Jun 25, 2020

Show notes

When sadness becomes a daily, persistent experience that isn't dramatically terrible, it can turn into stable misery. We can get so used to being unhappy, it becomes a bearable normal, even though it's not healthy or fulfilling.

The good news is, we do have the power to move ourselves out of this place, and we can make our lives more fulfilling and joyful. But until we recognize and honor the things that need to be healed, they will keep showing up in our lives and impact how we show up in all our relationships.

In order to get out of stable misery, we need to be willing to dive into the things that trigger us, and work on moving towards joy step-by-step.

How can we identify stable misery in ourselves? Why should we explore the things that trigger us? In this episode, psychologist and family empowerment coach Dr. Lynyetta G. Willis, joins us to discuss the tools we can use to overcome triggers and unhealthy patterns.

Anything that you're avoiding in your own personal journey is going to inevitably in some way, shape or form, be passed on to your kids. -Lynyetta Willis

3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

The 4 Horsemen of Parenting Pain, blame, shame and avoidance are some of the negative experiences we might have faced in childhood. These things can make us feel unworthy, not good enough, and thinking that our voices aren't important enough. These horsemen will gallop with us into adulthood and even into parenthood and need to be addressed.

Going from sadness to joy is a process, not a sudden change Getting out of stable misery is not like a light switch, it's more of a dimmer switch. We're not going to go from stable misery to complete happiness in one go. Instead of thinking about completely getting out of misery, it's about taking one step each day to bring us closer to joy.

Deal with the trigger internally, not externally Unless we deal with the thing that's bothering us, it will weigh us down like a rock and just get heavier the more we avoid it. Dealing with triggers doesn't mean addressing them externally, it's more about dealing with them internally. It's more about not ignoring why it's coming up and why it's triggering us.

Pitching Yourself is an Act of Giving, Not Selfishness w/Amelia Roberts Jun 18, 2020

Show notes

Many women are hesitant to pitch themselves to be on podcasts because they fear they may not be welcomed, or that they don't have the right stories to share, and this is especially true for women of color.

Let's face it, it's difficult to compliment ourselves, so how can we overcome that? And for those of us who do have a platform, how can we encourage more women to feel more comfortable with pitching us?

On this episode, Visibility Strategist and Relationship Facilitator, Amelia Roberts shares why it's so important for everyone to share the information within themselves, and how to pitch our stories.

3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

Do the mindset work

So often, we hold back from sharing our ideas because we aren't sure they're enough. A great way to combat this is by hiring a coach, someone who can help us sort through good ideas and those that need tweaking, and who can hold us accountable to taking action.

Do the research

To be featured on a podcast, do some research on the audience. Understand what they're struggling with, and pitch with that in mind. If we know we have a solution to a common problem, we're the perfect candidate to share our stories.

Create an inclusive environment

For those of us who do have a platform to share stories, it's important to create a culture where everyone feels comfortable pitching to us. Do some research to find out how to serve those who aren't pitching to us.

Guest Bio

Amelia Roberts is a Visibility Strategist and Relationship Facilitator, and Founder of Solutions by Amelia. Amelia is a digital native who officially became a practitioner of online marketing twelve years ago with a role as a virtual assistant. Student loans from nursing school inspired her to put her love of observing human nature, showing empathy and previous marketing experience to work in new ways and as a result, she was able to pay off her student loans in under 2 years as a social media manager.

Now alongside other roles, you can find Amelia helping under-recognized professionals stand out and "get first dates" in business so that they can become thought leaders in the healthcare industry and beyond.

Amelia is the host of The Business of Nursing podcast.

When she is not optimizing human potential Amelia enjoys planning real and imagined food tours.

To find out more about Amelia, visit:

www.solutionsbyamelia.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaroberts/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rn_solutions

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RN_Solutions

To take advantage of Amelia's freebie, head to:

http://bit.ly/getinfrontofanyone

And if you're interested in coaching, Amelia suggests

Renee Hughes, Whole Living coach. Listen to her podcast where she talks about getting over fear.

Shemeca Tankerson, Sales Coach. After a staff member betrayed Shemeca's trust, she has gone on to teach others how to TRUST their own value despite what all may happen in life and business. This gives an idea of her work: https://www.facebook.com/AskShameca/photos/a.145232632276451/667671976699178

How a Photographer Successfully Shifted Her Business in a Time of Uncertainty w/Michelle Brewster May 28, 2020

Show notes

Many of our Boss Moms run businesses that require them to meet clients in person. If your business is a face-to-face, belly-to-belly operation, the covid-19 pandemic has forced you to close doors and lose your bread and butter business.

The good news is there is a way to keep our businesses going and income coming in if we pivot and shift what we create, promote and sell.

Photographers are one of the most impacted professional groups, and one business owner managed to shift her photography operation to suit new consumer needs and challenges, create income and earning opportunities for fellow photographers.

How can we use this time to focus on what can move the needle in our businesses? What business lessons have we learned during this time? In this episode, I'm joined by photographer, entrepreneur and creator of the Swaddle Pro, Michelle Brewster. We talk about pivoting in a hard hit industry.

Even in this time, we can still show up virtually and help our clients. -Michelle Brewster

3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

How coronavirus will shape new businesses Many people are going to emerge from this with newfound hobbies, interests and skills; and even with a reignited passion for a creative activity. These skills can become the foundation of brand new businesses.
Why this time can help us find focus Quarantine can help us focus and notice things when it comes to our children's education. This can also apply to our businesses. Many products are just not sellable right now so we need to focus on where we can get results. This time gives us the space to intensify on what's going to get us results right now.
The importance of showing up virtually Even if we can't be in the same room as clients and customers, we can still show up virtually for them, drive value and make an impact in people's lives in meeting their challenges.

How to Create Sellable Products When You Have Kids Running Around May 21, 2020

Show notes

With everything that's happened in the world in the wake of COVID-19, a lot of us have gotten stuck in a rut and having our kids home all the time has taken a toll on our creative processes. However, to create sellable products, we have to find ways to jolt ourselves out of that foggy state of mind.

How can we kickstart our creativity during this period? Is it even possible to run a business smoothly in-between home-schooling our children and keeping them entertained?

While we have to give ourselves grace in this time, at the end of the day, we have businesses to run and things to do.

On this episode, we discuss how to create sellable products while we're trapped in survival mode.

Having our kids around all the time can be very distracting. Try the 10-minute method: brainstorm for just 10 minutes at a time and see what sparks of creativity you get. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You'll Learn in this Episode

Stay creative by breaking brainstorming sessions up into 10-minute periods.
A lot of us are struggling to get good quality sleep at the moment, but to be creative as possible, we have to make sure we're getting enough rest. Take naps with the kids or download an app with sleep stories.
Once we've created a product, it's important we keep it as simple as possible. Now more than ever, people are easily overwhelmed and anything that seems complicated will struggle to sell.

The Secret to Habit and Routine Formation For Moms Who Love to Work w/Allison Braasch May 14, 2020

Show notes

This time has been challenging for many of us Boss Moms because we're out of our normal routines, and we've experienced the frustration of dealing with altered, shifted and even broken routines.

Routines are incredibly valuable to our performance, and when we don't have them, things can be incredibly hard for our children and even for us. We need a structure to rely on, keep us moving forward and even to give us some freedom.

Why are routines so important to the way we tick as parents, business owners and families? What are the 4 core aspects of building an effective and personalized working routine as a working mom?

In this episode, blogger, speaker and founder of I Swear I Love My Kids, Allison Braasch, talks about her WAKE system and how she uses it to help moms create routines that work for them.

Psychologically, having a routine helps us get through certain things. Knowing we have a routine to fall back on helps us breathe. -Allison Braasch

3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

How routines lead us to more freedom and creativity Routines are as much for parents as they are for our kids because it gives us something to rely on. Getting a routine down is the first step, once it's ingrained in us and our kids, we can now start to alter and create moments of freedom. It can give us the space to show creativity, initiative and confidence.
Why routines need to be formed around our individuality Before habit and routine formation, we need to start with reading the kind of people we are. Everyone functions differently, so we all need routines that work with who we are and how we want to be held accountable. It's important to find out how you respond to expectations internally and externally, and then we can create a routine that makes sense for us around that.
Why space for our own mental health matters right now Especially at a time like this, when our kids are learning from home and everyone is more confined, our mental health as parents is so important. We need to have time for ourselves to recenter and refocus, and we can condition our kids to give us that time.

Guest Bio-

Allison is a blogger, speaker and entrepreneur. She helps moms who love work AND their kids (most of the time) with self-care programs, sanity-saving strategies, and permission to be them. She is a writer, speaker, and course creator in her company, I Swear I Love My Kids.

Your Power Hour: The Best Morning Routine for Working Moms

https://www.iswearilovemykids.com/ Follow @iswearilovemykids for more information.

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How to Push Forward When the World is on Pause w/Emily D. Baker May 07, 2020

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The COVID-19 crisis has put a pause on all aspects of our lives; our children's school schedules and daily routines, our habits and how we operate from day-to-day, and of course, our businesses.

The pause doesn't mean we have to stop completely. We can keep moving forward if we learn how to navigate our new reality. If we focus our energies correctly, this can be a great launching pad for business growth.

Where should we be focusing our energies right now? How can we regain some control over our lives during the pandemic? On this episode, lawyer for online businesses and host of the Get Legit Law & Sh!t podcast, Emily D. Baker, shares how to push forward while the world is on pause.

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Focus on the foundation So often, we neglect the foundational work of our businesses because it doesn't feel fun. Now that we have more time on our hands, we can channel our energy into vital foundational elements like accounting and legal paperwork.
Keep making money A lot of business owners feel uncomfortable about continuing to operate during the crisis, but we have to give ourselves permission to make money. While we definitely have to evaluate our strategies and acknowledge what's going on, there's no reason why we shouldn't adapt to the times and keep making a profit.
Control what can be controlled We have very little control over any form of natural disaster or pandemic, so instead of trying to control something out of our hands, we should be focusing our attention on the small things we do have power over, like our daily schedules. Control what can be controlled, and release the rest of it.

Guest Bio-

Emily D. Baker is the badass lawyer for online business and the host of the popular Get Legit Law & Sh!t podcast. Emily is a former Deputy District Attorney, has run multi seven-figure businesses with her husband and, with over 15 years of experience, has seen it all. Emily helps her clients create common-sense legal protection while empowering them to create the businesses and lives they want. Emily makes the unsexy side of business fun and helps those around her unlock their inner badass.

To find out more about Emily, head to:

www.Instagram.com/theemilydbaker

www.Facebook.com/theemilydbaker

www.YouTube.com/c/theemilydbaker

https://www.emilydbaker.com/bizguide

Positive Parenting: How to Handle Tantrums & Help Our Kids Process Their Emotions w/Lindsay Ford Apr 30, 2020

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With everything going on in the world right now, one of the biggest changes and challenges parents are facing is having their children at home. Our kids are also dealing with changes to their daily schedules and activities, which is overwhelming and leading to more tantrums and emotional outbursts. When our children experience negative emotions, we need to be equipped to help them process what they are feeling in a constructive and positive way.

What is positive parenting and why is it such a constructive approach for both children and parents? How do we teach our kids that expressing their negative emotions can be healthy? How do we set the household culture and mindset around emotions?

On this episode, parenting coach and positive parenting expert, Lindsay Ford, talks about the importance of being proactive, not reactive when our kids throw a tantrum.

Tantrums are an emotional outlet and sometimes it's okay to let them happen. They will get through the tantrum and it teaches them to be emotionally resilient. -Lindsay Ford

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

How to handle a tantrum

Recognize the signs, and notice the build up of emotion. If we're aware of the precursors of the tantrum, we can mitigate it and validate their feelings which helps them feel better. Lindsay shares ways to help our kids through a tantrum.

What is positive parenting?

Positive parenting is about treating our kids with respect, not putting blame or shame on them, and remembering that they do better and behave better when they feel better. When they express their emotions, we shouldn't make them feel like emotion cannot be tolerated because that creates negativity.

Parents also need to mitigate their emotions

Sometimes as parents, we need to put ourselves in time out and be the ones to give ourselves space to process and deal with our own emotions. We're much more effective as parents when we're calm, than when we'll be when we're reacting in the moment. Learn practical tips to help you maintain your calm in the episode.

Guest Bio-

Lindsay Ford is a parenting coach, certified in Positive Discipline. She helps moms interpret what their child is really saying when they act out and gives them the strategies they need to restore a sense of calm and cooperation back into their homes.

To get The Practical Guide to Working at Home With Kids visit thinkfeeldecide.com.

How to Build Stronger Relationships with Other Women w/Marta Spirk Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

As women entrepreneurs, we are often shocked to find that collaboration over competition takes work, but as long as we become more mindful of ourselves, that doesn't need to be a problem. Why is it so important to understand what makes us different from the other women in our space? Can we ever completely get rid of feelings of jealousy we may have towards all the successful ladies in our lives?

On this episode, women empowerment coach, Marta Spirk shares how to build stronger relationships with other women business owners.

Most of the time, feelings of competitiveness with other women come from a lack of understanding about how unique we are as individuals. -Marta Spirk

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

Understand what makes us unique (11:57- 13:35)A lot of the time, when women compete with each other, it's because we've been trained to think we're all the same and need to prove why we're better than one another. The truth is, we are all unique. We have to understand what makes us different from other women entrepreneurs, not to prove we're better, but to see where our distinct talents lie.

Become more aware of reactions (15:12- 16:31)Most of us have had a moment when we've been jealous of another woman's success and sometimes the successful woman in question is a close friend. The truth is, we will probably always have pangs of jealousy from time to time. The trick is to notice when we're doing it and being mindful of not acting on our thoughts.

Stop looking at other people (18:48 - 19:30)We can't change other people, so stop trying to! Instead of focusing on other women's achievements and lives, we have to start looking at our own. This can improve our gratitude for what we already have.

Guest Bio-

Marta Spirk is a writer, podcaster and woman empowerment coach. Her focus is teaching women how to increase their self-esteem and improve self-image by going on a deep-dive in inner work and personal development. Through her podcast The Empowered Woman, her virtual self-improvement school and in-person workshops, she hopes to encourage and uplift women to step into their own power and realize they can DO IT ALL!

To find out more about Marta, head to:http://www.instagram.com/martaspirk

http://www.facebook.com/spirkmarta

www.martaspirk.com

https://www.facebook.com/theempoweredwomanshow/

Books mentioned on this episode: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

How to Improve Your Marriage By Working On Yourself First w/Rachel Ballard Apr 16, 2020

Show notes

As busy moms and business owners, so many things need to get done and as a result, our marriages slide down the priorities list. Why do so many couples end up feeling more like roommates and logistical partners rather than romantic partners? How can we start improving our marriages on our own? How do we rekindle fun and intimacy in our relationships?

On this episode, marriage strategist Rachel Ballard shares on the importance of prioritizing your relationship and how to get back on track if you and your spouse are in a rut.

Being in a relationship and fixing your marriage is a job on some level. -Rachel Ballard

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

It's important to prioritize our marriages the way we do our parenting (05:11 - 07:20) Our society focuses on how important children should be and that makes us prioritize them over our marriages. The truth is, our marriages also need focus and attention, and if we neglect it, the whole household suffers. Kids are happier and more well adjusted when they're parents are happy, not where we're putting them first above our partners.

Making our marriages better doesn't have to directly involve our partners (09:41 - 11:15)In order for us to be happier in our marriages, we need to be happier individually. We have to learn the skill of making ourselves happy and exercise it. True happiness comes from working on ourselves, liking ourselves and being nicer to ourselves.

Sometimes we need to break the ice to rekindle the romance (16:42 - 18:21 )Taking the first step to rekindling the romance in your marriage can be scary, and an icebreaker helps. Rachel developed a resource to give ideas for what you can text to your spouse to get the positive vibes, and banter going. It can initiate the types of conversations and interactions that will improve your marriage.

Guest Bio-

Rachel Ballard is a real-world, tell-it-like-it-is, marriage strategist and creator of the How To Like Your Husband Podcast. Rachel will shine a light on how you can generate loving energy into your partnership and (re)discover the foundation of your marriage, as you choose to move closer to designing a life (and solid friendship) with your husband built on love, lust, and loyalty!

Get Rachels 50 Sexy Texts here http://50sexytexts.com.

Visit https://mrsrachelballard.com/ for more information, to learn more about Rachel's Marriage Intensive or to listen to the podcast. You can also follow @mrsrachelballard.

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