Brooke speaks with Jill Makoya, an Allobee expert in copywriting. Jill’s background is in education. She taught for 15 years and has experience not only in the classroom but VIP Kid and other remote teaching opportunities. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Art. She has certifications in copywriting courses. Allobee was her first introduction to offer her services to an agency. She had only worked with small business owners and solopreneurs. She was inspired by the level of organization and structure from the beginning.
In 2010, Jill felt called to go overseas to teach English as a second language. The second major shift in her life happened when she came back to the U.S. in 2015 where she went back to public school teaching. After she had her son, she longed for more and was no longer excited about teaching because she wanted to be home with him more. Jill knew she wanted to work from home and knew she could thrive in an online environment because of her side hustle with VIP Kid. Jill was attracted to freelancing when she stumbled upon the Free Mama Movement program. She joined the community and got immersed in the training and videos. After a while of this, Jill decided to jump in and start her LLC and self-teach several programs.
In her first month, she secured two retainer clients that stayed with her for 6-9 months. She was determined to learn by doing. As Jill worked with social media, CRM, email sequencing, and others, she realized that she wanted to niche down to copywriting. She attended a webinar on copywriting and realized this was her strength and she wanted to pursue it.
The one thing Jill wishes she knew when she began her career is taking messy action can lead to some of your greatest moments. She learned quickly you don’t need a fancy website, elaborate sales page before you declare that your doors are open. She says to focus on relationships and the benefits of what you are trying to offer or sell and how to master your craft.
Her biggest challenge happened recently as she dealt with the feast or famine that comes with freelancing. She was used to steady business and then experienced a period of time where there wasn’t as much work. She reflected during this time to determine if she needed to pivot and step out of her comfort zone and connect with a different target audience. The seeds she planted during this time have started to grow.
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Ferol is the COO of Written Word Media and runs a variety of brands to help readers find the next book to read. He works to sell advertising to authors, largely independent authors. They do email, social media and primarily support the authors by giving them access to advertising for readers. Allobee has helped support Ferol by helping them with their new program, Reader Reach. Allobee helped with the marketing and setting up of the campaign and getting working out the kinks.
Ferol got his start at a non-profit research lab that built medical simulators. There he was introduced to technology he didn’t know existed. He started doing some of his own freelance work and it drove him to get his MBA and he began working with ReverbNation, building software for musicians. He never connected with music but came from a family of readers and always wanted to work with his wife. She was an online marketing consultant at the time. They eventually started working together and built Written Word Media and hired staff.
Ferol’s biggest challenge has been balancing family and work, especially when his father was sick. He views challenges as opportunities. The key is self-awareness during trauma and chaos and the daily struggle that comes with that. It’s important to ask for help and support when you need it.
Ferol also talks about his favorite quote, favorite read, and how he plans on momentum through the remainder of 2021.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com
Ferol Vernon holds an MBA from Duke University with a focus on technology and entrepreneurship. Ferol’s focus is building killer technology for readers, authors, and publishers. Ferol spent over 6 years in the music business at ReverbNation helping grow the company from a pre-revenue startup to a 100 person company.
Listen as Brooke shares her experience at creating a remote-first company during a pandemic as well as easy tips at creating a successful team culture overall.
The Allobee leadership team is all on the east coast but experts are all over the United States. We do an All Hive meeting at the beginning of the month and I asked our workforce plus our internal team, if they could use one word, how would they describe our work culture here at Allobee. In this remote time, do people feel supported, inspired, welcoming, flexible, safe? I love that supportive was the #1 culture for Allobee. If you don’t feel support, a lot will fall by the wayside. I encourage you to do a word map or something similar to find out how they define the culture.
We make sure that our missions and values are extremely defined and that everyone knows about them. At Allobee our mission is to get women and caregivers paid that have left the workforce. It is also a mission to help our business owners scale simply. We talk about this a lot in all that we do. Are you talking about your values on a regular basis? Does your team know what your values and missions are? Talk about them often.
Recently while on vacation, I was reading a book about the 3 things a CEO should do. One of those was culture. The author said he set up a Be Attitudes, which was a great play on words for Allobee, so I created 12 Bee Attitudes. Bee happy, kind, bold, proactive, etc. We implement these on a rotating basis. We make sure these are intertwined in our communication, through events and everything we do.
How do we bring people together? Virtual world can be complicated especially during the pandemic. The majority of our force are caregivers. Adding anything extra was too much so we didn’t do too much for the first few months. We were constantly asking how people felt and started doing more recently with virtual co-working where you can work and chat with the internal team. We also have our virtual meet and greet and use the Gather Round platform. It’s fun, laid back and easy and it helps team members who haven’t interacted much. One of my favorite things with our internal team is called Breakout Boxes. I encourage you to look into them.
The tools we use for collaboration and communication are Asana, Slack, Zoom, Loom and Circle for our membership platform. If you have any sort of membership or want more of a community feel, Circle is a great way to communicate with one another.
In a world that’s constantly changing, it’s important to adapt and enjoy something better. What’s working for us today, might not work for us tomorrow. We need to have a pulse on our team and know what’s going on and how people are feeling.
In this episode, I talk with Julie Atwood, longtime consumer packaged goods executive that has come up through the ranks of many different companies and currently works with Hand in Hand soap. I just love the mission of the company and so it was great to be able to help kind of during that transitional growth time for the company. Hand in Hand had been around for 10 years. The founder and his wife, and friends and family employees that were operating the company. And it was quite small for many years, largely a mission. And then it quickly pivoted and got some amazing traction with Target on the heels of COVID. Then as COVID was in full effect across the country, Hand in Hand was one of the few companies that was able to provide Hand Sanitizer to the retailer Target in a very quick turn around so they could quickly get it into consumers' hands. So it was at that time that the company sort of exploded. It didn't have that infrastructure to support the growth. Julie stepped in and helped Hand in Hand quickly put together an infrastructure to support the growth and meet all the important retailer needs and the inventory needs.
Check out the episode to hear more about Julie and her time not only with Hand in Hand, but Ben & Jerry’s and 7th Generation. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Links:
Work with Allobee: https://allobee.com
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We are back! It’s been a while friends as I took some time to focus on business, family and remembering the reason why I started this podcast. And why I started it is to share valuable information and tips with you to help you in your personal and business growth.
In this episode, I share with you the 12 Allobee ‘Be attitudes’ and how you can emulate these values into your life and business to create a culture that others want to be a part of. I challenge you to really think about what it is you do believe in? What are you creating with your business? What change are you bringing to the world?
We hope you enjoy being a part of our Allobee community and team. Thanks for listening and please share your biggest takeaway from the episode by taking a screenshot of the episode and tagging us on Instagram @hireallobee.
Links:
Work with Allobee: https://allobee.com
Sign up for Circle with this link: https://circle.so?lmref=d4HGyg
Sign up for Catch Benefits: https://catch.co/partners/allobee
Sign up for Lance Bank:
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with you about our new Summer Internship Program. We wanted to support those out there who need internship opportunities to gain experience and to help them with their career growth.
I also wanted to give tips to those who are interested in hiring an intern this summer. Here are the bullet point tips, but take a listen to the episode for more details!
Tips on how to have a positive experience with virtual intern:
1-Vetting is Essential
2-Cultural Fit for Your Business
3-Passion and Drive
4-Project Bound
5- Set Milestones
6- Go Through a Company
Apply to Summer Internship Program: http://allobee.com/summer
Partnership with ReWriting the Code: https://rewritingthecode.org/
Press release link - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/female-founders-develop-unique-internship-program-for-diverse-community-of-women-working-toward-tech-degrees-301270296.html?tc=eml_cleartime
Are you on Clubhouse yet? If you’re not, you should be! It’s the new place to be and if you jump in now, you won’t regret it as this platform is growing quickly! In this episode, I share with you the 10 reasons why you need to be on Clubhouse! Take a listen to learn more and check out all the information below about how to get more involved with us on Clubhouse!
Link to our Clubhouse Guide and to get our list for weekly clubhouse updates: https://allobee.ac-page.com/clubhouse?test=true
Make sure to follow me at @queenallobee on Clubhouse and click the bell in my profile to be notified when I start rooms.
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Join us Monday at 9am EST and Friday at 8pm EST for our Likable MomTrepreneur Show!
Join us, two successful MomTrepreneurs, twice a week to learn how you can succeed as a Likeable MomTrepreneur! Becoming a mom gives you a super power called, MOMentum which gives you grit, determination, empathy and the ability to be a great entrepreneur. Our guests will share their journeys to allow you insight and inspiration. Come listen, ask questions and gain community with other MomTrepreneurs!
Vernita is such an inspirational person. In this episode she shares her journey to becoming CEO and how she hopes that her path is helping inspire her daughter. We have a great chat about how we can best serve others by remembering they are all going through something. You’ll learn in this episode that ambitious moms can make it happen but they don’t do it alone and it’s not easy. We definitely need each other to reach our dreams, be our best selves, and be strong moms! Take a listen to be inspired today!
Vernita was the first employee at Natalist and currently serves as our Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Vernita spent a decade working with organizations and businesses in positions of leadership, asset management, program development, recruitment, and culture building. She has a B.A. in Sociology, Master's Degree in Public Administration, and a Certification in Leadership, all from Clemson University. Both her professional experiences and educational background have helped her develop a very thoughtful approach on how to manage and sustain resources—including people resources. She believes human assets are paramount and has spent her career learning how to lead and steward them well.
Vernita is a proud wife, mom, and community volunteer. She currently serves on the board of Charleston Hope and the International African American Museum. She has been recognized as one of Anderson Independent Mail’s “20 under 40,” Athena Young Professional of the Year, and Greenville’s Best and Brightest.
More info on Vernite:
Instagram @heymrsbrown.
http://instagram.com/natalistco
Company Links:https://natalist.com/
Excited for you to listen to our first male guest interview!
Here is some more info about Flip Brown:
Since August of 2000, I’ve worked with well over one hundred businesses and other organizations to help them become more connected, more collaborative, and ultimately more successful. I’m honored to have served my clients who have strengthened their business relationships, deepened their awareness, and held true to their values.
In pursuit of providing strong value to my clients I’ve obtained over six hundred hours of professional development training, which is ongoing.
My hunger for knowledge and experience has led me through multiple certifications and training programs. I went back to college at the age of thirty-seven and completed a Bachelors and then a Masters degree. I’ve been a supervisor and I’ve been supervised. I’ve sat on both sides of the therapeutic relationship.
I’ve worked as a psychologist, nonprofit executive, international product manager, mobile crisis team clinician, retail salesperson, and wilderness workshop leader. I’ve also been a hardwood furniture craftsman, windsurfing instructor, gigging musician, cross-country ski instructor, a cappella singer, and rabid organic vegetable gardener. In short, I’ve had multiple careers and interests, and they continue!
Three other things you should know about me. First, I am extremely blessed to have a wonderful wife and life partner. Sandy Post is a remarkable human being, and as someone who knows us well once said, “She wants the best for you and the best from you.” How true!
Second, I have a deep lifelong involvement in music. There is a magnet on our fridge that says, “I may be old but at least I got to see all the cool bands” and is fairly true. I have been playing in and out of groups – rock ‘n’ roll, acoustic, Americana, and Grateful Dead covers – for over fifty years. I love singing in three-part harmony, and in addition to my main instrument of bass guitar I also play acoustic and electric rhythm guitar and have recently taken up the pedal steel.
Third, I am humbly working to increase the depth of my spiritual practice. After having worked through growing up in a cult religion, I now cherish my connection to the Universal Life Force using the doorways of Mahamudra Buddhism and Sufism, among others.
To learn more about Flip:
Website https://businesscultureconsultants.com/
Mighty Networks: wholisticwork.mn.co
Podcast: Wholistic Work Podcast
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The podcast is back! Thank you so much for all of you who listen and support the show. In this episode, I wanted to read an expert of writing that I did for my 35th birthday on some reflections I had about motherhood. I also wanted to get you pumped for the episodes coming on the podcast soon. I want to help you gain momentum in your motherhood and in your business.
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This is the last episode before the new year and in this episode I wanted to give you a more in depth look into how we try to balance family and work in our home. It’s not perfect, but we sure try our best to do what works for us. I thought I would include what our general routine has looked like this year and how we try to divide the family and work time. You can see it below.
Also stick around at the end where I give 5 pieces of advice to help with the balance and sustainability of work and family.
Looking to outsource in the new year?? If you need someone to take on some tasks you don’t have time for or need an expert, we’ve got you covered! Go to allobee.com.
See you back on the podcast in the new year!
Our Family Routine in 2020-
Wake up at 5am (my 3 year old and I are early risers)
- I get him settled with a show or book
- Make a cup of coffee with my Nespresso
- then knock out an hour of work - whatever is most pressing or needs my full attention
Around 6ish my daughter wakes up and I get her and my son breakfast and head up to shower.
- Then make lunches
- Kids clothes laid out
During this time my husband meditates. Then we switch and he gets kids dressed & I meditate.
7:55 - out the door for school drop off
8:15 - drop off
8:30 - either a 30 min walk with hubby or back for prepping for a meeting
9:30 - 2:00 - Work
2-2:30 - Workout or if I cannot swing it then I do it around 4:30.
2:40 - off to grab kids
3:00 - kid pick up
3:15 - 5:00 - a mixture of kids time, responding to emails, and possibly a quick team touch base.
5:00-7:00 - dinner + family time
7-7:30 - bath and bedtime for kids
7:30-8:30 - wrap up anything outstanding/set plan for next day.
8:30 - computer off, phone off
8:30 - 9:30 - reading
9:30 - bed
Have you taken the enneagram? Whether you have or not, you will find this episode super intriguing as to why the enneagram is something that is helping people get to the core of who they are and why they do the things that they do. In this interview with Nicole Seawall, we talk about what the enneagram has done for us and how understanding others' enneagram scores helps us better understand one another. We even talk about how knowing certain things about our personalities reflects in our parenting. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope that you enjoy learning more about the enneagram and what it can do for you!
Nicole is a Life Strategist who helps moms see the extraordinary in the everyday and release the need to be perfect, please everyone else and prove themselves and believes we are all worthy of a beautiful, purpose-filled lives. In 2012, she co-founded a social enterprise called Women in the Mix dedicated to the idea that women could have meaningful work and meaningful family life, while acknowledging that we are not human scales. She values education and has a BS cum laude from Cornell University and JD from University of Pennsylvania Law School.
She is a wellness and productivity coach, mom, wife, crazy golden retriever lady, avid traveler, outdoors enthusiast, lawyer, entrepreneur and savvy consumer. She is a juggler and a doer, and she strives every day to live her own version of the sweet life.
More Info About Nicole:
https://www.sailorssweetlife.com/work-with-me
https://www.instagram.com/sailorssweetlife/
Do you ever just get super overwhelmed by being an entrepreneur or do you wonder what it would be like to start a side gig while being a mom? In this episode with Pamela Pekerman, we break down all the real things about being a mom business owner. We talk a lot about how we have to change and pivot in the different seasons of our lives. We have to know our boundaries when it comes to the scope of our business and balancing that with our family’s needs. Pamela also talks a lot about community and how it’s your brand, not your business, that creates community! Community is at the core of her business Hustle Like a Mom and she talks a lot about her passion around why she wants to support moms and their businesses.
Pamela Pekerman is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Hustle Like a Mom, a multi-media platform and events brand focusing on empowering and educating moms to build a successful bridge from mom life to entrepreneur life. Hustle Like a Mom, which began as an interview series in 2017 with amazing women that were doing, creating and redefining what it means to be a working mom, has evolved into a blossoming business that empowers current and aspiring mompreneurs with the business education and networking skills needed to thrive.
Over the years, Pamela has lent her friendly, girl-next-door voice, to HSN and QVC, helping sell millions of dollars’ worth of women’s merchandise. She has shared her tips and tricks in Life & Style, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Affluent Magazine, to name a few. And, Pamela has collaborated with HYATT Union Square NY Hotel as a style curator for a borrow-for-the-night accessory exhibits for hotel guests. The Accessories Butler at HYATT won a major marketing award and garnered huge press. Pamela currently resides in New York, with her husband, two adorable munchkins who know way too much about branding and staging a good TV segment.
Learn More About Pamela:
Share to Sell-Build a Community that Buys Freebie: https://www.hustlelikeamom.com/optin-share-to-sell
Website: https://pamelapekerman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustlelikeamom/
I love planning. I was always the kid with lots of notebooks (still am) and I always had lists upon lists. I had/have big dreams and am a visionary. I am the one with a million ideas and love helping others with their ideas and bringing them to life. I used to take the last 2 weeks of the year to plan for the following year, but I realized that then I felt rushed for the new year. I have learned I need space and support throughout, so I start planning for the new year in November now. I take a 4 part process and I am going to share that with you today, as well as invite you to join me live for this series or what you can drop in for. This process can be used whether you are a business owner or not, you can focus on the business elements or leave them be. The following is a high level look at my planning process, if you want to dive deeper into this make sure you are on our list so you get an invite.
Join us for a 4 part series (that you do not have to attend all sessions), on end of year planning for your life and business. We had lots of requests for this and wanted to make it available. Click the link to register and for updates and notifications: http://allobee.com/events
Books:
Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte
The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt https://visiondrivenleader.com/
Born and raised by entrepreneurs, fab’rik Founder Dana Spinola has been taught from a young age that if you love what you do you will never work another day in your life. This mantra inspired her to leave Corporate America and open her first boutique in 2002. Since then, she has carried out her mission of High Style With Heart nationwide with over 40 locations and growing. As Chief Visionary Officer, Dana’s vision for her company is to make women feel beautiful inside and out, one piece of fabric at a time.
Forbes called her “one of the five great American Entrepreneurs you haven’t heard of yet but should know” because of her dedication to not only building a growing fashion brand but for inspiring a culture of people to weave purpose into their companies and their life. Dana has taken this message not only onto the pages of her book, love what you do, but to stages across the country. She has been voted Business Person of the Year, Women Making a Mark, and has appeared in dozens of publications from Wall Street Journal to Elle.
While Dana sits at the head of a leading fashion franchise as well as a non-profit organization, her most rewarding job is being a wife and mom to her four children, two dogs and 20 chickens! She has three wild and adventurous boys, and a strong, fearless daughter, Asher, who they adopted from Ethiopia. When she is not busy speaking or running her company, she loves dance parties with her kids and sushi date nights with her husband. She learned the love of God on a trip to Haiti after the devastating earthquake and has been on a mission to share His love ever since. Her mission is to remind those people with broken dreams to dream big again… and has built her life around that.
More Info About Dana:
Website-https://danaspinola.com/
Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/danaspinola/
Our world has changed this year in many ways, but especially in the workplace and how many jobs have had their employees work remotely. Ironically, Abbi Peret was ahead of the game with her freelance copywriting business. In this interview, we chat about how she got her business started, how she is helping other moms become freelancers, and how much she enjoys what she does!
Abbi is an award-winning copywriter with over 20 years of experience working with some of the biggest brands in the world. She’s also the go-to coach for moms who want to break into freelance writing and work from home on their own terms. As a mom of five kids — including one with significant special needs — Abbi knows the unique challenges moms face when building businesses, and her trainings are fun, actionable, relatable — and grounded in reality. Abbi has helped hundreds of moms to become freelance writers – earning income while raising their kids.
More about Abbi:
Website-successfulfreelancemom.com
Instagram-@abbiperets
FREE mini course on how to be a freelance writer: https://successfulfreelancemom.com/how-to-be-a-freelance-writer/
In this episode, I got to chat with Liuba Grechen Shirley, who is an amazing mama who ran for Congress while she had a 3 year old and a 1 year old!
Liuba has spent her career leading organizations to empower working families both at home and abroad. She has worked for the UN Foundation and was selected as a Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment by UN Women. Together with UN Women, she launched the #IAmParent campaign for Parental Leave.
Liuba has forged partnerships between government, businesses, and nonprofits to tackle issues including economic development, access to health care, and paid family leave. She has worked with diplomats, healthcare workers and government leaders across four continents, and fought to make the use of international aid funds more accountable and less corrupt.
In 2018, Liuba ran a historic congressional campaign to represent New York’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She received the highest vote share of any Democrat to run against Peter King in 25 years. Liuba raised over $2 million with no corporate PAC money and built a grassroots movement of volunteers that knocked over 250,000 doors.
She became the first woman to receive federal approval to use campaign funds for childcare. The decision, which gained support from Hillary Clinton and 25 members of Congress, was unanimously approved by the FEC. Following her historic win, nine federal candidates used her FEC ruling to spend campaign funds for childcare— and candidates across the country followed her lead and petitioned their state and local governments for the same right.
Liuba holds an MBA with specializations in Management and Economics from New York’s University’s Stern School of Business, and a BA in Politics and Russian from NYU. She lives on Long Island with her husband Christopher and children, Mila and Nicholas.
In the News- Want women to run for Congress? We need someone to watch our kids first. - The Washington Post, 04/09/2018
- We Need More Women In Congress - The Huffington Post, 11/28/2017
Links:
https://twitter.com/liuba4congress?s=20
https://twitter.com/VoteMamaUS
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/207526/liuba-grechen-shirley-new-york-congress-2nd-district
In this episode, I get to chat with Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, Stephanie Mehta. Stephanie shares her journey as being a business woman and balancing being a mom. She also talks about her magazine and some of the topics they’ve covered. She also talks about how their company is trying to be creative with the new online space and how their yearly summit is still happening!
Stephanie Mehta is editor-in-chief of Fast Company, overseeing its print, digital and live journalism. She previously served as a deputy editor at Vanity Fair, where she edited feature stories and co-edited the annual “New Establishment” ranking. She also curated the invitation-only New Establishment Summit and Founders Fair conference for women entrepreneurs, which she launched in 2017; the women’s conference was profitable in its first year. In 2016 she was editor of Bloomberg LIVE, Bloomberg Media’s global conference division. In that role she also served as part of the company’s editorial steering committee, consisting of Bloomberg’s top 12 editors. She spent 14 years as a writer and editor at Fortune, rising to the no. 2 position on the title’s masthead. At Fortune she directed the magazine’s technology, management, Washington and international coverage and helped set its overall editorial direction. She spent six years as an editor and writer at the Wall Street Journal. Mehta began her career as a business reporter at The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Va. She received a B.A. in English and an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University. A Chicago-area native, she now lives with her husband and two daughters in Scarsdale, New York.
Links:
Learn more about Stephanie and Fast Company: www.fastcompany.com
Learn more about Allobee-
Need to outsource tasks in your business? More info at: www.allobee.com
Instagram-www.instagram.com/hireallobee
Twitter-www.twitter.com/hireallobee
Welcome back to the podcast! You may notice that our podcast has had a HUGE facelift! The podcast is now Allobee Radio and our website and business have also changed to Allobee. At the beginning of the episode, I explain why we made the change and how we got the Allobee name.
Our business has grown so much during the pandemic and I wanted to give you some advice on how to grow a company, even during this unexpected time. Believing in your mission and your company is the key during this pandemic! Just like Dory said in Finding Nemo, you have to keep swimming. One reason Allobee’s business grew during a pandemic was because I loved my business fiercely and I kept showing up every day.
Don’t let yourself fully stop and if you need help in your business, consider outsourcing! That’s what Allobee is all about! We are here to support your business and help you succeed.
I’m so happy to be back on the podcast! We have some great guests coming on this season. Thanks for listening and please let us know how we can support you! A link to our new website is below!
Website-www.allobee.com
Instagram-www.instagram.com/hireallobee
Twitter-www.twitter.com/hireallobee
Buzz with Brooke Oct. 5th Episode - LINK HERE
Book recommendation: Get to Aha!: Discover Your Positioning DNA and Dominate Your Competition
For the first time on MOMemtum Radio, we are doing a dual interview with a fellow podcaster and the podcast manager for MOMentum Radio, Haili Murch! Haili and I talk about time management and balance in our homes and what that looks like right now during COVID-19. We are very legit with you about all the things we are going through, what is and is not working, and some words of hope to help you get through the thick of this unique time right now!
Haili Murch is the podcast host of This is Legit Motherhood, a podcast all about the real and raw things about motherhood and a place for moms to not feel alone in their motherhood journey. Along with her podcast, she started The Legit Motherhood Group which is a place for moms to interact and support one another in their motherhood journey. She also is a podcast manager for a couple of other podcasts run by other mompreneurs. She is married and a mom to 2 boys. She loves to travel, play the piano, and try new foods!
You can check out more about Haili below:
Check out her podcast, This is Legit Motherhood Podcast.
Join the Legit Motherhood Community FB Group! Come have fun, get support and meet other legit mamas!
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Website: hailimurch.com
Instagram: @hailimurch
Links for this episode:
Join us from May 19-21 for the online MOMentum Summit.With 20+ speakers over 3 days, we couldn't be more excited about our lineup. Click here to register.
Visit our website MOMentum Market and Sign Up
This season’s sponsor: Free Mama Program
This season’s sponsor: Democracy Jeans
Have you ever felt like no one understands what you REALLY went through when you were pregnant or delivered your baby? Well, I might have find a new book and a friend for you!
In this episode, I got to chat with Leslie Schrock. She is the author of the book, BUMPIN, the modern guide to pregnancy. She wrote this book while going through the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum process. She felt like there were no resources out there being real enough, so she wrote about it!
We both talk about our birth stories and the details of what really goes on when you are in labor and delivery. We also talk about all the things no one talks about like the pressure women have to do all the things, your communication during your spouse during this time, what goes down at the hospital and what a doula really does!
This is a great episode about the realities of motherhood, but Leslie is also an amazing example of a mom trying to bring MOMentum to the world by sharing her knowledge and story.
You can check out more about Leslie below:
Check out her book: Bumpin’:The Modern Guide to Pregnancy
Website: https://www.bumpin.com/
Instagram: @lesliejz
Links for this episode:
Join us from May 19-21 for the online MOMentum Summit.With 20+ speakers over 3 days, we couldn't be more excited about our lineup. Click here to register.
Visit our website MOMentum Market and Sign Up
This season’s sponsor: Free Mama Program
This season’s sponsor: Democracy Jeans
In this short episode, I give you advice on how to pivot your business right now during COVID-19. This is not the time to make big goals, but the time to pivot! One thing I mention is to make decisions a month at a time right now. Your business plans are going to change and be different, but if you pivot quickly, you can still see great results! Take a deep breath, you are a mom and a business owner. You’ve got a lot on your plate, but we are here to support you at MOMentum. Take a listen to hear of ways we are here to serve you right now!
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In this short, but sweet episode, I give you moms a little pep talk on how you can use COVID-19 to your advantage. Think of this, we are actually being forced to slow down and really be together! So how can you enjoy this time? A couple things I have tried to be more mindful about is my skincare routine, moving my body, making meals together and having fun together! Remember what inspires you and keeps you happy, do that!
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Eve Rodsky received her B.A. in economics and anthropology from the University of Michigan, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. After working in foundation management at J.P. Morgan, she founded the Philanthropy Advisory Group to advise high-net worth families and charitable foundations on best practices for harmonious operations, governance and disposition of funds. In her work with hundreds of families over a decade, she realized that her expertise in family mediation, strategy, and organizational management could be applied to a problem closer to home – a system for couples seeking balance, efficiency, and peace in their home. Rodsky was born and raised by a single mom in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their three children.
In her forthcoming book, Fair Play, she uses her Harvard Law School training and years of organizational management experience to create a life-management system to help couples both rebalance all of the work it takes to run a home and reimagine their relationship, time and purpose.
Eve Rodsky is working to change society one marriage at a time by coming up with a new 21st century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of childrearing and domestic life responsibilities regardless of whether they work outside the home.More Info about Eve:
Website: https://www.everodsky.com/
Eve’s Book: Fair Play
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Sue Groner is the creator of The Parenting Mentor, Author and Mom. As the mother of two grown children, Sue Groner knows how stressful and overwhelming parenting can be at times. She founded The Parenting Mentor to provide an ally for parents in their quest to raise confident and resilient children.
Sue is also the creator of the CLEARR™ method of parenting, developed through years of trial (and her fair share of errors!) with her own family. CLEARR™ adheres to the belief that parenting strategies should be grounded in six important pillars: Communication, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules, and Respect. This has become the cornerstone of her practice as The Parenting Mentor.
She is also the author of the book Parenting 101 Ways to Rock Your World and Mom’s Choice Award Gold Recipient.
Check out these resources to learn more about Sue:
Website: theparentingmentor.com
Sue’s Book: Parenting 101 Ways to Rock Your World
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Sarah and Misasha are the hosts of the Dear White Women Podcast. Dear White Women is a weekly podcast that believes that everyone is different AND everyone has value. They believe that it is our responsibility to learn, through (sometimes) uncomfortable conversations, about our nation’s history and look more deeply at our personal experiences with race, identity, and happiness — because we each have the power to influence our communities.
Co-hosts Sara & Misasha are Harvard grads who have been best friends for over two decades. They’re smart, real, funny, and ready to make change. Join us for the journey!
Sara & Misasha met over 20 years ago while walking out of a racial identity discussion at Harvard… and we have basically been best friends since then.
Take a listen to this amazing conversation on race and how we talk about it with our kids. These women have amazing stories, experiences and perspectives.I loved this conversation and I hope you will too!
Check out these resources to learn more about Sarah and Misasha:
Website: https://www.dearwhitewomen.com/
Instagram: @dearwhitewomenpodcast
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Molly Beck is the founder and CEO of the Messy.Fm website which is The All-in-One Podcasting Solution for Leaders & Organizations. She also has written a book called Reach Out. She also started a blog a few years ago called Smart, Pretty and Awkward which she has now turned into a podcast! She also is the mom of 2.
Check out our amazing interview as we dive into how she started her business, how she works with two littles, and how she advocates for women to continue to be moms while having a space to get their voice and message heard. This mama is bringing lots of MOMentum into our world!
Check out these resources to learn more about Molly:
Molly’s Book- Reach Out
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Hitha Palepu is an entrepreneur, investor, and writer. She is currently the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company developing injectable presentations of oral drugs.
Hitha joined Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals in 2017 to focus on fundraising and strategic partnerships. The company’s lead product, RHO-11, is focused on the early treatment of the top and third leading killers (heart disease and stroke, respectively) with a focus on women patients. FDA approval for RHO-11 is expected in 2022.
Hitha is an active angel investor, focused on funding women-led and women-focused startup companies. She has invested in over 10 companies, and advises them on brand and digital strategy. Her portfolio includes MM.LaFleur, Girls’ Night In, Werk, and Messy.fm.
Hitha is also a lifestyle content creator, where she shares simple solutions to help women live their best lives. She is the creator of #5SmartReads, a daily curation of the 5 must-read stories that reaches over 30,000 readers. Her blog, Hitha On The Go, reached hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide and became known for its travel and productivity content. Her first book, How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip was published by Clarkson Potter in 2017. It has been released worldwide, translated into German and Italian, and is currently in its 3rd printing with 50,000 copies in circulation. Hitha and the book were featured by the New York Times, People, Travel+Leisure, and Elle.
Hitha graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in biochemistry and history. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.
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@HithaPalepu on Instagram
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As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process.
Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective that’s about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course.
Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate’s work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women’s Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate and Mike live with their daughters in a cozy town in Maine.
Learn more about Kate Northup on her website-https://katenorthrup.com/
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Hello 2020! We are back with season 3! I am super pumped to be back and to share with you lots of amazing guests for the next few months.
This episode was recorded under my least favorite circumstance of being sick. Our family has had a rough January and I’m using February to get my momentum back! Plus I also say, done is better than perfect!
In this episode, I give you 10 tips to help you gain momentum in 2020. The list goes from a range of suggestions like moving your body and taking a bath! Take a listen to hear all 10 tips!
Thank you so much for listening to season 2! I am excited that in season 3 I’ll be bringing on even more awesome guests and we will be tackling some more mom and entrepreneur topics! Episodes launch every Monday! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest episodes.
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Lauren Golden is the fearless leader of The Free Mama Movement and a thriving community of tens of thousands of women who don’t want to choose between family and financial stability. Her mission is simple: Lauren wants to ensure that no mother ever has to sacrifice time with her babies in order to provide for them. Lauren is also a 2 Comma Club Award winner and a #1 International Bestselling Author. In her book, The Free Mama: How to Work from Home, Control your Schedule and Make More Money, she shares her own story — along with plenty of practical advice for anyone looking to leave the 9-5 behind and make a real living from home.
Check out thefreemamamovement.com for more information.
Sara Mauskopf is the CEO and Co-founder of Winnie, a marketplace for daycare and preschool helping over 4M parents across the United States. Sara has a background in consumer technology and product management. Prior to founding Winnie she was the Director of Product at Postmates, and prior to that held product leadership roles at Twitter, YouTube, and Google. She graduated with a Computer Science and Engineering degree from MIT. She lives with her two daughters and her husband Eric.
I loved the opportunity to chat with this awesome Mom CEO about her journey in Tech as a woman, her fundraising journey while pregnant and now building a company with two kids and one on the way! Do not miss out on this episode!
Adrianne Wright is the Founder + CEO of Rosie and mama to one little. Her portfolio includes She Should Run, the Time’s Up Campaign, ParentChild+, Colugo, Air Liquide, Change.org, Get Schooled, and Everytown for Gun Safety. She is also the Co-Founder of I Will Not Be Quiet, a community group that creates a sacred space for women to learn about the political and social issues that impact their lives. Prior to Rosie, Adrianne began her career at Viacom, promoting the launch of The Hills and the MTV Video Music Awards to international audiences. She went on to build and scale communications programs at a number of start-ups, from car2go and Venmo to WorkMarket.
Liza Huber is an entrepreneur, award-winning cookbook author, wife, mom of 4 and the CEO & Founder of Sage Spoonfuls. From making, serving and storing homemade baby food, to toddler meals and packing school lunches, Sage Spoonfuls is one of the most trusted brands in mealtime products for babies and kids and is available at major retailers both nationwide and internationally.
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Today I wanted to bring you a solo episode because well, sometimes I have stuff to say that does not quite fit into an interview. I hope you will take a short bit to listen to my reflections on what I am going to call the "in-between" mama life. As well as why in my opinion MOMentum is so important and why I need moms to show the F up so that we can truly build MOMentum with passion, purpose and vision of the "in-betweens" at the forefront. So mamas it truly takes a village to build MOMentum, are you in? If so consider donating to our crowdfunding campaign on iFundWomen before December 15th, 2019. http://ifundwomen.com/projects/momentum-market
Today we have the amazing Caren on the podcast! I loved chatting with her because as a founder myself starting a company, it was so nice to hear from a mom who has DONE it and done it well! Democracy Jeans is one of my favorite brands and I am so thankful that Caren created it. So let me introduce you to this awesome mama. Caren Lettiere is the founder and President of Democracy Clothing, a casual lifestyle brand designed for the modern, multitasking woman who grew up with fashion, but then got busy with life.
After graduating from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Caren embarked on her non-traditional career path into fashion. She began in sales at Rampage Clothing Company, where she co-founded CDC, helping it become a leader in daytime, cocktail, and special occasion dresses. She then transitioned from Dresses into Sportswear, establishing the Trilogy Contemporary Sportswear division for Rampage, and serving as President, with responsibilities over sales and design.
In 2002, she joined Kellwood as President of XOXO, to help assimilate this newly acquired brand into the company. Recognized for her ability to understand consumers, analyze sales, and interpret fashion insights, along with her entrepreneurial spirit, Caren was tapped to build the Rewind/Jolt Junior bottoms division and assumed leadership responsibilities over sales and design. After establishing Rewind/Jolt as a junior fashion industry leader, she identified a void in the marketplace for the unmet fashion needs of women like herself. Recognizing Caren’s knowledge and expertise, her friends and peers would ask for style advice and where they could purchase clothes suited for them. She sensed a growing frustration amongst women who couldn't find on trend clothing to fit their ever- changing body shapes.
Fueled by the passion to fill this void in the marketplace, along with her deep desire to look current herself in flattering and age-appropriate clothing, she created the Democracy Clothing Brand. Founded as a denim based casual lifestyle collection best known for its "Ab"solution jeans and pants with fit technology, Democracy embraces women of all shapes and sizes, providing them with confidence building, modern clothing that fits both their bodies and their wallets. Today, Caren is leading a dynamic dream team through a period of unprecedented growth. In November 2019, Democracy launched a shop-able e-commerce site DemocracyClothing.com to facilitate an even closer connection to the brand's loyal customers so they can look good and feel good while doing good.
Though deeply fulfilled by the brand she's created, Caren's proudest accomplishment is the fulfilling family life that she built along the way with David, her husband of 28 years, and their amazing kids Nicole and Josh.
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Maternal Mental Health is such an important topic for us to address as moms and one I get asked about often. I wanted to bring in an expert on the topic to the podcast to share with you. Today you get to meet a friend of mine and Psychologist. Dr. Danielle Jenkins is a psychologist and maternal mental health expert and has been working with families for over 20 years, first as a nanny, then as preschool teacher in parent-child interactive preschools, and then as a postpartum doula.
She took those experiences helping mothers, babies, children, and families went to George Fox in Newberg Oregon where Sh received her doctorate and then completed an internship at Cherokee Health Systems in Knoxville, TN. While there, She completed rotations in pediatrics, primary care, and women's health. She now has A private practice where she enjoys seeing women and their partners to problem solve the frustrations of new parenting and help them overcome the pain of infertility, birth trauma, pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. One of her favorite things is helping women who worry they shouldn't have a second child for fear of worsening postpartum have such resolution of their depression that they don’t experience issues at all with their next children.
On Today's Episode we talk to the awesome, Molly Stillman! Molly is the founder and creator of Still Being Molly, a lifestyle blog that has been around since 2007, and the host of the Business with Purpose podcast. Molly had over 600,000 readers last year and she has become a trusted community for women, especially moms – covering everything from ethical style, clean beauty, real food, parenting, to serving your community and making the world a better place. I got the pleasure of meeting Molly recently over chips, guac and diet coke and she is truly as authentic as she seems online. This is one of my favorite episodes and I am so glad to bring it to you!
For a solid decade, Kristen Glosserman – “The Possibilities Expert” – has coached numerous successful corporations and individuals to maximize their strengths and capabilities. These and many other high-achieving people come to Kristen for practical, straightforward advice that works. With her signature blend of contagious dynamism and genuine warmth, this in-demand executive and life coach is dedicated to helping people embrace possibility, create positive change in their lives and careers, and achieve their “best version.” As coach and confidant, Kristen is proud to champion her clients all the way to the amazing possibilities they envision, whether training for a marathon or improving their parenting game.
This episode touches on so many areas such as self-care, career change, motherhood and more. Kristen was a pleasure to speak with and I hope you will take a listen!
Katherine is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of modern motherhood. The majority of her expertise comes from studying the passion and pain points of mothers around the world — the rest is accumulated from a little trial and a whole lot of error while raising her own two children, Layla and Alex, with her husband, Richard, in Richmond, Virginia. Bound and determined to make an impact on the world, Katherine is seen as a trusted advisor by companies such as Walmart, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, The Discovery Network, and Playskool. Her sought-after research and expertise has been featured by The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company and she regularly writes about the topic of modern motherhood on her blog, In All Honesty, as well as for The Huffington Post and Working Mother Magazine.
We are so glad she graced our podcast!
On Today's Episode, I speak with Kate Anderson, Co-Founder of iFundWomen. iFundWomen is a crowdfunding, coaching and mentoring platform that is helping women get funded so they can move their businesses forward! We are one of those businesses! We just launched a crowdfunding campaign on iFundWomen and love the platform. This episode is for you even if you never have a desire to crowdfund, as we talk about motherhood and business as well! iFundWomen has ways to support you not just through crowdfunding and we dive into that in the episode.
Support MOMentum Market's Crowdfunding Campaign here!
Have you ever met two mamas that you just knew were made for so much more and were going to have a global impact? Well, Rachel O'Rourke and Maru Iachibela are two of those mamas for me. I met them both at an event a few years ago and that event changed the trajectory of my life in so many ways. Their respective movements we discuss in the episode, but I brought them on together because they are a great example of Collaboration over Comparison!
In today’s episode, we hear from our Founder and Host, Brooke Markevicius, about how to regain MOMentum in your life when you have lost it or are going through a rough patch. She shares her reflections on losing momentum and the 10 steps she took to regain her momentum! If you are going through a rough patch or feel like you have lost your steam, this is a great episode for you.
Have you ever needed time off of work to care for a sick kid? To care for a dying parent? To recover from a c-section? To learn to be a new mom? Have you ever needed a season of your life to be more flexible? Society and the current workforce is not supportive enough to give us the flexibility that we need. That’s why we’ve created MOMentum. Moms need a platform that supports them in ALL seasons. In this last episode of season one, I talk all about what MOMentum Marketplace is and how you can be one of the first to be on our platform, and I talk about what the MOMentum Movement is and how you can get involved. Did you know that 43% of highly qualified women with children are leaving their careers? Do you want to be a part of a platform that helps get moms paid so that they can lead the flexible lifestyle they desire? We are powered by moms, built by moms, and funded by moms! Help us disrupt the workforce and catch the wave. Mamas are rising and we want to support each and every one of you! Let’s build MOMentum together!
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There have been so many valuable things I have learned from a season of podcasting that I wanted to take the time to share with you my top 5 pieces of advice. In this episode, I talk all about how important it is to just show up and not worry about creating perfection, which can apply to anything in your life! To celebrate as we wrap up this season (don’t worry there’s one more VERY important episode next week you won’t want to miss!) I wanted to take some time also and recap all of the amazing mama guests we had! The goal of season one was to amplify the voices of women and spread the stories that these mamas have to share with the world. We were able to share with you 14 amazing mamas and their personal and professional stories and advice. For them, we are truly grateful! MOMentum Marketplace and MOMentum Radio is built by moms and powered by moms. These mamas are the foundation on which we grew this first season and we encourage you to go back and listen to all they have to offer. We hope this episode gives you a glimpse into the power that mamas have and gives you the courage to go after your goals no matter how scary.
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Sometimes life takes us in different directions whether it’s a career change, a move, or journeying down a different path of self-discovery. In this episode I talk all about my own journey from my North Carolina roots to being a co-founder of a tech start-up. We can all learn so much from the places we travel and the people we meet along the way. Each part of our journey is a piece of our story; a piece of the puzzle just waiting to be put together. Every community has something to offer and an opportunity for you to leave your mark in some way. My roots began in the Carolinas where my relatives farmed tobacco, and here I am years later returning to those roots and bringing my company back to the place where it all began. It is my hope that this episode resonates with whatever season of life you are in--whether you’re going through a move yourself or trying to create stability for your family. We all have interesting and unique journeys that I believe are so important to share.
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With this season of spring cleaning and decluttering our homes upon us comes a good time to transition and shift our thinking about bringing more ethical and sustainable goods into our lives. Every mama wants to save some money and learn how to be thrifty while feeling good about the products we invest in, right? In this episode, I talk with Aimee Bell. Aimee is a wife and mother to one little adorable girl, Charlotte, and a mom boss who rocks her ethical businesses. Aimee runs her own blog Style With Aimee Bell, where she helps others recognize safer beauty choices, ethical clothing options, and much, much more. She is a Noonday and Beautycounter business owner who is the perfect mix between science and fashion! Aimee’s is passionate about spreading her knowledge and believes that knowing more about the products that we purchase can help make a huge impact on the world. We hope that Aimee’s love for all things ethical fashion, beauty, and life inspire you to make some small intentional changes that could have a greater impact in your life and the lives of others.
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty cup?” Are you struggling finding the balance between caring for yourself and caring for your children? It’s not easy mamas! In this episode, I talk with Jenna Walenga, of Jenna Walenga Wellness. Jenna is a huge advocate for self-care, which doesn’t always have to be bubble baths and manicures Jenna believes that self-care is all about honoring what you need to be whole. It is about living your truth and tapping into your inner wisdom. She is one incredible and inspiring mama and our conversation about expectation versus reality as a mom is so valuable. I truly believe this is one episode every mom or mom-to-be needs to hear. Jenna’s passion about helping moms nurture their best selves really shines through. No matter what season of motherhood you are in right now, we hope this episode inspires you to pause and tap into your inner-self, and ask yourself what it is you need at this moment in time.
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Have you ever struggled with charging money for the time and energy you are putting into jobs completed for others? Don’t know how to charge your worth? Mama, this is the perfect episode for you! In this episode, I talk about my own struggles with money mindset and why it is so important to charge enough money to match your worth! Moms produce and provide so much for this world and we deserve to get paid for the time and hard work we put into projects, jobs, and the products we create! You are in control of your worth and you must believe in yourself! No matter what stage of business you are in, whether you sell products or services, or are just getting started, this is an important topic that needs to be discussed. It is my hope that this episode gives you the courage and the guidance that you need to not only charge what you deserve, but to encourage others to do the same!
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Have you ever struggled with fitting in at a job? Or maybe you aren’t totally engaged or passionate with your career? Now imagine a world where everyone was able to find a career they really love. In this episode, I talk with Elissa Kuykendall Unton, founder of Arc Vida. Arc Vida’s mission is to help young professionals launch fulfilling, self-sustaining careers through their personalized career guidance services. Elissa is an experienced corporate professional with an MBA and background in finance and investor relations. She is one talented mama whose passion is collaborating with experienced and motivated professionals to find their dream careers. Elissa believes that there is a lot of work to be done in the current workforce in order to catch up to the 21st century job market, and we couldn’t agree more! We hope that Elissa’s dreams inspire you to find a job that has you waking up in the morning, energized and excited to get to work.
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Have you ever felt stuck and don’t know how to move forward? Do you need a pep talk to get yourself in gear? Well, I’ve been there. Yes mama, right where you are in this very moment. In this episode, I talk all about how you can create your own momentum, even when no one else is pushing you forward! Whether you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mama, or work-from-home mama, you all have something special to give to this world. You are in control of your own success, and no one else is! I will talk about ten ways that you can take action to propel yourself forward. Whether you need this advice for your personal or business life, it is important that you take note of these tips if you want to gain traction and cultivate success! It is my hope that this episode gives you the courage and the guidance that you need in whatever phase of life or business you are in.
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Have you ever thought about how powerful the voice of a woman really is? Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, working mom, or work-from-home mama, we all have the power to lift each other up. In this episode, I talk with Meg Wheeler about how her company, One for Women, is on a mission to help amplify the voices of all women. Meg is a former realtor, turned tax accountant, turned entrepreneur and mom of one little boy! She has done it all! As the CEO of her online gift company, Meg inspires all women to celebrate the everyday moments in life through small gestures of kindness and compassion. She believes that together, women can rise and make a huge impact in the world. We hope that Meg’s vision inspires you to embrace your unique journey as a woman, and encourages you to reach out and positively interact with the women in your life.
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Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a mom entrepreneur? Wonder what advice they would give? Well girl, you’re in luck! In this solo episode, I talk all about my top 10 tips and pieces of advice for moms. Whether you’re just launching a business, years deep in the trenches, or just beginning to think of an idea; this episode is for you. I explain some of the most important ways you can create positive self-talk, ignore imposter syndrome, and how to tell your inner mean girl to “sit down and shut up!” Most of us moms struggle with trying to be perfect. In this day-by-day and minute-by-minute entrepreneurial journey you need to hear that it is okay to fail. It is my hope that these tips help will not only help you gain momentum in your business, but allow you to form and nurture a positive mindset that will lead to your success.
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Have you ever paused and really intentionally thought about where you are purchasing your goods and services from? Whether it’s a locally-owned, women-owned, or a small business you found online, all of those business owners are using their talents to try and create wealth for themselves. In this episode, I talk with Allison Bishins about how, as consumers and fellow business owners, we can be intentional about supporting each other. Allison is a entrepreneur and mom whose strong background in city design and social science has allowed her to gain insight into helping people in her community have a space to not only connect, but profit from their creations. Allison is the founder of Happy Fox Jewelry Studio, provides business consulting services, and hosts events, markets, and pop-ups in the greater Tacoma area. We hope that Allison’s passion for diversity, and consciously supporting women and minority-owned businesses, inspires you to seek out unique options in your own community.
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Isn’t it a beautiful thing when moms support other moms? In this episode, I talk to Aria Leighty, an entrepreneur, party consultant, podcast host, wife and mother. She’s an all around mom boss! Aria is the founder of the MOB Nation based in Portland, Oregon, a community for mom-owned businesses that provides networking, support, and education. Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes! She shares with us how she started her businesses and balances life as a mom, all while remembering to take care of herself. We hope Aria’s passion for helping other moms inspires you to go support a fellow mom entrepreneur!
How is it possible to make time for your dreams as a woman and especially as a mama? In this episode, I talk to Tiffany Bluhm, a speaker, writer, wife, and mother to two boys- Jericho and Kingston. Tiffany is the author of the newly released book She Dreams, and writer for various print publications such as, the YouVersion Bible, Deeply Rooted Magazine, and Scary Mommy. Tiffany is passionate about helping women come to know their true purpose in life. She shares with us how she has made time to make her “she” dreams come true. We hope Tiffany’s words inspire you to find your grit and follow your dreams amidst the winding path of motherhood.
Overcoming obstacles in life is tough, but can teach us so much about ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Ivory Bruinsma, cancer survivor, fitness instructor and mom of three. Ivory is passionate about helping others release their trauma through movement, with an emphasis on body positivity. We talk about the ups and downs of motherhood and how it is important to strive for happiness, not perfection. Ivory candidly shares with us some of her most intimate moments as overcame cancer. You will laugh and you will cry as she brings the most trying moments to light. We hope you can connect with Ivory’s story and laugh with us as her kids try to join in on our interview!
Have you ever struggled with trying to find space to get work done- especially with littles?! In this episode, I talk to Kayla Schroader, a business owner and mom to her beautiful daughter, Leah. Kayla is the owner of The Pod Works- a kid-friendly, coworking space that is based in Tacoma, Washington. We talk about all seasons of being an entrepreneur- from the struggles to successes, to the in-betweens. Kayla shares with us how she is able to create community through her mom-friendly coworking space, and just how valuable it is to the members. We hope you enjoy Kayla’s authentic feedback on building her business, in hopes of building community amongst fellow moms.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been so far in the trenches of motherhood that you question- Is that poop or chocolate?! In this episode, I talk to Tiffany Burke, a mom of three- from toddler to teen, foster mom, and former surrogate. Tiffany is a bad-ass mompreneur who owns her own photography business and event space. We talk about all seasons of motherhood, and how to incorporate self-care and body positivity into our busy lives. Tiffany candidly shares many funny, heartwarming, and even heartbreaking moments that go along with being a mom. We hope that this episode will bring you comfort in knowing, that no matter what season you are in, or what type of parent you are, that it is okay if you are struggling to find your balance.
In this episode I talk to Christina Mensah, a postpartum doula, two-time business owner, mom to two girls, and cancer survivor. We talk about the benefits of a postpartum doula, tips for surviving motherhood after baby, being a momboss, and everything in between. Christina is a determined mama who battled cancer while pregnant with her first child. She shares her powerful story with us and how she balances it all. You can find out more at www.momentumarket.io/podcast
Have you struggled with friendships after having kids? We have! In this episode I talk to Ruthy Taylor, founder of The Village 253, Co-Owner of Mosaic Home Group, and mom to two girls Pippa and Parker. We talk about struggles with making friends after kids, momboss life, and all the in-betweens. Ruthy is one of my favorite moms and her heart for the community, and mothers in particular is amazing. We hope that this episode will give you some ways to find friendships after kids. You can read more about Ruthy in the show notes, as well as find our link to our Facebook Community, http://momentummarket.io/podcast
Have you struggled with an abusive relationship or a bad time in your life you had to overcome? Even, successful businesswoman, Oprah Winfrey, overcame poverty, sexual abuse, and racism to become the successful person she is today. In today’s episode, I share my “distance traveled” story from domestic violence victim to founder of MOMentum. I figured if I plan to ask other moms to share their stories, I needed to start off with sharing my own. This episode also shares why I started momentum radio and my mission for it.
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