The Boss Mom Podcast

As moms, there's a constant pressure to put our maternal identity above everything. Of course, our kids are important, but there's a lot more to us than that. Our worth isn't determined solely by how much time we dedicate to our families. Neglecting our other identities and passions can lead to a profound loss and disconnection from ourselves. How does the pressure sabotage our ability to be truly happy and connected as women? How do we recognize and embrace our multitude of identities as women without feeling guilty? In this episode, I talk about how having a guilty mom mindset can sabotage your success. I also talk about fostering a balanced approach to identity and how to give our identities as women enough time and space. We are so many more things than just being a parent. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Figuring out who we are as women How do we figure out exactly who we are as women? What aspects do we look at? -Our identity as partners Does our identity differ when we have a partner as opposed to when there is no one else included in our lives? What does that look like? -The mindset that children are everything How has culture set this mindset up and made it a norm? Is this the correct mindset to have?

As moms, business owners and women, our lives are constantly changing. We grow, discover new interests, and we get bored in our businesses, and we're left wondering if it's time to pivot. Now, before we go uprooting everything and making huge changes, we really have to check in with ourselves first. Sometimes what feels like a new direction to shift into is nothing more than a short-term burst of excitement. How do we tell the difference between needing to pivot and needing to just make small tweaks to what we're doing? What questions should we ask ourselves? In this episode, I talk about whether you should tweak or move onto something different. If you don't know what to say past a certain point, that's a really good indicator that this isn't a long-term pivot for you. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Know your North Star How do we tell the difference between tweaking what serves our higher mission, and needing to make a big change? -Why you're itching to pivot Will a pivot make you happy in the long-term, or are you jumping the gun because you're excited about a new area of interest? -Start small Before we make massive changes, what should we try first?

Every mom struggles with the pressure to be present and connected while also excelling in our businesses. We all want to have it all, but honestly, it can leave us feeling like a rubber band being pulled way too thin. That nagging feeling creeps in – are we doing enough for our families or our careers? How do we figure out our limits and make peace with the fact that we can't do it all? Can we switch up our mindset a bit? In this episode, GM of Innovation at SamCart Olivia Herron joins me to talk about how to shift from a martyr mindset, why we need to be okay with not having control all the time and why it's okay to have off days. We also talk about the aspirations outside of being a mother. Not everything requires you to be in control. -Olivia Heron 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Be proud of you As Boss Moms, we do it all and we need to give ourselves permission to brag. -Having a martyr mindset How does having a martyr mindset create emotions of resentment? -The outcome vs. the journey Can the process of accomplishing something be as powerful as the outcome itself? Guest Bio Olivia Herron exists to champion the untapped potential of small businesses. As GM of Innovation at SamCart, an eCommerce platform for digital creators, she empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and education they need to become successful digital creators. Whether leading SMB sales teams at smaller businesses like SmartBrief or giants like Meta, she's fueled by transforming up and coming small businesses and novice creators into master sellers. When she isn't teaching a company or creator about the importance of a customer-centric ethos, listening intently to customer feedback, or leading new initiatives within DropDeck and Creator U, you'll catch her encouraging and inspiring working moms to build careers and lives that fill their cup both in and out of the office. For a complimentary 7-day trial of Typeset, visit www.typeset.com Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn.

As women, we often find ourselves woven into the company of people who may not be of our choosing. The energy they bring, their perspectives, and their influence can significantly impact our well-being. But what happens when we crave control over the energies we absorb, and want a circle of individuals who truly align with our essence and aspirations? As strong and capable women, the question remains: how do we take charge of the energies we invite into our lives? How do we say no to things that don't serve us? In this episode personal coach for professional mothers and keynote speaker Allison Hare joins me to talk about finding people who we are comfortable with, why we should surround ourselves with people who give us energy as well as how to find people who align with our values. We want to live in a world where every woman feels whole. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Find your tribe When we find our tribe, we get comfortable and don't have to hide who we are. How does this help us protect the energy around ourselves? -Coaches vs. therapists Why do some people prefer coaches over therapists? -Laying the armor down What does it look like to lay the armor down as a strong woman and find someone we can open up to and trust? Guest Bio Allison Hare is the former sales executive turned lifestyle entrepreneur. She's the host of the award-winning, top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, Late Learner and a personal coach for professional mothers and a keynote speaker. 40 Ways to Add Energy to Your Day Guide - https://allisonhare.com/energy Private coaching/mastermind: https://allisonhare.com Follow Allison on Instagram @allison__hare Find Allison on LinkedIn @Allison Hare Find Allison on Facebook Allison Hare Listen to Allison's podcast https://youtube.com/@latelearner

Whether it's known to us or not, a ton of our perspectives, behaviors, and triggers are dictated by situations that happened when we were kids. How we show up in our relationships, parenting and even our businesses always tracks back to our childhoods. Some of the things we brush off and label as "just who we are" actually have a lot to do with early family dynamics. Understanding how these things shaped us is an opportunity to change them, and as parents, that's really important. How do we identify these things and work to change them? What steps can we take to raise emotionally regulated kids? In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist, TikTok personality and author of "Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Embrace a Happier Life", Dr. Annie Zimmerman. We talk about the important work she's doing, and how we can connect the dots between how we act now and what we experienced back then. Of course, genes and personality exist, but it's almost always ways of coping and things we think 'that's just who I am' that track back to family dynamics when we were younger. -Dr. Annie Zimmerman 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Normalizing emotions As parents, how do we raise emotionally aware and emotionally resilient children? -Surprising sources of triggers Movies and TV shows are seemingly innocuous, but do they actually create triggers later on? -A lot of our suffering plays out in the field of relationships How do our childhoods affect how we show up in our romantic relationships? Guest Bio Dr. Annie Zimmerman is a psychotherapist and TikTok personality, working with clients from a psychodynamic approach. She is also the author of "Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Embrace a Happier Life". She has a PhD in psychology and her expertise centers on teaching clients how their early lives have formed strategies that might be contributing to unhelpful patterns in adulthood. Currently, she lives in London where she has a thriving private practice. You can follow her on TikTok and Instagram. Buy the book here.

When the pressure to close deals overshadows the desire to connect with others, sales can feel uncomfortable. The traditional, salesy approach creates a sense of inauthenticity that affects how we sell and leaves people feeling skeptical. Authenticity is about being genuine, transparent, and focusing on building relationships rather than just closing deals. We need to understand the unique needs of our audience and communicate the value of our product or service in a way that resonates with them on a personal level. How do we get comfortable selling while still providing value? How does being authentic help us to network and build our businesses? In this episode, Authenticity Strategist Inga Faison-Cavitt joins me to talk about what it means to be authentic when selling, why we need to get more comfortable when selling and where she gets the perseverance to figure things out. I believe that questions are the answers. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Get comfortable selling How do we shift our mindset on selling? -Why women feel uncomfortable selling What makes sales feel so uncomfortable? -How to make people feel valued How do we build the know, like and trust factor and provide value to those we sell to? Guest Bio Inga Faison-Cavitt, AKA Ingafay, is an Authenticity Strategist. She left her engineering career to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and now pursues her dream life full of faith, family, freedom, flexibility, and fitness. She enjoys empowering women to live their best life and helps women become top earners by building authentic relationships that treat people like humans and not numbers. Savvy Survey System https://ingafay.com Website - https://ingafay.com Join her text club - Text " introvert" (251)250-0995 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingafay/ Youtube - https://youtube.com/@ingafayunplugged Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ingafayunplugged Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ingafaisoncavitt

The digital marketplace is vast. For many, the challenge lies in figuring out how to leverage the power of platforms like Amazon effectively. Making money online is not always as straightforward as it seems. It requires a strategic approach, and in a market saturated with options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to start. How can we leverage the Amazon Marketplace and the Amazon Influencer Program to not only earn money but also build a trusted and lucrative online presence? In this episode, Amazon expert seller and consultant Kathleen Kobel joins me to talk about leveraging the power of Amazon, its potential and the different opportunities it brings. I've always seen it (Amazon) as the only reason small businesses are still alive. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -How Amazon helps small businesses Amazon is a marketplace, but how exactly does it help keep small businesses alive? -The different opportunities on Amazon What are some of the ways we can leverage Amazon? -Requirements and rules How do we qualify to be in Amazon's programs? Guest Bio Kathleen Kobel is an Amazon expert seller and consultant who has now added 6 figure content creator to her Amazon resume. She helps entrepreneurs leverage the power of the Amazon marketplace to earn a full time income working part time hours creating honest, quality content for the Amazon Influencer program. Course to become an Amazon Influencer - Influence & Earn: The Amazon Creator Success System: https://www.coursesbykathleen.com/courses/amazoninfluencer Find Kathleen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smartbusinessmom Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/663758048939978 Follow Kathleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smartbusinessmom1 Subscribe to Kathleen's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mastersofmarketplace Find Kathleen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-kobel-6a1b97b0/

As we step into the new year, many of us are filled with anticipation and a sense of renewal, eager to start the year on a positive note. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of our goals and become overwhelmed by the decisions we face. Lack of clarity and focus can leave us feeling stuck, hindering our ability to own our accomplishments and make meaningful strides. How do we make decisions that matter? How do we understand the choices we make? How do we focus on growing as thought leaders? In this episode to kickstart the new year, I talk about reaching goals and some of the changes in 2024. I also talk about having a business and putting my family first as well as how to move forward this new year. Decide how you want to be aligned. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Be humble and a great leader Are being humble and being a great leader mutually exclusive? -Owning our successes How do we celebrate what we've accomplished and not feel guilty about it. -Identifying misalignment How do we move forward when we feel misaligned?

The constant internal conflict between conforming to societal expectations and pursuing our authentic desires can lead to feelings of guilt and frustration. It's a struggle that many face – the yearning to break free and live a life that brings genuine happiness and fulfillment. In a world where societal expectations and norms often dictate our paths, it's easy to feel shackled by circumstances that don't resonate with our innermost wishes. How do we recognize what we truly want? Why is it so important that we have people around us that fuel our need to pursue what we want rather than take away from it? Is it crucial to stay true to the things you want? In this episode, CEO of Pursuing Results Matt Johnson joins me to talk about building the life that we want. We also talk about our relationship and why it's important to grow in the same direction as your partner. You have to give yourself permission to be brutally honest about what you want. -Matt Johnson 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Do opposites attract? We've read the books and we've watched the movies but do opposites attract in reality? What does that look like? -Being brutally honest about what you want Why is it important to be brutally honest about what we truly want? -Why don't we have to fit into the norm? There's no rule that says that we have to do things that are normalized. How do we find our own version of normal?

We're living in an era filled with both excitement and fear, where we have new opportunities. Yet the pressure to conform to traditional norms can be overwhelming. The idea that the world is our oyster can be empowering, but the reality is often a struggle against the pressure to fit into a mold. Living up to others' expectations may result in a sense of disconnection from our true selves, creating a distorted sense of reality. How do we break free from doing what's traditional and can it help our children to do the same? How do we challenge the conventional norms and encourage our kids to embrace both new opportunities and what they want? In this episode life strategist, author, therapist and co-host of Be.Play.Love Sophie Chiche joins me to talk about living life the way we want to, why it's so important to do things the way we want to and not the way the world expects us to. A lot of pain is from living a life that is not really your own. -Sophie Chiche 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode -Being busy vs. being burnt out How do we know if our level of activity is masking something else? -Start to say no How do we use the word "no" with confidence? -Masterful self-management How do we mentor ourselves so that we can mentor our kids? Guest Bio Sophie is a French import on an emotional asylum visa. An entrepreneur by breed, she started a pencil trading business by the age of six. Later, with $11 in her pocket, she grew an innovative spa concept to 12 locations in LA and NY and $9M in revenue. Her new venture helps people with lots of ideas execute meaningful ones. Plus she rides a Harley. Visit https://being-current.com/ Follow Sophie on Instagram: @sophiechiche Find Sophie on LinkedIn: @Sophie Chiche Sophie's Pinterest: @sophie_chiche Listen to Sophie's podcast: https://beplaylove.com Listen to Sophie's podcast appearances here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YzfrYqa4zvqqlxTg53xfa