The Boss Mom Podcast

Desire is something really normal, but we don't talk about it and the way intimacy can impact the way we feel about ourselves and the relationships we sustain. A lot of the things we believe about intimacy and desire could actually work against creating a deeper connection, so how do we shift to something better? How does desire actually work and how can the connection we have with our bodies influence desire? In this episode, sex and couples therapist Annika Cook joins me to discuss what desire is, how it impacts our relationships, even the one we have with ourselves. Obligation kills desire. -Annika Cook 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode How to prepare for intimacy, even when you have kidsIt can be difficult to be intimate even when it's just us and our partner, but how do we prepare for intimacy when there are kids in the picture? The impact of Hollywood's portrayal of desireHollywood and the media has a huge impact on what desire should look like and how it should happen. How does desire actually work in reality? The intimacy frameworkWhat steps can we take to establish a deeper connection? Guest Bio- Annika Cook is a Couples Therapist, Sex Therapist, wife, mama of littles and person of deconstructed-reconstructed faith. Her passion is teaching couples how to cultivate intimate lives they feel great about, with the insight of a therapist and the perspective of a working mom, living in an ever changing body, ten years past the honeymoon phase. For more information, head to ​​https://www.growintimacy.com/, follow Annika on Instagram and Facebook.

Everyone's got a story to tell and when we lean into those stories, and make them part of our messaging, we create a strong sense of belonging for the communities we build. Our stories, unique experiences and the things we wish were different in the world are our superpowers. They make the people who resonate with us feel seen, and that's key to getting people to buy from us. How do we use these stories in our messaging? In this episode, I'm joined by The Pitch Whisperer John Livesay and actor Andrew Gray. They are the co-creators of The Superhero U, and in this episode they share how their program came to be, and who they want to help. How can you feel confident in yourself if you don't think you have any stories to tell? -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode The power of your own unique journey and experiencesWhy do our stories make it easier to grow our businesses? How to get off the self-esteem rollercoasterHow do we shift from wanting to be liked by everyone to compassion with boundaries? What we can learn from what we want to rant aboutDoing anything meaningful involves suffering, how do we know what we're willing to suffer for? Guest Bio John Livesay and Andrew Gray are co-creators of The Superhero U which is a community to help people discover their superhero power and live a life full of confidence and creativity. John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker who shows companies' sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John's award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life" has over 1,000,000 views. Clients love working with John because of his ongoing support after his talk which includes implementing the storytelling skills from his best-selling book Better Selling Through Storytelling and the online course "Revenue Rockstar Mastery." His new book, The Sale Is in the Tale, is a business fable set in Austin, TX, and is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. The reader accompanies the rep on his journey and learns how to use storytelling and strengthen their soft skills to improve their professional and personal relationships. John is a guest lecturer on how to leverage the power of storytelling in sales at multiple universities including the University of Texas at Austin (UTLA), Pepperdine Graziadio Business school, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and his book is now required reading for the UTLA course on Entertainment and Media studies. Andrew Gray is an actor, humanitarian, producer, writer, model, public speaker, creative director, and an incredible athlete with an adventurous spirit. Sharing a unique background of being both Native American and Mexican, this has given him a purpose to advocate for representation and inclusion through his work in media and entertainment. Gray is known for acting in television & film on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, Nickelodeon, and Discovery ID. Andrew has had the distinct privilege to have worked with top leading brands such as Gucci, Dior, Adidas, Sony, and Tanqueray. Gray has worked with numerous charities in the past - Mental Health Foundation, Big Brother Big Sister Los Angeles, Sacramento Children's Home, Kids Can Cosplay, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Help Feed America, Run To Feed The Hungry, Make A Wish, and takes aim at The American Indian College Fund. Furthermore, Gray is currently associated with the non-profit It Starts with One Today. For more information, visit http://superherou.com/ Follow @thepitchwhisperer and @andrewgray on Instagram.

It can be daunting trying to balance being an entrepreneur and a mom, especially when our kids are younger and need us around most of the time. Our kids need to be able to relate to other children, recognize and understand their own emotions, but also empathize with others. What tools can we use to raise emotionally intelligent humans? How do we make sure we show up for them? In today's episode, CEO of Seed and Sew, Alyssa Blask Campbell shares insight on the 5 components of emotional intelligence, how to build it and how early it can be fostered in our kids. As human beings, we are all striving towards connection.- Alyssa Blask Campbell 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode How to implement parenting strategiesHow do we effectively apply parenting strategies? Understanding different personality typesNo two children are the same so it's only fair that we parent them accordingly. How do we parent different personality types, especially when our kids are our own polar opposites? The importance of collaborative decision makingWhy is it so crucial that we include our kids in decision making processes? How does this help them when it comes to contributing their own ideas? Guest Bio Alyssa Blask Campbell is the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers the tools to raise emotionally intelligent humans. An emotional development expert with a master's degree in early education, Alyssa co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method and researched it across the United States. For more information, visit https://www.seedandsew.org/ Follow Alyssa on Instagram @seed.and.sew

As moms, it's safe to say that our schedules can sometimes be unpredictable. Our lives are filled with unscheduled interruptions which make doing things in a long, uninterrupted flow extremely difficult. What if we could create massive results without making huge leaps? Let me introduce you to the micro-movement! It's all about the power of micro-shifts and doing the little things that facilitate big changes. In this episode, I talk about the micro-movement, why it's where we need to be and how to hone micro-skills and micro-decisions to grow. When we try to make big changes, 99% of the time they fail. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode Why micro-movements are so great for people with unpredictable schedulesWhat's the difference between how we typically do things and the micro-movement? The art of using micro-movements to our advantageSmall movements facilitate big changes. How can we use micro-movements to get massive results? How to hone our micro-skillsHow do micro-skills and micro-decisions lead to the micro-habits that completely transform our lives?

When your business relies on live launches, you have to use social media intensely, all the time which takes all the fun out of it. With evergreen systems, we can build vibrant businesses without being beholden to social media, freeing up valuable mental energy and time. How can we build systems that can sell consistently for years? In this episode, I share why evergreen systems make growing our businesses so much easier. If you've been running your business, creating content, doing all the things, but you're not seeing growth, then you most likely have a messaging problem and the Nurture to Convert Society might be able to help. Check us out and schedule a call to find out if it's the right fit for you. www.nurturetoconvert.com

If we want to grow our business while spending less time on social media, we need a way to nurture people to know, like, trust us and want to buy from us. An email nurture system designed to build relationships makes this possible, all while reducing our reliance on social media and pushy sales tactics. How does the permission sandwich system work? In this episode, I share how to grow our businesses using email nurture. If you've been running your business, creating content, doing all the things, but you're not seeing growth, then you most likely have a messaging problem and the Nurture to Convert Society might be able to help. Check us out and schedule a call to find out if it's the right fit for you. www.nurturetoconvert.com

Using social media to grow our businesses puts the job of showing up, sharing, teaching and managing entirely on our shoulders - no wonder it's exhausting. Is it possible to reach people, build authority and lead people to buy from us without social media? In this episode, I share why building community is an easier path to growth. If you've been running your business, creating content, doing all the things, but you're not seeing growth, then you most likely have a messaging problem and the Nurture to Convert Society might be able to help. Check us out and schedule a call to find out if it's the right fit for you. www.nurturetoconvert.com

One of the key things we need to do in our businesses is build authority. We have to show that we're credible and trustworthy, an expert in our niche. There are many ways we can go about building authority, and ladies, it doesn't have to involve crazy TikTok videos. In this episode, I share why social media isn't the only path to authority. If you've been running your business, creating content, doing all the things, but you're not seeing growth, then you most likely have a messaging problem and the Nurture to Convert Society might be able to help. Check us out and schedule a call to find out if it's the right fit for you. www.nurturetoconvert.com

Human beings are naturally social - we enjoy talking to people, getting to know them, and hanging out, so why does social media feel like such a drag? The reason we experience so much annoyance, cynicism, fear and hesitation around social media has nothing to do with the platforms and the people - it has EVERYTHING to do with our messaging. In this episode, I'm going to share why we don't enjoy social media and how to start changing that! If you've been running your business, creating content, doing all the things, but you're not seeing growth, then you most likely have a messaging problem and the Nurture to Convert Society might be able to help. Check us out and schedule a call to find out if it's the right fit for you. www.nurturetoconvert.com

If you thought of your business as a person with feelings, needs and dreams, you might just realize that you're guilty of cheating on it. So many of us consider ourselves multi-passionate, but dabbling in multiple things could leave our businesses feeling neglected, which affects what we get out of them. What are the signs that our businesses feel neglected and want to be loved on a little more? How do we show up if we want to show our businesses that we love and value them? In this episode, I'm going to share the value of building a monogamous relationship with your business and how to renew your vows with it. Maybe we're not getting what we want from our business because our businesses aren't getting what they want from us. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode What our human relationships can teach us about our businessesIf you thought of your business as a person with feelings, how would that change what you do? How you hurt your business' feelingsWhat do we have to tell our business and how should we show up to let it know that it's valued? Why our businesses end up feeling overwhelmed and neglectedHow do our businesses feel when we dump multiple projects on them and vacillate between a bunch of different things?