

The Boss Mom Podcast
Dana Malstaff
Motherhood and business aren't meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn't just a collection of conversations—it's your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect.
Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals.
No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.
Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals.
No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.
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Dec 9, 2016 • 28min
Episode 150: Nurture Your Business: How to Get More Time with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana passionately shares how to get more time back in your day and how hiring someone makes a monetary difference in your business. This show is sponsored by Redefining Mom. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Why we feel like we need more time in life. We don't always have a great relationship with time. Being motivated by the ability to hire other people. Stimulating the economy through hiring others. A formula for comparing the price for hiring others to your team. Hustling so you can hire someone and make more money. Ways to be more efficient in your business. Show Sponsor: Redefining Mom Monica Froese of Redefining Mom, recently quit her job of 10 years and is now coaching and sharing her secrets on how she did it, and you can quit your corporate job too! This is an investment in you and your family. You both are important. If you have a spark of an idea of how things could be different, let me show you how you can make that happen! If you want to quit your job, and want to get great support and encouragement from someone who has been there before, check out a free 15-minute working mom action call with Monica! Make sure that if you are already making plans in 2017 to quit your corporate job, you connect with Monica and have a 15-minute working mom action call. Referenced in the show: Tonya Rineer Boss Mom Podcast Episode 110: How to Get Past Money Blocks and Create Abundance with Tonya Rineer Boss Mom Podcast Episode 83: Stop Giving All Your Money Back To Your Business with Annette Ferguson Trello Training Boss Mom Podcast Episode 147: Nurture Your Business: The 5 Steps to Prep for the New Year with Dana Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Since I'm planning ahead, now goes by faster. - Dana We give ourselves more time by not doing something at all. - Dana You make money by hiring others to help you in your business. - Dana Your time wasted is real money in your business. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Dec 8, 2016 • 55min
Episode 149: Automating Your Business for Maternity Leave with Genavieve Jaffe
Automating Your Business for Maternity Leave with Genavieve Jaffe. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Gena shares business automation, preparation, and pregnancy as an entrepreneur. This podcast is sponsored by the brand new Trello Training. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How Gena and Jordana decided to become parents. Their entrepreneur journies. Pregnancy and preparing for the baby. How Gena has prepared for pregnancy and motherhood through automation. Living with a newborn baby. Planning for the future as a mom entrepreneur. Show Sponsor: Dana's Trello Training The new, revamped Trello training that will change the way you run your business and free up time and resources...it will be your new best friend. It includes Trello boards and you can get it all for FREE. Recommended links and resources: Google Drive Trello Hamilton Idina Menzel Gena + Jordana & Your Magical Business Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I knew I needed a maternity plan. - Gena My team is prepared to the be face of my company. - Gena More about our guest, Gena Jaffe. Gena & Jordana are married entrepreneurs who are about to be first-time moms. Gena is a Sparkly Lawyer for entrepreneurs and Jordana is a Facebook Group Strategist who helps introverted entrepreneurs increase their influence and grow their community without leaving the house or spending a dime. Gena's Website / Jordana's Website / Facebook Connect with Dana: Instagram / The Boss Mom Facebook community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Dec 6, 2016 • 54min
Episode 148: Things Dana & NJ are Obsessed With - Holiday Gift Ideas
Things Dana & NJ are Obsessed With - Holiday Gift Ideas. In this episode, Dana and NJ give you a pep talk for finishing your business strong so you can start your new year even better. This episode is sponsored by Gracious Gift Wine. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: What Dana and NJ are obsessed with currently. A great marketing tip on Instagram. Things Dana and NJ want to buy. Our Podcast Sponsor: Gracious Gift Wine Gracious Gift Wine is a wine company that gives back to your local community. It was created with a simple goal: feed America's hungry. When you buy Gracious Gift Wines, they give a percentage of the money spent to the local community depending on the zip code of the shipping. Buy delicious wine for yourself and give back to your community! Try the Gracious Gift Wine for 15% off your order using code bossmom. Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present Hysteria movie Star From Afar Little Acorns Felt Food The Dollar Shave Club Grove Collaborative Julep Sock Club Bombas Socks My Adventure Reading Journal Starship Family Journey Captain's Logbook Vineyard Vines Dawn - Marrs Marketing Feet Only Elliptical (Stamina In-Motion Elliptical Trainer) Better Life Bags Gifts Happen Here Lil' Labels Lara Casey Powersheets Lovely Retro Renos Vintage Meet Modern Marissa Lawton Boss Mom Daily Action Journal Lead Quizzes Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? An amazing way to do promotion is to give away something through people posting pictures on Instagram. - Dana and NJ We both love a great monogram. - Dana and NJ Subscription boxes are great because they are the gift that keeps on giving. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

Dec 2, 2016 • 25min
Episode 147: Nurture Your Business: The 5 Steps to Prep for the New Year with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana talks about building a tactical action plan to spur you forward in your business. This show is sponsored by Redefining Mom. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Why it's important to get tactical in your business for next year. Steps for becoming more tactical. Write down what it is you already have planned. Make a list of what you want to do and accomplish. Place the things you want to accomplish on the calendar. Take a look and see if it makes sense for you. Look at financial goals for the next year. Show Sponsor: Redefining Mom Monica Froese of Redefining Mom, recently quit her job of 10 years and is now coaching and sharing her secrets on how she did it, and you can quit your corporate job too! This is an investment in you and your family. You both are important. If you have a spark of an idea of how things could be different, let me show you how you can make that happen! If you want to quit your job, and want to get great support and encouragement from someone who has been there before, check out a free 15-minute working mom action call with Monica! Make sure that if you are already making plans in 2017 to quit your corporate job, you connect with Monica and have a 15-minute working mom action call. Referenced in the show: Downloadable annual calendar Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? In prepping for the new year, start number one with the things you know. - Dana Find out what will work, then plan for it. - Dana The more confident you are in what you're going to do next year, you then have the end point to get to where your going. - Dana Assign revenue numbers to each goal for the next year. - Dana You have to be willing to committ to what you want to do and not waiver in that. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Dec 1, 2016 • 39min
Episode 146: How to step out and speak in public with Carrie Sharpe
How to step out and speak in public with Carrie Sharpe. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Carrie and Dana talk about communication and public speaking to benefit your business. This podcast is sponsored by Home Made Luxe. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Carrie's Boss Mom journey, raising five kids and working at home with her husband. How she got started with speaking. Her coaching and consulting practice. Advice on how to prepare and share your story. Giving your talk in the shower then rehearse on video. Speaking at events and ways that you can speak without traveling. How Carrie keeps recovers from over whelm. Show Sponsor: Home Made Luxe All moms need Mommy Alone Time in their lives so Keitha started Home Made Luxe a DIY Home Decor subscription box. Every month, Keitha from Home Made Luxe sends ladies (and some crafty gents) around the country a gorgeous, Pinterest-inspired home decor project. The best part is that ladies get to walk around their homes and see their beautiful, custom pieces and think about the next mommy alone time moment! For the special Boss Mom discount of 10% off your first box, use the code BossMom. Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? Homeschooling our kids and running our business from home is a lot of time management. - Carrie I love helping my clients work through their communication challenges. - Carrie Fear is what keeps people from public speaking. - Carrie Every story matters. - Carrie You want to have what you're saying be natural. Rehearsing will help you in this process. - Carrie More about our guest, Carrie Sharpe. Carrie Sharpe is a Communication Consultant and Speaker. She and her husband, Ryan, have five children whom Carrie homeschools. Carrie earned her degree in Political Science and Psychology. She is a Huffington Post Contributor and has spoken across the United States and Canada about marriage, relationships, and communication skills. Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Connect with Dana: Instagram / The Boss Mom Facebook community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Nov 29, 2016 • 40min
Episode 145: Finishing strong with Dana & NJ
Finishing strong with Dana & NJ. In this episode, Dana and NJ In this episode, Dana and NJ give you a pep talk for finishing your business strong so you can start your new year even better. This episode is sponsored by Gifts Happen Here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Ideas for finishing strong in your business. Setting yourself up for a great launch into the new year. Building your annual calendar. Looking at the end of the year as a service based versus a product based business. The one thing you should do at the end of the year. Identifying what to pass off and building a team. Show Sponsor: Gifts Happen Here Find a gift for anyone on your list,or yourself at Gifts Happen Here. The company was founded to provide high-quality embroidered items at amazing prices. They handcraft the design and you can get it monogrammed. Don't wait to fulfill your shopping list for the holiday season by visiting Gifts Happen Here. For free shipping through the end of the year, use the code BossMom. Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present Ontraport Thinkific Lara Casey Powersheets Lion Latch Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Boss Mom Retreat Facilitators List Can I quote you on that? Finishing the year strong could be the thing that launches you into the new year. - Dana There's nothing magical about January 1. - NJ Finishing strong is looking at what you can do a little bit better at the new year. - Dana Finishing strong for me is allowing others to help me to build my business with others and make it better. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

Nov 25, 2016 • 25min
Episode 144: Nurture Your Business: Why You Need to Be Contagious And How to Do It with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares how being contagious is an integral part of building a business. This show is sponsored by Daryl Bart Fitness. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Why being contagious is important to your business. Are you really super excited about what you're doing and what you're talking about to people? Know what you get excited about. You have to actually go out and talk about it. Spreading the infectiousness of your excitement. How Dana's grown Boss Mom so quickly. Show Sponsor: Daryl Bart Fitness For Daryl, fitness and health is not about building a life you want to get away from, but one you're excited about and being on your adventure. Join her 10-day fitness challenge. Build a life that is better than yesterday through a 10-day challenge to tweak your healthy habits, make smart food choices, complete meal prep and fitness, stay hydrated and most importantly, have ACCOUNTABILITY. Referenced in the show: Onward Nation Starship Family Journey Lu and Bean Read Podcast Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Being contagious is an integral part of your brand and your business. - Dana If you aren't massively excited about what you are talking about, you need to tweek what you're talking about. - Dana If you're not growing your brand, you might not be contagious enough. - Dana If you're an introvert, you are nervous, scared or afraid of getting out there. - Dana The goal today is to infect one person a day with what you're excited about. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Nov 24, 2016 • 31min
Episode 143: Giving Thanks: Tracing the Steps of Each Person that Helped Build Boss Mom with Dana
Giving Thanks: Tracing the Steps of Each Person that Helped Build Boss Mom with Dana. Dana shares how she's grown the Boss Mom brand through building relationships. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: The year before the starting of Expand Your Reach. The people who influenced Boss Mom. How meeting one person can make a huge difference in your business. Referenced in the show: National Association for Entrepreneurial Women Lisa Anzaldua Live Your Legend Kelsey Murphy CJ Thomas Lena Zawaideh Heather Crabtree Savvy Business Owners Facebook Group Hal Elrod Best Year Ever Blueprint Nicole Keating Chandler Bolt Pat Flynn Chris Ducker Azul Torres NJ Rongner Danielle Roberts John Lee Dumas Kate Erickson Mike Sherbakov Dawn Marrs Taki Moore Greg Smith - Thinkific Tonya Rineer Mike O'Neil Samantha Skelly Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? I love to keep Boss Moms around me, but I also believe in loyalty to others. - Dana Pick what's easy to you, and do that. - Dana Yes, it's about tribe, but I can name those who have helped me become who I am. - Dana Do something to recognize those who are important in your life. - Dana Thanksgiving isn't just a list, but a mindset. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Nov 23, 2016 • 28min
Episode 142: Be grateful, or Not with Dana & NJ
Be grateful, or Not with Dana & NJ. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about trendy gratefulness, gratitude journals and being authentic with your season of life. This episode is sponsored by Gifts Happen Here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Gratefulness can be trendy. NJ's gratitude journal. Dana's gratitude practices. When to not be grateful. It's okay to not be in a season of gratitude. Show Sponsor: Gifts Happen Here Find a gift for anyone on your list,or yourself at Gifts Happen Here. The company was founded to provide high-quality embroidered items at amazing prices. They handcraft the design and you can get it monogrammed. Don't wait to fulfill your shopping list for the holiday season by visiting Gifts Happen Here. For free shipping through the end of the year, use the code BOSSMOM. Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voscamp Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? Figure out the things that you are grateful for to get through this time of the year if it's difficult for you. - Dana I want to cultivate a legacy through gratitude for my kids through my penmanship. - NJ Go beyond the surface in your relationships and it will mean so much more. - NJ Honoring the season you're in and being authentic to that. If you're not thankful, it's okay. - NJ In this holiday season, if that's not where you're at, don't feel guilty about it but give yourself margin and grace. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

Nov 18, 2016 • 23min
Episode 141: Nurture Your Business: Why You Need More Word Unicorns In Your Business and How to Get Them with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana talks about the words you use in your business content and creating magical words that represent you as a business owner. This show is sponsored by Busy Moms Building. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: What is a word unicorn. Creating a sales page and think about what really helps. Finding a person that turns your words into word unicorns. How the words you use represent who you are. Reflecting and budgeting for the words you use in your business. Show Sponsor: Busy Moms Building Monica Froese of Redefining Mom, recently quit her job of 10 years and is has written Busy Moms Building sharing her secrets on how she did it, and you can too! Busy Moms Building gives you 12 actionable steps to create a solid foundation to move forward in your endeavor to work from home. When you are done, you will have a viable action plan tailored for you. No more Googling "how to work from home" or "how to replace income with a flexible schedule." Learn how to work from home, get the life you love and have a flexible schedule. Get your free chapter of Busy Moms Building! Referenced in the show: Boss Mom Podcast Episode 33: Nurture Your Business: What to put on your sales page with Dana Boss Mom Podcast Episode 123: Nurture Your Business: How to get your ideal client to talk to you with Dana Tara Bosler Writing Brene Brown Ted Talk Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? A word unicorn is what we want in every piece of content that we have. - Dana There are very few people who wake up in the morning and want to write with passion and love. If that's not you, find one. - Dana Creating a word unicorn is an absolute must. - Dana The words you use represent you. - Dana Please take time to give a little extra love to what words you're using a lot in your business. - Dana As entrepreneurs, we're solving a problem. How are you using word unicorns to describe how you solve that? - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you've got a question about today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community. We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.


