

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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Oct 4, 2016 • 49min
Episode 121: How to Break Up With Clients That Don't Fit with Dana & NJ
How to Break Up With Clients That Don't Fit. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk through and role play breaking up with clients who are not the right fit for your business. This show is sponsored by high-performance coach, Stacy Tuschl. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: What happens when you don't work with the right people. Ideas for gracefully breaking up with clients. How breaking up with the wrong clients can be liberating. You have to work with people you really love. Creating boundaries with clients and sticking to them. Fear of losing revenue and clients. The easiest way to change it up with clients. Referring others to give a good client experience. NJ and Dana role play breaking up with clients. Our Sponsor: High-Performance Coach, Stacy Tuschl Would you love your marketing done for you? High performance coach, Stacy Tuschl is hosting a contest right now with a $10,000 prize. Stacy built her own million dollar business and wants to help 1 lucky winner create their next million dollar marketing plan. The winner will get to work with Stacy 1 on 1 in her Marketing Accelerator program, as well as other great prizes including a bonus for all of those that enter! To enter the contest, use this link: www.HighPerformingMom.com Stacy Tuschl is an entrepreneur and Business Performance Strategist. She started her first business in her parents' backyard at the age of 18 and turned that company into a 7 figure business. Author of the #1 international bestselling book, "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success and is the host of the top rated podcast Business Rescue Road Map. Recommended links and resources: All Up in Your Lady Business Episode 101: Think Creative Collective Boss Mom Podcast Episode 115: Building Your Team at All Stage in Business Boss Mom Podcast Episode 109: Everyone Needs A Momcation I Heart Your Face mugs Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? You realistically have to expect that breaking up with clients will happen at least once. - Dana I care about the boundaries I have for myself when working with clients. - NJ Doing what right for my business is best for me and my family. - NJ What you do as a mom entrepreneur has to be as fulfilling as hanging out with your kids. - Dana Changing up your business model creates the freedom to break up with clients. - Dana Working is easier when you working with people you enjoy spending time with. - 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.

Sep 30, 2016 • 17min
Episode 120: Nurture Your Business: If you don't use it you lose it with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares an ah-ha moment and what happens if you don't use "it". This show's out of this world sponsor is Starship Family Journey. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How you will lose "it" if you don't use "it". Daily practices you should take. Staying in tune with your strengths. Seizing ah-ha moments. When you charge in your business by expertise. Show Sponsor: Starship Family Journey Admiral Laura has launched a new sci-fi fun membership group called Starship Family Journey which creates fun and engaging ways for you to bring science and science fiction into your child's world. You can try it by going to StarshipFamilyJourney.com/bossmom and taking the free five-day solar system adventure. Each week has a new themed adventure to discuss at dinner time, with activities, meal ideas, and downloadable content. Laura's out of this world membership is starting soon! If you sign up by October 7th, you can get the special starting price of $20 per month (30% off). Boss Moms who sign up will get a free Starship Family Journey Logbook (a twelve dollar value) just by using the membership code BOSSMOM (no spaces). The Logbook makes it easy for you to record your fun space adventures, pictures, and achievement stickers that your kids will earn. So check it out at StarshipFamilyJourney.com/bossmom. Laura is a mom of two who has written space science books. She enjoys spending time with her family. Referenced in the show: Boss Mom Episode 72: Nurture Your Business: Why you should take your calendar more seriously with Dana Boss Mom Episode 51: Nurture Your Business: The art of purposeful checklists with Dana Can I quote you on that? In some ways, as we grow in business, parenting, and life, that we will grow and change. - Dana Every day has to be a day where we assess what our priorities are. - Dana When we decide to be action takers, we have to be okay with making decisions. - Dana When you stop doing something that's important, you'll be rusty. - Dana Consciously know and prioritize what you want to be good at. - Dana Be really clear where you are spending your time. - 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.

Sep 29, 2016 • 41min
Episode 119: The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families with Lindsay McCarthy
Episode 119: The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families with Lindsay McCarthy. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast Lindsay and Dana talk about raising intentional children through the Miracle Morning. Sponsored by the out of this world Starship Family Journey Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Lindsay's boss mom journey. Writing a book with Hal Elrod and doing a collaboration. The Miracle Morning book. Incorporating your kids and engaging with them in tasks and practices. How doing the Miracle Morning is cultivating mindful practices into your kids. How Lindsay handles overwhelm and schedules self-care. Our Podcast Sponsor: Starship Family Journey Admiral Laura has launched a new sci-fi fun membership group called Starship Family Journey which creates fun and engaging ways for you to bring science and science fiction into your child's world. You can try it by going to StarshipFamilyJourney.com/bossmom and taking the free five-day solar system adventure. Each week has a new themed adventure to discuss at dinner time, with activities, meal ideas, and downloadable content. Laura's out of this world membership is starting soon! If you sign up by October 7th, you can get the special starting price of $20 per month (30% off). Boss Moms who sign up will get a free Starship Family Journey Logbook (a twelve dollar value) just by using the membership code BOSSMOM (no spaces). The Logbook makes it easy for you to record your fun space adventures, pictures, and achievement stickers that your kids will earn. So check it out at StarshipFamilyJourney.com/bossmom. Laura is a mom of two who has written space science books. She enjoys spending time with her family. Recommended links and resources: Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families The Miracle Morning Boss Mom: the Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business and Nurturing your Family Like a Pro Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids Best Year Ever Blueprint Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? Our kids injected themselves into our Miracle Morning practice. They learned to practice meditation and affirmations along with us. - Lindsay Teaching your kids to be intentional about serving others. - Lindsay Seeing generosity in your kids because we hope to see that but you can't always tell if you are teaching that. - Dana Our mornings seem chaotic. I want to create a fun morning routine for my family. - Dana I make sure I'm filling myself up so I can fill my kids up. - Lindsay More about our guest, Lindsay McCarthy. Lindsay is first and foremost a wife to her loving husband, Mike and mother of two amazing kids, Tyler and Ember. She is also the co-author of the book The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families. She is the co-creator of GratefulParent.com and the CEO, Chief Enabling Officer, of their homeschool. Lindsay has a love for travel and a passion for helping others. Facebook / Grateful Parent Facebook / Grateful Parent Blog 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.

Sep 27, 2016 • 45min
Episode 118: How to find mom friends with Dana & NJ
Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about hiring team members to benefit yourself and your business. This show is sponsored by the out of this world Starship Family Journey. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How it's hard to find mom friends. Strategic movement towards making friends. Three steps to making friends in person. NJ's suggestions for making groups online. Finding a place where you belong and you can find friends. How to compare business to making friends. Our Sponsor: Starship Family Journey Admiral Laura has launched a new sci-fi fun membership group called Starship Family Journey which creates fun and engaging ways for you to bring science and science fiction into your child's world. You can try it by going to StarshipFamilyJourney.com/bossmom and taking the free five-day solar system adventure. Each week has a new themed adventure to discuss at dinner time, with activities, meal ideas, and downloadable content. Laura's out of this world membership is starting soon! If you sign up by October 7th, you can get the special starting price of $20 per month (30% off). Boss Moms who sign up will get a free Starship Family Journey Logbook (a twelve dollar value) just by using the membership code BOSSMOM (no spaces). The Logbook makes it easy for you to record your fun space adventures, pictures, and achievement stickers that your kids will earn. So check it out at StarshipFamilyJourney.com/bossmom. Laura is a mom of two who has written sci-fi books. She loves being nerdy with her family and walking her dog. Recommended links and resources: Blue Bloods Bones Lilah Higgins - The Higgins Creative NJ's Facebook Community for Western MA I Heart Your Face mugs Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? I am at my best form when I am in community. - NJ You have to make having mom friends a priority. - NJ If you want mom friends, you have to work at it. - Dana Always be closing the friendship deal, just like in business. - NJ You should want to have friends because it makes parenting easier. - 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.

Sep 23, 2016 • 17min
Episode 117: Nurture Your Business: The question you have to answer before you should start a business with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares an exciting information about selling through giving away aha moments. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Why are you doing what you are doing for your business? What you need to figure out and how it will affect your business. Chasing your passion in business. Action steps on forming a business or pivoting in a business. Referenced in the show: Boss Mom Episode 110: How to get Past Money Mind Blocks and Create Abundance with Tonya Rineer Boss Mom: the Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro Reina Pomeroy Jessica Stansberry Katie Hunt Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Academy Fitting Calls Boss Mom Facebook community Can I quote you on that? Most of what I do in my business is sharing my passion. - Dana Your why might have several layers. - Dana Your why has to mix with your passions. - Dana There is money everywhere and I want you to be making it. - 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.

Sep 22, 2016 • 1h 7min
Episode 116: Being Boss & Being a Boss Mom with Kathleen Shannon from Being Boss
Being Boss & Being a Boss Mom with Kathleen Shannon from Being Boss. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, . Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish! *This episode has explicit and non-kid friendly moments.* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How Kathleen doesn't feel like she doesn't fit the traditional "mom entrepreneur" mold. Being sexy and being mom. Being Boss Podcast with her sister. Having two businesses and one kid, and how to juggle. Planning an annual calendar. How Kathleen handles being in the midst of overwhelm. Kathleen's struggle with depression. Parenting and starting a new norm. Our Podcast Sponsor: Prep Dish Prepdish.com is a subscription based meal prep service. The creator of PrepDish, Allison, is a chef, nutritionist and registered dietitian. There are two options for meals, gluten free and paleo. When you sign up, you'll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 2 hours of prepping on the weekend, you'll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You'll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Fennel or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. And, Allison is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to all Boss Moms. You can't beat that. Check out PrepDish.com/bossmom for this amazing deal! For the free 2-week trial, use code Bossmom. Recommended links and resources: Brene Brown Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vunerability Daring Greatly Rising Strong Headspace App John Oliver Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that? Getting a business partner is like getting into a marriage. - Kathleen We have a huge calendar where we map out promotions and plan our launches accordingly. - Kathleen When you have a business that is working, you have to grow and refine. - Dana Recognize what works for you and use that to your strength. - Dana It's a special type of woman who is a stay at home mom. - Dana I love my son watching me do what I do best, I'm excited for him to see me work and influence his future. - Kathleen I surround myself with women who are supportive and non-judgmental. - Kathleen Parenting is the same as entrepreneurship, it's all about decisions. - Dana More about our guest, Kathleen Shannon. Kathleen Shannon is co-founder of Braid Creative where she focuses on personal branding for creative entrepreneurs who blend work and life. Kathleen co-hosts the Being Boss podcast for creatives where she shares everything she knows about getting in the boss mindset, habits and routines, and living the boss life. When she's not recording a podcast or writing for her audience she is traveling all over the world looking for her next adventure, going on Pokemon hunts with her husband and kid, or working out in the boxing gym. Being Boss / Braid Creative / 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.

Sep 20, 2016 • 41min
Episode 115: Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business with Dana & NJ
Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about hiring team members to benefit yourself and your business. This show is sponsored by Legacy Creative Company. Listen to the podcast: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Episode2011220-20How20to20plan20for20baby20or20business.mp3" title="Episode 115: Building Your Team at All Stages of Your Business with Dana & NJ"] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Building a team and adding new team members. Team roles in a business. A shift in the Boss Mom team. Preliminary thoughts and steps for growing a team. Why the Boss Mom team is so great (Dana's secret). Why adding a team member is so important. Money and hiring. Our Sponsor: Danielle Roberts, Virtual Assistant and owner of Legacy Creative Company, is a VA for small business owners who is passionate about helping others grow their business through finding the right help for them. My service offerings include the virtual assistant strategy sessions and small business growth strategy through virtual concierge services. In addition to loving her work as a member of the Boss Mom team, Danielle is a full-time wife to Lucas, and mother of three wonderful babies. As a Boss Mom, she loves working from home where she has the freedom to hug babies and make a difference in the businesses of others at the same time! To schedule a strategy session with Danielle at the special Boss Mom discount price, use the link http://bit.ly/lccobossmom. Recommended links and resources: Lu and Bean Reads Podcast Pout Pout Fish Eat Clean, Cook Dirty PrepDish.com No Man is an Island by 10th Ave North Amy Porterfield Pat Flynn John Lee Dumas Boss Mom Podcast Episode 83: Stop Giving All Your Money Back to Your Business Savvy Business Owners Facebook group Lilah Higgins, the Higgins Creative Boss Mom Mugs Trello Trello Training NJ's 360 blog post about Apples NJ's Facebook Community for Western MA Beauty and the Beast I Heart Your Face mugs Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? "No Boss Mom is an Island. - NJ Even the most time productive people will be better if they add team members. - NJ If the people on your team do what they love doing, then they will do it better and love their job. - Dana When you're growing a business, your business expenses will grow. - Dana You should hire someone before you buy another course. - Dana There's a push to automate, I don't automate my relationship with my community. - Dana Having people on my team who I love and I love interacting with are not only invested in the brand, but investing in each other. - Dana The best thing we can do as a boss is to cultivate those working for us and build them up. - 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.

Sep 16, 2016 • 19min
Episode 114: Nurture Your Business: Give away aha moments and hold your execution methods sacred with Dana
This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. Dana shares an exciting information about selling through giving away aha moments. Sponsored by the Boss Mom Retreat! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Giving away the right parts of your business. A lesson in letting potential clients learn. Strategy in selling for your business that works. The Show Sponsor: The Boss Mom Retreat is being held in San Diego, CA on January 27 and 28, 2017! We want to make this a fun AND impactful event for you. So we are going to make sure the event is easy to get to, fun to attend, comfortable, interesting, exciting, invigorating, relaxing, amazing, and so much more. Referenced in the show: Episode 111: Nurture Your Business: How to Use the 20 Mile March Method in Your Business with Dana Autumn Witt Boyd Vintage Meet Modern The Higgins Creative Gillian Perkins TheIt Camera Bags Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Academy Fitting Calls Boss Mom Facebook community Can I quote you on that? Give your aha moments away like it's confetti. - Dana Hold your execution methods sacred. - Dana The buy in is that your potential client believes they are valuable. - Dana You have to give the aha moments first, then the execution methods follow. - 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.

Sep 15, 2016 • 1h 1min
Episode 113: Routines, Nannies, and letting go while still working hard with Melanie Duncan
Routines, Nannies, and letting go while still working hard with Melanie Duncan. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Melanie and Dana explore what it looks like to start a business and grow multi-million dollar companies. Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How Melanie started her businesses before her baby was born. Making strategic choices while pregnant and preparing for the baby. Prioritizing a business with having babies. Working after becoming a mother. Transitioning in business. Melanie's tips with handling overwhelm. Motivation from Melanie. Our Podcast Sponsor: Prepdish.com is a subscription based meal prep service. The creator of PrepDish, Allison, is a chef, nutritionist and registered dietitian. There are two options for meals, gluten free and paleo. When you sign up, you'll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 2 hours of prepping on the weekend, you'll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You'll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Fennel or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. And, Allison is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to all Boss Moms. You can't beat that. Check out PrepDish.com/bossmom for this amazing deal! For the free 2-week trial, use code Bossmom. Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom Facebook Community Bringing up Bebe Luxury Monograms Amy Porterfield Marie Forleo Derek Halpern Tone It Up 5 Minute Journal Can I quote you on that? I wish I would have planned for my pregnancy more in my business. - Melanie I am making strategic choices for what I want my business to look like. - Melanie My daughter, as a baby, is not going to remember if I change every single poopy diaper. I don't think as a mom, you should ever feel guilty about taking time to take care of yourself! - Melanie 80% of the profits in our business are probably coming from 20% of our work. - Melanie I created the programs I wished I had when I got started in entrepreneurship. - Melanie In building a brand, I had to realize how to foster relationships and trust in people. - Melanie The brand showcases all the things I can do because I've built my business. - Melanie It's important to surround yourself with people doing bigger and better things in life. - Melanie What are the core things in my business? If I stray from those, I will experience overwhelm. - Melanie Give yourself grace and gratitude at the beginning and end of the day. - Dana It's good to have something specific in life and business to keep you motivated. - Melanie Give yourself grace as both a mother and an entrepreneur, and know that's enough. - Melanie More about our guest, Melanie Duncan. Melanie Duncan's diverse and comprehensive background is what sets her apart and provides a solid foundation in all that she do. Over the last several years, she have started multi-million dollar businesses in a variety of industries from fashion and home decor to online education. Because of this she is able to guide entrepreneurs towards growth in all kinds of industries from a place of practical, real life experience - and get people BIG results. To find out more about Melanie, visit her website. 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.

Sep 13, 2016 • 1h 5min
Episode 112: How to plan for baby or business #2 Dana & NJ
How to plan for baby or business #2. In this episode, Dana and NJ ponder the best practices and how to take the next step in having another baby or business. This show is sponsored by the awesome Lil' Labels - check out the discount now! Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: The stages of life with business or family where adding an addition is possible. Calculating risk or taking a leap of faith. Second businesses. Following your passions, rather than money, into a business. How to handle when your family doesn't understand what you do. Practical steps to planning for another business or baby. Our Sponsor: Lil' Labels For moms who love easy. They are writeable, waterproof labels for daycare and school. They stick on all things baby and kiddo, like baby bottles, clothing, lunch containers ... and are washable and worry-free. Boss Moms can save 30% off their order with code "BOSSMOM30". Minna is a mom of two little girls. She absolutely loves being an entrepreneur. Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom Episode 109: Everyone needs a Momcation with Dana and NJ Burlesque The Higgins Creative Vintage Meet Modern Samantha Munoz - SamJoCo Celebrations Danielle Roberts - Legacy Creative Co Instagram Annette Fergeson - Annette_fergs Instagram Boss Mom Podcast Episode 83: Stop Giving All Your Money Back to Your Business Elizabeth Thompson - House Style Editing Instagram Trello Beauty and the Beast I Heart Your Face mugs Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook group Can I quote you on that? You're adding challenges into your life, but you already know kind of what that looks like. - Dana There are entrepreneurs who plan, but there are those who put their mind to it and take a leap. - NJ Sometimes you give birth to second businesses out of necessity. - NJ You have to do something that follows your passion. - Dana You have to show your kids what it looks like to work. - NJ When you integrate your babies with your business, the more you will see that they work together. - NJ Just jump in and do it. - Dana and NJ 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.


