The Boss Mom Podcast

Networking and connecting with others makes a difference in your business, plus some encouragement for when you feel like you are in a business rut. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about New Kids on the Block, networking, giving in community and how it has a long shelf life, and how to move forward when you feel stuck. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Networking, connecting with others and how it makes a difference in your business. What to do when you go to a networking event. When you are giving first, people will go out of their way to help you. Why you might feel like you are not making forward movement. Recommended links and resources: New Kids on the Block Saturday Night Live - Justin Timberlake and Adam Sandburg Ashley Beaudin #theimperfectboss Can I quote you on that? One of the best ways to stand out is to add value. - Dana A promo has a shelf life, but giving in a community lasts. - Dana The dirty work is dirty, and it's hard to not focus on that dirt, but to refocus on the shiny. - NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode she talks about why she thinks the newsletter should die, what to do instead of writing a newsletter and she gives examples of how to follow through with her suggestions. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Traditional newsletters are a way of clumping everything together and sending it to your followers. Stop thinking your email list is one group of people. The people on your list is your community. When you send out a newsletter, assume they are all your groupies and want to hear from you. How to change the way you write your newsletter. Create a journey for people. Recommended links and resources: Trello Training Boss Mom Facebook community Can I quote you on that? Flip your mindset about how you think of your newsletter. – Dana Your list is your community, who wants to hear from you. – Dana Your opt-out is the best thing that will happen to your newsletter. It's making room for people who want to hear from you. – Dana When you write your newsletter, think of it as sitting down to coffee with a friend. – Dana Make a connection with your community through your newsletter. – Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

Building a Podcast as a Business with Jen Hatzung. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Jen shares how her podcast, She Percolates started, her Boss Mom journey and her bright future as a mom, podcaster and entrepreneur. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Jen shares her journey to being an entrepreneur and boss mom. Her infertility struggle, her getting pregnant and starting a podcast at the same time. Creating and running a podcast with a co-host, Danielle. How motherhood has created a shift in their podcast topics. Building a community who is excited to hear Danielle and Jen talk. Recommended links and resources: She Percolates Podcast She Percolates Concurring Chaos e-book The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Being Boss Podcast Episode 57 Amy Porterfield's Podcast Trello Google Docs Get to Work Book The Nose Frieda Can I quote you on that? Being pregnant was helpful because we were able to figure out what really mattered and what was working. - Jen I make a goal to get three things done every day. I know I'm going to get three things done, and if more gets done, the others are a bonus. - Jen We serve up a fresh perspective of success with our podcast. - Jen I am so driven and motivated to show my little girl she can do whatever she wants to do. - Jen Every woman is at a different place in both their mom journey and business journey. - Dana More about our guest, Jen Hatzung. Jen is the co-founder and co-host of the twice weekly podcast, She Percolates. Each week we interview interesting and inspiring women who live all different versions of success. Jen is a new mom who will never claim to have "it all" figured out. Jen has a BA in Political Science and has a background in social media, brand marketing, and non-profit communications, specifically with military families. Jen is also a military spouses and strives to encourage women to live out their own version of success. She lives off of grace, coffee, running, and wine. Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Pinterest Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

Facebook groups are a great place to build relationships and grow your business. In this episode Dana and NJ talk about how important Facebook groups are for your business and how to rock them. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: How to find good Facebook groups. Tips for searching for awesome Facebook groups. Etiquette in Facebook groups. How to engage well in Facebook groups. Why having your own Facebook group is a good thing. Recommended links and resources: Savvy Business Owners Facebook group Galaxy Quest Boss Mom Facebook group Chasing Dreams and Littles Facebook group Babes that Shine Facebook group Better Business Babe Forum Wake to Make Facebook group Moms Helping Moms in Biz Facebook group Work Your Wealth Facebook group Vintage Meet Modern Jewelry Garden State "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake Southern Charm BRAVO TV Show Can I quote you on that? Find people in Facebook groups who are excited about the same things that you get excited about. - Dana I like to read the pinned post or the sidebar to see what the group rules and values are. - NJ Find out how you can be useful in groups, and it showcases your expertise. Add genuine value. - Dana I'm having real time conversations and forming real relationships on Facebook. - Dana If you are not in Facebook groups, or not active in them, you are missing out. - Dana Facebook is probably the second most valuable thing in your business. - NJ Boss Mom isn't just a business. It's about a movement. - Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode she talks about how to host a great Periscope event, some challenges in using this platform and how to build community. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: How to get started with Periscope: Create an enticing title. Can also use icons. Know what is that your tribe wants to know/hear. Make sure in your settings you choose to have it save on your phone. You can then take that and do something else with it. Start facing something pretty when it starts broadcasting. When starting out, in the first few minutes, have interaction before introducing yourself. When you introduce yourself, talk about who you serve. Topic Tips: Broaden visibility (have people share to their followers). Thank you them for sharing. Thank them for hearts. Thank replay viewers. Have bullet points on what you are wanting to talk about. Repeat bullet points. (Repeat and summarize) As you go through, as for engagement. Ask for comments or hearts. If comments are distracting for you, tell people you will not be participating in the communication. Built community by saying you can tap and view profile or respond to them. Also, you can call out to people you want viewers to grow friendships. Have someone in the conversation type in the URL of something you want them to go to. Always have at least one link to something you are doing. Have a call to action! When you do this, make sure your content backs this up. If you don't have a list, at least give them an email address. The more consistent you are, the more people will follow you. A great way to build a following is to do either a power hour – someone new comes on for one topic, then it gets passed to someone else. You can also do one each day of the week with five friends. Also, you can do a challenge where you are talking about something each day of the week, then pull that off and make it into a mini course to multitask your content. Tips for being on camera: Turn off location at the beginning to minimize distractions. Trolls are finding people to bother this way. Do what works with you as far as location of where you are broadcasting from. It doesn't have to be a perfect setting. You are amongst friends. Have fun with it. Talk about things you like, engage with it. Find ways to connect with them. Be real! Outline what you are going to talk about. Know your topic so you aren't looking at notes. Choose things you know about and can talk freely about! Recommended links and resources: Boss Mom mailing list Boss Mom Facebook Group Can I quote you on that? We don't want to watch perfection, we want to have fun and get information. - Dana Periscope is a great place where I have built community. - Dana If you are excited and scared at the same time, that means it's time to jump in and try something new. - Dana Everyone has a community they can be a part of, find one that fits you. - Dana Find ways to connect with your audience. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

How to Become a Writer Entrepreneur with Alexa Bigwarfe. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Alexa gives her diverse history and how she has found a niche in writing after experiencing a personal family loss. She also shares about her upcoming entrepreneurial summit. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Alexa shares her story of childhood, motherhood and her multiple careers. After going through a trial, Alexa started blogging as a way to advocate for a cause. She then went on to author or co-author six books. A military veteran, Alexa shares how that influences her story as an entrepreneur. Dana and Alexa talk about being present with their kids and working at the same time. Alexa shares her view of balance and handling overwhelm. Recommended links and resources: Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother with Regina Petsch Lose the Cape: Realities from Busy Modern Moms and Strategies to Survive with Kerry Rivera Lose the Cape: Never Will I Ever! (And Then I Had Kids) with Mandy Waysman and Sasha Gray How to Support a Grieving Mother: Words to Say and Things to do for a Mother Who Has Lost Her Baby Simple and Fun Goal Setting Strategies for Busy Moms!: Think Like A CEO and Get More Done Sunshine After the Storm Inc. Alexa's Non-Profit You by Caroline Kepnes Jillian Michaels Show Serial The Power of Moms Podcast Braveheart Soundtrack The Chronicles of Narnia Soundtrack Transformers Soundtrack Spiderman Soundtrack Robin Hood Soundtrack The Planets by Gustav Holst The Career Beyond Blog Summit Can I quote you on that? I didn't just quit my job and decide to be an author, I experienced something that knocked me off my rocker and I started my blog to bring awareness. – Alexa The underlying pursuit of our passions is to build a foundation where we are present with our kids. – Dana As much as I love working, I love being present with my kids. – Alexa Being a Boss Mom is not about finding balance, it is about give and take. – Alexa There is something so refreshing about completely unplugging. – Alexa You are not a workaholic. You are a passionate entrepreneur. You are working for your dreams. – Dana More about our guest, Alexa Bigwarfe. Alexa Bigwarfe is a wife, mother, author, and writer entrepreneur. She has written and/or edited and self-published five books and published articles in over 30 parenting publications and online magazines. She now uses that hard earned writing, publishing, and business knowledge to support other writers at writepublishsell.co. She is also passionate about women's issues and working with other female entrepreneurs. Alexa loves encouraging women and mothers to take their passions and create an income to move toward their dream life. Additionally, she runs an online magazine for moms designed to encourage and uplift moms during the stress of the daily juggle at losethecape.com. The link for the virtual conference: The Career Beyond Blog Summit: How to Become a Paid Influencer for Writers, Bloggers, and Entrepreneurs is http://careerbeyondblog.com. Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

Community is a powerful part of creating a lastingbusiness. In this episode Dana and NJ talk abouthow important they think community is, how to choose acommunity and where to find that great community to call home.Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: May is Boss Mom month – stay tuned for awesome contentcelebrating you, the Boss Moms, who are building ourcommunity.Building an online community.Creating a community is something you have to work for.How to find your community.Building or joining a community is beneficial forbusiness.Steps for finding a group:Find out what you need in a communityAdd value to that communityBe yourself, if no one finds you, go elsewhereRecommended links and resources:No Man is an Island - Tenth Avenue NorthBoss Mom Facebook CommunityDana's PeriscopeToastmaster's InternationalWreak It RalphBoss Mom AcademyCan I quote you on that? To me, community is everything. It has been so powerful. -DanaBusiness is community and collaboration. - NJAfter I became a mom, I opened up and realized I needed acommunity. - DanaWe are living in a time where if you want community, you reallyhave to work hard for it. - NJWhen we find our tribe, we can reach out and build ourcommunity. - DanaYou have to know what you want to get out of your community. -NJCollaboration is so much more fruitful in community. -DanaConnect with Dana & NJDana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happyplace)NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happyplace)We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating orreview on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figureout. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave aniTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone oriPadLaunch 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 questionabout today's episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you canemail us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of ushanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.

This is a Nurture Your Business segment with Dana. In today's podcast episode she talks about the power you have as an entrepreneur to change your mind and how it will benefit you in a positive way. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: Dana shares three times when it is good to change your mind: When a new priority comes up, give yourself permission to change something. You really want to do something else… and it aligns with your goals. Overwhelm hits and you can pinpoint why. It is important to recognize and embrace that you can make changes when you want to. Recommended links and resources: The Boss Mom Academy Taki Moore Can I quote you on that? We get to be the decision maker, we as entrepreneurs have that power. - Dana If it is scary, it's okay. As entrepreneurs, we're jumping off a cliff and making our own way. - Dana Give yourself permission to change your mind. - Dana Allow yourself to have space to think about things more. - Dana When you recognize overwhelm and can pinpoint why, then you can shift something. - Dana Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

Wake to Make with Lilah Higgins. Lilah breathes life into a movement called Wake to Make, which brings together head, heart and hands of every Maker. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, she shares her passion to see every person make something through her movement. She is passionate about the design work she does while loving on her two toddlers at home. In this episode you'll hear: Lilah's Boss Mom journey, which includes her Wake to Make movement idea and visions for the future. Dana and Lilah talk about phases of business that relate to motherhood. Community and collaboration, which is vital to growing a business. Getting through days of overwhelm and what that looks like for Lilah. Recommended links and resources: Trello Kristen Schmucker's Daily Grace Journal The Five Minute Journal The Happiness Project Maker Package The Brand Your Story Kit Gypsy Lamb Earings Pride and Prejudice Ella Enchanted Can I quote you on that? There's this mentality that you can't make your hobby into a business, but you can! – Lilah We believe everyone is called to create in some way. – Lilah I have built a life that is purposeful for me. – Dana The Boss Mom Academy collaboration has been pivotal in my business. – Lilah It's so fun to see the focus on community grow, because we need that support. – Dana Everyone is a maker and it is important to find that inside yourself. – Dana More about our guest, Lilah Higgens. Lilah Higgins is a branding designer based in Cody, Wyoming at the foot of Yellowstone National Park. When she's not chasing around her toddlers like a crazy woman or spending time with her techie husband, she is working alongside amazing Makers by providing them with logos, branding, and design consultation. She creates at The Higgins Creative and loves coffee, filling her home with beautiful people and sharing the stories of Makers through handmade and fairly traded goods. She's also the founder of the #waketomake hashtag on Instagram. Maker Packages The Brand Your Story Kit Website / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Snapchat / Twitter Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.

In this episode Dana and NJ talk about the importance of self-care and some great ways to invest in yourself and your business. Affiliate links present Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes: In this episode you'll hear: NJ and Dana talk about the importance of self-care. Things you should be doing for yourself. How as a mother, sometimes there can be feelings of guilt spending money on yourself. Ways Dana and NJ take care of themselves. NJ shares how she has thought outside of the box on vacation planning. Recommended links and resources: Thirty One Days of Prayer for the Dreamer and Doer Ontraport Leadpages ConvertKit Jessica Stansberry's blog Connecting ConvertKit with Leadpages AppSumo DepositPhotos Captian Obvious Mic Drop GIF Episode 002: 4 Things I Do Just for Me, that Help Me Be a Better Mom & Entrepreneur Can I quote you on that? Self-care as a mother is so important. - Dana As a business owner and mother, I learned I couldn't give from an empty well. - NJ I had to decide that I was worth investing in. - NJ There is value earned in growing a baby and raising a baby. It's not monetary, but there is value. - Dana Think outside of the box for things you want and ask for it! – Dana Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (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.