The Boss Mom Podcast

In this episode of the Boss Mom podcast Dana sits down with Leah Remillet, a success strategist for creative entrepreneurs. Curious as to what that means? Simply put, she teaches creative business owners how to strategically build strategies and implement systems to accomplish their specific goals and dreams. She teaches women how to be six figure, stay at home, mommy-preneurs, who can live the life they’ve imagined! This episode is full of gems, including chatting about getting through the cycle of overwhelm, doing more in less time and why we should all celebrate when we go through a re-brand. Let's dive right in. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast in iTunes. In this episode you'll hear: How Leah works through overwhelm without letting it take her over. Why we shouldn't feel guilty about outsourcing portions of our business and life. How building a business is a lot like falling in love. How Leah makes time to read a book a week. The ONE book Leah thinks every entrepreneur should read. The importance of tribes, coaches, and mastermind groups. Why Leah is mapping out her entire year. The lesson Leah learned by living on a boat. Why we should celebrate when we rebrand. Recommended links and resources: The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Feriss How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Audible Chasing Dreams and Chasing Littles Incubator Quarterly Planners from Inkwell Press Can I quote you on that? I always knew I was meant to be an entrepreneur. I watched my parents love their business. - Leah My goal from the beginning was to maximize my profits and minimize my output so I could live my bliss. -Leah Sometimes the only way to get past overwhelm is to dive in. - Leah Outsourcing tasks has made me feel liberated. - Leah Once I started building a team and outsourcing, I realized I had more time to focus on what was important. - Leah Required reading for entrepreneurs: How to Win Friends and Influence People 3 things every successful Boss Mom needs: a coach, a mastermind group, and a community to connect with. -Dana I'm anti-competition. There is a place for everyone. - Leah Outsourcing help wasn't as scary or hard as I thought it was going to be. -Leah It's not just about planning. It's about implementing. - Leah I'm no longer trying to everything. Instead, I'm paring down and focusing on what I want to be known for. -Leah Life is so much more fun when we take time to recognize what makes us happy and put more of that into our lives. - Leah Connect with Leah: Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Facebook Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope

Lara McCulloch is, in two words, a shift disturber. She’s on a mission to change women entrepreneurs from overworked and overwhelmed into free and fulfilled. This spark was lit in her early 20s when her addiction to the hustle first began. For ten long years, as a Brand Consultant for multinational corporations, she spent her days and nights sifting through knee deep piles of client briefs, hopping on and off of planes, forgetting to eat because she was too busy to feel hunger and multi-tasking like an expert 5-pin, one handed juggler. And the payoff? Sweaty, dirty and sore, she had clambered up the corporate ladder, shattered the glass ceiling and was perched precariously on top. Only to realize she was the unhappiest she’d ever been in her life. With this lesson, she started her own award-winning consulting company. One that is run off of part time hours, generates lucrative and consistent cashflow, has launched a global speaking career and requires absolutely no investment in marketing. She is now the antithesis of hustle. She’s living the lifestyle she wants AND can actually enjoy it. Lara has created the Start Some Shift Academy to help women entrepreneurs learn how to build their own lifestyle businesses and once and for all boycott the hustle. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Lara and Dana chat about her drive to ditch the hustle and her retainer based business model. They also talk about traveling with kids, priorities, and why Lara isn't currently reading any books. Let's drive right in. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast in iTunes: On this episode you'll hear about: How burning out in her corporate life spurred Lara on to become an entrepreneur. How a conversation with Lara's grandfather changed her life and encouraged her business. The Anti Hustle Movement and what it means to share it with the world. The fundamental issue Lara has with hustle. The benefits of working on a retainer model vs a traditional hourly rate. The unconventional ways Lara finds her ideal clients. Public speaking, fear and getting over it. Lara's new workshop and why she's launching it. How to ask the right questions to make sure you're finding the people to work with How Lara deals with overwhelm (hint... she doesn't let it happen and her method is genius). Why Lara travels without her child right now. Recommended links and resources: Lara's Anti Hustle Guide Being Boss podcast She Percolates podcast Can I quote you on that? Even though I came from a long line of entrepreneurs, I never really thought of myself as one. - Lara I'm able to be a present and happy parent because of the business I created. - Lara You've got to be actionable to get stuff done. - Dana I lived the hustle, which is why the anti hustle movement is so important to me. - Lara I like working smarter than I like working harder. - Lara I am much better at what I do when I slow down and think about my business smartly. - Lara Work through your fear, and you'll get through it. - Lara I built a business that affords me the ability to follow my passions. Actually, it encourages me to do that. - Lara When I build a business model where I'm able to pick and choose my clients, I'm in the drivers seat to chose my clients instead of focusing on sell, sell, sell. Switch the mindset from selling to choosing your clients. - Dana Overwhelm has 100% to do with perspective. I give myself 100% permission to let go of things that aren't a priority. -Lara Don't feel guilty about letting things go that aren't a priority. -Lara Focus on what is important to you and let the rest go. - Lara Everyone in my life has something about them that I admire greatly. I'm always looking up to (and learning from) them. -Lara My son just turned 3. I'm pretty sure he's a comedian trapped in a toddler's body. - Lara Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope Connect with Lara: Website / Facebook / Facebook group / Instagram / Twitter / Periscope Start Some Shift podcast / Start Some Shift Instagram Start Some Shift Academy: launching soon. Sign up here for details.

Today's Boss Mom Podcast guest is the wonderful Emily Potts. Emily is super-passionate about helping mompreneurs achieve small business success without sacrificing what matters most. A wife and mother herself, Emily owns three small businesses, so she knows a thing or two about juggling work and family! She believes in unconditional love, laughing really hard, making space for what's important and spending time where it counts. Emily teaches other mompreneurs how to strategically market their businesses, charge what they're worth and sell from a place of strength. She wants to help her mamas be truly profitable so they can feel empowered by their work and how it blesses their families. Let's dive right in. Affiliate links present in this post. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the Boss Mom Podcast in iTunes. What you'll hear about in this episode the Boss Mom podcast: How Emily's surprise baby shifted her business perspective and the challenges she encountered. How Emily restarted her businesses from scratch with a newborn. Emily's creative marketing plan and how gifting is involved. How to set outside marketing meetings effectively. How Emily discovered her niche helping momprenuers. The benefit of prioritizing, outsourcing and taking time away. The ONE THING you need to find when you're looking for a VA. Why Emily is taking four months away from her photography business. What Emily will be doing while she's not working on her photography business. How Dana and Emily plan their days. Why Emily recommends we work with blinders on. How to stay relevant as your growing your business. Emily's biggest business mistake and how she learned from it. Recommended links and resources: Essentialism by Greg McKeown How to Really Love Your Child by Ross Campbell Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evens Can I quote you on that? I had to learn how to juggle motherhood and business at the same time. It was challenging, beautiful, and crazy. - Emily I got outside of my comfort zone, dug into my new community and created new connections. (How I restarted) - Emily Step outside your box and ask for collaborations. - Emily I think it is important to remember that you need to give to someone before you ask them for something in return (on marketing). - Emily 90% of us are great at what we do, but not at running a business effectively. - Dana Take time away. Refocus and regain your energy so you can go hard at it again. - Dana If you burn out, you aren't going to work well. Take time away. - Emily Working for the "man" is not my favorite. I'd rather work for myself. - Emily Build a team with people you love. - Dana Your people are your biggest asset. - Emily I've built up enough of a great client base that I am going to take four months off. I know the work will be there for me when I return. - Emily When our kids are at home, there are times we can only do bite sized work. That's okay. -Dana I prioritize my work based on what is going to move the needle forward to my big goals. That work has to get done first. I'll fit the rest of it in later. -Emily Comparison crushes or creativity. - Emily Our knee jerk reaction is to get defensive when we make mistakes. But I've learned along the way that if you own it and do what you can to make it right, it is received much better. - Emily Connect with Dana: Instagram / Periscope Connect with Emily Potts: Website / Periscope

How to pick a word of the year! Happy New Year! For this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana and NJ are back with a bang and talking about their words of the year for 2016, why it's important to share hobbies with your kids and their current TV crushes. Let's dive right in! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. In this episode you'll hear: Dana and NJ talk about their word of the year. Why NJ has two words for the year (hint hint... she's got one for business and one for her personal life). How to make your word of the year meaningful. Why it's okay if you don't settle on a word of the year right away. Why it's important to share your hobbies with your kids. Dana & NJ talk about their TV crushes... it's adorable. Recommended links and resources: Lara Casey's powersheets. Krafty Kash's website and awesome word of the year necklaces. The cutie The Flash The cutie Coach Eric Tayor Can I quote you on that? I realized I spent too much time and energy trying to make things happen instead of being patient to see how things would play out. - NJ There has to be a why behind I everything do. Instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks, I'm going to throw spaghetti at the wall because I know it will stick. -NJ I spent some time not working with ideal clients last year. The work wasn't meaningful to me. - NJ I'm doing less this year, but I'm going to accomplish more. - Dana Do less, but do it better. -Dana I'm always a fan of any goal that includes the word napping. - NJ Setting a word can be really powerful for your year. - Dana. You've set a word for the year, but what are you going to to to make it purposeful for you? - Dana A word can mean nothing or a word can mean everything. - Dana Use your word of the year as a tool in your life, motherhood, relationships, and business. - NJ I set my goals from a place where my word of the year lived. - NJ There is nothing magical about January 1. - NJ It's okay to not settle on a word right away. - NJ Let's make 2016 the year we stop doing things that don't matter to us. - Dana Don't just work with people that make your heart sing, bring that into your motherhood too. Share your hobbies with your kids! - NJ With great power comes great responsibility. - Spiderman Super Heroes are not my love language. - NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We are so grateful for you, Boss Moms! If you loved this episode, could you please take a second to leave us a rating and review on iTunes? Doing so helps us reach more Boss Moms! And don't forget, we've got an amazing Facebook Group just for you too. Here is the link to join us there (where we've got tons of awesome conversations happening about the intersection of business and motherhood). What is your word of the year? How are you going to use it this year? Are you Team Flash or Team Coach Taylor? Who is your TV crush?

One of the funnest things that has come out of the Boss Mom brand since it's launch is the Boss Mom Podcast. I've really enjoyed getting to interview some of my favorite Boss Moms and I love podcasting with my co-host, NJ. NJ and I have a hoot together each time we talk. And when we're together on air, you really see the heart of the Boss Mom brand. We're passionate about motherhood and business, and in love with being intentional with our time so we have more of it to do what matters most to us. We also like to laugh a lot and sometimes get side tracked, but one of us always reels the other back in. And that's Boss Mom 101.... accountability. This episode today with NJ and I is a shorter one. In this episode, you'll hear us wrap up the year and chat a little about what 2016 is going to look for us. Because this episode is a little shorter, we thought we'd use the notes section of this space to tell you two things that worked really well for us in 2015, and one thing we're changing in 2016. Listen to the episode: [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bossmom/Final2015Episode.mp3" title="Saying Goodbye to 2015 and 2 Pieces of Advice from Dana and NJ"] Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast on iTunes. Two things that worked well for us in 2015: Dana: Get yourself a team. You are not an island. It took me way too long to realize how true this is, especially in business. Even if you don't have a budget you can get an intern or find a good free mastermind, or join a community. The second I started to let people help me more, and then actually started to hire team members (just part time) it made a huge difference. All of a sudden I was able to focus on what I'm good at, and that it how you start making more money. I think the second thing that really worked well for me this year is Periscope. At first I thought, 'yikes I can't handle another social media platform,' but it turns out it fit my personality and came really easy to me. So deciding to give it a try worked out really well for me. NJ: I fully believe that if you want to have growth in your business, you need to evaluate the things that are working and the things that aren't working. Two things that really worked well for me in 2015 was getting childcare for Lola one day a week and narrowing my niche. Knowing that one day a week I have the full day to work on projects has been amazing. She'll be three in August and we'll have to decide if she'll be going to preschool full time or not. For my blog, A Cookie Before Dinner, I narrowed my niche. About 20% of my content is specifically useful to people who live in my area. Next year, I hope to grow that number even higher (to around 50%). One thing we're changing for 2016: Dana: I plan to do few things in 2016 so I can have time to really make sure each thing I do is executed really well. I tend to go at the speed of light and this coming year I am going to slow down a bit, enjoy the journey, and get really intentional about growing the Boss Mom community, speaking at more events, and a few other fun things I have planned as well. NJ: As a blogger, one thing that is really important to me is revenue streams. Recently, a really large stream came to a close because the program ended unexpectedly. I'm not freaking out about the missing income, however I want to develop some more passive income so that I have more time to spend offline. I think this will look like a combination of affiliate marketing, an eBook or two and a web based course. I really have a heart for Instagram and small business, so I am going to pursue that passion and see where it goes. We are so grateful for you. 2015 has been a banner year for Boss Mom and we're looking forward to diving deeper with you in 2016. Boss Mom will be back in 2016 with an awesome line up of podcast guests, hyper useful blog content and even more Boss Moms of the Week. In the mean time, you can catch us on social media where we'll be sharing glimpses of our time away and in the Boss Moms Facebook Group where you can connect with others who are in the middle of motherhood and business. Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place)

Angelique has enviable determination. While deciding to make her own favors for her bridal shower, she stumbled into a lucrative soap favor business that has been featured on countless party blogs, in news articles, and on party theme inspiration sites. Angelique’s robust Etsy shop delivers thousands of soap favors a month bringing happiness to kids and adults while making every event that much more special with favors that guest can actually use. While raising their daughter and managing a thriving business, Angelique also works full time for a law office to support their family while her husband finishes his degree in engineering. Despite only having 24 hours in a day, Angelique juggles three full time jobs (job, store, mom) and is confident that if you dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people; anything is possible. In this episode, Dana chats with Angelique about how her business got started, the unique niche she's found for herself, and why Angelique thinks bowling is awesome. Let's dive right in! Oh, and before we get started it is important for us to note that Angelique's soaps are all natural and great for kids who might want something fun in the bathtub but can't use traditional bath products due to their sensitive skin. Now, on with the show! Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast on iTunes. In this episode you’ll hear about: Angelique’s love for hot chocolate instead of coffee. Angelique’s Boss Mom story and how her brand got started almost by accident. How the recession impacted her business and brand. The role Angelique’s husband plays in her business. How Angelique balances a full time job, her business and her family. The importance of having a tribe to help you run your business. How Angeleque streamlines some of the tasks of running a home so she can focus on her business. Babies and big kids and their lack of sleep + husbands and their parenting shortcuts. The tools and books Angelique uses to run her business. Tips and advice from Angelique regarding having a product based business. The big fears Angelique is currently working on overcoming. Angelique’s big goal for 2016. Angelique’s guilty pleasure and why she tries to make time for it. Recommended reading, products, and information: Hot Chocolate Maker- Nostalgia Electrics Amazon Prime Epantry One Thing At A Time: 100 Simple Ways To Live Clutter Free Everyday by Cindy Glovinsky Etsy-prenuarship by Jason Mellonack Girl Code by Cara Alwill Leyba GoDaddy bookeeping service Audibile For Crying Out Loud Podcast- Lynette Corolla (Adam Corolla’s wife) Etsy Conversations Podcast Angelia's Boss Mom of the Week Post Can I quote you on that? My business started almost completely by accident. - Angelique Word of mouth spread and passion took over. That’s how I got started. - Angelique A good entrepreneur sees the spark and fans the flame. -Dana My business has replaced my husband’s full time income. He can go to school full time for his degree now. - Angelique It all boils down to passion. - Angelique Every strong Boss Mom needs to have a tribe. - Angelique I don’t think I could run my business without my amazing tribe supporting me. - Angelique You can’t really grow a business by yourself. - Dana When you have the right support with the right people, it’s amazing. - Dana If you want to start a product based business, I think the first step is to research everything you can about it. - Angelique Word of mouth is what sells amazing businesses that are product based. Angelique When people see a product they absolutely love, they’ll contact you. Angelique Connect with Angelia: Website / Etsy Shop / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram Connect with Dana: Did you know that I’ve created an awesome community online just for you? Whether you haven’t started either yet or you are a veteran, the Boss-Moms group is a place of support, collaboration, and motivation. We know that raising a business and a family is tough…and even tougher to do both at the same time. The Boss-Moms Facebook Group is place to talk about challenges without being judged, get true support and great ideas from women who have gone through it. You can also find me on these social media channels. Instagram / Periscope

In this episode you'll hear: The birth of Jen's blog. Jen's viral blog post story, how she capitalized the traffic and converted over 700,000 fans. The large role Jen's husband played in the process of developing her blog and sustaining her writing. How and why Jen protects her children's identity online. Jen's biggest challenges in motherhood and running her business. The lens that Jen filters her business through - especially as technology and trends change. The constants in Jen's business and where her brand is going moving forward. How Jen's husband helps in their business and where she goes to when she needs to find inspiration for essays. Why Jen keeps a treadmill in her office. The healing power of a good cry. The big book vs movie debate, what Jen thinks of every movie that was a book first and why books that are made into movies make her cry. Jen's book writing process and her journey from self publishing to traditional publishing. The ups and downs of working with a traditional publishing house. How self published authors can get their books in libraries. Recommended resources and links: Jen's blog post that started it all: Over Achieving Elf on the Shelf Mommies Dane Cook talks about crying Movies to induce crying: The Notebook and PS I Love You Books Jen is reading: Furiously Happy, She's Not There Books Dana recommends: Bitter With Baggage Seeks Same: The Life and Times of Some Chickens Can I quote you on that? I would write and vent on my blog, and then feel better about my day. -Jen I am a good mom, my kids are happy and healthy and I do some magic, but I don't do crazy magic. - Jen It's not enough that I run a business full time and am a mom. I ran the PTO too, because I'm crazy. -Jen It was just one mom sharing it to another mom. That's how I went viral. - Jen This is looking like it could actually be a thing. - Jen It's a matter of seizing the opportunity. Strike while the iron is hot. -Jen My kids are 9 and 11. I sleep and everyone wipes their own butts. It's great. - Jen I think it is always going to be a challenge to find time to do my work and be with my kids and husband. -Jen You can't get complacent. You're always looking for a new way to grow your business. -Jen Find out what your stress reliever is and make time for that thing. - Jen Whatever book you're looking for, a librarian has a book list. - Jen I love it when my readers tell me where they've seen my books. - Jen Connect with Jen Mann: Spending the Holidays With People I Want to Punch In The Throat 3 Things Making Her Happy Mouse Traps- I'm in the middle of a mouse infestation and it is freaking me out. Follow the saga on my Facebook page. Her book is doing really well. Her family. If my family doesn't make me happy, I don't know what would. Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iTunes Jen's Anthologies I Just Want Want to Pee Alone I Just Want to Be Alone I Still Just Want to Pee Alone Connect with Dana: 3 Things Making Her Happy

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this episode of the Boss Mom podcast, Dana and NJ are back together again and chatting about gratitude and their Thanksgiving plans. As always, there are a few great laughs and awesome nuggets of wisdom you don't want to miss. This episode does not feature our typical full show note style because well, it's Thanksgiving and I believe in the power of being with family and rest. Let's dive right in. Listen to the Boss Mom Podcast. Subscribe to the Boss Mom Podcast in iTunes. In this episode we talk about: Physical reminders that remind us to slow down when we're in a huge season of push. Why it is important to check our core and heart values against our priority list, especially in a season of push. How to cultivate a spirit of gratitude everyday, instead of just on Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving plans and our favorite Thanksgiving food. The things we're grateful for this year and the things that are making us happy. Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place)

I'm popping the champagne and blowing horns because my book baby, Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro, is finally here! Today is the official launch and I couldn't be more excited. In this episode of the Boss Mom podcast, NJ and I answer everything you want to know about my book- from who I wrote for to what it was really like writing with a newborn and everything else in between. Let's dive right in. *Affiliate links present in this post.* But before we do, I want you to know that for the next two days there is a Boss Mom book celebration Instagram giveaway going on. Head here to grab all of the details on how to enter. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to the Boss Mom podcast in iTunes. In this episode we talk about: Dana’s new book, the Boss Mom book and who she wrote for. One thing that really surprised NJ about motherhood. Why Dana wasn’t afraid to chase one of her big goals in business while she was also pursuing a big goal within her family too. The people Dana pulled in to help her write her book and how Dana accomplished writing her book with a newborn in her arms. Why Dana wrote bonus content for the Boss Mom book and her favorite chapter. Nj’s daughter Lola’s 10 minute 3 push birth story Recommended reading, links and resources: Boss Mom book on Amazon Dana’s book coach: Coach Azul Mindmapping Dana’s interview with Nicole Keating Dana’s interview with Emily Potts She Plans planner Episode 11 of the Boss Mom Podcast- want to laugh? This is a great one. Evernote for note keeping and Dragon for transcription Can I quote you on that? I truly believe you can have a thriving family and a thriving business.-Dana[Tweet "I truly believe you can have a thriving family and a thriving business. #bossmom"] We are constantly making sure that we’re the rock- that we moms are making sure everything is moving forward and working well. -Dana The Boss implies everything in our life and Mom is the foundation for us. -Dana We are more than just moms. -Dana Boss Moms… we’re dreamers and doers. -NJ Even women who choose to stay at home and take care of children exclusively are more than just a mom. They’ve got hobbies and passions, they’re creating too. -Dana Mom guilt 101: you let yourself be defined by someone else’s standards. - Dana Writing doesn’t scare me. - Dana It was more important for me to write the Boss Mom book than it would have ever been to write a book about content strategy. -Dana If you’re brainstorming and it seems easy, you’re not brainstorming enough. - Dana This book is life changing. It is going to blow your mind. -NJ[Tweet "This book is life changing. It is going to blow your mind. #bossmom #BossMomBook"] When I get my paper copy of the Boss Mom book, I’m going to take my highlighter and get messy with it. -NJ Love is limitless. - Dana Now that I have a toddler, I realize how easy having a baby is. -Dana If you’re looking for support, advice, or encouragement, the Boss Mom book is going to call out the gold and reinforce pieces of yourself you might have forgotten about. -NJ Our job isn’t to stop our lives and raise our kids, our job as a mother is to raise our kids to see how amazing life can be. - Dana The hardest part of my book to write was the gratitude page. I had to narrow it down from 5 pages! - Dana Things Making Us Happy: Dana: The completion and launch of the Boss Mom Book. She’s going to Disneyland on Friday. Dana has created margin in her business so she can make Christmas crafts in December. Bonus: Christmas To Me by Pentatonix NJ: LulaRoe Mommy & Me Leggings. Trello - “It’s like if your to do list and Pinterest had a baby.” Thanksgiving is next week! Bonus: Roasted root vegetable soup with duck confit and artisan garlic bread by her friend Mike. Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Periscope NJ : Website / Instagram

Keturah Gordon is a life-coach, blogger and seminar leader who helps people who feel ‘stuck’ and exhausted to find the confidence to live the life they’ve always dreamed about. Keturah uses the word ‘Trapped’ to describe how she used to feel but now, as a Boss Mom, her life is truly transformed. Her business is aptly named Trapped to Transformed. After going through an unhappy marriage, a messy divorce, battling depression and experiencing the trauma of losing her hair due to stress, all alongside being a mother to two young boys and progressing in her career to the level of a High School Deputy Head, Keturah has decided to take a step back from her 10–year teaching career in order to build a business that helps people reconnect with their true calling and live a life of true happiness and fulfillment. Keturah offers practical support that helps women (and men) avoid becoming overwhelmed at work a+ nd at home, or simply helps those who want to take their lives in a different direction. Through her free women’s seminars, Keturah provides a place where women can connect and inspire each other as they embrace the knowledge that the perfect parent, or woman, does not exist - (should we repeat that??) everybody is just doing the best they can! No matter what the situation, there is always a way out - she helps her clients to find it, go after it, and learn to love and trust themselves more along the way. In this episode Keturah and Dana talk about self discovery and transformation. This episode is full of so much wisdom. Let's dive right in. Listen to the podcast: Subscribe to The Boss Mom podcast in iTunes. In this episode we talk about: The core of why Boss Moms start businesses in the first place. Keturah’s journey to becoming a Boss Mom and how getting divorced played a role in it. A defining moment when Keturah realized self care was more important than she thought it was. Authentic living and why it matters to be who you are. How women can transform their lives when they want more from life through the acronym C.H.A.N.G.E. (Keturah gives a great overview of the C.H.A.N.G.E program she takes her clients through). Why it is important for women to establish their WHY. How to work through judging other women gracefully. Recommended reading, links, and resources: Keturah’s Trapped to Transformed C.H.A.N.G.E. ProgramKeturah’s online C.H.A.N.G.E. program is a six-step compilation of everything she has learnt from her journey to date and it’s broken down into practical steps and easy strategies that anyone can follow if they want to transform their lives. Keturah loves helping people to realize how powerful they are in their own lives and is particularly passionate about helping women to unearth the courage to go for whatever they want. Rach Wheatly’s Boss Mom podcast about intention setting Kelsey Murphy’s Boss Mom podcast about passion The Artisan Soul TedX Talk by Erwin McManus Can I quote you on that? As moms and and entrepreneurs we are creating a business and a life to fit a need or solve a problem. Sometimes that need is that we need freedom and want to love what we’re doing. - Dana The journey of where I started (my business) came from not a really good place, if I’m really honest. - Keturah Women have a very powerful instinct and amazing intuition. -Keturah My strength and confidence grew when I stopped trying to hide it. - Keturah If we allow ourselves to be who we actually are, it’s really powerful. -Keturah Youi’re really amazing, just as YOU ARE. - Keturah Life has taught me that it’s okay to just be yourself. -Keturah What thought patterns do you have going on that are holding you back? -Keturah If you could really do anything, what would you do? - Keturah If you’re going to change things up, you’ve got to have a reason to change it. Establish your why. -Keturah[Tweet "If you're going to change things up, you've got to have a reason. Establish your why. @KeturahGordon"] If you’re going to do something, go at it with 100%. -Keturah If you release the expectations you have of yourself, you’ll find that you can start focusing on the expectations you have for yourself. -Keturah You have whatever it takes within you to achieve whatever it is you want to achieve. -Keturah I have people in my life that don’t get what I’m doing. But that’s okay. Don’t try to fix it, just keep going. -Dana Give yourself permission to let your voice be heard. -Keturah Too many voices can steer you away from your own voice within. You need to hear your own voice the loudest. -Keturah My biggest challenge (since I work online) is being present with my kids. Fully present. -Keturah If I am doing something for me, it will trickle down to my kids. They benefit too. -Keturah Connect with Keturah: Visit Keturah's website Trapped To Transformed. For Listeners in the London Area who want attend Keturah's seminar socials: They meet at 11.00 every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Details are on her meetup page.Search for ‘Trapped to Transformed’ on www.meetup.com Website / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram If you could really do anything? And I mean ANYTHING... what would you do? Let's dream a little today in the comments. Or reply to me at @DanaMalstaff on Instagram.