The Motivated Mompreneur Podcast - Passion into Profit

Today I share my thoughts and experience on keeping God at the center of business and showing up as authentically as you can with your faith.

Are you dreaming about leaving corporate and becoming your own boss?

I've been there and today I'm sharing my story of how I went from corporate drone to a motivated mompreneur.  No corporate dropout story is the same but it's critical that we share the REAL story and not the dolled-up version many put out there for the world to hear.

I'm sharing the good, the bad and the ugly...

- How I financially prepared to leave corporate

- What happened when I gave up and tried to go back

- How long it took to find freedom, flexibility and fulfillment

One day, when the time comes and you look back on your life, what do you want the highlight reel to show?  If that day was tomorrow would you be happy with what you see?

Our core values are principles we choose to live our life by - they are the things that matter most to us.  But it is so easy to get swept away by the rat race of working mom life and without even being aware you're living a life dictated by someone else's values.  Ain't no mama got time for that!  

In this episode I break down:

- What values actually are?

- What it feels like when we don't know our values or we're not living by them?

- Why it's important to live your life in alignment with your values (especially when you're leaving your 9-5 to build a business)

- How I'm going through my own 30 day values challenge to see if all this is really true!!

Season 2 of the Motivated Mompreneur Podcast is right around the corner.  Here's what you can look forward to...

• How knowing your values can make or break your entrepreneurial dreams
• My personal corporate drop-out story (and those from others like us)
• Keeping God at the center of an entrepreneurial life
• How to find your voice and use it!
• Nicheing down - why?!?!
• Stop wasting your time and start your biz already!
• Healing from corporate trauma
• Getting ready for failure
• And much more!

The key to unlocking fulfillment isn't more money, or being more productive, or getting more sleep (although yeah...that could help!)

**Trigger warning: this podcast includes discussion about the experience of rape victims.  Please use care if you are working through healing from a similar trauma**

Today I sit down with author, podcaster and intuitive business coach Sarah Walton to talk about what it means to cultivate self-trust and how it can be a game changer for your business. 

Questions to ask yourself:

1. What are my talents?

2. What is my expertise? (we are all experts in something!)

3. What are my experiences?

You are enough mama - and we need you to share your gifts with the world!!

Resources Mentioned:

Sarahs Freedom Calculator: https://sarahwalton.com/freedom/

In this episode I shed a little light into how to deal with changes and pivots as a mompreneur as well as an exciting new opportunity.

Most conversations with mompreneurs about their 5-year plan goes something like this...

"In the next five years, I'd like to write a book."

Tonya Ellis, best selling author of The Sophie Washington Series shares her journey and gives some great advice on how to get started if you dream is to see your voice bound and sold at the book store.

In this episode we cover:

- cultivating a habit of writing

- power of networking

- self vs traditional publishing

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After years of working in corporate I had learned not to mix my faith and business.  Now that I'm my own boss I'm navigating what it means to put God at the center of my life...when my life includes running my own company!  

In this episode I discuss:

- questions to reflect on your ideal faith+biz combo

- preventing scarcity mindset and fear from holding you back

- being unapologetically you

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From daily dance parties to the best gifs in the business, Deanna is fun, fabulous and pushing the boundaries when it comes to building a business.  As a mompreneur she has decided to make up her own rules and shares some of her insight with us.

In this episode we cover:

- bulls**t scare tactics

- course shame

- knowing what you want and going for it

- treating your business like an experiment

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Wow - The Motivated Mompreneur Podcast is about to turn 1 year old!  To celebrate I go over the 5 biggest lessons I've learned in podcasting that can be applied to growing your business.  Sweet and simple - this is a fun listen!

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For many mompreneurs brain fog is a real thing...I know I'm not the only one!  Unfortunately fatigue and brain fog can take over what could otherwise be a crisp, clear and productive work sesh, and we just don't have time for that.  Good thing Tanessa Shears is here to help us understand some foundational health principals to battle the mom-brain fog and maximize our work time.

In this episode we cover:

- the 1% better principle

- how to hack your bedroom for optimal sleep

- how to use your body's natural rhythms for optimal sleep

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In the game of life, it's the curve balls that always get me off my game.  In today's episode we'll talk about

- the reality of missed expectations

- when we should probably reflect and how

- how to be open for answers

- mindset blocks we all face when making a change

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Digital Course expert and mompreneur Gina Onativia shares her 4 steps to action.  A step by step guide to creating your first (or next) course.  Gina has created courses for the likes of Tony Robbins, Giuliana Rancic and many others.  This conversation is full of great information and so much fun.

Grab Gina's FREE Course Creation Game Plan here to start planning your first course.

Check out Gina's Podcast The Course Creation Incubator

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Lesa Banks, CEO and Founder of Pajama Marketer gives us an amazing overview of using pinterest to grow your business.  Because did you know, people are on Pinterest to click and make purchases.  That's the dream right!?  Listen in for her 5 tips to get started on Pinterest.

We hear all the time the importance of authenticity and vulnerability when it comes to attracting our ideal clients.  But what does it even mean to "Be You" and how does that translate into your business?  Well today that's what we're talking about!!

We'll talk about:

- Ditching the game of "fake it till you make it"

- What you should stop doing today

- 2 questions that could revolutionize your business

Today Sandra Francisco joins us to share her signature framework for how to take an idea to profit.  Whether you are dreaming of one day becoming your own boss or you're trying to build your business right now, her 4 phases will help you understand what steps to take to follow your passion.

One of the biggest reasons why mom owned businesses haven't stepped up their email game is because it requires too much ongoing work.  Who has time to send hundreds of emails over the course of the year?

Well the answer is actually that you do - because believe it or not there are only 5 types of email that you need to know how to send.

We'll talk about:

- The 5 emails that make up a rock solid email marketing strategy

- The email that always gets the most engagement

- The email that can make you the most money

Cherylanne Skolnicki is the amazing and vibrant woman behind Brilliant Balance where she helps ambitious, driven women stand in their brilliance.  Today we discuss how to find the elusive work + life balance.  Cherylanne asks the question, "What is balance anyway?" and teaches us her signature framework for how to find balance in your own life.

Do you go through this cycle of solopreneurship...excitement - creation - overwhelm...so that moving the needle in your business feels like a monumental feat?

The requirement for mompreneurs to be consistent can lead to continuing this cycle.  And while consistency is crucial to building your business, sometimes shelving the consistency for an incredible leap is necessary.

We'll talk about:

- Real life!  Oops my alarm to move my laundry even went off while recording!

- Those times that pressing pause might be the best thing for your business.

- How communicating makes all the difference.

I believe there is nothing more powerful than women coming together in community and supporting one another. My hope is that by amplifying the stories of Motivated Mompreneurs like Abbie, you will not only gain insight and inspiration, but you will feel validated, seen and heard. I want you to be able to take a breath and think, I’m not the only one.  Or maybe even, if she can do it, then I can do it too.

In addition to being Mom to two awesome tweenagers, Abbie is the Founder and CEO of Senior Savvy, relieving tech stress for seniors around the country.

People often ask me "How can I get started with email marketing when I don't really have extra capacity or free time?" and I always say that all you need to get started is the minimum viable email marketing plan.  In other words, the bare minimum to get the benefits of email marketing for your business.

Without email marketing your are left fighting the algorithm to build know, like and trust with your clients and battling with a system that makes it hard for your ideal client to leave the platform to buy from you.  Without email marking it's just harder to grow your business and turn passive scrollers into buyers.

We'll talk about: 

- Whether or not you actually need a website

- The bare minimum you need to get all the benefits of email marketing

- Smart strategies regarding lead magnets, opt in forms, welcome sequences and newsletters.

Was the last time you enjoyed getting dressed in the morning before you had your kiddos?  With leggings and hoodies becoming the mom uniform it's no wonder trying to put an outfit together post kids can be overwhelming.  Melissa Conner, CEO and Founder of Mom Style Made Easy, shares great insight into how understanding your body shape and doing a personal color analysis can take the overwhelm and guess work on how to feel confident and look great just as you are.

Do you want to learn more from Melissa?  

Today's guest is Monique Allen the founder and CEO of the Garden Continuum. In addition to making global change, one landscape at a time, Monique is a mom to three amazing humans and built her business specifically to allow her to be available for her children; a decision she celebrates to this day as she has learned that even as adults kids still need their mamas!

So you're about to create an irresistible lead magnet (aka freebie) to start growing your email list...hooray!  Or maybe you already have one but it's not getting you the leads you were hoping for.

In today's episode I discuss the 5 biggest mistakes I see mom entrepreneurs making with their freebies.

Stop spending all your time and money nurturing a social media presence without first cultivating a loyal following through your email list.  In today's episode I break down the 8 reasons why having an email list and prioritizing it is absolutely crucial.  I also give you your next step to either get started or revive a lethargic list.

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Most everything you've heard about morning routines is complete BS...in my humble opinion.  In this episode I share how I crafted a morning ritual that I love and how you can do it too.  Not a morning person, that's okay.  The principles I share can be applied to any time of day.

Andrea Freeman is a mindset and business coach for entrepreneurs and today she shares how to harness an abundant mindset, determine how to position yourself for peak performance and then step confidently into visibility to grow your business and make it feel as good inside as it looks outside!

The ability to be authentic is revered on high in almost all aspects of life for moms these days.  And rightly so...as it is hard to build trust, lasting relationships and success on false appearances, shallow connection and untruths.

However, in my personal growth journey as I've moved out of my corporate career into being a mom and entrepreneur I have felt authenticity hold my back time and again.  Listen to this short and sweet episode on how to approach authenticity differently.

Article - The Authenticity Paradox: https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-authenticity-paradox

Connect with Hillary?

Find Hillary on Instagram (www.instagram.com/themotivatedmompreneur)

Head over to her website (www.hillarybennett.com)

Join her FREE private Motivated Mompreneur group (www.facebook.com/groups/themotivatedmompreneur)

Renelle Roberts shares her powerful journey as a mom and entrepreneur, and how she helps christian moms raising young children to not just survive but thrive as a mom.  

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Today we're talking everything clubhouse...

Clubhouse is a relatively new social media platform that allows users to participate in voice chat rooms.  It's sort of like an interactive podcast!  I break down everything you need to know:

• How do you join?
• Profiles, Pictures and Connecting to Other Platforms
• How to use it to grow your business
• Why it may not be the app for you

If you want to use this fun app to grow your business as a mom entrepreneur be sure to follow me @coachhillary so we can hang out and learn from one another.

Connect with Hillary?

Find Hillary on Instagram (www.instagram.com/themotivatedmompreneur)

Head over to her website (www.hillarybennett.com)

Join her FREE private Motivated Mompreneur group (www.facebook.com/groups/themotivatedmompreneur)

Do you feel intimidated at the thought of running Facebook Ads?  Do you wish you could spend less time on organic marketing?

On today's episode, FB ads expert Samantha Fine joins me to break down all you need to know to get started.

Seasoned mom and entrepreneur Rita Suzanne drops in for today's podcast to share her personal mompreneur journey.  From building websites to helping fellow mom bosses grow a profitable business, Rita is a go to resource for all of us.  Her vulnerability and wisdom is such a gift!

This episode is all about a common mindset in the entrepreneurial world...that a successful entrepreneur does whatever it takes to achieve success in their business.

I bust that myth and share how you can achieve success in your business without sacrificing your health, well-being, family and relationships along the way!

Tune in for all the info!

So your business is starting to grow and enhancing your productivity is no longer able to help you continue to grow your business AND support the needs of your client.  It's time to start thinking about bringing in a virtual assistant.

There are so many different types of VAs out there and it's overwhelming to know what it should cost, what you can have them do, or where to find them.

Krystal Book from Krystal Clear Virtual joins us to break all this down so you can hire a VA confidently!

Connect with Krystal: 

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I'm joined by Supriya Mehra on this Motivated Mompreneur Spotlight episode.  She shares her personal mompreneur journey that started with an event planning company and has morphed into so much more.  

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You know what is super frustrating?  Trying to achieve something that is unattainable.  (Any perfectionists out there?)  I know you're frustrated and yearning for more balance in your life.  But here's the thing...I don't think work/life balance actually exists.  Instead I want to share my thoughts on boundaries.  In this episode I will give you 3 questions that will help you establish boundaries that allow you to be  present and enjoy the moment.  With the ability to be present...comes the feeling of being balanced.

Do you want to connect?  

The incredible Ashley Brown joins us to talk about her company Routine & Things and how anyone (yes, even you free-spirited, spontaneous ladies) can find routines that serve you well and that you love!  Crafting the right routine can help you improve productivity, happiness, health and so much more.

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Hannah McCormick joins us and gives us the run down on LinkedIn and how we can use it to grow our business.  I know what you're thinking...that LinkedIn is stuffy and meant for corporate networking only.  Hannah explains exactly why that is false and how to get started today on making the most of the platform.

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Leilani Raglin is an intuitive coach helping create courages spaces for healing for women of color and helping organizations leaders and organizations grow in diversity, equity and inclusion.  Her mompreneur journey and lessons learned are important for any fellow mompreneur to hear and be inspired.  From surrendering to being open to receiving, Leilani shares her experience in a way that is a true inspiration.

After meeting a simple need, even though it was outside of her product offering, Heather saw an opportunity to pivot and her business took off.  Her story illuminates how important it is to listen to our potential clients and give them what they want!  Heather is now leading a four-week, social media boot camp and has stopped by today's podcast to share some amazing tips and tricks to help you make an impact on social without driving yourself, or your schedule crazy.

Heather is offering her amazing 4 week instagram boot camp starting on February 3 so be sure to sign up!  If you miss it, not to worry...get on the wait list for next month!

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Has your New Year's Resolution or 2021 goals started to lose their luster?  Mama - you are not alone!  In this episode I talk to you about the power of a fresh start.  Some days are hard and you just need to quit...and that is OK!!  Take that time and then take advantage of a strategic fresh start to get back up and going again.  I dive into what a fresh start looks like, where you can find one, how to make one work for you and of course a little ditty on setting goals.

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As I've transitioned from a no-cash, no-clients business to a thriving business that allows me to enjoy motherhood AND turn my passion into profit, I have uncovered the key to making dreams reality.  And that is by identifying your most important task of the day and focusing there.  It sounds simple...and it is!  But that doesn't necessarily make it easy to do.  In today's podcast, I get real about why this is the key to success and how to do it. 

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