Boss Ladies And Babies

Spring has sprung, and our homes aren’t the only places that need some tidying up this time of year! End of Q1, longer days, sunshine and happiness… no better time than now to tidy up the biz! The excitement for the new year is wearing off, and some of our ideas may have some cobwebs hanging around that could use some dusting, clutter may be piling up, and we might be feeling like we could use a little pep in our step! Here are my favorite ways to clean up the ol’ biz this time of year: Clean your digital space Clean up your CRM Update bios/website copy Check/update your to-do list Revisit your goals Clean up the office I’m all about a good spring clean, and these few steps will get your business squeaky clean and ready for anything! Want a little more? Join the FREE Spring Clean Your Business Challenge to take your business from a digital disaster to so fresh and so clean! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6245f5dbb3be600de2a270ab  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bossladiesandbabies/support

Today’s guest is a candle maker turned tech founder, Inbal Claudio, and her passion for networking with women entrepreneurs has led her to create Like Minded Collective, a social media platform for Female Founders. Her mission is to make every woman entrepreneur at any stage of business know that they matter, and she shares her experience and why this is so important. Key Points From This Episode: The journey of starting a tech business with no tech experience Highs and lows of starting multiple businesses with babies at home Business and motherhood as a solo parent The importance of building community for your business How networking can impact your life and business

We hear it all the time… be intentional. In life, in business, in everything we are doing. Intentionality has become a bit of a buzz word, but I wanted to take some time to talk about what this really means and how to actually start being intentional (cause it isn’t always easy)! So, the definition of intentional is simple, it means: done on purpose; deliberate. Sure, sounds easy enough. But if you're like me, you might be finding it hard to stay in that mindset of doing things on purpose and get swept up in the day to day tasks and functions of running a business, and life, and the monotonous mountain of to-dos that come along with it.. This is where we tend to lose it and start feeling the struggle and forget to stay present and be deliberate. I don’t fault you, or myself… this happens to everyone, and it can be pretty hard to get back in the moment. So let’s talk about how we do it! Set Your Intentions Daily Get Clear On Your Goals so you can take action steps towards them Take Charge of Your Time Set Some

You've heard me talk about Boss Ladies and Babies HQ, but have you ever wondered what is really happening behind the senses at our calls? How are the women really connecting? What kind of advice and knowledge is being exchanged? Is it really a place where kids are welcome to join (and interrupt)?  Well, today is your lucky day! In this episode you will get to be a fly on the wall for a portion of our most recent networking call inside of the HQ and get a front row seat to the magic that happens behind closed door in the Headquarters!  Want a seat at the table?  The doors for the Boss Ladies and Babies Headquarters are now open and I've got BONUSES for new members through March 14th!  Become a member now and you'll snag a free 30 minute 1:1 brainstorming session to map out your next steps AND a 90 day roadmap to help you scale your business! Are you ready to do business differently? See you inside the HQ! 

Ooo, it feels good to get back out in the world!! Who’s with me?!?! People are craving that face to face human interaction after 3 long years of connecting behind the zoom screen! I know I am loving getting back out there IRL, but it has definitely been a bit of an adjustment for me. One of my biggest goal for 2023 is to put myself out there and get back into the community… and what better way to do that than hosting and attending community events? We just wrapped up our series about the biggest business trends for 2023, and this one is definitely something I’m seeing happening a lot already this year! So, lets break it down a bit! The Power of Community Where To Find Events How To Host an Event What To Do After an Event

Happy Women's History Month! Every year I do a solo episode this month talking about all of the ways to embrace the power we hold as women, and this year I feel like I have so much to talk about. Aside from adding a new baby to our family 7 months ago, I’ve decided to make some pretty big leaps in the business side of my life and I wanted to spend share how I'm rewriting my history in today’s episode! Key Points From This Episode: Why taking a giant leap of faith in your business is necessary for growth How to know if it’s the right time to invest in yourself The mistakes I made in my business and how to avoid them in yours The reason we put our businesses on the backburner as moms Why asking for and accepting help is empowering

You’ve heard the saying “there is room at the table for everyone”... and it has never been more true! With COVID inspiring a lot of now business owners to make the leap, many industries are saturated! But, having more competition doesn’t limit you AT ALL! In fact, it makes a wonderful opportunity to connect, team up, and come up with some incredible collabs… yes, with your competition! Thanks to business owners adapting and leaning in to personal branding, it’s becoming more and more clear that your competition (though they may offer a similar product) is not, and cannot deliver in the unique way that YOU do. Meaning, your customers are out there, and your competitor’s customers are out there. They’re going to choose you because of you! So, teaming up and supporting your competition makes for a positive experience, new friendships, great ideas, and lots of fun supporting each other! Network Give More Than You Take Offer Value Be YOU Abundance Mindset How are you putting yourself out there to collaborate this

If you own a business, great content, real connections, and strong communication are things that you’re always trying to create more of! In this episode we are joined by content strategist queen and unicorn virtual assistant, Raewyn Sangari. Raewyn shares some of her content secrets on becoming a unicorn, and tips to make your content and communication more authentic, effective to stand out in the new year! Key Points From This Episode: -The inner workings of a VA and content strategist -The power of personal branding -Effective and authentic communication -Tips to find and create unique content for your business -Mind mapping

Who doesn’t love a good subscription? I personally subscribe to quite a few boxes and a couple business memberships each month! A subscription for your business is a great way to create a more reliable constant income, and get in front of more customers who are looking to make things easier in their day to day (hello autopayment! They only have to sign up once!) Think about the products or services you offer. How can you turn what you offer now into a subscription? Let’s break down a few ideas on subscriptions that you could incorporate into your business strategy this year! Subscription Box Digital Resource Toolkit Private Podcast Online Community (ps… this is what I’ve done with Boss Ladies and Babies HQ! It is a space for mom entrepreneurs to come together and learn, support, and collaborate with each other! Link below!) So, is a subscription model in the cards for your 2023 business strategy? I’d love to hear what you’re working on! Let me know at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com

Business and besties are two of our favorite things… but what happens when they combined? Today we are joined by business besties, who live across the country from one another, Crystal and Mckala . They share their story on how they met, became best friends, and launched an online business without ever meeting in person, and what’s next for their business and friendship. Key Points From This Episode: Crystal and Mckala’s story of meeting on TikTok and how they became besties The process of planning, launching, and running a business virtually and in different states The highs and lows of being in business with your bestie The experience of meeting a stranger from the internet IRL How your story can cultivate community Advice on how to start a business with your bestie

Everyone is waking up to how important sustainability is in business, and we can do our part! Being an openly sustainable business and sharing ethical work practices is going to be important to consumers in 2023, so you want to start thinking about how you can adapt. Recent studies are showing that consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products and support sustainable businesses. This is a newer concept to me as an online business owner myself! When I think about sustainability I think shipping, packaging, reducing packaging, adding products that encourage sustainability, etc… but I found some really great articles about how you can be more sustainable even if you don’t have a product based business! I’ll site them in the show notes so you can learn more! Here’s a stat I found that really stood out to me that I wanted to share before we dive into this deeper-" Environmentally and socially-responsible businesses are on the rise. Consumers are increasingly conscious of where and what they buy, wheth

Business and besties are two of our favorite things… but what happens when they combine? Today we are joined by business besties, Montana and Lisa. They share their story on how they met, how they started their business, and how to make a business plan that ensures your friendship won't be damaged along the way!  Key Points From This Episode: The process of planning, launching, and running a physical business with a partner The highs and lows of being in business with your bestie What life looks like outside of business together How to build a sense of community around your business Advice on how to start a business with your bestie Join us for Galentine's Day Sunday February 12th from 4-7pm! We’ll be providing light refreshments and fun! raffle prizes skincare consultations skincare samples mini business consultations sustainable nutrition information RSVP and let us know if you are bringing a Galentine  https://special.medspaolympia.com/galentines-night

Back with our 2023 business trend! Today we are talking all about video. Video is still going to be where it’s at this year… especially short form video. Yes, I’m talking Reels and TikTok! Now, this doesn’t contradict what I was talking about with social media in one of our earlier trend talks… don’t get me wrong, social media is still going to be PART of your strategy, just not as in the spotlight as it used to be, and video is going to be the star of your social media strategy! And before you hit the panic button… and we’ve talked about this before, no, you don’t have to dance! These short form videos are a fun way to get creative and use trending sounds in your own way. These are also a great way to implement being vulnerable AND storytelling (which, if you haven't yet go back and listen to the earlier episodes on that)! Pair these videos with going LIVE and sharing IG stories and you’ve got yourself a great video strategy! So let’s break down how you can get started and make the most out of how you use vi

Love is in the air!! To me, February is when I start to get all the spring vibes, even though it is still very gray and sometimes snowy here in the good ol’ PNW! But, things just seem to bloom… (in my heart?)... and I always have such a refreshed feeling this time of year! And, with Valentine's day right around the corner I just love to talk about love! But, similar to last year on the show, I wanted to focus on SELF LOVE! I love my hubs and of course we will be celebrating our love on the 14th ( and everyday), but self love is something we just don’t do enough as moms! So, for this episode I want to talk about 10 things I’m doing to love myself more in 2023! Waking Up Early Reading Prioritizing Movement Getting Ready(Dressed) Every Day Socializing/Building My Community Taking A Day Off (mom & biz) Talking About Mental Health Wins/Fails Setting Boundaries Putting The Phone Away

Back again with a breakdown of 2023 business trends and today we are talking about podcasting! Podcasting will remain huge in 2023! It really feels like everyone I know has a podcast these days… and we LOVE TO SEE IT! You have a ton of value to offer, so why not jump behind a mic and start recording it! I started this show in 2018 and Podcasting has been one of my favorite business growth tools! It doesn’t take a lot to get started and can get you in front of a ton of new ears! So today I’m going to give you a quick overview on how to start your own show! Choose Your Hosting Platform Recording and Editing SOP Structure Of Your Show Create An Intro Segment Ideas And then just hit record! So, is a podcast in the future for you this year? Let me know at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com

Learning is one of those things that we put so much pressure around when it comes to our kids. As a parent, making sure that your child is a well rounded, smart and successful human can feel really big! Today we are joined by teacher turned work from home mom, Pam Hodges, to share her expertise about how we can make learning for our littles fun, easy, and successful! Key Points From This Episode: -The transition from working outside the home to working from home with littles -The importance of play for all ages - How to make playing more enjoyable as a parent -Creating a home that fosters a love of learning - How to set your child up to succeed with learning -Using play as a parenting tool

Ok, this week we are talking about one of my favorite 2023 business trends… Less Focus On Social Media! Now of course social media isn’t going anywhere, but gone are the days of relying on social media as the meatiest part of your marketing strategy! We started to see this shifting after Instagram ghosted us all last October (2021) and it was a huge eye opener for many business owners about how much we relied on that platform to run our businesses and if it did just up and disappear one day we would be ..well… screwed. In fact, as I'm recording this my own Instagram has been compromised and it could be deleted forever and it is completely out of my control… yes I’m freaking out…. But luckily more and more people are opening an eye to the fact that social isn’t everything! Now, I will admit that social media is always going to be a huge part of my strategy and is a tried and true space for me to find new business, but here are the things I’m using right now while my Instagram is shut down to make sure my busin

In this episode we are joined by fun and disco loving wellness coach, Caren Cooper. Caren is a positive and inspiring light in her industry and shares some of her tips on how to have a healthy balance of fun and wellness as we head into the new year! Caren also opens up about her journey with secondary infertility and leaves us with some of her best tips to have a healthy lifestyle and mind. KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: - Shifting your mindset to have more FUN - The most important steps to live a healthy and balanced life - The best parts of working as a wellness coach - Busting common wellness myths - Why/how to make health a priority as a busy mom - Secondary infertility

Back again with a breakdown of my 2023 business trend predictions. Last week we talked about vulnerability and the no filter era. Similar to vulnerability, storytelling is going to be a big piece of connecting with your audience this year. More behind the scenes, personal anecdotes, and finding ways to relate to people who are following along. Don’t be afraid to share what is happening in your life and your own stories! Implementing storytelling in your content is going to expand your content world and inspire you to break through the way you’re used to doing business! Your Core Stories How To Choose Your Stories - What is the point? Who does it resonate with? What is the outcome? Collecting Stories - notes app F.O.R.M Get Personal So there you have it, my rundown on how to create, share, and input effective storytelling in your business! Do you like to tell stories? I’d love to hear your experiences! Send me a message at meagn@bossladiesandbabies.com

It’s a new year! And with any fresh start, a big focus point for many of us is on our goals, success, and our mindsets. Today we are joined by mindset coach and mom of 2, Shay Andersen, to talk about what success really means and how to break down the success “norms”, realign and thrive in your own success, and how to do so while maintaining your own personal identity. This is a great episode to kick off the year and will leave you feeling inspired and ready to have YOUR most successful year yet! KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: - How to break down the success “norms” - Defining what success means to you - Being comfortable thriving in your own success - What to do when success feels scary - How to avoid the biggest roadblocks entrepreneurs face when it comes to finding success - Motherhood and your individual identity