Boss Ladies And Babies

In this episode we are joined by a very very special guest who, if you’ve been a long time listener, you will definitely recognize! That’s right, former Boss Ladies and Babies co-host Mikki Flaherty joins us to give a life update! We dig into some fun ways to fill the long Summer days, and have a relatable conversation about why Summer can be so hard as a mom! KEY POINTS FOR THIS EPISODE: -Welcoming back and catching up with former co-host Mikki -Learning about Mikki’s adjustment from WFHM to full time working Mom -How to make a plan for your Summer schedule -Fun activities to fill long Summer days -Why it is normal to feel anxious about the kids being home -Facing and working through mom guilt around “making Summer special”

Today we are going to talk about something big... boundaries. With summer in full swing, it’s crucial that we understand our priorities, and get some boundaries in place for both life and business.  Boundaries are the most important thing that we can do for ourselves and our businesses to stay sane, avoid overwhelm, and take complete control of our time and energy sot that we can do everything we want to do. Setting boundaries with ourselves, our families, our children, our friends, AND our business are major boss lady goals. Today, we are going to focus on the biz boundaries, because as much as we want to be present with our families this time of year, the one thing we don't want to happen is to get off track in our businesses. Or, on the other hand, get stuck with our businesses consuming too much time. So let’s get into how I set boundaries for my business. Set Office Hours Don’t let emails and notifications rule your life Put down the phone and limit screen time Learn to say no to opportunities Stop expla

Are you ready to simplify your business and be more productive? Sounds like a dream, right? In this episode, we learn how to make that dream a reality with Megan Moran, 3rd generation mompreneur and owner of The Mompreneur Guide. Megan is a podcast host and Minimalist Business Strategist who is on a mission to help mom entrepreneurs simplify their businesses so they can be more present + productive. Today she shares her secrets! KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: -The benefits of simplifying your business - How to get started - Clarifying your business foundations - How to find your focus and declutter around it - Streamlining your activities and creating a funnel

If I could share the one piece of advice that nearly every successful woman I look up to has told me, talked about, or taught, it would be time blocking. Now, time blocking is something that ya either love or hate. For some the idea of living their lives with daily structure is exciting, and for others, they loathe the idea of being changed to a rigid schedule. I’m here to tell you, time blocking will change your life… AND it does not have to be what you think it is. As type A as I can be, it took me a long time to get into the groove of time blocking, but it was because I had been going about it all wrong. Today I want to share a step by step how I create my time block so that I have structure and freedom at the same time! Write It In Pencil Step 1 Priorities Step 2 Personal/Family Step 3 Business Step 4 Household Do you time block? Let me know how you like to plan your day! Send me an email at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com  

This week we are switching it up a little thanks to Megan's cold and some scheduling issues! Tune in for an off the cuff, random, no plan chat with Megan keeping it real about what's been happening and what's to come in the next few months!  KEY POINT FROM THIS EPISODE: -33 Week Bumpdate & Vulnerable Chat About Changes To The Birth Plan Of Baby #2 -A Look Into Megan's Maternity Leave Plans, What That Means For Boss Ladies And Babies, And How To Stay In Touch -Beautiful Testimonials From The Women Inside Boss Ladies And Babies Headquarters

Did you hear the news? Boss Ladies and Babies is growing! In a few short weeks we will be welcoming our new baby boy! The Boss Ladies and Babies Podcast will be going on a short break starting July to spend some quality time soaking in baby snuggles and will be back in October (just in time to celebrate our 4th birthday!) We will miss you, but you can keep in touch here:  Join the email list for updates and news: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624a43f7a1688a461f03130d Follow along on social for behind the scenes: @bossladiesandbabies Join Boss Ladies and Babies Headquarters: https://megangillespie.podia.com/boss-ladies-and-babies-headquarters   Social Media…ah, the love hate relationship I have for it. Especially Instagram… but really, just social in general. Everyone is trying to keep up with the trends, the influencers, create the perfect strategy, “beat” the algorithm… and at the end of it all, we end up losing ourselves trying to create this professional and trendy image. Oftentimes, we end up

Summer is coming! And while I’m gearing up for maternity leave, many of you are likely gearing up for your kids to be home all summer long. I just got notice that my daughter’s preschool is closing an entire month early and not reopening next year, so that has been a fun plot twist… Summer is a time where we want to, and are sometimes forced to, slow down a bit and enjoy the ins and outs of life and motherhood. And as wonderful as it is to have our kiddos home, it can drastically change how we operate our businesses. For a lot of us, this might mean scaling back, or at least shifting how we do things. So let’s talk about how to make this happen without losing our minds! These tips work great if you’re planning on taking some time off, going on vacation, slowing down your schedule, or any variety of shifting to a slower pace for any amount of time! Get Organized Plan Ahead Batch + Automate Plan Your Return Prep Your Mindset Are you scaling back this summer? What are you most excited or worried about? Send me

We start this episode with a moment of silence for the victims and families of the horrific Robb Elementary School shooting that happened earlier this week. If you would like to take action now text ACT to 644-33 to join the millions of Americans demanding our lawmakers stand up to the gun lobby. Who could use a good laugh? Then this episode is for you! Joined by stand up comedian, Heather Tolley-Bauer, this episode will have you rolling! Heather is a stand up comic focusing on mom com (pet moms count). Heather uses comedy to give moms a laugh break from the laundry list of things that keep us up at night, including the laundry. Things like marriage, getting older, getting cancer, parenting, Pinterest, the PTA and now a pandemic, Heather teaches us how to find the humor in it all! Her core belief is laughing at the small stuff gives us the bandwidth to tackle big stuff and her passion is to make women laugh. So give yourself a laugh break and tune in. You earned it! KEY POINTS FOR THIS EPISODE: -The secret to

We are shifting gears a little this week to talk about something that really does play a big part in our businesses, and sometimes we may not necessarily realize it. Mental health. Being an entrepreneur comes with all kinds of highs and some really low lows, and keeping our mental health in shape is really crucial for our success. Now, it is no secret that I’m an open book, and mental health is something I feel strongly about being open about. I suffer pretty bad anxiety, occasional depression, and have quite a few OCD tendencies. And there are times where my business directly impacts my mental health, and of course times that mental health impacts my business. So I want to share some ways that I manage my mental health to keep my mind and my business as strong as possible. I’m obviously not a dr, or even an expert on mental health, but this is what works for me! Routines Planning Your Schedule Organization Limiting Screen Time Supportive Community Vulnerability If you are struggling with your mental health,

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this episode focuses on the importance of Maternal Mental Health. Our guest for this week is a wife & mama to 2 girls, a former first grade teacher from New Jersey, and a postpartum anxiety & depression survivor that is here to open up about the importance of maternal mental health and raising awareness for perinatal mood disorders. She turned her pain into her passion and started sharing her story on Instagram and has since created a safe, inspiring, and educational space for all mothers to turn to. KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE:  -Jenn's Personal Story With Postpartum Depression and Anxiety & How She Created Her Platform, Mom's Maternal Health -What Are Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders -Facts About Postpartum Depression/Anxiety & Symptoms -The Importance Of Raising Awareness & Asking For Help -Resources For Women Suffering From Perinatal Mood Disorders  *If you are suffering from postpartum depression, anxiety, or the variety of ot

We all want to “have it all”... and a lot of times that comes with the feeling of needing to “do it all”. I want to let you in on a little secret… you cannot do it all. There is no reality where we can sustainably keep up with doing it all… I’m sorry, but it’s the cold hard truth. Burn out is inevitable, resentment for our lives and the people around us, and living in a constant state of overwhelm without ever feeling accomplished are just a few of the consequences that come along with trying to achieve this. BUT, there is a way to have it all without all these negative side effects. There is a way to build the business of your dreams AROUND a life you LOVE… and so much of this comes from your business strategy. Let’s talk about how! Flip Your Strategy Script Set Your Goals Create A Roadmap Make Your Action Plan  …And there you have it! You’ve just built a beautiful business strategy that honors your life! Have you worked in your business this way before? Or are you one of the many who gets caught up in

Since we are celebrating the month of the mama, it felt like a great time to share a little more about my personal motherhood experience. Especially since I'm getting ready to welcome baby #2 in a few months. I break down how it felt becoming a mom for the first time, how I've changed and evolved in the process, and how I'm (really) feeling about becoming a mom for the second time! Motherhood looks different on everyone, and this episode covers my inner most thoughts my own motherhood experience and what I hope for in the future. 

Momprenuership… is not for the faint of heart, am I right? Whether you’re in the trenches, like me with littles at home every day,  or you’re realizing summer is a month away and the kids will soon be home every day… we have to get creative with finding ways to keep our business going. Working and running a business with your children at home can feel exhausting and like a you will always have this never ending to-do list, but with a little grit, thinking outside the box, flexible mindset shifts, a lot of coffee, and a pinch of patience, there is a way to make it work for everyone! I’ve been running businesses from home since my daughter was born and I have learned a ton over the past 3.5 years. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that just when you think you’ve got a hang of things, they change! But today I’m going to share some of my foundational tips that have worked through most stages (so far). And when you pair these with flexibility, making it through the evolutions are a little easier to do

Happy Mother's Day, Boss Ladies! Our annual Mother's Day episode is my favorite episode of the year!!! I have prepared a collection of birth stories from the women of the Boss Ladies and Babies community to celebrate, inspire, and remind every one how strong mothers really are! Hearing other birth stories is a beautiful way to celebrate our day, so I hope you enjoy! Big thank you to the women who shared their stories this year: Jess Harris - Visionary Founder of Ignite UR Glow Brittany Radtke - Radtke Virtual Services Damire Winn - The Sassy Mom Diaries  ... and I thought it would be fun to re-share my story again this year since I'm going be giving birth again in a couple months. The stories this year, as every year, are so beautiful! No matter how your baby came into this world, you deserve to be celebrated! We hope you have an amazing Mother's Day.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bossladiesandbabies/support

May is the month of the mama!!! It’s time to celebrate us and the hard work we put in everyday for our children, our families, our businesses, all of it! This month we are going to be focusing on ways to take care of our mental health, enjoy the fruits of our labor, and continue to build the businesses of our dreams without sacrificing our motherhood experiences! Starting with how to celebrate our wins… because, let’s be honest, it isn’t always easy for us to take a beat and appreciate the things we have accomplished… am I right? Today I’m going to share some of my favorite tips on how I find the time to enjoy all the great things I've accomplished and be proud of myself! This is such an important thing for us to do to keep our spirits up and help avoid burnout! Let’s get into it! Schedule Time To Celebrate Celebrate Big AND Small Get The Family Involved Don’t Be Afraid To Humble Brag Create An “I’m Freaking Awesome Folder” This is how I do it! Now, go celebrate yourself!! This is your time to shine! And, in

April is coming to an end, and so is our month of Spring Cleaning your business. For the last episode of the month, we are diving into Email Funnels with Allison Hardy, Email Funnels and Lead Generation Coach. Allison helps busy mompreneurs sell more of their programs on autopilot so that they can live more of their life… and we love that around here! Today we learn what email funnels are a great way to keep your business organized, while growing and scaling, without sacrificing time with your family! Key Points From This Episode: -What is an email funnel and why is this important for mompreneurs to have -What is a habit-based email funnel -What are the components of a habit-based email funnel and how to create one -How to pitch in your email funnel without feeling like a skeevy slimeball in someone's inbox -Tips and tricks to pitch in a way that inspires your lead to take action and buy

One of the biggest things many mompreneurs struggle with is creating content. It takes a lot of time, and without a solid plan and strategy in place, can feel really overwhelming and disorganized. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way! Today we are going to be talking about a few simple steps you can do to make content creation go from business woe to BRAVO! The secret is BATCHING!! I’m sure you’ve heard someone talk about batching your content, and though it may seem like a big task, it really can be easy, fun, and save you a ton of time in the long run. So, here are my favorite tips when it comes to batching content: Start With A Focus Choose A Weekly Theme What Type Of Content Will You Create Break It Down What Can You Repurpose Get To Batching  Do you batch your content or are you more of a fly by the seat of your pants kind of gal? Let me know what works for you! Send me an email at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com What if you had a place to go where you felt seen, heard, and supported i

This one is for the pregnant ladies, pregnant CEOs to be more specific! Today we are joined by Kylie Kelly, an Australian mama of two, maternity leave coach, and podcast host of This Mama Means Business, to talk all things cleaning up your business to prepare for maternity leave! Kylie helps pregnant entrepreneurs plan and fund their own maternity leave through The Pregnant CEO, empowering them to not only take leave with their new baby but to return to a business that is thriving + profitable. Kylie shares invaluable information for women who are expecting, and announces a very special (free) event happening May 2-5th, The Pregnant CEO Summit (ps, Megan is one of the speakers). Key Points From This Episode: - How to plan + fund your own maternity leave without sacrificing the business you've built - The real cost of not taking maternity leave as a mama & as an entrepreneur - The 4 questions you need to ask yourself as a pregnant business owner - that always get forgotten -  Why a 'baby sabbatical' m

This month we are focusing on cleaning up our businesses… or as I like to call it Spring Cleaning Your Business! One of the biggest thing that has helped me clean up my business is getting some solid SOPs in place. You’ve heard me talk about these before, but you may still be wondering “what even is an SOP”... don’t worry, I’m about to break it down for you. SOPs stands for Standard Operating Procedures. So this is basically creating (and sometimes, really just writing down) anything that you do in your business on a regular basis… anything you do on repeat. Your SOP breaks down each step, expectation, and outcome of your every day business tasks. Why do you need these? Because the more plans you have laid out in your business, the easier it is to make sure you don’t miss a step! SOPs lead to ultimate organization! Here are my favorite tips on how to create SOPs for your business, today! Review Your Business Operations Get Detailed On The Steps Of TheProcess Decided Where To Store Your SOP That's it! The SOP

This month we are spring cleaning our businesses! And what better way to get things tidy than putting some systems in place! Taryn Rachelle, CEO & founder of The Social Lifestyle Co., helps service providers create elevated systems that give them time back into their day and create an unmatched experience for their clients. And she shares it all!  As a mama of two she built her business around her life and not the other way around, and that is where systems come into play! Taryn is certified in dubsado and proficient in other systems like Trello & Slack and breaks down how to learn, love, and implement systems in your business so you can spend more time doing things in your business and life that need you most! KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: -How to simplify your business with systems -Easy ways to go about implementing systems in your business -How you can use systems in your personal & mom life, not just in business -How to know what systems are right for your business -What are SOPs & w