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Last week we talked about how to do a little mini audit on your business to see how the last quarter went. This sets you up to plan your next quarter! Knowing your business inside and out is pretty important, and when you take the time to do these quarterly audits, you save time when it comes to the (sometime overwhelming) quarterly plan. But, you may be wondering… how do I actually plan for a whole quarter?! Mom life, entrepreneurship, it is all so unpredictable and 3 months seems like a really long time, right? Of course it is! BUT, like with everything I teach the key is creating a flexible plan. So, today we are going to talk about the process I use to plan my quarters: How To Create Your Plan Start With Your Priorities Choose 1-3 Big Goals Map Out Promos Choose Monthly Focus Create Content Plan And that’s it! Following these simple steps, paired with the quarterly reviews we covered last week, will get your set up to crush it quarter after quarter! Do you have a quarterly plan? Let me know at megan@bossl

Spring has sprung, and our homes aren’t the only places that need some tidying up this time of year! With the start of Q2, longer days, sunshine, and happiness… there is no better time than now to tidy up the home… and the biz! In this episode, Megan talks all about what Spring Cleaning her business means to her, and shares tips and inspiration to get your business and your life running as smooth as possible for Q2 and beyond!  KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: -How to fulfill the need for change the pops up this time of year -Battling pressure that comes with a new season -How to overcome overwhelm and keep your to-do list in check -Tips for making your schedules and routine work for the new season -The exclusive invitation to the FREE Spring Clean Your Business 6 Day Challenge 

Another one bites the dust… what happened to the first quarter of 2022?!? If you’re anything like me, you love a fresh start, and a new quarter is just as exciting as a new year. So, instead of sitting here wondering why we are still inside but time is still flying, I challenge you to embrace what you’ve done this year so far… and get ready to do even more in Q2! A good place to start is to give yourself a little audit for the past 3 months (think of it as a personal business review)  and see where you’re at, what you accomplished, and where you need to improve. I’m going to walk you through how I do my quarterly audits and set myself up to stay on track and kick some business booty! Start with the WINS Run the Numbers Check your Systems and Habits Check for Consistency Audit your Marketing Plan Revisit your Why Avoid Burnout Start your Q2 Plan Do you do a quarterly review? What are you most excited about in Q2? Let me know at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com What if you had a place to go where you felt se

We are rounding out our month of Women Empowerment with the inspirational Becky Jarvis. Becky saw an opportunity that would give plus-size women the chance to feel truly beautiful, and she couldn’t resist. Seven years later, thanks to her work, time, and dedication, Jarvis is the founder and owner of Curvy Chic Closet, the largest plus-size consignment sales event in North America. Twice a year, these body positive events attract hundreds of women across Portland and the Pacific Northwest to purchase clothes and accessories at incredible discounts and attend the largest plus size fashion show on the west coast. The fashion show has grown tremendously and features women of color, women of different abilities, women of all ages from 14 to 60+ which empowers and inspires women and now men of size (Big & Tall) to believe in their personal beauty and confidence. KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE: -How Curvy Chic Closet and Curvy Closest Foundation came to be -Our stories of battling with body confidence -The plus s

It’s one thing to own a business, but you’re taking it to a whole new level when you create a brand for yourself! You want your brand to not only encompass your business and clearly represent your message, but also to show your audience who YOU are. You brand should be created with YOU at the center! Creating a personal brand has been one of the best things I’ve done for my business…. And honesty my life. It is on of my secrets to creating my own unique balance! So today I’m going to share a few things to consider when creating your own brand! Understand Who You Are How You Want To Be Perceived Your message Your story Consistency Want to learn more about creating a personal brand? Send me a message at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com or check out my signature program, The Brand You Strategy: https://megangillespie.podia.com/the-brand-you-strategy What if you had a place to go where you felt seen, heard, and supported in your business and motherhood with a community of women who GET YOU? Becoming a member of BLA

Who couldn’t use a little more JOY in their lives these days? Our guest for this episode is an author, speaker & JOY seeker Nina Obier, who will light you up just by hearing her voice! Her jam is JOY and she joins us today to talk about the journey of YES, importance of clarity, confidence, and commitment, and drops some serious mindset shift hacks on us! If you’re in need of a pick me up and a dose of positivity, you’ve come to the right place! Key Points From This Episode: -Nina’s experience of raising babies from corporate america to entrepreneurship to being a “single married mom” -How to find and create more joy in your life -The power and journey to Y.E.S. -Simple hacks for a positive mindset shift

This week we are talking about something I’ve never really shared about… and that’s how to create a podcast! Creating a podcast is a great way to get yourself in front of a larger audience and make new connections outside of social media! I started my podcast almost 4 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter and have learned a lot along the way! Today I’m going to share some of what I’ve learned to help you start your podcast and get to blabbing about what you love, too! Establish Your Idea Plan Your Show Format Identify Your Message Know Your Audience Pick A Platform Choose Your Equipment Go For It So there you have it! Have you ever thought of starting a podcast? If you’d like more tips on starting a podcast send me a message at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com . I’d love to help you get your voice heard! What if you had a place to go where you felt seen, heard, and supported in your business and motherhood with a community of women who GET YOU? Becoming a member of BLAB HQ- your personal headquarters f

Today we are joined by a brilliant and relatable nutritionist, Sophie of What's Good Nutrition.  She believes that the smallest things we do every day create our life and we have such power when it comes to the products and foods that we eat every day, to change things for the better. She’s fascinated with the human body and how food can influence it to the best or worst. But she’s also living the mom life and enjoys every minute of it. And today, we aren’t going to be chatting with her about nutrition (but make sure you check out her insta for tons of super helpful tips), we are going to be talking all about building her business as a mom, while her family and support system lives in another country, and how she makes it all work. Key Point From This Episode: -The impact of a long distance support system -Tips for building a new local support system -How to find balance when you’re raising babies and growing a business without family around -Getting your mindset right for when things get hard -How the f

Building a business from home with your babies is a dream that many women have, but may seem out of reach. Today we are joined by a new mama who is living this dream, and she shares her journey on how it became a reality! Brittany Radtke is a Pinterest VA who made a decision on Maternity leave to work from home to save money on child care, contribute to her family's income, and mostly to spend more time with her son.  She stumbled upon a TikTok promoting life as a freelance VA so she dove into the world of virtual assistance and started her own business. She officially launched her business Jan 3rd 2022 and already has multiple clients. She offers services such as data entry, email newsletters, webinar/ slide show creation, and social media postings, but she specializes in Pinterest management and has so much to share on how she overcame the obstacles that come along with starting your business! Key Points From This Episode: -What inspired Brittany to start and grow her own business -Resources and first steps

Who loves a good freebie? I know I do! And there is no better way to connect with your audience, provide value, and grow that email list than by providing the perfect freebie/opt in for your audience! Don’t be afraid to share some secrets and throw that value out there. You want your freebie to be something you COULD sell, but you’re so amazing that you’re sharing it for free.You want your audience to feel like since your free stuff is SO GOOD you’re paid offers or products must be freaking amazing! Now, I never suggest giving everything away for free, and I’m a big advocate for charging what you’re worth for your services. But, offering a great freebie is a sure fire way to be seen as a leader in your industry! You’re leading with value showing that you’re so good at what you do you’re confident enough to share it for free (which, in the long run will get you more sales.. promise!) Know Your ICA Think Outside The Box Identify ICA's Pain Points Make A Plan For Creation Base Your Freebie Off A Promotion Ask Yo

It's Women's History Month and we are going to celebrate by honoring and celebrating the women in our community! Boss Ladies and Babies is rooted in supporting women, and this month we are taking it up a notch! This episode is all about Women Empowerment and how we can practice empowering ourselves and others. Not just this month, all the time!  Key Points From This Episode:  -What Women's Empowerment Means -How To Empower Yourself -How To Empower & Support Other Women -Ideas To Celebrate Women's History Month

Running a business is amazing… starting a business can take some work, and figuring out what you’re going to offer can be a big sticking point for a lot of people! You know you want to do something, but you can’t put your finger on WHAT. Same goes for if you’ve been in business for a while and you’re trying to expand. You know you want MORE, but you may be getting stuck on what that more is. The great news is, you’re so talented, smart, and full of value that only you can offer. It’s time to tap into it! Today we are going to be talking about how to create an offer for your business… but not just any offer… an irresistible offer that is rooted in clarity and your mission so you can find more clients banging down the door to learn from you! Review Your Offerings & Look For A Gap Pick A Problem You Want To Solve Know Your ICA & Who You Offer Is For Focus On Your Offer’s Results Market Research Competitors Offers Determine Your Deliverables Create A Plan Of Action Have you created an irresistible offer?

Today we are talking about the power of advocating for your health! Joined by Hashimoto's Coach, Onelly of Onelly Eats, we learn about her inspiring and grueling story as she advocated for her self to confirm her Hashimoto's diagnosis. It wasn't an easy journey, and Onelly shines light on the issue of many women having their symptoms dismissed by their doctors. Onelly is a mom of 3 that helps women with Hashimoto's lose weight and feel energized so they can confidently be the woman that they used to be before diagnosis and live a symptom-free life. Key Points From This Episode: -Onelly's Hashimoto story -The pivot point and power of learning to advocate for yourself -What to do if your doctor isn't listening, but you know something is wrong -How to discover and managing Hashimoto symptoms  -Information about the AIP Diest (autoimmune response protocol)

So we have been talking about self love all month on the show, but no matter how much we love ourselves, that pesky imposter syndrome can find a way to sneak in. This usually happens to me when I’m feeling a little overwhelmed or on the road to burnout, when I’m trying something new and I feel out of my league, when I spend too much time scrolling, or for reasons that I don’t even understand. Unfortunately imposter syndrome is something that affects many people (specifically women) and can really derail your boss lady mode, and quickly. Part of being a Boss Lady is believing in yourself… Even if you feel others don't believe in you. There is room for everyone at the table, and you may not see it now, but your unique experience makes what you have to offer different than anything that's been done before! … hear that again that again… It is time to stop  comparing yourself to others and start realizing that as long as you stay authentic and true to who you are, no one can provide what YOU have to give! No

This month  we are talking all about ways to show ourselves love, and Arin of Aquila Shots joins us for this episode to talk all about a great way to connect with ourselves… breathwork. Arin is a mindfulness coach that helps busy females simplify their lives using easy Breathwork techniques. Key Points For This Episode: -What breathwork is and the benefits -How to use breathwork to be more present throughout your day -Best times to practice breathwork, and how to get into a routine -Simple breathing techniques you can do daily -Arin leads us through a guided breathwork session

Isn’t being an entrepreneur the best? How about a mompreneur? Or a solopreneur? If you’re running your business as a one woman show, you deserve some serious props because you're really out here doing the most! I have to say, I’m proud of you! One thing I talk about a lot is how lonely entrepreneurship can be. Many of us work from our homes, with our children, and are either elbows deep in mom life, or in full blown boss lady mode shut in our caves aka offices, building our empires. But… that build can feel like a slow climb. Especially when you’re on this journey solo. And it's a slow, lonely climb, if you aren’t surrounded by the right community. Running your business as a one woman show has about a million pros and cons, but you know you’re doing it for a reason… and that outweighs it all! Am I right ladies?!? You know that passion, that drive, that calling you can’t quiet. And that is why we keep going. I’ve been a one woman show for over 10 years… and as hard as it can be, I promise it’s worth it! 

What better way to celebrate Galentine’s Day than with the founders of The Mom Link! Crystal, Nicole, and Gina are three mamas that were complete strangers, met on a social media app, and started a business and community of female entrepreneurs/mompreneurs. These ladies are driven by collaboration over competition and have created a powerful community full of GIRL POWER! Key Points For This Episode: -How three strangers came together on the internet to create an impactful business -Tips for balancing friendship and business partnership -The movement of Women Supporting Women and why collaboration over competition is so important -How to be cheerleader for other women succeeding -FInding your community

Today, in theme with the month of love, we are going to be talking about Boss Affirmations! Boss Affirmations aren’t much different than your normal run of the mill affirmations, except you’re a BOSS so I’m giving them this cool name because why not? Now, the thing with affirmations is that they can feel kind of silly at first. Especially if you want to go the route of standing in the mirror and telling yourself how amazing you are. It might not feel natural, and that’s ok! Just remember, the more time you give yourself to let this work, the more natural it will become, and the better you will feel! Times of overwhelm in business will feel more focused as you're setting your intentions for the day and remembering that you’ve got this. Today I’m going to share a few ways you can start practicing affirmations to ditch the overwhelm and embrace the BOSS you are! Find What Works For You Find When Works For You Make Them Easy To Do Commit Choose Affirmations That You Feel Connected To *here is great resources to

It’s February, the month of love. And whether you love or hate valentines day, this month we are going to be talking about all kinds of self love on this show. I wanted to kick this off with a solo episode spilling my guts about the one thing I think you can do to show yourself love. It’s not what you think… no bubble baths, meditation, or nail appointments. I’m talking about something that feels a little bit more scary to many of us. I’m talking about being vulnerable. My mission is to mentor and support women as they grow their business as mothers, and being vulnerable is one of the things I talk about the most! It is a key skill to have to grow the business and life of your dreams. Key Points In This Episode: What it means to be vulnerable Getting comfortable being uncomfortable The vulnerability that comes with motherhood and how to hold onto it Ditching societal standards and accepting who you are Being vulnerable in a professional setting  Checking your ego and admitting when you're wrong Becoming

We live in the time of information overload! If we have a question or need something for our business, a quick google search will bring us hundreds of answers. Yes, this is handy, but it can also be extremely overwhelming! It can be similar to shiny object syndrome, we just have too much to look at and it makes it hard for us to stay on track. I’ve been guilty of surrounding myself with too many resources and just getting totally lost in the “things I need” that I end up in the same place I was when I started. Talk about frustrating! You really don’t need all the bells and whistles! Especially as moms, we have so many things to juggle, why take on more than we need to? Here is my list of resources you need for your business to make 2022 your most successful year yet! Project Management Tool CRM Email Marketing Platform Canva Community or Mastermind What resources are you most excited to try this year? Let me know at megan@bossladiesandbabies.com What if you had a place to go where you felt seen, heard, and su