Boss Ladies And Babies

For many of us working moms, our businesses are our “other” babies. And just like our human children, we love to see our business grow! Today I wanted to talk to you about how to organically grow your business, and strategies you can put in place to start growing your business, for FREE, today! These strategies are great if you’re just starting out, don’t have a budget for paid marketing, or have been in business for a while and are thinking about expanding into spending some money on marketing. I always recommend exhausting your organic options first, and then consider adding in some paid options. You may be surprised how much organic growth you accomplish, and how many people are growing there business without spending all their income on ads!! So, what’s the secret? I’m about to spill the tea... Organic Growth Strategies (seo, #s, ICA solutions) ICA Engagement SEO #s Reels Opt Ins/Email Marketing Clubhouse Facebook Groups Free Resources Be You Start with these organic strategies to maximize growth in your

Investing your business is one thing, but investing in yourself as a parent and a business owner is a whole other challenge. In this episode I am joined by mom of three and Founder/ CEO ofThe Collective Book Studio, Angela Engel. Angela has over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and is on a mission to disrupt the industry by giving budding authors more agency and authority in the publishing process. Angela shares her journey to where she is now, including leaving a stable corporate career to invest in herself and her dreams, finding courage to make the ask and go for what you want, and how she realized that she was called to help others pursue their dreams. We talk about how to start your own company, how to handle objections, what happens when you fail or hear "no", and so much more! Angela also shares who makes a good candidate to write a book and become a published author (hint, if you're reading this it might be something to consider), and shares her best advice for balancing being boss la

Co-working can be an amazing tool for your business, and can help you break through to the next level. I never understood the true magic of co-working until I tried it myself… and now I’m addicted. I was always worried that it would be too distracting or that I would rather socialize than get focused work done, but in reality, I’ve never felt more focused than when I’m working next to my business bestie. So, how and why should you co-work and become the most productive you? Let me tell you the powerful benefits I’ve found, and my tips to start co-working today: Find your biz bestie Bring the creativity Overcome obstacles together Batch/create content Laughter helps with brain blocks Have a list/plan ahead of time Talk out your priorities Feed into each other's strengths Inspiration This is just skimming the surface when it comes to the benefits of co-working! It has quickly become one of my favorite ways to get work done… and gives me an excuse to hang with friends while also feeling super productive. Who doe

This one is for the moms! If you are looking for your "ah ha" moment, and the motivation you need to shatter the "shoulds" in your life, listen to this episode! I'm joined by the motivating, inspiring, and talented Felicia Baskin, who serves up straight gold in this episode! We talk about shattering the need for perfection put on us by society, what our kids really need vs. the needs we have decided they need, what true self care means and how to make yourself a priority without the mom guilt, how to recognize you're a person AND and mom, and how to build your legacy while parenting. This conversation will leave you feeling like you can do anything, and is the refreshing reminder we all need to connect with who we are, outside of "mom". Felicia's message is incredible, and her ideals on being a "good mom" = being a happy mom are a breathe of fresh air. And, make sure you stick around for a hot mess moment so relatable, you will be ROFL!  Follow along with Felicia: Instagram: @motivating_moms Head to www.feli

We’ve all been there… we are just living our lives, grinding away at our business and BAM! Something new and shiny comes along and we drop everything and go all in on it! (cough cough clubhouse, cough cough reels…) Maybe it’s an opportunity, maybe it’s a new app, maybe we see everyone else doing it, maybe even a new idea that we can’t seem to quiet. Whatever it is, it is something that totally derails our flow. This is called Shiny Object Syndrome. And according to Wikipedia, Shiny object syndrome is the situation where people focus all their attention on something that is current and trendy (aka shiny compared to everything else you’re doing), yet drop this as soon as something new (and shinier) comes along and takes its place… I feel attacked… So how the heck do we fight this? And why does this happen to even the most focused of us? I have some thoughts… You know that you have experienced the shiny object syndrome if you can relate to the following: You have a list of business ideas but nothing gets execute

Social media can be an amazing place to stay connected, find inspiration, and grow your business. But, it can also be an ugly place causing us to second guess ourselves, our lives, and our self worth. In this episode, I'm joined by the raw, real, and inspiring Body Confidence Influencer- Shanel Whitley. Shanel is a self proclaimed curvy and confident mom of 5 kid who has a commitment to keeping things raw and real. She has built her career around confidence, and has grown a very special space on the internet for women to feel supported. I was excited to talk to Shanel about body positivity and confidence, but this episode evolved into something even deeper than I expected.  Shanel has grown an amazing following, and she shares her journey to becoming an influencer on Instagram and TikTok, along with some tips on how you can grow your own social media following. She also open up about struggles and strategies to find confidence as women, mothers, imperfect humans, and how to continue to push forward when life

Ok, so last week I talked about the big changes happening over on the gram, and a big piece to that puzzle is reels. Love em’ or hate em’, they’re not going anywhere. And if you really want to stand out, boost your engagement, and grow organically on the platform, reels 100% must become part of your strategy! Let me be the first to say, I am NOT super excited about this. I love the idea of reels… but creating them is a whole nother story. People out there are so dang creative, and to execute the quality content they are is just not realistic for my life and schedule as of right now. But guess what, that’s fine! The most important thing is putting yourself out there, being real, and using reels in a way that works for you and your business! Here are some of the most common questions I get asked about reels: What are reels? Do I have to dance? How can I use reels to grow? Any tips for creation? How often to post a reel? Do I add it to my feed? What do you think about reels? Love em? Hate em? Let me know at meg

Welcome back to Boss Ladies and Babies... and get ready for some changes!  ICYMI, Mikki has decided to step away as Boss Ladies and Babies co-host- and Megan addresses the changes and what's to come for the show!  Make sure you head on over to my instagram account @itsmegangillespie so you can stay connected. This will be the new home for boss ladies and babies, and the @ will be changing as soon as Insta lets me! Boss Ladies and Babies podcast is sponsored by The Brand You Strategy: Have you been struggling to find your unique balance in your life and business? Do you feel lost as mom and/or business owner and need some direction or clarity? Do you feel like you aren’t truly connecting with your customers, not making sales, and can’t figure out why? Do you struggle to show up on social media consistently and intentionally without overwhelm? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep listening! The Brand You Strategy is my signature 6 week business, balance, and branding course that walks you throug

Phew, have you heard the news about the Instagram changes? We were on our podcast break when this news dropped, and I knew I needed to do an episode about what happened… ICYMI or if you have questions, keep listening because I’m about to break it down. What happened, why you should care, what it means for your strategy, and what the heck you do now! So basically, Adam Mosseri the Chief of Insta, announced that Insta is “no longer a square photo sharing app”.... And we are all shookith. He went on to say that people are mostly using the gram to be entertained, and video is clearly taking the lead when it comes to entertainment. He cited competition from TikTok and Youtube as a reason for the change, and basically reiterates what we all knew… the times they are a changin’. I heard someone say that Instagram has imposter syndrome, and I kind of agree. The simplicity of the photo sharing on this platform has grown it to what it is today, but of course trends change. People’s wants and needs change, and it makes

If there is one thing we can all look forward to in the upcoming months, it is BIG EMOTIONS! Grown ups, and our kiddos, have been through a lot the last year and a half… and with summer starting, more time around the home, and long days to fill, there are sure to be some meltdowns. In this episode, the Boss Ladies are joined by the owner of The Brain Breakthrough and Action Parenting - Jessi Sigander- Jessi is an expert on handling big emotions, finding where they are coming from, and creating healthy ways to work through all the big emotions we face. This episode felt like a therapy session, and the vulnerability around normalizing mental health and all emotions is raw. If you and your family are experiencing difficulties with your emotions, be sure you take notes, and remember that you are not alone! The episodes ends with the most epic hot mess moment to date- imagine your nightmares… it’s that bad! Find more from Jessi here: www.actionparenting.org; www.thebrainbreakthrough.com;https://www.instagram.com/b

Raise your hand if you feel like your business is organized and running smoothly…. If you raised your hand, chances are you’re using some type of project management tool to assist you! If you didn’t raise your hand, it might be time you start looking into project management tools to help you, because you don’t have to… and shouldn’t do this alone. There are tons of free project management tools out there that can help you get started, and as you grow, you can upgrade them as needed. When you start looking into tools to get organized and create systems, it can be really overwhelming… like really really overwhelming… which is annoying because you’re looking to make business easier, and can risk feeling even more overwhelmed by taking this step. I don’t want that for you. I’ve been there, and it’s not fun. So, here are some of my favorite tools to help manage my projects and my business. There are hundreds to choose from, so do your own research and find what you like, but these are great options to get your st

Being tough is one thing, but being tough as a mother is something only a mama can claim! In this episode the boss ladies are joined by the toughest mama of all, Jennifer Cervantes. Jennifer is the owner of Tough As A Mother Tribe, where she is on a mission to empower women and honor the raw, real, and joyous moments of motherhood. She creates empowering jewelry for women, and her work has been featured in Forbes, NBC, ABC, Buzzfeed and more. Jennifer opens up to us about her experiences and how she has found strength in motherhood, even through the darkest times with miscarriages and postpartum anxiety. We talk about the reality of motherhood, and how hard it can really be, ways to normalize the struggle, how to find your confidence,  how tough mamas really are, and how to heal. This episode will leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and less alone by the raw and honest conversations that relate to real life motherhood. Find more from Jennifer on social @toughasamothertribe and use code BLAB30 for 30%

If you listened to the episode about the importance of an email list, you heard my excitement as I decided to start working on growing my list! Since then, we had an email expert come on our podcast for a full length episode about email marketing… make sure you go back and check that one out to hear from a pro! Email marketing is a beast! I thought it was going to be pretty easy, and as I get my systems in place it is starting to get a little easier. But, phew, getting going is tricky. Here are some of the things I’m learning as I go, and hopefully you can incorporate these into your email marketing plan if you aren't already!

Mommin’ aint easy, but it is definitely A LOT easier with support, community, and women like our guest Jessica Lorion. Jessica joins us to talk all about being a “mama in training”. She opens up about her experiences as an actor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and how her autoimmune disorder has affected her family planning. Jessica is not yet a mama, but is dedicated to creating a supportive community for new moms: Giving new moms, or mamas in training, guidance and community, from moms who’ve been there.  The boss ladies connect with Jessica about the importance of opening up to an audience and inviting them along your journey while being vulnerable and learning together. We talk about things people don’t tell you pre motherhood, and how important it is to seek out help when you’re feeling alone. Share this episode with your new mama friends, or anyone who plans to become a mama in the future.  Follow along with Jessica and support her journey below: OFFERS:  Facebook Group for mamas in training, pregnant wom

Today we are going to talk about something big... boundaries. 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. 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- what they are, when to set them, and how I’ve incorporated boundaries into my business to find balance and be the best boss lady I can be!

Who’s ready to get bossy? If you have a business, side hustle, or something you’re promoting, you will want to tune into this episode! The Boss Ladies are joined by email marketing guru - Jen Wilson- to learn all about why you need to be email marketing in 2021! Jen shares her best kept secrets on how to get started, how to grow, and why you can no longer rely on social media to market yourself. Email marketing may not be your go-to today, but after listening to this episode, we can bet you’ll be just as excited about it as we are! Connect with Jen and grab some freebies Links: Instagram:  @jenwilson.marketing LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenwilsonmarketing/ Website:  www.jenwilsonmarketing.com Freebie:  125+ Lead Magnet Ideas:  www.jenwilsonmarketing.com/leadmagnet Freebie:  20-Point Checklist to Write Sticky E-Mails:  https://jenwilsonmarketing.lpages.co/checklist

Have you heard about clubhouse?! If you’re new around here, you’ll quickly realize that I’m OBSESSED! It is the BEST app I have ever used, and that is not an exaggeration. The connections you can make with people from this app are so instant, so organic, and so powerful, that it has become the driving lead source for my business. And it’s FUN! All you have to do is show up, listen, be yourself, and watch the magic happen. But, as easy as that sounds, it does help to have a little strategy in place so you don’t miss out on anything… or get overwhelmed! Here is my own clubhouse strategy that I’ve used to grow my business and create a strong presence on clubhouse! Block out time. Provide value Create a room schedule that works for you. Collab and co-mod. Manage your DMs. Track your leads. Have fun! CH is quickly becoming a favorite amongst many business owners! But, since it’s SO GOOD,  it can be a little overwhelming. Getting your strategy in place is key to get the most of this app and avoid burnout. Do y

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like everything you’re doing just isn't good enough, you feel completely overwhelmed, and the thought of self care seems like something that will happen only in your wildest dreams. We have all been there to some extent, and it just shouldn’t have to be that way! In this episode the boss ladies are joined by -Ange Thompson- Holistic Lifestyle + Empowerment Coach to talk to us about how to ditch our guilt and get comfy practicing self care. Ange doesn’t hold back in this episode, and offers tips to help you drop the excuses and take care of yourself! Her tagline is helping people go from victim to victor, and this episode will help get you started on your journey. Things get pretty deep, but the episode rounds out with one of the most epic hot mess moments to date! Give it a listen if you’re ready to take the steps to change your life today, or are looking for some inspiration to live a more guilt free and fulfilled life. Check out more from Ange here! And sign up for her ma

Have you heard about “branding words?” Kelsey Kurtis was the person who introduced me to the concept of branding words many years ago. She is a pro when it comes to teaching you how to develop these words and make them part of who you are. The idea of branding words is just starting to catch on, but have been around for a while. Your marketingbff.com says branding words are descriptors you want people to use to endorse your business. These are words that define you, your work, and what clients get by working with you…. Words you hope people are using when you’re not around. These are the words you want others to use to describe you when you’re not around. They are the impression that you want to leave on other people. They are powerful! And you can start taking control of planting these little branding word seeds today! So, start thinking about what words you want people to use to describe. Start thinking about what words they may already be using to describe you. Make a list! Maybe even throw out a post

Ah parenting… it’s never easy, but the last year and a half has added a little (understatement of the year) extra pressure on the difficulties we face keeping our children alive and happy. In this episode, the boss ladies are joined by parenting expert and head digital content director for the Parents brand - Julia Dennison - to discuss parenting in 2021 and beyond. Julia opens up to us about her experience working at Parents, and how she got to where she is today. She shares the trends that have been happening in parenting during the last transformative year, and tips on how we can continue to parent our children through the struggles. Julia opens up about her experience as a single mom and shares some wonderful tips on co-parenting as we discuss diverse family life in America today. No family is “perfect”, but one thing we have in common is that we are all doing the best we can! We end the episode with so parenting “trends” that we can expect to stick around, and a very relatable hot mess moment from Julia!