Since 2015, we have built our Facebook group into a thriving 75k member community. This year, I decided to shut it down.

Walking away from something that’s “doing well” is scary, but if it’s not lighting us up, it’s the right thing to do.

The Facebook group was working - even growing, but the truth is: I had started to resent it. I didn’t fall out of love with building community. I fell out of love with doing it on someone else’s terms.

So, the BossMom+ app was born! We aren’t just building a village, we’re building a city where moms can grow their businesses without social media.

When did I know it was time to walk away from Facebook? Why did I choose to build something totally different? In this episode, I share why we left our Facebook group and what we’re doing instead. 

We need to feel empowered to make changes and not worry about what people think, because there’s no way to make everyone happy. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Community without social media

Building community is what I love and what I’m known for. Why did I decide to shut down a Facebook group that was doing well

-You can’t make everyone happy

Not everyone will like the changes we make to our businesses. How do we handle the resistance and pushback? How will the right people react?

-Go all in on what lights you up

How did going to the movies turn into the defining moment that made me decide to close down the Boss Mom Facebook group?

As entrepreneurs, we pour ourselves into building these amazing businesses, the last thing we’d ever consider is shutting them down, especially when they’re doing well. Why would we choose to walk away from something that’s actually working?

Well…that’s where Krista Lockwood found herself. After building a 6 figure business over the last 5 years, she has decided to sell it and move on.

Our kids change as they grow, and so do we. What lit us up before might not be right for us now, and that’s okay.

How did Krista make this huge decision? How do we deal with the guilt and uncertainty that comes with making a big move?

In this episode, founder of Motherhood Simplified, Krista Lockwood returns to talk about the new chapter in her journey, walking away from a perfectly good business and why it’s important to align your career moves with your current life phase.

Your business deserves to be loved as opposed to being run by somebody who just isn’t excited about it anymore. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-How to know it’s time to pivot

Most people would rather stick with a successful business even if it’s no longer making them happy. How do we know it's time to stop doing something even if it's going well?

-Stop feeling guilty about change

Why is it important to make sure your work fits with your family life? How can you handle changes without feeling guilty or worried?

-How to avoid the temptation to keep scaling

How do we check in with ourselves so that we can move on from the business before we start neglecting the community we’ve built? 

Guest Bio

Krista Lockwood, the founder of Motherhood Simplified, is a mom who has successfully decluttered her entire home. She doesn’t teach decluttering in theory. Instead, she shares practical tips and strategies that have worked for thousands of other moms. Krista’s approach is grounded in her own experiences, ensuring that she never asks you to do something in your home that she hasn’t done herself. Her mission is to help moms find the sweet spot of having enough but not too much, allowing them to feel less stressed in their homes. Through her platform, Motherhood Simplified, Krista provides resources, guidance, and community support for simplifying the journey of motherhood.

Check out the Motherhood Simplified Website at https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ and listen to the podcast episodes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motherhood-simplified/id1439617120 

Follow Krista on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/motherhood_simplified/) 

Today’s rules of marketing force us in one direction: be everywhere, all the time, non-stop.

It’s all about more content, more entertainment, and of course - more virality. Here’s the problem for moms: this isn’t a sustainable version of marketing. It’s exhausting, guilt-inducing and unrealistic. Our life requirements don’t align with being online all the time, and we shouldn’t have to play by those rules to succeed.

No matter what: our children will always be the dominant priority in our lives. Why not set up our business with this in mind, instead of forcing ourselves to market the way everyone else does? Can we do marketing on our own terms and still have success?

We want to live in a world where moms don’t have to say yes to ridiculous unsustainable ways of marketing, starting now. In this episode, I talk about why moms can’t run their businesses the way everyone else does, and how to succeed on our own terms.

The rules of business and marketing aren’t realistic or sustainable for moms. We need to stop forcing ourselves to be successful in the same way as people who don't have our life requirements. -Dana Malstaff 

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-How to create a legacy of loving what we do

Our kids soak up everything we do. If running our businesses leaves us feeling guilty, drained, sad and unsuccessful, that’s what they’ll believe about work. How do we change that?

-Experts vs. content creators

It often feels like if we’re not pointing, dancing or entertaining, we aren’t marketing. Could this viral, content creator approach actually be detrimental? Is there a better way?

-Productivity isn’t just about time

Taking advice from people who don’t understand our lives is dangerous. How do we see time management, boundaries and priorities from our perspective as moms? 

As entrepreneurs, there’s a ton of pressure to commit to one thing and stick with it, no matter what. Even though we’re constantly evolving, switching things up makes us think we’re wishy-washy, indecisive and uncommitted. Does that mean we have to sell and say the same thing forever, even when it’s no longer in alignment with us?

Life's too short to stick with something that's not lighting us up just because we're scared of looking flaky. We shouldn’t be afraid of letting our businesses evolve like we do.

How do we make a big change without feeling guilty? How do we shamelessly move toward what makes sense for us and our businesses?

In this episode, speaker and bestselling author, Marki Lemons Ryhal shares real-life tricks to making big moves without second-guessing ourselves.

It's about being an active lifelong learner willing to implement changes and own who you are, whether it could be a mistake or not. -Marki Lemons Ryhal

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Why saying "yes" to change can be your best move

How can saying "yes" to change transform your life and propel you forward?

-Getting loud about what you love – why it matters

Why does getting vocal about your passions attract the people and opportunities you truly want?

-Jumping on new chances – how it's done

How can taking a leap into something new actually be the best way to grow and feel alive?

Guest Bio

Marki Lemons Ryhal is one of 100 speakers selected out of over 1,300 to speak at the REALTOR® Conference & Expo ten times (face-to-face and virtually) with high program evaluations and an INMAN Closing Keynote Speaker. She is a licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, avid volunteer, Major Investor, President's Circle, Federal Political Coordinator, Podcast Host of Drive with NAR & Social Selling Made Simple, 30 times published author, and 6X International Best-Selling Author. Marki Lemons-Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate. With 30+ years of marketing and education experience, Marki has taught over 1,000,000 people (face-to-face and virtually) since 1993.

Be the first to see the future of real estate at https://www.markilemons.com/111-ai-prompts and stay ahead in the game!

Connect with Marki on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markilemons 

Follow Marki on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/markilemons) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markilemons

So many women have juicy and purposeful potential inside them, but because they’re too depleted to see the possibilities, it never sees the light of day.

We tell ourselves that being moms is what’s holding us back. The truth is: not tapping into our potential has nothing to do with our kids, and everything to do with our own emotions.

When we operate from an agitated nervous system, urgency, overwhelm and exhaustion become the norm. When we step out of our spinning minds and shift into presence, the awesome things we’re pushing hard to have will just flow to us.

That way, we’ll never have to choose between the greatest gift in life, and our purpose and contribution to the world.

How do we repair our nervous systems so we can start operating from a place of calm and wholeness? Can we unearth our purpose by doing less? 

In this episode, I’m joined by top ranked podcast host, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and author of the upcoming book “Abundant Ever After”, Cathy Heller. She shares how moms can design lives filled with purpose, peace and presence. 

When your nervous system is agitated, you will keep making lists, feeling depleted and doing everything for everyone. When you repair it, you can find peace, calm and start feeling a sense of wholeness. -Cathy Heller  

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Doing everything for everyone is selfish 

Many women put too much on their plates because we think it’s generous and loving. Are we actually stealing something valuable from people when we do that? 

-Don’t do more, be more 

How do we stop being forceful and pushy about getting what we want and learn to let it flow to us effortlessly? 

-What happens when our cups are filled 

We often think pouring all our energy into our kids is the key to their happiness. Do they actually benefit more from us living in our purpose and feeling seen in our own right? 

Guest Bio

Cathy Heller is a top ranked podcast host of The Cathy Heller Podcast, a truth seeker, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and author focused on helping women create a life of abundance, joy, and purpose. If you want to learn all the things about Cathy and hang out with her online, head to https://linktr.ee/cathyheller.

Visibility is crucial for business growth, getting new clients, and increasing sales. However, for many, especially women and mothers, being seen is a significant challenge. Beyond the realm of business, there's a deeper struggle: the quest for identity and purpose.

Balancing personal aspirations with societal expectations can be overwhelming. The fear of judgment often holds us back from our potential to be visible.

What mental barriers prevent us from putting ourselves out there? How do we reach a point where we are comfortable with being visible?

In this episode, CEO and owner of Hey Jessica, YouTuber and marketing strategist Jessica Stansberry joins me to talk about the journey to being visible for business, why being seen is a big deal for a lot of people and her encouraging experience with putting herself out there.

Our content is helpful in some way to someone all the time. -Jessica Stansberry

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-The evolution of YouTube

How has the platform shifted since its launch?

-When we don’t love what we do

What does putting things off or not giving them enough energy tell us?

-Audience affirmation

Can our online audience affirm us?

Guest Bio

Jessica Stansberry helps content creators and entrepreneurs use content to start, grow, and scale their businesses so that their content makes them money while they sleep. Jessica's YouTube channel, email list, and Instagram account are FULL of helpful nuggets to help content creators become CEOs.

Visit https://heyjessica.com/ 

Find Jessica’s newest course here (YouTube Sales Accelerator) heyjessica.com/youtubesalesaccelerator 

Digi Product School http://heyjessica.com/digiproductschool 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/jessicastansberry 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/heyjessicallc 

TikTok: www.heyjessica.com/tiktok

Navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, particularly for Boss Moms, involves constant shifts, uncertainties, and tough decisions. One of the most daunting challenges is the pivot – transitioning from a known, successful path to something uncertain.

It's not just about the business; it's about the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Doubts creep in - Will the change be worth it? What if it fails?

Contrary to popular belief, us moms don’t have it all figured out so where do we go from here? How do we overcome the fears that come with a pivot in business?

In this episode, founder of Mother Like a Boss Kendra Hennessy joins me to talk about the emotional components of pivoting when owning a business, the ups and downs in entrepreneurship and how she took her in person business to the online world.

It feels really scary to leave something behind that is successful for something that is unknown. -Kendra Hennessy

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Is change necessary?

How do we ‘shed our skin’ to step into a new phase of who we are and what we want to become.

-The explanations behind our reasoning

Why don’t we have to justify our reasoning to those around us?

-Letting go and moving on

Is it okay to grieve a part of our life that may be over? How do we move on?

Guest Bio

Kendra Hennessy is the founder of Mother Like a Boss where her mission is to make house cleaning more doable for regular moms so you spend less time tidying your space and more time enjoying your life.

Just Clean It 365 guide is 52 weeks of done-for-you cleaning routines that fit your life and take the trial & error out of daily tidying, even if you struggle to stay consistent or hate to clean.

Visit https://www.kendrahennessy.com/ 

Visit http://www.motherlikeaboss.com/guide 

Find Kendra on Instragram @motherlikeaboss

Find Kendra on TikTok @themotherlikeaboss

Listen to the podcast here https://www.kendrahennessy.com/podcast

As moms, we know the struggle of never having more than 10 minutes to ourselves. We are always constantly juggling multiple tasks with barely a moment to spare.

It can get overwhelming and frustrating especially when we lose focus.

Is there a solution that takes just one minute of our time and can make a world of difference?

Enter one-minute success hacks; quick, actionable strategies that can help us achieve both our personal and business goals, even when we're short on time. How do these simple, yet incredibly effective strategies maximize our productivity and clarity in just 60 seconds?

In this episode, I share mind-blowing one-minute hacks for success, how it can help achieve personal and business goals and the hidden power in starting off small.

One-minute success hacks are crucial to actually reaching your goals in life. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Get fit, one minute at a time

How do we get moving and things done when we don’t love the idea of workouts in the first place?

-Multitasking

How do we get the most out of stacking activities?

-Impactful breathing exercises

How can breathing exercises help us when we get frantic? Can it help us get our focus back?

As moms, we're bombarded with advice from all angles - including successful men.  Should we really be taking advice from them?

Their success is undeniable, and they may make really great points, but can they truly understand the intricacies of motherhood? This dilemma leaves us torn between wanting to benefit from their wisdom and doubting if it truly applies to our lives.

How can we stop dismissing advice from successful men outright and adopt a more discerning approach?

In this episode, I talk about whether or not we should take advice from successful men as Boss Moms, how to identify the nuggets of wisdom that they share and when exactly we should heed their advice.

If people don’t fit in with your belief system or moral compass then you’re not going to want to take their advice no matter who they are. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Generalized marketing

Do we need to listen to people who don’t resonate with us?

-Everyone can add value

How do we take the approach of learning from different angles? 

-When to not take advice

How do we figure out when advice is just not fit for us?

Juggling a million tasks, striving to ensure everything runs smoothly. Constantly worrying if everyone around us is okay. As moms, it’s a heavy burden we carry.

The relentless pressure to bear the responsibility for everyone's happiness and well-being is well…exhausting. Does being a mom and a woman mean maintaining control, fixing every problem, keeping everyone happy? No…and the sooner we release ourselves from the pressure, the easier everything gets.

What’s the one skill moms have a hard time learning but can have the most valuable pay-off? How do we not fall back into the norm of what we’re used to?

In this episode I talk about not taking on the burden of making sure everyone and everything is okay, why moms have a hard time figuring it out and how we can do less while contributing more.

There is a big distinction between being there for the people that you love and making sure everybody’s okay all the time. That is not the burden you need to bear. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-The pressure we face

How does the burden of making sure everything and everyone is okay affect us?

-Step 1 

Why is it so important to first recognize the problem?

-Supporting vs. stifling

How do we deprive the people we love by taking on the burden of making sure everything is okay?

As moms, there’s a constant pressure to put our maternal identity above everything. Of course, our kids are important, but there’s a lot more to us than that.

Our worth isn’t determined solely by how much time we dedicate to our families. Neglecting our other identities and passions can lead to a profound loss and disconnection from ourselves.

How does the pressure sabotage our ability to be truly happy and connected as women? How do we recognize and embrace our multitude of identities as women without feeling guilty?

In this episode, I talk about how having a guilty mom mindset can sabotage your success. I also talk about fostering a balanced approach to identity and how to give our identities as women enough time and space.

We are so many more things than just being a parent. -Dana Malstaff

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

-Figuring out who we are as women

How do we figure out exactly who we are as women? What aspects do we look at?

-Our identity as partners

Does our identity differ when we have a partner as opposed to when there is no one else included in our lives? What does that look like?

-The mindset that children are everything

How has culture set this mindset up and made it a norm? Is this the correct mindset to have?