Passionate Mom. Passionate Enrepreneur
In today’s episode, Krista and Dana dive into the all-too-relatable concept of being a "single married mom." What does that mean? It’s that feeling of navigating family life, raising kids, managing a home, and even running a business solo—even if you technically have a partner. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of it all by yourself, you’re not alone, and we’re here to unpack what this experience is, why it happens, and how to find support that truly helps.
Topics Discussed:
The Reality of Being a "Single Married Mom"
Creating Systems Without Feeling Robotic
Why Paying Moms for Their Work Isn’t the Solution
Shifting from Keeping Score to Building Connection
Communicating Our Needs with Our Partners
Boss Mom Plus – A Community for Real Support and Connection
Key Takeaways: Being a “single married mom” isn’t about fault or blame; it’s about finding ways to feel supported, connected, and valued in the relationships we share. When we create manageable systems for the essentials, we open up more space for meaningful moments with our family. And ultimately, having a community where we can talk openly with other moms helps us build stronger relationships at home. You’re not alone in this journey, Boss Mom—you have support, tools, and a community that’s here to walk with you every step of the way.
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Getting Focused on Your Business as a Mom
In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana dives into the journey of getting focused as a mom and entrepreneur. As Boss Mom prepares to launch its new website and shift into a media platform dedicated to supporting moms, Dana shares insights on clarity, focus, and setting milestones—tools every mompreneur needs for sustainable success.
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Why Listen? This episode is all about getting focused, building a business that works for you, and finding clarity in your purpose—all while navigating the unique challenges of motherhood. Dana offers actionable advice on keeping your focus sharp, handling the inevitable distractions, and setting milestones that will help you reach your goals without burning out.
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As more mothers enter the world of entrepreneurship, studies show that balancing passion and family can be overwhelming - even paralyzing. The pressure to turn a passion into a profitable business while keeping up with the demands of parenting can leave many feeling unsure of where to start or whether they have what it takes.
With social media filled with perfect images of other moms seemingly "doing it all," it's easy to feel like you're falling short if your journey isn’t picture-perfect. But here’s the truth: Success doesn’t require perfection, and you don’t need to have it all figured out before you begin.
What if instead of waiting for the "right time" or having the perfect setup, you took the chance by “failing forward”? Could being messy and imperfect actually be the secret to making your passion profitable?
In this episode, I talk to cookbook and Substack author, Caroline Chambers, who built a successful business while balancing motherhood. She shares why action is the key to clarity and how to start small, monetize trust, and grow your passion without waiting for the perfect moment.
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Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
If you’re feeling stuck, it might be because the path you're on isn’t where your true passion lies, and trying something new could open doors you never knew existed. Are you holding yourself back by staying in your current routine?
Success comes from learning, not perfection. What could you achieve if you let go of needing everything to be perfect and just started?
Building real trust with your community encourages support and can create opportunities for making money. Have you thought about how you could turn the trust people have in you into something valuable?
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Guest Bio
Caroline Chambers grew up in the kitchen on her mom’s hip, learning how to cook in their Winston-Salem, North Carolina, home. Her professional food career began in her early twenties when she worked as a chef and caterer. After a stint in a professional test kitchen, Caro struck out on her own as a freelancer, developing recipes for a host of publications as well as brands such as Boursin Cheese and Kim Crawford Wine, and in 2018, she published her first cookbook, Just Married. In 2020—at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—Caro began sharing her recipes and connecting with home cooks on Instagram (@carochambers ), and launched her newsletter, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking, which flew to the top of the Substack charts; her podcast, So Into That, followed in 2023. Caro's latest cookbook, What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking, is available for pre-order and will be out on August 13, 2024. Caro lives in Carmel Valley, California, with her husband, George, and their three young sons, Mattis, Calum, and Cashel—one of whom can almost always be found in the kitchen on her hip.
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Substack: What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
Cookbook: What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
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For moms juggling businesses and family, the pressure to "do it all" doesn’t just feel overwhelming—it feels impossible. The push to work faster, harder, and longer leads to exhaustion, frustration, and a sense of failure when life doesn’t go according to plan.Â
For years, we’ve been sold the idea that hustle = success. But the more we embrace the hustle culture, the more we sacrifice our health, relationships, and happiness. There’s a better way to build your dream business, one that doesn’t leave you feeling drained.
How would your life and business look if you didn’t have to do everything all at once? What if slowing down and focusing on fewer things actually made you feel happier and more successful?
In this episode, I welcome back published author, keynote & TEDx speaker Jadah Sellner, who shares her “anti-hustle” approach to growing a business that nourishes your life instead of depleting it. If you've been feeling the pressure to juggle every role at lightning speed, this episode is your invitation to pause.
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Things You’ll Learn In This EpisodeÂ
Hustle culture tells us to go faster, do more, and never stop. But what if slowing down actually helped you achieve more?
You can create a business that makes you happy and doesn’t leave you feeling tired all the time. How can you enjoy your work without feeling overwhelmed?
Not everything is worth your time. Learning to say "no" helps you focus on what really matters. What can you let go of to make more room for what’s important?
Guest Bio
Jadah Sellner is a bestselling author, business coach, international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, poet, and host of the Lead with Love® podcast. She's the author of SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life. She’s also the co-author of the best-selling book Simple Green Smoothies where over one million people have embraced this simple and healthy habit.
As the founder of Jadah Sellner Media, Inc. and She Builds Collective, Jadah helps women build their businesses and their lives in a way that works for them—–with love. She has been featured in Forbes, O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. When Jadah's not speaking on stage, you can catch her dancing to Beyoncé in her living room or sipping on a Chai tea latte by a cozy fireplace. She lives in the San Francisco bay area with her husband, daughter, and dog Beesly.
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Grab your copy of She Builds and start growing your business while nourishing your life. Visit shebuilds.com for more information.
Join Jadah's supportive community for women entrepreneurs at the She Builds Collective, an Anti-Hustle Support System to scale your business & sustain your life.
Get access to Jadah's Vision Planning Workshop for FREE using our exclusive promo code, BOSSMOM. Head to shebuilds.com/vision to claim your spot and start crafting your dream life and business.
Learn more about Jadah's exclusive retreats for women entrepreneurs at jadahsellner.com/retreat. Join a community of inspiring women to create a plan for your big mission and vision!
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Did you know that your personality type can dramatically impact how successful you are in business? It also might just be what’s holding your business back…the good news is: you can do something about it!
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You might be amazing at connecting with people, or great at making sure everything is perfect. If you don’t manage these strengths, those same traits can slow you down and lead to burnout. The trick is to understand your personality and make it work for you, not against you.
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How can understanding your personality make everything run smoother in your business?
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In this episode, I talk about the BossMom Personality Quiz, and how it helps you figure out your type and how it might be helping or hurting your business.Â
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How your personality can hold you back
Your unique personality can lead to early success but also to burnout or stagnation. How can recognizing this prevent overwhelm and keep you moving forward?
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Pairing personalities to boost your success
Leveraging complementary strengths can create magic in your business partnerships. How does a Social Sam work well with a Perfectionist Paige?
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Systems for your personalityÂ
Creating systems that cater to our strengths can help us scale. Could your personality be keeping you from building repeatable processes?
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Many children of immigrant parents often feel more stress and worry than their friends because of family expectations.Â
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From a young age, they feel like they have to pay back their parents for all their hard work and sacrifices. This can cause feelings of being overwhelmed, constantly putting others first, and having difficult relationships with family.
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A lot of second-generation adults think they have to carry this burden by themselves because they feel it’s their responsibility. But sometimes, these expectations might not even match what they really want for their own lives.Â
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Figuring out how to follow your own dreams while respecting your family’s wishes can feel like a hard thing to do. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? Are you living the life you truly want, or the one others expect from you?Â
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In this episode, founder of Unshaken Gens™ Allison Ly, explains how changing the way you think and setting boundaries can help you create better, more balanced relationships while staying true to yourself and your family.
Things You’ll Learn In This EpisodeÂ
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-Recognize and Manage the Pressure of Expectations Second-generation immigrants often feel a strong need to live up to their parents' expectations. But how can you tell if you're living by your own values or ones that others have placed on you?
-Start Setting Boundaries for Healthier Relationships Setting boundaries is key to building healthier relationships with your parents while still being true to yourself. What are some simple steps you can take to start creating these boundaries?
-Shift Your Mindset to Break Free from Old Cycles It’s important to shift from feeling like you have to take care of everyone to feeling confident about living the life you want. How can you set an example for others without losing your own peace of mind?
Guest Bio
Allison Ly, founder of Unshaken Gens™, empowers 2nd Generation Adults to honorably care for their loved ones without sacrificing their own needs and dreams. Her Unshaken Confidence™ coaching program builds on her 6 years+ as a licensed therapist and personal journey as a daughter of immigrant parents.
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Follow Allison on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyallisonly/
Coaching Website: https://www.heyallisonly.com/
Therapy Website: https://www.allisonlytherapy.com/
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Learn the 3 Statements to Help You Start To Fall Back In Love With Your Family at heyallisonly.myflodesk.com/start
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In this episode, I take you back to the beginning of my journey with BossMom, which started almost a decade ago. I’m sharing why it’s so important to show up consistently, even when you don’t have all the answers, and how that persistence has shaped my path.
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Personal Growth in Business
I dive into the heart of what business is really about—personal growth and development. While skills and trends are important, the real journey is the one we undergo as individuals.
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The Purpose of Boss Mom
With BossMom evolving, I’m excited to share our new focus on trends, personal growth, and community building. My goal is to create a platform where we can share our stories, connect, and support one another in meaningful ways.
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The Vision for Boss Mom
Looking ahead, I’m revealing my vision of transforming BossMom into a media engine that amplifies our voices and experiences as moms. This vision includes building a strong community where we can collaborate, support each other, and access valuable resources.
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We are committed to creating a safe, connected, and bold space within the BossMom Platform. Check out the links below to join the community and be part of this evolving journey.
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