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Keri on Mom Podcast

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Got a business idea percolating and want to hear how other moms have started their business to help give you ideas? We will talk to moms who have built their businesses while raising a family. We journey through what they did to get started, the challenges they face, and how they push through problems. This podcast will help you discover different businesses moms have started; how to balance the family and running a business; it will give you great ideas about the types of business that may be right for you; we might even chat about being a mom. This podcast is meant to inspire you to action and not wait to pursue your dreams.

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Episode #23 Taryn Rochelle on Getting Systems in Place to help when scaling.

May 12, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

One of the hardest parts about scaling your business is replicating yourself or training new people to do what you have always done. Having systems in place and knowing  your processes before you need to scale will help you streamline when its time scale. Taryn, a systems junky talks about what you should have in place now, to save you time later. 

Episode #23 Taryn Rochelle on Getting Systems in Place to help when scaling.

May 12, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

One of the hardest parts about scaling your business is replicating yourself or training new people to do what you have always done. Having systems in place and knowing  your processes before you need to scale will help you streamline when its time scale. Taryn, a systems junky talks about what you should have in place now, to save you time later. 

Becoming the Boss with Chelsea Sanfillipo of Fuse Hair

March 01, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Chelsea proves that being a mom of 6 is no excuse to put your dreams aside. In this conversation with Chelsea you’ll learn that its totally possible to build a thriving beauty business when you have the heart and the drive to succeed. Chelsea owns a successful on location glam squad for brides in Southern California. She gives insight into how she has been able to expand her offerings by paying attention to the needs of her customers and offering a solution. She also discusses the challenges...

Episode 21 Kaytee Hadley on the Mental Health and Nutrition Connection

February 14, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Kaytee had to make some tough business decisions in building her current practice. In this conversation, we talk about the nutritional connection to mental health and also what it's like to make decisions in your business from cutting ties to partners who are not aligned with your values. Kaytee has built a business with a membership option in addition to her one on one coaching and she helps shed light on what that might look like. Kaytee has been featured in  Better Home and Gardens, MSN...

Episode #20 Branding Strategist and Web Designer Andrea Merrill

November 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Andrea has been an SEO and Branding strategist and website designer for over 10 years. Using her psychology degree and eye for design, Andrea designs beautiful websites that creates high conversions for clients. And she does this all while homeschooling her 5 children. 

Episode #20 Branding Strategist and Web Designer Andrea Merrill

November 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Andrea has been an SEO and Branding strategist and website designer for over 10 years. Using her psychology degree and eye for design, Andrea designs beautiful websites that creates high conversions for clients. And she does this all while homeschooling her 5 children. 

Episode #19 Selling Handmade Goods-A Missing Stitch owner Alissa Christensen

November 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Handmade goods make such great gifts, but most of us don’t have the time to make them. Alissa is the exception. After the loss of her daughter Anna, Alissa really needed to do something, so she picked up her crochet needles, a skill she learned when she was 5…and she started reflecting on her grief. Out of necessity to get rid of the hats she had made, Alissa sold her creations and that gave her an idea….to birth a Missing Stitch. In this episode, Alissa talks about how her business has grow...

Episode #18 Lilly Moon Paint founder Yari Pineiro

October 26, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

In October I interviewed loss moms. The moms I interviewed are moms of stillbirth children. An absolutely painful journey. Loss moms are some of the most resilient people I have met, and their businesses usually thrive because after what they have been through, going after a dream, they leave it all on the table. Yari is no exception.  Yari Pineiro  started painting furniture after the still birth of her daughter. In this inspiring episode, Yari shares how painting furniture helped her in h...

Episode #17 What to Expect When Writing a Book with Hallie Scott

October 18, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week, one of our most popular guests on the podcast, Hallie Scott MFT joins us to talk about the process of writing a book. We talk about the advantages of finding a publisher and what she did and didn't know about the processes. We also get into friendship after child loss. This episode has a little bit for everybody. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month, so the next few interviews will be with loss moms who have lost a child to stillbirth. 

Episode #16 Irene Anderson and the 4 pillars to her thriving Fitness Business

October 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Irene Anderson is a personal trainer and owner of Studio 78. Her fitness journey began 18 years ago after her 2nd daughter was born. After losing 28lbs and through the last 18 years, she realized that mindset and your journey to health should be based on your personal preferences. Life is a gift and Irene believes that in order to maximize the time God gives us and the calling we’ve each been given, we need to take care of ourselves. It’s not just about us. You are going to love hearing Iren...

Episode #15 Owning a franchise or Three with Esther Cuellar

September 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Esther Cuellar is a Franchise operator who has opened 2 Yogurtlands, a jersey Mikes and soon to be, her second Nothing Bundt Cakes. As a young girl, Esther wanted to open up a restaurant, but when she heard about a new concept called Yogurtland, she shifted her focus and moved into Franchise ownership. Esther a mom of 2 shares with us the pros and cons of running this type of business, and the challenges she faced in being a part of a start-up franchise. Her experience has taught her what to...

Episode #14 Stay at Home Mom to Business Owner with Soo Munemitsu

August 30, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

After being a SAHM for 13 years, Soo wanted to find a job to help her family financially. After several months of putting her resume out there, Soo found herself completely discouraged but decided to take matters into her own hands. Soo took her years of sales and marketing experience and her love of design and opened up Yard Card Momz, a yard greeting company. Her small investment into her company and large belief in herself has put her Yard Card business one of the most highly sought-afte...

Episode 13 Believing in Yourself Enough to take Big Risks with Corryne Keirnes

August 24, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Corynne Kerns is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Orange County, California, and a mother of 2.  After studying Psychology and Early Childhood Education in college, she taught at a child development preschool for several years. It was during that time that she discovered her passion for people’s emotional and relational health. She felt a deep desire to aid others in discovering the roots of their struggles, and want to help them find freedom from the dynamics that caused it. In...

Episode 12 Owning a Business from Opening to Selling with Beth Blanzy

August 16, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Beth Blanzy is a mom of 3 who opened up a dance studio when her kids were young and sold it 15 years later. In this interview Beth talks about the pains and the rewards of owning your own business. Beth gives us great insight into the importance of boundaries and the joys of owning a business and letting your kids get involved. If you are thinking about opening a brick and mortar store, this episode is a must listen! 

Episode #11 Setting up your Business to Profit with Ashley Meyer

August 02, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

In today’s episode, you will meet Ashley Meyer-a wife, mom of 3, attorney, law firm owner, podcaster, entrepreneur, and founder of the largest national networking and referral organization for mom-owned businesses.  Ashley has incredible insight into the pain points of moms who want to run a business, have deep friendships and be great moms. Her business tools are just what every business needs to gain clarity and focus to launch your business.  Follow her on IG @themompire and check out he...

Episode #10 Lynette R

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Lynette Ranaudo is a wife and mother to three, living in sunny Southern California.  Her baking journey began 10 years ago as a form of therapy to reduce anxiety from a very stressful job and quickly turned into a passion.  It was only 2 years ago that she turned her love of custom sugar cookies into a full side hustle and the journey has only grown from there.  In the age of social media, she focused on video tutorials and client order photos to spread her excitement and knowledge of "all t...

Episode #10 Lynette Ranaudo on building your brand on IG

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Lynette Ranaudo is a wife and mother to three, living in sunny Southern California.  Her baking journey began 10 years ago as a form of therapy to reduce anxiety from a very stressful job and quickly turned into a passion.  It was only 2 years ago that she turned her love of custom sugar cookies into a full side hustle and the journey has only grown from there.  In the age of social media, she focused on video tutorials and client order photos to spread her excitement and knowledge of "all t...

Episode #9 Tasha Smith on The 2 most important hires to make early.

July 19, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

I am thrilled to introduce to you Tasha Smith who is the Founder of Emerge Sales training, an author of Customer's First and mom of 2. In this conversation with Tasha we talk about so many things, but my biggest takeaways is the 2 most important people you should hire...and it's probably not who you think.  In our conversation, we touch on why an impact journal can be more important than revenue when you are first starting, how to get your family to buy-in to the idea of running a business....

Episode #9 Tasha Smith on The 2 most important hires to make early.

July 19, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

I am thrilled to introduce to you Tasha Smith who is the Founder of Emerge Sales training, an author of Customer's First and mom of 2. In this conversation with Tasha we talk about so many things, but my biggest takeaways is the 2 most important people you should hire...and it's probably not who you think.  In our conversation, we touch on why an impact journal can be more important than revenue when you are first starting, how to get your family to buy-in to the idea of running a business....

Episode #8 Building your brand on YouTube with Christina Muscari

July 12, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode, I talk with Christina Muscari from Pretty Distressed about her journey to becoming a Silver Creator Award on YouTube.  This working mom started flipping furniture as a creative outlet and has mastered the furniture flipping space. Christina is so collaborative with other furniture flippers and her videos are super helpful if you have an old piece of furniture you want to give new life too.  If YouTube is a space you want to grow, this is a must listen.  

Episode #7 Why talking to sales people is a win-win in business.

June 28, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

If you are opening a new business, there are so many things that go into making it run smoothly. If you have a brick-and-mortar store, the salespeople may be beating down your door. As a business owner, you're interested in one thing: achieving the goals you've set. So many people start a business to do something they love- and quickly find out that the administrative burdens and liabilities of running a business distract them from What they enjoy. There are services designed to release busi...

Episode #6 Why every website should have a current blog using SEO with Kristen Ferguson

June 21, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Are you wondering if you need a website, or why Search engine optimization should be a strategy when building it?  In today's episode, Kristen Ferguson shares her unusual career as an SEO blogger and the benefits of having a website with optimized wording.  If this is a little foreign to you, stay tuned to learn why this can all be a game-changer to your business.

Episode #5 Connecting with Customers - Carla Fair

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode, we talk to Carla Fair, mom to 3 boys who successfully ran a Notary Signing service when her kids were young. We talk about how connecting with people is vital to longevity in the mortgage industry. Carla's ability to connect with people has allowed her to maintain steady business over the last 20 years.  Carla shares with us what she did and the sacrifices she made in order to be able to commit to growing her business.  Carla now manages a team at American Financial Networ...

Episode #5 Connecting with Customers with Carla Fair

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode, we talk to Carla Fair, mom to 3 boys who successfully ran a Notary Signing service when her kids were young. We talk about how connecting with people is vital to longevity in the mortgage industry. Carla's ability to connect with people has allowed her to maintain steady business over the last 20 years.  Carla shares with us what she did and the sacrifices she made in order to be able to commit to growing her business.  Carla now manages a team at American Financial Networ...

Episode # 4 Author Hallie Scott discussing her book Hope Beyond an Empty Cradle

June 08, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

This podcast is not a business related one, but it is a topic that effects 1 in 4 women. I am speaking to author Hallie Scott. Hallie is a marriage and family therapist who has been in practice for 20 years. She is a friend of mine who I walked with through the pregnancy and loss of her daughter Abby. As a friend, it was hard to navigate knowing what to say, so when she wrote this book, and I read it, it was so helpful to better understand her side.  Hallie is mom of an angel baby Abby who ...

Episode #3 Tricks to Gaining Traction in a New Market with Sweets by Scoots owner Laura Barron

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Laura Barron, owner of Sweets by Scoots recently moved her home business from CA to AZ and she came up with creative ways to introduce herself into a new market. This was especially challenging since she has been in business since 2017 and does not ship her cookies.  Her passion for making cookies and being a home baker is infectious. She is a champion for home bakers and encourages you to find one close to you. You can see her beautiful cookie art on Instagram@SweetsbyScoots

Episode #2 When passion and purposed collide with Hope Again Collective owner Rachel Lohman

May 31, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode Rachel gives some great insight as to how she successfully started gathering her tribe of followers. She tells her story behind Hope Again Collective and shares how a jewelry making hobby turned into her business. You can find Rachel and her earrings on IG @hopeagaincollective or online at hopeagaincollective.com Special thanks to Connor Larned for sound engineering this episode 

Episode #1 How saying "Yes", can open doors to discovering your hustle. With Regina Saavedra

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode Regina Saavedra, owner of Jake Duke Studios walks us through her journey of saying yes. Her willingness to try new things led to understanding her gifts and turning it into a thriving wedding design business.  She discusses how she was able to get her foot in the door of Hollywood with virtually zero experience. Regina's story will inspire you to say yes, even when it doesn't make sense. I had a blast talking to Regina about how Jake Duke, the company came to be and the risk...

Trailer Introducing Keri Larned

April 29, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MB

In this trailer, you'll meet the host of the Keri on Mom podcast, Keri Larned. She'll share her story and why she decided to start this podcast. She will also share 3 things you can do today to move closer to achieving your goals.