Side Hustle Moms by Busy Mom Collective
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsWe all have just 24 hours in a day, even though our to-do lists just keep getting longer. The Side Hustle Moms Podcast is here to help working moms with side hustles go from pooped to productive!
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Ep 52: How the Power of Guided Accountability Can Transform Your Business with Charlena Smith
December 24, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBCharlena has a double undergrad degree from Towson University in Mass Communications and Marketing with a double minor in Sociology and Psychology. She went on from there to earn my MBA from University of Maryland, and my Masters in International Affairs from UMUC. She worked as an event planner throughout college planning events that ranged from Beyonce's 21st birthday party to the Dalia Lama's Retreat on Death and Dying (yeah... they were, literally, in the same week). Then She went on to...
Ep 51: How to Know When You Should Pivot in Your Business
December 17, 2018 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBRunning a business is rarely a straight path. There are twists and turns and bumps in the road, sometimes huge boulders in the way. And while we're on this path, sometimes - often times, actually - we find that the lessons we learn while winding our way along lead us in a different direction than where we first thought we were heading. So how do you know when to follow that new direction, and when to stay the course you were already on? Well, today we're talking all about when to pivot in ...
Ep 50: How to Be Mindful in Business and At Home with Hunter Clark-Fields
December 10, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHunter Clarke-Fields is a mindfulness mentor, coach, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and creator of the Mindful Parenting course. She coaches moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over twenty years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is also the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her everyday to hone her craft! Find out more about Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Where to Find Hu...
Ep 49: How to Do An Effective Year-End Review
December 03, 2018 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBEpisode Summary With 2018 coming to an end, you've probably heard others talk about planning for the next year but before you start planning, you need to take a look back at this year and really look at the details so that you can look at the big picture! Today, I am walking you through a simple process to look back at your year. Here are four questions to reflect on when you're looking back at your year. What went well in your business this year? What did you do that was a success? Thi...
Ep 48: How to Effectively Repurpose Your Content with Jenny Melrose
November 26, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJenny is a former reading specialist who “retired” from her teaching career when her blogging income far exceeded her salary. Through hard work and dedication, her lifestyle blog, The Melrose Family, became regularly sought out by nationally recognized brands such as Neutrogena, Smuckers, Glad, Costco, Stanley Steamer, Sara Lee and many more. The unique pitching process she developed for working with brands, transformed an empty editorial calendar into one that was completely booked months...
Ep 47: [On-Air Coaching Call] Juggling Kids and Business with Carol Gavhane
November 19, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBCarol Gavhane is the co-founder of Asha Blooms, a husband and wife team whose business was born from their walk with secondary infertility. (For those who don't know what that is, it's not being able to achieve or sustain pregnancy the second time around.) Everything about their first child was fairly typical, but trying to add to their family afterwards was incredibly difficult. During those years, They have tried everything under the sun - clean eating, support groups, fertility yoga, ac...
Ep 46: How to Be a Leader People Want to Follow with Dana Malstaff
November 12, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBAbout The Guest: Dana is a mother, author, business & content strategist, coach, podcaster, and blind spot reducer. Dana is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro, and the founder of the Boss Mom Movement. She serves Boss Moms who yearn for more time and less guilt when it comes to building their business and raising their family, by providing the tools they need to get more out of their content and business, without sacrificing ...
Ep 45: Should You Discount Your Services for the Holidays?
November 05, 2018 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBEpisode Summary Since it's the first week of November and it's the season for sales especially in the US, I thought we would talk about the age-old question of to discount or not to discount? On the podcast, I am going to talk about both cases and why they both make sense and at the end, I'm going to let you all draw your own opinions. Let's start with the not to discount side. There are people that feel that when you discount your services, you're discounting the value of your services...
Ep 44: How to Sell with Soul with Meredith Messenger
October 29, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBEpisode Summary Meredith and I talk about setting your revenue, sales, or growth goals where you design your plan backward! Meredith says to plan with the end in mind. One of the key things to think about when you are starting your side hustle and plan to transition out of working outside of the home is to ask ourselves, "How much money am I going to need?" Let's talk about the elephant in the room... FEAR! Looking at these numbers can be overwhelming and Meredith shares how you can c...
Ep 43: On-Air Coaching Call: Prioritizing your Tasks to Make the Most of Your Time
October 22, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBAbout the Guest: Alison grew up in a home where creativity flourished and spent many hours of her childhood drawing, painting, sculpting and creating. She spent weekends in the woods at her family cabin, running through ferns and using her imagination to the fullest. Academics were always important in her home too, so she pursued her career and stumbled upon her wonderful full-time job at a local non-profit (where she still work today). Alison's creative life was always there, on th...
Ep 42: How to Find and Book Speaking Gigs with Carrie Sharpe
October 15, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBAbout The Guest: Carrie Sharpe is a Communication Consultant, Speaker, and Co-Owner of He says, She says. She earned her degree in Political Science and Psychology from Lake Superior State University. A highly sought-after international speaker, Carrie develops courses and coaches clients in communication and public speaking skills. Carrie is a Huffington Post Contributor and has been quoted in a variety of publications including LiveStrong, Forbes, Business Insider, and Bustle. She resi...
Ep 41: What to Do When You Want To Quit Your Job?
October 08, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBEpisode Summary As someone with a side hustle, I am sure many of us have a dream to eventually quit your full-time and completely run your own business full time, but for many reasons including financially, this option may not be in the cards right now. Today, I am sharing some tips on how to stay positive when you feel "stuck" in your full-time job. The first thing I suggest anyone to start doing when you're feeling stuck is, when you're at your full-time job, do a good job! I'll admit ...
Ep 40: Finding and Maintaining a Positive Mindset with Jaclyn Mellone
October 01, 2018 20:13 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBJaclyn is sharing her tips on how to keep a positive mindset every single day! It starts with YOU and how you take care of yourself! Full Show notes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep40
Ep 39: What's the Difference Between all Those Personality Tests and Which one Should you Take?
September 24, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBHave you taken a personality test before? Ever felt lost in all of that information? Today, I am going through five different assessments and how they can help you in life and business! Full Shownotes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep39/
Ep 38: How to Minimize Decision Fatigue with Yvonne Marcus
September 17, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBCurrently based in Asheville, North Carolina Yvonne Marcus is a home systems strategist helping moms to end overwhelm in their #momlife so that they can be present with their families. Full Shownotes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep38/
Ep 37: Completing the Picture of Your Ideal Client Avatar
September 10, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBDo you know who your ideal client is? If not, I am excited to share with you 10 questions to ask yourself about your ideal client! This will give you a complete picture of exactly who she is and how you can serve them! Full Shownotes and freebie: http://busymomcollective.com/ep37/
Ep 36: You Don't Need to Be Scared of Social Media with Felicia Wright
September 03, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBFelicia Wright is a social media fixer. She helps small business owners create a social media strategy that puts them in front of their ideal clients. After the birth of her second child, she wanted to spend more time with her children and stay home. So she started to explore online business models and eventually discovered her sweet spot as a social media manager. She recently made a plunge from full-time teacher to full-time freelancer! In her spare time, she hangs out with her amazing...
Ep 35: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Busy Mom Collective
August 27, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBEpisode Summary I am answering some of my most asked questions about The Busy Mom Collective and why not answer them all on the podcast! What does Busy Mom Collective mean? When I first started this journey, I originally created Busy Mom Collective as a place for self-care and taking time for yourself. As time went on, I realized that my strengths geared more towards time management and productivity. "We are all busy moms and we are in this together!" - Stacey Ogden Full Shownote...
Ep 34: Growing Your Business by Sharing Your Story with Christina Tinker
August 20, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBChristina Tinker is a celebrated speaker, children's book author, and podcaster who has coupled her passion for inspiring individuals to live in an authentic and brave way with her extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience. She encourages business owners to embrace both the grit of entrepreneurship with the skills that are needed to build community and relationships that don't feel 'transactional'. Most recently, she used her skills and talents to found Richmond Moms Blog, a nationa...
Ep 33: How to Avoid the Biggest Time Wasters When Growing Your Business
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, I am talking about time wasters! Now, just a little disclaimer, the things that I am going to mention are not all bad! They can actually be very valuable content but they are only valuable if you are using these resources that useful to your business. I share the four most time wasters and explain why. Full Shownotes: https://busymomcollective.com/ep33
Ep 32: Changing Your Mindset To Reach Your Income Potential with Tonya Rineer
August 06, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBTonya Rineer is a Money Mindset Maven & Law of Attraction Business Coach, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and the Creator of the binge-worthy, Profit Party Podcast where she blends her high-energy style with actionable takeaways to help you raise your vibe and manifest the money you desire so you can start living the life you've been dreaming about. Full show notes: https://busymomcollective.com/ep32
Ep 31: Strategic Hiring Practices for Side Hustlers with Shelli Warren
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBAs a former Procter & Gamble leader with 26 years’ experience leading technical teams to deliver multimillion-dollar projects, and introducing a leadership college she now is a Team and Leadership coach serving high performing people to find or create their dream career and their dream team. She began her Encore Career launching SheConnex serving entrepreneurs and organizations through consulting and special events. She recently joined the executive team of BizChix, a US-based brand in...
Ep 30: Building A Budget That Works for Your Side Hustle
July 23, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBToday, we are talking about BUDGET! The word that no one wants to talk about! I was intrigued by this topic because of an ad I saw on Facebook that advertises starting a business with little to no money and sometimes that’s not always true! The nice thing about having an online side hustle is that it typically does not have a ton of money to start your business! Full Show Notes: BusyMomCollective.com/ep30 Join our community! The Busy Mom Collective Facebook Group
EP 29: Genius Sales Tactics for Your Side Hustle with Nikki Rausch
July 16, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBFounder and CEO of “Sales Maven”, an organization dedicated to authentic selling, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. Full show notes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep29/
Ep 28: How to Utilize The Power of Networking with Angie Trueblood
July 09, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAngie Trueblood is a mom, wife, and visibility expert. From the sales world, she has pivoted into helping women get connected to their ideal audience and potential clients. She loves networking and thrives off those personal relationships and how they can drive a business. Full Show Notes: BusyMomCollective.com/ep28 Join our community! The Busy Mom Collective Facebook Group
Ep 27: How to Master The Art of Visibility with Samantha Siffring
July 02, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBSamantha Siffring is a Colorado mom of three who got her Master’s in counseling but opted out of owning her own practice so that she could instead become a SAHM which eventually led her to blend both worlds and becoming an online business Business Consultant and Coach for Moms. She spent the first year in business making a ton of mistakes but then figured out that she was just focusing on the wrong thing. Instead of website details and creating content, she just needed to hone in on her visi...
Ep 26: How to Make Time for Your Side Hustle
June 25, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBHow do you make time for your side hustle when you're already stretched thin? I'm sharing my tips and tricks on how I'm able to do it all and feel fulfilled! Full Show Notes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep26 Join our community! The Busy Mom Collective Facebook Group
Ep 25: How to Choose The Right Tools for Your Side Hustle with Julienne DesJardins
June 18, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBToday I am chatting with Julienne DesJardins about tools that we use for our side hustle! Julienne shares her insider tips on the tools that she uses for accounting, project management, and social media! Full Show Notes: https://busymomcollective.com/ep25/ Join our community! The Busy Mom Collective Facebook Group
Ep 24 Getting Started: Side Hustle 101 with Micala Quinn
June 11, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBYou’re a mama that is working full-time but desires to be at home with your children? Many of us share the same desire and my guest Micala Quinn took that dream and made it her reality! On our show, she shares how YOU can start your own business be successful doing it and spend more time with your children! Full Show Notes: http://busymomcollective.com/ep24 Join our community! The Busy Mom Collective Facebook Group
Ep 23: What's the Appeal of Having a Side Hustle?
June 04, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis is becoming a side hustle nation! Our young millennials today are working many different side hustles instead of working a full-time job! So, what exactly makes it so appealing? In this episode, I’ll go over some key points as to what makes a side hustle appealing, how one can manage to have a full-time career and part-time business, and many more benefits! Over the next 12 weeks, I’ll be bringing on some of the best people in their fields to talk about different ways to start or gr...
Ep22: How to Balance Motherhood and Business with Ashley Buffa
May 28, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBRaising a family and a business is can be a constant juggling act. Today I chat with Ashley Buffa, mother of 9 and sought after marketing strategist. Trust me. She knows about balancing motherhood and business!
Ep21: [On-Air Coaching] Finding Pockets of Time in Your Jam Packed Schedule with Bre Hamilton
May 21, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBBre Hamilton of Bre Writes Beauty was having trouble balancing between her part-time job, her freelance writing business, and being a mom (not to mention all the other things that come along with being a grown up). In today's call I help Bre get past some mental bloacks she had that were keeping her from being her most productive, and laid out a schedule in which she can not only have time for what she needs to do, there's actually wiggle room for those days when life happens.
Ep20: Finding Postpartum Balance & Sanity
May 14, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThe months and weeks after having a baby are some of the hardest a woman can endure, especially with postpartum depression. At this time it's essential that moms take care of themselves, so they can be at their best for their kids, their families, and their businesses.
Ep19: Adjusting Your Family's Schedule for Summer
May 07, 2018 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBSummer is the season many people look forward to all year, but it's also a time of upheaval when it comes to our schedules. Let's talk about what you can do to minimize the stress that can come with a big change in routine.
Ep18: How to Find Your Work/Life Balance with Suzanne Brown
April 30, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBIs there really a way to juggle being a mom and a highly successful career? Yes! I chatted with Suzanne Brown about how she manages her successful marketing business and her family through working part-time, being diligent with her time, and setting boundaries.
Ep17: How to Close Your Mental Tabs and Refocus
April 23, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBWhen you've got a million things on your plate, it can be tough to focus on what's important. I rounded up the best tips for how to close all those mental tabs and refocus your mind.
Ep16: How to Prioritize Self Care with Allyson Scammell
April 16, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBAllsyon Scammell shares the 4 discoveries and 2 wildcards, a simple system to help you prioritize your self care, even (especially) if you're a busy mom.
Ep15: 4 Things Not to DIY for Home & Business
April 09, 2018 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIt can be tempting to D.I.Y. projects that come up at home and in your business, but sometimes it can create a bigger headache than it's worth.
Ep14: How to Have a Fabulous Morning... even if you have kids
April 02, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBAre your mornings frenzied and crazed? Today I talk with Lindsay McCarthy, co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, about how to make your morning routine run smoother.
Ep13: Building Non-Work Tasks Into Your Schedule
March 26, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBAs working moms and mompreneurs, we could fill our days with work. But life is made up of more than just work. Check out these tips for making time in your schedule for things like working out and grocery shopping!
Ep12: Organizing Your Day to Fit It All In
March 19, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen you set up your day in a way that works with your natural energy and drive, you're able to get more done in less time.
Ep11: Setting Time Limits on Work to Avoid Burnout and Promote Focus
March 12, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBThere are only 24 hours in a day, and our to-do list keeps getting longer. Strangely enough, setting time limits on our work can help us get more done and help keep us focused!
Ep10: How to Batch Tasks to Save Time
March 05, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBWe’re all looking for more time. But no matter how hard we try, we still have the same 24 hours. Since I've started batching my tasks, my to-do list gets checked off much more quickly!
Ep9: 7 Daily Habits That Can Change Your State of Mind
February 26, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBHow you start your day is often how it continues. Start of rushed and your whole day will feel like non-stop crisis management. Try these 7 tips to start the day right and change your state of mind.
Ep8: Using Affirmations When You Feel Like You’re Doing Everything Badly
February 19, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBWhen you're a mom it can feel like you're failing at everything. I've recently discovered using affirmations when I feel like I'm doing everything badly.
Ep7: Accepting and Building Upon Differences in Your Marriage
February 12, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBOne day while shoveling, I realized I was getting frustrated with my husband for not doing it "right" (aka my way). It occurred to me that as long as we're working toward the same goal, it doesn't really matter how we get there.
Ep6: Overcoming the February Blahs
February 05, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBFebruary may be the shortest month of the year, but it feels soooo long. I found a few ways to keep the February Blahs at bay and I'm sharing them today!
Ep5: How to Rest Effectively and Intentionally as a Mom
January 29, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBAs a mom it's tough to find the time and space to rest. Tough, but so important. Once I discovered that rest could look different for everyone, I started to schedule it in... just like I do with other important things.
Ep4: 4 Easy Ways to Un-Busy Your Life
January 22, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBLet's drop our addiction to being busy. Check out these 4 simple ways to simplify your life and have more time for what's important.
Ep3: Becoming a Better Mom by Making Yourself a Priority
January 15, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBMoms give everything we have to our families. What if I told you that you could be an even better mom by taking care of yourself more?