Stepping Up for the Working Mom
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsInspiring hope and motivating you to make bold moves, all while listening to your intuition to up level your life and become the person you are meant to be! In these episodes you will be challenged to think differently, to open your eyes to new ideas and to learn how to support yourself on this journey. If are ready to push through fear and doubt to live a fulfilling life than this is the podcast for you. We will talk all things life including work/life balance, marriage and parenting. Nikki is the creator of The Stepping Up Planner: Intentional Living for Ambitious Women. Learn more and purchase your copy at nikkigingrich.com
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Take the hustle out of side hustle
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBLet's be honest we are busy enough without having to add more work to our plates! Except you desire that business, that thing you can do on your own, that brings in extra income to pay off debt or take that extra special vacation. How in the world are you supposed to do it all? Mama, you're not. But it is possible to create a fully aligned side business without the hustle!! Ready to start your business?? Join me for a free training to find your perfect side hustle....or better yet, y...
From hot mess to success
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDescribing ourselves as a hot mess is something that I overhear often, or see posted on social media. Because of overwhelm, exhaustion, too much on our plates, too many commitments, to little quality time, caravaning the kids all around town, making dinner, packing lunches and doing our jobs. Up, it is overwhelming. I hear you 100%! Yet, this is no way to live life. In this episode I share how I go from "hot mess" to success. I give you a solution, the same solution I use to get throug...
Turn your passion into a business
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBYup! It's possible to turn your passion into a business. In this episode I'm telling that you need to start taking action today. You have a million dollar idea, and you start with step 1, making $1. "You are one decision away from a totally different life!" - Mel Robbins --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a working mom with a side hustle that's got you working too many hours without any extra cash?? Do yo...
The practices that changed my life
September 17, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThis is so much more than self-care. These spiritual practices have changed me. I am more aware of my feelings, better relationships, less yelling, more focus, more happiness and on and on. On this episode I'm sharing all the practices I've incorporated into my life. If you do any of these or none of these I highly recommend adding in one small thing to your life. These practices will change and grow as I change and grow. ---------------------------------------------------------------- A...
The Side Hustle Dilemma
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDo you feel guilty for your side hustle? Afraid to post on Facebook because your co-workers or boss might see it? I'm here to tell you that it's ok to want that side hustle and work it! It's ok to have a passion project! It's actually financially smart to have multiple income streams because nothing is guaranteed in life. No more guilt or worry about people judging your side hustle. You are human, you have multiple interests and you are allowed to make income off of those interests!!...
Integrity and Routine
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIntegrity is keeping to your word, and today I'm talking about keeping your own word. Routines are necessary for life as a working mom, especially a working mom who also has a side hustle. Without routine you are just a hamster on a wheel running in circles. Want a successful side business? Want to not be overworked? Create a routine and when you do be in integrity and stick to you word. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a work...
Integrity and Routine
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIntegrity is keeping to your word, and today I'm talking about keeping your own word. Routines are necessary for life as a working mom, especially a working mom who also has a side hustle. Without routine you are just a hamster on a wheel running in circles. Want a successful side business? Want to not be overworked? Create a routine and when you do be in integrity and stick to you word. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a work...
The best question to ask yourself
August 27, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis was an inspired action podcast! I woke up, struggled to get out of bed and then asked myself this 1 question and it changed the entire morning for me. Now I'm sharing this question with you. Do you have a goal or dream for your life? Do you have a desire on your heart? Do you wish you had more money? A stronger body? A better job? A caring spouse/partner? It all starts with shifting who you are being because the current you has created this life you have. Now you want something...
The Problem with Motivation
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBI got tired of hearing motivational speakers post on social media about how you just need to get up and do something. While I agree that action is necessary, I don't believe that motivation alone will get you anywhere. You need something more than that. You need something more than someone yelling at you to get up and move. You need to believe it for yourself, to become that person you want to be, to reach that goal that you desire. You can do it with motivation alone, which is like push...
Walking through fear
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBFear is paralyzing. It can keep you from walking across a busy street, and it will also keep you from taking action on your dreams. In this episode I help you understand that there are times to walk through the fear. To recognize that if you want a different life, to be a better version of yourself you must do things that scare you. Like sending that email, or making that phone call, or starting that business. Whatever it is, it may make you want to throw up as you do it. Yet you do it a...
Starting my business without a website
July 30, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWhen I first started my consulting business I had no website, and no business card. It is my most profitable business so far! I spent more time planning before putting myself out there, creating my website, getting my email list set-up, etc. etc. etc. than I actually did putting myself out there. With my latest business I put myself out there and then worked backwards. I'm here to tell you that you don't need a website, a business plan or any of that fancy stuff for a profitable business...
The Moms Retreat
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBErin Miller and I are hosting our first ever retreat, The Moms Retreat!!! We are more than excited to share this and in our conversation today we tackle all the questions you might be thinking about. The Moms Retreat info: September 5-8, 2019 Seneca Lake, NY Cost includes all meals and group activities themomsretreat.com Send questions to [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Email me at [email protected]...
Feeling unhappy with your life
July 16, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAre you yearning for something more? Do you look around your life and you feel sad or disappointed? This episode is for you!!! I'm diving into why you are where you are at, and how to shift from a good life to a great life!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Email me at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram @nikkigingrich Find me on Facebook @Stepping Up with Nikki Gingrich Join the FREE working moms Facebook community, Stepp...
Letting go of expectations
July 09, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBAfter finding myself feeling as though I should have done more, or been more "productive", I started questioning why I was feeling guilty for taking time for me. It came down to the expectations I was placing on myself. Things I was supposed to be doing because if I did them that meant I was a good business owner, a good mom, etc. By not doing those things I was then a bad business owner and a bad mom. Neither of these is true. I eventually surrendered and listened to my body. I slowed d...
From almost leaving college to chasing his dream - Interview with Julien Guiteau
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBJulien Guiteau is an inspiring young man! He has a dream and he is making it happen. In college he found himself switching majors, leaving the track team and resigning from his part time job. All because he had a clearer vision for his life. All it took was the vision to propel him forward. He embodies what it means to take massive action towards your dreams. During this interview we discuss: His stumbling blocks along the way. What he's doing every day to chase after his dream. H...
Saying "I'll be happy when..." is a myth
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHow often do you find yourself saying: "I'll be happy when..." "I'll feel better when I get through this thing at work." "Everything will be fine once this is over." In this podcast I'm talking how waiting for happiness when you achieve some goal is not going to serve. You'll be happy for a moment, but eventually you'll set a new goal, or a new achievement and you'll say "I'll be happy when..." all over again. Therefore you spend all the in-between time frustrated, sad, and unhappy bec...
Habits can be changed!
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAfter a huge blow-up yesterday, feelings tons of guilt about myself as a parent, wife and business owner I had a startling realization! I've changed my habit of giving up too quickly and not being able to see a bigger vision for myself, to persevering even when things get tough because I can see that bigger vision. I talk to you about how our habits create our reality, and that 95% of what we do on a daily basis is habit! It is possible to change those habits, but it starts from the insi...
Habits can be changed!
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAfter a huge blow-up yesterday, feelings tons of guilt about myself as a parent, wife and business owner I had a startling realization! I've changed my habit of giving up too quickly and not being able to see a bigger vision for myself, to persevering even when things get tough because I can see that bigger vision. I talk to you about how our habits create our reality, and that 95% of what we do on a daily basis is habit! It is possible to change those habits, but it starts from the insi...
My journey to becoming who I'm meant to be
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBIt's been almost one year since I made the leap from employee to entrepreneur. As I reflect back on that year the biggest change isn't in my work and what I do, but it's who I have become. In order to become an entrepreneur I had to leave the old me behind. I had to make significant changes in my beliefs and my habits. I'm sharing with you what that journey was like for me. Register for FREE Online Working Moms Summer Survival Masterclass at nikkigingrich.com/masterclass When you sign-u...
Why you need to invest in yourself
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode I'm sharing how I've invested in myself over the years in business coaches, mentors,conferences and programs. The value of the cost vs. the value I received in my own life is incomparable. Investing in yourself is usually a stretch. Something outside of your means currently, but when you do so in a way that feels right it an propel you way beyond the investment you make monetarily. The transformation is in the transaction. How easily do you skip a free session or a free w...
What to do when you are triggered
May 28, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBYou know those moments where your buttons are pushed to the breaking point and you react like an insane person? Well I had one of those this weekend, and really grappled with I did. Was it right or wrong? Could I have handled it differently? But it felt really good to stand up for myself? Why do I feel so guilty? etc. etc. etc. I'm sharing with you the experience I had, and what I did after it happened to really figure out what was going on and how to respond the next time. Join the wa...
Hustle vs Slowing Down
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThe hustle life is praised. Work harder, work longer in order to be successful. I just don't believe this is true. I don't believe in working 8 hours a day is necessary. I believe in time off to recharge and refresh. To take more vacations, and enjoy life. When we enjoy life we do better work. We are more efficient. By pushing and hustling we will experience burn out and exhaustion. After reading the book "The 4 Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss it opened my eyes to the possibilities. You don...
Money and happiness
May 14, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode we're talking about money and happiness, and why they should not be tied together! Are you staying in a career because of a paycheck? Are you constantly frustrated about money and paying bills? Are you afraid to do something completely different because of money? Money can keep us trapped, and when we sacrifice our happiness for money our health will be affected. Trust me, we are resilient and a change in your income will not destroy you if that change is going to bring yo...
Less emotional outbursts from my kids
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBOver the last month we've watched our 4 year old have less and less emotional outbursts. When we realized it, I decided to think about what happened in the last month to create these changes. What I realized was that my husband and I are ensuring we take time for ourselves, we are taking care of ourselves and I believe it's creating an effect for everyone in the house. We are noticing this shift most notably in our 4 year old, but it is helping all of us! Listen to the podcast to hear the ...
Give yourself permission - Interview with Candice Czaplak
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBYou get to decide what you believe, how you choose to feel and how you act! During this interview with CEO (Chief Epiphany Officer) Candice Czaplak we talk about life as a working mom, her journey as an entrepreneur and how each business has served a purpose for where she was in her life, and how we can find our own personal genius. Connect with Candice at Thriverz.com CandiceCzaplak.com Check out her podcast, Thriverz, for more on finding your personal genius! -----------------------...
Judgement and judging others
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBJudgement is something we all do! We are always judging someone and someone is always judging us. On this episode Nikki talks in free working moms Facebook group (Stepping Up for the Working Mom) about an experience she had judging another woman. How she caught herself, accepted her judgement and listened openly. It's not about stopping the judgement, but recognizing it and asking yourself why. What is it about you that is causing you to judge someone else? Grab your free 5 minute medi...
(#34) Story of hope and faith - Interview with Toni McFadden
April 16, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB"People are craving authenticy!" - Toni McFadden The topic of sex and relationships has been distorted in our culture. Since becoming a believer in Christ, Toni has had a passion for our youth to know the truth about sex and relationships based on the word of God. Her presentation is engaging, authentic, humorous, and challenging. Her personal story brings to life all the examples she presents making, the concepts relatable. She holds nothing back because she believes more than anything ‘R...
(#33) Running a business with intention - Interview with Geneviève Mercier
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBGeneviève Mercier, mom and business owner, received her doctor of chiropractic degree in 2013, and through intentions, goal setting and perseverance has created the business and life she desired. Together with her husband, JP, they built, from the ground up, a successful chiropractic practice. They could have taken the easier road and joined their parents practices (either of them), but they decided to follow their intuition and faith, which lead them to opening their own practice in Lehig...
(#33) Running a business with intention - Interview with Geneviève Mercier
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBGeneviève Mercier, mom and business owner, received her doctor of chiropractic degree in 2013, and through intentions, goal setting and perseverance has created the business and life she desired. Together with her husband, JP, they built, from the ground up, a successful chiropractic practice. They could have taken the easier road and joined their parents practices (either of them), but they decided to follow their intuition and faith, which lead them to opening their own practice in Lehig...
(#32) It's ok to not be ok
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBHigh vibes and positive thinking are great, but it's also necessary for us to feel our feelings, even the not so good ones. I use to push away any bad feelings as if they didn't exist. Then I started to learn the value of leaning in to these feelings. Accepting that it's ok to feel this way has helped me to work through and eventually move on from whatever it was that was causing me pain. Don't ignore your feelings, or the feelings of others and I'll tell you a personal example on this p...
(#31) Change makes you stronger - Interview with Christie Love aka The Happy Girl Boss
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBChristie Love, aka, The Happy Girlboss, is a seasoned entrepreneur who managed and sold a multi-million dollar brick and mortar contracting business with her husband for 12 years while balancing it with her own struggles with depression and anxiety. Now she is running a new online business as a tech-friendly guide, empowering emerging online course creators to stay in their zone of genius and overcome tech overwhelm, so they can have a bigger impact in the world. Topics we covered: Taking ...
(#30) Empowering women in the workforce - Interview with Melissa Clark
March 19, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBMelissa Clark is founder and author of The She Shift. Melissa’s passion and mission is to inspire and empower other women and assist them in building their business and authentic self. She has been named a “Woman of Distinction,” by Women of Distinction magazine and “Ms. New York, Woman of Achievement” for 2016, by the Woman of Achievement organization. Topics we covered: Her big dreams didn't go as planned You never know where your path will take you Empowering women in business and ...
(#29) Failure is a part of life
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBThere are lots of cliche sayings out there that people throw away as simply cliches, but I don't! I do believe everything happens for a reason. I also believe that life happens for us, not to us. When we find ourselves dealing with a hardship, it's ok because that hardship is there to teach us a lesson so that we can reach our highest potential. Recently I've dealt with money woes and I share how I'm leaning into what is happening, how I'm feeling and learning from the situation. If yo...
(#28) Overcoming Obstacles & Domestic Violence - Interview with Michelle Jewsbury
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBMichelle Jewsbury is an international philanthropic, speaker and author that has traveled the world as an advocate for the less fortunate. Michelle founded Unsilenced Voices, a nonprofit focused on inspiring change in communities around the globe by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual assault. Her desire to help victims of domestic abuse came from personal experience in such a relationship. Michelle was with her assailant for three...
(#27) The year of NO F.E.A.R. - Interview with Veronica Moore
February 26, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBWith a lot of grit, tenacity and prayer, Veronica Moore, owner and curator of Alma & Eva is actively pursing her passion and purpose and encouraging all women to do the same!! In 2019 she declared that this would be her year of NO F.E.A.R., which she defines as False Evidence Appearing Real. She encourages us all to embrace the fear, walk through it. It's ok to be uncomfortable and it's ok to be vulnerable, but we must know that we deserve more and be ready to say "I am enough!" During ...
(#26) Motherhood and entrepreneurship - Interview with Brittany Erin Gray
February 19, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBBrittany Erin Gray is a mother and an entrepreneur. She took a leap of faith and left her safe and secure, yet unfulfilling job to become an entrepreneur. The mother of two young girls she found herself juggling a life she did not anticipate. She lost touch with her intuition after years in an unhealthy and emotional abusive relationship. It was time for her to do better things for herself, and she learned to open herself up and reconnect to her intuition. That reconnection lead her to r...
(#25) Emotional intelligence and mindfulness in the workplace - Interview with Patricia Thompson
February 12, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBPatricia Thompson, PhD is a corporate psychologist and founder of Silver lining Psychology. She assists companies with executive coaching, team building, leadership development and enhancing emotional intelligence through mindfulness. She is a working mom who left her corporate job when her son was just a year old. During this conversation Patricia and I talk about: Her journey as a working mom The risks she took to become an entrepreneur Understanding values and priorities Mindfulness...
(#24) How can you "Lean In" as a working mom
February 05, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MBSheryl Sandberg wrote the book "Lean In" in 2013 and it's focus is on telling stories, but also providing factual data about women in the workforce. What does this mean for the working mom? I believe we need more women leaders in our world to create real and lasting change. I also believe you should never lean in if it doesn't feel right, or simply because you think you should. In this episode I talk about when you should and shouldn't lean in as a working mom, and that it's ok to lean...
(#23) You deserve to be the heroine of your story - Interview with Sarah Anassori
January 29, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBSarah Anassori is a Career Coach on a mission to guide the next generation of heart-centered leaders to step into the work they were made for! It's time to go from a job you like to work you love!! She took a leap she never thought she'd take, but Sarah knows that the Universe supports you where you can't support yourself. She took a risk, because somehow along the way from college graduate to marketing manager she lost the essence of who was and who she wanted to be. We talk about how y...
(#22) Finding Your Job Joy - Interview with Kristen Zavo
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIt's never too late to change!! This is what career coach and best selling author, Kristen Zavo has to say about finding success and happiness in your career. Kristen believes everyone deserves a career that excites and inspires them. She has two decades of experience in traditional corporate jobs and understands the fears, frustrations and challenges that come with realizing you're in the wrong profession. Her job was affecting her life and her health. She needed to change and she did...
(#21) You are in control of your emotions
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBYour emotions are your guidance system, and they let you know whether you are moving towards a life that is positive and fulfilling, or one that is negative and burdensome. We are in control of our emotions. It is not our responsibility to control how others act or behave, but we must take control of how we react to others and situations. This is not to say it's easy to control our emotions, but it is worth the work to do so because being in control of whether you feel happy or sad is life...
(#20) Finding your identity as a working mom
January 08, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBWe become moms, and suddenly we don't know how or where we fit in anymore. We struggle to find the balance between work and home. We feel the need to do it all, and yet feel guilty when we realize we can't. In this episode I share with you 4 strategies to reclaim your identity as a working mom, so that you can find joy and fulfillment in your work and your life. Follow me on Instagram @nikkigingrich Find me on Facebook @Stepping Up with Nikki Gingrich Join the FREE working moms Fac...
(#19) Setting intentions for 2019
January 02, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBHappy New Year!!! 2018 was a big year of changes for me. From full-time employee to entrepreneur meant I was doing a lot of discovery. For the last few weeks I've been laser focused on creating a life of intention. I am the co-creator of my world, and I'm going to be intentional when it comes to what that looks like. In this episode I'm sharing how I'm handling setting intentions for 2019 and I challenge you to do the same for the next 30 days. I know big shifts are happening, and if y...
(#18) Creating more time as a working mom
December 26, 2018 16:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBThe 6 steps to creating more time as a working mom! On December 19, 2018 I hosted a live workshop on Creating More Time as Working Mom. This is the audio recording of that workshop. At the end I share with you my group coaching program, Stepping Up: Become who you are meant to be. It's an 8-week online program that provides you with the steps to creating your dream life and than bringing that vision to life! If you are ready to make a change in 2019, than join us on this journey! We be...
(#17) Every body is different when it comes to nutrition - Interview with Samantha Scruggs, RDN
December 18, 2018 16:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThe struggle with food, nutrition, and being healthy is a real one. Join Samantha Scruggs, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and I as we chat all things health and nutrition from: Stress eating Guilt and shame about our body The stories we tell ourselves Nutrition as a busy mom Kids and healthy eating and so much more! Samantha owns a private practice in Belmont, North Carolina but also offers online courses and virtual consultations. Check out her website at https://nutritiontofr...
(#16) Value of a morning routine
December 11, 2018 15:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBIt's said over and over again in the personal development space that a morning routine will set you up for success for the rest of the day. Well it's said over and over again because it's true! My personal morning routine has changed over the years, and really shifted in the last three weeks. It's taken me months to find a morning routine that works for me. Finally I feel settled into and can wake up knowing exactly what I'm going to do. I'm almost on auto pilot for the routine and that ...
(#15) Close the gap between the being and the physical - Interview with Ellie Shoja
December 04, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBMotivational speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning writer, producer and mindset expert Ellie Shoja shares her journey and helps us see how we can tap into our being so we can create a life of ease. Did you know our brains stop developing at the age of 35 but we can change that? We talk about how keeping a sense of wonder, constantly asking questions and getting uncomfortable can allow us to be who we want to be and live the life we were meant to live. Ellie also explains that you don't ...
(#14) Fear, failure and consistency and why these are key ingredients for growth
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBAre you ready to take a step forward? Do you sit and daydream about the life you could have? Do you wonder how all those other people have what you want, but still here you sit frustrated and stuck? Well, guess what you can have whatever it is you desire but it will require you to face your fears. You will have missteps along the way, and you must be consistent. Without these three ingredients you will continue to stay stuck and frustrated. During this episode I share with you how I a...
(#13) Inspiring women to their highest potential - Interview with Qiana Cressman
November 20, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBQiana Cressman is the founder and president of Emerge Woman Magazine whose mission is to inspire women to confidently emerge into their highest potential, express their truest-self and boldly live their destiny. I mean who wouldn't want to read that magazine?! The inspiration for this magazine came to her in a dream, and she took the steps immediately to make it happen. Just 4 months after this dream the first issue was published, and the second issue is out on Sat, Nov. 24, 2018. Qiana em...
(#12) Creating change and giving a voice to women - Interview with Gina Lucrezi
November 13, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBAfter seeing a lack of female representation in the world of trail running, Gina Lucrezi decided to give a voice to women on the trails. She founded Trail Sisters originally as an online journal, an outlet to share the female perspective. In 2 years that online journal grew to 400 articles with 100 contributing writers - all of whom are female! She saw a need, and took the action, which inspires me so much!!! The Trail Sisters platform quickly evolved from digital mediums only, to a growi...