Starting a Business During Maternity Leave with Gina Conley from MamaStayFit
Release Date: 10/24/2024
Why So Many Women Feel Lonely after Motherhood?
The Boss Mom Podcast
At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Drawing from a soul-stirring conversation with Zan Perrion, this episode we dive into the quiet truth behind the phrase “beautiful women are often lonely women" and explores why so many women—especially moms—explores why so many women feel unseen, and how that disconnection affects everything from relationships to business growth. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing...
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Creating a Sense of Belonging to Build Trust and Increase Sales
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. This video is all about how to foster trust and connection with your audience, creating a sense of belonging to make that sale. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → Check out the full article that pairs with this video: → Want more conversations like this? Browse our entire library of articles: → Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources...
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Finding Fulfillment Beyond Mom, Dad, Entrepreneur or Partner
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. This video is all about how we can have so much life purpose, and still want more from our businesses, family, or life. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → Check out the full article that pairs with this video: → Want more conversations like this? Browse our entire library of articles: → Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life...
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Finding Your Voice in Business with Maranda Bower
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Postpartum isn’t just the "fourth trimester"—it’s a transformative season that shapes a mother’s long-term health. In this episode, we sit down with Maranda Bower, a postpartum nutrition specialist and the CEO of Postpartum University, to talk about why so many moms struggle after birth and how real healing happens. Maranda shares the truth about postpartum depletion, why traditional postpartum advice is failing moms, and the powerful ways nutrition, rest, and deep support can change everything. If you’re a mom, a birth professional, or just someone who believes in better maternal...
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Why validation seeking is needed for moms in business
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Starting a business at 50: High Performance Coach Kim Rogne
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Self Sacrifice Is A Super Power
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The business stages that look a lot like childhood
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Running a business while raising school-aged kids is a whole new challenge. If you thought the baby and toddler years were tough, just wait until you’re juggling school schedules, growing independence, and never-ending questions. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really looks like to balance life and business when your kids are between the ages of 5 and 9. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The shift from toddler chaos to school-aged mayhem—what changes and what stays the same Why having more space in your mind and schedule can sometimes make things harder How...
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Self Development & Business is Messy For Moms
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Affiliate Marketing the BossMom way with Whitney Bonds
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In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana Malstaff chats with the amazing Whitney Bonds about one of the most underrated (but insanely effective) ways to make money online: affiliate marketing. If you think affiliate marketing is just about throwing links around—think again. Whitney breaks down how it’s not just a side hustle anymore; it’s a trust-building powerhouse that can completely change the way you run your business. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The BIG shift in marketing trends for 2025 (and why personal recommendations beat traditional ads any day). How...
info_outline- Gina’s transition from military officer to fitness coach and why she chose to start a business during maternity leave
- How she built her client base through word of mouth and social media while juggling the demands of a newborn
- The importance of setting boundaries as a new entrepreneur and balancing business with family life
- Tips on letting go and delegating tasks to grow your business without burning out
- The power of authenticity: why showing up as your true self is key to building a loyal audience
- Advice for moms feeling overwhelmed about adding fitness or self-care into their routines
- Follow Gina on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @MamaStayFit
- Visit her website for prenatal and postpartum fitness courses, childbirth education, and more: MamaStayFit.com