Burdensome Abundance Is Real: What I Tell My Nervous System When It Hi
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At BossMom, we’re not here to teach you how to “balance it all.” We’re here to name what’s real—so you can build a life and business that actually fits who you’re becoming. In this episode, Dana shares a deeply honest reflection about what she calls burdensome abundance—those seasons where everything you asked for is showing up at once… and it’s just too much. It’s not because you’re failing. It’s because you’re expanding. You’ll hear how Dana talks to her nervous system in those stretched-too-thin moments, why emotional whiplash is often part of growth, and what...
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Turning Hesitant Buyers Into Paying Clients
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. If you’ve ever wondered why people love your content but don’t buy, this episode is for you. Dana dives into the concept of hesitant buyers, those amazing potential clients who are just one or two steps away from saying yes. Instead of chasing perfect clients or spending all your energy on people in survival mode, she shows you how to focus on the sweet spot in the middle. With practical insights, real stories, and a whole lot of encouragement, you’ll learn how to build trust, inspire...
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8 Hard Truths I Learned as a Mom Growing a Business
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana opens up about the 8 hard truths she learned while growing a business as a mom. From battling shiny object syndrome and imposter syndrome to realizing that clarity comes from action not overthinking. She shares the raw and honest lessons and how those lessons can give you clarity, confidence, and momentum in your own business. You don’t need a perfect plan to start growing a business, you just need the courage to take the next step and the tools that fit...
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AI-Powered Marketing Strategy for Boss Moms
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana shares how Boss Moms can harness AI to simplify content creation, get visible faster, and stay consistent without burning out. You’ll discover why visibility needs to come first, how to map your messaging so you always know what to say, and how to use AI to turn your ideas into ready-to-post content in minutes. Whether you’re struggling to find the time, overthinking every post, or feeling stuck in planning mode, this conversation will help you see that you don’t...
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Getting Past the Fear of Success and Launching Something New
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this heartwarming and honest episode, Dana opens up about a topic that many entrepreneurs quietly struggle with, the fear of success, and how it nearly stopped her from launching her latest creation, NurtureToConvert.ai. After a decade of running Boss Mom and helping thousands of women grow their businesses, Dana found herself overwhelmed, procrastinating, and emotionally drained just days before her big launch. She shares the behind-the-scenes story of navigating self-doubt, confronting...
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What It’s Like Having a Work from Home Mom
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this heartwarming and honest episode, Dana is joined by a very special guest—her 10-year-old daughter, Jordan, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about life, business, and what it’s really like growing up with a work from home mom. What starts as a casual chat quickly turns into something much deeper as Jordan shares her journey of starting her own press-on nail business, making $200 in a week, and learning the art of hustle from watching her mom in action. They talk about...
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A BossMom Guide to Writing Sales Emails That Convert
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Let’s face it, writing sales emails can feel awkward, overwhelming, and sometimes downright ineffective. In this episode, Dana shares a refreshing and practical perspective that will completely change the way you approach sales emails in your business. Originally recorded as a BossMom+ micro coaching session, this conversation dives deep into the real psychology behind why people buy, and how your emails can either invite action or accidentally shut the door. You’ll learn the...
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The Messaging Trap and How it's Slowing Your Growth
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this powerful episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana Malstaff dives deep into a surprising truth: your constant search for the perfect messaging might actually be what’s holding you back. If you’ve ever felt the rush of an a-ha moment, only to realize days (or weeks) later that you still haven’t launched, posted, or sold anything, this one’s for you. Dana unpacks the concept of the messaging trap, the real cost of overplanning, and how your finite motivational energy is...
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Simple Self-Discipline Tips for Moms to Reach your Goals
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this powerful episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana Malstaff gets real about what self-discipline looks like for busy, unpredictable mom life. She shares how discipline doesn’t have to be rigid or perfect, instead, it’s about creating small, non-negotiable habits that make you feel good and help you hit your goals. From living in the messy “liminal space” to doing squats while your coffee brews, you’ll learn how to build self-discipline your way, even when you’re juggling...
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Personal Branding Done Right with AJ Vaden
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At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this powerful episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana Malstaff sits down with AJ Vaden, CEO and co-founder of Brand Builders Group, to break down what personal branding really means for moms who want to build a purpose-driven business. Together, they unpack how your story, your reputation, and your willingness to show up authentically can transform not just your income but your peace and fulfillment too. AJ shares honest insights about why wealth is more than money, how to let people love...
info_outlineAs moms, we give—sometimes to the point of exhaustion. Society tells us to stop self-sacrificing and focus on self-care, but what if both can coexist? In this episode, Dana Malstaff breaks down why self-sacrifice is not a weakness, but a superpower. She dives into how motherhood and business are built on self-sacrifice and why it doesn’t mean you have to neglect yourself. Instead, it can be the driving force behind your personal and professional growth.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why self-sacrifice is essential for motherhood (and the world as a whole)
- How self-care and self-sacrifice can coexist
- Why starting a business is a powerful way to balance both
- How self-sacrifice fuels personal development and success
- Why you don’t have to choose between being a great mom and growing a thriving business
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