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Podcast #427: It’s May – Time to Bloom!

No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast

Release Date: 05/05/2025

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HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION!

Welcome back to another episode of 'No More Excuses"!


I'm your host Sandi Ballard, The BADASS Business Coach™ and today I want to remind you that it is May!

It’s May, and that means one thing—besides warmer weather, allergy season, and iced coffee overload—it’s Small Business Month! That’s right. This month is all about YOU, the badass behind the business. Whether you're solo or leading a growing team, this is your reminder that you’re the heartbeat of our economy, the risk-taker, the late-night thinker, the go-all-in-er. And that deserves to be celebrated.

But I’m not here just to throw confetti and give you a high five. You know me. I’m also here to push you. Because May isn’t just a time to recognize small businesses… it’s a time to bloom.

Listen in today as I talk about:

  1. What Does It Mean to Bloom in Business?
  2. Three Ways to Bloom Like a Badass!
  3. How to Leadership in Uncertain Times.

And give you ways to encourage you to Celebrate Your Business... Loudly!

Listen in and then share what you will do to help you and your business BLOOM!

Cheers!
Sandi