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Owning Up

Release Date: 06/01/2023

The Power of Bartering in Business show art The Power of Bartering in Business

Owning Up

In this episode, we dive into the age-old practice of bartering and how it can be a game-changer for modern entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your business without breaking the bank, bartering can help you exchange goods and services while conserving cash. We discuss how to identify valuable barter opportunities, set clear terms, and create win-win exchanges that benefit all parties involved. You'll hear real-life stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully leveraged bartering to grow their businesses, build relationships, and access resources they...

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Stay in the know: August show art Stay in the know: August

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This episode is an overview of what you can look forward to as a member of the Assoc of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs.  Key Takeaways MilSpouse News Events  Google-ize your Business Course  75 Soft Biz Challenge MilSpouse Shout Outs  And more  Call to Action: Download the Circle app or join via desktop using the link provided. Start engaging with the community today and take advantage of all the resources and events available to you as an AMSe member. Don't miss out—come say hello and connect with Anna, Selena, and other entrepreneurs like yourself! We love how...

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From Facebook to Fabulous: Why You Need to Get in the Circle! show art From Facebook to Fabulous: Why You Need to Get in the Circle!

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In this episode, Anna and Selena, your favorite AMSE event hosts, chat about the recent move from the Millspouse Creatives Facebook group to the new Circle community. They share their excitement about the transition, how easy it is to use Circle, and why you should join them there. From connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs to exclusive courses and events, there's so much happening in Circle that you don't want to miss out on! Key Takeaways: Introduction to Circle: Anna and Selena introduce themselves and dive into why they made the switch to Circle. The community is now more...

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Let's stop doing HARD things, Life Be Lifing! show art Let's stop doing HARD things, Life Be Lifing!

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  In this episode of the Owning Up Podcast, we dive into the 75 Soft Challenge! Learn all about this flexible, supportive summer plan designed for military spouses and small business owners. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to intentional growth. Tune in to discover how to balance your business and enjoy a guilt-free summer. Don't miss out! In this episode you will learn about:  75 Hard vs. 75 Soft: Initial reaction to the intense 75 Hard challenge. Personal need for a more flexible, attainable approach. Birth of 75 Soft: Inspiration from conversations with military spouses....

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Guilt-free summer days and intentional Business growth show art Guilt-free summer days and intentional Business growth

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The kids are home and its a free for all but you still have a business to run. If you can releate this, this episode is for you. Join me as I share why "75 Soft Biz Challenge" will help you create space to soak up the sun spend time with the people you love and still crush your business by implementing with intention.  In this episode you will learn about:  The "75 Soft Biz Challenge" for summer business growth, focusing on: Business development Building relationships Getting inspired The challenge aims to help military spouse entrepreneurs balance family time and business...

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Anchored and Ambitious: Heather Jones' Journey as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur show art Anchored and Ambitious: Heather Jones' Journey as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur

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In today's episode, we sit down with fellow military spouse, AMSE member, and life coach, Heather Jones. Join us as we take a journey into Heather's fulfilling career to becoming a stay-at-home mom, and eventually finding her calling as a life coach for military wives. Heather shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she helps other military spouses balance life, business, and everything in between. Some key nuggets of wisdom from our chat: Here are the top 4 key takeaways from the episode with Heather Jones: -Balancing Roles- Heather shares her strategies for managing a...

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Sauce, Service, and Success: Charlynda Scales' Recipe for Entrepreneurial Triumph show art Sauce, Service, and Success: Charlynda Scales' Recipe for Entrepreneurial Triumph

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In this episode, We have an incredible conversation with the amazing Charlinda Scales. If you're looking for some serious entrepreneurial inspiration, you're in for a treat! Charlinda is a powerhouse - she's the founder and CEO of Mutt Sauce, an Air Force reservist, author, and TEDx speaker. Oh, and did we mention she's doing all this while being a mom? Talk about Owning up! We got into the nitty-gritty of balancing entrepreneurship with military service and motherhood. Charlinda kept it real, sharing her experiences of hitting "rock bottom" and how she bounced back. Her book, "Rock Bottom Has...

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You can achieve financial stability and success in your business endeavors show art You can achieve financial stability and success in your business endeavors

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In this must-listen episode, we tackle the critical topic of financial wellness specifically tailored for military spouse small business owners. Military spouses often face unique challenges and may feel unsupported in their entrepreneurial journeys. Join us as we explore practical strategies, resources, and expert advice to help you achieve financial stability and success in your business endeavors. In this episode,  host Moni Jefferson welcoming long-time digital acquaintance and military spouse entrepreneur Lizanne Lightfoot. Lizanne discusses her transition from a prolific freelance...

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PBS National Memorial Day Concert- Interview with Bryan Cranston show art PBS National Memorial Day Concert- Interview with Bryan Cranston

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Join us for a special segment on the PBS National Memorial Day Concert, taking place from the west lawn of the Capitol on May 26th. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this profound event, which honors members of the military and their families with an evening of music and storytelling. Among the highlights, we’ll feature a tribute to World War II, spotlighting U.S. Army veteran John T. “Jack” Moran, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. This segment, featuring Bryan Cranston, will also commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. For the 4th year in a row, I’ve had the privilege of...

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Beyond Borders: Navigating Remote Work & Family Life as a Military Spouse show art Beyond Borders: Navigating Remote Work & Family Life as a Military Spouse

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Miltiary Spouses move all the time with their business and that has its challenges but moving OCONUS to another country can be a whole different game. Not know what they can and cant do with their business, if they are breaking laws, and how to navigate time change when managing clients and teams. This is a constant issues spouses face when moving overseas.  Join us on the Owning Up podcast as we explore the inspiring journey of Lauren Lomsdale, a former Marine Corps veteran turned military spouse. In this episode, we tune into Lauren's remarkable transition from the military to a...

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Hello listeners! Moni Jefferson CEO/ Founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs and host of the Owning up podcast  

 

June is the month to prepare for all things summer: summer breaks from school, summer vacations, and summer fun. Plus, for a lot of us, summer means PCS season. But for the entrepreneur, summer means getting out there and working. AMSE understands this and provides the road map to make your summer successful.




Now before we dive in, you will notice some time changes so make sure to Update that on your end of your Google calendar to make sure you are not missing any of our programs. or I keep a lookout for our 30 minute email that goes out just to remind you about the live event. in addition please don't forget that we have our

  • On June 1st, we kick the month by joining me for our monthly Facebook Live at 10:30 am EST as I share all that’s coming up and going on with the AMSE Agency. 

 

  • Following the Facebook live is our monthly Launchpad at 11:30 pm EST. Would you like to learn all about the benefits of your AMSE Membership? Whether you’re a new member or have been a member for some time, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Our hosts, Anna & Selena, Get ready to launch your business the AMSE way. This is your chance to learn more about monthly events in the AMSE community.

 

  • June 6th at 1:30 pm EST is a Masterclass with Phil Phalen on how to Create an Effective Personal Brand from Scratch. You guys are Going to want to miss this event, especially as a military spouse, and with the inundation of social media, creating a brand that stands out from scratch is a perfect place to start so if you're looking to Rebrand if you feel like you're brand needs a little refresh to make sure you register for this master class. You will learn the tangible steps to build an effective personal brand to position you for business success. Brand Strategist and Adobe Express Ambassador Phil Pallen will explore strong positioning, dynamic photography, and visual components like a logo, typography, and color system while sharing invaluable insights and tools from his career (with over 300 clients in over 30 countries). Attendees will achieve clarity on exactly what to do next—with enthusiasm, without overwhelm.

 

  • June 7th is our new addition to the AMC program we have added a new Meetup called what the poor at 8 pm est and we are really excited to bring this to our programming and a bonus you can bring your spouse now this month's what the poor is going to be game night we are so excited about having a game night and getting to meet each other's spouses as well as connect and have some fun instead of just all business. 

 

  • Our next masterclass is June 13th with Nicte Cuevas on how to Unlock the Power of Brand Diversity: How to Develop a Captivating Brand Strategy. Nicte Cuevas is the Principal & Creative Cultivator founder of  Nicte Nicte Creative Design she an award-winning bilingual Brand Strategist and Designer, LinkedIn Top Voice in Design, and the owner of Nicte Creative Design. She connects color, cultura, and design into a purpose-driven brand strategy for visionary companies. Through empathy-driven methodology, Nicte evolves, invigorates, and amplifies businesses’ unique brand positions. Her roots from Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia deepen her love and commitment to cultural diversity. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor, Nicte has taught over 98,000 learners worldwide with branding, color psychology, and design courses. She will be providing a discount specifically for our AMSE members.

 

  • June 15th at 1:30 pm EST is our last group coaching here at AMSE. Now if you have noticed there is a revamp under way and this is one of the events that will be discontinued. However, look forward to new program updates for our free members. Hosted by Joana Linares owner of Enumerista a bookkeeping and accounting expert. Come with all the questions to ensure they get answered. This is open only ot our All Access Members so if you have any questions you'd like to submit ahead of time check your emails because the link to submit your questions to make sure they get answered or right in there. and if you want to still access this live group coaching you can join the All Access membership by going to your membership portal and selecting the all-access pass it is $97 a month or $970 a year 

 

  • June 20th at 11:30 pm est is our monthly coworking hosted by Selena & Anna . Make sure to tune Into this co-working it is going to be our last co someone should have-working available to our free members. like we said we are making some really big phenomenal strategic changes to the membership and we're excited to be rolling out things little by little as we take out certain benefits to our program. so if you want to continue to access the coworking when you guys can get to connect with other military spouses in an intimate group setting Hands-On approach support mentorship and the ability to connect collaborate and cultivate with other military spouses make sure to sign up for our yearly or monthly All Access pass..

 

  • We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today! 

  • Remember, your AMSE Member dashboard has all you need to register for events, connect with other members, and share your wins! You can find all you need to start, grow, and elevate your business! 

 

If you’re new to Owning Up, make sure to subscribe to know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information. 

 

We’d love to have you join our fantastic community!




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