The Boss Mom Podcast

Motherhood and business aren’t meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn’t just a collection of conversations—it’s your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you’ll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you’re in, we’re here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we’ve got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.

The Crockpot Effect: How AI Is Quietly Becoming Every Boss Mom's Secret Weapon 04/30/2026

4 Buyer Psychology Hacks You Need To Know With Katie Read 04/23/2026

4 Buyer Psychology Hacks You Need To Know With Katie Read Dana invited Katie Reed onto the show after reading just one of her emails — and this conversation did not disappoint. Katie is a Forbes-featured buyer psychologist and AI strategist who spent 20 years as a psychotherapist before turning her expertise toward why people buy (and why they don't). In this episode, Dana and Katie dig into the Castle Guard Framework — four core psychological guards that run every purchase decision — and why traditional objection-handling actually makes things worse. They also get into the "husband objection," how to use AI to understand your buyers at a deep level, and why your customers aren't objecting at all — they're protecting themselves. What We Cover IntroWhy Dana invited Katie on after just one email — and what that says about great messaging MindsetScars vs. wounds: the difference between vulnerability that builds connection and vulnerability that invites pity FrameworkBuyers don't object — they guard. The psychology behind why your sales tactics may be making things worse Guard 1Drive — emotional motivation, urgency, and whether someone has the energy to actually do something Guard 2Identity — current vs. aspirational identity, belonging vs. uniqueness, and why moms tend to nail this one Guard 3Risk — financial, functional, social, and self-blame risk (and why a money-back guarantee isn't enough) Guard 4Pattern — the most overlooked guard: daily habits, status quo bias, and how disruption stops people cold TacticsSupporting the defense: the therapy technique that works just as well in sales calls Real TalkThe "talk to my husband" objection — and Dana's conversion-boosting trick for handling it with integrity AIUsing AI to understand your buyers at scale — and Katie's "fetch" prompt trick for auditing your sales page BonusKids, entrepreneurship, and why we should stop making our children wait to create value Key Takeaways Buyers guard — they don't object. Meeting them where they are relaxes the guard; fighting it tightens it. Every purchase runs four internal scans: Drive, Identity, Risk, and Pattern. Your messaging needs to address all four. "Time and money" are almost never the real objection — they're surface-level stand-ins for something deeper in one of the four guards. Supporting the defense (a therapy technique) is one of the most powerful sales tools you're not using. AI is your best tool for understanding buyer psychology at scale — use it on your transcripts, reviews, and sales calls. Share from scars, not wounds. Your audience shouldn't have to be your therapist. Resources + Links Guest Resource Free AI Buyer Psychology Prompts Katie is dropping a free resource with 10 prompts to help you understand the psychology of your specific buyers. Join her email list to get it plus a new AI prompt every week. Katie's main site (Castle Guard Framework) Katie's consulting & speaking Join the Boss Mom Community (free) Upgrade to Boss Mom Plus — $197/year /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/40989985

How Amanda Northcutt Built a Business That Runs Without Her (And How You Can Too) 04/16/2026

Why Success Feels So Scary for Moms 04/09/2026

Breaking the Shame Cycle in Parenting with Wendy Snyder 04/02/2026

Two AI Personalities Discussed My Business Belief System—And It Was Wild 03/27/2026

Hey Mom, Stop Trying to Be Clever With Your Title 03/19/2026

Nobody's Coming to Promote You: How to Climb Your Own Ladder as a Mom Entrepreneur 03/12/2026

Nobody's Coming to Promote You: How to Climb Your Own Ladder as a Mom Entrepreneur At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana gets real about something nobody tells you when you start your own business: nobody is coming to promote you. You're both the employee stuck in the trenches AND the CEO who decides promotions—so why are you still waiting for someone to tap you on the shoulder and tell you you're ready for the next level? Dana breaks down the three specific things keeping mom entrepreneurs stuck in the same role, making the same money, and doing the same work without any exit strategy in sight. She explains why you need both a promotion plan AND a retirement plan for your business (and no, not the 401k kind—she's talking about how you actually get out of the content game, the service-providing game, the doing-all-the-things game). From why you don't even realize a promotion is what you need, to how the Messaging Map Strategist Certification teaches you to sell before you master the skill (because confidence comes from talking about it, not waiting until you feel "ready"), this episode will shift how you see your trajectory. Plus, Dana shares why giving yourself a promotion isn't just good for your business—it's good for your kids to witness. Because model, don't martyr, always. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive— It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why nobody is coming to promote you (and why that's actually good news once you accept it) ✨ The three specific things keeping you stuck in the same role making the same money ✨ Why you need both a promotion plan AND a retirement plan for your business ✨ How to identify what systems you'd be promoting yourself for (hint: you probably don't even know what you're good at yet) ✨ Why the Messaging Map Strategist Certification teaches you to sell BEFORE you master the skill ✨ The difference between "I don't have the skills" and "I don't have the confidence" (and which one is really holding you back) ✨ Why giving yourself a promotion is actually good for your kids to witness Ready to move from service provider to strategist? The Messaging Map Strategist Certification is designed specifically for moms who are done trading time for money and ready to step into strategic, leveraged work that pays what you're actually worth. Check out to learn how you can give yourself the promotion you've been waiting for. Success doesn't come from doing more—it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → Elevate the routines you live in. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BOSSMOM for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Dana is obsessed with their Classic Cuddle Blanket. It feels like a weighted blanket and is so amazing she got a second one because her daughter kept stealing hers. /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/40406810

Friendship Breakups: Raise Standards, Not Boundaries with Annalie Bloomfield 03/05/2026

Friendship Breakups: Raise Standards, Not Boundaries with Annalie Bloomfield Friendship Breakups, Boundaries vs. Capacity, and Building Communities of Understanding At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Annalie Bloomfield, author of Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame, Reclaim Your Power, for a refreshingly honest conversation about something nobody warned us about: friendship breakups in our 40s. They dive into why so many women are experiencing major friendship shifts right now, the difference between boundaries (exhausting) and raising your standards (empowering), and why your kids watching you pursue your dreams isn't selfish—it's the opposite of self-sacrifice. Annalie shares her powerful reframe: stop trying to set boundaries and start raising your standards. When you elevate what you're willing to accept for yourself, people naturally rise to meet you there—or they don't, and that's okay too. Dana introduces the concept of "unlimited capacity" versus the scarcity mindset that tells us we can't handle noise, chaos, or complications. They both agree: when you're in the right spaces with the right people, you discover you actually have infinite capacity for connection. From "paint your truck first" (Dana's reminder never to self-sacrifice like her birth father did) to "model, don't martyr" (the mantra every mom entrepreneur needs), this conversation will make you rethink everything you've been told about being a "good mom" and a "good friend." Plus, they explore why micro-communities and "communities of understanding" are the future—because sometimes you need different people for different parts of your life, and that's not only okay, it's healthy. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive— It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why friendship breakups are happening to so many women right now (and what the Fire Horse year has to do with it) ✨ The powerful difference between setting boundaries (exhausting) and raising your standards (empowering) ✨ How to shift from "I can't handle this" to "I have unlimited capacity for the right things" ✨ Why emotional honesty with your kids is the most important skill you can model ✨ What "communities of understanding" are and why they're the future of connection ✨ Why self-sacrifice doesn't make you a better mom—it just makes you depleted ✨ How to curate connections with discernment instead of obligation Success doesn't come from doing more—it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/40326175

Your Kids Are Not Your Purpose 02/26/2026

Your Kids Are Not Your Purpose At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana tackles one of the most controversial beliefs she holds: your children should not be your purpose. Before you close this tab, hear her out—because this distinction might be the most liberating thing you hear all year. Dana opens up about why believing your kids are your only purpose actually burdens them with the weight of your unfulfilled dreams. She shares a heated debate she had at a Circle event where someone completely misunderstood what she meant, and breaks down the critical difference between "my kids ARE my purpose" versus "my kids GIVE ME purpose." One creates guilt, shame, and disconnection. The other creates fuel, integration, and a reciprocal relationship where you empower each other. From her five-year-old daughter's problem-solving at a pumpkin patch ("Mom, get your computer and make money while we're in the bouncy house!") to why she believes modeling beats martyring every single time, Dana challenges everything you've been told about what it means to be a "good mom." The real lesson? When you pursue your dreams openly and involve your kids in age-appropriate ways, you don't create disconnection—you create a team. And your kids learn more from watching you build something meaningful than from you sacrificing silently and resenting it later. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive— → It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why "your kids are your purpose" is actually burdensome to your children (and what to believe instead) ✨ The game-changing difference between kids BEING your purpose vs. kids GIVING you purpose ✨ Why modeling beats martyring every time—and what that actually looks like in practice ✨ How to involve your kids in your work in age-appropriate ways (from toddlers to teens) ✨ The disconnection trap: why shame and isolation around your ambitions harm your relationships more than the ambitions themselves ✨ Dana's "model, don't martyr" philosophy and why your kids need to see you pursue your dreams Success doesn't come from doing more—it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → Elevate the routines you live in. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BOSSMOM for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Dana is obsessed with their Cuddle Blanket. It feels like a weighted blanket and is so amazing she got a second one because her daughter kept stealing hers. /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/40246730

How to Stay Connected After Kids: Real Tools for Modern Marriage with Eli Weinstein 02/21/2026

How to Stay Connected After Kids: Real Tools for Modern Marriage with Eli Weinstein At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with therapist and author Elijah Weinstein to talk about the quiet drift that happens in marriages when kids enter the picture. From unspoken expectations and the myth of empathy to practical tools like the import/export list and full communication, he shares honest and actionable lessons on how to stop growing apart and start showing up for each other again. You don't need a perfect marriage to start strengthening it, you just need the willingness to say the hard things out loud and give your partner the full picture instead of expecting them to connect dots you never drew. Elijah’s book, From I Do to We Do, is available starting March 17, 2026. Find it and all the links at , or connect with him on Instagram at . This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. Elevate the routines you live in. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BOSSMOM for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Dana is obsessed with their Cuddle Blanket. It feels like a weighted blanket and is so amazing she got a second one because her daughter kept stealing hers. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why the slow drift in marriage often starts after having kids and what to do about it ✨ How unspoken expectations quietly build resentment and how to stop the cycle ✨ The difference between empathy and sympathy and why sympathy might actually serve your relationship better ✨ What the Holy Trinity framework is and how it can transform the way you communicate with your partner ✨ How the import/export list can help you and your partner get on the same page before small things become big ones ✨ Why full communication is less about talking more and more about giving your partner the whole picture Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/40182215

Balancing Motherhood and Ambition: Finding Clarity in Our Choices 02/12/2026

Balancing Motherhood and Ambition: Finding Clarity in Our Choices 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 constant struggle moms face when deciding where to put their energy and time. From choosing to cuddle her sick kids all week to flying to Arizona for a mastermind event, she shares the raw truth that being busy isn't the same as being effective. She breaks down why every strategy "works" but most of us are stuck because we lack clarity on what we're actually building. The real lesson? You can't delegate, scale, or find freedom without absolute clarity on who you're serving and why. You don't need more time management tips, you need to get brutally honest about where you're wasting energy on busy work instead of building something that actually gives you the freedom to choose the cuddles when it matters most. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why being busy doesn't equal being effective (and how to tell the difference) ✨ The real reason every strategy "works" but you're still stuck spinning your wheels ✨ How to do a time and energy audit that reveals where you're wasting your effort ✨ Why you can't delegate, scale, or build freedom without absolute clarity first ✨ The questions you need to ask yourself to get clear on what you're actually building Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/40086605

Motherhood doesn't kill your ambition or dreams, this does 01/29/2026

Motherhood doesn't kill your ambition or dreams, this does 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 internal war every mom faces between the woman she was before kids and the mother she's become. From feeling guilty about wanting more to recognizing how that inner turmoil affects your kids, she shares why saying things out loud and knowing what you actually want are the only two things that will stop the cycle of overwhelm and mom guilt. You don't need to sacrifice your dreams to be a good mom, you just need to stop fighting yourself and start voicing what you really want in a space where other moms actually get it. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why the internal war between the woman you were and the mother you've become is affecting your kids, your business, and your relationships ✨ The two non-negotiable practices that will stop the cycle of overwhelm and mom guilt for good ✨ How saying things out loud in a safe space unlocks the genius mom brain you know you have ✨ Why knowing what you actually want (not what you think you should want) changes everything ✨ How the three parts of yourself (woman, mother, voice) can work together instead of tearing you apart Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39926260

Say It Out Loud: Curing Mom Guilt for Good 01/21/2026

Say It Out Loud: Curing Mom Guilt for Good At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this article, Dana reveals the primary reason moms struggle to hit their goals: isolation. Despite being constantly surrounded by people, moms are silently battling guilt, self-doubt, and internal conflict about whether they're making the right choices. She introduces a powerful framework (Speak, Find, See, Hope, Reflect, Achieve) that breaks the cycle of isolation and cures mom guilt by getting you to say things out loud, find your circles of understanding, and realize you're not alone in your struggles. From learning how to receive without constantly proving your worth to understanding that wanting more doesn't make you selfish, Dana shows you how clarity and freedom come from breaking the silence. You don't need to have it all figured out, you just need to stop isolating yourself and start saying the things you've been keeping silent. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Article: ✨ Why isolation (not lack of hustle) is the real reason you're not hitting your goals ✨ The difference between guilt and shame, and why mom guilt has become such a huge issue for our generation ✨ How to break the isolation cycle with a proven framework: Speak, Find, See, Hope, Reflect, Achieve ✨ Why saying things out loud in the right circles is the key to curing mom guilt ✨ How to learn to receive support, love, and money without constantly proving your worth Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39817995

Starting Over as a Mom Entrepreneur Isn't Failure - It's Power 01/15/2026

Starting Over as a Mom Entrepreneur Isn't Failure - It's Power At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana gets vulnerable about something most mom entrepreneurs hide: starting over. After stepping back from Boss Mom to navigate grief, family changes, and rebuilding herself, Dana shares why the shame around starting over is keeping us stuck—and how breaking that silence changed everything. She reveals why Silicon Valley celebrates rebuilding every five years while moms treat it like failure, what isolation actually does to your business and creativity, and how stepping away doesn't mean you failed—it means you're human. With major entrepreneurs like Amy Porterfield and Jenna Kutcher publicly stepping back from parts of their businesses, Dana makes the case for why we need to normalize the start-stop cycle for moms and show our kids what real resilience looks like. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive— It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why stepping back from your business doesn't make you a failure—it makes you human ✨ How breaking the silence about struggling changed Dana's entire trajectory in 6 months ✨ What isolation actually does to your creativity, motivation, and ability to sell ✨ Why Silicon Valley celebrates rebuilding while moms hide it in shame ✨ The real power moms have when we stop isolating and start showing our resilience ✨ How to have the conversation that will break you out of stuck mode and into hope Success doesn't come from doing more—it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39741800

Your Next Business Idea Starts With: I Wish This Existed with Lauren Falesnik 01/08/2026

Your Next Business Idea Starts With: I Wish This Existed with Lauren Falesnik At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Lauren Falesnik, founder of GILi Guise, a kids' clothing brand born from a simple mom problem: finding jeans her toddler would actually wear. Lauren shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur without sacrificing her presence with her kids, proving that you don't have to choose between motherhood and building something meaningful. From sourcing denim in her basement to launching a thriving business in 2024, Lauren gets honest about the tears, the late nights, and the conversations she had to have with her kids about Mommy's work. She reveals how she manages routine, guilt, and growth while expecting baby number three, and why moms already have every skill they need to build a business. You don't need the perfect time or a flawless plan, you just need to solve a problem you care about and trust that you'll figure it out along the way. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why there's never a "perfect time" to start a business as a mom and how to just make it work ✨ How to integrate work and motherhood without choosing one over the other ✨ The real conversations you need to have with your kids about Mommy's work (and why they're easier than you think) ✨ Why routine is your secret weapon for managing business and family without losing your mind ✨ How moms already have every operational skill needed to run a successful business (and why corporate doesn't recognize it) ✨ What to do when you're afraid of failure and how to lean on community instead of going it alone Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39627640

The Guaranteed Way to Be Successful as a Mom in Business 01/01/2026

The Guaranteed Way to Be Successful as a Mom in Business At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana breaks down the five non-negotiables for moms building sustainable businesses. From understanding why isolation kills momentum to getting brutally honest about whether you need money now, are monetizing your healing, or want impact and visibility, each reason requires a completely different strategy. She explains why traditional time management fails moms, introduces the three internal parts (Mom, Woman, Voice) fighting for your attention, and reveals why messy, authentic marketing is now your biggest competitive advantage. You don't need more time or fewer responsibilities to succeed, you just need to stop building like someone without kids and start creating a business that fits your actual 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why building your business in isolation is killing your momentum and the three types of people you actually need ✨ The three real reasons moms build businesses and why using the wrong strategy for your reason keeps you stuck ✨ Why traditional time management doesn't work for moms and the 10-minute framework that does ✨ The three parts of yourself (Mom, Woman, Voice) at war inside you and how to stop the internal conflict ✨ Why messy, unpolished marketing is now your biggest advantage and how to use it to build real connection Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39568290

How to receive Love and Support 12/25/2025

How to receive Love and Support 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 challenge of receiving love and support as a mom—and why we're often the ones standing in our own way. From realizing she never asked for her own Christmas stocking to understanding that people can't read our minds the way we read theirs, she shares the raw and honest truth about mom resentment, over-giving, and the guilt that comes with doing it all in silence. She explains how knowing what you want, identifying where you get resentful, and actually asking for help can transform your relationships and your boundaries. You don't need to do it all alone to be a good mom—you just need the courage to tell the people who love you how they can show up for you. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why you're not bad at receiving love—you've just never asked for what you actually need ✨ How to identify where you get resentful (because that's exactly where you need help) ✨ Why people can't read your mind the way you read theirs—and what to do about it ✨ The difference between setting boundaries and still doing everything yourself ✨ How to teach your kids (and partner) how you actually feel loved and supported ✨ Why your problems aren't special—and why that's actually the best news you'll hear today Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39518845

Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition with Leah Remillet 12/18/2025

Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition with Leah Remillet At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Dana sits down with Leah Remillet to tackle the guilt and hesitation that stops moms from pursuing their business dreams. From the gender gap in confidence (men apply for jobs at 60% qualified, women wait for 100%) to the damaging cultural myth that good mothers must sacrifice everything, Leah shares why that persistent business idea on your heart isn't accidental, it found you because you're meant to act on it. She reveals the truth about successful mom entrepreneurs: they don't do everything alone, they build systems that create freedom, and they bring their kids into the journey instead of hiding their ambitions. You don't need perfect credentials or the ideal setup to start building a business, you just need to stop waiting for permission that will never come and take action before that dream finds someone else who will. Connect with Lea: Instagram: Facebook: Explore More Resources from BossMom Download BossMom for free now! The BossMom app 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why women wait for 100% readiness while men move forward at 60% (and how to break this pattern) ✨ The truth about the "sacrifice myth" and why martyrdom isn't what your kids need from you ✨ How successful mom entrepreneurs use systems to create freedom (not burnout) ✨ Why strong, independent women actually love help and how to stop doing everything alone ✨ How to bring your kids into your business journey instead of hiding your ambitions from them ✨ Why that persistent business idea found you on purpose and what happens if you keep ignoring it Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business, you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39453965

Navigating Vulnerability: What to Share and When 12/11/2025

Navigating Vulnerability: What to Share and When At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana breaks down the critical difference between sharing that builds your business and sharing that kills sales. She explores the concept of wounds versus scars—why sharing too soon can make customers back away, and how waiting for the lessons to crystallize creates content that converts. From her own experience with grief tanking her revenue to learning when vulnerability becomes a powerful teaching tool, Dana gives you the framework to know exactly what to share online and when to share it. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ The relatability factor: what makes content connect versus what pushes people away ✨ Wounds vs. scars: the critical framework that determines if your vulnerability builds or tanks sales✨ Why "monetizing your healing" sabotages your business (and what to do instead) ✨ The two questions to ask before sharing anything online ✨ How to know when shame has transformed into a lesson worth teaching ✨ Why your audience isn't the same as your inner circle (and why that matters) Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39362065

How to rewire your brain to achieve more and less time 12/04/2025

How to rewire your brain to achieve more and less time At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Dr. Shannon Irvine to explore why your brain actively works against your business growth—and how to rewire it. From hitting invisible revenue ceilings to the "I'll just do it myself" trap that keeps mom entrepreneurs stuck, Shannon shares the neuroscience behind why all your strategies aren't working. She reveals how limiting beliefs programmed in childhood create subconscious patterns that sabotage success, and walks through her proven 67-day framework for building new neural pathways that make scaling, delegating, and wealth feel safe. You don't need more hustle or willpower—you need to understand how your brain works and intentionally rewire it for the success you're building. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why your brain perceives growth as a threat—and how that creates invisible revenue ceilings ✨ The neuroscience behind procrastination, perfectionism, and the "I'll just do it myself" trap ✨ How childhood programming creates limiting beliefs that sabotage your success (without you even knowing it) ✨ Why you can't out-hustle your subconscious patterns—and what actually works instead ✨ Dr. Shannon's 67-day framework for rewiring your brain to make scaling, delegating, and wealth feel safe ✨ How to shift your identity from "doer" to "leader" so you can finally scale beyond your personal capacity ✨ Why skepticism is the only thing standing between you and your next level Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39262410

Finding Focus Amidst the Chaos of Motherhood 11/26/2025

Finding Focus Amidst the Chaos of Motherhood At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana addresses the spiral every mom entrepreneur knows too well: when your brain has 80,000 tabs open and everything feels equally important. She reveals how we condition everyone around us to need us, making it impossible to prioritize effectively. Dana introduces the FEE test and ROI framework to help you distinguish between being busy and being productive, shares why not all time with your kids has the same value (and why that's okay), and explains the three-step process to pull yourself back when you're overwhelmed. From the guilt of wasted time to the reality of managing multiple "babies" in your business, she gets honest about what it takes to stop spiraling. You don't need a perfect system—you just need clarity on what actually moves the needle. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why moms become "the rock" everyone depends on—and how that conditioning makes it impossible to prioritize effectively ✨ The FEE test framework (Financial, Environmental, Emotional) for making strategic decisions about where your energy goes ✨ How to calculate ROI on everything in your life—yes, even time with your kids—to figure out what actually moves the needle ✨ Why burning yourself out on tasks that feel productive doesn't move your business forward (and how to spot the difference) ✨ The "ten babies at once" problem and why you can't sustain high-intensity focus across multiple priorities simultaneously ✨ The 3-step process to pull yourself back from spiraling: identifying priorities, calculating ROI, and choosing your biggest lever ✨ Why your body will protect you from burnout if you keep exhausting yourself on the wrong things—and what to do instead Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39187390

Why Starting a Business Might Be the Best Parenting Move You'll Ever Make 11/15/2025

Why Starting a Business Might Be the Best Parenting Move You'll Ever Make At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Dana and Krista get real about why starting a business might be the smartest parenting move you'll ever make—not just for the income, but for the life skills your kids absorb by watching you. They discuss breaking rules vs. following them, teaching autonomy through example, and why hiding your struggles from your kids means they miss the entire lesson. Krista shares how her 16-year-old daughter Bri landed her first job after watching her mom fearlessly approach local business owners, and Dana explains why she believes 100% of moms should have a business—even if it's small, seasonal, or just brings in vacation money. This is an empowering, slightly ranty conversation for any mom who wants to raise kids who question the status quo and create their own path. Want to surround yourself with moms who think differently and stop feeling like you're the only one? 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 episode: 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why starting a business teaches your kids skills that schools, universities, and corporate jobs never will—like conflict resolution, communication, and risk assessment. ✨ How to stop hiding your entrepreneurial journey from your kids and why showing them the hard parts is just as important as celebrating the wins. ✨ The difference between raising rule-followers and raising kids who question the status quo and create their own opportunities. ✨ Real examples of how watching a mom build a business translates into confident, capable teenagers (like Krista's daughter Bri landing her first job). ✨ Why entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful self-development journeys you'll ever take—and how that transformation benefits your entire family. ✨ How to teach your kids autonomy and resilience by modeling what it looks like to break rules, assess consequences, and pivot when something isn't working. Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/39043380

Falling down the stairs on purpose saved Michelle Lang's life 11/13/2025

Falling down the stairs on purpose saved Michelle Lang's life At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. A woman in a flowing gown and heels carefully straps on knee pads, positions herself at the top of a staircase, and deliberately throws herself down the stairs. It sounds absurd. Maybe even reckless. But when you understand why Michelle Lang does this—and what it represents—it becomes one of the most honest conversations about motherhood you'll ever encounter. After 12 years away from her career as a professional stunt performer, Lang has returned to throwing herself off buildings, getting hit by cars, and tumbling down staircases. But this isn't just about revisiting old skills. It's about what happens when mothers finally get enough mental space to ask themselves a devastating question: "Who am I if I'm not just someone's mom?" 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Rediscovering your sense of self as a mom ✨ The importance of embracing vulnerability and play for personal growth ✨ How losing yourself in motherhood is common, but reclaiming your identity is possible ✨ Why finding joy and allowing yourself to have fun is essential for both mental and physical well-being ✨ The role of self-compassion and permission in overcoming the pressure of being a “perfect” mom and career woman Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → Connect withMichelle Lang here: /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/38932090

Why moms like us feel at war with ourselves with Amanda Goetz 11/05/2025

Why moms like us feel at war with ourselves with Amanda Goetz At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Amanda Goetz, a two-time founder, four-time CMO, and single mom of three, to discuss the lessons from her journey of burnout to balance. Amanda shares how her debut book Toxic Grit came to life, stemming from her own cathartic process of healing after a tough few years. From learning to compartmentalize her roles as a mom, entrepreneur, and partner, to realizing the importance of focusing on what you want, Amanda’s insights are a game-changer. She opens up about how embracing complexity and letting go of the pressure to be perfect can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life. Tune in to hear how Amanda’s journey can help you redefine success and create a life where you don’t just survive, but actually love what you have. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ How Amanda turned burnout into her book, Toxic Grit ✨ The importance of focusing on positive outcomes ✨ The power of compartmentalizing your roles to avoid burnout ✨ Why chasing perfection leads to burnout and how to stop ✨ Redefining success to align with your values ✨ Embracing your full, multi-dimensional self as a mom and entrepreneur Success doesn’t come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → Connect with Amanda Goetz here: @ /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/38930750

Rewrite Your Aging Story with Cynthia Garcia 10/30/2025

Rewrite Your Aging Story with Cynthia Garcia At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Cynthia Garcia—an unstoppable entrepreneur, four-time founder, and the powerhouse creator behind the SELF-Made Movement. Cynthia is on a mission to help women embrace aging with confidence, rewrite the stories we’ve been told about getting older, and build empires while doing it. From growing up in poverty to launching Rewritten, a beauty brand that’s redefining what aging beautifully means, Cynthia shares how self-reinvention, clarity, and inner confidence have shaped every chapter of her journey. This episode is more than inspiring—it’s a wake-up call to every woman ready to own her power at any age. You’ll walk away with tangible steps to rewrite your story, show up as your future self today, and embrace the movement → momentum → velocity mindset that creates unstoppable growth. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+ → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why aging isn’t about fading—it’s about accumulating power, wisdom, and resilience. ✨ How to rewrite your life story and create the future you want. ✨ Why confidence starts within and radiates outward. ✨ Cynthia’s daily habits for feeling vibrant, energized, and beautiful from the inside out. ✨ The mindset shift that creates movement → momentum → velocity in both business and life. Success doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That’s why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you simplify your message, take action, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it’s about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out and to see how much lighter business can feel. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → Connect with Cynthia Garcia here: /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/38774490

The Business Mindset Every Mom Needs To Have 10/23/2025

The Business Mindset Every Mom Needs To Have In this episode, Dana shares the unexpected lesson that came from a nearly empty networking event and how it revealed two hidden habits keeping most mom entrepreneurs stuck: deferring their dreams and doing everything themselves. She dives deep into the mindset behind why moms say “it’s just easier if I do it,” how that belief quietly sabotages our growth, and what to do instead. You’ll learn Dana’s favorite framework—Start, Stop, Continue, Delegate—and how to finally start building the support, systems, and future you’ve been dreaming about. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “I’ll focus on that later,” this episode is your wake-up call that your future dictates today. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The two hidden mindset traps that keep mom entrepreneurs small Why saying “I don’t want that” often means “I’m afraid of that” How the belief that “it’s easier if I do it” leads to burnout Why your future dictates today (and how to start living that way) The power of the Start–Stop–Continue–Delegate method for clarity and growth How community and delegation create freedom—not overwhelm At the end of the day, you don’t have to earn the right to dream big. You just have to decide that your future is worth leading from—today. If you’ve been carrying it all on your own, this episode will remind you that doing it alone isn’t strength—it’s survival. And you were made for more than that. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/38639935

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The Mom Brain Reset: Small Shifts That Create Big Change with Hannah Keeley 10/08/2025

The Mom Brain Reset: Small Shifts That Create Big Change with Hannah Keeley In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, Dana sits down with faith-based life coach and mom of seven, Hannah Keeley, to talk about what’s really happening inside the mom brain—and how understanding it can completely transform your life, your home, and your business. Hannah shares her powerful story of hitting rock bottom, hearing God’s call to simply “fold the laundry,” and discovering that small, faithful steps can lead to massive change. Together, they dive into how to stop fighting your mom brain and start working with it, so you can finally feel peace, purpose, and possibility again. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, craving calm but living in chaos, this conversation is your reminder: you’re not broken, mama. You’re becoming. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What “mom brain” really is and why it’s not a flaw. How to work with your mom brain instead of against it. The power of small, faithful actions. How one simple instruction, “fold the laundry”, sparked an entire life transformation and why small steps lead to big change. Why resistance kills creativity (and how to reopen it). How faith and mindset work together to create lasting transformation. If this episode spoke to you if you felt seen, encouraged, or simply reminded that you’re not alone in this journey, then you’ll love Hannah’s upcoming Moms Arise Virtual Event, happening November 13–15. It’s a three-day online experience designed to help you rethink your thoughts, reframe your fears, and reset your mom brain with faith and purpose. You’ll walk away not just inspired, but equipped with practical tools to create the life you want to live as a mom, entrepreneur, and woman of faith. And don’t forget to connect with Hannah Keeley on Instagram she personally responds to messages and loves hearing from real moms doing the work. Connect with Wendy here: YouTube: Facebook: X: TikTok: Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/38521200

The Internal Guidance System with Zen Cryar DeBrucke 10/03/2025

The Internal Guidance System with Zen Cryar DeBrucke Here at BossMom, we know the best breakthroughs don’t come from pretending everything’s fine. They come when we’re honest about the fear, the overwhelm, and the spirals of anxiety that so many of us carry while raising kids and building businesses. In this episode, Dana sits down with Zen Cryar DeBrucke, creator of the Fear-Free Human Movement and founder of the Recreating You Game. Zen shares her work on the Internal Guidance System (IGS), a built-in compass we all have that helps us detect when our thoughts are leading us off track, and how to shift toward ones that open us up to alignment, peace, and possibility. Together, they explore what it looks like to move past fear-based thinking, how to recognize the signals in your body that show you the truth, and why learning to pivot into “opening” thoughts can be the key to lasting emotional freedom. If you’ve ever wondered how to stop the late-night worry spiral, how to respond to life’s chaos with more clarity, or how to live and lead from a place of abundance instead of fear, this conversation will leave you inspired, grounded, and ready to trust the guidance system you already carry inside. 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 episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What the Internal Guidance System really is and how it differs from intuition and emotions. The difference between opening and closing thoughts, and how to feel the signals in your own body. Why emotional freedom matters and how it changes the way you parent, partner, and run your business. The truth about guilt vs. remorse and why one keeps you stuck while the other sets you free. Practical ways to use your IGS daily, from handling kid interruptions to making big business decisions. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be ruled by fear, anxiety, or overwhelm. You already have the tools inside you to find calm, clarity, and courage. Zen’s work with the Internal Guidance System shows us that emotional freedom isn’t just possible, it’s the foundation for living a more abundant, aligned life. Be sure to check out Zen’s , a five-day practice designed to help you experience your IGS in action and start living with more ease right away. You were never meant to just survive the chaos, you were meant to thrive. The guidance you’ve been searching for has been within you all along, and when you learn to trust it, freedom and abundance can become your everyday reality. Connect with Wendy here: Podcast: Facebook: Instagram: or LinkedIn: Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → /episode/index/show/bossmom/id/38453545

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