The Boss Mom Podcast
Welcome AMAZING BOSS MOM We are so glad you found us because that means you have a burning desire to create something in this world...something that positively impacts people AND also makes you money. You are in the right place. Here at Boss Mom, we know all too well the challenges of raising babies and businesses at the same time and you need more than just great resources (which we have) you also need a strong support system (we have that too). Just like all moms you need a simple business because life is complex and you should never have to apologize for having a sometimes unpredictable schedule. You can build a really successful (and profitable) business in 15 hours a week, you just have to know how (and we are going to show you). We interview amazing ladies who share their struggles and successes as well as solo episodes where I guide you through our Nurture to Convert System designed to help Boss Moms raise their business and babies at the same time. I'm Dana Malstaff, founder and CEO of Boss Mom LLC, and I'll be your host.
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Krista Lockwood Built a 6-Figure Business, Now She's Selling It: Here's Why
04/25/2024
Krista Lockwood Built a 6-Figure Business, Now She's Selling It: Here's Why
As entrepreneurs, we pour ourselves into building these amazing businesses, the last thing we’d ever consider is shutting them down, especially when they’re doing well. Why would we choose to walk away from something that’s actually working? Well…that’s where Krista Lockwood found herself. After building a 6 figure business over the last 5 years, she has decided to sell it and move on. Our kids change as they grow, and so do we. What lit us up before might not be right for us now, and that’s okay. How did Krista make this huge decision? How do we deal with the guilt and uncertainty that comes with making a big move? In this episode, founder of Motherhood Simplified, Krista Lockwood returns to talk about the new chapter in her journey, walking away from a perfectly good business and why it’s important to align your career moves with your current life phase. Your business deserves to be loved as opposed to being run by somebody who just isn’t excited about it anymore. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -How to know it’s time to pivot Most people would rather stick with a successful business even if it’s no longer making them happy. How do we know it's time to stop doing something even if it's going well? -Stop feeling guilty about change Why is it important to make sure your work fits with your family life? How can you handle changes without feeling guilty or worried? -How to avoid the temptation to keep scaling How do we check in with ourselves so that we can move on from the business before we start neglecting the community we’ve built? Guest Bio Krista Lockwood, the founder of Motherhood Simplified, is a mom who has successfully decluttered her entire home. She doesn’t teach decluttering in theory. Instead, she shares practical tips and strategies that have worked for thousands of other moms. Krista’s approach is grounded in her own experiences, ensuring that she never asks you to do something in your home that she hasn’t done herself. Her mission is to help moms find the sweet spot of having enough but not too much, allowing them to feel less stressed in their homes. Through her platform, Motherhood Simplified, Krista provides resources, guidance, and community support for simplifying the journey of motherhood. Check out the Motherhood Simplified Website at and listen to the podcast episodes at Follow Krista on Instagram ()
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Marketing Wasn't Meant For Moms...Until Now
04/18/2024
Marketing Wasn't Meant For Moms...Until Now
Today’s rules of marketing force us in one direction: be everywhere, all the time, non-stop. It’s all about more content, more entertainment, and of course - more virality. Here’s the problem for moms: this isn’t a sustainable version of marketing. It’s exhausting, guilt-inducing and unrealistic. Our life requirements don’t align with being online all the time, and we shouldn’t have to play by those rules to succeed. No matter what: our children will always be the dominant priority in our lives. Why not set up our business with this in mind, instead of forcing ourselves to market the way everyone else does? Can we do marketing on our own terms and still have success? We want to live in a world where moms don’t have to say yes to ridiculous unsustainable ways of marketing, starting now. In this episode, I talk about why moms can’t run their businesses the way everyone else does, and how to succeed on our own terms. The rules of business and marketing aren’t realistic or sustainable for moms. We need to stop forcing ourselves to be successful in the same way as people who don't have our life requirements. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -How to create a legacy of loving what we do Our kids soak up everything we do. If running our businesses leaves us feeling guilty, drained, sad and unsuccessful, that’s what they’ll believe about work. How do we change that? -Experts vs. content creators It often feels like if we’re not pointing, dancing or entertaining, we aren’t marketing. Could this viral, content creator approach actually be detrimental? Is there a better way? -Productivity isn’t just about time Taking advice from people who don’t understand our lives is dangerous. How do we see time management, boundaries and priorities from our perspective as moms?
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How to Be Cool with Changing Direction w/Marki Lemons Ryhal
04/11/2024
How to Be Cool with Changing Direction w/Marki Lemons Ryhal
As entrepreneurs, there’s a ton of pressure to commit to one thing and stick with it, no matter what. Even though we’re constantly evolving, switching things up makes us think we’re wishy-washy, indecisive and uncommitted. Does that mean we have to sell and say the same thing forever, even when it’s no longer in alignment with us? Life's too short to stick with something that's not lighting us up just because we're scared of looking flaky. We shouldn’t be afraid of letting our businesses evolve like we do. How do we make a big change without feeling guilty? How do we shamelessly move toward what makes sense for us and our businesses? In this episode, speaker and bestselling author, Marki Lemons Ryhal shares real-life tricks to making big moves without second-guessing ourselves. It's about being an active lifelong learner willing to implement changes and own who you are, whether it could be a mistake or not. -Marki Lemons Ryhal 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Why saying "yes" to change can be your best move How can saying "yes" to change transform your life and propel you forward? -Getting loud about what you love – why it matters Why does getting vocal about your passions attract the people and opportunities you truly want? -Jumping on new chances – how it's done How can taking a leap into something new actually be the best way to grow and feel alive? Guest Bio Marki Lemons Ryhal is one of 100 speakers selected out of over 1,300 to speak at the REALTOR® Conference & Expo ten times (face-to-face and virtually) with high program evaluations and an INMAN Closing Keynote Speaker. She is a licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, avid volunteer, Major Investor, President's Circle, Federal Political Coordinator, Podcast Host of Drive with NAR & Social Selling Made Simple, 30 times published author, and 6X International Best-Selling Author. Marki Lemons-Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate. With 30+ years of marketing and education experience, Marki has taught over 1,000,000 people (face-to-face and virtually) since 1993. Be the first to see the future of real estate at and stay ahead in the game! Connect with Marki on LinkedIn - Follow Marki on Facebook () and Instagram (
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Cathy Heller: How to Shift From Pushiness Into Presence and Purpose
04/04/2024
Cathy Heller: How to Shift From Pushiness Into Presence and Purpose
So many women have juicy and purposeful potential inside them, but because they’re too depleted to see the possibilities, it never sees the light of day. We tell ourselves that being moms is what’s holding us back. The truth is: not tapping into our potential has nothing to do with our kids, and everything to do with our own emotions. When we operate from an agitated nervous system, urgency, overwhelm and exhaustion become the norm. When we step out of our spinning minds and shift into presence, the awesome things we’re pushing hard to have will just flow to us. That way, we’ll never have to choose between the greatest gift in life, and our purpose and contribution to the world. How do we repair our nervous systems so we can start operating from a place of calm and wholeness? Can we unearth our purpose by doing less? In this episode, I’m joined by top ranked podcast host, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and author of the upcoming book “Abundant Ever After”, Cathy Heller. She shares how moms can design lives filled with purpose, peace and presence. When your nervous system is agitated, you will keep making lists, feeling depleted and doing everything for everyone. When you repair it, you can find peace, calm and start feeling a sense of wholeness. -Cathy Heller 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Doing everything for everyone is selfish Many women put too much on their plates because we think it’s generous and loving. Are we actually stealing something valuable from people when we do that? -Don’t do more, be more How do we stop being forceful and pushy about getting what we want and learn to let it flow to us effortlessly? -What happens when our cups are filled We often think pouring all our energy into our kids is the key to their happiness. Do they actually benefit more from us living in our purpose and feeling seen in our own right? Guest Bio Cathy Heller is a top ranked podcast host of The Cathy Heller Podcast, a truth seeker, 8 figure spiritual and business coach, and author focused on helping women create a life of abundance, joy, and purpose. If you want to learn all the things about Cathy and hang out with her online, head to .
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Go From Invisible To Invincible: How To Embrace Visibility in Your Business w/Jessica Stansberry
03/28/2024
Go From Invisible To Invincible: How To Embrace Visibility in Your Business w/Jessica Stansberry
Visibility is crucial for business growth, getting new clients, and increasing sales. However, for many, especially women and mothers, being seen is a significant challenge. Beyond the realm of business, there's a deeper struggle: the quest for identity and purpose. Balancing personal aspirations with societal expectations can be overwhelming. The fear of judgment often holds us back from our potential to be visible. What mental barriers prevent us from putting ourselves out there? How do we reach a point where we are comfortable with being visible? In this episode, CEO and owner of Hey Jessica, YouTuber and marketing strategist Jessica Stansberry joins me to talk about the journey to being visible for business, why being seen is a big deal for a lot of people and her encouraging experience with putting herself out there. Our content is helpful in some way to someone all the time. -Jessica Stansberry 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -The evolution of YouTube How has the platform shifted since its launch? -When we don’t love what we do What does putting things off or not giving them enough energy tell us? -Audience affirmation Can our online audience affirm us? Guest Bio Jessica Stansberry helps content creators and entrepreneurs use content to start, grow, and scale their businesses so that their content makes them money while they sleep. Jessica's YouTube channel, email list, and Instagram account are FULL of helpful nuggets to help content creators become CEOs. Visit Find Jessica’s newest course here (YouTube Sales Accelerator) Digi Product School YouTube: Facebook: TikTok:
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Embracing The Pivot: How To Overcome Business Doubts And Thrive w/Kendra Hennessy
03/21/2024
Embracing The Pivot: How To Overcome Business Doubts And Thrive w/Kendra Hennessy
Navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, particularly for Boss Moms, involves constant shifts, uncertainties, and tough decisions. One of the most daunting challenges is the pivot – transitioning from a known, successful path to something uncertain. It's not just about the business; it's about the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Doubts creep in - Will the change be worth it? What if it fails? Contrary to popular belief, us moms don’t have it all figured out so where do we go from here? How do we overcome the fears that come with a pivot in business? In this episode, founder of Mother Like a Boss Kendra Hennessy joins me to talk about the emotional components of pivoting when owning a business, the ups and downs in entrepreneurship and how she took her in person business to the online world. It feels really scary to leave something behind that is successful for something that is unknown. -Kendra Hennessy 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Is change necessary? How do we ‘shed our skin’ to step into a new phase of who we are and what we want to become. -The explanations behind our reasoning Why don’t we have to justify our reasoning to those around us? -Letting go and moving on Is it okay to grieve a part of our life that may be over? How do we move on? Guest Bio Kendra Hennessy is the founder of Mother Like a Boss where her mission is to make house cleaning more doable for regular moms so you spend less time tidying your space and more time enjoying your life. Just Clean It 365 guide is 52 weeks of done-for-you cleaning routines that fit your life and take the trial & error out of daily tidying, even if you struggle to stay consistent or hate to clean. Visit Visit Find Kendra on Instragram Find Kendra on TikTok Listen to the podcast here
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How To Achieve More With One-Minute Success Hacks
03/14/2024
How To Achieve More With One-Minute Success Hacks
As moms, we know the struggle of never having more than 10 minutes to ourselves. We are always constantly juggling multiple tasks with barely a moment to spare. It can get overwhelming and frustrating especially when we lose focus. Is there a solution that takes just one minute of our time and can make a world of difference? Enter one-minute success hacks; quick, actionable strategies that can help us achieve both our personal and business goals, even when we're short on time. How do these simple, yet incredibly effective strategies maximize our productivity and clarity in just 60 seconds? In this episode, I share mind-blowing one-minute hacks for success, how it can help achieve personal and business goals and the hidden power in starting off small. One-minute success hacks are crucial to actually reaching your goals in life. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Get fit, one minute at a time How do we get moving and things done when we don’t love the idea of workouts in the first place? -Multitasking How do we get the most out of stacking activities? -Impactful breathing exercises How can breathing exercises help us when we get frantic? Can it help us get our focus back?
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Should You Take Advice From Successful Men?
03/07/2024
Should You Take Advice From Successful Men?
As moms, we're bombarded with advice from all angles - including successful men. Should we really be taking advice from them? Their success is undeniable, and they may make really great points, but can they truly understand the intricacies of motherhood? This dilemma leaves us torn between wanting to benefit from their wisdom and doubting if it truly applies to our lives. How can we stop dismissing advice from successful men outright and adopt a more discerning approach? In this episode, I talk about whether or not we should take advice from successful men as Boss Moms, how to identify the nuggets of wisdom that they share and when exactly we should heed their advice. If people don’t fit in with your belief system or moral compass then you’re not going to want to take their advice no matter who they are. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Generalized marketing Do we need to listen to people who don’t resonate with us? -Everyone can add value How do we take the approach of learning from different angles? -When to not take advice How do we figure out when advice is just not fit for us?
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One Skill That's Hard for Moms to Learn (But Will Pay Off Forever)
02/29/2024
One Skill That's Hard for Moms to Learn (But Will Pay Off Forever)
Juggling a million tasks, striving to ensure everything runs smoothly. Constantly worrying if everyone around us is okay. As moms, it’s a heavy burden we carry. The relentless pressure to bear the responsibility for everyone's happiness and well-being is well…exhausting. Does being a mom and a woman mean maintaining control, fixing every problem, keeping everyone happy? No…and the sooner we release ourselves from the pressure, the easier everything gets. What’s the one skill moms have a hard time learning but can have the most valuable pay-off? How do we not fall back into the norm of what we’re used to? In this episode I talk about not taking on the burden of making sure everyone and everything is okay, why moms have a hard time figuring it out and how we can do less while contributing more. There is a big distinction between being there for the people that you love and making sure everybody’s okay all the time. That is not the burden you need to bear. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -The pressure we face How does the burden of making sure everything and everyone is okay affect us? -Step 1 Why is it so important to first recognize the problem? -Supporting vs. stifling How do we deprive the people we love by taking on the burden of making sure everything is okay?
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3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Success And How To Stop
02/22/2024
3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Success And How To Stop
As moms, there’s a constant pressure to put our maternal identity above everything. Of course, our kids are important, but there’s a lot more to us than that. Our worth isn’t determined solely by how much time we dedicate to our families. Neglecting our other identities and passions can lead to a profound loss and disconnection from ourselves. How does the pressure sabotage our ability to be truly happy and connected as women? How do we recognize and embrace our multitude of identities as women without feeling guilty? In this episode, I talk about how having a guilty mom mindset can sabotage your success. I also talk about fostering a balanced approach to identity and how to give our identities as women enough time and space. We are so many more things than just being a parent. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Figuring out who we are as women How do we figure out exactly who we are as women? What aspects do we look at? -Our identity as partners Does our identity differ when we have a partner as opposed to when there is no one else included in our lives? What does that look like? -The mindset that children are everything How has culture set this mindset up and made it a norm? Is this the correct mindset to have?
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Should You Tweak or Pivot?
02/15/2024
Should You Tweak or Pivot?
As moms, business owners and women, our lives are constantly changing. We grow, discover new interests, and we get bored in our businesses, and we’re left wondering if it’s time to pivot. Now, before we go uprooting everything and making huge changes, we really have to check in with ourselves first. Sometimes what feels like a new direction to shift into is nothing more than a short-term burst of excitement. How do we tell the difference between needing to pivot and needing to just make small tweaks to what we’re doing? What questions should we ask ourselves? In this episode, I talk about whether you should tweak or move onto something different. If you don’t know what to say past a certain point, that’s a really good indicator that this isn’t a long-term pivot for you. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Know your North Star How do we tell the difference between tweaking what serves our higher mission, and needing to make a big change? -Why you’re itching to pivot Will a pivot make you happy in the long-term, or are you jumping the gun because you’re excited about a new area of interest? -Start small Before we make massive changes, what should we try first?
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Break Out of the Martyr Mindset and Find Balance w/Olivia Herron
02/08/2024
Break Out of the Martyr Mindset and Find Balance w/Olivia Herron
Every mom struggles with the pressure to be present and connected while also excelling in our businesses. We all want to have it all, but honestly, it can leave us feeling like a rubber band being pulled way too thin. That nagging feeling creeps in – are we doing enough for our families or our careers? How do we figure out our limits and make peace with the fact that we can't do it all? Can we switch up our mindset a bit? In this episode, GM of Innovation at SamCart Olivia Herron joins me to talk about how to shift from a martyr mindset, why we need to be okay with not having control all the time and why it's okay to have off days. We also talk about the aspirations outside of being a mother. Not everything requires you to be in control. -Olivia Heron 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Be proud of you As Boss Moms, we do it all and we need to give ourselves permission to brag. -Having a martyr mindset How does having a martyr mindset create emotions of resentment? -The outcome vs. the journey Can the process of accomplishing something be as powerful as the outcome itself? Guest Bio Olivia Herron exists to champion the untapped potential of small businesses. As GM of Innovation at SamCart, an eCommerce platform for digital creators, she empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and education they need to become successful digital creators. Whether leading SMB sales teams at smaller businesses like SmartBrief or giants like Meta, she’s fueled by transforming up and coming small businesses and novice creators into master sellers. When she isn’t teaching a company or creator about the importance of a customer-centric ethos, listening intently to customer feedback, or leading new initiatives within DropDeck and Creator U, you’ll catch her encouraging and inspiring working moms to build careers and lives that fill their cup both in and out of the office. For a complimentary 7-day trial of Typeset, visit Connect with Olivia on .
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Attract the Energy You Want: How to Build a Circle That Elevates You w/Allison Hare
02/01/2024
Attract the Energy You Want: How to Build a Circle That Elevates You w/Allison Hare
As women, we often find ourselves woven into the company of people who may not be of our choosing. The energy they bring, their perspectives, and their influence can significantly impact our well-being. But what happens when we crave control over the energies we absorb, and want a circle of individuals who truly align with our essence and aspirations? As strong and capable women, the question remains: how do we take charge of the energies we invite into our lives? How do we say no to things that don't serve us? In this episode personal coach for professional mothers and keynote speaker Allison Hare joins me to talk about finding people who we are comfortable with, why we should surround ourselves with people who give us energy as well as how to find people who align with our values. We want to live in a world where every woman feels whole. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Find your tribe When we find our tribe, we get comfortable and don’t have to hide who we are. How does this help us protect the energy around ourselves? -Coaches vs. therapists Why do some people prefer coaches over therapists? -Laying the armor down What does it look like to lay the armor down as a strong woman and find someone we can open up to and trust? Guest Bio Allison Hare is the former sales executive turned lifestyle entrepreneur. She’s the host of the award-winning, top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, Late Learner and a personal coach for professional mothers and a keynote speaker. 40 Ways to Add Energy to Your Day Guide - Private coaching/mastermind: Follow Allison on Instagram Find Allison on LinkedIn Find Allison on Facebook Listen to Allison’s podcast
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Yes, Your Childhood Affects You: How to Find The Root of Your Triggers and Traumas wDr. Annie Zimmerman
01/25/2024
Yes, Your Childhood Affects You: How to Find The Root of Your Triggers and Traumas wDr. Annie Zimmerman
Whether it’s known to us or not, a ton of our perspectives, behaviors, and triggers are dictated by situations that happened when we were kids. How we show up in our relationships, parenting and even our businesses always tracks back to our childhoods. Some of the things we brush off and label as “just who we are” actually have a lot to do with early family dynamics. Understanding how these things shaped us is an opportunity to change them, and as parents, that’s really important. How do we identify these things and work to change them? What steps can we take to raise emotionally regulated kids? In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist, TikTok personality and author of “Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Embrace a Happier Life”, Dr. Annie Zimmerman. We talk about the important work she’s doing, and how we can connect the dots between how we act now and what we experienced back then. Of course, genes and personality exist, but it’s almost always ways of coping and things we think ‘that’s just who I am’ that track back to family dynamics when we were younger. -Dr. Annie Zimmerman 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Normalizing emotions As parents, how do we raise emotionally aware and emotionally resilient children? -Surprising sources of triggers Movies and TV shows are seemingly innocuous, but do they actually create triggers later on? -A lot of our suffering plays out in the field of relationships How do our childhoods affect how we show up in our romantic relationships? Guest Bio Dr. Annie Zimmerman is a psychotherapist and TikTok personality, working with clients from a psychodynamic approach. She is also the author of “Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Embrace a Happier Life”. She has a PhD in psychology and her expertise centers on teaching clients how their early lives have formed strategies that might be contributing to unhelpful patterns in adulthood. Currently, she lives in London where she has a thriving private practice. You can follow her on and . Buy the book .
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Authentic Selling: Building Genuine Connections In A Sales-Driven World w/Inga Faison-Cavitt
01/18/2024
Authentic Selling: Building Genuine Connections In A Sales-Driven World w/Inga Faison-Cavitt
When the pressure to close deals overshadows the desire to connect with others, sales can feel uncomfortable. The traditional, salesy approach creates a sense of inauthenticity that affects how we sell and leaves people feeling skeptical. Authenticity is about being genuine, transparent, and focusing on building relationships rather than just closing deals. We need to understand the unique needs of our audience and communicate the value of our product or service in a way that resonates with them on a personal level. How do we get comfortable selling while still providing value? How does being authentic help us to network and build our businesses? In this episode, Authenticity Strategist Inga Faison-Cavitt joins me to talk about what it means to be authentic when selling, why we need to get more comfortable when selling and where she gets the perseverance to figure things out. I believe that questions are the answers. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Get comfortable selling How do we shift our mindset on selling? -Why women feel uncomfortable selling What makes sales feel so uncomfortable? -How to make people feel valued How do we build the know, like and trust factor and provide value to those we sell to? Guest Bio Inga Faison-Cavitt, AKA Ingafay, is an Authenticity Strategist. She left her engineering career to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and now pursues her dream life full of faith, family, freedom, flexibility, and fitness. She enjoys empowering women to live their best life and helps women become top earners by building authentic relationships that treat people like humans and not numbers. Savvy Survey System Website - Join her text club - Text “ introvert” (251)250-0995 Linkedin - Youtube - Facebook - Instagram -
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How To Harness Amazon's Potential For Online Success And Influence w/Kathleen Kobel
01/11/2024
How To Harness Amazon's Potential For Online Success And Influence w/Kathleen Kobel
The digital marketplace is vast. For many, the challenge lies in figuring out how to leverage the power of platforms like Amazon effectively. Making money online is not always as straightforward as it seems. It requires a strategic approach, and in a market saturated with options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to start. How can we leverage the Amazon Marketplace and the Amazon Influencer Program to not only earn money but also build a trusted and lucrative online presence? In this episode, Amazon expert seller and consultant Kathleen Kobel joins me to talk about leveraging the power of Amazon, its potential and the different opportunities it brings. I’ve always seen it (Amazon) as the only reason small businesses are still alive. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -How Amazon helps small businesses Amazon is a marketplace, but how exactly does it help keep small businesses alive? -The different opportunities on Amazon What are some of the ways we can leverage Amazon? -Requirements and rules How do we qualify to be in Amazon’s programs? Guest Bio Kathleen Kobel is an Amazon expert seller and consultant who has now added 6 figure content creator to her Amazon resume. She helps entrepreneurs leverage the power of the Amazon marketplace to earn a full time income working part time hours creating honest, quality content for the Amazon Influencer program. Course to become an Amazon Influencer - Influence & Earn: The Amazon Creator Success System: Find Kathleen on Facebook Join the Facebook group Follow Kathleen on Instagram Subscribe to Kathleen’s YouTube Find Kathleen on LinkedIn
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Changes in 2024...and Why!
01/04/2024
Changes in 2024...and Why!
As we step into the new year, many of us are filled with anticipation and a sense of renewal, eager to start the year on a positive note. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of our goals and become overwhelmed by the decisions we face. Lack of clarity and focus can leave us feeling stuck, hindering our ability to own our accomplishments and make meaningful strides. How do we make decisions that matter? How do we understand the choices we make? How do we focus on growing as thought leaders? In this episode to kickstart the new year, I talk about reaching goals and some of the changes in 2024. I also talk about having a business and putting my family first as well as how to move forward this new year. Decide how you want to be aligned. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Be humble and a great leader Are being humble and being a great leader mutually exclusive? -Owning our successes How do we celebrate what we've accomplished and not feel guilty about it. -Identifying misalignment How do we move forward when we feel misaligned?
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How to Recognize and Pursue What You Truly Want w/Matt Johnson
12/28/2023
How to Recognize and Pursue What You Truly Want w/Matt Johnson
The constant internal conflict between conforming to societal expectations and pursuing our authentic desires can lead to feelings of guilt and frustration. It's a struggle that many face – the yearning to break free and live a life that brings genuine happiness and fulfillment. In a world where societal expectations and norms often dictate our paths, it's easy to feel shackled by circumstances that don't resonate with our innermost wishes. How do we recognize what we truly want? Why is it so important that we have people around us that fuel our need to pursue what we want rather than take away from it? Is it crucial to stay true to the things you want? In this episode, CEO of Pursuing Results Matt Johnson joins me to talk about building the life that we want. We also talk about our relationship and why it's important to grow in the same direction as your partner. You have to give yourself permission to be brutally honest about what you want. -Matt Johnson 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Do opposites attract? We’ve read the books and we’ve watched the movies but do opposites attract in reality? What does that look like? -Being brutally honest about what you want Why is it important to be brutally honest about what we truly want? -Why don't we have to fit into the norm? There’s no rule that says that we have to do things that are normalized. How do we find our own version of normal?
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How to Unlearn Traditional Norms and Find Our Authentic Selves w/Sophie Chiche
12/21/2023
How to Unlearn Traditional Norms and Find Our Authentic Selves w/Sophie Chiche
We're living in an era filled with both excitement and fear, where we have new opportunities. Yet the pressure to conform to traditional norms can be overwhelming. The idea that the world is our oyster can be empowering, but the reality is often a struggle against the pressure to fit into a mold. Living up to others' expectations may result in a sense of disconnection from our true selves, creating a distorted sense of reality. How do we break free from doing what's traditional and can it help our children to do the same? How do we challenge the conventional norms and encourage our kids to embrace both new opportunities and what they want? In this episode life strategist, author, therapist and co-host of Be.Play.Love Sophie Chiche joins me to talk about living life the way we want to, why it's so important to do things the way we want to and not the way the world expects us to. A lot of pain is from living a life that is not really your own. -Sophie Chiche 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Being busy vs. being burnt out How do we know if our level of activity is masking something else? -Start to say no How do we use the word “no” with confidence? -Masterful self-management How do we mentor ourselves so that we can mentor our kids? Guest Bio Sophie is a French import on an emotional asylum visa. An entrepreneur by breed, she started a pencil trading business by the age of six. Later, with $11 in her pocket, she grew an innovative spa concept to 12 locations in LA and NY and $9M in revenue. Her new venture helps people with lots of ideas execute meaningful ones. Plus she rides a Harley. Visit Follow Sophie on Instagram: Find Sophie on LinkedIn: Sophie’s Pinterest: Listen to Sophie’s podcast: Listen to Sophie’s podcast appearances here:
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Cosmic Dilemma: Can We Embrace Both Faith and Astrological Wisdom? w/Amanda Walsh
12/14/2023
Cosmic Dilemma: Can We Embrace Both Faith and Astrological Wisdom? w/Amanda Walsh
The desire to understand ourselves and others is universal. When it comes to the compatibility of religious faith and astrological beliefs, confusion and skepticism often arise. It's a dilemma many grapple with: can we simultaneously have faith in the religious sense and believe in astrological guidance? How do we reconcile the teachings of our faith with the insights offered by astrological charts? Why does astrology sometimes become a source of controversy? In this episode, CEO & Founder of Astrology Hub, Amanda Walsh joins me to talk about the split between astrology and religion, how our personalities align with certain things in astrology as well as the concept of karma. Astrologers can see the tide. They are so intimate with the cosmic and energetic tides that they can see that something big is coming. -Amanda Walsh 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Inappropriate placement of trust and authority Sometimes we put our trust in the wrong places. How do we get it back? -Myers Briggs personality test What does it actually mean? Is it based on astrology? -What exactly do we put our trust in? How do waves of fear unveil things we put our trust in? Guest Bio Amanda Walsh, M.S., is the CEO & Founder of Astrology Hub, an online platform for astrological guidance, education and astrological readings reaching hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. She’s the creator of the top-rated Astrology Hub Podcast with over 7 million downloads to date. She lives on Maui with her two daughters. Get the free calendar here Visit and use discount code BOSS20 to get 20% off your first reading Listen to the astrology hub podcast here Listen to Amanda’s previous appearance on the Boss Moms Podcast here Follow on Instagram
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How To Create Irresistible Quizzes That Attract, Serve And Sell W/Linda Sidhu
12/07/2023
How To Create Irresistible Quizzes That Attract, Serve And Sell W/Linda Sidhu
A great personality quiz makes your audience feel seen and understood, and that doesn’t happen by chance. Quizzes are more than a set of random questions, they are an artform with many moving parts. Get it right and you’ll easily attract the right people, serve your clients, deepen your relationships and sell more. Get it wrong and it can set your marketing back. Why do quizzes work so well? What’s the first step to crafting a great quiz? In this episode, list-building expert, Linda Sidhu shares how quizzes became her business, and how to create quizzes that work. Quizzes can help you attract the right leads, serve your clients and sell your offers. -Linda Sidhu 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Why quizzes? What makes quizzes such an excellent marketing tool? -Get people to say “how did you know”? How do we craft quizzes that immediately resonate with our audience? -3 types of questions your quizzes should have Why are personality questions, engaging questions and research questions all so important? Guest Bio Linda Sidhu is a list-building expert who helps entrepreneurs create irresistible personality quizzes that attract hundreds of new subscribers on autopilot. As a former top ten pharmaceutical sales representative, she had extensive training in personality types. She took the same methods that worked for selling products face-to-face and turned them into a personality quiz framework that converts views to leads at 70% and helps craft personalized marketing for her customers. She’s been featured in the media in Forbes as well as on Cubicle to CEO, The Go-To Gal Podcast, and The Art of Online Business with Rick Mulready. To take Linda’s 2-minute Quiz to Cash assessment and discover how to rock your next launch based on your strengths go to . Find Linda on and follow her on .
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The Key to Raising Connected, Confident & Considerate Children w/Brooke Romney
11/30/2023
The Key to Raising Connected, Confident & Considerate Children w/Brooke Romney
We want to raise emotionally intelligent, connected and kind children who will become awesome adults. We want them to build good relationships, ask good questions and understand the purpose behind everything they do. Instead of resigning ourselves to kids just being kids, we can intentionally and proactively teach them what matters and stop reinforcing the wrong ideas. How do we help our kids communicate, develop and grow? How do we teach them lessons that allow them to thrive well into adulthood? In this episode, I’m joined by writer, speaker, online community leader, and author of “52 Modern Manners for Kids”, Brooke Romney. She shares why she’s passionate about helping children build better relationships, learn good manners and feel more connected. Self-confidence doesn’t come from a parent saying you’re awesome 200 times a day. It comes from tackling hard tasks and feeling capable, and that’s really important. -Brooke Romney 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Reinforcing the right ideas How do we teach our kids to see the purpose behind activities when they aren’t based on having fun? -Forget “kids will be kids” How do we raise our children to become awesome, aware and kind adults? -Persistence and irrational value There’s no such thing as an overnight success. How did Brooke build her online community? Guest Bio Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education and community. Her goal is for every family to feel confident and connected. The mother of four boys ages tween to adult, Brooke knows parenting perfection isn’t real and takes an honest and hopeful approach with her audience. Her best-selling book 52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens (Volumes 1 & 2) provides weekly tips to help parents and teens navigate the complexities of today’s world. The follow-up, 52 Modern Manners for Kids, features tips for kids and tweens aged four to 12. Brooke's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Scary Mommy and Forbes. Brooke and her family live in Utah. For more information, follow and buy “52 Modern Manners For Kids” .
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Gratitude Can Hurt You...Do This Instead
11/22/2023
Gratitude Can Hurt You...Do This Instead
Every time we tell someone to be grateful for something they find burdensome, frustrating and hard, all we do is create a bunch of guilt and resentment. There’s something a lot better than gratitude - perspective. What if instead of forcing gratitude, we admit that yes, this thing sucks, but we’re doing it in service of a greater good or bigger goal? By allowing ourselves to shift perspective and not express gratitude for things we’re not happy about, we’re being honest with ourselves, and we move through it a lot easier. In this episode, I talk about the danger of gratitude, and why perspective is way more effective. You’ve got to decide the stuff you care about. That way, you can shift your perspective to why the hard things you’re doing matter, then you can be grateful for the journey, even though the moments piss you off. -Dana Malstaff 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Your brain hates it when you’re sneaky Forcing yourself to be grateful for things you’re not happy about backfires. What happens to our brains when we’re not honest about something that sucks? -Balancing things out No one is grateful for allergies and other challenges. How can we use humor and perspective to deal with it? -Don’t deny what pisses you off How do we find out what we care about so we know the hard things we have to do to get them?
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It’s All About Sleep! How to Kill Brain Fog & Feel Sharper by Changing One Thing w/Tanessa Shears
11/16/2023
It’s All About Sleep! How to Kill Brain Fog & Feel Sharper by Changing One Thing w/Tanessa Shears
As business owners, our brains are our most valuable asset. When we’re experiencing low energy, brain fog, feeling run-down and decisions feel hard, that’s a sign that something’s off. Very often, that thing is sleep. In the realm of health, we tend to put our focus on food and exercise, but sleep is the foundation of it all. Sleep is free and we’re already doing it, so why not make it better? Moms and entrepreneurs often feel like we don’t have enough time in our day for all the things. By getting good sleep, we can actually hack time. When we get our sleep dialed in, our brains move a lot faster, and we get more done in less time. How do we improve our sleep quality? What are the benefits of good sleep? In this episode, health coach and consultant, Tanessa Shears shares why sleep is the key to feeling good in our bodies and our businesses. Start with sleep - it’s free and you’re doing it already, so why not start by making the sleep you are getting better? -Tanessa Shears Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Denormalize your painMost of us wait for a catalyst to change our health. What are the signs we need to do things differently? -REM sleep is entrepreneur’s goldWhy is REM sleep so important to our creativity and problem-solving ability? -Get more from your down-time, me-time, zone-out timeInstead of aimless (and often draining) scrolling, how do we recharge during our down-time? -Small changes pay offTracking our health and taking steps to change is a lot to ask for busy moms and business owners. What are some simple set-it-and-forget-it actions we can take? Guest Bio Tanessa Shears helps entrepreneurs double their energy and focus so they can make more money in their business. She works closely with business owners to eliminate brain fog and wake up well rested so they can get more done in less time, maintain consistent, stable energy throughout the day and feel better than they have in years. For more information, head to , listen to the podcast over at and follow on Instagram. Get Tanessa’s FREE entrepreneur's playbook, 12 Ways to Biohack Your Energy .
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You Don’t Have to Be a Hot Mess Through Menopause w/Diesta Goldsmith
11/09/2023
You Don’t Have to Be a Hot Mess Through Menopause w/Diesta Goldsmith
When people talk about menopause, it’s all about hot flashes, night sweats, discomfort and misery. It is what it is, those are the cards we’re dealt. Well, I refuse to live in an “it is what it is” world. As women, we suffer unnecessarily because we try to power through menopause. When we get the help and solutions we need, menopause can be a powerful time of rebirth. Instead of normalizing discomfort, we can take action and experience that. What are the key steps we can take to own menopause? In this episode, menopause wellness coach, former body builder, fitness instructor, and software developer, Diesta Goldsmith shares how to navigate menopause without diminishing your quality of life. You don’t have to be a hot mess going through menopause. If you get the help you need, you can own it. -Diesta Goldsmith 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -The lies we’re told about aging A lot of what we hear about menopause is nothing but gloom and doom. Why do we have to stop believing it has to be that way, and that there’s nothing we can do about it? -The building blocks of health and wellness in menopause How do we get our sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress dialed in so we maintain our quality of life through this change? -Don’t go through it alone Our lives are complex and sometimes overwhelming. How do we find the connection, community and accountability to support us through all the changes we’re going through? Guest Bio Diesta is a certified menopause wellness coach, former body builder, fitness instructor, and software developer. She helps women master their menopause so they will not suffer (like she did) going through this beautiful transition in life. It's go-time. Vision Up Queen. Learn about Diesta’s 5 secrets to mastering your menopause symptoms and losing your unwanted weight gain . For more information, head to , follow Diesta on or find her on .
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Self-Advocacy at Work: How to Speak Up For Yourself With Confidence & Finesse w/Natalie Serebrennik
11/02/2023
Self-Advocacy at Work: How to Speak Up For Yourself With Confidence & Finesse w/Natalie Serebrennik
Even though we’ve made massive progress, women still struggle with self-advocacy skills, especially true in the workplace. Communicating the right way, setting boundaries, and speaking up for ourselves benefits us but doing so with confidence and finesse often requires a little outside help. How do we get the support we need so that we can have families, and still grow in our careers? How do we speak up when we find out we’re not earning what we’re worth? In this episode, certified Career and Mindset coach, Natalie Serebrennik shares how we can advocate for ourselves at work, and we discuss why what she does is so important. The moment you announce to your boss and team that you’re pregnant, an invisible label gets put on you. -Natalie Serebrennik 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Balancing motherhood and climbing the ladder When you’re kicking butt at work, you worry about growth taking a pause when you start a family. Can you get your manager and team to help protect your job and avoid stalling? -Save yourself years of slugging it out Can we make navigating our careers easier by talking to someone who has been there, done that and learned the lessons already? -How to tailor your dialogue to your goal When we want to rectify not being paid our worth, storming in and pounding the table won’t help. How can we advocate for ourselves in the right way? Guest Bio Natalie Serebrennik is a certified Career & Mindset coach. She helps success-driven women advance in their high-pressured careers with confidence and clarity. She draws on her 16+ years of Capital Markets experience to guide her clients to achieve career success and fulfillment. For more information, head to , and .
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How to Raise Intellectual, Curious and Witty Kids w/Eva Moskowitz
10/26/2023
How to Raise Intellectual, Curious and Witty Kids w/Eva Moskowitz
As parents, our goal is to raise kids we actually want to hang out with, but often traditional schooling doesn't encourage inquisitiveness, wit, play and creativity. We can introduce these elements at home, and allow our kids to develop 360-degree, surround sound thinking. This will benefit them their whole lives, and it can all begin with a good board game. How do we raise intellectual children? How does play help in academic areas and vice versa? In this episode, I’m joined by CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, and author of “A+ PARENTING: THE SURPRISINGLY FUN GUIDE TO RAISING SURPRISINGLY SMART KIDS”, Eva Moskowitz. She shares simple ways parents can impact how their kids think, and make it an enjoyable experience. If you’re raising intellectual children, parenting is so much more pleasurable. -Eva Moskowitz 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Finding the right things for our kids to watch Many parents are worried about the impact movies and shows can have on their kids, but can certain content actually be good for them? -Create an intellectual moment and bonding opportunity What’s the difference between occupying our kids and engaging with them? -How to model curiosity and inquisitiveness Kids are actually interested in details and specialized knowledge. How do we share what we know with them? Guest Bio Eva Moskowitz is the founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, and author of “A+ PARENTING: THE SURPRISINGLY FUN GUIDE TO RAISING SURPRISINGLY SMART KIDS”. She helps relieve the pressure and offer parents a guide that will make learning engaging, inspiring and fun for all involved. A+ PARENTING shares Eva’s experiences raising three children and educating 20,000 plus students. For more information follow on; Twitter: LinkedIn: Facebook: Eva Instagram:
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The Perks and Profits of Short-Term Rentals w/Kate Stoermer
10/19/2023
The Perks and Profits of Short-Term Rentals w/Kate Stoermer
Sometimes our dream job doesn't turn out to be what we expected. That’s why Kate Stoermer made the courageous shift from healthcare to real estate. She needed a change, something that would truly ignite her passion and give her the energy she craved. Kate found that spark the world of vacation rentals. The idea of investing in vacation real estate can be intimidating for many. It's natural to worry about the potential risks and uncertainties that come with such a significant financial commitment. How do we dispel these worries? Where do we even begin when it comes to diving into the vacation rental market? In this episode, founder and president of The CEO Host, Kate Stoermer talks about how the trajectory of her life changed with a career shift, and the benefits of vacation rentals and all they have to offer. It didn’t take too long for me to realize the dream job wasn’t so dreamy. -Kate Stoermer 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -The next generation of entrepreneurs What can our kids learn from being in our businesses? -How the trajectory of our lives can change How do we go out and seek what we’re truly passionate about when what we thought we wanted doesn’t work out? -Starting from a place of goals How do we gain a head start in getting to what we want? Guest Bio After achieving success with her own vacation rental portfolio - and serving hundreds of others in the industry on their own journey, Kate Stoermer left her full time career as a healthcare exec to help others enjoy the profits and perks of vacation rental investing. Kate started in vacation rentals because she wanted to move the needle on retirement. Eventually, she leaned into her passion and left her career and started The CEO Host. Her goal is personalized support to get people to their goal as soon as possible. Kate is a super host (Airbnb) and premier host (VRBO), who owns and manages her own portfolio - and manages for others. She is experienced with partnerships, private money lending, and has analyzed hundreds of deals. Having spent 27 years building a career and achieving much as a healthcare executive - and US Navy veteran, Kate brings that perspective to all she does. The CEO Host was born from a desire to help others approach their vacation rental investing as the business it is, and to be the expert team member helping people achieve success. Visit Find Kate on LinkedIn Read Kate’s blog post
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How to Get Unstuck (and Figure Out What Kind of Stuck You Are)
10/12/2023
How to Get Unstuck (and Figure Out What Kind of Stuck You Are)
We all have moments where we feel stuck. We’re frozen, frantic, and we just can’t seem to pop into productivity, no matter what we do. It happens to all of us, sometimes multiple times a day. I have good news, ladies. There’s a way to move through our stuckness faster so that we don’t lose too much time. But first we have to figure what kind of stuck we are. What are the 4 reasons we get stuck and how do we move through each of them? In this episode, we talk about how to get unstuck and how to move through our stuckness with greater ease. Verbalizing is like giving your emotions a shower. It’s out of your system and it’s no longer festering inside. -Dana Malstaff Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -How to know you’re stuck What are the telltale signs that something is keeping us from moving forward? -Straight up overwhelm When everything feels like it’s….a lot, why do we need to do emotionless tasks? -When you just feel a little dead inside What’s the best way we can move through stuckness due to hormones? -How to move through decision paralysis If you’ve done all the research on something, you’ve definitely got enough information. How do you get out of feeling stuck and make a decision?
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From a 1% Chance of Pregnancy to Mom of 4: How to Advocate for Yourself & Heal Your Body w/Erica Hoke
10/05/2023
From a 1% Chance of Pregnancy to Mom of 4: How to Advocate for Yourself & Heal Your Body w/Erica Hoke
Infertility is a struggle so many women deal with privately, and even though medical protocols can help, they aren’t the solution for everyone. Modern medicine has made us forget that our bodies are made to heal themselves. We’re taught to normalize dis-regulation in our bodies and then use Band-Aid solutions instead of getting to the root cause. How do we tune into our bodies and advocate for ourselves? How did our guest heal her body and go from a 1% chance of getting pregnant to a mom of 4 kids? In this episode, Infertility Coach, Author and Publisher, Erica Hoke shares her journey to motherhood, and why the medical route isn’t always the best way to solve infertility. You have to tune into not just pushing through what you’re feeling. -Erica Hoke 3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode -Your body is made to mend itself Modern medicine’s approach to infertility is manipulating your body to get you pregnant. Why is it critical to get to the root cause of infertility? -Advocate for yourself How do we confidently take charge of what’s in our control and what we’re responsible for when it comes to our health? -Learning to listen to your pain, discomfort and dis-regulation How has Erica built a movement of doing what works for our own health according to what our bodies are telling us? Guest Bio Erica Hoke is an Author, Publisher, Infertility Mentor & Empowerment Coach who's on a mission to empower infertility patients and disrupt the reproductive medical system. At 35, Erica was told she had less than a 1% chance of ever conceiving naturally after struggling for years with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, PCOS, thyroid disease, factor 5 Leiden and MTHFR - so she refused to participate in traditional IVF or IUI methods and instead committed to getting to the bottom of her infertility issues via diet, lifestyle changes and traditional Chinese medicine. Today this fierce mom of four shares her inspiring story as a means to give hope to those still seeking a family through alternate paths. Through her free support group, group coaching opportunities and one-on-one sessions Erica mentors’ others through their own journeys while teaching them how to collaborate with their doctors in order to systematically address their obstacles before pursuing invasive and expensive treatments. For those who have battled and overcome infertility, Erica offers an opportunity to heal through book collaborations and the sharing of their stories - all in the hopes of helping others on their journeys. For more information, head to and also check out her .
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