Mom Founder Imagination Hub

In episode 176, Melissa discusses the art of delegation and how it can be the key to achieving balance and success in business and life. She shares insights from a survey conducted with moms in business, highlighting the desire for balance and the difficulty many face in being resourceful for themselves and asking for help. The episode addresses the hesitation, resistance, and unwillingness to del...

Are you on the verge of burnout and overwhelm? There are options for you as an entrepreneur who feels this way: you can quit, pivot, or pause. You are about to hear from a creative entrepreneur who left private practice in homeopathy after burning out, getting into a motorcycle accident, and being diagnosed with cancer at 58. Sometimes life whispers and other times shouts to get us to make some bi...

This is episode 174. We are going to talk about imposter syndrome especially amongst moms in business. At this point in my coaching career, I want to ensure that I am bringing my superpower of an explosive imagination to my ideal clients and through the grace of God and the fortitude with which I've been writing my book the answer that I've heard whispered in my ear over and over has been moms…spe...

You have likely heard about ChatGPT or Bard. Those conversational AI chatbots can answer users' text questions in everyday language. Well, I decided to interview Bard today to get a feel for how as a mom founder or entrepreneur, you can use it to achieve wellness beyond your imagination. Get ready to step into the future and use your explosive superpower of imagination to imagine for yourself how...

This is episode 172. How to navigate social anxiety when talking to influential people is the scariest thing for you   Imagine these scenarios You want to launch a podcast and invite influential people as guests You want to strike up a conversation with speakers or panelists speaking at a conference You want to pivot into a new sector where you don't have existing relationships These encounters ca...

In the spirit of achieving wellness beyond your imagination, I want to bring into focus the idea that you should be able to carry on this feeling of wellness with you when you hop onto a plane. You should be able to honor your mental, physical, and nutritional wellness needs en route to your travel destination and this brings me to this week's guest:  Youmie Jean Francois is a transformational spe...

This is episode 170. I'm your host Melissa Llarena. I've been attending SXSW out here in Austin,TX and also volunteering on the Comedy Crew team these last days and weeks. I decided to tune into topics that hovered around imagination + wellness + women and here's what I realized about what was being discussed vs. not being discussed in these three buckets: Wellness - stigma, sector-specific nuance...

Have you ever fantasized about relocating your family and yourself to Europe? What about Australia? Or are you the mom who is being whisked away abroad because your partner was just granted a VISA? This is for you, my fellow globetrotter!  Today, we have Jenna Davis, who relocated to Germany for a boy, got married, and now has two children. Originally from Canada, Jenna has gone from ex-pat to imm...

How to restart your meditation practice now as a new mom or mom to school-age kids (be sure to sign-up for a LIVE and FREE mom-friendly meditation session too!) This is episode 168. I'm your host Melissa Llarena. Last week I participated in a 6-day silent retreat at home. My three sons are 9,9, and 11. I am also married. I'll let you in on my inner thoughts during that time when all I could do was...

This is episode 167 and I am your host Melissa Llarena. Today's listener question comes from a coaching client a mom in academia and she asked what is the ONE new wellness habit you've incorporated into your mom life that has had the largest positive impact? The habit is to be okay with declining food from my family and other people when it's not in my best interest from a wellness perspective. Th...

Whether your kids are two or twelve, today's guest, Ashley Kegley-Whitehead, a social impact entrepreneur and mom of two girls, has decided to redefine chores for kids. She has built tools you can use to entice your kids to do chores and turn them into responsible human beings. Ashley is on a mission to build self-reliant, compassionate, and confident kids. She believes small things can have a big...

Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for my brand new 10-minute Q&A episodes, new creative guests, and even news on my upcoming book! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena – I would love to hear your thoughts on this "best of episode." Do you believe in marriage? Do you feel left out this Valentine's Day? Where do you stand on this "need" to even have a partner...

I'm burned out. Now, what? 3 lessons I learned on how to keep burnout at bay or to rescue myself because mental illnesses run through my family. Plus, what mom has time for burnout? As you listen to this episode, definitely be sure to grab my 10 burnout zappers for creative moms and pass it along to your mom friends too. FREE RESOURCE: 10 Burnout Zappers For Creative Moms - Unexpected and (several...

Does having enough money in your bank quench your thirst for fulfillment? In this episode, Paul Ollinger joins us for some money talk – making money, saving money, our relationship with money, and finding the thing that really fulfills us. Paul also dives into three questions to ask yourself to help you figure out how to spend your time. Paul Ollinger is a writer, comedian, and podcaster. After "r...

So many moms don't attach a value to doing something that fascinates them in the same way that they see a value in uncovering what might fascinate their kids. 11 years of coaching and in this episode, I share how I'm seeing this play out both as a mom and as a coach to moms who want to uncover their purpose and be brave enough to pursue it with all of their might. Ultimately, there is value in BOT...

Love to cook? Today, Anita Jaisinghani shares some kitchen hacks for Ayurvedic home remedies. Especially, as moms, it's important to be able to cook for your kids and family yourself.   Anita Jaisinghani, the chef & co-owner of Pondicheri was born and raised in India and is of Sindhi descent. She developed a love for food early on in her life however trained and practiced as a microbiologist. Tran...

Unlock your potential and transform your entrepreneurial journey with this extraordinary conversation with renowned artist and bestselling author Jay Samit. Discover the explosive superpower of your imagination and redefine your perspectives as Jay shares his experience mentoring a young man who metamorphosed from couch surfing to becoming a self-made millionaire in less than a year. The episode u...

In this episode, I will reveal some of my podcast guests coming up in 2023, behind-the-scenes efforts related to my book for moms and at the end, I will tell you how you can get a FREE copy of my very first book which I published in 2012 called The Mommy Shift: A Reentry Strategy for Working Moms. It's 5-pages of a non-BS strategy on how to undercover what you want to do next. Hint: Send me a DM o...

There's a ton of challenges that go into writing a book. It involves a lot of research and travel, plus juggling that with your personal life and everything that's going on. Such is the determination it takes to be able to get a book done, especially as a single mom. In today's episode, Alison Macor shares her journey through writing and motherhood. Imagine a mom whose parents were both ill at tha...

Unimaginable Wellness is brought to you by: Wake Up Mom! A 5-Day Free Challenge For Moms Who Left A Corporate Career And Want More in 2023! https://www.melissallarena.com/momrut/ - January 2nd to 6th – sign-up Join Me! Let's Take Inventory Of What You Are Truly Capable Of + Uncover Your Ultimate Next Adventure for 2023! Join this LIVE and free masterclass on January 2nd-6th at 1pm CDT to: Take an...

Unimaginable Wellness is brought to you by: Wake Up Mom! A 5-Day Free Challenge For Moms Who Left A Corporate Career And Want More in 2023!  https://www.melissallarena.com/momrut/ - January 2nd to 6th – sign-up Join Me! Let's Take Inventory Of What You Are Truly Capable Of + Uncover Your Ultimate Next Adventure for 2023! Join this LIVE and free masterclass on January 2nd-6th at 1pm CDT to: Take an...

https://www.melissallarena.com/momrut/ - January 2nd to 6th – sign-up today there will be inspiring questions the moment you hop into the group 5-Day Free Challenge For Moms Who Want To Get Out of A Rut called Wake Up Mom! Let's Take Inventory Of What You Are Truly Capable Of + Uncover Your Ultimate Next Life Adventure! Join this LIVE masterclass on January 2nd-6th at 1pm CDT to:    -Take an inven...

A lot of us have this scarcity mindset when it comes to money. What if we get sick? What if we don't have insurance? There's too much anxiety around making money and a lot of that is due to a lack of trust. But what does it take to change your relationship with money so you end up becoming a money magnet? Today, money and happiness expert Ken Honda talks about ways to help you live happier and bet...

Question from a writing client/listener: How can writing improve self-esteem, self-love, or self-care for a mom?  Answer: If I had to pick the house chore I avoid most, I'd say ironing clothes. I'll go as far as pulling a sweater over my wrinkled shirt just so I don't have to get out my iron. It's sad that I don't even need to find an ironing board and steady it on the ground, and yet the simple a...

Have you ever tried to start a consistent journaling practice? Especially, if you have young kids in the house, it might feel impossible to sit down and do anything with any sort of consistency. Merle Saferstein decided to share 48 years' worth of her journaling practice – containing lessons and life experiences –  through a series of books. In this episode, Merle shares how she managed to impleme...