The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg

Don’t cover your ears because the word “authentic” is here… it’s actually been the key to me tripling my speaking engagements and quadrupling my inbound leads! How can you be more ‘authentic’ and grow your business? What does ‘authenticity’ mean in social media marketing? Or in a corporate environment? How can you grow your client base by capitalizing on that? In this quick bite-sized bonus solo e...

We have a corporate superstar turned entrepreneur, Crystal Ware with advice on how to make more money and how to get a raise at work, using her experience as a lawyer, an entrepreneur, and an investor. After spending years in corporate America, she found the courage to leave her lucrative career and invest in herself. Along the way, she's learned so much about getting clear on your purpose, owning...

We all know ‘networking is so important’ but if you work for yourself it looks totally different. I had been used to industry mixers and word-of-mouth for my media jobs but as a business owner, it takes new shape. In this episode I’ll share how strategic conversations led to a new revenue stream, when to ask for help and how to level up your business through new colleagues and friends.  I’m Kim Ri...

When disaster strikes and the unthinkable happens, governments, businesses and organizations turn to Alicia Johnson. She's an emergency manager, community preparedness expert and founder and CEO of Two Lynchpin Road. With 20 years of on the ground experience, she offers an essential, nuanced perspective on emergency preparedness and disaster resilience. Today she’s talking about her journey into e...

Can you convince yourself not to be afraid? I tried this tactic when speaking at an event to hundreds of real estate agents. Despite thinking I was going to be sick, I reminded myself you’re here because you enjoy this! A recent conversation prompted by a friend and a trip to Disney had me asking this question!   In this quick bite-sized bonus solo episode you will learn: A trick to be less scared...

You're going to be hearing from Nancy Jarecki who founded Betty Beauty, a specialty beauty company that dyes ‘hair down there. She founded it in 2006 and is going to talk about how she did it, how to innovate in the beauty industry and how she wouldn’t take no for an answer. Plus–imagine pitching Vogue magazine for your taboo product! You’ll hear how she successfully pitched Vogue Editor-in-Chief...

In this quick solo episode, Mom’s Exit Interview host Kim Rittberg teaches you very simply how to do MORE WITH LESS for your business. As you make social media video for your business, you need to do it efficiently - without burn out. Then you have more time and energy to focus on your main business! Kim Rittberg launched the digital video unit for Us Weekly leading to its $100 million sale, was a...

Ready to get all the junk out of your house and your life to do more with less?  As a former ‘maximalist’ I’m personally excited to hear and share her tips with you. Minimalism isn’t just about clutter and junk, it’s also a mindset to get more out of your personal and professional life by removing what’s unnecessary (hallelujah!). But you also learn how to organize and declutter quickly, tips on w...

“It takes a village to raise a child.” You have a village, I have a village, ever wonder who makes up other people’s villages? UPPAbaby® is sponsoring this very special episode.  I am a proud UPPAbaby Vista alumni, I loved every minute of that stroller and every accessory. I needed to pry my kids off that super fun PiggyBack ride along board! UPPAbaby is grounded on being experts in parenting solu...

We are going to be getting some great financial advice from Melissa Dincher, a Financial Advisor at UBS. She’s discussing how to prepare for major life events, how to save for college, how to save for retirement, and don’t worry you’re not too late! Melissa was a corporate attorney who spent 10 years at home with her children, she was head of the PTA and was basically the mom who helped Brooklyn H...

Our phone has a strong pull, that’s no secret. What about when you’re doing quality time with your child? Can you put your phone away for that time? Is it okay to sometimes check your phone if you’re on a field trip? Here’s what happened to me during my kid’s kindergarten field trip. In this quick bite-sized bonus solo episode you will learn: How I tried to be present and off my phone on a field t...

Jason Feifer has interviewed the smartest most successful people on earth (and is pretty amazing himself) as the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. Jason offers tips on how to ‘Build for Tomorrow’ to create a career that helps you embrace change and act fast, incorporating lessons from the world’s most successful changemakers from his best-selling book. Jason will teach you how to “work you...

If you’re like me, maybe you’ve been trying to build boundaries around work to create a decent work-life balance. I share when I got an unbelievably amazing opportunity to grow my business but it came at an inopportune time–my kids’ spring break! In this quick bite-sized bonus solo episode you will learn: How I try to build boundaries around my business and family schedule What I did when presente...

Interested in building out your own private practice or scaling what you have? We have two amazing guests sharing their experiences.   Licensed clinical psychologist Phil Glickman, who runs a practice called Wellness Road Psychology shares how he has scaled his practice and advises how starting slow allows you to learn the lessons that pay off in the long term. He also shares the importance of mak...

Fear: It’s so damaging and pervasive, sometimes we don’t even realize it! I’m talking about fear and how to step through and face fear to grow in your life and your career. I share an extraordinary moment where I witnessed firsthand my daughter being brave  and having a growth moment happening in real time!  In this quick bite-sized bonus solo episode you will learn: How you can challenge fear to...

Christina Wallace, a professor at Harvard Business School, teaches you how to avoid burnout, how to create your own personal board of directors (or advisors), and how to create a career and life that makes you happy.  Plus did you know your ceramics hobby can get you that higher paying job? Seriously. After a decade as a serial entrepreneur, Christina Wallace joined the faculty of Harvard Business...

Can you pitch yourself in 30 seconds? I did this so effectively to an ABC News crew this week that I convinced them to interview me. Yes, I felt nervous, awkward and pushy… but I did it for my business! I was just at Mom2.0 Summit in Arizona and taught 100 amazing mom business owners how to pitch themselves in 30 seconds. Main problem: we hate bragging. But clients and journalists are cynical, so...

On this episode we have Rachel Dorsey, Executive Producer at Bone & Gold. You're going to love hearing from her. She and I met on Clubhouse. Remember when the audio app was the biggest thing ever? She brings us tips on building a business, turning a profit, and why when she earned over a million dollars in profit, she was less happy and less healthy. Plus Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of Flrrish...

Why You Should Brag Like Taylor Swift {Bonus Episode} Taylor Swift recently showed off her success boldly during her Eras tour… and you know what–so should you! For years I’d blush when my mom stood next to me and bragged about me to strangers. But now that I’m not a self-conscious, awkward teenager, I realize how lucky I was to have an invested, pro-bono publicist by my side. Whether you’re worki...

Your job questions - answered! Chris Castillo is based in Colorado and runs Empowered Achievers. She was in advertising, realized it was NOT her dream job, and shifted away into career coaching. She will advise you on how to find your career path, what questions to ask yourself, and what questions to ask during a job interview to make sure it’s truly a fit and is family-friendly. She also explains...

“The Rat Race.” Those words send chills down my spine and I’ve been thinking about hustle culture and its negative impact for many years -- even before launching this very podcast! I left my 17-year media executive career after I found myself working in the delivery room. I launched my own business–but it was not without challenges–and many of those challenges existed in my own head. I had to ques...

We got my lively and fun Midwestern sisters on the podcast today, Michelle Anderson and Lauren Massarella of The Sister Project, a fantastic lifestyle blog and podcast. They get real about feeling hate, anger and resentment of the working life lack of balance as a new mom, they talk about the struggle to find balance (or slow the F down), and we learn about their interesting life paths and how Mic...

I’m too busy, that seems like too much work, I’ll do it next year. Are those some of the things you’re telling yourself, but dig deeper, is it really fear that’s holding you back? Kim Rittberg shares her story of how fear held her back and how she fought through it to hit the next level of her career: running a business that’s been featured in the press, being flown across the country for speaking...

Meet a teacher who became a millionaire by selling her lesson plans. She made binders and she mailed them from Office Depot. Lisa Collum of Top Score Writing will join us and talk about how she started her business and scaled it from nothing, all while raising four kids. Plus Rena Barron, a realtor in Georgia who helps educate moms and veterans on real estate shares a couple of sweet moments with...

Don’t let them scroll away from your video! If you want to grow your brand, attract more clients for your services, or sell more products OR you’re in a corporate job and you want to stand out as a thought leader, Kim Rittberg has some tips for you to make more engaging social media content! Specifically - how to make your videos more engaging, make people watch them more, have your ideal clients...