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In this episode of Mompreneur Truth Talks, I chat with Holl-Lee Lawrence, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and fitness instructor who is passionate about supporting mothers through their unique journeys. Holl-Lee shares her personal experience with perinatal anxiety, which led her to create Whole Mama Fitness - a community focused on supporting mothers through physical movement and connect...

In this episode, I challenge the prevailing cultural narrative that motherhood and ambition are mutually exclusive, existing at opposite ends of the spectrum. Instead, I explore how motherhood can be a source of wisdom, strength, and perspective that makes us better entrepreneurs. If you've ever felt that building a business while raising a family meant sacrificing one for the other, this episode...

In this episode, I chat with certified aromatherapist Dori Bell about how essential oils can support busy moms through various life stages. With 25 years of experience in holistic aromatherapy, Dori shares practical solutions for using essential oils to improve sleep, manage stress, regulate your nervous system, and navigate transitions from work mode to family time. In this episode, you will lear...

In this episode, I tackle the invisible mental load that so many ambitious moms silently carry - that constant responsibility of managing everything from doctor's appointments and school schedules to client deadlines and household management. I share why this burden isn't your fault and offer practical strategies to create meaningful change. If you have found yourself juggling business and family...

In this episode, I guide ambitious moms through the process of discovering their unique business niche - that sweet spot where your passions, skills, and market demand intersect to create a business that's both profitable and deeply fulfilling. If you've been struggling with trying to serve everyone (and connecting with no one), feeling scattered in your marketing efforts, or unsure exactly who yo...

In this episode, I tackle building a profitable business that honors your family life rather than competing with it. If you've been drowning in traditional business advice that doesn't account for school pickups, sick kids, or family dinner time, this episode offers the refreshing permission and practical wisdom you've been seeking. I share why your experience as a mom isn't something to overcome—...

Building on my conversation with Chelsea Bailey, this episode explores how an unregulated nervous system impacts every aspect of your business and life as a mompreneur. I share my journey from burnout to sustainable success and why focusing on nervous system regulation isn't just a wellness practice—it's an essential business strategy. If you've ever found yourself making fear-based decisions, pus...

In this conversation with Somatic Practitioner and Coach Chelsea Bailey, we explore how an unregulated nervous system impacts every aspect of your life and business as a mompreneur. Chelsea shares why focusing on nervous system regulation isn't just a wellness practice—it's an essential business strategy transforming how you show up in your work and family life. If you've ever found yourself easil...

In this episode, I share my practical Google Calendar system that helped me create harmony between running my business and raising three active boys. This approach isn't just about cramming more into your day—it's about intentionally designing your time so you can build your business while being truly present for all your kids’ activities and family dinners. I walk you through my simple color-codi...

Hey Mama, have you ever felt that pull to build something of your own? That business idea you’ve been holding close to your heart—the one that excites you but also makes you feel a little uncertain?  As moms, we often undervalue the wisdom we’ve gained through lived experience. The systems we’ve created, the problems we’ve solved, and the creative solutions we’ve found aren’t just “mom stuff.” The...

Have you ever followed the “perfect life checklist” only to find yourself lying awake at night wondering, Is this it? You’ve checked all the boxes—degree, career, house, partner, kids—but something still feels missing. That stirring in your heart? It’s not discontentment; it’s your inner entrepreneur calling you to expand, to create something that’s uniquely yours. In this episode, I discuss why t...

In this episode, I’m getting honest about why so much traditional business advice feels impossible to follow when juggling school pickups, practices, and the mental load of running a household. I’ve been there—feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list and wondering why “simple systems” feel so complicated in real mom life. The problem isn’t you; it is trying to follow systems that weren’t buil...

Welcome to the premiere episode of Mompreneur Truth Talks! I'm Lisa Avila, a business strategist and mom of three teenage boys. In this first episode, I share my journey from building a family wine business to facing loss during the 2008 financial crisis—and the important realizations from this experience. If you've ever felt pulled between your business dreams and family responsibilities or notic...