Time to Pivot

I can easily get lost in the details and stuck in the “how,” even with the best of intentions. Can you relate?  When we learn to ask for help, choose to be intentional, and take action, the path gets clearer.  Let’s talk about making your dream a reality!  Highlights: (03:44) Getting lost in the details (06:24) Asking for help (08:53) Writing it down makes it real and actionable&nbs...

Mobility specialist, yoga instructor, bestselling children's book author, mom, dancer, actor, and soon-to-be podcast host, Nicole Sciacca, is sharing her love of movement and passion for helping others feel ageless!   Her energy is unparalleled and joyfulness is contagious. Don’t miss the chance to connect and work with Nicole through her links below.  Highlights: (03:24) Helping pe...

I’m always sharing things that I love, wear often, get a great deal on, or get comments about in everyday life or in my business, so I thought why not share on the podcast? Of course I’m sticking with the 3’s! So here are my top 3 things I’m loving these days. You can find the links below to check them out.  Let me know if you want to hear more of my faves for organizing, mom hacks, business,...

In August I had the opportunity to speak on the bestselling author panel at FEMPOWERED LIVE, a 2-day women’s conference. I knew it would be fun and a chance to talk about my book, I’ve Got You, Girlfriend!, but I had no idea how impactful it would be on my life and business.  I was surrounded by like-minded speakers, authors, podcasters, business owners, and mompreneurs. We were vulnerable, b...

Need permission or a friendly reminder to invest in yourself? You’ve got it, girlfriend!  Inspired by a women’s personal development conference I was about to attend, I felt compelled to record this episode before hopping on a plane. I was so excited to be a speaker on the bestselling authors panel at the FEMPOWERED LIVE event in Denver, CO and stay on the extra day to absorb all the life and...

When you speak, do people really understand what you mean?  As a mom, wife, motivational speaker, podcaster, author, and a business owner, I can tell you that sending a clear message is important, and not always so easy. We may think what we’re saying makes total sense, but is it landing on your audience (your kids, co-workers, or clients) the way you intended? I wasn’t so sure. So I asked fo...

After years of navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and mom life, I’ve often been called the “Queen of the Pivot.” It’s a name I’ve grown to love for what it represents. From elementary school teacher to business owner, professional organizer to Mompreneur Strategist, motivational speaker and award-winning podcaster to bestselling author, I’ve learned to embrace change more quickly and e...

What makes you an expert at something? It’s been said that it takes 10,000 hours of practice or experience to get you to expert status, but other research has shown that in some cases no matter how much you work toward a goal it’s just not in the cards.  This could be because of issues that exist beyond your control, like the fact that my 5’4” height would probably not have me winning any dun...

Bestselling Author, Career Coach, Employee Advocate, and fellow Mom, Courtney Murphy, is on the podcast sharing her expertise she writes about in her new book, Life After Burnout . Just like the subtitle says, she’s discussing how to reclaim, recover, and renew. Courtney supports her clients in finding fulfillment in their success that feels exciting and like they’re thriving, maximizing their per...

Pursuing our purpose sounds admirable and worthwhile, but what if it’s so new or uncertain that we don’t feel confident? I’ve been in the middle of a pivot myself in the last few months in my business and that sometimes comes with a lack of confidence.  What I’ve discovered after many necessary pivots, both personally and professionally, is if we lead with our purpose, confidence will follow....

Feeling stuck or a couple steps behind where you want to be in your home, life, or business? Here are some suggestions that’ll create forward momentum.   If it’s prep your stuff the night before, use Mel’s 5 Second Rule, try my 3 E’s for setting and achieving your goals (see links below), or something you come up with that works well for you in your style, go ahead and put that plan in p...

Whether you feel like you’ve got a message to share, have learned valuable lessons you feel compelled to teach, desire to serve others, want to entertain or educate an audience, or position yourself as an expert in your field, it’s time to consider writing a book!  Feel all the feelings like fear, anxiety, uncertainty? Wondering how you’ll find the time to write, if anyone would want to read...

Curious about publishing a book and even getting it to bestseller status? Here’s how it happened for me, and how you can do it too! I’ve had the privilege of working with the incomparable Samantha Joy. Not only did she help me with publishing my book, “I’VE GOT YOU, GIRLFRIEND! Why Getting Organized & Living This Mom Life is NOT a Solo Mission,” but she also created a launch plan that enabled...

Ever thought about writing a book to get your unique message, story, and expertise into the world, but have all the questions or reasons it’s not happening? Then you need today’s episode! I’m joined by my book editor, coach, “BookWitch” (said with love), and literary agent extraordinaire, Jessica Killingley (aka JKill), who’s giving us the real deal on getting it done and in the hands of those who...

Are you happy about the way you’re showing up in your life?  After hearing about a young friend’s passing I had a renewed perspective. Am I taking chances, taking action on things I want to pursue, making intentional choices that’ll move me toward the goals I want to accomplish? Am I using my gifts God gave me to serve others?  How about you? Do you feel like you’re on track to do and be...

Ready for a break from the school year grind, or feeling anxious about the new lack of structure?  As a Mompreneur with a regular schedule that combines mom life responsibilities & those of a business owner, I’m actually putting more pressure on myself to accomplish way more than usual! So let’s talk about how to manage some of those summer expectations realistically and give ourselves th...

Ready to make an impact, monetize your passion, and pursue your purpose, while still prioritizing your family and faith? My guests are sharing a massive amount of encouragement and tangible, realistic ways you can do exactly that!  Jake and Jenna Rude have created a business rooted in healthy lifestyle choices and family values with their Raised on Plants brand. They’re sharing major pivots i...

Are we missing opportunities and blessings because we aren’t even trying something? We can’t be certain of whether or not it’ll be a success, but if we don’t try we’ll never know.  We’ve all been given gifts that can add value and have a significant impact on people’s lives if we’re willing to try…even if it’s hard or scary to put yourself out there. With that trying comes necessary research...

My guest this week is sharing how to bring the calm into the chaos when we feel triggered. Yes, please. Whether you’re a Mom or Mompreneur, we can all feel majorly stressed sometimes and it’s easy to be overly reactive to our kids and others. Yelling, losing our cool, snapping and failing to be patient…that’s not just something kids do, am I right?  Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, Stress Coach for Ch...

Ready to jumpstart your life (and possibly business) because you’re done living in limbo, having a mediocre, monotonous life, and discover how to get there without complete overwhelm and stress? Then get excited about the fact that you can take super small steps to move forward with my 3 E’s Philosophy and The 1% Rule that’ll create a big change in your life and impact the lives of others too!&nbs...

Between a pandemic wedding, renovating a guesthouse, and bringing the community together with a reimagined laundromat, Erin and her husband Jon definitely know what it’s like to pivot!  Erin’s sharing her many experiences in the last few years with us that combine using their gifts to serve, trusting that God has a plan when the process is long, and thinking outside the box.  These two y...

My brilliant biz coach, dear friend, and Mom Boss herself is sharing why and how we can choose to be leaders in our life and business!   Kelly Mobeck knows what it’s like to love her family fiercely and also desire more. She totally gets me and has offered sound advice, smart decision-making strategies, and encouragement over the years. So, of course, I asked her to talk about times she’...

If you’ve ever felt called toward a greater mission, and you struggle with self doubt, fear, or anxiety, I have great news for you, my friend!  This week I’m tackling an issue that many of us have when we want to show up in a big way in our life (and possibly business) and we question whether or not we are capable of pulling it off. It turns out, we are so capable!  God uses people all t...

There’s a connection between our physical and mental health, and focusing on both will have us being a more effective Mom Boss!  I’ve discovered my soul sister from another mister, who rocks the color black, desires to serve other moms, lives by faith, and wants to achieve the most impact she can by using her God-given gifts.  I learned so much from Megan Dahlman, certified trainer and n...

If you’re giving fear too much authority in your life, let me tell you something…you’re being lied to!  Fear can feel so real, so consuming, and stop you from ever moving forward. It’s meant to keep you safe, but often it keeps you stuck. If you’re afraid of failure, you’ll never grow. It’s in the struggles, the heartbreak, the uncertainty that we grow the most. It’s not always easy, but wort...