Audacious Mamas - Inspiration And Strategies For Mompreneurs

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast! We're back but with a new spin and the podcast will be moving in a new direction. Stay tuned for more about that. Today's guest, Kate Gilbert, a WordPress Expert and agency owner, gets REAL and shares the story of her first years at home as a stay-at-home mom. Because the dream of being able to stay home with your babies doesn't always feel the way you imagined it would. If that's you, how do you give yourself permission to pursue what calls you.  Kate also shares what we should do to prioritize our websites and what's unnecessary. She has a great way of cutting through the nonsense to show us how simple our tech can be.  Mentioned in this episode... Kate's website: wpsuperservice.com Kate's courses and workshops on mastering Wordpress WPMaster.me Follow Kate on Instagram and say hello https://instagram.com/wpsuperservice/   -- Join The Audacious Mamas show on Facebook page for live conversations, interviews, tutorials, and behind the scenes perks not on the show!

  April is one of those people you meet and never forget. Heck, I never met her and I still never forgot her. She was in a paid group with me and her energy, drive, and success made an indelible mark. I can still see her sipping a Margarita in the water at some far-flung tropical beach sharing about the affiliate income she made that month - and she was NEW to affiliate marketing!! Yep. So she's got "it" that ability to spot a money opportunity a mile away and see it through to fruition. She's the perfect single mama entrepreneur to kick off my series on inspiring single mompreneurs! We cover so much ground here that I had to list it out. So here are the highlights: - How many groups to join on FB and her strategy for leveraging them - How many email lists and "gurus" to follow - How to monetize your life effortlessly - Setting up referral partnerships  - Choosing affiliate products that feel right - How to stay focused on your goals and repel shiny objects - Simplifying to success - Living with a housem

My guest today is Cindy Morus, Business Breakthrough Strategist. Cindy is adept at finding the missing $10-100K in your business - yes REALLY. We discuss how you can rethink your relationships with other companies, including competitors, and leverage them to create passive referral income. It's an exciting concept and had me rethink a few things about the competition and related businesses that overlap what I do. Grab a notebook for this one; I'm sure the ideas will be flowing! If this is helpful, please share, rate, and review. Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode FREE PDF -> Generating Better Referrals and Recommendations Through Joint Venture Partnerships bit.ly/jv-steph Cindy's Online Business Resources and Coaching smallbizROI.com Cindy's website CindyMorus.com -- Interested in Amplifying Your Authority? I have a method for strategically repurposing your content. We can create your minimum viable social platform so you show up in ALL the places your clients are looking and you'll have time

Cindy Schulson is a messaging expert who spent many years servicing big brands in corporate America. What Cindy was challenged to do in her corporate role became her passion and she now helps coaches and consultants. She developed her Marketing from Within concept which is is quite liberating. In this interview, Cindy explains her 3 main points for Messaging from Within and what it means for you as you think about yourself and how to incorporate you into your business. If you're a course creator, stay tuned and listen for her keen advice. She shares her perspective on using social media and how she launches her courses and services them in a unique way that will always have her thumbprint and time with her as a part of the content. It's brilliant! Marketing from Within: http://marketingfromwithin.com/ Copy that Wows: https://attractyourniche.lpages.co/copy-that-wows-evergreen-fast-action/ Cindy's FREE offerings - WOW great stuff! Brand Message Template, Authentic Brand Guide, Find Your Marketing WOW Challeng

By now you may be tired of hearing about Facebook. I get that. Me too! But I have a few positive things I want to share with you, specifically if you have a business page that you've let go of or have given up on. Today's episode is all about the recent changes in social media, Twitter has had some big developments too! I share insights on what worked, what I'm changing, and what to do with your twitter account, how to avoid a crazy malware scheme that almost took me down. And, BONUS, a super simple way to basic video editing with FREE software that's not timeline based. Save yourself time and headaches! Mentioned in this episode... My Facebook Business page - lots of tutorials mentioned in this episode... Specific videos Don't Land Yourself in Twitter Jail - New Terms of Service  Part 1- How Malware Can Take Over. What you can do about it. Part 2- Get Rid of Malware - Removing Search Strings Super Simple Video Editing - put the FUN back into your videos How to put your JPEGs on a Diet - Super Si

Listen to your intuition. Believe in the ideas and the sense of things you have deeply embedded in your heart and mind. Focus on the optimistic positive outcomes in spite of what seems present. You will begin to see changes and your expected results.  Here Steph shares where she's heading with the two podcasts, what's around the corner, and a powerful message of hope that arose from a distant bleak memory of leading a double life and living in fear.  A favorite relevant passage from a special book by Ernest Holmes, The Thing Called You. "It is certain that you must fast from fear if you wish to establish faith. You must fast from confusion if you hope to enter into tranquility. It matters not if your transitions from the negative into the affirmative seems slow, if the ascent from your valley of negation to the mountain top of realization seems difficult. Each step will bring you nearer the summit." Here for digital strategies and tips?  Check out -> The 6-Step Formula for Creating Succesful Promo Video

I’m happy to shine the spotlight on 11 women who inspire me daily and truly demonstrate what it means to be Audacious. They show us what it looks like as humans, leaders, business women and mothers.   Audacious adjective 1 an audacious remark: impudent, impertinent, insolent, presumptuous, cheeky, irreverent, discourteous, disrespectful, insubordinate, ill-mannered, unmannerly, rude, brazen, shameless, pert, defiant, cocky, bold (as brass); informal fresh, lippy, mouthy, saucy, sassy, nervy, ballsy; archaic contumelious. ANTONYMS polite. 2 his audacious exploits: bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, courageous, valiant, heroic, plucky; daredevil, devil-may-care, reckless, madcap; venturesome, mettlesome; informal gutsy, gutty, spunky, ballsy, skookum; literary temerarious. ANTONYMS timid.   The 11 Audacious Women Who Inspire Me   In the order heard in this episode...   Katie Krimitsos - Biz Women Rock Podcast & Community http://bizwomenrock.com/   Karen Osburn - Women Wanting More Podcast http://dr

  With a conversion rate of 90%, messenger marketing, and chatbots are quickly becoming the new "email on steroids." It's not enough to be focusing on building your list, if you're not using messenger to collect your leads and connect you with your audience, you're missing out big time.   This week's guest, Balint Pataki, specializes in chatbots and messenger marketing. Chatbots are the artificial intelligence behind messenger marketing.   In this episode, you'll learn why messenger marketing is an important marketing tool for you and how to get started. We discuss different methods to leverage via messenger marketing, some interesting rules Facebook has in place to protect your potential clients and leads, and how to connect with your audience regularly in a respectful and engaging way.     A few things messenger marketing can do to help your business:   creates a list of people interested in hearing from you and learning about your products and services allows you to quickly add people to your messenger

Salome Schillack is a mom of two and a Facebook Ads strategist living in Australia. She has quickly become a standout ads strategist in her own right and recently accepted a position with Amy Porterfield as the Facebook Ads support person for Amy's students in her private groups - how cool is that! As you'll see in this interview, she's simply amazing and a delight to learn from. If you're interested in learning more about how to start using ads for your business and some of the essentials around Facebook itself as a means for doing business, tune in. If you're a coach, tune in extra, she's got the goods for you! Mentioned in this episode... Salome Schillack on Instagram - best way to connect with her  Salome's website - Shine and Succeed - with FREE stuff to help you succeed with your Facebook ads! Salome's Facebook Biz page - Shine and Succeed Amy Porterfield announcing Salome as her new Facebook Ads support person for her groups (video) Phoebe Mroczek's UnBecoming Podcast Episode 14 "The Downshift" NEW

Jessie Gardner was on a solid path to success in her role and had just been promoted to a Director level position. She should have been excited and feel full, but she realized she was anything but happy. That awareness woke her up and stirred something deep inside that called for more. In this interview, Jessie shares how her life changed after that wake-up call and how she morphed that experience into a movement and a gift subscription box business to inspire people to seize the day, shake things up, and be a positive disruption in the world. Her Hey Soul Manifesto is inspiring. Check it out: http://heysoul.co Mentioned in this episode... Hey Soul http://heysoul.co The CYLL Network (Create Your Laptop Life) https://cyllnetwork.com/ The Audacious Mamas Thriving in Biz Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/audaciousmamas/ Find Audacious Mamas on Instagram instagram.com/audaciouslife/

Phoebe Mroczek is a business coach, entrepreneur, and adventurer, leading a movement to help women shed the shoulds and un-become the person people want you to be to allow you find the person you know you are deep down. In my interview with Phoebe, we unravel her mysterious background, hear her philosophy on life and business as she reveals the mission behind her latest project, her new podcast. In her own words... "I woke up at 18 and found myself living out my childhood dream as a Division 1 soccer player, yet suffering from health problems and having just suddenly lost my dad to brain cancer..." "Sh*t got real. Real fast." "I scribbled in my tear-drenched journal: 'Do what you want to do NOW. Right now. Don't wait.'" "In that moment, I committed to a life of love, passion and curiosity." "By the age of 30, I'd traveled to more than 55 countries on 6 continents, been cage diving with Great White sharks, camped in the Serengeti and motorbiked across Europe." "And my professional experience has been just as c

Season 2 is here!! This solo episode with Steph gives us a glimpse into the reality of podcasting, her business, solo parenting and keeping too many plates spinning. Why she decided to take pause the podcast and where it led her to Season 2. Mentioned in this episode... The Audacious Mamas Facebook Group Jessie Gardner Phoebe Mroczek Sharon Kan PepperlaneJulie Stoian CYLL Network The Audacious Mamas Website Stephani Roberts Digital

If you've felt stuck and challenged with your business income, direction, or questioned why you don't have the passion for your business Amber can help. As a business coach and psychic intuitive, she can help you gain insight into what your path is, what most aligns with your soul's mission, and help you find your brand voice to make selling more soulful and FUN. She's all about JOY!! In this episode, Amber shares her story of becoming a VERY YOUNG biz mama. Her deep drive at a very young age, and how that led to her path as an entrepreneur. She explains her gifts, how she discovered them and showed us how to tap into our own intuition. Amber is interviewed here, but she's in action fielding questions from the audience on Facebook live. If you want to check out further Facebook Live podcast interviews and be involved. Go to http://Facebook.com/StephGetsSocial/ Mentioned in this episode... Your Calling is Calling: https://amberannette.lpages.co/your-calling-is-calling-opt…/ Amber's Website: http://amberannette

How to Have a Legendary Marriage is the question, and Danielle and Justin Williams have the answers. This dynamo couple joined me for an interview while on the road for their vacation this summer. Yep! That's how dedicated they are to their mission. Listen in as they share how they had their own struggles in marriage that led them to where they are today as marriage counselors, coaches, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneur parents of two. I was first drawn in by a Facebook Live session and couldn't resist inviting them onto the podcast. They're fun, smart, and have lots of wisdom to share. Here's more about their mission from their podcast... "No one should ever feel alone in their marriage. (If only it were that easy), but the trials and challenges of life take their toll on even the best couples. So where do brave couples go to breathe new life into their relationship? They tune into the Legendary Marriage podcast, where hosts, Danielle and Justin Williams share from their 15+ years of marriage, compelling i

A solo episode from Steph's Facebook lives with top tips about snagging guest spots on podcasts and the benefits to you. Here she lays out the main things that will influence a podcast host to have you on the show and what the benefits are to you as a guest.   Covered in this episode...   • Tell them why you're a good fit - no form letters • What you'll offer their audience - freebie, coupon code, etc. • Send your bio, photo, title, and social links all in one place • Make sure your messaging is clear and have something clear to promote. • Have a foundation in place to support to accept people onto your list • Find podcasters on Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. and write a review and take a screenshot and share it with them as a fan. Send it and say that you'd love to be a guest on their podcast. Concisely follow the tips above and explain why it benefits them and their listeners.   Good luck!! When you get interviewed let me know. I'd love to hear it!   And reach out to me if you want to be interviewed for my show.  

osh Haynam is co-founder at Interact where they are dedicated to creating highly effective quiz templates that convert. He's tapping into a market that's growing fast. How many quizzes have you filled out for "fun" or curiosity in the last few months? And did you share the quiz with friends or post the results? 10% of people share them - that's powerful! But the conversion rates are even more impressive - roughly 50%!! Tune in to hear more.   If you're interested in growing your email list, social reach, and increasing sales this is the episode for you. Interact's clients include Forbes, American Red Cross, GE, Stitch Fix, The Boston Globe, Lush, The UN, and more.     Mentioned in this episode....   Interact's website with quiz template options https://www.tryinteract.com/   Looking for more insights or researching the value of quizzes for your business? Check out the blog: https://www.tryinteract.com/   Interested in connecting with Josh   Josh Haynam Co-Founder at Interact (We're

Lori Geischecker is a serial entrepreneur, a Business and Social Media Strategist and Voice Over Artist. I finally convinced her to sit down and record her Amazon FBA experience so I can share it with you. I've witnessed her use of Amazon FBA to make a financial impact when things got sticky with her dad's health and astronomical care expenses. She shares how she got into selling online way back in the day and the features that attracted her to Amazon when she was in the midst of focusing on her two businesses. We've been friends for many years and don't get to see each other often enough, but you may recognize her voice if you've been listening for a while.   Lori created a comprehensive cheat sheet for you to help you get started with an Amazon FBA if you've been thinking about it for a while or if this interview sparks your interest as it has mine.   You can grab her cheat sheet here: http://audaciousmamas.com/lori/   Mentioned in this episode   Best tools to use to scan prices and Amazon position on your

Lisandra learned about disaster planning the hard way. Her own business failure was the catalyst that pushed her into working as a disaster planning specialist helping businesses manage risks, prepare and prevent permanent closures.   Most businesses do not plan for unexpected disasters, the things that wouldn't pop into mind. In this episode, Lisandra discusses the importance of having a contingency plan in place when things are solid i.e. "times of peace" so we're not left scrambling with what ifs or we could haves. She specializes in working with restaurants, but any business can benefit from this type of planning.   Mentioned in this episode...   Deliberate Plan Consulting http://deliberateplan.com/   Lisandra on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisandrapaganphd/

Byron Morrison was 50lbs overweight and a workaholic who was unhealthy,  unhappy, and not enjoying life. He shares his story of waking up and  becoming a better person through micro-habit changes and shifting his  perspective on life and wellness. That shift resulted in a lot of  success, and a launched a new career.   In this episode Byron discusses an unhealthy syndrome, he noticed with  women who are in the 35 - 55-year-old range. He shares how he's been  able to motivate these women to break their habits and put an end to  putting themselves last.   Tune in to hear more and please share with other women who need a spark  lit to get them into self-care mode. When we invest in our health, we're  investing in the health and longevity of our family and our career. It's  amazing what you can accomplish with greater energy, renewed perspective  and less overwhelm in our lives!   Mentioned in this episode...   Tailored Lifestyles - Byron's website and 7-Day Challenge http://tailoredlifestyles.co.uk/   Byron's Bo

JoAnn Krall is a Professional Organizer and owner of The Sensible  Organizer and Audacious Mama of two teenagers. She helps entrepreneurs  organize their homes, businesses and lives. Her goal is always to reduce  stress, increase productivity and become more profitable. In this  Facebook Live interview JoAnn shares many tips on handling common  frustrations related to clutter and organization. She connects the  impact of clutter to other challenges in business and in life as well as  overall mindset. I love her reasonable approach to organization! Her way  makes it all seem so much easier!   In her words... "I am a Golden Circle member of The National Association of Professional  Organizers (NAPO) and a member of the New England chapter, where I serve  as the Chapter Treasurer."   "My mission is to help entrepreneurs reduce stress, increase  productivity and be more profitable by teaching them how to organize  their homes, businesses, and lives."   Mentioned in this episode...   JoAnn's website and courses ht