Bestie Business Banter

It's just us besties again today and we're catching up on all the bestie chat, from potty training to uninvited trash rats and everything in between! We're checking in on what's going on in our businesses this summer before jumping into bestie banter. If you're looking for new shows to binge or a hack for traveling with babies, we've got you covered!Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and we can chat about it!Today's Banter Includes: Rebecca's new house update Tackling potty trainingThe struggle of postpartum hair lossWhat shows we're loving right nowMom activities that should be considered Olympic sportsThe snack hack that's saving our sanity What we've noticed by cutting out social media Why Lauren is loving the Trolls soundtrackWhat's the big deal about dresses with pockets?The trash rat that's triggering RebeccaBusiness Banter: How Lauren is working around her own schedule and a hiring update and how moving has impacted Rebecca's goals this summerBestie Banter: gotta gab about it, what's saving our lives right now, little luxuries, unpopular opinions, & blood boilersLinks You Might Be Looking For:Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencerLauren's Instagram: @counselorcliqueRebecca's Amazon StorefrontLauren's Amazon StorefrontBarefaced Tinted Protection SPF 50+

It's just us besties today and we are sharing our quarter 2 business updates before diving into a whole lot of bestie banter! Tune in for our current blood boilers, unpopular opinions, and millennial memories. Plus we're sharing our lifesavers that are helping us get through this summer!Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and we can chat about it!Today's Banter Includes: Why we don't like Visa gift cardsThe frustrations that come with building a new houseDaily Time Hop therapyThe importance of having friends nearbyHow meal swaps and responsibility charts are going to help us get through the summerOur unfiltered thoughts on chickens and stopping to pick up animals Business Banter includes: How Lauren is balancing business and motherhood and why Rebecca is revamping her course.Bestie Banter includes: Blood boilers, 30 second therapy, our current lifesavers, unpopular opinions, and millennial memoriesLinks You Might Be Looking For:Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencerLauren's Instagram: @counselorcliqueRebecca's Amazon StorefrontLauren's Amazon StorefrontMade for People by Justin Whitmel EarleyThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerRisen Motherhood podcast episode: “A Big Announcement from Risen Motherhood”Naptime Kitchen's Responsibilities Chart

We are so excited to have someone we are so grateful for on the Bestie Business Banter podcast! Kacie Barnes is a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom of 2, and is the mama behind Mama Knows Nutrition on Instagram where she shares low-stress nutrition tips and hacks for littles and tips for picky eating. Kacie is chatting with us about how she got started with Mama Knows Nutrition, how she balances family and business, and how she handles the negative comments on social media. Plus, you'll hear our recent mom fails and what's saving our lives right now.Today's Banter Includes: Handling picky eating with littlesHow a blog turned into a businessKnowing what feels good for you in your business The inconsistency of blueberriesPrioritizing a work-life balanceAccepting help when it's offeredOur recent mom failsBusiness Banter: Why Kacie started Mama Knows Nutrition, handling online criticism, and why she doesn't want to grow a huge businessBestie Banter: 30-second therapy, what's saving our lives right now, and mom fails of the weekLinks You Might Be Looking For:Kacie's website Kacie's Instagram: @mamaknowsnutrition Kacie's TikTok:@mamaknowsnutritionRebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencerLauren's Instagram: @counselorcliqueRebecca's Amazon StorefrontLauren's Amazon Storefront

We absolutely love having business owners we love on the pod! So today, we're we have Lindsey Myers of Created Colorful joining us and we are so excited to chat! Lindsey Myers is a virtual color analyst who was looking for a way to feel more confident after having her second baby. She came across color analysis, did a deep dive to learn everything she could about it, and was able to turn it into an incredibly successful business.In this episode, you'll hear all the details behind how Created Colorful got started and how it's grown, our thoughts on owning guinea pigs, 90s music nostalgia, and more!Highlights From Today's Banter:Feeling confident postpartumHow Lindsey got started in color analysisMoving to New YorkStruggles of accidental entrepreneursLooking back on our fashion choicesGuinea Pigs in New YorkReminiscing on 90s and early 2000s musicMiddle school and high school dancesBusiness Banter includes: How Lindsey started color analysis as a creative outlet postpartum and what her business looks like nowBestie Banter includes: rodents as pets, our mom's fashion growing up, and millennial nostalgia Links You Might Be Looking For:The Created Colorful websiteLindsey's Instagram: @createdcolorful$20 off with Lauren's Code: HSCOUNSELOR$20 with Rebecca's Code: MOMFLUENCEDRebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencerLauren's Instagram: @counselorcliqueRebecca's Amazon StorefrontLauren's Amazon Storefront

It's been a few months, but we're back! In case you haven't noticed, we're a little all over the place with our recording schedule. But Lauren has a newborn, so life is a bit unpredictable right now! We're pumped to bring you this new “just besties” episode where we'll give you all the updates among other things, including an introduction to two new segments. And don't worry, there will be blood boilers!Interested in rolling an ad for your business in our episodes? Send us an email to hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com and we can chat about it!Today's Banter Includes: Postpartum sucks our brain cellsMicro-decisions are drainingThe challenges of staying in touch with core friend groups during this seasonParenting feels hard because it isThe joy of having events planned to look forward toIs The Masters worth the hype?Our curly girl hair journeyBusiness Banter: Lauren's transition back into work after maternity leave and Rebecca's status after finishing her new Chemistry curriculumBestie Banter: blood boilers, 30-second therapy, what's saving our lives right now, little luxuries, unpopular opinions, journeys, & gotta gab aboutLinks You Might Be Looking For:Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencerLauren's Instagram: @counselorcliqueRebecca's Amazon StorefrontLauren's Amazon StorefrontBeach Reads and Bubbly Insta: @beachreadsandbubblyRebecca's GoodReads account

We're baaaack! It's our first episode of 2024 AND at the time this is airing, Lauren has just had her third baby girl!  It's just us besties today. We're talking through some business highlights (and possible regrets) of 2023 before jumping into bestie banter. Most importantly, if you've been wondering where in the world people buy underwear they love, we have answers for you today.  With Lauren on maternity leave, who knows when we'll be back again, so stay tuned! Today's Banter: Wrapping up 2023 A PSA to show your face on Christmas cards! We've got some issues with Old Navy super cash Hot tip: wrap presents at the kitchen counter Don't sleep on smoothies Business Banter includes: what went well in 2023, what we're proud of, business regrets, and 2024 goals Bestie banter includes: blood boilers, what's saving our lives right now, mom fail of the week, questions that need answers, what we've “decided once” on Links You May Be Looking For: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront Rebecca's Created Colorful affiliate link to use with code MOMFLUENCED Lauren's Created Colorful affiliate link to use with code HSCOUNSELOR Least sexy but most comfy Amazon underwear Set up your Facebook ads consult call with Numbers Drive! Leave us your review on Apple Podcasts

We all have our favorite influencers online and today's guest, Val, is someone that we love to follow. Not only is she so funny, but she's super authentic in what she recommends and shares with her audience. Val has a background in journalism and digital marketing, which are skills that she's carried over to her current business. She started a motherhood blog in 2015, which over the years progressed into her brand today, Lovely Lucky Life. In today's episode, we're asking Val all the questions we want to know about the influencer life. She shares how she makes money online, boundaries she sets between work and family, celebrations from her business journey, and more. Today's Banter: Big emotions with our three-nagers Let's not only live for vacations Doing more of what's important Do we really need to post matching family PJ pictures? Lauren's shocking opinion of Thanksgiving food Don't hate on Taylor Swift! Business Banter includes: Val's business origin story, when she started landing brand deals, pressures and challenges that come with social media, her team, and more. Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, 30-second therapy, what's saving our lives right now, and unpopular opinions Links You May Be Looking For: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront Set up your Facebook ads consult call with Numbers Drive! Lovely Lucky Life website Val's Instagram: @lovelyluckylife Gift Tracker Leave us your review on Apple Podcasts

It's just us besties today! Join us as we catch up on all the bestie chat, from reality TV to bra and underwear shopping, and beyond. Oh and we have a new segment inspired by the one and only Kendra Adachi, aka, The Lazy Genius!  Then we'll squeeze in a little business talk as we share what some of our best business deicions have been over the years. If you love listening to this podcast and feel like you want to jump right into the conversation, it's time for YOU to write your reivew on Apple Podcasts!! Highlights From Today's Banter: Tip culture Old Navy shipping and returns policies need to change The 9:00 pm - 6:00 am sleep schedule Mini quiches are back at Costco! The Bachelor franchise  Where are we buying underwear? Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, what's saving our lives right now, little luxuries, unpopular opinion, questions that need answers  Business Banter includes:  our best business decisions Links You May Be Looking For: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront Set up your Facebook ads consult call with Numbers Drive! Leave us your review on Apple Podcasts

We love featuring guests on the pod who have all different types of businesses, and today is no exception. We're welcoming Courtney Malone of Courtney Malone Photography.  Courtney Malone is a lifestyle family, newborn, and portrait photographer based in Greenville, SC. Her own journey into motherhood inspires her work and dedication to documenting the beauty of family. We're switching things up by starting with business banter and ending with bestie banter. Inside the episode, you'll hear all the details of how Courtney Malone Photography came to be, our true feelings about Halloween decorations, Spice Girl nostalgia, and so much more!  Highlights From Today's Banter: Outsourcing personal tasks What business “regrets” have taught Courtney Taking action and doing the ugly work Excessive Halloween decorations Which Spice Girl were you? Mean Girl quotes that will always live on Business Banter includes: how Courtney's side hustle turned into a full-time business, what goes into pricing her services and digital products, and what her work week looks like Bestie Banter includes: unpopular opions, millenial memories, and mom fails Links You May Be Looking For: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront Website: Courtney Malone Photography Courtney's Instagram: @courtneymalonephoto Set up your Facebook ads consult call with Numbers Drive!

Who else is holding on to their skinny jeans for dear life?! Some of us over here aren't ready to give them up, including today's guest, Sara Whittaker of Podcasting for Educators. We're getting into all the millennial memories - emo music, burning the perfect CD, TRL, choreographed dances…the list goes on. Plus, you'll hear how Sara went from a classroom teacher to virtual assistant to podcast manager. Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect with their audience. Sara is also the host of the podcast, Podcasting for Educators, where she shares weekly tips on how to start, manage, and grow a podcast. Today's Banter: Finding the PERFECT water bottle The battlefield that is the Aldie egg section The way that songs hit back in the day (and the memories that still come back when we hear them) Exploiting our family computers to viruses via Limewire Can we get a pulse check on Brittany Spears? Rebecca gets broken up with before prom Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, little luxuries, and millennial memories Business Banter: Transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship, niching down to a specific client, growing a team, and more Links You May Be Looking For: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront $20 off your first Nuuly box! Set up your Facebook ads consult call with Numbers Drive! Sara's Instagram: @podcastingforeducators PFE website Podcasting for Educators podcast Angsty Millennial Mom Music Pre-Prom Pump Up Playlist Gel eye patches Owala water bottle The Podcasting for Educators Prep-School - use code BESTIE for $50 off! The Live Free Academy - start your freelance business!

We've made it, besties!! We have Kelly Stumpe, aka THE CAR MOM, on the pod. We speak from experience when we say that even if you don't consider yourself a car girlie, you'll love this interview. We've watched Kelly's very niched business grow, and we're thrilled that she's sharing her story with us today! Founded in 2020, The Car Mom began simply as a way to review family cars from a mom's perspective. In the three years since, the mission has quickly grown to empower families of all sizes throughout the car selection and buying process.  With a down-to-earth, family focused, and accessible approach to car tours, Kelly has fostered a loyal community of over half a million followers. In addition to being The Car Mom, Kelly is also the co-host of the podcast The Carpool, a Child Passenger Safety Technician and most importantly, a mom to three. Today's Banter: The terrible housing marketing  Why are soccer practice snacks a thing?! Bentgo boxes are so overrated  Don't compare your beginning with someone else's middle What a Car Mom work week looks like Figuring out your “non-negociables” as a mom Bestie Banter includes: blood boiler, little luxuries, and unpopular opinions   Business Banter includes: the Car Mom origin story, when Kelly learned how to monetize her Instagram, how she makes business decisions, her fails & successes  Links You May Be Looking For: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront Set up your Facebook ads consult call with Numbers Drive! Kelly's Instagram: @the_car_mom The Carpool with Kelly and Liz: @the_car_pool The Car Mom website The Car Mom on YouTube Connect with Us: Send a DM: @themomfluencer Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

It's just us (Rebecca and Lauren) today and we're hitting allllllll the bestie banter segys for you! We're reflecting on some iconic abbreviations from our college days (DFMO anyone?!), sharing a must-have for your kids' quiet time, and filling you in on some major life changes going on. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @themomfluencer to cast your votes on some of today's controversial topics!  Today's Banter: SURPRISE! Lauren is pregnant (and so so sick

If there's one theme that we've been hearing from our guests it's to DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY! So often in the online space, we hear “you HAVE to do this” and “you HAVE to do that”. But it turns out that paving your own path pays off. That definitely rings true for our guest today, Brittany Hege of Mix and Math. Brittany hosts an online membership for fourth and fifth-grade math teachers where she provides professional development and hands-on resources. One of the many things we love about her is that she's done things differently than a lot of others in the teacherpreneur space. Brittany not only shares her entrepreneurial story with us today but also her story of bouncing back from a tough postpartum period. PLUS we'll get into totally unrelated business banter like forgetting to eat, eyebrow lamination, (or “lamintation” as Lauren calls it) house temperature preferences, and oh yeah...what the heck happened to all the clowns of the world?!   Today's Banter Includes: A few house-cleaning hacks A shoutout to Amazon promotional credits Fun fact: you're supposed to chew each bite of food 20-30 times Why you and your partner need to have your own comforters Differing visions of success Adjusting our expectations based on the season we're i Bestie Banter includes: unpopular opinions, what's saving our lives right now, Steve Jobs moments, and questions that need answers  Business Banter includes: what led Brittany to start Mix & Math, mindset blocks that she faced, what the hiring process has looked like for her, her long-term vision  Links You May Be Looking For: Rebeca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront Brittany's website YouTube: Mix and Math Brittany's Instagram: @mixandmath

BESTIES! We have our first artist on the pod, Amy Marcy of Amy Marcy Art. Amy is a coastal modern artist who has a one-of-a-kind technique that results in resin water sculptures. She handmakes every element, from start to finish, in order to create artwork that looks like framed water itself. Amy's art is seriously amazing and we know you'll love hearing how she went from photographer to artist and how she landed a feature on HGTV in her very FIRST year of business!  Plus, we're bringing the bestie talk as usual from the cons of hiring a cleaning company to the squatty potty to double standards for moms.  Today's banter: Is it weird to kiss your family members (and/or dogs) on the lips?! Annoying requests going on inside Facebook groups Eliminating barriers for tasks we tend to avoid Balancing feelings of inspiration and burnout Simple advice for using Instagram to grow your business ...Did you know that Lauren does Rebecca's social media? Bestie Banter includes blood boilers (aka burnt biscuits), 30-second therapy, what's saving our life right now, and TV shows we're bingeing Business Banter includes: the Amy Marcy Art origin story, investments that she's made, what her husband thought when she decided to change careers, how Amy manages her creation schedule and time, and what it's been like to grow her social media following Links you may be looking for: Rebecca's Instagram: @themomfluencer Lauren's Instagram: @counselorclique Rebecca's Amazon Storefront Lauren's Amazon Storefront NEXT COLLECTION DROPS SATURDAY JULY 1st!!! Amy's Instagram: @amymarcyart The Studio Source

Today we're welcoming Allison Lee of Eventide Pennant Co. to the Bestie Business Banter podcast! Allison is a P.E. teacher turned entrepreneur. Like us, she's juggling a business and motherhood. It's all in a day's work! You'll hear all the details of Allison's customizable pennant business, which offers options for monthly milestones, back to school, room decor, and more. We also chat about the celebrations and challenges of running small businesses, managing distractions, advice on organization, and some unpopular opinions (sorry in advance if we offend anyone!). After listening, you just may think twice before telling a mom that she's "doing a good job"!  Today's banter includes: Laundry chaos caused by POINTLESS removable pads A genius hack for loading silverware in your dishwasher  A pregnancy announcement trend that makes Lauren do a double take How Allison's life has changed as a result of Eventide Pennant Co's success Nap schedules and quiet time struggles Advice for moms trying to balance all the demands Why sometimes ya just need to lower your expectations Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, what's saving our life right now, and unpopular opinions Business Banter includes: the exact moment that Allison's business took off, what her team looks like, the long-term vision for Eventide Pennant Co, and more Links You Might Be Looking For:  Allison's Instagram: @eventidepennantco Eventide Pennant Co website Rebecca's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themomfluencer  Lauren's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/counselorclique  Allison's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/eventidepennantco Episode 7, "Nothing But Time" with Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen Interested in Sponsoring the Pod for an Episode? Send us an email! Connect with Us:  • Send a DM: @themomfluencer • Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com • Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront • Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science • Lauren's business: @counselorclique • Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

It's actually happening ya'll! We have Kate Strickler from Naptime Kitchen on the pod! Kate is a mom of four based in Charleston, South Carolina. She's known for her blog and Instagram, Naptime Kitchen, where she shares cooking tips and life management advice. She has been blogging since 2016 and it has now become her full-time career, which she loves! We're getting into all kinds of good stuff, like the details of Naptime Kitchen's evolution, challenges that come with growing a buiness, hiring help, shifts in identity as a mother, and so much more. Today's banter includes: Why Kate loathes anyone besides her kids calling her mama Books we can't stand reading to our kids (we know you have one too!) A typical work week schedule for Kate Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, 30 second therapy, little luxuries, & bottom 3 Business Banter includes: How Kate's business began, the secret sauce to Naptime Kitchen, the role that Kate's husband plays in the business, and favorite brands she's worked with Links You Might Be Looking For:  Kate's Website  The Home Reset Instagram: @naptimekitchen Interested in Sponsoring the Pod for an Episode? Send us an email! Connect with Us:  • Send a DM: @themomfluencer • Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com • Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront • Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science • Lauren's business: @counselorclique • Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

It's been a few episodes since we've gone all in on bestie banter with just the two of us - so we've got plenty of that for you today. Plus we're sharing all the business updates (we're Meta verified, baby!!). Consider it our quarterly State of the Union Address.   Today's banter includes: The beautiful moment when someone thinks you're younger than you actually are Boar's Head deli meat (yum) vs. the pre-packaged slime (gross) Our strong love for Survivor  A status check on Groupon Laser hair removal - does it really work? Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, what's saving our life right now, little luxuries, and questions that need answers Business banter includes: seasonal updates in our business, new hires, and how we found our niche online Links You Might Be Looking For: Rebecca's Bread Recipes: Just Google them Lauren's Sunglasses That She Lost: https://amzn.to/43Xz3lQ    The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters by Priya Parker: https://amzn.to/3An4FDX  The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://amzn.to/3mZBMKK  The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung: https://amzn.to/40ATvWL  Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://amzn.to/41Quokl  Groupon: Recover your password and let us know some of the things you bought Interested in Sponsoring the Pod for an Episode? Send us an email! Connect with Us:  • Send a DM: @themomfluencer • Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com • Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront • Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science • Lauren's business: @counselorclique • Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Raise your hand if you're just as obsessed with hearing stories of how other moms built their businesses as we are! Do you know what else we love? Products that are practical and designed to help moms in their daily lives.  If you're with us, you're going to love our featured guest today, Kate Gaffney. Kate runs Avryn Co. Her company makes women's lives easier by lightening the everyday physical and mental load with their hand-crafted leather wristlets and wallets. Kate began Avryn Co. in February of 2020 and it has grown into an incredible brand. She's here to share her business story and of course, join us in some bestie banter too! Plus, she knows how to keep a clean car, so listen up. Our plea to stop sending in bags of candy to school When husbands hover in the kitchen A couple of genius tips for keeping your car organized and decluttered How Kate switched from making products in her house to a studio Kate's advice for balancing being a business owner & mom (and doing literally anything else in your life!) Bestie Banter includes: blood boilers, 30-second therapy, and what's saving our life right now Business Banter includes: How Kate transitioned from Etsy to selling on her website, the challenges of running a product-based business, the impact of social media on her business, and what her team looks like three-years in Links You Might Be Looking For: Book: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Rebecca's Wrislet: Cornflower Blue Rebecca's Card Wallet: Cornflower Blue Lauren's Wrislet: Discontinued color, so you're out of luck here... but if I did pick something new right now, it would be: Midnight Blue Lauren's Card Wallet: Sandy Tan Meet Kate Gaffney of Avryn Co.: Follow @avrynco on Instagram Shop Avryn Co. Connect with Us:  • Send a DM: @themomfluencer • Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com • Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront • Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science • Lauren's business: @counselorclique • Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Buckle up because today's the day, besties. We're hosting our first official guest on the pod! Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral is here and we're talking spray tans, lashes, and business.  We LOVE Kalin, her brand, and her eternal optimism..and we know you will too. When Kalin realized her former job as a television reporter was sucking the life out of her, she drained her savings account, took a flower class, and started a floral business! Eight years later, Kalin and her husband have grown a successful business and had three children. Push play to hear her story! How starting a business has changed Kalin's life A reminder not to yuck someone else's yum  Working with your partner and leaning into each other's strengths Thriving with delusional confidence  Bestie Banter includes: little luxuries and unpopular opinions  Business Banter includes: how it started vs. how it's going at Sweetwater Floral, stepping into the role of CEO, diversifying streams of income within your business, and the challenges of running a business and being a mom Links You Might Be Looking For: Heating Pad Nespresso Coffee Machine Well-Oiled Operations Podcast Meet Kalin Sheick of Sweetwater Floral: Follow @sweetwaterfloral on Instagram Follow @kalinsheick on Instagram Shop Sweetwater Floral Listen to Clinks! the Podcast Connect with Us:  Send a DM: @themomfluencer Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science Lauren's business: @counselorclique Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

We're sorry (not sorry), but can we do away with gifts at kids' birthday parties? Hear us out in today's episode! Plus, it's Lauren's turn to do the interviewing! You'll hear all about Rebecca's business, It's Not Rocket Science®. Rebecca shares the story of becoming a business owner, defining moments along the way, and how she manages her time as an entrepreneur and a mom. Summary: Costco vs. Sam's Club Rebeca's strong disdain for email The ‘why' behind our no-gifts rule Bestie Banter includes: 30-second therapy, what's saving our life right now, and unpopular opinions Business Banter includes: behind the scenes of It's Not Rocket Science®, building confidence as a business owner, setting boundaries, mom guilt, and more Links You May Be Looking For: It's Not Rocket Science Website Secondary Science Simplified Podcast Resource: Inbox When Ready Book: Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch Look out for polls on @themomfluencer IG stories for things we talked about in today's episode!  Connect with Us:  • Send a DM: @themomfluencer • Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com • Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront • Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science • Lauren's business: @counselorclique • Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Ya'll. Airports are WILD! We're sharing all about our experience with recent travel to Nashville, and let's just say there's a lot to talk about… and a lot of suggestions to be made. Plus, you'll hear the stories behind our very first AIM screennames (and Rebecca's first kiss!). Then, Rebecca interviews Lauren so you can hear all the details of how she built her business, Counselor Clique, and how she balances it with motherhood. Our very different airport experience statuses  Moody away messages WFH mom life with limited time and ever-changing schedules Bestie banter includes: airport observations, Millennium Memories, and Steve Jobs Moment of the Week Business banter includes: how Lauren's business has evolved over the years, favorite and least favorite things in her business, and advice for moms who are business owners Links You May Be Looking For: Ryan Air: Plan for Standing-Only Plane Tickets Full-Service Facebook Ads by Curtis Look out for polls on @themomfluencer IG stories for things we talked about in today's episode!  Connect with Us:  • Send a DM: @themomfluencer • Send us an email: hello@bestiebusinessbanter.com • Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront • Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science • Lauren's business: @counselorclique • Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Lots of bestie banter in today's episode... plus an introduction to what the business banter can and will look like. You'll be introduced to all of our bestie banter segments that you'll hear in future episodes. Laughs ensue. How we know each other Why we're doing this podcast and our vision behind it What this podcast is NOT Bestie banter includes: Blood Boilers, 30 Second Therapy, What's Saving My Life Right Now, Little Luxuries, Unpopular Opinions, Top 3, Millenial Memories, Mom Fail of the Week, Steve Jobs Moments Business banter includes: Categories of mom business owners we're looking to interview and who would send us straight to the afterlife if they showed up on our show Links You May Be Looking For: Hello Fresh: Free box for a week... you just pay for shipping! Snack Lunch Container Milk Frother Trade Coffee: Coffee beans or ground coffee that we have used for a while to make our coffee at home. Look out for polls on @themomfluencer IG stories for things we talked about in today's episode!  Connect with Us:  Send a DM: @themomfluencer Shop the Momfluencer Amazon Storefront Rebecca's business: @its.not.rocket.science Lauren's business: @counselorclique Leave a 5-star podcast review: Apple podcasts and Spotify

Join Rebecca (@themomfluencer and @its.not.rocket.science) and Lauren (@counselorclique), your hosts of Bestie Business Banter, for this podcast preview trailer! This podcast will be published bimonthly on Wednesdays, and you can tune in anywhere you enjoy listening to your podcasts. We're really doing it! We're two small business owners and moms who are ready to share the TMI versions of our work lives and mom lives. This podcast serves to celebrate and cheer on moms rocking their small businesses and their corners of the internet through our guest interviews. Expect unfiltered conversations and ZERO mom-boss energy. Come for the stories behind how moms built their businesses- aka the business banter. Stay for the laughter and candid conversations- aka the bestie banter. Looking to connect or just want to tell us how excited you are to hear more? Send us a DM over at @themomfluencer!