Capital Mom Podcast

Today's guest survived a stroke and suffered with Bell's Palsy just days after giving birth to her first child. This led to a deep depression that lasted for years After the devastating and sudden loss of her sister, she found the strength and inspiration to emerge from the darkness and build a business where she gets to help other moms live their dreams…all while earning the money her family needs. Phanice Shamalla-Mulengwa is a mom of a 6 and 4-year old. She has been an entrepreneur since 2009. She started an events sales and marketing company where she sold and managed training events for coaches and also sold and managed events for professional medical associations. In 2014 she decided to slow down and start a family. She never imagined how drastically her life would change after her precious daughter was born in 2015. Three days after having her baby, she had a stroke and was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. It was tough for the next three years as she suffered with illness, loss, grief, and depression. Thankfully she survived! She wanted to stay home and take it easy while still contributing to the household. Now she earns as much as she did in her events marketing business with less work and more focus. She is earning over $5K per month as a business strategy coach for moms who want to earn money while working from home doing what they love. In this episode, Phanice shares: - How she made it through the most difficult challenge of her life starting with severe medical conditions that made her immobile for 8 months right after her baby was born - The crucial role her husband played in her life and in the life of their children during that time. - How the sudden and unexpected loss of her sister helped her come out of a deep depression after a 3-year battle - How she is using her strengths and passions to make an impact  - Why she wishes she hired a coach sooner - The importance of finding something you love to do Connect with Phanice: Facebook My Facebook group: SUCCESSFUL MOMPRENUERS: Start and grow your online business! LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3cAmRvE    Twitter: CoachPhanice Instagram: @coach_phanice Connect With Me: Follow the Capital Mom Facebook Page Need someone to bounce ideas off of? Schedule a Connection Call with me. This is not a sales call or a coaching call but an opportunity for you to connect with another mom who knows what it's like to be determined to make stay-at-home-mom life work but not know how to make it work financially.  

How does working 10 hours a week and earning over $2,000 per month sound? Today's guest is doing just that...AND she teaches other moms how to do it, too! Katie Ferro is a CPA and corporate escapee. She's also a stay-at-home mom with 6, 4, 2 at home. She built a bookkeeping business that surpasses her former tax manager's salary. Now she teaches others how to start a bookkeeping business and quit their jobs so they can live a life of freedom! This is Part 2 of my 2-Part interview with Katie. In this episode Katie shares details about her programs and discusses the importance of creating the lifestyle you want to have while building your business. In this episode, Katie shares: - How just about anyone can get started earning money as a bookkeeper - The value bookkeepers bring to small business owners - Details on her bookkeeping programs, including how she prepares her students to be ready to take on actual clients with confidence -Why she believes it's so important to make your business fit your lifestyle. She answers questions like: - What qualifications do you need to be a bookkeeper? - How do I learn bookkeeping when I don't have any experience, certifications, or degrees in accounting? - How long does it take for someone who has no experience to go through the program and start earning income? Connect with Katie: IG @orderlyaccountingbykatie Profits + Prosecco: The Podcast Katie's Programs: Become A Bookkeeper (aka BABs) for anyone who wants to learn how to do bookkeeping, even without experience. Booked Out Bookkeeper (aka BOB) focuses on how to find clients. This course is for people who are fully comfortable in their accounting background and ready to sign clients today. * The links to these programs are affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Connect With Me: Follow the Capital Mom Facebook Page Need someone to bounce ideas off of? Schedule a Connection Call with me. This is not a sales call or a coaching call but an opportunity for you to connect with another mom who knows what it's like to be determined to make stay-at-home-mom life work but not know how to make it work financially.

How would you like to earn $2500 a month and only work 40 hours a month (or less) from home? Today's guest is going to tell you exactly how this is possible! Katie Ferro is a CPA and corporate escapee. She's also a stay-at-home mom with 6, 4, 2 at home. She built a bookkeeping business that surpasses her former tax manager's salary. Now she teaches others how to start a bookkeeping business and quit their jobs so they can live a life of freedom! This is Part 1 of my 2-Part interview with Katie. This episode is jam-packed with all the details of how easy it is to be profitable as a bookkeeper. In this episode, Katie shares: - What led to her leaving a successful, high-paying corporate job, and why she decided to start a bookkeeping business - How she is achieving her dream of earning passive income through bookkeeping, working fewer hours and earning more money - Exactly how to make $2500 in profit as a bookkeeper working less than 40 hours a month! She answers questions like: - How much can beginner bookkeepers charge? - How many clients do you need to earn $2500/month? - What expenses will you have in running your bookkeeping business? - What are the requirements for someone who wants to be a bookkeeper? - Do you need a CPA license? - Do you need to do taxes as a bookkeeper? Connect with Katie: IG @orderlyaccountingbykatie Profits + Prosecco: The Podcast Katie's Programs: Become A Bookkeeper (aka BABs) for anyone who wants to learn how to do bookkeeping, even without experience. Booked Out Bookkeeper (aka BOB) focuses on how to find clients. This course is for people who are fully comfortable in their accounting background and ready to sign clients today. * The links to these programs are affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Connect With Me: Follow the Capital Mom Facebook Page Need someone to bounce ideas off of? Schedule a Connection Call with me. This is not a sales call or a coaching call but an opportunity for you to connect with another mom who knows what it's like to be determined to make stay-at-home-mom life work but not know how to make it work financially.

Iva Paleckova is the CEO of leadersbreakfree.com and the host of the Leaders Break Free podcast. She is known for taking her business from 0 to 7 figures in 18 months, as a single mom to an infant. Iva helps high-performing multi 6 and 7 figure business owners, break free of their barriers and fall MADLY in love with their business. She also helps beginner coaches to launch their 6 figure brands. Today Iva joins me to talk about how she overcame the challenges of being a single mom and made the decision to live life on her own terms, no matter what!  In this episode, Iva shares: -What she did to pull herself out of a dark place after the biological father of her child left her and completely cut her off after learning she was pregnant. - Why she says being a single mother actually gives her more freedom - How she went from $700 in her bank account to earning 7 figures in her business in 18 months. - How she helps other women create lives that they can be excited about, regardless of their situation in life Connect with Iva: Attend Iva's next free virtual retreat here: leadersbreakfree.com/retreat Listen to Iva's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/leaders-break-free/id1499400123 Book a free call with Iva's team here: https://bit.ly/BusinessBuildingBlueprintSession Email her at: iva.paleckova@gmail.com Friend her on Facebook at: facebook.com/iva.paleckova Connect With Me: Follow the Capital Mom Facebook Page Need someone to bounce ideas off of? Schedule a Connection Call with me. This is not a sales call or a coaching call but an opportunity for you to connect with another mom who knows what it's like to be determined to make stay-at-home-mom life work but not know how to make it work financially.

Nicole Williams was a stay-at-home mom who had moved across the country with her husband and 4 young children just a few years ago. In a new place with no local friends or family, she slipped into depression. In this episode, you'll hear how Nicole lifted herself out of this dark place by carrying on a legacy passed down from her grandmother, the joy of baking. What started as a way to soothe herself turned into a thriving business that her whole family can be a part of. Now Nicole's kids are 22, 14, 12, and 9. Nicole's home-based business, N'Credibly Sweet, LLC, specializes in chocolate-covered strawberries. She also offers an array of baked goods including cupcakes, celebration cakes, gourmet popcorn, and cake pops for all celebratory occasions and events. She has been featured on Live with Michelle Vann-Ncredibly Sweet as well as Elevate: Food & Flavor featuring Ncredibly Sweet with Christina Long and Create Campaign. Nicole was also recognized this week by the Kansas Department of Commerce for being named the Kansas Woman-Owned Supplier/Distributor Business of the Year.  In this episode, Nicole shares: - What led to her depression and to her discovering her passion - How her working hours have changed with the needs of her business and as the seasons of motherhood have changed - The impact the business has had on her children - How she is carrying on the legacy her grandmother instilled in her as a child - The challenges she faced as an entrepreneur - What's next for her NCredibly Sweet LLC Connect with Nicole Williams: https://www.facebook.com/ncrediblysweet @ncredibly_sweet  

Does the thought of taking your young kids to daycare break your heart and leave you longing to find a way to be able to stay at home with them? Today's guest knows exactly how you feel. Alex Edwards is a mother of two, ages 6 and 3. She is also a Squarespace website designer and Virtual Assistant who is earning between $3K-6K per month. She started building a Virtual Assisting side hustle while still working a 9-5 job. When she decided to stop treating it like a side hustle and took on the identity of CEO of her business, she quickly replaced her 9-5 income and decided it was time to leave her corporate job to build her own empire. In this episode you'll learn: - How Alex learned how to be a Virtual Assistant - What led to her becoming a Squarespace website designer - How designing her own website helped her gain more clients and dramatically increase her income - The importance of investing in yourself - What a typical day/week looks like for her with work and family life - How she figured out how much to charge and the role mindset plays in Connect with Alex:  Website: https://alexedwards-design.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexedwardsva/_created/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexedwardsva/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexedwardsva Template Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexEWebDesign Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Virtual Assistant Academy Connect with Me: If you're feeling stuck, scared or unsure about what to do next and just want to talk to a real person, I'd love to chat. I know what it's like to need money now and feel like my only option would be to go back to the workplace. Send me an email at stephrbrinkley@gmail.com or schedule a free call with me here. I'm not an expert, but I can relate to the doubts and fears of wanting to stay home with my baby but not knowing how it would be able to work out financially.  

How would you like to earn an average of $3K PLUS per month while only working 30-45 minutes a day? That's exactly what today's guest is doing, and in this episode, she will share how she got started. Amanda Austin is a mom of 2 young children and runs an e-commerce dropshipping business. Her store, Little Shop of Miniatures, carries thousands of dollhouse miniatures. I love how honest Amanda is about what it takes to get started in this business. In this episode, Amanda talks about: -The pressure she felt to go back to work because it seemed like that's what she "should" do -How her own childhood experience shaped her desire to spend more time with her own kids -Why her goal is to earn passive income -How much money and time she invested up front to set up her online dropshipping business and why she recommends DIY over hiring out -What dropshipping is and how it works -How she keeps her customers happy -How her skills and experience in writing have helped her in e-commerce -What you can do to start finding jobs now Resources: Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris Steve Chou's Course-Profitable Online Store  Capital Mom Podcast Episode 5: How a Self-Published Author Transformed Her Life by Giving Away 30,000 Copies of Her Book-Interview with Darlene Shortridge Fairy God Boss Connect with Amanda: Website: https://shopofminiatures.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.prischak/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vogue2182/ Connect with Me: If you're feeling stuck, scared or unsure about what to do next and just want to talk to a real person, I'd love to chat. I know what it's like to need money now and feel like my only option would be to go back to the workplace. Send me an email at stephrbrinkley@gmail.com or schedule a free call with me here. I'm not an expert, but I can relate to the doubts and fears of wanting to stay home with my baby but not knowing how it would be able to work out financially.

Caz Gaddis helps moms rediscover themselves so that they can lead an intentional life with impact-- at home and as More Than A Parent. She's a Personal Power Coach, mixing Energy Leadership Practices and Holistic Business Mentoring, for those of us wanting to feel centered, gain further clarity, confidence, plus some mental energy boosts as we adventure through #momlife and our ‘more'. You'll want to connect with Caz through the Raising Kids And A Biz Video Podcast and the Members Club, both at CazGaddis.com In this episode, Caz talks about: - How she has learned to surrender  - The importance of creating a schedule that allows for productivity that feels good and works for you. - Why awareness and self-compassion are so important - How you can start getting clients before you're "ready." Connect with Caz Gaddis: cazgaddis.com @raisingkidsandabiz Connect with Me: If you're feeling stuck, scared or unsure about what to do next and just want to talk to a real person, I'd love to chat. I know what it's like to need money now and feel like my only option would be to go back to the workplace. Send me an email at stephrbrinkley@gmail.com or schedule a call with me here. I'm not an expert, but I can relate to the doubts and fears of wanting to stay home with my baby but not knowing how it would be able to work out financially.

Have you wondered if it's possible for you to find a way to earn income while still being completely present with your family without becoming too overwhelmed?  Lisa Tanner homeschools her 10 kids and earns $3200 a month working 20 hours a week as a freelance writer, blogger and virtual assistant. She loves helping busy moms tame the chaos and learn how to balance diapers and deadlines as they start a home business of their own.  In his episode you'll hear: -How Lisa discovered freelance writing as a way to earn income for her family -Why taking baby steps is a great way to build your business -What Lisa did to overcome fear and feeling like an imposter -Lisa's routine that allows her to maximize her time and earn a fulltime income working part time hours -Skills and equipment needed to start earning income as a freelance writer Connect with Lisa Tanner Website: https://lisatannerwriting.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lisatannerwriting Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaTannerWrite Website: https://lisatannerwriting.com  Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisatannerwriting Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lisatannerwrite Course: Balancing Diapers and Deadlines (time management for WAHMs): https://courses.lisatannerwriting.com/balancing-diapers-and-deadlines-sales-page/ Book; Ultimate Guide to a Successful Family Writing Time (a strategy I use to get 2.5 hours a week more to work on my business while my kids are awake): https://courses.lisatannerwriting.com/family-writing-time-ebook/   Connect with Me: If you're feeling stuck, scared or unsure about what to do next and just want to talk to a real person, I'd love to chat. I know what it's like to need money now and feel like my only option would be to go back to the workplace. Send me an email at stephrbrinkley@gmail.com or schedule a call with me here. I'm not an expert, but I can relate to the doubts and fears of wanting to stay home with my baby but not knowing how it would be able to work out financially.

Lindsey Bonadonna is a mom of 2 girls, ages 8 and 4. After the birth of her 2nd daughter, she was working tons of hours and dealing with a lot of stress. When she started experiencing symptoms that she couldn't ignore and quickly realized she needed to make her health a priority. She was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and Hashimoto's disease.  Now Lindsey is the founder of Kale and Cake LLC, a thriving business that incorporates all her passions and allows her to make a generational impact in the lives of other women. To top it all off, she is able to work from home and build her work schedule around her life as a a single mom. This is the continuation of the interview I did with Lindsey in Episode 13. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, you'll want to go back and listen.  In today's episode, Lindsey talks about: -The importance of tuning into and listening to your body -Why we need to honor where we're at -The amount she invested to start her business -What she did to figure out how much to charge -How she landed her very first client Connect with Lindsey: https://www.lindseybonadonna.com/ Use the code GIVELOVE for a FREE Virtual Yoga Class with Lindsey Schedule a 60-minute complimentary get-to-know-you call  Instagram: @lindseyloveswellness Resources: Institute for Integrative Nutrition Stacy Kessler, Business Strategist Book: Thinking Like A Boss by Kate Crocco Connect with Capital Mom Podcast If you're feeling stuck, scared or unsure about what to do next and just want to talk to a real person, I'd love to chat. I know what it's like to need money now and feel like my only option would be to go back to the workplace. Send me an email at stephrbrinkley@gmail.com or schedule a call with me here. I'm not an expert, but I can relate to the doubts and fears of wanting to stay home with my baby but not knowing how it would be able to work out financially.

Lindsey Bonadonna is a mom of 2 girls, ages 8 and 4. After the birth of her 2nd daughter, she was working tons of hours and dealing with a lot of stress. When she started experiencing symptoms that she couldn't ignore and quickly realized she needed to make her health a priority. She was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and Hashimoto's disease.  Now Lindsey is the founder of Kale and Cake LLC, a thriving business that incorporates all her passions and allows her to make a generational impact in the lives of other women. To top it all off, she is able to work from home and build her work schedule around her life as a a single mom. In this episode, Lindsey talks about: -How she helps women develop fun-size habits for a healthy, sustainable life -Her journey to becoming a healthy habits coach and working from home -They symptoms she experienced before she was diagnosed -What she did to start feeling better -How she became a health coach and a Yoga teacher  -The importance of asking for and accepting help Connect with Lindsey: https://www.lindseybonadonna.com/ Instagram: @lindseyloveswellness Resources: Institute for Integrative Nutrition Stacy Kessler, Business Strategist Connect with Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group!

Heather Martinez has been a stay-at-home mom since giving birth to her daughter, Eliza in mid-2019. After being let go while on maternity leave from her marketing agency job, she made the decision to not go back and instead start working for herself. The past two years have been a journey, but she has found her place as a marketing strategist. Through this new entrepreneur lifestyle, she has been able to steadily bring in $2,000 + each month to continue to financially contribute to her household. Beyond the success she has found for herself, she has made it a goal to help other women entrepreneurs realize their dreams and work on their own terms. In this episode, Heather talks about: * Experimenting until she found her niche * How she found her very first paying clients and built her network * Overcoming the fear of what others would think when she put her bold personal brand out there * The importance of building authentic relationships when networking and why it's important to ask for what you want * How she has gained confidence over the last year and how she works through imposter syndrome * Why she hopes to never work full time again * The skills and monetary investment necessary to get started making money as a Virtual Assistant Connect with Heather: Join her Facebook Community Visit her website fearlessinadress.com Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group!

Rebecca is a Systems & Automations expert who has helped women around the world organize & automate their businesses, enabling them to be ahead of their growth curve, focus on CEO-level activities and create more white space for them to thrive without sacrificing the things that matter the most to them. A mom of 3, including twins, Rebecca runs her online business alongside her high-pressure corporate job in the largest global audit firm. Rebecca leverages off her corporate experience in the systems she uses to manage her client portfolios, in the support she gives her clients. She has built two online businesses while working full-time, and attributes these achievements to the systems that have helped her run her businesses on a limited time schedule. In this episode, Rebecca talks about: * work/life prioritization and the importance of embracing the season that you're in right now * mom guilt and how to work through it * why moms make good business owners * how to prevent burnout as a business owner * transitioning from running an online boutique to coaching * the importance of creating a vision for the lifestyle you want to have * her advice for moms who don't know where to start Connect with Rebecca: Website: rebeccakay.co Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Join my Free Facebook Community: Busy to Boss Moms Guide Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group!

Tiffany Schmidt always wanted to be a mom. When she left her teaching job 8 years ago to stay home when her first child was born, she had no idea how her photography hobby would explode. She is one of the most in-demand photographers in her area and now she  earns 3x the income she earned as a teacher, plus she has the time and flexibility to homeschool her 4 kids (and one on the way)!! In this episode, Tiffany talks about the importance of narrowing your focus as a photographer, why you should not be afraid to increase your prices, and the importance of setting boundaries with clients to keep family first. Connect with Tiffany: https://www.tmariephoto.com/ https://www.facebook.com/t.mariephotography https://www.instagram.com/tmariephoto/ Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617

Juliana Barbati earned $20K during her first year owning an ecommerce store. Just 2 years later, she hit 6 figures! Now she teaches other moms how to launch their own Etsy shops. In this episode, Juliana talks about the struggles she faced while trying to figure out what she wanted to do. She also talks about what it takes to run your own ecommerce store.  Juliana's story is so inspiring and she keeps it real. She is clear that ecommerce is not a get rich quick scheme, but with hard work, patience, and perseverence, it can grow to something that can provide an excellent income for your family. Connect with Juliana: https://www.julianabarbati.com/ https://www.julianabarbati.com/etsybossblueprint https://www.julianabarbati.com/podcast Resources in This Episode: https://www.alibaba.com/ Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617    

Meg Sorensen is a mom of 2 boys ages 5 and 7. She does a variety of jobs related to education, including English teaching, language teacher training, language curriculum development, and Neurolanguage Coach, just to name a few. Now that her youngest son will be going to school, she is expanding her business, which will take her income from $2-4K per month to $10K per month! In this episode, Meg gets real about her struggle with depression and anxiety after realizing being a mom didn't come naturally to her like she always thought it would.  Find out out Meg was able to pull herself out of a dark place by taking small steps that have led to a life she loves. Connect with Meg: https://www.facebook.com/Aidasedai https://www.instagram.com/aidasedai/ https://twitter.com/Aidasedai https://napa.academy/ akaizenlife.com  Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617

Karen Grill is a Business and Productivity Coach and a Certified Master Persuader. She has been working from home for over 12 years. Karen runs 2 businesses and works only 20 hours a week! She helps women manage their time so they can work less and earn more so they can have more time for their families and for themselves. In this episode, Karen talks about how she got started as a work at home mom, how she discovered her niche, and how she learned to set boundaries so she could have plenty of time with her kids. Karen gives some great advice for moms who need to earn income for their families but aren't sure where to start. Connect with Karen: https://secondactmoms.com https://karengrill.com https://facebook.com/secondactmoms https://instagram.com/karenagrill https://pinterest.com/secondactmoms Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617

Jenny Roth is a mom of 3 girls ages 12, 10, and 8.  She's been a stay at home mom since her first daughter was born. In this episode, Jenny talks about how she has slowly grown her business and gained confidence to increase her rates as a copywriter. She discusses the importance of believing in yourself and talking action without having everything figured out first.  Connect with Jenny: www.jennyrothcopywriting.com On Instagram @jennyrothcopywriting Resources Mentioned in the Show: Abbi Perets: https://www.instagram.com/abbiperets/?hl=en 

Darlene Shortridge is the author of 20 books, a ghostwriter, writing coach, and CEO of her publishing company, 40 Day Publishing, which she co-owns with her husband. Darlene wasn't planning to be a writer. As a stay at home mom, she was completely consumed with that. But, when her kids were 3 and 13, a story popped into her head, and she couldn't stop thinking about it, so she wrote. Now her kids are 29 and 18 and she has a granddaughter who spends 2-3 days a week with "Nana". In today's interview, Darlene gives encouragement and hope to stay-at-home moms who may be struggling to figure out how things are going to turn out. She also shares how attainable it is to become a self-published author.  Connect with Darlene: 40daypublishing.com darleneshortridge.com  Book a time to talk to Darlene in person at Chatwithdarlene.com Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617  

Patti Kasmarcik is a mom of two boys, ages 2 and 4, and she does a little bit of everything it seems! Not only is she a freelance writer and teaching voice lessons and English to students in China, she is also a wine consultant for Wine Shop at Home and also does some work in Sales Development for the Waybetter app. Patti left her desk job last summer and now earns $4,000 a month while staying home with her boys, working way less hours and a much more flexible schedule. She has found a way to incorporate so many of her passions to design a life that she truly loves, and it all started with a course she took about 3 years ago. Patti isn't putting any limits on herself and she is having fun and earning money doing what she loves. Resources: Micala Quinn Waybetter.com Connect with Pattie: Voice Teaching Website:   www.pattikasmarcik.com Facebook Pages: Wine and Friends with Patti, Patti Kasmarcik Instagram:  kazgirl22, pattikasmarcik Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617  

Nicki Medford has had quite the year. She and her husband separated right before Covid took hold of the world, and Nicki was committed to continuing her lifestyle as a work-at-home, homeschooling mom of 2. Nicki has no formal education beyond high school, yet she is determined to create the life she desires and willing to learn new things.  In this episode, you'll hear about how Nicki earns income as a publisher for Macaroni Kid and through her brand new concierge and project management business, Opal and Arrow Enterprises. She lays it all out...including startup costs, equipment needs and the skills/personality traits needed. Nicki proves it is possible to be a stay at home mom, even as a single parent. “I'm of the notion that we can have it all. I have to believe that when somebody says you're never going to be able to homeschool and work without sacrificing something it can be done. We don't have to struggle all the time.”  Connect with Nicki: https://opal-arrow.com/ facebook.com/opalarrow Instagram: opal_arrow_enterprises  Macaroni Kid is www.northraleigh.macaronikid.com Facebook is facebook.com/mackidnraleigh Instagram is macaroni kid raleigh Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/ Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617

Amy Ballantyne is a mom of 3 kids ages 12, 10 and 7. She's been a stay at home/work at home mom since her first child was born. In this episode, you'll hear about Amy's journey to becoming a Holistic Wellness and Life Coach and how she is living a life she loves by supporting people in their wellness and having a flexible schedule to spend as much time as she can with her kids. Connect with Amy: Website https://amyballantyne.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/amyballantyne/ FB https://www.facebook.com/AmyBallantyne.Official/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyballantyne/ Twitter https://twitter.com/_AmyBallantyne Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/amyeballantyne/ Product Partner http://amyballantyne.usana.com/share   Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617  

Jensine Casey is a pediatric sleep consultant who works 15 hours a week and earns $3-5K per month...all while staying home with her boys who are 1 and 3. She works with clients virtually and in person to help them develop healthy sleep routines for their children from birth to age 4. In this episode, Jensine shares about her journey to becoming a pediatric sleep consultant, how much it cost for her to get started, and what her daily routine is like.  To connect with Jensine: babyoandiconsulting.com instagram.com/babyoandi  facebook.com/babyandi Sign up to receive updates from Capital Mom Podcast https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast Join the Capital Mom Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617  

Hi! I'm Stephanie Brinkley, host of the Capital Mom Podcast. I've been interviewing moms who are earning at least $2K per month and have the freedom and flexibility to enjoy all the precious moments with their kids. I can't wait for you to hear from these women who have figured out how to have it all...the stay-at-home mom life AND the income they need to support their families' financial needs.  https://capitalmom.ck.page/podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/192810876037617