Free Mama Radio

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Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women, I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start the business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For the new business owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-to tutorials and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. Go Grab Heather's Chaos Control System/Family Playbook Instagram Bootcamp   Chaos N' Cookies   Follow Heather on Instagram   Follow Chaos N' Cookies on Instagram   Find Heather on Facebook   Check out Chaos N' Cookies Podcast Hear Chaos N' Cookies episode with Lauren Golden! Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Free Mama TV Let's Connect:  Follow The Free Mama on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram  Follow The Free Mama on Facebook to catch these recordings live! Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/86

Monica is a digital product coach for women business owners and host of the popular podcast, Empowered Business. She has an MBA degree in finance and marketing and runs two brands Redefining Mom, a site for helping women thrive in both motherhood and business, and Empowered Business, where she's committed to empowering 1000 women to earn $100,000 through digital products. She spent 11 years working for a Fortune 100 company running multi-million dollar marketing campaigns with large brands like Microsoft and HP. Now she provides online marketing education to small businesses that are looking to build a profitable revenue stream through digital products through her online courses and podcast. Grab Monica's 3 Secrets to Creating Digital Products That Sell Like Crazy!    Follow Monica on Instagram Find Monica on Facebook! Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!  Check out Monica's Podcast : Empowered Business Podcast™ Monica's Website Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Free Mama TV Let's Connect:  Follow The Free Mama on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram  Follow The Free Mama on Facebook to catch these recordings live! Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/85

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Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: Get your tickets to Free Mama LIVE 2022! The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Free Mama TV Let's Connect:  Follow The Free Mama on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram  Follow The Free Mama on Facebook to catch these recordings live! Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/83

Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: Get your tickets to Free Mama LIVE 2022! The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Free Mama TV Let's Connect:  Follow The Free Mama on Instagram Follow Lauren on Instagram  Follow The Free Mama on Facebook to catch these recordings live! Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/82

Noemi is the founder of MamáCounts and has been an accounting and tax professional for over 10 years. She's owned a successful virtual bookkeeping firm for five years and has found a way to make a full-time income, working from home, with only part-time hours. She wants to teach other mamas that they can do it, too! Her passion is to help mamas stay home with their kids, while not giving up their career aspirations. She wants women to have the flexibility and freedom to be the amazing mamas they are, and to have the confidence to go after their dreams. Her message to all mamas is: You Count!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: Register for the Mama Counts Live Summit Mama Counts Follow Noemi on TikTok Get Noemi's 5 Steps to Starting a Bookkeeping Firm Get your tickets to Freelance to Freedom Weekend  thefreemamamovement.com/freedomweekend The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Free Mama TV Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/81

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Donna pioneered the concept of LinkedIn profile optimization, realizing early on that the LinkedIn profile was so much more than just an online resume. The LinkedIn profile is a fantastic branding opportunity.   She spent the first 10 years of her career in sales, operations, and training. Donna joined LinkedIn's social network in 2005, where she promptly copied and pasted her resume and wondered what all the fuss was about.   A job change in 2006 led her back to LinkedIn as Donna looked for tools to help her build a sales territory. It was during this time she had her LinkedIn epiphany and forged her LinkedIn 4 point methodology. By integrating LinkedIn into her sales process, she found tremendous success.   In 2009, she walked away from her successful sales career and founded Vision Board Media and LinkedIn-Makeover.com. Her mission: To help people realize their Internet identity and shape one that makes an impact and leads to opportunity.   As the foremost expert in LinkedIn profile optimization, she's proven that a strong LinkedIn profile is the key to performing well on LinkedIn.   Since 2009, Donna and her team of over 40 writers have helped thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, sales stars, business leaders, and professionals from around the world create professionally branded LinkedIn profiles.   She is not just a business owner but also the author of the book “LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies,” published by Wiley.   Donna is also an in-demand speaker throughout the US. She has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Time's Money Section, Wall Street Journal's Market Watch, LA Times, NBC, SiriusXM Radio's The Focus Group, and many other news outlets.   Donna has presented keynotes and workshops for NBCUniversal, Columbia University, Wharton Business School, Intuit, Texas State Bar Association, GSK, and hundreds more.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn Headline Generator Donna's LinkedIn Donna's Facebook Donna's Instagram Dream Big Conversations Podcast LinkedIn Makeover The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/74

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Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: Kailey Jacomet is a business attorney and mom of two. In her law practice, Brand Law Boutique, she helps entrepreneurs protect their brands with trademark registration, and provides attorney-drafted contract templates for service providers in her shop, Contractista. Kailey left her position as a trial attorney when her daughter was born to create a law firm that allowed her to be present and flexible for her family. Now she helps other lawyers do the same. Contractista.com Discount code FreeMama20 for 20% off all templates On Her Way Up Facebook group The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/72

Do you worry about your freelance business surviving another Pandemic? You're not alone! Build a sustainable business using these 5 steps. How strong is your business? Could it really withstand another outbreak, economic downturn or lockdown? If you've worried about the stability of freelancing during uncertain times, t's a valid thought. Not everyone knows how to build and keep your business going when the world seems to fall apart. When you learn these 5 steps to pandemic-proofing your business in today's episode of Free Mama Radio, you'll sleep easy knowing you have what it takes to bring in the cash during unpredictable times.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/71

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You finally nail down a niche! You decide exactly who you want to serve, what services you'll provide and now you're out there in the interwebs trying to connect with these people with this exact problem, and… well, it's not happening. If you're newer to virtual work, you may feel like it's a big, fat sign that you're not cut out for the freelancer life and you should pack up your laptop for good. Before you go quitting on yourself, I have good news for you. There's a reason you're not getting clients if this is your approach and I call it “white blousing it.” Want to hear more about how to flip it and reverse it so you're getting paid in no time? In this episode, we talk about the best approach to get clients as a newbie.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad Free Mama TV Free Mama TV : Episode 127 Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/69

When you first started your online business you were excited by the possibilities and newness! It's that honeymoon phase! Life is good! Now that hard work has hit and you're in execution mode, the doubts and impatience have the potential to get the best of you. Or maybe, you just got back from vacation and you haven't been eating well or moving your body *guilty* and it feels really hard to get back into solid routines and healthy habits that will serve you. Or maybe, you've had kids home all summer and you are having trouble finding the motivation to kick your business into gear now that the back-to-school countdown is on. Wherever you're at right now, in this episode, you'll get the reminder you may need right now that you can do hard things!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/68

Lauren Golden of The Free Mama is extremely passionate about helping Mamas start their businesses through freelance work. Today she is talking with Craig Cannon of Freelance U about how to find your niche. What are the BEST Freelance niches to pursue right now? Well, we have some answers for you! I am hosting a FREE Masterclass with Craig from Freelance University titled, “Seven Profitable Pathways to Freelance Success in 2021” scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd. This webinar is the perfect way to jump start your success in the last half of 2021. Grab your FREE seat today! Register for the Masterclass Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/67

The online buzz for growing your business is to offer freebies, build your email lists, and you'll get more clients, right?! Wrong! This is just not true, especially if you're brand new to freelancing or even looking to sustain a healthy 1:1 service provider business online. In fact, this approach is actually one of the worst you can follow! In this episode, I'll tell you why this is so wrong for your business. Plus, I'll walk you through the exact steps you need to take to grow your online business profitably, and without burning out or wasting time!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement The Free Mama Squad   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/66

Do you stress about being qualified enough to be successful? Does the idea of hopping on a discovery call with a potential client make you want to throw up a little bit? You've heard freelancing is amazing, but you don't have any fancy certifications or degrees, so you're questioning your abilities and imposter syndrome is creeping in big time. In this episode, I'm sharing what you really need to get hired and be a success in your business. What I share may surprise you! Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/65

You found “what's right” for your business, but is it “right for you?” There are so many business models, marketing strategies, and gurus out there, how do you know what's going to be in alignment with what you want and actually work? In this episode, we jump into three ways to find out if something is not only “right” but “right for you” in your business.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/64

Ever wonder if you're coachable? Being coachable has three important components, and if any of them are missing, you're probably not going to see that return on investment! In this episode, we dig into being coachable, knowing when you're ready to hire a coach, and what you should expect for your business.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/63

I am just north of Denver Colorado on the “2nd Annual Freedom Tour of the Golden Family RV Trip.”  Now, last year you may remember our trip was a mess and we made A LOT of Mistakes! It's all on my Instagram, seriously check it out, I documented it every step of the way.   We learned so much from that trip. We definitely grew, we are wiser and this time we are doing things a little different.   It is the same in your freelance business, you want to grow, take some action, make a mistake, and become wiser from it.  Think about it, we talk about “Messy Action” all the time in the Free Mama Community and I want to really help you see, if you don't make mistakes, it will hold you back from growth in your business. In this episode,  We are talking about making mistakes and how those mistakes make us wiser, as long as you learn a lesson from it.  Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/62

In this episode, I have the pleasure to sit down and have some real talk with Michelle.  Believe me, you don't want to miss this.   Let me just tell you a little about this amazing Mama, Michelle has made half a million dollars from her Facebook group...and counting. When she says she knows how to grow an audience that makes you 6-figures, she means it. Growing her own group was a total game-changer for her business. It gave her the freedom and security she had been searching for when she left her 9-5 nearly five years ago. With a 15-year background in marketing & public relations, Michelle has the skills and knowledge to help other talented rockstars get to 6-figures in their business. That starts with her proven framework for growing an engaged Facebook group that makes you a 6-figure business owner. Michelle's no-nonsense, tough-love approach helps her clients get results fast. If you want a kick in the pants to get moving (and the accountability to go with it), then Michelle is the perfect coach for you. Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!  Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement Michelle's Website  Get Michelle's 5 Step Guide to Getting Clients Like a Boss Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/61

Why aren't you hitting your goals? Maybe it's not what you think it is! Think about this for a second, do you ever feel like you're frustrated and mad that you are not hitting your goals? This is for you! “So, listen up!” In this episode, I am talking about why you may not be hitting your goals and it may be surprising to you the reasons why you aren't. We are diving in and discussing some of the “ah-ha” moments I realized from my trip to San Diego!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: Free Mama Radio Episode 24: Live Events The Free Mama Movement   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/60

How do you handle your taxes, finances, and be legally compliant as a freelancer? These are all questions freelancers have asked and worried about.  I know I did!  In this episode, I am talking with my friend and Free Mama, Meagan Hernandez, she is going to share about her journey in becoming a freelancer and a Multi-Six Figure Agency owner! Meagan is a Tax Accountant, Financial Educator, and has been a Free Mama for over 3 years. She is a mama to 2 and wife to her Zumba-loving, Colombian sweetheart.  She enjoys working with kind-hearted, impact-driven women either helping them with their own Bookkeeping & Tax needs or coaching them on how to start their own successful Bookkeeping businesses.  Meagan is going to share how she has been successful in getting her ideal clients, as well as, discuss the big issue a lot of new Freelancers struggle with; taxes, finances, and legal compliance.   She also shares her three top tips for new freelancers starting out in business, along with giving us her free tax deductible worksheet, that you can use for your business.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement Get Your Free Tax Deduction Worksheet Tax Savvy Bookkeeper Facebook Group Follow Meagan on Instagram Meagan's Facebook   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/59

The When/Then parenting tool (I snagged it from Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions) is a total winner when it comes to getting your kiddos to cooperate. But...Are you using this effective parenting tool on yourself?! Some of us are using it to pacify our way through life, avoid hard things, or worse, truly take care of ourselves. When I have the money, then I'll invest. When I have more time, then I'll start my business. When I am more confident, then I'll put myself out there. When I hit my goals, then I'll be happy. I was guilty of it, too! Today, I am going to share with you how to end the When/Then cycle with yourself so that you can start enjoying your life and your business right now. If you find yourself When/Then-ing your life away you’ll want to tune in to this episode!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Resources Mentioned: The Free Mama Movement "Close" by David Whyte   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/58

We are doing two huge things in this episode of Free Mama Radio. We are celebrating our one-year anniversary of the podcast, and we are hitting reset!   We recently reevaluated everything in our business, so I'm going to walk you through what got us here, the questions that I asked myself, and the decisions that I made to propel the business and community forward!   I hope this helps you if you find yourself in a similar season!   Listen in to celebrate one year with me and see where this next year is taking Free Mama community!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/57

Are you ready to hear the story of a Free Mama who has taken imperfect action, consistently put herself out there, and become a successful “accidental agency” owner?   In this episode, I am talking to Free Mama, Tracey Matney, and she is walking us through how her business started and all of the lessons she learned along the way.   Tracey Matney is a Facebook Ads + Chatbot Expert and the CEO of Victory Points. Tracey and her team help businesses get more fans for their brand, grow their impact and influence, and automate their marketing to ultimately increase sales! Tracey is celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary this month and is a mama of a rambunctious little 4.5yo. She is also a foodie and fellow dancer!   Tracey has great advice for anyone that is interested in getting started in the online space, but it applies to those of us that are in it already as well.    She is bringing so much value, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about her and her story!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/56

I’ve made it pretty obvious that I’m a big fan of self-education, right? I think so.    No offense to my university, but I've made more money learning from other people who have done the things that I want to do than I ever did in school, and that’s what this episode is all about.    My guest, Dean Graziosi, is sharing how he made it in the self-education space before the internet was around to help out, what he’s learned about the importance of marketing stamina, and how to stop putting limits on yourself.    Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies that have changed lives all around the world – including the new Mastermind.com platform. His mission for over 20 years has been to deliver self-education to those seeking transformation, fulfillment, and success outside the traditional education path.   I want to invite you to join us for the Own Your Future Challenge starting on May 11th. You can go to  www.ownit47.com to see all the amazing people that are getting involved, and get registered for free.    Once you do, take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram, and we’ll all hold each other accountable!   It’s time to start owning your future, mama.  This is an extra special episode so be sure to tune in!    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/55

How do you approach goal-setting?    Do you have a system for setting goals with a plan, or do you just sit down to write the first goals that come to your mind?    Today I’m going to share with you the number one tool that I think that you should have on hand when you sit down to plan your business goals. It’s a physical tool!    Trust me, if you are not currently doing this, you are missing a critical step in growing your business.   If you find setting business goals overwhelming, this episode is going to help you out.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/54

Do you ever go to bed feeling like a bad parent? I’ve been there.    Today we're talking all things parenting which means that I'm going to do a lot more listening than talking as I let our guest, Amy McCready, take the wheel.    We’re going to be talking about dealing with tantrums, teaching your kids to be independent, and most importantly, that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent.   Amy was a trainer and senior manager for Fortune 500 companies when she found herself in the throes of parenting toddlers – complete with all of the yelling and temper tantrums you can imagine – and she decided there MUST be a better way.   After years of researching Adlerian Psychology and Positive Discipline, Amy put the knowledge into practice with her own family. Astounded by the transformation she experienced with her two boys, Amy knew she had to share these methods with other parents, so she created the Positive Parenting Solutions Course.   Not only is Amy a trusted teacher by over 75,000 families worldwide, but she is a valued contributor on many media outlets. Amy is a regular parenting contributor on the Today Show, has authored two best-selling books, and she has written and appeared on a plethora of other media outlets.   If you want to feel empowered at the end of the day instead of feeling like you’re failing as a parent, this is the episode for you.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/53

Are you holding onto feelings that just don’t serve you?   There are so many feelings that can make it hard for you to move towards your goals: guilt, failure, inferiority and more.    Today I want to talk about why I think it’s important that you tackle these feelings before you try to work on your goals. I am also sharing my advice for overcoming all of them.    Listen up, mama. It’s time to stop telling yourself the story that you’re not good enough or that you’re failing.   Once you do that, you can start accomplishing those goals.   Let’s get started!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/52

Do you find that being shy or introverted holds you back from going after what you really want?    Today’s guest, Cassandra Jones, knows exactly how you feel, and guess what? She also knows how to overcome it!    She’s sharing all about how she overcame her shyness to start creating the life that she really wanted and how she’s now helping other women do the same.    Cassandra is the owner of CJ Admin Solutions, LLC, a freelance at-home business she created after leaving her career of nearly two decades to spend more time with her growing family. What started as general VA services quickly up-leveled to business management services, but the most amazing and unexpected change was breaking through the crippling shyness that had kept her from advancing in her career as well as in growing her new business. Helping other women do the same became a passion and The Shy*Mama Project was born in 2021.   Cassandra is married to her 8th-grade love-at-first-sight, is a mom of two kiddos and two doggos, and is loving #lakelife in southern Missouri.   If you need some help coming out of your shell, Cassandra is your gal!  Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/51

Are you making progress towards your goals for 2021, or are you in a bit of a slump?    Either way, this episode is going to help you out!   This episode is actually a Facebook Live from the end of last year, but I’m sharing it here because what I’m saying is important and valuable even today. Although I was talking about quarter 1 of 2021, just know that you can apply the tips from this episode at any time of year.    If you haven’t already done the things we’re talking about today, it’s not too late!    I am going over setting goals, but I am mostly talking about how to move towards those goals.    In this episode, I tell you three questions that I want you to write down. Put these somewhere you will see them every day because they will help you reach whatever goal you have set.    Grab a pen, and get ready to take some notes!   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/50

Do you have boundaries in your business? Are they any good?   If not, it’s not too late to get them in place or adjust them.   If you have ever interacted with me at all, you probably know that my three favorite words are communication, expectations and boundaries.   I really think that any relationship, problem, challenge or opportunity that you’re trying to navigate comes back to these three words.   In this episode, I am talking about why these things are so important (especially boundaries) and what you can do to make sure you have them set and stone while also managing client expectations!   Whether you already have boundaries or not, this episode will have some helpful tips for you.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/49

Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in with the stay-at-home mom crowd?   Today we are joined by an honorary free mama Laura Couvillon, and she gets you.    In this episode, she is sharing her journey from event planner to stay-at-home mom to running an online business. She’s also getting real and raw about not fitting in, mommy wine culture and embracing where you are at.    Laura describes herself as a professional mullet: business in the front, party in the back. She gets stuff done, and she loves to have FUN along the way!   She spent 11 years in the corporate world working her way up the ladder where she finally landed as a show director. She planned and managed conferences and trade shows with a team of 5 all over North America. Next came marriage and three kids in a baby carriage, so she ditched corporate for a more pick-my-kids-up-from-school type of career. Her background led to an amazing career as an Integrator. Through her work, she found a need and co-founded IntegrateUp with ToriAnn Perkey to help digital entrepreneurs hire their dream team.   Today, she is passionate about matching entrepreneurs and service providers to create successful teams that fuel small business growth!   If you are wondering how you can stand out and get hired, I know you will love this refreshing episode with Laura!   Resources Mentioned:  www.hiring.integrateup.co  www.thefreemamamatchmaker.com  Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman This Naked Life by Annie Grace  Hire Up Online Facebook Group    ** This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use one of the links to purchase. This helps keep the podcast going and I only share products I have used, tested and love." Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/48

Are you trying to show up for your audience in all different places?   I’m here to give you permission to stop doing that.   In this episode, I am talking to you about why you need to stop doing what other people tell you to. This has shown up multiple times for me in my own business when I see someone else doing something.    I get shiny object syndrome! Have you ever been there? This can happen when you see someone doing something, and they either tell you that you need to do it or you think you need to because it’s new or different.   I’m going to share how I have found ways to stay focused on what I love when I feel like I’m being pulled in so many different directions.   If you’re tired of trying to do things that you don’t love, this episode is just what you need to hear.  Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/47

Where are my Pinterest lovers at?   In this episode I am joined by Sahar Twesigye to chat all about Pinterest and her journey to becoming a Pinterest strategist.    Sahar is a Business and Marketing Strategist, Inspirational Speaker, wife and mama of 4. Her mission? To help purpose driven and heart centered women do business, family and life well.   After launching her first wellness blog, Sahar was frustrated with the lack of traffic and decided to test drive Pinterest. Within 90 days, she increased her traffic by 300% and reached over 2 million monthly views on the platform.   We’re going to get into tracking your strategies, getting more traffic, being in alignment, and handling the emotional side of running a business.   In Today’s Episode We Discuss:  The behind the scenes of blogging  Tracking new strategies  Getting traffic  Transitioning from blogging to Pinterest Struggling with the emotional side of building a business The importance of being consistent  The importance of finding something you’re in alignment with How to use keywords Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/46

Are you ready for something new?    In this episode, we’re shaking things up!    Every Monday at 12 PM CT, I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share what we call a ULA, which is an acronym that stands for update, lesson, and announcements. We decided to bring over some of the best ULAs from our community and share them with you here!    In this ULA, we’re talking about getting off the fence. If you’ve been here a while, you might know that I have strong feelings about this.    So if you’re having a hard time getting off the fence, this episode is the loving push that you need.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/45

Do you feel like the business you have created isn’t exactly what you want it to be? Maybe the job you have isn’t fulfilling you in the way you expected it to?    Get this: you have the power to change it.    I’m so excited to have Jennifer Grayeb on the show today. We’re going to talk about the importance of being willing to pivot to find what you love and trusting yourself along the way.    Jennifer is the CEO of The Nimble Co., a consulting group focused on helping online business owners better understand their numbers so they can make data-driven and profit-generating marketing decisions. She recently left her senior strategy role at a Fortune 5 company where she had 6 roles in just 7 years. While in that role, in just 2 years, she built a productivity blog that reached over 2 million pageviews per year, which she went on to sell.   In every role she’s had or every company she’s owned, one thing has been consistent: she delivers results without working 80 hour weeks. Now she helps others do the same with one of her best kept secrets - data.   If you’re scared to make a change to create a life more in line with what you really want, this episode is for you.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/44

Are you trying to go go go every day of the year, or do you allow yourself some space to ebb and flow?   You’ve probably heard me talking about this recently, and I’m so excited to get into it today. We’re talking about cyclicality.   Getting more in touch with my cycle has completely changed the way that I schedule my months, and that's been an amazing improvement for me.    Here to teach you more about this is the wonderful Jillian Bolanz.    Jillian Bolanz is an Intuitive Life Coach and Spiritual Mentor.  She is a guidess of all things moon, cyclicality, intuition, and True-Self love.  The creator of the True You Live event and various, deeply connective coaching programs, Jillian’s mission is to help women stop forcing and start flowing in life so that they can uncover the truth of who they really are.  She works with women 1:1, leads Sabbat and cycle celebrations, rituals and ceremonies as well as coaches in her True You Tent, and leads women on a moon knowing and embodying journey in her Moon Cycle Collective.   Jillian has been featured on Maine’s NBC news station and multiple podcasts and coaching platforms.  She lives, works and loves at home in Maine with her husband, Michael, and their sons, Cameron, Andrew, and Nathan.   Join us to find out how to get your life more in sync with your cycle.    Resources Mentioned:  www.jillianbolanz.com  Follow @jillianbolanz on Instagram  Follow Jillian on Facebook  Sign up for Jillian's Free Moon Phase Meditation Library  WomanCode by Alisa Vitti  Do Less by Kate Northrup  True You: A Self Discovery Journal for the Curious Heart by Jillian Bolanz ** This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use one of the links to purchase. This helps keep the podcast going and I only share products I have used, tested and love."   Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/43

Are you devoted to your business and to your goals?   Today I am talking about the idea of going all-in in your business and what that really looks like.    To me, this means making the things that I say that I value truly non-negotiable. At the end of the episode, I get into the definitions of words like “discipline” and “devoted” and what those mean in relation to this.   From discussing the importance of doing things that you say you’re going to do to making necessary sacrifices, this episode is short and sweet, but it’s a powerful one.   Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/42

Do you want to learn how to own your business abilities, parenting abilities or both? Turns out, they aren’t that different!   Today’s guest, Kathryn Jones, is the creator and founder of Design Hacking which was born out of a mission to find a connection between motherhood and entrepreneurship. She is also a Two Comma Club award winner, number one bestselling author, certified internet marketer, ClickFunnels Dream Car Winner and story strategist.   She is here to talk to us all about owning our abilities, the power of complimenting others instead of competing with them, learning to tell your story, finding new opportunities and the unexpected similarity between being a mother and being an entrepreneur.     Tune in to hear about Kathryn’s life, business and many impactful lessons from her journey that we all can benefit from.   Resources Mentioned:  Follow Kathryn on Facebook Follow @mskathrynjones on Instagram  Join the Design Hackers Facebook Group  CF Design School  How to Design a 7-Figure Funnel in 30 Minutes Without Any Tech Skills www.designhacking.com   www.automateacademy.com    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/41

If you want to get more clients in 2021, listen up!   In today's episode of Free Mama Radio, I want to talk to you about three easy, painless things that you can do to get more visible in your business.   I know that getting visible sounds scary, but I promise these three things are going to make it seem WAY less scary and will hopefully help you to see that it’s actually not that hard.   It all comes back to something you’ve probably heard me say before: if nobody knows what you're doing, how can they connect you with the people that you're meant to serve?   If the idea of marketing yourself sends you into a bit of a panic, I’ve got you covered.    Don't forget to leave a review if you are loving the show!    Let's Connect:  Follow Me on Instagram  Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/40

Are you trying to listen to everyone’s advice and implement all their amazing strategies? Are you struggling to get the results that they all seem to be getting? Maybe you have a little bit of shiny object syndrome and you need to get focused.    Today my special guest and friend, Julie Ciardi is here to break down why so many people are wasting time and money and what they should be doing instead.    Julie is a former Fortune 500 marketing VP turned multi-passionate entrepreneur. She is the podcast host of Ignite Your Side Hustle. She believes that there has never been a better time for women to create an additional income stream that is aligned to her passions and purpose on this planet. Julie is dedicated to helping women create profitable side hustles that give them joy, purpose, and profit with proven, timeless business strategies in today's online world.   You will find this episode valuable no matter where you are in your business.  Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode might be the kick in the rear you need to make 2021 your best one yet!    Don’t forget to join The Free Mama Movement community on Facebook and follow me on Instagram!    Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/39

Are you investing in yourself, or are you letting your fears hold you back?   It’s a new year, and it’s time to let go of those fears and go after the life you want.    I’m super excited to be joined on the first episode of 2021 by the amazing Mia Valdez. Mia is an Instagram strategist who is just a little obsessed with the tiny platform that creates massive impact. She works with mom entrepreneurs, such as myself, to claim their work and rediscover their voice. Mia believes in the power of relationships and loves creating mindset shifts that help moms show up, get seen, and make money.    On today’s episode, she's going to teach us all about how to show up authentically and connect with our dream clients and customers. If you’re ready to make 2021 a year for massive growth in your business and life, be sure to tune in.    Do you want to learn the skills, strategies and tools you need to make money on Instagram without having to have thousands of followers?! Make sure to check out the Social Joy Collective’s Guide to Instagram at Instagram.thefreemama.com   Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/38