Moms Who Mean Business - The Kate Wratten Podcast

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Money Matters: Financial Wisdom for Mompreneurs  Kate delves into financial literacy and shares her insights covering the importance of needing to know the finance basics when it comes to being a mom and entrepreneur. She discusses challenges and family responsibilities that require specific financial literacy for managing finances effectively, making informed decisions, and achieving stability. Kate outlines six steps for creating and managing a budget, emphasizing assessment, goal-setting, flexibility and self-improvement are key to achieving long-term goals.-We love hearing from you, and it would mean so much if you could leave us a review if you loved what you heard today! It helps to get this podcast out to more people just like you. Your feedback keeps this movement going strong and it is so appreciated! We are a community and I strive so much here, on the podcast and on social media that i mean this is a collective and we're in this journey together! If you've got questions, or stories, or just want to say hi, don't be shy. Reach out to us on social media!  Instagram @k.wrattenwww.katewratten.com

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Mompreneurship & Mental Health: Removing the StigmaKate gets real raw and honest in this episode. She dives into a deep topic that often goes unspoken. It's wrapped up in shame, self doubt, lack of confidence, fear, criticism and judgment and how all of these things play into mental health as moms in business.  Kate is happy to have this open conversation about some of the challenges and struggles she has been faced with. She also shares strategies that she's used and shares her emotional journey that has led the way on her path to where she currently is today trying to prioritize her own mental wellbeing while keeping her business going. --We love hearing from you, and it would mean so much if you could leave us a review if you loved what you heard today! It helps to get this podcast out to more people just like you. Your feedback keeps this movement going strong and it is so appreciated! We are a community and I strive so much here, on the podcast and on social media that i mean this is a collective and we're in this journey together! If you've got questions, or stories, or just want to say hi, don't be shy. Reach out to us on social media!  Instagram @k.wrattenwww.katewratten.com

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Empowering Mompreneurs: The Future of Moms Who Mean BusinessKate celebrates the 10th episode milestone of the Mom's Who Mean Business podcast and acknowledges her struggles with consistency and mental health over the past few months leading up to this milestone moment.  She shares her gratitude to all who have supported her and encourages listeners to join the community while telling her personal story and motivation behind starting the podcast amidst the challenges. Kate emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community in the online world as a mom in business and the need for all of us to stand as a collective force to empower each other on this journey. --We love hearing from you, so please leave a review if you loved what you heard today. Your feedback keeps this movement going strong and it is so appreciated. If you've got questions, or stories, or just want to say hi, don't be shy. Reach out to us on social media!  Instagram @k.wrattenwww.katewratten.com

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Tiny Boss Talks: My Mom Means Business (The 9 Year Old Edition)Kate sits down with her 9-year-old son, the reason she started this business, and together they'll explore his understanding of what she does for living, his perspective on a day in the life of a mompreneur and uncover the adorable and perhaps humorous insights he has about her business.--We love hearing from you, so please leave a review if you loved what you heard today. Your feedback keeps this movement going strong and it is so appreciated. If you've got questions, or stories, or just want to say hi, don't be shy. Reach out to us on social media!  Instagram @k.wrattenwww.katewratten.com

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Mompreneur Mythbusters: Dispelling Entrepreneurial MisconceptionsKate addresses common misconceptions about being a mompreneur emphasizing the importance of discretion and finding one's path highlighting her personal growth having testing various business strategies. She discusses and dismisses the notion of instant success and acknowledges the journey of trial and error encouraging perseverance despite initial doubts and challenges sharing personal experiences of long-term commitment leading to growth. Kate talks about trusting gut feelings and how to manage pressure-driven decisions stressing the importance of authenticity and transparency in business dealings. She talks about reframing the sacrifices we take as moms as momentary decisions rather than permanent compromises emphasizing the empowerment and resilience of mompreneurs and its importance for personal and professional growth for the entire family. --We love hearing from you, so please leave a review if you loved what you heard today. Your feedback keeps this movement going strong and it is so appreciated. If you've got questions, or stories, or just want to say hi, don't be shy. Reach out to us on social media or drop by our website. Instagram @k.wrattenwww.katewratten.com

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Overcoming Mompreneur Challenges Kate dives into the most common struggles and the 7 triggers that create barriers for moms in business to move forward and strive to those goals they are really passionate about. Whether its isolation, financial struggle, networking, or client acquisition there are many common challenges we all go through on this journey. If you are a mom who's in the beginning or starting a business, a new Virtual Assistant, or a seasoned business owner trying to scale and think bigger you will not want to miss this one as it goes deep into personal stories of struggles and success.  She shares her tips and personal experiences when it comes to dealing with each trigger and offers her advice and suggestions if you are a mom who's in the beginning and starting a business, a new Virtual Assistant or a seasoned business owner trying to scale, grow and think bigger to keep going and pursue what you desire without any barriers stopping you.  You're not going to miss this one as it goes deep into personal stories of struggles and success!  -We love hearing from you, so please leave a review if you loved what you heard today. Your feedback keeps this movement going strong and it is so appreciated. If you've got questions, stories, or just want to say hi, don't be shy. Reach out to us on social media or drop by our website. Instagram @k.wrattenwww.katewratten.com

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Turning Passion into Profit:We're talking about turning your passion into a thriving successful, profitable business. That's every business owner's dream, right? It's not always easy, but it is possible and it's worth it. Kate explores some of the intricate landscapes of entrepreneurship and some of the challenges that we as moms can face when it comes to monetizing our passion. She goes into detail sharing her own personal experiences and how she has manages to overcome these obstacles and some strategies for building a sustainable and profitable business that also aligns with your values because so often that part gets overlooked making it frustrating and not enjoyable, and we don't want that! _Leave a comment or review and let us know if you're listening and what you think and if there's anything you'd like Kate to talk about on the podcast!!  Follow Kate on Instagram - @k.wratten - and send her a message about your Mompreneur biz journey! She'd love to hear from you! 

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Balancing Act: Juggling Kids & ClientKate discusses juggling kids, clients, projects, and team members and shares her own stories when dealing with situations like dealing with conference calls interrupted by toddler tantrums. She talks about how finding creative solutions for unexpected childcare hiccups and designing a daily schedule with distinct priorities for different times changes everything when you're trying to build and scale your business.  Kate reflects on the importance of being real and honest in business and shares her own experiences when she first started as a Virtual Assistant trying to maintain a corporate image. She discusses the truth bombs and struggles she went through trying to find clients who understood the challenges of working from home with children.-----Remember to subscribe and leave a review! We'd love to hear from you. Come join Kate on Instagram where she shares weekly tips and personal messages about the challenges and triumphs of everything Moms in Business. @k.wrattenCheck out www.katewratten.com for more resources, tips, and her current coaching programs. 

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Marketing Magic:Kate discusses BizMom Approved Marketing Strategies and goes deep and personal into the personal struggles she faced as an emerging Virtual Assistant and still does today, trying to navigate her business growth and having two now older kids. She highlights the importance of adaptable strategies, rejecting the concept of balance but prioritizing what matters to you and your circumstances, emphasizing that being prepared for the unexpected is key through automation, systemization and outsourcing. Kate discusses the power of infusing authenticity into sharing genuine aspects of the mompreneur journey and stresses the relatability and trust-building aspect of authentic marketing.Suggests tricks and tactics like breaking down tasks into manageable chunks for ease of execution, gives examples of repurposing content, and urges mompreneurs to create a content calendar for efficient planningWhether you're at home with babies, toddlers, or have kids in school, life is busy so Kate encourages mompreneurs to prioritize high-impact activities, where you can identify income opportunities and align marketing strategies with YOUR journey. Making them an integrated and sustainable part of your business routine is the magic and how you can keep the fun in your business. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Player Fm and join in the conversation!  Leave a comment or review and let us know if you're listening and what you think and if there's anything you'd like Kate to talk about on the podcast Follow Kate on Instagram - @k.wratten - and send her a message about your Mompreneur biz journey! She'd love to hear from you! 

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   In this Episode: Building Your Mom Strong Dream Team Kate shares her experiences and tips on balancing mom duties and business responsibilities. She emphasizes setting clear boundaries, delegating tasks wisely, and using tech tools for efficiency. She discusses how we all have Mom skills and these are impactful business strengths that we should use to our advantage to grow and scale. Kate advises learning from her team-building experiences and briefly overviews her own struggles in this area.She discusses the importance of clear roles, trust, and positive team culture and explains why moms need to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout.Subscribe and please leave a review if you enjoyed listening!  Also, follow along on Instagram @k.wratten and let's empower each other on this mompreneur journey! 

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   Episode Overview: Mompreneur Mindset:Kate discusses balancing motherhood and business with a unique mindset and emphasizes the mental challenges of balancing multiple roles.Highlights the importance of celebrating small wins and creating a supportive circle of friends who celebrate with you.Discusses the necessity of overcoming self-doubt, and imposter syndrome and encourages a growth mindset for both business and personal development.Reflects on personal milestones in the host's 10-year business journey and reinforces the idea that challenges contribute to personal growth. Subscribe and please leave a review if you enjoyed listening!  Also, follow along on Instagram @k.wratten, and let's empower each other on this mompreneur journey! 

Welcome to the "Moms Who Mean Business" podcast hosted by Kate Wratten where we explore the adventures of mom life and business with authenticity, grit, grace, and growth. We are keeping it real, sharing stories, and providing a touch of humor to navigate the beautiful chaos and messyness of motherhood and business.   Episode Overview: A raw and authentic look into Kate Wratten's journey, sharing her entrepreneurial journey from day one with candid accounts of highs and lows. Kate opens up about her uncertainties post-high school, her struggles with fertility, and her pivot to virtual assistance as a work-from-home solution once with babies.Kate recounts facing postpartum depression and the realization that being a stay-at-home mom wasn't fulfilling. She shares her transformation and also her success, underlining the importance of shedding inauthentic layers. She describes what it was like getting an ADHD diagnosis, and updates listeners on her now thriving farm, role as vice chair of the school pack, and managing a team of five. Subscribe and please leave a review if you enjoyed listening!  Also, follow along on Instagram @k.wratten, and let's empower each other on this mompreneur journey!