Reimagining Hustle with Roxanne Merket

This episode of Reimagining Hustle features Lee Chaix McDonough, founder of Coach with Clarity. Lee specializes in helping professionals transition into coaching. She blends intuition and strategy to help her clients develop a powerful coaching framework. Lee also supports her clients in developing business skills. Lee emphasizes the importance of core values in defining success. She suggests identifying one's values through emotional reactions and behaviors. Values can change and evolve over time. As a parent and entrepreneur, McDonough has learned to hold worry loosely and trust her children. She has also found that creating repeatable systems can help save time and energy.

It's time for another Pep Talk Recap! In this episode we revisit pep talks from Zanade, Priscilla Aguila, Jennifer Locke, Kiva Slade, and Shelby St. Claire. It's a great reminder to move forward with purpose.

In this episode of Reimagining Hustle, Roxanne chats about something that's been on everyone's mind lately - hustle culture. You know, the whole work hard, sleep less, and hustle till you make it mentality that's been popularized on social media? Roxanne highlights the downsides of this approach, especially for moms, who end up sacrificing their health, relationships, and personal satisfaction in the name of success. She advises listeners to take it slow and prioritize their well-being, instead of burning themselves out. To make a start, she challenges her listeners to leave their phones at home for a while and engage in some offline activities. After all, self-care is important, and taking a break from work every now and then can help in achieving a better work-life balance.

It's time for a Pep Talk Recap! In this episode we revisit pep talks from Dr Ashley Wellman, Tonya Williams, Felicia Wright, and Gillian Behnke. It's a great reminder to slow down and move with intention.

In this episode of Reimagining Hustle I talk to Regina Sloan, a mom of four, nurse, real estate investor, life coach, and podcaster. Regina shares her journey and how she finds balance in her many roles. She emphasizes the importance of setting limits and boundaries to make it all work, rather than striving for even balance. Regina also discusses the stigma around being a mom and how it can lead to guilt and unrealistic expectations. Regina encourages mothers to prioritize self-care and pursue their passions, setting an example for their children of what's possible. She defines success as the progressive realization of a worthy goal, and encourages everyone to not be afraid to pursue their dreams.

Karah Gonstead is a social worker and entrepreneur. In this episode, Karah discusses her private practice as a therapist and her side project, Intentional Growth, which provides a space for hard conversations and mental health and wellness support. She reflects on her journey towards redefining success as having more time for herself, her family, and her passions. As a parent and entrepreneur, Karah acknowledges the challenges of juggling multiple roles and establishing boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality and figuring out one's core values as a foundation for making small, sustainable changes towards greater harmony in one's life. Overall, Karah reimagines the idea of hustle as not just about working hard, but about being intentional with one's time and priorities. She encourages listeners to celebrate small successes and to give themselves time to grow and evolve towards their own unique definitions of success.

Jaimee Campanella is a time strategist and productivity consultant who helps parents restructure their time to achieve their dream life vision. Jaimee shares her journey to becoming a time strategist and explains her Time Power Method, which offers essential tools and strategies to help people avoid overwhelm and tame chaos in order to achieve their dreams and goals. She also emphasizes the importance of creating a lifestyle where you are not busy, but rather have a full and fulfilling life.

Candice Bakx-Friesen is an entrepreneur, money coach, and real estate agent. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of being a parent and an entrepreneur, and how to achieve success in both areas of life. Candice shares her journey from studying to become an accountant to becoming an entrepreneur, and how legacy-based goals have become a significant part of her definition of success.

Phylicia Pough is a mom of one and founder of Mom CEO Suite and podcast. Phylicia shares her entrepreneurial journey and discusses strategies for creating a successful business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This episode is a great resource if you're looking to transform their mindset around hustle and prioritize peace, ease, and intentional actions.

Sarah Dickinson is an email marketing genius, copywriting wizard, and mom to 2 neurodivergent kids. In this episode of Reimagining Hustle, we chat about parenting neuro-spicy kids while launching a business, the importance of an email newsletter, and how setting boundaries is critical for growth.

Natasha Astara is a clairvoyant, spiritual artist, and empath, following 20 years as an acupuncturist. She's also mom to 2 girls.  In this episode, Natasha talks about her work with parents of highly sensitive children, often referred to as "star children." We discuss Natasha's journey as an entrepreneur and how she combines her passion for art and spirituality to help parents on their spiritual and healing journeys. They also talk about the concept of star children and the challenges parents face when raising highly sensitive children.

3 kids, 2 business, and 1 full life... Jo Harris is a mama on a mission. In this episode, Jo shares • How she started working from home when she got pregnant • Her journey from being a call center agent to a business owner • How success is defined by having a sustainable business

Renae O'Neill is a Mum of 2, podcast host of The Mum Boss Podcast and a Life + Business Coach for Mums, helping them be a present Mum whilst also having a successful business ... because you can have both.  Her mission is to help as many Mums create a life + business they love and are lit up by.  In this episode, we chat about not giving up, being present where you are, and taking back ownership of your time. 

Halo Award winner Lainne is an intuitive business coach, author, and healer. She's also mom to a neurodivergent six-year-old.  In this episode, we talk about taking inspired action, trusting your intuition, and being brave enough to move forward.

Cara Martinez is a bookkeeper... with a 9-5 AND is a mom of 2 kids. She is a living embodiment of reimagining hustle. In this episode, we talk about the need to ask for help and be present in our lives, no matter what we're working on. 

Amy Schweizer is a mom, military spouse, author, and founder of Tiny Troops Soccer & Tiny Tots Soccer.  In this episode, Amy is super honest with us about what it's like to not show up perfectly, but giving good effort anyway. She gives great advice on dealing with the difficulty that is motherhood and entrepreneurship. And she also shares one of the most practical pep talks yet!

Jen Rafferty's entire identity shifted in 2020. She went from being a teacher, married with two kids, to a divorced mother homeschooling 2 kids while getting a Ph.D. in the middle of a pandemic.  In this episode, we talk about brain science, the power of mindset shifts, and prioritizing your own well-being. Jen drops nugget after nugget of wisdom, and helps us understand the power that comes with change.

Listeners of the podcast will recognize Lyndall Farley, sabbatical coach, and all-around wonderful human. Lyndall comes back to the show to talk about what it was like taking a family sabbatical (in the middle of the pandemic) and everything she learned along the way.  We talk about the importance of Unicorn time (with a little detour while we both gush about Eve Rodsky's book Fair Play), what it's like doing a family sabbatical vs an individual sabbatical, and how important it is to step into a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset.

Gillian Astarita is a life coach for moms. Her main focus is helping moms overcome mom guilt (a favorite topic on the podcast!) In this episode, Gillian helps us unpack where guilt comes from (hint: expectations), we chat about how success = peace, and she gives us one of the best pep talks yet!

Samantha Kellgren is a coffee drinker, kids cereal enthusiast, IVF mama, self-help junkie, true crime addict, Health + Mindset Coach. After getting into running then learning her obsession with health was impacting her negatively, she went through her own self journey and now helps others shift their mindset to improve their own lives. In this episode we talk about IVF, time blocking, and how to determine if something is worthy of your time. 

Shakiyah Demelien is a coach, counselor, author, military spouse, mom of 2, and all-around incredible woman! After marrying her Army husband, she realized a portable career was a necessity, so she took her future into her own hands and created a business supporting women and moms, seeing them as their whole selves. In this episode we talk a lot about grace, the chaos of military life, and the importance of being still.

Shari Hammond is a single mom, entrepreneur, and inventor. Her message to go out and change the world starts from inside her own home and business where she focuses on making small tweaks and adjustments resulting in big change.  

Tatiana Tsoir, CPA, MBA is an author, speaker, visionary accountant and over the last 16+ years she has worked with entrepreneurs and business owners to help them manage their money, numbers and taxes and become the boss of their bottom line. Tatiana is now committed to sharing her expertise with a broader audience to empower those overwhelmed with running a business so they can make money doing what they love.   In this episode Tatiana and I talk about what businesses can do to set up their finances well from the beginning, what it's like to be a mom while growing multiple businesses, and the importance of recognizing how busy is not good enough.

Dr. Stephanie Snyder is a Navy wife and mother to 4 beautiful children. She is the Founder and CEO of Overjoyed Moms and The Opulent Life, companies designed to teach moms how to thrive in life and business with ease. Through her simplified business methods, she teaches moms how to make the most of their time and resources while still being a present mom. When Stephanie isn't running with her babies or growing her business she enjoys horseback riding and running marathons.  In this episode, we chat about setting parameters on your time, listening to the messages from higher powers, and giving your kids permission to show up as themselves. 

Jessica Maldonado is a mom of 4 and founder of Organista Home. When it came down to hustle or be homeless, Jessica reimagined hustle in a whole new way. In this episode we talk about entrepreneurship when you feel like an imposter, the courage to just show up, and the power of getting to work.

Andrea Pass is a PR wizard. Prior to opening her own firm, Andrea worked in major PR firms on both coasts.  In this episode, Andrea and I chat about answering client calls on vacation, what it's like having older children as an entrepreneur, and the importance of perspective. 

Megan Moran, former stylist and mom of 2, is the owner of The Mompreneur Guide. She helps mompreneurs navigate this crazy lifestyle that is with as much ease as possible, and helps them add hours back to their day through strategy, community and self.  In this episode, Megan and I talk about mom guilt, white space in your calendar, and finding your rhythm. It's an episode that inspired me again and again. 

Kristie Shelley is a mom and entrepreneur changing the world through literacy. Her business baby, The Mom Advantage, focuses on helping moms teach kids younger than 5 literacy through play (though she focuses on other ages, too!) In this episode, Kristie and I talk about inspiring kids, teaching literacy through play, and putting guilt in its own little box. 

Lynn is a longtime ad agency executive (formerly CEO of J. Walter Thompson NY) with a love for beauty. Her career has spanned the top ad agencies in the world (BBDO, McCann, Grey, Ogilvy & Mather are just a few) as well as some of the most iconic brands (American Express, Pizza Hut, Campari, Hershey's). She's been fortunate to work on many global beauty brands, including Gillette, Clinique, L'Oreal, Nexxus, Vichy, La Roche-Posay and St. Ives.  She loves building teams, reinventing cultures and creating disruption.   In this episode we talk about growing a business, joining a business with a cofounder, and summoning the courage to start something.

New York Times Best Selling Author Stephanie O'Dea focuses on living slowly and with purpose. In this episode we chat about slowing down (reimagining hustle!), boundaries, and being with people unplugged. 

Entrepreneur, mom, wife, and soldier Kayla Pearson is changing the world with her surf soaps. After realizing where the intersection of her worlds fell, she knew she couldn't wait to start her business, despite the time the military demanded of her.    In this episode we talk guilt, time, and how to do it all even when you can't do it all.

Post-move and out of hibernation, we're finally back with Reimagining Hustle! Roxanne brings us up to speed with what's been happening, and gets a little distracted talking about how trees hibernate.

Susan Cushman is a writer unlimited by genre. In fact, in one year Susan published 3 different books of 3 different genres with 3 different publishers! Susan is older than many of my guests - she celebrated 70 earlier this year! In this episode Susan shares her experiences and views on success and hustle throughout different seasons of life.

Catherine Henderson is a pharmacist and health coach. Her unique training as a pharmacist meant she saw a different perspective in health coaching. In this episode Catherine and I talk about the importance of doing things for you. And how that's absolutely ok.

Katie Craig of Momentum Coaching started out in graphic design and fell into coaching before it was a thing. Katie's also a new mama and we talk about adding a baby into the mix of entrepreneurship. In this episode Katie reminds us to breathe, surrender, and be really intentional with our time.

Tricia Chinnici is a small business coach who works with sensitive entrepreneurs. In this episode we chat about boundaries, self care, and the importance of prioritizing the things that are most important to YOU. Tricia and I had a blast recording, and I can't wait for you to listen!

Amy Edge is a former childhood educator and mom of four who now works with clients as an operations and project management expert. She's also the founder of the Rising Sisterhood Movement. In this episode Amy gets real with us as we talk about boundaries, grit, and keeping the blinders on.

Lyndall Farley is a sabbatical coach whose coaching journey was born out of a need in her own life to give priority to breaks! In this episode, Lyndall helps us define sabbatical (spoiler: it's not what you might think!) We also talk about how to take a sabbatical as an entrepreneur. I'm fresh off a moving sabbatical, and Lyndall's expertise prior to my move helped me recognize I really could take a break during this period of change.

Daniella Monéstime is a portrait artist and photographer in Brooklyn New York who celebrates women with beautiful, luxurious portrait sessions. In this episode of Reimagining Hustle, Daniella reminds us that it’s never too late to get started, and to keep yourself in the equation.

Amanda Cunningham is a mom of three, former corporate marketer, and founder of The Glory Days Co. Amanda started her planner company when her daughter Rory was born and diagnosed with T21. In this episode Amanda and I chat about the experience of learning how to support her daughter and launching a business at the same time.

Dr. Camila Williams is a mindset expert, board certified psychologist, and cognitive behavioral specialist who has specialized in the field of perfectionism, anxiety, and stress management for over 10 years. As a “Perfectionist in Recovery,” and mother-of-three she understands only too well the delicate balance between the strive for excellence and crippling self-doubt. Working with her, high achievers learn how to break the shackles of self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and procrastination to truly live into their gifts and drive without always second guessing themselves.    In this episode, Camila and I talk about therapy vs life coaching, the mental load of moms, and how it really is ok to let go of things.

Shelby St. Clair has spent the last 10 years growing businesses from the ground up, building teams and becoming a multiple six figure earner before launching her coaching business The Boss Lady agency in 2017 where she helps other female soulpreneurs step into their power. Combining her natural skill set with some seriously purpose-driven inspiration, she’s now built a six figure business by helping women build strong foundations in their businesses, implement systems and strategies that work, attract their soul clients and grow their profits.

Felicia Wright is a former teacher turned marketer turned business coach. In this episode Felicia and I talk about the breaking point in her journey, near-miss nip slips on IG live, and the importance of always learning. 

Laura Greco is a warrior for moms and creator of the Resilience Momma Movement. She helps mothers hone their skills and build their confidence, energy and focus to create a peaceful thriving home for moms and their families. Laura is mom to 4 grown daughters and has been on her entrepreneurial journey for 4 decades.

Meg Staples is a mom of 2, full time art teacher, and owner of Her Tribe Athletics. Meg runs her business from her basement and wears ALL the hats. In this episode we pull back the curtain and talk about what it’s like to be doing all the things, including running an apparel company. Meg also reminds us that it’s OK to pick and choose, and also to wait a day. 

Zanade is on a mission to make revenue parity - especially for women of color - a reality. This episode is an important one - we talk a lot about race and the importance of making seats at the table. Zanade is currently the architect of the Black Women's Business Collective, a crowdsourcing initiative that was created out of a growing need to provide access and resources to Black and Afro-Latina women business owners who experienced financial challenges in the wake of COVID-19.

Women’s strength and conditioning fitness coach, aunt, and entrepreneur Sarah Jane was inspired by her own fitness journey to help other moms on their health and fitness journey.  During this episode Sarah reminds us to give ourselves grace and understand the WHY of our health journeys.

Tonya Williams is a coach and mom on a journey to help moms live a balanced and purposeful life. Her journey to coaching was anything but ordinary, and she shares some incredible wisdom with us during this episode.

Priscilla is an A-ha whisperer and branding maestro. This single mom of two is one of the Montmarena mentors. She's also a branding wizard working on several projects at once. During this episode, Priscilla and I chatted about her current project - Everyday Sillybrations - and how to have FUN in life and business.

Criminologist Dr. Ashley Wellman specializes in helping families through homicide and sexual assault. She became a widow in 2018 when her husband unexpectedly passed away, and she lets us in on how that experience changed the trajectory of her life.  This episode is such a powerful one - I learned SO much from Ashley. If you’re dealing with grief in any way, or know someone dealing with grief, this episode is a MUST listen.  Trigger Warning: grief, loss, trauma, death

Samantha Dench by trade is a licensed esthetician. Since struggling with adult acne, Samantha has been on a more holistic journey towards skin care. During this episode, Samantha let me in on a few basic tips for skin care, and we talked about her journey of single parenting and entrepreneurship.