The Womanpreneur Podcast

Hello. It's Amanda, aka “Aardvark Girl,” here to let you know about my new podcast, Business for Self-Employed Creatives. If you've been listening to the Womanpreneur Podcast, you know I'm passionate about all things business, especially helping business owners and freelancers succeed… and have fun doing it. There's nothing like the privilege of working for yourself – making your own rules, owning your time, and trusting your instincts to make the right decisions. You also know I have a “tough love” approach at times, and I'll be honest – running a business is not always easy. It can feel overwhelming with all the things you have to do, but you CAN do it – you just have to be motivated and willing to do the work. My tips will help you handle the “business” side of things so you can focus on your talent. You already have everything you need to succeed. I'm just here to guide you. I know you're busy running your business, so these episodes will be short and right to the point. I'll share the common issues we face, along with the solutions that have worked for me and my clients. I hope you'll continue along with me on the next part of my journey, and something that's WAY out of my comfort zone – podcasting alone. Who will sing to me? Who can I make faces at? And how much more obvious will my awkwardness be without having Melissa to help mask it? I guess we'll find out! So please find “Business for Self-Employed Creatives with Aardvark Girl” & subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If there's a topic you want to hear about – email info@aardvarkgirl.com or DM me on social @aardvarkgirl. And please share with your other self-employed creative friends. Thanks for joining me! New episodes start Monday, June 1st! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-for-self-employed-creatives-with-aardvark-girl/id1512869925 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPq11BNUlJdUFqfkXP-2pQ Website: https://www.aardvarkgirl.com Email: info@aardvarkgirl.com

"When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you." - Dr. Seuss Whether we like it or not, everything in life has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Life is filled with so many exciting and interesting chapters, and hopefully we learn a little something from all of them! Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats bring their podcasting chapter to a close... The dear friends, both independent business owners, have decided to head in new directions - with fresh focuses and different priorities. Please tune in as Melissa and Amanda break down a quote by Dr. Seuss and apply it to the state of our world today, while also reminiscing about all they accomplished on their podcast journey together. Your inspiring Womanpreneur co-hosts have shared from the start to always have the courage to begin the journeys that set your soul on fire, and when the moment strikes to finish one book and begin another, honor where your heart and instincts lead you and have no fear. It's been our pleasure to share with all of you and serve you. Please join us for our final empowering episode. We hope you'll continue with us on our new independent journeys, too! Amanda / Aardvark Girl Amanda is launching her own podcast, "Business for Self-Employed Creatives," so you can find her on her own YouTube channel and wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: https://aardvarkgirl.com IG: @aardvarkgirl FB: Aardvark Girl Twitter: @aardvarkgirl Melissa / Lady Luck Voiceovers Melissa will be busy with her voiceover work and The Voice Actors Studio Website: https://www.ladyluckvoiceovers.com IG: @melissamoatsvo FB: Melissa Moats

Life is filled with distractions, side-steps, alternate routes, and roadblocks. The trick is knowing what to look out for so you can treat them more like speed bumps!  It's hard to be objective about your own life. Do you know what's in your way? Are you making excuses? Striving for perfectionism? Do you even know what makes you happy? Melissa and Amanda discuss the common themes so many of us experience that lead to getting in our own way!  Listen to a list of the most common life slowdowns during this episode of The Womanpreneur Podcast and see if you're a repeat offender of stopping before you even get started. Find out how to spot these seemingly harmless traps and patterns and how to crush them before they ever take hold of you.  Your favorite Dynamic Duo Womanpreneurs put their super-powered capes on and plan to save you from… yourself! Tune in for an insightful conversation that may help you get going so you can cross your personal finish line to success!  Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

It's been said the best things in life are free. But what if some of the best things in life aren't things at all? When COVID-19 took the world by storm, every aspect of our lives was affected. Our daily trips to the gym, casual dinners out with friends, frequenting our favorite local businesses.  All of it just stopped. Normal as we once knew it drastically changed overnight.  Where do we look for solace? How can we keep our spirits up during a time of crisis? When everything outside is uncertain and amiss, the best place to turn is inward. Getting quiet and becoming present are two gifts you have within you, if you allow yourself to recognize them. And finding ways to appreciate the small things that bring you joy just might help you get through the tough times a little more easily. Amanda and Melissa talk about the little things that are keeping them going - and smiling! The silliness of cats, going for daily walks, listening to the birds outside… maybe you have some of the same "little things" in common! Tune in for an uplifting episode of The Womanprenuer Podcast, and be reminded that you have so much. The best things in life... What could they be? You'll have to join us to see! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Ever hear the phrase, "Knowledge is power?" Well, the more you learn the more capable you are and the more you can surprise yourself as you create your very best life. During a nationwide shutdown, many of us have found a little extra time. How are you using yours?  Tony Robbins says, "If you're not growing, you're dying." Yikes. Well, the opposite of that would be if you are growing, you're thriving! So that's exciting news! And it sounds right in line with the way your talented talking twosome, Womanpreneur Podcast hosts Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats like to be! Alive and full of thrive!  From hobbies to business and everything in between, how can you apply the gift of time to your life right now?  What have you always wanted to explore? There's never been a better time to ponder, try and apply. Tune in for some inspiration! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Ever hear of moral fatigue? Well, it's a thing and it's happening right now! From the moment we wake up and take on our day, we are making decisions - mostly on autopilot. A large percentage of our daily tasks and routines are done with minimal thought, and are based more on behaviors and cues! But when your day-to-day as you've known it suddenly gets turned upside down, making even the simplest of decisions can feel overwhelming. And now our choices can have an impact on others, so we have to consider them extra carefully. For example, grocery shopping has taken on a whole new meaning. What day of the week should you go? What time of day will there be fewer people out? What do you "really need?" Is it worth the trip? Mask or no mask? Should you wear gloves? Will there be any toilet paper? It used to be such a simple task but now it's simply exhausting. We feel it, too! Your morally magical M Squared hosts weigh in on this interesting topic and share creative ways to combat the overwhelm!   The Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/corona-exhausted-moral-fatigue-974311/ Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Every day is filled with unique obstacles.Adaptability is a trait high on the "useful life skills" list! Adapting to new people, situations, surprises, and changes comes easily to some, but can be much more challenging for others.  Having the option to ease into adapting to something new can be far less stressful when you have more time to process your feelings and can ponder different approaches you can take. However, some things in life are simply outside of our control.  Womanpreneurs Melissa Moats and Amanda McCune discuss ways to adjust when you're forced to adapt. What are things you can do to take the sting out of blunt-force change? How can you shift your mindset to work with you? Who can you turn to so you don't feel alone?  Forced adaptability is on the minds of so many when reality as we all used to know it changed… overnight. Find comfort and support in our encouraging, optimistic conversation. We hope you'll tune in and join us, as we're all in this TOGETHER.  Note - We know the quality isn't what you're used to. We've been forced to adapt and find new ways to record when we can't be in the same place together. Please bear with us as we learn new software and find better solutions until we can go back to the studio! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Special guest and President of TVandRadioVoices.com, Kirissa Shipp, joins us for an introspective conversation surrounding “big takeaways” from being a business owner! From setting boundaries - personally and professionally - to understanding the perspective of someone who regularly hires creatives, Amanda, Melissa and Kirissa get real about how much time and dedication is required when you own and run your own business. Discipline? Yeah. That's a must. Work ethic. That too. Free time? (Insert chuckle here.) It is possible, and we cover what it takes to create time for yourself while still building your biz! Kirissa weighs in about how she's grown since she first became President of her company, and how she's achieved more work/life balance. Tune in to find out how three busy ladies do it all - or at least fit mostly everything in - day by day! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel.  Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Do you have conversations in your head, too? So you've just spent the last fifteen minutes playing out every possible scenario in your mind trying to anticipate an interview or replaying an argument you just had - thinking of way better and more colorful rebuttals. Maybe you're about to pitch a new client and you're inner dialogue goes south... What if they don't like your ideas, your shoes, your hair, or you remind them of an old, sweaty, nervous ex-girlfriend?! Or... a new phenomenon that's getting a whole lotta attention - CRICKETS. Nothing. Zip. Zero. Are you the rare breed who doesn't have an inner dialogue at all? The thought of this blows your favorite Womanpreneur duo's minds! Yes, there are people in the world who aren't having conversations in their heads. And Amanda and Melissa are finding it difficult to wrap their own brains around it!  In this episode, we take a closer look at all that internal chatter. Is your inner cheerleader who you hear the loudest? Or is your inner critique wreaking havoc with too much negative noise? Or... NADA? Tune in for an episode that'll get your inner Chatty-Cathy talking up a storm! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Womanpreneur.  Woman. noun - an adult human female.  Entrepreneur. noun - a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.  The Womanpreneur Podcast.  proper noun - Two human female business owners team up to empower others in business and in life, taking a greater than normal financial risk to share and serve their life experience with the masses all for the greater good - rather than just giving random free advice to our cats, each other, people at coffee shops, Pilates class attendees, music lovers at U2 concerts and the like. Yep. That sounds about right. How do you feel about terms like “boss babe,” “fempreneur,” “lady boss,” etc.? Seems people love them or hate them. Find out what the word "Womanpreneur" means to your talkative twosome lady hosts! Some of their commentary just might surprise you! When branding your business - or naming your baby, your pet, your car, etc. - how do you know if the name you're choosing "fits?" Melissa and Amanda discuss the reasoning behind their podcast title, how they compromised throughout the creative process, and if they think the name serves them well or if they should go back to the drawing board altogether! Be ready for a candid, honest episode and hearing their different points of view on the topic! Melissa and Amanda ask YOU to weigh in on what Podcast name you believe fits them best! Don't miss it! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Have you ever talked yourself out of doing something because "someone else has already done it?" Or ever started doing something you were super passionate about only to quit shortly after because someone else is totally doing it "way better than you ever could?" Our internal narratives sure have a way with us, don't they? There is no one else in the world who can do anything quite like you can. We all speak, share, love, and live differently. Melissa and Amanda will get you back on track and downright fired up and realizing that YOU Matter. Your perspective is unlike anyone else. Your vision is yours alone. The way you create and share your gifts with the world is 100% unique to you. Tune in for an inspiring conversation between two friends and podcast hosts who want you to see your greatness!  Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

What do we do when we're quarantined? We go live! On 03.20.20, we got some of our fans together to discuss what's been going on as a result of the COVID-19 orders - how our businesses have been affected, what we've been doing to adapt and plan, how we're coping mentally, and how we're able to keep our positive attitudes intact. We'd love to hear how you're doing, what you're doing, and any tips you have for staying sane amidst the chaos. Please note, the sound quality isn't perfect, as we were experimenting with new software and recording remotely. Please bear with us as we adapt to these forced changes! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Life's logistics can get demanding! Some of us struggle with asking for help, whether in our personal or business lives. This episode of The Womanpreneur Podcast centers around utilizing our support network so we can focus on the things we do best. How many talented, capable people do you have in your corner? Look around - they're there. You may be overlooking the resources around you. Or maybe you think you can't afford it, when actually the time you save could actually help you earn more! Don't like bookkeeping/admin work? Someone else loves doing it - and they most likely could take care it twice as fast as you because it's their sweet spot! Web design, social media upkeep, copywriting, photography, spreadsheets, pie charts, etc… Yep. Someone out there is awesome at it, and would love to provide their services to you. Amanda and Melissa talk outsourcing and how you - yes, YOU - can do it, too. And there might even be an app for what you need! Tune in for some great insight, so you can get more time back in your day to do the things you love. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Working from home sounds so nice, doesn't it? Well, it can be, but focusing on your business amidst the demands and distractions of your family, dishes, laundry and other people in your life not understanding what it is you "do." Doesn't working from home mean you watch tv all day? ALL. THE. THINGS. How are we supposed to stay on track and productive while working from home? Amanda and Melissa weigh in about structure! From creating a designated workspace to having a set begin and end time to your work day - these ladies mean business! Get ready for the real scoop on how to set yourself up for success when working from home so you can enjoy the process and still things done!   Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

So, what's all the hype about morning routines, anyway? Does it really matter THAT much how or when you start your day? Well, the actual time you wake up is arguable, but how you utilize your morning is everything! Hear how morning bird Amanda McCune and morning monster Melissa Moats both begin their days, and take note of what success-driven people do to kick off every day as their best! Melissa and Amanda will offer a variety of helpful tips to maximize your morning to super-charge your day, whether you're a "morning person" or not! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

The Womanpreneur Podcast rolls out its 50th episode! We know it's hard to believe, but time really does fly when you're having fun! Amanda and Melissa walk down memory lane together as they share favorite memories from their past podcast episodes and more about their Yin-Yang friendship! Somehow they always balance each other out! Interested to hear an unexpected list of random facts about Amanda and Melissa? Well, this episode will definitely keep you guessing. Find out who Melissa's teen crush is! How many concerts has Amanda attended... so far? Melissa sings - again! Ever wonder where Amanda's high school self used to nap? Episode 50 is a celebration of friendship and staying true to ourselves. Be ready for a good belly-laugh and look forward to getting better acquainted with your favorite hosts! Cheers to the next 50! Thanks for tuning in! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Which skills are needed most to thrive in today's fast-paced, always changing climate? Do you possess the sought-after super skills of today? Melissa and Amanda dig deep as they uncover some surprising skills that will greatly improve your odds at being in high demand! If you're trying to get by without them, you could fall flat! And we don't want that! Some of these skills never go out of style! Tune in to find out if your skills are up to date or if they could use a facelift! Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, a student, working for someone else, or ummm… simply breathing... up-level your "game of life" with your favorite podcast Odd Couple!   Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Do your habits and daily routines serve you well? Let's keep it real. Are you doing everything you can to get the results you think about, talk about, or doodle in your journal? Melissa and Amanda talk about being a doer, and how to leave the dreamers in the dust. It all comes down to results-driven behavior. This episode will surely get you thinking about your day-to-day way - where you're rockin' it and where you there is room for improvement. Let's take a closer look at ways to change some old habits, add in a few upgraded behaviors, and get the results we've been dreaming about! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo https://thewomanpreneurpodcast.com

What is exactly is personal branding? And is it really that important? Ummm, yeah. It sure is. In a world of entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, inventors, educators, influencers and the like - anyone hoping to get noticed, develop positive relationships with their audience, and stay top of mind needs to have a stellar personal brand. Amanda and Melissa chat branding – how they came up with and crafted their own personal brands, and everything you should consider when shaping yours. Making your brand statement has many layers, and we peel them back one by one in this hot topic episode! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo https://thewomanpreneurpodcast.com

During this episode, Womanpreneurs Alicia Materra, Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats chat it up on the subject of resilience! It takes a lot of courage, preparation and can-do spirit to open and launch a business. It's such an outpouring of time and energy! So, what happens if you set out to conquer the world then suddenly have a change of heart? We are allowed to change our minds! Alicia shares her womanpreneurial journey - from opening her first hair salon from the ground up, to selling her business when it no longer felt right, to opening a baby clothing boutique... to going back to school at age forty to follow her deepest passion, serving mothers, families and babies! Did we mention Alicia made her tough business decisions all while her newborn baby arrived early at 24 weeks weighing in at 1 pound? Yeah. Resilience. If you look closely the next time you open your dictionary, you just might find Alicia's name after its definition. Find out how this busy Mom of four does it all. Because it can, in fact, be done!  Follow Alicia: Las Vegas Baby Co Instagram @its_alicia11 Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Maximum energy output. Doing ALL the things. Thinking BIG... All while avoiding burnout. Sound familiar? Yep. Even the most motivated and accomplished people on the planet have a pause button. Or maybe it's a reset button?! No one can carry on forever without some downtime - and ya know what? It's 100% okay! It is in fact GOOD for you! Do you know your limits? When is enough enough? How do you know it's time to unplug, rest, and reboot? Have you ever stopped and asked your body what it needed? Melissa and Amanda discuss knowing your limits - in business and personal life, mentally and emotionally. Tune in to find out how to avoid getting sick, how to say no to anyone and be okay with it, and how to take a closer look at what you really need to feel your best. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Watch out... there's a roadblock ahead! We all face them. How do you overcome roadblocks in your personal or professional life? Do you proceed with caution? Look the other way? Or barrel right through them - full steam ahead? In this episode, Amanda and Melissa discuss the different ways they approach roadblocks and what works best for them. It isn't a matter of 'if' you'll confront something difficult... it's a matter of 'when.' Have the tools and mindset to be ready. Your favorite Womanpreneurs have you covered. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Opportunities are all around us. Are your eyes wide open? Or are they shut? At this very moment, we are the sum total of all of the experiences we've ever had. That's a powerful thought! Our accomplishments, proud moments, that job or big client we landed, our families...brain-children included... were all opportunities that we created. If you want something, make it happen! Melissa and Amanda talk about the limitless potential living inside all of us and their inspirational conversation will undoubtedly inspire you to take action and create - in business and in life.  Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

There is something so exciting about a fresh start. And 2020 has such a ring to it! Ready to bust out your new day-planner? Have a list of goals you're ready to take on? Amanda and Melissa look at goal-setting in a practical, logical, and useful way. Learn how to set and accomplish SMART, achievable goals, both big and small, anytime you feel ready. The truth is a "New Year" can happen any waking moment you simply decide to think and do something new! Get motivated, focused, and don't forget your party hat! Fun and inspiration awaits in this first new episode of 2020! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

You aren't going to believe this... Amanda says Bah Humbug while Melissa wants to hang tinsel EVERYWHERE! How do you "do the holidays?" What does the holiday season mean to you? Melissa and Amanda share very different (as per usual) perspectives on how they Fa, la, la... or don't... in a very special Holiday Spirit episode! Ha ha! They do agree on one very important thing though - the true meaning of the holiday season. Listen in is as the Womanpreneur dream team reveal a variety of ways to feel festive, their own holiday traditions, how to help those in need, the best must-see holiday movies, and more! No matter how YOU do the holidays, tune in for some extra company and laughter as we bring 2019 to a close! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

As we bring 2019 to a close, have you considered the value in reflecting on all you've accomplished this year? Too often we miss the opportunity to look back at the things we've done (big and small), appreciate our most treasured moments of the year, or take a mental note of anything we need to resolve before diving into the new year! Amanda and Melissa take a look back at their year and reflect on their most magical moments, people who inspired them, and who they'd like to thank for their contributions. Before you set your sights toward the future, don't overlook the beauty of value of a year well spent. You did so much. Applaud yourself and take notice! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

We're all expert advice givers at times, but do we always follow our own advice? We know we should eat right, exercise, get plenty of rest, DO ALL THINGS, stay away from people who drain us, etc..! But do we always walk the walk that we talk? Amanda and Melissa call themselves out on taking their own advice, and cover finding the middle ground between tough self-love and staying true to yourself. Life is indeed a wild ride…. with twists and turns and many surprises. Your favorite Womanpreneurs will keep it real, all with a sense of humor, in this uplifting episode. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Have you ever felt stuck? Defeated? Like you've failed in some way? We've all been there at some time in our lives. How do you crawl out from beneath the rubble, dust yourself off, and press on? How do you shift from thinking "I can't" to "I can?" Melissa and Amanda explore ways to bounce back after going through difficult times, and ways to shift your mentality to get back on course. Whether you're going through something tough in your personal life or in business, your best self and best life awaits. Tune in for some light-hearted bounce-back brilliance. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

We can't change the past, but we can learn from it. We can't predict the future, but we can look to it with wonder and hope in our hearts. The present is this moment, and it truly is a gift. Learning how to exercise gratitude will help keep you in the 'now.' What have you given thanks for in your life today? Did you wake up and feel thankful for another day? Did you greet your pet today and feel gratitude in your heart for its unconditional love? Expressing gratitude is infectious, and the more you do it, the more you realize you have. When you're in an attitude of gratitude, you're focusing on how full your life is right now, and how abundant you really are. Melissa and Amanda talk about what they're grateful for and the many ways to incorporate more daily gratitude into life.  What we think about we bring about. Let's focus on all the good stuff! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Our vibe has so much to do with our tribe. With whom do you spend the most time? Are you an eternal optimist or do you often find yourself feeling depleted and in a not-so-great mood? Take a look around. Make a mental note of the mindsets of the people who surround you. Are they lifting you up or dragging you down? They should be cheering you on, not holding you back. Maybe you're usually playing the role of therapist and are left feeling drained. Maybe it's been a very long time since someone has asked how YOU are feeling, or if you need to talk instead of listen. Relationships are best for everyone when they are balanced with a healthy amount of sharing. Amanda and Melissa chat about ways to welcome more positivity into our lives, and how to gracefully step away from those who no longer serve us. You are worth it. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Have you ever thought back to a moment in your life and thought, 'I gave away my power'...and it put a pit in your stomach? In other words, you let someone else take the so-called wheel? Maybe it was long, long ago... or even just yesterday. We all have moments - big and small - where we feel defeated, powerless, or completely out of control. What can we do, or what mindset can we maintain, to manage our relationships and preserve our power? How can we make sure we're being true to ourselves in our businesses and personal lives? How do we stand up for ourselves and set reasonable boundaries everyone can feel good about? Melissa and Amanda discuss what it means to honor who you are while still being kind to everyone in your life - even if it means taking inventory of the people who surround you. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Productivity? Yeah. It's a thing. Whether you're running a business, a household, or both - life is a full-time job! We've gotta eat, work, take care of our errands, manage our health, balance our checkbook, remember Mom's Birthday! And oh yeah, take a shower every once in awhile. And that's all before breakfast! How in the world can we fit it all in? It is certainly a process. Amanda and Melissa discuss their unique productivity styles to inspire listeners to uncover what best works for them. Are you a pen and paper kind of person? Or do you prefer apps and spreadsheets? Either way, this episode will get you thinking about the benefits of both so you can embrace your own productivity style! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

If you could go back in time, what would you say to your younger self? What advice might you give to the younger you? Would a conversation include a warning to proceed with caution or encouragement to go for it full-steam ahead? Would you tell yourself not to worry so much? Or to be more open-minded as your journey unfolds? In this episode, Melissa and Amanda hop into their invisible time machines to visit their younger selves and share personal stories that have served them well over the years. The beauty of this concept is that, at any given moment, we can have this internal conversation and remind ourselves how to move into the future - with an open heart and an open mind. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

When was the last time you paid it forward? Or maybe there was a time in your life you needed help and someone changed your life. Either way, there are so many ways to show up for others. You can donate your time, your talent, items you no longer need... and these are just a few of the ways. This episode is all about serving others in need and how a very special Las Vegas Lady, Michele Morgan-Devore, built her business, Dinosaurs & Roses, around showing up for others and treating them with dignity and grace. There are times in life we want to help others and just don't know how to best be of service. Amanda, Melissa and Michele have a great conversation surrounding 'acts of kindness' that will inspire you to give back or maybe even create your own business to better serve those in need in your community. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Ever buy a gym membership and then never use it? Well, there was the *one* time you went and did your best to look like you knew what you were doing. Yeah. In this episode, we're talking all things Health and Wellness. We expect a lot from our bodies, so it's important to take care of them! Amanda and Melissa discuss finding what works for you - from taking daily walks to Pilates to celery juice, anyone? And does breakfast really matter THAT much? Vitamins, sunscreen, and water - oh my! Tune in for some helpful thoughts on how to get started taking better care of yourself - even if you feel like the least athletic person in the room. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

We're so excited to introduce our First Manpreneur Guest Ever! Meet Brent Mukai - Voice Actor, Improv Specialist, Podcast Host and Producer. This guy knows how to get to the heart of funny. And did we mention he's a Kung Fu master? Sometimes we can care too much. We take ourselves and our goals a little too seriously. Brent shares strategies to help us let go of our so-called mistakes, figure out what truly makes us happy, and how to find the fun in our journey. Stop giving so many hoots! He's one wise owl, and you're gonna love what he has to say! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Follow Brent: http://brentmukai.com The Brent Mukai Podcast Instagram @brentmukai Twitter @brentmukai Facebook @brentmukai Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

How do you define courage? Are you brave enough to speak from your heart? Special guest Amy Ayoub - The Zen Speaker - uses her voice as a champion for the greater good by advocating and supporting neglected children and victims of sex trafficking. In February 2013, she testified before the Nevada State Assembly and Senate, using her personal survivor story in support of Assembly Bill 67, which increased penalties for those convicted of sex trafficking. This episode is all about becoming a better listener, exploring authenticity, learning how to be there for YOURSELF, and getting to the heart of your personal stories - finding the courage to speak YOUR truth. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com For more about Amy Ayoub: The Zen Speaker Follow Amy: https://twitter.com/amyayoub https://www.instagram.com/amysayoub/ https://www.facebook.com/TheZenSpeaker/ Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Are you taking yourself too seriously? When was the last time you laughed so hard your abs burned? Sometimes the daily grind of adult life totally zaps us! And you know what? We do our best when we feel our best. When was the last time you spot-checked how much fun you're having? Or when was the last time you added ‘have fun' to your must-do list? Tap into your kid-like ways and bake some cupcakes with sprinkles, have a water balloon fight, or spend an hour reading 'dad jokes' and just laugh out loud! When you've got a smile on your face, everything else in your life will benefit. Fun experts Melissa and Amanda remind you how to cut loose - in their most hilarious episode yet! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

We live in a ‘now' society. Almost everything we desire is available on demand. From fast food to Netflix to having anything we order delivered at our doorstep… right now! As business owners, how do we set boundaries with our most demanding clients? When do we switch off? Is there a way to exceed our clients' expectations while still honoring the other aspects of our lives? Amanda and Melissa dig into how to keep your clients satisfied while still maintaining your own happiness, when to just say no, and how to keep your sanity while running a business in an Instant Pot world! Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

There is so much to be learned by hearing other people's stories. What happens when you trust an inspired thought and allow it to take shape? The pictures in our minds are often more powerful than we realize. Special guest Jaimee Newberry, co-founder of Picture This Clothing, tells us how a work of art created by her daughter led to a new business that allows people to "wear their imagination!" Hear about going viral and how being resourceful and ‘figuring things out' as you go can turn a creative idea to an in-demand business overnight! Jaimee shares an honest, in-depth perspective of how her story began in the tech world, her ups and downs along the way, and the most helpful skills she acquired on her journey as her colorful success came into full view! OUR VIEWERS AND LISTENERS GET 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES AT PICTURE THIS CLOTHINGBY USING THIS LINK OR ENTERING PROMO CODE: WOMANPRENEUR https://www.picturethisclothing.com/a/IM--Pf1Er To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jaimee: http://www.jaimeejaimee.com https://www.instagram.com/jaimeejaimee/ https://twitter.com/jaimeejaimee Follow Picture This Clothing: https://www.facebook.com/picturethisclothing/ https://www.instagram.com/picturethisclothing/ https://twitter.com/PictureThisCo Website: https://picturethisclothing.com ENTER PROMO CODE WOMANPRENEUR AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Buckle up! Special guest Dr. Maria Keller keeps it real and takes us on an insightful ride into relationships with ourselves and others. Do you have a healthy relationship with yourself? What kinds of men are you attracting? Are you depressed or are your hormone levels just out of wack? Hear Dr. Keller's advice about everything from balancing your hormone levels, sex, not sleeping with THAT guy, and why! This episode is will inspire you to listen to your body and your intuition in a whole new way. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Dr. Maria Keller: http://liveagelessly.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo

Feeling stuck? We've all been there. The trick is how to ‘un-stick yourself' at any given moment, especially when you're in a funk. Amanda and Melissa share a variety of supportive ways  to step back and look at the bigger picture - changing your scenery, letting go of fear and self-sabotage, listening to your gut instincts, learning how to take more breaks when life feels like it's closing in on you, and more. Limitations only exist in our minds, and this episode is a gentle reminder of just that. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Strength. Have you ever stopped everything to simply notice your personal strengths? We all have them, and often overlook how strong we really are - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sometimes we forget to acknowledge our most prominent talents, skills and abilities. Identifying your strengths is a tool you can use to unlock your gifts and share your potential with the world! Special guest Captain Sasha Larkin of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department shares why discipline, yoga, and receiving thanks all work together in her life, and why being a mother, serving her community, and lifting others truly matters. We get to the heart of what it means to be strong. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group!

We've all been there... Either catching ourselves judging a person or situation or finding ourselves on the receiving end - feeling judged. Does deciding what is good or bad come down to “the eye of the beholder?” How can using judgement be a good thing? Amanda and Melissa explore the different contexts of this word and how making snap judgements can have consequences in both business and life, and how releasing negative judgment altogether and staying unbiased is a winning mindset every time. Are you using your judgment for your greater good? To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group!  

We live in a "now society." We can have a hot meal in precisely 1 minute if we own a microwave. We watch our shows and movies on demand. We want what we want - when we want it... which happens to be RIGHT NOW. But some things aren't pressure cookable. Amanda and Melissa discuss deferred gratification and what it means to them. Why is sticking to a goal deadline not necessarily a good idea? Will the wait be worth it? What can you do today that will have a big payoff later - in business or your personal life? Big things, the things we really want, take time. Let's take a deep breath together, look toward our future selves, remember what patience looks like, and tackle how to get you to your big picture goals. To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

Without our clients, we don't have much of a business, do we? Wish you had more clients? What can you do to attract quality clients and build meaningful, long-lasting business relationships? Amanda and Melissa talk about serving others, anticipating client needs, how to end associations that aren't working - without burning bridges - and how some people just aren't the right fit! And that's okay! Hear what works for these two Womanpreneurs, and see if it's time to release a few clients who aren't ideal for you to make room for new ones who are! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

What or who inspires YOU? Inspiration can be found all around you. An impactful quote, a story you've read, another person's triumph, wins, losses, music, the sun, your cat, a newborn baby... anything/anyone/anywhere! Keeping an open mind and open heart, Melissa and Amanda share personal stories of where they find inspiration, and they also talk about how to hold onto 'that inspired feeling' and stay that way! In need of an inspirational tune-up, so- to-speak? This episode will not let you down! We know you have the urge to feel deeply, live passionately and attract abundantly. It all begins with the spark of inspiration! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Inspirations mentioned in this episode: Morleigh Steinberg Jen Sincero Shonda Rhimes P!nk

What have you mastered? They say it takes 10,000 to master a skill. We'd like to remind you that a journey of 10,000 hours begins with ... ummm, the first hour! Something like that! If you want to be exceptional at anything, you first have to begin. In order to grow and improve at anything, you have to continue to challenge yourself. In this episode we look at complacency and safety, and how - if you're not growing - you're getting stagnant! We also dig into creating good habits! Everything starts with getting started! We know that if you set your mind to it, you can master anything. Let's look at the countless ways to get going! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl

An organized life = peace. Productivity. Knowing where the heck your keys are. Food in your fridge that's ready to eat. Gas in your tank (literally and figuratively). Not to mention having a pretty good idea of when you should shower and put your real clothes on! If you have too much going on internally, along with disarray scattered all around you, you're asking for chaos! Amanda and Melissa talk about simple solutions that work well with their demanding schedules - from food prep to home office organization to why Marie Kondo is changing lives by helping the world's sock drawers look like a tidy place we'd like to hang out! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Mentioned in this episode: Marie Kondo

From where does one find confidence? What stories do you tell yourself? Are they uplifting - complete with high fives? Or does your inner dialogue need an overhaul? Special guest Trisha Kirk, Producer for the Raiders, tells us how she finds her confidence, what it's like working with a whole lot of men, and how surprised she felt when she was told she was ‘intimidating!' This powerful trio of gal pal talk and practical advice will leave your inner-critic silent! Don't apologize for who you are. Embrace it! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Trisha: @fixitinprep Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo  

Do you compare yourself to others? Do you feel depleted after spending time on social media while scoping out everyone's seemingly perfect lives? Melissa and Amanda get real about checking yourself and gaining clarity on where you're headed in life, while also exploring the implications of perspective! They also look at using a new method of comparing yourself to others as more of a "compare-spiration" mindset! Look to others for motivation while appreciating what you have and who you are, rather than feeling like you're not enough. We're here to remind you how awesome YOU ALREADY ARE. Keep the conversation going by joining our Facebook Group! To watch the video version of this episode, please visit thewomanpreneurpodcast.com or our YouTube channel. Please leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Questions and comments can also be emailed to womanpreneurpodcast@gmail.com Follow Melissa: @melissamoatsvo Follow Amanda: @aardvarkgirl