A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up

Hello listeners! I'm Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for the AMSE Agency.

Break out sweaters and scarves, and get ready for all things spooky because October is bringing the harvest of all things fall. So take a deep breath and take in the pleasantry of the season. October is a reminder to slow down and be present even in the busyness of our lives. AMSE is here to offer events to remind you to take time to be present with your business.

• Join us on Sept. 29th at 12 pm EST for our monthly Facebook Live. This is when we share everything happening at AMSE, plus all of the upcoming events.
• Our first Masterclass of the month is on October 11th at 1:30 pm EST. Join us as Jayla Rae Ardelean as she teaches a class titled "How to get your podcast out into the world!" Jayla will share her experience about her journey with her podcast. If you've thought about starting your podcast, you want to sign up for this class on your member dashboard today!
• October 18th is our monthly virtual coworking. During this time, you can work with other AMSE members to work on your business and with others also going through the entrepreneurial process.
• October 19th at 10 am EST is our monthly Coffee Chat. So grab your favorite cup of joe and enjoy an hour chatting about life with other AMSE members.
• Would you like to know the best practices for your business on Facebook and Instagram? Then you'll want to sign up for the Masterclass on October 20th at 1:30 pm EST with AMSE partner Meta. Lisa Buyer will teach a class titled Establishing an Online Presence and teach you exactly how to set that presence up! You don't want to miss this class!
• October 25th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Group Coaching with AMSE Coach Moniek James. This hour is made especially for you and to help you as you navigate the entrepreneurial life. Email your questions ahead so the AMSE Coach can be prepared to give you the best advice on your business.
• We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today!
• Remember, your AMSE Member dashboard has all you need to register for events, connect with other members, and share your wins! You can find all you need to start, grow, and elevate your business!

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure to subscribe to know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Meta Milspouse Roundtable Tour with Moni Jefferson

We are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors.

Moni talks about the second Meta Roundtable at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in this episode. It's a beautiful place and is somewhere most spouses don't want to leave once they've arrived there.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• Some topics at this location were the Hiring Act, Mike Garcia's Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act, having a military liaison, and artificial intelligence.
• Meta is a community-driven platform interested in learning about military spouse issues.
• The spouses in attendance felt they could share their hearts and struggles as military spouse entrepreneurs with the Meta and The Center for Entrepreneurship.
• This two - three-hour roundtable discussion served lunch and refreshments with a discussion of essential topics for military spouses.
• We had ten spouses in attendance from all sorts of backgrounds.
• In attendance were also two senate representatives: Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski.
• If you're in the area, you can go to the space that hosted us called: The Boardroom. They are offering free membership for AMSE members.
• Moose's Tooth donated food.

AMSE is grateful for those who attended - including Meta. And shoot out to our AMSE Chapter Leader - Amy Slinker.

We are grateful for our sponsors and partners - Meta and The Center for Entrepreneurship. The Center for Entrepreneurship is working alongside AMSE to help legislate for military spouse entrepreneurs. Military spouses should be able to streamline the process of starting a business and pcs from state to state, country to country, without having to constantly jump hurdles or put their business on hold because of red tape.

Join us next week for round two of the Meta Milspouse Roundtable Tour with CEO and Host Moni Jefferson.

If you're new to Owning Up, subscribe to know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse with a business or are thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. Check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Meta Milspouse Roundtable Tour with Moni Jefferson

We are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors.

In this episode, Moni talks about the first Meta Roundtable at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This specific location is very transient, with spouses only there for nine to ten months at a time. This makes it extra challenging to continue running a business, and many military spouses stationed there will put their business on hold or shut it down altogether.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• Moni talks about the partnership with Meta and the places she's been with other AMSE members and military spouses.
• Meta is a community-driven platform interested in learning about military spouse issues.
• The spouses in attendance felt they could share their hearts and struggles as military spouse entrepreneurs with the Meta and The Center for Entrepreneurship.
• The spouses in attendance are service and product-based businesses.
• This two - three-hour roundtable discussion served lunch and refreshments with a discussion of essential topics for military spouses.

AMSE is grateful for those who attended - including members of Meta - Haley Lickstein, Diana Doukas, and Maui Orozco, and members of The Center for Entrepreneurship - John Dearie and Katie Allen. We also had two chapter leaders from town to attend - Anna Larson and Andrea Singsaas. Plus, AMSE's Operations Manager, Michelle Hughes.

The Center for Entrepreneurship is working alongside AMSE to help legislate for military spouse entrepreneurs. Military spouses should be able to streamline the process of starting a business and pcs from state to state, country to country, without having to constantly jump hurdles or put their business on hold because of red tape.

Join us next week for round two of the Meta Milspouse Roundtable Tour with CEO and Host Moni Jefferson.

If you're new to Owning Up, subscribe to know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. Check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Hello listeners! I'm Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for the AMSE Agency.

As we look to the horizon for the first day of fall, we see the leaves begin to change. In some ways, each color represents a scent that the fall season gently offers us. Red is like a crisp candy apple. Brown is the caramel latte mixed with orange pumpkin. And yellow is the sun that will soon rise much later in the morning and set earlier in the evening. But, like the changing seasons, our businesses also come with change. AMSE has just the thing to walk with you wherever that change may be.

• September is all about Systems and Automation. So it's no surprise that we start off the month on September 1st at 1:30 pm EST with our monthly Member Orientation. This is an excellent time to learn how to use the tools your AMSE membership offers to help you create systems and automate areas to help you in your business. Plus, this is for every level of membership. So whether you're a new member or have been around for a while, this is a great time to get up to date on all the benefits your AMSE membership offers.
• Also, September is Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate this month with many Latina and Spanish military spouse entrepreneurs in our Latin and Spanish Directory.
• Then, on September 4th at 12 pm EST, we have our monthly Facebook Live. This is a great way to stay up to date on everything we have going on and all we have to offer our members.
• Our Masterclass for the month is on September 6th at 1:30 pm EST. Join us as Alex Batdorf, the Founder, and CEO of Get Sh!t Done, teaches a class titled Slay & Scale, How to Build Your Transaction Strategy. Learn how to grow your business on your terms by learning how to gain traction consistently so you can focus on your vision of impact. Alex Batdorf is a 3X entrepreneur and has supported women entrepreneurs in gaining traction to grow $1M+ companies that scale generational impact. Sign up for this class on your member dashboard today!
• September 20th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Virtual Co-working. As military spouse entrepreneurs, we don't always have a space where we can chat with others about our business ideas, struggles, and wins. Not only can we receive feedback, but we can give it, too.
• September 27th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Group Coaching. This hour is made especially for you and to help you as you navigate the entrepreneurial life. Make sure and email your questions ahead of time so the AMSE Coach can be prepared to give you the best advice on your business.
• Did you know we have monthly Action Guides to assist you on your military spouse entrepreneur journey? We do! You can find them on your member dashboard or follow the link in the show notes.
• We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today!
• Remember, your AMSE Member dashboard has all you need to register for events, connect with other members, and share your wins! You can find all you need to start, grow, and elevate your business!

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure to subscribe to know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Hello listeners! I'm Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for the AMSE Agency.

August is the final month of summer. It's time to begin back-to-school shopping while grabbing those last days of hanging out by the pool and enjoying those long summer days. While we are saying goodbye to summer, it's time to say hello to all of the events AMSE has coming up this month.

• We start off the month on August 4th at 12 pm EST with our monthly Facebook Live where we share everything happening at AMSE plus all of the upcoming events.
• Following the Facebook Live at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Member Orientation. Whether you're a new member or have been around for a while, this is a great time to get up to date on all the benefits your AMSE membership offers.
• August 9th at 1:30 pm EST is our first Masterclass of the month. Join your other AMSE members as Maria Elena Duron teaches a class titled, "Reach Customers Online - Grow Your Business with Google." Maria will explain how Google Search works for your business to be found by improving your website's visibility with SEO. Plus, you'll learn about Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and more! Sign up for this class on your member dashboard today!
• August 11th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Group Coaching with AMSE Group Coach Jayla Rae Ardelean. This hour is made especially for you and to help you as you navigate the entrepreneurial life. Make sure and email your questions ahead of time so the AMSE Coach can be prepared to give you the best advice on your business.
• August 16th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Co-working event. Ever feel kind of stuck or just need some feedback from another entrepreneur? Then this is one event you'll want to attend. Join other AMSE members during this time to bounce ideas off, ask for feedback, and make connections.
• August 17th at 10 am EST is our monthly Coffee Chat. This is when you'll want to grab your favorite beverage and enjoy an hour of chatting about life with other AMSE members.
• August 25th at 1:30 pm EST is our last Masterclass of the month with AMSE's Customer Success Specialist Sara Copp who will be teaching about Building and Growing Your Email List. In this class, you will learn the role of an email list as a creative marketing strategy, how to creatively build email contacts, and how to successfully engage those contacts into relationships.
• Remember, your AMSE Member dashboard has all you need to register for events, connect with other members, and share your wins! You can find all you need to start, grow, and elevate your business!

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure to subscribe to know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Hello listeners! I'm Caroline Schafer, the Podcast Producer for the AMSE Agency.

July is a time for celebrating the birth of American independence. And as military spouse entrepreneurs, we know what independence means. Besides being military spouses, independence is something our members have in common. Because of that independence, they took an idea and launched their own business. And that independence connects us all. So as we head into July, The AMSE Agency is here to celebrate your independence with you.

• July 1 at 12 pm EST, our AMSE Operations Manager, Michelle Hughes, goes live on Facebook to share all of the things happening at AMSE. Plus, all of the upcoming events.
• Then, following our Facebook Live, at 1:30 pm EST, join us for our monthly Member Orientation. Whether you're a new member or have been around for a while, this is a great time to get up to date on all the benefits your AMSE membership offers.
• July 19th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Co-working event. You'll join other AMSE members during this time to bounce ideas off, ask for feedback, and make connections.
• On July 20th at 10 am EST is our monthly Coffee Chat. This is when you'll want to grab your favorite beverage and enjoy an hour of chatting about life with other AMSE members.
• July 21st at 1:30 pm EST is our first Masterclass of the month with a veteran specialist business development officer, Alejandro Guajardo, in a class titled Grow Your Business with LiftFund. Make sure and register for this class today on your AMSE dashboard.
• July 26th at 1:30 pm EST is our monthly Group Coaching. This hour is made especially for you and to help you as you navigate the entrepreneurial life. Make sure and email your questions ahead of time so the AMSE Coach can be prepared to give you the best advice on your business.
• Have you ever wanted to learn how to create winning partnerships and outreach opportunities for your organization to benefit and utilize the essential tools to increase relationships? Then you'll want to join us for another great Masterclass on July 28th at 1:30 pm EST. Dr. Lisa Romano - Arnold teaches Creating Successful Partnerships and Outreach to Reach Your Organizational Goals.
• Remember, your AMSE Member dashboard has all you need to register for events, connect with other members, and share your wins! You can find all you need to start, grow, and elevate your business!

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the PCS Special Sunday Series with Moni Jefferson

We are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors.

Moni chatted with a few other military spouse entrepreneurs who have experienced PCSing in their business. They share tips on what you need to consider before PCSing your business.

Tip 1: Decide if you want to dissolve your business in the current state or start-up in the state, you will be moving to. Do your research and decide what works best for you. Some become a foreign entity, especially if you will be moving a lot or moving overseas for a time.

Tip 2: If you have a product-based business, consider having someone else manage it while you move. And, it's important to know the weight of your tools and equipment in case you move it with you.

Tip 3: Make sure you have a business bank account in your business name. And if you have multiple businesses, each one will need its own account.

Tip 4: Let your clients and team members know you'll be moving. Don't let fear hold you back from sharing that information.

Tip 5: Your priorities will shift during this time, so don't be afraid to say no to things.

Tip 6: Take time to take care of yourself. We take care of everything and everyone, but we must take care of ourselves. We can't pour from an empty cup, so fill yourself first. It's not a weakness to ask for help.

Thanks to Sara Copp, Courtney Boyer, Marla Bautista, and Joanie Zipperer for joining Moni and sharing their journey with us.

Remember, check out the previous episodes for learning how to PCS Your Business WIthout Losing Your Mind. Plus, download the MyPCS App to make your checklist today! Also, set up the PCS Trello Board, and download the PCS Roadmap to help set you on the right path.

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure to subscribe so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse with a business or are thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. Check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the PCS Special Sunday Series with Moni Jefferson

We are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors.

Tips from this episode:

• Moni reiterates the importance of building and using a system for your business and your family during this time. Use the AMSE PCS Trello Board to help you.
• Say no to events from here to the end of the year. Just because you're moving doesn't mean that's the only time you take off. Think ahead.
• Delegate to your team throughout the year. Don't just plan for right now. Plan ahead.
• Take what's in your mind and write it in the systems. That way, your team sees it. This creates accountability for yourself and your team and helps them feel connected.
• Adjust your office hours to work around yourself and your personal pcs schedule.
• Give yourself a mantra - Everything's going to be okay!
• Move the needle forward on one task and deadline at a time.
• Remember to schedule your family time, too. And allow yourself the opportunity to be a part of the moments as they are happening during this time of the year.
• Create core memories by living and embracing each moment. Find the "wows" in your day, even when life throws things at you.
• Use the MyPCS App to make a checklist for your business.
• Remember - you are amazing!

Something to remember - PCSing doesn't have to be complicated. And, you are allowed to pivot and move things that aren't needing immediate attention during this time. Serve your audience/clients that best represent your values and mission.

Have some tips you want to share about PSCing your business? Email them to [email protected].

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. Check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]

Welcome back, listeners! It's Season 4 of Owning Up!

First, we are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors.

Now, let's jump right in! This season, Moni wanted to bring on guests who are influencers in our community. They are dreamers, makers, doers, believers, bold and bravely creating the career of their dreams. This podcast is here to support military spouse business owners.

Moni talks with Karen Hetz, Chief Happiness Officer and founder of Kids' Cake Boxes. She created Kids' Cake Boxes during a time of need - the pandemic in 2020. During a virtual birthday party, her 6-year-old child asked her if they would also get cake. And that's when the idea was born.

Karen designed personal size cake baking kits. The idea is that the host of the celebration can send a kit to each party member, and they can all enjoy their cakes together virtually. Although we don't always have virtual parties now, Karen found a way to pivot with a brand overhaul and new marketing strategies.

It's the perfect size cake to bake memories with your child. Kids' Cake Boxes allow you quality time with your child in the heart of the home - the kitchen. The kitchen is where loving memories are made and enables you to embrace this quality screen-free time. You can bake memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are some other things you'll hear in this episode:

• You have moments in your journey where you can look back retrospectively. It's essential to look at those and learn those important lessons. But keep moving forward.
• The AMSE Cohort helped Karen on her business journey.
• As a Registered Dietician, Karen loves being in the kitchen and working with food.
• And she made sure to create gluten-free options as well as gluten options.
• When vaccines started rolling out, she realized she had to pivot.
• Kids' Cake Boxes don't just have to be during a pandemic because, as military families, we move a lot. So this provides a way to celebrate life moments together even when you can't be together.
• This is time together that you will be so glad you had. Meaningful conversations happen while coming together during these moments.
• Allow yourself grace when it comes to pivoting and rebranding. Embrace the change and move forward.

For more information about Karen, visit her website or find them on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join the Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

We want to thank USAA Small Business for providing 100 scholarships for AMSE members. Visit their website to see how USAA Small Business can help you with your business.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected].

June is the month to prepare for all things summer. Summer breaks from school, summer vacations, and summer fun. Plus, for a lot of us, summer means PCS season. But for the entrepreneur, summer means getting out there and working. AMSE understands this and is here to provide the road map to make your summer a success.

• On June 2nd, we start the month off with our monthly Facebook Live at 12:30 pm EST. Join CEO and Founder Moni Jefferson as she shares all that's coming up and going on with the AMSE Agency.
• Following the Facebook live is the Member Orientation at 1:30 pm EST. Would you like to learn all about the benefits of your AMSE Membership? Whether you're a new member or have been a member for some time, this is an event you won't want to miss!
• June 7th at 1:30 pm EST is a Masterclass titled: Eliminate Bottlenecks to Build A Business Beyond "YOU", taught by AMSE's very own Operations Director, Michelle Hughes. Owner of Michelle L Hughes Consulting, she is a results-based system and marketing strategist who provides sales funnel strategy, launch strategy, and project management to entrepreneurs who want to build a sustainable, scalable, and impactful business online. In this class, you'll learn how to identify the bottlenecks in your business, eliminate overwhelm, and build a business that can run without you. So sign up on your dashboard for this eye-opening class today!
• Next is our monthly co-working event on June 9th at 1:30 pm EST. This is a great chance to join other AMSE members and talk about your business. And it's a great time for collaboration and feedback from other members.
• June 15th at 1:30 pm EST is the time to grab your favorite coffee or tea and join other AMSE members for our monthly Coffee Chat. This is the time to share our wins, struggles, and the things going on in our lives. So sign up on your member dashboard today!
• June 21st at 1:30 pm EST is our next Masterclass of the month with Nicte Cuevas, who will be teaching: Build Your Brand with Confidence. An impactful brand isn't about simple designs. It all comes down to your purpose and intention. So no matter your level of design experience, this masterclass will leave you with proven strategies that elevate your brand content with impact. And you'll learn how to create content anytime, anywhere with Adobe Express.
• We finish off our month with our monthly Group Coaching. Join us on June 28th at 1:30 pm EST. This is a great time to ask questions about your business. Make sure to submit your questions ahead of time to [email protected].

• By the way, we'd love for you to become a supporter of the Owning Up podcast! For only $5 a month, you can help us continue to serve and advocate for military spouse entrepreneurs. Click on the Glow link in the show notes to find out how!

• Remember, your AMSE Member dashboard has all you need to register for events, connect with other members, and share your wins! You can find all you need to start, grow, and elevate your business!

If you're new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join our Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse who has a business or is thinking of starting one, join us here at AMSE Membership. As always, check out our previous episodes for encouragement, connection, and information.

We'd love to have you join our fantastic community!

• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram.
• Visit our website to become a member: AMSE
• Email us at [email protected]