A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up

Welcome to the PCS Special Sunday Series with Moni Jefferson

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

Second, Moni wants to convey the importance of taking it one day at a time. Especially if you have a lot of personal things happening, you have to take the time to take care of yourself. Otherwise, you'll get overwhelmed.

Tips from this episode:

• No matter where you are in your PCS process, make sure you have a project management tool to help you keep your operations on track. Monday.com has a free version, and because they are an AMSE partner, you can access it through your dashboard.
• Use the AMSE PCS Trello Board to help you.
• Even if you're getting close to your move date, hire more people to help you with your business.
• Let go and let your team do their stuff!
• One of our new corporate sponsors is Meta - formerly known as Facebook. We will be joining them for a five-base tour this summer.
• To the best of your ability, clear the calendar before and during the month of the move.
• Use the MyPCS App to make a checklist for your business.

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]

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 Jessica Wright, CEO, and founder of Wright Life Coaching. Jessica is an AMSE member and life coach. She has her masters in Transformational Leadership and is a member of the International Coaching Federation. Plus, she's a vegan cupcake maker!

Jessica helps others release limiting beliefs in her business. She walks alongside them, reflects on them, and tries to help them go beneath the narrative they have built for themselves. Her main thing to ask is, "why?" This helps them connect their values to their purpose.

Jessica believes being a changemaker isn't reserved only for those in charge. Anyone can be a changemaker. So she created a free gift - 12 Journal Prompts for Changemakers that will help deepen your reflections and elevate your leadership skills.

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

• Life can feel like a tornado. But you may not be able to show up with intention because you're caught up in the tornado. You have to figure out what's at the core.
• You can show up with intention when you have a stronger sense of what's at the core.
• She's starting a course about Identity to help others find themselves and teach them to keep from losing who they are to other things. Such as a job, a role, or even what others think of them.
• Learn to let go of limiting beliefs.
• It's not all going to fall apart if you take 15 minutes just to breathe. So you don't have to do everything.
• She loves to work with others one-on-one.
• One way to be intentional is with your words.
• Intention has a lot to do with how we do or don't understand who we are.

For more information about Jessica, visit her website or find them on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Click here to schedule a free coaching consultation.

If you'd like to become one of our monthly supporters for just $5, you can help us Glow up!

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].

Welcome to the 3rd Installment of the PCS Special Sunday Series with Moni Jefferson

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

Second, a quick recap of last week's episode. Moni talked about a few essential items:

• Use project management tools such as AMSE's PCS Trello Board. Put these in place for your family and business 90 days in advance.
• Ensure your SOPs (standard operating procedures) are well defined and available for your team or those helping you run your business while moving.
• You can access free templates online to create your SOP, but you can also create a video breaking down the SOP. Whether they help your team during the PCS or if you need to onboard a new team member, a video explanation can be a great tool!
• Set up a workflow with deadlines that work best for you and your team.
• This is a great time to re-evaluate what items need your immediate attention. Ask yourself.

Tips from this episode:

• While you're waiting on a move date, give yourself and your family a lot of grace.
• Family stuff to get ready six weeks out:
• Get your kid's records to keep with you in case you have to change where they have to go to school.
• Make those final medical appointments - dentist, eye exams, physicals, etc.
• Get your medications filled a few months out for that just in case moment!
• Go through your clothing, especially your kid's clothing. They could've outgrown some things or just don't want them anymore. This is a great time to purge.
• Business stuff to take care of:
• Hire those new team members to help during this time. Always good to do it before you get overwhelmed.
• Really knock out those SOPs.
• If there's something you've been asked to do, this is the time to learn to say no. Ask yourself - is it essential, and what's the ROI for this?
• Be careful not to put too much pressure on your team during this time.
• Use the MyPCS App to make a checklist for your business.
• Use the PCS Your Business Blueprint to make your move easier.

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]

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 Jamie Bennett, Human Resources Director of IFundWomen and an entrepreneur. She began her journey at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, then the Lehman Brothers, followed by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta, a non-profit in the financial services industry. She also has twenty-five years of experience in human resources. IFundWomen is a partner with AMSE, and our relationship helps us serve and provide resources to help our members get all they can on their entrepreneurial journey.

Even though Jamie always wanted to be a businesswoman, she ran from her entrepreneurial journey. Raised as a military kid, she understands the service and sacrifice mindset of the military family. So it's no surprise that she gives credit to that sacrifice when speaking about how she was able to attend Spellman College, where she received a B.A. in Economics. She received her MBA from CUNY - Baruch Colleg, The Zicklin School of Business, specializing in HR.

After working in human resources, she wanted to branch out and start her own business. Jamie continues to work in human resources because she loves serving the community. The employer-employee relationship has changed, and she loves bridging the gap between them.

• Know there is comfort in being anonymous. You have to walk hand in hand with fear. Know one will remember the 80% you forgot, just the 20% you remembered.
• She believes you will have no peace unless you do what you were created to do.
• Know who your support is and understand where people fit in your journey and when you can bring them in.
• Be mindful of the categories between an employee and a contractor. Then, get on the IRS website and find out all you can.
• When you're a solopreneur, write down everything you're doing. When you're a solopreneur, write down everything you're doing. First, what are you too expensive to do as the CEO. Then, make it make sense for your business.
• Get your mindset right. Get your prices right.
• Consider who you're serving when your price your products and services.
• She's training to become a coach and is excited to help others transform their business journey.

For more information about Jamie and her company website, visit the IFundWomen website or find them on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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.

If you'd like to become one of our monthly supporters for just $5, you can help us Glow up!

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'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

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

Second, a quick recap of last week's episode. Moni talked about a few essential items:

• Decide whether you're going to stop your business, onboard a new team member, or continue the business.
• Decide what you can do that you cannot delegate.
• Create a plan.
• Automate as much as you can.

Tips from this episode:

• Use project management tools such as AMSE partner - Monday.com - to streamline your business. Put these in place for your family and business 90 days in advance.
• Ensure your SOPs (standard operating procedures) are well defined and available for your team or those helping you run your business while moving.
• You can access free templates online to create your SOP, but you can also create a video breaking down the SOP. Whether they help your team during the PCS or if you need to onboard a new team member, a video explanation can be a great tool!
• Set up a workflow with deadlines that work best for you and your team.
• This is a great time to re-evaluate what items need your immediate attention. Ask yourself:
• • How is this serving me?
  • Is this generating a return on investment right now?
  • Is this something that can wait?
  • Do my team, and I have the bandwidth for this?
  • What can I outsource?

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 AMSE Coach and financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual, Noea Moss. Noea has been an AMSE member since the beginning, and she's been coaching for the past 6 - 8 months. When she was in college, she was seeking a business degree. Some financial advisors visited one of her classes, and she decided to do an internship with them.

Noea shares that it was a huge learning curve in the beginning as a financial advisor. Her spouse was supportive. She learned to set boundaries to make sure things get done.

• She knew she would be a military spouse and wanted a career that would be able to move anywhere.
• She realized a lack of engaging the spouses in the financial process and decided to involve both people. Regardless of who makes the money.
• When dealing with finances, the spouse may not work outside of the home, but they are usually the one who pays the bills.
• She dealt with a sexist comment by getting support from other females in her industry.
• Being a young female, she is breaking the glass ceiling in the financial advisor world.
• Saw the ad for AMSE and was so excited to sign up. She can be a resource to other military families.
• Entrepreneurs need to create a retirement package, track their profits and losses, and prepare an emergency fund for your business for those months when you're not making as much money in your industry.

For more information about Noea and her company, visit her website or find them on 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.

Want to show your support for the Owning Up Podcast? For only $5 a month, you can help us Glow up!

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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

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

CEO and Founder Moni Jefferson is getting ready for a PCS and is sharing her experience and knowledge about how to successfully PCS your family and your business. Remember, whether, with your family or your business, you do not have to do everything! Delegate where you can, and you will be glad you did!

Tips from this episode:

• First, decide whether you are putting your business on hold during your PCS or working through it.
• Second, start a project management board such as Monday.com
• Third, decide what the jobs that only you can do are.
• Fourth, make sure you have a PCS Road Map:
• • come up with your plan
  • put your systems in place at least 90 days out
  • inform your clients, partners, and team know that you're PCSing
  • prioritize your tasks - especially money-making tasks
  • automate everything

The PCS process is your process, but you need to be strategic with your business, so you don't feel anxious, overwhelmed, or depleted.

Make sure and download your PCS Your Business Without Falling Apart Guide today!

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 and receive the latest AMSE news.

If you're a milspouse, have 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]

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

May can be quite a busy month! It is the month of Mother's Day, graduations, and an ending to a school year for some. It's also time to start making those summer plans. Even with the busyness of life during this month, AMSE will ensure you have the tools for your business to be ready for whatever comes your way.

• On May 5th at 12:00 pm EST, our CEO and Founder, Moni Jefferson, goes live on Facebook to make sure you have all the information about any upcoming events for the month and any updates. Such as the latest MSEG Guide, the PCS Roundtable, and how to help our Owning Up Podcast Glow Up by becoming a monthly supporter. Set your reminder, so you don't miss it!
• Then, following our Facebook Live, join us at 1:30 pm EST for our monthly Member Orientation. We know the importance of community, so every month, we make sure you have an opportunity to learn all you can about your AMSE membership. Whether you're a new member or have been a member for a bit, we'd love to have you join us!
• Have you ever thought about how to prepare for retirement as a small business owner? On May 10th at 1:30 pm EST, Delano Saporu will teach you the strategies you need in our Masterclass called "Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs." Sign up for this class on your dashboard today!
• May 12th at 1:30 pm EST is our next Masterclass called "Promote Your Personal Brand." Brand strategist, Phil Pallen, will talk about how important branding is for your business. Phil is with one of our new AMSE partners - Adobe Creative Cloud. So make sure and sign up on your dashboard for this class and join us to find out how to promote your personal brand!
• As AMSE continues to grow, we replace our monthly co-working with AMSE Speed Networking. So join other AMSE members on May 17th at 1:30 pm EST. You'll have four rounds at ten minutes each. Plus, there are announcements about great discounts!
• We haven't forgotten about the importance of taking a break for yourself. On May 18th at 10 am EST, join us for our monthly Coffee Chat. We know how hard you work, so we wanted to provide a time for you to chit-chat about life. This is a great way to get your day started. Set a reminder and sign up today!
• We finish our month with Laser Group Coaching on May 24th at 1:30 pm EST. Do you need some feedback on an idea? Do you have a question that you can't find an answer to? Then you'll want to attend this virtual event. Submit your questions ahead of time, and the answers will be given at the event.
• PCS season is upon us! And Moni wanted to make sure you all know you're not alone in dealing with not just moving your family but moving your business. So, beginning May 1st, we launch a Special Sunday Series where Moni will share her insights and tips for PCSing your business. Those episodes will be full of links and information to help you on your journey. Plus, if you don't already know, there's a super helpful app called MyPCS designed to make your move smoother than ever before!
• 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. 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! In this season, Moni wanted to bring on guests who influence the community and are dreamers, makers, doers, believers, bold and bravely creating the career of their dreams. This podcast is here to support military spouse business owners.

Our guest this week is Mary-Catherine LaBossiere. She is a registered dietitian and is the CEO and creator of Defy Nutrition. Her goal is to help people with a very specific relationship - food. She shares her story of why she started this journey and business in this podcast.

Some takeaways from this episode:

• Her journey began as a competitive athlete in middle school, followed by the loss of her mother.
• In high school, she lost her mother to cancer, which was the catalyst for where she is now.
• She wanted to be on the prevention and advocacy side of medicine and stop labeling people by weight.
• She received her Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Dietician then her Master's in Public Health.
• She was considered obese at one point and then developed an eating disorder. She realized that healthcare professionals don't always listen or meet patients where they are at on their journey.
• She was rigid with some things at one point, but she's learned to be more flexible and aligned to meet her client's needs.
• She used AMSE resources to grow her business, leading to where she is now.
• She loves the connections and friends she's met as an AMSE member.
• Community means so much to her and adds value to her life.
• She is currently serving AMSE members as an AMSE coach.

Ways to connect with Mary-Catherine:

• Defy Nutrition website.
• Find her on Instagram.
• Follow Defy Nutrition on Facebook.
• Follow her on LinkedIn.

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'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! In this season, Moni wanted to bring on guests who influence the community and are dreamers, makers, doers, believers, bold and bravely creating the career of their dreams. This podcast is here to support military spouse business owners.

Our guest this week is Mrs. Sharene Brown - Spouse of the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Mrs. Brown is not new to military life. Growing up, she was a military kid. Now, she has been a military spouse for 32 years. She is currently working as an advocate for Air Force military families and has created the Five & Thrive initiative.

Some takeaways from this episode:

• The five topics in the Five and Thrive Guide are:
• • Childcare
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Housing
  • Spouse Employment
• Grassroots level of understanding where Air Force families are and how to best assist them.
• Help families thrive during challenging times, as we've experienced in the past couple of years.
• The pandemic provided an opportunity to listen and learn more about the needs of families.
• The guide is an opportunity to consolidate the essential resources to serve families best.
• The guide is a living document and will continue to evolve.
• The Space Force is also included in the Air Force family.
• We both can help each other and bring everyone to the same level of understanding.
• She has the opportunity to travel with her husband and gets to meet with spouses of all ranks to hear the topics that continue to be brought up.
• A joint effort between my team and myself to meet families where they are, listen to their concerns and give respectful feedback in areas that may be blind spots for leadership positions.
• The guide is giving a voice to the Air Force families.

Ways to connect with Mrs. Brown:

• If you'd like to email Mrs. Brown and her Five and Thrive Team send an email to [email protected] or check out the Five and Thrive Guide for yourself!
• AirForce families can use the App- AirForce Connect App to connect with their AirForce community.
• Follow Mrs. Brown on Facebook to see everything going on and the advocacy she's doing.

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'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]