One of the realities about being called to both of these is that our capacity (both mentally and actual time) is often very limited.

And I’m no different! Especially in this season of single motherhood.

So there’s no fancy show notes written, and I didn’t get this up as quickly as I’d have liked.

But I’m walking my talk. And done is better than perfect. ;) 

This conversation has been coming up a lot with clients and friends recently, so let’s talk about the realities of being called to both present motherhood AND running a business!

I hope you’ll join in the conversation in the FB group (link below!), but at the very least, I hope to normalize some of this real life stuff for you!

And as a thank you for your time, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card of your choice to someone who listens to the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/1969806670107384

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You crave rest, time freedom, spaciousness, and to be able to actually do things you want to do. (Both with your kids and without.) After all, doesn’t it seem like that’s what you’re supposed to get when you run your own business?!

But in reality, you never take that time. Or if you do, you feel so horribly guilty or even shameful that you don’t enjoy it and rarely do it again. Especially if your kids are home! WTF is up with that?!

This is a conversation I’ve been seeing come up with clients and friends in the last week, and I think we need to talk about it! Because I believe that we all deserve that spaciousness, presence, rest, and freedom, and that it’s totally possible. But unfortunately it’s harder than it sounds to get, and I’ll explain why.

That’s why I went live in my free private Facebook group, Both/And Mamas, to talk about the narratives about motherhood and being a woman that are keeping us stuck, and what to do about them.

I’ll be diving into 4 of the deeply ingrained narratives about motherhood and being a woman that I see affecting so many of us, where they come from, and what to do about them so that you can start building safety in rest, spaciousness, and time for yourself.

And as a thank you, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card of your choice to someone who joins me live or catches the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation by Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024. Here's the direct link: https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/511638274912632

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts and experiences on this one!

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If you’ve had clients leave, felt like selling seemed to get harder, and/or noticed a significant revenue drop in the last year, you’re not alone. (But so many of you feel like you are!)

This is something I’m seeing and hearing come up A LOT this year with clients, peers, and even mentors from coaching to done-for-you services like VA/OBM and podcast management. So let’s talk about it!

That’s why I went live this week in my free private Facebook group, Both/And Mamas, to talk about the shift in the online space and how to bounce back from lost revenue.

I shared insights about conversations I’ve been having with clients and peers from many different business models, what I’ve seen in my own businesses, and what you can do about it to get back on track now and build your business moving forward in a way that can weather future ebbs and flows.

And as a thank you, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card to someone who joined me or catches the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation by Wed Sept. 25th--> https://www.facebook.com/1859557217884773/videos/1050681666292071

I hope to see you there!

Mentioned in the episode, a free clarity call with me if you want to take this deeper and more individualized: https://calendly.com/kim-mj4j/freecall

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In the last episode I talked about how I built my first business, left my career in medicine, and built it up to a podcast agency with a team of 11 making consistent $25k+ months in revenue. 

AND I shared on an IG story recently that I’ve currently got 5 part time gigs going on to add up to one full time income, including my podcast business. I’ve shared publicly that my first business is down to just me again with a small handful of podcast clients, I have this coaching business as well, and that I’ve been a single mom for the last year and a half.

Both are true.

So you may be wondering what happened. Why I need all those part time gigs to make one full time income when my business was making $25k+ months. Why I’m not running the podcast agency anymore.

So last week I went live in my FB group, Both/And Mamas, to break it down for you (and I’m bringing you the replay via your podcast player!) with a super vulnerable BTS (behind the scenes) look at the transition including the whys, the why nots, and the lessons I’ve learned from this journey. 💙

TW: DV/emotional abuse/verbal abuse/financial abuse mostly (I mention nothing at all graphic, but putting this out there so you can decide if it feels right for you to listen or not in this moment, or to take care of yourself as you do if you need it.)

And as a thank you, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card to someone who joined me or catches the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation by Wed Sept. 25th--> https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/3799064613700483/

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If you’re working on growing your business so you can leave a job that keeps you away from home and have more freedom to be home full time with your little(s)—especially if you have to work full time in that job to pay the bills or because there is no part time option in your current career—this one’s for you, babe. 

I’ve been there and in this episode I’m sharing my story of how and why I built my first business while working full time as a Physician Assistant and being a mama to a 2 and 4 year old (and the sole income earner in my family), and how I planned for and executed the transition out of my medical career and into “full time” (part time hours) entrepreneurship.

I’m not going to claim it’s easy, but it IS doable, and in my experience, well worth it. 💖

And as a thank you, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card to someone who joined me or catches the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation by Wed Sept. 25th--> https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/2414944605563324/

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One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the last 6 years as a mom and entrepreneur dedicated to working in part time hours is that planning ahead for what you need and want to get done in your business (and life!) is so so helpful if you want to make the most of the time you do have to work towards your goals.

AND.

I also have learned that if you try to map out every minute of every day and have it on such a tight schedule that if it doesn’t get done when you plan to, shit falls apart pretty quickly when kids are in the mix. 🤪 

That’s why I’m bringing you this episode to break down my favorite tips and the tools—including the exact ones I use!—for doing this in a balanced way that allows you to be intentional with your time, make progress towards your goals, decrease the mental load you’re carrying, AND leave room for presence with your family, schedule and capacity changes, and for life to life. 💙

And as a thank you, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card to someone who joined me or catches the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation by Wed Sept. 25th--> https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/434480278961257/

Mentioned in the episode:

Here's the link to my free custom day planner sheets! → https://both-and-motherhood.ck.page/dayplanner 

Kate Northrup’s Do Less Planner (I'm not an affiliate or anything, just love it!): https://shop.katenorthrup.com/pro.../digital-do-less-planner

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It's been a hot minute since my last episode as single mama summer summered this year, ;) but school starts back up tomorrow and I'm BACK! In this episode, I'm sharing what we’ve been up to this summer and a big new change in how I show up online and share value (as well as market) for my business. And I'm breaking down what that looks like, what it means for the podcast, and why I'm making the switch. I'm so pumped to be back with you (and getting back into the school routine!)

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When you’re really working to create the life you desire in your personal life, motherhood, individuality, and business, yes, strategy IS an important piece there. But another BIG piece is mindset.

But when you’re overwhelmed, sleep deprived, under-resourced, or schedules change unexpectedly…it’s natural to slip into a not so positive headspace—even if you consider yourself a pretty positive person generally! And I know that time is extra limited during the summer when the kids are home.

That’s why I created this episode for you, using one of my favorite mindset practices to do when things are busy (like the summer!), sharing many of the exact affirmations I’m working on for myself lately—plus a few that have really resonated with my clients—because I think many of them will likely resonate with you as well.

So if you need a little mindset pick-me-up or just want some inspo for your own affirmations game, pop those earbuds in and listen to this as often as you want when it’s the most easeful for you!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to customize these—or any!—affirmations so that they work for YOU and your brain better
• Some of my fave tweaks to try if affirmations haven’t generally worked well for you in the past
• My current favorite affirmations you can listen to on repeat (starting at 9:19)
• And THIS bonus tip to make them even more effective

Mentioned in the episode:

The ThinkUp app: https://thinkup.me/ (for iPhone or Android)

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Sure, you may have started your business with the idea of being your own boss or making more money or just trying to figure out how to work from home. But I’m willing to bet that it was actually the desire for FREEDOM of some sort that was underneath your path here. Sound true? 

Maybe it was the freedom to do something just for you, to work around your kids, to make money for yourself so that you weren’t dependent on a partner, or any other flavor…it’s usually there underneath this path to entrepreneurship.

I’m all about helping you create freedom in your life and business and I’d love for you to join me for this episode as I help you connect (or reconnect with!) YOUR version of both/and motherhood freedom, how to start embodying it, and why it’s so important to get clarity around. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Expanding and exploring the definition of freedom
• A mutually hard part and blessing of running your own business
• How I feel about the idea of “having it all”
• A breakdown of freedom vs your “why”
• How to find and connect—or reconnect—with YOUR version of both/and motherhood freedom so that you can cultivate it faster

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Yes, two huge pieces of your life right now are your motherhood and your business. Mine, too! But it’s not the whole picture, right? That’s why this week I’m breaking down an expanded definition of Both/And Motherhood, how to reconnect with your inner badass self no matter what phase of motherhood you're in, and why all of this is so important in helping you create the freedom, balance, confidence, and joy that you want in your business and overall life.

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

- A BTS (behind the scenes) on my own business and work evolutions

- THIS step that often gets overlooked when trying to create the business and life you desire (and the freedom you want!)

- A short exercise you can do to start reconnecting to your inner badass outside of motherhood and business so that you can start building an aligned, freedom-first life and business

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