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Jayleen Magill is a mother of 3. She has an undergraduate in organizational training and a master’s in business. On her blog, Grow Big and Stay home, Jayleen helps mom entrepreneurs start and grow their health & wellness businesses. Jayleen is a master at organization, scheduling, and productivity. In this episode, we discuss the importance of identifying what success looks like to you – in both your business AND as a mom.

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I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role.

»Read My Full DEI Statement HERE«

Today I am excited to introduce Louise Brogan!  Louise works with entrepreneurs to help them figure out how to market their business online in a strategic organised way. She is the founder of Social Bee Academy, a membership with focus, accountability and community backing up really great training on marketing your business online.

FamilyPreneur is the podcast for parents pursuing entrepreneurship and raising their children with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Self-employment is growing in popularity, especially among families, and when you are trying to balance work and family there are some interesting challenges and some unexpected rewards.

Every week, I interview parent entrepreneurs from all around the world to ask them questions about how they're doing business and how it’s impacting their families. These interviews provide you with inspirational stories and actionable tips to help build your business and find better balance, all while strengthening your family.  

Find the shownotes: https://www.megbrunson.com/louise-brogan/

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I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role.

»Read My Full DEI Statement HERE«

Alyssa Truman got a job as a step to her ultimate career–motherhood. She knew she still needed to bring in some money so 12 years ago started with Usborne Books & More. Her kids have grown up helping her and being involved in the business and have learned so many amazing skills (and are incredible readers too)! The lessons they learned and the willingness of both Alyssa and her husband Trent, also self-employed, to allow them to dream and create their own “businesses” has helped the kids learn to make money and even understand profit margins! Her 3 daughters are 13, 11 and 9 and want you to know that helping your kids be a part of a business will change their lives too!

Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co«

I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role.

»Read My Full DEI Statement HERE«

Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co«

I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role.

»Read My Full DEI Statement HERE«

Monique Parker is passionate about helping teens and young adults succeed in school and in life while preparing them for the real world and not MTV's version. As a motivational speaker, author, and Academic Life Coach & Mentor her mission is to empower and equip young people to improve their mindset, confidence, grades, interpersonal skills, and be ready to live an independent life as a successful adult. Monique has been an educator, counselor, human resource professional, and church youth leader for over 20 years which has allowed her to transfer her skills of training, development, education, and mental health to proactively improve and transform the lives of young people and prepare them to be leaders in today's world.

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• A lot of parents turn to Monique when they find themselves at their “wits end” because their teens have fallen off track. Monique helps her clients/students improve their grades, identify their passions, and achieve educational, personal, and entrepreneurial goals.  Topics she frequently touches on include: study skills, confidence, communication, money management, and other life skills. When our kids are balanced, we as parents are less stressed and are able to be more successful and inspired.

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• As adults, we often invest in our own professional development, and we should also be investing in training and development for our children. Monique’s sweet spot is working with kids in highschool and into their early 20s.
• When kids are in highschool, they have a guidance counselor, and then if/when they go to college they have an advisor… and Monique’s services bridge the gap there - she provides a service that can help in highschool and right through college-aged. This provides both consistency and a voice (other than the parents) guiding the child through the transition to adulthood.
• We discuss the importance of education, but not necessarily a college education. Monique highly values learning and encourages all entrepreneurs to attain certifications in their areas of expertise when at all possible. College is not the right path for everyone, but everyone should be in a state of constant learning.

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• We discussed why children need an adult - other than a parent - supporting the child through life - and especially during the teen/early adult years when kids are going through a big transition away from high school. Even with the availability of guidance counselors, it’s valuable to have a coach work with kids because coaches, like Monique, are more focused on a holistic approach and really diving to the root of the issues, and they can provide consistency during this time of transition.
• Monique discusses what entrepreneurial parents can do to prepare your kids for the real world. She highly recommends honest and open communication, as well as grace. This is something I connect to my own personal situation, in which my 10-year-old has started a business, but on a different level from a business founded by an adult. We can provide them with knowledge and opportunities without pushing them to grow up too soon.

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• Approaching education from a holistic perspective is essential to helping our children grow. We have the opportunity now to help our children be successful as an adult. Like frederick douglass said - it’s easier to raise a child than to fix a broken man. So, don’t wait until the child is 18… while 18 is not “too late:" it can be much more effective to start asap.

Monique is passionate about helping teens and young adults succeed in school and in life while preparing them for the real world and not MTV's version.  As a motivational speaker, author, and Academic Life Coach & Mentor her mission is to empower and equip young people to improve their mindset, confidence, grades, interpersonal skills, and be ready to live an independent life as a successful adult. Monique has been an educator, counselor, human resource professional, and church youth leader for over 20 years which has allowed her to transfer her skills of training, development, education, and mental health to proactively improve and transform the lives of young people and prepare them to be leaders in today's world.

www.moniquesparker.com www.facebook.com/successwithmsparker

In episode number 11 we met Sarah Humes. After overcoming anxiety and agoraphobia, she bravely entered the business world with a company called In-Courage Living. Her mission is to help people do brave things every day. We discussed relationship building, core values, and the aspirations of her children. It’s was a great interview, you should go back and listen!

Next week, we’ll meet Angela Ferrari.  Angela is an artist, children’s book author and illustrator, and the creator and host of the Story Spectacular podcast. Angela will discuss her talent for finding creative ways to play, and how she leveraged her creativity to build a business. It’s a fun interview, that you’re sure to enjoy!

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Monique Parker is passionate about helping teens and young adults succeed in school and in life while preparing them for the real world and not MTV's version. As a motivational speaker, author, and Academic Life Coach & Mentor her mission is to empower and equip young people to improve their mindset, confidence, grades, interpersonal skills, and be ready to live an independent life as a successful adult. Monique has been an educator, counselor, human resource professional, and church youth leader for over 20 years which has allowed her to transfer her skills of training, development, education, and mental health to proactively improve and transform the lives of young people and prepare them to be leaders in today's world.

Right-click here to download the episode to your computer!

• A lot of parents turn to Monique when they find themselves at their “wits end” because their teens have fallen off track. Monique helps her clients/students improve their grades, identify their passions, and achieve educational, personal, and entrepreneurial goals.  Topics she frequently touches on include: study skills, confidence, communication, money management, and other life skills. When our kids are balanced, we as parents are less stressed and are able to be more successful and inspired.

[bctt tweet="“It’s a beautiful thing, when you can work together as a family for everybody to reach their goals.” ~ Monique Parker, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #12 " username="TheMegBrunson"]

• As adults, we often invest in our own professional development, and we should also be investing in training and development for our children. Monique’s sweet spot is working with kids in highschool and into their early 20s.
• When kids are in highschool, they have a guidance counselor, and then if/when they go to college they have an advisor… and Monique’s services bridge the gap there - she provides a service that can help in highschool and right through college-aged. This provides both consistency and a voice (other than the parents) guiding the child through the transition to adulthood.
• We discuss the importance of education, but not necessarily a college education. Monique highly values learning and encourages all entrepreneurs to attain certifications in their areas of expertise when at all possible. College is not the right path for everyone, but everyone should be in a state of constant learning.

[bctt tweet="“Find your path, find it early, and shine brightly” ~ Monique Parker, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #12 " username="TheMegBrunson"]

• We discussed why children need an adult - other than a parent - supporting the child through life - and especially during the teen/early adult years when kids are going through a big transition away from high school. Even with the availability of guidance counselors, it’s valuable to have a coach work with kids because coaches, like Monique, are more focused on a holistic approach and really diving to the root of the issues, and they can provide consistency during this time of transition.
• Monique discusses what entrepreneurial parents can do to prepare your kids for the real world. She highly recommends honest and open communication, as well as grace. This is something I connect to my own personal situation, in which my 10-year-old has started a business, but on a different level from a business founded by an adult. We can provide them with knowledge and opportunities without pushing them to grow up too soon.

[bctt tweet="“Step out of the box, and realize that it’s okay to have alternative education” ~ Monique Parker, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #12 " username="TheMegBrunson"]

• Approaching education from a holistic perspective is essential to helping our children grow. We have the opportunity now to help our children be successful as an adult. Like frederick douglass said - it’s easier to raise a child than to fix a broken man. So, don’t wait until the child is 18… while 18 is not “too late:" it can be much more effective to start asap.

Monique is passionate about helping teens and young adults succeed in school and in life while preparing them for the real world and not MTV's version.  As a motivational speaker, author, and Academic Life Coach & Mentor her mission is to empower and equip young people to improve their mindset, confidence, grades, interpersonal skills, and be ready to live an independent life as a successful adult. Monique has been an educator, counselor, human resource professional, and church youth leader for over 20 years which has allowed her to transfer her skills of training, development, education, and mental health to proactively improve and transform the lives of young people and prepare them to be leaders in today's world.

www.moniquesparker.com www.facebook.com/successwithmsparker

In episode number 11 we met Sarah Humes. After overcoming anxiety and agoraphobia, she bravely entered the business world with a company called In-Courage Living. Her mission is to help people do brave things every day. We discussed relationship building, core values, and the aspirations of her children. It’s was a great interview, you should go back and listen!

Next week, we’ll meet Angela Ferrari.  Angela is an artist, children’s book author and illustrator, and the creator and host of the Story Spectacular podcast. Angela will discuss her talent for finding creative ways to play, and how she leveraged her creativity to build a business. It’s a fun interview, that you’re sure to enjoy!

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Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co«

I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role.

»Read My Full DEI Statement HERE«

Although Sarah is relatively new to the business world, she has been doing the wife and mom thing for about 13 years now.  She is married to her husband David, and they and their children, Micah and Lydia, bravely entered the business world with a company called In-Courage Living.  Their mission?  To help people do brave things---every day!

Right-click here to download the episode to your computer!

• Growing up, her family experiences some financial hardships, and her parents were not entrepreneurial, so starting her own business took a lot of courage for Sarah. She has a history of anxiety and agoraphobia which often prevented her from leaving the house and really enjoying life. She went through years of intense therapy to get to a point where she was embracing life, and now her passion is helping others to live their lives with bravery so that they too can embrace life in the same way that she now does.
• Her children are 8 and 11 and they already have plans to open their own restaurant. The 11-year-old wants to own the restaurant and prepare creative and innovative menus, whereas his little sister currently just dreams of working alongside her big brother. Both of the kids have also gotten involved with Sarah’s job as well, and accompanied her to a variety of speaking engagements.
• Sarah discusses her focus on developing relationships. Whether it’s a mom at the PTA meeting or another business owner at a networking event…  often times it’s insecurities that hold us back from approaching new people.  By being brave enough to approach other people in our personal and professional lives, we allow ourselves opportunities to meet diverse groups of people that can really shape our futures in amazing ways.
• Raising a family and running a business can be challenging and Sarah was able to realize that she needed to have anchors in both her family and her business, which is why she took the time to identify what her core values are. Those core values help her keep focus on the elements that are most important to her personally and professionally.

Although Sarah is relatively new to the business world, she has been doing the wife and mom thing for about 13 years now.  She is married to her husband David, and they and their children, Micah and Lydia, bravely entered the business world with a company called In-Courage Living.  Their mission?  To help people do brave things---every day!

• www.incourageliving.com
• https://www.facebook.com/incourageliving/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EekdtCrhg4

• Braving The Wilderness by Brené Brown

• “Live brave every day!”
• “I decided that I was going to be living in courage, instead of living in fear”

Last week, in episode number 10, we met Vicki DeLuzio. Vicki is a blogging and homeschooling mom of 3 kids living in Surprise, Arizona (a suburb of Phoenix). Her and her husband are both entrepreneurs and she involves her children in her business. We discuss the basics of blogging, and issues related to “competition” in your niche. If you haven’t yet, you should go back and give it a listen.

In the next episode, Monique Parker will join us to discuss empowering and equipping young people to live independent lives as successful adults. As entrepreneurs, we can't produce the profit and success we desire if we are stressed about our kids academic, personal life, & future plans after graduation. It’s a can’t miss interview - make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast!

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