Are you trying to listen to everyone’s advice and implement all their amazing strategies? Are you struggling to get the results that they all seem to be getting? Maybe you have a little bit of shiny object syndrome and you need to get focused. 

Today my special guest and friend, Julie Ciardi is here to break down why so many people are wasting time and money and what they should be doing instead. 

Julie is a former Fortune 500 marketing VP turned multi-passionate entrepreneur. She is the podcast host of Ignite Your Side Hustle. She believes that there has never been a better time for women to create an additional income stream that is aligned to her passions and purpose on this planet. Julie is dedicated to helping women create profitable side hustles that give them joy, purpose, and profit with proven, timeless business strategies in today's online world.

You will find this episode valuable no matter where you are in your business.  Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode might be the kick in the rear you need to make 2021 your best one yet! 

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Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/39

Are you investing in yourself, or are you letting your fears hold you back?

It’s a new year, and it’s time to let go of those fears and go after the life you want. 

I’m super excited to be joined on the first episode of 2021 by the amazing Mia Valdez. Mia is an Instagram strategist who is just a little obsessed with the tiny platform that creates massive impact. She works with mom entrepreneurs, such as myself, to claim their work and rediscover their voice. Mia believes in the power of relationships and loves creating mindset shifts that help moms show up, get seen, and make money. 

On today’s episode, she's going to teach us all about how to show up authentically and connect with our dream clients and customers. If you’re ready to make 2021 a year for massive growth in your business and life, be sure to tune in. 

Do you want to learn the skills, strategies and tools you need to make money on Instagram without having to have thousands of followers?! Make sure to check out the Social Joy Collective’s Guide to Instagram at Instagram.thefreemama.com

Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/38

Wait… is it the end of 2020?!

This is the last episode of the year, and what a year it’s been. I know that a lot of us have been looking forward to the end of this year, but some of us have also experienced a lot of prosperity this year, and it can be really hard to reconcile those feelings. 

Today I am unpacking my five biggest lessons learned in 2020. Because if we’re not learning, we’re not growing. And I think it’s really important to take a moment before we start making plans and setting goals for 2021, to look back and reflect on what went well and what didn’t go well in the last year. 

Tune in to celebrate the end of the year and take a look at the things we’ve learned. 

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Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/37

Are you trying to generate more income while also spending more time with your family? 

Today we’re joined by the amazing Lisa Johnson, who is a master at doing just that. 

Lisa is a multi-seven-figure business coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses using passive income from memberships and courses. 

After a tough childhood spent in social housing, Lisa went on to have successful careers in law, banking, and the entertainment industry. Her background in overcoming obstacles has helped to mold her into a bold, straight-talking coach who is never afraid to be an authentic and outspoken truth-teller. 

She's a huge believer that anyone can become a success no matter their background, and is known for her anti-bullying campaigning online.

I'm super excited to dive into passive income with her because I think it’s a term that gets thrown around a ton, but that we don’t always get the nitty gritty on. We’re also talking about the challenges of starting a business, being the realest version of yourself, and understanding your money mindset. 

It’s a good one y’all. Don’t miss it! 

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Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/36

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Are you waiting for the perfect time to launch? What if the perfect time is right now? 

Today I'm talking about why you should not be waiting until 2021 to start your business. I think launches are incredibly overrated, and I'm going to tell you why. 

We are in the home stretch of 2020. I know you might be thinking that you are so done with this year, and you just want it to be 2021, but I want to reframe that a little. 

There are still several weeks of 2020 left, so why waste them? You don't have to wait until 2021 to start your business or chase your dreams just because it's a new year. You can start right now. As the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second-best time is now. 

If you're ready to stop making excuses and start living the life you want, tune in. 

To find out more about Inner Circle for Life head to https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/inner-circle-for-life

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For full show notes and all of the links mentioned in this episode head to www.thefreemama.com/35

Have you been thinking about becoming an OBM but aren’t sure where to start? Or have heard the term “OBM” thrown around, but don’t actually know what it means?

Today’s guest, Sarah Noked, is the go-to for all things Online Business Management! 

You might have heard me talk about Sarah before because I always use her as an example to other aspiring online business managers. 

Sarah Noked is the founder of Sarah Noked OBM, an online business management agency where she empowers entrepreneurs and creatives in all stages of business to grow a thriving online business. Sarah works out of her home office in Israel. She helps entrepreneurs plan and delegate, implement the right systems, unite virtual teams across the globe, and grow profits to achieve their goals. As a certified online business manager trainer, Sarah shares her passion for online business management through training and certification courses to empower and educate VAs and OBM's worldwide. 

Today on the show, Sarah’s sharing how to start your business while still working your 9-5, how systems and automations can help you, what an OBM is, and the importance of looking for the right clients.  This was such a fun episode so be sure to tune in!

If you are ready to learn simple and powerful strategies for starting and scaling a thriving business as an online business manager, be sure to check out Sarah’s free 4-part live masterclass at www.obm.thefreemama.com.  She is covering how to get started as an OBM, how to package and price your OBM services, how to find and work with high-end clients, and how to maintain your OBM momentum.   This is going to be an amazing training! If you have ever wondered how you can uplevel your services and wondered if transitioning to an OBM is for you, be sure to sign up! 

Don’t forget to join The Free Mama Movement community on Facebook and follow me on Instagram! 

Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/34

Do you need to cut yourself some slack when it comes to the mom guilt? I think we’ve pretty much all been there right? 

In this episode, our special guest, Rachel Nielson, is sharing her best advice for all you mamas who are working from home and raising a family. 

Rachel Nielson is the host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms, a podcast for women who want to love motherhood as much as they love their children. Each 30-minute episode features 3 actionable takeaways for moms to try in their homes that week.

Rachel was a stay-at-home mom with no business, marketing, or social media background when she started her podcast in 2017. Just three years later, she has grown her show to be one of the top-ranked parenting podcasts, with almost 3 million downloads in under three years. She loves to teach busy moms how to start and grow impactful podcasts through her online podcasting courses at Podcast U.

Today Rachel is sharing her own experience starting a business with young children, and she’s also sharing three major takeaways for working from home.

If you’re ready to stop asking for permission and start asking for support, this one’s for you!

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Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/33

Do you feel overwhelmed by ALL the information you are being hit with on a daily basis? Do you find your time just slipping away before you’re able to actually get anything done? 

Don’t panic. There's a reason and a solution for this. 

When you are first starting a business, it feels like there is so much to learn. This episode is all about how to not get overwhelmed with all of the content available on the internet. 

There is a LOT of content out there. And I’m going to talk about a conversation I was having with a Free Mama who felt like she couldn’t get past consuming and just start doing. 

I totally get it, so today on Free Mama Radio, we’re going to explore why we get stuck in that consuming stage, and how to get past it. 

If it feels like it’s time to stop spending all your time consuming, and start getting your dream clients, be sure to tune in! 

Don’t forget to join The Free Mama Movement community on Facebook and follow me on Instagram! 

Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/32

Are you wondering how to build a personal brand?

Sit back and let today’s guest, Hilary Sutton, teach you how! 

Hilary is the CEO of HSL Digital, a content marketing consultancy that she runs from a loft above her bedroom. Hilary is a keynote speaker and writer who has contributed to HuffPost, the Washington Post, USA Today, Yahoo Singapore, and HuffPost United Kingdom. She's also the author of several ebooks and courses, and she hosts the popular Hustle and Grace podcast, where she explores how to cultivate a flourishing career and life, which is very much what we're all about here at the Free Mama.

Today Hilary is sharing a glimpse into her journey from actress, to academia and journalism, to entrepreneur. She’s also talking all about what she knows best: building a personal brand. 

We’re getting into career paths, being a mom, networking, branding, and more. 

If you want to know how you can up your brand, tune in to today’s episode!  

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Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/31

Today's episode of Free Mama Radio was previously recorded during the Diversity in Business panel at Free Mama Live. It was too good to keep private, so we're sharing it here today!

Of course, diversity goes well beyond business, but to keep it in alignment with our responsibility as business owners, mothers, and humans, we knew that this was a conversation that needed to be included in our community. 

I sat down with two professionally trained inclusion and diversity experts, and you're going to hear all about their background and how they got into this line of work, as well as some really hard and uncomfortable but oh so important questions and topics. 

Charmin Rickards is a retired Lieutenant Commander who served over 22 years in the United States Navy. Before she retired, she served as Deputy Diversity Officer, which launched her career in diversity and inclusion. Today she works in affirmative employment program management for the federal government. 

LaDonna Sanders Redmond is a food justice activist. She started working in the world of food justice because her son developed food allergies at a very early age. She helps build fair food systems and food access for communities.

Join us for an episode of learning, self-reflection, and growth. 

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Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/30