Pamela Pekerman is the creator of Hustle Like a Mom. She's a serial entrepreneur, branding and messaging coach, and the creator of the Edit to Expand Planner. She also has a community that empowers moms to move from mom life to entrepreneur life. She talks to the women who are mompreneurs between drop off and pick up time. She's a mother of two and understands the need for community and connection with like-minded women. 

We dive into Pamela’s background and entrepreneurial journey. Pamela breaks down what she means by diversifying your joy. We talk about having it all and not comparing our all to other people’s all. We also learn about some misconceptions when it comes to being a mom. We also talk about planning and choosing specific goals for yourself that are realistic and practical. Pamela shares the importance of communities and so much more. If you're a mom and entrepreneur, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights: 

• [02:49] Pamela has always been an entrepreneur. She launched her first business while at NYU. In 2016, she was a traveling brand ambassador. She thought something felt off and had a conversation with herself.
• [03:53] She realized the ambitions of her twenties were no longer serving her in her thirties. She started a YouTube series called Mommy Moments. She eventually rebranded to Hustle Like A Mom.
• [08:08] Everyone needs to figure out what diversifying their joy looks like for themselves.
• [08:36] You're doing a disservice to yourself if you don't allow yourself to explore the possibilities of diversifying your joy.
• [09:30] Having it all is very custom and personalized. We get tripped up when comparing everyone else's all to our all.
• [12:55] The comparison is never going to move you forward. It will always keep you stuck.
• [19:34] Pamela shares how she does quarterly planning sessions with her community where they pick three goals that are very specific for them.
• [23:33] Pamela shares that her community consists of full-time stay-at-home moms who have a business idea and women who have left their corporate jobs to pursue their side hustles. 
• [29:15] We learn how to engage in the Hustle Like a Mom community from a free newsletter to a Zoom meeting or in-person mingle. She also has a membership type community called the HLAM Inner Circle. 
• [32:26] The Edit to Expand Planner was picked up by Entrepreneur which was so exciting it made Pamela cry. 
• [34:08] Pamela wants to create ripples and possibilities for mom entrepreneurs. 
• [40:05] Pamela hopes to host a destination summit in the future. She wants it to last two days and keep the family vibe. She is also interested in a 12-woman retreat.
• [41:59] Advice includes defining what amazing looks like for you as a mom and as an entrepreneur. Define what you value and what anchors your choices. 

Links and Resources:

• The Dangerous Woman Mastermind
• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• Subscribe to the Hustle Like A Mom Newsletter
• Work With Pam
• Hustle Like A Mom HLAM Inner Circle
• Check Out the 2023 Edit to Expand Planner
• Hustle Like A Mom on Instagram

Keina Newell is a financial coach that works with hard-working and passionate women who need help creating clear financial goals. She helps her clients move towards managing their money with joy and possibility. Keina founded Wealth Over Now, where she helps her clients conquer money stress. We discuss Keina's journey from a teacher to mastering her finances and using budgeting to achieve milestones. 

It's essential to address lack and scarcity mindsets to understand individual money experiences. We talk about helping people redefine their relationship with money and align their spending with their values. There is no perfect time to make a money plan. The sooner you start, the sooner you'll make progress. Keina also shares some of her client success stories and how taking control of our money increases our opportunities and abundance.

Episode Highlights: 

• [03:19] Keina shares her background and how she went from being a teacher to balancing her finances and knowing her numbers. She was focused on saving money and hitting milestones through budgeting. 
• [07:15] For Keina, budgeting and knowing her numbers was a tool for expansion, not retraction. 
• [09:35] People have an underlying fear or flavor of scarcity around money based on their experiences and how they've been informed. We need to take into account what people have experienced when it comes to money.
• [11:58] Addressing the scarcity mindset includes going into why people feel that way. We need to address the underlying belief. 
• [14:03] Flip your thoughts about the scarcity mindset and unwind what's holding you back.
• [15:49] Keina shares how she was able to work for herself and pay herself a salary and meet financial goals. 
• [18:36] What would it look like to you to be good with money? People have an idea about what holds them back. 
• [22:58] Some clients have problems with spending. Fundamentally, it's good to look at your goals and get into the space of how you envision yourself showing up financially and what your values are.
• [26:03] Different people have different aha moments when it comes to money.
• [30:27] Money touches every area of our lives. Keina loves the stories that are about life shifts.
• [31:14] Keina shares money narratives that she doesn't like, things like shaming and making people feel bad about money. She wants people to have a balance with money. 
• [35:22] Don't wait until the perfect time to make a money plan. People procrastinate because they think taking control of their finances includes sacrifice.
• [37:08] Wealth over now is about the idea of delayed gratification and creating the life that you love.
• [40:04] Keina shares a financial success story of one of her clients. There is so much to gain and feel better about your money. 
• [48:14] Take a moment to celebrate your wins and think of three ways that you've done something right with your money. 

Links and Resources:

• The Dangerous Woman Mastermind
• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• Wealth Over Now
• Wealth Over Now Facebook
• Wealth Over Now Instagram
• Keina Newell LinkedIn

Have you ever been stuck wondering what your purpose is? Master-certified life and business coach Gabrielle Smith is here to help us understand and find clarity with purpose. Gabrielle spent years trying to find her purpose, now that she’s figured it out, she’s made it her life’s mission to help other people do the same. 

We talk about discovering your true passion. We discuss the fear involved with change and how to start slowly before diving in. We also talk about overcoming fear and how eventually we need to take the leap. We dive into the safety of working for someone else versus being an entrepreneur. This is the perfect episode for anyone who is looking for a change in spite of fear and doubts. 

Episode Highlights: 

• [02:33] Gabrielle is my accountability partner. 
• [03:49] She spent about 20+ years as a software engineer. Gabrielle didn't feel fulfilled and was searching for her purpose. She discovered life coaching and knew this was how she was meant to impact this world. 
• [08:26] There's a difference between knowing your purpose and taking action on it. Gabriel decided to get certified and take the entrepreneurial route.
• [10:36] Gabrielle talks about how to know your purpose. Feeling uncomfortable can be a clue that it's time to keep looking for what you really want. 
• [15:19] It made perfect sense for Gabrielle to become a life coach, but the process took a lot of journaling and discovery.
• [17:38] Gabrielle also experimented with blogging and starting a clothing line and several other options before knowing that life coaching was the answer. 
• [21:25] During the adjustment period, Gabrielle coached on the side while keeping her job. She knew when it was time and put in her notice. 
• [23:26] The limbo and safety of staying at your job as opposed to working on your own business. 
• [27:16] Gabrielle had first intended to coach for someone else or a school or something, but then she realized that life coaching and entrepreneurship was the route that was best for her. 
• [29:05] The importance of finding hobbies and things we like. Humans in general evolve and need to explore and discover things that they are interested in. 
• [31:16] What you can do when you find yourself at that crossroads in life. Acknowledge and trust your feelings. Allow yourself to explore. Dream big and get it out on paper.
• [35:19] Don't research forever. You also have to take the next best step and repeat. It's important to be gentle with yourself. It's okay to be a beginner.
• [37:23] Be compassionate and kind to yourself, so you can keep moving forward.

Links and Resources:

• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• The Thought Trainer Life Coaching
• Find Your Perfect Niche Call
• Gabrielle Smith Instagram @thethoughttrainer

Happy New Year! I hope you've all had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to turn it up this year. 2022 is going to be your year! If you listened to the first episode of this podcast, you'll remember that I broke down the four categories of women including the dangerous woman. Each category of woman is struggling in a different area and requires something different to get to the next level. Each week we are going to be working towards becoming dangerous.

Today, I’m going to help you figure out exactly where you stand and tell you exactly what you need to be focusing on for the next month. We are going to take 30 days to begin to move to the next level. I know that you want to feel like you’re truly thriving in every area of your life. That's why we are going to do some self-diagnosing and break down exactly what you've been doing that isn't working. Then I'll tell you what you need to be focusing on in the next 30 days to move closer to becoming that dangerous woman that you are meant to be. 

Episode Highlights: 

• [02:48] We are all moving towards becoming a dangerous woman. She lives in complete alignment with who she is. She's learned how to set boundaries and overcome people-pleasing. She's built beautiful mutually beneficial relationships. She wakes up in the morning feeling good about herself.
• [03:38]  A dangerous woman embraces her entire range of emotions. She feels purposeful and does exactly what she dreams about doing in her life. She's confident and bold and knows who she is.
• [05:00] Don't you want to live in overflowing abundance with a life that's bursting at the seams and makes your heart sing?
• [06:54] The disconnected woman. This stage is defined by feelings of overwhelm, lack of control, and people pleasing. You want to change, but you feel like there's nothing you can do about it.
• [10:13] Your willingness to be wrong about yourself is going to be the thing that moves you forward. Challenging and questioning those long-standing beliefs will help you move to the next level. 
• [10:38] In the next 30 days, start questioning the thoughts you have about yourself. Write out everything you believe to be true about yourself. Ask yourself where is this not true?
• [11:06] Write out one goal that you want to achieve. The only thing you need to focus on is believing that it's possible.
• [12:06] The conventional woman. These are your team players. These women are dependable to everyone else but constantly letting themselves down. You're motivated and eager for change, until you actually have to implement the changes. 
• [13:50] It's not as easy as you thought it would be. One week in and you're already researching plan b. You fall back into being busy and judge yourself harshly.
• [14:54] Focusing on everything and trying to change everything all at once is doing too much.
• [15:40] Over the next 30 days, identify a goal that you have been working on and trust yourself enough to choose one path or way to achieve that goal. Commit to moving towards your goal consistently over this one month. Journal about it.
• [17:04] The motivated woman. This is where most people feel like they want to be. No matter how much she gains or achieves, she can't fill that inner void. She's always in search of something to make her feel complete or whole.
• [20:29] Things are good, but you're ready for something amazing. You're craving high-level accountability, support, and encouragement. 
• [21:17] 30-day focus: Find support and begin to take decisive high-level action. Your support can be a coach, therapist, or group. Someone other than you who can call you out and keep you in motion. Establish your very own dream team. Invest in yourself and find someone to support you.
• [22:59] Decide where you are and focus on the assignment for that level. Focus on what you need to do over the next 30 days to work your way through these exercises.
• [23:17] In the next 30 days, I want to believe that it is possible for me to _________________?
• [23:43] 1. Download the Dangerous Woman Manifesto and read it daily. 2. Subscribe to this podcast.

Links and Resources:

• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• The Qualities Successful Women Embody (That makes them DANGEROUS)

Untangling the self-concept of being a "good girl" and why it can hold you back is an important topic that I wanted to share twice. My upcoming book will probably be titled the same as this episode. I'm sharing this episode from last week again because I want you to challenge those long-standing beliefs you may be holding and break free to create that fulfilling and purposeful life you deserve. 

I hope you enjoy this encore episode because it's time to stop pleasing others and start making progress toward your own goals. Don't let the “good girl” in you hold you back. It's time to be a little bad, even dangerous! Break those limiting beliefs and take the limits off your dreams. Trust me. It's worth it. Your future you will thank you!

Episode Highlights: 

• [03:22] Part of upgrading and elevating your self-concept includes the undoing of the cultural indoctrination of the good girl.
• [03:45] I'm writing a book that will probably have the same name as this podcast. One of the things that I discuss is this concept of society's good girl. I'm going to read an excerpt from my intro.
• [05:07] Think about the dream for your life that you wrote out in your homework. Did you think about how you would be viewed by society, family, and friends? Does your role and position as a woman prevent you from achieving your dream?
• [07:13] Are you people-pleasing, pushing down your dreams, and creating boundaries? Treading water is expending effort to maintain one's status, but doesn't make much progress towards a goal. 
• [08:02] It's time to unravel that societal programming that tells us our dreams are only partially possible.
• [08:25] Look at your dreams and see where the good girl in you is holding you back.
• [10:40] Look at these thoughts that are holding you back. See them and know that they are optional.
• [11:03] What would you do if you were a bad girl? What would you do if you were a dangerous woman?
• [11:52] Go back to your homework and look for those thoughts that tell you why you can't fulfill your dreams. Find those thoughts that are holding you captive.
• [13:30] Beliefs holding you back whether positive or negative are all under review here. Go back to the scenario in those four areas and take the limits off. 
• [14:22] If you do this work up front, it makes things so much better when you start creating your dream life. 

Links and Resources:

• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• Optional Excellence
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Episode 35 Accidental Beliefs (Part 1)
• We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power

Fake faith is a trap that many of us fall into. It's when we pretend to ourselves and others that we believe in our dreams and goals, even when we don't truly have faith in them. It can be easy to slip into this mindset, especially when we're conditioned to believe that happiness is the only desirable state to be in. 

However, pretending to be positive and optimistic when we don't genuinely feel that way is exhausting and counterproductive. Instead, we need to acknowledge our true feelings and work to build up genuine belief in our abilities and aspirations. I’m going to talk about this trap and how not to fall into it by building faith through action toward our goals. 

Episode Highlights: 

• [01:41] The message of the power of positivity is everywhere. When we don't feel positive, there's a level of shame and embarrassment. So we pretend to be positive even though we don't feel that way. This is not only exhausting, it's counterproductive.
• [02:29] If you don't acknowledge your lack of belief, you will subconsciously be operating against yourself.
• [03:26] Thinking that you need to believe 100%, 100% of the time is what's keeping you stuck.
• [04:04] It's okay to have doubts and by acknowledging them you know what's going on in the back of your mind.
• [05:12] Doubt will creep in, so it's completely normal to fear that you won't be able to make your goals.
• [05:46] We need to accept our humanness without shame. The key is taking action with awareness.
• [06:37] Ask yourself these daily questions. Do I believe that this is working? Do I believe that my dream or goal is actually going to happen? If the answer is no, that's okay.
• [07:21] Ask yourself why you don't believe it's possible.
• [08:34] What level of belief can you get to? It may only be 5% or 10%.
• [10:47] Learn to listen from a place of authority. Sometimes you won't feel like doing things, and you don't need to do things at that moment. Sometimes you still need to do them.
• [12:29] Gently encourage yourself as if you were parenting a child.
• [13:18] You build faith through action as you take steps towards your goal.

Links and Resources:

• The Dangerous Woman Mastermind
• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• From Good Girl to Dangerous Woman
• Subconscious Stumbling Blocks

If you're feeling frustrated, because you can't quite reach your goals or make your dreams a reality, this episode is for you. We'll be talking about how toxic dream entitlement may be getting in your way and how to overcome it. Entitlement is defined as the belief that one is inherently deserving of privilege or special treatment. 

There’s a lot of entitlement in our society today. A lot of it leans towards toxic entitlement. Thinking that we deserve something just because we want it is problematic. I’m going to talk about how toxic entitlement is holding us back and how to move beyond the entitlement trap. 

Episode Highlights: 

[01:44] We are inundated with messages that say we deserve to have certain things just because we want them. We are inherently worthy, but not entitled. 

[03:19] Thinking we deserve something just because we want it puts us in a position of entitlement. Feeling entitled can lead us to just sitting back and waiting.

[04:18] Once we feel entitled we start comparing and judging others. This makes it very difficult to see how our thoughts are what are actually getting in the way for us.

[04:57] There is a difference between toxic entitlement and having positive self-worth. We are all entitled to basic human decency and expect it.

[05:25] Toxic entitlement tells you that you deserve whatever you want without any reasoning behind it.

[05:38] The more subtle entitlement is that we are entitled to the motivation to reach our goals.

[06:12] We believe the excitement and hype when we first start a goal should stick around, and we're disappointed when it doesn't. . We're not entitled to motivation. We have to learn how to manufacture it.

[07:01] You can shift yourself out of toxic entitlement by acknowledging thoughts that keep you bound and stuck. You want to create positive sustainable momentum. 

[07:42] Think thoughts that will help you become who you want to be. I'm becoming a successful businesswoman. I'm growing.

[08:17] Center your thoughts around the only thing you can control, which is you.

[09:26] Use motivation as a bonus emotion to commitment.

Links and Resources:

The Dangerous Woman Mastermind

Dr. Krystal Conner

Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram

How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group

Dangerous Woman Manifesto

From Good Girl to Dangerous Woman

If you've ever felt envious towards another person, this episode is for you. This week I'll help you see where your envy may have turned into being a full-blown hater and how to get out of it.

When criticism turns to hate it can become envy. There are different types of envy, but the hater envy is usually a form of comparison and comes from a place of lack. I’m going to talk you through this with a recent example in my life, so we can all live in abundance and not from a place of lack. 

Episode Highlights: 

• [01:17] None of us probably want to admit it, but we all get envious or jealous at some point or another.
• [01:48] Envy occurs when we want something that another person has. Jealousy is when we fear losing a relationship or a valued part of a relationship that we already have.
• [02:16] Today we're going to talk about how Envy can lead to you being a full-on-hater. A hater is a negative or critical person.
• [03:03] We're supercritical and form opinions about people without very much information.
• [06:09] An example of how I went from questioning to being critical to hater envy. 
• [08:00] Envy only comes when we're in comparison. 
• [08:32] There are different types of envy like attractiveness envy, confidence envy, or wealth envy. 
• [09:10] Envy can be hostile, or it can lean more towards admiration. 
• [10:00] Notice where you think that someone having something precludes you from having that also. This would be having a scarcity mindset. 
• [13:50] How do you get yourself out of hater envy? 
• [13:57] When you feel envious, remember that you don't know the background or have the full story. Putting your focus on why someone has something that you don't is a waste of time, especially if you don't know their struggles.
• [14:47] What I want is my own version of showing up in the world and adding value. I want to test the limits of what is possible for me in my life.
• [15:02] Don't beat yourself up if you find yourself in hater envy. When you stop focusing on the injustice of it all, you can tap into what is possible for you.
• [15:37] Take inspiration from what others have achieved.

Links and Resources:

• The Dangerous Woman Mastermind
• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• From Good Girl to Dangerous Woman
• Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
• Mel Robbins
• Escaping the Comparison Trap

Chrissy Williams is a registered dietician and holistic healing advocate. She discovered her dangerous woman calling by overcoming burnout and adrenal fatigue for herself. Now her focus is helping other women achieve functional health. She emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and the dangers of placing too much emphasis on weight. 

We discuss balancing hormones and finding the functional root cause of aligning with feminine energy. This episode is perfect for women who feel tired, burnt out, or out of balance. We dive into building a healthy foundation for health and well-being.   

In her practice, Chrissy offers assessments, such as blood and hormone tests, and emphasizes the benefits of nutrition and movement. She also talks about balancing different aspects of life and the importance of paying attention to how foods make you feel. Chrissy also mentions her upcoming Happy Hormone Bootcamp and her vision to turn her business into a wellness company and brand to create a legacy for her sons.

Episode Highlights: 

• [02:23] Chrissy became a registered dietician in 2018. She became a corporate director of wellness. After starting a family, all of the travel didn't work for her anymore.
• [04:32] She was burnt out and going through her own journey. She also took functional courses on women's health. Her adrenals were burnt out and her gut was a mess. 
• [05:48] In 2020, she decided to help other women on their functional health journeys.
• [06:14] She now works virtually with women helping with hormones and adrenal issues.
• [07:33] The most significant piece of misinformation is that people put too much emphasis on weight.  Everyone's needs are different.
• [12:05] Diet and health can be confusing, it's great that Chrissy is making everything so clear. 
• [13:13] Chronic fatigue and feeling like something is off is a huge problem that clients have.
• [14:43] A great starting assessment is blood tests and hair and mineral tests. Chrissy also does hormone and gut testing. Then start with the basics of nutrition and movement. 
• [18:39] Benefits of listening to your body. Nutrition doesn't need to be complicated. 
• [19:00] Chrissy talks about how to care for yourself during hormonal cycles and aspects of cycle syncing. 
• [22:40] During her corporate career, Chrissy felt out of tune. Health is a journey not a destination. When she began to choose how to live her life, she started feeling better. 
• [25:37] Chrissy talks about balance. It's not going to be steady. It's okay to have one tilt as long as you don't forget about the others.
• [27:03] To start to feel better right now, start prioritizing your meals. Don't skip meals. Pay more attention to how the foods make you feel. 
• [28:34] Happy Hormone Bootcamp will build the basics of health with groups and one-on-one coaching. The next one opens in March. We can get to the bottom of why you may not be feeling well. 
• [31:49] Chrissy has a dream of turning her business into a huge wellness company and brand. She also wants to create a legacy for her sons. 

Links and Resources:

• The Dangerous Woman Mastermind
• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• From Good Girl to Dangerous Woman
• Chrissy Williams Nutrition
• Instagram: @chrissywilliams.rd
• TikTok: @chrissythedietitian

Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, you just can’t find peace? Do you have that feeling of perpetually being stuck? This show is about getting past the thoughts that cause you to feel this way. 

I’m going to talk about how to find peace and how to make sure you never lose it again. 

I go into why it is so hard to find peace, keep peace, and whether it’s even possible to find and keep it. I’m going to give you some quick questions that you can use to uncover the thoughts that are preventing you from having the peaceful life that you want. 

Episode Highlights: 

• [02:25] You may be looking in all of the wrong places for peace. Are you looking for other people or other life situations to bring you peace?
• [03:11] If everything falls perfectly into place, you might find that peace still isn't there.
• [04:19] Think about a situation where you just can't find peace. Write down the thoughts you have about that situation. 
• [04:59] Your belief that it isn't possible for you to have peace in your situation is the main culprit of why you don't have it.
• [05:22] You can absolutely find peace in any situation that you are in. You just have to be willing to put in the work to do so.
• [05:54] Peace doesn't mean perfection, it's an acceptance of what is the way that it is.
• [06:20] Fighting and arguing against what is, will be the thing that prevents you from having peace.
• [07:02] You won't win fighting against reality. It's not what other people or circumstances need to do. It's your thoughts about what is happening that affect your peace. 
• [08:10] Looking at the areas in your life that aren't at peace will trace back to a decision that you made.
• [08:43] You get to decide whether you have peace or not. 
• [09:34] Create a peace practice that will help you get back into the mindset of peace. 

Links and Resources:

• The Dangerous Woman Masterclass on January 19th
• The Dangerous Woman Mastermind
• Dr. Krystal Conner
• Dr. Krystal Conner Instagram
• How to Be a Dangerous Woman Facebook Group
• Dangerous Woman Manifesto
• From Good Girl to Dangerous Woman