How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants

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In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job, Lisa and Staci dive head-first into the realities of navigating menopause while leading teams, running businesses, and trying to keep life moving forward with some sense of sanity. From hot flashes during Zoom meetings to brain fog that wipes out your entire to-do list, this conversation blends humour, honesty, and practical strategy for anyone juggling hormonal chaos and professional responsibilities.

Lisa and Staci share how systems, boundaries, compassion, and a whole lot of humour can help you stay grounded through the emotional swings, sleep disruptions, stress spikes, and unexpected waves of “why am I crying?” moments. They also talk leadership, self-employment, hormone-driven patience management, and the art of recognizing when menopause rage is knocking at the door.

If you’re navigating midlife and wondering how to stay focused, stay employed, and stay yourself, this episode brings clarity, camaraderie, and a reminder that you’re not alone — and definitely not losing your edge.

Recommended Menopause & Midlife Books

1. Grown Woman Talk — Sharon Malone, MD: A grounded, empowering deep-dive into women’s health, hormones, and navigating midlife with clarity.

2. The Menopause Moment — Kelly Casperson, MD: A physician-led guide that blends science, empowerment, and modern understanding of sexual health during menopause.

3. The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts — Mary Claire Haver, MD: Evidence-based, encouraging, and practical. A comprehensive roadmap through perimenopause and menopause.

4. Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause — Naomi Watts: A candid, relatable, and funny collection of experiences and insights from the actress and menopause advocate.

5. How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Better Than Before — Tamsen Fadal: A supportive, actionable guide from a journalist who openly shares her journey through perimenopause.

📲 Experts to Follow on Instagram

@drrondawright: A renowned orthopedic surgeon and advocate for active, healthy aging for women.

@kellycaspersonmd: A board-certified urologist and expert in women’s sexual health and menopause education.

@drjaynemorgan: A cardiologist specializing in women’s health, menopause, and health equity.

@dr_mosconi: Lisa Mosconi — a neuroscientist specializing in the intersection of menopause, hormones, and brain health.

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When small teams lose capacity, everything can feel like it’s unraveling — payroll gets delayed, grant deadlines sneak up, and leadership starts juggling too many roles. That’s where fractional services come in.

In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star, Lisa and Staci unpack what “fractional” really means — and why it’s not about doing less, but doing what matters most. From finance and communications to admin, grant writing, and executive support, the Morning Star team steps in where organizations need it most to create stability, structure, and space to breathe.

Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, they share real-world examples of how they’ve lived the work — setting up QuickBooks, writing bylaws, navigating boards, and keeping projects afloat — all while building systems that last.

Because fractional doesn’t mean fractured. It means focused. It means continuity, progress, and moving forward — no matter how stretched your team may feel.

Listen if you want to learn:

• What fractional services look like in real organizations
• How to bridge leadership or staffing gaps without losing momentum
• Why cost-recovery consulting keeps expertise accessible for non-profits
• How lived experience makes all the difference in advisory work

🎧 Tune in to hear how fractional support keeps your mission — and your sanity — intact.

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Serving on a board isn’t just showing up at meetings — it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, Lisa and Staci break down fiduciary duty in plain language and real-world terms.

You’ll learn:

• What fiduciary duty really means and the three core duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
• How board responsibilities shift between operational boards and boards with staff.
• Why hiring consultants doesn’t remove your fiduciary duties — and how to work with them effectively.
• The power dynamics at play when you hold an executive position and how to use that power responsibly.
• The inherent power boards hold over staff, contractors, and communities — and how misuse of that power violates fiduciary duty.
• The role of the Auditor General of Manitoba and whistleblower protection laws in keeping boards accountable.

Packed with practical tips and examples, this episode is your quick-start guide to fulfilling your obligations as a board member — and keeping your day job while doing it.

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How to Keep Your Day Job – Morning Star Consultants

Work is messy. Life is messy. And when sh*t hits the fan, it’s usually both at the same time.

Hosted by Lisa Goss and Staci from Morning Star Consultants, How to Keep Your Day Job is the podcast that strips away the sugarcoating and gets real about business, boards, leadership, and the chaos of everyday life. From communication meltdowns and defensive walls to burnout boards and payroll disasters, Lisa and Staci dig into the breakdowns that derail us — and share the lessons, tools, and resilience strategies that bring us back.

With sharp insights, unfiltered stories, and just enough humor to make the tough stuff easier to hear, this show is part governance clinic, part life coaching session, and part “thank god it’s not just me.”

If you’re a leader, a board member, or just someone trying to survive the juggle of business and life — this is your space to learn how to keep your job, keep your sanity, and maybe even laugh along the way.

 ✨ Now entering our fifth year, we’re humbled and grateful to have listeners tuning in from 68 countries and nearly 500 cities around the world. Thank you for making this community possible — we couldn’t do it without you.

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In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, Lisa and Staci break down what coaching really looks like at Morning Star—from navigating burnout to restructuring your business with clarity and compassion.

They introduce the Two Lanes Framework—Morning Star’s approach to coaching for life and business—and walk through the SHINE Method, a signature five-step coaching model designed to move clients from stuck to strategic. You’ll also learn how the Pain Points Discovery Tool helps leaders and changemakers name what’s really holding them back.

Whether you’re leading a team, launching a dream, or carrying more than your fair share of the mental load, this episode is a guide to coaching that supports your whole self—because when the business is you, it’s all connected.

Plus: hear how you can work with Morning Star for personal or professional coaching, team support, or become a coach yourself and help others grow.

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Recorded on the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year — this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and choose light, even in difficult moments. Lisa shares a deeply personal story about integrity, boundaries, and leadership in the face of harm, and Staci joins to talk about clarity, crisis, and what it means to hold space when the world feels heavy.

From wildfire evacuations to baseboards and paint cans, this conversation weaves the personal with the professional — and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the heart and hustle behind Morning Star’s new collaborative space.

We also introduce our growing community of consultants and what it means to do this work differently — through a cost-recovery model that supports impact over ego.

✨ Plus: stick around to the end for a lighthearted blooper as Lisa and Staci both try to say the name of the podcast at the same time. (Spoiler: we left it in.)

Themes:
→ Solstice & Seasonal Growth
→ Ethical Leadership & Boundaries
→ Holding Space in Crisis
→ Community, Collaboration & Consulting Culture
→ Firefighters, Family, and Fresh Paint

#LetTheLightIn #HowToKeepYourDayJob #MorningStarMoments #SolsticeReflections #ConsultingWithHeart #LeadershipInAction

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Debt doesn’t knock — it just moves in, eats your groceries, keeps you up at night, and never pays rent.
In this powerful episode, Lisa Goss and Morning Star’s own Geraldine get real about personal debt: what it feels like, why it’s not your fault, and how to get out from under it without shame.

You’ll learn three proven strategies from Morning Star’s Get Out of Debt Guide — including:

• The Traditional Budget-Based Method (for steady paydown)
• The Statement Date & Credit Utilization Strategy (to stabilize your credit score)
• The wildcard: Velocity Banking (to knock out big chunks faster)

Whether you're drowning in credit cards, trying to rebuild your score, or simply looking for a plan that actually fits your life — this episode offers practical tools, emotional honesty, and a few laughs along the way.

If you or someone you know is in crisis:
📞 Klinic Community Health Crisis Line (24/7): 204-786-8686
🎰 Manitoba Gambling Helpline: 1-800-463-1554

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Budgeting gets a bad rap — but what if it wasn’t about restriction, guilt, or math you’d rather not do? In this first part in the series on personal finance, Morning Star’s Lisa Goss and side kick Staci break down what makes budgeting feel hard and how to start shifting that mindset today.

You’ll learn:

• Why shame, avoidance, and emotional spending are so common (and fixable)
• How to use a tool like the Morning Star Budget + Tracker to build clarity and confidence
• Real tips to start managing your money without judgment (even if it’s just $500)

Whether you’re starting at zero or starting over, this is your permission to get real with your budget — and make it work for you.

💼 Coming Soon Morning Star Market Place : The Morning Star Personal Budget Kit will soon be available.
📢 Next Episode: Tap, Tap… Let’s Talk About Debt

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In this inspiring episode of How To Keep Your Day Job, we sit down with Sean Rayland-Boubar, or Nii Bow Wii Sabe (Standing Sasquath Man), founder of Red Rebel Armour—an Indigenous streetwear brand rooted in Anishinaabe culture and driven by a vision for social justice, economic empowerment, and cultural resurgence.

Red Rebel Armour isn’t just fashion—it’s a movement stitched with purpose. As an Indigenous-led social enterprise, the brand provides paid job training in a culturally safe environment for relatives returning to the community from the justice system. Through bold designs and authentic storytelling, they’re reclaiming narratives, regenerating opportunity, and celebrating Indigenous identity with every piece.

Sean shares his personal journey, how Red Rebel Armour was born, and what’s next as they continue to blend style, strength, and system change.

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Podcast Episode: QuickBooks Online Setup for Canadian Non-Profits

Join Lisa and Staci as they dive deep into setting up QuickBooks Online specifically for Canadian not-for-profit organizations. In this episode, they break down every critical step—from selecting the right QBO version and assessing your organizational requirements to configuring tax settings (GST/PST), mapping your legacy data, and establishing robust financial processes.

Highlights include:
• A clear glossary of accounting terms such as accrual accounting, audit logs, and class tracking in QuickBooks
• Best practices for monthly financial reviews, accurate bank reconciliation, and identifying invoice numbers for stress-free accounting
• Tips for integrating QBO with third-party apps like Eventbrite to automate data flows and improve time management
• Detailed discussions on Canadian taxation—setting up GST and PST, correctly inputting tax registration numbers, and ensuring compliance with CRA guidelines
• Insights into proper data preparation, cleaning, and mapping for financial compliance
• Guidance on creating custom reports tailored to your organization’s unique needs
• Critical advice on system configuration, user roles, and security measures like multi-factor authentication
• Final testing, staff training, and the smooth transition to live operations, with an emphasis on regular reconciliations and accurate record-keeping

Plus, they announce an exciting new marketplace loaded with tools, guides, and courses designed specifically for non-profits, check back in March for tools and solutions to your pain points! Whether you're a seasoned financial professional or new to managing non-profit accounts, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert tips to streamline your accounting process.

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Disclaimer: Morning Star Consultive Services are not accountants. We strongly recommend consulting with your certified accountant or financial advisor to ensure your setup meets all applicable CRA requirements and is tailored to your organization’s needs.

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