Let's Get Bossy

Let's Get Bossy

By Megan GillespieBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Let's Get Bossy episodes

  • Business BLAB - Organic Growth Strategies
    For many of us working moms, our businesses are our “other” babies. And just like our human children, we love to see our business grow! Today I wanted to talk to you about how to organically grow your business, and strategies you can put in place to start growing your business, for FREE, today! These strategies are great if you’re just starting out, don’t have a budget for paid marketing, or have been in business for a while and are thinking about expanding into spending some money on marketing. I always recommend exhausting your organic options first, and then consider adding in some paid options. You may be surprised how much organic growth you accomplish, and how many people are growing there business without spending all their income on ads!! So, what’s the secret? I’m about to spill the tea...
    Organic Growth Strategies (seo, #s, ICA solutions)
    ICA
    Engagement
    SEO
    #s
    Reels
    Opt Ins/Email Marketing
    Clubhouse
    Facebook Groups
    Free Resources
    Be You
    Start with these organic strategies to maximize growth in your business before taking the plunge into paid marketing. Are you doing any of these now? Is your business growing? Let me know your favorite organic growth strategies at [email protected]
    16 min
  • Time To Invest In Yourself As A Parent And Business Owner
    Investing your business is one thing, but investing in yourself as a parent and a business owner is a whole other challenge. In this episode I am joined by mom of three and Founder/ CEO ofThe Collective Book Studio, Angela Engel. Angela has over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and is on a mission to disrupt the industry by giving budding authors more agency and authority in the publishing process.
    Angela shares her journey to where she is now, including leaving a stable corporate career to invest in herself and her dreams, finding courage to make the ask and go for what you want, and how she realized that she was called to help others pursue their dreams. We talk about how to start your own company, how to handle objections, what happens when you fail or hear "no", and so much more! Angela also shares who makes a good candidate to write a book and become a published author (hint, if you're reading this it might be something to consider), and shares her best advice for balancing being boss lady with mom life. 
    Connect with Angela: https://thecollectivebook.studio/ 
    Instagram: @thecollectivebookstudio @angela_engel
    Read Megan's Scary Mommy article here 👉 https://www.scarymommy.com/parents-emotionally-burdened/
    🗣 Want to join the conversation? Follow along on social @bossladiesandbabies and join our private community on Facebook in our group Boss Ladies and Babies 💕www.bossladiesandbabies.com 👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email at [email protected]
    This week’s Boss Lady Business is Sweet Indulgence 🤩 Sweet Indulgence is a custom bake shop. They do cakes, cupcakes, macarons, cookies that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The owner Amy loves frosting and hopes to bring smiles to as many people as she can through baking- and she does just that. Check out her amazing creations and contact her to order your own @sweetindulgencepnw or you can find her goodies at Joe's Fine Coffee on Mt. Baker Hwy in Whatcom County. Again that’s @sweetindulgencepnw
    👉 Boss Ladies and Babies is powered by The Brand You Strategy. Have you been struggling to find your unique balance in your life and business? Do you feel lost as mom and/or business owner and need some direction or clarity? Do you feel like you aren’t truly connecting with your customers, not making sales, and can’t figure out why? Do you struggle to show up on social media consistently and intentionally without overwhelm? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading!
    The Brand You Strategy is my signature 6 week business, balance, and branding course that walks you through creating a solid and recognizable business and brand identity, and has been proven to help you gain a clear understanding of who you are and determine your unique message and dream customers so you can relax into your business and Make.More.Money!
    The Brand You Strategy only launches 6 times per year, and has a spot waiting with your name on.
    For more info, check out bossladiesandbabies.com or contact me (Megan) on insta @bossladiesandbabies or via email at [email protected] . Mention this add and receive 25% off your spot!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Business BLAB - The Power of Co-Working

    Co-working can be an amazing tool for your business, and can help you break through to the next level. I never understood the true magic of co-working until I tried it myself… and now I’m addicted. I was always worried that it would be too distracting or that I would rather socialize than get focused work done, but in reality, I’ve never felt more focused than when I’m working next to my business bestie. So, how and why should you co-work and become the most productive you? Let me tell you the powerful benefits I’ve found, and my tips to start co-working today:

    Find your biz bestie

    Bring the creativity

    Overcome obstacles together

    Batch/create content

    Laughter helps with brain blocks

    Have a list/plan ahead of time

    Talk out your priorities

    Feed into each other's strengths

    Inspiration

    This is just skimming the surface when it comes to the benefits of co-working! It has quickly become one of my favorite ways to get work done… and gives me an excuse to hang with friends while also feeling super productive. Who doesn't want that!Have you tried co-working yet? I want to hear about your coworking stories and know who your business bestie is at [email protected]

    11 min
  • How to Be a "Good Mom"
    This one is for the moms! If you are looking for your "ah ha" moment, and the motivation you need to shatter the "shoulds" in your life, listen to this episode! I'm joined by the motivating, inspiring, and talented Felicia Baskin, who serves up straight gold in this episode! We talk about shattering the need for perfection put on us by society, what our kids really need vs. the needs we have decided they need, what true self care means and how to make yourself a priority without the mom guilt, how to recognize you're a person AND and mom, and how to build your legacy while parenting. This conversation will leave you feeling like you can do anything, and is the refreshing reminder we all need to connect with who we are, outside of "mom". Felicia's message is incredible, and her ideals on being a "good mom" = being a happy mom are a breathe of fresh air. And, make sure you stick around for a hot mess moment so relatable, you will be ROFL! 
    Follow along with Felicia:
    Instagram: @motivating_moms
    Head to www.feliciabaskin.com and sign up for a consultation and receive 20% off the The Busy Mom Planner 
    🗣 Want to join the conversation? Follow along on social @bossladiesandbabies and join our private community on Facebook in our group Boss Ladies and Babies 💕www.bossladiesandbabies.com 👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email at [email protected]
    This week’s Boss Lady Business is Crystal Ramalho Designs🤩 
    crdesigns.online [email protected]
    Crystal Ramalho Designs is here to help you with all of your customized and handmade items from tumblers, to clothing, home decor, and so much more. Crystal is always here to bring your custom items to life! She loves creating that 1:1 personalized experience to make you feel involved in the creation process if that’s your jam. Otherwise, give her your ideas and let her run with it! Check out Crystal’s designs and use code THANKYOU10 for 10% off any item.
    👉 Boss Ladies and Babies is powered by The Brand You Strategy. Have you been struggling to find your unique balance in your life and business? Do you feel lost as mom and/or business owner and need some direction or clarity? Do you feel like you aren’t truly connecting with your customers, not making sales, and can’t figure out why? Do you struggle to show up on social media consistently and intentionally without overwhelm? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading!
    The Brand You Strategy is my signature 6 week business, balance, and branding course that walks you through creating a solid and recognizable business and brand identity, and has been proven to help you gain a clear understanding of who you are and determine your unique message and dream customers so you can relax into your business and Make.More.Money!
    The Brand You Strategy only launches 6 times per year, and has a spot waiting with your name on.
    For more info, check out bossladiesandbabies.com or contact me (Megan) on insta @bossladiesandbabies or via email at [email protected] . Mention this add and receive 25% off your spot!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Business BLAB - How to Recognize and Battle Shiny Object Syndrome
    We’ve all been there… we are just living our lives, grinding away at our business and BAM! Something new and shiny comes along and we drop everything and go all in on it! (cough cough clubhouse, cough cough reels…) Maybe it’s an opportunity, maybe it’s a new app, maybe we see everyone else doing it, maybe even a new idea that we can’t seem to quiet. Whatever it is, it is something that totally derails our flow. This is called Shiny Object Syndrome. And according to Wikipedia, Shiny object syndrome is the situation where people focus all their attention on something that is current and trendy (aka shiny compared to everything else you’re doing), yet drop this as soon as something new (and shinier) comes along and takes its place… I feel attacked…
    So how the heck do we fight this? And why does this happen to even the most focused of us? I have some thoughts…
    You know that you have experienced the shiny object syndrome if you can relate to the following: You have a list of business ideas but nothing gets executed. You constantly start new goals but never see them through to the end. You jump from one course to another, drawn by the wild claims of each course… etc. etc. and the list freaking goes onnnnnnn. So, we know what it is, and we see ourselves fall victim... but how the heck can we fight this? I have some tips!
    Get real with yourself
    Set solid goals
    Make a plan and stick to it
    Create a later list
    Find an accountability partner
    Quiet the noise
    Stop comparing
    Remember your WHY
    Stop fueling the FOMO
    Don’t beat yourself up
    Arm yourself with these tips, and you'll be less likely to be drawn to the shine. But, remember, it happens to the best of us, and it takes time and practice to resist. What has sparked your latest battle with shiny object syndrome? Let me know at [email protected]
    11 min
  • Finding Your Confidence On Social Media
    Social media can be an amazing place to stay connected, find inspiration, and grow your business. But, it can also be an ugly place causing us to second guess ourselves, our lives, and our self worth. In this episode, I'm joined by the raw, real, and inspiring Body Confidence Influencer- Shanel Whitley. Shanel is a self proclaimed curvy and confident mom of 5 kid who has a commitment to keeping things raw and real. She has built her career around confidence, and has grown a very special space on the internet for women to feel supported. I was excited to talk to Shanel about body positivity and confidence, but this episode evolved into something even deeper than I expected. 
    Shanel has grown an amazing following, and she shares her journey to becoming an influencer on Instagram and TikTok, along with some tips on how you can grow your own social media following. She also open up about struggles and strategies to find confidence as women, mothers, imperfect humans, and how to continue to push forward when life throughs you curve balls. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, and how special and important it is to be confident enough to choose to how, when, and where to allow yourself to be vulnerable. And we get real about how to show up for your children in times that your confidence isn't where it should be. 
    This episode is deep, thoughtful, and packs a powerful message... along with some hilarious hot mess stories, and inspiring advice for balancing business with motherhood. Follow along with Shanel on social at @shanelwhitley on IG and Tiktok and snag a free guided workbook “5 steps to  level up your socials” available at the link in her Insta bio! 
    🗣 Want to join the conversation? Follow along on social @bossladiesandbabies and join our private community on Facebook in our group Boss Ladies and Babies 💕www.bossladiesandbabies.com 👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email at [email protected]
    This week’s Boss Lady Business is Shaunna Sutcliffe 🤩 Shaunna Sutcliffe is a Yoga Therapist specializing in desk bodies. She helps people Release tension and recover from chronic  pain or injuries; or simply regain joy and mobility in their lives and bodies. She offers public classes or personal 1 on one sessions ; Shaunna uses a  variety of tools from the yoga aerial swing, to therapeutic yoga, self massage and KT taping. Her Yoga for Desk Bodies Class is online every Wednesday at 12, or there are a variety of other classes in person and online. She is offering a free first class to our audience! They can email me at [email protected] or contact her through her website at RisingTideWellness.Org
    👉 Today's episode was powered by The Brand You Strategy. The Brand You Strategy is a signature 6 week business, balance, and branding course that walks you through creating a solid and recognizable business and brand identity, and has been proven to help you gain a clear understanding of who you are and determine your unique message and dream customers so you can relax into your business and Make.More.Money!
    The Brand You Strategy only launches 6 times per year, and has a spot waiting with your name on.
    For more info, check out bossladiesandbabies.com or contact Megan at [email protected] . 
    Mention this add and receive 25% off your spot!
    1 hr 19 min
  • Business BLAB - Instagram Reels 101

    Ok, so last week I talked about the big changes happening over on the gram, and a big piece to that puzzle is reels. Love em’ or hate em’, they’re not going anywhere. And if you really want to stand out, boost your engagement, and grow organically on the platform, reels 100% must become part of your strategy!

    Let me be the first to say, I am NOT super excited about this. I love the idea of reels… but creating them is a whole nother story. People out there are so dang creative, and to execute the quality content they are is just not realistic for my life and schedule as of right now. But guess what, that’s fine! The most important thing is putting yourself out there, being real, and using reels in a way that works for you and your business!

    Here are some of the most common questions I get asked about reels:

    What are reels?

    Do I have to dance?

    How can I use reels to grow?

    Any tips for creation?

    How often to post a reel?

    Do I add it to my feed?


    What do you think about reels? Love em? Hate em? Let me know at [email protected] 



    15 min
  • Boss Ladies and Babies NEWS
    Welcome back to Boss Ladies and Babies... and get ready for some changes! 
    ICYMI, Mikki has decided to step away as Boss Ladies and Babies co-host- and Megan addresses the changes and what's to come for the show! 
    Make sure you head on over to my instagram account @itsmegangillespie so you can stay connected. This will be the new home for boss ladies and babies, and the @ will be changing as soon as Insta lets me!
    Boss Ladies and Babies podcast is sponsored by The Brand You Strategy:
    Have you been struggling to find your unique balance in your life and business? Do you feel lost as mom and/or business owner and need some direction or clarity? Do you feel like you aren’t truly connecting with your customers, not making sales, and can’t figure out why? Do you struggle to show up on social media consistently and intentionally without overwhelm? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep listening!
    The Brand You Strategy is my signature 6 week business, balance, and branding course that walks you through creating a solid and recognizable business and brand identity, and has been proven to help you gain a clear understanding of who you are and determine your unique message and dream customers so you can relax into your business and Make.More.Money!
    The Brand You Strategy only launches 6 times per year, and has a spot waiting with your name on.
    For more info, check out bossladiesandbabies.com or contact me (Megan) on insta @itsmegangillespie or via email at [email protected] . Mention this add and receive 25% off your spot!
    10 min
  • Business BLAB- What the Instagram Changes Mean for Your Business
    Phew, have you heard the news about the Instagram changes? We were on our podcast break when this news dropped, and I knew I needed to do an episode about what happened… ICYMI or if you have questions, keep listening because I’m about to break it down. What happened, why you should care, what it means for your strategy, and what the heck you do now!
    So basically, Adam Mosseri the Chief of Insta, announced that Insta is “no longer a square photo sharing app”.... And we are all shookith. He went on to say that people are mostly using the gram to be entertained, and video is clearly taking the lead when it comes to entertainment. He cited competition from TikTok and Youtube as a reason for the change, and basically reiterates what we all knew… the times they are a changin’. I heard someone say that Instagram has imposter syndrome, and I kind of agree. The simplicity of the photo sharing on this platform has grown it to what it is today, but of course trends change. People’s wants and needs change, and it makes sense to want to “keep up”. Adam did come back out and tweet that he mean to say “we’re not *just* a photo sharing app” anymore… so let’s take a collective exhale because our whole Insta lives are not being cancelled… just shook up a little.
    ✨Mix up your strategy
    ✨Lean into video
    ✨Stay true to your message
    ✨Get comfy with short format video - Entertain, educate, inspire
    ✨Beef up the “entertaining” content
    ✨Make a plan for new follower connection - The new algorithms will actually organically drive more new traffic to your page, especially reels!
    So there you have it. The world isn’t ending, but it sure felt like it at first! You’ve gotta love Instagram… they always keep us on our toes. At the end of the day, you can use the platform however you want to use it! Afterall, social media is only a piece of our business, it’s not the whole thing. Do you, do what you feel good with, and be open to expanding when you’re ready.
    What are your thoughts on these changes? Let me know at [email protected]
    12 min
  • Working Through Big Emotions

    If there is one thing we can all look forward to in the upcoming months, it is BIG EMOTIONS! Grown ups, and our kiddos, have been through a lot the last year and a half… and with summer starting, more time around the home, and long days to fill, there are sure to be some meltdowns. In this episode, the Boss Ladies are joined by the owner of The Brain Breakthrough and Action Parenting - Jessi Sigander- Jessi is an expert on handling big emotions, finding where they are coming from, and creating healthy ways to work through all the big emotions we face. This episode felt like a therapy session, and the vulnerability around normalizing mental health and all emotions is raw. If you and your family are experiencing difficulties with your emotions, be sure you take notes, and remember that you are not alone! The episodes ends with the most epic hot mess moment to date- imagine your nightmares… it’s that bad! Find more from Jessi here:

    www.actionparenting.org; www.thebrainbreakthrough.com;https://www.instagram.com/brainbreakthroughtherapy/;https://www.instagram.com/actionparenting/;https://www.facebook.com/thebrainbreakthrough;https://www.facebook.com/groups/actionparenting

    🗣 Want to join the conversation? Follow along on social @bossladiesandbabies and join our private community on Facebook in our group Boss Ladies and Babies 💕www.bossladiesandbabies.com 👉 Are you a Boss Lady with a business? We want to support you! If you’re interested in us promoting your business on our show send us an email! This week’s Boss Lady Business is The Toddler Lab 🤩 The Toddler Lab's subscription box is the most comprehensive educational and developmental subscription box on the market for children ages 2-5. Each box features 4-5 engaging hands-on activities focusing on fine motor skills, early literacy, mathematical concepts, and more. Each box also comes with a book and printable worksheets. You can find out more at thetoddlerlab.com or on Facebook or Instagram under @thetoddlerlab. Please use the code FRIENDS+FAM for 15% off of your first 3 boxes.

    1 hr 2 min

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Welcome to Let's Get Bossy, the podcast empowering female entrepreneurs to disrupt industries and build dream businesses on their terms. Hosted by Megan, join us for practical strategies, inspiring…