It's the first episode featuring a subscription box owned by a military spouse, and in this episode we have Shanan from Music Library Box. Shanan and I connected and after a few messages back and forth we discovered we were musical sorority sisters! She has created a business teaching and instilling a love for books and music. Episode 132 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about Shanan and her journey to Music Library Box.

In this episode, we talk about:
- How she created her box, with her background as a music teacher and homeschooling mama.
- Why she recommends a strong launch if you decide to create a subscription box yourself.
- What success looks like to her, and how you can find successful moments within your own business or daily life today.

Check out Shanan's box: https://musiclibrarybox.com/
Catch up with me on the gram: @new_altitudes

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

Hey there MEO! It has been a while since I uploaded a new episode - I think a month? Yikes! Thankfully I am back and in more alignment and understanding of my life than a month ago - and ready to dive into the amazing content I have recorded the last two months! Woohoo! 

This episode is a little fun catch up episode where I walk through the past month, MilSO Box, and the fun (and not so fun) behind the scenes moments of my entrepreneurial journey. 

This episode also kicks off the series on military spouse owned subscription boxes! I am so excited to dive into these incredible women and their tips on subscriptions for your own businesses - you're going to love it! 

Check out milsobox: www.milsobox.com (use code MEO10 for a steal of a deal)
Meet me on the gram: @new_altitudes

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

Tara Pate, owner of Daysie Syrups, is a true light and full of useful tips for scaling your business to be saleable. Tara has created a coffee syrup brand that is built on mission values and a purpose, creating something from the ground up with the intention of being sold in a Wholefoods someday. Listen as we discuss exactly how she's built her foundations and how she's expanding her reach organically. Episode 131 is all about how to build a capital-g, Good business. 

In this episode, Tara and I discuss: 

• How she decided on Daysie Syrups, and why she's focusing on going deeply on three products instead of releasing new items all the time.
• Her goals for her start up, and how hard she'll work to make it happen.
• What her brand purpose and values are, and why they matter to her so much. 
• How having a brand purpose and values builds a brand and helps create something unique and saleable. 

Tune in each week as we discuss how to launch, grow, and scale your small business.

Connect with Britt:
Instagram @new_altitudes or @milsobox
Website: www.newaltitudesllc.com or www.milsobox.com

Connect with Tara:
www.enjoydaysie.com
Instagram

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

Military life is full of separations, and while they can be difficult for you and your whole family, it's a great time to get extra work done in your small business. I recently experienced a TDY with my service member, Nick, and this episode goes over my top tips (and things I did wrong) during our TDY when it comes to running your small business. This is episode 130 of the Moments with an MEO podcast.

In this episode, I chat about: 

• The importance of healthy boundaries
• Goal setting during TDYs and other separations
• Why you shouldn't give in to hustle culture just because you're alone
• The cost of burn out

If you have tips for small business ownership and TDYs, feel free to message me on Instagram: @new_altitudes

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

I was having brunch with a friend last weekend and I was served two pancakes; the chef thought the first one was a little burnt. If you were at a Denny's or an iHop, they'd probably serve it to you anyway, but this chef worked at the restaurant known for their pancakes. So he still served it, he just served it with a second pancake. It was this interaction that's prompted this episode. Episode 129 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about why it's important to own up to your mistakes, say you don't know, and just be honest when it comes to your work. 

In this episode I talk about: 

• The interaction at the restaurant, and how it made me feel as a (literal) consumer.
• Why you should be honest when it comes to your work, and your mistakes.
• The power of building a trusted and well-known brand.
• A recent mistake I've made recently (or many) and how I have owned up to them. 

Like what you hear? Please leave a review on your favorite listening app or share it on your social media! I would also love to hear from you - send me a DM on Instagram @new_altitudes or @milsobox

Connect with Britt:
Website
MilSO Box

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

The last two weeks I have said no to a lot of things; but none of them were easy. In this episode, I want to help you understand that it's not easy for any of us to say no, but also to recognize that saying no is important. I said no to a few volunteer opportunities as well as some things that were bringing me income, and I talk about them a little bit in this episode, along with my decision to say no. Episode 128 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about the week of saying no. 

In this episode, I uncover: 

• Different leaps we take as an entrepreneur
• How to say no to a client or customer or inquiry
• Why I chose to say no to the things I did the last two weeks
• Why you should say no more often.

And more! Liked this episode? Share it or leave a review! Thanks so much for your support!

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

It finally happened, listener: I got my first "you're overweight - go for a run" comment on a reel I did a few weeks ago. At first I was crushed, but then I used it to motivate me to create this podcast episode. We all have moments, if not all the time, that we feel like we can't show up in fear of being judged, called fat (or worse), and we choose to hide ourselves instead of showing up because of that fear. Episode 127 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about showing up on social media for your business even when you don't feel confident in your appearance.

In this episode I talk about:

- My personal experience with being called fat on social media.
- The one phrase I have been really leaning into to help me love myself first.
- When it's time to show up, and when you shouldn't show up, and why it matters.

...and more!

Connect with Britt:
Instagram @new_altitudes or @milsobox
Website: www.newaltitudesllc.com

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

Have you considered adding a co-host or other partnership to your business or podcast? If you have been considering adding another head and heart into the mix, this is a great episode to listen to! Balancing mental health, expectations, and a business or podcast are very important to Jen and Jenny Lynne, the two great voices and minds behind Holding Down the Fort podcast. In Episode 126 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about co-hosting and business partnerships with the co-hosts of Holding Down the Fort podcast, Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne. 

In this episode, we chat about: 

• Jen Amos' story as a Gold Star Daughter, and losing her dad when she was young. 
• Jenny Lynne Stroup's passion for mental health awareness in military spouses and military families. 
• How they became co-hosts, and how they managed expectations as well as their perspectives on how their partnership began.
• How best to manage expectations and go into a partnership with another. 

Connect with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup:
Instagram
Website
Blog

Connect with Britt:
Website
Instagram
MilSO Box

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

With sites like Airbnb creating trusted brands and the cost of living rising, you may be asking yourself about rental investments. Is rental investing right for you? What goes into rental investing? Courtney Ross knows! Courtney is a military spouse who has a marketing business for short term rentals. Episode 125 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about short term rental investments. 

In this episode, you can expect to learn: 

• Courtney's journey from climbing the C-suite ladder to starting her own marketing agency.
• What rental investing is and how it works. 
• Why military families are the best candidates for short term rental property investing.
• What goes into being a rental owner, including marketing and ideal client work. 

Connect with Courtney Ross:
Instagram
Website

Connect with Britt:
Instagram
Website

Links Mentioned:
Ideal Client Episode
Facebook Ads Episode
Book: Building Your Brand Story

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com

Have you ever thought about Facebook ads for your small business? With all the algorithm changes, many of us are noticing the "pay to play" atmosphere on most social apps and are feeling frustrated. While I share a bunch of ways to organically grow and network, organic growth and methods only work so far. At some point, ads and paid opportunities will help get you that extra mile. Katie Wright recently shut down her boutique to open an ads marketing business, and so I had to bring her on to share what she knows. Episode 124 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about Facebook ads, and tips to improve your ROI (return on investment). 

In this episode, Katie and I talk about: 

• How much it costs to run ads successfully on Facebook
• Where you can pay for ads, including but not limited to the normal social media platforms you're on.
• Why understanding your ideal client is key to successful ad campaigns, and Katie's tips to better understand them. 

Check out the Moments with an MEO episode on Understanding Your Ideal Client here.

Connect with Katie:
Instagram
Website

Connect with Britt:
Instagram
Website

Check out MilSO Box here: www.milsobox.com