Moms with Dreams Show

In this episode, I'm talking to you about a precious resource – your time – and why you should stop wasting it by waiting. With life being so busy and hectic, it's easy to tell yourself that you're going to wait until the time is right to pursue your goals and dreams. I know that it's not easy, but you must train yourself to become action-oriented even when you don't feel like doing the work.

As you listen, think about what you really want to achieve or accomplish over the next year and write it down. I want you to think about what steps you can take today to move forward in the direction of your 12-month goal. As I share with you in this episode, you don't have to take giant steps. Each small step will add up to get you to your desired result. Just like you don't see immediate results from working out, it will take time for you to achieve your big goals. But you can do it when you decide, plan and take consistent action.

I talk about the benefits of not waiting and how it impacts your life in the long-term. That thing that you've been called to do will always be on the horizon until you stop waiting and start creating what you want.

I hope that you hear something that inspires you to get going. I'd love to have a conversation with you on this topic. You can comment over at http://ericablocker.com/137 and I'll be sure to respond.

If you'd like support with moving forward, I'd love to help you. Send me an email at [email protected] and we'll talk about the next steps.

I'll be back next week with more inspiration and education to keep you empowered on the journey to your dreams.

Until next time, Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

Michele Williams is a certified Profit First professional who’s helping creative business owners focus on the financial health and profitability of their companies. She believes that each choice determines profitability. Through her consulting agency, Scarlet Thread Consulting, Michele helps her clients understand the impact their choices have on the financial success of their businesses.

In this episode, Michele shares how she began her journey as entrepreneur, her challenges, lessons learned, and how she’s grown personally and professionally.

We covered a lot during this conversation. Here are some key takeaways:

• How to stay encouraged as a new business owner who hasn’t made a profit yet
• Tips to help new business owners ensure profitability
• The concept of negative profit
• What lack of profitability will do to your passion
• The importance of creating boundaries in your business
• The difference between knowledge and expertise and what people pay for
• How to recognize and overcome impostor syndrome
• What it means to “connect the dots” in business
• A value document and why you need one

Resources Mentioned by Michele:

Strengths Finder 2.0, by Tom Rath (book)

The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, by Mike Michalowicz (book)

Backwards Financials for The Win, episode 011 from Michele’s podcast: https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/profit-is-a-choice-episodes/backwards-financials

Understanding Your Financials, Michele’s online course:

http://scarletthreadconsulting.net/uyf-enroll

Where You Can Find Michele Online:

Website: www.scarletthreadconsulting.com

LinkedIn: in/michele-williams

Twitter: @chelebelle30009

Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Business Page

Instagram: @scarletthreadatl

Pinterest: /scarletthreadconsulting

I hope that you learned something valuable from my conversation with Michele Williams. Most of all, remember that you have the power to choose success and profitability in your business. You may not have all the answers right now, but you’ll learn what you need to keep growing to build a solid business.

If you’d like support with moving forward, I’d love to chat with you. Send me an email at [email protected] or leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/136.

I’ll be back next week with more inspiration and education to keep you empowered on the journey to your dreams.

Until next time, Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

"The more you (that) you become, the more your ideal client will be attracted to you." -Brittany Bullen

When Brittany Bullen was a struggling new mom, she rediscovered her joy by doing things she was a "nerd" about - like writing books, songs and even a musical. Her nerdiness eventually led her to create NerdyGirl.co, which has become a content marketing consulting agency, worldwide movement and brand.

Brittany's on a mission to teach other moms how to use "personality marketing" (a term she coined) to turn their own "nerdiness" into fulfilling, profitable businesses.

In this episode, Brittany talks about:

• The importance of nerdiness, which is not the stereotypical definition
• How to lean into your own nerdiness
• What makes someone successful online
• The Crisis of the Ordinary
• How she's successful in her business and as a mom and wife
• and more...

Brittany gives you a whole new perspective on living a life outside of what you know right now, and how it's possible while being a wife and a busy mom.

You can read Brittany's new book, The Crisis of the Ordinary: What To Do If You Secretly Wish for More Than What You've Got for free at bit.ly/readbrittanysbook.

Where You Can Find Brittany Online:

Website: www.brittanybullen.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/pg/brittanybullenofficial

Instagram and Twitter: /brittanybullen

I hope that you heard something that resonated and inspired you to rediscover your joy by doing what you love and are good at. Life is too short to wait for the perfect moment because that will never come. Once you know what you want, you've got to go for it.

If you'd like support with moving forward toward your extraordinary life, I'd love to chat with you. Send me an email at [email protected] or leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/135.

I'll be back next week with more inspiration and education to keep you empowered on the journey to your dreams.

Until next time, Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

In this episode, I'm talking to you about the six excuses that I hear moms make all the time when it comes to living their dreams. As moms, we will move mountains and walk across the sea for our children, but we often don't approach our own desires with such fervor.

Why is that?

Why do we believe that our children should have what they want, but often do not believe the same for ourselves?

Deep down we know that we deserve to live our dreams. Instead of being courageous and figuring out a way to go after what we want, we allow the story that we've been telling ourselves and the excuses that we make to hold us back from living our best life.

Well after today, you're going to get rid of your excuses and start working on your dreams. As you listen, I want you to think about which excuses you've made (or heard other moms make). Then I want you to think about how your life would look if you removed all your excuses and went for it.

How would life look for you in six months, one year, or five years?

Would you recognize your own life, or would you literally feel like you were living in a dream?

What I want you to get most from this episode is that anything is possible. Whatever your heart desires can be yours. You don't have to wait for the perfect moment to start – you can start right now, right where you are.

I challenge you to start removing your excuses – one at a time – and start taking small steps toward your dreams. I promise you that it's not as hard as it may seem right now. Everything seems hard before you do it. If you can take one step, you can take two steps. Before you know it, you'll be at the top, living the life you dreamt of living, doing the things that you thought were once impossible. It's yours. You simply have to stop making excuses and start doing the work.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. You can leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/134.

Until next time, reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

Sophie Howard has built and sold six and seven-figure Amazon businesses as a stay-at-home mom in New Zealand. As the founder and architect of Amazon Navigator and Product University, Sophie helps dreamers find truly smart, passive income by taking a different approach from the mainstream.

In this episode, Sophie reveals:

• Why she chose Amazon as the platform for her online business
• Her approach to online business success and how it's different from most sellers
• Why she thinks most people can earn passive income on Amazon
• The key to success for online entrepreneurs
• And more…

Sophie takes us behind the scenes to a day in her magical, fairytale-like life. She talks about why an Amazon business is perfect for moms – especially single moms with limited time.

If you've been thinking about starting an Amazon business, I highly suggest that you listen to this episode. Sophie shares lots of great tips to help you get started and succeed.

In addition to tips, she shares her online program, that provides training and support that will position you for success from the beginning. You won't have to waste time trying to figure it out – Sophie's done all the leg work for you.

You will not want to miss Sophie's powerful Words of Wisdom that she shares at the very end.

I invite you to listen with an open mind and be ready to receive what you need to quiet your doubts and ignite your dreams.

Where You Can Find Sophie Howard Online:

website: www.aspiringentrepreneurs.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/sophiehowardnz

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspiringcoaching

Thank you for listening. I hope you heard something that resonated and inspired you.

I'd love to continue this conversation with you. You can leave a comment at http://ericablocker.com/133. If you'd like to share a personal thought with me, you can email me at: [email protected]. I promise that I'll respond as soon as I can.

Until next time – Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

I'm confident that you have struggled with trying to be perfect at some point in your life. It's a common thing that we do. Sometimes, we aren't even aware that we're doing it. As humans, it's in our nature to want to do our best. That's completely normal. But the dangers come in when we place unrealistic expectations on ourselves to be perfect.

I've been dealing with perfectionism for most of my life. It wasn't until recently that I became aware of how it was affecting me. Once I was aware, I got intentional about making changes in my life to overcome my perfectionist tendencies.

In this episode, I help you understand what perfectionism is, what it isn't, five dangers of being a perfectionist, and how you can also overcome it.

As with anything, it takes time for you to change. The first step is becoming aware. Then you can take the necessary steps to make a change for the better. I'm still working on it, but I'm much better than I used to be.

I hope that you hear something that resonates with you. I invite you to listen with an open mind and heart, so you can receive what you need in your life.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. You can leave a comment at http://ericablocker.com/132 or email me at: [email protected].

Until next time, reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

In this episode, I'm diving into an emotionally-focused conversation with Isabel Hundt, a public speaker, certified transformation coach, emotions-clearing practitioner, and author of The Power of Faith-Driven Success.

During our talk, Isabel shares her expertise around navigating your emotional world and how your emotions create your experiences.

We discuss the difference between being an empath a highly-sensitive individual.

Isabel sheds light on how to recognize your unique gifts and us them to perform your life work.

In a transparent moment, Isabel shares feelings, that she experienced after her son was born, that most women aren't willing to admit.

You'll gain insight on how to become an observer rather than a victim and become aware of your thought patterns and stories.

Before we wrap up, Isabel shares a powerful success strategy for mompreneurs and words of wisdom for moms in general.

Listen with an open heart and receive what you need in your life from our conversation.

Where You Can Find Isabel Hundt Online

www.isabelhundt.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CompassionateCoaching

Instagram: www.instagram.com/IsabelHundt

Twitter: www.twitter.com/IsabelKHundt

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/IsabelHundt

YouTube: www.youtube.com/IsabelHundt

Thank you for listening. I hope you heard something that resonated and inspired you.

I'd love to continue this conversation with you. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. If you'd like to share a personal thought with me, you can email me at: [email protected]. I promise that I'll respond as soon as I can.

Until next time – Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

In this solo episode, I'm encouraging you to slow down and enjoy the journey to your dreams. In our fast-paced society, we do a lot of rushing around from one thing to the next, and we've developed a mindset that doing things fast is the only way to achieve success.

I'm challenging you to change your mind about that. Instead, I want you to give yourself permission to slow down and find a pace that fits your lifestyle. As moms, we have a lot on our plates. We have obligations and responsibilities that take precedence over our wants and desires. And we simply don't have the luxury of doing everything fast. When we try to do too much too fast, we can start to feel overwhelmed and put ourselves at risk for burnout.

As you listen to this episode, I want you to think about the pace at which you're currently living your life and pursuing your dreams. Are you living in the moment and enjoying your journey, or are you constantly moving at such a fast pace that makes it difficult for you to enjoy it?

I share tips to help you slow down and enjoy where you are right now. You don't have to go fast. You're not competing with anyone. These are your dreams, and you can set your own pace. If you're consistent, then you'll eventually get where you want to go.

Do you agree?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Let's continue this conversation below in the comments section. If you'd like to share a personal comment, you can email me at: [email protected]. I love hearing from you, and I promise that I will respond.

Until next time - Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

Have you ever felt like the way you feel about how you are and what you believe don't match how you're living your life? If your answer is yes, then you're going to love my conversation in this episode.

Lucinda White is an Inner Wildness Guide, an expert in the process of self-discovery and personal transformation, and author of Confessions of a Bone Woman: Realizing Authentic Wildness in a Civilized World. Through private coaching, public speaking, and her writing, Lucinda teaches how to be authentically wild in a civilized world.

In this episode, Lucinda helps you understand why you may have, at some point or another, felt disconnected from who you truly are and how you're living your life and showing up in the world.

Lucinda explains how this is a common thing that most people experience, and how you can reconnect with your "authentic wildness". This term may be unfamiliar to you right now, but after listening to our conversation, you'll know exactly what it is and how it relates to you.

During our talk, Lucinda shares key points about acknowledging your feelings and understanding how they support you in your journey. She shares advice to help you reconnect with your inner self by connecting with nature, and much more.

Listen with an open mind and heart, so you can receive Lucinda's message and apply it in your life as you see fit.

Where You Can Find Lucinda White Online

Website: http://authenticwildness.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLucindaWhite

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucindaBakkenWhite/

Thank you for listening. I hope you heard something that resonated with you and inspired you to reconnect with your inner, authentic wildness. As women and moms, we wear many hats. It's important that we remember to show up wearing our hats and live in our truth.

I'd love to continue this conversation with you. Please share your thoughts in the comments section at http://ericablocker.comer.129. If you'd like to share a personal thought with me, you can email me at: [email protected]. I promise that I'll respond as soon as I can.

Until next time – Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

This has to be one of the most personal episodes that I've shared to date on my podcast. To be quite honest, I got a little nervous when my editor told me that it was ready to go because that meant it was getting closer to me sharing one of my most recent struggles with the entire world. I'm not even sure why I started to feel this way – especially because I know other people have gone through this before.

Even though I know I'm not the only person who's ever gone through this, I was having a little fear of being judged. It's scary to be vulnerable and put your truth out there for the world to know. But at the end of the day, this isn't about me. And if I can help at least one person by sharing my struggles and my truth, then I'm doing exactly what I've been called to do.

That said, this week's episode is about me sharing a personal dilemma that I had, which caused me to doubt myself and consider quitting. Yup, that's right! I had gotten myself all worked up to the point where I was ready to throw in the towel and disappear into the land of nothingness – doing nothing after work except for sitting on the couch and watching television. (Luckily, I saved myself from that misery lol).

I tell you all about what I was going through and I even let you know about a business that I started last year, which I've never even mentioned on my podcast until now.

After I spill all of my truth, I share what I did to help myself get out of my own way and back on track (this is where I found my sweet spot J). I mention that one of the things that helped me get back on track was the book, Feel Free to Prosper: Two Weeks to Unexpected Income with the Simplest Prosperity Laws Available by Marilyn Jenett. I highly recommend that you read this book – it will change your life! You can get your copy here. Maybe you'll relate personally to my struggle, and maybe you won't. Even if you've never faced this challenge, my hope is that you take something with you that will help you get through a struggle you're facing. I also hope that you realize that quitting isn't the answer. There's a solution to every problem – we just have to be willing to search for a solution and implement what we learn.

Thank you for listening and for being here with me on this incredible life journey. As you'll hear in this episode, I don't have it all figured out, but I'm enjoying the process and valuable life lessons as they come.

If you love this podcast, I hope that you'll subscribe here on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on my website at http://ericablocker.com, Android App, Stitcher, and now Spotify - yippee!!

I'd love to hear your thoughts about this episode. You can leave a comment below or you can email me directly at [email protected]. I promise that I will respond to you.

Until next time – Reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a Difference.

Blessings and love,

Erica

P.S. If you want to check out the business that I announce in this episode, you can visity my website, where you can shop 24x7 at www.ericaselegance.com. The best way to really experience the goodness of what I'm doing is to send me a friend request on Facebook and join me when I go live. It's a lot of fun, and I hope to see you there!