Naptime Empires with Nikki Elledge Brown: Refreshingly Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurial Moms

Gena (pronounced "jenna") is a mom to two reciprocal IVF babes, wife to her wife, and serial entrepreneur.

She was a corporate lawyer in NYC until she started her own law practice in Jan 2014. She then started a mama blog after the birth of her son Parker and 2 years ago, became a fitness + wellness coach after being a nationally competitive gymnast for 15 years. but of all the things she has done and all the awards she has won, "mommy" is her very favorite title of all.

In this convo, we cover what sparked her shift from the traditional corporate attorney route to becoming an entrepreneur, how she and Jordana tag-team working + parenting from home, their experience with reciprocal IVF, what it was like delivering during the early stages of the COVID19 pandemic, her experience with postpartum anxiety - what helped her, plus ideas for supporting loved ones going through it, how she's shifted approach to business in the early months (years) of motherhood (+ a super smart strategy for being of service without actually taking on new clients), and more. Enjoy!

 

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I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

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Ticora Davis is an intellectual property advocate, attorney, author, speaker, wifey and mama to two toddlers. She founded The Creator's Law Firm in 2017 to help experts and entrepreneurs protect their brands so they can grow their businesses with peace of mind.

In this convo, we cover how being laid off after having her son sparked her to a new level of success, why she describes preparation as the highest form of faith, the story of when VH1 came calling when she'd JUST opened her new firm, her tips for dismantling perfectionism and activating courage, and more.

Enjoy!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.

Get started here: http://naptimeempires.com/guide

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MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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Abbey Ashley is the Founder of The Virtual Savvy. She helps aspiring virtual assistants launch and grow their own at-home business from scratch. Abbey started her own virtual assistant business as a new mom and was able to double the salary from her full-time corporate job, working only 20 hours a week... in just 30 days! She's since gone on to grow a seven-figure business and retire her husband ALL from her at-home business. It's now her passion to help others start their own VA businesses so they can taste the freedom and flexibility of entrepreneurship as well.

In this conversation, we cover Abbey's best tips for hiring the perfect VA for YOU, how and WHAT to delegate when you're working with someone new, how she and her husband transitioned to working together in the business, the power of having dedicated full-time support in your business (and a financial buffer too!), how creating a course changed the game for her business (+ how she knew exactly what to build so it would sell like hotcakes), and more.

Grab your earbuds and enjoy!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.

Get started here: http://naptimeempires.com/guide

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FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook

INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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Elsa Isaac is a NYC-based fashion + image stylist who believes style is really all about self-expression. She’s a seasoned pro with over 17 years’ experience, now helping successful career women + entrepreneurs revamp their wardrobes + create show-stopping ensembles that flatter their unique body shape and lifestyles.

A self-dubbed anti-fashion stylist. Elsa doesn’t believe there’s one standard of beauty + strives to empower all her clients to celebrate their own individuality.

In this conversation we cover reflections from her first years of motherhood (+ the challenges that came with 'em), how to change how you feel in your clothes without needing to completely overhaul your closet, Elsa's best tips for identifying and dressing for your unique body shape, how she helps her clients and students catch up to "the magnificence of this moment" in their lives and careers, and more. 

Grab your earbuds and enjoy!

 

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.

Get started here: http://naptimeempires.com/guide

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MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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Holly Gillen (mom of two) helps high-performing biz owners create videos with a plan, purpose, system, and strategy. In this conversation, we cover how Holly’s business shifted after the birth of each of her sons, how to stand out by showcasing who you are through the use of video, why video is the easiest and fastest way to create connections with people (especially during when so many people are missing in person social connection!), and more. Enjoy!

 

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.

Get started here: http://naptimeempires.com/guide

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FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook

INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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Big updates ahead!

In this episode, which is basically like one big Voxer message from me to YOU, I share the scoop on all things baby (recorded in week 36-37 of pregnancy!), book (still cookin'), and biz-nesting.

I share:

What’s worked (what hasn’t) when prepping for baby - labor and delivery and fourth trimester healing, my vision for maternity leave this round (how it’s different from last time), how I’ve prepped on the biz side, and what to expect from the podcast over the next few months as I’m in book and baby bubble mode.

On that note:

Over the summer (2020) I had the chance to record a sweet batch o' conversations with biz buddies (and inspiring entrepreneurial moms) near and far. Pandemic and quarantine made for some interesting intermissions as we recorded... on all sides. ;)

I'm grateful to share that I was able to muster the focus and brainwidth to prep the convos and show notes BEFORE going into labor; they're all lined up and ready to roll out over the next few months as I find my sea legs as a mom of three.

You're in for a treat. ❤️

This is meant to spark conversation - I'd love to hear from you.

As you listen to the update, let me know any Qs or your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie as you listen) + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I'll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.

Get started here: http://naptimeempires.com/guide

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FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook

INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

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Tejal V. Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness and meditation advocate for parents and kids. She’s the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast, mom of two, and the author of the brand new book Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused.

In this conversation we cover the importance of giving kids the tools to manage emotions starting at a young age, practical tips for kids of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed, how she unexpectedly attracted her first book deal by adding amazing value on Instagram, what it was like launching her first book during pandemic and quarantine mode, and more.

Tune in and tag us on Instagram @tejalvpatel @nikkielledgebrown with your fave takeaways!

 

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MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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We often talk about the value in hiring help in biz and hiring help at home (with childcare, home maintenance, etc). In this episode I highlight the value of enlisting support for YOU - not as a parent, not as a biz owner, but as the one wearing all the hats. The WHOLE you.

When you're feeling stuck, unclear, not sure what your next right step may be, having (a trusted) someone for YOU can be the ultimate guardrail to help you stay on YOUR path.

Take a listen, give it a go, and as always - let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie as you listen) + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires. I'll meet you there!

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FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook

 

MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

 

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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Adrienne Dorison has spent the past 10+ years in the field of operational efficiency, and has since created the most simplistic approach to making your business ultra-efficient. (She also recently became a mom to her little one, Kit.)

In this conversation we cover what it means (+ what it takes) to build a business that can not just run but GROW without your direct involvement, how efficiency will look different depending on the season of life you’re in, and practical steps you can take to prep your business for when LIFE HAPPENS.

Grab your earbuds and enjoy!

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MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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We're baaack! And by "we" I mean me, you, and my tiny cohost-in-utero. (I KNOW. Big updates ahead.)   In this season (three) premiere episode, I walk you through a lifetime-in-a-year-'s worth of #onherterms-themed lessons learned. Detailing the divine breadcrumbs from one of the most interesting years of my life, how they've impacted my own body, mind, spirit, fam, and biz along the way, and how that's seasoned me to serve YOU in this next chapter. I share what you can expect in this next season of the podcast, namely: more inspiring convos with my brilliant biz buddies, behind-the-scenes on book, baby, and biz-nesting, and more.   In short: The #naptimeempires conversation CONTINUES. And I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts.
Take a listen, give it a go, and as always - let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie as you listen) + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires. I'll meet you there!

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FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook

 

MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.

Take a listen here or in your preferred pod player and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie) as you listen + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielledgebrown with #naptimeempires.

I’ll meet you there!

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If you enjoyed this episode, safe to say you will LOVE The Naptime Empires Survival Guide - a free email-and-audio series I created to help get you out of overwhelm / hiding in the bathroom and back into aligned, imperfect action.  Get started here: https://naptimeempires.com/guide

INSTA: https://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown

 

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