SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices

SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices

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  • Windfall Elimination Provision Repealed: What It Means for US Expats
    In this episode, we break down what the WEP repeal means, who is affected, and how it could change your retirement planning and Social Security payments. 

    This repeal could have a significant impact on expats who receive foreign pensions and were previously subject to reduced benefits. We discuss how this shift impacts Americans abroad, key considerations for maximizing benefits, and what expats should do next to ensure financial security. If you’re a US citizen living overseas, this update could reshape your retirement strategy.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Passport to Wealth is a proud member of the SwissCast Network

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    SwissCast Network

    Order "The Expat Money Playbook"

    11 min
  • Decluttering Motherhood: The Marie Kondo Approach to Parenting | Jenna Michael

    How do you simplify motherhood when your home, your calendar, and your brain all feel too full?

    Jenna Michael helps moms strip away the pressure, clutter, and noise of modern parenting, and in this episode we talk about what it looks like to build a simpler family life, parent more intentionally, and stop treating chaos like the default.

    What Jenna shares:

    • How motherhood pushed her to question how much families actually need
    • Why building a business in the cracks of motherhood has forced her to get clear on her priorities, ask for help, and set stronger boundaries
    • How she helps families get more intentional by clarifying their values, creating simple systems, and making kids part of the family rhythm

    This stuck with me:

    When Jenna talks about asking whether someone could look at your calendar, your bank account, or your home and actually tell what matters most to you. That is such a powerful question for mompreneurs too, because it shows you very quickly whether your life is aligned with your values, or just reacting to pressure.

    More from Jenna Michael:

    Instagram @purposeful__home

    www.yourpurposefulparenting.com

    💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/010

    🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group

    Website

    👋 WHO AM I?

    Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.

    That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.

    I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    More 👀 on your business!

    Want more clients to find your business, but your marketing still feels reactive?

    Back to Business is a 6-week mastermind for mompreneurs where we’ll build a realistic visibility plan around your business, your goals, and the time you actually have.
    By October 19, you’ll know where to show up, what to say, and what to do next, with your first moves already underway.
    Starts September 14. Only 12 spots!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND

    34 min
  • Imperfect Action = Real Progress: Get Unstuck and Move Forward

    Is perfectionism keeping you stuck? If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time, post, launch, or plan—this episode is for you!

    I know firsthand how perfectionism can feel productive, but in reality, it’s just procrastination in disguise. It took me six months to launch my podcast because I convinced myself I needed a perfect video format (spoiler: I didn’t). And for years, I held back from growing my own Instagram because I obsessed over the tiniest details.

    In this episode, I’m sharing:

    • Why perfectionism is secretly procrastination in disguise
    • How imperfect action builds confidence and momentum
    • My personal struggles with overthinking & fear of failure
    • The two best strategies to break free from perfection paralysis

    Boss Mama, the world doesn’t need your perfect ideas—it needs your action. So, are you ready to take messy, imperfect action and start seeing real progress? Let’s do this! 🚀

    💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/009

    🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group

    Website

    👋 WHO AM I?

    Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.

    That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.

    I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    More 👀 on your business!

    Want more clients to find your business, but your marketing still feels reactive?

    Back to Business is a 6-week mastermind for mompreneurs where we’ll build a realistic visibility plan around your business, your goals, and the time you actually have.
    By October 19, you’ll know where to show up, what to say, and what to do next, with your first moves already underway.
    Starts September 14. Only 12 spots!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND

    10 min
  • Motherhood is Chaos: How to Find Calm | Grace Chinn

    What if the quickest way to feel calmer, steadier, and more present is something you already have with you all day?

    Grace Chinn helps women, especially moms, use breathwork to regulate stress, reconnect with themselves, and move through motherhood with more resilience, and in this episode we talk about simple breathing tools, emotional regulation, and what it looks like to build a business in the messy reality of early motherhood.

    What Grace shares:

    • How breathwork became a lifeline when motherhood, exhaustion, and zero village left her overstimulated and overwhelmed
    • The difference between simple everyday breathwork for stress relief and deeper breathwork that helps you process what is sitting underneath the stress
    • How she uses breathwork with her own daughter to support big emotions, regulation, and reconnection

    This stuck with me:

    When Grace says, “change how you breathe, change how you feel.” That is such a powerful reminder for mompreneurs because when everything feels intense, breathwork gives you a way to interrupt the stress response and come back to yourself before the day completely runs away with you.

    More from Grace Chinn:

    IG @grace.chinn

    www.gracechinn.com

    💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/008

    🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group

    Website

    👋 WHO AM I?

    Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.

    That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.

    I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    More 👀 on your business!

    Want more clients to find your business, but your marketing still feels reactive?

    Back to Business is a 6-week mastermind for mompreneurs where we’ll build a realistic visibility plan around your business, your goals, and the time you actually have.
    By October 19, you’ll know where to show up, what to say, and what to do next, with your first moves already underway.
    Starts September 14. Only 12 spots!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND

    27 min
  • Position Discovery Calls: From Free Sessions to Paid Clients

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    Position your discovery calls for success!

    In this episode of Live with The Pricing Lady, the Podcast, we delve into the transition from offering free sessions to securing paid clients by optimizing your discovery calls. I share my journey of shifting my mindset and rethinking the purpose of these initial calls. 

     We take a look at the common mistake of trying to prove oneself during these calls and the importance of focusing on diagnosing client needs instead - that's the key to position discovery calls for success. I break down how to structure your calls with specific questions, transitioning from a casual approach to a more strategic one. I also delve into the debate of whether or not to charge for these calls and provide guidance on making this decision based on the value you offer. Throughout the episode, you get practical tips and actionable insights that'll help you enhance your discovery calls, understand your clients better, and ultimately turn these conversations into fruitful business engagements. 

     If you're looking to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your client interactions, this episode is a treasure trove of advice and best practices. Be sure to check out this pricing podcast, it's a treasure trove of help for you and your business. 

     Enjoy! 

    What to listen out for:

    • 00:30 Personal Experience and Realizations 
    • 01:39 Shifting Your Mindset 
    • 04:19 Structure the Call Right 
    • 10:25 Position Discovery Calls 
    • 13:57 Final Thoughts and Summary 

    Don't go yet. If you're enjoying the show please rate and review. It helps us spread the word to more people and ultimately get more small businesses on the path to sustainable profitability and business success. Thanks for Listening.

    What’s Next?

    Let’s Talk

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    Why Pricing Feels So Hard

    Curious why pricing feels so difficult? Explore the decisions behind confident pricing.

    20 min
  • From Expat to Entrepreneur: Nathalie Goldstein’s Journey to Europe
    In this episode we chat with Nathalie Goldstein co-founder of MyExpatTaxes about her journey to Europe and entrepreneurship. We discuss how she made the move abroad, transferred within her company to a foreign office, navigated language and cultural differences, built a family, and launched a globally recognized firm.

    Nathalie Goldstein, founder and CEO of MyExpatTaxes, is revolutionizing tax services for US expats. Originally from California, Nathalie moved to Austria where she built a successful business and embraced the expat lifestyle. With a degree in Finance and International Business, Nathalie combines her expertise as an enrolled agent to simplify the complexities of US expat taxes. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, she’s dedicated to helping Americans abroad navigate their financial challenges with ease.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Order "The Expat Money Playbook"

    Passport to Wealth is a proud member of the SwissCast Network

    Discover more podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland

    SwissCast Network

    23 min
  • The Let Them Mindset for Mompreneurs: Stop Carrying What Isn’t Yours

    What if you are exhausted not because you have too much to do, but because you are carrying too much that was never yours to manage in the first place?

    Myth: If you want things done properly, you need to keep track of everything, manage everyone, and hold it all together yourself.

    Truth: A lot of the pressure mompreneurs feel comes from trying to control things that are not actually theirs to control. The Let Them mindset helps you drop that extra weight and put your energy back where it belongs.

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • What the Let Them mindset actually means and why it matters so much for mom entrepreneurs
    • How to use it with your kids, your partner, your business, and other people’s opinions
    • What you can control instead: what you do, what you say, and how you respond

    What I want you to remember:

    You do not need to waste your limited energy managing everyone else’s reactions, choices, or way of doing things. Your real power is in what you do next, how you speak to yourself, and how you respond when life does not go to plan.

    💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/007

    🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group

    Website

    👋 WHO AM I?

    Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.

    That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.

    I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    More 👀 on your business!

    Want more clients to find your business, but your marketing still feels reactive?

    Back to Business is a 6-week mastermind for mompreneurs where we’ll build a realistic visibility plan around your business, your goals, and the time you actually have.
    By October 19, you’ll know where to show up, what to say, and what to do next, with your first moves already underway.
    Starts September 14. Only 12 spots!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND

    12 min
  • Living Abroad in Portugal: U.S. Tax Insights, Multicultural Parenting & Expat Life with Sasha Young da Silva
    In this episode, we chat with Sasha Young da Silva, an American tax and estate planning attorney based in Portugal. Sasha shares the journey that led her to Portugal, the inspiration behind her move, and the unique benefits of holding multiple passports.

    We explore her experience adjusting to life abroad, navigating the cultural and identity shifts that come with learning a new language, and raising a child with a multicultural background. Sasha offers insightful perspectives on third-culture kids and adapting to different work environments.

    She also delves into her professional work serving American expats in Portugal, addressing the complexities of U.S. tax and estate planning issues for those living abroad, and how she discovered her passion for this niche. Connect with Sasha on LinkedIn or through her company website.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Order "The Expat Money Playbook"

    Passport to Wealth is a proud member of the SwissCast Network

    Discover more podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland

    SwissCast Network

    21 min
  • Stop Trading Hours for Dollars as a Mom Entrepreneur | Tala Hershey

    Can you really build a business around motherhood without sacrificing your income, your ambition, or your sanity?

    Tala Hershey is a pediatric speech pathologist and the founder of Hershey Therapy Practice, and in this episode we talk about what changed when motherhood collided with private practice, why flexibility on paper is not always freedom in real life, and how she is rebuilding her business model to support both her family and her work.

    What Tala shares:

    • Why running a private practice as a mom did not feel as flexible as it looked from the outside
    • How she shifted from one-to-one services into parent coaching to create a business model with more freedom and less pressure
    • What she has learned about delegation, systems, and building support behind the scenes instead of trying to carry everything alone

    This stuck with me:

    When Tala talks about the resentment that can show up when you are trying to mother, work, and hold everything together at once, especially when the tiny pocket of time you were counting on disappears. That is such a real and important truth for mompreneurs, because so much guilt comes from pretending we should be able to do it all calmly when the setup itself is often unsustainable.

    More from Tala Hershey:

    IG @hersheyslpstudio

    www.hersheytherapypractice.com

    💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/006

    🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group

    Website

    👋 WHO AM I?

    Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.

    That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.

    I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    More 👀 on your business!

    Want more clients to find your business, but your marketing still feels reactive?

    Back to Business is a 6-week mastermind for mompreneurs where we’ll build a realistic visibility plan around your business, your goals, and the time you actually have.
    By October 19, you’ll know where to show up, what to say, and what to do next, with your first moves already underway.
    Starts September 14. Only 12 spots!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND

    28 min
  • The Community Piece Most Mompreneurs Are Missing

    Working solo doesn’t mean you should feel lonely. If you’re struggling as a mompreneur, this one shift will make all the difference!

    How do you build a business that actually supports you when motherhood and entrepreneurship can both feel so isolating?

    In this episode, I’m talking about the community piece most mompreneurs are missing, why trying to do everything alone makes growth harder than it needs to be, and how the right support system can change both your business and your day-to-day life.

    What you’ll walk away with:

    • Why isolation can quietly affect your growth, motivation, and mental health
    • What a strong community really gives you, from accountability to perspective to encouragement
    • Practical ways to start finding your people, both online and in real life

    This stuck with me:

    Starting Hey Boss Mama came from my own need for connection. I did not just want more business advice. I wanted to hear from other women who were in the trenches too, figuring out motherhood, ambition, and real life at the same time.

    Next step:

    Share this episode with a mompreneur who has been trying to hold too much on her own.

    💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/005

    🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group

    Website

    👋 WHO AM I?

    Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.

    That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.

    I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Back to Business MASTERMIND

    Stop overthinking. Start doing.

    Building a business is hard enough. Building one while raising kids can feel extra lonely.
    Back to Business gives you 6 weeks to focus on one project with weekly coaching, real feedback, accountability, and a small circle of mom entrepreneurs who get the juggle.
    Less second-guessing. More clarity. More follow-through.
    Starts September 14. 12 spots.

    SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND

    7 min

About SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices

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The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.