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- #9: Embracing JOMO: How Building a Business You Love Helps You Say “No” Without Regret
In this mini-episode, we dive into the concept of JOMO—the Joy of Missing Out—and how it can transform your journey of building a side hustle or small business you’re truly passionate about. For women in midlife, embracing JOMO means confidently saying “no” to commitments and activities that drain energy, making room for the things that bring real joy and purpose. When you’re immersed in a business you love, prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries becomes easier, empowering you to create space for growth and fulfillment. Tune in as we explore three simple ways to cultivate JOMO, align with your values, and fuel your passion for business—all without regret. Whether you’re considering a side hustle or already have one, this episode is a reminder to choose joy over obligation.
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🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]
💻 Website https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/
10 min - #8: Balancing Goals and Dreams: How to Stay Grounded While Reaching for the Stars
This episode blends the practical, goal-oriented mindset with the aspirational dreaming that can fuel your side hustle journey. I'm a big believer that everyone needs to set goals in life. Otherwise, how do you know where you’re headed? I think it’s especially critical at midlife & beyond, because having goals you are working towards can keep you from feeling stuck. When you get focused on achieving a goal, you make intentional decisions and your days feel more purposeful.
But dreams are essential too! I think of them as a series of images, thoughts, desires, or emotions that pass through my mind. My dreams are something I’d love to achieve someday - but they are aspirational rather than tangible. Dreams can light you up. They can get you excited for the future, or place you in far off lands or exciting circumstances.
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Mel Robbins podcast - Your Dreams are not a Joke
https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-12
Michael Hyatt
SMARTER goals: https://fullfocus.co/how-to-set-goals-youll-actually-achieve/
Full Focus Planner - I actually use the Wellness version (and I LOVE it) https://fullfocusstore.com/products/full-focus-wellness-planner
🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]
💻 Website https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/19 min - #7: 5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Side Hustle
I started my first side hustle in 2018, as my boys were moving through high school. A chapter in my life was rapidly closing, and getting older suddenly felt very real. I’d dabbled with some entrepreneurial ideas over the years, but the idea of a creative outlet - and something that was all my own - captivated me. Keeping up with a full-time job while building a business is challenging, but the time, energy, and effort has paid off in a myriad of ways. The unexpected bonus was finding greater fulfillment and personal satisfaction in my day-to-day life.
I’m sharing 5 essential questions to seek clarity around as you begin your own side hustle journey!
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🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]
💻 Website https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/
11 min - #6: The Art of Pivoting: How to Mentally Switch Gears Between Your Business and Day Job
Juggling a full-time job with a side hustle requires more than just good time management; it also takes mental agility to switch gears between two very different types of work. You might be deep into a creative flow with your side hustle, only to realize you need to shift to your corporate mindset for an afternoon meeting. This constant back-and-forth can be mentally exhausting and overwhelming if you don’t have strategies in place to make those transitions smoother.
So how can you mentally switch between your side hustle and day job with minimal friction? The key is establishing routines, tools, and mindset shifts that help you focus and stay productive no matter what you’re working on.
I’ll dive into several strategies that will help you make seamless mental transitions between your side hustle and your full-time job. By setting rituals, using affirmations, and leveraging activations, you can make the mental shift between your different roles with ease.
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LINKS + MENTIONS:
Jill Bouchard & the Superhuman activations app
https://www.superhuman.app/homepage🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]
💻 Website https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/
13 min - #5: The Power of Autonomy: Owning Your Time and Decisions through a Side Hustle
As you consider starting, or if you're in the early stages of building, a side hustle, the journey is just as important as the destination. A side hustle isn’t just about making money—it’s about reclaiming your time, your decisions, and your sense of purpose. It’s about creating something that is truly your own, something that reflects your passions, your values, and your unique vision for the future.
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LINKS + MENTIONS:
🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy
[email protected]
💻 Website
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/13 min - #4: 4 Fears of Starting a Business and How to Overcome Them
One of the most challenging things about starting a business is facing - and overcoming - FEAR. There are many forms of it, and they can stand in the way of your entrepreneurial dreams. Everyone who has ever started a business has had to face fear head-on - and you will, too!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 LINKS + MENTIONS:
🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]
💻 Website https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/
14 min - #3: Is Time Flying by at Midlife? A Side Hustle Can Slow it Down
Do you ever get to the end of the week, and wonder where it went? Did your summer absolutely FLY by? None of us know how much time we still have, but you do actually have a lot of control over how you experience that time.
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LINKS + MENTIONS:Time and Beauty: Why Time Flies and Beauty Never Dies by Adrian Bejan
🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy
[email protected]
💻 Website
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/7 min - #2: 5 Tips to Get Unstuck at Midlife
If you’re feeling “stuck” at midlife, welcome to the club! It’s inevitable - and normal - but these 5 tips can help you break out of the rut and feel ready for new opportunities.
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LINKS + MENTIONS:Mel Robbins
https://www.melrobbins.com/about-mel
🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark
📩 Connect with Betsy
[email protected]
💻 Website
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/11 min - #1: Introducing the Blooming Solopreneur
Have you ever found yourself wide awake at 2 am, asking yourself questions like… “What do I really want out of life?” “Is it too late for me to try something new?” or “What’s my purpose beyond family and work?”
In 2018, I pulled myself out of this rut of rumination by starting a very small side hustle. Fast forward to today, and I've learned the ins and outs of starting a successful business from scratch (alongside my W2 job). The extra income has been great – but the ripple effects have gone far beyond any monetary gains:
- Building new skills in my 50’s positively shifted my self-view.
- Finding a creative outlet has reconnected me with my younger, more relaxed self.
- Meeting new people and making fresh connections (despite being an introvert) has increased my energy level.
- Having “my own thing” - that has nothing to do with my day job or my family - gives me a sense of autonomy and control.
- Focusing on my small business has helped me navigate the emotional transition to an “empty nest.”
- Helping others, through my offerings, gives me a sense of purpose that was lacking.
Introducing The Blooming Solopreneur: Side Hustles at Midlife! Join me each Tuesday to explore the benefits of a side hustle, while I share tips and tricks to kick fear and doubt to the curb, and boost your inner happiness. Come find inspiration to explore your true purpose, rediscover your identity, and make midlife your best life.
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LINKS + MENTIONS:Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Serene & Green🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]
💻 Website https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyblockblooms/6 min
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Explore the benefits of a side hustle, learn tips and tricks to kick fear and doubt to the curb, and boost your inner happiness. Come find inspiration to explore your true purpose, rediscover your…
identity, and make midlife your best life.