The Intentional Mompreneur™ Podcast

When it comes to the foundation of being an Intentional Mompreneur we must address the elephant in the room. Let me shoot straight with you about the S.H.I.T... We are talking about headspace (or mindset).

Today I (Nicole) had a chance to really prepare for this podcast, without knowing it. Do you ever have those conversations with your bestie where they are just so therapeutic? Well, today I had one of those with Polly. Did you know that Polly is my productivity coach? Well she is, and I highly recommend her.

Today we were chatting all about the mess that my schedule is and as we were adjusting things and moving them around I was able to identify Mindset blocks all over. THere was a day in the not so distant past that I would have been unable to do that.

Unfortunately, mindset issues never really go away. But Alas, there is hope...

When you have spent time and energy working on mindset, mindset issues don't hold you back… for long. What we know is that when you flex this muscle and nourish it with personal development, identifying and working through mindset issues happens.

And it happens SOOOO much quicker.

Join us on today's episode of the podcast as we unpack the mindset issue of scarcity and ways to leverage personal growth and development.

This is such a key ingredient in the success cake girl, and we want you in on it. If nothing else get yourself prayed over today (Hint: i do this at the end of each episode)

Today's Intentional Practice (TIP): Download the Side Hustlers Guide to Getting Your S.H.I.T. Together Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5feb7a4b3a5df11aeb6626b8

And go read our 3 part blog post about abundance mindset: https://www.theintentionalmompreneur.com/the-virus-of-scarcity-and-how-to-fight-it-and-win/

SHOW NOTES:

www.theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep15

Kick your neg headspace in the bean bag! Check out Pamela Pumpkin on Youtube for a good laugh. She is HILARIOUS!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdqrROYU8w4

We are putting together the two parts of what it takes to find your purpose in your life and business. Part one was strengths and in this episode it's about your passions and arriving at your purpose! We go into the difficulties for losing yourself in motherhood and the cost of it mentally and emotionally. Join us as we reveal the formula to finding your purpose inside and outside of motherhood.

Today's Intentional Practice: Get the Side Hustlers Guide to getting Your S.H.I.T Together at: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5feb7a4b3a5df11aeb6626b8

SHOW NOTES: theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep14

It's the S in S.H.I.T….reimagined. Self-Discovery is all about learning your strengths using the Clifton Strengths Assessment (Formerly StrengthsFinder) and identifying your passions. All of this is about embracing how God created us and allowing him to fill in the gaps of our weaknesses. When we do this it unlock the callings and purpose on our lives. In the first of a two part series we cover Living your strengths and how that affects your self worth and relationships.

To get the Side Hustler's Guide to Getting Your S.H.I.T. Together go to theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep13

Order your copy of the Strengths Finder 2.0 here: https://amzn.to/3g7Ttjt (affiliate link)

View the course here: https://theintentionalmompreneur.thinkific.com/courses/get-your-s-h-i-t-together

Testing is part of the process. Your tests won’t always turn out right. But it’s tenacity that is the key to success. Whether you are launching ads or doing a promotion it is a test that will show you the right way. Check your emotions and egos at the door. Failures are the pavement on the road to success. We talk about a big discovery we had during our Beats test that changed the trajectory of our course and made us feel more aligned with the mission than ever! Trusting God through your failures and you wins is the key to making this work!

Getting started can be one of the hardest things to do. While some of us struggle with finishing well, some of us struggle with even getting started or worse, struggle with both. So our advice for all who ears will hear? START SLOPPY, but just start.

There are many things that could be at the root of the inability to start well but most likely it’s one of two things: fear or perfectionism. The fear could be linked specifically to the fear of failure or the fear of success. And perfectionism, well there’s no room for that on the roller coaster of parenthood and definitely not in Entrepreneurship either.

Why Identifying and Combating Resistance in your Life and business is the secret to success as a Mother and Business Owner.

While it could seem like an abstract concept, the fact that resistance exists and sabotages your success is so far from abstract...it is very real.

That is why we have named this "the resistance is real". If you've ever tried to do something big and have had to do it with the fear, you have heard the voice in your head

say, "Nothings going right, this isn't meant to be"

Most of us grew up looking for the "signs” that it wasn't in the plan. For me(NiCole), it links back to the way I lived out my faith.

If it was God's Will then it will all work out. I think this narrative, more than any other, has held us back from more things we could have done,

The Roots of Resistance:

Negative Self Talk

Fear: imposter syndrome (fear of being a phony), fear of failure or success, intrusive thoughts anxiety and worry.

Circumstances: like lack of support. whether it be physical support or emotional or even just belief

Failures and Discouragement

Ways to combat it:

Action--even sloppy action

Look for conformation

Create a clear direction

Expect the resistance to come

The path that is right should force us to Lean on God. The best stories have a struggle, or they wouldn't be worth the listen.

"Sometimes the ease road isn't the indicator that you are doing the right thing, the difficulty of it is " -NiCole

"Happy Endings wouldn't be so happy if the road to them wasn’t paved in resistance" NiCole Easton

Intentionally Awesome Relationships- How to grow your team and keep your friends

We have all had an expert or two tell us how to use our existing network of friends, family and connections to get us closer to our goals in business.

Let us help you...this is not a good strategy. While it may be a decent way to make the first rank in the company or hit this month’s goals, it is not a long term strategy for success in your business or in your personal life and relationships. Something home-based business teaches us to do is to subconsciously blur the lines between our personal lives and work. No one else does this in business and economics does this.

If you really think about this, it comes down to boundaries...and where there are no boundaries, there is chaos. Where there is chaos, there is no sustainability. Where there

is no sustainability, there is no growth.

Polly teaches us the 'Make someone's day" method to keep your heart and intentions pure. WE go over an actual strategy and plan (thanks polly) on how to build lasting, meaningful relationships with other women and other family units. We give real ways to foster current friendships and even tips on starting new ones.

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Show notes: www.theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep9

In this episode we talk about the struggle of Pandemic schooling. Whether you are homeschooling or schooling-at-home we have support for you.

On behalf of all pre-pandemic homeschoolers I would like to declare, this is NOT HOMESCHOOL. I repeat, this is not homeschooling.

School-at-home and pre-pandemic homeschooling are not the same. All children need interaction and socialization. Today we put our heads together for some real talk and tips on how to navigate what school has become in light of COVID-19.

Coronavirus has literally shaped the way we see and do schooling. It has turned us all into device-dependent maniacs with more zoom meetings then we ever wanted in a lifetime.

We talk through the reality of the situation and discuss ways to beat the boredom, work with teachers, and bring children peace and routine at home.

Our family relationships have become very burdened. Navigating what it's like to have to work, school and mother ALL AT THE SAME TIME. We each have learned different lessons in the pandemic, and I know you have too. Let’s chat and solve some problems together.

We will discuss setting up a school room, finding a rhythm, learning in a family environment. We will talk a lot about extending grace to yourself, your children and to teachers and partners.

This is an opportunity to get to know your children in a different way and show

them that they are unique and capable. No one's gonna love them the way you do. The most well-meaning teacher doesn't know your child like you do and isn’t able to take the time and attention with them that you can. Cease the day!

Also, my favorite part of this episode is how to integrate faith into the daily routine and learning rhythms to help children have the discipline of connecting with God on their own and developing a personal relationship with him.

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Show notes: www.theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep8

Spilling the TEA on Time Management

We all have done it. We wake up without a plan and before we even get started we are overwhelmed. We go through the day wondering where the time is going and if we got anything done at all.

We've screamed and yelled, we've lost our shi'*...and so did they.

When we don’t start the day with the plan the entire household feels it. For some of us (enneagram 7s I’m talking to you) rigidity scares us. We are worried we will be bored, lack motivation and miss out on something that requires spontaneity.

What do we really crave? Time Management. And this girl, POLLY...she’s got us all no matter what type you are. In this episode we talk about what's keeping us from success in this area. We talk about procrastination, multi-tasking, distractions and interruptions. We will learn to plan our days, prioritize things. how to decide what's important and what needs to go. Lean in and you will get the ultimate crash course in time blocking and time management. Lets Go girl!

Today's Intentional Practice: Download our time blocking worksheet and start time blocking your day! (copy link into browser) https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fe275b9c76046b4468511c1

Get the Side Hustlers Guide to Getting Your S.H.I.T. Together here: (copy link into browser) https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5feb7a4b3a5df11aeb6626b8

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Show notes: www.theintentionalmompreneur.com/ep7

Intentional living doesn't happen on accident, it happens on PURPOSE! The thing with intent is that without action is just well-meaning. You see, anyone can dream, but it requires discipline to take action and move towards results.

In this episode we talk about infusing Intentionality into your routine to make it part of your life. Let's unpack truths about habits, consistency, failure and being the girl with the master plan.

And spoiler alert: There's a golden Nugget in this episode. A quick nighttime routine guarantees to make your days run smoother.

FREEBIES: Get the Side Hustlers Guide to Getting Your S.H.I.T. Together here: (copy link into browser) https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5feb7a4b3a5df11aeb6626b8

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For show notes go to www.theintentionalmomprenuer.com/ep6