The Mompreneur Mindset Podcast

Do you want to take your entrepreneurial spirit to the next level by starting a business with your spouse? Are you both passionate about creating something together that’s bigger than yourselves and can result in long-term financial success? Turning your dreams into reality can be daunting and nerve-wracking, but it is also extremely rewarding. 

In this guest episode, Julia Barbaro, a homeschooling mom of six children, wife, certified life and marriage coach and author helps us look at some of the important factors to consider when taking on the exciting endeavor of starting a business with your spouse. 

In this episode we discuss:

{03:05} How Julia decided to start a business with her husband

{06:46} Seeing each other’s gifts and how to let the desire to start a business together happen organically 

{09:32} Being supportive instead of trying to fix everything

{11:59} The benefits of starting a business with your spouse

{16:36}The biggest challenges Julia faced when starting a business with her husband

{28:58} How to ensure you have a strong relationship with your spouse outside of work

{33:04} Being intentional with your communication with your spouse

{35:42} Advice for the mompreneur considering starting a business  with her spouse

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Websites: https://www.jakeandgino.com, https://www.juliaandgino.com 

Connect with Julia:

Facebook - @jakeandgino 
Instagram -@jakeandgino   @julia_barbaro
LinkedIn - Jake and Gino 
YouTube - Jake and Gino
Twitter -@jakeandgino  

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Feeling overwhelmed by the need to make changes in your business? You're not alone! Being a mom entrepreneur can be an incredibly challenging and unpredictable rollercoaster ride. But it doesn't have to stay that way - if you know how to pivot with purpose. With strategic changes, you don't have to throw out your whole plan or start from scratch; instead, let's work together on finding ways to reinvigorate what you already have and propel yourself into success. 

In this guest episode, Stefani Boyd shares her insights on how to pivot strategically and avoid trashing your business plan. We discuss the importance of recognizing when it's time to pivot your business, and identifying signs that indicate a pivot may be necessary. Stefani shares strategies for making a successful pivot in your business, including overcoming challenges and ensuring customer and client retention during a pivot. We also talk about advice for mompreneurs who need to make a pivot in their business but are afraid, and how to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. 

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is full of valuable insights on how to adapt and thrive in business.

In this episode we discuss:

•  {03:38} Recognizing when it's time to pivot your business
•  {04:56} What Stefani means by “Pivot, don’t trash the plan.”
• {10:36}  Identifying signs that indicate a pivot may be necessary
• {16:32} How to overcome challenges when pivoting your business
• {20:31} How to ensure  customer and client retention during a business pivot
• {22:44} Advice for mompreneurs who need to make a pivot in their business but are afraid

Resources mentioned in this episode:

First-Time Buyer Guide- www.firsttimebuyerhandbook.com

Website: www.stefaniboyd.com

Connect with Stefani:

Facebook-@stefaniboyd.loanofficer 

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the complexity of your business model? Is it taking up precious time that could be spent innovating or serving customers? Motherhood can be challenging enough. Creating further chaos with an overly-complicated business plan is definitely not something you need. But don’t let this discourage you! With the right tools and strategies at your disposal, streamlining your model doesn’t have to feel like a daunting task.

In this guest episode,  Amy Birks is going to walk us through how to simplify your business model. In this episode, we discuss what inspired Amy to develop a simpler business model, why you are your best strategy, how to actually create a simpler business model, and advice for the mompreneur who is struggling with the idea of scaling without sacrifice.

Timestamps:

{03:20} What inspired Amy to simplify her business model
{10:36} Amy’s philosophy that you are your best strategy
{19:37} How to go about creating a simpler business model for yourself
{29:32} Advice for the mompreneur who is struggling with the idea of scaling without sacrifice.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Turn more prospects into clients with three easy hacks- free guide

Connect with Amy:

LinkedIn-@strategyninja
Instagram-@amy.birks 
Facebook-@amylatzenbirks 

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Do you struggle with balancing motherhood and starting and growing your business?  Do you dream of working abroad, but aren't sure where to start? Do you want to learn unique ways to use video in your business?

 In this episode, I chat with Naa Ardua Flohic, the creator behind Paper Flo Designs, who shares her journey as an ex-pat mompreneur running a successful digital art business while living abroad with her family. Learn how Naa Ardua grew her Etsy shop to over 10,000 sales using video connections, and get insights into managing time between work and family. Discover the joys and challenges of being an entrepreneur in a foreign country, and hear practical tips for anyone looking to test the waters in a new country or find work abroad. 

If you're a mompreneur looking for inspiration and advice on growing your business while balancing your family life, this episode is for you.

Topics Discussed:

{03:21} Journey as an mompreneur and what drove her to start a business
{05:07} Using video to grow her business, making time for creating videos
{11:15} Time management for children and business; typical week
{16:18} Biggest challenge of being a mompreneur in a foreign country
{18:23} Favorite thing about being a mompreneur in a foreign country
{19:21} First step for someone who wants to test out the waters in a new country and find work
{22:01} Advice for mompreneurs struggling with time management and/or wanting to move their family abroad

Resources Mentioned:

SO QUICK SVG COURSE" is free a step-by-step video course to create and design your first graphic to use in your crafts or even sell. Sign up to get the free course here

Connect with Naa Ardua:
Instagram - @paperflodesigns
Pinterest -@paperflodesigns
Facebook - @paperflodesigns

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

 As a mompreneur, you already know that the journey towards building your dream business and life can be full of unexpected twists and turns. There will be times when everything seems to fall into place effortlessly, and then there will be those moments when the road is rocky and uncertain. You may find yourself continuously asking "why?", wondering why things are happening the way they are and whether you have what it takes to make your big dreams a reality. 

But here's the thing: sometimes, we simply have to embrace the journey, have faith in ourselves, and trust that everything will eventually fall into place as it's meant to. Ultimately, life and business are like books, and sometimes the chapter we're writing may be hard for us to understand in the moment. But just like any great story, the tough times are necessary to create the character growth and development that we need to succeed in the end.

That's why, in this solo episode, we will be exploring the power of having faith in yourself and your journey in life and business. We'll discuss 5 ways to have faith in yourself as well as 10-minute action steps to put these tips into use.

Topics Discussed:

{03:09}  5 Tips
{07:52}  10-Minute or Less Task Items

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Have you ever felt like your business and life are a bit blurry? Like you're going through the motions without really knowing what you want or where you're headed? It can be disheartening to feel like you're lacking purpose or clarity. However, when you finally receive perfect clarity, it's like a breath of fresh air after being stuck in a stuffy room. Suddenly, you have a renewed sense of motivation and drive to pursue your goals. Clarity enables you to make better decisions, take bolder actions, and ultimately achieve your desired outcomes. with a renewed sense of passion fully.

If you are wondering how to go from being confused and uncertain to receiving perfect clarity, this episode is for you. 

In this guest episode, I interview Yolanda Spearman, a mompreneur, wife, author, and course creator, and we’re exploring all things clarity - how to achieve it, what obstacles we face in the process, and how to maintain it once we've found it. Yolanda shares her personal experiences with struggling to find clarity in both her personal life and business and offers insightful strategies that have been helpful to her along the way. 

Whether you're a mom entrepreneur juggling multiple responsibilities or someone who's simply seeking greater clarity in your life, this episode will provide you with valuable tips and perspectives to help you gain the clarity you need to succeed.

Topics Discussed:

{02:33} The pivotal moment that made Yolanda realize she was lacking clarity in her life.

{04:30} The strategies that have been helpful in achieving clarity in both her personal life and business.

{07:46} The biggest obstacles entrepreneurs face when trying to create clarity in their businesses.

{11:45} How you know when you've attained clarity, and what signals to look for.

{14:43} Different ways you can ensure that your clarity remains intact

{16:06} Advice to other mom entrepreneurs who are struggling to maintain clarity in both their personal lives and businesses.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Yolanda’s Website: https://www.yolandayspearman.com
Yolanda’s course: My Perfect Clarity

Connect with Guest:

Instagram - @yolandayspearman
Facebook-@yolandayspearman

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Being a mom is already a full-time job. Between the never-ending laundry pile, the pick-ups and drop-offs, and the unexpected ear infections, it's hard to find the time to focus on anything else, let alone your own dreams and aspirations. But here's the thing: there will never be a "perfect" time to start your business or go after your dreams. Life will always throw curveballs and create obstacles along the way. But that doesn't mean you should give up before you even start! That is why in this week's guest episode, we are talking to Kendra Cole about why It’s never the right time to start your business or go after your dreams. 

Kendra Cole is the Co-founder and CEO of The CryptoMom App, a black-owned and woman-run platform dedicated to bridging the crypto gender gap by making cryptocurrency more accessible and digestible to women and moms. Through their products, Kendra and her husband and Co-Founder, Lord, hope to empower the next generation of female investors and change-makers to attain financial freedom, one bitcoin at a time.

Throughout the episode, we will be exploring the following key points in relation to this topic:

• {02:37} Why Kendra thinks it's never the right time to start a business and how she overcame her hesitations
• {03:33} Kendra's journey and the pivotal moment that led her to start The CryptoMom App
• {06:25} How to silence self-doubt and navigate the waters of male-dominated fields like cryptocurrency
• {09:56} Kendra's inspiration: the story of how her mother's journey as a strong woman inspired her to chase her dreams, no matter the circumstance
• {15:41} Kendra's invaluable advice for moms who may feel that they need the perfect timing to start their business and to take that first step

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for the waitlist at www.thecryptomom.app and follow us for timely crypto tips at @thecryptomomapp across all social platforms

Connect with Kendra:

IG - @thecryptomomapp
TikTok-@thecryptomomapp
Facebook- @thecryptomomapp

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Do you ever look at successful entrepreneurs in awe and wonder how they reached the success they’ve achieved? While there can be elements of luck or talent involved, their success is often built on hard work and dedication.

But if you find yourself standing in your own way-- wondering why your business isn't taking off despite all the effort you put into it-- it might be time to see if you've been self-sabotaging.

Achieving success as a mom entrepreneur doesn't happen overnight; often, small changes will add up to big dividends over time.

That's why in this episode, we’ll explore how to identify self-sabotaging behaviors, how to identify your triggers, how to practice self-compassion, how to embrace failure, and how to practice self-care. 

Topics Discussed

{02:30} How to identify self-sabotaging behaviors
{02:58} How to identify your triggers
{04:47} Practice self-compassion 
{05:36} Embrace failure
{06:17} Take action
{06:41} Practice self-care

Resources Mentioned

Need help with identifying the root cause of your self-sabotage? Book a free voxer call with me at https://www.giannadiggs.com/free-voxer-call to see how I can support you.

S2EP9- How to make time for self-care while juggling motherhood and multiple businesses with Monisha Taylor

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

As mom entrepreneurs, we know firsthand how hard it can be to trust in the unknown. We have so many responsibilities, and taking risks can seem scary. But embracing fear and joy is vital if we want to move forward with confidence. It's easy to let fear hold us back, but we must remember that the joy of trying new things and taking risks outweighs the fear of failure. So how can we learn to embrace both fear and joy to move forward in our business and personal lives? 

In this solo episode, we explore How to get curious and acknowledge your fears, how to reframe your mindset to be more positive, how to recognize the importance of joy and cultivate more of it in your life and business, how to stay connected to your vision by remembering your "why," and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people.

In this episode, we discuss:

• {02:29} How to get curious and acknowledge your fears
• {04:18} How to reframe your mindset to be more positive
•  {05:42} Recognize the importance of joy and cultivate more of it in your life and business
• {06:31} How to stay connected to your vision by remembering your "why"
• {07:18} The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people

Resources mentioned in this episode:

If you are interested in booking a breakthrough session and would like to chat more about it, I invite you to book a free Voxer call with me at https://www.giannadiggs.com/free-voxer-call. 

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs

Emotional wellness is the foundation for living a life of purpose and fulfillment. It's about taking care of yourself in a way that allows you to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and resilience.

In this guest episode, we explore what emotional wellness is and how it impacts the life and business of mom entrepreneurs with certified life and weight loss coach, Eva Rodriguez.  Eva shares tips on how to cultivate emotional wellness and discusses common challenges that often arise. We also discuss how emotional wellness can positively affect business and practical ways to make sure it doesn't take a toll on your work.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just looking for some inspiration, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how you can thrive and live your best life, one day at a time.

In this episode, we discuss:

• {02:19} Eva’s definition of emotional wellness
• {05:39} How to cultivate and create emotional wellness
• {15:39} Eva’s favorite tips for staying emotionally well
• {19:29} How emotional wellness can help you in your business
• {29:43} Advice for mom entrepreneurs who are struggling with their emotional wellness
• Advice for a mompreneur resistant  {20:45}

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free Resources -to support you on your weight loss journey- 

Connect with Eva:

Instagram - @itsevarodriguez
Youtube- @itsevarodriguez

Ways to Work With Gianna:

Interested in learning more about the Energetically Aligned Content Co-Creation System? Head to https://www.giannadiggs.com/eacc for more information.

You can also watch a demo or book a FREE Voxer call here.

Connect With Gianna Online:

• Gianna's Website- https://www.giannadiggs.com
• Follow Gianna on Instagram- @giannadiggs_
• Follow the show's Instagram- @themompreneurmindsetpodcast
• Follow Gianna's Facebook Page: Gianna Diggs