The Peaceful Mama Leads

Quick Summary: Emily speaks with Ola Adeyemi, founder of Ripples Consulting and a mom of three, about building a big business without sacrificing motherhood.

They explore choosing which version of yourself takes priority each day, what “not playing small” really means, and how to trust your best yes. Ola shares how she handled mom guilt by talking to her kids like capable people, asking them for their negotiables and non-negotiables, and building shared systems at home.

They also discuss the leadership lessons motherhood teaches (different styles for different people, boundaries and intuition), why a messy house and a hard month are just part of a season, and why you should let yourself receive support. Ola’s central message: don’t play small, communicate with the people you love, and do your absolute best, knowing your best is different from anyone else’s.

In This Episode:

• Why you can build a big business without sacrificing motherhood, but not everything at the same time

• How to choose each day which version of you takes priority

• Why teaching kids to take on responsibility at home builds structure that supports you

• What “not playing small” really means, and why it isn’t about saying yes to everything

• Why women often wait until they’re 50–60% sure before saying yes, and how to build capacity after the yes

• How to trust your best yes and honor early signs of burnout

• What to say to a woman who feels she’s failing at both motherhood and business

• Why a messy house is a messy house, and why knowing your season matters

• Why giving yourself permission to receive support makes you a better leader

• Ola’s definition of a peaceful mama in leadership

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to be fully present everywhere. Choose which version of you takes priority each day.

• Build structure at home as well as in the business, and teach kids to take on responsibility as they grow.

• Don’t bury yourself in “I don’t have capacity.” Ask “says who?” and build the capacity to match the opportunity.

• Trust your best yes and trust that you will figure it out.

• Catch burnout early and check in with yourself regularly.

• Kids can handle honest conversations. Ask them what matters most to them, and negotiate which events you can attend.

• Share responsibility at home, and let kids own their own mistakes.

• Take the break. Fresh thinking can do in half the time what stress can’t do in four hours.

Memorable Quotes:

• “It can be built.” – Ola Adeyemi

• “They want you to win as well.” – Ola Adeyemi

• “Feelings are not permanent.” – Ola Adeyemi

• “A messy house is a messy house. A difficult business month is a difficult business month.” – Ola Adeyemi

• “Your best is different from my best.” – Ola Adeyemi

Resources Mentioned:

• Ripples Consulting – Ola’s consulting and coaching business

• Julie Cole, founder of Mabel’s Labels – previous guest of Emily’s

• The love languages book for kids – mentioned by Ola as a companion to the adult version

• Week at a Glance (WAG) – the alarm and weekly routine Ola’s family uses to review school emails

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day – the school day her family forgot, which led to her shared-responsibility story

About the Guest: Ola Adeyemi is the founder of Ripples Consulting and a mom of three. She works with businesses and business owners, bringing a leadership style shaped by motherhood: clarity, focus, empathy, firm boundaries and strong intuition. She grew her business while raising her children, including two boys born eleven months apart while she was based in the UK. [Add formal bio, website and credentials here.]

Connect: Find the Peaceful Mama Podcast on: https://open.spotify.com/show/72a7QMsPnhlROpu1N1Mur2?si=120c598d5e9a414c

Follow Emily on Instagram: @itsemilyelliot

 Follow Ola on Instagram: @actioncoachalpha Ola’s website: https://actioncoachalpha.com/

Emily speaks with Dr. Robyne about stress, values, uncertainty, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the pressure women place on themselves. They explore how to distinguish value-aligned stress from relentless distress, create personal resourcefulness in uncertain seasons, set clear priorities, trust intuition,delegate without shame, protect family commitments, and recover when overwhelmed. Robyne’s central message is simple: know your worth, recognize that you are enough, and when overwhelmed, “get to the shore.”

Key Takeaways:

- Stress becomes more sustainable when it is connected to your values and has an opportunity for completion and recovery.

- You do not need to say yes to every request simply to prove you are generous, capable or a good community member.

- Choose the priority that matters most for the season or the moment; trying to do everything simultaneously is not the same as being effective.

- Certainty is an illusion. What you can control is how well resourced you are to meet uncertainty.

- Your energy is limited. Strategic delegation and support are legitimate ways to protect it.

Memorable Quote:

"Sometimes slowing down will actually help us move faster in the right direction." - Dr. Robyne

Resources Mentioned:

Calm Within the Storm - Robyne's book on Resillience

Connect:

Follow Emily on Instagram: @itsemilyelliot

Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram: @dr_robynehd

Quick Summary: Emily sits down with her friend Jill on the Peaceful Mama podcast to tackle a topic that holds many entrepreneurs back: rejection in sales. Topics covered include: the stories we tell ourselves when we hear a "no," why women often struggle with sales rejection, and how to separate your personal worth from your business outcomes. What starts as a conversation about the fear of selling turns into a masterclass on self-trust, resilience, and learning to view every "no" as an unfinished conversation.

In This Episode:

• The stories and meanings we attach to rejection in sales—and how they sabotage future opportunities.

• Why rejection is inherently uncomfortable, and why avoiding that discomfort means abandoning yourself and your goals.

• How to mentally prepare and protect your energy before stepping into a sales call or pitch.

• The link between self-trust, historical honesty among women, and the fear of selling.

• Why you need to stop making assumptions about your prospect’s readiness or finances.

• Emily’s real-life example of following up with a prospect seven times (and why it wasn't annoying).

• The magic of detaching from the outcome and how taking a step back to have fun can actually bring in more abundance.

Key Takeaways:

• Sales is a master course in self-awareness: Treat a "no" as neutral data about timing, clarity, and fit, rather than taking it as a personal attack on your intelligence or value.

• A "no" is often an unfinished conversation: Many prospects who initially pass will come back when the timing is right, provided you don't burn the bridge by taking their initial rejection personally.

• Protect your mindset before you sell: If you are having a bad day, your boundaries are down. Do squats, text a friend, or read a glowing testimonial right before a pitch to anchor your confidence.

• Your only job is to invite: Stop making assumptions about whether someone can afford your offer or if they will be annoyed by your pitch. Honor a "no" if they give it, but don't say "no" for them before you even ask.

• Detach from the outcome: Hyper-fixating on a specific sale creates an energy of desperation. Channel that energy into making more invitations and allow yourself to take a break—abundance often flows when you stop gripping so tightly.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Sales is truly just a master course in self-awareness." — Emily

• "Don't abandon yourself because of hard emotions. It's just showing up to it differently, practicing resilience, and taking every no as, 'Hey, I'm closer to my next yes.'" — Emily

• "Your only job is to invite, invite, invite, invite... stop making assumptions about who's going to buy and telling yourself a story." — Emily

• "The very moment you think you shouldn't have a break, you probably need it the most." — Emily

Connect: Find the Peaceful Mama Podcast on [Insert Link/Platform] Follow Emily on Instagram: @[Insert Handle] Follow Jill on Instagram: @[Insert Handle]

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Stop the "Meaning-Making" Machine: A "no" rarely means your product lacks value or that you aren't intelligent enough. It usually comes down to timing, budget, or current needs. Reframe the rejection as factual, neutral data about fit rather than a personal attack.

• A "No" is Often an Unfinished Conversation: If you don't burn the bridge by taking a rejection personally, you leave the door open. Many people who pass initially will return when they are out of their busy season or when the timing aligns.

• Sales and Self-Trust are Intrinsically Linked: For many women, the fear of selling stems from a historical habit of masking true feelings or hiding behind "I'm fine." Building your own self-trust and surrounding yourself with transparent people makes navigating straightforward sales conversations much easier.

Quick Summary:

After eight or nine live events and nearly four years of hosting, WAVE for women co-founders Kelsey and Emily sit down for an unfiltered conversation about the fears that keep them up at night before an event - from pregnancy symptoms and ice storms to missing name tags and worn-out swag bags - alongside the parts of event-hosting they have learned to fully trust.

In this episode:

- Emily's biggest event fear: a sick kid (or herself) making it impossible to attend

- Navigating a first trimester pregnancy and morning sickness during a live 75 person event

- Two intense weather scares

- why every attendee has a different risk tolerance

- Why building an event team and having a runner on standby changed everything

- Wardrobe mishaps on the road - bra straps, blisters and the case for trying on your full outfit beforehand

- What Kelse and Emily never worry about: guest connection, etc.

- Why choosing small-town venues and unique guest speakers became a competitive advantage

Memorable Quotes:

"Don't make a mountain out of a molehill when little things go funny"

"When you make decisions that just feel good in your soul, you will attract the right attendees who see in that vision, and they want to build it out with you"

Resources Mentioned:

Kelsey's Instagram: @kelseyreidl

Emily's Instagram: @itsemilyelliot

Website: waveforwomen.ca

Upcoming Events: October in Elora, Paris in early 2027

Kelsey and Emily are the co-founders of WAVE for women, having hosted eight or nine live events over nearly four years - ranging from intimate 10-woman gatherings to events with almost 100 attendees, top guest speakers and vendors. They also run the WAVE Mastermind, a coaching community for women building podcasts, events and businesses.

Why does selling feel so uncomfortable for so many women—and what if it didn't have to?

In this candid conversation, Emily sits down to unpack the biggest mindset shifts that transform sales from something that feels pushy, awkward, or "icky" into something that feels authentic, aligned, and deeply impactful.

Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in sales—from beauty and wellness to coaching and entrepreneurship—Emily shares why the most effective sales conversations aren't about convincing people. They're about connection, trust, and believing in the transformation you offer.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why so many women struggle to sell themselves—but have no problem promoting others
• How to overcome the "ick factor" around sales
• The difference between masculine and feminine approaches to selling
• How your energy and self-belief directly influence your sales success
• Why alignment matters more than persuasion
• Practical ways to make selling feel natural, joyful, and genuinely supportive

Whether you're a coach, service provider, creative entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to share your work with more confidence, this conversation will help you reframe sales as an act of service rather than pressure.

Because when you believe in yourself and what you offer, selling becomes less about convincing—and more about inviting the right people into the transformation you know is possible.

About Emily:

Meet Emily Elliot — Sales Confidence Coach and co-founder of the WAVE Mastermind.
Emily’s career hasn’t followed a straight line — it has followed curiosity, courage, and a refusal to settle. Emily started her career in marketing and public relations in the beauty industry, hosting events for top magazine editors at a young age. She worked both client and agency side for a number of top known brands, mastering the art of messaging, connection, and influence.
She then took a brave leap and switched gears to become a Naturopathic Doctor. A few years into this journey, the alignment still wasn’t there. With another big dose of courage, she waved good bye to her doctor license and kicked off her coaching business, focused on women’s empowerment and community building. This time, the shoe really fit and she thrives in this world today.
She is a TEDx speaker on the topic of “Is it Time to Quit” and has spoken on stages about burnout recovery. She hosts the podcast “The peaceful Mama leads” as a space for mothers and business owners to feel integrated, clear and peaceful as they build families and businesses side by side.
Today, she helps women build unapologetic confidence in sales, speak with authority, and create businesses that actually support their lives — not drain them.
Off the clock, she’s Mama to Koah + Summer, wife to Blake, and forever dreaming of her next trip back to Bali. Powered mostly by coffee and good playlists, you’ll usually find her choosing dancing as her favourite form of exercise.

Where to find Emily? https://www.emilyelliot.ca/

Instagram: @itsemilyelliot

Thanks to Jillian Leslie for interviewing me :)

In this episode we talk about something that guides SO many decisions as a mother and entrepreneur - the power of IDENTITY. In this episode, Jill asks Emily how identity has shaped her journey in entrepreneurship, how fixation on identity inhibits people's growth, where the biggest break throughs in identity have been and how complex identity can feel in motherhood.

We dive into what some of the conflicting messages out there are to mothers and entrepreneurs, how grief ties into all of this and what really makes a peaceful Mama who leads. See you on the inside!

https://www.emilyelliot.ca/

Emily's Instagram: @itsemilyelliot

Some people may consider millionaire energy at home and business to be an oxymoron. However, what if both can be present at once? What if we redefine how women can show up in the professional world and at home. In this episode, Alexia Ferrari and I talk about practices for building an abundant life, the mindset needed to succeed and we also keep it real about the places we both have work to do! Thanks for being here and see you on the inside.

Resources:

Emily's Instagram - @itsemilyelliot

Alexia's Instagram - @themillionairehomemaker

Disclaimer: The information and opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organizations. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information discussed. Listeners should consult qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances.

Fresh off their biggest event yet — an 80-woman gathering that left attendees floating out of the venue — Kelsey and Em sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes debrief. From what went wrong to what made it magical, they share the real story of growing Wave Live Events with heart and intention.

In This Episode

• How to resource yourself (and your household) in the week before a big event

• The mindset shift that kept them grounded when things went sideways

• The biggest level-ups from past events — including finally taking up space on their own stage

• Why their event feels different from every other women's networking event

• Funny behind-the-scenes moments: construction, agenda glitches, and rolling with it

• How their kids stuffed every swag bag — and what that means about building a business

• Post-event processing: the crash, the recovery, and the lessons carried forward

• What's coming next for Wave: micro events, new cities, and protecting the community's soul

Key Takeaways

1. Protect your energy before a big event — Have an honest conversation with your support system early. Ask for help before you desperately need it.

2. Presence over perfection — The most valuable thing you bring to your event is your energetic presence, not a flawless run-of-show.

3. Asking for help is a level-up, not a weakness — Delegating details lets you zoom out, see the big picture, and show up better.

4. To teach women to take up space, you have to take up space yourself — Stop hiding behind other people's stages. Your community wants to hear from you.

5. Heart-centered beats ego-forward every time — Five deep connections at an event are worth more than 45 business cards you'll never remember.

• "There is no perfect time for anything. You just have to do it."

• "If we're teaching other women to take up more space, we need to be taking up more space ourselves."

• "You leave some events feeling more disconnected than when you arrived — even in a room of a hundred people. We never want Wave to be that."

Resources & References Mentioned

• Kelsey’s Instagram: @KelseyReidl

• Kelsey’s Website: KelseyReidl.com

• Emily's Instagram: @itsemilyelliot

• Wave for Women Instagram: @waveforwomen

• Wave Live Events — two signature events per year + upcoming micro/pop-up events

• Locations coming: Ontario towns, Ottawa, BC, Prince Edward County

Holistic Nutritionist, best-selling author and TV host Julie Daniluk sits down with Kelsey and Emily for a rare dual podcast crossover interview. In this episode, Julie traces her journey from co-founding The Big Carrot Natural Food Market in 1999 to landing an international TV show on the Oprah Winfrey network - sharing the pivots, setbacks and mindset tools that kept her going for 25 years.

In this episode:

- How she built one of Canada's first holistic nutrition brands - without a business plan

- The near death experience in Thailand that became her 'why'

- How her theatre degree became her most valuable business tool

- Surviving a devastating facebook attack that wiped out 55,000 followers over night

- Why she invests tens of thousands of dollars in mindset work - and why she would do it again

- The raw truth about selling books (hint - it is not what you think!)

- The shower song she sang while waiting to hear back from the Oprah Winfrey Show

Resources:

Juliedaniluk.com

emilyelliot.ca

kelseyreidl.com

Instagram:

@itsemilyelliot

@kelseyreidl

@juliedaniluk

If I could sit down with my 20-year-old self, what would I say?

In this episode, I reflect on the lessons, mindset shifts, and hard truths I’ve learned over the years—and what I wish I understood earlier.

You’ll hear thoughts on:

- Letting go of pressure to have everything figured out.- Learning from mistakes instead of fearing them.- Building confidence over time.

- Trusting your own path, even when it feels uncertain.

Where to find Emily:

Instagram: @emilyelliot__

Website: www.emilyelliot.ca

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