In this episode, I guide ambitious moms through the process of discovering their unique business niche - that sweet spot where your passions, skills, and market demand intersect to create a business that's both profitable and deeply fulfilling.

If you've been struggling with trying to serve everyone (and connecting with no one), feeling scattered in your marketing efforts, or unsure exactly who your ideal client is, this episode will help you gain the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why niche clarity amplifies your business rather than limits opportunities
• Three essential elements that create a powerful & profitable niche
• A structured approach to discovering your perfect niche as a busy mom
• How to identify when you've found your niche sweet spot

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

FREE Niche Clarity Workbook - A practical guide with exercises to help you discover your perfect business niche

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram: @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

In this episode, I tackle building a profitable business that honors your family life rather than competing with it. If you've been drowning in traditional business advice that doesn't account for school pickups, sick kids, or family dinner time, this episode offers the refreshing permission and practical wisdom you've been seeking.

I share why your experience as a mom isn't something to overcome—it's your greatest competitive advantage in business. And I'll show you how to leverage these strengths to create success that works with your family life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The surprising truth about why "hustle culture" fails moms—and what works instead
• How to flip the script and design your business around your life (not the other way around)
• The unique strengths you've developed through motherhood that make you an exceptional entrepreneur
• Practical steps to create a business that grows with your family rather than competing against it
• Why your "mom perspective" is your strategic advantage in a crowded marketplace

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram : @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

Building on my conversation with Chelsea Bailey, this episode explores how an unregulated nervous system impacts every aspect of your business and life as a mompreneur. I share my journey from burnout to sustainable success and why focusing on nervous system regulation isn't just a wellness practice—it's an essential business strategy.

If you've ever found yourself making fear-based decisions, pushing through exhaustion, or feeling like your body is sending warning signals you're ignoring, this episode offers an approach to building a thriving business without sacrificing your well-being.

In this episode, you will learn:

• My wake-up call that landed me in the ER with a herniated disc and what it taught me about sustainable business strategy
• Three powerful insights that changed how I build and run my business
• Why your body's signals are actually sound business advice
• How to identify when you're operating from trauma responses rather than strategic clarity
• Simple practices to regulate your nervous system between client calls and school pickups

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Weekly Newsletter: Strategy for Your Family-First Business

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram : @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

In this conversation with Somatic Practitioner and Coach Chelsea Bailey, we explore how an unregulated nervous system impacts every aspect of your life and business as a mompreneur. Chelsea shares why focusing on nervous system regulation isn't just a wellness practice—it's an essential business strategy transforming how you show up in your work and family life.

If you've ever found yourself easily triggered, stuck in reaction mode rather than thoughtful response, or feeling disconnected from your pre-mom self, this episode offers practical insights and exercises to reconnect with your authentic self.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why nervous system regulation is the foundation for both business and personal growth
• How trauma responses (even from years ago) might be hijacking your business decisions and family interactions
• The often-missed connection between body awareness and breaking through patterns that keep you stuck
• Simple practices you can start today to regulate your nervous system, even in the busiest mom moments
• Why awareness is the first step to transforming your triggers and reactions

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Chelsea Bailey Instagram: @chelseabaileycoaching

The Triggered Mom Detox Program

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram: @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

In this episode, I share my practical Google Calendar system that helped me create harmony between running my business and raising three active boys. This approach isn't just about cramming more into your day—it's about intentionally designing your time so you can build your business while being truly present for all your kids’ activities and family dinners.

I walk you through my simple color-coding method and "Power Blocks" approach that helped me stop feeling scattered and overwhelmed, and instead created clear boundaries between work time and family time.

In this episode, you will learn:

• A practical time design approach that works with (not against) your busy mom schedule
• My simple color-coding system that gives you an immediate visual of your work-life harmony
• The four key "Power Blocks" that help you make the most of your limited working hours
• How to group similar tasks together for greater focus between school drop-offs
• Ways to build flexibility into your calendar because, let's face it, mom life is unpredictable

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

FREE Strategic CEO Calendar Guide

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram : @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

Hey Mama, have you ever felt that pull to build something of your own? That business idea you’ve been holding close to your heart—the one that excites you but also makes you feel a little uncertain? 

As moms, we often undervalue the wisdom we’ve gained through lived experience. The systems we’ve created, the problems we’ve solved, and the creative solutions we’ve found aren’t just “mom stuff.” They’re valuable expertise that can form the foundation of a thriving business. Today, I’m sharing how to tap into your natural gifts, lived experiences, and vision for impact to create a business that not only serves others but also honors your family life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to identify the things you do so naturally that you might not even realize their value.
• Why the challenges you’ve overcome and the systems you’ve built are more valuable than any credential or certification.
• How to see your expertise through the lens of helping others and turning it into a meaningful business.

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

FREE Business Idea Review

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram : @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

Have you ever followed the “perfect life checklist” only to find yourself lying awake at night wondering, Is this it? You’ve checked all the boxes—degree, career, house, partner, kids—but something still feels missing. That stirring in your heart? It’s not discontentment; it’s your inner entrepreneur calling you to expand, to create something that’s uniquely yours. In this episode, I discuss why that feeling isn’t just valid—it’s essential.

I know how easy it is to feel guilty for wanting more when you already have a beautiful life. But wanting more doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful or selfish. It means you’re ready to grow. Society has conditioned us to believe that success is about following a set path, but that path often leaves ambitious moms feeling stuck and unfulfilled. My three ideas will help you drop the checklist mentality and redefine success on your own terms.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Realizing that being a great mom and building something meaningful aren’t mutually exclusive—they can actually reinforce each other.
• Letting go of guilt and embracing your ambition as a gift, not a flaw.
• Understanding how pursuing your dreams changes not just your life but the story for your future generations.

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

 Weekly Newsletter: Strategy for Your Family-First Business

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram : @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

In this episode, I’m getting honest about why so much traditional business advice feels impossible to follow when juggling school pickups, practices, and the mental load of running a household.

I’ve been there—feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list and wondering why “simple systems” feel so complicated in real mom life. The problem isn’t you; it is trying to follow systems that weren’t built for the complexity of being a mom. Today, I’m sharing three things that changed how I approach strategy—and how I help other moms build thriving businesses without sacrificing what matters most. If you’re ready to stop drowning in advice that doesn’t fit your life and start creating a business strategy that works with your family’s rhythm, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why complex frameworks and rigid systems don’t work for moms—and why the best strategy is the one you will actually use.
• How to design processes that fit into your real life, using small time blocks and moments of flow instead of forcing rigid routines.
• The power of creating flexible rituals that energize your work while honoring your family’s needs and schedule.

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Weekly Newsletter: Strategy for Your Family-First Business

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram: @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

Welcome to the premiere episode of Mompreneur Truth Talks! I'm Lisa Avila, a business strategist and mom of three teenage boys. In this first episode, I share my journey from building a family wine business to facing loss during the 2008 financial crisis—and the important realizations from this experience.

If you've ever felt pulled between your business dreams and family responsibilities or noticed that traditional business advice doesn't quite fit your busy mom life, this episode is for you. I share three discoveries from my journey that might change how you think about building a business as a mom.

In this episode, you will learn:

• My story of building (and losing) a family wine business during the 2008 crisis
• How what seems like limitations as a mom can become business advantages
• The difference between trying to balance everything and creating harmony instead
• Why the conventional path to success often doesn't work for moms—and what does

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Weekly Newsletter: Strategy for Your Family-First Business

Ways to Keep Learning From Me:

Tenacious 1:1 Mentoring - Turn your passion into a profitable business with personalized strategy and support 

Momentum Strategy Retreats - Focused strategy time designed to help you make quick & meaningful progress in your business in hours instead of months

Free Resources - Tools and guides to help you take the first steps in your mompreneur journey

Connect with Lisa:

Instagram : @lisathestrategist 

LinkedIn: Lisa Avila 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.poppygrovellc.com

Welcome to Mompreneur Truth Talks, the podcast dedicated to helping ambitious moms grow their businesses while being present for their families.

In this podcast, you will learn:

• Why motherhood isn't your limitation—it's your secret business advantage
• How to create harmony through strategic design rather than chasing "perfect balance"
• Practical systems that work with your family's schedule, not against it
• Real strategies you can implement between carpool runs and client calls

You don't have to choose between your business dreams and your family—you can have both when you design your success strategically!

I'd love to connect!

Visit my website: poppygrovellc.com

Or send me a DM on Instagram: @lisathestrategist