In this very first Mom Story guest episode, I sit down with Ruth — teacher, mom, and founder of Play Schemas. She started this business after seeing how many parents felt frustrated or unsure about how to play with their kids — and knew her background in play schemas could help turn that chaos into connection. Through her podcast and membership, she’s now helping other parents feel more confident and connected in their everyday play.

We talk about how she balances full‑on parenting and a job while growing something new, what it’s really like starting from scratch, and the advice she’d give to anyone dreaming of turning their passion into a business.

For anyone dreaming of starting something but doubting if it’s the right time — this episode is for you.

Tune in for inspiration, messy realness, and reassurance that you can build something even when life is already busy.

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This summer looked different. I didn’t pause my business — but I did slow way down. I simplified, let go of the pressure to “do more,” and focused on being fully present with my son.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it felt like to choose presence over productivity, the moments I wrestled with wanting to build and rest, and the unexpected clarity that came from doing less.

If you’re in a season of motherhood where business takes a backseat, not because you’re giving up — but because your priorities have shifted — this one’s for you.

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We’re back after a month of replays — and I’ve got some exciting updates to share! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the fresh new direction for the podcast, including how I’ll be bringing on guests in a way that reflects you and your journey. I’m also giving you a first look at something I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes — a space made just for moms in the early stages of business (or still dreaming about it).

If you’ve been craving connection, clarity, and community… you’ll want to hear this.

✨ Want to be a guest or suggest someone amazing? ✨ Curious about the membership I’m creating? ✨ Have a topic you’d love me to cover?

I’d love to hear from you. Let’s build this together.

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Mama, I know how frustrating it can feel when you don’t have as much time as you’d like to spend on your business. That’s why it’s so important to make the most of the time you do have by staying organized and being strategic—rather than getting caught up in “busy work.” In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips to help you use your limited work hours wisely so you can move your business forward without the overwhelm.

We’ll talk about:

✨ How to plan your week like a pro so you’re never guessing what to do next

✨ The AI tools I use to streamline my business and save so much time

✨ Why household tasks shouldn’t be on your shoulders alone (and how to set clear expectations at home!)

✨ How outsourcing home and work tasks can help you focus on what matters most

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. You’ve got this, Mama! 💛

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So, you’re thinking about starting a business (or maybe you’re in the messy beginning stages)? This episode is basically me sitting down with day-one me and saying, “Here’s what you actually need to know.” I’m sharing 8 honest lessons I’ve learned since becoming an entrepreneur—what actually matters, what held me back, and what I’d do differently if I were starting today.

Whether you’re dreaming up your first idea or trying to figure out what’s next, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why you need to start showing up before you feel ready

• Get ready for a personal growth journey—entrepreneurship will stretch you in all the best ways

• The power of clarity and why it changes everything

• Why organization matters (hello, weekly planner 👋)

• What it really means to show up authentically as a new entrepreneur

• And so much more mindset goodness for moms building businesses
  

Let this be your gentle nudge to trust yourself and take the next step.

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You’re probably telling yourself you can’t start until you have the perfect idea, more time, or a full step-by-step plan—but that’s just noise. This episode is here to cut through the noise and show you what actually matters in the early stages—and what’s keeping you stuck. If you’re a mom who’s been circling the same ideas for months, feeling overwhelmed by where to start, this is your wake-up call.

✨ In this episode, we’ll break down:

• What actually matters in the beginning (and what doesn’t)

• The #1 reason you feel stuck (it’s not time or tech)

• The clarity shifts that help you move from dreaming to doing
  

🎯 Plus: I’ll introduce you to the Business Clarity Guide—a powerful tool designed for the busy, multi-tasking mama who’s ready to stop overthinking and start building a business that fits her life.

The guide walks you through the exact questions, mindset shifts, and self-reflection prompts I used to get clear on my vision, strengths, lifestyle goals, and first aligned steps. It’s not a business course—it’s a clarity catalyst.

If you’re ready to trade confusion for confidence, this episode (and this guide) will help you take that very first aligned step.

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A pep talk for the woman who’s ready to believe she’s capable of starting a business.

This final episode of the Summer of Starting podcast series is your pep talk — for the woman who’s ready to believe she’s capable of starting her own business.

Because you don’t need more time. You don’t need more experience. And you definitely don’t need a perfect plan.

You need belief. And one brave first step.

🎙️ In this episode, we’ll talk about:

— Why you’re more ready than you think

— What it really means to start small

— The truth about finally saying yes to your dream

💛 If you’ve been looking for a sign, this is it. Your dream matters — and you already have what it takes.

✨ New here? Go back to Episode 1 to start from the beginning of the Summer of Starting series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-feeling-stuck-and-unfulfilled-this-is-the-first/id1787800811?i=1000713432603 

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Part 7 of this series is actually a replay of Episode 19 because it fit right into what we've been talking about this summer:

Let’s cut the fluff: you’re not stuck because you don’t have time or the perfect idea. You’re stuck because you’re waiting for certainty in a world that doesn’t guarantee it.

If you’ve been sitting on your business dream, watching everyone else build the life and business you secretly want then this episode is your call to stop watching and start moving.

You don’t need more tips. You need a shift. And this episode brings it.

✨ Inside this episode:

• The real reason you’re stuck (and how to finally call it out)

• What it actually costs to keep waiting

• The power of choosing to move before you’re ready

• A vision-centered approach to get clear and take your first aligned step

This isn’t a business strategy episode. It’s a permission slip and a push. Because staying where you are isn’t safer. It’s just slowly stealing your future.

🔥 If you're ready to stop shrinking your ideas to fit your doubts, hit play. It’s time to go.

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Grab the Business Clarity Guide: https://kelseynyssen.podia.com/business-clarity-guide Think of it as the foundation for your future business. It’s a powerful self-paced mini-course packed with mindset shifts, reflection prompts, and clarity questions to help you get out of your head and map out a business that actually fits your life. If you’re done circling the same ideas and want real direction—this is where you start.

I’m guessing you aren’t dreaming of starting a business just to recreate another version of your 9 to 5.

In this episode of the Summer of Starting series, we’re talking about what it really means to build a business that fits your life — not one that burns you out all over again.

✨ We’ll explore:

• Why having a clear vision for your life matters before picking a business idea

• How to avoid getting trapped in hustle culture or someone else’s blueprint

• The power of choosing a business model that supports your values, time, and energy

💛 If your goal is more flexibility, freedom, and time with your family — this episode will help you build with intention from the very beginning.

🎧 Hit play and let this be your reminder that you’re allowed to do create a business and a life that’s just for you. 

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You don’t need more time. You don’t need more experience. You need to believe that you’re capable.

If fear and self-doubt have been holding you back from starting a business, this episode is your reminder that you're not alone — and you're not unqualified. You're just letting fear take the lead.

🎙️ In this honest and encouraging pep talk, we’ll talk about:

• Why fear is often disguised as perfectionism, procrastination, or overthinking

• How to stop comparing your journey to everyone else’s

• Why your strengths and life experience already make you more qualified than you think

💛 If you’ve been stuck in your head, scrolling and comparing instead of starting — this episode is for you.

🎧 Hit play and let this be the week you finally start believing in your own potential.

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