In this episode, I share how grateful I am for the Boss Minded community and our recent New Year event. When everyone shared their biggest takeaway, one word kept coming up: structure. It stood out because structure is often the real reason people follow through. Motivation comes and goes, but structure helps us show up even when we don’t feel like it.

I explain that structure isn’t about restriction, it’s about safety and support. It helps us decide things ahead of time so life feels easier and less overwhelming. I share simple personal examples from my calendar, my business, paying off debt, and meal planning, and I walk through how the accountability code helps create structure that actually works and fits real life.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why structure matters more than motivation

• How structure helps people follow through

• Structure as safety, not restriction

• Simple ways to add structure to daily life

• Using calendars and routines to reduce stress

• How structure helps with business and time management

• Deciding things in advance to free your mind

• Keeping structure simple so it actually works

• Using the accountability code step by step

• How structure helps families work together and grow

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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In this episode, I talk with Jenika about how a note of desire, courage, and a small investment can lead to big change. I share how I met her through a Facebook group and watched her grow from someone with ideas but no business into a confident virtual assistant building real income. We talk honestly about starting before you feel ready, learning as you go, and why you don’t need everything figured out to begin. Jenika shares her background, her ambition, and how she always had an entrepreneurial side, even as a kid.

We also dive into marketing, mindset, and money beliefs. I reflect on how simple marketing systems, human connection, and confidence helped Jenika land clients and raise her prices. We talk about fear around charging more, trusting yourself, and taking action even when it feels uncomfortable. By the end, it’s clear that growth comes from doing the work, staying connected to supportive people, and getting out of your own way. This episode is all about taking that loving kick in the pants and actually running with it.

Key Topics Covered:

• Starting a business before feeling “ready”

• Turning skills from a job into an online business

• Making money with a simple five-day challenge

• Learning marketing through action, not theory

• Building confidence through real client work

• The power of human connection over being salesy

• Struggles with pricing and charging your worth

• How mindset and money beliefs affect growth

• Raising prices and trusting your value

• Taking risks and backing yourself even without a plan

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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Jenika Fiso
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In this final episode of 2025, I take time to reflect and invite you to do the same. I talk about why setting goals still matters, even when we don’t hit them. A lot of us avoid goals because we’re tired of feeling disappointed, but real growth starts with honesty. I share a personal story about aiming for six figures in speaking and not reaching it, yet learning so much in the process. Progress doesn’t always look like success on paper, and that’s okay.

I also talk about the power of writing things down, reflecting honestly, and deciding what truly aligns with your life. Not every goal is meant to stay, and that doesn’t mean you failed, it means you’re learning. As we head into 2026, I want you to look at your wins and struggles without shame, and give yourself permission to reset, grow, and move forward with clarity and courage.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why reflecting at the end of the year matters

• Why people avoid setting goals after past failures

• Learning to count small wins instead of focusing on mistakes

• Being honest about what you did and didn’t accomplish

• The importance of writing goals down

• Letting go of goals that no longer fit your life

• Learning from missed opportunities instead of judging yourself

• How self-awareness builds real accountability

• Giving yourself permission to change direction

• Preparing your mindset for a stronger, clearer new year

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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In this episode, I talk about the “nice list” and the “naughty list” in business, and it’s not really about Santa. It’s about how we treat our business and ourselves. As the year wraps up, I encourage a guilt-free self-check and a look ahead to 2026. Being on the nice list means making choices that support growth and long-term success. Being on the naughty list means habits that quietly hold us back.

I share real lessons from my own journey, including mistakes with collaboration, burnout, unfinished ideas, and weak systems. I explain why following through, asking for help, clearly sharing your offers, and protecting your work matter so much. My goal is to help you work smarter, be kinder to yourself, and start the new year with clarity and intention.

Key Topics Covered:

• Doing a self-inventory for your business

• Nice vs. naughty habits in entrepreneurship

• Smart collaboration and win-win partnerships

• Creating offers people actually want

• Finishing what you start and following through

• Asking for help before burnout hits

• Building systems instead of keeping everything in your head

• Talking about your offers clearly and often

• Protecting your ideas with copyrights and trademarks

• Being boss-minded while protecting your family and life balance

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
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In this episode, I talk about the Boss Minded Business New Year Kickoff event happening on January 10th in the Aiken, South Carolina area. I share why I created this event and who it is for, women in business who want more confidence, more income, and more impact. I explain that this is a full day of workshops designed to help you get clear, organized, and supported as you plan for the new year. I also talk about how much I love creating events that respect your time and energy, so you leave with a clear plan instead of feeling overwhelmed.

I walk through the main parts of the day, including the Boss Minded framework, marketing strategies that can make money quickly, and my Accountability Code for follow-through. I explain how we will work on real goals, create realistic plans, and take action together in the room. I also share how important community, networking, and ongoing support are to me, because I don’t want this to be a one-day experience that ends when you leave. I close by sharing testimonials, inviting listeners to join the event or the Boss Minded community, and reminding you that you are worth investing in yourself and the business you are building.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Boss Minded Business New Year Kickoff event

• Who the event is for and why it was created

• The Boss Minded framework and how it works

• Turning big desires into clear, realistic goals

• Understanding the real cost of your goals

• Finding your next best step without overwhelm

• Defining success in a way that fits your life

• Marketing strategies that can make money fast

• The Accountability Code and how to follow through

• Community, networking, and long-term business support

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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In this episode, I share a simple productivity trick that has helped both me and my clients. I talk about how doing a full brain dump, getting every task out of my head and onto paper or a Trello board, instantly gives me clarity and peace. Once everything is written down, I can finally see what needs to be done instead of carrying it all in my mind.

Then I explain how I sort my tasks into three lists: high priority, medium priority, and low priority. I only allow myself to put five tasks in each list so I don’t feel overwhelmed. I also ask myself three questions to decide what goes into high priority: Does it move me closer to my goal? Am I the only one who can do it? And does this match my energy today? By breaking tasks into smaller steps and moving them to a “done” list, I stay motivated and get more done.

Key Topics Covered:

• Doing a full brain dump to clear my mind

• Using Trello as a free digital bulletin board

• Creating three lists: high, medium, and low priority

• Limiting each list to five tasks

• Breaking big tasks into small, easy steps

• Moving finished tasks to a “done” list for motivation

• Re-prioritizing tasks as life changes

• Asking if a task moves me closer to my goals

• Asking if I should do the task or outsource it

• Checking if the task matches my energy or capacity for the day

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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In this episode, I talk about the real cost of building a memorable brand and why honesty, courage, and vulnerability matter. I share parts of my Boss Minded Framework and my own experiences, how some people have supported me, some have left, and some have misunderstood me, and why that’s a normal part of growth.

I also explain that a strong brand comes from sharing your true story, owning your results, and giving people clear next steps. Being real matters more than being perfect. I end by reminding you to focus on what you’re doing right, keep showing up, and accept that even if you’re the “villain” in someone else’s story, you can still make a powerful impact.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Boss Minded Framework (five steps to growth)

• Why sharing your strengths and results matters

• Understanding the “real cost” of building a memorable brand

• How past experiences help you define the cost

• Why vulnerability builds trust and connection

• Being misunderstood or disliked while growing your brand

• Outgrowing people, relationships, and old versions of yourself

• Sharing honest stories instead of a perfect highlight reel

• Using honesty, results, and calls to action to strengthen your brand

• Staying consistent even when mistakes happen or people criticize you

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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In this episode, I talk about a time when I found out I wasn’t invited to a baby shower for someone I thought was my friend. It hurt, especially because many people I had introduced her to were invited. At the same time, I was helping the missionaries and a single mom who needed a working bike to get to her job. I spent the whole day finding bikes, using donations, and making sure she and her son were taken care of.

Later, I realized that if I had been invited to that shower, I wouldn’t have been free to help this mom who truly needed support. God put me exactly where I needed to be. Even though being excluded was painful, it reminded me to stay true to who I am, keep helping others, and let go of things I can’t control.

Key Topics Covered:

• Taking a break and returning to the podcast

• A friendship that felt one-sided and ended with being excluded

• Finding out about a baby shower she wasn’t invited to

• Helping the missionaries and meeting a woman in crisis

• Setting boundaries while serving others

• Trying to fix a broken bike and gathering donations

• Spending the whole day finding bikes and supplies for a single mom and her son

• A stranger donating a brand-new kids’ bike, leading to an emotional moment

• Realizing God placed her where she needed to be instead of at the baby shower

• Learning to accept rejection, stay humble, and keep serving with love

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
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In this episode of Your Loving Kick in the Pants, I talked about how our “Reignite the Light” event showed the power of community. I shared lessons from running my Boss Minded Facebook group, where I’ve learned that real growth happens when people support, challenge, and hold each other accountable.

I explained that a strong community needs three key things: active members who give value, clear common goals that keep everyone aligned, and the courage to remove what isn’t working. Building a healthy community isn’t easy, but it’s worth it when it helps everyone grow together.

Key Topics Covered:

• The purpose and impact of the “Reignite the Light” event

• Why community matters in faith and business

• How accountability grows stronger within a group

• Lessons learned from running the Boss Minded Facebook group

• The importance of setting boundaries and expectations

• Story of dealing with difficult or disrespectful members

• The need for active participation and valuable engagement

• Creating shared goals to avoid confusion and burnout

• Recognizing when it’s time to remove toxic elements

• Encouragement for leaders to protect and refine their communities

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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In this episode, I shared a personal story about feeling misled by an organization I volunteer with. After being told I’d be part of a new video project, I later discovered the call was actually a sales pitch. That experience gave me a chance to apply my “Accountability Code,” a step-by-step process I use to reflect, plan, act, and learn from situations that feel off.

I walked through each stage of the code, reflection, humility, planning, implementation, commitment, and feedback, to show how I used it to sort my emotions, set better boundaries, and decide what to do next. My takeaway was to keep volunteering where it feels right, communicate clearly, and only spend energy where the relationship is mutually beneficial. Accountability, I reminded listeners, is about following through on what you can control.

Key Topics Covered:

• Returning from a family road trip while feeling sick

• Feeling obligated to record a podcast despite being tired

• Volunteering for an organization and the misunderstanding about a video project

• Being invited to what turned out to be a sales call

• Reflection as the first step of the Accountability Code

• Recognizing and practicing humility instead of staying upset

• Making a plan to step back from parts of the organization

• Showing up by communicating feelings honestly and respectfully

• Making a clear commitment to only give time where it’s valued

• Using feedback to grow, stay at peace, and reinforce personal accountability

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
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