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Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life or business you want isn't a lack of confidence, but the choices you're afraid to make? As moms and entrepreneurs, we make decisions all day long. But when it comes to the choices that could really change our lives, fear, perfectionism, and overthinking can leave us feeling stuck. In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I'm joined by Ev Foster, author of Change Starts With Choice, leadership coach, and leader with Keller Williams Scotland, for an inspiring conversation about rebuilding self-trust, overcoming self-doubt, and finding the courage to move forward—even when we don't have all the answers. Ev shares powerful lessons from her personal journey, including making life-changing decisions as a mother of four, and how her leadership experiences have shaped her approach to resilience, confidence, and intentional living. One of my favorite insights from our conversation? Our first thought doesn't have to be our final thought. Ev introduces us to her concept of the "first draft voice" and explains how challenging the stories we tell ourselves can change the way we approach our lives and businesses. In This Episode, We Explore: Why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until we feel readyHow to stop overthinking and challenge your inner criticThe power of small, intentional choices to create meaningful changeHow fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt keep us stuckSimple ways to pause, reset, and respond instead of reactBuilding resilience when decisions don't turn out as plannedWhat motherhood and entrepreneurship can teach us about leadershipLetting go of others' expectations and creating a life that feels authentic to youMy Favorite Reminder Imperfect action beats perfect inaction. You don't need to have everything figured out, and you certainly don't need to get everything right. Sometimes the smallest choice is the beginning of your biggest transformation. Connect with Ev Foster Learn more about Ev, her book Change Starts With Choice, and her coaching: Website: https://changestartswithchoice.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evfoster/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev.foster_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.foster.790 Community: https://www.skool.com/changestartswithchoice/about Connect with Angela Enjoying The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast? I'd love to connect with you! Visit https://mombusinesscoach.com for more episodes, inspiration, and resources to help you navigate motherhood, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. If this episode resonated with you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with another mompreneur who could use a little encouragement. And here's something to think about this week: What choice have you been putting off because you're waiting to feel ready? Remember, you don't have to do everything perfectly to create a meaningful life and business. Trust yourself, take that next small step, and keep moving forward. You've got this, and you're already good enough! #Mompreneur #SelfTrust #OvercomingOverthinking #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowth  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if taking better care of yourself started with one tiny experiment? If you’re a busy mom, entrepreneur, or caregiver who keeps putting your wellbeing last, this conversation offers a practical place to begin. Angela Masciulli welcomes Alika Victor, board certified health and wellness coach and founder of Show Up Happy, to explore why wellness challenges often fail and how small, sustainable changes can fit into your real life. Together, they discuss how to build healthy habits when your time and energy are limited, why curiosity helps more than self-criticism, and how receiving support can make a difference when you’re used to caring for everyone else. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why restrictive wellness challenges can fall apart when life gets busyAlika’s four pillars of practical wellness: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management and mindsetHow understanding your capacity helps you choose a realistic starting pointBetter questions to ask yourself, including “What’s taking the most out of me right now?”Simple wellness experiments, such as changing where you keep your hand weights or going to bed 15 minutes earlierHow looking beneath a goal can reveal a more pressing need, such as relief from work stressWhy caregiver support and social connection deserve a place in your self-careA gratitude jar idea to bring more connection and joy into the holidaysStay until the end for my three biggest takeaways and a reflective question to help you choose your next small step. Connect with Alika Victor Explore Show Up Happy, her coaching, and wellness resources: https://www.showuphappy.com Connect with Angela Masciulli Explore more resources and episodes of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: https://www.mombusinesscoach.com Your reflection for the week: Where could I create a little relief for myself, and what tiny choice would help me begin? If this conversation resonates with you, share it with a mom or caregiver who could use some encouragement, and follow the podcast for more conversations about building a business while caring for yourself and your family. #Mompreneur #WellnessForMoms #HealthyHabits #SelfCareForMoms #CaregiverSupport  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if the animals in your life are more than companions? What if they’re also teachers—helping you strengthen your intuition, regulate your energy, understand yourself more deeply, and even become a better entrepreneur and leader? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with animal communicator Shannon Cutts for a deeply personal conversation about animal communication, intuition, soul agreements, pet grief, energy, and the powerful relationships we share with our animals. This conversation has special meaning for Angela. After losing her beloved “podcat,” Seamus, she connected with Shannon as part of navigating the grief and deeper meaning surrounding the loss of animals who had become central members of her family. That experience opened the door to exploring something we don’t often talk about: what if our animals are helping us understand not only them—but ourselves? And for mompreneurs, that question may be more relevant than you think. When you’re raising a family and building a business, it’s easy to spend your days reacting—to the email, the client, the deadline, the school schedule, the never-ending to-do list. Our animals invite us to do something very different: slow down, become present, notice our energy, trust our intuition, and respond instead of constantly reacting. Shannon shares how our animals can mirror or model our emotional energy and why simply spending intentional time with them can help us become calmer and more centered. For an entrepreneur, that shift matters. The energy you bring into a client conversation, a difficult decision, your content, or your leadership can change when you first take the time to regulate yourself. And perhaps one of the most powerful lessons for mompreneurs is this: your worth isn't determined by how productive you were today. Your animal doesn't care whether you hit your revenue goal, checked everything off your list, made the perfect decision, or had a completely messy day. They see you. And learning to see ourselves with even a little of that same acceptance may be one of the most important lessons we can carry into motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this episode, you’ll discover: • What animal communication is and how Shannon approaches it • The deeper meaning Shannon gives to P.E.T.: Partner, Empathic Friend & Teacher • What soul agreements or soul contracts with animals may mean • Why some animals seem to “choose” their people • How animals can mirror or model our emotions and energy • What our animals can teach busy mompreneurs about presence over constant productivity • How slowing down can help us move from reacting to responding in business and motherhood • How connecting with your animal may help you strengthen your intuition and self-trust • Why the energy you bring into your business matters • The role animals can play in grief, healing, and self-discovery • A guided practice for deepening your connection with an animal—whether they are physically with you or in spirit • The powerful question: Who does your animal see when they look at you? Shannon also guides us through a beautiful “Meditate on Your Pet” practice and encourages us to become curious about the animals who share our lives—not only asking what they need from us, but considering what they may be here to teach us. The mompreneur takeaway? You don't always need another productivity hack, strategy, or business book to become a better CEO. Sometimes growth looks like stepping away from the laptop, sitting with an animal you love, regulating your nervous system, listening to your intuition, and remembering that the success or struggle of one day says nothing about your worth or what you're capable of. Maybe becoming a better leader isn't always about doing more. Maybe sometimes it's about becoming more present, more trusting of yourself, and more connected to who you already are. Connect with Shannon Cutts: Pet soul agreements podcast episode: https://letstalktoanimals.buzzsprout.com/2105365/episodes/16658714-8-types-of-pet-soul-agreements-which-one-do-you-haveFree Resources (pet grief, reincarnation, et al): https://www.animallovelanguages.com/freetoolsPrograms (Fluency program + practice circle): https://www.animallovelanguages.com/enrollSessions (animal communication + Reiki): https://www.animallovelanguages.com/connectConnect with Angela: mombusinesscoach.com If this episode resonates with you, share it with another animal lover or mompreneur who needs the reminder that the animals who walk beside us may be teaching us far more than we realize. And take this question with you: What is the animal in your life teaching you about the mom, entrepreneur, and woman you’re becoming?  #AnimalCommunication #PetConnection #Mompreneur #WomenEntrepreneurs #Intuition #PetGrief #GoodEnoughMompreneur   📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if some of the patterns that once helped you survive are now getting in the way of the relationships you want to create? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Rose Lambert, matchmaker, relationship coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Rose Match, for a candid conversation about love, marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, childhood patterns, loneliness, and personal growth. Rose shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Turkey and becoming an entrepreneur at just 19 to building multiple businesses and eventually bringing her life experience and spiritual perspective into her work helping people create more meaningful relationships. Healing Love_ Mothers, Relation… Angela and Rose explore how difficult childhood experiences can influence the way we communicate, react, trust, and connect as adults. Rose opens up about her own journey from operating in survival mode to learning the power of pausing, listening, forgiveness, and responding instead of reacting. Healing Love_ Mothers, Relation… They also discuss the pressures moms face while balancing marriage, parenting, career, and entrepreneurship, why stress can cause us to focus on what's missing rather than what's working, and the importance of taking an honest look at our own role in our relationship dynamics. In This Episode, We Talk About: Rose's journey from immigrant and young entrepreneur to matchmaker and relationship coachMotherhood, entrepreneurship, and redefining what success really meansHow childhood experiences can carry into our adult relationshipsSurvival mode, reactivity, trust, and relationship patternsWhy pausing before reacting can change difficult conversationsMarriage, commitment, expectations, and navigating challenging seasonsHow stress and overwhelm can affect the way we see our partnersSpirituality, intuition, forgiveness, and personal responsibility in relationshipsThe growing problem of loneliness and the importance of genuine human connectionHow social media and modern dating have changed the way we connectRose's mission behind her nonprofit, Rose MatchCreating space for relationships, family, purpose, and entrepreneurshipRose also shares why she created Rose Match as a way to expand beyond boutique matchmaking and bring people together through community, connection, and support. Healing Love_ Mothers, Relation… Connect with Rose Lambert Learn more about Rose's matchmaking, relationship work, and Rose Match nonprofit through the links below. https://rosematch.org/ https://roselambertmatchmaker.com/  Keep the Conversation Going Connect with Angela Masciulli, Mom Business Coach, on Instagram at @mombusinesscoach and share your biggest takeaway from this conversation. If this episode resonated with you, follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, share it with another mom who needs to hear it, and leave a review to help more mom entrepreneurs discover the show. Remember: you don't have to do relationships, motherhood, or entrepreneurship perfectly. You can become more aware, more intentional, and more connected as you grow.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail Are you overwhelmed by doing everything in your business but not yet ready to hire an employee or build a traditional team? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela talks with Brittany Braswell, entrepreneur, podcast host, registered dietitian, and founder of The Intern Accelerator, about how small business owners can delegate and scale with the support of interns. With the holiday season approaching, this conversation is an important reminder that you don’t have to carry every business and family responsibility alone. Brittany shares how she built an internship program that supported her through maternity leave, holiday breaks, family vacations, and the everyday demands of growing a business. You’ll learn how to determine whether an internship program is right for your business, identify tasks you can delegate, and begin creating support without waiting for perfect systems or a large hiring budget. In this episode, we discuss: The missing step between doing everything yourself and hiring a traditional teamHow to know whether your business is ready for an internWhy mom entrepreneurs often struggle to delegateHow to identify repeatable tasks that don’t require your unique expertiseBusiness tasks interns can support beyond social media and marketingHow interns can improve your client experienceSimple systems and tools for managing an internship programWhere to find interns who align with your mission and valuesHow to train interns without having perfectly polished SOPsThe difference between delegating and micromanagingWhy leadership requires clear expectations, communication, and feedbackHow an internship can create a pathway to a future paid team memberThe first step to take if you know you need more supportBrittany also reminds us that while doing a task ourselves may feel faster in the moment, it isn’t faster if we have to keep doing it forever. Connect with Brittany Braswell: Download the free Delegation Decoder: https://brittanybraswellrd.com/delegate Instagram: @thebrittanybraswell Listen to Brittany’s limited podcast series, Scale Without Hiring, to learn more about building and leading an internship team. Connect with Angela: Website: https://mombusinesscoach.com Instagram and YouTube: @mombusinesscoach If this episode helped you think differently about delegation and getting support in your business, subscribe to The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast and share it with another mom entrepreneur who is trying to do it all. Reflective question: What are you continuing to carry in your business because you believe you’re the only person who can do it? You don’t have to prove how capable you are by building your business alone. The right support can create more room for your growth, your family, and the life you’re working so hard to build.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a speech-language pathologist working from her car recognizes that her expertise could create a much bigger impact? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Luba Patlakh, mom of three, speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, and founder and CEO of Kidology. Over 11 years, Luba grew Kidology from a solo practice into an Inc. 5000 multidisciplinary pediatric therapy business with two locations, more than 100 team members, and over 150,000 families served. Luba shares the turning point that helped her begin thinking like a CEO—not only as a practitioner—and why she invested in learning the financial, operational, and leadership skills she needed to scale. She also opens up about the growing pains behind the success, navigating mom guilt, accepting support, and learning to define growth and success on her own terms. We also explore how Kidology expanded beyond traditional pediatric therapy to provide autistic-support classrooms, online parent education, and resources that help families confidently advocate for their children during the IEP process. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Luba transformed her expertise into a thriving, mission-driven businessWhy understanding your numbers, systems, and accounts receivable is essential for sustainable growthWhat it takes to transition from practitioner to CEOHow listening to your community can uncover meaningful new opportunitiesWhy business owners need strong policies, procedures, and financial preparationHow Luba balances motherhood, ambition, leadership, and mom guiltWhy brick-and-mortar growth is just as meaningful as building a large online followingHow parents can prepare to advocate more confidently during an IEP meetingWhy progress—not perfection—is what allows a business to evolveLuba’s advice for moms ready to turn their knowledge, passion, or professional experience into a greater impactLuba’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need a traditional business background—or a perfect plan—to begin. Your experience, perspective, and desire to serve can become the foundation for something extraordinary when you’re willing to learn, invest in yourself, and take the next step. Connect with Luba Patlakh: Website: https://lubapatlakh.com Instagram: @lubapatlakh Kidology: https://kidologyinc.com/ The Confident IEP Parent: https://theconfidentiepparent.com If this conversation encouraged you, follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast and share this episode with another mom who is ready to grow her business, trust her expertise, and create a bigger impact.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if building a successful business didn’t require sacrificing the life you wanted the business to create? In this Labor Day episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Andrea Engstrom, founder of BOLD Mastermind, author of Bold Confidence, and a seven-figure business coach who helps women turn their knowledge and experience into profitable, freedom-focused coaching businesses. Andrea generated more than $100,000 in her first 90 days as a coach and went on to build a seven-figure coaching company. But her approach isn’t about working harder or filling every available hour. It’s about clarity, confidence, intentional growth, and creating a business that supports the life you actually want. In this conversation, Andrea shares how she uses the Japanese concept of ikigai — the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for — to help women uncover expertise they may not even realize is valuable. Angela and Andrea also explore what it takes to stand out in a crowded coaching industry, why your personal story can become one of your greatest business advantages, and how to grow an audience and generate leads organically without depending on paid advertising. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Andrea generated $100K in her first 90 days as a coachHow to identify expertise you can turn into a profitable coaching offerHow ikigai can help you find the intersection of purpose, expertise, market demand, and incomeWhy you may be overlooking skills and experiences other people would gladly pay to learnWhy you don't have to be the world's leading expert to help someone — sometimes you only need to be a chapter aheadWhy a crowded coaching market can actually be proof that an opportunity existsHow your story, authenticity, and lived experience can differentiate your businessHow Andrea uses relationships, referrals, networking, and community to grow organicallyHow to create valuable engagement in other people's communities without constantly self-promotingWhy group coaching can create greater leverage and freedom than relying exclusively on one-to-one servicesHow to identify your highest-value, income-generating activities and begin delegating the restWhy perfectionism and busywork may be taking time away from the activities that actually grow your businessHow Andrea thinks about systems, consistency, and becoming the person capable of creating the results you wantWhy building your business around your personal goals can lead to greater freedom and sustainabilityA Powerful Reminder for Mom Entrepreneurs One of Andrea's core philosophies is to begin with your personal goals: What do you want your life to look like? Then create a business that aligns with that life — rather than working yourself into the ground in pursuit of success. That message feels particularly meaningful for a Labor Day episode. As moms and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to become so focused on everything we need to accomplish that we forget why we wanted greater freedom in the first place. This episode is your invitation to reconsider what success looks like for you. Reflection Question Is the way I’m working right now helping me create the life I actually want — or have I gotten so busy doing the work that I’ve lost sight of why I started? Connect with Andrea Engstrom Learn more about Andrea, her coaching, and opportunities to work with her at AndreaEngstrom.com. Andrea also invites listeners who are curious about turning their expertise into coaching to explore whether coaching could be the right next step for them. Keep the Conversation Going What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Connect with Angela at mombusinesscoach on social media and watch the full conversation on the Mom Business Coach YouTube channel — where you can also see Andrea’s fabulous glasses! If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom entrepreneur who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to build her business at the expense of her life. Subscribe to The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast so you don't miss upcoming conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, motherhood, business growth, and creating success on your own terms. And remember: You don't have to be perfect to make an impact. You're already good enough.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if growing your visibility didn’t require posting more, chasing followers, or spending days away from your family at networking events? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I’m joined by Jessica Rhodes, founder and CEO of Interview Connections, the world’s first podcast booking agency. Jessica launched Interview Connections in 2013 after beginning her entrepreneurial journey with a desire to create a career that allowed her to be home with her children.   We’re talking about podcast guesting as a visibility and business growth strategy for mom entrepreneurs, coaches, and service-based business owners—and why you don’t need a massive audience to make it work. Jessica shares how podcast interviews can help you establish authority, communicate your unique story, build genuine relationships, create reusable content, and ultimately attract the right clients. We also talk about how to position yourself as an expert when you’re still questioning whether you’re “expert enough,” what podcast hosts actually want from potential guests, and why a great podcast one-sheet can make it much easier for a host to say yes.  One of my favorite parts of our conversation is Jessica’s reminder to approach podcasting—and business in general—transformationally rather than transactionally. Your success isn’t only about downloads, follower counts, or whether someone immediately becomes a client. The relationship you build with the host, the confidence you develop in your message, and the opportunities that grow from one genuine conversation can be even more valuable.   In this episode, we talk about:  Why podcast guesting is especially powerful for busy mom entrepreneurs  How to use podcast interviews to increase visibility and establish authority  Why you don’t need a huge audience to attract dream clients  How to position yourself as a valuable podcast guest and expert  What podcast hosts really look for when considering guests  Why every potential guest should create a podcast one-sheet  How to repurpose podcast interviews into social media, email marketing, sales content, and more  Why the podcast host may be one of the most valuable connections you make  The difference between transactional and transformational networking  Why relationships matter more than vanity metrics  The realities of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship  Jessica’s “secret weapon” for managing stress and expanding her capacity through nervous system regulation  One simple action you can take this week to start becoming more visible through podcast guesting Jessica also shares why podcasting can be such an accessible visibility strategy for moms who don’t necessarily have the time or capacity for conferences, travel, and constant in-person networking. A podcast interview can happen in less than an hour, while the conversation can continue reaching listeners for years.  Reflection Question Where are you trying to create more visibility, growth, or opportunity in your business—and what might change if you focused less on doing more and more on creating deeper, more meaningful connections? And as you think about the next level of your business, ask yourself: What are you doing to support your own capacity for the business and life you’re working so hard to create? Connect with Jessica Rhodes Learn more about Jessica and Interview Connections:  Interview Connections Jessica also offers a free podcast guesting masterclass to help entrepreneurs learn more about getting booked on podcasts and turning those opportunities into clients.  Free Podcast Guesting Masterclass Follow Jessica on Instagram:  @jessrhodes45 on Instagram 🧠The nervous system training resource Jessica calls one of her secret weapons for navigating motherhood and business is linked here.  Connect with Angela + The Good Enough Mompreneur Ready for more support building a business that works with your life, motherhood, and current season? MomBusinessCoach.com If this episode resonated with you, follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, share this episode with another mom entrepreneur, and leave a review. It helps more women find these conversations and reminds us that we don’t have to build our businesses alone—or perfectly. You don’t have to be everywhere to be visible. Keep showing up, sharing what you know, and investing in genuine relationships. You never know what can grow from one meaningful conversation.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if AI could help you do more than write social media posts? What if it could actually help you reduce your mental load, reclaim your time, make better decisions, and become a stronger CEO? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Dawn Andrews, founder and CEO of Free Range Thinking, business strategist, executive leadership coach, speaker, and host of the She’s That Founder podcast. Dawn has spent more than two decades working with high-performing leaders who are exceptional at what they do—but often exhausted by how they’re doing it. Today, she helps female founders and leaders stop being the bottleneck in their businesses and create systems that allow them to grow without sacrificing themselves in the process. And increasingly, AI is becoming part of that solution. This conversation goes far beyond finding the perfect AI prompt. Angela and Dawn explore how busy mom entrepreneurs can use AI as a thought partner, strategic resource, and support system to take some of the invisible mental weight of entrepreneurship off their shoulders. What You'll Learn Why highly capable women often become the bottleneck in their own businessesSigns you've exceeded your capacity—even when you're still getting everything doneWhy constantly expanding your capacity isn't the same as creating sustainable growthHow to shift from doing everything yourself to thinking and leading like a CEOWhy marketing is one of the first areas Dawn recommends systemizingHow motherhood may have already given you valuable CEO and leadership skillsPractical ways to use AI to reduce mental load and reclaim your timeHow to use AI as a thought partner instead of simply a content generatorWhy you don't need the "perfect prompt" to start benefiting from AIA simple way to begin building an AI marketing assistant for your businessHow to use AI without losing your voice, authenticity, or human connectionThe belief Dawn wants more women to retire: "It's just easier if I do it myself."Whether you're already using AI every day or you've been hesitant to begin, this episode will help you think differently about what AI can make possible—not so you can squeeze more work into your day, but so you can create more space for leadership, creativity, family, and the life you wanted your business to support in the first place. Connect with Dawn Andrews Get Dawn's Free 100 AI Use Cases: https://hellodawn.live/norobots From simple ways to save time today to systems that can help your business operate with less dependence on you, this is a great place to start if you're wondering how AI could actually fit into your business. Dawn Andrews / Free Range Thinking: https://dawnandrews.com Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn: Search for Dawn Andrews on LinkedIn. Listen to She's That Founder: Learn more about Dawn's podcast and her work through her website above. Connect with Angela Want to keep the conversation going with Angela? Visit The Mom Business Coach: https://mombusinesscoach.com Connect with Angela for more conversations and resources around building your confidence, growing a sustainable business, navigating changing seasons of motherhood and entrepreneurship, and creating a business that actually works for your life. And be sure to **follow or subscribe to **The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast so you don't miss upcoming conversations about AI, leadership, confidence, sustainable growth, and building a business without doing it all yourself. Reflection Question Where are you still doing something the hard way simply because you believe you should be able to do it yourself? What could change if you allowed yourself to get support, create a system, delegate—or let AI help carry some of the load? You don't have to do it all to be enough.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if AI didn't have to mean doing more—but could actually help you do less? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I'm talking with Ashley Gross, Founder and CEO of AI Workforce Alliance, about how mom entrepreneurs can use AI as a partner to reclaim their time, reduce mental load, and create more space for the work—and people—that matter most. And if you don't consider yourself "techy," this conversation is especially for you. Ashley wasn't always an AI expert. In fact, she shares how becoming a mom and unexpectedly facing life without maternity leave pushed her to look for a better way to work. That search eventually led her to AI and a completely different approach to building systems in both business and life. We talk about moving beyond the all-or-nothing conversation around AI and instead asking a much more useful question: Where could AI make my life easier? Ashley shares practical examples you can start thinking about right away—from triaging your inbox and organizing your calendar to automating client onboarding, reducing family mental load, planning activities with your kids, and even making those never-ending family to-do lists easier to manage. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why you don't need to be "technical" to start using AI ✨ How to identify repetitive and mentally draining tasks that could be automated ✨ Practical ways to use AI for your inbox, calendar, client onboarding, and weekly planning ✨ How Ashley uses AI in motherhood and family life—not just business ✨ Why AI should amplify what's already working instead of trying to fix a broken process ✨ How automation can reduce the cognitive load so many moms carry ✨ Why Ashley doesn't believe AI will eliminate the need for humans—and where the human experience still matters ✨ How to stop chasing every new AI tool and instead build a tech stack around the problems you actually need to solve One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that we don't get a medal for doing everything the hard way. AI doesn't have to replace your creativity, expertise, intuition, or relationships. Used intentionally, it can simply become another tool that helps you spend less time on the repetitive work and more time being the business owner—and mom—you want to be. About Ashley Gross Ashley Gross is the Founder and CEO of AI Workforce Alliance, where she helps businesses identify where and how to implement AI into their workflows so technology strengthens human capabilities rather than replacing them. Ashley is also the author of The AI Work Week and shares resources and education to help people approach AI in practical, strategic ways. Connect with Ashley: Find Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theashleygross/ Visit theashleygross.com for Ashley's resources, newsletter, and more information about her work. https://www.aiworkforcealliance.com/ https://www.aiworkforceacademy.io/ https://www.instagram.com/theashleygross/ The AI Work Week is available for pre-order and, as Ashley shares in this episode, is scheduled to be available at Barnes & Noble beginning September 9. If this episode helped you think differently about AI, share it with another mom entrepreneur who feels like she's carrying way too much. And don't forget to follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast so you don't miss the next conversation!  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a successful product-based business with family—and grow it without losing sight of why you started? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I’m joined by Sara and Vinnie Cann, the mother-daughter co-founders of Birdie’s Batch, a family-run food business built around locally sourced ingredients, seasonal products, family recipes, and a whole lot of heart. Sara and Vinnie started Birdie’s Batch in 2020 after Sara was laid off from her career in the restaurant industry. What began as an opportunity to sell homemade products at local farmers markets grew into a loyal community, an online business, award-winning marmalades, and national recognition—including a feature in The New York Times that increased their sales by 264%. But what I especially loved about this conversation is that their story isn't simply about growing a business. It's about figuring out what kind of business—and life—you actually want to build. We talk about working together as mother and daughter, listening to your customers, overcoming the challenges of shipping food products, using storytelling to differentiate your brand, navigating motherhood while running a business, and why sustainable growth doesn't always mean doing more. Sara also opens up about how a major health challenge changed her relationship with work and helped her redefine success. Instead of continuing to push toward bigger numbers and a seven-day workweek, she began creating a business model that better supported her health, motherhood, and life. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Turning family recipes into a product-based business ✨ Starting a food business from home without a huge investment ✨ Building a loyal customer base through farmers markets ✨ Listening to your customers to discover new products and opportunities ✨ Making a mother-daughter business partnership work ✨ Treating failures as data instead of reasons to quit ✨ Building around your actual capacity as a mom and entrepreneur ✨ Overcoming shipping and fulfillment challenges ✨ What happened when The New York Times featured Birdie’s Batch ✨ Using storytelling and community to build customer loyalty ✨ Why business growth doesn't always mean doing more ✨ Redefining success and creating a more sustainable business ✨ Starting before you have the perfect plan One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that growth doesn't necessarily mean doing more. Sometimes growth means figuring out what's already working, getting better at it, and letting go of what no longer supports the business or life you're trying to create. If you're a mom entrepreneur building a product-based business—or you've been sitting on an idea because you don't have everything figured out yet—I think you'll walk away from this conversation feeling encouraged to start where you are, stay flexible, and build success on your own terms. CONNECT WITH SARA, VINNIE & BIRDIE’S BATCH Website: https://birdiesbatch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdiesbatch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdiesbatch/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@birdiesbatch LinkedIn – Sara Cann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-cann-b785a21a/ KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING WITH ANGELA Visit https://mombusinesscoach.com for more episodes, resources, and ways to work with me as you build a business that supports your goals, your family, and the season of life you're actually in. REFLECTION QUESTION Where in your business are you assuming growth means doing more—and what might change if you focused instead on doing what already works better? If this episode encouraged you, follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, share it with another mom entrepreneur, and leave a rating or review. It helps more women find these conversations and reminds all of us that we don't have to build our businesses the way everyone else tells us we should.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if becoming a calmer parent also made you a stronger leader and business owner? As mom entrepreneurs, we often separate our personal and professional lives—but the truth is, how we show up at home impacts how we lead in our businesses. In this episode I sit down with Angie Weber, founder of The Parent Toolbox, creator of the C.A.L.M. Approach to Parenting©, Director of the Divorce Support Collective, and host of the Mom Essentials Podcast, to explore how emotional regulation transforms not only our parenting, but our leadership, communication, and confidence as entrepreneurs. If you've ever found yourself snapping at your kids after a stressful workday, feeling guilty about losing your patience, or wondering why you're constantly overwhelmed, this conversation is for you. Angie shares practical, compassionate strategies to help moms move from reactive parenting to calm, connected leadership—at home and in business. In this episode, you'll learn:  Why emotional regulation is one of the most important leadership skills for moms  The difference between reactive and proactive parenting  How your nervous system impacts your parenting, business, and relationships  The connection between calm parenting and confident business leadership  Practical ways to regulate your emotions before reacting  How to break generational parenting patterns with grace instead of guilt  The C.A.L.M. Approach to Parenting© and how it creates stronger family communication  Why curiosity is more powerful than criticism  How family meetings can reduce overwhelm and create smoother weeks  Simple practices to create a calmer start to the new school year Whether you're raising toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you with practical tools to build more peace in your home while becoming a more grounded CEO in your business. Connect with Angie Weber 🌐 The Parent Toolbox: https://theparenttoolbox.info 📱 Follow Angie on social media: @theparenttoolbox 🎙️ Mom Essentials Podcast Resources & Connect with Angela 🌐 Website: https://mombusinesscoach.com 🎙️ Subscribe to The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast 💛 Learn more about confidence coaching and resources for mom entrepreneurs Loved this episode? If this conversation encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who could use a little more calm—at home and in business. Reflection Question Where in your life would responding with calm instead of reacting create the biggest positive ripple effect—for your family, your business, or yourself?  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to building a successful business isn't going "all in"—it's building in a way that actually fits your life? For years, entrepreneurs have been told that success requires sacrificing everything: your career, your family time, your financial security, and even your well-being. But what if there's another way? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Vale Siegrist, founder of Circular Club, customer operations leader, and mom, who is proving that sustainable success doesn't have to come at the expense of your family or your mental health. While balancing a full-time career and raising her young daughter, Vale is intentionally growing her business at a pace that aligns with her current season of life. Together, Angela and Vale discuss why more founders are rejecting hustle culture, choosing intentional growth over hypergrowth, and redefining what entrepreneurship can look like for working moms. Whether you're just starting your business or wondering how to keep growing without burning out, this conversation will encourage you to embrace a path that's both profitable and sustainable. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ Why you don't have to quit your job to build a successful business. ✔️ How to create a business that works around your family instead of competing with it. ✔️ Why slow, intentional growth can lead to long-term success. ✔️ The importance of protecting your mental health while building your business. ✔️ How to manage risk and validate your business idea before making major investments. ✔️ Practical ways to prioritize your time during different seasons of life. ✔️ Why building sustainably may be one of the smartest business decisions you'll ever make. Memorable Quote "Your mental health comes first. Without your health, there is no business." – Vale Siegrist Connect with Vale Siegrist 🌐 Website: https://circularmomclub.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circular___club/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@circular___club Connect with Angela 🌐 https://mombusinesscoach.com 🎙️ Subscribe to The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast so you never miss a weekly episode filled with practical strategies, inspiring stories, and encouragement for building a business that works for your life—not against it. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with another mompreneur who needs the reminder that success doesn't have to come from hustle.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail What if burnout wasn't the end of your story—but the beginning of a more aligned one? As moms and entrepreneurs, we're often praised for doing more, pushing harder, and sacrificing ourselves for everyone else. But what if true success isn't found in exhaustion? What if slowing down is actually the key to sustainable growth? In this heartfelt conversation, Angela sits down with best-selling author and heart-led leadership expert Isabelle Tremblay to explore how burnout became the catalyst for redefining success, embracing self-leadership, and building a life rooted in love, purpose, and alignment. After walking away from a successful 24-year corporate career, Isabelle discovered that the most powerful leaders don't lead from depletion—they lead from wholeness. Together, Angela and Isabelle discuss practical ways busy mompreneurs can protect their energy, quiet the mental noise, and create businesses that support the life they truly want. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why burnout is often an invitation to realign rather than a sign of failureThe subtle warning signs of burnout that high-achieving women often overlookHow to redefine success without sacrificing your business goalsWhat heart-led leadership really looks like in business and at homeSimple daily practices to quiet your mind and reconnect with your purposeWhy protecting your energy is one of the most important leadership skills you can developHow slowing down can actually create more sustainable growthAngela's Top Takeaways: Burnout is feedback—not failure.Protecting your energy is an act of leadership, not selfishness.Small, intentional daily habits create lasting transformation.Connect with Isabelle Tremblay Website: https://loveleadsucceed.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveleadsucceed LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelletremblay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveleadsucceed Connect with Angela Website: https://mombusinesscoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mombusinesscoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mombusinesscoach Enjoying The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast? If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mompreneur who could use this reminder today. Your support helps more women build businesses that align with their values, protect their peace, and create success on their own terms.  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a business idea you couldn't stop thinking about—but fear, overwhelm, or uncertainty kept you from taking the first step? In this inspiring episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with inventor, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Lisa Ascolese, better known as "The Inventress." Lisa has spent decades helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into successful products and businesses, and today she's sharing the mindset, strategy, and encouragement every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear. If you've been relying on Google searches, Facebook groups, or endless free advice to figure out your next move, this conversation is your reminder that sometimes the fastest path forward is learning from someone who's already done it. Lisa shares practical steps for bringing your ideas to life, why waiting for the "perfect time" is holding you back, and how seeking expert guidance can save years of frustration. Whether you're dreaming of inventing a product, launching a business, or simply stepping into your next level with confidence, this episode will leave you inspired to take action. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ How to know if your business or product idea is worth pursuing ✨ The first three steps to turning an idea into reality ✨ Why "Name it and Claim it" is more powerful than you think ✨ The biggest misconceptions about inventing and product development ✨ How motherhood can fuel your entrepreneurial journey ✨ Why expert guidance is more valuable than relying on free online advice ✨ How to stay focused when your business feels overwhelming ✨ Practical mindset strategies to overcome fear and self-doubt ✨ Why visibility is a skill anyone can learn ✨ The importance of taking action instead of waiting for the perfect time One of my favorite reminders from Lisa is that your idea was given to you for a reason. The world doesn't benefit when we keep our gifts hidden—it benefits when we're willing to take the first step. 🎁 Special Gift for Good Enough Mompreneur Listeners Lisa has generously offered a complimentary short consultation for listeners of this podcast. If you've been sitting on a business or product idea, don't miss this opportunity to connect with someone who has helped countless entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. Connect with Lisa: • Lisa's website: InventingAToZ.com • The Inventress's Guide to Inventing the Right Way: All or Nothing, Now or Never! • My Favorite Book of Lullabies • Download this week's companion worksheet to put today's lessons into action. • Watch the full video interview on the MomBusiness Coach YouTube Channel. Connect with Angela: Continue the conversation, explore coaching resources, and download this week's companion worksheet at mombusinesscoach.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mompreneur who's ready to stop waiting and start building the business she's been dreaming about. Next week we'll be taking a short break for the July 4th holiday. We'll return on July 13 with another inspiring interview you won't want to miss!  📩Download the FREE Podcast Episode Reflection Worksheet to get more out of each episode here Connect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! 🎧 Thank you for listening and keep up the great work, mama!