Lose the Cape!

Roxanne Ferber Roxanne is a mom who believes there are no perfect moms, just perfect moments that she takes advantage of with her twin daughters.    This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. Carrie believes that the foundation of every great relationship is effective communication, so she loves to help people overcome communication challenges and strengthen their relationships. She coaches clients in public speaking, marriage and family communication, workplace communication, and pageant interview skills. Carrie is giving away one Broadcast Audit from He Says, She Says, Retail Value: $47 If you win, you’ll send a link to your Facebook Live or other Live broadcast, and receive an email within two days detailing how to make your broadcasts more effective. It will include tips to make your broadcasts more visually appealing and to help you connect with your audience to make an impact. Get more viewers, shares, and engagement with a Broadcast Audit! a Rafflecopter giveaway In this episode, we talked about: Real life parenting (and ninjabread cookies). The struggles with twin pregnancy and bedrest. The story behind The Whatever Mom and how she began embracing the Lose the Cape mindset. The messy parts of parenting – both physically and emotionally. Perfect moments versus the perfect mom. Prioritizing time for yourself as a mom balanced with the sacrifices. Resources for Roxanne: Printables from A Butterful Mind More about Roxanne: Roxanne Ferber, AKA, The Whatever Mom is a twin mom to two crazy 5-year old girls. A blogger, freelance writer, daydreamer, wishful thinker and an overall a good human being. She shares her real life struggles with perfection and parenting on her blog and works hard to embrace the real parts of life. Her hobbies include chugging coffee, folding laundry and not judging other parents. Finding Roxanne: The Whatever Mom

Jessica Rasdall Jessica is a business owner by passion and a motivational speaker by accident. Her story will make you think hard about consequences and how to overcome painful and heart breaking experiences in your life.  This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. Carrie believes that the foundation of every great relationship is effective communication, so she loves to help people overcome communication challenges and strengthen their relationships. She coaches clients in public speaking, marriage and family communication, workplace communication, and pageant interview skills. Carrie is giving away one Broadcast Audit from He Says, She Says, Retail Value: $47 If you win, you’ll send a link to your Facebook Live or other Live broadcast, and receive an email within two days detailing how to make your broadcasts more effective. It will include tips to make your broadcasts more visually appealing and to help you connect with your audience to make an impact. Get more viewers, shares, and engagement with a Broadcast Audit! a Rafflecopter giveaway In this episode, we talked about: Her journey to motivational speaking from a troubled past. Closure after the death of her best friend. How your speaking story shifts as you move from healing to healed. Telling the hard parts of your story as a business owner. Your story is never going to get old – someone will always connect differently. Her upcoming course on speaking for your business. How to start out as a speaker. Facebook Lives and how important it is to get over the fear. Being so crystal clear on her message and her intentional time with family. How she copes with stresses. More about Jessica: Jessica Rasdall is a Motivational Speaker and Coach. She partners with creatives to craft stories and presentations that connect with their audience and stand out in a crowded market. Jessica has shared her story of turning her “mess into a message” for nearly ten years and has been featured on major international media outlets such as ABC’s 20/20, Katie Couric, The Guardian, MTV and much more. When Jessica was a freshman in college, she made

Sarah Li Cain Sarah is a writer and storyteller focusing on finance and money mindset.   This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. Carrie believes that the foundation of every great relationship is effective communication, so she loves to help people overcome communication challenges and strengthen their relationships. She coaches clients in public speaking, marriage and family communication, workplace communication, and pageant interview skills. Carrie is giving away one Broadcast Audit from He Says, She Says, Retail Value: $47 If you win, you’ll send a link to your Facebook Live or other Live broadcast, and receive an email within two days detailing how to make your broadcasts more effective. It will include tips to make your broadcasts more visually appealing and to help you connect with your audience to make an impact. Get more viewers, shares, and engagement with a Broadcast Audit! Since this doesn’t open until midnight, if you reach this today, leave us a comment about WHY you want to win the audit, and you’ll be entered! a Rafflecopter giveaway   In this episode, we talked about: Connecting through storytelling. The emotional aspects of spending, budgeting and what those triggers might be. Embracing her path without an actual background in finance. Using a coloring book with money mantras. Money doesn’t have to be a serious topic. Mantras to get you through the day. Schedule as a work at home mom. Not comparing our children’s stages. Resources for Sarah: Make a Living Writing Asana Snooze in Gmail Hide Inbox Facebook News Feed Eradicator More about Sarah: Sarah is a financial storyteller who weaves practical tips and strategies into her writing so that those trying to change their money mindset

Robin Kegerise Robin is a coach for moms who wants other moms to know that they don’t have to carry mom guilt.   This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in one hour? Plus get valuable tips on your next steps? Check out this online training! In this episode, we talked about: The discovery and recovery process as she found her entrepreneur path. Balance and its different definition for every person. Tips and tricks that help with the dinner dilemma. The big difference in preparing stuff before bed. Meal planning, exercising, and the real life of it, especially with autoimmune issues. How to get more energy throughout the day. The important realization that you do not have to be 100% present with your children all of the time. The reality that self-care as a mom is not a crime. Resources for Robin: Eating Clean Cooking Dirty Comfort Secrets for Busy Women: Finding Your Way When Your Life is Overflowing Write the Word Journal More about Robin: Robin is a Life and Career Coach for working moms. She helps moms make adjustments in their lives in order to bring greater balance and fulfillment. Her background is in HR consulting and project management.  Finding Robin: She Works Heartily Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  

Carrie Sharpe Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in one hour? Plus get valuable tips on your next steps? Check out this online training! In this episode, we talked about: Her business of tackling communication issues within all types of relationships and how they began their communication business. Their experience with their third child’s birth and his NICU stay due to a rare bacterial infection he contracted in utero. Working with other couples to assist with their communication 2 on 2 online. How frequently couples hold their problems in without sharing with each other. How important listening is to communication. Building confidence in communication. Teaching teenagers social skills because they are so wrapped up in technology. Raising successful children who contribute to society by allowing them to choose their own paths. Why they chose homeschooling for their family and how traveling is so good for education. Resources for Carrie: Google Calendar Any List More about Carrie: Carrie Sharpe is a Communication Consultant and Speaker at He says, She says. She has been married to her husband, Ryan, for over nineteen years. They have five children, including twin daughters. During their marriage, they have experienced everything from financial strain to miscarriages to the life-threatening illness of their son, Maverick. Carrie describes that experience in her signature talk, “Trusting God With Our Maverick.” Carrie believes that the foundation of every great relationship is effective communication, so she loves to help people overcome communication challenges and strengthen their relationships. She coaches clients in public speaking, marriage and family communication, workplace communication, and pageant interview skills. Carrie earned her degree in Political Science and Psychology from Lake Superior State University. She homeschools her children full-time, and she runs her communication business from home. Ca

Alexa Bigwarfe and Aubrey Mathis This episode we talk about the right way to sell your products and packages without coming across as sleazy.   This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in one hour? Plus get valuable tips on your next steps? Check out this online training! Don't be sleazy in your #sales tactics #mompreneurs! #losethecape Click To Tweet In this episode, we talked about: How to not be a sleazy sales person. Why sending a ton of messages and “circling back around” causes a black mark on your business. The wrong and right way to pitch after a discovery call. The right way to sell your products Things to avoid when reaching out on Facebook. Do you know a mom you’d love to hear from on our podcast for moms? We cover all topics related to life, work, motherhood, health, and so forth. Please drop us a line at

Tara Bosler Tara is a single mom and a copywriter for busy mompreneurs who just took the plunge from full-time career to freelancing. This episode is sponsored by Arianna Taboada! Ariana has donated: One Maternity Leave Planning Package (includes a 90-minute session and 45 min follow up) from Arianna Taboada, Maternity Leave Consultant, Retail Value: $350 To win this package, please tweet this out: Preparing 4 #maternityleave? Win a maternity leave planning package bit.ly/ariannat @ariannataboada Click To Tweet In this episode, we talked about: Tara’s journey from side hustle to freelance business as a single mom who took her 2-year plan into a 90-day plan. Using the stress of “you have to make this work” to fuel your fire instead of fueling your fear. How women promoting women and this community is so important for our daughters to see. Celebrating your business wins with your children to show them how hard work pays off. Niching down and how it benefits you as a business owner. The different types of copywriting for clients. Working at something that is not your passion and how it does not serve you. The biggest struggles as a single mom and business owner. How to model positively for our children by including them and explaining to them why things happen in certain ways. Resources for Tara: The Miracle Morning More about Tara: Tara is a freelance writer and content creator for busy mompreneurs. She loves taking writing off of their task list and stress plate so they can schedule more shine time in their life and biz.  Finding Tara: T. Bosler Writing Facebook

Giselle Shardlow Giselle is an author of yoga books for children who uses her experience as a teacher, yogi and mother. This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in one hour? Plus get valuable tips on your next steps? Check out this online training! In this episode, we talked about: Her journey from writing these books over ten years ago and finally publishing within the last few years. How her daughter is her muse because she is so spirited. The benefits of yoga for children. Living abroad and how learning about other cultures is so important. The entrepreneurship and motherhood juggle. Resources for Giselle: Rachel’s Day in the Garden Anna and Her Rainbow-Colored Yoga Mats Youtube Reading of Book More about Giselle: Giselle Shardlow is the author of Kids Yoga Stories. Her yoga books for kids get children learning, moving, and having fun. Giselle draws from her experiences as a teacher, traveler, yogi, and mom to write the yoga stories. The purpose of her yoga books is to foster happy, healthy, and globally educated children.  Finding Giselle: Kids Yoga Stories Amazon Author Kids Yoga Stories Book Store Amazon Facebook Pinterest Instagram

Arianna Taboada Arianna is a maternal health consultant with a degree in social work. She lives in Mexico with her family. This episode is sponsored by Arianna Taboada! Ariana has donated: One Maternity Leave Planning Package (includes a 90-minute session and 45 min follow up) from Arianna Taboada, Maternity Leave Consultant, Retail Value: $350 To win this package, please tweet this out: Preparing 4 #maternityleave? Win a maternity leave planning package bit.ly/ariannat @ariannataboada Click To Tweet   In this episode, we talked about: Melding your business baby with your human baby and all of the emotions that come with it. Paving the maternal leave road when you’re a self-employed business owner. Why “mommy brain” exists. Those first few days and weeks of motherhood. Mexico’s dire situation with obstetric violence during the birth process, but also its maternal focus postpartum. Listening to your intuition while pregnant and as a mother. Resources for Arianna: Boss Mom Facebook Group More about Arianna: Arianna is a maternal health consultant who works with experienced entrepreneurs who are becoming first-time mothers, helping them customize their maternity leave plan and return to work. She is deeply committed to providing on-going, multi-faceted support that meets the professional, physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of entrepreneurs as they babyproof their business and navigate new motherhood. Prior to her consulting practice, Arianna worked on maternal health issues for over a decade as a health educator, a social worker in a mental health clinic, a reproductive health researcher, and a yoga therapist. She draws from her expertise as a maternal health professional, combined with her experience as a business owner and mother, to provide highly personalized services so expecting entrepreneurs have the tools and information they need to make decisions and take action when it comes to balancing their business with a new baby. Arianna lives, works, and plays with her family in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.  Finding Arianna: Arianna Taboada Postpartum Professionals Free Postpartum Planning Resource

Entrice Rowe Entrice is a life coach and mother of four focusing on identity for mothers. This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in one hour? Plus get valuable tips on your next steps? Check out this online training!   In this episode, we talked about: Her journey from teaching to online teaching to writing and, finally, coaching. Transitioning from free advice to charging for coaching. What a family system is and why you need it in your family. Posting your core values as a family in a frequented place in your home. Color coding your kids for their schedules, dishes and more. Giving our children responsibility that are lifesavers for moms. Making time for yourself and setting boundaries with your children. Resources for Entrice: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud More about Entrice: Entrice Rowe is a certified Life Coach who enjoys working with busy wives and moms on pursuing Purpose, Jesus, and strengthening their relationships. As a busy wife, and mom of 4 kids: a 9-year-old boy, 7-year-old girl, and 4-year-old boy/girl twins, she knows what it’s like to have moments of doubt and guilt in this thing called life. She also knows that there is no room for those feelings and will help you overcome them by helping you replace your fears with the word of God. You can find helpful tips on personal growth, motherhood, and relationships on Entrice’s blog.  Finding Entrice: Entrice Rowe Facebook Instagram The Gift of Delegating 5 Assumptions That Sabotage Our Relationships How to Have a Guiltless Vacation With Your Spouse

Trish Russell Trish Russell is an Implementation Expert for women ready to discover clarity & focus in their wants, needs and desires. This episode is sponsored by the Boss Mom Academy! If you’re looking for great business coaching, Dana Malstaff is the answer!   In this episode, we talked about: Our military connection (both Alexa and Trish served in the USAF) What exactly an implementation expert is, and how she helps women focus on one intentional step that will get them to their dreams/desires How Trish believes in the importance of having one protected hour daily for income-producing time Limiting distractions and focusing on one thing – one goal MINDSET issues! Trish’s self-paced course to help you re-examine all areas of your life to prepare you for your business Resources for Trish: Boss-Moms Facebook Group God Centered Mom Podcast More about Trish: Trish Russell is an Implementation Expert for women ready to discover clarity & focus in their wants, needs and desires. She brings 15 years of management-leadership training & experience to the table and she shares her secrets with women looking to live a life of purpose. Her strategies and methods are centered around the philosophy that one intentional step is more powerful than 10-20 scattered movements. And when she’s not deciphering the missing piece for women in their day routine – she’s practicing her sharpshooter skills, enjoying tea parties with her littles, and traveling through time & space.  Finding Trish:  Trish Russell Our Modern Village 3 Day Free Challenge