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Messy MompreneurCrafting a Creative Life with Kara TaylorHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Kara Taylor. She’s a mom of three, navigating the beautiful chaos of life. Originally from Roseburg, OR, her journey took unexpected turns after marrying her high school sweetheart with six relocations to different states in eight years. Along the way, she fell in love with newborn photography, which evolved into a small business crafting handmade props like sleepy hats and headbands. Balancing mom life amid constant moves has been a wild ride, but she’s found her stride. Her family LOVES outdoor adventures, making the mo...2024-03-1843 min
Messy MompreneurReverse Engineer Your Photography Session to Reduce StressHello and welcome!Today I wanted to share some reverse engineering hacks to reduce photo session stress! You’ve likely heard the popular phrases recently of, “backwards math”, “mom math”, “girl math” … it’s all relative to reverse engineering!I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.Main topics included in this episode:4 ways to reverse engineer your photo session to reduce stressExamples and questions to ask yourself in that proce...2024-03-0406 min
Messy MompreneurEmbracing Life in Seasons with Andria SingletaryHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Andria Singletary. She is a wife, mom of two, as well as a life and business coach for mompreneurs. On her podcast, Mama Turned Mompreneur, she talks about all things motherhood and business life. Her biggest passion is helping other moms build a business that fits their current season of life because, let's be honest, life as a mom is ever-changing, and finding what aligns with you is key. She takes pride in helping her clients succeed and grow their clientele off social media through po...2024-02-1937 min
Messy Mompreneur6 Things I'd Do Differently as a New MompreneurHello and welcome!On this episode, I’m reflecting on my journey coming into motherhood as an entrepreneur. I share the lessons I learned, and the 6 major changes I would make if I could have a do-over. Definitely give it a listen if you are entering parenthood soon (or entering it again), yourself!I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.Main topics included in this episode:My messy...2024-02-0507 min
Messy MompreneurA Slow Season StoryHello and welcome!On this episode, we’re talking all about the slow season post-holidays. I share my prior outlook on it and how I view it now. I’ll walk you through the 7 areas that I’m heavily focusing now and that are sure to make a major impact on the rest of the year. Make sure to listen to see which areas you could implement into your mompreneur journey!I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind t...2024-01-2913 min
Messy MompreneurMama's got Goals & A Word of the Year!Hello and welcome!On this episode, I’m sharing my 2023 biggest lessons learned as a mompreneur. I chat a bit about S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and share some of my biggest goals and my word of the year for 2024.I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.Main topics included in this episode:2023 biggest lessons learnedS.M.A.R.T. goal settingMy biggest goals and...2024-01-2211 min
Messy MompreneurNew Year, New OutlookHello and welcome!Happy New Years! On this episode, I’m explaining where I’ve been the last 5 months and the reason behind pausing the podcast. I also give a little insight as to where we’re going! Make sure to listen to this episode before moving onto future episodes. I want you to have alllll the context!Also, I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.Main topics in...2024-01-1510 min
Messy MompreneurMy Photography Journey in Honor of World Photography DayHello and welcome!On this quick episode, I’m sharing my photography journey in honor of World Photography Day on August 19th. I love highlighting other mompreneur stories but today I thought I’d share about more of my own. Photography has been an absolute blessing in my life. So many people have shaped my journey and I’m forever grateful.Main topics included in this episode:How I was introduced to the world of photography and what it grew intoMy evolution into my current niche and styleWhat I’m the most grateful forConnec...2023-08-1412 min
Messy MompreneurChasing Dreams and Babies with Lucy WHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with my friend Lucy Wang. I met Lucy in person at a photography workshop years ago and collaborated with her for a bit when we both dabbled in the newborn prop industry. She is a wife and mama of 3 residing in the LA area. She's also a self-proclaimed iron chef, SYSK binge-listener, and crazy plant lady. You will most likely find her in her kitchen cooking for her family. Otherwise, she is tending to her indoor jungle, heading to a hip-hop class, browsing the aisles at Tr...2023-08-0756 min
Messy MompreneurListing with Love: A Realtor's Journey with Karissa PangelinaHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with my friend Karissa Pangelina. I met Karissa over a decade ago when she hired me for her oldest daughter’s 6-month photo session. Since then, I’ve had the honor of photographing many more special milestones for their family through the years and developing a friendship with her. She’s an incredibly sweet and hardworking wife, mama of 2 and a successful realtor here in Roseburg, OR. She’s sharing her journey into motherhood and her career, and I’m excited for you to listen!Main topic...2023-07-3143 min
Messy MompreneurA Baby, a Business and a Rebrand with Skye AtterburyHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Skye Atterbury, a luxury wedding photographer based in southern Oregon. She’s been working professionally as a photographer for over a decade and, in her own words… semi-professionally as a mom for 4 years - because no one is really a PRO in that field. We are talking about all the things, including her rebrand and the “why” behind her business. I can’t wait for you to listen!Main topics included in this episode:Skye’s journey into mompreneurshipHer background in and passion for th...2023-07-241h 04
Messy MompreneurUnleashing the Power of Facebook Ads with Social EllaMentsHello and welcome back!In honor of Nat’l Get to Know Your Customers Day on 7/20, we are chatting with Alishia today. She is a social media advertising strategist and owner of Social EllaMents. Over the course of a decade of working for corporations specializing in Operations and Marketing Management, Alishia decided it was time to step away from the corporate grind. Still having a passion for marketing and helping businesses grow she found a fantastic mentorship program to help start up her own social media advertising agency, Social EllaMents Marketing. Now she's able to help businesses gr...2023-07-1730 min
Messy MompreneurBattling Boss Babe Burnout with Miranda SchroederHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Miranda Schroeder, the boss mama behind Thoughtfully Designed Co. based in Indianapolis. Over the last few years, I’ve followed her on Instagram and have watched her career path evolve through her various passions while coming into motherhood. Today she’s sharing her journey and the pivots she has made in her professional life along the way.Main topics included in this episode:Miranda's career journeyHow motherhood changed her outlookWhat she has done to curb work life burnoutWhat she is looking forward to in...2023-07-1047 min
Messy MompreneurFinding Your Creative Groove with Jen Jones DonatelliHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Jen Jones Donatelli. She is a creative life and leadership coach, as well as the founder of Creative Groove—a small business offering courses, coaching, creative mentoring, and community programming around creativity and self-expression. Prior to her work with Creative Groove, Jen worked in various forms of media and entertainment for nearly 20 years. Her resume spans feature films, award shows, talk shows, sitcoms, red carpet reporting, and print/online journalism for outlets including Glamour, REDBOOK, Business Insider, Playboy, Los Angeles Confidential and many more. She is a...2023-07-0345 min
Messy MompreneurMacarons and Mompreneurship with Sweet MacaraesHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting RaeAnn of Sweet Macaraes located in Roseburg, OR. She is a wife, mama of two teen boys, works a full-time day job and, on her nights and weekends, she has built a thriving dessert shop specializing in French macarons. Her delicious and beautiful creations adorn the dessert tables of many local parties, events and weddings. With the support and encouragement of her husband, she’s excited to expand into a few additional offerings in the future. Listen to find out more about her passion and journey into...2023-06-2638 min
Messy MompreneurSafeguard Your Small Business: Cybersecurity Insights with Zach SanfordHello and welcome back!Yesterday was Father’s Day so I want to give a quick shout out to all the father figures out there! Today, I’m chatting with my husband Zach. He is an IT professional with knowledge in so many areas and he’s going to be allowing me to pick his brain on various tech topics that are important for any entrepreneur to consider. We’re starting with cybersecurity, which I feel is crucial when it comes to your small business, especially in this digital age. Give the episode a listen to find out ways...2023-06-1953 minMessy MompreneurSafeguard Your Small Business: Cybersecurity Insights with Zach SanfordHello and welcome back!Yesterday was Father’s Day so I want to give a quick shout out to all the father figures out there! Today, I’m chatting with my husband Zach. He is an IT professional with knowledge in so many areas and he’s going to be allowing me to pick his brain on various tech topics that are important for any entrepreneur to consider. We’re starting with cybersecurity, which I feel is crucial when it comes to your small business, especially in this digital age. Give the episode a listen to find out ways...2023-06-1553 min
Messy MompreneurMastering the Micro Budget Pantry with MrsPrairieWifeHello and welcome back!In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Julie, a wife, mama and homemaking blogger living in the Canadian Prairies. She shares her experience with building a pantry from scratch and on a micro budget out of necessity for her family years ago. She also shares what she has learned since then and explains how anyone can gradually grow their pantry on a micro budget if they find themselves in a financial hardship. Make sure to listen to her tips if you’re wanting to create more food security within your home!Ma...2023-06-1253 minMessy MompreneurMeal Prep Hacks for the Busy MompreneurHello and welcome!On this quick episode, I talk about trying to manage both working in my business and working in the home, specifically in the kitchen. If I’m not careful to batch my kitchen and meal prep tasks, I’d lose so much time to it all. And as busy mompreneurs, we all know how valuable our limited time truly is.Main topics included in this episode:My kitchen challengesHacks for meal planning, meal prepping and batch cooking that have been saving me time and effort and that might help you tooCo...2023-06-0507 minMessy MompreneurConfessions of a Clutter Bug and Strategies to MinimizeHello and welcome!On this episode I share about my tendency to be a clutter bug. I accumulate and store things for various reasons, and it really impacts our daily life. Especially while living in a small space and working from home. I talk about my desire to minimize and share some of the tips I’ve learned that have really been helping me to work towards this goal.Main topics included in this episode:My personal experience being a clutter bugThe challenges I have faced when trying to downsizeTips I’ve learned that are...2023-05-2909 min
Messy MompreneurMental Health in Motherhood w/ Wellness CindyHello and welcome back!May is National Mental Health Awareness month. On this episode you’ll get to hear from Wellness Cindy as we get vulnerable and discuss mental health in motherhood. Cindy is a Postpartum and Breathwork Practitioner on a mission to help overwhelmed postpartum moms find a simple way out of their chaotic mind with simple mindfulness tools. She is a mama of two young kiddos and opens up about her journey into her career and why she is passionate about what she offers to fellow mamas. Make sure to catch the whole conversation for he...2023-05-2240 min
Messy MompreneurRaising Babies & Businesses w/ Erin AudissHello and Welcome!On this episode you’ll get to hear from Erin Audiss, a good friend of mine who is rocking the mompreneur life. She is a sweet mama of two and runs two businesses with her husband Micah. We dove deep into the why and how behind Audiss Photo Co. and Audiss Authentic. Make sure to listen to the whole conversation for her tips and advice on all things mompreneurship.Main topics included in this episode:Her journey into entrepreneurship and eventually mompreneurshipHow she blends travel, mama and work lifeHer tips, hacks, an...2023-05-1550 minMessy MompreneurEight Ways to Find Time for Self Care as a Busy MomHello and Welcome!Mother’s Day is this coming weekend, so I wanted to take the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you regarding this holiday. I’ll also be sharing eight great ways to find time for self-care as a busy mom.Main topics included in this episode:My background as a mamaMy wishes for you this holidayEight ways to find time for self care as a busy mom and why it’s importantConnect with Alysha:WebsitePhotography WebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestTik Tokmessymompreneur@gmail.comMusic licensing information:Eli Lev - Dancin...2023-05-0806 minMessy MompreneurCheers to a New Adventure!Hello and Welcome!In today’s episode, I’m sharing a little of my background as a mama and an entrepreneur. I share a little about what led me to start this podcast and my vision for future episodes.Main topics included in this episode:A brief introductionMy struggles coming into motherhood while blending in work-at-home-lifeThe why behind this podcast and my vision for future episodesConnect with Alysha:WebsitePhotography WebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestTik Tokmessymompreneur@gmail.comMusic licensing information:Eli Lev - Dancin' on the LawnFor full show notes, please visi...2023-05-0107 min