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How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveCompetition & Comparison: A New Perspective for EntrepreneursIs the market too saturated for your business idea? I used to think so. When I first started building my coaching business, I made the classic mistake of researching other coaches' websites for inspiration. What began as innocent research quickly spiraled into overwhelming discouragement.Listen in this week as I share how to find that critical balance between using competition as valuable market research and not letting it overwhelm you with thoughts that you're too late or not good enough. For more information, transcript, and show notes...2025-05-0725 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveYour First 50: A Roadmap for Mastering Any Business SkillWhat if the key to mastering any business skill wasn't perfection, but simply showing up 50 times? In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm sharing a transformative framework that has revolutionized my coaching business and can do the same for yours – the First 50 Challenge.Join me this week to learn how the First 50 Challenge eliminates perfectionism, builds self-trust, and creates tangible results – all while being 100% within your control as a busy mom entrepreneur. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/50...2025-04-3036 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Make the Most of a Business InvestmentHave you ever invested in a business tool, course, or coaching program only to realize months later that you barely used it? In this episode, I share my complete framework for making smart investments that generate real returns. You'll learn practical tools to use before, during, and after any investment to extract maximum value, even from ones that initially feel disappointing. This approach has transformed how I view business spending and has helped me build momentum instead of staying stuck in analysis paralysis or regret.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.c...2025-04-2334 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveDeclutter Your Home to Grow Your Business: Organizing Strategies with Meg CocchiaroIs your cluttered home holding back your business dreams?Meg Cocchiaro, founder of Organized by Meg, is on the show this week to share practical decluttering advice that can revolutionize not just your living space but your entrepreneurial journey too.In our conversation, we explore how to delegate or delete energy-draining tasks, create systems that support busy mom life, and find the courage to bet on yourself.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/48Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna...2025-04-1632 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Enjoy the ProcessAre you constantly pushing your joy to some future date? Whether you’re telling yourself, “Once I leave my corporate job,” “Once my business hits six figures,” or “Once the kids are older...”, I've fallen into this trap myself, and I see it with my clients all the time. Tune in this week to learn practical strategies to break this cycle and start enjoying the process of building your business right now – regardless of where you are in your business journey or what obstacles you're facing.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/472025-04-0918 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveAsk Better Questions for Better Business ResultsHave you ever caught yourself asking, "What's wrong with me?" or "Why isn't this working?" after a business setback?In this episode, I reveal the invisible force that's either driving top entrepreneurs forward or keeping others trapped in frustration. I share my POWER question method – a practical framework for transforming any business obstacle into your next breakthrough. By the end, you'll understand why we default to disempowering questions and exactly how to rewire this pattern with an easy-to-use system that changes how you approach every challenge and setback.F...2025-04-0221 min
The Marriage & Motherhood PodcastEp. 184 - From Employee to Entrepreneur - A Mom's Guide To Starting Your Own Business with Jenna RykielLet us know how you enjoyed this episode!In this episode, I am joined by business and mindset coach, Jenna Rykiel to discuss the journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. If you've been feeling the nudge to start your own business, this episode is for you. We dive into the challenges and solutions of building a business as a mom, covering vital topics including balancing family life, overcoming obstacles, and creating a solid exit plan from your corporate job. Jenna shares her expertise and personal experience, offering valuable insights into how moms can successfully transition to fulfilling...2025-04-0154 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveYour Pricing Strategy: Frameworks, Scripts, and Mindset ShiftsHow much time are you spending staring at your computer screen, trying to figure out what to charge for your services?In this week's episode, I'm sharing everything you need to fix your pricing problems once and for all.You’ll learn clear frameworks for calculating your rates, word-for-word scripts for confidently communicating them, and the critical mindset shifts that will transform your relationship with your own value. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/45Join me for a f...2025-03-2622 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveJenna Hermans on Balancing Business, Parenting & Life Without the BurnoutAre you caught in the cycle of pushing harder, moving faster, and wearing your exhaustion like a badge of honor?I get it. As high-achieving moms, we're conditioned to believe that burning out means we're doing something right.But what if I told you there's a way to be highly productive without sacrificing your wellbeing?In this week's episode, I sit down with Jenna Hermans, author of Chaos to Calm and Burnout to Balance, who shares how she transformed her toxic corporate experience into a mission helping others find peace within chaos.2025-03-1942 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveLead Magnets Made Simple: Your First Step to Business GrowthFeeling stuck on where to start with your business? With so many options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But what if one simple project could give you clarity, build your audience, and boost your confidence—without requiring months of work? In this episode, I’m diving into lead magnets and you’ll learn what makes a great lead magnet, why it’s essential (even if you’re just starting out), and how to create your first one this weekend. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/43...2025-03-1219 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveMarketing Strategies (For Moms Who Hate Marketing)Do you cringe at the thought of marketing yourself and your business? You're not alone, and it's time we had an honest conversation about why marketing feels so uncomfortable for so many mom entrepreneurs.Here's the truth: marketing isn't about being sales-y or pushy—it's about connecting your brilliant solutions with the people who need them most.In this week's episode, I help you shift your perspective so marketing becomes less about self-promotion and more about genuine service. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/422025-03-0524 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveNiche Down to Level Up: How to Find Your Ideal ClientsAre you struggling to find your perfect niche?You're not alone. Most entrepreneurs resist niching down at first, fearing it will limit their business. But the truth is, a clear niche makes everything easier - from marketing to referrals.In this episode, I walk you through my own niche evolution and provide a practical framework to find yours. Plus, I've created a special niche development worksheet to guide you.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/41Join me for a free...2025-02-2625 min
Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money ManagementRedefining Failure in Mompreneurship with Jenna RykielThis week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Jenna Rykiel. Jenna is a Business and Mindset Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs. She helps moms transition out of corporate and into entrepreneurship in a way that honors their dream to create more flexibility and balance for themselves and their family.
Jenna's here to support women on their unique journeys to achieve a much more fulfilling personal and professional life – whatever that looks like.
Jenna is the host of the podcast How to Quit Your Job: A Mom’s Guide to Creating a Life & Business You Love...2025-02-1945 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveWhen Your Spouse Doubts About Your Business with Michelle PurtaAre you struggling to get your partner on board with your entrepreneurial dreams? In this episode, marriage coach Michelle Purta shares her expertise on navigating those crucial conversations with your spouse. Learn why resistance often comes from a place of fear and practical strategies to help your partner get on board with your vision.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/40Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/applyYou're invited t...2025-02-1942 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveThe “I Don’t Know” Trap and How to Stop Feeling StuckDo you ever feel completely stuck in your business, not knowing what step to take next? You're not alone. The "I don't know" trap is a common mindset block that holds many brilliant entrepreneurs back from making progress. But here's the truth: saying "I don't know" is actively disempowering. The key is to change your relationship with not knowing and embrace the learning process as an essential part of building your business.In this episode, I share simple mindset shifts and actionable strategies to help you break free from the "I don't k...2025-02-1218 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Network as an IntrovertDoes the idea of networking make you insanely nervous? Have you ever felt like your introverted nature might hold you back from building a successful business? Join me this week as I share practical strategies to help you thrive in networking and relationship-building as an introvert. You'll learn how to prepare for events, focus on quality connections, manage your energy, and gradually build social confidence. By the end, you'll see that introversion isn't a limitation in business - it's a superpower.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/38Join...2025-02-0520 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Achieve Your Goals + Who You Need to BecomeHave you ever felt like you're trying to achieve a new goal while staying exactly the same person?In this week's episode, we dive into how to become the version of yourself that can achieve your biggest goals. You'll learn how small daily shifts can compound over time to help you proudly cross those audacious goals off your list this year, and I share a practical framework for identifying who you need to become and how to make that transformation happen.For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/37Join...2025-01-2920 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveSocial Media Myths: What REALLY Drives Business GrowthHave you ever felt guilty for not posting enough on social media or stressed about keeping up with the latest trends? What if I told you that you can build a thriving business without being glued to your phone or crafting the perfect Instagram post?In this episode, I show you exactly how to avoid the social media trap and build a sustainable business on your own terms. You'll learn the three critical steps I used early on to connect with dream clients more naturally, plus the surprising truth about what really drives business growth (spoiler alert...2025-01-2216 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Pick the Right Business Idea When You're Multi-PassionateDo you ever feel paralyzed by your own potential? Like you have so many ideas and passions that you don't know where to start?In this episode, I'll share a powerful framework for testing out your business ideas without getting overwhelmed. You'll learn how to take small, strategic steps that will give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward. By the end of this episode, you'll see your multiple passions as a gift, not a curse, and you'll be ready to take action towards your entrepreneurial dreams.For more information, transcript, and...2025-01-1520 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveBuild Your Board of Directors: Strategic Support for Busy MomsDo you find yourself burning the midnight oil, trying to squeeze in work on your business between corporate emails and researching parenting tips? I've been there, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. But what if I told you that the secret to success isn't working harder or longer hours? It’s about having the right people in your corner.Discover how strategic support can help you make smarter decisions, save precious time, and fast-track your success. I share real-life examples from my journey of leaning on mentors, experts, and trusted friends to navigate the challenges of...2025-01-0813 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Create a Daily Routine That Works for You in 2025Have you ever felt like your daily routine as a mom entrepreneur is a chaotic mess? Do you struggle to balance the demands of your business with the needs of your family? In this episode, I share a powerful framework for designing a daily routine that truly works for your real life as a mom entrepreneur. No more rigid corporate schedules or guilt-inducing free-for-alls. Instead, you'll learn how to prioritize your time, focus on revenue-generating activities, and create sacred space for family connection.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: jenna.coach/332025-01-0121 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You Love3 Strategies to Strengthen Your Self-BeliefAs we approach a new year, it's easy to start setting big, audacious goals. But without belief, it's impossible to achieve them. So in this episode, I share why belief is the key to making next year your best year yet.Join me this week as I share three powerful strategies to help you tap into your inner confidence and take action towards your dreams. You’ll learn how your corporate success has shaped your current belief system, and I share how you can start strengthening your belief in your ability to become a successful entrepreneur today....2024-12-2515 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveWhat to Do After a Layoff (Without Panicking)Have you been laid off right before the holiday season? I know how devastating and overwhelming this can feel—like the rug’s been pulled out from under you at the worst possible time. The corporate world can be especially cruel during the holidays, but I want you to know this: a layoff doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can be the beginning of something so much better.In this episode, I'm giving you practical, actionable steps to move forward after a layoff, especially if you're feeling called to entrepreneurship. We'll cover managi...2024-12-1817 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveLeave Corporate & Finally Start Your Business in 2025You know that feeling you get when you’re hiding in your corporate bathroom, scrolling through Instagram, looking at all the women who've left their 9-5 to build something of their own? Do you keep telling yourself that next year will be different, but it never is? If you’re ready to stop saying "next year" and start taking action, this episode is for you. I show you how to make 2025 the year you actually leave corporate, not just dream about it. You’ll learn the five key pillars that bridge the gap between wanting to quit your j...2024-12-1124 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Handle the Holidays When You're Secretly Planning to Quit Your JobAre you secretly planning your corporate exit while navigating end-of-year festivities at work? Do you feel a mix of guilt, anxiety, and excitement as you attend holiday parties and planning meetings, knowing you won't be there to see the projects through? If so, this episode is your survival guide.I share three practical strategies, along with some emotional guidance, to help you navigate this delicate time with grace, authenticity, and self-compassion. You'll learn how to handle the guilt, manage the celebrations, and turn this awkward period into powerful preparation for your entrepreneurial future.Get full...2024-12-0420 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You Love6 Mental Blocks Keeping You Stuck in Corporate & How to Overcome ThemDo you feel trapped in a mental loop, replaying the same doubts about leaving your corporate job to start your own business? Are thoughts like, "I might fail…" or, "I'm not ready yet…" keeping you stuck in a role that doesn't align with who you are? Tune in this week as I unpack six of the biggest mental blocks that keep moms from leaving corporate to build their dream businesses. These are the thoughts that create fear, inadequacy, and overwhelm, leading to procrastination and half-hearted attempts instead of meaningful action. But if you take the mindset work and...2024-11-2718 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveThe Power of Emotional Awareness in Starting Your BusinessDo you ever feel like your emotions are sabotaging your business success? I know I have. Those moments when your stomach is in knots, your face is burning, and you're wondering just how exactly you ended up here.In this episode, I show you how to decode what your feelings are telling you about yourself and your business. You'll learn how to become what I call a feeling detective, so you can uncover those hidden messages within your most uncomfortable feelings. I also show you how to transform that knot in your stomach into fuel for your...2024-11-2019 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHoliday Self Care: How to Show Up for Yourself This SeasonYou know that wild scramble to find a charger when your phone nears 1% battery life? That’s how most of us approach The Holidays: frantically running on empty, trying to power through until we absolutely crash. But what I’ve learned from working with ambitious moms is that the secret to actually enjoying The Holidays might surprise you.When momma’s running on empty, everyone feels it, so tune in this week to discover how to fill up your mental and emotional tank, so your whole family can feel the Holiday joy. You’ll learn how to give you...2024-11-1315 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveReparenting: Find Joy as a Parent and Energy for Your Business with Crystal HaitsmaHave you ever felt like you're just going through the motions as a parent, struggling to find balance and make any progress in your business? What if there was a way to transform not only your parenting approach but also your sense of self as an entrepreneur? That’s where the practice of reparenting comes in.This week, I sit down with Crystal Haitsma: The Parenting Coach. The concept of reparenting changed Crystal's life and it has the potential to revolutionize the way you show up not only for your children, but also the energy you bring to...2024-11-0642 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveWhy Offering Free Work Pays Off in the Long RunAre you a mompreneur who's ready to jumpstart your business? Well if so, there's one strategy I recommend you adopt right away: free work. Offering free work is a confidence-boosting, skill-sharpening, network-building powerhouse that can open doors and help you make a real impact, even before you officially launch. This week, I share my story of reaching out and offering free work to kick my business into gear, and I show you how to set clear expectations and boundaries around free work to ensure it serves you and your clients. By the end of this episode, you'll...2024-10-3022 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveProcrastination Tips: Push Through Resistance & Get Things DoneWhen you’ve finally carved out some time from your busy schedule, do you sit down to work on your business, only to find yourself reorganizing the kitchen, cleaning out your closet, or calling each of your friends individually? Well, guess what? That's not a sign from the universe telling you to give up. It's actually your golden ticket to success, if you know how to use it. Tune in this week for a deeper understanding of what resistance really is and why it shows up. I give you actionable strategies to push through resistance and get th...2024-10-2321 min
Marketing Like a MotherEmbracing the Entrepreneurial Journey as a Mom with Jenna RykielIn this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, Olivia Radcliffe talks with Jenna Rykiel, a business and mindset coach for mom entrepreneurs, about the challenges and rewards of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Jenna shares insights on overcoming mindset hurdles, the importance of creating a business that aligns with your life as a mom, and why failure should be seen as a friend rather than a foe. They also discuss the societal pressures moms face and how to create a business that not only supports financial goals but also nurtures the joy and freedom of being a mom.2024-10-2037 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveMy Kid is Sick But I "Need" to Work: The Working Mom's Guide to Sick SeasonAre you a working mom struggling to navigate the endless sick season? Whether you're in corporate or running your own business, sick kids throw a wrench in everyone's plans. Tune in this week as I share practical tips and helpful mindset shifts to help you survive this sick season without losing your mind or your momentum. You’ll learn how to embrace the ebb and flow, redefine success, and find hidden opportunities in the chaos. Plus, I've got some tactical strategies to keep things moving forward, even when it feels like everything's at a standstill.Get full sh...2024-10-1620 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveIs Perfectionism Stopping You From Launching Your Business Website?Are you letting the quest for the perfect website hold you back from launching your dream business? As ambitious moms, we often fall into the trap of thinking that a flawless online presence is the key to success. But what if I told you that your website might be the biggest roadblock standing between you and your entrepreneurial goals? Tune in this week to explore why you might not need a website right away, and discover some powerful alternatives that will get you out there connecting with clients instead of agonizing over font choices. And if you...2024-10-0923 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveMoney Mindset Shifts for Moms Leaving Corporate with Germaine FoleyIf you’re transitioning out of corporate and into entrepreneurship, it’s common to worry that you’re leaving behind a money safety net and walking into an era of financial uncertainty. That’s why I have money coach Germaine Foley on the show this week, to help you develop a money mindset that serves you as you prepare for this transition from corporate to entrepreneurship.Tune in for the money mindset shifts that will help you become a financially savvy entrepreneur as you leave the corporate world. Germaine and I discuss why leaving corporate doesn’t mean sacri...2024-10-0233 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Stay Motivated When You Aren’t Seeing ResultsIf you’re feeling discouraged because your posts aren’t getting hundreds of likes and you aren’t landing new clients every day, it’s time for a perspective shift. Just because you aren’t getting the exact results you want right now, does that mean you’re wasting your time? Or is every action you’re taking building the foundation of your success?Tune in this week to discover why consistency trumps immediate results in the early days of your business. I share tangible tools to keep your motivation fire burning brightly, even when you aren’t getting the re...2024-09-2521 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveProductivity Hack for Entrepreneur Moms: Focus TimeAre you tired of feeling like your business dreams are constantly taking a backseat to the demands of motherhood and your day job? What if I told you that with the right strategies, you can make significant progress on your goals, even in the midst of a busy life as a working mom? It all starts with leveraging focus time.Tune in this week to learn how to reclaim your time, energy, and move the needle on those big projects by implementing focus time. You’ll learn the key elements of effective focus sessions, how to overcome co...2024-09-1824 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Leave Your Corporate Job on Good TermsAre you getting ready to leave your corporate job to go all in on your entrepreneurial dreams? Before you pack up your desk, there are some things you should know to make your exit as graceful and intentional as possible.Tune in this week to discover practical tips for setting boundaries to protect your energy, documenting processes to ensure a smooth handoff, and having thoughtful exit conversations that leave the door open for future collaborations. With the right approach, you can turn in your two weeks' notice with confidence and excitement for the next chapter....2024-09-1126 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveMaternity Leave Tips for EntrepreneursAre you an entrepreneur worried about how to navigate maternity leave while growing your business? Taking time off as a business owner can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to derail your entrepreneurial dreams. In this episode, I share my own experience preparing for maternity leave and provide a roadmap for how you can thrive during this transformative time.If you've been putting off starting a family or growing your business out of fear that you can't do both, this episode is for you. I want you to walk away knowing that it is absolutely possible to...2024-09-0427 min
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayHow to Become a Mom EntrepreneurIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Jenna Rykiel, a mindset and business coach for moms, who shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with professional pursuits. She highlights how the pandemic served as a catalyst for many to reevaluate their lives, allowing her to recognize the fulfillment she found in coaching others, particularly mothers navigating the challenges of emotional and mental health. Jenna discusses the common obstacles moms face when considering entrepreneurship, such as financial fears and the struggle...2024-08-3133 minWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayHow to Become a Mom EntrepreneurIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Jenna Rykiel, a mindset and business coach for moms, who shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with professional pursuits. She highlights how the pandemic served as a catalyst for many to reevaluate their lives, allowing her to recognize the fulfillment she found in coaching others, particularly mothers navigating the challenges of emotional and mental health. Jenna discusses the common obstacles moms face when considering entrepreneurship, such as financial fears and the struggle...2024-08-3133 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveWhy Moms Make Great EntrepreneursIn your role as a mother, you're a master multitasker, problem-solver, efficiency expert, and resilience role model. These are the exact same traits that make successful business owners. This week, I break down how the everyday moments of motherhood are preparing you for entrepreneurship in ways you never imagined.By the end of this episode, you'll see yourself in a whole new light: as the unstoppable CEO of your life and family who is ready to add a thriving, profitable business into the mix. Get ready to harness your innate entrepreneurial abilities and take the first steps...2024-08-2821 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Make Selling EasierSelling is a non-negotiable part of running a successful business, but it's a topic that makes mom entrepreneurs everywhere squirm. If you're a mom who wants to build a thriving business that allows you to quit your soul-sucking corporate job and create the life you've always dreamed of, you need to make peace with selling. And by the end of this episode, you'll see selling in a whole new light, be better at it, and actually fall in love with the selling process.Discover why sales is not only your superpower as a mom entrepreneur, but it's...2024-08-2123 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveBreak Free From the Cycle of Mom GuiltDo you find yourself constantly caught in the endless cycle of mom guilt, feeling like you're never doing enough or being enough? As moms, we often set impossible standards for ourselves, trying to live up to an idealized version of motherhood that leaves us feeling inadequate. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the pervasive issue of mom guilt and explore practical tools to break free from its grip.Get ready to transform your relationship with guilt and step into a more empowered, fulfilled version of yourself. On today's show, I give you a proven process...2024-08-1421 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow to Finally Take Control of Your To-Do ListDo you feel like your to-do list is a never-ending source of stress and overwhelm? Are you tired of ending each week with more to-dos than you started with, feeling like you're constantly falling behind? What if I told you there was a simple tweak you could make to your life that would completely transform the way you get things done?If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm and end each week with a sense of accomplishment and momentum, this is the episode for you. I show you how to escape the to-do list trap and never...2024-08-0718 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveStop Learning, Start Doing: A Mom’s Guide on Taking ActionAs high-achieving moms, we have a tendency to gravitate towards chasing the next degree or certification, telling ourselves that once we have it, then we'll be ready to launch our dream business. Learning masquerades as productive action but in truth, overly focusing on learning is really just a fancy form of procrastination. So, ask yourself: is the pursuit of research and learning actually getting you closer to starting your own business, or is it keeping you safely within the bounds of what you already know how to do?Discover how to escape the comfort zone trap and...2024-07-3130 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveUse Your Menstrual Cycle To Create a Life & Business You LoveTo celebrate the milestone of reaching 10 episodes, I'm sharing something special that profoundly changed my life a few years ago. It transformed how I think about my body, and it taught me how to work in harmony with it, instead of against it. It's the amazing book In the Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life by Alisa Vitti. Discover how understanding my cycle and my biological rhythm has transformed my relationships, my growth as a person, and the way I've built my business. This isn't about completely overhauling your life or following...2024-07-2437 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow To Secure Your Financial Future as an EntrepreneurWhen thinking about starting your own business, you're probably worried about no longer having the safety of your regular, steady paycheck. The thought of walking away from your corporate salary feels terrifying. But that financial fear is just one of the mindset obstacles holding you back from the life-changing success you're capable of achieving. And there are more.If you believe transitioning to entrepreneurship means risking your financial future, don’t miss this episode, as I help you transform your relationship with money and step confidently away from the scarcity mindset of corporate security. You’ll learn prac...2024-07-1730 min
Your 12 Year Old SelfEpisode 109--Jenna RykielToday, Mike welcomes Jenna Rykiel. Jenna is a Business and Mindset Coach for Aspiring Mom Entrepreneurs. She empowers moms to build thriving businesses without burning out. She helps ambitious moms to design a life they truly love by teaching them to optimize their time, create more freedom and flexibility in their lives, and make money on their own terms, without sacrificing their self-care in the process. She's the host of the podcast How to Quit Your Job: A Mom’s Guide to Creating a Life & Business You Love, which equips moms who are new to entrepreneurship with practical business ti...2024-07-101h 02
Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity LeaveAvoiding Burnout in Mompreneurship with Jenna RykielAre you on the brink of burnout while trying to balance your business ambitions and the demands of parenthood? Today, I sit down with Jenna Rykiel, a business and mindset coach, to explore strategies for maintaining a healthy balance. Jenna shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, offering insights on setting boundaries, time management, and creating a fulfilling career aligned with personal values.Through her practical, actionable coaching methods, Jenna guides clients to reimagine themselves, establish vibrant businesses, and shape lives that resonate with their true selves. She firmly believes that when women are equipped with...2024-07-1041 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveManaging Your Mind: The Secret Weapon for Building Your BusinessThe biggest obstacle standing between you and your dream business isn't your job. It isn't your skillset, and it isn't even that you don't have enough time because you're trapped in your nine-to-five. The biggest hurdle you need to overcome in pursuit of your dream business and the life you want to live is your thoughts. Your mindset matters, so it's time to unlock the secret to managing your mind.Discover what's stopping you from creating a business that allows you to ditch the nine-to-five, and what you can do about it. I give you the practical...2024-07-1025 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveThe Transformative Power of Networking for Mom EntrepreneursIf you're looking for more confidence and clarity as you ditch the nine-to-five and start working for yourself, you're in the right place. You might have a vision of networking involving stuffy corporate mixers and awkwardly trying to climb the ladder, but what I'm bringing you today is networking reimagined, and it is going to change everything for you.Tune in this week as we dive into the transformative power of networking for mom entrepreneurs. You'll not only learn what real networking looks like, beyond the fake smiles and empty promises, but you'll also learn exactly where...2024-07-0332 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow To Start a Business When You Have No Idea What To DoIs the corporate grind chipping away at your soul? Are you done putting your dreams on hold for someone else’s vision, but the thought of leaving to start your own business feels impossible? If so, this episode is for you. It is not only packed with ideas for your new business, but you'll also learn how to finally get out of your own way so you can actually explore what's possible for your future.Tune in this week to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurial possibilities for moms who want to transition out of corporate. I...2024-06-2623 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveCreate Space in Your Schedule With These 4 Simple StepsAre you constantly overwhelmed by never-ending to-do lists and obligations? Does it feel like there just isn't enough time in the day to get everything done, let alone pursue something new and scary like entrepreneurship? It's time to take back control of your schedule and create some space in your week to build the life you truly want. It all starts with my simple, 4-step approach. You might be waiting for things to calm down before you start your business, but things are never going to calm down unless you decide to do things differently. Tune in t...2024-06-1924 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveHow To Make Work Suck LessWhen you know your life is destined for more, being stuck at work really sucks. However, unless you've handed in your resignation and you're leaving tomorrow, you need to turn your attention to making work suck less in the meantime. So how can you survive, and even thrive, until the day you can finally leave your job? If every day feels draining and soul-crushing but you know you need to stick with it just a little while longer, this episode is for you. Discover a simple, actionable strategy you can start right now to transform those agonizing...2024-06-1222 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveWhen To Quit Your Job: The Importance of a Departure DateWhen you decide you want to leave your job to become an entrepreneur, there's one more pivotal decision you need to make: when? Choosing your departure date feels heavy, but it's simpler than you think, and doing so is the first step to living the life you dream about every day.Discover why picking your departure date gives you the direction and clarity you need to make important changes in your life. I break down the mental drama you experience around deciding on a transition date for becoming an entrepreneur, and you'll learn how to choose a...2024-06-0536 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveOne Mindset Shift To Change the Way You Think about FailureToo many moms are burnt out by their corporate job, dreading every day before they even wake up. If you know you need to leave the nine-to-five life behind, but you're afraid of taking the leap because you're scared of what could go wrong and that it could ultimately end up in failure, this episode is for you.Discover why your fear of failure isn't keeping you as safe as you might think. Leaving your job to start your own business isn't a decision to be taken lightly, but if the only reason you haven't started yet...2024-06-0515 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveAre You Ready To Quit Your Job?Do you want to break away from the constraints of your nine-to-five and instead experience the joy and freedom of entrepreneurship? If so, you’re not alone, and you're in the right place. This first episode is dedicated to tackling one of the most important questions you need to answer on the start of this journey: are you ready to quit your job?Discover if you're really ready to quit your job and create the kind of life you've always dreamed of, as well as the red flags that mean you are definitely ready for change. You'll le...2024-06-0517 min
How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveStart Here: How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You LoveAre you exhausted, stressed, and frustrated in your 9-5, but have no idea what to do about it?Do you dream of being in charge of your own time and having more quality time with your family without compromising on making money?If so, you’re not alone. So many moms are working jobs that drain them of all their energy, leaving them little time to truly enjoy life. But what if there was another way?What if you could ha...2024-06-0101 min
Mastering Your 30s and Living My 40sEverything about transitioning to Entrepreneurship Time Management, Mom-Guilt, and Building Your SystemMy guest is Jenna Rykiel, who is a business and mindset coach and a mom of a 1-year-old. We had a fascinating talk about everything a mom entrepreneur would go through, like our old and all-time friend mom guilt, never-ending accompaniment time management, and all other ups and downs that come with being a mother and a business owner.Website - https://www.jenna.coach/Linkedin In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3/2023-12-2138 min