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The Boss Society PodcastNetworking That Actually Works: Building Real Connections in BusinessIn this episode of The Boss Society Podcast, host Megan Gillespie shares a raw & honest perspective on what it really takes to build meaningful connections through networking—especially at the local level.From dreading networking events to now hosting them through Olympia Boss Society, Megan walks listeners through the mindset shifts, strategies, and personal growth that come from showing up with intention. You’ll learn how to make networking feel less transactional and more transformational, both in-person and online.Whether you're brand new to networking or looking to deepen your community, this episo...2025-04-1030 min
Let's Get BossySummer Success Blueprint - Mastering Strategic Brand VisibilityWelcome to the first episode of our podcast mini-series, The Summer Success Blueprint where I’m sharing all of my tried and true methods to unlock Summer Success. Today we're diving headfirst into a topic that's absolutely crucial for every entrepreneur out there: mastering strategic brand visibility! So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, settle into your comfy chair, and get ready to soak in all the knowledge. This episode is all about equipping you with the tools and inspiration you need to make your brand shine bright like a summer sun!
Key Points From This Ep...2023-07-0614 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Why What You Do Now Matters For FallOk, we are just getting into “official Summer”, and I hate to speed up time or even mention FALL as we are just getting into our shorts and tanks and enjoying margaritas on the back porch… BUT, it has to be said. The things you do NOW are going to impact the business you see in the FALL. I asked in an earlier episode this month what would happen in 3-6 months if you did nothing different. My guess is that many of you wouldn’t be happy with staying stagnant. We are independent and ambitious women after all. But, if nothi...2023-06-2007 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Is Investing In Your Business Challenging or Impossible?When you think about making a move and scaling your business, does it feel challenging or does it feel impossible? Big question here, right? The reason I ask is because often times when you are presented with an opportunity to level up, it comes with challenges. And human nature is to avoid challenges however we can. This can lead to some confusion and keep us feeling stuck. Because in an instant, when the opportunity to grow and scale the thing we are working so hard on falls before us, the challenges we can predict with the growth can make...2023-06-0608 min
Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Empower Your BusinessWe’ve been talking a lot about feeling empowered as women this month. As we round out Women’s History Month I wanted to take some time to think about how we can feel super empowered in our businesses, too! As female founders, running your business and being a CEO is a pretty awesome position. We have a lot of power, even if we don’t realize or reflect on it often. We can get so use to the grind that we forget how badass we really are, so I think it’s important that we take some time to celeb...2023-03-2807 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - Collaborating With Your CompetitionYou’ve heard the saying “there is room at the table for everyone”... and it has never been more true! With COVID inspiring a lot of now business owners to make the leap, many industries are saturated! But, having more competition doesn’t limit you AT ALL! In fact, it makes a wonderful opportunity to connect, team up, and come up with some incredible collabs… yes, with your competition! Thanks to business owners adapting and leaning in to personal branding, it’s becoming more and more clear that your competition (though they may offer a similar product) is not, and cannot d...2023-02-2807 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - How Subscriptions Can Grow Your BusinessWho doesn’t love a good subscription? I personally subscribe to quite a few boxes and a couple business memberships each month! A subscription for your business is a great way to create a more reliable constant income, and get in front of more customers who are looking to make things easier in their day to day (hello autopayment! They only have to sign up once!) Think about the products or services you offer. How can you turn what you offer now into a subscription? Let’s break down a few ideas on subscriptions that you could incorporate into your...2023-02-2108 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - Sustainability For Online BusinessesEveryone is waking up to how important sustainability is in business, and we can do our part! Being an openly sustainable business and sharing ethical work practices is going to be important to consumers in 2023, so you want to start thinking about how you can adapt. Recent studies are showing that consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products and support sustainable businesses. This is a newer concept to me as an online business owner myself! When I think about sustainability I think shipping, packaging, reducing packaging, adding products that encourage sustainability, etc… but I found some really gr...2023-02-1411 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - How To Use Video To GrowBack with our 2023 business trend! Today we are talking all about video. Video is still going to be where it’s at this year… especially short form video. Yes, I’m talking Reels and TikTok! Now, this doesn’t contradict what I was talking about with social media in one of our earlier trend talks… don’t get me wrong, social media is still going to be PART of your strategy, just not as in the spotlight as it used to be, and video is going to be the star of your social media strategy! And before you hit the panic bu...2023-02-0713 min
Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - Start a PodcastBack again with a breakdown of 2023 business trends and today we are talking about podcasting! Podcasting will remain huge in 2023! It really feels like everyone I know has a podcast these days… and we LOVE TO SEE IT! You have a ton of value to offer, so why not jump behind a mic and start recording it! I started this show in 2018 and Podcasting has been one of my favorite business growth tools! It doesn’t take a lot to get started and can get you in front of a ton of new ears! So today I’m going to giv...2023-01-3113 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - Less Focus On Social MediaOk, this week we are talking about one of my favorite 2023 business trends… Less Focus On Social Media!
Now of course social media isn’t going anywhere, but gone are the days of relying on social media as the meatiest part of your marketing strategy! We started to see this shifting after Instagram ghosted us all last October (2021) and it was a huge eye opener for many business owners about how much we relied on that platform to run our businesses and if it did just up and disappear one day we would be ..well… screwed. In fact...2023-01-2409 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB 2023 Trends Series - No Filter EraIf you listened to the last BLAB of 2022 you heard me break down my predictions for the tops business trends for this year. And it was a lot to cover, so I decided to do a little mini series for the first 10 episodes of this year to really dive in to each of these trends.. Because we wanted this year to be our best year yet, am I right?! So let’s do this!
Vulnerability (the no filter era)
STOP Trying To Be Perfect
Give a Peek Into Your Life
Make Them Feel
Show Your Face
Build That Personal Brand
Ho...2023-01-1010 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - 2023 Business Strategy TrendsIt is almost 2023…how? Like seriously, how did this year go by so fast? 2022 felt like a literal blink of an eye for me, and I cannot believe we are heading into the new year already. Have you created your business strategy for 2023 yet? What are you bringing and what are you leaving behind? I wanted to share some of the business trends I see coming for 2023 so you can help make your strategy the best it can be! Stay tuned in January as I will do a full episode on each of these trends to break it down ev...2022-12-2712 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Say “No” To Opportunities That Don’t AlignAs we head into a shiny new year there is going to be constant information about new ways to grow our businesses, become a “better you”, big huge life changing claims and offers, and even some opportunities. And with so pressure and excitement happening around all the newness, it might be hard to tune out the noise and really focus on what is important to YOU and your lifestyle and business. Last year, I personally had a handful of opportunities come my way that I had to politely turn down and it was really challenging. As an entrepreneur, turing down any...2022-12-2009 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Stay Productive This Holiday SeasonIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes it can feel like the most stressful time of the year, too! School is out, the kids are home, and there are only a couple of weeks left to wrap up whatever business you wanted to take care of in 2022! Yikes, that is one full plate! One of the best things about being a mom entrepreneur is flexibility with the ol’ schedule, but when the kids are home and you’re trying to make all the Holiday magic happen on top of your normal to-dos, it can feel like an imp...2022-12-1310 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Enhance Your Customer ExperienceThe Holiday season is all about giving and sharing joy with our loved ones. And, as a business owner (besides our babies), who do we love more than our customers? No one! Sometimes our customers might not even realize how much they mean to us! In the spirit of giving and the Holiday season, let’s chat today about how you can up your customer experience, show your VIPs how much you adore them, give them the love they deserve, and level up their customer experience… during the Holiday season and beyond!
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Digital Curr...2022-12-0608 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - DIY Maternity Leave For EntrepreneursSo I’ve talked a lot about my maternity leave, and it seems like it just keeps getting extended! The transition coming back to work full force has been a little tricky, and I am fully aware of how fortunate I am to be able to slowly work my way back into my full work load. As an entrepreneur, taking an extended maternity leave with both of my children has been such a blessing, but for some it can seem impossible. Today I want to talk about how I planned my maternity leave, and what I’m doing to tran...2022-11-2910 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Holiday SalesOne of the most exciting things about this time of year is all of the Holiday sales.. And I’m not just talking about shopping them. Offering sales, whether it’s black friday, cyber monday, or anything that spreads a little Holiday discount cheer, is a great way to get new eyes on your business! So let’s talk about it! How do you give the people what they want, get more eyes on your business, and spread that cheer while still making money this Holiday season? I’ve got some ideas for you! We actually just talked about this topic ins...2022-11-1525 min
Let's Get BossyHBD Flash Back - The FIRST EVER EpisodesIf you've followed Boss Ladies and Babies for a while you have heard the infamous origin story about how the podcast started at Megan's dining room table. And today, you get to hear it for yourself! This is the very first ever recorded episode of the Boss Ladies and Babies Podcast... and it is... something else! Let's just say wow, has this show come far in 4 years! Get ready to cringe as you can hear the nerves, novelty, and wtfs coming through the (iPhone) mic in what started it all!
Enjoy!
Happy Bi...2022-11-1019 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Q4 Crunch TimeWell boss ladies, here we are a month into Q4… and if you’re anything like me you are feeling the pressure. Since I took a good chunk of time off for maternity leave I’m having to work really hard not to go into overdrive and do too much to try to make those last Q4 and 2022 goals happen for me. But, I was thinking about it, and it isn’t necessarily maternity leave to blame for feeling this way. This is a pretty common feeling that I, and many women I work with, face every year. Time off or n...2022-11-0809 minLet's Get BossyAnd, We're Back! Post Baby Update & MoreWell hello again, boss ladies! After a little hiatus Megan is back with an update on how maternity leave has been and the transition to mom of two!
Catch up on how things have been going and what to expect from the show for the rest of 2022.
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Let's Get BossyIt’s Not Goodbye, It’s See Ya Soon!This is the last episode before maternity leave! We will be back in October, just in time to celebrate Boss Ladies and Babies 4th BIRTHDAY, and there will be a new member added to The Boss Ladies and Babies family!!
KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE:
-The Thought Process Behind The Decision To Put The Show On Hold
-Why Taking A Break Won't Crush Your Business
-How Building Your Business Around Your Life And Creating A Personal Brand Will Make Your Dreams Come True
-BTS On How Megan Built Her Br...2022-06-3015 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Setting Business BoundariesToday we are going to talk about something big... boundaries. With summer in full swing, it’s crucial that we understand our priorities, and get some boundaries in place for both life and business. Boundaries are the most important thing that we can do for ourselves and our businesses to stay sane, avoid overwhelm, and take complete control of our time and energy sot that we can do everything we want to do. Setting boundaries with ourselves, our families, our children, our friends, AND our business are major boss lady goals. Today, we are going to focus on the biz bou...2022-06-2113 minLet's Get BossySimplifying Your Business To Be More Present & ProductiveAre you ready to simplify your business and be more productive? Sounds like a dream, right? In this episode, we learn how to make that dream a reality with Megan Moran, 3rd generation mompreneur and owner of The Mompreneur Guide. Megan is a podcast host and Minimalist Business Strategist who is on a mission to help mom entrepreneurs simplify their businesses so they can be more present + productive. Today she shares her secrets!
KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE:
-The benefits of simplifying your business
- How to get started
- Clarifying...2022-06-1648 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Create A Time Block Step By StepIf I could share the one piece of advice that nearly every successful woman I look up to has told me, talked about, or taught, it would be time blocking. Now, time blocking is something that ya either love or hate. For some the idea of living their lives with daily structure is exciting, and for others, they loathe the idea of being changed to a rigid schedule. I’m here to tell you, time blocking will change your life… AND it does not have to be what you think it is. As type A as I can be, it t...2022-06-1411 minLet's Get BossyRandom BLAB With MeganThis week we are switching it up a little thanks to Megan's cold and some scheduling issues! Tune in for an off the cuff, random, no plan chat with Megan keeping it real about what's been happening and what's to come in the next few months!
KEY POINT FROM THIS EPISODE:
-33 Week Bumpdate & Vulnerable Chat About Changes To The Birth Plan Of Baby #2
-A Look Into Megan's Maternity Leave Plans, What That Means For Boss Ladies And Babies, And How To Stay In Touch
-Beautiful Testimonials From The Women Inside B...2022-06-0924 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Be YOU On Social MediaDid you hear the news? Boss Ladies and Babies is growing! In a few short weeks we will be welcoming our new baby boy! The Boss Ladies and Babies Podcast will be going on a short break starting July to spend some quality time soaking in baby snuggles and will be back in October (just in time to celebrate our 4th birthday!) We will miss you, but you can keep in touch here:
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Follow along on s...2022-06-0711 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Scaling Back For SummerSummer is coming! And while I’m gearing up for maternity leave, many of you are likely gearing up for your kids to be home all summer long. I just got notice that my daughter’s preschool is closing an entire month early and not reopening next year, so that has been a fun plot twist… Summer is a time where we want to, and are sometimes forced to, slow down a bit and enjoy the ins and outs of life and motherhood. And as wonderful as it is to have our kiddos home, it can drastically change how we ope...2022-05-3109 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Managing Your Mental HealthWe are shifting gears a little this week to talk about something that really does play a big part in our businesses, and sometimes we may not necessarily realize it. Mental health. Being an entrepreneur comes with all kinds of highs and some really low lows, and keeping our mental health in shape is really crucial for our success. Now, it is no secret that I’m an open book, and mental health is something I feel strongly about being open about. I suffer pretty bad anxiety, occasional depression, and have quite a few OCD tendencies. And there are ti...2022-05-2411 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Build Your Business Strategy Around Your LifeWe all want to “have it all”... and a lot of times that comes with the feeling of needing to “do it all”. I want to let you in on a little secret… you cannot do it all. There is no reality where we can sustainably keep up with doing it all… I’m sorry, but it’s the cold hard truth. Burn out is inevitable, resentment for our lives and the people around us, and living in a constant state of overwhelm without ever feeling accomplished are just a few of the consequences that come along with trying to achieve this...2022-05-1708 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Working With Kids At HomeMomprenuership… is not for the faint of heart, am I right? Whether you’re in the trenches, like me with littles at home every day, or you’re realizing summer is a month away and the kids will soon be home every day… we have to get creative with finding ways to keep our business going. Working and running a business with your children at home can feel exhausting and like a you will always have this never ending to-do list, but with a little grit, thinking outside the box, flexible mindset shifts, a lot of coffee, and a pinch of...2022-05-1016 minLet's Get BossyEmail Funnels Made EasyApril is coming to an end, and so is our month of Spring Cleaning your business. For the last episode of the month, we are diving into Email Funnels with Allison Hardy, Email Funnels and Lead Generation Coach. Allison helps busy mompreneurs sell more of their programs on autopilot so that they can live more of their life… and we love that around here! Today we learn what email funnels are a great way to keep your business organized, while growing and scaling, without sacrificing time with your family!
Key Points From This Episode:
-What is...2022-04-2852 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Content Batching Made SimpleOne of the biggest things many mompreneurs struggle with is creating content. It takes a lot of time, and without a solid plan and strategy in place, can feel really overwhelming and disorganized. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way! Today we are going to be talking about a few simple steps you can do to make content creation go from business woe to BRAVO! The secret is BATCHING!! I’m sure you’ve heard someone talk about batching your content, and though it may seem like a big task, it really can be easy...2022-04-2610 minLet's Get BossyThe Pregnant CEOThis one is for the pregnant ladies, pregnant CEOs to be more specific! Today we are joined by Kylie Kelly, an Australian mama of two, maternity leave coach, and podcast host of This Mama Means Business, to talk all things cleaning up your business to prepare for maternity leave! Kylie helps pregnant entrepreneurs plan and fund their own maternity leave through The Pregnant CEO, empowering them to not only take leave with their new baby but to return to a business that is thriving + profitable. Kylie shares invaluable information for women who are expecting, and announces a very special...2022-04-2146 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - SOPsThis month we are focusing on cleaning up our businesses… or as I like to call it Spring Cleaning Your Business! One of the biggest thing that has helped me clean up my business is getting some solid SOPs in place. You’ve heard me talk about these before, but you may still be wondering “what even is an SOP”... don’t worry, I’m about to break it down for you. SOPs stands for Standard Operating Procedures. So this is basically creating (and sometimes, really just writing down) anything that you do in your business on a regular basis… anything you d...2022-04-1910 minLet's Get BossyQuarterly planLast week we talked about how to do a little mini audit on your business to see how the last quarter went. This sets you up to plan your next quarter! Knowing your business inside and out is pretty important, and when you take the time to do these quarterly audits, you save time when it comes to the (sometime overwhelming) quarterly plan. But, you may be wondering… how do I actually plan for a whole quarter?! Mom life, entrepreneurship, it is all so unpredictable and 3 months seems like a really long time, right? Of course it is! BUT, li...2022-04-1210 minLet's Get BossySpring Clean Your BusinessSpring has sprung, and our homes aren’t the only places that need some tidying up this time of year! With the start of Q2, longer days, sunshine, and happiness… there is no better time than now to tidy up the home… and the biz! In this episode, Megan talks all about what Spring Cleaning her business means to her, and shares tips and inspiration to get your business and your life running as smooth as possible for Q2 and beyond!
KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE:
-How to fulfill the need for change the pops up this...2022-04-0726 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Quarterly ReviewAnother one bites the dust… what happened to the first quarter of 2022?!?
If you’re anything like me, you love a fresh start, and a new quarter is just as exciting as a new year. So, instead of sitting here wondering why we are still inside but time is still flying, I challenge you to embrace what you’ve done this year so far… and get ready to do even more in Q2!
A good place to start is to give yourself a little audit for the past 3 months (think of it as a personal business...2022-04-0511 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Create A Personal BrandIt’s one thing to own a business, but you’re taking it to a whole new level when you create a brand for yourself! You want your brand to not only encompass your business and clearly represent your message, but also to show your audience who YOU are. You brand should be created with YOU at the center! Creating a personal brand has been one of the best things I’ve done for my business…. And honesty my life. It is on of my secrets to creating my own unique balance! So today I’m going to share a few thin...2022-03-2914 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Create A PodcastThis week we are talking about something I’ve never really shared about… and that’s how to create a podcast! Creating a podcast is a great way to get yourself in front of a larger audience and make new connections outside of social media! I started my podcast almost 4 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter and have learned a lot along the way! Today I’m going to share some of what I’ve learned to help you start your podcast and get to blabbing about what you love, too!
Establish Your Idea
Plan...2022-03-2215 minLet's Get BossyHow To Be Build A Business With Long Distance SupportToday we are joined by a brilliant and relatable nutritionist, Sophie of What's Good Nutrition. She believes that the smallest things we do every day create our life and we have such power when it comes to the products and foods that we eat every day, to change things for the better. She’s fascinated with the human body and how food can influence it to the best or worst. But she’s also living the mom life and enjoys every minute of it. And today, we aren’t going to be chatting with her about nutrition (but make sure yo...2022-03-171h 00Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Creating A Freebie/Opt InWho loves a good freebie? I know I do! And there is no better way to connect with your audience, provide value, and grow that email list than by providing the perfect freebie/opt in for your audience! Don’t be afraid to share some secrets and throw that value out there. You want your freebie to be something you COULD sell, but you’re so amazing that you’re sharing it for free.You want your audience to feel like since your free stuff is SO GOOD you’re paid offers or products must be freaking amazing! Now, I never...2022-03-0813 minLet's Get BossyWomen's EmpowermentIt's Women's History Month and we are going to celebrate by honoring and celebrating the women in our community! Boss Ladies and Babies is rooted in supporting women, and this month we are taking it up a notch! This episode is all about Women Empowerment and how we can practice empowering ourselves and others. Not just this month, all the time!
Key Points From This Episode:
-What Women's Empowerment Means
-How To Empower Yourself
-How To Empower & Support Other Women
-Ideas To Celebrate Women's History Month...2022-03-0324 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Create An Irresistible OfferRunning a business is amazing… starting a business can take some work, and figuring out what you’re going to offer can be a big sticking point for a lot of people! You know you want to do something, but you can’t put your finger on WHAT. Same goes for if you’ve been in business for a while and you’re trying to expand. You know you want MORE, but you may be getting stuck on what that more is. The great news is, you’re so talented, smart, and full of value that only you can offer. It’s...2022-03-0116 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Beat Imposter SyndromeSo we have been talking about self love all month on the show, but no matter how much we love ourselves, that pesky imposter syndrome can find a way to sneak in. This usually happens to me when I’m feeling a little overwhelmed or on the road to burnout, when I’m trying something new and I feel out of my league, when I spend too much time scrolling, or for reasons that I don’t even understand. Unfortunately imposter syndrome is something that affects many people (specifically women) and can really derail your boss lady mode, and quickl...2022-02-2212 minLet's Get BossyUsing Breathwork To Stay PresentThis month we are talking all about ways to show ourselves love, and Arin of Aquila Shots joins us for this episode to talk all about a great way to connect with ourselves… breathwork. Arin is a mindfulness coach that helps busy females simplify their lives using easy Breathwork techniques.
Key Points For This Episode:
-What breathwork is and the benefits
-How to use breathwork to be more present throughout your day
-Best times to practice breathwork, and how to get into a routine
-Simple breathing techniques you can do...2022-02-1740 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Practice Affirmations Like A BossToday, in theme with the month of love, we are going to be talking about Boss Affirmations! Boss Affirmations aren’t much different than your normal run of the mill affirmations, except you’re a BOSS so I’m giving them this cool name because why not? Now, the thing with affirmations is that they can feel kind of silly at first. Especially if you want to go the route of standing in the mirror and telling yourself how amazing you are. It might not feel natural, and that’s ok! Just remember, the more time you give yourself to let t...2022-02-0813 minLet's Get BossyVulnerability Is The Ultimate Self LoveIt’s February, the month of love. And whether you love or hate valentines day, this month we are going to be talking about all kinds of self love on this show. I wanted to kick this off with a solo episode spilling my guts about the one thing I think you can do to show yourself love. It’s not what you think… no bubble baths, meditation, or nail appointments. I’m talking about something that feels a little bit more scary to many of us. I’m talking about being vulnerable. My mission is to mentor and support wo...2022-02-0330 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Top Resources You Need For Ultimate Business SuccessWe live in the time of information overload! If we have a question or need something for our business, a quick google search will bring us hundreds of answers. Yes, this is handy, but it can also be extremely overwhelming! It can be similar to shiny object syndrome, we just have too much to look at and it makes it hard for us to stay on track. I’ve been guilty of surrounding myself with too many resources and just getting totally lost in the “things I need” that I end up in the same place I was when I starte...2022-02-0111 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Reframing Mindset Around ProductivityThe theme for this month seems to be clear, we don’t need to put so much pressure on ourselves. The world is hard right now. Being a mom is hard right now. Owning a business is hard right now. And one of the things that we tend to use to measure our success in both business and motherhood is productivity. Raise your hand if your productivity has determined if you had a good or bad day based off of how many tasks were checked off your to-do list? It’s what we have been groomed to do. The more...2022-01-2510 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - The Power Of CommunityLately, I’ve been very open about the struggles of momprenuership and how it can feel really alone, really isolating, and really hard. Not to mention in the middle of a global pandemic that takes away so much of our village and our social interactions. But, you shouldn't have to do the alone! A big reason why it is so hard to be a working mom is that so many people in your life will not understand. And, no fault to them, it can be tricky to find the type of connection you need when people just don’t get...2022-01-1813 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Realistic Goal SettingToday we are going to talk about goals… THE thing everyone is focusing on this time of year. How are your goal for 2022 looking? Have you set them? Do you have a plan to make them happen? Are you feeling overwhelmed and behind? I wanted to take some time in this episode to share how I’m approaching my 2022 goals… in the most realistic way possible.
If you tuned in to the last episode, you heard the news that Boss Ladies and Babies is adding a new baby to the family! And as exciting as that is, it has also derail...2022-01-1118 min
Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Social Media Ghosted Us! How To Back Up Your BusinessYesterday will go down as the great Social Media apocalypse of 2021! Were you prepared? It's important to remember that we don't own our Social Media platforms, so having contingencies in place is going to be key to well rounded success… or, at the very least, less panic when a platform goes down! So here are some things you can do TODAY to prep you for the next time something like this happens… because it will happen again!
Build your email list! You've heard me talk about this before, and today is a perfect example of WHY we need...2021-10-0515 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Get Your Business Ready For Q4And just like that…. We are heading into the 4th quarter of the year. When I’m watching football, I basically wait all game for the 4th quarter, especially that last couple minutes… it’s the most exciting!
I’m going to hit you with a football reference here, so it that’s not your thang, bear with me. The 4th quarter is my favorite (football and business alike)... Whether you’re down by a touchdown, tied, or ready to secure your win, the 4th quarter is your chance to finish strong! And unlike waiting until the last minutes o...2021-09-2811 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Recognize Signs Of BurnoutAs I was going to write this episode, I was feeling pretty meh about it. We all know what burnout is, we all have a general idea of how it feels, but what are the signs that happen to lead up to burnout and how do we know if we are about to head into the dark territory. If I’m being transparent, as I’m writing this episode, I realized I’m currently living in burn out zone.. And I need to get out! I knew I was tired, overwhelmed, and feeling a little down, but I wish I woul...2021-09-2111 minLet's Get BossyAre You Ready To Ditch Everything You Know About Social Media? Exclusive Sneak Peek Into How!AN EXCLUSIVE SNEEK PEAK INTO MY NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAM. FIRST TO KNOW INFO AND DISCOUNT CODE INCLUDED!
Everywhere we turn we hear how important social media is to our businesses. The “gurus” are screaming from the roof tops about what we SHOULD be doing, how many times a day we need to post, new strategies that are “the only way”, and setting the standard of what makes you a “success” on social media. … is this ringing a bell? How many times have you showed up to use social media for your business and just felt a complete wave of overwhelm? It l...2021-09-1621 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Track The ROI For Your TimeHave you heard about the movement to kick hustle culture to the curb? I’m so excited about this, and more and more women are speaking out about it! We get so caught up being busy because we feel like we have to, and often we end up working too much, for too little, and feeling burnt out and horrible about ourselves. Along with the mindset shift (more on this in a later episode), it’s important that we are aware of where our time is being spent when we do “hustle” and what ROI (return on investment) we are actu...2021-09-1411 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How To Turn Your Hobby Into Your CareerI have a question to ask you… what are you passionate about? Really, what do you love? What do you do just for you? What is your hobby? … Got the wheels turning? Ok, so, what if I told you that you could make money from this thing you’ve got in your mind right now… That’s right boss ladies… you can turn your hobby into your career! Think about it, what’s stopping you or holding you back? All it takes is a little bit of inspiration and a whole lot of passion… if you’ve got that, you’ve got a new c...2021-09-0714 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - The Great Hashtag DebateI wasn’t planning on doing another # episode so soon, but once again, good ol’ Adam over at the gram is rocking our worlds. So, I had to give you guys my take on the news! It’s gonna be short and sweet, but filled with the goods.
Adam Mosseri has finally settled the great # debate about whether your #s go in your caption or your comments, along with some other gems on how Instagram Search works and how we can optimize it! He said "We want to make sure that it’s easy for others to find you...2021-08-3107 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Organic Growth StrategiesFor many of us working moms, our businesses are our “other” babies. And just like our human children, we love to see our business grow! Today I wanted to talk to you about how to organically grow your business, and strategies you can put in place to start growing your business, for FREE, today! These strategies are great if you’re just starting out, don’t have a budget for paid marketing, or have been in business for a while and are thinking about expanding into spending some money on marketing. I always recommend exhausting your organic options first, and then con...2021-08-2415 minLet's Get BossyTime To Invest In Yourself As A Parent And Business OwnerInvesting your business is one thing, but investing in yourself as a parent and a business owner is a whole other challenge. In this episode I am joined by mom of three and Founder/ CEO ofThe Collective Book Studio, Angela Engel. Angela has over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and is on a mission to disrupt the industry by giving budding authors more agency and authority in the publishing process.
Angela shares her journey to where she is now, including leaving a stable corporate career to invest in herself and her dreams, finding courage to make the ask...2021-08-191h 04Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - The Power of Co-WorkingCo-working can be an amazing tool for your business, and can help you break through to the next level. I never understood the true magic of co-working until I tried it myself… and now I’m addicted. I was always worried that it would be too distracting or that I would rather socialize than get focused work done, but in reality, I’ve never felt more focused than when I’m working next to my business bestie. So, how and why should you co-work and become the most productive you? Let me tell you the powerful benefits I’ve found, and...2021-08-1710 minLet's Get BossyHow to Be a "Good Mom"This one is for the moms! If you are looking for your "ah ha" moment, and the motivation you need to shatter the "shoulds" in your life, listen to this episode! I'm joined by the motivating, inspiring, and talented Felicia Baskin, who serves up straight gold in this episode! We talk about shattering the need for perfection put on us by society, what our kids really need vs. the needs we have decided they need, what true self care means and how to make yourself a priority without the mom guilt, how to recognize you're a person AND and mom...2021-08-121h 00Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How to Recognize and Battle Shiny Object SyndromeWe’ve all been there… we are just living our lives, grinding away at our business and BAM! Something new and shiny comes along and we drop everything and go all in on it! (cough cough clubhouse, cough cough reels…) Maybe it’s an opportunity, maybe it’s a new app, maybe we see everyone else doing it, maybe even a new idea that we can’t seem to quiet. Whatever it is, it is something that totally derails our flow. This is called Shiny Object Syndrome. And according to Wikipedia, Shiny object syndrome is the situation where people focus all their at...2021-08-1010 minLet's Get BossyFinding Your Confidence On Social MediaSocial media can be an amazing place to stay connected, find inspiration, and grow your business. But, it can also be an ugly place causing us to second guess ourselves, our lives, and our self worth. In this episode, I'm joined by the raw, real, and inspiring Body Confidence Influencer- Shanel Whitley. Shanel is a self proclaimed curvy and confident mom of 5 kid who has a commitment to keeping things raw and real. She has built her career around confidence, and has grown a very special space on the internet for women to feel supported. I was excited to talk...2021-08-051h 18Let's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Instagram Reels 101Ok, so last week I talked about the big changes happening over on the gram, and a big piece to that puzzle is reels. Love em’ or hate em’, they’re not going anywhere. And if you really want to stand out, boost your engagement, and grow organically on the platform, reels 100% must become part of your strategy!
Let me be the first to say, I am NOT super excited about this. I love the idea of reels… but creating them is a whole nother story. People out there are so dang creative, and to execute the quality...2021-08-0314 minLet's Get BossyBoss Ladies and Babies NEWSWelcome back to Boss Ladies and Babies... and get ready for some changes!
ICYMI, Mikki has decided to step away as Boss Ladies and Babies co-host- and Megan addresses the changes and what's to come for the show!
Make sure you head on over to my instagram account @itsmegangillespie so you can stay connected. This will be the new home for boss ladies and babies, and the @ will be changing as soon as Insta lets me!
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Have you been struggling to find your unique balance in your life an...2021-07-2909 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB- What the Instagram Changes Mean for Your BusinessPhew, have you heard the news about the Instagram changes? We were on our podcast break when this news dropped, and I knew I needed to do an episode about what happened… ICYMI or if you have questions, keep listening because I’m about to break it down. What happened, why you should care, what it means for your strategy, and what the heck you do now!
So basically, Adam Mosseri the Chief of Insta, announced that Insta is “no longer a square photo sharing app”.... And we are all shookith. He went on to say that people are mostly using th...2021-07-2711 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Must Have Project Management ToolsRaise your hand if you feel like your business is organized and running smoothly…. If you raised your hand, chances are you’re using some type of project management tool to assist you! If you didn’t raise your hand, it might be time you start looking into project management tools to help you, because you don’t have to… and shouldn’t do this alone. There are tons of free project management tools out there that can help you get started, and as you grow, you can upgrade them as needed.
When you start looking into tools to get organized an...2021-06-2214 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Email Marketing Must HavesIf you listened to the episode about the importance of an email list, you heard my excitement as I decided to start working on growing my list! Since then, we had an email expert come on our podcast for a full length episode about email marketing… make sure you go back and check that one out to hear from a pro!
Email marketing is a beast! I thought it was going to be pretty easy, and as I get my systems in place it is starting to get a little easier. But, phew, getting going is tricky. Here are some of...2021-06-1610 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - How to Set Business BoundariesToday we are going to talk about something big... boundaries. Boundaries are the most important thing that we can do for ourselves and our businesses to stay sane, avoid overwhelm, and take complete control of our time and energy. Setting boundaries with ourselves, our families, our children, our friends, AND our business are major boss lady goals. Today, we are going to focus on the biz boundaries- what they are, when to set them, and how I’ve incorporated boundaries into my business to find balance and be the best boss lady I can be!
🚫Decide your hard stops
🚫Don’t let emai...2021-06-0914 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Creating a Clubhouse StrategyHave you heard about clubhouse?! If you’re new around here, you’ll quickly realize that I’m OBSESSED! It is the BEST app I have ever used, and that is not an exaggeration. The connections you can make with people from this app are so instant, so organic, and so powerful, that it has become the driving lead source for my business. And it’s FUN! All you have to do is show up, listen, be yourself, and watch the magic happen. But, as easy as that sounds, it does help to have a little strategy in place so you d...2021-06-0208 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - What Are Branding WordsHave you heard about “branding words?” Kelsey Kurtis was the person who introduced me to the concept of branding words many years ago. She is a pro when it comes to teaching you how to develop these words and make them part of who you are.
The idea of branding words is just starting to catch on, but have been around for a while. Your marketingbff.com says branding words are descriptors you want people to use to endorse your business. These are words that define you, your work, and what clients get by working with you…. Words you hope people...2021-05-2508 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Finding Your Unique BalanceOk boss ladies, I wanted to take some time this week to address the buzz around the word “balance”. I use this word A LOT… in my content, in my programs, and even the book we are writing that has a major focus on creating balance around work and parenthood. This word is quickly becoming a no-no and it’s time that we get clear on what this word really means… because we really do want and need balance in our lives… it just may not be what we think it is! I feel like we are seeing this word all over the...2021-05-1908 minLet's Get BossyMegan and Mikki on MotherhoodHappy Mother’s Day to all you mamas out there! This episode is just Mikki and Megan, and we take some time to reflect on our Motherhood journeys, while keeping it real with all of you!. You know those things we all swore we would never do once we had kids? We reveal some of our biggest wins and fails, how motherhood has changed our perspectives on life, our biggest transformations since becoming mamas, and spend some time complimenting each other’s mama super powers! We also announce the upcoming reveal of a TOP SECRET project we have been work...2021-05-0759 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB- Getting to Know Your Personal BrandAh, the art of a personal brand!
Making the decision to build your business around who you are, and leveraging the personal and emotional side of business.
I think you all know me by now, and you may be sick of me talking about the brand YOU…. but this is really what it’s all about! Being WHO you are! Because guess what? You already have a personal brand, whether you know it or not, so you might as well be intentional with how you work it! Here are a few of my favorite tips on h...2021-04-2108 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB- Spring Cleaning Your BusinessSpring has sprung, and our homes aren’t the only places that need some tidying up this time of year! End of Q1, longer days, sunshine and happiness… no better time than now to tidy up the biz!
The excitement for the new year is wearing off, and some of our ideas may have some cobwebs hanging around that could use some dusting, clutter may be piling up, and we might be feeling like we could use a little pep in our step!
Here are my favorite ways to clean up the ol’ biz this time o...2021-04-0708 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB- How to Wrap Up Q1 Like a Boss!Another one bites the dust… what happened to the first quarter of 2021?!?
If you’re anything like me, you love a fresh start, and a new quarter is just as exciting as a new year. So, instead of sitting here wondering why we are still inside but time is still flying, I challenge you to embrace what you’ve done this year so far… and get ready to do even more in Q2!
A good place to start is to give yourself a little audit for the past 3 months (think of it as a personal business...2021-04-0307 minLet's Get BossyThe Journey To Discovering Your Passion“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Marc Anthony
In this episode Mikki and Megan take a look at their passions, and how/when they discovered them.
The Boss Ladies talk about the pressures of finding what you love to do, especially during a pandemic, and share a helpful reminder that there is no right or wrong time for you to discover your passion. Megan shares her journey of developing her coaching programs and what she sees for herself in the future, and Mikki talks about the struggles of searching for that true c...2021-03-111h 05Let's Get BossyThe Brand You Strategy Preview and ReviewThe Boss Ladies and Babies show is celebrating 100 EPISODES!!! Who would have thought that our little show, that started at Megan’s dining room table 2 years ago, would turn into something so special! THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us, cheered us on, and joined in on our journey! We couldn’t have done it without you!!! Cheers to 100 more! Make sure you subscribe to our show and leave us a review to be entered into our 100th Episode Giveaway, full of amazing gifts from some of our favorite Boss Ladies that helped us get here 👏 Ends TODAY 1-28-21 🎉
I...2021-01-281h 08Let's Get BossyBusness BLAB - How to Optimize Your Instagram BioYou know what they say, first impression matter… and that isn’t any different for social media!
When someone stops by your platform, you have a matter of literally seconds to impress them or convince them to keep scrolling! And, one of the biggest mistakes that we see people making is NOT optimizing their bio in a way that will make viewers want more! Optimizing your bio is your chance to speak directly to the person you can help, tell them why they need your help, how you can help them, and then direct them to sign up or purchase the...2021-01-2606 minLet's Get BossyBusiness BLAB - Make Your Planner Work For YouSticking to our big New Year’s plans can be tough without the proper organization. Over here at Boss Ladies and Babies… we LOVE a good planner! But, not all "good planners" are actually good. The key is finding something that works for you and your lifestyle!
One of the first sections of Megan’s new program, The Brand You Strategy, is balance. Self-management and time management working together is the perfect equation for a beautifully balanced life, and learning how to utilize your planner to the highest potential will keep you on track! Here are some of our tips to get...2021-01-1309 minLet's Get BossyBLAB The Brand YOU StrategyIt's finally here!!! 🎉
Megan has been pouring her heart into the creation of her new program, The Brand YOU Strategy , and shares it all on this episode🙌 She goes over what inspired her to create this program, how she got to where she is today in her branding message, and how she hopes to help other Boss Ladies find balance and confidence in their branding and life ✨
You heard it here first, and get a front row seat to watching (and helping) The Brand YOU Strategy grow. Thank you for all of your support! We are so e...2020-12-0817 minLet's Get BossyBLAB Why You Need a WebsiteSure, social media is great (and rules when we think about online marketing), but a good old website is not dead! As you are growing your brand it is crucial to get yourself in front of as many eyes as you can 👀
We are by no means website designers, but Megan has recently built two websites from scratch on GoDaddy.com and Wix.com and it has been a piece of cake! Literally, the most un techy person here… trust us, you can do it too! And if you still don't think the designing is your jam, there are plenty of am...2020-11-0310 minLet's Get BossyGhostingTime to get spooooooky 😱 In this episode we are talking about ghosts, but not the kind you may think! We are talking about friendship and relationship ghosting, and the spookiest ghosts of all, that just disappear from our lives 👻💔
Bidi, a badass wife, derby player, and non-profit boss lady joins us to share her spooky story of how she was ghosted by her fiancé! Her story will make your hair raise, and maybe even trigger a loud WTF⁉️ The Boss Ladies commiserate with Biddi about how awful ghosting can be. Megan shares her worst ghosting story that still haunts her, and Mikki admi...2020-10-2948 minLet's Get BossyNavigating LossIn this episode the Boss Ladies are joined by their dear friend, and first guest they ever had on the show back in 2018, Beth Vreeke👏 Beth is a newlywed with one very unlucky thing in common with both Mikki and Megan, and likely some of our listeners 💔 We have a raw conversation about suffering loss right after our weddings, and we each open up to share our stories. Loss can strike at the worst times and can feel impossible to navigate. We share some tips on how to handle the grief, be a good partner through it, and how to work t...2020-08-281h 27
Let's Get BossyMamas Mental LoadIn this episode the Boss Ladies get honest about the mental load 🙌 The mental load is a term for the invisible labor involved in managing a household and family, which typically falls on women's shoulders.
It's remembering. Organizing. Multi-tasking. Planning. Preventing. Refilling. Compartmentalizing. Budgeting. Fixing. Reminding.... and working… and now home schooling?!? And so so much more 🤯 We decided it is so important for woman to know that they aren’t alone in carrying their load, and that we all need to speak up to normalize it! This episode is just us and our struggles, and tips we have found to deal wi...2020-08-131h 35Let's Get BossyBLAB Talent TalkIn this episode, Megan joins John L Scott Talent on their live show “Talent Talk” 👏🏻 We shared the clip of Megan charring about how our Podcast came to be, and a little bit of Boss Lady life! Enjoy 💕2020-05-2612 minLet's Get BossyMental Health MattersIt’s a crazy time witH COVID-19, and health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. But, what about our Mental Health? It’s often something that is forgotten in the hustle and bustle of Boss Lady life ☕️ In this episode the Boss Ladies and joined by mama, business owner, and mental heath activist Megan Travis 👏🏻 We discuss some truths about Mental Health struggles and share some great tips to help manage some of the stress 🙌🏻 If you’re struggling with your Mental Health (because of it before covid-19) please remember you are not alone 👊🏻💕 Mobile mama therapy New hope psychiatry EFT acupressu...2020-03-191h 16Let's Get BossyHit your goals and Wash you hands! 👏🏻In this episodes the Boss Ladies are flying solo and checking in on those New Years Goals we all set at the beginning of the year! With the end of the first quarter creeping up, Mikki and Megan wanted to touch base and get back/make a plan to stay on track with those goals that often fall off by this time of year 👊🏻 They share their progress, wins and fails, and talk about all the relatable struggles of keeping goals 😬 The episode rounds out with some hilarious hot mess mom moments, and will hopefully leave you feeling inspired and ready to...2020-03-1256 minLet's Get BossyKeepin' it real...awkward 😳Mikki is back holding down the fort while Megan recovers from the plague. 😷 She discusses accountability, her awkward Mom moments, and bedwetting. So. Much. Bedwetting. 🤦♀️2020-02-0614 minLet's Get BossyOne is the loneliest number...🎤🎶The Boss Ladies are having one hell of a week! Megan is out sick 😷, but keeping with their promise Mikki takes on the episode in her solo debut! She keeps it short but sweet while discussing confidence, body image, authenticity and a sprinkle of reality tv 😉. And you know your girl couldn't leave you without a story involving 💩🙈.2020-01-3019 minLet's Get BossyLet’s do this decade ✨The Boss Ladies are back (again)... and this time for good! Catch up with Mikki and Megan in an episode that was a long time coming. Boss ladies share some cringe worthy stories, share their goals for the Boss Ladies community this year, and spill in a couple announcements 👏🏻 This episode will make you feel a little awkward, motivated, laugh, cry, and maybe even itch!!2020-01-0944 minLet's Get BossyDating as a Mom Episode 10Mikki and Megan are joined by Libby (aka Miacupcake) to dive into the tribulations of dating as a mom. She has some S T O R I E S, and some amazing advice for all you dating mamas out there. Tune in for lots of laughs and insight into the crazy world of dating (with a kid). Enjoy!2019-06-071h 02Let's Get BossyBreaking the mold of motherhood Episode 9Mikki and Megan are joined by the fierce Kate Labelle to talk about breaking the mold of what motherhood “should be”, working out during pregnancy, and more! They go there and have a great time keeping it real 👊🏻2019-05-2452 minLet's Get BossyKnow your worth Episode 8Mikki and Megan talk about knowing your worth in your business and motherhood. Tune in for some major empowerment, truths on motherhood, and hilarious hot mess mom moments!2019-05-1036 minLet's Get BossyWe're Baaaaack! Episode 7Megan and Mikki are back after some major life changes. They catch up on the big news, introduce some new segments, and bring on the laughs, as usual. Motherhood at its realest!2019-04-1635 minLet's Get BossyEpisode 4Mikki and Megan are talking holidays, busting open expectations, and doing some serious mom preaching 🙌🏻2018-12-2050 minLet's Get BossyEpisode 3Mikki and Megan talk about big changes with their families, goal setting tips, and share some embarrassing stories.2018-12-1336 minLet's Get BossyEpisode 2Mikki and Megan are much more confident behind the microphone! This episode dives deeper into their careers and how they got where they are now. The boss ladies share some laughable mom moments, “spill the wine” on some silly confessions, and share some business branding tips. Enjoy the show!2018-11-2936 min