643 episodes

Welcome AMAZING BOSS MOM
We are so glad you found us because that means you have a burning desire to create something in this world...something that positively impacts people AND also makes you money.

You are in the right place.

Here at Boss Mom, we know all too well the challenges of raising babies and businesses at the same time and you need more than just great resources (which we have) you also need a strong support system (we have that too).

Just like all moms you need a simple business because life is complex and you should never have to apologize for having a sometimes unpredictable schedule. You can build a really successful (and profitable) business in 15 hours a week, you just have to know how (and we are going to show you).

We interview amazing ladies who share their struggles and successes as well as solo episodes where I guide you through our Nurture to Convert System designed to help Boss Moms raise their business and babies at the same time.

I'm Dana Malstaff, founder and CEO of Boss Mom LLC, and I'll be your host.

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    • 4.6 • 346 Ratings

Welcome AMAZING BOSS MOM
We are so glad you found us because that means you have a burning desire to create something in this world...something that positively impacts people AND also makes you money.

You are in the right place.

Here at Boss Mom, we know all too well the challenges of raising babies and businesses at the same time and you need more than just great resources (which we have) you also need a strong support system (we have that too).

Just like all moms you need a simple business because life is complex and you should never have to apologize for having a sometimes unpredictable schedule. You can build a really successful (and profitable) business in 15 hours a week, you just have to know how (and we are going to show you).

We interview amazing ladies who share their struggles and successes as well as solo episodes where I guide you through our Nurture to Convert System designed to help Boss Moms raise their business and babies at the same time.

I'm Dana Malstaff, founder and CEO of Boss Mom LLC, and I'll be your host.

    How To Achieve More With One-Minute Success Hacks

    How To Achieve More With One-Minute Success Hacks

    As moms, we know the struggle of never having more than 10 minutes to ourselves. We are always constantly juggling multiple tasks with barely a moment to spare.
     
    It can get overwhelming and frustrating especially when we lose focus.
     
    Is there a solution that takes just one minute of our time and can make a world of difference?
     
    Enter one-minute success hacks; quick, actionable strategies that can help us achieve both our personal and business goals, even when we're short on time. How do these simple, yet incredibly effective strategies maximize our productivity and clarity in just 60 seconds?
     
    In this episode, I share mind-blowing one-minute hacks for success, how it can help achieve personal and business goals and the hidden power in starting off small.

     
    One-minute success hacks are crucial to actually reaching your goals in life. -Dana Malstaff
     
    3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
     
    -Get fit, one minute at a time
    How do we get moving and things done when we don’t love the idea of workouts in the first place?
     
    -Multitasking
    How do we get the most out of stacking activities?
     
    -Impactful breathing exercises
    How can breathing exercises help us when we get frantic? Can it help us get our focus back?
     

    • 12 min
    Should You Take Advice From Successful Men?

    Should You Take Advice From Successful Men?

    As moms, we're bombarded with advice from all angles - including successful men.  Should we really be taking advice from them?
     
    Their success is undeniable, and they may make really great points, but can they truly understand the intricacies of motherhood? This dilemma leaves us torn between wanting to benefit from their wisdom and doubting if it truly applies to our lives.
     
    How can we stop dismissing advice from successful men outright and adopt a more discerning approach?
     
    In this episode, I talk about whether or not we should take advice from successful men as Boss Moms, how to identify the nuggets of wisdom that they share and when exactly we should heed their advice.

     
    If people don’t fit in with your belief system or moral compass then you’re not going to want to take their advice no matter who they are. -Dana Malstaff
     
    3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
     
    -Generalized marketing
    Do we need to listen to people who don’t resonate with us?
     
    -Everyone can add value
    How do we take the approach of learning from different angles? 
     
    -When to not take advice
    How do we figure out when advice is just not fit for us?
     

    • 12 min
    One Skill That's Hard for Moms to Learn (But Will Pay Off Forever)

    One Skill That's Hard for Moms to Learn (But Will Pay Off Forever)

    Juggling a million tasks, striving to ensure everything runs smoothly. Constantly worrying if everyone around us is okay. As moms, it’s a heavy burden we carry.
     
    The relentless pressure to bear the responsibility for everyone's happiness and well-being is well…exhausting. Does being a mom and a woman mean maintaining control, fixing every problem, keeping everyone happy? No…and the sooner we release ourselves from the pressure, the easier everything gets.
     
    What’s the one skill moms have a hard time learning but can have the most valuable pay-off? How do we not fall back into the norm of what we’re used to?
     
    In this episode I talk about not taking on the burden of making sure everyone and everything is okay, why moms have a hard time figuring it out and how we can do less while contributing more.

     
    There is a big distinction between being there for the people that you love and making sure everybody’s okay all the time. That is not the burden you need to bear. -Dana Malstaff
     
    3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
     
    -The pressure we face
    How does the burden of making sure everything and everyone is okay affect us?
     
    -Step 1 
    Why is it so important to first recognize the problem?
     
    -Supporting vs. stifling
    How do we deprive the people we love by taking on the burden of making sure everything is okay?

    • 13 min
    3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Success And How To Stop

    3 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Success And How To Stop

    As moms, there’s a constant pressure to put our maternal identity above everything. Of course, our kids are important, but there’s a lot more to us than that.
     
    Our worth isn’t determined solely by how much time we dedicate to our families. Neglecting our other identities and passions can lead to a profound loss and disconnection from ourselves.
     
    How does the pressure sabotage our ability to be truly happy and connected as women? How do we recognize and embrace our multitude of identities as women without feeling guilty?
     
    In this episode, I talk about how having a guilty mom mindset can sabotage your success. I also talk about fostering a balanced approach to identity and how to give our identities as women enough time and space.

     
    We are so many more things than just being a parent. -Dana Malstaff
     
    3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
     
    -Figuring out who we are as women
    How do we figure out exactly who we are as women? What aspects do we look at?
     
    -Our identity as partners
    Does our identity differ when we have a partner as opposed to when there is no one else included in our lives? What does that look like?
     
    -The mindset that children are everything
    How has culture set this mindset up and made it a norm? Is this the correct mindset to have?
     

    • 12 min
    Should You Tweak or Pivot?

    Should You Tweak or Pivot?

    As moms, business owners and women, our lives are constantly changing. We grow, discover new interests, and we get bored in our businesses, and we’re left wondering if it’s time to pivot.
     
    Now, before we go uprooting everything and making huge changes, we really have to check in with ourselves first. Sometimes what feels like a new direction to shift into is nothing more than a short-term burst of excitement.
     
    How do we tell the difference between needing to pivot and needing to just make small tweaks to what we’re doing? What questions should we ask ourselves?
     
    In this episode, I talk about whether you should tweak or move onto something different.
     
    If you don’t know what to say past a certain point, that’s a really good indicator that this isn’t a long-term pivot for you. -Dana Malstaff  
     
    3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
     
    -Know your North Star 
    How do we tell the difference between tweaking what serves our higher mission, and needing to make a big change? 
     
    -Why you’re itching to pivot
    Will a pivot make you happy in the long-term, or are you jumping the gun because you’re excited about a new area of interest?
     
    -Start small 
    Before we make massive changes, what should we try first?
     

    • 8 min
    Break Out of the Martyr Mindset and Find Balance w/Olivia Herron

    Break Out of the Martyr Mindset and Find Balance w/Olivia Herron

    Every mom struggles with the pressure to be present and connected while also excelling in our businesses.
     
    We all want to have it all, but honestly, it can leave us feeling like a rubber band being pulled way too thin. That nagging feeling creeps in – are we doing enough for our families or our careers?
     
    How do we figure out our limits and make peace with the fact that we can't do it all? Can we switch up our mindset a bit?
     
    In this episode, GM of Innovation at SamCart Olivia Herron joins me to talk about how to shift from a martyr mindset, why we need to be okay with not having control all the time and why it's okay to have off days. We also talk about the aspirations outside of being a mother.

     
    Not everything requires you to be in control. -Olivia Heron
     
    3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode
     
    -Be proud of you
    As Boss Moms, we do it all and we need to give ourselves permission to brag.
     
    -Having a martyr mindset
    How does having a martyr mindset create emotions of resentment?
     
    -The outcome vs. the journey
    Can the process of accomplishing something be as powerful as the outcome itself? 
     
    Guest Bio
     
    Olivia Herron exists to champion the untapped potential of small businesses. As GM of Innovation at SamCart, an eCommerce platform for digital creators, she empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and education they need to become successful digital creators. Whether leading SMB sales teams at smaller businesses like SmartBrief or giants like Meta, she’s fueled by transforming up and coming small businesses and novice creators into master sellers. When she isn’t teaching a company or creator about the importance of a customer-centric ethos, listening intently to customer feedback, or leading new initiatives within DropDeck and Creator U, you’ll catch her encouraging and inspiring working moms to build careers and lives that fill their cup both in and out of the office.
     
    For a complimentary 7-day trial of Typeset, visit www.typeset.com 

    Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn. 

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
346 Ratings

346 Ratings

Tjerez ,

Reflect + recharge after every episode

Sometimes a podcast comes along that just makes you feel SEEN- as a mother, as an entrepreneur, as someone committed to “doing the work” on themselves. The topics are intentional and well rounded hitting on everything from business growth to growing your children up (both in ways that honor your values.) Love all the amazing women I’ve been introduced to through the show and now follow on Instagram.

Melissa Mom Life By Design ,

A Breath of Fresh Air for Busy Mamas

Not only do I leave every episode with practical ideas in motherhood and my business, I breathe a little deeper knowing I’m not alone. So grateful for all the ways this podcast pours into me each week!

Sam Denis ,

TBH, Amazing!

I know first hand that building a business and a family at the same time is not light work! I wish I found this podcast sooner because as soon as I did, I listened to three episodes and was hooked. Full of actionable advice and delivered in such a relatable way, this podcast is definitely for you if you want to get inspired and be reminded that moms are amazing and we can build it ALL!

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