Posts Tagged ‘wellness’
How Energy Vampires Are Draining Female Leaders and How to Protect Yourself Before the Holidays – Health Scare Minisode #4 for Mom Founders and Entrepreneurs, Episode 257
In this minisode, I explore the fourth pillar of energy management—emotional unburdening—a critical component in reawakening your imagination and maintaining the energy to bring your ideas to life. This concept is one of the key insights from my #1 Amazon bestseller, Fertile Imagination: Every Mom’s Superpower (grab your copy today— https://bit.ly/fertilebook ; it makes for an excellent holiday gift!).…
Read MoreKnow of Any Well-Rested “Older” Moms? – Health Scare Minisode #3 for Female Leaders and Entrepreneurs (Mom Founders), Episode 256
Imagine a mom who decided to have her child a bit later in life. She’s built a career, a life she’s proud of, and now, with her child in the picture, her priorities have shifted to focus on being there for the long haul. She’s not just aiming to add years to her life but…
Read MoreAvoid This Ingredient to Keep Your Energy High – Health Scare Minisode #2 for Female Leaders and Entrepreneurs (Mom Founders), Episode 255
You might be wondering, “Melissa, how am I supposed to find the energy to reawaken my imagination and then actually bring my ideas to life—for my business, my family, or even just for myself?” I know the feeling well. It can seem like I’m on one wavelength, while so many moms out there in business…
Read MoreUnrealistic Expectations and the Power of Word-of-Mom Marketing with Three Wishes CEO, Margaret Wishingrad, Episode 181
Are you curious about how other businesses are scaling and expanding while balancing family life? Look no further than Margaret Wishingrad, CEO and Co-Founder of Three Wishes, a cereal company that is taking the industry by storm. As a mother of two young children, Margaret knows firsthand the challenges of being a working mom, but…
Read MoreWhy Sometimes House Projects Win Over Work Projects? (Work-Life Integration Series), Episode 180
This is episode 180. How to avoid daily distractions to focus on your business growth (work-life integration). We are going to tackle a huge hindrance to business growth, especially as a solopreneur who wants to be a good mom too. This episode comes from a survey I recently conducted with moms in business. One insight…
Read MoreFix Summer Overwhelm For Moms In Business (Work-Life Integration Series), Episode 179
As a coach for 12 years now, I understand how a working mom feels when everyone else is counting down the days until summer. I have identical twins who are 9 and a 12 year old. All of them will be cared for in a mix of summer camps, by a babysitter, me, and my husband this summer. Sound…
Read MoreUncovering the Power of Work-Life Integration for Working Moms: A Conversation with HeyMama Founder, Amri Kibbler , Episode 178
This is a special Mother’s Day episode because it includes the kind of gift that a lot of us working moms would LOVE. If you’re on a career pause right now, consider the fact that this might be the perfect opportunity to uncover what might be next for you. In this episode, we talk about…
Read MoreFinding Balance in a Busy Life with Author Ingrid J. Adams, Episode 177
What does work-time balance even look like? Can you tell me right now who you know who is achieving such a blissed-out state? Who is actually juggling and keeping everything off the ground? I want to know and that’s why I wanted to bring this week’s podcast guest. Ingrid J Adams. She has four kids.…
Read MoreThe Art of Delegation: Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Help, Episode 176
In episode 176, Melissa discusses the art of delegation and how it can be the key to achieving balance and success in business and life. She shares insights from a survey conducted with moms in business, highlighting the desire for balance and the difficulty many face in being resourceful for themselves and asking for help.…
Read MoreFrom Burnout to Rug Hooking: A Creative Entrepreneur’s Journey of Self-Discovery with Meryl Cook, Episode 175
Are you on the verge of burnout and overwhelm? There are options for you as an entrepreneur who feels this way: you can quit, pivot, or pause. You are about to hear from a creative entrepreneur who left private practice in homeopathy after burning out, getting into a motorcycle accident, and being diagnosed with cancer…
Read MoreIs It Imposter Syndrome, That’s Holding You Back? Find Out, Episode 174
This is episode 174. We are going to talk about imposter syndrome especially amongst moms in business. At this point in my coaching career, I want to ensure that I am bringing my superpower of an explosive imagination to my ideal clients and through the grace of God and the fortitude with which I’ve been…
Read MoreHow MOM Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Creators Can Get Support from Bard, Episode 173
You have likely heard about ChatGPT or Bard. Those conversational AI chatbots can answer users’ text questions in everyday language. Well, I decided to interview Bard today to get a feel for how as a mom founder or entrepreneur, you can use it to achieve wellness beyond your imagination. Get ready to step into the…
Read MoreHow to Stop Anxiety BEFORE it STOPS You, Episode 172
This is episode 172. How to navigate social anxiety when talking to influential people is the scariest thing for you Imagine these scenarios You want to launch a podcast and invite influential people as guests You want to strike up a conversation with speakers or panelists speaking at a conference You want to pivot into a new…
Read MoreIs Your Idea Just Good, or is it Necessary? With Founder/CEO of Flex-N-Fly Youmie Jean Francois, Episode 171
In the spirit of achieving wellness beyond your imagination, I want to bring into focus the idea that you should be able to carry on this feeling of wellness with you when you hop onto a plane. You should be able to honor your mental, physical, and nutritional wellness needs en route to your travel…
Read MoreWhat Was Discussed (vs. Not) at SXSW Relevant To Creator Moms?, Episode 170
This is episode 170. I’m your host Melissa Llarena. I’ve been attending SXSW out here in Austin,TX and also volunteering on the Comedy Crew team these last days and weeks. I decided to tune into topics that hovered around imagination + wellness + women and here’s what I realized about what was being discussed vs. not…
Read MoreFall Back in Love with Your Craft Again with Lorin Martin, Episode 138
Have you ever wanted to do something in your life but you just never had the courage to do it? Maybe you’ve pursued your passion to become a doctor or a pharmacist, or a lawyer because you wanted to do good in the world. But then you ended up working in an organization that’s got…
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