Kids say the darndest things, and ours are no exception! Des & Iva share a candid episode interviewing their little ones and asking them what is on their mind. If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up this episode is for you! It has some funny and random bits of wisdom sprinkled with the children’s unique view on all things life and motherhood. Listen in!
Do you want to create a life that is unapologetically your own? Our featured guest expert, Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, wrote a book about it and it’s a must read! As the co-founder of Mindvalley, international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids, Kristina is the embodiment of doing it all and having it all and she sits down with us to share what BECOMING FLAWESOME is all about and how we can take a page out of her book to truly thrive as our own authentic selves. Listen in!
Health begins with the foods you eat. In this follow-up episode, our guest expert and Nutritionist, Teresa Pena, shares the food staples we should keep at home to build our own ‘Kitchen Pharmacy’. From ‘First Aid’ Kit items, to what to keep handy for your period using seed cycling, have a listen and check if you have all the items on the list. Plus, Teresa shares her verdict on chocolate. And the answer will impact you. Listen in to find out.
Instead of going to Dr. Google, tune in to this episode! Our guest expert and nutritionist, Teresa Pena, truly breaks down for us what do we need to look out for AND watch out for in order to be our ‘Happy Weight’. Her solid explanations go beyond merely listing food groups, and she dives deep into illustrating how our hormones and food are so interconnected, and why knowing this matters at this stage in our busy lives. Listen in and be ready to take some notes!
Des and Iva have put together a list of 10 Tips every busy mama needs to know when she’s growing her business with little ones around. Ditch frustration and guilt and instead embrace ways you can wear all the hats without overwhelm or burnout. Mompreneurship is supposed to be fun and they both share how you can make the journey a truly enjoyable one!
Want in on the magic cocktail in which you get to be completely yourself while also building a business that feels authentic and in integrity with who you are so you can share it with the world? Meet Yaela Raber. She has coached and supported thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide in creating a business and life in which they get to be it all: unapologetically ambitious AND uncompromising in their quality of life. Listen in to learn the three main components that make this magic cocktail the perfect recipe for business owners who are ready to take on the world!
Sometimes we walk into somewhere and we immediately feel at ease and comfortable and other times, something feels off. That is Feng Shui at work! This ancient Chinese traditional practice is all about arranging the pieces in living spaces to create balance with the natural world. We all want to live in harmony and enjoy our downtime at home. Listen in as our featured expert guest, Dana Wolf, shares how Feng Shui help us feel at ease and make our life easier.
Why is it that accepting help tends to be so difficult for mothers? Why does it feel like receiving help is a sign of weakness or worse, that we don’t have our act together? In this episode we unpack the different layers that might be at work whenever we feel unease, or a lack of control to letting others step in and help us out. Get ready to take some notes, mama, as you might uncover a few helpful insights in this episode!
We all want to raise happy, thriving children. Knowing that there is a fun and creative way to do so, while fostering good mental health is a no-brainer. Alex and Jesse, are two moms who are sharing the benefits of journaling for mental wellness at any age and how families can connect through hands on artistic learning. Take out your glue, glitter and coloring pencils while listening to this episode!
Do you sometimes think that you could be further ahead in your plans and projects if it weren;t for the kids? As moms, it feels that most days we’re taking on more than the lion’s share of childrearing and household chores with very little time left to enjoy ourselves or pursue our own projects. Listen in on how our featured guest, Christelle Pillot, helps with creating Family teams at home so everyone has a role that contributes to the overall harmony of the home regardless of age! Learn how you can effectively delegate to your family members, so you have more time to do the things you love.
Technology doesn’t have to be a necessary evil when we’re building a business. In fact, it can be a total time-saver that allows us to do more of what we want without burning out in the process. Our featured guest, Krissy Chin, is the queen of automations and systems and she has made it her mission to help entrepreneurs earn twice as much working half the time. Her proven track record shows she’s got her finger on the pulse of what’s at the tech forefront so we can use it to our advantage and free up time to do more enjoyable things during the day. Listen in!
As moms, we always want the best for our children, even after a separation. Co-parenting helps your child to feel she still has her parents’ love regardless of what might be going on between the adults. However, it can be a challenge to navigate when there is a hi-conflict divorce. And our featured guest, Nicole Luposhansky, sheds light, advice and insight into how to navigate such situations so that women can feel empowered throughout their journey.
We all desire to have a life full of energy, passion, success. And our featured guest, Olesya Wilson, has dedicated her life to help women achieve just that. Not only does she share with us what is going on in our bodies so we can heal it and keep it healthy, but also the importance of drinking ‘sexy water’ as well as how she was able to scale her business to six figures while living abroad. Talk about multitasking!
Don’t let Mom Guilt eat you up and hold you back from being the vibrant and uplifted mom you’re meant to be. In this episode, Desiree and Iva share their top five ways to let go of Mom Guilt and what are some small shifts and actions you can do instead. Parenting can be challenging at times but it doesn’t have to come with the big pressure of guilt. You can instead to be in harmony with what comes up and enjoy your journey even more!
Social media can be intimidating and overwhelming for a lot of us. As business owners it seems like it’s a necessary evil. But fret not. Our featured guest, Coach Rocky, breaks down how to approach social media in a way that feels empowering and simple. This episode is for you if you want to stop being the shy girl at the back and start monetizing Instagram so you can scale your business that much faster. Get ready to take notes and take your business to the next level!
We all want to be happy. To feel joy in all that we do. But we can as quickly fall into the traps of living on autopilot and barely noticing what we truly feel. Our guest expert, Nicole George, shares how we’re missing out on happiness in our daily lives and how we can truly activate it. Plus she shares great tips on how to parent our children as we embrace the whole of our emotions. Listen in!
Having a bored child is no fun. Having a bored child when you have a mile-long list of to-do’s is even more challenging. Yet, we say, “Let your children get bored again and again!” Sounds crazy? Jumping in to fix it might not be the best solution. Listen in as Desiree and Iva share why we need to think of boredom long term to help our children thrive in the future.
Shout out to all working moms worldwide! Can we all collectively agree that the two toughest transitions of a woman’s life are becoming a mom and then becoming a working mother? Welcoming our child into the world for the first time is both a sublime and overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, the world doesn’t stop after we have children and going back to work means a lot of adjustments for the whole family even years after those early baby years. How to adjust to the change and help our children at the same time? Get ready to take notes as our guest expert, Kathy Rougier, is here to help families navigate the ‘mommy-back-at-work’ transition.
Whether you are staying home and raising your little ones, running your own business, pursuing a corporate career, or working that side hustle, the overwhelm of daily life is REAL! entrepreneurs, And if you’re doing all of this while living abroad, you might definitely need the help of Stephanie Schueller. This week’s guest expert is a Singapore certified Reiki Practitioner who shares candidly about what she does and how Reiki can be a powerful ally in your busy mom life. Listen in!
Both Motherhood and Entrepreneurship are rewarding experiences but they shouldn’t leave you drained and exhausted. Don’t let the stresses of mompreneurship hold you back from being the vibrant and uplifted woman you’re meant to be. In this episode, Desiree and Iva share why being in balance is so last decade and what being in harmony actually is. It sets the stage for creativity, flow and enjoyment because having fun along the way is how Mom Bosses do it! Listen in!
Can we foster social change by talking openly about our periods? Our guest, Karen Daubert, is on a mission to end period stigma and in this podcast episode we proudly talk openly about our cycles and our womanhood because no subject is too far-fetched! If you feel frustrated by society's backwards attitude towards periods then listen in and share this episode with others to help create an environment that promotes, encourages and celebrates conversations about menstruation.
Sometimes you need a gentle reminder of owning your own power. And sometimes you need a guest expert like Dr. Dionne Greaves to shake you up with powerful shifts that make you stand tall in minutes. Her formula is simple and yet it is a great reminder of what is possible and available to us if we so allow it. Get your daily dose of empowerment, inspiration and insights by clicking play. Dr. Greaves will also melt your heart with her life story and make you smile with her clever remarks!
You know manifesting works for other people, but you feel as though you're missing something to make it work for you. Fret no more, Des and Iva share how to access the missing keys that open the door of powerful manifesting using simple-yet effective-Secrets of the Mind. Plus you will learn about integrating Essential Oils to magnetize you at the deepest cellular level. After this episode you can start asking for what you want and be prepared to get it!
Whether you’re itching to get back into an exercise routine after birth or you think you do because of what is presented on social media and the news, please use caution and listen to this episode! Jen Landry is a Fucntional Fitness expert who is here to talk about how to ease into a postpartum exercise routine after birth. No matter your fitness level before childbirth, your postpartum workout plan requires special consideration. In fact, it should start while pregnant! We dispel many myths in this episode. Even Kegels are not spared. Listen in now!
“Hey, I need help. I need a break” said no mom ever. At least not out loud. Why is it so hard to raise our hands and let others support us? This week’s expert, Diana Guintu, shares what is may be leading many mothers down the road of burnout and what can be done to prevent it from happening. Yes, this is your permission slip to put your feet up, and listen to this important episode!
The second Friday in January is known as ‘Quitter’s Day’ as it is the most likely day for people to give up on their New Year resolutions. But setting goals doesn't have to end in failure. Testament to that is this very own podcast and, on this episode, Desiree and Iva share insights and tips on how to set AND maintain goals past the second Friday of January. Listen in and take notes so you don't have to give up on those New Year Resolutions just yet!
Carving your unique path in the business world can seem daunting with all the noise that is out there. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an actual GPS that guides you to where you want to go? That is precisely what you can tap into when you get to know your Human Design. In this episode, Human Design expert, Alison Van de Pol, will help you understand your Human Design — as a unique life map — so you can get clear on what you want out of life and develop the confidence to follow the path that’s right for you.
The early bird gets the worm is a well-known proverb because it has a lot of truth to it: it means someone will have an advantage if they do something immediately, or very early on. Our guest expert Manica Hauptman shares with us why it’s so important to seize the morning for us in order to get clarity on what you really want while wearing all the hats! With clarity comes action, and when you hit play, you will see why imperfect action is the best.
Your subconscious mind does what it thinks you want it to do. It is 30,000 more powerful than the conscious mind. Yet most of us are only using our conscious mind to make things happen and achieve our dreams. But there’s a better AND faster way to close the gap between you and your goals. In this episode, Iva Perez shares the powerful tool that she uses with her clients to help them be, do and have everything that they desire. Listen in!
Your subconscious mind does what it thinks you want it to do. It is 30,000 times more powerful than the conscious mind. Yet most of us are only using our conscious mind to make things happen in our life. But there’s a better AND faster way to close the gap between you and your dreams. In this episode, Iva Perez shares the powerful tool that she uses with her clients to help them be, do and have everything that they desire. Listen in!
If you think PR is only for celebrities and influencers with millions of followers- think again. Digital PR is the way of the future and you can start capitalizing on it even if you’re just starting out. Our featured guest expert, Julia Vitality, debunks some myths about what PR looks like for busy, on-the-go entrepreneurs. Listen in and discover ways in which you can increase the way you reach more people and get more eyes on your business without having to spend money on ads.
Time is precious. And for mompreneurs it’s a scarce commodity- there never seems to be enough of it! Time can also be tricky. We overestimate what can be done in a day, and underestimate what can be done in a month. That’s why Coach Midory Verity is sharing in this episode how to approach your goals within a 90-day framework and what that has better results than thinking in a year’s time approach. Come for the goal mapping framework and stay for some powerful motherhood mindset shifts that she shares along the way!
Whether you want to start a healthier lifestyle because of health conditions, or because you want to avoid using harsh and nasty chemicals on your kids (and yourself, of course!), or even just keep your and your family above the wellness line, grab pen and paper and listen in to this two-part episode. Nothing excites Desiree more than sharing with others about how to make the transition to toxic-free living – and how to make it even better with extra residual income! If you are curious about what a toxic-free life is all about or are making the decision to switch to all natural products and ingredients for you and your family, Desiree is happy to debunk the main myths about going toxic-free.
Whether you want to start a healthier lifestyle because of health conditions, or because you want to avoid using harsh and nasty chemicals on your kids (and yourself, of course!), or even just keep your and your family above the wellness line, grab pen and paper and listen in to this two-part episode. Nothing excites Desiree more than sharing with others about how to make the transition to toxic-free living – and how to make it even better with extra residual income! If you are curious about what a toxic-free life is all about or are making the decision to switch to all natural products and ingredients for you and your family, Desiree is happy to debunk the main myths about going toxic-free.
We live in an ever-increasing digital world, with our children truly being digital natives. However, not all technology is created equal and as moms, we get to decide how, when and in what way technology comes into our homes. If you have been wondering about what is the best approach to screen time and your children, listen in as Desiree and Iva share ideas on how to approach and what to take into consideration when deciding on this all-important topic.
When mompreneurs are on a roll, they can go on forever, or can they? And even if they can, should they? Can doing nothing actually lead you to doing more? In this candid conversation, Des and Iva share their experiences about taking some time off as well as share valuable tips and insights on their best practices. That means a positive impact and ROI on your business, your family and your sanity!
Join Des and Iva as two business besties having REAL WORLD conversations about all things motherhood and business.
Whether you are staying home and raising your little ones, running your own business, pursuing a corporate career, or working that side hustle, you are absolutely, 100% a Mom Boss.
And if you’re doing all of this while living abroad, well, you’re simply fantabulous all the way!
Each and every episode this season is bursting at the seams with valuable, actionable advice and insights that truly pack a punch.
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