Episodes

  • Motherhood doesn't kill your ambition or dreams, this does

    Motherhood doesn't kill your ambition or dreams, this does
    Jan 29 2026

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family.

    In this episode, Dana opens up about the internal war every mom faces between the woman she was before kids and the mother she's become. From feeling guilty about wanting more to recognizing how that inner turmoil affects your kids, she shares why saying things out loud and knowing what you actually want are the only two things that will stop the cycle of overwhelm and mom guilt. You don't need to sacrifice your dreams to be a good mom, you just need to stop fighting yourself and start voicing what you really want in a space where other moms actually get it.

    Explore More Resources from BossMom
    BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

    📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/free-app?utm_source=LibSyn&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Free+App&utm_id=Join+the+free+BossMom+App It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    ✨ Why the internal war between the woman you were and the mother you've become is affecting your kids, your business, and your relationships
    ✨ The two non-negotiable practices that will stop the cycle of overwhelm and mom guilt for good
    ✨ How saying things out loud in a safe space unlocks the genius mom brain you know you have
    ✨ Why knowing what you actually want (not what you think you should want) changes everything
    ✨ How the three parts of yourself (woman, mother, voice) can work together instead of tearing you apart Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    17 mins
  • Say It Out Loud: Curing Mom Guilt for Good

    Say It Out Loud: Curing Mom Guilt for Good
    Jan 21 2026
    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this article, Dana reveals the primary reason moms struggle to hit their goals: isolation. Despite being constantly surrounded by people, moms are silently battling guilt, self-doubt, and internal conflict about whether they're making the right choices. She introduces a powerful framework (Speak, Find, See, Hope, Reflect, Achieve) that breaks the cycle of isolation and cures mom guilt by getting you to say things out loud, find your circles of understanding, and realize you're not alone in your struggles. From learning how to receive without constantly proving your worth to understanding that wanting more doesn't make you selfish, Dana shows you how clarity and freedom come from breaking the silence. You don't need to have it all figured out, you just need to stop isolating yourself and start saying the things you've been keeping silent. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/say-it-out-loud-…m-guilt-for-good/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom. → https://bossmom.com/community?utm_source=LibSyn&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Free+Community&utm_id=Join+the+free+BossMom+Community It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Article: ✨ Why isolation (not lack of hustle) is the real reason you're not hitting your goals ✨ The difference between guilt and shame, and why mom guilt has become such a huge issue for our generation ✨ How to break the isolation cycle with a proven framework: Speak, Find, See, Hope, Reflect, Achieve ✨ Why saying things out loud in the right circles is the key to curing mom guilt ✨ How to learn to receive support, love, and money without constantly proving your worth Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    19 mins
  • Starting Over as a Mom Entrepreneur Isn't Failure - It's Power

    Starting Over as a Mom Entrepreneur Isn't Failure - It's Power
    Jan 15 2026
    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana gets vulnerable about something most mom entrepreneurs hide: starting over. After stepping back from Boss Mom to navigate grief, family changes, and rebuilding herself, Dana shares why the shame around starting over is keeping us stuck—and how breaking that silence changed everything. She reveals why Silicon Valley celebrates rebuilding every five years while moms treat it like failure, what isolation actually does to your business and creativity, and how stepping away doesn't mean you failed—it means you're human. With major entrepreneurs like Amy Porterfield and Jenna Kutcher publicly stepping back from parts of their businesses, Dana makes the case for why we need to normalize the start-stop cycle for moms and show our kids what real resilience looks like. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/starting-over/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why stepping back from your business doesn't make you a failure—it makes you human ✨ How breaking the silence about struggling changed Dana's entire trajectory in 6 months ✨ What isolation actually does to your creativity, motivation, and ability to sell ✨ Why Silicon Valley celebrates rebuilding while moms hide it in shame ✨ The real power moms have when we stop isolating and start showing our resilience ✨ How to have the conversation that will break you out of stuck mode and into hope Success doesn't come from doing more—it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    16 mins
  • Your Next Business Idea Starts With: I Wish This Existed with Lauren Falesnik

    Your Next Business Idea Starts With: I Wish This Existed with Lauren Falesnik
    Jan 8 2026
    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Lauren Falesnik, founder of Gilly Guys, a kids' clothing brand born from a simple mom problem: finding jeans her toddler would actually wear. Lauren shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur without sacrificing her presence with her kids, proving that you don't have to choose between motherhood and building something meaningful. From sourcing denim in her basement to launching a thriving business in 2024, Lauren gets honest about the tears, the late nights, and the conversations she had to have with her kids about Mommy's work. She reveals how she manages routine, guilt, and growth while expecting baby number three, and why moms already have every skill they need to build a business. You don't need the perfect time or a flawless plan, you just need to solve a problem you care about and trust that you'll figure it out along the way. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/need-to-move-lauren-falesnik/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/free-app?utm_source=LibSyn&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Free+App&utm_id=Join+the+free+BossMom+App It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why there's never a "perfect time" to start a business as a mom and how to just make it work ✨ How to integrate work and motherhood without choosing one over the other ✨ The real conversations you need to have with your kids about Mommy's work (and why they're easier than you think) ✨ Why routine is your secret weapon for managing business and family without losing your mind ✨ How moms already have every operational skill needed to run a successful business (and why corporate doesn't recognize it) ✨ What to do when you're afraid of failure and how to lean on community instead of going it alone Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    42 mins
  • The Guaranteed Way to Be Successful as a Mom in Business

    The Guaranteed Way to Be Successful as a Mom in Business
    Jan 1 2026

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family.

    In this episode, Dana breaks down the five non-negotiables for moms building sustainable businesses. From understanding why isolation kills momentum to getting brutally honest about whether you need money now, are monetizing your healing, or want impact and visibility, each reason requires a completely different strategy. She explains why traditional time management fails moms, introduces the three internal parts (Mom, Woman, Voice) fighting for your attention, and reveals why messy, authentic marketing is now your biggest competitive advantage. You don't need more time or fewer responsibilities to succeed, you just need to stop building like someone without kids and start creating a business that fits your actual life.

    Explore More Resources from BossMom
    BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

    📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/uncategorized/the-guaranteed-w…ou-cannot-ignore/ ‎ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles

    🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://go.bossmom.com/optin-bossmom-free-community It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    ✨ Why building your business in isolation is killing your momentum and the three types of people you actually need
    ✨ The three real reasons moms build businesses and why using the wrong strategy for your reason keeps you stuck
    ✨ Why traditional time management doesn't work for moms and the 10-minute framework that does
    ✨ The three parts of yourself (Mom, Woman, Voice) at war inside you and how to stop the internal conflict
    ✨ Why messy, unpolished marketing is now your biggest advantage and how to use it to build real connection

    Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    27 mins
  • How to receive Love and Support

    How to receive Love and Support
    Dec 25 2025

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family.

    In this episode, Dana opens up about the challenge of receiving love and support as a mom—and why we're often the ones standing in our own way. From realizing she never asked for her own Christmas stocking to understanding that people can't read our minds the way we read theirs, she shares the raw and honest truth about mom resentment, over-giving, and the guilt that comes with doing it all in silence. She explains how knowing what you want, identifying where you get resentful, and actually asking for help can transform your relationships and your boundaries. You don't need to do it all alone to be a good mom—you just need the courage to tell the people who love you how they can show up for you.

    Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/uncategorized/how-to-receive-love-and-support/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles:
    → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → bossmom.com/community It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why you're not bad at receiving love—you've just never asked for what you actually need
    ✨ How to identify where you get resentful (because that's exactly where you need help)
    ✨ Why people can't read your mind the way you read theirs—and what to do about it
    ✨ The difference between setting boundaries and still doing everything yourself
    ✨ How to teach your kids (and partner) how you actually feel loved and supported
    ✨ Why your problems aren't special—and why that's actually the best news you'll hear today Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    18 mins
  • Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition with Leah Remillet

    Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition with Leah Remillet
    Dec 18 2025
    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Dana sits down with Leah Remillet to tackle the guilt and hesitation that stops moms from pursuing their business dreams. From the gender gap in confidence (men apply for jobs at 60% qualified, women wait for 100%) to the damaging cultural myth that good mothers must sacrifice everything, Leah shares why that persistent business idea on your heart isn't accidental, it found you because you're meant to act on it. She reveals the truth about successful mom entrepreneurs: they don't do everything alone, they build systems that create freedom, and they bring their kids into the journey instead of hiding their ambitions. You don't need perfect credentials or the ideal setup to start building a business, you just need to stop waiting for permission that will never come and take action before that dream finds someone else who will. Connect with Lea: Instagram: @leahremillet Facebook: Leah Remillet Explore More Resources from BossMom Download BossMom for free now! The BossMom app is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com/community 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/leah-remillet/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/resources 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why women wait for 100% readiness while men move forward at 60% (and how to break this pattern) ✨ The truth about the "sacrifice myth" and why martyrdom isn't what your kids need from you ✨ How successful mom entrepreneurs use systems to create freedom (not burnout) ✨ Why strong, independent women actually love help and how to stop doing everything alone ✨ How to bring your kids into your business journey instead of hiding your ambitions from them ✨ Why that persistent business idea found you on purpose and what happens if you keep ignoring it Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business, you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here →https://bossmom.com/community
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    33 mins
  • Navigating Vulnerability: What to Share and When

    Navigating Vulnerability: What to Share and When
    Dec 11 2025

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family.

    In this episode, Dana breaks down the critical difference between sharing that builds your business and sharing that kills sales. She explores the concept of wounds versus scars—why sharing too soon can make customers back away, and how waiting for the lessons to crystallize creates content that converts. From her own experience with grief tanking her revenue to learning when vulnerability becomes a powerful teaching tool, Dana gives you the framework to know exactly what to share online and when to share it.

    Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

    📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/uncategorized/vulnerability 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    ✨ The relatability factor: what makes content connect versus what pushes people away
    ✨ Wounds vs. scars: the critical framework that determines if your vulnerability builds or tanks sales
    ✨ Why "monetizing your healing" sabotages your business (and what to do instead)
    ✨ The two questions to ask before sharing anything online
    ✨ How to know when shame has transformed into a lesson worth teaching
    ✨ Why your audience isn't the same as your inner circle (and why that matters)

    Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.comhttps://bossmom.com
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    28 mins