Mom Wife and Boss Life

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From an idea to solve a personal problem, to launching a kickstarter, to a deal with Shark tank.  In this unfiltered conversation with Tara Williams, founder of Dreamland Baby, we discuss her entrepreneurship journey,  how a deal with Lori from Shark Tank has elevated her business and all while being a mama of 4.

You can follow Dreamland Baby on social media:

https://www.tiktok.com/@dreamlandbabyco

https://www.instagram.com/dreamlandbabyco/

https://dreamlandbabyco.com/

In this episode I talk with Francesca Witzburg, a trademark celebrity branding specialist that has worked all aspects of trademark and copyright and has worked with celebrities and Fortune 500 companies. We talk on the importance of hiring a lawyer early on in your business journey and taking preventive measures regarding branding and protecting yourself and your business. As a mom and wife, we talk about how to recognize burnout and give great tips on getting past burnout and regrouping yourself. 

You can follow Francesca on instagram:@Thetrademarkattorney

In this episode I have an unfiltered conversation with Brooke on being a woman in the alcohol industry, working with family and the story behind Lucy Pickles which inspired them to work with local charities. We also discuss being a new mom and starting a new business!

Brooke Glover is the President and Co-Founder of Swilled Dog Cider & Spirits and mother of two. A majority female-owned business in West Virginia, Swilled Dog is known for making cider. More than delicious beverages, Swilled Dog also gives back to local charities, on behalf of Lucy Pickles.

Follow Brooke on social media: @SwilledDog

In this episode we discuss postpartum, asking for help is self love and new beginnings. How do you adjust after baby? Yolanda discusses how she struggled with mixing her old routine and her new routine and how new mothers should take time to just be.

In this episode, Yolanda talks about her pregnancy, her miscarriage and the toll it took on her mental health. She discusses how her personal life along with current events made her go into a mental breakdown, how she overcame it and how she wants you to know that you are not alone. She openly talks about the fears of pregnancy and how she was able to overcome those fears after a miscarriage.

In this episode, I talk with Alyssa DeRose, author of the newly released book "Momoir" we talk about her her not so perfect journey into motherhood and talk about how she handled writing a book and being a working stay at home mom. 

Balancing Bible verses with swear words, Alyssa uses light humor to describe her very real journey through pregnancy, loss and learning. In a social media world centered around perfection – during a pandemic where most parents are struggling to get by day-to-day – readers will walk away with permission to shed preconceived expectations and claim their truth.

MOMOIR is available for order now!:

https://www.amazon.com/Momoir-Journey-Embracing-Not-So-Perfect-Motherhood/dp/1646630467

Follow Alyssa on social media:

@alyssabderose

#momoirbook

In this episode we talk with Kristin DeBias, who co-founded Energetek, while raising a toddler.  We talk about the adversity that women typically face in the workplace, how to handle company demands outside of business hours, and the importance of mental health. 

You can find out more of Energetek by visiting their website at: https://etekenergy.com/

Being a business owner has its own ups and downs, but add a virus, guidelines and a pandemic and it's a whole new roller coaster. Most of the world is opening up, and if you are wondering where to start, what to do to prepare your business for your customers, I give you some tips that can help you! Good bye to the old "normal" and hello to the new "normal".

Parent is already difficult, but to parent while sheltering at home…well that’s another story. It hasn’t been easy in my household, and I’m here to tell you it’s okay. In this episode I discuss what I have been going through; anxiety attacks, mom guilt, sleepless nights, fear of the unknown and how I’m taking it one day at a time. We are in this together, don’t ever feel you are alone in your thoughts!

With everything going on in the world and everything we see and hear on the news, it's easy to get scared and question life and business. In this episode I talk about how to keep a positive mindset, as well as other rants and raves with everything that is going on in life. 

Are you overwhelmed with social media, apps, web hosting, and how to market your product, your business online? Are you having trouble branding yourself? In this episode, Yolanda gives you the tips and tricks she tells her clients when helping them set up their online presence. Having a digital presence in todays world is essential to any business.

In this episode Yolanda goes more into detail regarding her schedule, how she time blocks her day and what works for her as a mother of two, business owner and blogger! She goes into detail about the planners she has used, such as the 10x planner by Grant Cardone and the Fit home and health planner by Emily Frisella. She gives you tips to schedule your day efficiently and account every hour of your day and maximize your day. Don't just be busy, be productive!

In this episode Yolanda will tell you why she surrounds herself with people that are in higher levels than her. She also talks about the recent experience she had at a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco where her family was discriminated against  from one of their associates.

Have you ever experienced something like this? Has anyone ever told you, you don’t belong?

Hello, and welcome back! In this unfiltered conversation we talk about being a work in progress. What do those words mean to you? Are you a work in progress? Do you have issues you know you need to resolve but don’t? In this episode I let you know what I have been up to and how I took control of my emotional and mental state of mind..

Have you attended an entrepreneur conference? Are you starting your business and considering hiring a coach? I have attended several conferences and have some tips for you! Remember, there is difference conferences, motivation and businesses conferences. Don’t forget to network!

Do you ever feel guilty as a mom and start questioning yourself? Am I doing enough? Spoiling them? Am I spending enough time with them? In this episode I’ll tell you what worked for me, only by asking one question.

Absolutely grateful for 2018 and all the growth that happened, not only in business but mentality and physically. Yolie  goes more in depth on why she believes in manifestation, goal setting and her year in review as a mother, wife and business owner. 

The year is almost over and in this episode I go over all the books/audiobooks I read/heard. My list includes Building an Empire by Elena Cardone, Becoming by Michelle Obama,  You need more money by Matt Manero and much more! Let me help you choose your new book!

On my blog I made a list of 32 things I learned by my 32nd birthday. On this episode I go more into detail on the things on my list.  Let me know if you can relate to any of them!

I recently took a trip to New York to disconnect from life and reconnect with myself. I had lost myself in the role as a mom, wife and boss that I had forgotten how it was to be ME.  Learn what you can do to help get your sanity back and rediscover your passion and purpose. You don’t need to fly out, you might need a day or two of a “staycation"

We as females hold many hats, and we need to learn how to prioritize. In this episode Yolie talks about her schedule and how she time blocks her day. We need to find out what works for the family regardless of the “norm”. Don’t get overwhelmed because you see someone doing things a certain way and it’s not working for you.

In this episode Yolanda discuss her battle with thyroid cancer and anxiety attacks at an early age. She went from Levothyroxine to desiccated thyroid medication and that was a life changing moment for her. Her thyroid removal caused her hair to fall out, dry skin, depression and anxiety. She fought for many years to feel “normal” again

Are you feeling stale in your career? Do you need a change? Listen to what I did to change my mood and outlook when I’m feeling stale.

A partnership doesn’t have to be complicated. You can not make him happy and he can not make you happy. YOU are the only one that can make yourself happy. In this episode Yolie goes over what she thought marriage would be like “a cinderella” stories with tons of expectations and not enough REALITY!

Hello fellow hustlers! I have some great ideas to share with you all in regard to the podcast and blog. 

Doesn’t it feel good to get a pat in the back? When was the last time you congratulated someone else? What do you think of the “culture” in women empowerment? Do you support your friends, their business?