Should I Be Tough or Tender as a Mom?

Up until about a week ago, I would ask myself the same question every morning: ‘Should I be a mean mommy or a nice mommy today?’ I was allowing my attitude towards my family be determined by the mood I woke up in or by my child’s behavior that morning {and let me tell you, the temptation to be mean mommy is almost unbearable when your toddler sneaks out of her room and pours the entire bottle of coffee creamer on the kitchen floor. Nothing says good morning like a sticky, wet sock and black coffee}.

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Are you contributing more than money?

People ask me all the time: How do you balance it all? And to be honest, I can’t give them {or you} an exact formula for balancing your roles as a wife, mom, business owner, etc. because it looks different for everyone. But, I can share the one question I ask myself to ensure I’m not only ‘balancing’ it all, but keeping my priorities of ‘God, family, and business’ in that order.

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Start Selling More

If you are afraid to sell- it freaks you out & you get a little nervous and sweaty when you think about having to pitch your services, this is for you. “Sell” is a naughty word in the business world so we're going to start thinking about ‘selling’ in a different way- especially as Proverbs 31 Women.

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Loyalty vs. Success

Today I want to cover a topic that isn’t lighthearted or fun, and it isn’t easy to hear. It’s serious for your business and it’s important for you to understand in order to flourish. I have gotten on the phone with with far too many clients lately who have partnered with network marketing companies that are not paying these business partners for the demanding work they are doing. I can’t tell you how many times, just in the last week, I’ve heard, “I’m posting ‘the perfect stuff’ on my social media pages, but nothing is happening!”

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Your Business is your Ministry

God has truly refreshed my heart and taught me so much after attending the Narrow conference with Michelle Myers. 

One of the most important ideas I walked away with is this: Your business IS your ministry! I know this is a truth bomb, but let me pick apart a few pieces to help you think through this freeing idea without setting off any explosives.

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7 Time Saving (and Life-Saving) Hacks

As busy wives, moms, and entrepreneurs, we are constantly searching for ways to maximize our time. Let’s face it: time is precious and you can’t get it back. Learning how to get a better grasp on managing out time is one of the most important things we can do.

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4 Tips to Becoming a Kinder Mompreneur

Mom guilt killing your mompreneur game? Frustrated trying to find the ‘perfect balance’ of babies and a business? Feeling torn between your passion and your little loves?

The bad news: The mom-guilt game is an ongoing struggle for most female entrepreneurs, Good news: You’re not alone. Even better news: I have 4 practical tips for you to implement today to help you punch mom-guilt square in the face.  However, before we dive in, I want to preface this blog with the understanding that we are never going to be perfect at anything. Not you, not me, not the most amazing mom that ‘moms’ perfectly on and off Instagram- no one. Killing the mom-guilt is a work in progress, as is all of life. Yet, we need to press into Jesus with all of our issues, even this one. Give yourself a little grace and know that the power of Christ is made strong in your weakness.

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One tip that has saved me thousands and made me even more

One of the most rewarding aspects of being an entrepreneur is feeling an instant connection with other entrepreneurs. You both know the struggle and you both know the joy that comes with building a business. One of my favorite ways to not only support other entrepreneurs, but to save money in your own business + gain a valuable product or service along the way, is by trading services. Not only is this a great networking opportunity, but most of the time, long-lasting business relationships and friendships are made along the way. Have you ever considered trading services {or products} with fellow entrepreneurs?

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So Your 'Why' Is To Stay Home With Your Kids and Earn More?

“What am I doing all of this for? Am I really going to have an eternal impact for Jesus or is the work I am doing in vain? Are my clients going to have an eternal impact? I really don’t want to work with women who just want to earn more and stay home with their kids.” These were the thoughts running through my head on repeat. Do you ever have these thoughts? While playing negative Nancy for an entire day was exhausting and discouraging, God turned this miserable day into a huge breakthrough for me. Keep reading...

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8 Tips For Killing It As A WAHM

All moms know that going to the bathroom alone, taking a shower, or getting through a phone call without a zillion “MOM!!!”s is basically impossible. This can be enervating to any mom… but then you add in the fact that you are an entrepreneur and working from home, it adds a whole new level of irritation! Your kids are so self sufficient and want to do everything their way… until you are preoccupied. Keep reading to learn why this happens and how to combat it!

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Do You Have a Biz Bestie?

The first time I really fell in love with the idea of community was back in college. I loved being around people who understood me: people who agreed with or respected my values, and people who encouraged me in my struggles. I practically melt when I think about just how much grace and love people have shown to me, even in my darkest hours and biggest failures.

 

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How to Have Your Most Successful Month EVER

If you are anything like me, you absolutely love the beginning of new months! They are a fresh start and a new opportunity. The beginning of a month always excites me because there are endless possibilities, and you get to start with a clean slate.

But today, I want to actually focus on how you are ending the month. I want you to really analyze what you’re doing with your life, in your business, and the impact you’re making. I don’t want you to do all of the “ things” you think you are supposed to do in your business while not stopping to consider how they are working for you!

 

 

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Why I Told Someone To Shut Their Business Down

Recently, I was chatting with a woman struggling with her business and we realized that she is not passionate about her business. Sometimes it can be hard to throw in the towel on your investments, so we both were going to pray about it and see if it’s what she should be doing.

Most of you may not know this, but I am actually a part of a multi-level marketing group. I started my entrepreneurial career as a Beachbody coach (and still am one) but I am more focused on my business helping women grow their own businesses.

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4 Tips to Help You Stop Feeling "Salesy"

It can be scary to share your story, personal experience with a product or your services and NOT have a client buy from you.  We may take it as a personal rejection.

If you’re like me, you genuinely care about other people and want to help them.  God has specifically laid it on my heart that my business is about helping and not “selling.”  When we change our mindframe and allow God to lead our business, we won’t have that fear of personal rejection because we know we are being obedient to God’s call to serve others.

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5 Tips For Time Management & Productivity

Since having my second daughter, it seems as if everyone and their mother tells me to “enjoy every minute.” Occasionally this statement makes me question if I am truly enjoying my children or just going through the motions and sometimes it tempts me to punch a total stranger square in the face. But, sometimes I literally stop in my tracks and look at my girls and think, “am I truly making the most of my time with them?”

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