This Little Parent Stayed Home

Parenting Teaches us the Most About Ourselves

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 22:00:56 +0000

This is a bonus show! An extra show recorded over a year ago that was never released on the live stream. It's a fantastic show with coaching for moms and dads who are looking to break out of unfulfilling lives and feel abundant again. My terrific studio team joins in to lift you up... and give you back a little better than how we found you!

Staying the Course ...with Surrender.

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 19:00:08 +0000

Exciting News!
Thank you for letting your voice be heard! We love knowing that you still have a desire to keep our weekly radio show going... and we are happy to announce that we have found a way! After 7 years, This Little Parent Stayed Home is heading back to a studio where we'll be able to continue bringing you quality content, progressive conversations and support in Parenting, Business and Self-Development... and... we'll once again be able to take callers! (more details at a later time...)

Unless you LET GO, you won't be able to MOVE FORWARD.
Possibly one of the greatest lessons I have learned during this demanding, mystifying and enlightening year is the power of SURRENDER. After thrashing about in a pool of struggle and becoming VERY CLOSE to drowning in my own insignificant efforts, the ultimate solution was revealed when I chose to forfeit my energy to the flow of the current.

It wasn't long after I let go that the rewards began to surface. Dare I say... I've been almost OVERWHELMED with the flow of abundance that has permeated my present experience. Business victories, speaking engagements, the resurrection of this radio broadcast, television shows, teaching opportunities... the list of wins lately goes on and on.

Do something today that your future will thank you for.
There is nothing wrong with having an intense desire for something that you don't have... but obsessing about the outcome can create impenetrable resistance. While it may feel as if you are already exerting your greatest effort, the greatest challenge is to be able to GENUINELY SURRENDER, release all outcomes and trust that the Universe has your back.

On Today's Show...
Possibly one of the greatest rewards of my surrender this year was the arrival of a new and significant friendship. My soul absolutely became aligned when I met my television co-host of Wake Up, Michelle Rivera. Within just an hour of our first encounter, it felt as if she was a missing piece of my puzzle. Michelle will be joining me in my home studio today!

How to get others to support you... and your dreams.

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:59:35 +0000

We simply cannot EXIST without having others in our life...but it ain't always easy!
Studies in Psychology have shown that your personal relationships are most important when it comes to increasing your resilience, contributing to your happiness and keeping you mentally healthy.

Get yourself some good quality relationships
We may not get to "choose" our siblings, in-laws or children, but when it comes to choosing our friends and lovers, we all have a tendency to get stuck in familiar patterns that both serve us... and ... derail us.

Improving the quality of your relationships can help you find what you need to lead a fulfilled life.
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone in your life brought their best and left out their worst? You have the ability to transform every relationship you deal with in your life, and today we are going to show you how!

On Today's Show...
Joining us today is the fabulous Stacey Martino, Relationship Education Expert who teaches that it only takes ONE partner to transform any relationship. Through live events, coaching and online programs, Stacey and her husband Paul have helped thousands of people, all over the world, transform their personal relationships.

Tune in today to learn:
❀How to get your partner to support you in your business

❀Why it only takes ONE to transform a relationship

❀How to teach your kids to have great relationships

❀How to master any relationship from now on

❀Why your partner is the most important contributor to the success of your business

Let's get you across that finish line!

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:00:17 +0000

Never in a million years did I expect this...
While I am super ambitious, I'd been frustrated for years because it felt like my finish line kept getting moved. My dream of being a television talk show host was being dangled like a carrot in front of my nose, but always just out of my reach.

I began to think my dream would never come true...
So... I simply gave up. I was DONE. Tired of having hope, tired of working hard without results, tired of knocking on doors that never opened and tired of watching my life pass me by. I had no more joy in the journey... so I threw in the towel.

AND THAT IS WHEN IT HAPPENED...
Suddenly the creator/producer was calling me to book my flight for filming, contracts were signed and I was meeting my cast and crew... a group of people I had never met, but in the course of a mere weekend became like family to me.

I had to pinch myself a few times to be sure it was REALLY HAPPENING!

Often times the greatest rewards come only when we surrender.
On Today's Show...
I believe in you and want to help you in YOUR JOURNEY to your own finish line!

I can't WAIT to share with you some pretty big epiphanies that I had while on set...things I wish I'd known while I was struggling to stay the course as well as the new emotional challenges that awaited once I got passed my "finish line".

The journey never REALLY ends, does it?

Joining me as our expert guest is the fabulous Marie Diamond, the famous Feng Shui expert from "The Secret" and world renowned transformation teacher!
Marie Diamond is more than 24 years working in the field of spirituality, self development and leadership. After being a successful lawyer she started teaching people ancient eastern wisdom like meditation, Feng Shui and Dowsing. She has thousands of students and clients in more than 190 countries and in all religions. She is accepted as one of the 100 top speakers and teachers worldwide in transformation.

Parenting the Millennial Generation

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:00:25 +0000

Every generation thinks that they have it all figured out.
Why then, are our twenty something kids struggling to become adults?

It's easy to generalize an entire population by their collective Facebook statuses, but Millennials, often accused of being narcissistic and entitled do have to face some issues that previous generations did not.

Rates of depression are soaring among Millennials
Contrary to what you might hear the media say, the biggest problem with the era of instant gratification is not that they think too highly of themselves, it's that they struggle to think for themselves.

A college degree is now the career equivalent of what a high school degree used to be, so the pressure on kids has been increased and this has made the job-search process even more competitive in a sluggish economy.

Sorry, Moms and Dads. It's kinda our fault...
We just wanted to protect our babies and give them the greatest childhood society had expected from us. However, the overinvolvement of helicopter parents has prevented our young adult children from learning conflict negotiation, growing from personal life disappointments, and having a tolerance for frustration.

Everyone wants their life to have meaning...
Even those twenty-somethings who are still living in the basement of their parent's homes... unemployed and seemingly unmotivated.

Cozy up with your Millennial Child and Listen in!
On Today's Show...
...I'll be interviewing the amazing Paul Angone, bestselling author, sought-after national keynote speaker, and one of the leading experts in the nation on the Millennial Generation!

We'll be talking about:
❉ Tips and strategies for helping your adult kids to feel at home in their “groan up” pants.

❉ Statistics that will shock you about the challenges facing our Millennial children.

❉ Tips for effectively leading, engaging, and parenting Millennials ...that they’ll NEVER tell you.

❉ Why 97% of Millennials suffer from "The New OCD – Obsessive Comparison Disorder. What is it, why it’s so harmful, and how you cure it.

❉ 3 common reasons college graduates are failing to launch into the real world, and what parents, leaders and Millennials can do to help cushion the crash.

How to make peace with what IS and what COULD BE

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:00:04 +0000

How to Rewire Your Mind
No one ever said it was easy. In fact, those of us who have had success with it in some way will tell you it's one of the most difficult tasks to do, but the results are astounding.

Imagine seeing your current reality from inside an alternate dimension. Everything looks the same, but it feels DIFFERENT. The perception is MORE CLEAR.

Yeah--- It's kind of like... dare I say... playing in a fantasy world.

Take yourself on a healing journey.
Identifying your personal limiting beliefs and replacing them with empowering ones just might be the single most IMPACTFUL and powerful thing you can do to improve your life.

According to the late Dr. Wayne Dyer, beloved author and spiritual leader, the trick is to open yourself up to all possibilities without being attached to the outcome.

Sounds a little tricky, doesn't it?
In essence, you can still allow yourself to DESIRE something that you don't have, but the power to receive it lies in your ability to be at peace with NOT HAVING IT.

Yeah. Wrap your mind around THAT one.

Anything you might FEAR will instantly lose it's power over you once you have made PEACE with it.

On Today's Show...
...I'll be interviewing the Beautiful Serena Dyer, daughter of the great late Dr. Wayne Dyer!
We'll be talking about the book that she co-wrote with her father, what it was like being the daughter of such a beloved leader, and how it's been applied to her new life as a young mother.

Is your child... PSYCHIC?

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:00:03 +0000

Learning the Power of our Souls
There are moments in our lives that we just can't explain--- moments that seem a little TOO coincidental. However, most of us don't recall anything weird or unexplainable happening when we were young children. We were more accepting of the synchronicities.

The term SYNCHRONICITY was coined by the late great Carl Jung. He defined it as a meaningful coincidence that had the effect of breaking through the “rationalistic shell” of the modern scientific mind.

Raising Children with a Healthy and Spiritual Foundation
My friend, as a parent you may be exploring or seeking your own spiritual path and your own truths. Whether you are well grounded in your own beliefs or you are in the process of trying to understand what you believe, it is never too early to explore spiritual ideas with your children.

Remember, your children are also spiritual beings, having a human experiences just as you are.

Psychic Sensitive Children
We ALL feel that our children are special just because they belong to US...and children are naturally intuitive...but if you’re wondering whether YOUR child might be special due to psychic abilities, there are signs you can start paying attention to.

On Today's Show...
...I'll be interviewing the AMAZING John Holland!
John is an internationally renowned psychic medium, spiritual teacher, best selling author and Hay House Radio host who has devoted his entire adult life to the development of fine tuning his abilities as a professional medium and teaching his signature psychic development workshops to thousands of people all over the world.

Tune in today to learn:
❀ How to recognize the signs that your child may be spiritually sensitive, intuitive or psychic.

❀ What to do if your child is displaying signs that they have heightened psychic ability

❀ How to you ensure that your psychic child has a balanced and "normal life" while still offering encouragement about his or her gifts.

Sob Story to Success Story

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:00:07 +0000

Rejection is the mother of Reinvention.
What if we were ALL courageous enough to tell the TRUTH about our beautifully imperfect selves, our messy mommy lives, and our complicated relationships with our money?

What would that look like for YOU?

Our truth feels dangerously VULNERABLE, but...
Believe me when I say that coming to terms with YOUR real, raw and transparent TRUTH is about the most liberating thing you can do for yourself.

The TRUTH that you are willing to discover about yourself can result in a massive and life-changing break-through. I can tell you for CERTAIN that every one of us struggles with a lack of confidence and self-worth. We have VERY convincing arguments with ourselves for why we believe that we are deeply flawed, fundamentally broken and undeserving of what we TRULY desire.

The Path to Prosperity is lined with PROBITY.
No one can ever accuse me of being a fraud.
I've been criticized many times for OVER-SHARING especially during personal times of struggle ...but I have never held back putting it all out there. WHY? Because it would be a disservice to you and all other momleaders who are looking to be inspired. (It is also incredibly FREEING for me!)

I hope that MY TRUTH has served as some relief to YOU and given you the freedom to flow with your own adversities.
On Today's Show...
Let's get NAKED. Let's be Brave, Bold and Bad-ass.
Honor yourself with the time to ask the tough questions that I've listed below:

❀ What is at stake if you don't come to terms with your truth?

❀ What limiting beliefs about yourself do you get to hold onto if you decide to never question them?

❀ How does holding onto your story keep you repeating the same patterns of regret and disappointment?

❀ How does the same, familiar struggle keep you safe?

Answer these questions for yourself to discover that NO unexpected or disappointing circumstance has power over you unless you allow it.

Today I'll be interviewing the fabulous and successful mom entrepreneur, Sarah Walton!
Sarah speaks around the nation, offers courses, products and workshops, all designed to inspire, ignite passion and to bring the power of femininity forward by taking better care of ourselves and learning to lean back just as often as we lean in.

What does "Having It All" REALLY look like for Modern Moms?

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:00:05 +0000

What's it going to take--- to get you personally empowered?
In seven years of broadcasting, I don't think I've ever gotten quite a response like the one I got after last week's episode. I shared a very candid experience with you about my personal struggle with depression, how acknowledging my illness was a part of my recovery (as well as my forgiveness of it) and how I am now able to powerfully own it as part of who I am. Speaking out about depression wasn't just cathartic for ME... it seems to have opened up a safe dialogue for so many who feel isolated and debilitated by this mental illness.

Thank you for your letters, your bravery, and your willingness to keep this important discussion going. Together we will prevail.

Now that we are in recovery, it's time to get back to our purposeful intentions. Once the fog clears, we may be able to see an inkling of the bright and beautiful dreams that we once had...but it's still accompanied by fear for so many of us. What if we drive ourselves to exhaustion...and never achieve what we most desire?

How much love, happiness and abundance do any of us REALLY deserve?
I don't know about you, but I WANT IT ALL. And I am SO OVER the struggle of getting it. We deserve the mass abundance. Haven't we killed ourselves enough already? As women, (in most cases) we are the glue that is holding together the lives of our families, and yet we STILL struggle with knowing our self-worth. If we are really under-valued and under-appreciated --- it's only because we have tolerated it for FAR. TOO. LONG.

On Today's Show...
Let's get in touch with our personal power.
Today I'll be interviewing the fabulous Christy Whitman who teaches over-worked mom leaders (like you) how to NOT GIVE UP and thrive in your highest level of abundant potential...even when you are feeling most "trapped" in an unfulfilling life. Her unique methods have been highlighted in the New York Times, NBC TV, People Magazine and USA Today!

Tune in today to learn:
❀ How to create REAL abundance ... even when everything up until now has been a struggle.

❀ How your beliefs could be limiting the amount of abundance you create, and – more importantly – how you can change your beliefs to create what you KNOW YOU DESERVE.

❀ Common beliefs that have been limiting women for centuries and why it's the perfect time for THIS generation of women to overcome and conquer them!

❀ How to believe that "having it all" is possible even after losing a job, going through a divorce, struggling for years to lose 25lbs, or searching for love...

The Truth About Depression

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:00:03 +0000

Join us for a very special live broadcast...
It's been four weeks since the last time I aired a live show for you. In seven years, I've never taken this long of a hiatus. The truth is... I needed some time to get help with the depression that I've been battling.

Hows that for honesty?
Since I "came out" as someone who has been battling depression, the private messages have been pouring in from others who have either been silently suffering with this illness or have watched a love one suffer. Many didn't realize depression was an actual illness that requires medical attention until they read the description of my experience.

More people are affected than you may realize.
You won't want to miss today's discussion if the conversations you have with yourself sound anything like mine did:

"You can't be depressed, you have a wonderful life."

"Depression is for those who are not as strong willed as you are. It's for the weak. You are too aware and SMART to be depressed."

"You have nothing to be depressed about, so cheer up... do some affirmations, listen to some self development audios and get a grip."

"You can't be depressed. Your children need you to be happy ...FOR THEM."

If you or someone you know is suffering from this mental illness…

I PROMISE YOU... today's show will not be ...DEPRESSING (pun intended)!
On Today's Show...
I will be discussing the following:
❀ _My own personal battle with depression ... and how my life was just recently saved._

❀ The difference between sadness and depression and why you cannot manage them the same way.

❀ _What depression feels like and how to recognize if you or someone you love has been struck with this illness._

❀ _How to forgive and acknowledge depression whether it belongs to you or a loved one._

❀ _How to deal with it, not be afraid of it, and get THE RIGHT KIND OF help (even when nothing seems to be working)._

❀ _How to know when medical intervention is necessary and why taking anti-depressants DOES NOT make a person weak._

I will be joined by a very special friend for the hour.
Lisa Lamont has been teaching "Mirror Love" to thousands of women through a group she founded called Prancing Kittens. She has been a wonderful friend to me and so many others during some of the darkest times. Lisa will be joining us today to (mostly to hold MY hand) but also to give us deeply guided discussion on self love.

Is Your Home... Hazardous to Your Health?

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:00:20 +0000

Parents have ENOUGH to worry about... now this?

For modern parents, the list of safety and health issues to stay aware of is rapidly growing. We already know that we are likely living in a toxic world and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.
We only have so many battles to fight... is this one of them?

While some parents are still unsure how much we really need to concern ourselves with the toxins that don't APPEAR to be negatively impacting us, others have already experienced a massive decline in the quality of their family's lives. These parents are constantly searching for answers to explain flair-ups in autism, eczema, Hoshimoto's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and more.
Information overload might be HURTING our awareness...

For many patients, once it was determined that mainstream medicine wasn't working, there became a new abundance of research in the holistic field that only leads us down costly paths of cabinets filled with solutions, supplements and restricted diets, turning people into prisoners who are afraid to ingest anything at all.
Is there hope for us... AT ALL?

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On Today's Show...

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Join me in welcoming our expert, Eileen Durfee, practitioner of nutritional balancing science, who has dedicated much of her life to discover new ways for us to eliminate every day toxins and restore minerals using "hair analysis."
Let's get informed together!

Whether you and your children already have excellent health or you are struggling with constant medical needs and challenges, today's show will bring you up to speed with how to implement easy enhancements for optimal health for your entire family. Increase the quality of your life with knowledge of nutritional balance without breaking the bank or creating any more confusion!

Bigger. Fuller. Better: Your Guide to a Richer More Fulfilled Life.

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:59:48 +0000

Why are some people good at everything...and they make it look easy?
There are common virtues that live inside all successful people.
A strong work ethic, yes.
A certain level of intelligence, certainly.
Ambition and a belief in oneself, most definitely.

But success is a curious thing. The virtues and beliefs we hold, while the cause of success in one area of life, often don’t lead to success in other areas.

Think of the workaholic with a miserable marriage.
A loving family with no money to send their children to college.
The rich CEO who hasn’t taken a vacation in years.

Having it all...
Money, love, fulfillment, happiness, respect, time, etc… is HARD.
It’s hard enough to sacrifice one area of your life to have success in another, so having success in everything might seem IMPOSSIBLE.

It is not.
It is not only a goal worth pursuing... it's a life worth living.

On Today's Show...
Join me in welcoming my friend and colleague Allyson Chavez, the passionate mind behind this amazing free summit.

I am excited to be one of the expert speakers included in the online summit Bigger. Fuller. Better: Your Guide To A Richer More Fulfilled Life.

Allyson will be joining us on the show today to tell us about this tremendous group of experts that she has put together, and what you can expect from joining us at the summit.

Success may be hard, but it really CAN BE that simple.

Join Miracle Academy creator Allyson Chavez and a host of other experts in money, love, health, relationships, energy, manifesting and more, and discover how you can have success in ALL areas of your life, not just a few.

Teach Your Kids to Fly!

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:00:07 +0000

Empowering a New Generation
Time to change the world.
No, really.
Our world is in need of BIG TIME improvements.Without blaming each ourselves or each other for the bleakness of our world, it's time to start a serious dialogue about what we can do about it. We are parents. We are thought leaders, innovators and game changers. We are raising beautiful, savvy and intelligent children and we have the tools to guide them into the vanguard.

Preparing our children to save the world
This task is not as daunting as you think. By adhering to our moral compass and extending beyond what parents have narrated in generations past, we are looking at the advent of a new day.

Shelly Lefkoe has a personal vision to transform the way we parent. She believes that if we raise a conscious generation of children, violence will end, people will treat each other with respect and dignity, and life on this planet will be better for everyone.

On Today's Show...
Join me in welcoming the amazing and dedicated Shelly Lefkoe to discuss the REAL answer to what your job is as a parent. (Hint: it's not what you think!)

We'll be talking about:
❀ How to know which parenting experts to listen to (and which to not!)

❀ The most important TWO PRINCIPLES that will guide you to be the best parent you can be.

❀ The single most important thing that will determine your child's future.

❀ How negative beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" are formed as a result of parental interactions and what you can do to ensure that your child forms positive beliefs.

❀ How beliefs formed in childhood will affect your child later on in life.

❀ What beliefs your children should have in order to have a successful life and how you can make sure they have them!

Mastery of Self

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:00:09 +0000

Don't like this reality? CHANGE IT.
If you are aching for peace and harmony, you are not alone. Recent events has filled the media, workspace and cyber boards with adversity and distress around the world. Being emotionally depleted from such heartbreak can lead to aggressiveness, anger and feeling out of balance.... but you don't have to play that game.

If peace is what you seek, let peace be your response.
One of the greatest lessons in A Course in Miracles is that in order to battle with others we must invest ourselves into the fight. In other words, defensiveness STEALS YOUR ENERGY and demands that you explain yourself to people who will deliberately misinterpret you for their own ego. It's like screaming into a vacuum... a waste of your precious time in this lifetime.

On Today's Show...
I am honored to be introducing you to the great Miguel Ruiz Jr., son of Don Miguel Ruiz, one of the greatest New Age spiritual enlightenment teachers of the century.
Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. is a Nagual, a Toltec Master of Transformation. He is a direct descendant of the Toltecs of the Eagle Knight lineage and is the son of don Miguel Ruiz. By combining the wisdom of his family’s traditions with the knowledge gained from his own personal journey, he now helps others realize their own path to personal freedom.

"Any emotional reaction you experience is yours, not anyone else's, and consequently it is here to teach you something about yourself. The Master of Self sees this as an opportunity to learn and grow."
~Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Intuitive Leadership

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:01:41 +0000

Intuitive Leaders see the world as it COULD be.
Parents have super powers. You can't deny that you tapped into something other-worldly upon entering into your role as a Mom or Dad. The transformation into parenthood allowed you to expand on a deep rooted intuition and the ability to make quick decisions without the interference of rational thought.

This is no accident.

As a caretaker, you have the super-ability to see the cracks through which the light gets in, predict and prepare for "accidents waiting to happen," concoct emergency contraptions creatively with just a few random objects in a diaper bag, and improve upon the lives of your families and communities with a natural ability to PIONEER.

Parents instinctually look upon the world with fresh eyes filled with possibility, just like the children they are caring for.

No wonder parents make excellent business leaders!
In between the juggling and balancing act of family, career and self-care, parents have the innate ability to take things out of their original context and connect the dots to form revolutionary ideas and innovations. All of those solutions that you come up with on a daily basis, the way you manage multiple schedules and carpools, and handle the unexpected?-- THAT is true innovation.

Parents are natural interdisciplinary thinkers.
Like great entrepreneurs and inventors, parents are conduits for growth. Whether you are spiritual or not, your intuition is derived from many of the same spiritual resources that spark meaningful conversations and problem solving experiences.

Parents and Innovators have VISION.
To create and problem solve on a daily basis the way most parents do... you must believe in what you cannot see, hear, feel, touch or smell. In other words, FAITH. An idea that you cannot experience through one of your 5 senses... but is still worth fighting for because of YOUR BELIEF IN IT.

Just 15 minutes of Magic!

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:00:20 +0000

Adventure Time for Parents and Kids!
We are busy moms....we get it. On a good day we barely have time to cross off all the items on our "to do" list, let alone build in quality family time. Research shows that even a small amount of time (10-15 engaged minutes) can do wonders for a child's self-esteem, make them bully-proof and even prevent disease.

Quality time for a quick five!
The staff at This Little Parent... is going nuts for our new Gnome Kits!! Now that summer is here and we are attempting to scale back our work time, QUALITY is Key!

It turns out that staying fully engaged with your kids in a fun activity for only 15 minutes each day creates memorable moments that proves to be SO valuable ... that they may even forgive you for working at home.

Oh... the irony.
Get your kids off of their electronic devices with... (are you ready?)... AN APP!

When it comes to screen time, we don't always make the best choices. We are all guilty of handing our digital devices over to our kids to keep them occupied while we grab a few minutes of uninterrupted adult time. Whether you need that time to make a quick phone call or send an email... navigating your way through summer vacation can be the biggest challenge for work-at-home moms.

This summer, deepen your connection with your kids!
Simply follow the "Gnome Prescription" of taking tiny daily adventures with your children and create quality experiences for the entire family that fit snug into just 15 minutes!

On Today's Show
Quality Time Goes A LONG Way!
Meet the creator of the revolutionary new App for moms and kids, Gnome On the Roam! As a working mom, Anne Armstrong wanted to create more meaningful, creative experiences with her son, but struggled with time management. Tired of feeling guilty, she created an app that provides both education and family fun in 15 minutes a day.

Join us to learn how Gnome on the Roam can allow you to easily:
✔️ find the inspiration for a creative adventure that fits easily into 15 minutes

✔️ slow down long enough to spend real, quality time with your kids

✔️ strengthen your child's creativity and sense of adventure

✔️ buoy your child's sense of worth/esteem/well-being

✔️ actually build new neural pathways in your child's brain (and yours as well)

No Shame Parenting

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:00:22 +0000

Real progress often starts with pandemonium.
If you are tired of the gorilla chatter and constant arguments about who is to blame, I promise you, this is a discussion of which you'll want to be a part.

The unfortunate loss of an innocent animal's life has caused a significant shift in a collective concern.

If anything positive has come out of the traumatic incident at the Cincinnati Zoo, it's that we've opened up a dialogue for parents across the country who are tired of being blamed. Moms on every social site are admitting that they are relieved that this didn't happen to THEM and confessing to the shame and fear that taints their parenting abilities on a constant basis. We are finally standing up in unison and crying ...

"We've Had Enough!"
Parents are sick and tired of being attacked. No matter how we do it, it seems we are doing it wrong. It's no wonder we have lost faith in ourselves and hesitate every time we need to make a parenting decision.

We are getting mixed messages.
We are condemned for helicopter parenting in the same breath... as NOT helicopter parenting.

We rant about childhood obesity... but keep our children inside like caged animals because we are too busy to hover over them as they play outside.

We grumble that our children are too entitled, but we won't allow them to experience anything adverse on their own and we get attacked if we ever let them make a mistake.

We are deteriorating.
Shame parenting has infected us like a virus and it's slowly wearing away any joy that the promise of being a parent was supposed to bring.

If we as a society keep blaming and shaming one another, we will scare future parents out of populating the planet.

It's getting serious, people.

We are risking the future existence of our grandchildren. We are preventing our children from learning basic coping skills and the ability to flourish as adults. Worst of all...

WE ARE KILLING OURSELVES.
On Today's Show
I'm thrilled to re-welcome my dear friend and regular This Little Parent contributor, Rick Clemons, the most perfect person I could think of to guide us in this discussion.

If we want to overcome shame, we should learn from those who are most experienced.
As a highly recognized author and passionate benefactor in the LBGTQ community, Rick has worked with shame victims his entire career. Known as "The Coming Out" coach, Rick came out to his family before helping many other gay fathers follow in a similar path.

Also being discussed on today's show...
Rick will be talking about How to Make your Quirk Work!

Past Life Parenting and Regression Therapy

Tue, 31 May 2016 20:01:36 +0000

Turn Regression into Progression
A few weeks ago, I traveled back into another lifetime. I had only intended to experience a regression for research purposes, but what I came away with was life altering. I went in with the intention to understand what having insight into a past life might reveal for us in our present reality. I had heard that visiting a past life could fill in gaps to life's puzzles and while I knew that I had many missing pieces, I NEVER could have predicted the outcome.

Past life...parallel reality... alternate Universe... or DELUSION?
Past life regression is a technique that uses hypnosis to recover memories of past incarnations. Though, in the spiritual and psychology community there is some exploratory discussion and debate about what actually occurs during a therapy regression session. Whether you believe in a Holographic Universe, (the belief that all realities are happening simultaneously) Karma, (the sum of a person's actions in previous states of existence which decides the fate of future existences) or Psychoanalysis and Dream Interpretation (investigation of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind), there are large benefits to allowing yourself to experience the hypnosis process for unlocking personal life mysteries.

Heal your Present by Tapping into your Past
In my past life regression therapy, I learned that we are capable of moving through alternate experiences from a comfortable space and how to view a paralleled encounter from an objective perspective. It's difficult for us to see the value of our current reality while we are still living it, but through a past-life regression, we are literally able to view ourselves and our situations as an objective observer. It's an elevated experience where we are ultimately revealing the root cause of a current belief system and given the ability to release karmic patterns... which can be incredibly HEALING.

On Today's Show
Join us for a Journey into Another Lifetime!
Please welcome the incredibly insightful and talented Pamela Beaty, a past life therapist for almost thirty years. Pamela’s clients run the gamut from stay at home moms and business professionals to celebrities, VIP’s, singles and married couples. She has assisted law enforcement personnel in solving crimes as well as the victim’s families. Pamela’s insight into discovering the source of pain, be it from this lifetime or another, brings about profound transformation, healing and inner peace.

If you have ever wondered if past life regression is an experience for you, today's show will reveal the following:

Today's Guest
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Welcome, Pamela Beaty!
Pamela Beaty is an acclaimed past life therapist, empathic healer, and spirit medium. She is a noted teacher and lecturer in those fields, as well as a writer and published author of the book, “Why am I f’d up?” a spiritual guide to understanding the chaos in your life. Her book is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com.

As a renowned past life specialist, Pamela not only regresses her clients but she also has the unique ability to SEE and FEEL empathically what the client is experiencing. Using her innate intuition Pamela is able to be a tour guide to your past and bring forth pertinent information to be used in that individual’s healing process.

She has been featured on TV shows including Bravo’s Flipping Out, as well as pilots for Dick Clark productions, and the SyFy network. Pamela has occupied radio waves nationwide, Regularly appearing on KLSX 97.1 FM, WOCA FM (Ocala, Fl), SHEENA METAL EXPERIENCE, ON THE COUCH with Dr. Michelle, THE WORLD ACCORDING TO T.J. MCCORMACK, HAUNTED PLAYGROUND (LA), as well as anchoring her own talk shows on LA Talk Radio, the Mystic pig radio network, and Paramania radio network.

Harness the power of DREAMS to be a better parent!

Tue, 24 May 2016 19:00:45 +0000

Our dreams are our secret weapon.
If we pay attention to our dreams, we’ll discover that these little nighttime dramas are opportunities for spiritual awakening and growth. As parents and entrepreneurs, our minds are quite busy both while we are awake as well as while we slumber. We might as well decipher every bit of our consciousness to find solutions to our biggest questions.

Awaken to Inspired Action!
Dreams initiate us into the highest capacity of imagination---and this mode of consciousness is available to us every night! With a little bit of faith and curiosity, we can unlock the mysteries that permeate our nighttime dream narratives and help make our waking dreams come true!

On Today's Show
Join us for a Dreamy Fun Time!
Please welcome the lovely and amazing Kelly Walden Sullivan, America's premiere dream expert! Most dream experts are scholarly, academic, orthodox, erudite Jungians, feather wafting Shamans, or a tree-hugging-card-carrying members of the land of “woo woo”. Kelly is ALL of those things and none of them. Her eclectic style of dream interpretation comes from nearly five decades of her own personal dream research and experience and twenty years as a certified clinical hypnotherapist.

Kelly takes fun very seriously, and feels that laughter is the evidence of a soulful life. Therefore, she insists on blending play with the depth of dream/soul work!

Today Kelly will be sharing with us:
❀ How your dreams can help you to be a better parent

❀ How to handle your children's nightmares

❀ How parents can dreamshare with their kids

❀ How to translate the strange dreams we have about our kids.

❀ How to use dream work as a tool while you are awake

Plus: Tune in for a special dreamy gift just for the listeners!

How to Immerse Yourself in EFFORTLESS Living

Tue, 17 May 2016 19:00:11 +0000

The Art of Living in Flow
You MUST BELIEVE that you already have --- built right into your DNA--- the natural inclination to succeed. So why are you still struggling?
Short (and obvious) answer: Because you are still STRUGGLING.

Transformative work DOESN'T have to hurt
If you believe that success never comes easy without hard work and sacrifice, that may be part of your problem. You are what you feed your mind. Everything you know and believe has come from your own "experiments" in life. By tapping into a higher perspective and expanded consciousness, you will be able to rewire your beliefs on a cellular level, and shift your reality... immediately.

How are you holding yourself back?
If FLOW really is effortless and easy, then we must be unaware of SOMETHING that we are doing to disrupt the abundance for which we are aching. What are these obstacles and how are they tripping us up? Identifying our own personal "blind-spots" are never as easy as pointing them out for a friend, but overriding your current set of self-limiting beliefs starts with knowing WHAT they are.

Moms already have advanced intuition
You KNOW you can't debate this. Since becoming a parent you have become aware of things you were never capable of processing before. You have become more fearless, more creative, more synchronistic. There is a good chance that you have already experienced FLOW without even realizing it. The trick is to be more deliberate in the creation of your reality rather than to feel like you have stumbled upon a good mood by accident! =) =)

On Today's Show
We are talking about how to FLOW on purpose.
Please join me in welcoming our expert guest, Justin Faerman to the show today! After studying with masters of flow, reality creation and effortless living, Justin became an expert in the mechanics of flow principles and began replicating these experiences in his own life with precision and certainty.

Today Justin will be sharing with us:
❀ What is FLOW?

❀ How to apply this way of living in your everyday life

❀ Why just thinking positive and saying affirmations is not enough to really shift your reality

❀ How your reality is a reflection of your own consciousness and why it matters for effortless living

Mom Business Leaders... Join the Revolution!

Tue, 10 May 2016 19:00:06 +0000

The global trend that was started by Mom
Fed up with a world that demands that women earn half of their family's household income, but refuses to pay them equally and penalizes them for having children... it's no wonder that Moms have started their own businesses in record numbers.

Congratulations. We've rewritten the cultural American landscape.
Whether you realize it or not, you have contributed to the movement that changed work and family life in revolutionary ways. While corporations were scratching their heads, 30 million women were creating new wealth and contributing to a surge of global employment opportunities for the last 10 years.

The "Mom" movement has grown exponentially...and is STILL experiencing growing pains.
Still, there is some disappointment.
(Don't worry. You are NOT the only one!) Many mom(no apostrophe)s in business are still not earning what they had hoped to when they were first bitten by the entrepreneur bug. Everywhere you look there is another social media pal trying to get your attention on a new product or opportunity. We are getting confused about what SUCCESS actually means. Personal aspirations and financial goals need to be reached... for sanity's sake....

It's not about keeping up with the Jones's anymore.
We are free to define success on our own terms (no comma) and that is reason enough to celebrate. As long as we are able to work at our own pace, pay for stuff, play with stuff and experience stuff...ON OUR TERMS... I say, that's progress.

Positive Thinking... Is it all just a bunch of hooey?

Tue, 03 May 2016 19:00:10 +0000

My friend, David Essel, doesn't believe in the power of positive thinking...
WHAT?! Why would I entertain such a preposterous idea???
Because I love David.
--AND--because he's always been an amazing guest in the past, I will always welcome him on our show.
BUT
I gotta admit, I am intrigued by what the title of his new book suggests. I am skeptical because positive thinking has always been my biggest intention--- with EVERYTHING. Have I had it wrong all along? With an open mind today, we are going to find out.

The bold title of his book is this:

“Positive Thinking Will NEVER Change Your Life… But This Book Will!”
With 30 years of work in the field of personal growth, David Essel is the author of 9 books on self-realization. He promises to reveal why the real ‘’secret to success’’ requires much more than positive thinking, affirmations or vision boards, and that no one ever changed their lives through positive thinking alone.

One thing I know for sure...
David is the real deal. He cares about our self-development and personal progress. He DOES NOT create books and programs that are designed to keep us in the dark...not the way other "gurus" do. If he believes the "Positive Thinking" trend is steering us in the wrong direction, I want to know why.

On Today's Show
David Essel will be joining us today to discuss:
✔︎ “The Real Secret to Success” and why it has very little to do with positive thinking or affirmations.

✔︎ Why “The Law of Attraction for Success”, through vision boards etc., will NEVER bring you millions of dollars or the love of your life.

David says we need to stop believing this nonsense now!

Do you think it's nonsense?
Tune in today to find out what he believes will make a bigger difference in the positive results we receive into our lives.

Breaking Small: How Everyday Small Businesses Can Create Extraordinary Income!

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:01:15 +0000

Time to Get Profitable
Tired of being busy... and broke? You could be totally driven, a complete firecracker when it comes to good intentions, and well-meaning in all of your (aggressive?) sales tactics.... but if you are not profitable, you aren't going to be able to sustain your momentum. Period.

Time for (a loving) reality check!
If you are serious about creating self-sustaining F-R-E-E-D-O-M and the kind of income that allows you to live the at-home lifestyle you see in all of the bogus memes featuring happy toddlers with their laptop happy moms...it's time to get real about STRATEGY.

Your small business has more potential ---AND YOU KNOW IT.
Self-employment is just as competitive these days as corporate employment. However, when you are your own boss, YOU are always in charge of your path, your profits and your potential. There is NO LIMIT to what you can accomplish by anyone else's standards. YOU control how much time that you work, how you structure your business, how you create value for the clients you serve, and HOW FAR YOU ARE WILLING TO GO for greater impact, influence and (above all...) PROFIT!

On Today's Show
Either do what it takes to be GREAT... or don't do it at all!
It's been way too long! We are welcoming back one of my favorite business coaches--- not your typical "guru". She's an out-of-the-box business strategist who works with her people to be SMART and DELIBERATE until they get quantifiable results... The amazing Michelle Pippin... the one who I call when I need to shake things up a bit, or a swift kick in the pants... =) =)

We are discussing:
✓ Why PROFIT is how your business keeps score.

✓ Why most small business owners are stuck spinning their wheels while others have no problem reaching their income and lifestyle goals in record time.

✓ How to define "leveraged" income... and how to meticulously plan for it.

✓ The one thing a business owner can do to increase their income, impact and influence as a "self-bosser".

How Entrepreneurship Can Make You a Better Parent

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:00:18 +0000

Think Like an Entrepreneur and Improve Your Parenting Skills
Parenting with ease... sounds like a fantasy doesn't it? The truth is--- parenting is NOT so different than entrepreneurship. Becoming the boss of your own business and adopting leadership qualities can and will improve upon your parenting style.

Be Present in All Areas of Your Life!
How you show up as an entrepreneur lays the groundwork for how you show up as a parent. By following your dreams and ambitions, you are giving your kids permission to do the same. Plus, it gives your kids the opportunity to become critical thinkers and problem solvers simply by allowing them to watch your process.

On Today's Show
I always learn so much from the amazing Jay Forte! He'll be returning to the show today to speak on the following:

✔︎ What makes a successful entrepreneur is one who is tuned in, aware and watching their world for opportunities.

✔︎ How we become more aware is through the "Be Present Process" with 5 small words that change our view and outlook on work, life and parenting.

✔︎ How the "Be Present Process" helps us discover entrepreneurial opportunities to work at home.

✔︎ How the "Be Present Process" changes and improves how we show up as parents to our kids.

How to Author Your Own Book--- and have Killer success!

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:00:20 +0000

I'm finally doing it.
Last week I was offered my very first book publishing contract. For years others tried to convince me to write a book, but I was never quite in the mood. My publicist, television and radio partners, managers and colleagues in my industry all had the same tough love lecture for me.

" You need a book. It will make a big difference in helping you reach personal and professional goals."

I wasn't so easy to convince.
The truth is I was still licking my wounds from five years earlier. I had enthusiastically signed a contract with a reputable literary agent and dedicated myself to 11 grueling months of writing a 60 page book proposal. After more than 18 rounds of edits, the proposal was ultimately rejected by every major publisher that we pitched it to. In a snap, all my big visions, hope of a big pay off (big paycheck!) and sleepless late night editing sessions were brushed aside without matter. I felt disregarded, abandoned and WASTED. So much precious time had been squandered. I NEVER wanted to experience that again.

One thing I knew without a doubt---> I had an important message of empowerment for struggling parents and I would stop at nothing to support those who needed my help. I had big ideas for how I would explode my platform to make a difference. By the time I was broadcasting to millions on iHeart Radio, I didn't see a book as necessary. In fact, the idea of toiling over the keyboard to find 80,000 meaningful words made my head spin. Where would I find the time? And more importantly... _would the effort really be worth the results?_

Why I was finally convinced...
Even with my bold and noteworthy mission to lift up modern parents to all their potential, impressive stats as a national radio broadcaster, and massive social influence, my publicist wasn't able to "sell" me to the big media outlets. Without a book, I was just another podcaster and guru coach.

The benefits of writing a book began to add up quickly to tremendous value.

So, upon doing some soul searching, I eventually said yes to authoring my first novel. This is what I learned:

A book gives you credibility.
So often we take our skills and knowledge of a particular industry for granted. We forget that others don't know what we know and will find value in the education and enlightenment we have to offer. As an expert, writing a book gives you the opportunity to establish authority, improve upon leadership abilities and contribute to meaningful discussions in your area of expertise.

Writing makes you SMARTER.
The creative writing process itself serves as a conduit for growth and progress...so you don't just SEEM smarter... you actually become more well-rounded and quick-witted. Plus, it puts you on a quest to search for deeper meaning in your industry and career aspirations.

Writing a book is PURPOSEFUL.
Not only is it rewarding to share perspective and know that your well thought out narrative will be meaningful to your readers, but writing about your life experiences and worldview contributes to deep insights, progress and change.

A book gives you a voice that is entirely unique.
There is great power in your written word and when you share your voice with the world you are given an opportunity to express yourself with a rare and distinct vantage point. Many of the most successful business leaders in the world use publishing as a way to exchange innovative ideas as well as to predict where the world is going.

A book... is like... REALLY good therapy =)
Ego aside, habitual writing commonly reveals solutions to your most pressing questions and life challenges. Writing is a highly effective and exploratory process that allows you to flesh out original ideas which often rekindles the flame of passion in a career that might have become stagnant and under-stimulating.

Books improve business.
The dedication and commitment that it takes to author a book shows passion and authenticity for what you do. It's a terrific way to attract pre-qualified clients to your business, because they can learn all about your insights through a credible and non-intimidating outlet. By the time they have decided to approach you for business, they have already bought into your message.

On Today's Show
A storyteller all her life, Juliet Dillon Clark was always the one who could tell parents, the cops, or anyone else a great story to get out of a tight situation. She used that talent to write 3 best-selling detective novels. Today she will be joining us live in the studio to demystify the author platform building process!
Fiercely committed to guiding authors to achieve visibility and book sales so they can spread their message and vision to a wider audience, Juliet is a proven professional who will be joining us with tips on how to capitalize on the digital marketing process, how to connect and engage with your audience, and ... how to sell more books! With six years of experience working with amazing clients with similar worries and concerns and guiding them to achieve remarkable success, Juliet's mission and commitment is to help authors grow their audiences organically and authentically so they can sell books without wasting big bucks on useless promotions.

Feeling the Energy of Spring and Love

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:59:20 +0000

Spring is here and so are happy days.
It's the season of sunny weather, flying frisbees, birds singing, bees buzzing and people falling madly in love.

Time to soak up the sunshine and its many healing properties!
While history shows us that spring is associated with growth and renewal, there is scientific merit that Spring puts pep in your step! According to recent discoveries in neuroscience, the extra hours of daylight have a direct result to helping our brains increase in production of DOPAMINE... the kick ass chemical in your brain that makes you feel and do happy things... whatever they may be. (Reference: Urban Dictionary).

A Time for New Beginnings
It's the time of year where energy levels are boosted, curiosity and sense of adventure is heightened, and new ideas are brimming for all the budding artists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. You may notice that your children are suddenly more inclined to figure things out, problem solve and (uh oh...) push boundaries. Take a lesson from your little mentors--- wouldn't it benefit you to operate with less fear and more enthusiasm... just like their childlike ways?

A Time for Spring Cleaning
Don't stop at your closets and garages... your mind needs a deep cleaning and de-cluttering ritual as well. Re-check those old thought patterns and get rid of the ones that are no longer serving you. It's time to make room for all those fresh new ideas that Spring brings each year!

A Time for Falling in Love
Whether you are ready to rekindle a long time relationship, fall in love with someone new, or make a loving commitment to yourself and your personal desires, Spring is an ideal season to birth and create all those fresh new ideas that are surrounding you!

On Today's Show
Is there really such a thing as a SOUL MATE?
I can't think of anyone better to answer that question than one of the greatest love & relationship experts of today, the lovely and brilliant Arielle Ford. She will be joining us on today's show to discuss:

❤︎ How you can turn your mate into your soulmate

❤︎ Why couples SHOULD wear rose colored glasses

❤︎ Health benefits to being married (as opposed to just being in a relationship or living with someone)

❤︎ Why taking personal responsibility for your happiness is better for your relationship

and more!!

How to get a Slam Dunk in Self Promotion & Publicity

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:59:22 +0000

There is an absolute science to effective publicity and promotion.
I've been teaching solopreneurs how to promote and publicize themselves since before the invention of the Internet. A lot has changed. While the digital resources available to us now far exceed what we could do before the digital age, one thing that has not changed is the mental struggle people have to self-promote.

Get passed the AWKWARDNESS...
Whether you are networking in person or on social media, telling others how great your product or service is might feel a bit like bragging. It also feels like (most of the time) it's falling on deaf ears.
You must be missing something. You see others receiving big time results doing all the same things that are bringing you little to no results.

The secret?
It's not a numbers game. It's a PEOPLE game. When broadcasting your message, don't confuse the ability to cast a wider net with the need to CONNECT and understand WHO is in need of your service in the first place.

Call Me Old School, but...
It's time to go back to the basics.

On Today's Show
...we'll take a lesson from the history books and discuss good old fashioned promotion and publicity--- pre-social media.

Not to ignore the benefits of the virtual space entirely, we'll revisit the principles of BASIC HUMAN CONNECTION that have been lost behind our digital devices.

All of my best self promotional secrets revealed!
Tune in to learn:
✔︎ Where to find your ideal clients (On which platforms are they hanging out?)

✔︎ How to tweak many of your current social media messages to bring you better results. (Hint: Quality vs. Quantity).

✔︎ How to use social media to search for conversations that are seeking an expert (like you... to come in and save the day!)

✔︎ Which of your current actions on social media are a complete waste of time. (And how to replace them with actions that give results every time!)

The Mom(preneur) guide to better time management

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:34:34 +0000

Not everyone has the same 24 hours in a day.
I admit that it was always a bit irritating to hear an arrogant (and intolerant) business guru insinuate that we all have a CHOICE in how we manage our time.

If you are a work-at-home mom, you know that these apparent rules of time do not apply to YOU. If you are a mom with YOUNG children, you may feel like you are living in an alternate universe where 10 hours back on earth translates into a mere 30 minutes on Planet Mom. Yep, finding the time to work in your home business while raising a family might possibly the biggest paradox there is.

Not all hours are the same ....and neither are the children.
Sure, there may be some children who were born able to happily entertain themselves while you sit behind your laptop.
(I personally haven't met any of them, but I hear that they exist SOMEWHERE...)

What is more common (and less talked about) is the temper-tantrum throwing toddlers (like my oldest) who wouldn't hear of it. Attempting to work while parenting one of these adorable monsters is not at all recommended as it might lead to a mommy melt down (as it did in my case. Ahem.)

As one of the most challenged work-at-home mom's in town, I had very little "village support" and a VERY small budget for child care. Therefore, I was forced to find a way to build my business with what little time I had. With only 6 un-interrupted hours of kid-free quiet time in a single week, I was determined to make every second count.

The secret is in THE SCHEDULE.
It took months of frustration (and an overwhelming lack of sleep) but through a game of trial and error, I eventually figured how to PRODUCE MORE in LESS TIME by adopting a very strategic weekly schedule... complete with cancellation policies, flexibility, confirmations and a solid system of task listing.

On Today's Show
All of my best time management secrets will be revealed!
If you are a BUSY MOM who feels like she never gets anything accomplished... I GUARANTEE this hour of radio will improve upon your chaotic life and maybe even give you a few extra minutes of time to pee. Joining us today is Gavin Zuchlinski, founder of ACUITY SCHEDULING, with some amazing time management (and sanity saving) tools & tips.

Tune in to learn:
✔︎ How to work with the hours that you have (NOT the ones you don't.)

✔︎ How to "prioritize" tasks. (Yes, even the laundry.)

✔︎ When it's okay to MULTI-TASK (and when it should be avoided at all costs!)

✔︎ How time management adapts with your kid's age

✔︎ How to offset the cost of childcare with "money-making" tasks. (Let's face it. It's not a business unless you have cash flow!)

✔︎ How to adopt personal business policies that protect you from the unexpected. (Oh yeah, don't you love it when clients cancel just AFTER you paid the babysitter?)

How to Develop Qualities of Improved Consciousness

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:00:04 +0000

"Men need to learn how to be in touch with their feelings, but not ruled by them."

- Dr. John Gray, Author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus
Holding Ourselves to a Higher Standard

As parents, business leaders and soul seekers we feel called to a purpose and therefore we must learn to recognize the importance of standing in full integrity in all that we do. Curiosity is a conduit for moving forward, but ultimate results involves learning to make choices for how we show up, honor ourselves and create stories that validate the essence of our most authentic selves. In other words, our ability to achieve our highest potential means choosing to have an unfiltered connection to our minds and higher level of consciousness.
Consciousness is no longer just for Women

Being able to experience a deeper bond of mindfulness is now being explored by both genders, however, the way the experience is translated takes on different properties depending on the identifiable gender.

Both men AND women desire a deeper level of intuition and therefore can benefit from spiritual enlightenment. Beginning with the simple choice and decision to commit to a sacred space of intimacy through reflective prayer or meditation can often lead to a more conscious path.
Get Humble Enough... to Listen.

In previous decades male and female roles were very defined, with women in the kitchen and dealing with childcare, and men working and not expressing their feelings. These roles have now changed. For men to become great leaders, as well as husbands and fathers they need to develop the capacity to LISTEN.
On Today's Show
Book Cvr Conscious Men

Dr. John Gray returns to This Little Parent Stayed Home today with some new insight on why women want a conscious man.

Conscious Men: A Practical Guide to Develop 12 Qualities of the New Masculinity is a revolutionary new book by Dr. John Gray, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS that sold over 50 million copies worldwide. This book explores how men can unshackle themselves from the conditioning of survival-focused consciousness of their forebears, and live more consciously to their fullest potential.
Providing insight to both Men AND Women

Gray says, “Women today want a Conscious Man who is more sensitive and in touch with their feelings.”

Conscious Men gives women insight of how they can recognize a good and trustworthy man, as well as how to support and bring the BEST out of her man. This book guides men and the women who love them to apply their expanded consciousness and discover a new sense of purpose, new choices, new ways of respecting women and new ways to love and be loved.

Change the World--- Right From Your Home!

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:00:04 +0000

Parent-preneurship: All for Sport!
Now you've done it.
You've set a powerful trend in motion and now the world wants to see you cross that finish line. There is no turning back progress. The " big bang" forces at work have changed the way the world sees us as parents and entrepreneurs.

YOU are their Reality Star.
Onlookers LOVE to follow you. They are rooting for you to earn an income without sacrificing precious family time and are dedicated to watching HOW you make it all work despite all that you might have working against you.

The world loves a good success story!
If there is one thing that sells-- it's the "rags to riches" narrative... much more than the story of the easy path paved with an inheritance. The more pitfalls, the more interesting the episode. If you are challenged by road blocks, lack of funds or a broken spirit... you likely have more cheerleaders in your corner than you realize! This could only mean one thing--- your stumbling blocks are VALUABLE and you can use them to win over the world.

Take Advantage of the Trends that are in your favor!
Mom Entrepreneurs are the new smart, savvy and SEXY. No matter what angle you are viewing it, the world is supporting YOU in your desire to work independently, break through glass ceilings and work around your family WITHOUT GUILT OR SHAME... more than in any other decade!

Give your Audience what they want!
On Today's Show
Join us today to learn how successful moms (just like YOU!) are creating ventures from their dining room tables, garages, and in between play-dates. We'll introduce you to Holly Hurd, mom business leader and creator of VentureMom.com, where hundreds of successful moms in business have been profiled. Holly will be joining us today to share how to come up with a successful business idea as well as how to effectively execute it.

Turn those What-if Woes into What if Wows

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:29:45 +0000

Need to make some quick changes in your life?
You already have access to every tool you could ever need to shift your mindset and alter your vibration! Whether you are knee deep in the chaos of day-to-day parenting, in a disagreement with a business partner or just plain stuck in a place of hopelessness... you can turn it all around... RIGHT NOW. Here are a few ways to alter your vibration by first becoming self aware of negative thought patterns:

Destroy that Downward Spiral!
When you find yourself hyper-focused on something negative, force yourself to do something completely different that will distract your attention away from it. Excessive worry is NEVER productive... because it's not rational or solution-oriented.

Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't judge them. Once you have identified the negative thoughts that are not serving you, simply DETACH yourself. (I know. I know. Easier said than done.)

Recognize your REACTIONARY thoughts and SQUASH them!
"He is being quiet. He MUST be angry with me."

"My supervisor just called a meeting. She's probably going to fire me."

"I didn't hear from my client. They must not want to work with me anymore."

Refrain from Using Absolutes
Have you heard yourself use phrasing like "This (bad thing) ALWAYS happens to me!" or "She NEVER listens to me"? Thinking and speaking in absolutes programs your brain into believing that situations are worse than they really are.

Retrain yourself to expect ...something BETTER.
This may be difficult if you are used to a lifetime of disappointments. Often we don't want to get our hopes up if it means they will come crashing down. However, expecting the worst usually brings about just that. Instead of bracing yourself for anything displeasing that might be headed your way, remind yourself that no matter what the day brings... you have a positive perspective and are capable of handling it with flying colors!

Axe the Assumptions & Accelerate the Ease
Often our fears are only fabrications of excessive worry and low self-esteem, but when we make negative assumptions about a situation that appears to threaten our mood (or sanity!) we often jump to outlandish conclusions that are far worse than they actually are. When this happens, we are likely missing a slew of other factors that are not immediately accessible to our vantage point. Before taking insult to injury, survey the situation.

Is it possible there is something more that you are not seeing?

Don't waste time trying to figure out what you did wrong or worrying that it's up to you to solve it. SURRENDER to the space that you are in and trust that no matter what happens... you have the ability to take on whatever may reveal itself to you.

On Today's Show
I'll be sharing some tools to help you broaden your perspective into a more positive hypothetical! Turn those "what-if woes" into "what-if wows!"
Please join me in welcoming to the show, Betsy Chasse, award winning filmmaker, best selling author, and my newest co-host on Wake Up TV! (And by the way... if you are as excited as we are to launch season 2... help us out by "donating" your social influence! It costs you nothing but a quick click!

Overcoming Those Inspirational Killers

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:00:42 +0000

Self Criticism: The #1 Creative Obstacle
Enough with the guilt, already. I'll be the first to admit that overcoming self-doubt isn't the easiest task, but backing down in defeat is Not. An. Option. Not when it comes to making meaningful progress in our lives and in the contributions we are making to the self-employment industry.

Yes, I said it.

YOU are responsible for the Economic Revolution.

We all are.

We can no longer deny our place in this world as leaders of new thought and new progress.
Isn't it time that we all push ourselves over the limit and especially past our limiting beliefs? We must make the commitment to procuring change and recognize when our pre-existing beliefs are self-sabotaging us, causing us to doubt and slow down our momentum.

Doubt is our OPPORTUNITY to confront fear with courage.
It's time that we stand up to those who underestimate us or dismiss us. Anyone who thinks we are nuts will just give us more reason to prove them wrong.

I want to live in a world that I can proudly pass on to my children. Where we are bold enough to use our vulnerability to authentically connect with those who serve us and lift us up on our way. And where I am just as committed to doing the same for others on my path.

In the end, we must be able to see ourselves on the other side of that finish line looking back and feeling proud of all the things that we have accomplished, all of the days that we got back up after a nasty fall, and the memoirs of motivation we will leave for our children.... so that they can make new progress even further than we did.

It's time to tell the truth.
This isn't just about making a buck, and it's no longer only about putting food on the table. Mom leaders are saving the world through revolutionary ideas and driving the new economy. We are doing it amid a sea of non-believers, inspiration killers and ego maniacs who are afraid of progress and change. No reason to stop now.

Ally's in the HOT SEAT with Jeff

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:05:26 +0000

Bonus Material! This was an extra recorded hour in the studio where Jeff coached Ally with total transparency. No topic was off limits, and there was a lot of discussion about how to utilize the tools that Jeff uses with his clients for self improvement.

Overcome ANYTHING. (...and teach your kids do do the same.)

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:40:52 +0000

Achieving Great Success Starts With a Bit of Reprogramming.

Much like the butterfly that has the ability to alter the weather with a simple flap of its wings, we have the power to create change…within ourselves, in the children we raise, in the businesses we build, and in the world we live in. It all starts with a simple mindshift. (simple... really?) Yes. Really.

Believe in MAGIC.

Whether you incorporate energy work, energy psychology, positive thinking, spirituality or simply a sense of conducting conscious business, you are essentially taking resources within yourself and applying them to your work. This process not only benefits YOU and your business but the world around you...including your children.

Do you dare? Or do you delay?

As parents living in a culture that expects us to be all things to everyone- including ourselves- we often don’t know where to start.

When I first began this journey as a self-employed stay-at-home Mom, I was not only looking for a way to provide for my children that did not take me away from them every day, but also a way to nurture my desire to make an important mark on the world. I had QUITE an uphill battle ahead of me. I was determined to create wealth ON MY TERMS, prove to the naysayers that IT COULD BE DONE…and I didn’t care that I didn’t HAVE A CLUE where to begin.

...But I had more than “a clue”.

I had a VISION that fueled so much passion in me… nothing would allow me to back down. Ignorance was most likely bliss… because if I REALLY KNEW what was ahead of me, I might not have ventured forward. I HAD TO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES– and I learned to close my eyes and ears to the negative chatter. Now, when I am asked about HOW I got to where I am… I can’t help but think of the times I was knocked down and ALMOST didn't get up.

What got me up was the CLEAR VISION of where I was going. These moments taught me that MAGIC was possible.

The Magic is already within YOU.

When I say “magic,” I am talking about ALL that has been accomplished by those who had visions, followed their instincts, and broke new ground DESPITE being told it couldn’t be done.

I am talking about those who trusted their heart even when their head told them it wasn’t logical, those whose ideas were rejected – whose confidence and self worth was marred – and those who found a way to create MEASURABLE SUCCESS against the odds.

We must NEVER stop learning from those who have created magic before us. Every day new paths are paved FOR US … so that we may be able to create our own. When you turn your passions into something that fuels and sustains you,
MAGIC defies the laws of science.

We are all up against SOMETHING…that is what makes life INTERESTING. Trickery or not, the BELIEF in MAGIC is what fuels our spirit and feeds our energy to keep going.

On Today's Show

Please join me in welcoming to the show, Sheldon Pizzinat, healer, coach, author and educator who helps people free themselves from their mental and emotional blocks, feel more connected to their Spirit, on live purpose and congruent with their ideal visions.

Meet Sheldon Pizzinat!

After over a decade of feeling lost and disconnected from love and purpose Sheldon went through a life changing Spiritual Awakening lasting six weeks. Since then Sheldon has been working in the fields of healing and transformation receiving a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology, he has studied Coaching, Leadership, human potential, Co-Creation, Law of Attraction and numerous energy work modalities. His mission is to assist people in freeing themselves from the unresolved areas in their consciousness while Creating a life of continued expansion in Love, abundance, purpose and joy. He will help you become aware of unconscious emotional patterns and beliefs holding you back…release them, and move into inner cooperation and wholeness. You transform your way of being to align with your purpose and achieve your hearts desires.

Tears of an Idealist

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:59:58 +0000

Here's to the criers.

I had a bad day last week. Nothing significantly terrible happened... nothing that would leave any lasting scars... but nonetheless, it was a tougher day than usual.

We all have them.

I felt compelled to do a video journal of what I was feeling and before really knowing the reason behind my action, I posted it on Facebook. My "Ugly Cry" video generated quite a wide variety of responses. Some commented on my bravery, others made it known that the video made them uncomfortable.

How do you react when you see someone else cry?

"There is sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than that of ten thousand tongues."

- Washington Irving

A quest to civilize tears.

Is crying a sign of strength or weakness? Depending on the origin, good cries can lead to major breakthroughs, big innovations, a much needed release of pressure and great success stories. While crying can come from a feeling of low self worth and hopelessness, it can also be a sign of passion and the strength of self truth.

Crying is gender discriminatory.

While some may say that women are more free to express emotion, female LEADERS are not as easily forgiven. Male leaders, on the other hand, are praised for welling up in public, even though they may be taught at a very young age that showing public emotion is shameful.

The double standard is the crying shame.

Barack Obama, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich have all demonstrated their emotional side in public with no loss of reputation. John Boehner has earned himself the nickname of "Weeper of the House" with little political fallout. How would the public react if Hillary Clinton shed a few tears?

A flare for the dramatic.

I admit it. I love to cry. I love to FEEL. It didn't occur to me that posting a video of myself crying was all that courageous, because unleashing the waterworks comes easily to me, and has never felt like something I should be ashamed of. I felt vulnerable (in the moment) but far from weak or helpless.

This led me to see that we need to have a MUCH NEEDED discussion about public displays of emotion, our fear of shedding a few tears in public and our desire to turn away when we are witness to someone else's boo hooing. What would the world look like if we saw criers as both tender-hearted AND dignified? Does our future hold inspirational icons who drop rain without regret?

On Today's Show

Please join me in welcoming to the studio my very dear friend, an incredible woman leader who has always given great respect to her emotions as well as her extreme ability to defy the stakes, Kathleen Davison.

One of my FAVORITE PEOPLE ON THE PLANET, I have had the great privilege of standing in this life with Kat, having a deep and profound friendship with her, as well as basking in the glow of her authentic inspiration.

I have watched Kat experience ---in just one year--- a brain tumor, sustaining brain damage, the loss of her dog just a few days before brain surgery, marriage separation, becoming a single parent of 2 young children, and the loss of her father. Despite everything, Kathleen went on to finish her film and make an award-winning directorial debut.

Kathleen has never lost sight of herself or the desire to experience life to it's fullest ...because to her... abandoning hope has never been an option.

BONUS MATERIAL: Protect Your Vibration!

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:47:00 +0000

Bonus hour recorded for iHeart Radio's America's Talk. Phone lines were open for callers to share their questions and challenges. Ally guided them toward valuable solutions.
We talked about how important it is to protect your vibration and not allow anyone to step into your space and cause you doubt. Often we are the ones who are battling the conversations in our minds that tell us we are not good enough and bring about large amounts of guilt. This show provided real answers for moms who are deep in their own shame.

How to Think Like a Parent Powerhouse

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:43:59 +0000

Parents, you really are SUPER HUMAN!
I have to keep reminding you of this because I don't think you QUITE GET IT. It seems every day I am talking with a mom or a dad who is feeling incompetent and insufficient. These same days I see resilient parents problem-solving and thinking creatively to make significant improvements in the world.

Either there is a large divide between the exceptional and the inadequate, or there is still a large percentage of you who are still not giving yourself the credit that you deserve.

It's all about the MINDSET.
Being aware of your own mood is half the battle. Learning to adjust yourself and react in a positive manner is the other half. How self-aware are you?

Check yourself against this list:

1. Are you in alignment?
When you are in "The Happy Zone" problems won't phase you. Even before a solution completely manifests itself, those who are in balance and harmony are able to surrender and allow situations to unfold with the greatest of ease. On the contrary, when you can't seem to keep up with the challenges, you are most likely being over powered by your insecurities.
Remember: Anything can happen. When you have the right tools, you will be okay with whatever shows up.

2. Are you mindful of your vibration?
Check your mood. Is it being affected by what's happening in your life? Powerful manifestors do not allow the conditions of the current reality to dictate their internal compass. YOUR MOOD MUST BE INDEPENDENT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE or you will not be able to receive insight into a challenging situation. You must be willing to have whatever you are projecting be echoed back to you.

3. Do you believe that ANYTHING is possible?
We can't always predict the forces of the universe, and if you try, you might just make yourself crazy. Parents, we all tend to be control freaks and SURRENDER is not easy to do when you have kids to look after and a business to keep afloat...but you CAN actively take charge of your outcome by allowing yourself surrender to the unexpected--- even if it defies all logic.

☟Listen Live Here☟
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On Today's Show
We're dedicating ANOTHER hour to YOU and your challenges.
The owner of Frame of Mind Coaching, Kim Ades returns to the show with a focus on parents! We'll be taking callers from moms and dads who have any kind of challenge at all.

Take advantage of this freebie!
Kim and her team will be giving free assessments. Get yours now!--->

Today's Guest
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Welcome Back, Kim Ades!
Kim Ades, MBA is president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngine™ Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mother of five, Kim is one of North America's foremost experts on coaching with a focus on mindset and thought mastery. By using her unique process of integrating online journaling in her coaching, Kim helps her highly-driven clients to examine and shift their thinking in order to yield extraordinary results. Kim trains and certifies hundreds of coaches annually in the art of Journal Based Coaching with a focus on mindset and mental toughness. For an inside look at this unique coaching approach, and a FREE ASSESSMENT(including a free coaching session!) visit here–>

Tormentors make the best Mentors

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:49:55 +0000

The toughest moments are the ones that GROW YOU...

You know what I am talking about. The growth moments... the ones that we appreciate more than anything once it's all over and we can look back with a good laugh and an "Aha!" --- but while you are still in it, you feel like clawing your own eyes out.

My worst "mommy" moments are the teachable ones for me and my little guys. We are so totally in this together, and we make a great team...but we certainly have our fair share of dark times.

Look for the lesson

Without the dark times, we wouldn't strive for the good ones.

Whenever you find yourself getting twitchy and tormented, open up your consciousness to received guidance from the situation. What can be learned from this?

You wouldn't be that amazing beacon of light to a friend in need unless you yourself had once been in a dark space.

You can't be a teacher unless you were once a student.

You can't succeed unless you have truly known what it was like to fail.

The Players in your world are your Professors.

There are most likely people in your life who push your buttons, get your cackles up, and cause you to see red. Perhaps its a family member or a friend from your past that has a knack for waking up your insecurities and triggering your defensiveness. It may be just an encounter with a stranger whose behavior is rubbing you the wrong way.

No matter how much these people might get under your skin, its likely that they are appearing to you as a teacher.
The feelings that others are igniting in your MUST come to the surface--- and they are being presented to you at the most perfect time. Rather than swat them away--- PAY ATTENTION.

What needs to be healed?
Sit in stillness, listen for the answer and honor your intuition.

On Today's Show

I am going to reveal my dirty little secret for vanishing the varmints.
... AND we will welcome on a fabulous author, Marilyn Harding! She is the Director of Artemis Alliance Inc., author of “Exhilarated Life: Happiness Ever After” and “Yesterday at Justin’s” a children’s book about divorce. Marilyn lives in Greece and is a contributing blogger on Huffington Post. Her writing reflects what it is like to live to your greatest potential.

Emotional Family Fitness

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:32:26 +0000

Power Up Your Inner Healing Potential!
About 15 years ago I woke up with a crick in my neck.
What I expected to be a small annoyance that would diminish in a few days lasted an incapacitating and excruciating long 4 years. Like a cancer, the pain spread to the other side of my neck and into both shoulders and became so unbearable that often I couldn't work or drive. Desperate for reprieve, I spent an ungodly amount of money on pain institutes, chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists.
Nothing worked.
After 4 years, I began to forget what it was like to live in a pain-free body. The pain had BECOME me.

I never would have believed it.
Eventually the cure showed up in the most unexpected way. It came in the form of a book that my husband found in the library called "Mind Over Back Pain" written by Dr. Sarno, which suggested that the root of my pain was being caused --- not by an injury or a disease--- but from my own emotional baggage.
(WHAT?!)
Further suggestion was that the pain was my body's way of distracting me from an emotion I wasn't brave enough to experience, so it was festering in my neck and shoulder joints.

I rejected the idea right away.
I was insulted at the very idea that this physical agony was merely__ psychosomatic. However, desperate enough to try anything, I began to implement the suggestions in the book and set out to learn what deep rooted emotional wounds might be plaguing my subconsciousness.

The Miracle of Mind Power
In less than 8 weeks, my physical health was restored.
After a combination of journaling, meditation, and weekly visits with a psychoanalyst where I poured through every area of my life that I could possibly be hiding from, the culprit was eventually revealed---and my pain subsided. For good.
The habits I learned in that time became a ritualistic part of my weekly self-care routines, and have never stopped serving me. For the most part, pain has remained absent from my life for more than 11 years now.

The Path to Emotional, Mental, and Physical Freedom.
What this experience taught me with absolute certainty is that not all physical problems have physical origins. Range of MOTION can be limited by your Range of EMOTION.

On Today's Show
The emotional wounds that we take on as children often cause the self-limiting beliefs that we experience as adults, prompting troubling situations in our current personal relationships, physical well-being and professional life.

Learn to eliminate false beliefs and limitations that are impacting your physical and mental health.
Our expert guest, Reiki Master, retired physical therapist, and energy healer, Cynthia Mazzafero, works with a wide range of clients that all have a common theme of emotional entrapment. She will be discussing how our perceptions as a child impacts us throughout our lives and sharing ways that we can improve upon our own mental well-being as well as fostering healthy and emotionally vibrant children.

Parenting Your Kids and Your SOUL

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 14:00:44 +0000

Awaken Your Inner Rebel!
It's common for modern parents to become so engulfed in the tasks of parenthood that they forget to nurture themselves.

This is serious, people!
Some parents, when asked what they are personally passionate about don't even remember how to answer the question! If this is you... we need to talk!

Today's amazing guest is the lovely Sheereen Thor here to guide an important discussion for all moms looking to make a difference. Not only is it POSSIBLE to be a good parent and serve your own passionate soul at the same time--- it's IMPERATIVE that you do so!

Meet Shereen Thor!
Shereen Thor is the founder of Awaken The Rebel, a movement that helps people who feel disenchanted with their lives to stop settling for less and awaken their inner rebellious spirit so that they can live an extraordinary life by their design.

Born a creative type she learned early on in her traditional Egyptian upbringing that if she wasn’t a doctor, lawyer, or engineer than she would inevitably amount to nothing.

So she got a degree, landed a job, and found herself utterly miserable at the age of twenty-four.

Luckily one of her best friends suggested she go to a seminar where she was able to “Awaken her Inner Rebel,” and truly examine this life she had created. She decided to immediately quit her master’s degree program and start doing stand-up comedy. This was the official beginning of her writing her own Rebel Rule Book, and living life by her design.

Shereen is certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), and is a Certified Professional Coach by the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (an ICF accredited school).

She is now an author, speaker & creator of a live event series entitled Awaken The Rebel Live, where rebels from all walks of life come together in Los Angeles, California to write their own rules together and live an extraordinary life.

She lives in Santa Monica with her beautiful family & helps people every day write their own rules to the game of life at AwakenTheRebel.com

Celebration Time!!

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:59:53 +0000

SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE!

It's our last live show of 2015... and IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! And... in honor of another incredible year together... I have lots of surprises to announce, and loads of free gifts! Speaking of gifts...

Tune in for our BEST TIPS for GIFT GIVING!
We'll be covering the BEST way to give your spouse/ partner a gift this holiday season...and forever more. What does HE/SHE REALLY want you to get them, that they would never tell you themselves? This is FLAWLESS advice that will have your partner singing your praises every time.

A LIFETIME of Retrospect
What is in AN AGE? On the 42nd day of my birth, I have many realizations. I don't feel nearly as old as I thought I would 20 years ago. Why is that? I feel... youthful, fit, excited about being alive, and AGELESS. The benefits of being more "experienced" in life far outweighs having a few more expression lines on my face. I can't imagine a more meaningful place to stand than in the spot I am in right at this very moment.

Happiness truly is the Measure of ALL THINGS.
In this time of self-reflection, I've learned that happiness is 100% choice. We MUST be willing to BE HAPPY...and let go of everything that does not serve that intention. It is a privilege to be alive.

Here's to us!
We've overcome so much struggle, naivety and UNCERTAINTY. We've used our personal circumstances to carve out unique paths that have revealed our deepest desires. We've built a self-serving economy on OUR TERMS to support the people who we love most on this planet. We've uncovered strengths, talents and capabilities that we didn't know we had. We owned our journeys and gained wisdom far beyond our years. We demonstrated the true power of our minds, the ultimate value in our services, integrity in our businesses and undying dedication to our children.

On Today's Show...
We're getting deep and wise with the world's most active public philosopher, the author of the new wisdom novels The Oasis Within, and The Golden Palace. Best selling author Tom Morris joins us today for an enlightening journey through self-exploration toward inner peace, inner wisdom, and the truest gift that the world can give us: Uncertainty.

Today's Guest

Tom Morris is one of the most active public philosophers in the world. And he’s now publishing a series of new books to bring wisdom into the life of every family. A native of North Carolina, he’s a graduate of UNC (Chapel Hill) and holds a Ph.D. in both Philosophy and Religious Studies from Yale. For fifteen years, he served as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where was one of their most popular teachers. Tom is the author of over twenty books. His twelfth, True Success, launched him into an ongoing adventure as a philosopher working throughout the broader culture. His work has been mentioned, discussed, or covered by NBC, ABC, CNN, CNBC, NPR, and in most major newspapers and news magazines. He is also the author of such books as If Aristotle Ran General Motors, Philosophy for Dummies, The Art of Achievement, The Stoic Art of Living, and If Harry Potter Ran General Electric. He’s now publishing a series of novels being compared to The Alchemist, The Little Prince, Harry Potter and The adventures of Indiana Jones. The first two books in this series, The Oasis Within and The Golden Palace have just hit bookstores. Tom has been called the world’s happiest philosopher.

Work-At-Home J.O.B.S - Do they exist?

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 19:59:52 +0000

Escaping the Rat Race
For many parents, home is where the heart is. If you have ever wondered about an easier way to bring home the bacon... one that didn't involve unbearable bosses, long commutes and expensive childcare...you've picked a great time to wonder.

Now more than ever, the desire to work from home is a sign of the times. Parents are fed up with having little say in how they spend their time and they are no longer willing to sacrifice their precious family time for a paycheck.

Trends have changed the way that we think about work and its effect on our lives. Corporations who were once skeptical of letting their employees have the freedom to work from a home office have since become more flexible. Over time studies have proven that teleworkers were happier, more engaged in their work, and more productive overall. It's FINALLY working out in our favor.

More Telecommuting...
A growing number of Corporations believe that telecommuting is a good deal for them as it reduces overhead expenses, allows access to talented workers who may not be available locally, provides off-hours support and helps retain employees.

More work-at-home opportunities...
Whether you have an entrepreneurial spirit or not, the number of start-up businesses continues to multiply... which means there are even more opportunities to work for an employer with the same values as YOU. This is especially good news if you are less inclined to become a business owner and you prefer to work under the leadership and guidance of someone else.

Even more solutions...
Remember when searching for jobs was as easy as scanning the classifieds? While exposure to at-home employment opportunities has exploded, a wide range of job ads are just a mouse click away... But so are the scams. With an average of more than 30 scams for every legitimate opportunity listed online, it's important to be extra cautious. Put on your logic cap and apply loads of common sense to any opportunity the promises easy money for a job that requires no skills and an investment up front.

On Today's Show...
We've called upon the career expertise of a real at-home executive recruiter in the gaming industry to give you the insider knowledge of a seasoned work-at-home veteran and give you an edge in finding meaningful and profitable employment. Brett "B.J." Bigley from Prime Candidate will be joining us today in a discussion of what it takes to get hired in today's virtual employment society.

Today's Guest

Meet B.J. Bigley!
BJ is a gaming industry veteran who is well connected, respected and liked by the people he works with. With entertainment industry roots, he finds his home among finding talented people success in their career.
As an Executive Recruiter for the videogame industry, B.J. places talented game professionals into positions at reputable game companies all over the world through his company, Prime Candidate, which specializes in bringing together premiere talent and top employers in the multimedia and interactive entertainment industries. Prime Candidate is an Internationally Retained and Contingency Recruiting Firm with offices located in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.

How to be Healthy AND Happy during the Holidays

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 19:59:56 +0000

The choice to DEPRIVE or DELIGHT yourself...

It's the season of parties, eating yourself into a coma and cookie exchanges galore. Why does it feel like we have to choose between the either/or of torturing our physical bodies or denying them any fun during the most celebrated time of the year?

For 10 months out of the year, I am committed to a very healthy lifestyle. During the last 2 months of the year, I am equally committed to the exact opposite. It's the only time that I eat and drink whatever I want without the worry of the carb, caloric or fat content. I usually pay for it with an extra 6 pounds... which is what I expect going in...but is it REALLY worth it?

You can have it... but do you really WANT it?

Even though I will grant myself several weeks of sweet and rich food galore, I usually can't last more than a few days of excessiveness. No matter how hard I try to commit to an over indulgent diet of sugar, fat and alcohol--- I end up caving.

Cheating on cheating.

I can actually feel my body pleading with me for a healthier selection of lean proteins and leafy green vegetables which usually results in my re-negotiating with it:

"Okay, fine. We'll eat healthy for 2 weeks after Thanksgiving, but after that... it's PARTY until 2016! No exceptions!"

Healthy Holidays are IN.

The reality is that over indulgence is never all that it's cracked up to be.

Special occasion or not, our minds and bodies don't function optimally when not fueled properly. What may start out as a delightful treat for your beautiful body may begin to feel like a punishment instead. Don't be surprised when it fights back.

Celebrate Your Healthy Self

Instead of inflicting maltreatment to yourself during this time of year, why not honor it with nutrition and wellness? Everyone looks forward to their favorite holiday foods and treats, but with the right outlook and game plan, you can still enjoy them without the over-indulgence and self-abuse. In the long run, your mind and body will thank you.

On Today's Show...

We'll be preparing you for an equally healthy and happy holiday season with tips from health expert Donna Parker on how to survive the holiday temptations while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Parental Shagology... Let's Get it On.

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:59:55 +0000

Are our kids... Obstructing our Couplehood?
Before you blame those little intimacy interrupters for taking away your "just us" time, statistics show that the longer we are married, the less frequently we do it. So while finding yourself in bed next to your partner year after year is important, proximity isn’t everything. Even if you are getting it on several times a week, marital sex loses its heat over time.

It's okay.
EVERYTHING loses heat over time.
As human beings we become ho-hum about just about everything in our lives. Anything that might be thrilling at first (new car, new job, new house, new toys) lessens as our nervous system adapts so that new thing isn’t so stimulating anymore.

Get your intimacy back on track
The good news is that the sexual spark doesn’t have to go out just because you’ve been together for--you know-- ages. Start with TALKING about it. Seriously. Like beyond “wanna?” and “no, go away.” Show a little tenderness, fold some laundry and TALK. Then ACT. Vavoom.

There IS a PURPOSE... (besides making babies).
We already know that PASSION fuels and sustains us, so why not make lovemaking a priority? Staying physically fulfilled contributes to your personal alignment so that you are more mentally alert and ready to conquer your busy parent entrepreneur lifestyle. Not to mention, a quick roll in the hay has been proven to eliminates stress, stimulate flow and creativity, and increase self confidence.

On Today's Show...
We are welcoming back former guest and world renowned sex educator, Lou Paget. Nothing is off limits today--- so bring your questions for sure!

Topics that we'll be covering:
✔︎ Best sources of sexual health information

✔︎ How to talk to our kids about sex

✔︎ Fertility issues and how they impact our sex lives

✔︎ Myth of spontaneous sex

Got a comment or question?
Dial in! 800-449-8686

Are Distractions Derailing Your Life?

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:59:50 +0000

Shiny Objects ? Look away!

Distractions can destroy your very best intentions and leave you wondering, “What the #%@& happened?” Over time, the impact on your business and your life can be disheartening…or devastating.

Is Multi-Tasking Making us Dumb?

According to new research conducted at Stanford University, multi-tasking is changing the structure of our brains and is LESS productive than staying focused on one single action at a time. In some cases mutli-tasking is LOWERING our IQs.

No wonder we feel like we are losing our minds...RIGHT?!

Let's get (re) Focused!

Time to heal your cognitive and social well being. Let's give you some powerful tools to do just that!

On Today's Show...

(Oh Boy! Are YOU in for a treat.)

The magnificent Ellen Rohr will be joining us in the studio to teach us how to DESTROY those DISTRACTIONS before they DEVASTATE!

Get ready to take notes...this hour will be an entire course!

What you'll learn today:

✔︎ 3 Simple Tools for identifying your distractions and staying focused on what matters most

✔︎ The DANGERS of distractions and how to define them

✔︎ How to tell the difference between DISTRACTION and INSPIRATION

✔︎ How to dissolve the drama and transform disaster into opportunity

....and more!

Got a comment or question?

Dial in! 800-449-8686

Today's Guest

Welcome back, Ellen Rohr!
Once upon a time, Ellen got involved in her husband’s company after his partner died unexpectedly. Boy was she humbled! It seemed like lots of money was moving through the company, but at the end of the month there was never any money left. Thankfully, Ellen found terrific mentors, savvy contractors who taught her how to keep score in business, how to put a simple business plan together and how to make money.
Ellen started Bare Bones Biz, a venture capital and consulting company in 1995 to help folks of all ages turn their big ideas into successful businesses. Ellen is also a successful franchisor, helping launch a plumbing franchise to 47 locations and $40 million in sales in under 2 years. Ellen is currently the president of Zoom Drain and Sewer, LLC since 2014.

Ellen has appeared on television over 50 times sharing Business Tips. She is also a columnist for Huffington Post, PHC News, and a contributor to many business journals and trade magazines. She takes ordinarily dry-as-dust business basics and makes them simple and fun.

Ellen is the author of four business basics books: Where Did the Money Go?, How Much Should I Charge?, The Bare Bones Biz Plan and The Weekend Biz Plan.

Gain access to Ellen Rohr's FREE on Demand Webinar!

Fight, flight ... or FLOW.

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:59:57 +0000

How do YOU deal with life's hardest circumstances?
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger... but only if we CHOOSE to respond in a way that propels us forward.
We DO have a choice. Tragedy of any kind can change us, traumatize us and cause us to go the rest of our lives fearing the unexpected.

---Or---

It could quite possibly make our lives... BETTER.

Imagine the bottom dropping out of your uncomplicated life.
Sure, we complain about our imperfect lives: The bills piling up, careers not meeting our expectations, the kids acting up, the in-laws coming to visit... But it's rare that any of these day-to-day "challenges" wake us up and demand that we grab hold of a drastically different perspective.

How LOSS leads to the embracing of LIFE.
When her husband of 9 years was killed in a small plane crash, leaving her with children just 1 and 3, Michelle Steinke-Baumgard saw it as a REVELATION. Embracing her love of fitness, she utilized the healing properties of her own endorphins as a tool for her personal grief journey.

A NEW PURPOSE was born.
Titled One Fit Widow, the name of Michelle's business became a symbol to anyone who had experienced loss but was determined to live a full and meaningful life. Michelle knew that she wanted to take the label of "Widow" and give it a face-lift. Ridding it of previous negative connotations, thanks to Michelle, it now has new meaning.

On Today's Show...
All too often it takes a tragic situation for us to see how blessed we really are. Why wait until we are presented with a traumatic circumstance or the loss of a loved one before we decide to REALLY LIVE?
Today, Michelle will be joining us to share her very authentic journey into widowhood and her powerful perspective of living an inspirational life after loss.

Today's Guest
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Meet Michelle Steinke-Baumgard!
Michelle is the founder and CEO of 1FW Training and the One Fit Widow Nonprofit. After losing her husband in 2009, Michelle found a new love of fitness as a grief coping mechanism. Michelle decided to leave her corporate job to become a personal trainer and help change the lives of others dealing with life’s hardest circumstances. Michelle’s online virtual training company has over 2000 current members around the world and her foundation works with widows to help them find a new love for themselves and fitness, post loss. Starting in the fall 2015, Michelle will be kicking off “Live the List” where her foundation will help fund widows bucket list dreams to honor their late spouse. Michelle has been recently highlighted in Shape & Fitness Magazine as well as several other publications. Michelle writes for numerous local and national publications including the Huffington Post and has contributed to articles for Prevention Magazine. Michelle’s online training company offers everything from weekly trainer written workouts for all ability levels, widows and non-widows alike, and personal customized training plans. In addition to her virtual training business, Michelle recently launched her own nonprofit focused on helping widows and widowers complete bucket list dreams to honor their late spouse while moving boldly into their future.

Are Dads ... the new MOMS?

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:59:54 +0000

Participating Papas

The dad involvement is so evident in my community that we hardly question the presence of a man among the mommy's anymore. Whether it's changing diapers, staying up late to care for a sick child, coaching a team or participating in the PTA, modern dads have made it a priority to show up for their families more than in any other generation.

Fatherhood is Alive and Well

The role of "Dad" has changed and so have our expectations. My husband comes home after a long work day and cleans dishes, folds laundry, and helps with homework. My co-host, Jeff is self-employed but goes into full Daddy mode as soon as school lets out. "Mr. Mom" is no longer a punchline because it's become more socially acceptable for a dad to wear his title proudly.

Reinventing Dads

Although modern fatherhood has brought about more family involvement, that isn't all that has changed. Get to know the dads on your neighborhood playground and you'll see that (much like modern moms) dads too have vision. They are passionate about PARENTING, building creative at-home businesses, and vibrantly embracing CHANGE.

On Today's Show...

We'll introduce you to two VERY DARING Dads who have brought fatherhood to a whole new level. Hogan Hilling and Jay Forte are both global speakers, best-selling authors and passionate parent advocates who have a powerful message for modern moms and dads...one that cultivates unity, support for the modern parent community and a bold vision for how we can greatly contribute to our families.

PLUS!!!

You'll get the exclusive scoop on the DADLY RALLY, which we'll all be participating in this spring!

The DADLY Rally is a high-energy, educational and social event to reconnect dads to their passion for parenting and to build a powerful and supportive Dad community.

The First Annual DADLY Rally in Los Angeles, CA
"Activate, Educate, Appreciate"

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Time: 8 AM to 5:30 PM

Today's Guests

Meet Hogan Hilling!

Hogan Hilling is the author of seven parenting books and fatherhood expert. Hilling has also appeared on Oprah. Hilling coined the word Dadly and is the author of the Dads Behaving Dadly book series -Dads Behaving Dadly: 67 Truths, Tears and Triumphs of Modern Fatherhood and Dads Behaving Dadly 2: 72 More Truths, Tears and Triumphs. Hilling is also the founder of the Dadly Rally Campaign Tour. The campaign’s mission is to raise money to host Dadly Conventions across the country. Learn More

Meet Jay Forte!

Jay Forte, MS, CPS, ELI-MP is a business and motivational speaker, certified family, CEO and Life coach, author, adjunct professor and nationally ranked Thought Leader. He provides talent, strength-based and mindfulness tools to help people discover, develop and live what is best in them to achieve exceptional personal and professional results.

He is the author of Fire Up! Your Employees and The Greatness Zone – Know Yourself, Find Your Fit, Transform the World.

He is the host of the Blog Talk Radio show The Greatness Zone on VividLife Radio. He also is the host of the weekly podcast for parents titled, Get Your Kids Ready for Life.

When not teaching, coaching CEOs or helping today’s parents help get their kids ready for life, he writes, gardens and cooks (as any good Italian) in Ft Lauderdale, FL.

Revolutionary Discoveries in Your Dreams

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:59:56 +0000

Transformative Living Through the Art of Dream Tending
Dreams FASCINATE me. As a lucid dreamer, it isn't at all uncommon for me to wake up in the morning with the intense desire to share my unconscious nighttime experiences with my husband.

"I had the craziest dream last night!"
Vivid and colorful, I am often visited by a vibrant array of familiar characters who are easily interchangeable with one another, dramatic landscapes, impossibly magnificent architectures, and mysteriously challenging scenarios. With dreams so action-packed and compelling, it's no wonder I love to sleep!

I like to believe that our dreams are gifts....
Filled with a deep wisdom that is far greater than our waking consciousness, dreams invite us to play in a bigger reality than the one we live in. Although sleep is a state of deep surrender, our subconscious minds can't help but show up creatively and create stories with images and emotions that are so unique and poetic we often can't transcribe them through language.

Our dreams are not bound by the cognitive restrictions of our waking life.
Communicating in a non-linear language, our dreams let us know how we really feel by allowing us to experience our deepest emotions more deeply as our authentic selves. Dreams can reveal answers to your most pressing questions, deliver messages from loved ones who have passed on, add clarity to confusing events, and reflect back your deepest fears and desires.

Access the Wisdom of Your Dreams
With our societal emphasis on productivity and wealth, we don't usually put a lot of focus on dream wisdom. However, taking time to LISTEN to your dreams and allow them to unfold isn't exactly a waste of time. There are many cultures that still believe dreams hold the keys to our future and all that is possible.

The more we honor, nurture and make space for them, the more likely we are to reveal the multiple meanings of our dreams and their layers of significance.

On Today's Show...
Uncover the Meaning of Your Dreams!
If you've always felt that your dreams are part of something far greater than your own mind—and have been wanting to "break through"... you won't want to miss today's discussion! Dr. Renee Coleman, a certified Dream Tender Specialist, will be joining us today to show us how to navigate through our dreams to uncover our deepest inner wisdom.

What makes you... YOU???

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:59:50 +0000

The TRUTH will make you laugh... and set you on fire.
I met Beth Lapides many moons ago. I was pre-motherhood, insecure and deeply obsessed with my acting career. She was the director of a spoken word comedy workshop in Hollywood, which was a fast-trending process for spotlight whores like me. The course was an exercise in both self-loathing and self-loving....if that is even possible. Over the years it has become a widely effective method for artists, writers, performers and comics to develop unique material based on their own painfully disastrous experiences.

Therapeutic, revealing ...aaaaaaaand a bit narcissistic.
I will never forget getting up on the stage to tell a pathetic and humiliating true encounter of how I was chased off of a poppy reservation by a man in uniform... over a misunderstanding... about where I was allowed--- and NOT ALLOWED --- to walk. What had me in tears only days earlier now had Beth (as well as my classmates) in stitches.

One person's pain is another's entertainment.
While giving me notes on my performance, Beth told me that she saw a clear theme perfectly threaded through all of my stories: "The Rules Don't Apply To Ally Loprete." The light bulb went off and it was the first time I began to view every one of my circumstances as a transcendence into my unapologetic truth.

On Today's Show...
Beth Lapides will be our guest today as we talk about how to embrace your humility and your humanity. Beth has mad skills at helping people shape their stories with a unique comedic perspective and use it to create success through meaningful memoirs.

Storytelling is about CONNECTING.
Today you will learn how to embrace your own message by sharing it with the world. Those who need your story will show up and learn from you... making YOU the wise and experienced one. A prepossessing and poignant portrait of YOUR relevance is a beautiful way to preserve your legacy for yourself and your children.

Getting Your Money Crap Together

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 18:59:52 +0000

Ladies, why are we so DUMB about money?
Yeah... I said it. We're kind of freaky and awkward about it. I've been wanting to have a show in regards to our issues about MONEY for awhile, but now that my co-host Jeff Stein is in the house, we can begin to unravel the big mystery about money itself...from the gender perspective.

What is it about MONEY that Men can see, but Women can't?
Men typically OVER value themselves while women UNDER value themselves. Until Recently. Women are REALLY trying to shift this paradigm by making their voices loud and clear when it comes to equal pay and gender equality--- but for so many, money issues are still intensely deep rooted. Therefore publicly expressing our self worth is only part of the formula that will result in earning equal paychecks. We have to BELIEVE it to achieve it, right? So what are we REALLY so hung up on?

Men have no shame talking about money...IN DETAIL. They ask each other for advice, share tips they’ve picked up, invest together. THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO INCREASE THE MONEY TALK, LADIES!

What we talk about, we THINK about. And what we THINK about, we BRING about.

We are a new generation of women.
It’s likely that most of us learned about money from our mothers, but times have changed. Money has evolved since we were kids, and so have our roles as Moms. How many of them were small business owners, in a world of online banking, money apps and financial products?

We are SO good at everything else: Creating, problem solving, nurturing, organizing... It's time to get the MONEY THING down.

On Today's Show...
...we are getting WISE and WEALTHY!
Every woman has the capacity to create a service-based high integrity business and today we are going to help you get over your money crap. It's time you created the success that you deserve--- WITHOUT compromise--- and played with the BIG BOYS... like a BIG GIRL. In order to create massive change and impact in the lives of those you serve... you MUST get ready for some serious truth about YOU.
A terrific person to do that is the OUTSTANDING Wise and Wealthy woman herself, Kiva Leatherman, and she'll be joining today as our guest expert.

Got a comment or question?
Dial in! 800-449-8686
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Today's Guest
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Meet Kiva Leatherman!
Kiva spent a dozen years playing with the big boys in the world of high finance. She’s held more financial licenses than she can remember. The money thing? Yeah, she’s got that down.
But after a deep, foreboding hit her before the markets crashed, she decided to forge her own path to financial success through the journey of entrepreneurship. Taking her love of sales, and her love of money, Kiva has a proven track record of creating brands and businesses that work.
Although Wise was her first foray into the online entrepreneurial space 6 years ago, her first big success online was training parenting coaches, an adventure that went from an idea to $500K in sales in its first year. She then went on to bring an entrepreneurial training business from $500K to $1.5MM in a year by implementing a strategic business model and creating rich programs.
She’s taught hundreds of women to sell with love, and created avenues for them to enjoy more fulfillment and freedom through their work so that they can create their own life on their own terms. There are parenting coaches, life coaches, business coaches, naturopaths, financial planners, healers, writers, designers and one animal communicator doing their awesome work with abundance through their work with Kiva.
And she’s ready to create a world where women LOVE their money, feel empowered about it, and use it to CREATE more AWESOMENESS in the world.

Scaring you to LIFE

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:59:58 +0000

On Today's Show...
We continue the "TOXIC TALK" for parents who may feel overwhelmed by everything from the water we drink to the air we breathe. The human body can only take so much. In addition, our brains can only process so much information about what we consume and why we are already doomed the moment we leave the womb.
It's no wonder we want to bury our heads in the sand and pretend everything is peachy.

Welcome to the new health conversation.
For over a decade Health and Wellness Expert and Researcher, Peter Greenlaw, has studied and worked with some of the top researchers in the world. His research includes the effects on human and environmental toxins, nutritional deficiencies, being overweight and stress. Peter talks about how pesticides and toxic chemicals move from our food and water into our bodies, and provides solutions to toxicity and how to get rid of it. Now he connects the dots showing how the interconnections of these four health-robbing co-factors- are leading us into this syndrome called TDOS that is costing our health. He is the author of the revolutionary new book TDOS Syndrome and Solutions: Toxins ● Nutritional Deficiencies ● Overweight ● Stress.

TODAY YOU WILL LEARN:
● How the human race absorb and process over 700 tons of toxins from the air we breathe every day.

● What happens as we consume hormones, steroids, pesticides, antibiotics, and chemicals in every glass of water.

● Why 275 lethal toxins are found in newborn babies.

● How to lose weight and keep it off.

● Solutions for Nutritional Deficiencies.

● How to cope with STRESS and more...

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Today's Guest
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Meet Peter Greenlaw!
Peter Greenlaw is a renowned Health and Wellness Expert, researcher, and author of TDOS Syndrome and Solutions: Toxins ● Nutritional Deficiencies ● Overweight ● Stress. and of Why Diets are Failing Us. He has devoted over a decade of his life to the study of environmental toxins and thier effects on disease, being overweight, and health. He is the host of The Health Conversation television show on PBS, that features some of the world’s leading health scientists, physicians and researchers. Peter is the creator of the premier Go Cleanse Detox Program. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows including Fox, ABC, CBS and more, and lectures around the world.

Turn HYPER into HEALTHY: Natural Remedies for Kids and Adults

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:59:52 +0000

“ADHD is the primary cause of divorce today.”
—John Gray, printed in USA Today

Research shows that ADHD is the #1 neurological disorder in children and teens in the U. S. and the disorder continues into adulthood. Undiagnosed, this could be negatively impacting your health in other ways -- such as poor nutrition, inability to focus, sleep deprivation, inability to stay on task, and much more. Symptoms include patterns of behavior that affect your relationships (especially your marriage), memory issues, constant nagging, intimacy problems, sudden anger, and inability to communicate.

You may have ADHD and not even know it.
The truth is that most people have some form of ADHD in our current society -- men more than women -- but with better understanding of WHAT it is and WHY this is an increasing epidemic in today's world, we can naturally reverse the symptoms in our children and in ourselves.

The ability to maintain focus is needed in all areas of our lives, but it is most important to our relationships.
FOCUS is the foundation for good communication, effective listening and overall better PRODUCTIVITY. It even supports us in developing positive character traits such as patience, persistence, integrity and commitment that are necessary for success and positive relationships.

Living in a Hyper Stimulated World
It's no wonder we are "focus challenged"!
Are any of the following present in your family's lifestyle?

Video games

Action Films

Bright Colors

Rapid Movements

Risk and Thrill

Digital Over-Stimulation

Plastics

GMO

Gluten

(This partial list above might have even kicked your personal ADHD into overdrive and overwhelm!)

How can we STOP THE MADNESS without choosing to move our family into a cave?
There is GOOD NEWS HERE!

This hyperactivity disorder caused by inflammation in the brain as early as pregnancy can be prevented as well as reversed with a few natural and simple remedies.

On Today's Show...
New York Times Bestselling author of MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS John Gray will be joining us live today to share insights about what he's uncovered in the last 10 years in studying and researching ADHD. Questions that will be addressed today:

☞ What is ADHD?

☞ How can parents help there children with ADHD?

☞ What are the Natural Solutions for ADHD?

In addition, YOU WILL LEARN:
☞ How ADHD affects men and women differently in relationships, dating and marriage.

☞ How to cure ADHD, Parkinson’s, and improve memory with natural supplements and behavior strategies.

☞ How John Gray CURED himself from ADHD and Parkinson’s.

☞ How ADHD changes during childhood, teenage, adult and senior years.

☞ How to unleash your child’s genius potential and focus.

How to be a TOP EARNER in Network Marketing

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:59:57 +0000

Why all the hype about Network Marketing?

Also referred to as Multi-level Marketing (MLM) and Direct selling (DSA), Network Marketing is a method of marketing goods and services to consumers which has created business opportunities for more than 18 million Americans in every state, congressional district and community in the country while generating $34 billion ($114 billion globally) in revenue each year. Ninety percent of direct selling consultants work fewer than 30 hours a week and the industry shows no signs of diminishment.

No WONDER this industry attracts so many parents who are looking to replace their corporate incomes with something more flexible! But are they successful?

Building fortunes... or flops?

The biggest question for many seems to be the confusion of the wage gap between the highest and the lowest earners. If the income earning potential is the same for everyone, then why is it that SOME network marketers earn tens of thousands every month while others (who seem to work every bit as hard) bring in $25- $100 a month?

An opportunity for success for one person may be a disaster for another. It is our goal to provide you with everything you need to know how to find success in your Network Marketing business, even if it means giving you some tough love!

The benefits of becoming a Network Marketer

Starting an at-home business can be pricey and time consuming. Network Marketing companies will shoulder the majority of the burden at a fraction of the cost. Reputable NMs offer all the financial benefits and flexibility of owning your own company without the headache of logos, legalities, rental of office space, patents, shipping and a million other things that solo entrepreneurs might have to deal with. Instead, you can plug into a ready made business with an already proven infrastructure without the risk or the added expense. In addition, some network marketing companies provide the best comprehensive training around... at no additional cost.

How does it work?

Network marketing simply means customers don’t buy the products they want from a storefront—they buy them directly from an independent distributor. And when they do, residual profits and commissions are earned from these purchases. Distributors introduce people to the products through personal contacts and one-on-one demonstrations, then compensated on the sales generated as well as the sales generated by those who are recruited.

Always Advocating for You...

We've covered several topics on Network Marketing in the past, so you may want to revisit the following shows in our library:

☛Tools to Explode your Marketing Business

☛Is Network Marketing right for you?

☛Skeptical About Network Marketing?

On Today's Show...

We are going to talk about the current challenges that many Network Marketers are facing in this global industry, how your desperation might have been preyed upon to recruit YOU (which could be the same ineffective and destructive tactics you may be using to grow your own business) ... and what you can do to change it all around to become a TOP EARNER right now. =) =) Joining us in the studio today is an extraordinary expert in helping small business owners, a passionate advocate for Network Marketers and a top income earner herself, Mary-Jane Mehlenbacher. On her mission to give working parents the freedom to stay on top of their busy careers from the beach to the bleachers, Mary-Jane created an online Customer Relationship Management system called FIITFU, a virtual office allowing moms and dads to work anywhere and put their families first.

Comedy and Consiousness

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:59:57 +0000

Energetic Cleansing... with LAUGHTER.

As Summer shifts into Fall we find ourselves in another state of transition. Some parents are breathing sighs of relief as the kids go back to school while others are experiencing "empty nest" or end of Summer blues. Keeping small business careers consistent and expansive might be an added struggle this time of year.

The best way to cope? LAUGH.
Is there ever a better way to create balance & harmony than through comedy?

HAPPINESS IS THE NEW PRODUCTIVITY!!
If reaching optimal health and wellness is your goal, it's probably best to skip the grumbling and instead make the conscious choice to add more laughing.

Ten reasons to chuckle your way through the day:
1. Laughter fosters a boosted immune system. Bypass the back-to-school germs and miss those fall sniffles altogether!

2. Laughter contributes to lower blood pressure and cortisol levels. This results in an improvement in body circulation and a reduction in body inflammation.

3. Laughter provides a GREAT distraction from stressful situations. Focused energy on something other than a challenge is the fastest way to make it vanish.

4. Laughter helps you lose weight! (Did you know that 15 minutes of laughter can burn up to 40 calories?)

5. Laughter releases endorphins. Grab that same natural high that runners receive with some laugh-out-loud snorts and guffaws!

6. Laughter makes you likeable! Protect yourself from haters and criticizers-- it's hard to pick on someone who has the giggles. Plus, laughter is "positively" CONTAGIOUS!

7. Laughter is healing and therapeutic.

8. Laughter connects you to others--- even those you may be at odds with. Sharing a joke might be all you need to bury a hatchet or let bygones be bygones.

9. Laughter makes you smarter. Cracking yourself up often leads to a more broadened perspective and the ability to be a better problem solver.

10. Laughter is SEXY. ('nuff said)

On Today's Show...
It has often been said that in the world of comedy, you must be tragic in order to be FUNNY. Just look at your favorite comedians... aren't most of them pretty dark?
Not necessarily...
My long time friend, Jeff Stein, has been proving them all wrong for decades. He's both equally FUNNY and HAPPY. I know, right? Crazy.

Today we'll be laughing our way into our inner wisdom! Don't miss this hilarious hour that will be not only ENTERTAINING but ENLIGHTENING!! My dear friend Jeff -- an inspiration facilitator and comedy writer-- will be joining me as this week's expert guest. Let's get you out of dysfunction mode and into discovery mode!

Creating a Business Plan & Count Me In!

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:41:31 +0000

In this economy, everyone needs to have a job. Taking care of your kids and your household is worth a million bucks, but unfortunately that is not going to cut it. You have bills to pay, little people to feed and...well, a life to live. It takes time to build a business, and nowadays, sticking it out is half the battle. But enough is enough. You are working hard and you deserve to be paid. If only that were enough. Pulling double duty does not entitle anyone to a salary, but creating a smart and strategic business plan will give you a greater chance of prosperity. Just wait until you hear the valuable insight that will be brought to the show this week! I am honored to have joining us, Nell Merlino, Founder and President of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources for women to grow their micro businesses into Million Dollar Enterprises. Nell Merlino is Founder and President of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources for women to grow their micro businesses into million $ enterprises. She is author of Stepping Out of Line: Lessons for Women Who Want it Their Way in Life, in Love, and at Work from Broadway Books, which is available from Amazon.com. Throughout her career, Nell Merlino has been inspiring millions of people to take action. She is the creative force behind Take Our Daughters to Work Day, which moved more than 71 million Americans to participate in a day dedicated to giving girls the opportunity to dream bigger about their future. Through Count Me In, Nell is now inspiring women entrepreneurs to dream big and achieve even more. She is leading a global movement to empower women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to a million dollars and beyond by providing tools, resources, and a supportive community of their peers. Count Me In’s Make Mine a Million $ Business program reaches women entrepreneurs in communities around the country through events and on-line community. This movement will not only add millions of jobs and billions of dollars of economic activity, but take women to new levels of independence, empowering them to act as economic leaders. Nell is also the founder and President of Strategy Communication Action, Ltd. (SCA) in New York City, a firm specializing in the creation of public education campaigns that motivate people to act. She is a member of the U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP), and appointed a Pathways Envoy by the U.S. State Department to promote women’s business growth through South and North America. Nell also sits on the board of the American Enterprise Organization. Prior to founding Count Me In, Merlino created campaigns like the YWCA’s The Week Without Violence, the United Nations’ Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, worked in two state governments, was an advance woman in presidential politics, a union organizer and a Fulbright Scholar.

Empty Nest and Exemplary Versions of Yourself

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:32:28 +0000

What is the ideal you? And how does one become that? This is something you've been hearing me talk a lot about recently: The importance of having a role model... or several. True role models are those who possess the qualities that we would like to have and those who have affected us in a way that makes us want to be better people. They affect us because they have touched a part of ourselves that is aching to be stimulated and awakened to its fullest potential. Role models can be real or fictitious. That is right. You have the power to create your ideal and theoretical hero, and you absolutely should. Your hero will advocate for you and your goals. This supreme being takes leadership on the issues that you believe in, handles rejection with grace and integrity, and is a prototype for everything we are creating in ourselves. We often don't recognize our true role models until we have noticed our own personal growth and progress . This week, I am going to tell you about some of my role models and how you can take all of the best qualities of those you admire most to help you influence yourself. We'll also be talking a little about The Empty Nest Syndrome at each stage of parenting, whether you are just about to send your little ones to kindergarten, or not-so-little-ones to college. Natalie Caine will be joining us as this week's guest to talk about how to handle life's bittersweet moments and deal with a newly emptied nest.

The Importance of a Solid Foundation

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:59:50 +0000

A strong foundation is EVERYTHING.
When you can adequately depend upon your mind and your core values--- you KNOW you can handle ANYTHING. So many of us dive into creative business ideas and new projects for the FUN of it... and then realize a little too late that we could have avoided major pitfalls if we had only spent more time establishing that solid foundation. Without concrete construction, you will likely find yourself doing more DAMAGE CONTROL and less fun and creative DETAILING.

Strengthen your framework with guided journaling.
The bedrock of your life...is your brain.
When was the last time you worked out your mind? We often talk about keeping our bodies in shape, eating healthy and staying fit--- but did you know that you can also train your brain to far exceed its initial intellectual potential? No matter your age or current intelligence level, that gray matter in your skull is constantly changing and evolving.

Journaling is a gymnasium for your mind!
Science has shown us that writing down our thoughts as a means of creative expression has enormous benefits for our mental and physical health, managing stress levels, as well as improving our ability to be more productive and solve problems.

Create a road map to remarkable results.
Your thinking, your values, your beliefs, your experiences and your perspectives all come together to form your current results. By honing in on your thinking, epic transformation takes place in a very short period of time. The results ripple across every aspect of your life creating colossal changes from relationships to health to revenue.

On Today's Show...
A few months ago I was introduced to Kim Ades, the innovative mom entrepreneur and superstar creator of Frame of Mind Coaching, and was immediately intrigued by her ingenious concept of guided coaching with stream of conscious journaling. I took the free assessment, was matched up to Amy Scupham, the most ideal coach for my personal journey, and as a result, I experienced monumental transformations in every aspect of my life.

Your THINKING Matters...
Today, both Kim and Amy will be joining us on the live show! I will share more about my own process and why connecting the dots through guided journaling is a MUST for anyone who is clouded by their own brain fuzz. Learn about the revolutionary process that uncovers the potential you've always had in your very own noggin.

Frame of Mind Coaching has a free gift for you!
The listeners of This Little Parent are invited to schedule a complimentary coaching call with a certified Frame of Mind Coach! Get a taste of the process from the inside out. You will be amazed to discover how much insight you can acquire from this one short exercise!

How to Build an Income with EBAY --and-- Dealing with post-goal depression

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:59:50 +0000

You've succeeded. Now what?
There are stories of climbers who have prepared their entire lives to reach the top of Mount Everest, only to climb down into the darkest depression of their lives. Regardless of the victory, post-goal coping can be tough.

This weekend I experienced some post-success blues of my own. Closing an incredible 6 week run of my lifelong dream stage production of JCS has unexpectedly brought me from BLISS to BLAH.

Once the exhilaration of crossing that finish line has been experienced, everything else just feels mediocre in comparison. The REAL challenge isn't always REACHING the peak... it's dealing with the post-peak gloom.

Depression and the Super-Successful
It may be hard to empathize with a wealthy and successful depressed person, but it’s definitely worth trying to understand...especially if wealthy and successful is where YOU intend to be. Some of the most successful people in history have suffered from relentless and incapacitating emotional lows. No one-- no matter how abundantly or simply one lives-- is immune to post-success depression.

The REAL fear of Success
There are many reasons that we may fear success: Fear of growing bigger than you are capable of handling, fear of unfamiliar territory, fear of fame... but I think one of the biggest fears (that we have yet to talk about) is the fear that once that finish line is crossed, there isn't much more to strive for. The journey is over. The end. (sob!!)

Innovation is INFINITE
While the "post-production" blues is a very real part of the experience of success, it doesn't have to mean your peak will now plummet. Life is a roller coaster -- filled with ups, downs and the raising the bar higher each time. There is an important period of reflection and looking back to take pride in what we did well. The truth is we CANNOT PREDICT what lies ahead. There are boundless excursions waiting to be experienced, never-ending future friendships to be made and interminable unborn ideas to put into action... all which promise to bring us the exhilaration of a NEW RIDE.

On Today's Show...
It's a great time to welcome back our resident astrologer, Heidi Rose Robbins, who ALWAYS finds the most insightful and effective ways to prepare us for an optimistic future. Also joining me in the studio is someone I have just recently had the great pleasure of getting to know. A wonderfully positive and profound woman in business, Shannon Miller is a life & business coach with a focus on online business and life transitions. She will be joining us today to share ways to generate extra income using Ebay.

How to Build Something from Nothing

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:39:57 +0000

Got nothin'? Build something ANYWAY.
If you have an idea that lifts you up-- the worst thing you can do is HESITATE. Some of the most successful people in the world started with nothing but an idea. It wasn't the IDEA that was valuable... as much as the passion behind the idea.
Just start to take action ...on anything.
If your passion is potent, it's all you need to acquire everything else.
Research. Raise funds. Seek mentor-ship. Ask questions. Write down ideas. Create a game plan. ACT NOW while you are still excited about your idea.... and move as far FORWARD as you can before the fear creeps in and you begin to talk yourself out of it.
Acknowledge the fear and do it anyway.
Don't quit, just keep going. You know from experience that there will be a voice that will appear and will attempt to talk you out of it. DON'T YOU DARE LISTEN. Stay on task and keep at it. It won't be easy and you might dwindle, but you'll be a lot better off than you were had you not started.
On Today's Show...
I will be introducing you to a couple friends of mine who I have had the utmost respect for---Jillian Armenante and Jim Anzide. When these folks get an idea, they stop at NOTHING to bring it to fruition. In fact, they are the sort of people who thrive on being challenged, building something from the ground up, and finding the utmost joy in every part of the journey itself. Want to understand what it takes to get a project off the ground? You won't want to miss hearing from these fire-cracking DOERS....the passionate community and team behind the award winning series Kittens in a Cage.
Got a comment or question?
Dial in! 800-449-8686
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Today's Guests
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Meet the cast of KITTENS IN A CAGE!
Kittens in a Cage is a hilarious new comedy series produced, directed and written by stay at home mom actress Jillian Armenante based on the play by Kelleen Conway Blanchard.
Kittens in a Cage is currently an Official Selection in 14 film festivals, winning several laurels such as Grand Prize or Best Comedy Feature and is a must-watch women-in-prison comedy series. Available on the show's website, on Amazon, Hulu, Vessel and on Vimeo On Demand.
The award winning cast includes: Rebecca Lyn Mozo, Erin Anderson, Gigi Bermingham, La Toya London, Kathryne Dora Brown, Rebecca Field, Lauren Weedman, Jillian Armenante and Pamela Dunlap, with cameos by: Joel McHale, Felicia Day, Misha Collins, Jason Ritter, Michele Monaghan, Amy Brenneman, Phil Lamarr, Constantine Maroulis, Michaela Watkins, Jonathan Sadowski, Connor Trinneer, Christina Moore and Tyne Daly.

Date Night for Parents - No Babysitter Required!

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:47:16 +0000

Dating is cheaper than couples counseling - not to mention divorce.
Nearly ten years ago my husband and I decided
to trade in our love of performing on the stage together for our desire to start a family. Onstage and off, we were partners. We coached each other through auditions, ran lines with each other, and enjoyed many curtain calls together--- side by side. However, as much as we loved performing together, we eventually became burnt out and jumped into a new production:

Partners in PARENTING.
Parenting allowed us to fall in love all over again in a different partnership capacity. We enjoyed watching each other transition into caretakers, nurturers, providers and leaders. Whether growing or grappling, we found passion and progress in this new field of parenting.
However, we seemed to lose our dating groove soon after delivering our first bundle of joy...

A Different Kind of "Burn Out"
Parenthood tested our limits, our sanity and our marriage on more than one occasion--- as was to be expected. The experts told us that planning an occasional "date night" would rekindle the romance and keep our marriage healthy and thriving. Dating made sense in theory, but with the busy lives we had, it often felt like "dating" was just an added CHORE.

Expensive and time consuming, we found ourselves more concerned with the quantity of the dinner bill than with the quality of time we intended to have together. Babysitters, expensive dinners and kiddy melt downs ("Mommy, please don't go!") can make you think the date isn't worth the daunt.

DATING without the DISTRESS
Save your babysitting dollars and dine in... then BOOGIE AFTER BEDTIME! Once the kids are nicely tucked in, the house becomes your playground.

1. Go back to what brought you together.
After 2 months of rehearsing our favorite show and performing for 2 weekends, my husband and I agree that sharing the stage together beats any date night. Our kids are finally at an age where they can entertain themselves in the green room while Mommy and Daddy "play" characters on the stage, but next time we won't wait 10 years. For us, opening a bottle of wine and singing along to our favorite Broadway musical soundtrack is a romantic night indeed. For you it could be listening to the music of a favorite concert band together, watching a movie you enjoyed during those early dating years, or cooking up a favorite meal together.

2. Find a new way to PLAY.
Now that you have kids...your house is filled with TOYS. Why not put the kids to bed and reserve a night of "play" for the grown-ups? Jump on your backyard trampoline, play video games or build Legos. It may surprise you how much fun it can be to sink a battle ship, spend fake money or compete in a round of Twister. Nothing is more romantic that being kids together again-- without the actual kids.

3. Creative Questions for Quality Conversations
Try spicing up the conversation by communicating in an unconventional way. You may even learn a thing or two about one another that you never knew before! Play the not-so-newlywed game and find out which spouse knows more about the other as you take turns answering questions about each other --OR-- make it philosophical by asking each other thought provoking questions and hypotheticals.

On Today's Show...
We'll share even more ideas for stay-at-home dating, and tell you WHY it is so necessary to keep dating your spouse. Joining us today are the married dating experts, Doctors Janelle and Rob Alex --- here to help you parents rekindle your partnership through romance! Experts in relationship and intimacy dynamics, Drs. Rob + Janelle Alex, Ph.D. are mentoring couples around the globe. They recently released their new book, Richer Together: Secrets for Working, Living and Loving Side-by-Side. Passionate about married dating, Rob and Janelle are obliterating long-standing relationships myths.

The Show Must Go On

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:40:56 +0000

Life is UNSCRIPTED...

...and often, so is live theatre.
This week, just after a successful opening of Jesus Christ Superstar,the cast was informed of an unexpected circumstance that would result in a complete overhaul of our already fully rehearsed stage production.

Suddenly our sold out performances were postponed and we were back in rehearsals unfuuing the snafu. I was reminded this week that not only is live theatre unpredictable, it’s a metaphor for...well, EVERYTHING.
Theatre, like life is UNPREDICTABLE.

(Perhaps that is why immensely dramatic people tend to gravitate to the stage!) In all my years on the stage, I can't recall a single stage production that didn't bring about a sticky situation. No matter the predicament, I have never encountered a challenge big enough to cancel the entire run of a show. Somehow, the show always finds a way to live.
Art Imitating Life Imitating Art

The parallels of theatre absolutely resemble our lives as parents and entrepreneurs.
Theatre... like both parenting and entrepreneurship...

✔︎ is unpredictable
✔︎ is provocative
✔︎ is "in the moment"
✔︎ is progressive
✔︎ is always adapting to a new circumstance
✔︎ always keeps you on your toes
✔︎ never results in the same 2 performances
I've noticed...

The productions with the biggest uphill battles usually yeild the best outcomes. Why? Because chaos is interesting. Challenges give projects CHARACTER.
Artists-- like parents and business owners --are creative problem solvers and thought leaders.

It takes a special type of person to be able to roll with the punches and thrive in an unpredictable environment. Parents, entrepreneurs and performers all come alive when there is an immediate need to improvise. Nothing is more frightening than being in front of an audience in a production that has taken an unexpected turn--- but at the same time-- nothing brings about a greater exhilaration than when you have triumphed.
It's energy like this that creates WORLDS.
On Today's Show...
Turn Your Problems into PROFIT!

Joining us today is Karen Quinn, co-founder of TestingMom.com, a website that helps kids ace important tests and build skills for school success through fun, online learning games and activities. Karen will be sharing 5 key lessons that can help turn your biggest parenting problems into a business that will help others!

The Summer of "Mom"

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:05:10 +0000

Confessions of a Rock Opera Nut

This past weekend my husband and I opened our local repertory theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, an absolute dream come true for both of us. When we first got the call that BOTH of us had been cast-- (leaving our childcare situation in a bit of a pickle)--- we decided that it would be better to beg for forgiveness rather than to ask for permission to bring the kids with us to every rehearsal. What we feared might be disastrous and chaotic ended up being a delightful and enlightening experience for everyone.

This was just the beginning of the pleasantly surprising lessons awaiting us this summer.
8 Things I Learned as a "Superstar" Mom
1. Your children LOVE watching you ...when YOU are loving your life.

At first we worried that we were selfishly subjecting our children to our self-indulgent desires to return to the stage, but the most unexpected thing happened. Our kids began to revel in the entire theatrical process! They learned what it was like to be a part of a team with a common goal, how to respect every role, crew member and technical element, and how to push physical limits further each night. They watched as we turned that first "read through" rehearsal into a full-fledged, performance-ready production and there was no one more proud of us on opening night.
2. You are never too old to go for your dream.

.... even though it may look different when you get there. I never would have imagined buying dance clothes in my 40s, perfecting stage makeup around a few too many wrinkles, having my kids fall asleep in the dressing room during tech rehearsals or that I'd ever be so busy that I'd subject myself to fast food again (and then actually drop a few pounds!) One thing is for sure--- it is way harder now to keep up a schedule like this than it was in my 20's.
3. Even villains are well-intentioned.

I was cast as ANNAS, a biblical b*tch who is resentful of JC. Opposed to change, she's the sort of hateful person that I have would normally have no tolerance for in my personal life. When pouring into my character work, I realized that it wasn't an accident that this "role" found me. I learned that most "bad guys" are merely MISUNDERSTOOD and that when we open our minds we are all capable of viewing the polar opposite perspective. ...(and perhaps we should make the effort more often?)
4. Not everyone is your audience.

We opened to an adoring audience who gave us a standing ovation, but we didn't get the same response 2 performances later. Should it matter? Ten years ago this would have been earth shattering, but at some point you need to make a decision about WHO you are performing to and how to stay in the moment regardless of those who are approving or disapproving of your actions. Not everyone will love what you love and that shouldn't ever impose on your desire to stay on your path. The right people will find you, ALWAYS. And... The show must go on.
5. Rock operas never get old.

Music makes everything better. Just sayin'.
6. Everything always comes together at "lights up!"

The week before we opened, we were nervous. The cast was still singing off key at times, the technical elements still had not come together, the newly built set wasn't meshing with much of our choreography, and the production itself was SLOPPY. We were all a little tired and cranky and we began to worry that we'd disappoint our audience. However, as soon as that curtain was drawn, everything miraculously came together...just as it ALWAYS does.
7. Appreciate your team.

Center stage divas can't do it alone. Without the light board operator, you'd be standing in the dark. Without the costume designer, you'd be standing there naked. Without your village, your kids would not be taken care of. (You get the picture.) No matter the size of your role, everyone is an important contributor to the overall performance.
8. We are all better with age.

Taking the stage ten years after my last stage show, I was now one of the oldest in the cast. Expecting to be less limber and less interesting, I found my experience made me more of a leader than ever before. Instead of being rusty, I was poised. Instead of being self-conscious, I was self-assured. As a 41 year old active mom with an at-home-career... I didn't have time for B.S. I made the choice to be in this show because I knew that despite the hectic schedule, it was going to be an amazing experience. ( and I wouldn't have stood for anything less than that.)

_______________________________________
On Today's show...

We'll have a quick discussion about being a self-employed (and in many cases a self-indulgent!) parent, and how to energetically set yourself (and your family) up for success. My good friend, Terri Britt, former Miss USA rejoins us as our guest expert. Terri is a spiritual coach, energetic healer, mom-preneur, motivational speaker, and author of The Enlightened Mom. She has been studying energy and the family for nearly two decades and gives a unique spiritual perspective as to why families struggle and how to heal it.

Tools to Explode Your Network

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:10:34 +0000

An Entire Hour Dedicated to the Network Marketers!

We've covered Network Marketing in the past, but our focus was

to help you to determine IF network marketing was the right

career path for you. We talked about how to select the RIGHT

opportunity, how to ask the tough questions and how to reveal

those red flags that will help you avoid buying into an opportunity

that seems too good to be true. All of those episodes can be

found in our ON DEMAND LIBRARY ON iHEART, or in our SHOW

NOTES.
TODAY is all about supporting the Network Marketers that are

already knee deep in the trenches.
You are already invested, loaded and locked in.

You have set your goals, promoted your website, asked friends

and family to host a few parties, set up booths at events, and you

are still not where you want to be. In fact, your income still might

be less than your investment. It. Just. Doesn't. Add. Up.
You are doing EVERYTHING your up-line has advised, memorized

all their key sales phrases, and even practiced defending your

own network marketing business to every skeptic, critic and

cynic....(but there sure does seem to be an awful lot of them...)
How do you continue to move forward when you are up against

SO MUCH?

You may really BELIEVE in the products you sell, but convincing

others is much harder than you thought. Not to mention your

bank account looks nothing like what was promised when you

first made the commitment to your brand new business in a box.

I've seen this countless times. Moms who have every intention of

building a business at home and they dream of earning a little

extra income to contribute to household expenses ...BUT...

somehow the harder they try, the more business debt they incur

-- on top of a broken spirit. =(
The good news is that it isn't your fault (and there is still hope!)

It also DOES NOT mean that you aren't cut out for network

marketing or that investing in your business was a bad idea. Cut

yourself some slack.

The truth is that many network marketing companies have been

providing opportunities for stay-at-home moms and dads to

generate a decent income around their family -- for decades. The

difference between those top earners and you? Just a few extra

tools in their toolbox.

Healthy Happy Hormones!

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:03:28 +0000

The Blame Game

When we aren't feeling our best, it's easy to go down the list of "undesirable" conditions that are out of our control.
Mercury in retrograde.
The weather.
A change in barometric pressure.
Hormones.
Hormones!!!

Do you still blame your hormones for those days that you are feeling "off"? Or worse--- sequester yourself to confinement? All I have to do is check the calendar to be reminded that I was feeling exactly the same way approximately 28 days earlier. Curses! Foiled again.
and again...
and again...

You might have been warned by older friends and family members that it would only get worse as the years rolled by...but ...what if it doesn't have to be that way?

Instead of battling the dreaded hormone fluctuations (or changes in weather, energies, etc etc) ...what if we learned to work WITH them?
Hormones... like everything else... serve a purpose.

...And despite how it may feel, hormones do not exist for the sole purpose of making you feel irritable and insecure. On the contrary, emotions like these are only indications that you aren't aligned properly to the natural course of your cycle.

It's been said in holistic communities that your hormones are communicating important messages to you about what your body needs. Instead of battling the discomfort of the shift, simply sitting in stillness and listening to your body will often result in a more positive experience.
Hormones remind us when we are in need of rest and rejuvenation.

Busy moms have busy cycles. It's important to be aware of when yours is coming to an end so that you can prepare. Schedule in time to relax, reboot and unwind so that you can fully jump into a new cycle feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.
Stop hiding you womanhood!

Our cycles play a large role in who we are and what we become during certain times of the month. Ladies, we are making a lot of progress in gender equality, but one thing I've noticed is that we still tend to hide many of the components that make us WOMEN.
What would happen if we talked about it openly?

I don't know about you, but I am tired of pretending our cycles don't exist. I have found that the more I embrace ME and everything that makes me who I am, the better I've been able to deal with cycle fluctuation. My hormones haven't changed, but I have improved in the way I deal with them.
Reject the paradigm and start a new one!

Hormones are not your enemy and they do not "get worse" as you get older. Your relationship with your hormones can improve and so can the quality of your life... cycle round.
On Today's show...

Let's get comfortable talking about HORMONES and all things that make us WOMEN. (Men, you may want to tune in for this as well!)

Joining us is Rejuvination Expert Dr. Bart Kerr, founder of the National Rejuvination Centers and the author of the #1 Bestelling book REJUVINATION: Live Healthier, Stronger and Happier through Nutrition, Hormone Optimization, Excercise and More. Dr. Kerr is a proponent of a healthy lifestyle consisting of sound nutrition, optimal exercise, and hormonal balance. These elements are the key ingredients in providing our patients three major benefits – looking better, feeling better, and being healthier!

Are you Woo Hoo?

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:54:44 +0000

The most successful people take their "mess" and make a message. Why is it that other people's stories always seem more inspiring than our own? Is it that we have a hard time recognizing what will make our own stories mean something to others? Very often we are too attached to ourselves to see clearly the unique and magic appeal that has been within us all along. We know our stories too well to be able to see it from someone else's point of view. Join me on Friday when I show you how to unlock the potential that you've always had for rising above any possible competition in your field. Together we'll discover the spectacular brand that is unique to you. You'll be untouchable! I made a promise to you awhile ago that I would deliver to you real strategies that would create measurable results in your business. Whether you are just getting started building your brand or you've become stale and are in need of a make over, this is a not-to-be-missed show. I am so proud to introduce to you, one of the amazing speakers I snagged from Spark & Hustle, Lisa Steadman. READ MORE ABOUT LISA NOW ---> Tune in with your notebook and a pen because Lisa will be sharing with you real strategies that you are going to want to put into action as soon as you are done listening. Lisa will be talking about Defining your Business, Identifying your Target Market and Developing an Authentic Brand. Don't forget to claim your free giveaways: FREE Audio Program on the top 5 reasons you may have fallen out of love with your life or business and how to get re-engaged. FREE Special Report: Your Woohoo Within™: Why you’re the only one who can tell your story, be the expert, and rock the business of YOU!

Placing your products on the shelfs

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:51:35 +0000

The further the journey, the more you will enjoy the ride. Its very easy for us to look at what we don't have. Its even easier for us to take a look at what everyone else has - but if you are looking for solutions, that is not the way to go about it. I am constantly looking to align myself with people who are real go-getters. I am most inspired by those that possess a real human spirit and tenacity for life. These are the people who I want to learn from, the ones who overcame a real struggle or unexpected curve ball thrown at them by life itself. The ones who never saw their lack of support or funding or less than desirable circumstances as an excuse to give up. These are the stories I get truly excited to share with you on This Little Parent Stayed Home, because they get you pumped up and feeling grateful for all the opportunity you already have. Join me for a truly inspirational show on Friday when I introduce to you Vivian Tenorio, a brilliant and tenacious entrepreneur who quite frankly, never gave up her drive to put her amazing product on retail shelves everywhere.

Selling is not a Dirty Word

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:08:00 +0000

Julie Steelman generated over $100 million in sales, left corporate America and retired at a young age to live in Hawaii with her husband. Isn't it time to turn your dream into reality? If you are like me, you hate the idea of selling, no matter what it is.... your products, someone else's products, your services, someone else's services... The very thought of asking someone for money might bring about nausea...and you are not alone. Then again, you work hard and you are as ready as ever to maximize your profits and boost your bank account balance. Torn much? Its time for us to have the "How to Sell" conversation, and there is no one better to help me with this topic than Julie Steelman. Most entrepreneurs trip over the cash-generating functions of their business because there are so many misperceptions about selling. That means most of us are leaving precious dollars on the table and forfeiting our right to live abundantly. The truth is, when your mind-set, heart-set and skill-set are aligned properly, you become instantly bankable. You easily magnetize your ideal customers and have the soul-satisfying business you always dreamed of. Everyone (including you) has their own natural selling and money-making style. It’s just that you haven’t known how to access it or how to use it to win business graciously. I am thrilled to be having Julie join me on the show Friday, where she has promised to share her money making secrets with us. READ MORE ABOUT JULIE NOW ---> Julie is offering all TLPSH listeners a free preview chapter for her book Claim Your Sweet Spot Sign up HERE to get it NOW! Also on Friday, I will be sharing the internet airwaves with Martin Presse, my Co-host for the Day. Martin has an incredibly successful business practice as a presentations coach. He's an expert in being able to captivate any audience and keep them on the edge of their seats!

Small Budgets for Small Business

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:12:51 +0000

Thanks to internet media, anything is possible. The truth is there are a million and one ways to cultivate your campaign and none of them should be overlooked as a possibility. We can start by exploring one of the hottest new trends that I happen to know a lot about: Being the host of your own radio show. This week I'll be inviting my boss, John Martin (or as I like to call him "Papa Togi") the owner of Toginet Radio, to talk about all you ever wanted to know about hosting your own talk radio hour. Its a great time to call in for questions! We'll be chatting a bit more about my COHOST for a DAY Campaign which will give you the opportunity to join me on the air live and learn all the ins and outs of broadcasting your message via internet radio! I will also be sharing with you some things that I've learned over the last 55 episodes that have helped me to grow my brand, land me on the top of the iTunes charts and allowed me to exceed my listenership goal by 500% in the last few months. In addition, we'll be talking about how to create a small budget for your small business. I am pleased to introduce to you Jerry R. Citarella, a financial services trainer and presenter.

The Rewards of Resistance

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 18:59:50 +0000

The path of least resistance certainly has it's perks...
..but the road less traveled has adventure and character.

Ever since SoCal weather began hitting triple digits, I shifted my morning workout routine into swimming laps. To keep my hands from cramping, I use resistance gloves --- which have been largely beneficial in building more muscle tone in my arms, as well as helping me to move faster through the water with the pull of the resistance.
Resistance gives you something substantial to grab hold of and propel you forward!

While resistance may often look like conflict or contrast, the juxtaposition of it produces added depth that allows you to easily increase your EFFORT and bring more substantial RESULTS.
The pay off is ALWAYS worth the added EXERTION.

This got me thinking about the REWARDS of upping our resistance in life and business. Playing small may feel like less of a risk, but will result in less achievement. It is often said that if you are swimming upstream, it's best to drop your oars and let the current take you. However, there is something to be said about meeting a challenge head on and building new muscle in precisely the area that you may be struggling most. These are the defining experiences that shape us, define us and build new muscle.

Last week, my dear friend, Rick Clemons joined me in the studio to talk about owning the .1% of you that is not like any other person on the planet and how FINDING IT is often the result of an unpleasant experience. Changing your attitude about WHAT RESISTANCE IS just might give you the upper hand in how you face those uphill battles.

Globetrotting with kids

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:59:49 +0000

Globetrotting with kids...and the JOURNEY itself.

Setting you up for SUCCESS!

So here is the deal. More than 5 million of you are listening to this show now. Over the years, I have had the great pleasure of getting to know YOU, your challenges as a modern parent, your unbelievable creative ideas and problem solving abilities, your tendencies to get stuck IN YOUR OWN HEAD, your lack of balance in a chaotic environment (that you dream of one day getting under control) and your desire for ... something else.
Listen up, Parental Person.

I know you. I get you. I AM YOU.
It is so-oh-oh easy to become conflicted.
We want to DO IT ALL...and be EVERYTHING... ALL THE TIME. Then, in the same breath, we beat ourselves up for lacking ...the energy ...or the time ...or the self esteem ...or the money... or the knowledge ...or the stamina ...or the I-don't-even-know-what-it-is-anymore-but-it-must-be-something...

You've gotta give yourself a break and start recognizing all the positive attributes that are already built into your DNA as a parent with with passion and HEART.
Rah Rah! Parent Pride!

I will forever be YOUR CHEERLEADER and your advocate, but there is nothing quite like moms supporting moms. On last week's show we had the pleasure of hearing from so many of you who called in to give a much needed MOM PERSPECTIVE. When strong, passionate, savvy and resilient parents get together --- WE CREATE. We make progress. _We are a fiery force to be reckoned with._

That is why we need to KEEP AT IT. We've come too far to turn back now. The world is listening. They are responding. They are beginning to see the value in the contributions that YOU MAKE every day in your business, in raising tomorrow's future, in the problem-solving ideas that you are taking to the marketplace and in the way you inspire EACH OTHER.
On Today's show...

I absolutely adore today's guest co-host! Please join me in welcoming back my pal, Rick Clemons--- who is the master at helping people who’ve got it going on ...to get it going ...MORE. He'll be talking about your .1 different -ness, what makes you genuinely remarkable and how that inspires the finest display of who you are.
ALSO...
Keep your kids GROUNDED when you are flying by the seat of your pants...

Our guest expert today is Grainne Kelly, a distinguished family travel and Child Passenger Safety Technician who educates moms and dads on family car safety tips, fun activities for road trips, vacation ideas, and many other parenting topics. PERFECT FOR SUMMER TRAVEL!

Have a comment or question?
The live show is open for callers to join in!

Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686

Today's Guests

Welcome back, Rick Clemons!

As the Curator of Differentness for his .1 Project, Rick invites people to join him in a revolt against blind sameness. Instead, he playfully and strategically encourages digging into their .1 drawer and pulling out what is begging to be activated or and integrated into their lives and work.

Rick knows the hard work of being true to one’s self and honoring one's .1ness. He came out as a gay man at 38, with a wife and two kids. His work as a Coming Out Coach and Podcaster (Coming Out Lounge) has proven his talent to guide people, regardless of sexuality, out of hiding, even if what they are hiding is their own brilliant differentness.
Rick is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, producer, and host who, as Lemonodd-Pop says, “Takes you to the party, the pulpit, the wake and back to the party.”

Meet Grainne Kelly!

Grainne Kelly is a distinguished family travel and Child Passenger Safety Technician who educates moms and dads on family car safety tips, fun activities for road trips, vacation ideas, and many other parenting topics. A former travel agent, Grainne revolutionized the child travel industry by inventing BubbleBum: the world's FIRST inflatable car booster seat which is a fantastic alternative to the standard plastic booster seat and is perfect for everyday carpooling, school drop-offs and pick-ups, road trips, fly-ins with car rentals, and taxicabs.
BubbleBum is proud to join the exclusive winners circle selected by the PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved) Media Awards. BubbleBum was also announced the IIHS (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety) “Best Bet” in their booster seat evaluation report, where they’ve branded BubbleBum as one of the best for safety!

Your Show. Your Episode. YOUR VOICE.

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:59:54 +0000

Moms, I'm handing over the show TO YOU today.

Earlier this week, I took my boys for a quick run to the grocery store. They were rowdy as 6 and 9 year olds usually are and I found myself exhausted from hearing my own voice: "Put that down. Please don't touch that. Do you mind keeping your voice down? Please don't run. Hold my hand and look for cars."

The glances that I received from many onlookers told me that they had --- an opinion. I was harshly reminded of how little the majority of the world understands (and tolerates) parents and the great lengths we go to in keeping everyone else comfortable when a child is present.

After posting my rant on Facebook, the comments poured in from other moms who said that they felt exactly the same way. That is when I realized how much you needed to be heard.

Join the conversation...

A lot is already being said on our Facebook Page!

On Today's show...

Moms, this is YOUR TIME to tell the world what it's like to be in YOUR SHOES and anything else you want them to know.
I am leaving it up to you to call in today and tell it like it is!

Rant away.
Think it's not productive to complain? Think again.
This is how we Get. Stuff. Done.
This is how we change the perception of modern parents, erase the ridicule and lift one another up. There is still shame out there even among ourselves and it's getting us nowhere.
See a child misbehaving in public- check your thoughts.

Do you think "What is wrong with the parents?"
Do you think "I would never allow that?"

Or
Do you think, "The parent of that child is obviously dealing with a tougher than usual kid... maybe one who has autism... maybe one who is beyond brilliant... maybe anything else other than what might meet the eye."
Is there anything you can do?

Perhaps the only thing you can do is give your fellow parent a knowing smile and if there is a chance, tell them you think they are doing a good job.
"Hang in there. I'm with you."
How does that help? It empowers. It might just get them through another day. It contributes to our collective expansion as parents. We stand together.

Let's hear from you.
What do you want the world to know about what it's like to be a parent?

Today's Guest

Meet Sheri Fink!

Sheri Fink is the President of 'The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink' children's brand designed to inspire and delight children while planting seeds of self-esteem.
She's the #1 international best-selling, award-winning children's author of the books, The Little Rose, The Little Gnome, Exploring the Garden with The Little Rose, The Little Firefly, and The Little Seahorse, as well as a highly sought-after inspirational speaker. Sheri’s children’s books have won numerous literary honors, most recently including the esteemed Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Medallion, a B.R.A.G. Medallion Award®, a KART Kids Book List Award®, and 3 Gold Medals in the Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards®.

In 2011 and 2012, Sheri was acknowledged as one of the top “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading.” She is featured in several inspirational non-fiction books, including three international best-sellers, Self-Esteem Doesn’t Come in a Bottle by Kelly Falardeau, Dare to Dream: This Life Counts by Debbi Dachinger, and 1,000 Tips for Teenagers by Kelly Falardeau and Martin Presse.

Sheri is a proud supporter of organizations that make a difference in the lives of children, especially Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and the Girl Scouts of America.
In addition, she is a founding member of the Evolutionary Business Council, an international, invitation-only council of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success in order to make the world a better place, and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and California Readers.

The Summer De-Stresser Episode!

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:59:50 +0000

School is out... Summer Symmetry is IN!

For most mompreneurs, summer can be the most difficult time of the year to remain in balance and keep a home business flourishing. DON'T PANIC. Summer is supposed to be fun for everyone... remember?

Putting things into place ahead of time can help you battle the burden of multi-tasking your biz with your summer babies.

Here are some summer survival tips that will give you the time off that you deserve without blowing the school-in-session-momentum of your home business.
1. Work then play, every day.

In other words... Bribery!
"Mommy has some important work to get done today. If you can play quietly in your room until noon, I'll take us to the pool for the rest of the day. Deal?"
2. Auto response that email.

Years ago I received one from a colleague that had me jumping up and down with gratitude. I stole her message right away:
"Thank you for your message. I dedicate most of my year to my clients, but summers are for my kids. Therefore, please expect delays on my email replies. Thank you for understanding that I do what I do for my family."

Boom! No expression of remorse in sight for this proud momprenuer!
3. Hire Your Kids.

Depending on the age of your kids, there are a variety of ways to get them involved and feeling like proud contributors of the family business. Don't trust them with a task? Fake it. Have your little ones place stickers on notecards for a few pennies while the older kids help you edit some fun online videos for the big bucks.
4. Get up Early!

Mornings are perfect for catching up with emails, lining up some scheduled social media posts, or writing press releases. You might even get a few phone calls in before breakfast!
5. Trade time with other WAHMs.

Call a town meeting with your mom friends and work out a weekly schedule in which you trade hours for hours. Once in place, put work time in your online scheduler and book clients accordingly.
Got some tips of your own?

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR BUSINESS GOING WHEN THE KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL? Share your tips here on our Facebook Page! The best ones may get read on the air to 5 million listeners-- so be sure list your business name with your summer survival tips!
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On Today's show...

My dear friend, Val Neighbors, will be visiting the studio ---all the way from New Jersey (!!)-- as my guest co-host. =) =)
You will not want to miss the energy that happens when Val and I get together! Together we 'll be interviewing and introducing you to the fabulous Mom Inventor, Sari Crevin-Davidson, owner of The Booginhead Corporation. Most likely, you may already have many of her unique products in your home! Booginhead strives to make your life easier as a busy multi-tasking modern mom.
Today's Guests

Meet Val Neighbors!

Val Neighbors is a larger than life personality and ability to lead and inspire others makes her a sought after speaker, international best selling author, TV host and consultant. Val has spent the last 20 years educating new business owners on their sales and operational efficiency. She has become a strong leader featured on NBC 10, 6 ABC, and Fox 29 out of Philadelphia and has been recognized nationally on HLN/CNN and MSNBC.com.

Val ran the complete cycle of business; business plan, start up, build, profit and successful exit over a 6.5-year period. According to a Wall Street Journal article, Val is in the 1.8% class of women business owners to have built a million dollar plus business, which she accomplished in just over 24 months.

Val believes success comes from ones ability to brand themselves and their ability to create string relationships both in the professional and personal community.

Meet Sari Davidson-Crevin!

Sari Davidson-Crevin is a mother-of-two and the CEO and Founder of the BooginHead Corporation, which is changing the world by bringing products to parents to make their lives easier. Sari came up with the term BooginHead to describe her two sons that oftentimes did things they knew they shouldn't do, but they did them regardless and it made her laugh. For example, her son was being a little BooginHead when he threw his sippy cup to the floor over and over again just to watch her pick it up! To fix the problem of her son constantly throwing his sippy cup to the floor, Sari invented the SippiGrip.
Sari and her BooginHead Corporation invent fun and functional products that help parents solve the BooginHead factor and simplify their lifestyles. Other great BooginHead inventions are the Squeez'Ems reusable food pouches that allow kids to bring their fave pureed foods to school with them in their lunch boxes, as well as Pack'Ems reusable and sustainable snack bags for wholesome snack-time munchies.

The Mommy Merchanise Universe

Tue, 26 May 2015 18:59:59 +0000

Can't Find it? Invent it.
The mommy merchandise market is booming!

The term “mom inventors” yields about 290,000 results on Google. The rise of the internet and social media has allowed child- raising women to express ideas, do market research and take entrepreneurial action without having to leave the house.
Are you afraid of getting burned by your light bulb moment?

You may be surprised to know that most of the successful mom inventors also had no idea how to transform their unique concept into a marketable product. How did they do it?

1. Assessment

Evaluate your product idea, conduct market research, and determine the necessary steps to turn your idea into a reality.

2. Planning

Create a comprehensive plan and timeline that will allow you to capitalize on your idea. Need help? Download this free Weekend Biz Plan compliments of our good friend and recurring guest, Ellen Rohr.

3. Implementation

Take action! Move through your comprehensive plan step by step expecting to learn many new things along the way and adjusting your plan as needed.

No business experience needed.

You have your whole life experience to bring to the table. Don't allow yourself to feel constrained by business jargon or business concepts. What you don't know... you can learn. There is an entire world of support for moms with great ideas!

On Today's show...

I will be bringing on a panel of mom inventors who will be sharing with us their authentic experiences as they turned their product ideas into profitable merchandise.
Today's Guests
Jody Harris

As the founder and CEO of ZippedMe, Jody was inspired to simplify women’s lives by inventing a product to zip up the back of a dress, zip up your boots or give you the opportunity to be independent while being fashionable. Jody Harris is a proud mother and grandmother. Her professional and successful career includes a position as the energy coordinator and commercial lender for USDA Rural Development. Jody has never met a challenge she didn’t accept which describes her “can do” attitude and her motto “never give up”. This determination prepared Jody for her entrepreneurial venture where she gets to be a problem solver.

Meghan Khaitan

Meghan Khaitan is the founder of MyBuckleMate. A must-have for everyday carpools and road trips, MyBuckleMate keeps back seat buckles propped up and easy to reach so buckling up is always a snap! No more buckles flopping around, falling into seat pockets, or getting wedged under booster seats--buckles always stay where you can easily reach them. It is the perfect seat belt solution for kids in booster seats, those with special needs or motor planning difficulties, and adults with limited mobility and Arthritis. It is also able to fit in tight spaces (such as between booster seats) and stay secure, so seats can be folded down without removing it. MyBuckleMate won't interfere with your vehicle's mechanism, as it locks into place around the fabric that anchors back seat buckles to your auto's back seat. It won't obstruct the buckle's release button or the latchplate where the buckle clicks into place.

Hindi Zeidman

Hindi Zeidman is a parenting expert and the founder of Ollie Swaddle. Baby will go "gaga" over this cozy swaddling solution! Designed to decrease fussiness and assist in self-calming, the Ollie Swaddle also improves the quality and duration of sleep! Features elasticity to allow freedom of movement and an opening at the bottom for hassle-free diaper changes, as well as custom-developed moisture wicking material to reduce overheating. Also has a custom closure with soft Velcro, which allows for variation of tightness, depending on the need and size of the infant. The ease of use eliminates frustration and promotes periods of alert and focused interaction between caregiver and infant, thus enhancing bonding (which is essential to all facets of neurodevelopment).

Momprenuership : The New Ideology

Tue, 19 May 2015 18:59:52 +0000

The New Age of MOM
Mothers are Valuable

When it comes to the kind of "work" that moms do-- be it housework, childcare, or business -- moms are no longer being dismissed or devalued as they were in previous generations. With an increase in mom-owned businesses and the success of business women who have made a point of making their family a top priority, America is beginning support moms in practice rather than just in theory.
Mothers are Growing the Economy

Moms are the #1 consumer demographic and are leading the race in the digital space as the top influencers in social media...tipping the scales in favor of maternal empowerment. Today’s flexible, networked, product-recommended driven entrepreneurial culture is run by the "Mom Mafia". Want advice on the best handyman in town? The neighborhood's hottest hangout? The latest and greatest new baby gadget? Ask any mom. Moms ALWAYS give the best word-of-mouth advertising.
Mothers are Natural Innovators

In most of the cases, most million dollar mom-inventions are derived from a moment of mommy-frustration. A work-at-home mom is born from the motivation to earn an income while being a caretaker. Mompreneurship has become the solution to a double income society that has not taken into account expensive childcare.
Mothers are Problem Solvers

Mompreneurship is different from the conventional definition of entrepreneurship, but has served American families and the economic climate all the same. The evolution of the "momprenuer" model has allowed women to apply basic business principles and creative growth strategies to construct an income-making framework ideal for a busy ...but savvy... stay-at-home-mom.
Mother's Have a Knack for Business

Julie Aigner-Clark, founder of Baby Einstein started from the basement of her house and exited successfully after being bought by The Walt Disney Company. Arianna Huffington, a mother of two, needed an outlet for political discussion and created a news platform that would eventually be acquired by AOL. Despite being poverty stricken and a single mother JK Rowling became one of the world's greatest rags to riches story, authoring the bestselling Harry Potter series.

These are just a very few examples of those who have made it big, but there are many successful mompreneurs who fall in the small-sized business category --- generating profit, and value for themselves, contributing towards the growing economy, generating jobs and ESPECIALLY paving the way for future mompreneurs by sharing the wisdom of their experiences.
This 'lil Parent has your back....

Whether your ideal at-home career is Blogging, Bookkeeping or Business Consulting... there are hundreds of careers that are making decent incomes for moms who have chosen to stay at home and make family a top priority. Our MISSION is to support YOU in your at-home career endeavors as a modern parent.
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On Today's show...

You're in for a double dose of INSPIRATION. Join us to learn from these two successful moms in two very different but super fascinating industries! Our Astrology Expert, Heidi Rose Robbins has been a professional astrologer since before she became a mom and will be guest co-hosting this week to tell us about how her chosen career has allowed her to stay flexible as a stay-at-home parent.
Also, returning to the show today is Child Psychology Expert and founder of Lunch Box Love, Judi Willard to share with us the power of positive messaging with our children, and how her business idea has given her the ability to work around her family.

Always 2 Steps Ahead

Tue, 12 May 2015 18:59:59 +0000

You've gotten a lot of advice on how to balance it all...

... and if you've been a parent for more than a few years, you could probably write your own book about how to juggle family, career, marital relationships and personal fulfillment. Blah - blah - blah.
Is there room for improvement?

The most valuable advice that I have received was to always stay 2 steps ahead of everyone and everything. Quite frankly, that seemed like the most impossible task when I was a newbie mommy, but that one little recommendation has saved me more times in the last 9 years than I can count.
First time falls are USEFUL.

Instead of asking, "What did I do to attract this problem?" perhaps a more appropriate question is "What solution am I attracting?" Challenges give you the upper hand in learning how to balance and problem solve better THE NEXT TIME.
Let that fly in the ointment be your friend and guide.

Every experience is an opportunity for professional and personal growth. You can play small and avoid mess, but GOING THROUGH a predicament offers greater rewards.
Identify the stumbling blocks from past experiences and use them to problem solve.
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? If you know from experience that your child will throw a tantrum when being asked to leave a play-date, think ahead by distracting with a game. Or if she's older, involve her in the choice to behave: "We can go to the park but only if you can promise me that you will come without a fit when its time to leave."
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? If you are usually slammed with unexpected tasks on Monday morning, prepare your weekly date book on Sunday evenings and begin booking all appointments at least 1 week out.
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? Keep your house, car and pocketbook stocked with life's little emergencies: medical supplies, change of clothes, non-perishable snacks and water, batteries, etc.

The effort it takes to stay prepared will ultimately be less than the constant need to tackle those tests on your sanity.
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On Today's show...

We'll be giving you fresh and fantastic tips and tricks to stay ahead of of the curve and prepared for end-of-year academic testing as well as how to scale back the BUSY-ness of your career just in time for summer vacation. Two amazing guests join the hour!
Jennifer Allwood, queen of the creative entrepreneur and busy mom mogul, will share with us how to balance a full load of busy blissfulness, working at home when the kids are out of school for summer, and the secret to building an impressive social media following!
Returning once again is the wonderful and wise Amy McCready, my favorite parenting expert from Positive Parenting Solutions, to talk to us about how to get our kids (and us!) mentally and physically prepared for successful end of year academic testing.

Chakras for Dummies (Chak-HUH?)

Tue, 05 May 2015 18:59:52 +0000

What the heck is a CHAKRA?
Take the test below to see how chakra savvy you are:

A chakra is:

A. the name of a new age musician from the 1980's
B. a trendy boot
C. the Klingon word for "grandmother"
D. an organic vegetable made from the root of ragweed
E. a Japanese monster movie (e.g. Chakra vs. Godzilla)
F. an energy center in your body that regulates health and well-being
If you answered anything other than "F" you might want to brush up on your metaphysical comprehension....

...And I have just the expert to help us with that today!

On Today's show...

The amazing Lisa Hall will be joining us today to help us heal our inner energy with CHAKRA POWER!

What might once have been considered "new age" woo-woo nonsense created by some hippy on an acid trip is recently gaining more merit and credibility. In fact, chakra mediation has been studied and practiced by some of the most successful minds in history.

Albert Einstein was reported to meditate several times throughout the day as he believed that chakras improved creative and problem solving capabilities.

In his work, William Wordsworth refers to meditative postures and its effects such as slower breathing and a drop in heart rate. He spoke of meditation and reflection that eventually led him to enter a peaceful space.

Chakra meditation and yoga has been practiced by modern day celebrities such as Madonna, Cindy Crawford and Rosanna Arquette. Superstars such as Katy Perry, Drew Barrymore and Jude Law have been seen wearing chakra bracelets in their private lives... not only on red carpets.
Is there SUBSTANCE to Chakra?

People everywhere are expanding their knowledge about the effectiveness of energy healing from a practical standpoint. Whether you accept that everything is energy or not, there is no denying that we are moving into a period of heightened awareness, sensitivity and new capabilities.

Understanding chakras is like taking a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual inventory of your health and well-being. If real-world solutions like sleep and healthy eating isn't quite making the grade, chakra meditation can be used as an enhancement to re-balance out of place energy.
Join us for a basic course in "Chakras for Dummies" today!

Lisa Hall- Magical Energy Facilitator

Lisa Hall has varied and extensive experience in the business world. She has owned multiple businesses, managed and created various projects, produced and promoted diverse events, and lived an extremely full life. But it is her personal journey of Creating, Healing and Inspiring a great LIFE for herself that called her to share what she learned along the way to make an impact for herself and her clients.

Lisa states, “I have acquired many professional and powerful skills, tools and insights that work to release old stuff, open to new vibes and get CHI flowing. I put all this together in many services to CREATE, HEAL and INSPIRE – YOU!”

She is the creator of CHI – Create Heal Inspire a holistic services business in Los Angeles. Lisa pulls much of her expertise from her work as an Entrepreneur, Writer, Teacher, Speaker, as well as Certified Empowerment Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, Herbalists, Aroma Therapist, and Crystal Energy Specialist. She believes “Energy is everything and everything is Energy”. We can overcome challenges, and can create our hearts desires by simply SHIFTING our energy – just like MAGIC!

At-Home Professional Development

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:59:57 +0000

Unhappy at Work?

For working parents there could be a variety of reasons that you are not happy with your current career, including the intense feeling that you are missing out on precious family time.

Working parents are spread thin, that is for sure. By the time you get home from work, attend to the kids and everything else, you are so depleted that all you want to do is crash into bed.

This often leads to a desire and vision of working at home, running your own business on your own terms and having more time for your family.
The TRUTH About At-Home Careers

While it is possible to achieve all of the above in an at-home career, launching a business from home can bring about new stresses that many business owners are not initially prepared for.
Busting the Work-at-Home Myths

The following list of myths may initially discourage you from wanting to create an at-home career... on the contrary... they are designed to better prepare you for success in your path to self-employment.
?? Myth #1: Being self-employed means less work hours.

Being your own boss DOES mean that you can CHOOSE your own hours, but with the convenience of digital devices also comes the expectation that you will be readily available at any time of the day. If you don't CONSCIOUSLY COMMIT to NOT WORKING and being present and engaged with your family during non-working hours, you could find yourself in a multi-tasking nightmare.
?? Myth #2: Once the business is set in motion, residual money will pour in.

It takes time to build a business, and nowadays, sticking it out is half the battle. Just because you are working hard and you deserve to be paid, doesn't always mean that you WILL BE. For many self-employed parents, looking for the next client becomes the biggest task of all.
?? Myth #3: You'll be able to take time off when you need it.

Saying goodbye to corporate prison also means giving up paid vacation and sick time. While you no longer have to endure the guilt-stricken attitude from an employer who discourages taking a sick day, you will miss knowing that business will be able to continue without you. Solopreneurs rarely take sick time during those unexpected flu days, because they don't have anyone who can cover for them.
?? Myth #4: You must be a born business leader to be successfully self-employed.

Not everyone who works for themselves has to be a boldly branded mega mogul. Lately it seems that every business coach wants to you to "play big" or not at all. You may not see yourself as a powerful business leader...but since you still need to earn enough to provide for your family...why not choose to be of service in a way that is less "center stage"? Consider virtual assistant work, a career in helping others get organized, or copywriting. The important choice is the one that feels right to YOU.
?? Myth #5: You'll no longer be exhausted when you are self-employed.

Sorry, but the long list of responsibilities, whether working in or out of the home, does NOT go away. Parents will always have more on their plate and learning to balance it is key. Pulling double duty does not entitle anyone to a larger salary, but by having the freedom to create your own strategic plan of action you'll acquire a greater chance of a living a more stress-free lifestyle.

CAPITALIZE on your story!

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:59:54 +0000

What do a blockbuster movie, a classic novel, and a famous song have in common?

They tell stories.
(And they make millions!)
Did you know that the life you’re living is an epic story...

...spilling over with adventure, deep characters, heartache, triumph over pain, and victory....?

If you are feeling unclear, unfulfilled and not at all sure what you are supposed to be doing with your life, the answer is simple- you need to connect to your STORY.

Woven into and around your personal story are CLUES ...that hold the keys to your purpose.
Capitalize on your unique gifts.

Authentic story telling is the trend in EVERY INDUSTRY.

On today's show, I'll be talking about powerful storytelling and how you can transform lives (and grow your business!!) just by sharing your unique experiences.

ALSO--
-> on May 19th, I will be joining Devorah Spilman, a powerful storytelling coach, and a panel of 23 other successful business experts to speak on the subject of manifestation and the power of story. REGISTER HERE for FREE!--->
You will learn powerful strategies for:

? Getting clear
? Making more money
? Accessing new processes to open up your blocks
? Finding and expressing your story and your purpose.
? Developing new strategies for success in in your life and in your business using your unique gifts

Companies spend millions of dollars on professional story-tellers, but this event, for a limited time, is 100% FREE!
REGISTER NOW!

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Also on Today's show...
Skeptical about Network Marketing?

Bring all your skepticism and more! Janine Finney and Lory Muirhead are a mother and daughter team who have co-authored one of my new favorite books: The Flip Flop CEO. If you are in network marketing or wondering if this might be the career for you, this interview is not to be missed! Janine and Lory have opposing views about network marketing and their book proves their sassy-ness with a fresh perspective on the work-at-home industry.

These smart and savvy ladies are joining us today to take everything you think you know about network marketing and FLIP IT-- right side up.

Keeping joy in a competitive industry

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:59:54 +0000

Becoming self-employed is like having a second chance at LIFE.

It is not uncommon for the birth of a child to bring about a sense of creativity in a new parent. After all, we have just revealed our greatest capacity for CREATING. It makes a lot of sense that this life transition may unleash more than just your maternal instincts. Now that you are viewing the world through a parent's eyes, it makes sense that you would want to contribute more to the environment in which your child is being raised. Along with a desire to trade a corporate career for self-employment, it's natural to develop a deep love for works of art that inspire beauty, deeper meaning, and inner peace.
Bathe yourself in creativity.

Now that you are in a position to CHOOSE your next career why not choose one that brings you personal fulfillment? Whether it be music, painting, creative writing, or interpretive dance... the possibility of earning an income by doing what you love is worth exploring. After all, finding your true purpose and loving your chosen profession is the sexiest new trend!
Being a deliberate creator takes commitment.

Creative careers are commonly discouraged because of the sheer competition. However, if others can find success, there is no reason why you can't have it as well. Thousands of celebrity artists, actors and musicians have shown us that it IS possible to launch a successful career --and remain JOYFUL-- in a competitive industry. However, there are thousands MORE who have found success in a creative career without becoming a celebrity.
Stay true to your passion no matter what "they" say!

Speak up, own your power, and claim what you want! When you are in the flow of joy, work never feels like work and the journey is always worth it.

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On Today's show...

A live treat for all you music lovers! Along with an exclusive in-studio live performance, we'll be welcoming on the songwriting and performance team Emeralde, and discussing their collaborative process, the benefit of having a free-spirited willingness to go where the signs SAY NOT TO GO, and how to stay bathed in joy when the creative component gets muddled up in "business".

Bring Back Purpose into your Business

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:35:36 +0000

Disengagement has become a global epidemic.

It's easy to get comfortable connecting at a digital level. We might look at our social media lists and tell ourselves that we are well connected... but are we really? In many ways, we may be in complete denial about how much we are isolating ourselves. Lack of engagement could really be costing us.
Engagement in Life and Work is CRITICAL

Business is changing rapidly. The market is demanding purpose and values to be at the forefront. Future trends are affecting every business across the board and understanding these cultural elements are essential for your success.
By simply boosting your engagement with others, you'll begin to see an increase in your productivity and business profits.
Living a purpose driven life is the way of the future!

Stop the downward spiral and start living your dream life. Get ready to learn some simple and PROVEN strategies that will help REALIGN yourself to the prosperous business you were meant to create.

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On Today's show...

We'll be revealing some innovative ways to break free from negative emotions that can block you from living the life you dream about. You'll discover ways that you can use practical tools to achieve your goals and dreams.

Our guest, Karin Volo is a world renowned speaker, author and a chief joy bringer. Prepare to be transformed by Karin's very real and raw story of how she and her family were able to bounce back from a terrible and traumatic ordeal. Her new book 1,352 Days: An Inspirational Journey from Jail to Joy, captures her inspirational journey of overcoming tremendous fear, powerlessness, desperation, frustration and betrayal as Karin found herself embroiled in a nightmare that lasted almost four years.

WANT the Fairytale

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:01:10 +0000

You've been told that you CAN'T HAVE the fairytale.

And you believed it.
Heck. You may have even heard yourself telling your KIDS the same thing. Happily ever after doesn't exist. Get REAL.
Or does it?

If we truly can create our own reality--- and new research in quantum physics tells us that WE CAN--- why NOT go for the fairy tale?
You see others achieve their happy endings... IF YOU BELIEVE IT EXISTS FOR EVERYONE ELSE... then why not YOU?
Real Fantasy

That may sound like an oxymoron, but not if you change your perception of what the fairy tale ending looks like for you.

For example, getting rescued by Prince Charming may not sound as appealing as it once did and that is because YOU HAVE EVOLVED. In fact, if you have ever been "rescued" before, it most likely didn't feel even a fraction as good as it did when you rescued yourself.
Be your own hero!

Women typically love being the one who does the rescuing... so much so...that we often go lookingfor trouble.
(Do you relate?)

We SURE ARE gifted when it comes to identifying when someone else can benefit from change and we dive right in trying to improve THEM-- rather than OURSELVES.

We even acquire control freak tendencies that (when we don't get the results we were hoping for) cause us to doubt our ability to improve upon anything-- INCLUDING OURSELVES.
The only person you CAN control is yourself.

Woah... read that last sentence again and let it sink in.

YOU ARE A SLAM DUNK!! A story with a happy ending in the making!!
Your energy is POTENT and IMPACTFUL. Everything you choose to give your energy to GROWS...so choose wisely!

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On Today's show...

I am excited to welcome a new guest, author of the book THE MODERN PRINCESS, Early Jackson, who is an empowerment coach for women and encompasses a true passion to make the world safer for his daughters and grand-daughters.

AND

Heidi Rose Robbins will be giving us an Astrology update!
You are in for a real treat today!!

Need a Digital DETOX??

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:56:51 +0000

Technology Wonders... or Woes?

What was once intended to improve and streamline our processes might now be bogging us down.

If you have found yourself challenged by the ever-changing rules of social media and trends that disrupt your once streamlined business-- leaving gaps in your long term performance and endurance.... it might be time for a DIGITAL DETOX.

Upgrade Your Relationship with Technology

Now that EVERYONE has access to social media apps, websites and gadgets... it's time to talk about better living THROUGH technology, and overcome our addictions. Is your digital activity serving you in a healthy and productive way?

Realign your Business Goals & Innovation

Past strategies that once brought you sufficient results may not be generating the same outcome, causing a few setbacks in your business, and a scratching of the head. A big part of being an entrepreneur is learning to adapt... and then re-adapt... to a disruptive digital landscape.

On Today's show...

Returning to save us all from over-technology consumption is my dear friend, digital trend expert Tania Mulry. We will be having a MUCH needed conversation for those of us who have become too dependent on technology for the success of our business. Tanya has promised to share with us:

How to re-set goals using technology supported actions
How to get more productive by using digital tools efficiently
How to purge the activities that are no longer serving you
Why you should worry if technology is changing you
and more!

Sleep Synchronicity for Babies

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:59:51 +0000

Our Children are Intricate Reflections of Ourselves

Without EVEN TRYING, a mother's womb is a naturally PERFECT environment for the maturation of a brand new physical being--- and there is nothing yummier than a baby falling effortlessly into dreamland in its mommy's warm embrace.
Babies come in perfect readiness!

Babies come into the world completely prepared to ignore us and the conditions that we place on them. Why do we --- as adults--- feel the need to rush the manifestation and alignment process? After all, isn't SLEEP the most natural thing that we as humans already know HOW to do? Do we really need to be TAUGHT how to sleep?
The Gift of Happy Sleep

The greatest benefit of sleep is that it allows us to release resistance and receive fresh energy alignment. Babies --- just like us--- are the creators of their own experiences, which is why self soothing is a learned behavior that will carry our little sleepers into healthy physical and mental maturity. When we get too involved... we disrupt a very natural process. Babies then learn that they must rely on their parents for sleep soothing... setting the stage for a lifetime of entitlement.
Sleep. Awake. Be Set Free.

Newborn babies come into the world at an advantage over the rest of us. The energy that surrounds them is already a wonderful place of well being. From the moment we are born we begin to create opinions about the experiences that we are having. What we like... we aim for MORE. What we don't like...we aim TO AVOID_. These simple desires add to our expansion and give us clues as to the essence of who we really are.

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On Today's show...

Please welcome sleep psychotherapists and sleep experts, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright--- co-authors of the newly released book, The Happy Sleeper: The science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-- Newborn to School Age. Tune in for discussions about the personal stages of introspection, the role that sleep plays for all of us as parents and entrepreneurs, and how to flow more effortlessly with the emotional landscape of our life experiences.

The Map to Hidden Money

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:59:53 +0000

From Woes to Wealth
Money is... such an odd thing... isn't it?

It's become an even more avoided topic than religion, sex or politics. Why is it so taboo? An Emotionally Charged Topic of Avoidance Money, according to researchers, is top of mind for most individuals over the age of 25, the #1 reason couples fight, the leading cause of divorce and the biggest stress contributor in health issues, including heart failure and cancer.
YET--- when asked what ONE THING a person would wish for that would make EVERYTHING better, most people say "money".
Quit working hard for your money... and learn how to let money work for

you.

Money is the life force of your business AND your beloved family. Without it,

you will not be able to contribute your purposeful gifts the way that you

were meant to.

Tune into today's show if you:
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▪ feel stressed about money on a daily basis.
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▪ feel trapped in a business that is barely bringing in enough to stay afloat.
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▪ feel bombarded and overwhelmed with money "experts" and conflicting

information
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▪ want to free yourself from money stress
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▪ want to talk about what the world hates to talk about

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On Today's show...

Chris Miles, owner of Money Ripples, will be joining us to reveal how to

uncover $4,000 of hidden money in just 40 minutes. Chris's average client

finds $33,000 in the 1st year alone by finding money they didn't know they

had, keeping it, and making more of it. Known as The Cash Flow Expert and

THE Financial Advocate for the Entrepreneur, Chris teaches

entrepreneurs and spouses what no other financial "expert" will. Learn

how to financially prosper right now doing what you love most in your

businesses.

((Unexpected)) Life Transitions

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:59:52 +0000

Expecting...a different journey...than this one?

If you have found yourself on a different path than where you began, you are one of the lucky ones.

Unexpected circumstances are THE BEST indicators that you are fully experiencing life the way it was intended. Life doesn't hand you situations that you are not equipped to handle.

Major life transitions -- moving to a new city, becoming a parent, retirement -- can be an exciting and invigorating part of life. Yet transitions, even happy ones, can also be stressful and bring up mixed feelings.
Transitions ... and loss of identity...

It is natural to define yourself by your surroundings and it can be disorienting when you wake up in unfamiliar territory.
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▪ Getting married changes your identity from an "I" to a "we".
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▪ Having a child often results in disassociating yourself from all that was once child-like about you, as it is now expected for you to be everything adult.
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▪ A new career will change your identity or role as a professional and in some cases your credibility as an expert.
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▪ Moving to a new city means making new friends and adapting the way that you interact to "fit in".

Coping with the Unanticipated

You may have easily forgotten about the times where a wrench was thrown into the works and you managed to overcome the problem without batting an eye. (Struggling to remember?) That is most likely because the experience didn't affect you enough to be worth remembering. Good! This means that you are already capable of dealing with the unforeseen.
Unexpected Challenges are Opportunities in Disguise

Large or small... ANYTHING unexpected is your chance to take initiative, use your creative problem-solving abilities, make progress as a person, and discover what you are made of.
Handle life transitions like a spiritual warrior.

Attitude is EVERYTHING. Even in the face of adversity, choosing an optimistic viewpoint will ALWAYS result in an increase in dividends.

While unexpected situations don't always give us the chance to to prepare for new endeavors and major life transitions, there is always time for self-reflection and self-growth. You never know what fortunes this new path will bring.

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On Today's show...

Returning as a guest is my dear friend, Lisa Steadman, who has successfully defined what "having it all" looks like for women (and men) in transition. Also returning with an informative astrology update is the lovely Heidi Rose Robbins to tell us what may be in store for us as new universal energies unfold.

The Big Launch

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:00:01 +0000

Turn your at-home-hobby into a MONEY MAKING MACHINE!
Moms, there has never been a better time for you to put your special skills into action to create a profitable business. You don't need a business degree or even previous entrepreneurial experience to find success your first time out of the gate. These days, you can work from ANYWHERE and still make money.
The BEST way to launch a new business...
...Hold your breath and DIVE RIGHT in, of course... but not before creating a basic business plan. Have fun with it! Don't be afraid to mix in some spontaneity with your preparedness. Both will adequately add value to your launch and balance you out --- whether you are more of the impulsive type or the deliberate planner.
ENSURE a successful first-time launch!
With anything new and unfamiliar, you MUST go in with a sense of adventure. Don't sweat the small stuff. There is a first time for everything and EVERYONE who has ever been super successful.
Ask the Pros
No matter how unique your idea is, there have many others before you who have launched something similar. DON'T LET THIS INTIMIDATE YOU. If anything, see it is as an opportunity that is rich and valuable in lessons... free for the taking. Successful business owners who have been at this awhile LOVE to offer advice, so take advantage and don't shy away from asking those tough questions. (The more you ask the more they'll offer you in the way of advice. Funny how that works out!)
Before the big launch...
You don't have to wait for the big launch to start collecting a paycheck. If there are interested parties NOW, don't wait until you get your logo and website "just right." Capitalize on the enthusiasm of your soon-to-be-business right now! Pre-launch is a great time to offer deep discounts to friends and family in exchanged for "happy camper" testimonials.
Forgot something?
Yep, there is a good chance you forgot something. Don't sweat it. A small business is ALWAYS a work in progress and you'll be fixing little details up until you decide to sell your business for retirement funds. EVERYTHING IS FIXABLE.
Expect it, roll up your sleeves and get down to it.
Worried about TOO MUCH success too quickly?
OH NO! What if my site crashes from too much traffic? What if I run out of inventory? What if orders come in faster than I can keep up with them?
These are all good problem to have. You should HOPE for these things, not be afraid of them. If these problems come your way--- (and I sincerely HOPE THEY DO)---take them as beautiful indications that your new business will SOAR. =) =)
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On Today's show...
Back by popular demand, Ellen Rohr, is returning to the show to tell us how to create a fast, easy and EFFECTIVE business plan in a mere weekend that will have you rockin and rolling by Monday.

Quantum Leaps

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 19:59:53 +0000

Turn ... "I CAN'T" into ... "I JUST DID!"

In order to achieve remarkable success you must have the appropriate mindset. By allowing your passion and vision to take over you will be able to re-align your thoughts, feelings and actions all the way into BIG TIME-- game-changing-- RESULTS!

All too often, entrepreneurial parents who desire giving up their the corporate career to build a flexible one from home are told by others that they are making an "irresponsible" decision. Sound familiar?
Stop listening to the naysayers...

...or you might actually start to BELIEVE THEM! There is no quicker way to achieve complete business disaster and defeat than to give yourself over to the dark side of DISBELIEF.
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." ~Henry Ford

It sounds easier said than done. You may be wondering...
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▪ How do you believe in something that you've never achieved?
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▪ How do you visually create the kind of success that you've never had?
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▪ How can you manifest a salary that you've never earned in the past?

It IS possible to achieve all of these things by learning to redirect those self-sabotaging thought patterns.
Create forward momentum... with just one itty bitty action!

For entrepreneur parents, maximizing the effectiveness of our efforts is vital. Did you know that only 1% of our ACTIONS can move you 50% towards your ultimate results? Out of 10 things you might do in a day, just one of them will get you half way to your goal. However, what you probably don't realize is this: It is often the one thing you are most avoiding.
Hack into your decision making center!

Although this may sound strange, you make decisions on a subconscious level several seconds BEFORE you are aware of the decision you've made. What does this mean?
When you become aware of the physical frequencies taking place in your body you can more effectively make new decisions that will result in a more desirable outcome.

Business Expression for Parents

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:59:59 +0000

The more you use your voice, the stronger it gets.
Being able to express yourself adequately can make a significant difference in every aspect of your life.

I am often told that I have a natural talent as a speaker and a broadcaster. While that is a nice compliment, it isn't exactly the truth. I wasn't born with the natural ability to "broadcast". Because of the industry that I am in, however, it is crucial that I have superior verbalization skills. Therefore I put a great deal of effort into broadcasting myself both on the air and on the stage.
Presence has everything to do with EVERYTHING.

I am going to let you in on a little secret...

First, communication didn't always come easy to me. I have horrid --and quite frankly, painful-- memories as an adolescent who had a lot to say, but lacked the ability to SAY IT without mentally shutting down or (--gasp!--) crying inappropriately.

Second, I spent years educating myself on vocal clarity, intonation and linguistics. My performance training didn't end in college. The majority of my 20's and 30's were spent participating in play readings, literary discussions and theatrical performances... all which contributed to improving upon my vernacular and phraseology.

Finally, you may be surprised to learn that I practice and "warm up" my voice for nearly 30 minutes before each and every broadcast. It's a bit of a hoot, actually. I do all kinds of funny noises, consonant clusters and tongue twisters that prepare me to use my full range, increase my vocal quality, inflection, intonation, tonality ... and even my rhythm.
WHY?

Using the full range of your instrument allows you to deliver a more compelling message. Skills such as these give you the confidence to show up for yourself each day ON PURPOSE and leaves a powerful impression on those you wish to align yourself with. You don't have to be a national broadcaster or public speaker to benefit from this artistry.

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On Today's show...
We are creatures of expression.

Today's guest, Tina Shafer is a mother of 2, and multi-platinum songwriter, a vocal coach to many of today's top musical talent, and the author of a new book Finding Your True Voice, a small booklet that covers 25 years of her best vocal techniques.
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Meet Tina Shafer!

Singer Songwriter/vocal coach Tina Shafer is the Artistic Director of the New York Songwriters Circle, an in the round series for songwriters that has been in business since 1991. Home to such artists as Norah Jones, Jessie Harris, Vanessa Carlton, Tony Winner, Billy Porter, John Oates, Marc Cohn. The series is held the first Monday of every month at the historical Bitter End in NYC's West Village. At first Tina called upon some of her writing friends to do shows in the round such as George David Weiss, Steven Dorff, Albert Hammond, Chuck Taylor, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson), Gary Burr, Hugh Prestwood, Big and Rich,Lana Del Rey, Gavin DeGraw…later she decided to incorporate young talent as well.

Tina is also a seasoned performer having opened for Suzanne Vega, sung with Phoebe Snow, John Oates, Marc Cohn, Gary Burr and Gavin DeGraw to name a few. Tina has also sold over 33 million records as a songwriter and is a mentor and vocal coach to many celebrity artists. There is no other showcase in NYC or in the country that has run as long as The New York Songwriters Circle. It is a unique Entity.

Capitalizing on Network Marketing

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:00:38 +0000

Is a career in network marketing right for you?
For many moms and dads who wish to become self-employed and replace their corporate paycheck with one of equal or greater value, a "business in a box" can be a terrific solution.

However, network marketing is not right for everyone.

Now is your chance to ask those tough questions.
▪ How can you tell if it's a good opportunity?
▪ What should you sell?
▪ What are the challenges you might encounter?
▪ How long will it take for you to see a return on your investment?
▪ What are the costs and the fine print?
▪ What commitment do you need to make to become a TOP EARNER?

Learn to create wealth that matches your passions, your ambitions and... YOUR DREAMS.
If you are considering a career in network marketing, this show is going to help you explore if it is the right opportunity for you, the drawbacks of working within the confines of a ready-made business, the unfortunate stigmas that go along with network marketing due to some bad apples in the industry who were not operating in integrity and how YOU CAN EARN MONEY EFFECTIVELY BY BEING UBER PREPARED and OVER AWARE.

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On Today's show...
We are opening up the phone lines and dedicating the entire hour to YOU. Network Marketers, now is your chance to get the answers to those TOUGH QUESTIONS that you have been asking all along.

If you are in Direct Sales, Network Marketing or any other "business in a box" and you are looking to become a TOP EARNER fast... you won't want to miss this opportunity to get free coaching on the air!

As an added bonus on today's show...
WHAT MAKES PARENTS HAVE AN ADVANTAGE IN BUSINESS? Tune in to find out why moms and dads have a greater chance at success than they once did before children came into the picture.

TALK TO US, LIVE ON THE AIR!!
Got a question about NETWORK MARKETING?
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We will try to get to all your questions tomorrow! However, if we have an abundance of engagement, we will very likely revisit this topic again so that we can meet the demands of your challenges.

How much does a good idea REALLY matter?

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:00:00 +0000

Ideas are a dime a dozen.

Spend time talking to any relative or neighborhood acquaintance. Chances are, they have an idea for a great business concept. Everyone has million dollar ideas, but not everyone has the ability to turn an idea into a million dollars. So what does this ABILITY entail?
Every million dollar venture began as an idea...

If the IDEA doesn't matter, than what does? We've all seen mediocre concepts become massive financial windfalls and booming sellouts --but-- we've also seen the most brilliant and innovative ideas fizzle fast without ever seeing the light of day.

*How do you know if your idea is worthy of executing with full commitment?

*Does it hold enough potential to create long term value?

*What does one need to acquire in order to dramatically improve chances of a profitable outcome?

Today's discussion will offer some simple frameworks that will help you to answer many of these questions as we interview a very special team of parent entrepreneurs and innovators who overcame significant adversity to bring their idea to the marketplace.

On Today's show...

The owners and creators of the innovative product SPRAY-PAL will be joining us to discuss their fascinating experience in growing their innovative "idea" from the ground up. I've had the delightful pleasure of getting to know Jennifer and Dave Aprea personally as they were selected to be one of the inspirational families on our upcoming TV show. CATCH THE TEASER HERE---> and you'll see why our entire production team fell in love with this inspiring family.

Deliberate Creation and Feng Shui

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:59:58 +0000

We've got this, 2015!

I woke up on January 1st in the best mood. Enjoying the holiday laziness of watching Hollywood screeners in my pajamas with my family, eating all the leftovers from the party the night before… without the guilt or shame...and feeling the pull of all that awaits us in the new year. All was right in the world— just as I had left it in 2014 before the chaos of the holidays began. I felt like I had plenty of time before the official craziness of the new year would begin, and I was confident that one more day of laziness wouldn’t matter. After all, I am in charge of my life.

I was looking forward to 2015 but honestly… a bit sad to say goodbye to 2014. Last year was our best year yet.
The Path of Least Resistance

We are deliberate creators and when we made the decision to become the bosses of our own companies and the maternal figures of our families, we could not settle for anything less than to become PROFICIENT in calling the shots and taking charge. We set out to control the chaos before it controlled US.
Happy MOMENTUM!!

Instead of wishing you a happy NEW year… what I really wish for you is a happy continuation of all that you have ALREADY accomplished.

Happy perpetuation. Happy prolongation. Happy advancement.

Happy EVOLUTION. All of these feel more appropriate to me... as we have already attained a great deal. IT JUST MAKES SENSE that we'd want to keep expanding on what we've already become.

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On Today's show...

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art form that creates harmony and balance in your environment so that it fully supports you in life, and we'll be welcoming guest expert, Karen Rauch Carter to share healthy home tips, ways to keep you busy parents in harmonious vibration, and how to perpetuate consistent abundant flow.
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Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686

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Karen Rauch Carter

Karen is a professional feng shui consultant and healthy-lifestyle designer, educator, and the best-selling author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life and Make a Shift, Change Your Life. She coaches, trains, and empowers people to use a variety of techniques to enrich and improve all areas of their lives.

Karen has over 20 years of experience studying and implementing methods and modalities that produce consistent, and some say miraculous, results. Karen’s background is the basis for creating and developing her website, which is a comprehensive resource to create supportive inner and outer environments that generate amazing results. Karen’s methodology integrates time-tested, researched, and newly-discovered practices for bodies, minds, spirits, and surroundings.

Simply stated, Karen is a well-studied and experienced designer of healthy homes and vibrant lifestyles. She motivates her clients and audiences to rethink their day-to-day choices by implementing simple fixes for home, health, relationships, and more. In addition to her teaching and writing, Karen has spoken at hundreds of events.

Franchising and Flourishing

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:26:31 +0000

If you are looking for freedom without the guess work, purchasing a franchise might be a perfect option for you. You want to be your own boss, but the thought of being a CEO might make you shutter. I am not going to convince you otherwise. If there is one thing I have learned from my coaching clients and even some of the callers on the show, its that some people just don’t want to go it alone, and who could blame them? Its life-changing enough when you discover all the added responsibility that goes a long with becoming a new parent. Why would anyone willingly take on the accountability for an entire company? No, thanks. Just sign me up to do some work for someone and give me a paycheck for my time. If only it were that easy. Contrary to the way it may seem there is a middle ground and owning a franchise may be a viable option. If you are like most people you probably don't give yourself enough credit. You may be scratching your head in the same spot wondering if you are good at anything. You might assume that because you’ve never been your own boss that you still need a boss to tell you what to do. If the thought of truly being your own boss gives you more of an upset stomach than changing your situation, no matter how miserable it may be, then consider purchasing a franchise. Ask yourself these questions: Are you looking for something that is uniquely yours? Or do you simply want to run the show, regardless if it's by someone else's rules? The biggest advantage of owning a franchise is the reduction of risk you will be taking for your investment. This is because franchises typically get up and running faster, and are profitable more quickly. This is the result of an already proven management system as well as an already established name. Add the flexibility of the fact that you are still the boss with a product or service you can be passionate about as a parent, and it may just be the answer you've been looking for. Joining me this week to talk about franchising is the lovely and talented Shannon Wilburn, President and Co-Founder of The Just Between Friends Franchise System. With over 100 franchises in more than 20 states (26 of them can be found on OurMilkMoney.com!), Shannon will be talking about the JBF concept: How JBF saves families 50-90% and helps families make 65-70% on selling their own children's and maternity items. In addition to franchising, we'll be revealing 4 top notch and underground universal rules among the nations flourishing self-employed parents. What Are these New Rules? On Friday we will uncover the innovative underground world filled with flourishing self-employed parents who once felt like they were on the outside looking in, but not any longer. What is their secret to success? Its simple. They follow the rules. Parents across the country have already discovered that survival is not only possible, it’s unavoidable. By simply understanding the operating principles shared by others before them, you too will see how to flourish. Tune in to learn these 5 simple rules that will nearly guarantee your success as a "career parent" and make your "double careers" a whole lot easier!

Who is on your "Support Staff?"

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:07:39 +0000

We are very affected by the energy of the people who surround us... especially the people who we love most. It's not the easiest thing to admit, but often it is the support (or lack thereof) from our friends and family members who make or break our success. These characters are only fragments of the people we love most and our need to impress them is fabricated by our own insecurities and fears. When we are working overtime to appease them, we become unclear about our own intentions and consequently deny serving our happiest self. Our inner voice becomes silenced. On the other hand having a strong support base, fans who adore you and are rooting for you, can make a terrific impact and result in acheiving your ultimate reality. Then again, who in this whole wide world doesn't have complicated relationships? This week we'll be talking about finding your peeps, and conditioning your "habitual relationships" to be more optimal, more productive and more worthy of your love and attention. Joining us this Friday is Cindy W. Morrison, former news anchor and investigative reporter, now a social media strategist and author of her latest book: Girlfriends 2.0. She will be joining us to talk about SOCIALVENTION: How to reboot, upgrade and reinvent yourself. n addition, I will be welcoming a fantastic new "co-host for a day" to share the airwaves this week: Patty Lennon! A coach for moms and the founder of MOM GETS A LIFE, Patty is the perfect complement to the show this week. Moms, we'll be talking about how to become more clear in how to serve your deepest needs, stay true to your essence and fall back in love with your purpose on this planet.

Strength of Purpose as a Leader

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:04:51 +0000

Don't let your visions of success frighten you. As parents and business leaders, we are also visionaries... and that can be overwhelming for those of us balancing a full schedule of family, home and business. Making room for our own sense of purpose can feel irrepressible and disorganized...until we see an example of someone who has already achieved the kind of success we'd like for ourselves. Last week, we talked about surrounding ourselves with positive people and how that can create a clear path to victory. This week I'd like to talk about adopting behaviors and philosophies of those we admire and look up to. For this very in depth look at ourselves as front runners in our own ambitions, I am bringing on a woman who I have admired for years, Susan Lyne. When I first met Susan, I'd just about had it with corporate jobs, the temping pool and narrow-minded bosses. I might have completely lost my faith in the American workplace as well as in my own ability to deliver adequately as an employee. I had been knocked down too many times for instinctively wanting to streamline and push boundaries, and was nearly convinced that it was not possible to satisfy any employer, let alone my own career aspirations...which were becoming more and more unclear to me. I needed a role model. Someone to look up to who would show me that it is possible to lead a dynamic team without sacrficing integrity, and one that would transform my outlook to a more positive one. At the time Susan was the President of The ABC Television Network, and my temp agency assigned me to answer her phones for a half a day - which turned into 7 fantastic months working for a woman I grew to admire, aimed to be like, and would eventually turn to as a cherished mentor. In that 7 months I learned how a great leader leads, the inter-workings of the entertainment Industry, conversed on a daily basis with Hollywood celebrities, television executives and creatives, and best of all - it was the beginning of my growth into a new version of my best self. It was the beginning of my new career as a free thinker, visionary and eventual leader, myself. Thanks to Susan, I began to believe in what I could contribute to my own life as well as with others. This week, I am beyond thrilled to be interviewing my role model, Susan Lyne - an empowering leader, a dynamic media guru, and terrific mother and wife. Currently Susan holds the position of CEO of AOL content.

We're All in This Thing Together

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 20:57:25 +0000

In my absence, my amazing co-host and producer, Kelly St. Clair will be taking over the show on Friday with a not-to-be-missed guest. I'll be back the following week. Be good! xo, Ally We're All in This Thing Together In the year 2000, my husband and I were blindsided by a home invasion. This shocking event would change us as the people we once were. Or should I say…. thought we were! We were instantly transformed into irrational human beings. It distorted our view of the world around us. How would we be altered because of this? Would we be able to stay sane in an insane world? My beliefs before this home invasion were that everything was going to be story–book perfection. I had already had my life systematically planned out, complete with an organized time-line. You see, as a little girl, like so many other little girls, I always dreamed of marrying my prince charming and living happily ever after. I even designed the wedding in my head with exact precision. Right down to the last hand-sewn pearl on my dress. My perfect husband and I would get married and have 2.4 beautiful children. Twins, plus point four. When they were born, my husband would help with the care-giving of these little bundles of joy equally. Fifty-Fifty. And life would be……… Wait. Stop. That was my fantasy world. In reality, it is much different. Society has us believing that the mother should be the predominant care giver and have principal responsibility for the well-being of the child, while the husband hunts and gathers to bring home the pay dirt. My guest this week will dispel these beliefs and help us understand that there is a better way. Kristin Maschka will reveal her 4 Remodeling Tools to get the lives we want. In addition, we will be discussing ways for parents to allocate responsibilities equally and share in the contributions of the family’s financial security. You do not want to miss a minute of this revolutionary show that is sure to start a movement of a new way of parenthood AND parenting. READ MORE ABOUT KRISTIN NOW ---> Kristin will also be giving away a signed copy of her book to 2 very lucky winners! This is Not How I Thought It Would Be Remodeling Motherhood To get The Lives We Want Today

Moms and the Metaphysical

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:59:55 +0000

Extraordinary careers come from extraordinary gifts.

Some work-at-home moms are in direct sales. Others have made a great career our of being a virtual assistant. This one talks to GHOSTS.

Mary Ann Winkowski isn't so different than the rest of us. She is married with two daughters, lives in a suburban town in Ohio where she attends church every Sunday---and --- she's made a career out of her ability to see and speak to the non-living.
The Human Side of Paranormal

Mary Ann's grandmother noticed her unusual ability when she was practically a baby. By the time Mary Ann was four years old, she was attending neighborhood funerals to broker communication between those who had died and their living loved ones. Word of her extraordinary abilities spread, and Mary Ann was soon accompanying her grandmother on "social calls," where Mary Ann would confront earthbound spirits who were sharing homes with the living. This ability stayed with Mary Ann through her adolescence into adulthood, and the stay-at-home mom eventually built a business as a paranormal consultant.

Often called the Erma Bombeck of Ghostbusters, Mary Ann has thousands of extraordinary stories to tell from ghosts in individual homes and offices to unbelievable crime solving stories she handled with the FBI and various police departments.

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On Today's show...

We'll be speaking with Mary Ann Winkowski about the world of spirits, what causes some of them to remain earthbound, how to remove negative energy, and what to do if your life is being negatively impacted by earthbound spirits.

Tech and Tools for Do-It-Yourself PR

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:59:59 +0000

The Power of the Press

When I first launched Our Milk Money, I sought the advice of one my most adored

mentors, Susan Lyne, who I'd had the pleasure of working for years earlier while she was

president of ABC Television. Currently the president of AOL content, and formerly the

CEO of Martha Stewart Living, I knew that Susan had a few tricks up her sleeve. Her

advice to me was to put all of my energy into PUBLICITY. She told me that nothing else

would explode a business quite like this.
Get your business BUZZING. Fast.

I took Susan's advice and set out to get the press to fall in love with me. I worked the

publicity angle for several months, pitching my story enthusiastically to every news

source I could find. Finally I got a bite from Ric Romero, a reporter from ABC's

Eyewitness News, the local ABC affiliate. The day that the story aired about Our Milk

Money, our website nearly crashed. We had more hits than our server had ever handled

before. More than 800 new members joined our mission in that single day. That was the

day I realized that the Press truly had the power to put us on the map.
Publicity without the Mystery

If you are looking to get more mileage from your publicity tactics, you'll love building your

brand with the PR tips that we'll be sharing with you on today's show. Tune in if you want

to know:
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▪ How you can you get on T.V. and Radio shows
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▪ How to create newsworthy story angle.
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▪ How to create the "Perfect Pitch" for the media.
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▪ How to write a Press Release
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▪ How to contact producers of shows.

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On Today's show...

Linda Strick, owner of Perfect P.R. will be joining us to reveal how you can do your own

PR and get yourself booked on TV and Radio by creating newsworthy stories. Linda has

become one of the nations leading experts in her field... starting off booking herself on

numerous national television shows including Good Morning America, 48 Hours, CBS

Morning, The Susan Powter Show, Good Day L.A., and many more.

Momprenuer Management

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Time Management...

...is a whole 'nother science for moms---especially those who are also homeschooling or

building a career at home. It often seems that our to-do list is never ending. Ask any

work-at-home mom and she'll tell you that the most difficult challenge faced as we

transitioned from our corporate jobs into self-employment was learning to manage our

time effectively and efficiently.

Stop trying to fit your life into someone else's calendar.

Contrary to what some time management experts will tell you, we DO NOT all have the

same amount of hours in a 24 hour day. While all moms struggle with managing their time

to adapt to the demands of personal, family and professional priorities simultaneously,

moms who run their own businesses have even more to squeeze into the same 24 hours

per day.

If anything, mompreneurs have learned to defy the laws of time, bringing the rest of small

business to its knees.

A new perspective of time.

We were drawn into self-employment because we sought the ultimate flexibility without

the guilt and hierarchical corporate career pressure to perform at all costs. Having more

time, however, the very thing that attracted us to this lifestyle--- when not managed

wisely---often results in our biggest frustrations.

In addition to buying into unrealistic expectations, most moms take on too much which

results in less time to spend on things they value most. Pair that with high expectations,

conflicting priorities, juggling hundreds of tasks and projects...and... ---wait--- why did we

decide to come home again?!

Time Management... from the INSIDE- OUT.

Your daily productivity determines your success. The sooner you learn to use your time

well, the sooner you will achieve success. In the corporate world we were paid for our

time, but in our entrepreneur world we are paid for PRODUCTIVITY. Once we adjust our

mindset to this intention, a few time management tricks will make all the difference!

On Today's show...

We're going to give you an early holiday gift... MORE TIME to enjoy the important things in

your life! Time Management Expert, Nicole Bandes joins us to get us prepped and ready

for the busiest time of year for moms and small business owners.

Fix That Broken Biz!

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:00:05 +0000

Get your small business UNSTUCK...Now.

Energy and enthusiasm has been waning. Unexpected circumstances may have thrown you off course and off focus. You may be spending more time trying to stop the bleeding than actually growing a profit-inducing business.
Throw in the towel? or Throw down the gauntlet?

Remember when starting your own business and working from home made a lot of sense? You felt an untapped entrepreneurial spirit ready to soar. You had every reason to succeed.
You still do.

Get off the hamster wheel

Let's start with a shift in mindset. That passion that you had when you first began is still in there somewhere. You may have lost your original vision due to some unexpected detours.... but only because you have more experience now as an entrepreneur. What didn't kill you could actually make you stronger if you are willing to learn from your mistakes.

On Today's show...

We'll show you how to get unstuck! Barry Moltz, author of “How to Get Unstuck: 25 Ways to Get Your Business Growing Again”_ will be revealing common reasons that small businesses get stuck and how to restore them!

The Business of Being YOU

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:50:11 +0000

Being you. Nobody can do it better. Oh sure, you might think you'd be better in business if you were someone else. With someone else's education, someone else's money, or someone else's connections. But that is not necessarily true. You are right where you are today because you are ...you. Learning to embrace our best attributes (and forgiving some of our worst) allows us to be fully present in our business experiences, offers us more authentic relationships and stops the dreaded "If I was someone else..." head trip that can sabotage our success. There is no one better to help us with this lesson than the amazing Jess Weiner. A friend and colleague, Jess is dynamic at giving us the gift of loving ourselves.

Teach your babies to be bankable!

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:59:59 +0000

Our little ones are BIG SPENDERS!

Incredible as it seems, American children spend over 4 billion dollars of their own money each year. Yet how many of them know how to make a savings deposit, budget their money or plan for long-term goals? With so much cash to spend, kids aged 8-12 have grown into one of the most sought-after consumer markets in the country. Children are inundated with ads, pressured by over-indulged peers, and are even being wooed by credit card companies.
Turn those headlines of WOE into headlines of WEALTH

Economic downturns. Mortgage meltdowns. Plummeting stock markets. In every newspaper and TV sound bite, we are reminded of the dire financial challenges the world is facing… the world our children will soon be inheriting. Today perhaps as never before, it is critical that our sons and daughters develop sound money management habits, and the skills they need to build a secure future. It has been said that those who do not learn from the past are destined to repeat it.

Well, here’s a news flash: The Centsables are not about to allow that to happen to your kids!
Superheroes To The Rescue

The Centsables program was conceived to help children understand the value of money, and the ways it can impact their lives. This first-of-its-kind multi-media project, which features the adventures of six super-buddies. LEARN MORE ?

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On Today's show...

Mark DiPippa, creator of The Centsables, a comic book themed, multi-media instructional resource for Financial Literacy Education and also an Animated TV series on FOX Business network --- will be sharing with us fantastic tips to raising money-wise kids!

AND

Christina Dunbar freaks her truth through creative expression and she's here to show you how to take the stage in your own life story of healing and feminine bad-assery!

The magic "fix it" ingredients

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:00:03 +0000

Laughter and play keep the Bogey man away.

In my house both music and humor are a PRIORITY. Our family has certain rules that we abide by and they've worked well for us on most days.
1. If there is music playing, SING.

My family knows that there is no way to get out of this one. Unless you are too sick to join in, it's expected of everyone in the room. Music heals and nourishes. Singing or playing an instrument is one of the few activities that involves using the whole brain. It is intrinsic to all cultures and has surprising benefits not only for learning language, improving memory and focusing attention, but also for physical coordination, brain development and pain management.
2. Have a sense of humor about yourself.

We make fun of each other out of love, and when this happens, we CHOOSE to enjoy the moment, rather than take offense. I tend to mix my metaphors... ((often))... and my family knows that when mommy messes up, it's a great opportunity to howl with laughter. Studies show that when laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.
3. Play every day AND all day.

New research suggests that MORE play equals more productive learning at all ages and stages of our lives. Play is not just essential for kids--- it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well! Playing with your romantic partner, co-workers, pets, friends, and children is a sure (and fun) way to fuel your imagination, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and improve your mental health.
PLUS actively playing with your kids will not only improve your own mood and well-being, it will make your kids smarter, better adjusted, and less stressed.

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On Today's show...

We will introduce you to some very special guests who encompass MUSIC AND PLAY and why both are necessary for healthy thriving parents, business owners and kids.

Joining the discussion is Patty Pearcy, president of SIMPLY FUN, a company that is sweeping the nation with "Playology" -- a revolutionary philosophy that provides education to kids and families using the power of play. In addition, you'll learn about the career opportunities that are available for stay-at-home parents.

Also joining today is Mark Salling, known for his heart-of-gold bad-boy role on "Glee," Noah Puckerman. As Glee makes its final bow in 2015, Mark is preparing to leave his fan-favorite character and William McKinley High behind, but he will trade it for a dream project that has been three years in the making: Camp Coyote. Mark will be accompanied by his music partner Mike Miller for some guaranteed music and laughter!

Cultivate Your Inner Celebrity

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:59:55 +0000

A Surprise Musical Guest and Live Appearance

I saw him perform live and I was so taken with his charisma, talent, dedication and commitment to his performance that I made a decision --- right then and there. I was going to ask if I could interview him. Nothing was going to stop me from getting back stage.

I told the guard "I am press. I have a show on iHeart Radio." I was immediately introduced to the manager of the band who looked at me with probing eyes. Before I could change my mind, I began talking AS IF I was worthy of the current moment. Inside my head, I heard... "Ally, Are you NUTS??" Before I could talk myself out of it, I heard myself say that I loved the show and wanted to interview the lead singer. Within moments I found myself standing in his trailer looking at him face to face. GULP.

I asked and he said yes.

Since it is a surprise, I will NOT reveal who will be performing live in the studio with me until the show today. (Sorry, but you are going to have to TUNE IN to hear who my surprise musical guest is.) There is already a lot of speculation on my facebook page. Join in the conversation....
Why do we fawn over celebrities?

Is it truly their fame that influences us? Or is it the raw talent that is discovered by the public and AS A RESULT leads to fame? Is it just assumed that a high-profiled celebrity must have earned their way to the promise land, or did they HAPPEN to know something that we didn't?
Some celebrities are worth more than just our adoration...

When we study the journey of the most iconic figures in our society, we learn what TRULY sets them apart from the rest of the world. Often they started from a place no different than you or me.
The most talented performers in the world were also rejected, told they weren't good enough, and had to believe in something greater than themselves to push past the tough parts. When given an opportunity to learn from them, it's important not to focus only on the glamorous moments, but the un-glamorous ones as well. These are the moments that are less talked about, but where we will learn the most.

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On Today's show...

Join us for a live musical appearance from a very special guest! If MUSIC is the fuel that keeps us going despite rejections and brick walls, then MINDSET is the vehicle that takes us to our destination. To succeed, you cannot have one without the other.

SCARY Success...even for those with FEAR

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:59:57 +0000

Self-Employment can be downright SCARY.

If you find yourself feeling anxious about the small business you set in motion, nervous about where the next paycheck is coming from, or skeptical about investing any more of yourself (let alone more time and money) into a project that won't bring you a return... you are just like all the successful entrepreneurs who have come before you.

EVERYONE DOUBTS.
When faced with fear, there are some people who will just throw in the towel. Others will find a way to break past the fear and the limiting beliefs to earn a profit... from the very thing that they were doubting.
Establish TRUST... with yourself

Being a business owner is FUN... until --- it isn't.
When you lose your mojo... every single business decision that you make can be overwhelming and burdensome. LACK OF CONFIDENCE causes hesitation -- which can lead to more challenges and send you spiraling downward. FAST.
Get Grounded in Clarity

Remember this formula?

Vision + Action = Results

The Universe is not biased. It doesn't choose to be accommodating to one person over another. If you are not getting the results that you want, check your formula because something isn't adding up. Either you are not focused on a clear intention or the actions you are taking are not in alignment with your goals.

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On Today's show...

I am happy to re-introduce you to my newest team member! Lakeisha Singletary earned her way into the studio (and my heart) with her willingness to share her personal contributions in a powerful conversation about Moms on Welfare, her authentic passion for being a part of our mission to bring home 1 million parents, and her unwavering purposefulness in being a team player.

Together we will be interviewing Honorée Corder, an outstanding coach for small business owners with a focus on high achievement, mindset and personal transformation. This successful single mom has dedicated her life to being a positive force and has written several personal and professional growth and development books including The Successful Single Mom books series. As an executive coach and corporate trainer, she turns service providers into rainmakers, average producers into rock-stars, and dreams into reality.

Find your grown up voice

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:36:31 +0000

You might be an ideal employee, or a rock star business owner. You may be creative, innovative, organized and skilled, but there is no way around it. If you are going to venture into business for yourself, you are going to have to talk to other people. If you are shy, lack confidence in your communication skills, or seem to have forgotten how to speak "grown-up" since becoming a mom, then this is the show for you! Lets brush up on those conversation skills and get comfortable talking again. This week I am bringing on a dynamic guest, Robyn Hatcher, the founder of SpeakEtc., a communication and presentation-skills training and coaching company that helps clients develop presence through communication. We'll also talk about how to polish the non-verbal elements of communication – body language, gestures, vocal quality and unlike many other presentation coaches Robyn works equally on the verbal skills– word choice, content and organization so that clients become more powerful and engaging communicators. Her unique approach identifies and works with client’s strengths, core values, and passion. Robyn will be giving away 20 complimentry coaching sessions! You must listen to the show to find out how to be one of the first 20 chosen!

Do I really need a business coach?

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:21:13 +0000

Everyone is calling themselves a business coach these days. How can you know for sure if you need a coach, and what can you expect from hiring one? How can you even be sure if you are working with the right one? These and more questions will be answered on this week's show. Issues today- School teacher wants to quit her job but has no idea what she could do from home and is afraid to lose her 40,000/ year income. AND Self-employed mom has too many ideas and wants to know how to keep all her businesses organized without losing her mind. Also, are multiple streams of income good?

Working with your Spouse

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:04:52 +0000

Business just got personal. A good old fashioned Mom and Pop business is a neat idea in theory but how does it really work out? You want to start a home-based business, and you'd like to work with a partner. How about your life partner? You've managed everything else together - your house, your kids, your vacations... why not share the same career? When you're confronted constantly by someone who knows you so well, you're going to have an extraordinary opportunity to work on your flaws and develop as a person. When it does work, it can be glorious. So, how can you make it work? Plan no-business weekends. Go on actual dates. Make rules. Sounds like the same rules we talk about for any parent who is self- employed, doesn't it? This week I'll be bringing on a friend who has made it work. Adrienne Kallweit, owner of SeekingSitters has been working with her husband for 7 years and will be sharing her story with us!

Confessions of a Welfare Mother

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:00:02 +0000

The real definition of welfare:

The health, happiness, and fortune of a person or group of persons.

It's no surprise that this country is very much divided about the effectiveness of this government program that is designed to promote the basic physical and material well-being of people who are in need. We ALL have opinions... and yet... unless we've personally been on welfare, it's not a fair opinion to have.
Who you may be calling "A Lazy Welfare Mother"...

Most women don’t CHOOSE to be on food stamps. They don't CHOOSE to be poor, have several children fathered by different men, or be publicly scrutinized by society. Most people want a job. They want to go out and be productive so that they can earn a living, support a family, and have hope for a more prosperous future.

They want what YOU have.
So... then... (perhaps) The real solution lies WITH US.

I believe that people who are in need of government assistance just need to be lifted up. Somewhere in their journey, they were made to believe that they are LESS THAN the rest of us. They most likely don't believe that they ARE CAPABLE or that there is a way for them to be more self-sufficient.

This saddens me more than any part of it: The belief of any human being, mother or otherwise, who is so broken that they believe they are INFERIOR. I can't imagine anything more heart-breaking.
YOU are in a position to inspire and lift up others less fortunate.

~Instead of grumbling about a husband that doesn't seem passionate about your work-at-home biz--- be grateful that you HAVE a husband.

~Rather than fret about the bills piling up--- appreciate that you have been granted CREDIT and the ability to pay later. You have been entrusted with debt.
NO BLAME, NO SHAME

The truth is --- when we are using our energy to make unsubstantiated assumptions about others and their faults ---we are doing the biggest disservice to ourselves. It is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to improve upon our own character when we are busy being critical, not to mention it is a terrible example to set for our children.

If our goal is truly to raise decent and conscious children, then teaching personal responsibility is the task at hand AS OPPOSED TO blaming others who we believe are just "lazy" and are accepting easy hand-outs. (Don't look now, but aren't our children accepting our free hand-outs on a daily basis? Aren't we all??)

Understanding right from wrong keeps our children focused on what they need to do to succeed rather than speculating about someone else's shortcomings.

Furthermore, shouldn't we be teaching our children to have empathy ---rather than moral superiority---? And to live in gratitude --- rather than allow them to be infected by the the entitlement epidemic sweeping across our the country---?

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On Today's show...

We will be interviewing a REAL "lazy welfare mother" and sharing her personal story of struggle and triumph. Today, Barbara Morrison, author of “Innocent: Confessions of a Welfare Mother,” tells the story of how she went from being a welfare mom to the successful professional she is today.

Barbara Morrison is a hero in my eyes, not just for her willingness to share the honest and eye-opening truth about her journey as a welfare mother and the shame she had to endure as she fought to give her children a better life, but how she used her food stamps to raise them to become the well adjusted adults and contributing members of society that they are today. One became a technology engineer and the other is a primary care physician.

“I am grateful to you for sharing your personal story and demonstrating the positive impact that social assistance programs make upon families, communities, and our country. Yours is a vital story to tell.”

—Hillary Rodham Clinton

Creative Business Leaders

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:59:59 +0000

"GOOD BUSINESS IS THE BEST ART"
~Andy Warhol

Art is an integral part of business — from operations to customer service. Thought leaders and small business cultivators who embrace the arts and their creative tendencies are typically the ones emerging as trend-setters and trailblazers.
Business Leaders are CREATIVE CULTIVATORS

Like artists and actors, start-up founders are the movers and shakers of the entrepreneurial world and the forerunners of new business ventures.

With sophisticated analytical tools available to ALL OF US as small business owners... our processes are more efficient. Therefore, we need something... ORIGINAL and DYNAMIC ...to set us apart.

Our intuition and creativity are the factors that differentiate us from our competitors. Your unique and distinctive qualities should not be exploited-- only EXPLORED.
Be a Better Business Leader...

...study the Arts!
Artists have an insatiable appetite for making new connections, inventing, reinventing, and finding new meaning in the mundane. That’s exactly what innovation is all about.
The BEST Business leaders are Humanists

If artists are experts of the human condition, then as entrepreneurs, we need to observe human desires, needs, emotions, and behavior with a sharp, discerning eye and a high degree of empathy.
Identifying with our clients and consumers is an innovator’s distinct strength.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” ~Pablo Picasso

Artists retain a child’s unique sense of possibility and wonder, and who better to learn from today's children than Mom and Dad innovators? Seeing the world through your children's eyes reconnects us with a basic human quest for exploration.... which ultimately cultivates the best million dollar ideas.
Innovations are very often based on intuition

Nothing brings out our intuitions faster than being a parent entrepreneur. The way we've learned to anticipate the unexpected is a DYNAMIC SKILL, and similar to being able to predict new industry trends and make decisions swiftly (not to mention our knack for being able to thrive under financial or time constraints!) In fact, these constraints might even STIMULATE our creativity.

On Today's show...

I'll be introducing you to a FANTASTIC leader in Buisness Education, Melinda F. Emerson. Her bestselling book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is widely regarded as one of the best start-up books ever written. Melinda is incredibly engaging and encourages personal and professional growth of women entrepreneurs.

Joining me as a guest co-host will be my long-time friend and collaborator, Tom Fiscella, who is currently touring the country as an actor in the critically acclaimed show Jersey Boys and who also once directed me in a one-woman show... many lifetimes ago.

Publicity for Parentprenuers

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:59:59 +0000

Everyone is an Expert at Something!

According to world renowned speaker, author, and media expert Peter Shankman, getting your face in the media is --without fail-- the most beneficial way to promote yourself, your business, and anything else that you may want to share.
The benefits of a public appearance on TV and Radio are LIMITLESS.

Want to improve your credibility?
Check.

Enhance your biography?
Check.

A good reason to post a dapper profile picture of being interviewed by a national newstation?
Double check.
TV and Radio producers are CONSTANTLY looking for new and engaging guests who can bring a unique perspective to their viewers.

Why not jump in and become one of the key players of this game? It's not as hard as you think... as long as you follow the rules. As a producer of a widely popular weekly broadcast to more than 2.5 million listeners, I have to agree with Peter. EVERYONE IS AN EXPERT.

However, if you want to increase your chances of getting selected by the booking producers... you need to understand HOW the process works, get INSIDE the minds of the decision makers, and bypass the other 300 applications that they may have received THAT DAY.

Like anything else... Publicity is an ART FORM.

On Today's show...
Peter Shankman believes that everyone has the power to be better.

Learn the secret to getting more big time publicity for your brand and your business!!
Whether it's the CEO who needs help empowering his employees to create magical customer moments, or the Fortune 100 who needs better marketing, or the small business who doesn't know where to begin, Peter Shankman helps people, companies, and brands be better, nicer, and make more money. Call it the trifecta. I AM THRILLED THAT WE ALL GET TO LEARN FROM HIM TODAY!!

About Our Guest
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Meet
Peter Shankman!

The New York Times has called him "a public relations all-star who knows everything about new media and then some,", while Investor's Business Daily has labeled him "crazy, but effective." Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage.

An author, entrepreneur, speaker, and worldwide connector, Peter is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about Customer Service, Social Media, PR, marketing and advertising.

Peter is best known for founding Help A Reporter Out, (HARO) which in under a year became the de-facto standard for thousands of journalists looking for sources on deadline, offering them more than 200,000 sources around the world looking to be quoted in the media. HARO is currently the largest free source repository in the world, sending out over 1,500 queries from worldwide media each week. HARO’s tagline, “Everyone is an Expert at Something”, proves over and over again to be true, as thousands of new members join at helpareporter.com each week. In June of 2010, less than two years after Peter started HARO in his apartment, it was acquired by Vocus, Inc.

Peter is currently a Principal at Shankman|Honig, a consultancy designed to help corporations, businesses, and retail operations create stellar customer service that resonates in our new “conversation economy,” driving revenue, repeat business, and new customers.

Peter is also the founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, Inc., a boutique Social Media, Marketing and PR Strategy firm located in New York City, with clients worldwide. His blog, which he launched in 1995 at http://shankman.com, both comments on and generates news and conversation.

Peter’s Customer Service and Social Media clients have included American Express, Sprint, The US Department of Defense, Royal Bank of Canada, Snapple Beverage Group, Saudi Aramco, Foley Hoag, LLP, NASA, Haworth, Walt Disney World, Abercrombie and Kent, The Ad Council, Discovery Networks, New Frontier Media, Napster, Juno, Dream Catcher Destinations Club, Harrah’s Hotels, and many, many others.

Peter is the author of three books: Nice Companies Finish First: Why Cutthroat Management is Over, and Collaboration is in, (Palgrave/Macmillan, 2013,) Can We Do That?! Outrageous PR Stunts That Work--And Why Your Company Needs Them (Wiley and Sons, 2006,) and Customer Service: New Rules for a Social Media World (Que Biz-Tech 2010,) and is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop presenter at conferences and tradeshows worldwide, including South By Southwest, Affiliate Summit, BlogWorld, TBEX, The Public Relations Society of America, CTIA, CTAM, CES, PMA, OMMA, Mobile Marketing Asia, and the Direct Marketing Association.

A marketing pundit for several national and international news channels, including Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC, Peter is frequently quoted in major media and trade publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Daily News, The Associated Press, Reuters and USA Today.

Born and raised in New York City, Peter still resides there with his beautiful wife and daughter, and NASA the Wonder Cat, all of whom consistently deny his repeated requests to relinquish the couch. In the few hours of spare time Peter has per month he’s completed 13 marathons, seven Olympic distance triathlons, two half-Ironman triathlons, and one full Ironman Triathlon. He’s also a “B” licensed skydiver with over 400 jumps. He’s currently training for the 2014 Louisville Ironman.

In 2011, Peter authored a tweet that was voted as one of the Top Ten Tweets of the year by Twitter, out of more than 160,000,000,000 tweets sent. [Read more here--->](http://shankman.com/about

Parents Making Progress

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:00:00 +0000

THIS IS AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURIALISM AT IT'S BEST!

The new economy is different than anything else you have seen come before this moment in time. The playing field has become more level between large corporations and small mom & pop's... AND... the rewards are being claimed by all those who were courageous enough to take action.
We are Entering into a New Realm of HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

There is no reason to talk yourself out of being the big money maker that you deserve to be. You already have VALUE built right into you as a PARENT! There are so many awesome products out there being created by mom and dad visionaries that my head is spinning out of control with excitement for all that remains possible. This is your time.
Jump in and be a part of all that is epic!

Tomorrow's opportunities are being created by people TODAY that you've most likely never heard of. No doubt, YOU may be one of them! All of our future leaders are currently living out the journey of real life experiences as they push forward with tenacity and persistence. Currently being actualized are the true tales of how these go-getters grew an empire from nothing--- working from their kitchen tables or from inside of their garage.

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On Today's show...

Get busy getting rich! Our guest this week is Romy Taormina, co-founder of Psi Bands which are now selling in more than 10K US retail locations, including CVS, Target, Babies "R" Us, Whole Foods, REI, and more. Romy will be talking to us about the topic of getting -- and keeping -- your unique product on the retail shelf. She will also be sharing about her entrepreneurial journey before and after Shark Tank.
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ASK US ANYTHING. LIVE.

Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686

or

If you are unavailable during the live show, you may FILL OUT THIS FORM to have your question read and addressed on the air.
About Our Guest
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Meet Romy Taormina!

Romy is Co-Founder/Nausea Relief Chief of Psi Health Solutions, Inc., the maker of Psi Bands. Psi Bands are FDA-cleared acupressure wristbands for the relief of nausea due to morning sickness, motion sickness, anesthesia, and chemotherapy. Romy suffered from terrible morning sickness during her pregnancies yet found nausea relief from wrist acupressure bands. Dissatisfied with existing products on the market, she helped to co-create Psi Bands, a product designed to help those with nausea find relief – in comfort and style. Romy has hit the stage with her product Psi Bands with national retail distribution at Rite Aid, CVS, REI, Whole Foods, Meijer, Target.com, Walgreens.com, etc., and international distribution in five continents. Romy also blogs on the topic of getting -- and keeping -- products on the shelf at retailtable.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA: A WAHM's Best Friend

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 19:00:03 +0000

DID YOU KNOW → The mommy demographic completely dominates social media with more than 26 million tech-savvy moms?

And why not? Our portal to the cyber world gives us an unlimited platform for SAVVYNESS.

We use Facebook and Instagram to share family pics and adorable kid videos, we share recipes, craft projects, and household organization

ideas via Pinterest, and we stay current (and hip!) in pop culture with Twitter and YouTube.
Don't underestimate the power of MOM

Social media gives us an endless space to effect CHANGE ---and our domination of these platforms has caused bigger businesses to embrace

our social clout. Trust and reputation are all-important in today’s connected world of moms and current research suggests that we are still

the leaders in consumer impact. DON'T MESS with THE MOM MAFIA!!
Social Media Empowers Moms

By nature, Moms are problem solvers. Not only are we poised and ready for the slightest challenge to come our way, we THRIVE on finding

solutions. Despite having multiple children, managing a home, and running a business, moms are moving at warp speed.

Today’s tech savvy moms never fail to find innovative ways to solve everyday problems. We source and create our own applications, write

blogs that allow us to have virtual discussions with one another, and recommend the latest and greatest marketplace products. In addition,

we crowd-source issues, vow to use our consumer power to purchase from each other, and even join forces by teaching one another

business relationship-building skills.
The Rise of Momprenuer

It's no wonder moms are taking the small business world by storm! MOMS ARE MORE CONFIDENT THAN EVER. Even in the midst of a roaring

recession, moms became the fiscal heroes of the economy. Our secret? We leveraged our social media influence and online engagement to

build businesses relationships with ONE ANOTHER.
The Trends are in your Favor, Mom.

Uncertainty is so very UN-MOM. Fear of the unknown is no longer a valid excuse. Pathways have been paved by those who dared to leap

before you. There is no better time to leverage your online influence, build your mommy brand, and cash in on your cyber social life. Take

those excellent networking skills and the virtual relationships you've already built to construct a system that ultimately produces more cash

for your family.

On Today's show...

Wow, are you in for a treat! Come ready with a pen in hand because this is gonna be note-taking-worthy! We are bringing on the leading

expert in how women entrepreneurs can monetize social media, Lena West. She'll be sharing with us how social media can be molded and

leveraged for exponential business growth. With her straight-forward speaking style, Lena is an award-winning social media consultant,

blogger, speaker, journalist, technologist and the founder of Influence Expansion.

How to Re-Design a Deteriorating Busines

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:59:56 +0000

So what happens is this.
We get these big ideas of how we are going to build a fantastic new business to help improve upon the family

finances.
Our excitement and passion fuels us to jump right in.
We feel empowered and invincible.
We say, "Bring on those challenges! I can handle it. I am smart. I am willing. I can DO this!"
… and in that moment all of those things are absolutely true for us. We are UNSTOPPABLE!
Then doubt begins to creep in ....

It happens to the best of us.
Now, you must fulfill your purpose by committing to what you have put into motion... but the negative self-talk is

growing louder and more deafening.
What was I thinking?
I don't know how to sell.
I don't know how to market.
I don't know how to run a business.
I don't know how to manage my time.
I don't have enough money to invest in outsourcing.
I don't know WHY I thought I could do this. Maybe I'll just go try and get my old job back (miserable as I was!)
Suddenly you have become increasingly aware of the likelihood that your big idea could fail.

Your energy has changed. You are no longer in alignment with your original intentions. Your mood now feeds the

vicious cycle with doubt, fear, guilt, and shame. As a result, your business starts to crumble
and crumble
and crumble.
No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to stop the bleeding. Everywhere you turn there is another fire to put

out --BUT-- because YOU BIRTHED this thing, you are operating with the added pressure that YOU are responsible

for FIXING IT.
So you continue to try...
Time to counteract that negative energy!

On Today's show...

I am absolutely honored to be able to share with you the fabulous Ona Brown! By now we have learned that we

don’t get the life that we deserve… BUT INSTEAD...we get the life that we DESIGN. Today Ona will be joining me to

talk about how to re-design your current situation with a new framework and attitude!
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ASK US ANYTHING. LIVE.

Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686

or

If you are unavailable during the live show, you may FILL OUT THIS FORM to have your question read and

addressed on the air.
About Our Guest
Brown Ona
Meet Ona Brown!

"Ona is an electrifying speaker/ storyteller. I predict that she is destined to wake up millions of people into their

own greatness and genius."

-Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

An expert in personal and professional transformation, Ona Brown, (daughter of world renowned motivational

speaker and author Les Brown), has traveled nationally and internationally inspiring and motivating audiences

from London, England to Stockholm, Sweden as well as the New Orleans Super Dome before 15,000 engaged and

excited participants.

Ona Brown has helped to improve the bottom line of some of the largest brands in the world including: Xerox, Coca

Cola, Women in Technology, Deloitte and the United Way...just to name a few.
Ona enhanced her father’s influence by negotiating his first highest paid international contract and was his

number one sales person in the back of the room. She also created and implemented her signature 'personal

touch marketing system' which resulted in doubling the family's speaking engagements in one year’s time.
Ona Brown’s no-nonsense approach to delivering clear solutions for successful living…allows people to escape

from the ongoing demands that haunt them daily and focus in on what is required in order to attain that next level

of great achievement and quality living.
For more information on Ona, please visit: www.OnaBrown.com

Business Mentorship for Parentprenuers

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:59:58 +0000

A BUSINESS MENTOR THAT FITS... YOU

Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow your business to the next level, having a business mentor is a terrific way to benefit from the perspective of someone who knows how to get ahead.

As someone with more experience in entrepreneurship, a seasoned business pro can advise you on how to hone your abilities as well as navigate new challenges. A mentor can provide pointers on business strategy, bolster your networking efforts, or act as confidantes when your work-life balance gets out of whack.

Personally I have a whole treasure chest filled with business support that adequately feeds me when I am stuck.

If you were to take a look inside my bag of tricks you'd see the following: Two business mentors, a three person business mastermind, several business coaches, some go-to books and refresher videos, and a whole lot of supportive colleagues.

Each of these resources provide me with compatible solutions.
So ...what's the difference between a MENTOR and a COACH?

My personal business mentors are hugely successful powerhouses. They are rooting for me and I know that they are always in my corner. I chose them as mentors because I personally strive to be more like them.

These women business leaders are available if I need some sound advice and at no cost to me...BUT they are usually very busy and getting time with them isn't always easy. Therefore I know that it is best NOT to bother them unless the favor I am asking is PIVOTAL. It's best to treat your business mentors like an EMERGENCY CREDIT CARD...used JUDICIOUSLY and ONLY in extreme situations.

A business coach is a bit different. They are on your payroll, help you strategize, and keep you accountable when working towards a specific task. Business coaches have knowledge, tools and resources to help you improve and reach a specific destination.
Will hiring a business coach lead to more cash flow in your business?

Like every other business expense, it is important that you pre-screen the business coaches that you would like to work with before handing over a down-payment. Check their references and consider if you should expect a nice return on your investment before making the commitment to work with them.

Not every business coach will be a fit for YOU and your unique situation. In fact if you are not careful, the most brilliant coaches will not be able to help you if they are not in alignment with YOU and your business. For example, it is important that your business coach understands your unique situation as a work-at-home parent.
Pay it forward.

Looking for a way to display kindness and community service? Business mentoring can be a wonderful way to give back to the community that was there when you first ventured into business for yourself. Be a business mentor to someone who is less further along than you are and you can expect to grow as a leader in the process. Set boundaries like how often you meet and how many mentees you can conceivably take on without draining yourself.

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On Today's show...

I will be introducing you to this week's guest, Clare Luffman, a highly successful business mentor for women, especially with family focused strategies. I'll also be opening up the phone lines for any challenged you may be having!

Generate Your Own Momentum

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 05:38:45 +0000

For many of us, success is merely just A CHOICE to execute a tactical plan that will create your desired results. What is so complicated about that? I'll tell you what is complicated: We are. We have too many worries, fears, complaints, stresses and B.A.G.G.A.G.E! These problems cloud our visions and distract us from our focus in a vicious cycle that confuses our intelligence. This week I'll be drawing your attention to your subconscious mindset, and whether it is working for you or against you. How open are you to altering your belief system? If you want to learn to expect more from yourself, a shift in mindset is almost always the magic ingredient. Together we will create your unique victory story!

Astrology to Identify Your Gifts

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:54:50 +0000

The best way to predict the future it to create it ourselves...but it couldn't hurt to have a hint or two about which path we should take... If you are like me, hard work comes fast- but slow results make you batty. Often, I have found myself shaking my head to the universe begging for a sign that my persistence and perseverance will result in some sort of pay off. Ever feel that way? Am I on the right path? Should I try going down that path instead? What am I missing? In passed shows we have talked about how we can cut out 80% of our competition just by outlasting everyone else. A shocking 90% of first time home-based businesses fail in the first year because of the inclination to throw in the towel a little too early. It wasn't too long ago I ran into my friend, Heidi Rose Robbins- a gifted astrologer and empowering group leader for women. She must have sensed my restlessness because she intuitively offered me a "hint" into my future- the very prophecy that I had been aching for: "You are on the right path, and very soon, you will begin to see results from all of your hard work." It was all I needed to march on.

Communication and Collaboration

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:11:53 +0000

A fantastic show with 2 fantastic women: Wokie Nwabueze, who will soon be a fellow host with me here on my previous network with her new show Stop Fighting! Make Peace at Home, AND Kelly McCormick, author of the new book, OutSell Yourself: Go from Hello to Sold with Ethical Business & Sales Techniques. This generation of small business owners has a new selling style. Its called "recession selling" and it refers to the way consumers have responded to the unsteadiness in the economy. What kind of seller are you? Does it match the way you think as a consumer? Do you upsell yourself on a product or service with lots of options or do you pass on the extras simply because times appear to be tough, and instead purchase a new product only out of sheer need?

Empower Yourself, Empower the World

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:41:04 +0000

Moms are great with scheduling in time for everyone else. How about a little "YOU" time? Worried it might take away from the time you've scheduled to save the world? You are not alone. As moms we are often driven to pursue definitions of what a good mother looks like to the point that we completely lose ourselves in the process. I am inviting Patty Lennon back to the show this week because she is a lot like you. She is a mom who thrives on making an impact on the world, connecting with other women, and giving herself the life she's always wanted. Patty will be joining us this Friday to talk to us about creating a virtual home for Moms like you who are ready to move up on the priority list - by designing a life that honors you as an individual. READ MORE ABOUT PATTY LENNON HERE--> If you are ready to fall as deeply in love with your life as you are with your children, this is the show for you! In addition, Patty will be sharing with us some great knowledge about Micro-Lending through Kiva.org and how to give back to the world, simply by empowering yourself. Two Birds, one stone.

I am Not a Bully, I am Just A Mom

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:01:55 +0000

If you know a child bully, look closer at where they maybe learning their behavior. The apple never falls far from the tree, which is why moms and kids alike are tormented. It's bad enough that kids bully other kids. But look out for another rascal on the playground. Do you know her? THE BULLY MOM aka The Monster in The Minivan. Either you've seen her terrorize others, or she's come after you personally. She's always got a juicy rumor to share about another mom, or worse: a child. She's the one who made you feel bad because you couldn't breast-feed.... or labeled you the "boob Nazi" because you dared to nurse in public. You may have a regular group of moms in your play-date, but she's always "forgetting" to invite certain women. Or is it more than 1 mom? Perhaps an entire group of culprits are making you sweat each time you see them. Bullies tend to flock together, excluding the new mom on the playground, or flat out ignoring the mom who just moved into the area hoping to make some new friends and simply "fit in." While women are capable of such strong friendships and acceptance, they are just as capable of being downright MEAN. As Little Parents who Stay Home and Parents of The Our Milk Money Organization, we've accomplished A LOT together. We've rallied and united, forming a nationwide movement of parents who have vowed to support one-another in our choice to work from home. Now its time to come together for a new cause: The Anti-Bully Campaign. Live and Let Live. Support each other and THRIVE! Now I KNOW that none of you are tyrants, (right?!?)... But I do know that you are powerful parents who care to make a difference for yourselves and for your children. We all want to live bully-free. Therefore, I am calling upon you to join us this Friday where I have invited 2 incredible women to talk about how we can stop the bullying altogether and contribute to a more peaceful playground and contented community. Please welcome a wonderfully giving, supportive and hard-working member of Our Milk Money, Stacy McGuigan. I've invited her to join me on Friday's Anti-Bully show as a Co-Host because she is a terrific example of how we can use our passions for good, and how the decision to support others can move mountains! If more people were like Stacy, the world would be a better place. In addition, we will be inviting Dr. Jeanelle Marshawn Lanham as our Expert Guest, Founder of the Teen Nonprofit Hodge Podge the Teen Cafe. Also a published author with a Doctorate in Teen and Family Counseling, she's known as The SWAG Doc™.

Congruency is Crucial

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:00:00 +0000

I believe in fakin' it 'til you make it, but the truth is, you have to be able to convince YOURSELF of where you are headed or you won't go anywhere.
Check your Body Language

You could have an uber powerful message, but if the delivery of your message is weak and tentative, this contradiction of yourself is sending mixed messages out into the universe.
(no wonder your results are askew!)
The way that you present your brand, your business, and yourself has everything to do with genuine QUALITY of your movement. In other words, your gestures, voice tonality, stance, and composure MUST vibrate authentically with WHAT YOU SHARE OF YOURSELF or you will not be effective.
Reclaim your Power with Consistency

Take a look at the most powerful leaders in your industry. What qualities do they have that you most resonate with? Make a mental note to emanate them... (and tune into the show today for a more in depth explanation about WHY these leadership qualities most speak to you...)

The one thing our super star icons have in common? They are able to commit all of their resources, mental thoughts, and actions to work in harmony. No matter how they project their message...in an interview, in a written article, on the stage or on social media... you believe them completely. That is not an accident.
Be Emphatic

When your beliefs are 100% in alignment with your actions, you send clear signals to the brain that responds accordingly.
No more indecisiveness. No more "should I or shouldn't I?" From now on, attitude is ABSOLUTE. Rid yourself once and for all of that flickering hesitation in your actions. By standing in accordance with your convictions, you have the ability to know EXACTLY how to produce your desired results.

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On Today's show...

Guest expert Marlene Chism will be teaching us how to change the clarity in any situation and reclaim our power. This world renowned speaker and author of the book Stop Workplace Drama will show us how to increase our bottom line by decreasing the unnecessary drama in our lives.

Building Your Brand with Podcasting

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:00:00 +0000

It’s time to jump on the podcasting bandwagon, people.

Or is it?
There are more than 200,000 English speaking podcasts today and over a billion subscriptions to podcasting on iTunes alone. Add to the hundreds of millions of people walking around with smartphones -all podcast-enabled- and you have yourself a pretty big reason to join the podcasting trend. As a business owner, you'd be a fool NOT TO.

The evolution of small business marketing and the onslaught of podcasting as a medium allows you to reach a far larger audience, but with so many podcasts popping up these days --- let's face it--- the competition has gotten steep.
Instead of creating your own podcast, consider being a valued guest for others.

Why not? They need guests and you need exposure. Being a podcasting guest can potentially generate more subscribers and sales leads, as well as improve upon your own message and brand.
While this is a terrific way to take advantage of someone else's dime and platform, you must be sure that you are bringing something of value to the table, or you will be rejected by the podcast community.
Be of service to the podcasting community.

You MUST prove to be in alignment with the podcaster's mission. Don't just blindly submit yourself with ego. No one owes you an appearance on their show especially if they think all you want to do is obnoxiously tout your products and plug your website. However, if you can convince them that your appearance is one that will benefit them-- either with valuable industry insight for their audience or with the number of listeners that will follow you to their show-- you will become a trusted podcasting guest and get booked more often.
Provide value and be remembered.

Overall, this should be your number one focus. It’ll guarantee your brand will grow through your messaging and you'll become a big hit in the podcasting community. Once you establish yourself as a leader in your field (a go-to person, expert or whatever you want to call yourself!), podcasters will start to refer you to one another, and you'll soon find yourself with a packed schedule of public appearances.
Be sure to promote your appearance.

The podcasting hosts will adore you for this one. Every podcaster needs to grow their following and many are strategic in booking guests with a large sphere of influence. Be happily willing to jump in and help out with the promotion of your appearance! Mention your appearance on Facebook and Twitter as well as your blog, website, and subscriber list. This gives you more opportunities to reach out to your audience, as well as the opportunity for them to connect with you as a live caller on the show.
Be creative.

You need to be memorable, exciting and full of fresh ideas. This will include everything from how you are introduced as a guest on a podcast to your talking points and interview questions. You should have a "Podcast Packet" ready to submit, complete with a headshot, business logo, bio and list of topics you are ready to discuss at a moments notice.

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On Today's show...

Podcasting. It’s all about eliminating the middle man and having the broadcaster talk directly to the audience. There are no filters, no gatekeepers, and no rules. Just the talent and the audience. My guest, Chris Mancini is one of the founders of L.A Podfest, and will be sharing with us some ways that small business owners can take advantage of the podcasting trends.

Sometimes Mommy just needs... Daddy.

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:59:58 +0000

Like today.
The first day of Kindergarten for my youngest baby.

It's not as if I didn't prepare. I've been ready for eight years...or so I thought. This was SUPPOSED TO BE the day that I would be able to get back to myself, my sense of peace, and the voices in my head.
A chance to revisit the woman I was BEFORE I became a parent...

Ironically, I have never felt MORE like a parent than I do right now. I have become outlandishly aware of the dubiousness that surrounds me as a mother who just graduated her baby to big boy.

Did I pack him enough to eat? Should I have looked for a school with a half day kinder program? Are his new shoes going to be comfortable for him? Will he be HATING me when he comes home? Do I really have to go through all of this AGAIN tomorrow?

Even more ironically, I don't remember having much of a purpose or even a clear vision of WHO I was UNTIL I became a mother. So, remembering a more independent me is a little more complicated than I expected.
Thank Goodness for Daddy.

The experts say that to cope with life changing events, we should surround ourselves with solid and understanding individuals. That person for me is my husband, Chris Loprete.

Although, I do admit that I am a little resentful that HE doesn't seem to be suffering nearly as much as me... I am grateful that one of us is able to hold it together.
This Dad is the voice of reason for this Mom (and for that kindergartner).

Through gentle counseling and sense of humor, our partners can make all the difference for how we cope during transitional stages. With Kleenex in one hand and my husband's hand in the other, I fully embrace the journey that I signed up for when I became a parent in the first place.

(I'll be fine. No really.)

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On Today's show...

YOU GUESSED IT!! I am calling upon my biggest reinforcement...my partner in life, love and crime... my level-headed and commonsensical champion and corroborator...and my absolute better half: Chris Loprete.

Today we are an open book. Anything and everything you EVER wanted to know about us, how our marriage works, the truth about what it's like to be married to this deranged mama, what REALLY goes on in the Loprete household when we think no one is watching... all will be revealed on today's show.

What Robin Williams Meant to Us

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:01:06 +0000

On Today's show...
I am thrilled to welcome back my good friend, Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert, David Essel who has helped thousands of people from around the world achieve their greatest goals in every area of life. From radically increasing income, to freedom from addictions, David helps people dramatically by teaching how to have a deep personal connection with themselves.

In light of Robin William's deeply tragic passing, we will be opening up the phone lines to share tribute to our talented hero. He was a beloved actor, making us laugh and making us cry-- and giving so much of himself so generously. We never really know the pain that someone may wear behind the mask, do we?

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."
- Robin Williams, Dead Poet's Society

Word of Mouth

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 18:59:59 +0000

Word of Mouth

Cost Effective Marketing with BETTER Results

Who says you can't compete with the advertising budgets of bigger businesses? Research shows that small businesses are BOOMING due to better customer service, more personal engagement, and strong word of mouth. Corporate entities simply can't compete with that kind of intimacy and direct connection.
There is No Better Form of Advertising

While there’s no single formula for word-of-mouth success, no one can deny the power of trusted referrals. An estimated 80% of small business customers are facilitated through trusted networks and personal recommendations. Research shows that word-of-mouth marketing is by far the most effective (and economical!) form of advertising there is.

Even with the explosion of review applications (such as Yelp) research clearly demonstrates that word-of-mouth—product or service recommendations- made by people that you know and trust—is still the most effective way to win new customers.
I’ve experienced the power of word-of-mouth firsthand.

You may remember that Our Milk Money was started by a single email sent to immediate friends and family which went viral within a few days. By the time we launched the business directory, we had more than 800 pre-approved membership applications...all from personal connections and genuine word of mouth buzz.

Years later, I quickly became known as "The Twitter Coach." Once word got out that I was teaching a guaranteed formula to drive targeted traffic, I had a wait-list of clients for more than 2 years. I never once paid for advertising.
Cash in on the Chatter

When we have a positive experience with a service provider, we love to share it with others. Women especially love being "in the know" on the best resources, and hidden gems. To capitalize on the PRIDE that your clients have by being worldly and well-informed, incorporate the following into your business practices:

EXCEED EXPECTATIONS. Get current clients to toot your horn by providing exemplary service and high-quality products on a consistent basis. Add that extra something-something, and you'll be golden.

BE GENUINE, RESPECTFUL AND HONEST. Admit when you make mistakes, and always make it right. Stay approachable, receptive, and willing to demonstrate improvement. By developing meaningful relationships with customers and colleagues, you'll find that others will stand behind you and enjoy taking part in your success.

MAKE IT EASY. By keeping your online presence ACTIVE and DYNAMIC your brand will easily stay top of mind . Be engaged, relevant and easily attainable on social media outlets. You'd be surprised how many opportunities might have been missed because a colleague or a friend couldn't remember a complicated website address, or because you weren't readily available in online circles.

PROVIDE INCENTIVES. Be ready and willing to be endorsed by others, and give them an added reason to do so. Never forgo your appreciation for those who have given you a favorable mention.

DO UNTO OTHERS... Share your positive experiences by recommending your colleagues (and enjoy receiving excellent endorsement karma in return!)

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On Today's show...

My guest, Ken Empie is the owner of DotMeBaby.com, a domain registry and website hosting service. I've personally been working with Ken for several years and he's someone that I feel 100% confident recommending to others --and I have-- on COUNTLESS occasions. His attention to personal service is impeccable, his dedication to his clients is unrelenting, and his expertise in his industry is of the highest order. I am thrilled to be able to present Ken to you and to learn from him about domains and hosting for small businesses.
Get Involved. Take Action. CALL IN LIVE.

Phone lines will be open for you to call in and join the discussion.

Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686

Executing Your Million Dollar Idea

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the most practical concepts are the most prolific.

You don't have to be a Rhodes Scholar to come up with an innovative new concept. If you are like most people, you have an infinite sea of fresh and ingenious ideas swimming around your head. In fact, you just might be sitting on top of a gold mine--- if only --- you had the confidence (or the wherewithal!!) to dig into the cold hard surface and reveal it's value.
What do they got that you ain't got?

Nothing. That's what.
Ideas are a dime a dozen, but the truest innovators are the ones who step up to the plate and give it their best shot. YOUR ideas could be worth a fortune if executed properly, but are worth NOTHING locked away in a vault.
If you can conceive it, you can convey it.

The way that you perceive your most asymmetrical experiences can be the guiding factor in your very own "brainchild". Yet you must believe that no one else can fill your shoes in bringing the concept to life. If you choose to let a brilliant idea die on the vine, then you don't deserve the cash it will bring when SOMEONE ELSE discovers it.

Don't deny the world YOUR gifts and talents --- simply because you are afraid to fail.

On Today's show...
Learn from the Spunkiest!

Our guest this week is a perfect example of courage and determination! Robin Palmer, a former Broadway performer and the inventor of My Wake UP Call Motivational Alarm Clock® Messages will be joining us to share with us how she came up with and patented this amazing product-- daily five-minute messages with world-renowned experts and thought leaders, which start every day positively inspired to help people live the life of their dreams.

We'll learn from Robin not only HOW she found success with her product, but also WHY it is imperative that we actively and effectively set the tone in the first and last five minutes of our day.

The "no-time" and "no-money" opportunist

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:59:57 +0000

As a talk radio host who interviews expert guests, I am usually the one asking the questions.... but...on several recent occasions the roles have been reversed and I am the one in the hot seat. (I admit, I love being asked to tell my story). Last week one of the interviewers gave me the above nickname, and ---I have to say--- I was flattered. It didn't matter that I had little cash to invest in my business or a mere six hours a week --kid-free-- to get work done. I was still hell-bent on making hay while the sun was shining.
No super powers here.

Let go of the assumption that successful people have been given some kind of super human quality to reach their accomplishments. By believing that--- you are basically giving yourself an excuse to COP OUT. There is no secret ingredient, no magic pill, or ---at least in my case---no big reveal of a "trust fund". I used the same tools that are available to YOU.
I kept myself in check.

This moves into a realm way beyond personal accountability. With only six hours to call my own, I had to make Every. Minute. Count. There was simply NOT ENOUGH TIME to get distracted with Facebook timelines, unexpected emails, or negative self-talk. Like a COMPLETE mental case, I split my personality in two and yielded the whip every time I became even remotely side-tracked.
I was selective.

With only six hours a week, I adopted the habit of constantly asking myself -- Is this task the BEST use of my time? --- or --- Is THIS action serving my best intention?
I was FEARLESS.

When time is a valuable commodity, you lose the luxury of BEING AFRAID. There was simply NO TIME to second guess myself or allow my intention to be fueled with doubt and insecurity--- (Believe me, it was there)--- but FEAR was NOT given ANY attention during peak business hours. (It would have to wait until I had time to think... which was never!) Decisions had to be made quickly and mistakes cleaned up another time.
I had FOCUS.

I was determined and driven. I had vision and tenacity. But most of all ...I had my eye on the prize. You can throw all the darts you want, but you will never hit your target unless you know what your target is.
I was patient.

As a mom, there were MANY times I just couldn’t get to the work I wanted to do. These were-- and continue to be-- the most FRUSTRATING moments... (and tough choices) of the journey. I had to REMIND MYSELF of my ultimate purpose: To be a caretaker to my kids. Given a choice to save my business or my babies— it was ALWAYS my babies. As a result, sometimes my business would take a big hit --I couldn't even take time to STOP THE BLEEDING... and I had to let it go. I had to trust that I’d be able to rebuild it at a later time. Money is EXPENDABLE by its very definition. You can always make more money. Family is priceless, IRREPLACEABLE, and to be cherished above everything else. ALWAYS.
I was resilient.

Over time, I learned that the most valuable commodity I had was MY TRUST -- in myself. I knew that no matter what unexpected circumstances might be presented, I had to TRUST that I would heal. I would replenish. I would bounce back . I learned to be a perpetual student of life experiences.

On Today's show...
Parents can create a Lifestyle Business too...

Okay... so ... I traded in my love of expensive shoes to fund piano lessons, t-ball and annual family passes to local theme parks. That part was easy.

It was just a simple SHIFT in priorities.

Our "dream" lifestyle may look different than it does to non-parent entrepreneurs, but the core principles that help us FIND success are the same.

This week, I am thrilled to introduce you to Rasmus Lindgren, the lifestyle entrepreneur and creator of the RETIRE MY ASS business blog. Today, Rasmus will be sharing tools that you can use to create the lifestyle you want as a parent entrepreneur.

Happiness... it's pretty serious stuff.

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:59:59 +0000

Let's get HAPPY!

If you REALLY want to accomplish great things in your business, your family and your personal life... then you NEED to make happiness your #1 Goal.
Scientific proof that HAPPINESS makes a difference

Pursuing happiness leads not only to happiness itself, but also to SUCCESS, according to Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage. "People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge," said Achor. "I call this the 'happiness advantage' -- every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive."
Use Positive Thinking to get BETTER results... in every area of YOUR life.

A happy face alone does not cause change, but implementing "happiness habits" will cultivate more positive outcomes in business, ease stress, improve physical health, and more.
5 Ways to move more positively through life:

1. Be more MINDFUL. Stay mentally aware of the negative conversations that you are having with yourself... not just about you, but about others. This positive shift in mindset usually results in faster problem solving skills and productivity.

2. Smile and Laugh. Smiling is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Laughter boosts the immune system, releases endorphins and increases blood flow to the heart and brain. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body into balance than these "happy" behaviors.

3. Cultivate Gratitude. Gratitude and appreciation are two powerful weapons that can offset depression and anxiety.

4. Practice Compassion for Others. Performing random acts of kindness is a fast and effective way to boost any mood.

5. Stay Consistent. They say that it takes 21 days to create a habit, so why not challenge yourself to journal about at least 3 positive experiences every day for 3 weeks?

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On Today's show...

Learn how to make HAPPINESS your #1 goal. Lisa Kamen is my fabulous guest and she will be telling us all about THE SCIENCE of HAPPINESS and well being. We'll be discussing how to be mindful and how to practice positive thinking to overcome daily challenges and lead a more abundant life.

Time Management & Marketing- The Musical

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:00:00 +0000

How to Defy Gravity... and TIME

Of all the ridiculous promises that business gurus make... (Make loads of money DOING NOTHING! Make money while you SLEEP! Become a 6 figure income earner in 5 days...) MY GUARANTEE might sound the MOST absurd of all.
You too can run a successful home business... in ONLY 6 hours a week!

Tune in this week to find out HOW I am able to make such an ABSURD guarantee.

After 8 long-- amazing-- tear-my-hair-out --STRESSFUL (but wonderful!) years, I've reached quite a milestone. In the Fall, my youngest will be entering kindergarten and leaving me with an empty nest. I am happy to report... WE SURVIVED.

In between the tastes of bittersweet tears (and the secret high fives I've been exchanging with my husband)... I admit... I am BEYOND EXCITED to see what can be accomplished with an EXTRA 34 hours A WEEK!!
In retrospect....

I believe more than ever before that if ANYONE can defy the laws of the universe... (including making time stand still) ...it's the "mom leaders" of the world. Not only have we managed to compete with Big Biz on little to no budgets, we have become the world's best multi-taskers, social media geniuses, online celebrities in marketing and promotion... and ESPECIALLY... absolute QUEENS in time management.

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On Today's show...

I will be sharing with you how to maximize just a few precious hours into money making magic.

I will also reintroduce you to one of my FAVORITE people... an online Marketing Master of the Universe... Bridget Brady.

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW---> Any time Bridget and I get together... we have a party. (We can't help ourselves!) You are all invited to the music and merriment of today! We'll be discussing everything from sales and marketing to music and laughter--- All. Hour. Long. (giddy!)
Don't Miss Our FREE Tele-Seminar!

If you already have a business, these are guaranteed tips to help you gain massive traffic online. If you are still looking for a way to bring your career home, Bridget will share with you EXACTLY how she replaced her corporate salary working exclusively in her pajamas.

Master your "Mommy Brain"

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:00:07 +0000

Our minds don't work the same way as others.
Nope. You are not crazy.

The term "mommy brain" is not just an abstract notion that comes from lack of sleep, scatterbrain, and forgetfulness. Studies have shown that women's brains actually GROW during the early years of motherhood. Take THAT, indignity!

Before you check yourself into an institution for LOSING IT ...completely, the loss of memories for names, trivia and other ordinary things that come from giving birth... IT MAY JUST be that the brains of new moms simply have new priorities.
It's true. Your "Mommy Brain" has made you WISER.

In fact, according to new research, there is a significant amount of growth in a number of brain regions that motivate a mother to take care of her baby, feel rewarded when the baby smiles at her, and fill her with positive emotions from simple interactions with her children. It's not a coincidence that these are the very same brain areas that are also involved in planning and foresight, creativity, resourcefulness, inventiveness, and INITIATIVE.

These are all outstanding attributes for business leaders and thought shifters!

Before you lose your mind--- (so to speak)---it's time for you to discover the positive ways in which your mind has shifted since venturing into motherhood. This nod from Neuroscience tells us that our "mommy brain" is fully capable of reorganizing itself to meet the demands of our current lifestyles and desires....and this contributes significantly to how we reshape the world for our little ones.

Are your kids business savvy?

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:59:59 +0000

Are your kids business savvy?
Not every adult is business savvy... and neither is every kid. But that doesn't negate our NEED to earn money. There is just no way around it. Once we become adults, working and earning is a REQUIREMENT for survival.
Fortunately, there are countless ways to earn an income --and-- the number of ways we can now earn from HOME is still increasing. Whether you are innately a LEADER or a TEAM PLAYER-- there is an important place for you in this world.
It's never too early to help your children find their place in the real world as well.
It's the Summer of Young Money!
We've covered many aspects of this topic before, so if you find yourself with some extra time this week, listen back to past shows Kid Entrepreneurs and Family Hustle with special guest expert Sarah Cook of Raising CEO Kids.
Also, it's a GREAT time to revisit the episode where favorite business expert Ellen Rohr revealed how to keep your kids busy this summer... AND EARNING EXTRA CASH in the process!! Listen to Summer Activities 4 Kids... That Make Money!

On Today's show...
Get ready to teach your kids about the power of INVESTMENT!
Yourself Expression is a new and affordable direct sales company that was launched by a sister and brother team, age 14 and 9 respectively. Shelby and Gordy created Yourself Expression from their kitchen table as a family fun company and a way to encourage families to work together on a project that teaches teamwork, core value of a good work ethic, creative expression, and business skills... all while earning an extra income!
Imagine ... a small business opportunity ... that serves --your kids -- and caters to them as young money makers -- and future business leaders of America!! =) =)

Family Hustle

Sat, 31 May 2014 23:16:17 +0000

We've talked about everything else. Time to make some money. There is just no other way around it. You need to start bringing in an income. But not just any income-- one that matches your hard work and value. You have the idea, but now you need to turn it into cash. You've bartered, you've sacrificed, you've made that leap into self-employment, but you need to see green, and you need to see it N.O.W. I just returned from Tory Johnson's Spark and Hustle Conference, and I am fired up! Forget the small talk, and lets get serious. What matters now is the TENACITY, the HUSTLE, and the MOOLAH. Its time for you to obtain the missing knowledge that is necessary to cut through the crap and conquer any road blocks you may have in your way. Money may not buy happiness, but it will buy you the freedom to make your own decisions and never have to report to another boss, other than yourself, again. Join me this week when I share with you what I learned about how to hustle and how to bring your strength of purpose directly to the bank. Yep, its time to get you some money. Excited to be introducing you to my Co-host for the week, Saralee Leary- who happens to have been my roommate at the Spark and Hustle conference last weekend. There's no better person to come on the show and help me share with you the magnitude of what every participant took away from this event. Also, not to be missed is our fantastic guest for the hour, Sarah L Cook from Raising CEO Kids, who has a giveaway for out listeners! A FREE CEO Kids T-Shirt. To enter, all you have to do is LIKE The Raising CEO KIDS Facebook Fanpage and leave a comment with “I want the Free T-Shirt”.

Raising Entrepreneurial Kids

Sat, 31 May 2014 23:11:30 +0000

These kids went from a-b-c to C-E-O. Have we been so consumed with our own home-based businesses that will allow us to take care of our kids, that we might have overlooked the notion of raising them to take care of themselves? We can play a large role in the kind of future our children have by exposing them to our own careers and engaging them in the freedoms that comes along with being financially independent. As an added bonus, if you are in need of some help funding your family's active lifestyle, perhaps you don't need to look past the little tenants residing in your home. Putting your tween on your payroll will not only provide you with outstanding tax benefits, it will also encourage their entrepreneurial spirit and teach them valuable financial lessons along the way. I've invited back my good friend, Sarah L. Cook - owner of Raising CEO Kids to Co-Host with me this week.Together we will be interviewing some of the most inspirational kiddos this generations has ever known. I am so excited to introduce you to these young entrepreneurs! Meet our four young superstars:Lexxi Saal founded Lexxiloves.Org when she was eight years old. Her foundation provides love and compassion to the children in foster care. Michael Costigan carries an utterly unique story to share. As a 13 year old, he set off to start his first business -- madƒusion. Michael Kilby is a high school student who began SubtleTees from an idea he developed after playing a word game with his family and completing an 8th grade art project. Rachel Pavelka, age 16, has owned multiple businesses since the age of six.

Sibling Rivalry

Tue, 27 May 2014 18:59:59 +0000

Parents, Don't Fuel it. Defuse it.

Let’s face it – sibling spats are a part of life. In fact, sibling rivalry is not only inevitable, it’s a healthy way for kids to learn how to compromise and navigate relationships. But on the downside, the constant bickering can also wreak havoc on Mom’s nerves.

While even the occasional disagreement is normal, and even healthy, true sibling fighting is a highly emotional issue that can negatively impact family relationships, even into the adult years.
So, why can’t our children just get along?

“Moooommmmm, he hit me!”

This may not be music to your ears, but the fact is that WE AS PARENTS are often to blame in unknowingly encouraging sibling fighting.
Sibling Harmony is Attainable

All is not lost. With a few tweaks to your parenting style, you can make a big difference in how your children get a long with one another.
On Today's show...

A favorite guest on the past, Amy McCready, of Positive Parenting Solutions, will share solutions that will help strengthen family bonds and teach children to manage relationships.
DO YOU HAVE A PARENTING CHALLENGE?

Write to producer@thislittleparent.com with your personal challenge and we'll have our fantastic parenting expert address it LIVE ON THE SHOW.

When Life Throws a Curveball

Tue, 27 May 2014 03:40:17 +0000

Time. Remember when it was expendable? If there is one challenge that we all share as parents and entrepreneurs its in managing our schedules: Daily tasks, keeping our children alive and well, parenting to our best ability, attending to our home, our small business, our own sanity...how do others cope? One thing is certain, you don't need me to tell you that you need to have more control of the chaos... you already crave it with every fiber of your being. What you need is a solution. A step by step strategy that will allow you to stay present in your time with your children, keep confident and attentive when working with clients, retain confidence and conviction while growing your business, and earn the right to sleep peacefully at night. I come across this challenge so often with my personal coaching clients that I thought it was time to address it on the show. There is good news here. First, you are not the only one who struggles to keep it all together- that should give you the plausibility to breath a sign of relief. Second, you are not crazy or incapable or hopeless. Third, there is a solution- and if you join me on the show you will walk away with the tools to create a much more manageable schedule for yourself, your family and your business. We have a terrific guest joining us, Tisha Marie Pelletier, the owner/founder of Simply Put Marketing, Details Event Management, The Mom-e Club and author of When The Universe Throws a Curve Ball – How a mom entrepreneur went from disappointment to living her passion.

Goodbye Competition Hello Collaboration

Tue, 27 May 2014 03:11:55 +0000

There is power in numbers. When I first created OurMilkMoney.com, it was because I had a dream to be able to stay home and take care of my family. I knew that I couldn't do it alone, and that there had to be others who had the same dream. My vision for OurMilkMoney.com was that it would be a collaborative organization - one that would serve a purpose for many others like me. The more parents I could get involved- the more we would accomplish for ourselves and our children. I had dreams of validation, purpose and impact. Nearly 4 years later, I still feel the energy from all of you. It’s feeding itself. We can see very clearly what we have already accomplished and how much more we will grow and succeed as a team. Parents are a force to be reckoned with. We share the same philosophy. In this virtual world of intra-personal communication, you must believe that there is a force that binds us all together. It's the love we have for our children. Because, let’s face it, none of us knew this kind of love until we became parents. It changed everything about who we are as people and what is ultimately important in our short time on this planet. No matter what your personal goals are for your family, what kind of house you want to live in, the monetary limit you’ve put on yourself to feel successful... we all have our children in common with one another. Not one of us will dispute that our families are worth the sacrifices we make every day. We use our lives of freedom to give quality time to our children...not on sick days or an allotted number of personal days. EVERYDAY. No one’s priorities are more important than yours and your family’s. That is why Organizations like OurMilkMoney.com and LivingMyMoMent.com are aggressively adamant in showing the world the value of family owned and operated businesses. Joining us on Friday is Abbey Fatica, owner and president of Living Your Moment which she started in April 2009 as a way to market small businesses owned by moms and dads.

Meet Film & TV Celeb Mom, Kaitlin Olson

Wed, 21 May 2014 05:02:17 +0000

A Mom is a Mom is a Mom... But my favorite kind of mom is one with a sense of humor. Which is why I am over the moon about having a good laugh with my dear friend, Kaitlin Olson on Friday's show. You know her from her hit television comedy series, It's Always Sunny in Phillidelphia on FX, or from her recurring roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Meet the Marks, The Drew Carey Show, Miss Match and countless others. Yep, she's a celebrity, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't proud to know her although not for the reason you might think. If there is one person who has stayed completely grounded despite her fame in Hollywoodland, Kaitlin is the girl. Its not often you meet someone who has it all- beauty, brains, talent, and love. She's the full package... and she's not all that different from me and you. We are in for a real treat!

Back to School

Wed, 21 May 2014 04:58:57 +0000

We are Moms. It's our job to be emotional. Let's take off our business hats and focus on the kids this week. Since we are our own bosses, we can absolutely make that decision if we want to ...and commit to it....guilt free! (Its one of the many perks to being self-employed). Now that we've established that, lets get back to the kids. For many, its back to school week! Whether you send your kids to public school, private school, or home school- we have each chosen what we believe is the best method for educating our children and helping them to find their place in this world. As their caretakers we have made ourselves responsible in virtually everything: Language, manners, safety, resourcefulness, discipline, curiousity, creativity. Empathy. EVERYTHING. (I am exhausted just thinking about it!) No matter what education system you have chosen for your child, it is important that we include the importance of taking risks. In each stage of life, infant to adult, its been proven time and time again that INTELLIGENCE does not always equal success, but CONFIDENCE IN SELF very often does equal success. Therefore, we'll be talking about the importance of growing through necessary risk taking and encouraging your children to do the same. This is a special week for me personally because my oldest is starting Kindergarten and my youngest is starting Preschool. Its been a very emotional and exciting time for my family. If you have a child who is starting a new school, or simply moving up to a new grade level, join me on the show where we can congratulate (as well as commiserate with) each other on another parent job well done.

Parents in the Arts

Wed, 21 May 2014 04:56:40 +0000

They say art is a way of life...but can you live it? There are people who have spent their lifetime making sacrifices for their art. Why not do the same for our children, our businesses and our ideal way of life? The "struggling artist" very often gets a bad reputation for being poor, irresponsible, or unclear about what their priorities should be. But consider for a moment what we can learn from this generation's artist. Take away the desire to "make money" and replace it with the desire to "make art" and you'll see exactly how its possible to live beneath your means in a way that makes you happy and filled with joy on a daily basis. Struggling to survive in a bad economy? Ask a stage actress who has been living in her own personal recession for her entire career. In massive business debt? Ask a theater company how they've managed to survive performing to only half-filled houses. Feeling empty or undernourished from being forced to live a more frugal lifestyle? Ask the poet how going for a walk in the rain can satisfy their soul for the rest of the week. If the goal here is to spend more time with your family- if that is what simply makes your life worth living -then the artist just may be the ideal teacher for you. Joining me this week is playwright, Rebekah L. Pierce, whose work focuses on contemporary women and the search for purpose and identity.

Tough Love

Tue, 20 May 2014 18:59:59 +0000

Don't Kid Yourself. If you feel like you are always working...but never really accomplishing anything... it may be because you are PROCRASTINATING... which is usually masqueraded by something that SEEMS like work, but is really just a facade for self-sabotage.
Don't Freak Out, Just Fix it.

Whether in a corporate office, or a home office, there is always a mess to clean up --something unexpected that might temporarily throw you off of your perfectly planned schedule. This is inevitable... this is life.

Take a good look at HOW YOU handle these detours. Spilled milk can take 15 seconds to clean up --or-- it could lead to a complete mopping of the downstairs, a reorganization of your junk drawers ...and a yard sale.

If you find yourself derailing from your intentions on a daily basis, it could be that you are avoiding something imperative about your business, or what the SUCCESS of it might represent for you.
Are you a perfectionist or a procrastinist?

If you are still waiting for those perfect conditions to launch a business, leave your day job, or just pick up the phone to make a sales call... you'll be waiting forever. PERFECT CONDITIONS DO NOT EXIST.

Perhaps you just need a good kick in the pants. We are glad to do that for you =) Let us knock some tenacity into you!
On Today's show...

... I'll be reintroducing one of my most favorite business coaches as well as one of my BBFs (Business Best Friends), Coach Jenn Lee--- because when it comes to tough love in business, Jenn Lee is the master. No procrastinating allowed.
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Get Involved. Take Action. CALL IN LIVE.

Phone lines will be open for you to call in with your BIGGEST small-biz or parenting challenges.

Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686

The New Age of Equality

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:59:56 +0000

The New Age of Equality....

How do you measure FULFILLMENT?

The feminine revolution has allowed us to be either breadwinners --OR-- caregivers... or even some combination of both. When we first made the decision to work at home, we were willing to make sacrifices... but are we still committed to living a simpler life? Maybe its time we change our definition of success.
A Reassessment of the Family Narrative

The "new equality" is no longer exclusive to gender roles. Real EQUALITY means valuing FAMILY just as much as Career. The truth is that career and family reinforce one another. In fact, caretakers who ARE ALSO breadwinners have a proven track record in this decade... perhaps it's because we've ALLOWED ourselves to have a broader range of experiences-- therefore allowing ourselves to embrace (without apology!) our capabilities and creative ideas.

WE ARE PROGRESS.

This is absolutely the age of SOLUTION. So, if you have a challenge... well... let's just say you better figure out a way to capitalize on it before someone else does!
Juggling work and family is no longer just a woman's problem... it is a FAMILY problem.

...Which is yet ANOTHER indication that the revolution for PARENT equality is already occurring.

We have already achieved-- and surpassed -- what was completely unthinkable just 30 years ago. America's newest family breadwinners make up 49% of women and that means more men are staying home... cooking, grocery shopping, CARETAKING--- and doing their fair share of housework. (Bravo to our men!)
Equality for All

Bread-winning and Care-giving are EQUALLY necessary for human survival and thriving conditions of our families. We need to recognize that the work that women have traditionally done is just as important as the work that men have traditionally done- no matter who does it.

Great leaders and innovators have an important place in this world--- the same as great mothers and great fathers...and the two are not mutually exclusive.
On today's show...

We will explore many of the recent experiences that BOTH men and women have had as PARENTS and INNOVATORS in the last few decades... and how it has brought us to one of the most exciting entrepreneurial revolutions the world has ever seen.

As caregivers and breadwinners, the ability to adapt and prepare is a timeless leadership attribute. Leadership (like parenthood) is NOT a position, but rather... a process of INFLUENCE.
Get Involved. Take Action. CALL IN LIVE.

Phone lines will be open for you to call in with your BIGGEST small-biz or parenting challenges.

The Power of Paradigms

Tue, 06 May 2014 18:59:58 +0000

Dream + Action = Results

That --right there-- is the formula to innovation. THAT'S IT! Funnel everything through that puppy and you will reach your destination EVERY TIME. It is a mathematical certainty.

If you are missing ANY PART of the equation above, you WILL NOT REACH your desired outcome. Period.
DREAM:

Without a clear vision, you will not know where you are going. You may be working hard, performing a lot of ACTIONS (while becoming exhausted in the process) but if your DREAM has holes in it, you WILL NOT reach your desired results.
ACTION:

You may be able to imagine all of the wonderful little details of your fantasy life, but unless you take SPECIFIC ACTIONS to get there, your fantasy is just a pipe dream.
RESULTS:

You are already getting results--- EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. This formula already exists in everything you do--- and chances are that you HAVE NO IDEA just how powerful you are! Let's start with understanding where you are RIGHT NOW, and how you got here.
Your paradigms dictate everything that surrounds your current reality.

A paradigm is simply a belief system that guides the way we do things or more formally establishes a set of practices. This can range from thought patterns to actions. Our personal paradigms create a holistic view of how we see ourselves in relation to the world we live in ...and... how we go about getting what we desire. Very often we are unable to obtain WHAT WE WANT, because our current paradigms are creating a set of limiting beliefs ---which result in undesirable circumstances...every time.

SO... if these paradigms directly determine our results...herein lies the reason WHY you may be struggling in your business, in your relationships with your children, and in your physical and mental state. Knowing how to SHIFT YOUR PARADIGMS will make a fundamental change in the way you easily reach ALL OF YOUR DESIRED DESTINATIONS.
Sound complicated?

Look at me. No one can deny that I've had a huge shift in progress in the last 6 months. The #1 thing I am asked about now is how I turned my broken career around so quickly. It wasn't long ago I was sobbing on my kitchen floor--- and now suddenly I've landed on a summit that seems completely unattainable by most.
I AM LIVING MY DREAM:

~ A national radio show on iHeart Talk Radio with a reach of MILLIONS
~ A Reality TV Series in the making with the ability to serve millions more
~ A troupe of talented and committed team members who are all aligned with me and serve my best intentions
~ 20lbs of weight loss... and...
~ MORE happy dedicated time for my family than ever before.
I am ready to reveal my secrets. Are you ready to listen?

This IS NOT a ploy to get you to buy into a high end package. (I am finished with those scenarios.)
This IS NOT an attempt to recruit you into some new-age religion. (Don't get me started on THAT...)
This is MY MISSION... to give you the tools, once and for all to make YOUR DREAMS a REALITY.
My first hidden gem: ALLISON SUTTER

I am not exaggerating one bit when I say she is a LIFE CHANGER. Taking a great deal of the knowledge that she obtained working with the awe-inspiring Bob Proctor, Allison spent several months with me last summer (when I was in my darkest hours) guiding me through a series of steps that would ultimately shift my negative paradigms into positive ones... and eventually give me the results you see today--- only in a matter of MONTHS.

Trust me on this. Today's show is the beginning of a very powerful process for those of you who are looking to create better results, with less effort. THE BIGGEST EFFORT, is making a commitment to yourself, and having the willingness to suspend disbelief...
Get Involved. Take Action. CALL IN LIVE.

Phone lines will be open for you to call in with your BIGGEST small-biz or parenting challenges.

Risky Business

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:00:01 +0000

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit.

If the most successful people really are risk-takers, then our mission is clear. Risky THINKING should become a habitual process for us as entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We all know the importance of creating a workable game plan that will bring you the greatest return of desirable results. -- This may MINIMIZE your risk in business-- but without a "no guts, no glory" outlook, you may never officially launch.
The most dangerous risk of all... is NOT taking one.

Complacency is not your friend as it leads to stagnation, and if you find yourself with a lack of enthusiasm for your business, your message or your approach to life in general... take it as a good indication that its time to push past your comfort zone. Reinvention is inevitable as nature is ALWAYS changing, adjusting and expanding.

GET INTO A NEW HABIT: Take new risks everyday!
Life doesn't stop for ANYBODY.

Either you keep moving... or you may get PUSHED to move by a not-so-joyful-circumstance... (if you catch my drift).
Change makers: You must be willing to unveil the not-so-sexy truth about CHANGE which --by definition--comes from our willingness to stumble and learn from our awkward footing.
Expose your truth and embrace your path to greatness!

Let's get down to it! This week I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Phone lines will be open for you to call in with your biggest small business challenges. Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-449-8686,
or if you are unavailable during the live show, you may FILL OUT THIS FORM to have your question read and addressed on the air.

My guest this week is Lin Eleoff, the host of The Gutsy Glorious Entrepreneur podcast, which is aimed at women entrepreneurs who are looking to design a glorious lifestyle that creates a sense of balance, security, and financial independence.

Creative Discipline

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:46:09 +0000

Our careers are not indissoluble. Its almost too easy sometimes to fall out of love with our projects, and let them die slowly on the vine. Our marriages: Not always indestructible. Our choice to become a parent? PERMANENT. No getting out of that one. Becoming a parent is never what you expected and no matter how much you prepare, you are never prepared enough. Why? Every child is different and every family has a different dynamic. Parenthood is a constant transition, filled with drastic modifications in your environment, your priorities and your relationships. Staying organized and on top of your game is essential for your business success as well as the success of your parenting. Joining me this week is parenting expert, successful business coach, public speaker and fellow Toginet radio show host, Brenda Nixon of The Parents Plate.

Getting down to (the ideal) Business

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:42:30 +0000

Can't find the ideal job? Create your own. If you ever feel like saying - Just give me a job already! Please, just give me a legitimate way to earn a paycheck and I'll make you proud! Then - oh boy - do I have a surprise for you! Together we are going to create a job opportunity. An opportunity that will give you: A. The flexibility to work around your family's hectic schedule B. A creative outlet in which you've been aching and C. Unlimited income making potential Think you've heard it all before? Think again. In this defining age of technology, the one thing every business needs is an email marketing system that empowers businesses to engage, educate and retain customers. Not to mention stay on top of cutting edge social media that will bring about new clients. There is no doubt about the need for this type of service. What would you say to someone hiring you to do just that? This Friday I am bringing on Geoff Alexander, Director of Product Development at iContact to talk to you about how to use their Agency program to offer an email marketing service out of your home. Think of all the businesses, large and small in your local community who could use your creative expertise in getting the word out for them! Do you like to write? How about starting a business that creates press releases for small businesses in your community? Perhaps you have your own idea. What would you do with an email marketing business? If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, you won't want to miss Friday's show! WANT TO BE OUR GUINEA PIG? We need someone to show 'em how its done... One lucky stay-at-home parent will win a free annual subscription to an iContact Agency account as a way to enhance and grow a home-based business. The winner will be hand selected to join us on the air to share with us their process, their challenges and especially THEIR SUCCESS!! From now through September 19, OurMilkMoney.com welcomes all parents who are looking for a legitimate home-based business opportunity to enter the contest by visiting OurMilkMoney/iContact Contest and filling out a basic online application. OurMilkMoney.com and iContact.com will form a committee to select one winner. The result of the contest will be announced live on the radio October 7. READ MORE ABOUT iCONTACT HERE---> And there is more being given away this week! Those that are not selected are welcomed to participate in a free iContact 30-day trial account and to follow along with the educational radio program dedicated to helping parents bring their career home.In addition, I will be welcoming one of my favorite motivational business speakers to co-host with me this week. Lisa Steadman, the CLAMOR QUEEN and brilliant ambassador of WOO HOO! If you already know her, I don't have to tell you just how amazing she is. If not, now is your chance. You won't be able to help yourself from feeding off of her empowerment!

How to Be Your Own Motivator

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:40:23 +0000

You've listened to other inspirational stories. Now it's time to listen to your own. We all have a story to tell, but hands down- your story is the best one there is. No matter where you are in your journey- there is an inspirational screenplay in the making with you playing the role of the protagonist, the hero and the champion. Don't quite see it? There is tremendous value in living in the moment - in treasuring every trial and tribulation and having pride in your "war wounds". We learn through struggle. We become stronger each time we fall down. We gain valuable insight by doing - much more than listening to others tell us how to do it. For most of us, there isn't a lot that we aren't willing to do to achieve our ultimate success. Before we invest ourselves emotionally, financially and mentally however, we want to know that there will be an ultimate pay off. We are cautious. We can't afford to waste our precious time on a business concept that might suck up our resources and leave us feeling depleted, burned and rejected. We have become so cautious that often we choose not to take the risk at all. No matter how trapped we feel in our less than desirable situations, we aren't always willing to leave the safety of our personal prisons. Do more than learn about it. Live it. This week I am going to show you how to use your innermost conflicts as a catalyst for your own personal success. No one can tell your story like you can. You may be surprised just how inspirational your story is. The more trauma and anguish....the better! Join us this Friday when I give you a quick step by step tutorial on how to create your own inspirational story - complete with a destination so successful that it will have your audiences cheering to the very end. This is one story that will give you more drive and will power than anything else has given you up until now. Our guest this week is Debra M. Cohen, Successful Mompreneur, President of Home Remedies® of NY, Inc., and author of The Complete Guide To Owning And Operating A Successful Homeowner Referral Network©

The Power of the Telecommute Proposal

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:34:49 +0000

You'd love to leave your day job and come home full time, but then how would you put food on the table? You are not alone in your desires, and you are willing to explore every viable option, but in the end, you feel lucky to have a job and a steady paycheck. You don't want to mess with decent fortune in this economy, so instead of rocking the boat you stay right where you are - despite the fact that you really wish you had more time at home with your family. No one blames you for being torn between having big dreams and staying comfortable in your current reality. So lets explore something new. Telecommuting. Keep the job. Lose the commute. Not only can you have your cake and eat it too, but by proposing a telecommute option to your current employer, you will be contributing to a growing trend and paving the way for others to do the same. You may not realize this but most people who are currently telecommuting for their employer originally believed it wasn't an option. The reality? Telecommuting is a growing trend BECAUSE of the tremendous value it provides for the employee as well as the employer. New research shows that employee productivity increases when given more freedom and flexibility to work from a remote location. Telecommuting is also attractive to larger companies because it saves on overhead by downsizing the physical workplace. Join us this Friday when we share with you just how mobile today's workforce really is! Joining us are Peter Mann, CEO of Oransi, a green home products company that strongly encourages their employees to telecommute, and Kate Lister from the Telework Research Network. Co-hosting with me this week is one of my most talented and dedicated staff members, Roz Walker, Director of Marketing and Business Development at OurMilkMoney.com.

Are You Afraid of Success?

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:32:32 +0000

You might be holding a magic wand. If you've been following along each week, you have most likely been planting seeds for awhile now. Like the vegetables and flowers in your garden, the seeds need nourishment. Water, sunlight, soil and love. If you have been diligently tending to the seeds of your home based business, there is no telling when they could sprout! For some, seeing those sprouts can be very exciting. For others, overwhelming and downright SCARY. What if that big break to happened TOMORROW? The truth is that we are often not prepared for that million dollar break, and it could be a likely reason why it has not happened yet. Are you sabotaging your own success? I believe in the power of manifestation and that often we will subconsiously wish away the things that we are working so hard to acheive- because deep down we don't feel prepared to handle the success. I am afraid... ...if the local news station runs a segment about me, too many people would see, want to buy my product and I wouldn't have enough inventory. ...if I took on more clients, I wouldn't be able to find the time to service them. ...if I made a big sale, I'd have to hire contract help, and then I'd have to pay them. ...if Oprah comes calling, there wouldn't be anyone to pick up my kids from school. Sounds crazy right? These may be other people's fears, but if you are willing to dig a little deeper, you may discover that you have some irrational fears of your own. The truth is, these are common fears that I have heard from many of the self-employed parents that I talk with and coach. Could it be that you are actually afraid of success? Let's at least be honest about WHY you might posses these fears of success. Once you are able to clearly see what is holding you back, a magic wand will be revealed to you. It may be as simple and clear as making a choice to wave it and be ready for bigger and better things. Join us this Friday when we talk about FEAR (in honor of the scariest month of the year)!! I am thrilled to be welcoming back a favorite guest, Danny Koefke! You may remember him as the school teacher and author who told us that if his entire family could thrive on a teacher's salary, you could survive on fixed budget as well. Danny is giving away a copy of his newest book! A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money

Challenges 4 u R Solutions 4 Others

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:32:35 +0000

Today, we have Geoff Alexander from iContact returning to the show- and we will also be introducing you to the winner of the iContact email marketing campaign home-based business, Lisa Nicholson. I am thrilled to be able to talk to her for the first time and I just know that you are all going to be so inspired by her. She is definitely someone who makes things happen, without excuses, without letting fear or rejection frighten her… she has the right attitude- she is someone that we all should aspire to be like. The Home Free Thrive Guide Workbook & Audio Series- This is in honor of my first product launch! I am truly excited to be offering this to you all! First, I will be giving away a free package today on the air. And if you would still like to win a copy, you can visit us at facebook.com/thislittleparentstayedhome to register- it takes seconds to register- and we have giveaways nearly every week… so be sure that you are on our fan page.

Be Your Own Boss

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:29:44 +0000

Give yourself permission to be the boss of you. Today I had a conversation with my 5 year old about being the boss of himself, and how he shouldn't worry about what everyone else is doing on the kindergarten play yard. Interesting concept, isn't it? All too often we see a clear path to success for others much more than we see for ourselves. I remember when I wasn't the boss of myself... when I had a job working for someone else. Several jobs, actually. Although I didn't know it at the time, I lacked 2 things that I will never take for granted as my own boss again: Freedom and choice. I just came back from an empowering conference called "Woo Hoo Weekend" with Lisa Steadman- where I had the privilege of speaking to a fantastic group of men and women about our choices as parents who are self-employed. For many of us, the desire to become our own boss didn't fully transpire until we became parents. We talked about the physical, mental and emotional transformation that came about once our children became the centerpiece in our lives. No matter how much we had prepared, everything took a detour once baby made 3. In some ways, parenthood gave us more clarity and more self-purpose than we'd ever known, or ever expected to know. In other ways, it presented us with fear, worry and loneliness that would keep us up late to serve our families and our businesses - but rarely ourselves. Now more than ever, there should never be a question how necessary it is that we claim our success and stand up for our smart and savvy selves. No one can travel down your path, hold your actions accountable, or celebrate your story as well as you. I am thrilled to be inviting a dear friend to the show on Friday - a passionate parent and wow-woman with aptitude, drive and mom power, Jill Leberknight. I know you will find her to be as inspirational as I do!

Sports Widows

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:27:04 +0000

If life is a contact sport... just seize the remote. I admit it. I am a disenfranchised companion of a hopeless sports fanatic. Every year during the baseball season and then during football season…and then again during basketball and hockey season, I become a sports widow. My usually amazing, supportive and attentive husband disappears into an alternate universe. He becomes engrossed in our TV and is oblivious to anything occurring outside of the flat screen. He is visually as well as audibly impaired and deprived of common reality. Not only do I lose my husband's mental state to the sports world, I lose him emotionally as well. Suddenly his moods become dependent on how his team performed that day. During the season, my family also gets to witness overly superstitious behavior bordering on OCD. I don't just mean wearing a favorite shirt or chanting a team mantra- I mean the belief that if he doesn't eat the right food or sit in the perfect position- that he personally will have a negative affect on the outcome of the game. If you would like to get back to loving your man (rather than loathing the Super Bowl) rest assured- help is on the way. I cannot wait to bring on our special guest of the week, Leah Jantzen- a fellow Toginet host, stay-at-home mom, life coach, and brilliant expert in helping the abandoned sports wives become abundantly sports savvy. We'll be discussing how to meet your sports-a-holic half way, how to find your inner sports fan amid the sports aversions you think you might have, and how to use these televised sporting events to work to your advantage. Mine and Kelly's husband's also join us for the sports talk. Oh Joy!

Parents, We Are Connected

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:24:43 +0000

I have had the pleasure of connecting with thousands of parents in the last 4 years, and that number grows rapidly each day. One thing that remains consistent in what I have learned from you as parents: We really are more alike than different. It should come as no surprise that we are motivated by the exact same thing: Our love for our children. We may be activated through different means of achieving our goals, different passions, career aspirations and lifestyle visions, but the driving force is still the same. Why then, do we feel so alone? Today there is a greater ability to connect with one another than in any past generation. There has never been a better time for moms and dads to claim their place in society and earn their way to freedom, all while making a difference for our children and the future that awaits them. Thanks to the interactive media, gone are the days of the lonely house parent who has no means of connecting to other grown-up intelligence. We have resources! We must realize our potential as a community, our power as consumers, and the promise for a significant impact by committing to COLLABORATION. There is a science behind all of this and when closely examined, it equals progress. This week, I am going to be introducing you to one of my most favorite people, Sundara Delphini. A single mom, a doctor of alternative medicine, an expert in spiritual wellness, and a master of energy and quantum physics. There is no better way to describe her... Sundara is a HEALER. Together we will be discussing the very energy that surrounds us, binds us and connects us- and how to harness it for our advantage in this forward movement. Joining me also this week will be a very special guest co-host, one of the loyal and dedicated staff members of OurMilkMoney.com, Wendy Conte, Certified Bookkeeper and Quickbooks ProAdvisor for more than twenty years, and a terrific example of a successfully self-employed parent with an ideal niche.

What is Your Brainchild?

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:22:29 +0000

The most effective enterprises come from our own experiences. It happens to all of us. We get an amazing product idea based on our own desire to fulfill a personal need. We consider putting our brainchild into action, get spooked by the unknown and let the idea fizzle away. Then we freak out when we learn that someone else had the same idea, and is making a nice living off of our brainchild. If this has happened to you on more than one occasion, its time to re-evaluate and re-engage. Don't let another brilliant concept pass you by. There are so many reasons that I am excited to share this week's guest with you. Kelly Lester, the inventor of EasyLunchboxes, is that Mom Entrepreneur. You know, the one who created a product that seems so simple in retrospect that nearly anyone could have come up with it, but she was the one who took the ball and ran with it. She is the one who took action, and she did it with full commitment- without reservation, without exception, and without excuses. In less than 3 years, Kelly's product has taken the lunchbox industry by storm becoming the top lunchbox product on Amazon.com, and the most talked about lunchbox campaign on the web today. All of this was executed without spending a single advertising dollar. READ MORE ABOUT KELLY LESTER HERE---> Oh yeah. There is a lot we can learn from Kelly Lester. And her product? We unofficially announced on our facebook fanpage that our giveaway this week would be one of her complete lunchbox systems, and we already have people clamoring to win. Wouldn't you love to know her secrets? In addition to getting the inside scoop about her incredibly successful launch pad, Kelly will be sharing some of her best tips for creating a healthy and fun food lifestyle for our families. ...AND because Kelly happens to be a really FUN friend of mine, we're going to have a BLAST. (That is just a given...)

Obstacles or... Opportunities?

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:59:56 +0000

Obstacles or... Opportunities?

When faced with a set of unfortunate circumstances, we are presented with a choice to either ADAPT, or deteriorate. Either way, your journey will escalate into something new. Change is inevitable. If you want to know what I look for in a guest expert, it's how one meets adversity and turns it into an advantage... for career, family, personal fulfillment, financial abundance and quality of life.

Linda and Brian Kaminski-- like so many other successful business leaders, birthed a successful global business as a result of an unfortunate accident which scorched Brian with life-threatening 3rd degree burns. After many ineffective medical treatments and unceasing pain, Linda and Brian searched for a new solution. They discovered the positive effects and healing capability of Aloe Vera. Despite the skepticism from his doctor, Brian used the Aloe Vera to relieve his pain more effectively, and eventually healed without scarring.

Positively transformed by the experience and the new discovery, Linda and Brian began working with bio-chemists to supervise the formulation of several all-natural skin care products that were aloe vera based... rather than water based. Combining their names, Linda and Brian named their new company L'BRI PURE n' NATURAL.

Emphatically determined to educate others on the potential of these ground-breaking products, Linda and Brian mortgaged their home, traded in their cars for a bicycle... and with determination and a great vision... they handed out free samples of their products outside of shopping malls. What might have appeared to be risky and foolish, has now proven to be prosperous and plentiful. Their company now occupies a large office and distribution complex and several thousand L'BRI PURE n' NATURAL independent sales consultants represent the products nationwide. The company has distributed more than 100,000 free samples of various L'BRI PURE n' NATURAL products, and they still believe in this strategy to grow awareness of the brand.

What strikes me about this story and (others like it) is how capable we are to TRANSCEND our limitations and use them to shape our future. The human condition knows no boundaries and our evolution depends on the potential for human will. We grow BECAUSE of our experiences with adversity -- NOT in spite of them. There is an absolute partnership between our perceived traumas and our greatest creative abilities to circumnavigate our unexpected pitfalls. Will your roadblocks disable you... or ENABLE you?

The human ability to ADAPT is our greatest asset. Until we are tested -- we don't know what we are truly capable of. Very often our greatest successes and joys in life come from the emergence of our most challenging experiences. DON'T WAIT to be presented with an unfortunate set of circumstances to push ahead and look beyond your insurmountable issues. Be an activist for yourself.

A Champion 4 Yourself & Your Children

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:00:00 +0000

When in doubt, blame the kids...

We thought that leaving our corporate jobs and building a new career at home would give us FREEDOM.

Freedom from the time clock... freedom from a long commute...freedom from overbearing and inflexible employers...and freedom to travel way beyond that ceiling made of glass.

The biggest freedom of all? To be a parent without apology.
There is a new boss in town and she needs a diaper change.

The FREEDOM that was promised by an at-home career now brings about a new set of circumstances that seems almost counter-intuitive to the original plan.

Therein lies the ultimate paradox.

Somewhere along the way that freedom that we worked so hard to achieve became our new prison....guarded by (you guessed it) the little people that have taken over our lives.

As if we haven't been tested enough, it seems as though the mere act of having children set off a chain reaction of creativity, exploration and the desire for entrepreneurship. The irony lies in the ideas that suddenly pour out of us, but a lack of time to execute them.

It's the ultimate twist of fate: You can earn your freedom to be a caretaker --BUT-- only if you can manage to also be a breadwinner.

No problem. We'll simply sit down and create a strategy to tie it all together...as soon as we find a moment. After all... the kid's lunches are NOT going to make themselves. =)
It's not about your kids. It's about YOU...AND YOUR KIDS.

We know, we know. The best parents are the happy ones. Blah blah blah. It's easy to lose sight of the original intention, and that is because over time, it may change. (You wouldn't be the only parent who stopped searching for that personal fulfillment and started looking for a quiet place to pee.)

It really is no accident that right around the time YOU found yourself in need of a little self discovery, YOUR CHILD began needing your guidance in helping with theirs. SO.... why not venture into this journey together?

One of the most important things we do for our children is to present them with a version of adult life that is appealing and worth striving for.

This week we will be talking about the need to stop parenting in a linear fashion and the benefits of parenting ORGANICALLY. I'll be introducing you to a terrifically opinionated, hilarious and informative guest expert, Tara Kennedy-Kline, the author and radio host of Stop Raising Einstein: Discover The Unique Brilliance In Your Child… and You. Tara believes that knowing your child's dreams and goals is the most effective discipline strategy you'll ever use, and that also achieving YOUR dreams and goals is necessary to being a terrific parent.

COEXIST: A Special Encore Presentation

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:48:32 +0000

COEXIST is a documentary film making an impact on young people's lives. This week we will be airing a special encore presentation of an interview I did with Adam Mazo, the producer and director of the educational documentary film, COEXIST. In this interview, Adam draws parallels between the events in Rwanda and attacks by school bullies, suggesting peer pressure can push nonviolent people to commit violent acts-- whether it’s throwing someone’s backpack in the trash or committing more extreme acts such as genocide. "It isn't enough to be tolerant of one another, we must learn to find acceptance. The best way to do that is to break bread with someone who you may think is very different than you. It's difficult to hate anyone that you've just shared a meal with." -Adam Mazo, Producer and Director of COEXIST
I am pleased to be able to recognize Adam's great work and do my part to pass this important message forward.

Educating our children is the best way to create awareness, tolerance and ultimately end violence in communities.
This Boston-based educational documentary film project, Coexist: Bridging the Divide Between Us and Them aims to teach students about genocide to increase their awareness of "othering," which can range from pushing and teasing to bullying and hate crimes. The ultimate goal of Coexist is to prepare the next generation of youth leaders and young adults to make othering socially unacceptable and interrupt violence in its less destructive stages.

COEXIST examines many difficult questions at the heart of the human experience.
~What leads people to commit such attrocities as genocide, othering and bullying?

~Does propaganda lead to mob behavior?

~How can we find compassion and forgiveness toward any perpetrator who seeks reconciliation?

A reflection about bullying is a productive way for us to understand violence in any community.
We cannot pretend that we don't relate. If anything, practicing extreme tolerance helps us to understand why bullying occurs, and what we can do to prevent it. It's not always as simple as a deep rooted lack of self esteem that motivates one group to dominate over another. In the case of Rwanda, and how it mirrors events on our playgrounds, often those who bully are protecting themselves from the wrath of the group by pledging loyalty. This is a also a mob mentality: bully or be bullied.
The film provides and excellent opportunity for us to educate our children about name-calling, scapegoating, revenge and retaliation.

This thought inspiring film and comprehensive documentary will be airing publicly on PBS, April 16 and April 17. (Please check your local listings for times).
You can learn more about this film at

www.CoexistDocumentary.org

Bless This Mess

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 18:59:57 +0000

The Mother of all Catastrophes

We all have our personal stories of mess... where we had become so broken and beaten down that we barely recognized ourselves. It's the serendipitous moments that shape us --- especially the ones that hit us HARD upside the head and cause us to question... EVERYTHING.
When you are emotionally and physically... just... DONE.

It’s not easy meeting the endless needs of your family and your business, let alone the much-needed time for yourself to replenish your reserves. Top it off with the pressure that our culture puts on us to be super duper homemakers, and then under values the position we are in. Though the job involves incredible amounts of physical, mental, and emotional energy, it can still be trivialized by those who’ve never done it...or worse... those who watch us do it everyday. When our work isn’t valued by others, it is only with great effort that we value it ourselves.
When your "road map" is a mess of detours...

Around this time last year, I had some how lost my way, and I was left in such a cloud of doubt that I had managed to forget my original destination. What was I trying to accomplish anyway? This is certainly not what I had signed up for. What I had hoped would be a powerful message of inspiration to others seemed to only be inspiring vengeful haters, joint ventures had turned into ugly legal battles, high paying clients had turned into delinquent accounts, friendships had turned to feuds... and I had turned into a hopeless mess of despair.

I found myself sobbing on my kitchen floor, desperately trying to become numb on a stale bottle of Two Buck Chuck, impulsively hate texting those who I felt had wronged me, and begging my husband to come home from work to rescue me. Everything was falling apart and I was too broken to fix ANY OF IT.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough

It's hard to believe that all that was less than a year ago. Things are very different today. Now it seems that I am asked--- almost on a daily basis ---how I was able to rise from the ashes as quickly as I did and resurrect the brighter days I once knew.

For the first time since remounting This Little Parent Stayed Home on it's new broadcast network, I am going to begin to share with you HOW I was able to reinvent myself so quickly, and how YOU can use your own stumbling blocks as the necessary building blocks in your own self-(re)development and regeneration.
The Brotherhood of Motherhood

Sharing the airwaves with me once again is the delightful and invincible April O'Leary, who has her powerful story of "headache to headway" to share. April and I agree that owning our calamities can create a vehicle for ideas and expansion, as well as that beautiful thing that binds us all together and makes us more unified in our endeavors. The biggest regrets in life come from the inability to see the blessings in our mess. NOTHING can take away our priceless world class experiences.

Need a Little Va Va Voom in your Veins?

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:34:35 +0000

Wouldn't it be nice to wake up every day with boundless energy and vitality? Its a common problem among hard working moms. We give the best of ourselves to our children, our marriages, our homes, our businesses and maybe...just maybe... if there is time... we'll give something back to ourselves. We know its backwards. We know its not healthy. We know this behavior will eventually come back to haunt us, but its a trap we fall into time and time again. Stop the madness and recapture your magnificence! Its time to practice new habits and take preventative measures. Learn to put yourself first and as a result create optimum health and well-being for yourself as well as your children. Because lets face it- when Mom is feeling good, everyone gets to reap the rewards. This week we'll be talking about how to amp up your vitality and your vavoom! Joining us is Sharon Otness-Foot, a Healthy Lifestyle Coach who helps women fall in love with themselves again by feeling healthy, vibrant, sexy and confident through the "VaVoom Factor," a 5-part process, designed to take clients from Doom and Gloom to VaVoom!

Celebrate the Holidays Mommy Style

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:32:38 +0000

Sometimes you just gotta laugh about life. If you are like me, you are already knee deep in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. I find that there is really only one way to enjoy it before it stresses you out. Indulge with no regret. You deserve to unwind, so take the hour off, pour yourself a glass of wine, and join me for some must needed girl chat and laughter. From here until the end of the year, we'll be talking about kickstarting the new year at a pace that works for us. We have a terrific guest joining us, stand up comedian, author and public personality, Stephanie Wilder-Taylor In addition, I will be welcoming a new host on the radio, Judy Schriener, an award winning journalist and a first rate interviewer. I know I am looking forward to getting a few lessons from her!

Success in Biz thru Sensuality & Passion

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:30:16 +0000

SEX is not a dirty word. As you probably have already guessed, we are going to get into some juicy conversations this Friday. So often we tip toe around topics like pleasure and passion...and as a result we may be denying ourselves abundant wealth, health and quality of life. Yep, sex is a necessary topic. The word has gotten a bad rap over the last several decades and yet it is one of the most natural ways to boost health and stamina, increase immunity, creativity and productivity as well as earn a better income. So if you want to put the sexy back into your business (as well as the bedroom) you won't want to miss Friday's show! WHAT? SEX can help me grow my business? Yes, absolutely. Ever hear of Oxytocin? Known as the "love hormone", it helps women to love, bond and call upon their most creative channels. So wouldn't it make sense to take full advantage of... this natural hormone when we are experiencing disconnect with ourselves, our partners, and even our businesses? Has This Little Parent Stayed Home gone ... porn?? Not at all. But we won't hold back on sharing any relevant topic with you. This week I am going to bring on my friend, Bonnie Gayle, the inventor of a product called Sex Butter. You won't want to miss her incredible story of how she found success with a product that so many people shied away from.

Coming Out Into Your Truth

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:24:52 +0000

It's my birthday, and I am coming out. Nope, I am not gay. But like those who are, the best way to embrace your unique value with dignity and self love is to make the most important purchase of your life and own the rights to your personal truth. My friend, Rick Clemons, known as "The Coming Out Coach" taught me that, and he joins us on this special show. As you know, I am on a mission to bring home 1 million parents. I have been incredibly focused on this bold endeavor which has delightfully led me to connecting with compassionate and purposeful parents like you across the world. I have been hell-bent on helping you to claim your freedom so that you are able to adequately parent, provide and nurture your families, as well as yourselves, on your own terms. While deep in our determination to achieve what we have set out to accomplish, it is easy to lose track of our core intuitions... and I am no exception. This very often happens to the best of us when we become fearful of taking risks or, as in my case, taking firm stances on issues that are immensely important to us and those we love. Tomorrow is my birthday and I have decided to celebrate it with you by talking freely on topics that I have held back on in the past. My birthday wish is that you will join me with love, compassion, and an open heart. Join me in reaching new heights of clarity as we celebrate all that makes us singularly remarkable, and honor our personal enthusiasm for who we are- without apology.

Get ur Kids 2 Listen w/o Nagging!

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:22:45 +0000

How different would your day-to-day be if you never had to nag your kids again? What a happy 2012 it would be! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday celebration with your families! My greatest wish is that you gifted yourself with some much needed YOU time before the year ended. There is nothing better than to hit the ground running with intense enthusiasm for a bright new year after being completely refreshed from a relaxing holiday. Are you laughing yet? The reality is that the holidays can be pretty stressful for everyone - especially for parents, and even more so for those who have chosen to stay at home. Somehow we manage to become more run down from our vacations than from our double careers. You wouldn't be alone if you found yourself secretly counting the seconds before the kids return to their school schedules. Does this sound a bit more familiar? What if I told you that I had a gift for you that would make your job as a parent a whole lot easier? Imagine being rid of daily annoyances like toddler melt-downs, sibling rivalry and nagging to get your children to do their chores. Wouldn't that make your life a lot less hectic and a lot more productive? Imagine what you could do with all of that stress-free and unflustered time! That is why I am truly over the moon to be introducing you to our guest this Friday, Amy McCready, Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and an expert who has appeared on Today and The Rachael Ray Show, among many others. I had the priviledge of reading her book over my holiday vacation, called "If I Have to Tell You One More Time..." The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling. Believe me when I tell you- I have been blown away by the affects of these incredible tools that get your kids to listen. If it worked on my strong-willed little devils, it will work on yours! Simple and concise, this strategy is for every parent looking to raise respectful, well-behaved, and well-adjusted children, whether dealing with a willful two-year old or a power-seeking twelve year old. I loved this strategy so much, I couldn't resist sharing it with you. This is my gift to you to begin the new year right. So... Happy New Year!! We have decided to sponsor Amy McCready by hosting a FREE WEBINAR just for my special listeners. What busy and involved parent wouldn't want to start the new year off with more serenity, less conflict and a lifetime of peacefulness?

Winter is over...

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:59:57 +0000

Winter is over... but our hearts remain Frozen.

The message behind this chillingly powerful Disney animated film is resonating with children of all ages (and their parents...) so WHY ALL THE HYPE?

It seems like everyone has "Frozen Fever" these days and if your house is anything like mine, Idina Menzel's gorgeous trills have been replayed constantly to mollify the demands of our little ones.

We may complain that we can't escape the over sung song from our every day lives...but the truth is... we can't seem to stop SINGING the darn thing ourselves.

So... let's just admit it.

WE FEEL FREE when we allow ourselves to sing LET IT GO full out in our very best soprano belts! The song is liberating, thrilling and downright BEAUTIFUL...just like the message itself.
Apparently, a severe climate change was needed.

Contrary to wacky theories about the "controversial hidden meanings" in the film, I don't believe that this is propaganda for any ONE GROUP, but instead, a story of hope ... for MANY.

The snow and ice are simply metaphors for how we relate to the inner despair of being in constant isolation. It is a story that applies to anyone who has ever felt ostracized. You don't need to dig very deep to find yourself emotionally resonant with the ice queen who has been told to conceal herself--- or risk hurting those she loves most.

BRAVO TO DISNEY for breaking into new territory with an inspirational story of sisterhood, featuring TWO princesses who "share the spotlight" rather than the tired previous fairy tale format featuring ONE beautiful ingenue, and an evil, jealous queen tearing her down.

Whether you are the bright-eyed romantic extrovert, or the complicated loner, the new feminine power is that we can accomplish more when we aren't competing with one another or hiding in a deep forest to protect ourslves from the wrath of our female counter parts. The new trend here tells us that when the world misunderstands us, it's the bonds of sisterhood that might save us.
elsa&Anna
Imagine a world where we are all FREE TO BE....ourselves...

It's not an accident that Frozen and all of it's deep rooted themes of self-love and acceptance have become such a passionate trend for our children in today's culture. It should be apparent by now how necessary this path to self-discovery is FOR ALL OF US. Some of us can't even imagine what we are capable of once we unleash the energy of all that we might be concealing...breathtaking crystals, castles, art, massive beauty... so much more.
It's time to erase those blurred lines of what WE THINK is expected of us!

If your family loved Frozen, they will ADORE Frieda B..
This week we will continue on this journey of self-discovery and imaginative empowerment with our amazing guest of the hour, Renata Bowers, author of my favorite children's book series: Frieda B. Herself.

Frieda B. is the worlds biggest dreamer, with a limitless and colorful imagination, she fully believes that she is free to be anyone, anywhere she can be. Providing inspiration and encouragement to children of all ages, Frieda B teaches us to believe in our own big dreams and the one-of-a-kind story that we each hold inside.

Join the Discussion on Facebook---> Tell us what you and your children most love about the movie Frozen!

Soulful Sales (4 those who hate selling)

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:59:56 +0000

Do you CHOKE when it comes to SALES?

Everybody obsesses to some extent or another about sales and having sales conversations, but I have seen far too many entrepreneurs with big visions BLOW IT with the wrong kind of selling tactic.

Aggressiveness is NOT always ideal. However, apprehension can be the reason you are not seeing the cash-flow that you and your business are worth.
"I FREEZE UP." "I HATE SALES."

No matter what you do, or how good you are at it, asking for the sale is a challenge for most people.

You are a passionate entrepreneur who's been working hard non-stop, maybe for a year or two...maybe far longer. You want to make GOOD money doing what you love - you CRAVE to make a living using your natural gifts and talents. Or, perhaps you are hesitating on your new "at home" career because you simply can't get passed the "selling" aspect.

YIKES!

DON'T GIVE UP!
The world NEEDS what you have to offer!

Imagine closing more deals, making more money, and actually enjoying the sales process because you’ve transformed it into the AUTHENTIC and powerful experience it’s meant to be.
This week, I will be introducing you to one of my favorite Entrepreneur Leaders for Women, Linda Albright. Linda helps women make good money with their divine gifts and talents. She has tripled her income each of the last few years, and is proof that we can make 6 figures without sacrificing our family values!
What we will be discussing on the show TODAY:

~The 3 KEY ELEMENTS to turn more prospects into clients, so you work less while making more money

~The #1 TOOL to shift your sales conversations from “sales-y” to soulful (most entrepreneurs miss this one!)

~How to turn “I can’t afford it” into “I can’t wait to start!”

~The top 3 ways to connect with your potential client, naturally so you enjoy the conversation and effortlessly make a sale

~How to get CLEAR and CONFIDENT when talking about pricing.

~The Top 3 Mistakes that Kill the Sale & Cost You Clients – and How To Avoid Them!

~The Top 3 Mindset Mistakes That Crush Your Soul and Kill the Deal – and How to Avoid Them!

We’ll go much deeper and dissect how to SOULFULLY sell your services, what to say to INCREASE your chances of making a sale, and how to handle that dreaded “I can’t afford it” line, and so much more.

Sane Spaces, Happy Faces, Safe Places

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:59:58 +0000

Preserve Your Sanity.
As parents, you don't get to have an OFF day. You don't get to be sick, or sad, or lazy or confused. You don't get to make mistakes. Or have blinding migraine headaches. You had plenty of time to have untimely medical conditions, fainting spells, or emotional freak outs BEFORE you CHOSE to bring a child into this world. You probably shouldn't have any mood altering medications, mid-day cocktails or "medicinal" escapes as you need to be 100% responsible for little people who are now depending on you FOR EVERYTHING. Godforbid you screw up because the world will be watching, iPhone recording, judging you VIRALLY and branding you as an UN-FIT parent.

Ridiculous? Or ...Reality?
You've probably seen the videos. A pregnant mother with 4 kids drives her family into an ocean. A young mother on a bus can't focus her eyes or keep from falling over without the help of her young daughter...probably a good-for-nothing-junkie comments say. Someone should take her child away from her, but first, let's hit the record button on our iPhone...never mind using it to call for help.

Want a better world than this for your children? It starts with US.
Let us vow together: When we see a struggling Mother or Father in an unfortunate situation, let us CHOOSE to set aside our judgements and assess HOW we may be of service. LET US have empathy.

We live in a world with very high expectations of us as parents, and one that can (and will) easily monitor and record us at our worst for their own personal enjoyment and self-superiority. I've worked with thousands of parents who are right on the edge, and I've been there myself. So how can we sit back and mock those who have gone off the deep end? Is it so easy to judge? Is it what we do to feel avoid improving upon ourselves?

If you really are BETTER than that, use your SANITY for good.
You have a responsibility to do your best as a parent... but how about our basic human duty to show thoughtfulness and compassion to our own kind? Parents, we NEED EACH OTHER.

Today's show will cover 2 topics:
~How to keep our sanity in managing hectic schedules, home businesses and frenetic families with expert Cena Block, Mompreneur, expert and business owner of SANE SPACES, a valuable resource for career parents on the edge.

and

~How to get over our judgement of others and turn those passions into something more constructive for the world. (I feel a rant coming on!)

Entitlement vs Endowment

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:05:35 +0000

What should a busy overworked mom do when she is most overwhelmed? Blow everything off and go to Disneyland. And that is exactly what I will be doing tomorrow. Why? BECAUSE I CAN. I admit it. That overworked and overloaded mom lately is me. Ever since my rocket touched the 2012 atmosphere, my business and my family life has hit warp speed. My schedule is booked with private coaching until March, the kids are operating with a new level of nutty energy (as they are most likely ready to get back to school), and since we are busting out of the teeny little condo that my husband and I bought when we were first married, we have decided to sell it and look for a bigger place. There is nothing drastic, dire or tragic here. In fact, everything that is occurring is due to growth, expansion, and prosperity - all things to be grateful for. WOW...is this fortunate and privileged mom really... complaining? The truth is when we are knee deep in the chaos, and we haven't left room to reflect each day, we get easily jumbled, muddled and cluttered. It becomes difficult to see clearly all that we should be grateful for. Has this ever happened to you? The good news is that as our own bosses, we have the luxury of calling ourselves into the big office, patting ourselves on the back for working an obscene amount of overtime, and granting ourselves the day off to take our kids to a theme park. This is why we became self-employed in the first place. Sure, it is 3 times the amount of work for a fraction of the paycheck, but the freedom to do whatever the heck you want on any given day is PRICELESS. How often do you take advantage of your role as boss and announce that today will be a "fun day"? I'll tell ya, nothing is more freeing as a work-at-home-mom-o-holic. I will be back from the Happiest Place On Earth this Friday, just in time to introduce you to my friend and guest of the hour, Dawn Billings. Now there is a lady who knows how to put the fun in her step. I've never met anyone with such vision for the unconquered. Dawn is a big dreamer, but more importantly, she is a big DOER. Enjoy the rest of your week!

Strategize. Succeed. SPARKLE

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:03:25 +0000

What is the SPARKLE EFFECT? Much like the butterfly that has the ability to alter the weather with a simple flap of its wings, we have the power to create change...within ourselves, in the children we raise, in the businesses we build, and in the world we live in. It all starts with a simple mind-shift. The Sparkle Effect is a lot like the Butterfly Effect... only fancier. Last week I talked about a profound experience I'd gotten fully engrossed in, and how amidst a busy schedule I'd found myself reaching out to a complete stranger who was in the process of breaking out of a violent and abusive marriage and rebuilding a new life for herself and her 3 children. Learning about Chrissy Harmon's brush with death after being beaten by her husband rocked my core, had me up until 3am desperately trying to track her down, and ultimately landed her a possible opportunity to get massive support through a reality series on OWN TV. Listen to last week's show now--->. There is no better way for us to break out of our entitlement attitudes than to see someone who might not have it so easy. As parents and business people, we can't help but want to leave our mark on the world. Often, we become so busy we don't stop to notice how much we are already making a difference. Are you aware of you sphere of influence? When you blog, do you think about who might be affected by your words? When you post a simple facebook status update or send out a tweet, do you give much thought to the impact you may be having on a single person who may be browsing several months after you posted? This week, please welcome Kristi Lynn Olson, an Entrepreneur Success Strategist for Women. If you are tired of being invisible and insignificant, and ready to share your unique gifts and talents with the world- you'll want to get to know Kristi. An expert in helping women unlock their true sparkle and discover their purpose, Kristi will be joining us Friday to share tips and tricks that will be sure to get you noticed.

Weather the Storm to Reach that Rainbow

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:01:20 +0000

Greetings from my new home! I am a bit late in getting this message out to you because I have been busy moving my family into my dream house. For years we have been busting at the seams of the little condo that my husband and I bought when we were first married. Since becoming a growing family of four we have been striving to afford a bigger place. Job losses for both of us as well as the declining real estate market meant that we were destined to stay trapped for years in that tiny condo box for years. At times it felt hopeless, but we didn't give up. We have finally arrived. As laborious and demanding as the journey was, I now feel as if I am standing on the top of Mt. Everest. I barely remember the turmoil and tears that got us here. All I can feel right now is pure gratification...and a little bit of shock that I actually made it. I can't wait to talk more about my journey with you on Friday! Will you celebrate with me? There is more to celebrate... Several of my friends this year have been nominated for Oscars. Crazy right? That heavy gold statuette that only America's Royalty have had the honor of clutching in their perfectly manicured hands? Not the people I know. These are true stories of everyday ordinary folks like you and me who have risen to the top with passion, tenacity, and a whole lot of drive. We have the great opportunity to learn from their journey. We have one of the biggest giveaways ever this week! Joining us as a guest this week is Jacqueline Green, the founder of The Great Parenting Show...and wait until you see what she is giving away!!

See the Solutions in front of You

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:58:44 +0000

What are you willing to give up? If you are still daydreaming about leaving your corporate day job to: a) stay home with your kids b) be your own boss c) have more freedom or d) all of the above Why haven't you made that leap? Are you... ... scared that you will not find a comparable income to the one that you are currently making? ... scared of losing your current lifestyle? ... scared that you won't be able to pay the bills? ... scared that you are not capable of being your own boss? ... just plain scared? Doers are daring. As scary as it may be, there comes a point where you must ask yourself what sacrifices you are willing to make in order to inspire change. Last week I did a live broadcast from my dream home for the first time. If you listened in, you know how happy I have been. I feel proud because I know how hard my husband and I have worked to earn this. However this house didn't just fall into our laps as a result of our hard work. We still had to take action to obtain our dream home. Although that may be obvious, I've seen people for years yearn for something that they had not created an intended action for. You can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket. This doesn't mean that purchasing a lottery ticket is the best way to earn an income. However it's just as silly to sit there and hope that you win if you never bought a ticket to begin with. Make a game plan and start playing. Joining us as a guest this week is my good friend, Stirling Gardner. He is an actor in Hollywood who has been supporting his dream by freelancing as a blogger and living in one of the most expensive cities in the country RENT FREE. I asked him to join us on the show this week so he could tell you exactly how he did it. These tips and more will revealed on this show!

Master Etiquette and Self-Confidence

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:56:20 +0000

You want to be your own boss, but do you see yourself as an expert? Packaging your expertise won't be easy if you don't have a clear perspective of the package you are already in. How you share your message with the world will determine how you are able to truly monetize your work/life experiences and it starts with what you are already projecting. If u hav tIpos n missppellins in ur soshal medea n email corresspondance, you might be conveying a misperception about your capabilities and who you really are. Build your Expert Empire. Are you discounting your knowledge and your expertise? If you don't believe it, you can't expect others to believe it either. Unfortunately we can't just snap our fingers and magically acheive the ideal confidence level that we need to run our business with ease and impact... or can we? Fake it until you make it. Feel like a fraud? It's what the top leaders in your industry have been doing for years. Start by dressing the part, portraying the professional you aim to be and embodying the persona of an expert in your chosen feild. The secret to social self-confidence is to know and understand the rules of social engagement before you’re in the middle of an uncomfortable situation. In a simple sense, when you know which fork to use — you are liberated. It works the same way with small talk, introductions, eye contact, and “The Perfect Hand Shake”. Take a quick lesson in etiquette. Joining us as a guest this week is Patricia Rossi, the author of the book Everyday Etiquette: How To Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations. This week we will be diving into some of the most common traditional etiquette guidelines and those that are relevant to our technologically-oriented society of today. This is the framework for basic kindness, authentic confidence and overall better personal and business relationships.

Breakthru 2 Raise Happy Healthy Kids

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:53:30 +0000

New Trends for a New Generation of Kids What was important to our parents when we were growing up isn't necessarily a priority for our children. For example, learning and retaining information has become less important as a life skill because information is instantly and freely available via the web. IT skills are less valued as devices become so much more intuitive to use. The newer skills which we need to teach now are more self-developmental. Children should understand the power of teamwork, the real value of sharing and the deep fulfillment that comes from making a contribution to the world. These same skills that are taught to us as adults to help us improve our home lives and create success at work can be applied when raising our children. As entrepreneurs in business we already know the importance of acting on our ideas, creating our own opportunities and taking balanced risks. These are the exact same qualities our children need to be successful 'entrepreneurs of life'. Why wait until we reach adulthood to learn attitudes that will lead to a more successful life? As parents, we desire for our children to grow up with confidence and self-belief. We aim to help them understand that they control their own destiny and that they can determine the life they ultimately live. Just as we have come to learn in adulthood, our children can be taught that if they set a goal and work towards it with planning and determination then it will happen. Take action now. Imagine the power of starting this journey of self development in the early years. How much more prepared for the turmoil of teenage years might your children be if they have the right attitudes to start with? Our children's early years pass quickly - just ask any parent with kids in college. The best time to provide them with strong foundations for life is between birth and 11 years. Once they are into their teens their lives become more complex and our ability to influence them has significantly diminished. Joining us as a guest this week is David Machin, a visionary with an important mission for children and the parents who raise them. On Friday we will be talking about what the future has in store for our kids, defining new opportunities for them and how new discoveries in science and technology are paving the way for the next generation of world leaders.

Open Coaching Day for MomPreneurs

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:49:28 +0000

Choose to Live in a World of Progress and Forward Motion Want the life you are in. Easier said than done... or is it? Some people make it look so effortless. The truth is that it can become effortless once you have made a habit out of it. Ahhhh, yes. Creating a new habit is where you might be getting hung up. If getting a new perspective is all you need, that means its time to declutter your current perception of things. You must train yourself. Letting go of limited beliefs simply requires re-training and refining. All too often we become trapped by misconceptions that our destiny is determined by some acutely miserable incidents that life throws our way. ...unless you choose to believe that these "incidents" are disguised as something else. Blessings? Opportunities? Lessons? Use your creative force to thrive on these endeavors. We can't be afraid to trust that we possess a powerful spirit - the same spirit that helped us to create and nurture our children. We can use this empowered spirit to help us apply for a business loan, quit our day jobs to work for ourselves, or call up an intimidating client to close the deal. To deny this spirit would be almost as bad as settling for mediocrity. You don't want that for your children, so why accept that for yourself? Let go of limiting beliefs and you will achieve a better perspective in all you do. If you are truly ready to be in a better reality, you must be willing to see things differently than in the past. Negative illusions might be holding you back from knowing that it is a grand thing just to be alive. More than that, it could be preventing you from broadcasting a powerful message to the world that only you were meant to deliver. If you are truly ready to become a pioneer, than you must be willing to invest more into your creative core. Dare to stand before the Universe when it presents you with a challenge and ask, "Is that all ya got?" My guest this week is... you. I will be opening up the phone lines to address any challenges you may be facing in your business, your family or your personal life. If you would like to join us with a challenging question of your own, book your FREE COACHING SPOT NOW. producer@thislittleparent.com

Create Profitability from Unemployment

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:46:54 +0000

Unemployment might be the best thing that ever happened to you. We have all heard these stories from some of the most successful people in the world. Their journey almost always starts off with unexpected loss, sickness or misfortune. I lost my job.... My house was foreclosed... I was diagnosed with a life altering illness.... I went through a horrible divorce... Dare I say it? Is it possible that hardships and losses have something to do with success and properity? Yes it does....that is, if you have the perspective to make your stumbling blocks into building blocks. Listen for the Cha-Ching in your Challenges This week I will be bringing on a good friend and terrific public speaker, Alan Sherwood, a fellow host of the increasingly popular weekly show, Successfully Unemployed. Alan will be joining me on the show this week to help answer some of the most critical questions about how to find stable and fulfilling employment. Together we will be talking about his valuable threefold perspective that can provide a means to a faster and more fulfilling end...no matter what the setback. Tune in this week to learn: --->How to turn your unemployment into abundant self-employment --->The benefits of owning a home-based business --->How to make use of transferable skills from your previous jobs --->How to transition from being an employee to starting your own home-based business --->Why networking is important even before you start your own business ...and more!

Spark and Hustle with me and Tory !

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:43:32 +0000

I am hosting the GREATEST Event of the year and YOU are invited to be my guest! You've heard me talk about how Spark & Hustle transformed me last year. You may have even watched as I've grown my own business and brand into something extraordinary. It all started when I attended Spark & Hustle. It is almost disturbing to think that there was actually a time when I had considered NOT ATTENDING. I had a million excuses... It's too expensive.... I am too busy with the kids... There will be too much work waiting for me when I get back... It's too hard to find a sitter I trust... I might not like my roommate... I won't learn anything I don't already know... I don't have anything to wear... I need to stay focused on the new diet I just started... REALLY??? Seriously. I was looking for any excuse not to attend. The truth? I was afraid. Ever feel like this? I had been working my tush off for 4 years without any significant results. I was tired, I was spread thin, I was sick of my hard work not paying off. I didn't know if I could attend one more conference or invest in one more "promise" that would ulitimately disappoint. Tory Johnson promised me it would all change if I went to Spark & Hustle. She delivered. I came home from Spark & Hustle completely transformed and clear on my intentions to excel in everything I was doing. In exactly 1 year since that magical weekend, this is what I've accomplished: I landed a Literary Agent and launched The Home Free Thrive Guide & Audio Series. I turned my initial listenership of only 800 into nearly 20,000! (and still growing!) I landed sponsors for my radio show, enough to pay for the production in full and then some! I grew the OurMilkMoney.com database by 1200%. I began coaching, raised my rates beyond what I ever considered I could be worth, and booked up so many time slots I had to create a waitlist for new clients! I moved my family out of out teeny tiny condo and into our dream home! I became a sought after and PAID public speaker! A DREAM come true. It's been a great year and I have only just begun. This Friday I am thrilled and honored to have the amazing Tory Johnson join us on the show. If you know her, you are most likely already positively affected by her. A woman with so much impact on the global women's movement, a creative force that inspires new talent and booming business concepts, and a true source of inspiration for so many. This is an interview you will not want to miss.

The 100th Show Reunion Episode

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:41:13 +0000

I love a good celebration. A pat on the back for a job well done is all I need to keep going on most days. Even through the most challenging times, I always know that my week shows will lift my spirits and bring me the clarity that I need to do my job to the best of my ability. Broadcasting to you is always the highlight of my week. Together we have set up a space filled with strength, compassion and unlimited possibilities. You are my rock. This episode we will celebrate 100 episodes of This Little Parent Stayed Home together. We've come a long way baby! The best way to celebrate it is to look back, reflect on our journey and get ready for 100 more. Want to know what I have planned for this week? Not a darn thing. I've been told by my darling producer, Kelly St. Clair, that I need to sit back, relax, and trust that the show will just "be there" for me as I have for everyone else. What fun! I am looking forward to being pleasantly surprised! It's going to be an EXCELLENT week!

Home is Where The Heart Is

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:39:00 +0000

It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home. What does real estate have to do with building a career from home? Well since you asked... When you become a work-at-home parent, your home becomes more than just a place to raise your family. It becomes your office, your sanctuary and in some cases, a potential for earning investment income that could help to fund your business. Your home ownership situation could be an imposition or an advantage depending on the amount of knowledge that you have. More than half of the country’s population owns a home, so understanding the current housing market could be critical to your game. The amount of foreclosures and short sales are at an all time high. If you have been forced into one of these situations, you will be looking to get back into the housing market at the most appropriate time. How do you know when the time is right? Having the right information about the housing trends will guide you to when you can buy again as well as help you see the big picture on growing your business and providing for your family. Planning and development are a multi-tasking mom's secret ingredients. The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. - Maya Angelou This week I will be bringing on my good friend and personal real estate guru, Brian Melville. I asked Brian to be my guest this Friday for so many reasons. Not only is he one of the most knowledgeable real estate experts in his industry, I have watched him drive his personal career and thrive no matter what the industry trends suggested. His perseverance and tenacity for his field has remained unwavered. We could all use a little lesson on how to be the last one standing when the competition throws in the towel. On Friday we are going to talk about STAYING POWER and how to leverage your current situation into reaching your desired results in record breaking time.

Hire Yourself For Your Dream Job

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:36:47 +0000

Make the world a better place and get paid to do so. If there is one thing that inspires me, it is seeing a mom who had an idea that would make the world just a little brighter, a little more colorful, and a little more cheerful. Pair that with a mom who needs to create a source of revenue that allows her the option of making her family her number one priority and she's got herself a DREAM JOB. Wouldn't you love to find out how she did it? Say Please was started by life-long friends and fellow moms Judi Willard and Mary Fuller, because they were tired of seeing products being peddled for kids and adults with messages like: "My favorite accessory is my dad’s credit card", ‘‘Boys are stupid", or “I’m a Biotch.” They decided to create a company that produced greeting cards, clothing and other accessories that featured positive messages, but in a hip and humorous way. Any time you venture into a brand-new-never-done-before-creative business idea, it takes intense vision, blind risk ...and a whole lot of drive - the kind that might cause other people to call you crazy. No part of this is easy. Yet, mom product inventors like Judi Willard have defied odds, hurdles and adversity to successfully bring their bright ideas to stores like Pottery Barn, Toys R Us and Michaels. Positive words can change someone's day, a life, and eventually the world. This week I'll be bringing on Judi Willard a licensed psychotherapist who was able to use her talent, education, and passion to come up with a terrific product that helps parents to connect with their kids through upbeat phrases and sentiments that, quite simply, make kids feel great. Its a feel good kind of show jam packed with inspiration!

How 2 b a Profitable Stay-At-Home Parent

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 19:58:35 +0000

Tighten the belt? Ugh.
A job is ONE WAY to create income...but it isn't the only way. On This Little Parent Stayed Home Radio, we teach you how to prioritize kids and home...without losing that second income.

Investments? If you are over 30, time becomes an issue. A business of your own? Yes! Your own business could make the difference between sinking or swimming in today's economy. It could be a part-time, home-based venture. And more money means more options, more freedom, and more FUN!

Case studies of other mom business leaders who solved problems capitalizing on their interests:
Going Big! Sarah Blakey of Spanx, Debbie Fields of Mrs. Fields, Anita Roddick of the Body Shop

Staying Small! Kris Whitenberg of BeGoodToPeople.com, Dawn Gluskin of SolTec Electronics. And, the classics…day care, baked items, jewelry, etc.

Think it, ink it, test it, and change it!
One of my favorite Mom Business experts, Ellen Rohr, will be returning to the show to share a few fast-to-cash business ideas that you can start quickly and be cash-flowing right away. Think small to get BIG.

Don't miss Ellen's 5 Sure Fire Tips for getting going and making money!
Everyone knows you should have a business plan. (Everyone knows you should eat more vegetables.) Ellen takes ordinarily boring-as-broccoli business concepts and makes them fun, easy and powerful. The simpler you make your business, the faster it can make money!

Fitness for the Busy Career Mom!

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:21:40 +0000

Me? Work out? You must be joking. Do I look like someone who likes to sweat? It was as though I had an allergic reaction to fitness- for most of my life. Joining a gym seemed like the dumbest idea and the biggest waste of money. EVER. Unless there were Broadway show tunes playing and I had my tap shoes on, I didn't like being active. AT ALL. Running or even walking on a treadmill was pure torture for me. I'd heard people talk about the endorphin rush they got when working out, but I was sure it was a myth. Then one day I became one of them... a fitness junkie. It started with the desire to have an uninterrupted shower - ("you mean, I can put the kids in the gym daycare and just...shower?") and then I made a deal with myself that I could only shower if I had walked for 10 minutes on the treadmill. It wasn't long before I was enjoying my 1 hour workout SO MUCH, that I was actually sad to have to end my time at the gym. Yep. All true. Not a myth. I drank the Kool Aide. This week. I am going to share with you my secrets to incorporating (and loving it) fitness into our stay-at-home routines- especially as a busy career mom who barely has time to brush her own hair. You will thank me for this one. This week, tune in to learn: -->Why my gym membership is the best investment I've made in my Home Business -->How I went from HATING the work-out to loving it. --> My "guilty pleasure" song list that is guaranteed to make you want to keep moving effortlessly! --> How to take advantage of all of the benefits of the gym. Everything from cheap child care, to free wi-fi. --> How to MELT away aches and pains with a self-treatment technique invented to bring youthfulness back to tired, aging bodies. This week, our special guest is my favorite fitness instructor, Gloria Stewart. There is so much to love about Gloria. She's fun, knowledgable and cutting edge! I became instantly addicted to her M.E.L.T. classes and couldn't wait to introduce her! What is M.E.L.T? The M.E.L.T. Method® (MELT) is a self-treatment technique that helps prevent pain, heal injury, and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. MELT simulates the hands-on techniques that Gloria Stewart uses to eliminate stress, pain, and dysfunction in her MELT classes. This unique Hands-off Bodywork™ approach is the first treatment that simulates the techniques – and the results – of manual therapy. MELT is the first neurofascial technique. This patent-pending method brings your body back to a more ideal state by directly enhancing body awareness, rehydrating connective tissue, and quieting the nervous system. The first time you MELT, you see and feel a difference – and over time, you can transform how your body looks and feels. MELT is changing the way people care for their bodies. This proactive approach to maintaining a healthy, pain-free, active lifestyle is the best solution for living longer…better. Friday, we're going to MELT!!

Watch Your Garden Grow

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:19:17 +0000

Back from the Blast! Last week's show was a hoot, wasn't it? It was exactly what I needed to let loose and feel more connected to my inner geek. Sometimes its neccessary to deviate from course a bit and shake things up. Thank you so much for your wonderful letters and participation! Melissa M. writes: "I needed this! It not only gave me reason to get out there and hit the gym, it gave me permission to enjoy listening to music that is mine." Amanda P. says: "That was truly hilarious! Ally, I have been waiting for you to break out that singing voice of yours. That was the most fun I've ever had listening to your show." Mendy G. says: "I was listening to your podcast and DYING! I ALSO have Rent on my music playlist I'm a huge Broadway playlist nerd..." Miss the Live show? Listen to the replay here---> This week our beloved Kelly will not be able to join us, but in her place I am thrilled to introduce you to another one of my fabulous staff members: Roz Walker. You may not realize it, but Roz is behind the scenes every day giving you so much of what you love about OurMilkMoney.com. It's Roz who is setting up our weekly giveaways and handling the contests, tweeting out our message each night, and posting all of those thoughtful and insightful quotes on our Facebook Fanpages. (nope, I can't take credit for it... it's all Roz!) Always on the edge of the latest social media trends, we are so very fortunate to have Roz tell us where we need to be, when and most importantly WHY! In addition to being an active a full time staff member of OurMilkMoney.com, Roz is CEO of CovertSocialMedia.com, where she is an expert on things like gaining followers on social media, social branding and small business PR. She is also a true advocate of work-at-home moms and is a busy multi-tasking mom of 2 little ones herself. Roz will be helping me interview our wonderfully insightful and altruistic guest, Debra Slover, whose mission is to plant seeds of the next generation and grow them into world leaders! Look out parents! Your child could be a pioneer in the making!

To The Hard Working Moms on Mother's Day

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:16:33 +0000

For Mother's Day this year, what is it you REALLY want? If you are like most work-at-home moms I know, a relaxing day off with no responsibility for anyone other than yourself might sound like just the thing. But what would make it even more precious would be the ability to sustain that rejuvenation the other 364 days of the year. For me, that gift is knowing that my hard work and determination has a pay-off. Otherwise what is the point? Working at home is like taking on a double career for half the pay- and only some of us will actually see results in our income. Those odds are not very reassuring. So why do we keep at it? Because we love and care for our families and are determined to provide for them. Because we want to share ourselves with them as mothers and caretakers. Because we don't see any other way. The truth is, as parents, our time is VALUABLE and oh-so sparse. Focused work time without interruption is as scarce as hens’ teeth, so what little we have, we need to invest wisely. If you are not seeing the results you want, its time to re-evalute what you are doing with your precious time. What if I told you that I could give you the tools that would ensure you would see massive pay off this year? Happy Mother's Day. You're welcome. Most of the time its not about working HARD, its about working smart and strategically. I learned this and many more lessons 1 year ago at Tory Johnson's Spark and Hustle. This week I was reminded of where I was a year ago, and the clarity I received after I attending the game changing event. I can't wait to revisit this with you on the show this week. I am fired up and ready to rock it at the next level. If you want to come with me to Spark and Hustle in LA, connect with my people at an event in a city near you, or if you need to talk it out with someone who will give it to your straight ... write to me personally and we'll talk about it together. Pushing throught my skepticism was a defining moment for me. It started me on a path that has led to everything I am accomplishing today. Give yourself what you truly want this Mother's Day. You deserve it. This Week's Guest Ellen Gerst is a coach who helps clients to experience a change in perspective in order to move successfully through difficult life circumstances. With the ability to quickly drill down to the essence of a matter, she is able to effectively coach her clients to focus on achievable goals that will bring the most benefit to their lives. Ellen is also the author of several books on a variety of subjects including, grief, dating, relationships, spirituality, networking, social media, caregiving, and weight loss. Currently, she is coaching others on how to write and market a book in their area of expertise.

Launch a Home Biz w/ Little Capital

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:14:20 +0000

Whether you are just at the beginning stages of your new home career or you've had a decent amount of success growing your small business and are ready to catapult yourself to the next level, additional capital needs to be considered. Starting with a larger investment might enable you to grow your business more aggressively, but if you don't happen to have deep pockets you can find ways to fund your business through other areas of value. It's pretty simple really. You can't afford to hire a web designer? Spend a few days scouring the internet for free YouTube tutorials and teach yourself how to do it for nothing. What you lack in funding you can make up with time. The bottom line is you shouldn't let a great business idea fall by the wayside because you lack capital. If you have a stellar idea, a viable business plan and a whole lot of passion, there are always options for finding a way to launch your business. So tighten up those belts and get ready to ask the right questions about how to get the money you need to get going. How much do you need to have saved to be able to leave your corporate salary and begin working for yourself full time? How much should you invest in your business? How much of your return should you keep for yourself and how much should be invested back into the business? Do you need an investor? How does that work? How long should you wait for a return before changing your methods? How do you create a budget for your business? What are the basic start-up costs for a new home based business? (Licenses, trademark, website, patents, etc...) Known as the "Financial Mom" Pam Otten will be answering these questions and more.

Moms, Get Your SEXY back!

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:11:55 +0000

Hot mamas know how to work it in the bedroom and in the boardroom! I'd like to think that we've been through enough together and have moved well beyond being embarrassed about asking the tough questions. We know that sex sells and we know that sex heals. So why not use a little sex to up our game in business? This week I am bringing on my good friend, Lou Paget, a well known Certified Sex Educator prominently featured on HBO and FOX. This Friday there won't be anything holding us back from telling it like it is... and getting down and dirty. You will LOVE Lou. Beside Lou being a complete blast to spend the hour with, you will learn things about the world of sex that you didn't know affected our every day lives as moms, soon-to-be-moms and entrepreneurs. Don't tune this one out because you think this show doesn't apply to you. Too many women (including myself) have opted not to pay attention to their sexual power simply because they didn't have the time to make it a priority. The truth is that those that join us this week will be one step ahead in business, parenting, and female empowerment. I Choose to be a Hot Mama! Do you? Lou Paget will be covering everything an empowered Hot Mama needs to know, from the questions she is too embarrassed to ask to things she wishes someone would give her permission to do! This goes beyond nurturing your sex life straight to the smart, sexy, and incredibly savvy! Come learn how to be a Hot Mama!

Say Goodbye to your Inner Good Girl

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:09:48 +0000

What is the Good Girl? The “Good Girl” is an archetype that has different forms—the judge, the critic, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser to name a few. But no matter the form, the basis of the Good Girl has to do with feeling limited by society’s rules of what a woman should be. It has to do with playing small and feeling stuck in a prison of other people’s ideas. It has to do with feeling like we have to live up to the idea of being “good.” Many times the “good” part of us judges the “badass” part of us and we miss out on the truth of what it means to be a whole woman. Many women seem to come up against this archetype as we begin to explore our true selves and our real desires, or as we up-level our business and personal lives, or as we step into a bigger game that calls for us to be seen and heard. The Good Girl Gremlin seems to come up just as women are about to expand and grow… just as we are about to rock the center stage of our own life. What are some “Good Girl” symptoms? You may spend energy in guilt and shame You may play small and hide out You may have trouble speaking your truth or being seen You may feel distanced from your desires You may feel limited, judged, and boxed in by yours and other’s expectations Your mantra may be “I’m not ready” or I’m not good enough (to be seen, to create your desires, to take action on your truth) You may feel bad about wanting more (more abundance, more passion, more purpose) and yet at the same time, you know there is more for you This week, I am inviting my friends, Christina Dunbar and Regena Garrepy to join us on the show! These women founded the Bye Bye Good Girl Movement and are now healthy, whole, and yes–badass women! I can't wait for them to show you how to claim all of this for yourself so that you live from a place of authenticity, truth and power.

Create Desirable Results in Business

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:08:14 +0000

Make Strategic Planning Work. As busy moms with busy schedules we really don't have a choice but to orginize our time and efforts down to a science. If we don't stay 2 steps ahead of our day, we run the risk of falling way behind... as well as falling apart. So lets talk about strategy. Do you feel like you are pounding the pavement in your small business without seeing results? Are you simply trying to keep up with your long list of daily tasks only to fall short on accomplishing more than half of them each day? Do you find yourself spending too much precious time cleaning up messes and putting out fires and not enough time driving your business forward? Chances are you need to re-evalute your methods and rework your focus. Very often we are so caught up in working HARD we forget to work smart. Strategic Planning is a great tool for organizational alignment and goal setting. Experts tell us that in order to get ahead in business, we need to move beyond daily responsibilities and incorporate advancement into our daily routines. That sounds like a good idea in theory, but what about the stay-at-home parents who are already at their responsibility limit? Mompreneurs, this show is most definitely for you. In fact. the phone lines will be wide open on Friday for you to call in and ask your most challenging questions. Call in if you: ...need help organizing your daily task list. ...don't feel that you are getting enough support from your spouse, friends or other members of your family. ...have a terrific vision for a business, but need help executing it. ...are tired of working hard and not seeing enough results. ...need some help thinking strategically on reaching a specific goal - or several. ...can't seem to find the time during the day to get any work done (those pesky kids!!)

Bypass Symptoms & Get to the Root

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:02:58 +0000

Are you Fearless? Probably not. None of us are. Fear affects each and every one of us in different ways. You may think you know someone who appears to be fearless, but the truth is, they just might have a better relationship with fear than you do. Are you the kind of person who ignores the fears that present themselves? Do you cover it up with distractions and procrastinations? Or are you the sort of person who takes a moment to dissect the fears at hand and approach the issues dead on? When we are feeling down, stressed out, overwhelmed or uninspired, often the results appear in our physical bodies. It shows up as a headache, back pain, weight gain, weight loss, fatigue and more. If fear is the driving factor for all stress, than stress is most likely the root cause of our recurring and chronic symptoms. We've been taught for years to deal with these symptoms through medication prescriptions, pain killers, or physical therapy. Unfortunately the over abundance of prescriptions eventually result in more undesireable symptoms, side effects and addictions. Whats worse, if the cause of the symptom isn't dealt with directly, it will eventually resurface in another form of physical pain. The only true way to handle a symptom is to find the root cause and deal with it at the core. In every challenge of our lives, we are presented with the choice to cover up the pain with a distraction, or face the challenge head on, become the victor, and never look back. Whether dealing with a physical challenge or an emotional one, the key to overcoming the debilitating effects is to bring our emotional, instinctual and spiritual natures into balance and harmony. I am very much looking forward to introducing you to my guest this week, Dr. Peiter DeWet. It is not often that you find a doctor who is willing to take that extra time to search for the root cause of a medical problem rather than easily writing a prescription for it. Breaking out of the norm is a brave choice in today's medical field, but it is proving to be neccessary for ultimate health and wellness. Dr. DeWet is one of the rare doctors who I personally feel is on our side, looking to help us truly heal from within, approaching his patients holistically, focusing on the mind, body and soul. This week we will be talking about how we can tackle our chronic challenges from its origins and heal from within. Dr. DeWet will be helping us better understand the science behind these kind of remedies as well as teaching us the benefits of Holistic Health and Quantum Physics.

Parents, Embrace the Crazy!

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:58:46 +0000

If we weren't crazy before we became parents, we certainly are now. I admit it. I love crazy people. Let me clarify. I love people who embrace their craziness. Why try to hide it when you can make it work to your advantage? It's the crazy ones who get. stuff. done. It's the crazy ones who invent new products, take them as far as they will go, and then invent something new when the first product becomes old news. It's the crazy people who always land the big accounts and close the biggest deals because they are not afraid of the word "no" It's the crazy ones who demand to know the rules just so they can officially push the boundaries. It's the crazy parents who obsess about getting their child into the most ideal pre-school, without which they may never get a decent shot to get them into college or grad school. How crazy are you? But more importantly, how crazy are you willing to be? Are you crazy? Or just stressed out? The difference between crazy and stressed out is the FUN aspect. Crazy can be a blast. Stress is just a downer. So how do we keep it light and enjoyable? Humor, of course. I am so excited about this week's guest. I might as well hand over the microphone and let her take over. I heard Dr. Nancy Berk on my friend Angie Mozillo's show, Mom of Many Hats Radio, and couldn't stop laughing. Laughing?! Sometimes, in the day to day meshugana (Yiddish for "crazy") I forget how to let those ha-ha's out for some fresh air. Do you ever wonder "When did I get so serious??" Nancy Berk is a Stand-up Comedian AND a clinical Psychologist. Talk about a unique and fertile concept! The world can always use more humor- especially in an area that usually has our sanity slipping away on a daily basis. We are going to have some fun on Friday! The topic is about preparing for college, but really Nancy Berk is filled with great insight to get us through all the parenting years.

Moms Supporting Other Moms

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:45:14 +0000

Being a stay-at-home parent is a thankless job without pay, without bathroom breaks, and somehow it manages to deplete what little we have from our bank accounts. From the outside it must look like torture and yet the work-at-home parent revolution is still rising by tens of thousands each year. Why would parents choose to come home if they are so miserable? Because they are not. They may not have much sanity left, but they have chosen this path because it gives them freedom. The businesses that we build from our homes are not to fund extravagant lifestyles. They afford us the opportunity to be with our children, raise them, and play a significant role in their growth and development. This is no easy feat, but we have made this choice and we are willing to do what it takes to keep us at home where we feel we are most needed. If there is one thing I learned when I launched OurMilkMoney.com, it's the power we have in numbers, it's the influence we have over each other to create trends that work in our favor, and the community that thrives on a commonality: the love we have for our families. Why ask others to support us in our endeavors when we can support each other? Don't waste time trying to convince others that your choice to come home is noble or apologize for your disruptive children when on the phone with a client. Isn't it time that we stop trying to prove to the world that we are significant? It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Moms are breaking new ground even if we have to drive in the slow lane. Slow and steady always wins the race. There are enough of us setting the same intention that we can make a difference by working together. That is why I love organizations like Honor the Mom and Hula Frog. Both are organizations run by moms for moms. There is nothing like building upon our spirit of sisterhood. This week we'll be talking about how you can stay involved in the Mom community and how it will work to your advantage resulting in all the support you'll ever need to drive your own ambitions.

Before We Were Parents

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:59:11 +0000

Ah, yes. Good times.
When the kids are tucked in on a Saturday night, my husband and I like to have a "date night"-- which means something very differentthan it did ten years ago. Back then, we might have been burning the midnight oil at a concert, a party, or perhaps we'd be performing in a theatrical production in the city. Oh, yeah.
We were crazy that way. CRAZY, I tell ya!

We enjoy our date nights just as much now as we did then.
Now that we are parents our typical Saturday night looks a bit different. We wait until the kiddos fall asleep, turn on some music, sit on the couch with a bottle of wine to reminisce about the days beforewe became parents...

It was a time when we had... a lot LESS.
...Less responsibility and less to worry about... as well as less of a clue on most anything.

In fact, once we get over the laughs of how C-R-A-Z-Y we were, we begin to realize that before we became parents we had less vision. Less purpose. Less reason to keep it together and push for that finish line.

We had less weight to lose. (Less to lose in general!) Less money in the bank. Less assets. Less experience. Less on our resumes. Less bodies to clothe or mouths to feed. For many of us we had less confidence, less knowledge and less understanding about what it really takes to raise a family or run a business.

Sometimes visiting the past is all you need to realize how far you've come, and how much MORE you have today.
On today's live show we will be talking about how much we didn't know before we became parents, and share some laughs about how much we've learned a long the way.
(Remember when we SWORE that we'd never yell at our kids in public?")
We invite you to listen in live, or if you want to share a pre-parent memory of your own... we invite you to take part in the conversation.

Red-Carpet SNEAK PREVIEW 800-449-8686

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 20:10:30 +0000

...and We're Back!
If you want to know the truth, the last 9 months off the air has been truly grueling and torturous for me, personally. I felt naked without my microphone. I felt irrelevant. I felt forgotten.

And then I realized that it wasn't about me. It was about YOU.
If you have any doubt what your purpose in life is, you'll discover it the moment that it is taken away from you. The last 9 months for me became an intense exercise in self-discovery, sheer focus, extreme strategy projects and deep deep DEEP housecleaning. (Purging is never easy!)
I found myself intensely clawing and clamoring to get my message heard by anyone who would listen...which was even more challenging without my usual broadcasting tools. I'd sob "...but...you don't understand. I am on a mission to bring home 1 million parents! Won't you help me??"

Well.... SOMEONE heard my cries--- because it's happening just the way I'd envisioned.
This Little Parent Stayed Home will relaunch bigger and bolder than ever before... this week on iHEART RADIO TALK Live!
I have an absolute DREAM TEAM of champions who are fully on board with my mission to support parents who dream of bringing their careers home. We left our small digital platform last year with nearly 80,000 listeners... certainly nothing to sneeze at...but far from my goal of 1 million. Now, with this new platform, we have a chance to reach 60 million.

Just imagine...
More listeners---more happy parents---more well-adjusted kiddos---more home businesses booming---more parents operating on the principle that family comes first---more self-fulfilled moms and dads---more income being made, and being circulated back into the American economic system---MORE FOR ALL OF US!

I've been saying it for years: Moms and Dads, YOU are the ones who are going to save this country from economic meltdown. Don't look now, but we are gaining momentum and teaching a thing or two to corporate America about staying power. There has never been a better time to sign your own paychecks!

To those fans who have been with us the whole time....
...our gratitude simply cannot be put into words. Thank you for sticking it out these past 9 months and trusting that we'd somehow get back to you. I will be taking some MUCH NEEDED time on our first broadcast to honor YOU. If you would like to call in as a long time fan and tells us how our past shows have played a role in your success EMAIL OUR PRODUCER to get booked as a "call in" now!

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON FACEBOOK!! Common challenges will get addressed on the live show--- so get those tough questions answered!!

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!
Got a comment or a question? To be featured on the air, call 1-800-449-8686 during the live show.

Rock your Biz While Rockin' Your Babies

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:15:13 +0000

Design your ideal life. If you are serious in creating a career that fits around your family's needs, you've got to get to know Leah Jantzen. Leah is a good friend, fellow radio host, and also like me, she is a mom on a mission. Leah is a shining example of a woman who has never backed down, rarely lets fear get in her way to soar to new possibilities, and has proven that it IS possible to create an environment that mirrors the most important values in your life including your family and your career. The thing I love about Leah is that she doesn't hold back when telling it like it is and always finds the fun and the warmth in the hard choices we have to make as moms. Like me, she is willing to share the deep and dirty truth about how she manages it all... even when the kids are sick and the house is a mess. Don't become engulfed in the minutia of what can't be done... not when there is a rainbow of possibilities! Get your inspiration from those that have already made it work and then apply it to your own situation. Thousands of moms are now paving the way for others to create their own wealth on their own terms. Take advantage! There is a New Boss in Town... It's your Kids. This week you'll want to join us as we dig deep and dish as the real work-at-home moms of Radio. We'll share our challenges, our solutions, and our dreams that keep feeding our desire to grow and keep on growing.

Moms of Many Hats

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:12:33 +0000

Come One Come All!!! Mom of Many Hats Radio and This Little Parent Stayed Home are joining forces for a SPECTACULAR show ! Ally LoPrete and Angie Mozilo will dazzle, delight, and dish about all things "woman" on this special radio event! From parenting to perfection, working from home to wanting the most of ourselves, dreaming to dazzle, vulnerability to value - you name it, between these two ladies, they'll share the dish about mastering and manipulating the art of juggling it all.

Self Discovery: Not Just for Kids!

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:10:18 +0000

Turn your dreams into an actionable plan. Dreaming is the fun part, but creating a detailed and effective plan is a different story. It might seem to be less fun, but that is only because it is less familiar. A road less traveled usually leads to more abundant joyfulness. So the question is... Do you dare? Or do you delay? As women and mothers living in a culture that expects us to be all things to everyone- including ourselves- we often don't know where to start. Turn your passions into something that fuels and sustains you. This week we will be talking about how to get sizable results by broadcasting a quality message rather than a careless and impersonal blast that reaches a large quantity, but stimulates none. When you leverage your resources effectively, you will be able to identify your true value and find your most joyful purpose. Living authentically in this manner is the best way to parent with purpose. This week I will be introducing you to my friend and colleague, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert, Dori Klass. Together we will be discussing how to align our passions with how to become (and raise our children to become) contributing members of society.

How to Run Your Family Like a Business

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:07:44 +0000

It's simple. Just run your family like a Business. Why not? By using an empowering management style, who's to say that we can't educate, parent, and inspire ambition in our children as we raise them along side of our businesses? If you are a parent struggling to balance career with family, you won't want to miss this discussion. Simplify. Compartmentalize. Profit. This is a revolutionary time for all parent entrepreneurs, but as we will discuss, we are still pioneering the industry- and that means paving the way for a younger generation of parent entrepreneurs. We know them now as our children. In a world of entitlement and increasing dependence, it is important that we teach and inspire our kids to listen, be observant, work well with others, adapt, stay accountable and self-sufficient, and follow their inner sense of integrity. Do we as adults encompass all of those things? Can you imagine how much we would be accomplishing by now if this is the way we'd been raised? This week, I will be introducing you to successful entrepreneur, public speaker, author and businessman, Chris Efessiou. Chris found himself facing his greatest challenge when his marriage ended and he was left to raise his seven-year old daughter on his own. Without a manual, he stuck with what he knew and discovered that the same skills critical to success as a business leader seamlessly transferred to parenting. Chris will be joining us to share his discovery on how the principles that are essential in team building can be used to build a prosperous business and a loving family.

The Art of Mastering The word "NO"

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:05:41 +0000

Believe. Plan. Go. Meeting Jenn Lee was like hitting the jackpot. Everything she said about taking action and streamlining all efforts really resonated with me. I was introduced to Jenn shortly after being asked to host Spark & Hustle. Tory Johnson told me that Jenn would help me change the way I executed everything in my business, and she was right. With her sharp wit, no B.S. approach and practical takeaways, Jenn Lee's out-of-the-box strategies are game changing. If you are ready to stop making excuses, take back the control and get fast results that will earn you a profit that matches your hard work, you'll want to join us on this show.

Social Media for Dummies (and Parents!)

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:03:41 +0000

Be honest. Does social media frighten you? You wouldn't be alone if it does. It seems like every time we finally master one platform, a new one appears or a new 3rd party application is created. You are no dummy. You appreciate that social media is a terrific tool when it comes to promoting your business and leveling the playing field, but staying technically aware is enough to make your head explode. Without the right comprehension, your social time online could end up being counter-productive. How are you supposed to get any actual work done with all these social media expectations? Like every other bit of technology, new discoveries that were supposed to make our lives easier seems to make them more complicated. That is why we are going to attack this topic with the most streamlined intentions for you as a busy work-at-home parent. Your work time is already limited so it is important to know how to effectively engage in social media and keep your internet presence exposed without breaking the time bank. This week we will be giving you tips and tricks on what social media platforms you should most be paying attention to, how to structure your work time so that you aren't spending hours losing your focus, and how to maximize your time using these platforms in a way that will bring you immediate results every time. There is no one better to share the airwaves with me on this topic other than the Linked In Lady herself, Carol McManus. Carol built a 6 figure income in less than 18 months by mastering LinkedIn and putting a system in place that allowed her to drive her consulting business in about 20 minutes each day. Many of you also know that I recently became a sought after Twitter coach once I "cracked the twitter code" and learned to drive traffic by the thousands in just a few minutes each night. The hour will go by fast on Friday, but we will do our best to pack the show with lots of useful takeaways.

Transgender Families and Their Children

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 20:01:24 +0000

Champions come from the most unexpected places. I'd like to think of myself as a pretty open-minded and accepting individual. No judgements here. But in the realm of authenticity, I'll admit that when I was first introduced to Ryans Sallans, a trans-gender male, public speaker, educator and author of the book "Second Son," I found myself making quick assumptions about him - not that I am proud of myself. Even I, who touts non-discrimination wondered... what's wrong with this person that he couldn't find peace until he had transformed his entire gender identity? The more I read about Ryan, the more he became a hero to me. Gender identity is a complex and awkward topic, even for the most broad-minded and unbiased but through Ryan's writing, speaking and mentoring, his message is such an important one. He brings a multitude of positive attributes to the trans-gender and gay communities, as well as to their families who love them and want to understand them. Shouldn't we all make an effort to be more understanding? We can all learn a thing or two from Ryan Sallans, the brave trans-gender male who found his authentic self. As a mother, I've always sworn that I'd be 100% accepting of my child's sexual orientation and lifestyle without question. But would I be able to maintain this stance should my child develop deep depression and extreme dysfunction due to gender identity crises? Our children may decide to go down a different path than we had envisioned for them. As parents, there is nothing we want more than our child's true happiness in life. To meet this life-long goal, we may be faced with circumstances that challenge our ideals and force us to push past our comfort zones. At some point we must concede that we will not always "know better" when it comes to our children's happiness. At which point, there will be nothing left to do but trust that they will find their own path to whatever divine happiness means for them personally. Friday's show has become a true passion piece for me as I believe this topic is timely and important for anyone who loves and wants to understand another human being. This week I will have the honor of interviewing this brave gentleman, an icon and role model for the trans-gender community, a patient teacher for those who are affected by their transitioning family members, and a life saver to suicidal teens.

Be a Celebrity in Your Industry

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 19:58:55 +0000

Go beyond slight recognition and dive into stardom. Years before I was a business coach for parents, I was a business coach for actors in Hollywood. I didn't teach them how to act, but I did coach them on how to know their "product" as well as how to create out of the box marketing strategies that would allow them to be remembered by the people who were in a position to hire them. The business of acting isn't much different than your home based business where you structure your own game plan, work to build memorable relationships, and represent your brand with complete confidence and poise. Many of the most passionate and talented actors share a common pitfall in their careers: They are so passionate about the art of performing, but they often ignore the necessary business steps it takes to get them in front of the camera, or on the stage. "I don't want to play the Hollywood game, " they'd say, "Just put me on the stage and let me perform." My response? "If you don't create a business plan and a unique marketing strategy, how do you expect anyone to hire you to perform on a stage?" Working actors know that their real job is the audition, not the performance. Often the most significawork is not in the actual execution of our service, but rather in the implementation of the plan to get someone to hire us. It should come as no surprise that some of the most talented actors remain unknown in Hollywood, while many of the less talented ones don't have any problem booking role after role. Short answer? Those who are working in show biz, know BIZ. Do NOT under-estimate the power of muscle marketing and out of the box strategies when working to get known in a competitive field. The key is in targeted actions that will get the industry buzzing about you. If you are hungry enough, you shouldn't have any problem taking an unconventional route (or two) to your destination. Are you willing to shake things up a bit? This week, I am proud and honored to introduce you to my friend Wendi McClendon, a television and film celebrity who happens to have crazy awesome talent as well as immensely clever business sense. An incredibly talented comedic actress, Wendi has never had any problem taking bold risks and working her "brand" on her own terms. Friday's show will be a real treat!

Capitalize on YOURSELF Effectively

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 19:55:22 +0000

Welcome back Lil' Parents! As we say in my family when we have just taken a much needed break from one another -- I have enjoyed missing you! It's back to work and we have lots to cover! I am really looking forward to launching into the new format of the show tomorrow night! I hope that Monday evenings will bring more opportunity for you to tune in live and take interactive action. I have a terrific new line up of guests for the fall series and we plan catering each show to more specific challenges that you may be having as a parent and solo entrepreneur. I am pumped!! If there is one thing that inspires me, it's watching others create an innovative variant of success by pushing past boundaries and striving for progress rather than perfection. Very often we don't know what our life purpose is until it is staring us squarely in the face, and even then sometimes we miss it. The truth is we all have accessible solutions. What might start out as an imaginative approach to solve our own problems often results in a fresh and revolutionary way to contribute to society. Are you ignoring the little whisper of a voice that is revealing exactly how to radically reshape your ambitions? There really is no secret to learning how to turn your passion into something that fuels and sustains you. Stop being so modest and flaunt what you have! Joining me tomorrow evening on This Little Parent Stayed Home, are two champion innovators. Tania Mulry of edRover will be this week's co-host, and together we will be interviewing LuLu Powers, known as "Hollywood's Martha Stewart", the celebrity entertaining designer who has created, cooked and composed for many of America's royalty including Leonardo di Caprio, Madonna and Bill Clinton. No giveaway this week, but we have some terrific perks for anyone who would like to donate $5 or more to the Our Milk Money crowd funding campaign!

We r all a 'lil Freaky & Funny. Own It.

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:47:44 +0000

Whatever is screaming the loudest gets the most attention. At least that is how it is in my house. As parents, our days almost never go as planned. You may have meant to put out a client newsletter or create a rockin' new business plan or even have a play-date with some new friends from preschool. All that was pushed aside, however, when your 3 year old peed on the floor or your 6 year old suddenly came down with pink eye or your hot water heater broke and seeped into all those boxes in the garage. Sometimes the hardest part of being a parent is that we lack control of the day to day and even the hour to hour. Why even have a game plan when it's sure to get disrupted by something unexpected? A game plan keeps you focused, but having flexibility keeps you prepared and ready to deviate from your plan without having a grown-up melt down. Tragedy + Time = Comedy Keep those chuckles coming. On most days, it's the only way to make it through. If you want to survive, you must learn to laugh at the absurdity of your unexpected daily dramas, surround yourself with friends and tribe mates who have been there, done that, and remember that every new experience as a mom or dad is an opportunity for you to create a more controlled system ---for next time. This week I will be introducing you to two very good friends of mine. Mandy Kalish is one of the newest staff members of Our Milk Money, joining us in her role as Director of Sales and Marketing. My friendship with Mandy is not so new, however, as our history together stems back to grade school when we were the best of frenemies. Mandy is one of the funniest women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and I cannot wait to reminisce with her about our childhood years...all the way up to motherhood. If anyone knows how to embrace the absurd, it's Ms. Kalish. Speaking of funny, my good friend Chris Mancini, stand-up comic and comedy film writer/producer/author, returns to the show as our guest of the hour. New parents, you certainly won't want to miss this! Dutiful dad, Chris Mancini, is offering an insightful, fun and extremely helpful short course on overcoming the anxieties of becoming a first-time parent. If you or anyone you know is even a little bit FREAKED OUT about becoming a parent, Chris can help. He teaches how to overcome the "Hyperanxiepression" so new parents can enjoy their helpless little infants from day one. "Will I ever have s-e-x again?" "Will I ever sleep again?" "Will I have to start going to bed at sunset?" Questions like these are more common than you think: you're not alone. Join Chris in his super-affordable, fun and helpful course, or give it as a gift to any expecting new dads (they probably won't admit it, but they're SCARED).

Magazines and Mobile Media

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:34:52 +0000

The biggest regrets come from the failure to think big from the start. Stop and consider for a moment that we really do have access to the same tools and resources- in everything we do. You may not have been born with the natural ability to understand business, but learning the skills that you need to take action is as easy as choosing to absorb new insight. Their are infinite channels of enterprise available worldwide with immediate results at almost no cost - and learning to leverage these channels is worth more than any price tag. It all begins with a little bit of hunger for knowledge. As a busy work-at-home parent, the digital age can be a blessing and a curse. Emerging media sources are exploding, but traditional media platforms still play an important role in giving exposure to small business. If only you knew how to cut through that fierce competition. Remember that everything worthwhile comes with hard work and perseverance. Most of the time, the reward is simply given to the ones who never threw in the towel... even when they most wanted to. This week, I am pleased to introduce you to a long-time colleague who I've had the pleasure of watching blossom in her business and brand. Beginning with her creation of a gorgeous online shopping mall with more than 75 virtual stores within Shabby Lane Shops, Catherine Monceaux has expanded her architectural vision into a beautiful newsstand magazine, now available in top stores such as Barnes and Noble. Catherine's passion for her enterprise is fueled by the love that she has for her children... a resource that we all have in our toolbox. We have more commonality than we often realize. Joining us once again as co-host is my good friend, Tania Mulry. We'll be sharing some exciting new developments with you in regards to mobile media marketing.

Champion Ur Charm & Ignight Ur Influence

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:28:53 +0000

You already know you have a powerful message to broadcast. You've fine-tuned the branding of your product, the specific wording of your tag-lines and logos, but now its time to color your personality and give yourself the voice you need to BROADCAST EFFECTIVELY. Using the tools you already have like your voice and your poise, you can perfect any message you have by using subtle strokes like intonation, pace, volume and tonality. Very often it is these slightly intensified qualities that resonate with your potential clients at such a subconscious level that they often are not even aware of the influence that you have over them. It is tools like these that build great leaders and get others to take immediate action. Perfect your personality and it'll feel like waving a magic wand over anyone you want to call into action. If you are looking for a way to gain that extra magnetism that will allow you to project a quality message with clarity and authority, you won't want to miss tomorrow's show. From training Hollywood actors and internet radio show hosts, I've learned a little something about how to increase your desirability simply by polishing your presence. By using your electric vibe and unique charm like a well oiled instrument, you could literally triple your client base in a matter of days. Imagine new prospects lined up on a wait-list to work with you. Believe in the buzz, baby! Every last drop of it is possible. Tomorrow you'll learn the magic formula that will fine-tune your personal charm and rev up a more charismatic presence. Next weekend I will be speaking at the Booya Weekend Bootcamp on this very subject. (I believe the conference is sold out, but I am sure if you begged Martin Presse, he'll find a place for you...try this link and tell him I sent ya!) Tomorrow, I'll be offering the same marketing strategy package on the radio show that will be offered at the Booya Presentation Skills Seminar... for a sneak peak at the goods, check it out here---> Tomorrow's radio show guest embodies the personality that I am talking about and she has the notches on her success belt to prove it. Jen Bilik, the fearless founder of Knock Knock Products took an ordinary idea and exploded it with her own personal brand of charm and charisma. Her creative ideas were all united by a sensibility rather than a product type. Using observational humor and always speaking the truth, Jen Bilik created Knock Knock because she never met an affirmation that she liked. She figured there had to be other cranky curmudgeons like her who wanted to tell the truth, and that is what made her idea sustainable, expansive, replicable and scalable. Mandy Kalish will be joining me once again as my co-host!

Madhouse without the Mommy Migraine

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:04:31 +0000

Flustered or unfazed? I am all about simple. Actually that is a blatant lie. I often look at others who seem to have it all together and I wonder what it would be like if I simplified the chaos in my life. On the days that I do actually feel caught up and organized- it doesn't last long. I imagine it's because a clean slate is an inviting opportuntity to take on a messy new project. Which makes me wonder... Do we thrive on chaos? If there is one thing I've gotten really good at, it's learning to dissect everything. Our lives are like one big puzzle to be solved and each experience brings us new clues to live more fully, abundantly, and purposefully. I just got back from speaking to a deeply passionate and intimate group of people at the Booya Bootcamp with Martin Presse. As a speaker I am hired to inspire -- An absolute dream job. Especially when I think about how inspired I get when I listen to everyone else's stories. I absolutely love connecting with new people. I am always shocked to learn how completely HUMAN we all are. We all have had good and bad experiences in life, love, and business. We've had our hearts broken, our egos shattered, and many of our dreams destroyed before they were ever fully defined. We have also experienced heavenly joy, divine awesomeness, and a love for our families that can not be replaced by a simplistic life experience and a sparkling house. How we choose to embrace it is what defines us. Those of us who love our truths are less tormented by them. We are able to float through life effortlessly. Nothing knocks us down - at least not permanently. We wear our scars like badges of honor. We laugh more, learn more and yes --- make more money. I am so excited to introduce you to 2 very special people tomorrow. Anna Marie Martin will be joining me as co-host and is quite frankly the greatest Virtual Assistant on the planet. It wasn't long after I'd gotten to know her that I offered her a staff position on Our Milk Money as head webmaster. I love going to her with new projects because she always gets so excited to take on new challenges and she is always so grateful for the experience. Who wouldn't love to work with someone with her attitude? Speaking of positive energy, I'll be introducing you to Sandy Fowler, another fellow Toginet Host, and the most spirited Mom you've ever heard. Sandy is filled with clever and resourceful strategies for decluttering, destressing and deactivating depression! Want to venture into the Holiday Season without the headache? Sandy is your gal.

Struggles are Contributions to the World

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:16:14 +0000

Whatever challenges you are up against are opportunities for you to resolve -- not just for yourself, but for the rest of the world. It's been a little while since we've heard from you. Time to check in and let us know what is happening in your world, what is challenging you, blocking you, or keeping you from reaching your goals. I am here for you and I am keeping the phone lines open. If you would like to reserve your coaching spot on tomorrow's show, fill out this form, or call in live: 877-864-4869 Back by popular demand, it's a free coaching day! Whatever you are feeling limited by, now is your chance to find a solution before paying it forward to someone else. That is how it works in the parent entrepreneur culture. It is no accident that we were put in the driver's seat just when the world needed an entrepreneurial revolution. It's now up to us to pave the way and often that involves creating new routes to a new destination. If you are a self-employed parent, more opportunities just opened up for you to get exposure and connect with others who are on your team!

How to Make Passive Income Online

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:03:24 +0000

It's no wonder you are skeptical. In my last few months of working in Corporate America I spent my hours sneaking around on the internet, searching for any legitimate income opportunity that would allow me to come home. I had been fighting with my dear sweet husband about my intense desire to give up my stable salary for the freedom to stay home with our newborn son. Leaving our baby in a poorly run home-daycare was just downright painful, and I couldn't do it anymore. I was ready to make some sizable sacrifices to become the full-time caretaker, but without some kind of supplemental income, we couldn't justify the transition. For months, I searched for something stable that would support my desire to follow my heart home. The challenge is not a lack of at home career opportunities... it's finding the right one. Just run a simple google search on "how to make money from home" and you'll be bombarded with empty promises of investment opportunities that smell of something rotten. Before becoming parents, we might have been more willing to take these risks, make a few dumb decisions and lose the roof over our head. We'd tell ourselves we'd never make that mistake again and grow from the experience. But with kids in the picture? We no longer have that luxury. If there is one thing that I knew about myself as a new parent and the parents that I now work with, it is that Moms and Dads are determined to find a way to do what is best for their families. They are willing to take risks, work hard and even invest in something new, but how do they know when the opportunity is right? We are on "Business Opportunity Information Overload"... and we still don't know what is legit. As part of the mission of OurMilkMoney.com we strive to find the BEST independent career opportunities for you. We've done the research and we've asked all the tough questions... so you don't have to. We ALWAYS have your best interest at heart. If you are looking for a truly legitimate way to earn an unlimited income for your family online, an opportunity that is flexible and filled with potential, you will want to tune into tomorrow's show. I have invited my very good friend, Bridget Brady to share with us how she secured her financial future by creating a residual online income and how she is teaching others to do it as well. Bridget is known as the Internet Goddess, a true inspiration to men and women across the country. She will be joining us on tomorrow's show to share a very transparent approach to her program. She will also be offering a no cost informational Tele-seminar, exclusively created for Our Milk Money parents and This Little Parent listeners. We've got your back, and we will leave no stone unturned! You will not leave the tele-seminar without knowing: How much is the full investment (very reasonable with no hidden costs) How quickly you can expect to recoup your investment without risk How much you can expect to earn from the program How much work is required to achieve your desired results How others have created their success with this program How others have FAILED this program (That's right! This is not fool proof. You MUST be willing to do the minimal amount to see results....and we will lay everything out for you upfront so you can make an educated decision on whether or not this opportunity is right for you.)

Say NO to Naysayers & YES to Yaysayers!

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:52:59 +0000

We are all capable of changing our mindset. Sometimes we just need the tough love. The kick in the pants. The serious talkin' to. Yep, this is going to be one of those broadcasts. You know, the one where I tell you to step outside of your little bubble, stop blaming others about the less than desirable situation that you are in, and turn that negative energy inside out. Before you decide that I am not talking about you and decide to tune this one out, try doing a little test to see how self aware you really are. Is playing the blame game REALLY productive? It may make you feel better at first, but I promise you there is a better way to overcome obstacles and take charge of your own fate....fast. This week I am going to share with you one of my little secrets for staying on top of my game and pushing through the rejections and the setbacks. All it takes is a little imagination. The truth is, things are never really what they seem. It's far too easy to blame all of our challenges on someone else's stupidity and bad decision making skills. It's nothing more than an excuse for us to get out of doing the dirty work and discovering the solution for ourselves. How far does blaming others ever get us... really? This week, I am opening up the phone lines for you to get your personal challenges addressed. If you would like to be featured live on the air with a question or a comment, our phone lines will be open: 877-864-4869 or if you are unable to listen live, but would like to have a question or comment read on the air please fill out this form. The overall theme is this... HOW TO SEE THE BIG PICTURE. You'll discover how increasing your insight can be truly magical - in just about any situation. I'll be providing you with tools so powerful that every solution from now on will seem almost as if they are being personally handed to you on a platter. You'll understand when you listen in. (You're welcome.) Returning to the show this week is our favorite astrologer, Heidi Rose Robbins with a quick update on what we can expect from the changes in the atmosphere and how we can thrive no matter what the stars tell us!

Desperate Times and Dedicated Measures

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:12:04 +0000

What gives? If you are like most of the moms I meet who have decided to bring their careers home, your biggest frustration comes from the lack of results from all of your hard work. You may have the business idea of the century, be completely fabulous at what you do, you may even have a huge following of fans who tell you how much they admire you. But when it comes to make money, there is a real lack. You may be busy...but your also broke. Its time for rapid results. If you feel yourself becoming dangerously close to becoming a "business program junkie" or a mom entrepreneur "victim" cliche', its time to turn inward, clear out the stuff that ISN'T working and increase your bottom line with what little dignity you have left. Just Kidding. I know you are dignified, but what may be sabotaging your progress is your desperation and your all-to-easy tendency to get distracted with the mundane tasks that are not leveragable. It happens to the best of us, and the busiest of us. I get you, moms. There simply is no more TIME to invest in your business. You've been patient. And patient. And patient. Its time to get the outcome you have been working towards. The answer is simple. First we need to evaluate your activities and then we need to leverage them. You've only got 6 hours a week to grow your business? Great! If that is all we've got to work with, then lets make those 6 hours count. I've called upon the best person that I know to help in this area, Coach Jenn Lee. Although we'd all love more TIME, wishing for it won't make us more productive. Jenn Lee is a Ninja when it comes to showing us how to trim the fat from our time sucking tasks and focus on being more effective with what little time we do have.

Professional Moms (and Poopy Diapers?!)

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 21:49:27 +0000

Thanksgiving is a great time for reflection. It's been said that living in gratitude is the best way to abundance. So, just for the sake of argument, if we were to give thanks for our family, our friends, the roof over our heads, the food we eat and our good health....would the laws of the universe give us more of the good stuff? If only it were that easy! Thinking positively is really only a small component of being able to manifest and create an abundant outcome. For me, it's the deep reflection of what I've already accomplished that transports me into the most potent mindset for manifesting. So much of what I am grateful for began 5...10...even 15 years ago. “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future....” - Steve Jobs Fifteen years ago I arrived in Los Angeles, bright and starry eyed. With my college degree in musical theatre in one hand and a pile of headshots and resumes in the other, I was ready and determined to become the hottest star that Hollywood had ever seen. Young, hot and single, I came to the Tinseltown along with millions of others who all looked every bit as hot as me and had the same dream. I was now in the most competitive industry in the world and although I had the chops to perform circles around the others, I learned quickly that getting hired was more about strategy and less about song and dance. Many actors learned this the hard way. They quickly saw the steep competition before them and the near impossibility of getting their talent discovered by the right people. So they quit. At 24 years old, I landed a job working at a company called Act Now! where I became a consultant for the seasoned actor in Hollywood. I spent my days auditioning actors for our pre-screened workshops, coached them how to nail the "cold reading" audition every time, and taught them how to build relationships with top-notch casting directors, agents and managers. My former boss and first business mentor, Kenna Dean, taught me my first lessons in the importance of business integrity, reverse sales strategy, and choosing our clients appropriately. Kenna was also the first "Mom-prenuer" I'd ever known, building a lucrative business model that served the most competitive industry on the planet and still managing to put her family first without apology. Join me tomorrow when I interview Kenna Dean about how she became a successful business leader and a liason between actors and entertainment professionals... all while changing diapers and rocking her baby.

Connecting Bloggers and Brands

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 21:39:38 +0000

You know more about marketing and advertising trends than you realize. While you may be a business owner who is focused on getting your products and services exposure, you are also a consumer... and you know what floats your own boat. You also know what is annoying and what kinds of ads you are deliberately tuning out. You are your ideal client. Advertising changes every single day – what worked today may or may not work tomorrow. Before you get tripped up about changing your marketing approach or blow your entire advertising budget on gimmicks that are consistently ignored by online browsers, consider which marketing tactics work on you. A big trend in small business advertising is to go where your ideal demographic is hanging out and create some buzz through a clever and fun campaign. This doesn't have to be an expensive approach, but because you will be gaining a presence on different platforms it can take time to be effective in raising brand consciousness and awareness. Still, one of the hottest trends in creating out-of-the-box-buzz is getting reviewed by fellow mom bloggers. Enough noise about a brand can lead to that coveted spot on a store shelf. This week I will be chatting with my friend, Abby Fatica and her new business partner, Monica Mylet about their latest endeavor to help Mommy Bloggers and Mommy Inventors connect for better brand relationships. If you have been successful in building your social community, Trackersphere can help you leverage that influence and use it to elevate your bottom line. We'll be discussing the many new tools and resources that can help you bridge the gap in your business relationships whether you are a blogger, a brand or both.

Permission to Take a Break

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:55:53 +0000

he most difficult part of being your own boss is knowing when to take a break. No one really intended for the holiday season to be stressful. So why does it become increasingly overwhelming each year? Let's dissect it. (It's my favorite thing to do!) The holidays have become more diverse and although it may take more effort to keep all the annual traditions equally balanced, I have to admit that I really love how much we have progressed as a society. Chrismakah. Shismakah. It's all in good fun. Last night I hosted my annual Hanukkah party for the neighborhood kids which is always ironic because my kids are the only ones there who are actually Jewish. I never intended to be the mom responsibile for giving culture to the non-Jews, but each year I am asked by the other neighborhood moms, "You'll be having your annual Hanukkah party again, right?" Impressed by the interest, the willingness to learn, and the celebratory spirit of others... I just can't say no. Each year, usually by about the 300th latka and burn from the oil splatter, I admit that I have a moment of crankiness. I declare, "This is the last year we do this!" I vow to spend less on the festivities, give less gifts, retire from making hundreds of homemade holiday truffles for bosses and teachers, cease the humorous holiday cards (known for our interfaith witticism), and simplify the winter season altogether with LESS. The real reason I can't quit. Besides the fact that I love it? Nothing beats this time of year. Amid the chaos, I am reminded of the fact that I am throwing parties, creating holiday cards, baking and decorating... BECAUSE I CAN. I am the boss of me and I SAY it's time to take a break and enjoy the happiest time of the year. (I am giving YOU permission to do the same.) Six years ago, I was trapped by my corporate job, my limited paycheck, the captivity of the time card... and I had big dreams. Aspiring to one day have the kind of freedom that only a self-employed mom could occupy, I yearned to make my own decisions, participate in holiday recreation, and tell my kids "Yes, I can come to your preschool to demonstrate the lighting of the menorah... again." Because when we break it down, there is no expectation in the world of self-employment. The only pressure we truly feel is the kind we put on ourselves. Knowing that I can quit at anytime is enough to make the choice not to. So, on this week's show I am taking a break from the business talk and instead we're going have a little fun getting to know some television and film celebs. Both guests are friends of mine from my acting days, positively talented and unequivocally excellent in the parenting department. You've seen them everywhere... pegged "those actors" the ones who just keep showing up in your favorite films and TV programs. Never resting from their passion to create, Bob Clendenin and Jillian Armenante are always on the move.

COEXIST: Bridge the Gap 'Tween US & THEM

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:17:01 +0000

COEXIST is a documentary film making an impact on young people's lives. "Coexist is a thought-provoking and compelling film that resonates profoundly with anyone who views it. It underscores the sheer complexity of the Rwandan genocide and subsequent efforts at reconciliation, and provides a deeper examination of hatred and forgiveness." - Connecticut Teacher of the Year (2012), David Bosso This Boston-based educational documentary film project, "Coexist: Bridging the Divide Between Us and Them," aims to teach students about genocide to increase their awareness of "othering," which can range from pushing and teasing to bullying and hate crimes. Educating our children is the best way to create awareness, tolerance and ultimately end violence in communities. "Coexist" has been featured in film festivals, conferences, schools, and universities around the world following its world premiere in Boston, and has been selected by American Public Television for distribution to public television stations across the country, extending its reach to more than 100 million viewers. This week we will be interviewing the director of this critical and significant film, Adam Mazo who has drawn parallels between the events in Rwanda and attacks by school bullies, suggesting peer pressure can push nonviolent people to commit violent acts, whether it’s throwing someone’s backpack in the trash or committing more extreme acts such as genocide. A reflection about bullying is a productive way for us to understand violence in communities. We cannot pretend that we don't relate. If anything, practicing extreme tolerance helps us to understand why bullying occurs, and what we can do to prevent it. It's not always as simple as a deep rooted lack of self esteem that motivates one group to dominate over another. In the case of Rwanda, and how it mirrors events on our playgrounds, often those who bully are protecting themselves from the wrath of the group by pledging loyalty. This is a also a mob mentality: bully or be bullied. We've discussed peer pressure and bullying in the past, but never from this angle. A passionate subject for me, as I was just "cyber-bullied" not too long ago, I am pleased to be able to recognize Adam's great work and do my part to pass this important message forward.

Get Organized. Get Naked. Get Happy

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:56:46 +0000

Are you passionate about working at home? Lisa Kanarek is. She thrives on the freedom and she celebrates it every day. Making the choice to bring your career home can initially feel like the most liberating move a person can make. I mean let's face it, you can't get fired. You can play hooky anytime you feel like it. You can work in your pajamas, or even naked if you were really so inclined. You can earn as much as your little heart desires without that annoying glass ceiling. What could be better? The sad truth is that being your own boss isn't always as glamorous as it seems. Working at home can get messy. We become clumsy, disorganized, caught up in the double (and triple) duties of being a homemaker and a parent and an entrepreneur. We are always very busy, but often very broke. The passion we feel about our careers gets buried beneath the not-so-fun administrative tasks, the little concentration breakers (those darn kids!) and the pressure we put on ourselves to get an income for our effort. We begin to wonder if we were just overly ambitious in our goals to "do it all." Improve the way you work at home, and you'll fall back in love with your business. On this evenings broadcast, I will be introducing you to work-at-home maven Lisa Kanarek. We'll be chatting about how to get back that entrepreneur enthusiasm and take it to ultimate celebration. Lisa will be sharing productivity tips, strategies for a more efficient home office and time management solutions for the busiest boss moms out there. Together we'll find that groove that makes us great.

Ignite Your Online Influence

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:02:29 +0000

Activate your Authenticity. I never really intended to be a social media coach, but one day I just happened to crack a code on a social media platform. This simple equation allowed me to drive traffic with just a quick click of a button. Before I knew it I had completely reinvented myself and I had a wait-list of clients who were willing to pay me top dollar to share my secret with them. The secret is that there really IS NO SECRET online or offline that you can't figure out for yourself. The simplicity of what I discovered is no different than good old fashioned selling through authentic engagement and personal connection. Everything I know about increasing your bottom line in business through social media navigation is completely and totally visible. These aren't just numbers. These are people. There is something that feels very artificial about easily driving traffic through interpersonal connections, and yet contrary to how it must sound, every message I broadcast is generated from my genuine passion. NOTHING is sly or fraudulent about how I've increased my following or how I've taught others how to increase theirs. I am willing to bet that if you were to separate the successful moments in your business from the not-so-successful ones, the BANKABLE moments DID NOT come from the manufactured tech messages that were sent from your automated services. They came from real conversations that grew from real relationships based on an equal give and take. Stay connected digitally, but separate yourself from the marketing hype and connect on a personal level. We've all had negative social media experiences and therefore we ourselves know what we will not tolerate when it comes to buying into someone else's hype on the internet. Yet when increasing our own bottom line in business and turning a profit, there is a disconnect. We often find ourselves committing the same bad behaviors that we resent in others. "Everyone is talking, but no one is listening." This is the way that my clients often describe their experience in social media and networking platforms. They feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the LOUD and confrontational messages they see from other small business entrepreneurs - which can and often does result in feeling small and invisible. The thunderous and overbearing business agendas on these crowded platforms can be downright deafening. Do we really need to play that game to have a chance at success? Selling on social media might feel a bit... unnatural. Small businesses don't always mesh with high impact and aggressive sales tactics, so what you think might be an aversion to online selling might actually be an indication that you have what it takes to form everlasting and solid relationships with your clients. Authenticity feels right. Artificiality doesn't. A good business cannot survive on passion and enthusiasm alone. Sales MUST BE part of the equation, but online selling does not need to be mass produced and manufactured. Even your automated processes should be authentic, organic and compelling. The trick is to adequately balance your online presence with a strategic system that keeps you engaged at a personal level. On today's show, I'll be introducing you to a friend and colleague, Laurie Hurley. Known as the Social Media Navigator, Laurie will be telling us how to streamline and accelerate our online presence on social media without the overwhelm, and in an organized fashion.

What They Didn't Tell U about Ur Own Biz

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 23:20:13 +0000

Stepping up and standing out. We are truly living in a generation of possiblity. If you want to bring your career home, there really are no more excuses. Whether you have invented a product, conceptualized a must-need service, or simply want to join a ready made direct sales team-- opportunities are abundant! Filling an existing need. There are dreamers and then there are DOERS. So many of the successful mom and dad entrepreneurs that have visited us on This Little Parent Stayed Home took their struggle and turned it into a solution. Their darkest hour and most challenging moments became the seed in which their business eventually blossomed. Filling an existing need doesn't just mean creating something where once there was nothing. Not an inventor? No problem! Filling a need might mean knowing how to align your personal attributes -- your skills, your talents, your visions, your RESOURCES-- with the available opportunities. Opportunities are abundant! Don't see them? You may be walking through life with your EYES WIDE SHUT. Every day I see social media posts from a friend or colleague who is in need of some kind of support. Step up with your hand raised high! Mom and Pop have firmly found their place in the new economy. Much of this economic revolution came about from a renaissance of ideas and a need for change. Family life was the new priority and therefore family-run businesses began to boom. Some didn't make it, but continued to reinvent themselves until a decent way of life was restored. Others navigated paths to success on their own accord -- by exceeding their own expectations, staying fueled by passion and MARCHING ON!! Everyone has a story. When spoken from the heart, most stories will sell. One of my favorite stories of success comes from my good friend, Amy Beth Pitcher, the owner and creator of Country Home Gourmet, a direct sales and party plan company that was seeded, planted and grown -- from scratch-- by herself and her husband, Shane. In addition to being a business leader and an inspiration to hundreds of personal consultants across the country, Amy Beth served in the United States Airforce while raising her family. For those of you who are members of the OurMilkMoney.com business directory for parents, you may recognize Amy Beth as our Membership Director! (So now you know why I may be a bit biased about today's guest) but once you meet her, you will know exactly why I wanted to show her off and share her magnificent story with you. Amy Beth is a woman with such integrity and commitment in everything she does -- no matter where her family business journey takes her. One of the things I love about her ... besides her spark and her enthusiasm... is her complete transparency and her willingness to tell it like it is. Join us on the show today to hear about how Amy Beth's "pilot idea" grew into a nationwide party plan company, and an opportunity for more moms and dads to build a family business.

Living in YOUR Body

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:25:53 +0000

Body issues: Everyone has them. I don't think I've met a single person who simply loved the body in which they were born. Men... Women...everyone has an issue with SOME PART of their body. At least most grown-ups do. Young children seem to be different...for the most part. They have no problem running around, being naked and loving all their parts. So when do the body issues start? ---AND---more importantly ---WHY---? In today's society we are now seeing more children under the age of twelve developing eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa and compulsive eating are the most common among such young children, but there are cases of bulimia being reported. It is estimated that 40% of nine year olds have already dieted and we are beginning to see four and five year olds expressing the need to diet. Are young children being robbed of their childhoods? Why is it that so many young children are becoming obsessed with dieting and their weight? More reason to LOVE THE BODY you are in. Children are at a risk for developing an eating disorder if the parents themselves are too preoccupied with appearance and weight. If the parents are constantly dieting and expressing dislike towards their own bodies, the child will receive the message that appearance is very important. Eating Disorder Awareness week is coming at the end of February. The point of today's show is to make US AWARE of how our own stresses and negative body images affect our children. If they are going to grow up to love and accept their bodies, they must be raised to love and accept themselves. Today Ryan Sallans returns as a guest on the show to discuss how to have a positive attitude about our bodies, and how we can save our children from self-esteem issues.

Make your Online Biz Mobile Friendly

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:19:48 +0000

Blight? or Blessing? Depending on the way you look at things, this generation's fast booming presence of the internet can feel overwhelming to some, and over bountiful to others. C-H-A-N-G-E is not always easy, but if you are willing to progress forward, you are more likely to beat the rush hour of the cyberspace highway. ---Are we like mice trapped in a maze waiting for someone else to give us the "cheese" that we feel ENTITLED to?--- Revisit this past show where we talked about the cult favorite book --> Who moved my cheese? <--and how YOU could be killing off your business and joining the extinct by simply wishing for the things to return to how they "used to be". GET UP TO SPEED! Technology of the 21st century has radically changed our daily routines, our opportunities in business and our family lives in new and REVOLUTIONARY ways. Instead of feeling inconvenienced by the digital age we live in -- try showing some GRATITUDE. After all, most of us would never have the small businesses that we do without data technology --without the blog-o-sphere-- without cyber-connection-- without DIGITAL MOBILITY. Mobile Websites: Your new business card. So-- you finally understand the importance of having an online presence--- you broke down and got yourself a snazzy business website. ---DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE--- because NOW it's time to make your website "mobile friendly." WOW. Just when we were starting to feel "in the game" the game has changed... AGAIN. The new reality is that 70% of online searches are now done on mobile devices. Congratulations. If you have kept up so far--- your website allows you TO BE FOUND online. Now it's time to get MOBILE FRIENDLY. Stop the endless pinching, scrolling, and copy-pasting to make a phone call. Did you know---? 59% of mobile users only look at the first page of a website. 74% of mobile users will leave a mobile site if it doesn’t load in 5 seconds. 50% of mobile users are unlikely to return to a site if they had trouble accessing it. 33% of mobile users choose to go to a competitor’s site rather than reload the site they are trying to access. Don't act as if we've never been here before. Remember VHS tapes? Not only did we convert those big bulky organizational nightmares into shiny little DVDs, we found digital recording devices (DVRs), flattened out our TVs and widened it's screens to recreate the experience of sitting in a movie theater. We even went back and converted old films and home movies into the new format. NICE--NEAT--CONVENIENT. How about telecommunications? Answering machines that "ate up" your messages with tangled up tapes are a long gone thing of the past and have been replaced with film-less --cyber-- voice mail messaging and the ability to reach ANYONE instantly through TEXTING. You have no choice to keep up ...and... it's a good thing. On today's live show, expert Karen Kanefsky-- from GopherMobile.com --will be educating us on the need to make our business websites "mobile friendly" and how to upgrade our customer's digital experience when connecting with us ON-THE-GO. Tomorrow's Opportunities Are Being Created Today. If you have a "spark" of an idea, and the passion to drive it forward, you won't want to miss the first 10 minutes of tomorrow's show. Tory Johnson will be making an UBER special appearance to tell us why YOU should be attending this year's Spark and Hustle-- and why you will get even more out of it THIS YEAR. Want to know why I am such a fan of Tory Johnson? She listens. She cares. She is motivated by YOUR success... not her own ego (like so many other business guru's tend to be --In my HUMBLE opinion... ahem...) Spark and Hustle is more EXTREME than ever because this year there will be LESS LISTENING to other people's success stories, and MORE CREATING of your own success stories. That means, more ACTION PLANS, more PERSONAL FEEDBACK from Tory and her team of experts, and more ways to maximize your BBFs (Best Business Friends). What you will NOT GET is a bunch of empty motivation, waste of time "networking" with people who are only there to "sell AT you" or aggressive selling from the stage to entice you into a package that you don't need. If you are ready for REAL RESULTS for your business THIS YEAR... and you have THE MUSCLE--- Get your Spark "Hustled"!!

The Spirit of Business and Parenting

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:44:19 +0000

It's spirituality that drives our visions and decisions. I was raised to be agnostic...to keep my mind open to all possibilities. It has served me well on most accounts, but there were times when I needed more. I needed to have...FAITH. Without faith, what else is there? Whether you believe in a higher power or not, you have a spirit within you that drives your ambitions, your visions for success, the way that you raise your children to have morals and values and the way that you respond to life's adversity. We love, we hate, we laugh, we cry, we fight with our best friends and our spouses, we make up, we yell at our kids and then hug them a little too tight (ouch, mom!), we make ourselves over, reinvent and rebrand. We are progress. We question everything we do, even when we are most firm in our convictions. We pray even when we don't fully believe. We hang in there even when we most feel like throwing in the towel. We mourn losses and celebrate victories. We are the human spirit. We make the world go around with what we can't see but believe is there. Faith. This week I will be introducing you to one of my favorite people in the world... my good friend Geraldine Teggalove. She is a person just like me and you - with a story of struggle and a new emergence into self-realization and now a spiritual mentor for others. I've learned so much about the human spirit through Geraldine, and this week I am pleased to be able to share her and her prosperous wisdom with you. So many wonderful topics will be covered today, including mysticism, parenting from a metaphysical point of view, understanding our Crystal, Rainbow and Indigo Children, and if there is time, we may even get Geraldine to do a mini nature spirit reading... or two. It is also my privledge to introduce you to the newest member of my team, Danielle Bach. She is my assistant, my booking producer, my co-host, and my rock. It took me awhile to find her, but now that I have, my plan is to keep her forever. Please take a moment to read about these special ladies below.

PARENThood, BUSINESShood and PERSONhood

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:24:38 +0000

Play Big. Play Bold. Moms and Dads --- those of you who are running your own business --- do you realize that YOU are a unique breed? You are powerful, motivated, service-oriented -- and most of you launched FAST into business with nothing more than an idea ...and some faith. What happens when a business is run with ---oh... not much more that that? Working too many hours and getting nowhere fast. If you are a small business owner (and a MOM or DAD!)...you can't even PRETEND that you don't relate to the bold header above =) It's no fun being BUSY and BROKE... and ---really--- it doesn't make much for healthy living OR healthy parenting OR healthy business growth and sustainability. Business Moms and Dads, it's NO WONDER that you struggle with balancing parenthood and personhood with businesshood. Instead of working harder, it's time to STRUCTURE smarter. Once your business is ORGANIZED, you may be ready to hire out the pieces ---with success. Keep the big picture in perspective. Small Business expert and leader, Kim Flynn will be welcomed onto This Little Parent Stayed Home today to show us HOW we can to stand in our power as the CEO of our business and WHY the role of leadership can never be hired out. In addition, we'll be talking about WHY we need training, WHAT kind of training will most benefit us (and not tease us or break our banks with empty promises!) HOW to set up a support system, and HOW to eliminate focus leaks. It doesn't matter if you are a BEGINNER in your biz or an EXPERIENCED business parent with a purpose, YOU. WILL. LOVE. Kim's NO APOLOGY content and no-nonsense style! Looking for a check-list of to-do’s to immediately implement into your business? Tune in to today's show!

Get in the Mood for a New Year

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:41:37 +0000

Happy New Year. Now get back to work. Changing our moods to match our surroundings isn't always easy. We ventured into solo-preneurship because we wanted the freedom to be able to work, play and sleep on our own. We chose our unrestricted and self-led careers so that we could "leave work at work" and take long breaks to celebrate the holidays with our families among other things. Although I am grateful to have that luxury of turning around the "Closed" sign in the window for the last 2 weeks of the year I admit that it is always a struggle for me to shift into vacation mode or "mood". I love my work. It's not easy to turn off this brilliant brain of mine (ahem). When I get into a productive momentum, I don't want to stop for anything. Not even chocolate covered candycanes and eggnog. This hot mom / workaholic / home maker needs to be given an annual intervention at the same time every year. It has become a ritualistic detox for me to turn off my smart phone and leave it off to stay present in the holiday festivities. Interestingly enough, once the holidays are over and it's time to go back to work, it's a struggle to go back to the work mindset. There is a new detox that needs to take place. I am just not in the mood. By this point, I've gotten happily accustomed to waking up late with the kids, hanging out in pajamas to sing Wii Karaoke most of the morning, eating left-over apple pie for breakfast, snacking on gingerbread houses and chocolate truffles, and having "words with friends" marathons with old college friends all. day. long. Snap out of it. Remember your purpose. Once we get clear and remember our higher intention, it shouldn't take long to snap back into the profit-producing mindset. After all, it is the choice we made to work hard in our independent careers that allows us to have long vacations as a result...and as a reward. We've earned the right to be able to get lost in our hazy lazy vacation moods without losing our shirts. And we'll earn it again. And again. Let's get PUMPED. I cannot wait to get going in 2013. There is a world of possibility waiting to be attained in small business and Mompreneurship! Mom business leaders are the new sexy of the decade and we are venturing into more opportunities than ever before. I am fully prepared to get you into the profit-producing mindset and give you the tough love you need to reach your personal goals this year! My sweet friend, Vivienne McNeny will be joining me as co-host on tomorrow's show. She is a fellow leader, a fellow Toginet radio host, and a fellow mom. I am thrilled to have her with us to ring in the new year! We'll be talking about home-schooling, managing the chaos of family large and small, and having a ball. If we aren't having fun... what's the point?

Mom Tribes

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:49:18 +0000

It is very common for mothers to feel...ISOLATED--Alone--Scared... and even DESPERATE for personal fulfillment. Many smart, savvy and educated women built tremendously successful careers in the corporate business world before venturing into motherhood....and then find that they are CRAVING the opportunity to create something NEW and LUCRATIVE from inside the home. New successes...new stresses...fresh solutions. I am going to be honest---very honest. I look around at my beautiful home, in the hills just north of Los Angeles, my happy and healthy marriage, my cheerful and well-cared for children... my large client list... (and subsequently)... my growing bank account... I HAVE ARRIVED! =) --- BUT--- from where I sit, the road can be just as rocky, if not MORE ROCKY because new successes can bring new challenges. I would be nowhere without my tribe. On today's live broadcast, I will be re-welcoming 2 women who I consider MY PEOPLE. Two of the most authentic and altruistic women in my professional life today.... Patty Lennon and Leah Jantzen--- and I have to tell you WHY they are a cut above the rest... and why they hold such value to me as a mom who is fighting to make a difference. Even in their most intense and wild determination to build wealth, success and personal fulfillment, I have NEVER known either of them to compromise their personal integrity or WHO THEY ARE as women... as they support and advocate for other moms in business. You may remember them from past shows: Empower Yourself, Empower the World and Who is On Your Support Staff? (with Patty Lennon), and Sports Widows and Rock Your Business while Rockin Your Babies (with Leah Jantzen) As I've moved up the rungs of my self-made career ladder... I've noticed that ---although the view from the top is BEAUTIFUL--- the ladder becomes a bit more rickety the higher you go. I had --mistakenly-- aligned myself with some "false leaders" who only APPEARED to be successful. I became increasingly saddened to discover that some of the mentors I had been looking up to (were merely) con-artists in disguise...Gurus who were CREATING an illusion of grandeur and false perception of prosperity and fulfillment. What's more--- I began to feel -- almost as if... they didn't REALLY WANT me to succeed. Once I saw with fresh eyes the CLEARER picture of where I had (unfortunately) landed... a cut-throat industry filled with big egos and easily threatened RIVALS who would STAB and SABOTAGE their own colleagues for the mere HOPE of crossing the finish line first... ((GAG!)).... I clamored to find MY PEEPS. ---AND --- (phew!) I found them! Had it not been for MY TRIBE... I might have remained disenchanted. MY TRIBE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME... ---If I need a good cry....(and to once again find the road back to LAUGHTER!!) ---If I need to find my focus, clarity, and purpose... ---If I am challenged by a business goal... ---If I need to reinvent... ---If I need to brainstorm. I ---HONESTLY--- don't know where I'd be without my tribe. These are women (and mothers) who get ME (not who I might appear to be.) These are women who are rooting FOR ME. (Not secretly hoping that I will fail or worry that MY SUCCESS might dampen their own spotlight.) These are women who will NEVER FAULT me for having a setback or seeking support and a pick-me-up, or choosing to be 100% ME. THIS IS SO RARE...but not impossible to encounter in your own lives. When YOU are feeling sad, or clouded , or scared or alone--- YOU MUST HAVE A TRIBE who you can count on to boost you back up, remind you of your purpose, what you are capable of and help you to cleanse the energetic vibration of your passionate ambition to serve others. Join our clan. In April 2013, Patty Lennon will be bringing us the Mom Gets A Business Conference! This empowering event promises to serve MANY purposes for women who are ready to invest in themselves! If you are looking to CREATE WEALTH with flexibility and freedom-- AND build a network of women who are forever rooting for your unwavering personal fulfillment-- JOIN US! Leah Jantzen and I are proud to be part of the line up of high leveled inspirational speakers who have grown their businesses and found personal fulfillment --- while still being the moms that they always wanted to be --- and WITHOUT clawing their way to the top by scratching each other's eyes out. Yes. This environment EXISTS... for all of us. Entrepreneurship is a terrific solution for Moms seeking personal and professional fulfillment. At the conference, 200 moms of school-aged children will discover a support network that works for their lives and their families. The Mom Gets a Business Conference is the answer to the greatest need a woman with children has today: to create wealth with flexibility and freedom. Founder Patty Lennon will lead 200 women through starting their own businesses from home, while still getting to be the kind of moms they want to be. This special one-day conference will give moms the tools to access their personal power and start their own businesses on their own terms. They will learn how to create a business using the skills they already have, and get a step-by-step action plan for building their businesses and creating support networks.

Holidays and Holi-Debts!!

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:01:18 +0000

The #1 stress creator during the holidays is debt. We have made sacrifices. We've left our double-income-no-kids lifestyle long behind and ventured into a hand-to-mouth way of living. We've made choices to stay home with the kids and build side businesses to supplement our expenses. We don't spend extravagantly and although we survive each year, we still manage to go deeper into debt. The holidays expect more from us. Because we don't have disposable income, we fall back on the only thing that will get us through...credit. American households have a substantial amount of credit card debt. Of the estimated 46.7% of households that carry a balance, the average debt is a whopping $15,328 as of September 2012. What does this mean? Credit card debt is holding fairly steady – but whether or not that’s a good thing is up for debate. On the one hand, higher consumer spending puts the economy on a positive track. Higher spending leads to more jobs and higher incomes, which in turn lead to higher spending. However, if wages and employment are improving at a sluggish pace, this might well be an indication that families are borrowing to make ends meet rather than a reflection of a well-founded increase in consumer confidence. Used wisely, credit can help you invest in a solution. This week I'll be introducing you to Emily Chase Smith, a financial solutions attorney with a proven track record at helping entrepreneurs get out of debt and create financial stabilty through strategic solutions. On the subject of business debt, I'll be talking to you about the many bad business investments that so many entrepreneurs are still paying for with interest and how to avoid falling into those traps in the future.

Coming Together in Grief for Newtown

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 06:04:10 +0000

There is a process that we must go through when tragedy strikes. When I first heard about the tragic events of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary on Friday, I shut down. Every part of me went numb. It was too much for me to handle. I had to take some time to process it, sort out my reaction, and consider how much I could allow my mind to wrap around it. I was sick to my stomach. I couldn't breathe. My 3 year old was having a play date with his best friend and I had to keep it together for their sake. So I did. I went through my day holding onto my strength as long as I could. That afternoon at my first grader's pick up time, I arrived at his school early, choking back tears and when he approached the car, I got out to hug him. I began to cry...but only for a few seconds. Our embrace was disrupted by a school attendant who had to remind me that getting out of the car in the middle of the carpool lane was not permitted as I was holding up traffic. I took the kids to get a banana split, and loved loved loved them as much as I could before dropping them off at their grandparent's for the weekend. It was my birthday and I had plans to meet my husband for dinner. I fell into my husband's arms and sobbed. I was angry, scared, sad and more. A part of me wanted to curl up in a little ball and pretend it never happened. Deep down I couldn't stop screaming. I argued with myself on whether or not I should approach the subject on this week's show. How could I talk about it when I could barely speak? How could I not talk about it? As parents, we are universally connected. The love that we have for our children is what binds us together across the globe and it's the reason we can experience such pain and anguish even when we are miles away from the tragic incident. We are bonded to the parents who lost their precious children that day. We can't help but feel their grief as if it were our own. We may come from different cultures, religious faiths and educational backgrounds. We may have different opinions about weapons, the government's role in gun regulation, and who or what is to blame in the matter. But make no mistake, we are aligned with one another. This is not one of those issues where we can simply "agree to disagree". Children have lost their lives, and their parents will never be the same. WE will never be the same. We MUST come together to find a solution. This show addresses the tragic events of Sandy Hook Elementary School as they occurred and what we can do as parents to protect our own children moving forward.

Outserving Your Competition

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 05:30:09 +0000

Choose your mentors strategically. If you are a SELF-STARTING, ACTION-ORIENTED small business owner, who is committed to taking your business to the next level--- you won't want to miss today's interview with Michelle Pippin. Last week we talked about my tribe of BBFs (Business Best Friends) with Leah Jantzen and Patty Lennon... who---ironically---had to take over the show last week as I drove my family "off the grid" to an out-of-state family funeral. ((Thank goodness for mom tribes and business besties... right???)) My tribe IS my support system... the gals who GET ME and accept me. In addition to my "tribe" I have 2 mentors---and these women serve a different purpose in my self-made career. They might "get me" but their job is NOT to pat me on the back and give me an abundance of "atta girls" when I need to be pushed passed my comfort zone. My mentors are there to help me to STRIVE FURTHER out of my reach... They DO NOT allow me to make excuses... or at the very least not TREAT excuses as ROAD BLOCKS--- and if it weren't for my mentors--- I would be swimming in circles year after year. "Business success is more strategy than secret" ~B. Michelle Pippin Many gurus would have you believe that business success is mysterious, mystical even… that there are “secrets” they can reveal that will have money pouring in....OVERNIGHT and --really?-- on "autopilot" (always makes me laugh!!) The truth is that there ARE tested and proven strategies for getting more clients NOW for your business or practice, and Michelle Pippin is the best there is when it comes to learning these "tricks" of the trade. What I have learned from Michelle is this---> the MAGIC isn’t in the “information”, it is in the application. If you want results, you are going to have to get creative in your EXECUTION of your strategy--- and this CAN BE done without compromising what makes you great as a passionate business owner. If your business could use a little "nip/ tuck" you'll want to tune in today--- and just a little tip--- you'll want to have a notebook ready to take notes. YOU WILL LEARN AN ABUNDANCE from Michelle Pippin--- because everyone always does!! ...and it won't take much for you to understand WHY she is one --of only two-- of my personal chosen business strategist mentors.

Turn bright Ideas into BIG BUCKS!

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 05:36:21 +0000

Launch a profitable business...BY MONDAY. Whether you’ve got a great idea for a business-- OR-- you are ready to take your job and SHOVE IT-- OR -- You already have a business that.. is... sucking... the.. life... out... of... you... A fresh and strategic business plan-of-action might be what was missing all along. If you are anything like me... you jumped into self-employment with 100% pure passion and VERY little knowledge of venture capitalism. GOOD NEWS FOR ALL OF US --- even if you did do things a little backwards--- ANYONE can learn this stuff... and come away with a PROFITABLE PLAN in a mere weekend. If serving others SERVES YOU, then basic business information WILL EMPOWER YOU. Moms and Dads... you are part of a BIGGER purpose and you SHARE your ambitions with one another. Parents who are PASSIONATE about providing for their children--- who also work to have a core understanding of business --can POSITIVELY IMPACT the world in a profound way. There is no reason to shy away from your BIG DREAMS because the level of competition -- or lack of knowledge -- frightens you. Resources are readily available to TURN ANYONE into a profitable business owner- with the right amount of tenacity and drive. Powerful business planning... made easy! Today, expert Ellen Rohr will be joining us on the live show to tell us EXACTLY just how to clarify our vision for an ideal business... with an exact agenda... from Friday evening to Sunday evening.

Wild Wealth for Wild Women

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:25:43 +0000

There are days where I am so overwhelmed with fierce joy, I wonder if I am living someone else’s life. You see, we cannot connect the dots going forward, but looking back… EVERYTHING BECOMES so clear. Imagine that we have always been traveling to be RIGHT HERE--- in this glorious moment in time. No matter how hard we work to create a road map--- it's always a shock when we ACTUALLY ARRIVE. Take a look around you...do you see how far you've come? I just had the great honor of speaking to a lovely group of (mostly) women entrepreneurs at the Shabby Lane Shop Small Business Conference in Nashville, TN …so very far away from home... and yet, so close. There were attendees who --I learned later-- booked their tickets to see me speak, because they were long-time members of OurMilkMoney.com, or listeners of the This Little Parent Stayed Home radio show. Ironically, it was I who was honored to be in their presence. I had many surreal take-aways... the first being when a woman told me that she attributes much of her success to the organization that I founded nearly 6 years ago. I remember my vision for OMM like it was yesterday, and I had only hoped that it would make a difference in people’s lives-- but I could never have predicted this recent... profound... moment when I realized that all those years ago, my decision to execute my vision ACTUALLY made a difference in someone else’s life. This told me several things: **It is important that we ACT on our visions and our dreams. Not only for US-- but for others. When we find success, we give others permission to do the same. The effects of our learning experiences will continue to expand and grow ALL OF US as a progressive human race. When YOU find success--- ultimately WE ARE ALL better for it. **When someone has made a difference in YOUR LIFE--- TELL THEM!!! There is nothing more invigorating and empowering than realizing your significance. The cognizance that YOU HAVE MATTERED can create enough powerful energy to light up a city-- or ignite a successful small business. If you are willing to tell someone else what they have meant to you… IT WILL come back to you. Trust and know that. **Numbers are not JUST NUMBERS--- they are PEOPLE… individuals with life blood and loving souls. I admit it, I am addicted to watching my radio show numbers go up every month. That is because in my "one-way communication" with you... this has become THE ONE way that that I am able to measure my reach... and the effects of the insight that I work to bring you each week. ...And so IT'S NO WONDER we get obsessed with watching our numbers... (YouTube views, Blog readers, newsletter subscribers, Facebook "likes", Twitter followers, etc, etc...) BUT it is EASY TO FORGET what these numbers represent: PEOPLE. These are not JUST downloads, subscribers, "likes" on a Facebook page, or a comment on a blog... each "number" is an opportunity to gain new insight into something that we didn't know before. Getting on the stage to speak publicly reminded me of how important it is for us to stay connected with each other...on a personal level. With more than 30,000 radio show downloads each month, I have fallen into the same trap as so many of you... forgetting what each number represents. It can almost make your mind EXPLODE with the opacity that EACH NUMBER is an ACTUAL PERSON--- filled with hopes and dreams... fears and challenges... and the choice --and desire--to make a difference in this lifetime. Each one of us is filled with experiences and memories that have created and molded us into our true selves. Each person we meet is an opportunity to learn something new-- and you never know when you could be meeting your next best friend. IT HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS--- how distant we can be from one another when we are all so fragile... it is so very... HUMAN. And yet, we DON'T have to live that way. We are ALL capable of living full and rich lives...especially when we CHOOSE to connect with one another. Next week, I will be speaking in New York at the Mom Gets a Business Conference- and I have discount tickets if you would like to take part in this terrific event aimed to inspire and create wealth for moms who are business savvy and are looking toward entrepreneurship as a means to personal self-fulfillment. I would love to see you there, and... if you are already attending... make sure to grab you FREE physical hug from ME- It's my signature giveaway =) !! Today, I have a really fun and brilliant guest joining us on the show- Mazarine Treyz. I’ve enjoyed getting to know her savviness in social media and fundraising, among other things. I admire how she carries her sense of humor and spirit of life everywhere she goes, and in everything she does. She is known as the WILD WOMAN - because she has created MANY valuable resource guides for wildly passionate women-- (my kind of gal!) Mazarine and I will be talking about how to GET OUT, GET BUSY and GET RICH--- because it really is true what they say about happiness and fulfillment being the true source of wealth. If you had actual access to my bank statements, you might be surprised to learn that I may not have many more dollars than you--- but one thing I can say for certain: I am wealthier than most. WHY? Because I am REALLY living. Really LOVING… really relishing in each and every moment that I am on this planet. I feel ALIVE!! Do you?

Are you willing to clean Toilets?

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 23:55:55 +0000

Are you willing to do ANYTHING to build wealth and stability? Prove it. Back in college, I remember my professor of Acting 101 asked the small crowd of freshmen what they were willing to do to become "famous." The question wasn't meant to be rhetorical, but rather-- provocative. HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT IT? Because in the most competitive industry in the world...chances are... your competition wants it MORE. We were told that if you are not willing to do just ANYTHING, crazy or not... QUIT NOW and find another college major, another dream, a more "simple" paycheck, and an easier way of life. The good life wasn't meant for YOU. It was reserved for the people who were willing to do what most were UNWILLING to do. That was the lesson --- and it stayed with me. Kara Anderson was willing to CLEAN TOILETS to provide for her family. She sent an email to family and friends and offered to clean bathrooms for free... the only catch was if they loved her, they had to HIRE HER and then brag to their friends ABOUT her. From that thrifty beginning, she now cleans over 100 homes a week, employing 14 other moms and helping them provide for their families. A wife, mom, business owner and a breast cancer survivor, Kara is not a woman who lets hardship determine her fate. After losing her job in 2008 she found a way to take her passion for being a neat freak and CLEANED HER WAY to profit. Now providing ABUNDANTLY for her family with a six figure income, her business MAIDS ON THE RUN has become a nationwide franchise. What are YOU willing to do? This is a hypothetical question that... IF you are willing to ENGAGE IN... will, without a doubt, yield answers. Yes, you may EVEN have to work for free in the beginning, just so that others will take a chance on you and allow you to prove yourself. In lieu of payment, ASK FOR THE REFERRALS. It's a brilliant way to launch your service-providing career on the fast track-- without capital or even experience! Inspirational stores are all around you!! If you are looking for more... all you have to do is read the PERSONAL JOURNEYS of the parents who have listed their small businesses on OurMilkMoney.com. I AM INSPIRED EVERYDAY by these SPOTLIGHT STORIES of success-- especially the ones told by the moms and dads who overcame adversity in their lives--like Kara. Join us live on the radio today to hear my interview with Kara Anderson of Maids on the Run!

Do You Believe in Magic?

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 23:28:56 +0000

We could all use a little MAGIC in our lives. I have not even left New York - where I was HONORED to be on the stage at Mom Gets A Business Conference-- (I am writing this as I wait to board the airplane at JFK) -- and I simply cannot contain my enthusiasm for what I just experienced! When I first began this journey as a self-employed stay-at-home Mom, I was not only looking for a way to provide for my children that did not take me away from them every day, but also a way to nurture my desire to make an important mark on the world. I had QUITE an uphill battle ahead of me. I was determined to create wealth ON MY TERMS, prove to the naysayers that IT COULD BE DONE...and I didn't care that I didn't HAVE A CLUE where to start. But I had more than "a clue". I had a VISION that fueled so much passion in me... nothing would allow me to back down. Ignorance was most likely bliss... because if I REALLY KNEW what was ahead of me, I might not have ventured forward. I HAD TO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES-- and I learned to close my eyes and ears to the negative chatter. Now, when I am asked about HOW I got to where I am... I can't help but think of the remarkable women that I have chosen to surround myself with in my journey. These women taught me that MAGIC was possible. The Magic is already within YOU. Okay, if you think this sounds fluffy-- you are not far off. BUT... don't write off this message JUST YET. When I say "magic," I am talking about ALL that has been accomplished by those who had visions, followed their instincts, and broke new ground DESPITE being told it couldn't be done. I am talking about those who trusted their heart even when their head told them it wasn't logical, those whose ideas were rejected - whose confidence and self worth was marred - and those who found a way to create MEASURABLE SUCCESS against the odds. We must NEVER stop learning from those who have created magic before us. Every day new paths are paved FOR US ... so that we may be able to create our own. MAGIC defies the laws of science. We are all up against SOMETHING...that is what makes life INTERESTING. Trickery or not, the BELIEF in MAGIC is what fuels our spirit and feeds our energy to keep going. Join me on today's show when I introduce you to a Mom who needed to heal and created magic and miracles. Through her experience... she discovered her "super power" in healing others. Janet D. Thomas is the author of Lemons, Lemonade & Life - Practical Steps for Getting the Sweetness Back When Life Goes Sour. It's always a favorite topic of mine. Instead of seeing the struggles in our lives as a hinderance --- we can just wave our magic wands and turn those struggles into STRENGTH.

Create the Results you want in Life

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:17:07 +0000

Unlock the Power of Your Mind. I LOVE PUZZLES. Crossword, Sudoku, Riddles-- even jigsaws. I wasn't always this geeky. As a child, I don't remember enjoying USING MY BRAIN this much. Not in the least. But as an adult...I not only see the benefits of keeping my mind alert... I FEEL IT. It's like exercise for my brain. I love figuring things out, narrowing down possible solutions through processes of elimination, pattern recognition, mathematics and science...searching for different colors, shapes, insights, nuggets of information ...to be pieced together collectively in a way that will bring new insights into focus --- unlocking higher levels of consciousness, paving the way for different opportunities and awakening new schools of thought. Sometimes putting our LIVES together can feel like a multi-faceted, big puzzle filled with unexpected twists and turns... but ultimately leading us to a higher purpose or a desirable end result... (WE HOPE!) Your BRAIN is the most valuable resource that you have-- and NO ONE can take it away from you. The Left-brain thinks logically and follows sequence while the right brain is creative, intuitive and emotional. When you are able to use both sides of the brain, you will find that your mind power is harnessed to its best potential and improves in critical thinking skills and problem solving ability. NOW we are being told that our brain has the ability to heal diseases, improve our quality of life, help us to fall in love, and bring us unlimited funds. The concept of abundance appeals to everyone for obvious reasons. We have been told that advances in the field of quantum physics over the last fifty years are beginning to provide scientific validation for principles like "law of attraction" and other creative concepts. It is no longer possible to blow off the reality of vibrational influences on our physical reality. It is believed that by implementing certain principles into your business, you will be able to spend less time on marketing efforts and MORE TIME on weighing your choices. Those who are applying these "beliefs" report feeling less stressed, more clear on their intentions, and their goals seem to materialize with less effort. Achieving Great Success Starts With a Bit of Reprogramming. It's not that I didn't believe in The Law of Attraction -- it's that as much as I WANTED to wrap my brain around this trendy topic (brought into pop culture through the movie, "The Secret") I couldn't help my skepticism. I had questions -- lots of them-- and without answers... it felt... like... an unsolved puzzle. And because I LOVE puzzles, I went on a hunt to unveil the big mystery. Last week we talked about "MAGIC" and how sometimes it is important to just --- SUSPEND DISBELIEF--- How to have faith in things we cannot see, but FEEL in our core. We talked about WHY believing in the unimaginable will lead us into creating new miracles. THIS WEEK, we are going to talk about HOW to put it into action. There is a learning process behind adjusting our stubborn and limiting beliefs into a mindset that produces INTENDED RESULTS. Whether you incorporate energy work, energy psychology, positive thinking, spirituality or simply a sense of conducting conscious business, you are essentially taking resources within yourself and applying them to your work. This process not only benefits you and your business but the world around you. Today's guest, Allison Sutter will be joining us to discuss holistic health, personal development and how to create lifelong abundance and prosperity. Her philosophies are based on the teachings of Bob Proctor, Celebrity Speaker known for his appearance on The Secret, Author of the best seller YOU WERE BORN RICH, and one of the most transformational leaders of our generation.

Building Better Profits

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 02:51:48 +0000

Today I will be interviewing this dedicated father and work-at-home business guru --who I have had the wonderful pleasure of getting to know this year. Rafael has already been providing heaps of VALUABLE BUSINESS EDUCATION and mentoring parents JUST LIKE YOU on how to earn thousands of dollars --EVERY WEEK--- around your kids' schedule. If you want to know how he is doing it... you'll want to tune in for the EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW. Rafael has got some pretty amazing giveaways for you as well. You don't have to wait for the show tonight to sign up for his Email Mastery Program and receive a FREE COPY of Internet Marketing for Newbies!! With social media, it has never been easier to uncover opportunities, engage in conversations, discover new information from trusted sources, and forge new relationships. Rafael Perez of Building Better Profits.com, business blogger, work at home Dad, and consultant to offline businesses unveils the same secret trainings he uses to generate traffic, capture leads, and convert sales. Some reasons why the trainings are so comprehensive is because it walks you through how to: build your own social media lead generation strategy based on a 3 simple step methodology, create & syndicate content for all parts of your business that drive traffic, and overcome roadblocks that derail you from targeted marketing campaigns and focus. These are the golden nuggets as to why brick and mortar as well as Home Businesses who market Online are successful while remaining relevant within their ever changing markets.

Get Clear On Your "It" Factor

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:34:14 +0000

Behind every successful parent entrepreneur are MORE parent entrepreneurs supporting, encouraging, and nurturing them. There has never been a better time for moms and dads to claim their place in society and earn their way to freedom. You better believe that YOUR CHOICE to be self-employed is making a significant difference for your children and the future that awaits them. Today there is a greater ability to connect with one another than in any past generation. Thanks to our unlimited virtual information sources... (social media platforms and the ability to carry it all around with you in a hand-held mobile device) gone are the days of the lonely house parent who's grown-up intelligence turns to mush from lack of stimulation. We have resources! HURRAH!!! =) =) There is a science behind all of this and when closely examined, it equals progress. It should come as no surprise that we are all --every one of us-- motivated by the exact same thing: The love we have for our children. We may be activated through different passions, career aspirations and lifestyle visions, but the driving force is still the same. Therefore...we MUST share the same philosophy. You MUST believe that there is a force that binds us all together. Not one of us will dispute that our families are worth the sacrifices that we make every day. YOU possess a powerful spirit. It was born on the same day your child was born... it's a determination that keeps us bound together as parents and visionaries. It's the same spirit that helped us to create and nurture our children, it's the reason we are BETTER TOGETHER, and why we should never allow things like LONLINESS, LACK OF INFORMATION or FEAR of the unknown become the unfortunate guiding force. Deep down that EMPOWERED SPIRIT is always there... and we can USE it to our advantage--- to step out of our comfort zone, apply for a business loan, or call up an intimidating client to close the deal. DO NOT deny this spirit!! You don't want your children to settle for mediocrity, so why accept that for yourself? Let go of those limiting beliefs and you will achieve a better perspective in all you do. If you are truly ready to be in a better reality, you must be willing to see things differently than in the past. Negative illusions might be holding you back from knowing that it is a grand thing just to be alive. More than that, it could be preventing you from broadcasting a powerful message to the world that only you were meant to deliver. If you are truly ready to become a pioneer, then you must be willing to invest more into your creative core. Make the world a little brighter.... more colorful... more magnificent. You owe it to the world to put your ideas into action! It's moms and dads LIKE YOU who started out with nothing more than a vision...and they FLAT OUT REFUSED to deny the world of their greatness and insane determination to be cutting edge. It's YOUR creations that will inspire millions more. There is tremendous value in living in the moment - in treasuring every trial and tribulation and having pride in your "war wounds". We learn through struggle. We become stronger each time we fall down. We gain valuable insight by DOING - much more than listening to others tell us HOW TO DO IT. Use your creative force to thrive on these endeavors. Today I will be introducing you to Michelle Van Otten, a transformation "Breakthru coach" who will be sharing with us how to use our uniqueness as parents and entrepreneurs to create MAGNETISM and the "it factor" in yourself and in your brand... no matter what you are "selling" to the world! =) =)

Build a Business Without Going Bankrupt

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:12:21 +0000

Show me the money!! We know that building a business takes time---but sometimes we don't have the LUXURY of waiting. We have bills to pay, mouths to feed, groceries to buy and little bodies to clothe. WE NEED TO BE PROFITABLE NOW! We have a choice as entrepreneurs. We can either learn to do it all ourselves without ever hiring ANYONE else to help us (which is ENTIRELY possible!!) or we can INVEST in the convenience of learning what we need to know NOW... and see bigger results FASTER. The challenge is knowing which investments will really give us a return and which are just BOGUS BUSINESS packages designed to keep us chasing our tails without ever making a profit. I've called upon the best person I know to talk to us today about when it's appropriate to invest in our businesses and when to walk away and figure it out ourselves. Chris Hogan is an entrepreneur, public speaker and money strategist. You may remember him from our most popular show EVER several years back: HOW TO GAIN FINANCIAL FREEDOM FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Most people know him for his money insight on The Dave Ramsey Show. Chris focuses on what he calls the “Three E’s” – educating, encouraging and empowering people to take an active role in how they relate to money. His goal is to challenge us to “think bigger and do better.” by giving concrete guidance and anecdotes from his varied experiences. By changing the way YOU view money, YOU could change your family's financial picture and eventually establish a legacy.

Exceed Your Own Expectations

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:57:07 +0000

Open up to your healing power. Earlier this week, I had ---what I like to lovingly refer to as --- "The Mommy Melt Down". My mind was clouded with overwhelm and I was finding it unusually difficult to focus on my daily tasks. (Did I remember to sign the permission slip? When did we run out of food? Did I remember to walk the dog? Are the baseball uniforms washed and ready for the game this weekend? I must remember to call that client back... and that one, and that one...) "Mind Clutter" like this was most likely the result of lack of sleep, lack of exercise, lack of nutrition, hormonal imbalance... whatever... It felt like my brain needed to BREATHE. ...and I realized I needed to give it more oxygen. So I cleared some time and went for a quick run. It was like taking a magic pill. IT FIXED EVERYTHING. Once the darkness cleared, I was able to easily obtain a more clear and effortless FOCUS. Suddenly, all that had -- just moments earlier appeared-- DEMANDING, now seemed uncomplicated and elementary, even... dare I say--- ENJOYABLE. Restore balance in your daily life and you WILL BE more productive. Focus isn't all that difficult to obtain... as long as we keep our minds, bodies and souls NOURISHED. A little oxygen can go a long way. If there is a master in the area of life coaching, it's David Essel. David will be joining us on the air today to help us make the best decisions and stay fully committed to ourselves. You already have all of the tools and resources you could ever need to MOVE FORWARD in your life -- your heart, your mind, your faith, your dreams, your skills and your assets! Today's show is all about learning how to put the jigsaw pieces of our lives together and solve the puzzle that will allow you to transform and transcend your life purpose.

Social Media for Maverick Mompreneurs

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:46:48 +0000

"There is a sea of possibility waiting for savvy entrepreneurs to navigate." - Captain of "online media", Sue B. Zimmerman You already know that I "cracked a code" using Twitter. Once I got over my fear of the big bad internet and realized its potential for us aa parent entrepreneurs, I began to explore the uncharted territories. What I discovered is unlimited possibilities to connect with our newest clients and our future fans. For the past two years I have taught more than 250 small businesses to learn what I know about social media. The biggest mindset "misconception" that I see out there among online business owners is that they seem to be jumping into new social media platforms BLINDLY --- (and because someone told them to)... without REALLY knowing WHY or HOW being on social media will directly effect their bottom line. It's all about focused strategy. Despite how you might feel on some days, the internet was NOT created to stress you out! It is an EXPANSIVE resource that... if we are strategic enough... can be a game changer for you and the amount of success you have. If it weren't for the internet, I never would have met "Sue B. Do"... my guest of the hour today. The parallels in our expertise and EXECUTION of our knowledge are razor sharp. If anyone understands and encompasses social media to her benefit in the same way that I have, it's Sue B Do. I discovered TWITTER and she discovered INSTAGRAM. It's a love story for sure, and a marriage filled with insight! Both of us discovered harnessing the power of these platforms to grow our business and boost our bottom lines EXPONENTIALLY. You are in for a real treat today when we reveal the powers of BOTH social media platforms, tips and tricks for staying ahead of the game, and how to make it all work for YOU and YOUR BUSINESS.

Raising Capital for your Business

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:53:40 +0000

If you are going to DREAM BIG, you have to be willing to PLAY BIG. One of the biggest reasons women in business don't PLAY BIG is because they don't give themselves permission. Growing your SMALL business BIG is ... well... it's a BIG decision to make. Not everyone wants to play big--- and that is okay too. When I first became an entrepreneur... it was kind of a happy accident. I didn't set out to become a big income earner. All I wanted was to be able to afford to leave my corporate job (and my corporate salary) and get busy being a mom. I needed a way to FUND that. Playing BIG was NOT the intention. In my pursuit of a basic supplemental income, I discovered (totally unexpected) that I not only had a head for business, but I also had a knack for helping others bring their ideas into fruition. A mom business coach was born. I just returned from an amazingly CONTENT RICH business retreat-- one of the most effective programs for entrepreneurs I have EVER been a part of-- taught by my good friend Kim Flynn. She teaches women to PLAY BIG, earn those six figure incomes, and systematize a money producing machine on a GRAND SCALE... (and if this is YOU... I HIGHLY recommend that you check out her programs!) I am a HUGE fan of Kim's Plug and Play System, but more than that... her value and her commitment to her clients. She shows up for them. There was an emotional moment for me personally at the retreat when I realized that as much as I wanted to play big ...in reality...playing any bigger than I am doesn't REALLY fit into my current lifestyle. I literally had to step back to regain my clarity, but once I reclaimed my intentions for being a stay-at-home mom--- I realized--I am already living my dream....and it's actually enough for me (at least for right now). No, really. I AM THERE. Once I gave myself permission to be happy with my current status, I was truly able to appreciate the small scale of what my business is able to do for me AND MY FAMILY... but most of all... I love that I am able to do it on MY TERMS-- and right now-- my terms are being able to give myself 100% to my kids while they are still young. That was my goal... and it's been ATTAINED. =) Not every opportunity that you are presented with will be in alignment with WHAT YOU WANT. So that is why it is important to check in with yourself -- really-- take the time to ask the important questions about your ultimate intentions, and then be sure that the tasks you are doing on a daily basis are in alignment with those goals. You can always change your mind later. (...and you probably will!) Today's guest is a mom entrepreneur who had a BIG vision and played BIG when the time was appropriate for her. Ewa Asmar's pregnancy was full of passion and dedication to create her new venture: Bionée Organic Certified Skin Care. She came with strong experience in product development for international cosmetics companies and was able to combine her knowledge for the industry with her passion to create and develop beauty products that speaks to the needs of women. She will be joining us today to share with us how she got her capital investment to build her vision and how you can do the same. CALLERS ARE WELCOME!!

Alternative Health for Moms and Kids

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:23:11 +0000

Are you Generous in Business?

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:39:40 +0000

For most of us Moms, working at home is an ECONOMIC decision. Choosing to come home and place priority on raising children is NOT (necessarily) about personal fulfillment for moms. It's about doing what is practical and what works best for our families. Yet --IRONICALLY-- what started out as a way to earn a supplement to the family budget has become the new bar to clear in small business. We've raised the standards for what is possible...NOT what is expected. If you feel like there is more pressure on you to succeed--- YOU ARE RIGHT. As a human race, our nature is to improve and progress... BUT JUST MAYBE... the point is not to produce more pressure and stress, but simply-- HAPPY PARENTS-- who (as a result) are happier at parenting. Essentially our personal fulfillment is a GIFT for our families. When you are more generous with yourself and others, the world is more generous to you. Get your message out into the world more effectively, serve more clients, and increase your prosperity with a new and more powerful system of beliefs. Today's expert guest, Cynthia Stott is an Executive Leadership Coach, Empowering Beliefs/Game Changing Beliefs™Coach and Certified Dream Coach© who has been helping people create what they want since 2005. Cynthia is also a Reiki Master and ThetaHealing Practitioner and combines these creative and intuitive skills with her nearly 20 years experience in the corporate and government sectors to formulate a highly effective and powerful coaching system that enables executives and individuals to move forward and achieve their goals quickly and easily. Today we will be discussing how to tap into new foundational beliefs that will empower you to achieve your ideal success -- and stay in alignment with what is MOST PRACTICAL for you as the matriarch of your family. We'll be diving into The Generosity Code™, which is a set of beliefs that, when they are true for you, help your clients say "Yes!" to you.

Summer Activities 4 kids

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:09:56 +0000

Welcome to CAMP MOMMY! We are knee deep into summer and for many of us, our roles have transitioned from mom-preneur to mom-cierge. Our businesses may have to be scaled back during this time of year, but the work load hasn't decreased one iota. In my kid's world, Camp Mommy is filled with all sorts of busy activities: free bowling days, $1 movie days, water fun-filled play dates, concerts in the park, and indoor crafts (on those brutal-can't-go-outside-scorching HOT days). It's A LOT of work to keep my kids entertained! Do your children appreciate what a PRIVILEGE it is to have you at home? We already know the positive effects of exposing our children to our work-at-home careers, but it is important that we ENGAGE them in the freedoms that comes along with being financially independent. Not to mention if you are looking for some NEW ACTIVITIES to do with your children this summer (besides flooding the downstairs bathroom with water balloons) why not help them to earn a little money of their own? If you are looking for ways to keep the fun and enjoyment in your summer... enough to make it worth scaling back your business... then you won't want to miss today's show with guest Ellen Rohr! Returning to This Little Parent's airwaves since her last popular appearance (How to Turn Bright Ideas into Big Bucks... in a Weekend), Ellen will be sharing with us great tips on how to create wealth *with your kids* this summer. What if there was a way to have it all? The truth is, LIFESTYLE is only what we make it. On today's show we will reawaken those childlike inhibitions and relish in the time we spend at home with our kids-- this summer, and always =) =)

A Show for the Dreamers

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:42:31 +0000

Do you suffer from TOO MANY ideas? You may be FILLED with revolutionary concepts and visions ...many of them you imagine would make you CRAZY WEALTHY... if only you had a game plan to execute them. Or perhaps you've tried to implement some of your ideas, only to become inundated with new ideas that impose on your momentum and confuse your intention. In short--- YOU ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE. Too many ideas is a sign of OVERWHELM First, don't beat yourself up. It isn't a terrible thing to be a "dreamer". In fact, there are many who envy your natural ability to have ideas pouring out of you. After all, you are an optimist and a visionary. Without thinkers like you, the world would be stagnant and motionless. The trick is to CAPITALIZE on your strength and not allow the influx of sparkling ideas to drown out the other tasks that will ensure your BEST IDEAS get put into action. Focus is key. It doesn’t mean you can’t have layers, complexity, and lofty ambitions. Without focus however, the Universe doesn’t know how to respond to your requests. So ask yourself... What is it I really WANT? If your biggest struggle is FOCUS, that means you need to be more diligent in staying on task. Schedule time EACH day to create your priorities (maybe let some things go) and diligently create a perspective that organizes your ideas and thoughts so that they become comprehensible. There is a price to pay for being TOO INVENTIVE. Have you ever wondered why people who's ideas seem less vibrant than yours have MORE SUCCESS than you? (Frustrating, isn't it?) I've got good news for you: It isn't because they are more business savvy than you--- or because they have deeper pockets to invest in their so-so product ideas ---- or because they had better media connections... It's because YOUR MESSAGE is unclear. On the level of ordinary reality, if you try to focus on too many different ideas, you will dissipate your energy. Keep that brilliant mind of yours pulsating VIBRANTLY with marketing strategies and revolutionary ways to reach your target market. This is where YOU excel!! ...But... be aware that your message and your niche fall on deaf ears if there is other stuff going on underneath. Today our guest of the hour is Michelle McCullough, a business strategist and speaker who will be sharing with us ways to keep that focus and productivity in our marketing and business strategies.

Common Mommy Mindset Traps

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:28:34 +0000

Moms, the PEACE and CALM isn't gone from your life forever. You may not recognize yourself since your mommyhood "transformation" and you may not remember the last time your house was quiet. The reality is when you are juggling household responsibilities, a career, finances, relationships, kids, social events and school activities-- that CALMNESS can melt into a full blow TANTRUM. It’s not easy striking a balance between meeting the endless needs of others and finding the much-needed time for yourself to replenish your reserves. What's a busy mom to do? On today's show, we'll give you the answers to the following: When should you say ‘yes’ and when should you say ‘no’? How is it possible to let go of guilt? How can you stop feeling selfish when you DO take time for yourself? When April O’Leary, Certified Life Coach, Founder of The University of Moms and mother of 3, talks about the importance of finding time for self-care and practical ways to stop yelling... she speaks from personal experience. As a former elementary school teacher turned at-home mother, April watched in dismay as her typically happy and carefree personality withered into oblivion... and she didn’t know why. After struggling with frustration, anger and resentment for years April learned the secret to GETTING OUT! Today April joins us on the live show to share her simple techniques for better self-care and her practical “Ride the Wave” strategy so anyone can get off the emotional roller coaster, stop yelling and create peace at home -- in just 90 seconds. Her practical and effective solutions to transform chaos into calm for today’s busy mom have been taught virtually to moms all over the world.