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The Boss Mom Podcast

The Boss Mom Podcast

By: Dana Malstaff
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Motherhood and business aren't meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn't just a collection of conversations—it's your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition with Leah Remillet
    Dec 18 2025
    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Dana sits down with Leah Remillet to tackle the guilt and hesitation that stops moms from pursuing their business dreams. From the gender gap in confidence (men apply for jobs at 60% qualified, women wait for 100%) to the damaging cultural myth that good mothers must sacrifice everything, Leah shares why that persistent business idea on your heart isn't accidental, it found you because you're meant to act on it. She reveals the truth about successful mom entrepreneurs: they don't do everything alone, they build systems that create freedom, and they bring their kids into the journey instead of hiding their ambitions. You don't need perfect credentials or the ideal setup to start building a business, you just need to stop waiting for permission that will never come and take action before that dream finds someone else who will. Connect with Lea: Instagram: @leahremillet Facebook: Leah Remillet Explore More Resources from BossMom Download BossMom for free now! The BossMom app is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com/community 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/leah-remillet/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/resources 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why women wait for 100% readiness while men move forward at 60% (and how to break this pattern) ✨ The truth about the "sacrifice myth" and why martyrdom isn't what your kids need from you ✨ How successful mom entrepreneurs use systems to create freedom (not burnout) ✨ Why strong, independent women actually love help and how to stop doing everything alone ✨ How to bring your kids into your business journey instead of hiding your ambitions from them ✨ Why that persistent business idea found you on purpose and what happens if you keep ignoring it Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business, you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here →https://bossmom.com/community
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    33 mins
  • Navigating Vulnerability: What to Share and When
    Dec 11 2025

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

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

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

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

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

    Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.comhttps://bossmom.com
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    28 mins
  • How to rewire your brain to achieve more and less time
    Dec 4 2025
    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Dr. Shannon Irvine to explore why your brain actively works against your business growth—and how to rewire it. From hitting invisible revenue ceilings to the "I'll just do it myself" trap that keeps mom entrepreneurs stuck, Shannon shares the neuroscience behind why all your strategies aren't working. She reveals how limiting beliefs programmed in childhood create subconscious patterns that sabotage success, and walks through her proven 67-day framework for building new neural pathways that make scaling, delegating, and wealth feel safe. You don't need more hustle or willpower—you need to understand how your brain works and intentionally rewire it for the success you're building. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/shannon-irvine/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why your brain perceives growth as a threat—and how that creates invisible revenue ceilings ✨ The neuroscience behind procrastination, perfectionism, and the "I'll just do it myself" trap ✨ How childhood programming creates limiting beliefs that sabotage your success (without you even knowing it) ✨ Why you can't out-hustle your subconscious patterns—and what actually works instead ✨ Dr. Shannon's 67-day framework for rewiring your brain to make scaling, delegating, and wealth feel safe ✨ How to shift your identity from "doer" to "leader" so you can finally scale beyond your personal capacity ✨ Why skepticism is the only thing standing between you and your next level Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com
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    50 mins
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