PODCAST · business
A Better Way
by Courtney Henry & Danielle Drapeau
Are you a busy mompreneur who wants to maximize results, minimize stress, and reclaim your time? Do you find yourself wondering why it is so hard and thinking there has to be a better way? Join Courtney and Danielle - moms, MBAs, and entrepreneurs - as they share tangible tips and tricks that will help you optimize all things work, wellness, and motherhood.
Episodes
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Ep. 45 - How to build your personal brand at work with Kimberly Gerber
Kimberly is the Founder and CEO of Excelerate, a firm specializing in executive strategy and communication. With over 30 years experience leading organizations like Starbucks toward growth, Kimberly coaches individuals on how to elevate their presence, finesse their communication and strengthen...
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Ep. 44 - Why You Need to Be Networking with Ashley Langer
Ashley Langer is a wife, mom, and founder of Business Socialists - a community of female entrepreneurs empowering one another to grow successful businesses through education, inspiration, and connection. With over 15 years experience in event planning and marketing, Ashley leverages the power of...
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Ep. 43 - How to Go From Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood with Dr. Nicole Pensak
Dr. Nicole Pensak is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and owner of Atlantic Coast Mind & Body in Little Silver, New Jersey. Specializing in caregiver well-being, Dr. Pensak focuses much of her work researching and treating mothers with perinatal mental health conditions. Using evidence-based...
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Ep. 42 - How To Master Your Client Discovery Calls with Danielle
If you run a service-based business, there's a good chance that you are familiar with discovery calls. To some entrepreneurs, these seem like nothing more than a formality. But, for others, they understand that mastering the art and science of the discovery call is key to not only landing new...
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Ep. 41 - The One FREE Thing You Can Do To Grow Your Business Right Now with Courtney
As a business owner, there are a million things you could be doing everyday to grow your business. But, if you do this *one thing*, you'll save yourself time, energy, and money and fast track your business growth. Join Courtney as she talks about the thing she so often sees business owners…
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Ep. 40 - Book Review: Atomic Habits
Raise your hand if you've ever set a goal and, months later, look up and realize you're further from it than when you started? Or, at least it feels that way... We can all relate. Which is why Courtney and Danielle were thrilled when they found the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Finally, a...
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Ep. 39 - We Aren't Meant To Do This Alone with Courtney
Hear from Courtney on her recent time out of the office - her first "vacation" since starting her business. She shares what she did right, what she did wrong, and the aha moment she had just before she jumped back into work. Follow us on Instagram: @abetterwaypodcast Connect with Courtney:...
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Ep. 38 - Life Update with Danielle
Hear from Danielle on her latest life updates, including the a recent change along her journey juggling her full-time corporate career while building her business - oh, and raising two boys while she’s at it! Follow us on Instagram: @abetterwaypodcast Connect with Courtney: www.courtneyhenry.com...
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Ep. 37 - Mastering Your Financial Mindset with Aimee LaLiberte
Aimee LaLiberte is a Profit First Professional and the owner of My Virtual CFO, a finance and bookkeeping firm dedicated to helping business owners manage their numbers without losing their mind. Having worked in non-profit and finance for over 16 years before starting her own firm, Aimee…
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Ep. 36 - What Do You Want to Start/Stop/Continue in 2022?
If you’ve spent any time in the corporate world, you’re probably familiar with the Start/Stop/Continue assessment. As we head into the new year, Courtney thought it would be the perfect time to do one - for business and life in general. Join Courtney as she walks you through what she’s going to...
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Ep 35 - How to Find Your Entrepreneurial Edge with Nida Leard
Nida Leard is an experienced business consultant, mindset coach, author, podcast host, and former Fortune 500 executive with more than two decades of experience in marketing and business. Through her coaching and consulting work, Nida helps other coaches, consultants, thought leaders, and...
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Ep. 34 - Finding More Joy in Your Journey with Maggie Koch
Maggie Koch is a Brain Rewiring Certified Coach, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Energy Healer who helps busy, burned out moms create sustainable shifts in their reality by supporting meaningful shifts in their mindset. Through 1:1 coaching and group programs, Maggie teaches a...
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Ep. 33 - Creating A Positive Work Culture with Courtney & Danielle
As a follow-up to last week's episode, Courtney and Danielle dive into what NOT to do if you want your employees, contractors, and partners to be healthy, happy contributors who love their job. With everyone overworked and on edge, it's important to remember that at the end of the day we're all...
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Ep. 32 - Why Everyone In The Service Industry Hates Life Right Now with Courtney & Danielle
Upon recording this episode, it’s mid-December 2021 - the second holiday season of the pandemic and one that is proving to be just as overwhelming and stressful, especially for folks who work in the service industry. Tune in to hear Danielle and Courtney talk about their recent experiences and...
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Ep. 31 - How to Optimize Your Business Through Systems & Processes with Anne Hill
Anne is the founder of Hilltop Virtual Solutions, an agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs automate and improve their systems so they can spend more time in their zone of genius. Guided by her passion for helping people improve their quality of life, Anne started out her career in the…
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Ep. 30 - When We Lose Sight of How Good We Have It with Courtney
In this episode, Courtney reflects back on a tough week of work and momming. What initially started as the desire to vent turned into appreciation for how good she actually has it. Listen in to learn more about the mental switch Courtney made - and that you can, too - when the going gets tough as…
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Ep. 29 - Building a Mission-based Business through Network Marketing with Jennifer Schwomeyer
Jennifer Schwomeyer is a physical therapist, momma of 3 and a health warrior. Her mission is to help educate others, especially busy families, on the importance of eating more fruits and veggies with the Juice Plus company. Having seen the difference healthy eating and exercise has made in her…
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Ep. 28 - Building an Aligned Business with Sara Alter
Sara Alter is a veteran entrepreneur, business coach, certified life coach, and the founder of MOMENT Consulting. With 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Sara currently serves as MOMENT’S lead consultant where she advises mothers through the early stages of entrepreneurship, empowering them…
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Ep. 27: How to Launch & Grow A Sustainable, Ethical Business with Shannon Lohr
A seasoned mompreneur, Shannon Lohr has over 10 years experience building and running successful businesses while growing and raising her family. Nominated as a “Woman of Note” by the Wall Street Journal, Shannon can currently be found leading Factory 45, an online business school that helps...
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Ep. 26: How To Show Up On Social with Sarah Jane Tolman
Sarah Jane Tolman is the founder of Valoisa Media - a social media agency that helps business owners show up with intention. Sarah started her business doing part-time freelance work after having her daughter. In only a few short years, Sarah has transformed the work she does into a full-time...
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Ep. 25: You Are Not Unique 🤭 with Courtney & Danielle
Newsflash! Your problems are not unique. While we talk a lot about differentiation in business, when it comes down to it we all share the same problems. Your customers share the same problems. And, while this might sound negative at first, it’s actually an opportunity. Tune in to hear Courtney…
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Ep 24: Cynthia Mathes on How to Take Back Control of Your Health
Cynthia Mathes is a certified Primal Health Coach who helps overweight and exhausted women lose weight, feel better, and heal chronic conditions. After losing unwanted weight and healing enough to put her own autoimmune condition into remission, Cynthia set out to help other moms get their health...
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Ep 23: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business with Danielle
This episode is for listeners who are still on the fence about whether or not they want to go full force with their business idea. So often, we think we need “more” - more time, more money, more skill, more experience, more followers. In Danielle’s experience, that’s not true - you have what you...
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Ep 22: Finding A Pace That Works For You with Courtney
Ever find yourself saying day in and day out "I'm too busy", "I don't have enough time"? You're not alone. After finding herself constantly telling her young kiddos "hurry up", "we gotta go", "we're running late", Courtney realized she was done racing the clock and was determined to change her...
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Ep 21: From School Teacher to Social Media Manager with Susie Flores of Built Virtual
Susie Flores is a former first grade teacher turned social media manager and mom of two littles. While she loved her role as teacher, she knew there was something more out there - something that could fuel her creatively and afford her more quality time with her kids. After a few different...
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Ep. 20: How to Prep Your Business for Maternity Leave and More with Audrey Skelton
Audrey Skelton is a badass mompreneur who believes good words make all the difference. As a copywriter for female founders - including the likes of Jenna Kutcher - and a new mom, Audrey educates and inspires other mompreneurs through her words and wit every single day. Join Courtney and Danielle…
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Ep 19: Book Review - The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Join Courtney and Danielle as they review the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. At first glance, Courtney wasn't so sure - she was definitely judging a book by it's cover. But, Danielle "prescribed" this book to her as a way to work through her type-A, perfectionism tendencies. And,...
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Ep 18: How to Enjoy Your Unique Motherhood Journey with Meghan van Metre
Meghan van Metre is a Martha Beck-certified Life Coach and founder of Stress Free Mama - a company on a mission to help you love your unique journey to motherhood. Through courses and coaching, Meghan helps women navigate the challenges they experience in trying to conceive, being pregnant, and...
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Ep 17: Prioritizing Your Health & Fitness with Mikayla White
Mikayla White is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who has her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Wellness. A mom of two young girls, Mikayla has turned her passion for health and wellness into helping others into a growing business. Her company, Muscles and Macros for 4 Moms...
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Ep 16: Training Others How to Treat Your Business
In this week’s episode, Courtney and Danielle share about the importance of training others how to treat your business (read: creating and upholding boundaries). Danielle even gives Courtney an impromptu coaching session during today’s chat, offering advice you don’t want to miss. Tune in to hear...
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Ep 15: Checking In with Courtney & Danielle
Join Courtney & Danielle as they catch-up on all the things family, work, and health, including: Body image issues as a mom Danielle’s experience launching her first course The importance of celebrating all wins - both big and small Taking on too much Not learning the lesson the universe keeps...
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Ep 14: Why Rest Is The Secret to Success & How To Get More with Deanna Mason
Deanna Mason is on a mission to help mom entrepreneurs and leaders breakthrough burnout and create more sustainable systems to incorporate rest and reconnection into their daily lives. Through her work as a rest consultant, podcast host, and founder of Refreshed Moms, Deanna helps us identify…
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Ep 13: Growing Your Business By Offering A Speciality Service with Stef Colburn
Stef Colburn, founder of Palmera Virtual, built a thriving business helping entrepreneurs in the travel and hospitality industry connect with clients and customers…in the middle of a pandemic. How? By finding a specialty she enjoyed and knew her clients needed. Join Courtney as she sits down with...
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Ep 12: Creating Space for What Could Be with Katie Mullaney
Art Therapist. Reiki Practitioner. Mom. Business Owner. These are the many hats Katie Mullaney wears every single day. And, after chatting with her, we would add “Visionary” to the list, too. As founder of Create Space Buffalo, a studio in Buffalo, NY dedicated to supporting personal growth…
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Ep. 11: Saving Moms Sanity, One Picky Eater at a Time
In this episode, Courtney sits down with Danielle to talk about what’s motivated her in her career up until this point and how she’s making a shift since becoming a mom. Tune in to hear Danielle and Courtney chat about: Choosing between money and mission in your career Why picky eating is the…
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Ep. 10: Building a Business Based On Intuition with Assie Khoussa
Employee turned entrepreneur, Assie Khoussa is the founder of Eizzy Baby - a product-based business dedicated to creating simple, easy, functional, and stylish baby products for busy families. In less than a year - and, in the mind of a global pandemic - Assie has built a successful business from...
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Ep. 9: How To Go From Surviving To Thriving with Jennifer Emery
Jennifer Emery is no stranger to challenge. Having overcome many personal and professional obstacles over the years, she has dedicated her life to helping others feel good - body and mind - through the power of movement, music, and mindset. As founder of both The Dance Club at Home and The…
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Ep. 8: How to use Pinterest to Grow Your Business with Lesa Banks
Lesa Banks, also known as the Pajama Marketer, is a social media strategist who helps work-from-home moms grow their business organically through Pinterest. Join Courtney and Danielle as they chat with Lesa to learn about: What made this Fortune 500 marketer leave her full-time job and pursue her...
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Ep. 7: From Major Breakdown to Mompreneur
In this episode, Danielle's sits down with Courtney to talk about her career before becoming an entrepreneur and mom and what her life looks like today as a mompreneur. Tune in to hear Courtney and Danielle get real about: What it was like working for one of the most well-known ad agencies in the...
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Ep. 6: The Big, Fat F-WORD
In this episode - we talk about that big fat F-word….FAILURE Tune in to hear Courtney and Danielle talk about: Our own journey of failed businesses (because, if we’re being honest, we all have ‘em) What really constitutes a failure Why you should NEVER hide your business from friends and family…
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Ep. 5: How To Build A Successful Business During Naptime with Helen Peterson
Helen Peterson is a mama and the founder of Peterson Virtual Assistant. After having her daughter Emery in December 2018, Helen was determined to find a way to make an income from home and stay home full-time. She began her Virtual Assistant business by taking on one small client & working a few...
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Ep. 4: How To Scale and Sell Your Business with Kristie Shelley
Kristie Shelley is a two-time entrepreneur, mom, and founder of The Mom Advantage. A former teacher and literacy consultant, Kristie believes every child deserves an equal opportunity at reading. She has dedicated her passion and talent to creating products and services that promote language...
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Ep. 3: Why You Need to Know Your Clients Better Than They Know Themselves
We know you’ve heard it before. But, it’s that important that we’re gonna say it again - get clear on your ideal client before you do anything else. So many of us resist this exercise. Or, we think the worksheet we filled out listing their age, gender, and income is enough. But, you need to go...
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Ep. 2: How to Fuel Yourself For Success
Being a mom and a business owner requires a whole lotta energy. So, what you fuel your body and mind with is super important. Learn what Courtney and Danielle do to keep themselves healthy, happy, and on top of their game. Connect with Courtney: www.courtneyhenry.com @courtneyhenryconsulting...
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Ep. 1: Being a Working Mom During The Pandemic
Moms have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 3 million women have left the workforce since March 2020, evidence that what was already an challenging job as a working mom is now basically impossible. Even for moms who are still working or running their own business,...
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Welcome to A Better Way
Ever find yourself frustrated and thinking “there MUST be a better way”? If you’re a busy mom running her own business, your answer is probably yes. And, you’re not alone. Join your hosts Courtney Henry and Danielle Drapeau as they share tangible tips, inspiration, and real-life examples of moms...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you a busy mompreneur who wants to maximize results, minimize stress, and reclaim your time? Do you find yourself wondering why it is so hard and thinking there has to be a better way? Join Courtney and Danielle - moms, MBAs, and entrepreneurs - as they share tangible tips and tricks that will help you optimize all things work, wellness, and motherhood.
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