Boss Bitch & a Baby
by Katie Seller
The Boss Bitch & a Baby podcast is hosted by Katie Seller, who is the CEO of Babe Co. (formerly Metal Marvels), which she built from the ground up by herself into a multi 7-figure business. She is also a single mom by choice via IVF, raising an almost 3-year-old baby boy. Join Katie each week for an inspiring, no-bullshit conversation about life, baby-making as a single woman, business, and more.
Episodes
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EP 71 Let's Start 2024 With Some Updates, Shall We?!
Listen, one of these days I will get better at recording and posting consistently. I promise. Is today the day? Maybe. Maybe not, haha. Either way, we're back with some updates, what I've been up to, and new ways to learn from me and connect with me. Check out the Bullshit Free Biz™ starter kit:...
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EP 70 Using Your Voice + an Episode 2 Replay!
If you follow me on social, you saw a post where I was told I am bad at business because I am vocal about social issues and human rights. I wanted to dive into that a little today and also include a replay of episode 2, where I actually talked about this exact thing all the back in 2018!! I hope...
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EP 69 Yesterday f*cking sucked.
Yesterday was a doozy and a half. Listen to real-life motherhood, being honest, vulnerable, and real with the world of social media. Let's put aesthetically pleasing, perfect lives in the archive. Personal Instagram Business Instagram Shop my store
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EP 68 WTF Friday - Meta Verified ::eyeroll::
I simply cannot with this shit. This company made 116B in 2022, and this feels like another money grab. Hear the latest update that was released today, and well, my colorful take on it. I tell you how I truly feel. There's a poll on Spotify + I'd love to hear your thoughts. Or slide into my DMs…
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EP 67 IVF, Sperm Shopping, Single motherhood by choice, + more.
I am so excited to sit and chat with Talisha today! She's a fellow IVF mama and a single mama by choice. We could have spoken for hours, but we talked about our IVF journeys, knowing your body/fertility, the weird process of sperm shopping, the societal bullshit that says you're not allowed to...
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Ep 66 Pregnancy + Birth Story!
Today I'm talking about my birth story and my pregnancy journey. If you are pregnant, if you've struggled with infertility, if you're a parent, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO COMPLAIN how hard it is, how tired you are, etc. All of that is not rainbow and glitter all the time. You're allowed to complain and...
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Ep 65 Hi, remember me? Oops.
Wow. I had no intention of recording that episode and leaving everyone in the dark. Obviously, if you follow me on Instagram, you're caught up, but still. I have felt called to get this back up and running, along with the blog that I have neglected too. So here we are, jumping back in. Other...
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EP 64 Embryo Transfer is Done!
As usual, I highly recommend following me on IG for more up-to-date information on all things baby-making, since I post more real-time. But the embryo transfer is done! This episode is all the details leading up to it, some now, and what to expect over the next week. Eek!...
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EP 63 Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle is F*cking HERE!
It's here! I know it feels like it took f*cking forever, but it's here! In this episode, I give you the full rundown on this update, and then I answer questions that you babes sent in regarding IVF. This is definitely one of the longest episodes but some of the questions are so damn involved…
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Ep 62 How/Why I Decided to Have a Baby on My Own!
This episode was requested a few times, and honestly trying to give people this answer when they ask is a LOT. What better than to have an episode to point them to. Growing up I was never the person who dreamt of a wedding, it wasn’t until the last relationship that I even really like pictured…
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EP 61 Parenting, Kindness, & It's Likely NONE of Your F*cking Business!
This episode is a fun one. I know, I know, a NON-parent giving parenting advice haha. But it’s f*cking valid because I see all the parent shaming that happens these days. I’m going to start this episode by saying, can we stop telling people how to fucking parent their children?! Like for f*cks...
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EP 60 Guess Who's Back B*tches?!
Yup, she's back! I blame the full moon because all of a sudden I felt called to turn this damn mic on again, and here we are! Just a quick update on the past 2 years! I hadn't even realized that it had been almost exactly 2 years since I last posted. It's been quite the shit show since I last...
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Some updates on what's been going on, why there weren't episodes the past 2 weeks, and a big update for the podcast. If you want to read the blog: bossladyandababy.com If you want to follow: instagram.com/bossladyandababy ---------------------------------------------- Set up your new store +...
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EP 58 Updates, Blogs, and More!
Just a few quick updates of what's going on. We'll have a full episode next week. If you want to read the blog: bossladyandababy.com If you want to follow: instagram.com/bossladyandababy If you need coffee: fngoodcoffeeco.com ---------------------------------------------- Follow me:...
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Ep 57 Reserve Those F**ks of Yours!
Me: "I don't give a f**k what people think of me." Them: "Well you've got to give a fuck about it just a little?" Nope. I reserve my f**ks for things that matter. As should you. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossasfck Follow me: instagram.com/bossasfuckpodcast For more:...
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EP 56 I Don't Want to Get Married, Shonda Rhimes, and Babies.
“I don’t want to get married, like at all… I never played bride. I don’t know what it is. I love men, I love dating, but I don’t want a husband.” As said by Shonda Rhimes on Super Soul with Oprah. Today I’m talking about that, the fact that super successful women are claiming their independence...
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EP 55 One Thing I Wish Would Change
There’s this constant conversation around success, how it happens, a supposed road map, etc. I think the conversation is bullsh*t because it’s typically surrounding what that person did to be successful. But here’s the thing, what they did, might not work for you. I also dive into defining…
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EP 54 Top 5 Podcasts To Listen to While Getting Sh*t Done!
These are my top 5 podcasts that I listen to while I get shit done. Picking a top 5 was really f*cking hard. So I threw in some at the end, without a bunch of explanation about them, just others that I love. I'm subscribed to quite a few haha. Follow me: instagram.com/bossasfuckpodcast For more:...
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EP 53 Take the F*cking Day Off!
Literally what it says. Today is a quick episode telling you to take the f*cking day off + why you should. Follow me: instagram.com/bossasfuckpodcast For more: bossasfuck.com Set up your new store + starting selling in 24 hours with Shopify
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EP 52 The Follower Purge Panic!
Today I am talking about your followers and following on Instagram. In November people were losing their minds because Instagram was purging people again and suggesting people change their passwords if they had used an app to get followers. First of all, don’t use apps that promise followers....
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EP 51 I Wish I Had Known This Before Starting a Business
I wanted to do a list of things that I wish I had known before going into business, but then I decided I wanted to also include these answers from babes who are in the trenches with me, across a variety of sectors, but all in business for themselves nonetheless. Everyone has their own experience...
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EP 50 How Do I Deal With Being Judged for Cursing?
I laugh so hard when I say that because I don’t. I don’t deal with it per se. There will always be someone who doesn’t like the way you speak or look, or talk, or dress, or love, or whatever. That’s their problem, not yours. But I will give you a few ways that I personally deal with it, from...
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EP 49 I Failed. I Didn’t Meet My Goal for 2018…
That fucking sucks to say out loud, but my overachieving a** set myself up for “failure.” I didn’t fail though, nor did my business, or anything like that. When you set goals, or at least when I do, I am fucking BUMMED beyond belief if I don’t hit them. This was no different. The only problem was...
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EP 48 An Impromptu 6 Year Anniversary Episode
I recorded this on a whim, on Sunday 12/16, my 6th year in business. Super surreal but I just wanted to record something, to remind you that while it’s tough as fuck, it will all be worth it. Thank you SO f*cking much for your support. Join the Facebook group:...
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EP 47 Please Don’t Do This, It’s Tacky as F*ck.
People say to do this + use bots but I think is a time waste, and tacky. Using bots to like peoples pictures and/or comment. STOP DOING IT. You’ve seen them. You get a random message “nice content!” or something stupid like that. There’s a particular company I’ve probably had 100+ run-ins with...
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EP 46 Dating While Being Boss as F*ck
Dating when you’re a boss. It’s f*cking tough, let me tell you haha. If you’re anything like me, you’re not willing to settle for just anyone. Period. One of the toughest things when dating as a boss, is the ability to find someone who will understand this crazy f*cking life you're living. Not…
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EP 45 Podcast Inception- How I Got Started, What I Use, etc.
I was asked to talk about how I got started podcasting, why I got started, the tools I use, etc. Basically like podcast inception, super meta haha. So today I'm telling you how I got started, why I did it in the first place, the things I use to record, the steps I take, and more. As promised here...
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EP 44 Your Gut Knows What’s Up, Trust That B*tch.
Today we’re talking all about your gut, your intuition that can shape your decisions. While in reality, it’s your brain trying to save you from making what it perceives to be a bad decision, we don’t always listen, do we? I’m talking about trusting your gut, my experience with it, situations in...
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EP 43 Leaving a Negative Partnership
I put out a story question on instagram to see what you babes wanted to hear. Someone asked that I talk about leaving negative partnerships. If you haven’t listened to the earlier episodes, you can go back and listen to the beginning as well as Episode 08 for a little more context on my previous...
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EP 42 National Stress Awareness Day
I get the National Day Calendar and I died laughing when I found out that it’s National Stress Awareness Day. Not because it’s not serious, but because I know I’m stressed. I’m aware, I’m stressed, most of the time lol. So I def don’t need a day reminding me. But even I find ways to destress.…
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EP 41 Changing My Lifestyle for the Better, for Me.
A lot of people have asked me about the meal plan I’m doing since posting about it, mostly on my personal instagram so I wanted to share it with you in a little more detail. You know I don’t bullshit so I will not tell you about anything that I don’t love, use, have tried, etc. There’s no selling...
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EP 40 Sharing Your Story + The Value of Authenticity
In today’s world small businesses have to compete against big box retailer with access and a f*ck ton of money. How do you do that? Sharing your story, being authentic in your brand, and truly identifying with your customers. Today I am talking all about how you can do that, how I realized my...
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EP 39 The Last Thing You Should Be in Business, is Scared.
An overwhelming theme I’m seeing in Facebook groups is women being scared of the decisions they’re making in business, scared of the direction their business is going, and more. Fear is there and relevant but it’s how you use it that can change things. So we’re talking about fear, how I let it…
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EP 38 Is All That You’re Doing Really Worth It?
Is working this hard really doing the right thing? Is all of this worth it? That’s a hell of a loaded question. I’ve touched on it before that my work ethic and drive are engrained in me, but I’ve made some decisions and sacrifices to personal relationships and more to get to where I am today. I...
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EP 37 Should You Start a Business? You Have an Amazing Business Idea, Now What?
I talked in the FB group about setting up my LLC and filing for trademarks and was asked if I had done an episode on the basics. I realized that I really hadn’t. So here we go haha. First and foremost, should you start a business? You know I’m gonna give you a no bullshit answer. I honestly do…
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EP 36 Making Friends in the World of Entrepreneurship
Living the life of an entrepreneur can be lonely at times. You tend to be more isolated because you’ve set big goals for yourself + you’re determined to f*cking crush them. So finding like minded individuals that are living the same life, can be a great thing to do. Today I give you some ways to...
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EP 35 What Do You Do When Your Business Hits the Dreaded Seasonal Slump?
If you’re in the retail game, it’s likely your business is going to be cyclical, or even seasonal if you’re something that is closely related to a season (ornaments, etc.). So what the f*ck do you do during those down moments? Well I’ve got some answers for you. I think handling the slump months...
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EP 34 Be F*cking Ethical in Your Business!
In today’s world there are so many people who are operating businesses as ghosts and honestly it’s bullsh*t. Especially when you find yourself in situations like I was and you have little recourse because you can’t find any information for the business at all. E-commerce platforms are allowing…
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EP 33 Acquiring a New Business, How to, Where to Start, etc.
I was asked to cover this topic when I announced my acquisition of now, Profanity Pillows. I thought it was a perfect topic and perfect timing. I talk about my journey with acquiring businesses, even the failure. Also where to look for businesses to buy and what to think about when doing so…
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EP 32 Be F*cking Patient!
I am back! Woo! Last week was a fucking week. I tell you a little more about why. One exciting thing from last week is… I acquired a 2nd business! I am so excited for it. I will do another episode touching on the acquisition and acquiring a business. For now, I’ll link you below the show notes.…
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EP 31 F*ck Perfection + the Horse It Road In On.
Today’s episode is a bit rant like haha. Mostly because I am tired of our feeds being consumed with “perfect lives” and “perfect profiles.” I want more people to be real, authentic, and really share their true selves with this social world. So I dive into how I feel about it and what can happen…
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EP 30 Do I Need a Business Coach?
Today’s episode I am talking about when you need a business coach for your business. How to gauge that it’s time to get some outside eyes and opinion on your business. I think it’s important to find someone who is in the same or similar realm as your business, that has experience, and is actually...
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EP 29 Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Body Issues, and Loving the Body You’re In.
Let’s talk self-confidence, self-esteem, body issues, etc. and checking our fucks at the door. Today’s episode is more life centered. Confidence absolutely can bleed over into your business but it 100% starts with you. On Metal Marvels Instagram I posted a morning quote to get people engaged in…
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EP 28 Looking Forward is Always Key, but Looking Back is Critical to Success.
In Episode 17 I talked about celebrating your wins and being proud of what you accomplish. Today I am talking more about really taking a look back and looking at where you’ve been and what you’ve done. In todays’ world especially, with things moving 400 miles a minute, and just a go go go, hustle...
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EP 27 Other People’s Opinions Don’t/Won’t Pay Your Bills
I’m finally back! After a family emergency, a birthday, and a massive sale, I am finally back. Today we’re jumping in on this topic due to a lovely interaction I had with someone via my DMs on Instagram. There’s far too many people focusing on other people’s opinions and not doing what they want...
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EP 26 Self Fulfillment + When to Outsource Fulfillment
The always asked fulfillment question! I’ve been asked a lot about how to self fulfill your orders and then down the road, when to outsource your fulfillment. I’m telling you about my journey of fulfillment and moving into a fulfillment center. Follow me: instagram.com/bossasfuckpodcast For more:...
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EP 25 How Do I Choose What Product To Sell or Service to Offer?
I get asked this question a lot when people reach out to pick my brain and they are just getting started or just feeling the pull to start a business. I have a pretty simple answer. Passion, but that doesn’t explain it all. I talk about how I got started, why I chose jewelry, my personal take on...
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Ep 24 EMAIL LISTS ARE DEAD!
Are they really? This is a rumor that’s always swirling around and stirring up stuff. So today I’m talking about social media, email lists, and what you can do for your marketing. Do you want to rent or own? Got topics you want me to cover? Email me [email protected] Follow:...
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EP 23 Acting with Inspiration + Giving You the Metal Marvels Brand Story
I felt super inspired after last weeks episode and I simply turned on the mic and started recording. What came out what a passionate and raw telling of the Metal Marvels Brand Story. I somehow figured out how to add music to it myself. It’s probably not perfect, but f*ck perfection. I hope you…
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EP 22 How We Spend Our Time Online Matters + Giving Less Fucks
Today I am talking all about how the way we spend our time online and why it matters. Why worrying about such trivial things, or subjecting yourself to the nonsense of online drama, is nothing but bad for you. I also give you my top 10 things to give less fucks for, IMMEDIATELY. Trust me, you…
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The Boss Bitch & a Baby podcast is hosted by Katie Seller, who is the CEO of Babe Co. (formerly Metal Marvels), which she built from the ground up by herself into a multi 7-figure business. She is also a single mom by choice via IVF, raising an almost 3-year-old baby boy. Join Katie each week for an inspiring, no-bullshit conversation about life, baby-making as a single woman, business, and more.
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