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Midwest Mompreneurs

by @thekathrynelise

a podcast for moms based in the Midwest that are navigating building a brand, while raising babies. From marketing and entrepreneurship tips to real & relatable motherhood advice.

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Episodes

  1. Mary Oyler - @freckledlambboutique / Outsourcing & Building a Team

    Today's epsiode features Mary, owner of Freckled Lamb Boutique in Liberty, MO and mompreneur with many passions. Mary organically built her retail business by connecting with local women in her area online and learning as she went. As a mom and multi-passionate entrepreneur, she also has learned...

  2. Mary Beth Mannino - @mb.mannino / Relieving Stress with Breathwork

    Today's episode features Michigan-based mompreneur, Mary Beth (or MB) who is a stress and mental wellness coach. We dive into practices to relieve stress while also sharing strategies to switch from a fast-pace career in the corporate world to coaching. Mary Beth is filled with calming advice and...

  3. Alex Owens - @alexowenskc / Selling in a Saturated Market

    Today's episode features Alex Ownes, a Kansas City realtor that is a "top producer" in the market with Malfer & Associates. We discuss how Alex built her real estate career and insight on what it really takes to get into the industry, as well as juggling motherhood and a demanding schedule, as…

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  4. Abby Eckel - @lifewithhuddyandharry / The REAL on Reels

    Today's interview features Abby Eckel, a Kansas City based social media strategist by day and mom influencer by night - (@lifewithhuddyandharry). Abby grew her personal brand authentically primarily through TikTok and Instagram's Reels by sharing humorous, sometimes controversial and always...

  5. April Dion - @aprilcommunicates

    Welcome to season two of Midwest Mompreneurs podcast! We are kicking off this season with April Dion of @aprilcommunicates. She is a media maven with a background in PR - working with major media networks like, BET and building her brand in Kansas City focused on fashion. We dive into how she…

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  6. Thoughts on having longevity in your business

    Entering year seven as a full-time entrepreneur by sharing the things that have gotten me here and continue to drive me forward and the things I could have done better to focus on longevity.

  7. 2020 Reflections & 2021 Planning

    Sharing my 2020 reflections and 2021 annual planning process!

  8. Molly Buchanan - @crowninggloryblog

    Today's interview features Molly of @crowninggloryblog, a Kansas City mama and blogger that focuses on building authentic connections in the community, leading with kindness and supporting local businesses. We dive into building a brand on social media, creating brand partnerships even with a...

  9. Finding success in Brand Campaigns

    Today's mini episode is all about how to plan and execute your next brand campaign! Now that you've landed a brand deal on social media, what are the best steps to take to ensure success!

  10. Audrey Kuether - @ohsolovely_blog

    Today's episode features Audrey Kuether of Oh So Lovely Blog, a Kansas City mom + creative design and home blogger. We dive into how Audrey built a successful blog and the strategies that have brought her consistent revenue including how to boost traffic to monetize, Pinterest tips, how adding...

  11. Holiday Planning Tips + Strategies

    Midwest Mompreneurs host, Kathryn Snellen is sharing her tips to start planning holiday promotions + marketing for your business or brand including ideas for small shop owners and influencers.

  12. Creating Know, Like & Trust

    Today's mini episode with our host, Kathryn Snellen, is all about creating know, like & trust with your audience in order to grow your business.

  13. Emylee William - @emyleesays + @bossproject

    Today's episode features Emylee Williams, a Midwest mompreneur that has built a 7-figure online marketing business, Boss Project + has followed her creative pursuits to create her own product line of handmade clay jewelry. Emylee is a Kansas City-based mom that went through an adoption journey...

  14. Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant - @chefshanita

    Today's episode features Chef Shanita or Shanita McAfee-Bryant, a mom and professional chef that has served the Kansas City area + national cities like LA, NYC and Chicago as a culinary extrodinare. Shanita has been featured on popular cooking TV shows and was the 2014 winner of "Cut Throat...

  15. Nellie Sparkman - @nelliesparkman

    Today's episode features Nellie Sparkman, a mom of two that balances a multitude of services under the "Nellie Sparkman" brand including wedding planning, custom stationary, website design, wellness, and much more! Nellie shares her experiences of building her event and wedding business and how…

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  16. How to find your Ideal Client

    Today's mini episode is all about finding and understanding your ideal client. From evaluating your current clients and who makes sense for your brand to researching the "ideal client" that makes the most sense for your business!

  17. Katie Mabry van Dieren - @troostmarketcollective + @strawberryswingkc

    Today's episode is with Katie Mabry van Dieren, the Owner and Curator of one of the world's top indie craft fairs, The Strawberry Swing and the Co-Founder and Director of Arts & Programming of Troost Market Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to create equitable economic...

  18. Stephanie Parenza - @stephanieparenza

    Today's episode features Stephanie Parenza, a Kansas City style influencer + bookkeeper for small businesses that turned her influence into a business where she offers education around empowering women to manage their business financials and grow an authentic community. Today, we are diving into...

  19. Productivity Hacks for Mompreneurs

    Feeling overwhelmed? Let's chat about easy and effective productivity hacks to schedule your week and get more done while balancing a business and raising babies.

  20. Real ways to support women right now

    In light of the recent #blackandwhitechallenge to "support women", I am sharing real and tangible ways to be a better advocate for ALL women right now.

  21. Taylor Nosakhere - @withyouwellnesskc

    Today's episode features Taylor Nosakhere of With You Wellness, a Kansas City based doula and wellness expert. We are diving into how Taylor pivoted her business once she became a mother to help serve other moms in the Labor & Delivery process. Plus, she is sharing tips on how to start a business...

  22. Dax McLoughlin - @luxurybrowskc

    Today's episode features Dax McLoughlin of Luxury Brow KC. She is a mompreneur that is originally from Panama, but has built her brow business in Kansas City. We are diving into how Dax realized she wanted to take her full-service medspa and downsize to be a one-woman operation and ultimately how...

  23. MINI EPISODE: why we have to embrace being uncomfortable

    Today's Mini Episode, Kathryn Snellen is sharing her thoughts on being uncomfortable in the current climate and why we have to embrace it.

  24. Krista Thompson - @wishwash_laundry

    Today's episode featuring Krista Thompson, founder of WishWash Laundry is one that will make you think about how it's possible to create a business by thinking about the things you do NOT enjoy. For her, that was laundry. And now, Krista has created a profitable business that serves mothers - and...

  25. Angel Elo - @helloangelrose

    Today's episode features Angel Elo of Hello Angel Rose and we are discussing how vulnerability is your super power AND why love sees color. This conversation dives into how Angel built her business as an influencer, content creator and now business coach to sharing her personal journey as a Black...

  26. MINI EPISIODE: brand partnerships & monetizing

    Sharing some insight on how to monetize your brand on social media before you have a large following.

  27. Sarah Juenemann - @grazingkc

    Sarah of Grazing KC shares how she went from a stay-at-home mom with a newborn to coming up with the creative idea to launch a charcuterie business on Instagram! From getting creative with cheese at-home to offering Graze boards for KC's top events and more -- Sarah is sharing how to turn a...

  28. Kristin Jones - @kristinjonsey

    Today's episode highlights Michigan content creator, Kristin Jones, a full-time influencer and mom that has built an authentic brand and ongoing partnerships. We dive into what it's been like pivoting her blogging brand as a new mom and navigating her business, as she stays at home.

  29. MINI EPISODE: How to deal with Copycats

    Today's MINI Episode is all about how to deal when you realize someone is copying or mimicing your work or business. I am sharing my personal experiences with this and how to rise about those that are mimicing the work you proudly create.

  30. Kiffany Bosserman - @cottontale_kc

    Today's episode featues an interview with Kiffany Bosserman, Kansas City "mompreneur" that has built multiple businesses including Cottontale KC - organic cotton candy and After Party Sweet Shop, all by utilizing networking on LinkedIn. Tune in for social media networking strategies to help build...

  31. Cassie Taylor - @extraontop

    Cassie Taylor of Extra on Top is a self-taught photographer, creative marketer & producer of "all the things." From touring the world as a bass player to becoming a mom and creating a freelance career that gave her the flexibility to carve her own path, Cassie dives into how she created her...

  32. MINI EPISODE: Scaling, Outsourcing & Growing a Team

    In today's mini episode, I am sharing my thoughts, tips and experiences in scaling, outsourcing and growing a team.

  33. Amanda Fisher, DPT - @empower.your.pelvis

    Amanda Fisher, DPT of Empower Your Pelvis is a pelvic floor physical therapist and a "Midwest Mompreneur" on a mission to share the realities of pelvic health and the problems that many moms experience including her personal journey as a three-time C-section mama and woman that once struggle with...

  34. MINI EPISODE: How to Respond to 'Can I Pick Your Brain' Inquiries

    Let's be honest, no one wants to receive the dreaded DM that asks if someone can "pick your brain." As a "mompreneur", time is valuable and there are strategies that I have implemented to respond professionally to inquiries that essentially are asking for free advice. Listen in for my tips and...

  35. Madison Sanders - @madireidsanders

    Madison Sanders is the owner of Madison Sanders Events in Kansas City and is an entrepreneur at heart. As a mom of two boys under the age of two, Madison is sharing the shifts she has made in her business to integrate multiple revenue streams to support her family, while being present and sharing...

  36. Ways to Pivot Your Business during a Crisis

    Let's chat about pivots...I am sharing examples of how I pivoted my business and a few examples of successful client pivots during this time.

  37. MINI EPISODE: The Power of Consistency

    It took a new self-care practice that I've been consistent with to realize the power of consistency for our businesses. Whether you are trying to grow your brand or try something new, you must be consistent and show up everyday in order to grow.

  38. How COVID-19 has changed my perspective as a "Mompreneur"

    Sharing insight on my experience with COVID-19 and how it's changed my perspective on how I run my business and my role as a mom.

  39. My 'Midwest Mompreneur' Journey | how I started my marketing business

    The backstory on how I started my company, KES Studio and my journey of navigating motherhood and being a business owner.

  40. Welcome to Midwest Mompreneurs podcast | what you can expect & learn

    Episode 01 - Welcome to Midwest Mompreneurs Podcast - a podcast and community designed for women navigating the journey of building a business, while raising babies. You can do both.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

a podcast for moms based in the Midwest that are navigating building a brand, while raising babies. From marketing and entrepreneurship tips to real & relatable motherhood advice.

HOSTED BY

@thekathrynelise

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Midwest Mompreneurs currently has 40 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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a podcast for moms based in the Midwest that are navigating building a brand, while raising babies. From marketing and entrepreneurship tips to real & relatable motherhood advice.

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Midwest Mompreneurs has 40 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Midwest Mompreneurs is created and hosted by @thekathrynelise.
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