Small Business Mama

Bouncing back from a short period of burnout to a new season of pivoting in 3 specific areas of my life. Two personal and one business. Listen as I share things I've learned over the years as an entrepreneur that have helped me pivot when needed.

Here's the latest for June 2025!Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/R3y8Af5YVWaQ67yW8Be A Guest On The Podcast: https://forms.gle/pC9cm9EL3aqao4kUA

According to my children, one of the many cringey things I do is snap photos and screenshots of quotes and sayings that are inspiring, empowering or funny.On this episode, I'm sharing a few with you and how they encourage me along my entrepreneurship journey.Maybe they'll speak to you as well......then we can all be "cringey" together! ;-)Have any that you'd like to share? Let's hear them! Share on my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/Qyir1Mb9zyqvwr6p6Also, interested in sharing your story on my podcast? Here's a link for that too! https://forms.gle/gpViy3EnxTpGgwWF9Lastly, don't forget to head over to Instagram and follow the Small Business Mama podcast and reach out to me if you'd like to book a consulting call. [email protected]

Planning a trip overseas, but trying to balance being prepared with avoiding over-packing? Worried about the "what-if's" that likely won't happen?I travel overseas frequently and am sharing some tips, plus some things I've learned when things did go wrong and how we handled them. I have. a FREE checklist for this episode. Follow me on Instagram at Small Business Mama Podcast or email [email protected] to get yours.Interested in being a guest and sharing your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/TrFNMr8jqXo8PcWD9Have questions about traveling overseas? Happy to schedule a call with you. Email me at [email protected] Lastly, here's the link to my Listener Feedback Form. I want to hear about your experiences or questions about traveling abroad! https://forms.gle/KotueL2dS4uYZCKm6

These are the 13 red flags to watch out for when working or accepting work from a new client. In this episode, I'll share some of my personal experiences as a small business owner and how I handled them.The last one is the MOST important!!Interested in a consulting call with me? Here are the topics I cover:*Travel Planning*Small Business*Professional Organizer Business*Home Organization or Time Management StrugglesEmail me at [email protected] to schedule.And.....here are the links to....My Listener Feedback Form. Did I miss any red flags? Let me know! https://forms.gle/ibP75ovBxGcZ4xjy8Interested in being a guest of the podcast? Perhaps you'd like to talk about your business and how you dealt with red flags. Apply at https://forms.gle/4bNb5dsPCAXkH6JeA

I call myself, a "people pleaser in recovery". It has been one of the healthiest things I've ever done in my life and I'm noticing some very interesting things about myself and other people in the process!Interested in a call with me on any of the following topics:*Travel Planning*Small Business*Professional Organizing Business*Home Organizing or Time ManagementEmail me at [email protected]'s hear what you have to say about people pleasing on my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/WTBEY6peCcDEb9BPADo you have a story to share about your overcoming your own people pleasing tendencies? Consider being a guest on the show! Apply here: https://forms.gle/65djuVZQ2LVpZ7i88Don't forget to follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinessmamapodcast?igsh=d3c3b21xeHlwYXpx&utm_source=qr

Woe is us! We lost internet and cable for 3 straight days!! Did we fill our hours by remembering to live, laugh and love?Not exactly. In this episode, I'll share with you some observations I made of myself and my family and why they reminded me of some important lessons in life.Interested in a consulting call with me? Email me at:[email protected] are the links too:Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/uuwmrM2kaMYmG72B8Be A Guest On The Podcast: https://forms.gle/tUvkyqNfg7xsLMCD7

Straight from the archives, these are 10 things I think everyone should toss, repurpose or donate from your closets and drawers.Where do you struggle with organization? Let me know on my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/sy6xmEBstwaiBtk16Follow me on Instagram at Small Business Mama Podcast If you're interested in a coaching/consulting call with me on any of the following topics, email me at [email protected]*Small business *Professional Organizing business*Travel tips and planning*Decluttering, organizing, time management

You've had your "A-ha!" moment. The great idea that you're now obsessed with. You can't stop thinking about it, it's keeping you up at night and you've gone down more rabbit holes than you can count.How do you take your great idea and start to turn it into a plan?Listen up as I share with you what I learned when starting my businesses. Taking them from ideas and putting them into action.Interested in a call with me? Email me for more info: [email protected]'s the link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/We2mVMP2tc7cr4Ue6Here's the link to apply to be a guest on the podcast and share your own story with my audience: https://forms.gle/opynjymmRPek3Jha8

These are the things I notice many fellow entrepreneurs have in common. Would you agree?Any that I've missed? If so, let me know on my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/NzSG9xMjZmfsntkB9Interested n a business coaching or travel consulting call with me? Email me at: [email protected]'m now on Instagram! Follow me at Small Business Mama!

These should be common sense but sometimes aren't. These are the things I've learned over the years when it comes to working in client homes. Here's the link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/Af6TVRpnLACpcFzk9If you're interested in a call with me, email me at [email protected]:*Travel Itinerary *Professional Organizing*Small Business*Time Management *Home Organizing

Planning a trip to San Diego? Listen up as I share with you some things to consider before visiting this magnificent city! Here's my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/yxvTzctye46uS7V79Be a Guest on the podcast link: https://forms.gle/VzbKpsrgj2RGnXmP7Or interested in a consulting call with me? Email me at [email protected] for more info!

Can't fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow like my husband can? Find yourself ruminating and/or going down rabbit holes until the wee hours of the morning? Well listen up! I've got some tips that I am incorporating into my own nightly routine to stop some bad habits and incorporate healthier ones. Share your tips on better routines on my Listener Feedback Form:https://forms.gle/eLDB4xwodtHzKzst5

Sometimes feel overwhelmed when starting your day? Here are some relatable and helpful tips to getting your day off to a good start!Would LOVE to hear some of your tips! Share on my Listener Feedback Form:https://forms.gle/GfR9K4DtugABPpZZ9

Whether it's your first time or you're traveling back to Europe after many years, there are some things you should know. In this two-part series, I'll share with you some recent updates, reminders for seasoned travelers and tips for first timers.Listen to both episodes!Interested in booking a call with me? Send me an [email protected] love to hear your tips or questions! Here's a link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/cjvp8cV5LUMuxD8P9

Whether it's your first time or you're traveling back to Europe after many years, there are some things you should know. In this two-part series, I'll share with you some recent updates, reminders for seasoned travelers and tips for first timers. Listen to both episodes!Interested in booking a call with me? Send me an [email protected] love to hear your tips or questions! Here's a link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/cjvp8cV5LUMuxD8P9

Unfortunately, couldn't book them as guests on the podcast BUT here are my thoughts on lessons we can learn from these 3 women on authenticity when marketing our businesses.Love to travel? Download the Thatch app and follow my page for travel itineraries, tips and destination inspiration! (Free to download)https://www.thatch.co/@janelInterested in being a guest on my show? Here's a link:https://forms.gle/p2fo2vx1WkGGmyUD7I love to hear directly from listeners. Share your feedback on my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/bb5LxF7MQfCtsZwf9

Always been on the other side of the interview table? Listen to what I learned as a new small business owner for hiring for my business. *Learn from MY mistakes!!*Here's my email: [email protected] insight or expertise in these areas and interested in being a guest? Here's my link: https://forms.gle/4wG2mVw5Mf5oWHjE7As always, would love to hear your feedback and show topic ideas! Here's my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/q35wxojDikmLwFMw7

As promised, here are the links!Thatch app...Guys, download this app for your travels!! Not just for me, but to follow some awesome travel content creators!!https://www.thatch.co/@janelListener Feedback Google form. Here's where you can send questions, suggest topics and more!https://forms.gle/pr7AjVbJUYLwWW4c7Interested in being a guest on this podcast? Let's see if you're the right fit!https://forms.gle/CoKLt6Fr2MoLj48dALastly, here's my email:[email protected]

As promised, here is my email:[email protected] to my Listener Feedback form:https://forms.gle/mNZJTS36q9S99bRt9Apply to be a guest on my podcast:https://forms.gle/RnyKApHQa4y2e5Vr8

This includes Windsor, too! Add two travel days, making is six days total, this is 4-full days exploring London and the surrounding areas.As mentioned in the episode, here's my email:[email protected] to my Thatch page:https://www.thatch.co/@janelLink to my Listener Feedback Form:https://forms.gle/xQzKxDgPuCwYuwVU7

I absolutely LOVE my home state of New Mexico and share with you an overview of the state for first-timers!I hope you fall in love with it too!Here's a link to my Thatch page:https://www.thatch.co/@janelListener Feedback Form:https://forms.gle/4xbMyKhxJo8YzCDu6Email me at hello.smallbusinessmama@gmail.,com or join my listener Facebook group The Small Business Mama Community!

Answers to my WONDERFUL listeners who asked questions on my Listener Feedback form!You can send me your questions, too! Here's the link: https://forms.gle/Krj9LqwENxfSan117

***Please seek the advice of mental health professionals and/or your doctor if you are experiencing any mental health concerns. I am not a mental health professional and the stories I'm sharing are from my personal experiences only.***Would love your feedback on this topic. Let's keep the conversation going! Here's a link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/h9Dbr45hPBYEamCY8

A recent lunch with a friend and fellow small business owner who's recently started a custom-made product based business led to the discovery of some great reminders we all need in business. A refresher for the seasoned business owners and tips for our newbies.Listener Feedback Form link is right here: https://forms.gle/UmvSYdtUVGeqzuHz8

No matter who you are, you are always making a time vs. money decision somewhere in your life. Listen as I give you suggestions on how to better leverage your most important resource in life....TIME.Would love to hear how YOU leverage your time. Tell me about it on my listener feedback form: https://forms.gle/ezPXPYqPMdgauqqY7

In this episode, I'll walk you through the common seasons that you'll encounter when starting a business. Specific to those who want to leave a 9-5 job and make the leap into entrepreneurship.Let me know your challenges on my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/M8mSFYbHqUXiDaJWA

If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas, do yourself a favor, rent a car and explore these places OFF the famous Las Vegas Strip.Here's a link to my Thatch Page where I blog about travel!https://thatch.co/@janel

Sharing my personal experiences of building a team vs. staying solo in my service based businesses.Let's keep the conversation going! What are your thoughts on the topic? What advice would you give? What are your questions? Here's the link to my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/ByTjpw93aiwGhDNz8

If you have trouble saying, "no" then listen to this episode. Would love to hear your thoughts or topics for future episodes. Here's the link to my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/uGoqpFvwQLMHDp4m6

How do you plan for time off in your business? Would love to hear from you on my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/PgPUjUYQKz6vqU22AInterested in joining my community? Email me at [email protected] for more info.

Planning a trip to London but have a few questions? Listen to this episode.If you have more questions, then ask on my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/LDVw5xAeRfNJebHp9Also, check out my page on Thatch. I have this list on my page.https://thatch.co/@janel

This is not an episode you only need to listen to at the end of the year. Did you know you can start your year ANY time of the year? Yep!These are the things I've learned over the years to help me goal plan & achieve in my businesses.Interested in becoming a member of the Small Business Mama community? Email me at [email protected] is the link for listener feedback: https://forms.gle/qrGyxEaiRhk6gEmM7Do you have something to add to the conversation on goal planning & would like to be on my show? Fill out the form and let's discuss! https://forms.gle/khr6qq6HJuqALBYP6

Helpful tips for organizing before the cooking, baking & hosting begin! Interested in joining my community? Email me at [email protected]

Here is the link to my Thatch page. You'll find all the places I mention in this episode on it.https://www.thatch.co/@janelAnd remember.....don't ride a bike in Amsterdam...

Tell me how you enjoy your downtime or quiet time. Also, would love to see what your creative outlets are too!Let me know on my listener feedback form: https://forms.gle/fj1R9hyXZmXkJeMGA

Struggle with what to wear for your business? Listen up as I give you some tips I've learned over the years.Interested in being a guest on the show? Apply here:https://forms.gle/gNspR9XxxBBrny2s7Check out Stitch Fix!! Click here and if you sign up you get something FREE: https://www.stitchfix.com/invite/yzqdtfw8s8?utm_campaign=InviteReferral&sod=w&som=c

If you have any real estate questions, then here's my real estate email:[email protected] you have any topics you'd like me to dive into deeper, here's a link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/Lmacev1bXS1sqGK79

Time management is something most of us struggle with to some degree. In this episode, I'll give tips and explain the system that I came up with that has helped me and others that I've taught it to.Here is a link to my Listener Feedback form: https://forms.gle/7eTRHFpdPv11Htrz6Would love to hear your questions or suggestions on the topic! Interested in joining my community?Email me at [email protected] for more info.

Yes, indeed it does! Listen as I give you a travel itinerary along the Peach state's coastline. Check out my page on the Thatch travel app. Would love for you to follow. It's FREE! https://thatch.co/@janel

Recently, I made a mistake and could not let it go. Nothing tragic or even terrible happened but I struggled to let go and forgive myself.If you need a little encouragement the next time you make a mistake, because we all do, listen to this episode. I share some details on why some of us beat ourselves up and what we can do to overcome this.If you['re interested in connecting in my community email me at [email protected] for more info or listen to Building A Community + Updates for the latest.

Tips for keeping your closet and wardrobe up-to-date and clutter-free!Here is one of my fave YouTube fashion channels:Anna Reid https://youtube.com/@annareid29?feature=shared

Have a love/hate relationship with working from home?In this episode, I'll share with you how I have successfully managed to manage distractions, children and run my business from my favorite spot at my kitchen counter.If you have questions or suggestions to add to this conversation, I want to hear from you. Here's a link to my listener feedback form:https://forms.gle/CToUDqUn4VoRsdnB8Also, if you're interested in joining my community, listen to Building a Community Updates or email me at [email protected] for more info.

Feeling a little frazzled or can't find your sunglasses anywhere?Listen to this episode where I'll share a recent experience I had and how I found my reset button.Here's the link for Listener Feedback:https://forms.gle/8K51i4KqqLCEt6Jx7Here's the link if you'd like to apply to be a guest on a future episode:https://forms.gle/UZSeLRx6xEhYPBBv7Interested in joining my community? Email me at [email protected] for info!

In an ever-changing market, here are some tried and true tips that can help you sell your home.

Difficult clients, customers and situations are a normal part of doing business. In this episode I'll give you some tips on how to deal with them AND how to avoid them the best that you can.Email me if you're interested in joining the Small Business Mama community:[email protected] you have some tips on how to deal with difficult clients, customers or situations let me hear them! I may do another episode on the topic. Here's a link to my Listener Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/hc88EJdxWTCbMhq87

Here are the 4 steps I use to create an organization system in my home & what I used to build my professional organizing business. If you have any organization struggles and would like me to do episodes on more tips, fill out my Listener Feedback from: https://forms.gle/tZHGKWVGN4oPKAZY6Hey, Pro Organizers....have something to add to the conversation? Apply to be a guest on my show: https://forms.gle/RTDfupqPmL9FMesR6

Well intentioned as they may be....there can be some toxic messaging in some of today's most popular messaging in the business world.In this episode, I'll explore 5 of the most common ones, what to look out for and encourage you to be a critical thinker in small business...not a critic. ;-)Join the conversation by giving me your thoughts on the topic on my Listener Feedback form or if you have a message you want to share apply to be a guest.Listener Feedback link:https://forms.gle/kazuwr8ZzPtS5Df6AApply to be a guest on the show link:https://forms.gle/nvv8en22uPRXp2J16

What does freedom look like to you? Is it important to you? Traveling whenever you want?Spending whatever you want?Is it a driving force of why you're self-employed or in the world of entrepreneurship? I'll discuss my thoughts on the subject and would love yours!I have a new email [email protected] and would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.

Is Paris on your travel bucket list? We took a recent trip and I'm sharing some tips on what I've learned about France's City of Lights.Follow my Thatch account as I update travel tips from stateside to abroad.https://www.thatch.co/@janelAlso, if you're planning a trip to Paris soon you MUST subscribe to Les Frenchie YouTube channel. Here's a link: https://youtube.com/@lesfrenchiestravel?feature=shared