Messy Mompreneur

Hello and welcome to the Messy Mompreneur podcast! I’m so happy to have you here! My name is Alysha Sanford and I’m your show host! I’m a newer, first-time, work-at-home-mama navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Running a business, working full time, or chasing career dreams in general while also raising littles and maintaining the home can be so challenging. Especially if you don’t have a strong, local support system or aren’t great about asking for help. I personally struggle with that last one. On this podcast, I plan to touch on all aspects of mompreneur life, including productivity, time management, tips and hacks, self-care, marketing, home-making and parenting in general. I want to give a voice to others who might be struggling and, as an introvert, I want to get more comfortable with my own voice. This will likely be an audio only show because I know that most of you are likely multitasking while listening. I also want to be able to accommodate any guests on the show who’d prefer to stay somewhat private. You’ll hear from fellow mompreneurs, other inspiring guests and eventually I hope to chat with some industry experts as well. We’ll be having conversations about the messy, the tough and the beautiful. I want you to listen, feel seen and finish each episode feeling a sense of encouragement and community. If you haven’t already, I’d be so grateful if you’d take a minute to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. If you’d share this podcast with other’s that may find it helpful, that would also be incredibly appreciated. I’d really love to connect with you on social media! Shoot me a DM with any specific topics you want to hear more about or questions that you’d like me to ask fellow mompreneurs during guest interviews. You can find me on most platforms with the handle @messymompreneur. I’ll share my contact info in the show notes as well.

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Episodes (22)

Reverse Engineer Your Photography Session to Reduce Stress

Hello and welcome!

Today I wanted to share some reverse engineering hacks to reduce photo session stress! You’ve likely heard the popular phrases recently of, “backwards math”, “mom math”, “girl math” … it’s all relative to reverse engineering!

I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.

Main topics included in this episode:

4 ways to reverse engineer your photo session to reduce stress
Examples and questions to ask yourself in that process

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enMarch 04, 2024

Embracing Life in Seasons with Andria Singletary

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Andria Singletary. She is a wife, mom of two, as well as a life and business coach for mompreneurs. On her podcast, Mama Turned Mompreneur, she talks about all things motherhood and business life. Her biggest passion is helping other moms build a business that fits their current season of life because, let's be honest, life as a mom is ever-changing, and finding what aligns with you is key. She takes pride in helping her clients succeed and grow their clientele off social media through podcasting and other strategies so they can spend less time on their phones and more time with their littles.

Main topics included in this episode:

Andria’s journey into motherhood and entrepreneurship
How she has learned to align her offerings based on her current season of life
Her focus on supporting and coaching fellow mompreneurs in their journeys
Leveraging long-form content to allow business owners to step back from social media

Connect with Andria:

Resources Mentioned:

Capture the Chaos Planner/Workbook for entrepreneurs

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enFebruary 19, 2024

6 Things I'd Do Differently as a New Mompreneur

Hello and welcome!

On this episode, I’m reflecting on my journey coming into motherhood as an entrepreneur. I share the lessons I learned, and the 6 major changes I would make if I could have a do-over. Definitely give it a listen if you are entering parenthood soon (or entering it again), yourself!

I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.

Main topics included in this episode:

My messy motherhood and mompreneur experience
6 things I would do differently for a smoother journey

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enFebruary 05, 2024

A Slow Season Story

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On this episode, we’re talking all about the slow season post-holidays. I share my prior outlook on it and how I view it now. I’ll walk you through the 7 areas that I’m heavily focusing now and that are sure to make a major impact on the rest of the year. Make sure to listen to see which areas you could implement into your mompreneur journey!

I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.

Main topics included in this episode:

The ways in which my views slow seasons have shifted
How I’m spending this down time
Areas of focus to make the most of your slow season

Resources Mentioned:

Metricool Scheduler

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJanuary 29, 2024

Mama's got Goals & A Word of the Year!

Hello and welcome!

On this episode, I’m sharing my 2023 biggest lessons learned as a mompreneur. I chat a bit about S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and share some of my biggest goals and my word of the year for 2024.

I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.

Main topics included in this episode:

2023 biggest lessons learned
S.M.A.R.T. goal setting
My biggest goals and word of the year for 2024

Resources Mentioned:

Capture the Chaos Planner/Workbood for entrepreneurs

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJanuary 22, 2024

New Year, New Outlook

Hello and welcome!

Happy New Years! On this episode, I’m explaining where I’ve been the last 5 months and the reason behind pausing the podcast. I also give a little insight as to where we’re going! Make sure to listen to this episode before moving onto future episodes. I want you to have alllll the context!

Also, I’d love it if you’d connect with me over on Instagram! It’s where I’m most active and I love to share behind the scenes of mompreneur life on that platform.

Main topics included in this episode:

Catching up
Where I'm at
Plans for the future of the podcast

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJanuary 15, 2024

My Photography Journey in Honor of World Photography Day

Hello and welcome!

On this quick episode, I’m sharing my photography journey in honor of World Photography Day on August 19th. I love highlighting other mompreneur stories but today I thought I’d share about more of my own. Photography has been an absolute blessing in my life. So many people have shaped my journey and I’m forever grateful.

Main topics included in this episode:

How I was introduced to the world of photography and what it grew into
My evolution into my current niche and style
What I’m the most grateful for

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enAugust 14, 2023

Chasing Dreams and Babies with Lucy W

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting with my friend Lucy Wang. I met Lucy in person at a photography workshop years ago and collaborated with her for a bit when we both dabbled in the newborn prop industry. She is a wife and mama of 3 residing in the LA area. She's also a self-proclaimed iron chef, SYSK binge-listener, and crazy plant lady. You will most likely find her in her kitchen cooking for her family. Otherwise, she is tending to her indoor jungle, heading to a hip-hop class, browsing the aisles at Trader Joe's, or entertaining in her backyard. Occasionally you might find her, camera in hand, helping other families document those small but significant moments in life.

Main topics included in this episode:

Lucy’s background and journey into mompreneurship
Discussions of CRMs and goals to be able to scale her business
How she is reevaluating her work and mom life to align with her heart
What she is looking forward to in the next few years in both family and business

Connect with Lucy:

Resources Mentioned:

CRM platforms discussed - Honeybook, Dubsado, Iris Works and Go High Level
Book - Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enAugust 07, 2023

Listing with Love: A Realtor's Journey with Karissa Pangelina

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting with my friend Karissa Pangelina. I met Karissa over a decade ago when she hired me for her oldest daughter’s 6-month photo session. Since then, I’ve had the honor of photographing many more special milestones for their family through the years and developing a friendship with her. She’s an incredibly sweet and hardworking wife, mama of 2 and a successful realtor here in Roseburg, OR. She’s sharing her journey into motherhood and her career, and I’m excited for you to listen!

Main topics included in this episode:

Karissa’s background, journey into motherhood and business
The passion behind creating a career that allows her to be a very involved mom
Her experience and drive as a real estate agent
Some exciting things she is looking forward to over the next couple of years

Connect with Karissa:

Facebook
Website - Coming soon, follow her Facebook Page for updates and info!

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJuly 31, 2023

A Baby, a Business and a Rebrand with Skye Atterbury

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Skye Atterbury, a luxury wedding photographer based in southern Oregon. She’s been working professionally as a photographer for over a decade and, in her own words… semi-professionally as a mom for 4 years - because no one is really a PRO in that field. We are talking about all the things, including her rebrand and the “why” behind her business. I can’t wait for you to listen!

Main topics included in this episode:

Skye’s journey into mompreneurship
Her background in and passion for the photography industry
The rebrand that made a crucial pivot in her business, and advice she shares for anyone considering a rebrand
How her husband plays a vital role in both her business and their home life
Lots of behind the scenes tidbits and what’s next for her business

Connect with Skye:

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJuly 24, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Facebook Ads with Social EllaMents

Hello and welcome back!

In honor of Nat’l Get to Know Your Customers Day on 7/20, we are chatting with Alishia today. She is a social media advertising strategist and owner of Social EllaMents. Over the course of a decade of working for corporations specializing in Operations and Marketing Management, Alishia decided it was time to step away from the corporate grind. Still having a passion for marketing and helping businesses grow she found a fantastic mentorship program to help start up her own social media advertising agency, Social EllaMents Marketing. Now she's able to help businesses grow online (which she loves!) and has the flexibility needed for her family of four, plus two dogs, and a handful of chickens. It's a win-win in her book!

Main topics included in this episode:

Alishia's background with marketing
Her journey into Mompreneurship and current daily rhythm
The social media advertising services she specializes in
Facebook Ads and the benefits of focusing on them
Identifying your customers and marketing to them in a genuine way

Connect with Alishia:

info@socialellaments.com
Website
Schedule a Meeting
Facebook
Instagram

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJuly 17, 2023

Battling Boss Babe Burnout with Miranda Schroeder

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Miranda Schroeder, the boss mama behind Thoughtfully Designed Co. based in Indianapolis. Over the last few years, I’ve followed her on Instagram and have watched her career path evolve through her various passions while coming into motherhood. Today she’s sharing her journey and the pivots she has made in her professional life along the way.

Main topics included in this episode:

Miranda's career journey
How motherhood changed her outlook
What she has done to curb work life burnout
What she is looking forward to in life

Connect with Miranda:

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJuly 10, 2023

Finding Your Creative Groove with Jen Jones Donatelli

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Jen Jones Donatelli. She is a creative life and leadership coach, as well as the founder of Creative Groove—a small business offering courses, coaching, creative mentoring, and community programming around creativity and self-expression. Prior to her work with Creative Groove, Jen worked in various forms of media and entertainment for nearly 20 years. Her resume spans feature films, award shows, talk shows, sitcoms, red carpet reporting, and print/online journalism for outlets including Glamour, REDBOOK, Business Insider, Playboy, Los Angeles Confidential and many more. She is also a mom to 7-year-old twins and very much identifies with the term “messy mompreneur!”. Listen to hear us discuss all things multi-passionate entrepreneurship, inattentive ADHD and mom life.

Main topics included in this episode:

Jen’s background and what led her to finding her Creative Groove.
Her passion for coaching and supporting others in their creative journeys.
Her weekly rhythm as a mompreneur and how she makes sure to dedicate time to her multiple ventures.

Connect with Jen:

Website
Instagram
jen@creativegroove.com

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJuly 03, 2023

Macarons and Mompreneurship with Sweet Macaraes

Hello and welcome back!

In today’s conversation, we are chatting RaeAnn of Sweet Macaraes located in Roseburg, OR. She is a wife, mama of two teen boys, works a full-time day job and, on her nights and weekends, she has built a thriving dessert shop specializing in French macarons. Her delicious and beautiful creations adorn the dessert tables of many local parties, events and weddings. With the support and encouragement of her husband, she’s excited to expand into a few additional offerings in the future. Listen to find out more about her passion and journey into mompreneurship.

Main topics included in this episode:

RaeAnns journey into mompreneurship.
Her rhythm and routine to dedicate time to grow her business.
Ways she’s excited to grow and scale her business, creating new offerings to her customers.

Connect with RaeAnn:

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJune 26, 2023

Safeguard Your Small Business: Cybersecurity Insights with Zach Sanford

Hello and welcome back!

Yesterday was Father’s Day so I want to give a quick shout out to all the father figures out there! Today, I’m chatting with my husband Zach. He is an IT professional with knowledge in so many areas and he’s going to be allowing me to pick his brain on various tech topics that are important for any entrepreneur to consider. We’re starting with cybersecurity, which I feel is crucial when it comes to your small business, especially in this digital age. Give the episode a listen to find out ways to safeguard your business.

Main topics included in this episode:

Zach’s background in the IT field.
Essential and low-cost cybersecurity practices for entrepreneurs.
Common cyber attack methods and what to watch out for.

Connect with Zach:

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJune 19, 2023

Mastering the Micro Budget Pantry with MrsPrairieWife

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In today’s conversation, we are chatting with Julie, a wife, mama and homemaking blogger living in the Canadian Prairies. She shares her experience with building a pantry from scratch and on a micro budget out of necessity for her family years ago. She also shares what she has learned since then and explains how anyone can gradually grow their pantry on a micro budget if they find themselves in a financial hardship. Make sure to listen to her tips if you’re wanting to create more food security within your home!

Main topics included in this episode:

Julie’s method for building a pantry on a micro budget.
Smart ways to buy and stretch your ingredients.
Creative food storage solutions for a small space.
Julie’s weekly rhythm for productivity.

Connect with Julie:

Resources Mentioned:

Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - book by James Clear

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJune 12, 2023

Meal Prep Hacks for the Busy Mompreneur

Hello and welcome!

On this quick episode, I talk about trying to manage both working in my business and working in the home, specifically in the kitchen. If I’m not careful to batch my kitchen and meal prep tasks, I’d lose so much time to it all. And as busy mompreneurs, we all know how valuable our limited time truly is.

Main topics included in this episode:

My kitchen challenges
Hacks for meal planning, meal prepping and batch cooking that have been saving me time and effort and that might help you too

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enJune 05, 2023

Confessions of a Clutter Bug and Strategies to Minimize

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On this episode I share about my tendency to be a clutter bug. I accumulate and store things for various reasons, and it really impacts our daily life. Especially while living in a small space and working from home. I talk about my desire to minimize and share some of the tips I’ve learned that have really been helping me to work towards this goal.

Main topics included in this episode:

My personal experience being a clutter bug
The challenges I have faced when trying to downsize
Tips I’ve learned that are really making a difference in my minimizing efforts and that may help you to do the same

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enMay 29, 2023

Mental Health in Motherhood w/ Wellness Cindy

Hello and welcome back!

May is National Mental Health Awareness month. On this episode you’ll get to hear from Wellness Cindy as we get vulnerable and discuss mental health in motherhood. Cindy is a Postpartum and Breathwork Practitioner on a mission to help overwhelmed postpartum moms find a simple way out of their chaotic mind with simple mindfulness tools. She is a mama of two young kiddos and opens up about her journey into her career and why she is passionate about what she offers to fellow mamas. Make sure to catch the whole conversation for her great advice and a quick breathwork demo!

Main topics included in this episode:

Cindy’s journey into motherhood and eventually mompreneurship
Her passion for all things postpartum mental health
Her tips and advice for overwhelmed mamas before, during and after the postpartum stage
A breathwork demo for mamas to incorporate into their busy days

Connect with Wellness Cindy:

Connect with Alysha:

Music licensing information:

Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

enMay 22, 2023

Raising Babies & Businesses w/ Erin Audiss

Hello and Welcome!

On this episode you’ll get to hear from Erin Audiss, a good friend of mine who is rocking the mompreneur life. She is a sweet mama of two and runs two businesses with her husband Micah. We dove deep into the why and how behind Audiss Photo Co. and Audiss Authentic. Make sure to listen to the whole conversation for her tips and advice on all things mompreneurship.

Main topics included in this episode: