It's the first episode featuring a subscription box owned by a military spouse, and in this episode we have Shanan from Music Library Box. Shanan and I connected and after a few messages back and forth we discovered we were musical sorority sisters! She has created a business teaching and instilling a love for books and music. Episode 132 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about Shanan and her journey to Music Library Box. In this episode, we talk about: - How she created her box, with her background as a music teacher and homeschooling mama. - Why she recommends a strong launch if you ..read more

Hey there MEO! It has been a while since I uploaded a new episode - I think a month? Yikes! Thankfully I am back and in more alignment and understanding of my life than a month ago - and ready to dive into the amazing content I have recorded the last two months! Woohoo!  This episode is a little fun catch up episode where I walk through the past month, MilSO Box, and the fun (and not so fun) behind the scenes moments of my entrepreneurial journey.  This episode also kicks off the series on military spouse owned subscription boxes! I am so excited to dive into these incredible women ..read more

Tara Pate, owner of Daysie Syrups, is a true light and full of useful tips for scaling your business to be saleable. Tara has created a coffee syrup brand that is built on mission values and a purpose, creating something from the ground up with the intention of being sold in a Wholefoods someday. Listen as we discuss exactly how she's built her foundations and how she's expanding her reach organically. Episode 131 is all about how to build a capital-g, Good business.  In this episode, Tara and I discuss:  How she decided on Daysie Syrups, and why she's focusing on going deeply on t ..read more

Military life is full of separations, and while they can be difficult for you and your whole family, it's a great time to get extra work done in your small business. I recently experienced a TDY with my service member, Nick, and this episode goes over my top tips (and things I did wrong) during our TDY when it comes to running your small business. This is episode 130 of the Moments with an MEO podcast. In this episode, I chat about:  The importance of healthy boundaries Goal setting during TDYs and other separations Why you shouldn't give in to hustle culture just because you're alone T ..read more

I was having brunch with a friend last weekend and I was served two pancakes; the chef thought the first one was a little burnt. If you were at a Denny's or an iHop, they'd probably serve it to you anyway, but this chef worked at the restaurant known for their pancakes. So he still served it, he just served it with a second pancake. It was this interaction that's prompted this episode. Episode 129 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about why it's important to own up to your mistakes, say you don't know, and just be honest when it comes to your work.  In this episode I talk about:  ..read more

The last two weeks I have said no to a lot of things; but none of them were easy. In this episode, I want to help you understand that it's not easy for any of us to say no, but also to recognize that saying no is important. I said no to a few volunteer opportunities as well as some things that were bringing me income, and I talk about them a little bit in this episode, along with my decision to say no. Episode 128 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about the week of saying no.  In this episode, I uncover:  Different leaps we take as an entrepreneur How to say no to a client ..read more

It finally happened, listener: I got my first "you're overweight - go for a run" comment on a reel I did a few weeks ago. At first I was crushed, but then I used it to motivate me to create this podcast episode. We all have moments, if not all the time, that we feel like we can't show up in fear of being judged, called fat (or worse), and we choose to hide ourselves instead of showing up because of that fear. Episode 127 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about showing up on social media for your business even when you don't feel confident in your appearance. In this episode I talk about ..read more

Have you considered adding a co-host or other partnership to your business or podcast? If you have been considering adding another head and heart into the mix, this is a great episode to listen to! Balancing mental health, expectations, and a business or podcast are very important to Jen and Jenny Lynne, the two great voices and minds behind Holding Down the Fort podcast. In Episode 126 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is all about co-hosting and business partnerships with the co-hosts of Holding Down the Fort podcast, Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne.  In this episode, we chat about:  J ..read more

Have you ever thought about Facebook ads for your small business? With all the algorithm changes, many of us are noticing the "pay to play" atmosphere on most social apps and are feeling frustrated. While I share a bunch of ways to organically grow and network, organic growth and methods only work so far. At some point, ads and paid opportunities will help get you that extra mile. Katie Wright recently shut down her boutique to open an ads marketing business, and so I had to bring her on to share what she knows. Episode 124 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about Facebook ads, and tips to ..read more

Ashley Gutermuth is a military spouse comedian, but it's not all laughter behind her brand. Ashley has been hit by a car, cyberbullied by trolls on socials, and learned to push past it all. Today on episode 122 of the Moments with an MEO podcast, Ashley Gutermuth is sharing how to show up consistently, and how to push past the negativity and stay on top of your goals.  On this episode, Ashley and I talk about:  Showing up Face-to-Camera, and how she does this multiple times a day to every social media platform.  How Ashley handles the negative comments, the trolls, and the mea ..read more