In this episode of the Mompreneur Guide podcast, Amy from Daisy Pops shares her journey from being a high school math teacher to starting a successful cake pop business while juggling motherhood. She talks about the growth of her business, how she integrates her children into it, and the kind of mindset it takes to maintain your own brand. We delve into important topics like growing consistently without burning out, delegating tasks so you can stay doing what you do best, and, of course, the mompreneur experience. Amy also provides an inside look at her cake pop creation process, her in ..read more

In this episode of the Mompreneur Guide Podcast,  Dre Wien joins us in studio to talk about community, getting to know yourself better and in doing so, creating a sustainable business that lasts. As a serial entrepreneur (she has 9 lives as she says), mom and coach I was enthralled by all the twists and turns our conversation took. Learning more about Human Design was my favorite topic though. Dre shared: Her unique approach to business and mentoring thanks to Human Design How she determined the  'hardwired' way she works best And how connecting to her personal values has ..read more

Business partners, optometrists, and moms Josie Kosunick and Nicolette Scott from Broad View Eye Center visit the studio this week for an insightful conversation about building an optometry empire while raising families. With one of the largest privately owned eye clinics in Cleveland, we dive into how their people-focused culture makes them different and how their families contribute. Nicolette and Josie discuss what hindsight has taught them about worry, and how they have been intentional about choosing the aesthetic and staff for their clinics. This insightful episode explores: Why ne ..read more

My friend Isabel Pritchett made the short walk down Main Street from her women’s clothing boutique — Sanity — over to the studio to chat with me today! We talk about why she loves retail and how she made her shop a place where women can come to get some sanity (in addition to clothing, shoes, and accessories). Isabel also shares why she’s been able to stay up to date and on trend in the fashion world for all of her 15 years in business and counting. And she talks about the challenges of being willing to pivot and change with the times for the sake of her customers while still staying true t ..read more

"Let it be easy" came through in a meditation for me the other day. As a recovering perfectionist, over-achiever high-achiever.... this is not always the easiest phrase. But I've been leaning into it and after a day with nothing specifically "productive" scheduled I watched the power of this phrase unfold.... and felt compelled to get on the mic and share the story with you. Let me know what you think on IG! DM me @mompreneur_co SUBSCRIBE + REVIEW SO YOU DON’T MISS A THING Apple Spotify Check out our Podcast Studio for Mompreneurs Book a Studio Tour Learn about our Events for ..read more

Our friend Molly stops by for a chat about how she founded the first non-alcoholic bar in the city of Cleveland. We talk about why we love the atmosphere of the workspace-cafe-meets-neighborhood-bar, plus we get into how we’re relaxing and being social sans the dated pressures of alcohol. Molly also shares a kismet story from her pre-shop days that gave us the chills! She had seen this type of spirit-free gathering space in New York City -- was there a market for it in Cleveland? Yes, she discovered. And the moment she knew she needed a space for the shop — the space found her. We talk so ..read more

Abby Beach, founder of the RV Social Lounge, hung out with us at the Mompreneur Co. Studio this week to share the story of how she turned the concept of “I wish I could go out with my friends, but… we don’t want to get dressed up, but… we also don’t want to be at home” into a full-blown business. It was a wild and impossibly quick ride from the initial idea until she had her first client book her beautifully curated and Instragrammable RV for a girls night. We’re talking less than one month between having the idea and having a new RV in her driveway. Abby said her approach was never over ..read more

?️ Join me this week on the "Mompreneur Guide" podcast as we dive deep into a transformative conversation with Amy Traugh, founder of Moms on a Mission and the host of the Motivated Mompreneur Podcast. Amy, a fellow Northeast Ohioan, shares her remarkable journey and insights into the world of mompreneurship. In our engaging and lively discussion, we explore the essence of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Amy's perspective is a shining example of how family always remains our top priority. Her children aren't just a source of joy; they've been instrumental in shaping her into a re ..read more

Five female filmmakers from the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival joined us for a panel discussion about a common thread in each of their films: agency. We talk about the control the people in their stories had over their lives and their bodies -- and the consequences when that control falls into someone else's hands. We also dug deep into how this manifests itself in the film industry and what these women are doing to change it "so that documentary filmmakers can tell the stories that need to be told. They don't have to only get the stories made that somebody else sees value in. Or that a cor ..read more

Kathy Cruz from the Savvy Shopkeeper is sitting in the cozy pink chairs with us at the Mompreneur Co. Studio this week! Kathy is a retail business consultant for brick and mortar store owners, sharing what she's learned from nearly a decade of balance, profit, and growth at her own home decor boutique. We talk about how much has changed since we met in 2017 when Kathy was gathering up the courage to leave her job as a detective and go into business for herself. Back then, she said the fear of failure motivated her to keep her steady paycheck rather than trying to take the leap into entre ..read more