Hey Boss Mama

Hey Boss Mama is for mom entrepreneurs who want to grow their business without losing themselves in the process. Hosted by Manouchka Elefant, a business coach with 15+ years in marketing, this show blends practical strategy, honest conversations, and real-life insight to help you move forward with more clarity and intention. From marketing and mindset to motherhood and momentum, Hey Boss Mama is the biz-building sidekick for mompreneurs.

  1. Rethinking Consistency: A Business That Fits Mom Life | Maryia Ramanava

    APR 8

    Rethinking Consistency: A Business That Fits Mom Life | Maryia Ramanava

    Controversial but… What if the goal isn’t to fit your business into motherhood, but to build your business around the life you really want? Maryia Ramanava helps women simplify their marketing and build visibility in a way that fits their reality, and in this episode we talk about flexible business models, consistency without pressure, and what it looks like to grow a business around motherhood instead of against it. What Maryia shares: How she stopped forcing one fixed business model and built one that could move with motherhood insteadWhy building with little kids has to feel like self-expression and sanity-saving support, not just another jobHow she stays visible through flexible offers, reusable ideas, and a business foundation strong enough to hold up even when life gets messy This stuck with me: When Maryia says that perfect is just another word for fear. That is such a sharp reminder for mompreneurs because so much procrastination hides behind “I’m still working on it.” Sometimes the most powerful move is to set the timer, publish the imperfect thing, and let the market tell you what needs tweaking. More from Maryia Ramanava: IG @nomakeupmarketing www.ramanava.com 💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/027 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website 🚨 Why should the men get all the fun? If you’re tired of watching other people show up boldly while you keep putting visibility off, Cringe to Confident: 5 Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up will help you clarify your message and start showing up in a way that feels real, clear, and doable. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird Work with Maryia Join me inside Maryia’s No Makeup Marketing Club. It’s a valuable space for fresh ideas, smart feedback, and sustainable marketing support. As a special offer for the Hey Boss Mama community, you can get €100 off when you join through my link. PS: this is an affiliate link. You’ll get €100 off, and I may earn a commission if you join, at no extra cost to you.

    58 min
  2. Quitting Her Job Postpartum: What This Mom Learned About Building a Business Around Nap Time | Saríce Holley

    JAN 28

    Quitting Her Job Postpartum: What This Mom Learned About Building a Business Around Nap Time | Saríce Holley

    How do you take better care of yourself when motherhood, work, and exhaustion have left your running on empty? Saríce Holley helps moms nourish themselves through pregnancy, postpartum, and everyday life, and in this episode we talk about what realistic wellness looks like when motherhood changes your energy, routines, and capacity. What Saríce shares: What taking care of yourself can look like when motherhood has completely changed your energy, routines, and capacityWhy so much wellness advice does not work for moms, especially when it ignores the mental load and stop-start rhythm of real lifeHow she is approaching this season differently with simpler planning, lower pressure, and a focus on harmony over hustle This stuck with me: When Saríce talks about how so much advice is built for men or for people who are not carrying the mental load of motherhood. It is such an important reminder that mom entrepreneurs need strategies that fit real life, not generic advice that ignores exhaustion, childcare, and the stop-start rhythm of this season. More from Saríce Holley: IG @sariceholley www.sariceholley.com 💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/026 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: 🚨 Ready to Stop Hiding? If you’re tired of doubting yourself, overthinking your visibility, or softening what you really want to say, get early bird access to Cringe to Confident: Five Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website

    40 min
  3. Before You Quit Your Business at Year One: A Real Talk on Motherhood, Grit + Branding | Rebecca Farley

    12/02/2025

    Before You Quit Your Business at Year One: A Real Talk on Motherhood, Grit + Branding | Rebecca Farley

    How do you build a business that actually fits your life when motherhood changes your energy, capacity, and definition of success? Rebecca Farley helps women create brands and businesses that feel aligned, and in this episode we talk about what it really looks like to build something sustainable when motherhood, burnout, and comparison are all part of the picture. What Rebecca shares: What starting a business while pregnant actually looked like once motherhood hitWhy trying to work the old way can push mom entrepreneurs straight toward burnoutHow to create a brand and business that match your capacity, values, and season of life This stuck with me: When Rebecca talks about how becoming a mom leaves you with so little spare energy that you stop doing things you do not want to do. That felt so true. For mom entrepreneurs, limited time can actually become a filter that pushes you toward a more honest business model, clearer priorities, and less people-pleasing. If this conversation helps you pause instead of panic-quit, hit follow on Hey Boss Mama and share it with a mompreneur friend who’s in the thick of year one! 💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/025 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: 🚨 Why should the men get all the fun? If you’re tired of watching other people show up boldly while you keep putting visibility off, Cringe to Confident: 5 Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up will help you clarify your message and start showing up in a way that feels real, clear, and doable. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website

    47 min
  4. The First 5 Tasks to Hand Off to a VA: Delegate the Drain | Renee Hastings

    11/14/2025

    The First 5 Tasks to Hand Off to a VA: Delegate the Drain | Renee Hastings

    How do you know when it is time to get support instead of just trying to push through the overwhelm on your own? Renee Hastings helps overwhelmed business owners get practical support through virtual assistants, and in this episode we talk about what delegation can look like when you need more breathing room, better systems, and less pressure on your shoulders. What Renee shares: How she went from being a single teen mom on welfare to building a VA agencyWhy saying “I’m overwhelmed” is often a real sign you need helpHow to think about hiring support in a more realistic way This stuck with me: When Renee said that bringing on a virtual assistant is part of self-care. That lands because for mom entrepreneurs, support is not just about productivity. It is about protecting your energy, creating more peace at home, and stopping the cycle of trying to carry everything alone. More from Renee Hastings: IG @executivehelpnow www.executivehelpnow.org 💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/024 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website 🚨 Stop collecting ideas. Start showing up Cringe to Confident: 5 Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up, will help you stop doubting yourself, clarify your message, and build visible momentum so the right people can actually understand your value. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird

    47 min
  5. Lonely, Tired, or “Stuck”? A 4-Minute Emotional Reset for Mom CEOs | Tera Wages

    11/03/2025

    Lonely, Tired, or “Stuck”? A 4-Minute Emotional Reset for Mom CEOs | Tera Wages

    Snapping at your kids or easily overwhelemed when you’re doing your best to hold it all together? Tera Wages helps people identify and process emotions more clearly, and in this episode we talk about what it looks like to move through overwhelm, guilt, and emotional overload when you are trying to lead at work and stay present at home. What Tera shares: Why overwhelm often builds when we lose touch with what we are actually feeling, and how naming the real emotion can help you move through it fasterHow guilt and shame affect mom entrepreneurs differentlyHow co-regulation with your partner can create more calm at home and make it easier to show up with clarity in your business This stuck with me: Tera explains that so much of what we call stress or overwhelm is actually unprocessed emotion sitting in the body. That is such a useful shift for mom entrepreneurs because her 4-min reset gives you something practical to do in the middle of a full day, instead of just telling yourself to push through. More from Tera Wages: IG @connectioncodes www.connectioncodes.co 💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/023 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website 🚨 Ready to Stop Hiding? If you’re tired of doubting yourself, overthinking your visibility, or softening what you really want to say, get early bird access to Cringe to Confident: Five Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird

    42 min
  6. Lessons From a Mom Running a Business Full of Toddlers | Kristina Babina

    08/18/2025

    Lessons From a Mom Running a Business Full of Toddlers | Kristina Babina

    How do you stay committed to a big vision when motherhood and business both demand so much from you? Kristina Babina helps families access better childcare while building a growing daycare business, and in this episode we talk about what it really takes to think long term, build strong systems, and create something bigger than a job for yourself. What Kristina shares: Why going back to work 7 days after giving birth was a deliberate business decisionWhy a good entrepreneur is never truly aloneHow the childcare system in French-speaking Switzerland puts pressure on families, and why she is pushing for a model that gives parents more choice and flexibility. This stuck with me: When Kristina talks about knowing the difference between being self-employed and being an entrepreneur. What matters is the mindset shift. Most mompreneurs are solopreneurs, but that does not mean they need to do everything themselves. Building something sustainable often starts with letting go of the idea that you have to carry it all alone and allowing yourself to rely on other people, systems, and support. More from Kristina Babina: IG @babina970 www.babinakristina.com Website www.totup.ch💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/022 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: 🚨 Why should the men get all the fun? If you’re tired of watching other people show up boldly while you keep putting visibility off, Cringe to Confident: 5 Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up will help you clarify your message and start showing up in a way that feels real, clear, and doable. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website

    47 min
  7. Business FOMO Is Real: Here’s How to Beat It

    08/06/2025

    Business FOMO Is Real: Here’s How to Beat It

    What if you are not stuck because you lack discipline, but because you are carrying too much without enough structure? Myth: If you were more motivated, more focused, or more disciplined, you would already be moving forward. Truth: Most mom entrepreneurs are not stuck because they are lazy. They are stuck because they are overloaded, distracted by too many inputs, and trying to rely on willpower instead of a clear plan. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why feeling stuck is often a sign of mental overload, not a personal failureWhy willpower is not a sustainable business strategy, especially when you are also raising kidsWhat actually helps you move again What I want you to remember: You do not need more guilt or more pressure. You need less noise, clearer priorities, and the kind of support that helps you follow through. 💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/021 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website 🚨 Stop collecting ideas. Start showing up Cringe to Confident: 5 Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up, will help you stop doubting yourself, clarify your message, and build visible momentum so the right people can actually understand your value. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird

    7 min
  8. Postpartum Rage, Healing & Creating a Community | Sami Garrett

    07/16/2025

    Postpartum Rage, Healing & Creating a Community | Sami Garrett

    How do you find your way back to yourself when motherhood leaves you overwhelmed, reactive, and running on empty? Sami Garrett helps moms feel more supported and less alone through Good Enough Matrescence, and in this episode we talk about what it can look like to move through postpartum rage, unmet needs, and identity shifts while building a life and business that feel more human. What Sami shares: How postpartum rage became a wake-up callWhat helped her start healingHow she turned that lived experience into a simple, supportive business designed around real motherhood instead of pressure or perfection This stuck with me: When Sami talks about realizing she was not a bad mom, she was a mom without enough support or space. That is such an important shift for mompreneurs too. Sometimes the problem is not that you are failing. It is that you are trying to function while carrying too much with too little room to breathe. More from Sami Garrett: IG @goodenoughmatrescence www.goodenoughmatrescence.com 💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/020 🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes. Mentioned in this episode: 🚨 Stop collecting ideas. Start showing up Cringe to Confident: 5 Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up, will help you stop doubting yourself, clarify your message, and build visible momentum so the right people can actually understand your value. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. SwissCast Network Website

    29 min

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Hey Boss Mama is for mom entrepreneurs who want to grow their business without losing themselves in the process. Hosted by Manouchka Elefant, a business coach with 15+ years in marketing, this show blends practical strategy, honest conversations, and real-life insight to help you move forward with more clarity and intention. From marketing and mindset to motherhood and momentum, Hey Boss Mama is the biz-building sidekick for mompreneurs.

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