Mom Boss Freedom Podcast

Paige Figueroa
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The Mom Boss Freedom Podcast is where ambitious moms learn how to start, build, and grow businesses that create more freedom and flexibility. Whether you’re brand new to entrepreneurship or scaling an existing business, you’ll find real talk, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you chase your big dreams and still enjoy those little moments of motherhood you don't want to miss. 

  1. 21 - How to Detach from Toxic Productivity and Reclaim Joy as a Mom Entrepreneur

    4D AGO

    21 - How to Detach from Toxic Productivity and Reclaim Joy as a Mom Entrepreneur

    Send a text Do you ever feel that quiet pressure that says: If you’re not producing, you’re falling behind.  If you’re not maximizing your time, you’re wasting it.  If you’re resting, you’re being lazy. In this episode, I’m sharing how toxic productivity was showing up in my life as a mom and entrepreneur and how it was quietly draining my nervous system--even when I thought I was just being disciplined. We talk about: The difference between forced productivity and aligned productivityHow nervous system regulation actually increases creativityMasculine vs. feminine energetic states in entrepreneurshipWhy presence in motherhood matters more than another checked boxSimple rituals to shift from frantic energy into grounded, mindful focusHere’s the irony: the more space you make for stillness, the more productive you actually become--but from clarity instead of pressure. This episode is your reminder that joy and rest aren’t rewards you earn at the end. They’re meant to be woven into your journey as a mom business owner. 🎁 Free Downloadable Guide: 3 Nervous System Shifts That Unlock Sustainable Growth for Mompreneurs. Access it here! Reflection Questions: Where am I forcing productivity in a way that’s draining me as a mom and business owner?What would it look like to loosen my grip on all the "to-do's" just a little this week? This month?If this resonated, share it with another mom building her business and don’t forget to rate and review the show so this message can reach more mamas who need it. 💛 Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    34 min
  2. 20 - Navigating the Messy Middle of Work Transitions As a New Mom with Lily Otu

    FEB 24

    20 - Navigating the Messy Middle of Work Transitions As a New Mom with Lily Otu

    Send a text If you felt lost in the working world after becoming a mom, this episode is for you! Mom of 2 Lily Otu shares her vulnerable journey recalibrating her identity and relationship to work after having her first child and her journey to building a community-based outlet for moms called The Working Mom Village.  We get deep in this episode, talking about: The messy--often hidden--identity struggles that working women face after becoming a mom Transitioning into a work situation that feels like a better fit with your season of motherhoodHow being patient with yourself is crucial as you re-find your footing in the working world as a new momHow societal conditioning may lead us to feeling like we have to prove our "professionalism" or hide parts of our life at work How branching out to build new connections supports you with continuing to grow and bloom as an ambitious mom--whether as a career mama, a mompreneur, a SAHM, and anywhere in between!Click here to learn more about The Working Mom Village!  And learn more and grab tickets for The Village Summit 2026 here!   You can also follow along with The Working Mom Village on Instagram. Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    46 min

  3. FEB 17

    19 - How a Mom of 3 Built an Online Education Business Reaching Kids Globally (with Alex McCarty)

    Send a text Inside this episode, inspiring mompreneur and mom of 3, Alex McCarty--founder of Shiny, Happy Kids---shares the behind-the-scenes of how she built an online STEAM education business post-pandemic that reaches students around the globe teaching fun alternative ed classes on topics like dinosaurs!  Alex candidly shares: Her evolution as a business owner starting with previous businesses that she operated prior to her education businessWhat it's like operating a business as a mom who is neurodivergent and who has neurodivergent childrenHow she's fostered a connected and niche community of diverse learners who bond over shared interests  How an unexpected 3rd child threw a temporary monkey wrench in her entrepreneurial plans (and worked out for the best!)Growing her team beyond herself as her vision and client needs expandedHow mentorship and coaching have helped her grow as an entrepreneurAlex's approach to online alternative education is incredibly unique and fun, and she offers 35 different classes with the support of 6 other teachers.  If you want to explore the classes Alex offers, use the coupon code HAPPYMOMBOSS2620 for a FREE CLASS with Shiny Happy Kids by following this link to our profile: http://tiny.cc/missalexoutschool And New Outschool families (the Etsy-like platform for online education) can use this code to register for 2 FREE MONTHS of the lowest tiered membership tokens, and can cancel or pause at any time: SHINYHA20. You can follow along with Alex's business journey on Instagram @ShinyHappyKidsClub and learn more about the classes she offers at: shinyhappystudio.com.  Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    55 min
  4. 18 - You Don’t Need More Discipline to Grow Your Business, You Need a Regulated Nervous System

    FEB 10

    18 - You Don’t Need More Discipline to Grow Your Business, You Need a Regulated Nervous System

    Send a text How mompreneurs can grow sustainably without burnout, hustle, or nervous system overload. If you’ve been telling yourself you just need to be more disciplined, more consistent, or more motivated to grow your business, this episode will gently challenge that belief. The truth is: your nervous system drives your capacity, consistency, creativity, visibility, and income. When your body is operating in survival mode, no amount of hustle or strategy will feel sustainable. In this episode of the Mom Boss Freedom Podcast, we go over what regulated growth actually means, why so many ambitious moms burn out despite doing “all the right things,” and how nervous-system safety becomes the real foundation for sustainable business growth. You’ll learn: Why discipline alone can’t override a dysregulated nervous system (especially as a mom)How chronic stress impacts focus, motivation, and consistencyThe three pillars of regulated growth for mompreneursReal-life examples of regulated leadership in motherhood and businessSimple nervous system practices you can use daily (even with kids)If you’re ready to grow your business without sacrificing your health, joy, or family, this episode is for you. 🎁 Free Downloadable Guide: 3 Nervous System Shifts That Unlock Sustainable Growth for Mompreneurs. Access it here! Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    29 min

  5. FEB 3

    17 - How Backup Plans are Blocking Your Business Growth

    Send a text What if your backup plans aren’t actually about being “responsible”… but about not fully trusting yourself yet? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking a quote that’s been sitting with me lately — from none other than Elle Woods:  “I don’t need backups. I’m going to Harvard.” At first, it’s funny. But when you really sit with it, it opens up a powerful conversation about self-trust, nervous system safety, and the hidden ways ambitious mom business owners build escape hatches instead of committing fully to what they want. We’re talking about: Why backup plans often come from anxiety — not logicHow self-doubt can show up as over-planning, pivoting too quickly, or second-guessingThe very real financial and relational pressures that make trusting yourself feel unsafeHow “responsible” choices can quietly pull you away from alignmentAnd what it actually looks like to shift into Elle Woods energy — grounded, regulated, and committedThis episode is an invitation to unclench, slow down, and have an honest safety conversation with yourself about how you're showing up for yourself as a business owner. Not about hustling harder — but about redirecting your energy towards the version of you who knows she can sustain the success she wants. If you’ve been distracting, preparing backup plans, or wondering why you can’t fully commit to your main vision yet, this one’s for you. And...here are some of the reflection questions I toss at you inside of the episode so that you can reference them for your own contemplation and journaling: Step 1 - Reconnecting to the vision of who you're becoming: How do you feel in your body when this is normal for you? Where do you feel grounded? Where do you feel expanded? What are the physical sensations that come up for you? Step 2 - Notice the triggers:  What external triggers tend to kick up self-doubt for me? How can you begin to lessen the impact of those triggers? Step 3 -  Investigate why those triggers exist and if they're the ultimate truth: What feels scary about actually having the thing I want? Is it visibility? Outgrowing old versions of myself? Being the one others look to? Letting it be easier than I was taught it should be? Are these real, present-moment fears or imagined future ones? Step 4 - Be honest about your backups: How much of your time and energy is currently going toward backup plans? Side paths? Things that feel productive but aren’t actually aligned with your main vision? Final reflection - What’s one thing you would do differently today if you knew — without a doubt — that your main plan was going to work out for you? How would you show up? What would you stop overthinking ab Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    29 min

  6. JAN 27

    16 - Key Marketing Moves for Mom Biz Owners in 2026 with Jess Howard

    Send a text Inside this episode, e-commerce marketing coach Jess Howard and owner of 2pm Marketing illuminates key marketing shifts that mom-owned small businesses and personal brands can make in 2026 in order to stand out, gain real traction with leads, and grow their business in the way they desire!.  She also shares the behind-the-scenes of what it was like starting and running her e-commerce marketing business while also raising 2 boys! Here are all the ways you can connect with Jess to take your marketing to the next level: Follow along with Jess on Instagram here.Listen to her podcast Marketing for Ecommerce Mompreneurs here. Check out her website and see how you can work with her here. Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    1h 2m
  7. 15 - “I Don’t Have Enough Time" - How Moms Can Grow Their Business in Busy Seasons

    JAN 20

    15 - “I Don’t Have Enough Time" - How Moms Can Grow Their Business in Busy Seasons

    Send a text If you constantly feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, this episode is for you.  Get ready to explore six ways you can shift your understanding of time in order to feel more empowered to grow your business during a busy season of motherhood (isn't that like always? haha). We chat about ever-changing seasons of life, unrealistic timelines, and why your energy matters more than the number of hours you work. This is your reminder that you’re not behind; you’re simply building at the pace your life allows right now.  At the end of the episode, I share a little more about my mindset and business mentorship space called Aligned & Activated. You can learn more about that here! Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    21 min
  8. 14 - Going Inward to Build Outward: Self Awareness as a Business Strategy

    JAN 13

    14 - Going Inward to Build Outward: Self Awareness as a Business Strategy

    Send a text Business growth doesn’t always start with doing more. Sometimes it starts with knowing yourself better. In this episode, I share 4 practical (and fun!) self-awareness tools that help mom entrepreneurs understand their strengths, energy, and mindset so they can build with more alignment and less burnout.  This is your permission slip to stop forcing and start building in a way that fits YOU.  At the end of the episode, I mention 3 reflection questions to help you dig even more deeply into self-reflection and self-awareness. Here they are:  Where have I been trying to build my business in ways that don’t actually match how I’m wired?What parts of myself have I been judging instead of understanding, accepting, and using to my advantage?What might change if I trusted my own design and timing more?I also mention my business and mindset mentorship program called Aligned and Activated. Learn more about that here.  Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next: Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well3 Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call to chat about your business ideas or the next level of business ownership that you are desiring to step into. Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business. If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in starting or growing your business as a busy mom!

    26 min
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The Mom Boss Freedom Podcast is where ambitious moms learn how to start, build, and grow businesses that create more freedom and flexibility. Whether you’re brand new to entrepreneurship or scaling an existing business, you’ll find real talk, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you chase your big dreams and still enjoy those little moments of motherhood you don't want to miss. 

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  • Creator
    Paige Figueroa
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mom Boss Freedom Podcast
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