The Boss Mom Podcast

Dana Malstaff
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Motherhood and business aren't meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn't just a collection of conversations—it's your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.

  1. 5D AGO

    Your Next Business Idea Starts With: I Wish This Existed with Lauren Falesnik

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Lauren Falesnik, founder of Gilly Guys, a kids' clothing brand born from a simple mom problem: finding jeans her toddler would actually wear. Lauren shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur without sacrificing her presence with her kids, proving that you don't have to choose between motherhood and building something meaningful. From sourcing denim in her basement to launching a thriving business in 2024, Lauren gets honest about the tears, the late nights, and the conversations she had to have with her kids about Mommy's work. She reveals how she manages routine, guilt, and growth while expecting baby number three, and why moms already have every skill they need to build a business. You don't need the perfect time or a flawless plan, you just need to solve a problem you care about and trust that you'll figure it out along the way. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/need-to-move-lauren-falesnik/   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles   🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/free-app?utm_source=LibSyn&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Free+App&utm_id=Join+the+free+BossMom+App   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.    What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why there's never a "perfect time" to start a business as a mom and how to just make it work ✨ How to integrate work and motherhood without choosing one over the other ✨ The real conversations you need to have with your kids about Mommy's work (and why they're easier than you think) ✨ Why routine is your secret weapon for managing business and family without losing your mind ✨ How moms already have every operational skill needed to run a successful business (and why corporate doesn't recognize it) ✨ What to do when you're afraid of failure and how to lean on community instead of going it alone Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    42 min

  2. JAN 1

    The Guaranteed Way to Be Successful as a Mom in Business

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana breaks down the five non-negotiables for moms building sustainable businesses. From understanding why isolation kills momentum to getting brutally honest about whether you need money now, are monetizing your healing, or want impact and visibility, each reason requires a completely different strategy. She explains why traditional time management fails moms, introduces the three internal parts (Mom, Woman, Voice) fighting for your attention, and reveals why messy, authentic marketing is now your biggest competitive advantage. You don't need more time or fewer responsibilities to succeed, you just need to stop building like someone without kids and start creating a business that fits your actual life. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/uncategorized/the-guaranteed-w…ou-cannot-ignore/ ‎   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://go.bossmom.com/optin-bossmom-free-community   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why building your business in isolation is killing your momentum and the three types of people you actually need ✨ The three real reasons moms build businesses and why using the wrong strategy for your reason keeps you stuck ✨ Why traditional time management doesn't work for moms and the 10-minute framework that does ✨ The three parts of yourself (Mom, Woman, Voice) at war inside you and how to stop the internal conflict ✨ Why messy, unpolished marketing is now your biggest advantage and how to use it to build real connection Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    27 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    How to receive Love and Support

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana opens up about the challenge of receiving love and support as a mom—and why we're often the ones standing in our own way. From realizing she never asked for her own Christmas stocking to understanding that people can't read our minds the way we read theirs, she shares the raw and honest truth about mom resentment, over-giving, and the guilt that comes with doing it all in silence. She explains how knowing what you want, identifying where you get resentful, and actually asking for help can transform your relationships and your boundaries. You don't need to do it all alone to be a good mom—you just need the courage to tell the people who love you how they can show up for you. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com   📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/uncategorized/how-to-receive-love-and-support/   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles   🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → bossmom.com/community   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why you're not bad at receiving love—you've just never asked for what you actually need ✨ How to identify where you get resentful (because that's exactly where you need help) ✨ Why people can't read your mind the way you read theirs—and what to do about it ✨ The difference between setting boundaries and still doing everything yourself ✨ How to teach your kids (and partner) how you actually feel loved and supported ✨ Why your problems aren't special—and why that's actually the best news you'll hear today   Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!   About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    18 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Stop Apologizing for Your Ambition with Leah Remillet

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Dana sits down with Leah Remillet to tackle the guilt and hesitation that stops moms from pursuing their business dreams. From the gender gap in confidence (men apply for jobs at 60% qualified, women wait for 100%) to the damaging cultural myth that good mothers must sacrifice everything, Leah shares why that persistent business idea on your heart isn't accidental, it found you because you're meant to act on it. She reveals the truth about successful mom entrepreneurs: they don't do everything alone, they build systems that create freedom, and they bring their kids into the journey instead of hiding their ambitions. You don't need perfect credentials or the ideal setup to start building a business, you just need to stop waiting for permission that will never come and take action before that dream finds someone else who will.   Connect with Lea: Instagram: @leahremillet Facebook: Leah Remillet Explore More Resources from BossMom Download BossMom for free now! The BossMom app is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com/community   📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/leah-remillet/   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/resources 🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources 💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why women wait for 100% readiness while men move forward at 60% (and how to break this pattern) ✨ The truth about the "sacrifice myth" and why martyrdom isn't what your kids need from you ✨ How successful mom entrepreneurs use systems to create freedom (not burnout) ✨ Why strong, independent women actually love help and how to stop doing everything alone ✨ How to bring your kids into your business journey instead of hiding your ambitions from them ✨ Why that persistent business idea found you on purpose and what happens if you keep ignoring it   Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm.   Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!   About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business, you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here →https://bossmom.com/community

    33 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Navigating Vulnerability: What to Share and When

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana breaks down the critical difference between sharing that builds your business and sharing that kills sales. She explores the concept of wounds versus scars—why sharing too soon can make customers back away, and how waiting for the lessons to crystallize creates content that converts. From her own experience with grief tanking her revenue to learning when vulnerability becomes a powerful teaching tool, Dana gives you the framework to know exactly what to share online and when to share it. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/uncategorized/vulnerability   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles   🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ The relatability factor: what makes content connect versus what pushes people away  ✨ Wounds vs. scars: the critical framework that determines if your vulnerability builds or tanks sales ✨ Why "monetizing your healing" sabotages your business (and what to do instead) ✨ The two questions to ask before sharing anything online ✨ How to know when shame has transformed into a lesson worth teaching ✨ Why your audience isn't the same as your inner circle (and why that matters) Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!   About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.comhttps://bossmom.com

    28 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    How to rewire your brain to achieve more and less time

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Dr. Shannon Irvine to explore why your brain actively works against your business growth—and how to rewire it. From hitting invisible revenue ceilings to the "I'll just do it myself" trap that keeps mom entrepreneurs stuck, Shannon shares the neuroscience behind why all your strategies aren't working. She reveals how limiting beliefs programmed in childhood create subconscious patterns that sabotage success, and walks through her proven 67-day framework for building new neural pathways that make scaling, delegating, and wealth feel safe. You don't need more hustle or willpower—you need to understand how your brain works and intentionally rewire it for the success you're building. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com   📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/shannon-irvine/   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles   🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/join   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why your brain perceives growth as a threat—and how that creates invisible revenue ceilings ✨ The neuroscience behind procrastination, perfectionism, and the "I'll just do it myself" trap ✨ How childhood programming creates limiting beliefs that sabotage your success (without you even knowing it) ✨ Why you can't out-hustle your subconscious patterns—and what actually works instead ✨ Dr. Shannon's 67-day framework for rewiring your brain to make scaling, delegating, and wealth feel safe ✨ How to shift your identity from "doer" to "leader" so you can finally scale beyond your personal capacity ✨ Why skepticism is the only thing standing between you and your next level   Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    50 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Finding Focus Amidst the Chaos of Motherhood

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana addresses the spiral every mom entrepreneur knows too well: when your brain has 80,000 tabs open and everything feels equally important. She reveals how we condition everyone around us to need us, making it impossible to prioritize effectively. Dana introduces the FEE test and ROI framework to help you distinguish between being busy and being productive, shares why not all time with your kids has the same value (and why that's okay), and explains the three-step process to pull yourself back when you're overwhelmed. From the guilt of wasted time to the reality of managing multiple "babies" in your business, she gets honest about what it takes to stop spiraling. You don't need a perfect system—you just need clarity on what actually moves the needle. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com   📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/articles/chaos-of-motherhood/   📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://bossmom.com/articles   🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? → https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. → https://bossmom.com/27   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why moms become "the rock" everyone depends on—and how that conditioning makes it impossible to prioritize effectively ✨ The FEE test framework (Financial, Environmental, Emotional) for making strategic decisions about where your energy goes ✨ How to calculate ROI on everything in your life—yes, even time with your kids—to figure out what actually moves the needle ✨ Why burning yourself out on tasks that feel productive doesn't move your business forward (and how to spot the difference) ✨ The "ten babies at once" problem and why you can't sustain high-intensity focus across multiple priorities simultaneously ✨ The 3-step process to pull yourself back from spiraling: identifying priorities, calculating ROI, and choosing your biggest lever ✨ Why your body will protect you from burnout if you keep exhausting yourself on the wrong things—and what to do instead   Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    21 min

  8. 11/15/2025

    Why Starting a Business Might Be the Best Parenting Move You'll Ever Make

    At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. Dana and Krista get real about why starting a business might be the smartest parenting move you'll ever make—not just for the income, but for the life skills your kids absorb by watching you. They discuss breaking rules vs. following them, teaching autonomy through example, and why hiding your struggles from your kids means they miss the entire lesson. Krista shares how her 16-year-old daughter Bri landed her first job after watching her mom fearlessly approach local business owners, and Dana explains why she believes 100% of moms should have a business—even if it's small, seasonal, or just brings in vacation money. This is an empowering, slightly ranty conversation for any mom who wants to raise kids who question the status quo and create their own path. Want to surround yourself with moms who think differently and stop feeling like you're the only one? https://bossmom.com/futureme   Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: https://bossmom.com/articles 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://bossmom.com/articles/   🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? https://boss-mom.com/resources   💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren't just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. https://boss-mom.com/resources   It's our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn't have to do this alone.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why starting a business teaches your kids skills that schools, universities, and corporate jobs never will—like conflict resolution, communication, and risk assessment. ✨ How to stop hiding your entrepreneurial journey from your kids and why showing them the hard parts is just as important as celebrating the wins. ✨ The difference between raising rule-followers and raising kids who question the status quo and create their own opportunities. ✨ Real examples of how watching a mom build a business translates into confident, capable teenagers (like Krista's daughter Bri landing her first job). ✨ Why entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful self-development journeys you'll ever take—and how that transformation benefits your entire family. ✨ How to teach your kids autonomy and resilience by modeling what it looks like to break rules, assess consequences, and pivot when something isn't working.   Success doesn't come from doing more it comes from doing what matters and making it easier to stay consistent. That's why tools like FutureMe GPT and Nurture to Convert AI were created: to help you take action, simplify your messaging, and grow your business without the overwhelm. Your audience is ready for you. Now it's about showing up in a way that works for you. Check out bossmom.com/futureme and nurturetoconvert.ai to see how much lighter business can feel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!   About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you're not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you're here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    32 min
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Motherhood and business aren't meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn't just a collection of conversations—it's your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    Dana Malstaff
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    737
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Boss Mom Podcast

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