153: The Mom's Guide to Starting Something New

Sticky Brand Lab Podcast

If asked, most people would say they recognize the value of continuous learning and the personal growth that can come from acquiring new skills or starting a new side business. Ask a mom, and you’re more likely to get a response like, “Between the kids, the chores, work, and extracurricular activities, I just don’t have the time right now.”
Stay tuned, friend, for what is sure to be a lively discussion as co-hosts Nola Boea and Lori Vajda sit down with entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, Nikki Oden, of the hit show, Love Your Mom Life, as she shares valuable insights and strategies for the importance of prioritizing personal growth, reigniting passions, and embracing new opportunities as a means to lead a more fulfilling life.
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By the end of this episode, you’ll learn

• Discover the power of shifting your perspective and embracing the unknown to unlock a world of exciting possibilities
• The benefits of making new connections and forming relationships, both personally and professionally
• How to prioritize personal growth, reignite passions, and embrace new opportunities as a means to lead a more fulfilling life

Key points Lori and Nola are sharing in this episode:
(03:47:10) Why is it so hard for moms to prioritize “starting something new,” whether professionally or personally, especially in the context of a very busy mom life?
(06:45:70) No matter what type of “working mom” you are, you still need something that's yours outside of mommy and wife, of course. How do you get it without feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or burnt out?
(10:52:60) Breaking the deep-rooted belief that putting yourself first as a mother is selfish. Why it’s important and how to do it without feeling guilty
(14:10:50) The benefits and importance of modeling self-care and pursuing your own aspirations for your kids at different stages of their development
(19:54:50) Our expert offers tips and strategies for how moms can learn to overcome those feelings of self-doubt or guilt and prioritize their own aspirations
Resources

Love Your Mom Life, podcast - Listen on Apple
Book: "But Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to Help You Love Your Mom Life (and Yourself) a Little More." - Amazon
Connect with Nikki Oden - https://youridealmomlife.com/
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