• #52: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Build a Business That Supports Your Life—with Kelly Cronin
    Mar 4 2025

    Balancing business and motherhood often comes with guilt—but what if you could build a thriving business without sacrificing time with your kids? In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Cronin, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who has designed multiple self-sustaining businesses that allow her to live life on her terms.

    ✨ How Kelly went from making $20/hour to owning multiple businesses and real estate properties.

    ✨ Why traditional “hustle culture” doesn’t work for moms—and what to do instead.

    ✨ The one mindset shift that helped Kelly create financial stability without burnout.

    ✨ Smart ways to invest and grow your income (even if you’re starting with little money!).

    ✨ How to involve your kids in your entrepreneurial journey—and ditch the mom guilt for good!

    Kelly shares her real-life strategies for designing a business that gives you financial freedom and more quality time with your family.

    🎧 Press play now to learn how to create a business that works for you—not the other way around!

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    ✨ Connect with Kelly:

    • https://linktr.ee/kellylynncronin

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    27 mins
  • #51: The CEO Shift: How to Step Back & Let Your Business Run Itself Before Maternity Leave
    Feb 25 2025

    In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I share how I transformed my business to run without me so I could take two separate four-month maternity leaves—without anything falling apart. If you’re a pregnant business owner feeling overwhelmed by the idea of stepping away, this episode will show you how to step into the role of CEO, which will allow your business to thrive while you focus on your family.

    💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:

    ✨ Why the hustle that built your business won’t sustain it long-term

    ✨ The mindset shift from operator to CEO—and why it’s crucial for growth

    ✨ How to build systems that run your business (even when you’re not there)

    ✨ Real-life lessons from my first pregnancy, when doing everything myself almost broke me

    ✨ The key to empowering your team to take ownership so you can truly step back

    ✨ Why documenting your processes is the secret to freedom

    ✨ How testing your systems before maternity leave can save you from stress later

    I’ll also share a deeply personal story from my first pregnancy—when the pressure of doing everything brought me to my knees (literally). It was my wake-up call to stop doing all the things and start building a business that didn’t rely entirely on me.

    If you’re ready to prepare your business for maternity leave and finally embrace your role as CEO, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can start implementing today.

    🎧 Listen now to learn how to:

    ✔️ Build systems that let your business run without you

    ✔️ Step back from day-to-day operations without losing control

    ✔️ Trust your team—and create a business that thrives while you take time off

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    • Looking for a step-by-step guide to plan your maternity leave without worrying about your business? Click here to download my free 6-Step Maternity Leave Planning Guide! It’s packed with actionable tips to help you prepare financially, organize your team, and enjoy quality time with your baby.

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    17 mins
  • #50: Avoid These HR Nightmares Before You Take Maternity Leave with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld
    Feb 18 2025

    Taking maternity leave as a business owner comes with a lot of moving parts—but what if an HR mistake could cost you BIG while you’re away? In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, an HR expert who helps small businesses and startups stay compliant, hire smart, and avoid costly legal pitfalls.

    ✨ Why even the best-intentioned business owners make major HR mistakes—and how to protect yourself before stepping away.

    ✨ How to set up policies that won’t come back to bite you when hiring employees or offering maternity leave benefits.

    ✨ The one HR red flag that signals a bad hire (and how to spot it early!).

    ✨ The most overlooked step that will help your team handle operations smoothly in your absence.

    ✨ Why letting go of control is essential—and how to trust your systems and team while you’re away.

    Lisa-Maree shares her insider HR knowledge and practical strategies to help you avoid costly mistakes and set your business up for a smooth maternity leave.

    🎧 Press play now to learn how to step away from your business with confidence!

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    ✨ Connect with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld:

    • 🌐 Website: RetainHR.com
    • 📲 Instagram: @retain_hr
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld

    Join me each week and together let's redefine what it means to be a thriving mompreneur. If you are a pregnant business owner, don't forget to follow so you never miss an episode!

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    31 mins
  • #49: From Chaos to Freedom: The Systems That Let Me Take Months Off as a Mompreneur
    Feb 11 2025

    In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how I took four months off—twice—without my business skipping a beat. If you’re a pregnant business owner wondering how you’ll step away without everything falling apart, this episode is for you!

    ✨ The steps I use to create systems that run without me

    ✨ How to delegate tasks effectively—so you’re not the only one keeping things running

    ✨ The biggest mistake I made during my first pregnancy—and how you can avoid it

    ✨ How to start systemizing your business TODAY with easy, high-impact changes

    Before I had systems, my business relied entirely on me. But with the right strategies in place, I was able to take four months completely unplugged—twice! Now, I’m on a mission to help you create the same freedom.

    If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm, step away with confidence, and still have a thriving business, this episode is a must-listen!

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    • Looking for a step-by-step guide to plan your maternity leave without worrying about your business? Click here to download my free 6-Step Maternity Leave Planning Guide! It’s packed with actionable tips to help you prepare financially, organize your team, and enjoy quality time with your baby.

    Join me each week and together let's redefine what it means to be a thriving mompreneur. If my story resonates with you, don't forget to follow so you never miss an episode!

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    14 mins
  • #48: How This Mompreneur Gave Birth on the Busiest Day of Her Business—Without a Single Issue with Amanda Moffett
    Feb 4 2025

    In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I’m sitting down with Amanda Moffett, a mompreneur who built a business so systemized that she literally gave birth on the busiest day of her business—without a single issue! If you’re a pregnant small business owner wondering how to step away from your business without everything falling apart, this episode is for you!

    ✨ Learn how Amanda scaled and sold her first business by 23—without burning out.

    ✨ Discover the 6-Pillar Framework she teaches to help business owners systemize and step away with confidence.

    ✨ Get her best strategies for training your team so they can handle anything—even if you’re completely unavailable.

    ✨ Find out why letting go of control is the key to freedom (and how to actually do it).

    ✨ Hear the incredible story of how her team ran everything seamlessly while she was in labor!

    Amanda shares her tough-love approach to delegation, why most business owners overcomplicate things, and how creating the right systems and team culture allows you to take real, stress-free maternity leave. If you’ve ever worried that no one can run your business like you can, this episode will shift your mindset and show you a better way!

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    • theblissfulmompreneur.com

    Grab Amanda’s Free 6-Pillar Business Checklist! 📝

    • Want to see how systemized your business really is? Download Amanda’s 6-Pillar Business Checklist to identify areas you can refine and streamline → https://thepursuit.site/checklist

    Connect with Amanda:

    • 📲 Follow her on Instagram: @thepursuit.company
    • 🎙 Listen to her podcast: The Pursuit Podcast

    Join me each week and together let's redefine what it means to be a thriving mompreneur. If you are a pregnant business owner, don't forget to follow so you never miss an episode!

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    41 mins
  • #47: How I Reclaimed 10+ Hours a Week Using ChatGPT (And You Can Too!)
    Jan 28 2025

    In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I’m sharing how ChatGPT has become my personal assistant—helping me reclaim 10+ hours per week in my business. If you’re constantly buried in marketing, emails, or admin tasks and wish you had more time, this episode is for you!

    ✨ Learn 5 game-changing ways to use ChatGPT to streamline your workload and work smarter, not harder.

    ✨ Discover how to create effective prompts that get high-quality responses from AI.

    ✨ See real examples of how I use ChatGPT for marketing, client communication, business decisions, and more.

    ✨ Find out how to turn AI into your 24/7 assistant—without losing your unique voice and leadership.

    ✨ Get a simple framework (CRAFT) to write powerful prompts that produce the best results.

    Since 2021, I’ve been testing and refining how I use ChatGPT, and it has completely changed how I run my business. Instead of spending hours writing emails, creating content, or making decisions alone, I use AI to speed up the process and focus on what truly matters.

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    • theblissfulmompreneur.com
    • Looking for a step-by-step guide to plan your maternity leave without worrying about your business? Click here to download my free 6-Step Maternity Leave Planning Guide! It’s packed with actionable tips to help you prepare financially, organize your team, and enjoy quality time with your baby.
    • Interested in my upcoming course Baby Proof Your Business? DM me the word “waitlist” to be the first to know when it launches!
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    14 mins
  • #46: The Secret to a Stress-Free Maternity Leave: 5 Systems Every Mompreneur Needs
    Jan 21 2025

    In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I’m sharing the essential systems every mompreneur needs to implement before maternity leave to ensure your business runs smoothly while you’re away. As a small business owner, the thought of stepping away from your business can feel impossible, but with the right systems in place, it’s not only doable—it’s transformative!

    ✨ Learn the 5 key systems that will set you up for a stress-free maternity leave.

    ✨ Discover how to delegate like a pro and build a team that can handle it all without you.

    ✨ Get the scoop on automating marketing, streamlining customer service, and managing finances while you’re on leave.

    ✨ Find out how to set clear expectations with clients and ensure your team has the tools to succeed.

    ✨ Walk away with actionable strategies you can start implementing today for a thriving business that runs without you.

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of maternity leave, or you’re worried about everything falling apart while you’re away, this episode is packed with proven advice to help you plan, delegate, and trust your team so your business can thrive so you can be home with your baby.

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    • Looking for a step-by-step guide to plan your maternity leave without worrying about your business? Click here to download my free 6-Step Maternity Leave Planning Guide! It’s packed with actionable tips to help you prepare financially, organize your team, and enjoy quality time with your baby.
    • Interested in my upcoming course Baby Proof Your Business? DM me the word “waitlist” to be the first to know when it launches!

    Join me each week and together let's redefine what it means to be a thriving mompreneur. If my story resonates with you, don't forget to follow so you never miss an episode!

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    13 mins
  • #45: How to Build a Rockstar Team Before Baby Arrives
    Jan 14 2025

    In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I’m diving into one of the most transformative steps you can take as a business owner: building a team so capable and confident that you can step away from your business without sacrificing quality or growth. Whether you’re preparing for maternity leave or just dreaming of more time with your family, this episode will give you actionable steps to make it happen.

    ✨ Discover the mindset shifts you need to let go of control and trust your team.

    ✨ Learn how to identify tasks to delegate and build a team structure that fits your budget and needs.

    ✨ Find out why hiring for fit (not just skill) can make all the difference.

    ✨ Get tips for systemizing processes to create a seamless business playbook.

    ✨ Master the art of intentional onboarding to set your team up for success.

    ✨ Understand the power of trust and how empowering your team leads to a stronger, more resilient business.

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed doing everything yourself or unsure how to step back, this episode is packed with practical advice and personal insights to help you take your first steps toward a business that thrives without you.

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    • Follow me on Instagram @theblissfulmompreneur for behind-the-scenes and updates.
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    • theblissfulmompreneur.com
    • Looking for a step-by-step guide to plan your maternity leave without worrying about your business? Click here to download my free 6-Step Maternity Leave Planning Guide! It’s packed with actionable tips to help you prepare financially, organize your team, and enjoy quality time with your baby.
    • Interested in my upcoming course Baby Proof Your Business? DM me the word “waitlist” to be the first to know when it launches!

    Join me each week and together let's redefine what it means to be a thriving mompreneur. If my story resonates with you, don't forget to follow so you never miss an episode!

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    13 mins