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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 messyThis 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 @nomakeupmarketingwww.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.NetworkThe 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 DaysWork with MaryiaJoin 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.🔗 No Makeup Club

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 hustleThis 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 @sariceholleywww.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 DaysDiscover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe 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

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 lifeThis 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 DaysDiscover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe 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

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 wayThis 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 @executivehelpnowwww.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.NetworkThe 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 upCringe 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

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 businessThis 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 @connectioncodeswww.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.NetworkThe 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

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 @babina970www.babinakristina.comWebsite 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 DaysDiscover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe 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

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 againWhat 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.NetworkThe 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 upCringe 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

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 perfectionThis 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 @goodenoughmatrescencewww.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 upCringe 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 DaysDiscover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe 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

Feeling like your business is a bit all over the place, even though you are working hard?In this episode, I’m walking you through the 6 foundations that help your business feel clearer, stronger, and easier to grow, especially when you are building with limited time.Save this episode for your next CEO session. I cover:Why your mission and audience need to be clear before anything elseHow to define the transformation you actually sellWhy simpler offers, stronger messaging, and better systems make growth easierWhat I want you to remember:If your business feels rushed, messy, or harder than it needs to be, it does not always mean you are doing it wrong. Sometimes it means your foundations need attention.Download your Business Foundations Checklist for a simple step-by-step guide to work through everything I cover in this episode www.heybossmama.com/foundations💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/019🍓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 DaysDiscover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe 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

What if pushing harder did more bad than good to building your business? Aurélie Litynski helps leaders create happier, more emotionally intelligent workplaces, and in this episode we talk about what happiness, emotional regulation, and real boundaries can look like when you are building a business and raising a family at the same time.What Aurélie shares:How becoming a mom pushed her to redefine what happiness really meant for her, and led her to a business aligned with thatWhy emotional intelligence starts with noticing and naming what you feel, and how small daily practices can help you regulate your energy before you hit burnoutHow time boxing, non-negotiables, and simple rituals can help mompreneurs protect their wellbeing while still growing something meaningfulThis stuck with me:When Aurélie says that happiness is not a destination, it is a skill. That is such a powerful reminder for mompreneurs because joy is not something you wait to feel once life gets easier. It is something you can actively build, protect, and practice in the middle of real life.More from Aurélie LitynskiIG @aurelielitynskiwww.aurelielitynski.com🎧 Listen now and share it with a fellow mompreneur who could use this dose of inspiration!💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/018🍓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.NetworkThe 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