Podcast
The Thriving Mompreneurs
Hosted by Kaci Ikels and Veronica Schiltz | Entrepreneurial moms | Self care for working moms · EN
Do you find yourself waiting for this mom and business thing to get better?
Are you tired of feeling exhausted and frustrated in all areas of your life?
If you answered yes, you are in the right place, mama.
We’re Kaci and Veronica, and we have both been there.
Motherhood has so many different stages, and each stage looks different than the one before.
Here on The Thriving Mompreneurs podcast, you will find perspectives, tools, and advice from an entrepreneurial mom in the thick of the toddlerhood stage and one in the teen stage of motherhood (and everything in between).
Each week on the podcast, we will share tips and strategies to transform your mind and body into your greatest assets. It IS possible to be an amazing mom while taking action in your business, and we’re going to show you exactly how without mom burnout and overwhelm.
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35. Discipline, motivation, or productivity... what should your goal be this year?
Mar 25, 202400:31:20Tap to summarizeSo often as working moms we wear “busy” as a badge of honor. We go and go and go all day and then look up and wonder what the heck we even got done!? If you can relate to this, know that 1. You’re in good company around here and 2. This episode was made just for you!One of the most powerful things you can ever do is understand the definition of the words your using and in this episode we dive into discipline, the definition of discipline, science on habits, personal experiences, and more! This episode is not one you want to miss! Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:The CHOICE you have in what discipline means to you: either something that feels like a punishment or something that brings you FREEDOM.Doing the hard thing on your to do list first and understanding how it can build your day into the most productive instead of the most busy.The power of consistency and habits and what comes first— motivation or discipline?Understanding your underlying beliefs and values and letting those be your driving factors behind your to do list (and how some of your beliefs may be holding you back).Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Simple healthy home checklist: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFLAj76_J4/3aHRKszoERuF4PZLzsP8YQ/edit?utm_content=DAFLAj76_J4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttonConnect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.comFREE Guide: The Top 3 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Crash & Have All Day EnergySchedule an energy assessment call: pages.kaciand...
Transcribe →34. The One Checklist You Need for a Healthier Home
Mar 18, 202400:31:40Tap to summarizeThere are MANY opinions on what you need to improve your health. Certain diets, workout routines, heck even meditations are considered better than others. But what if you’re just looking for a healthy foundation? One that takes little to no time at all yet still makes massive improvements in not only your health but the health of your whole household?If that is what you’re looking for, Veronica created a whole checklist of foundational health routines you can implement today— and Kaci and Veronica both give different perspectives and reasons as to why these are great places to start! Check it all out on this episode!Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:A simple start to a healthier home can include something as simple as leaving your shoes at the door! A free way to improve the indoor quality of your home, and Kaci shares it’s a great way to mentally shift from the outside world to your inside world at home! Creating more movement in your life. Not talking about a specific workout regime or routine but rather simple ways to move your body throughout the day! A simple walk after dinner or parking farther from the store are a few ways talked about today! Healthier eating habits such as hiding veggies in otherwise everyday meals. Things like spinach in scrambled eggs, greens powder in smoothies, and kale in your favorite pasta sauce can go a long way! Plus a few more healthy tips and tricks to get you started on the road to health today! Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Simple healthy home checklist: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFLAj76_J4/3aHRKszoERuF4PZLzsP8YQ/edit?utm_content=DAFLAj76_J4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttonConnect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.c...
Transcribe →33. 5 Things Your Kiddos Need to See You Doing This Week
Mar 11, 202400:28:59Tap to summarizeWe know you are inundated with TONS of advice and opinions as a working mom. We have been on the other side of that too– and this episode isn’t another one of those parenting advice or do or don’t kind of episodes… This episode is about spreading joy from yourself to your family. It’s about making these tiny intentions and using them everyday to ultimately learn more about your own needs and wants as a human– but also your family’s needs and wants in a way that doesn’t demand for you to DO anything but more for you to create space to just be and allow yourself to see another side of your family that you maybe haven’t before! To really see what we mean, go ahead and check out this episode. We think you will really love it! Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:1: prioritizing your health and not just the physical – Making sure to incorporate mental and spiritual health in a way that models it to your kids is not only great for your overall health but for theirs as they grow up too!2: Taking pride in your business and not letting anyone or anything take that away. You deserve to have hobbies and passions just like you encourage your kids to have them too!3: Showing an interest in your children’s thoughts by giving them more credit— they teach us as much as we teach them!!4: Finding the fun in dating your spouse! Newborn/toddler stage can really take a toll on the relationship — while it’s always a good idea to get back to dating your spouse as soon as possible, there’s no time like the present to start intentionally creating moments together! 5: prioritizing family time- we’ve said it once and we’ll say it again— your family needs a spot on that calendar! Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.comFREE Guide: The Top 3 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Crash & Have All Day Ene...
Transcribe →32. Choose joy: what to do when you simply cannot prioritize a clean home
Mar 4, 202400:29:33Tap to summarizeDisclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:When you are able to clear the clutter in your home and in your mind you open up the opportunity for creativity– and the world needs YOUR specific visionIdentifying your strengths and weaknesses all around, either through figuring out what you enjoy doing and what comes naturally to you or asking your friends and family members what strengths they see within you so that you can hone in on those and be fueled by the work you do. Also identifying your weaknesses so that you can plan ahead for them or spend some time working on strengthening these things… however don’t let this take up MOST of your time because this process takes time and energy!Finding the time to get the most important things done in the day is the best way to see how much time you have left in your business. In some seasons you may be able to work all day while the kids are away… in others, you may work in pockets of nap times, and in others you may have 15 minutes here and there– either way it is good to know how much time you have and run your business accordingly! Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.comFREE Guide: The Top 3 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Crash & Have All Day EnergySchedule an energy assessment call: pages.kaciandcowellness.co/energy-assessment-call-8833Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/kaciandcowellnessConnect with Veronica:Break up with burnout mini course! https://veronica-s-school-17d6.thi...
Transcribe →31. Why organizing your home might be the secret weapon to business and motherhood as a whole
Feb 26, 202400:24:19Tap to summarizeWe have shared a lot about how the state of your home can affect your health and your family… but what if we told you that the more order you have at home, the more order and success you will see in your business? It is very hard to give your business 100% if you are constantly worried about the state of your home. Finding rhythms in your home will go hand in hand with finding rhythms in your business. And isn’t that what you want to see more of? In this episode, Kaci and I (Veronica) share how most of our skills to get order and rhythms in our home are the very same skills that lead to progress in our businesses (yes, both Kaci and I have many business ventures and career paths that we are on, just like you!) and we want to let you know that you don’t have to wear so many different hats all of the time– you can wear YOUR hat well in different roles. Listen in to see what we mean!Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:When you are able to clear the clutter in your home and in your mind you open up the opportunity for creativity– and the world needs YOUR specific visionIdentifying your strengths and weaknesses all around, either through figuring out what you enjoy doing and what comes naturally to you or asking your friends and family members what strengths they see within you so that you can hone in on those and be fueled by the work you do. Also identifying your weaknesses so that you can plan ahead for them or spend some time working on strengthening these things… however don’t let this take up MOST of your time because this process takes time and energy!Finding the time to get the most important things done in the day is the best way to see how much time you have left in your business. In some seasons you may be able to work all day while the kids are away… in others, you may work in pockets of nap times, and in others you may have 15 minutes here and there– either way it is good to know how much time you have and run your business accordingly! Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Kaci:Website: <a href="http://www.kaciandcowel...
Transcribe →30. The FOUR things I WISH someone would've told me about calendar planning
Feb 19, 202400:25:00Tap to summarizeAs high achieving women in business and motherhood, we (usually) have high expectations of what we can get done in a day, or even how much we can accomplish in an hour. This is often the root where calendar planning falls apart. What do you do when you planned to do something for an hour but it’s taking you much longer to do it? How do you get back on track with the rest of your day when this ONE task throws off the whole day…First off, Kaci and I (Veronica) wanna say that we have both been there. Calendar planning is a skill that takes some trial and error. AND we want to let you know four things we WISH someone would’ve told us when we started our journey to hopefully help you along the way. We think you’ll really like this one! Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:Point 1: Realizing that goals and tasks (or outcomes and action steps) are different. One is long term, one is daily… focus your energy on the daily tasks to get to where you want to go in the long term (your goals and outcomes) and celebrate your progress along the way. Point 2: Your family DOES belong on your calendar and so do you! We know that you have a lot to juggle, and make sure to put EVERYTHING on your calendar (from time spent with your kids, to activities, to date nights) so that you know exactly how much time you can devote to your business. Before you do this, make sure you define what being a good mom, business owner, and spouse, and all of your other titles mean to you… once you know that you can make that your goal (long term) and focus on creating time for each thing each day (action step)Point 3: scheduling for fulfillment vs productivityUnderstand what is TRULY important to you… not what you think someone else told you to prioritize but what truly is your goal here? Define it so that you can work towards it! Then make sure it aligns with your values, boundaries, and beliefs. When you KNOW that you KNOW everything in your calendar aligns with these things… you will feel fulfilled at the end of the day. Point 4: Going from all or nothing to slow and steady wins the race. Somewhere along the way on our journeys to adulthood we lost site of how to truly succeed. It was never an overnight thing. We w...
Transcribe →29. The state of your house is often the state of your mind: how to clear out the clutter on the inside and outside
Feb 12, 202400:29:34Tap to summarizeHave you ever been in a season where everything just feels like chaos? The kids are off schedule, the business is taking up a lot of your time, and you and your spouse can’t seem to get on the same page… and all of the sudden you look around your home and there is clutter everywhere. What once had order doesn’t, both figuratively and literally, in your home and maybe even in your mind. Well, we have been there too and we made this episode just for you. One of the things you will hear in this episode is a version of the chicken or the egg analogy— does the physical clutter come first or the mental clutter? And honestly, who can be sure, right? But what we DO know is that they are often happening together at the same time. And one simple way to clear the clutter in your mind can be to clear the clutter out of your physical space. Check out this episode for tips and tricks on how to get the ball rolling in the right direction again in your home and business!Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:Kaci shares a story about her own office and how what used to be organized piles of information, started to turn into clutter and disorganization but how she turned it all around— but still has one pile to tackle! How physical clutter can increase mental clutter and vice versa and what you can do TODAY to get started. And hint, the smallest actions lead to the greatest results. Realizing that clearing up your physical space may take some time but it leads to freeing up space for MORE of what you truly want in your life! How sometimes the reason we don’t feel motivated to clean our spaces can be tied directly to a mental block we are having in other areas of our lives. Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.comFREE Guide: The Top 3 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Crash & Have All Day EnergySchedul...
Transcribe →28. The ins and outs of planning your calendar (and no, we aren't planning every second of the day)
Feb 5, 202400:32:02Tap to summarizeWhen it comes to being a multi-passionate working mom, productivity seems to be the goal that you might be striving for the most. Getting everything to fit into the day without those feelings of overwhelm when you look at your calendar or to do list. Well, Veronica and Kaci know firsthand what it’s like to have a full calendar and they also know what it’s like to feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants every moment of the day. But what if there was a way to have a plan to fall back on? To end the day with a win instead of feeling like you are drowning. The truth is, there is no ONE way to create the perfect schedule– you just need the right “ingredients” in your schedule to make it work. In this episode, you will receive some suggestions and advice on how you can build out your winning calendar to feel fulfilled and focused on what truly matters most in your day. Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:Fill your calendar with the right “rocks” in your “jar”. In other words, planning out your day filling it with the non-negotiables first, then the tasks, and then the things that fill you up most. Giving yourself the grace and flexibility to schedule breaks throughout the day or put buffers in your calendar so that you can catch up when life happens. Finding ways to set yourself up for wins throughout the day by progressing in the areas of your life that are most important to you. Using the momentum of previous wins to fuel you into more wins and progress in your health, home, and business. Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.comFREE Guide: The Top 3 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Crash & Have All Day EnergySchedule an energy assessment call: pages.kaciandc...
Transcribe →27. Put yourself on your todo list: how to regain your health by making it a priority with Natalie Vitashkevich
Jan 2, 202400:15:57Tap to summarizeSo often we see health as a one size fits all approach. If you eat healthy and exercise, you will be healthy. But as we have progressed in society we are realizing that health means SO much more than the food you eat and the movement you do. While these things are important, your ability to set boundaries, work within your limits, and prioritize your mental health can make a world of difference in your health. Today, guest star Natalie Vitashkevich, a mom to 2 humans and 1 dog, an owner of two small businesses, a holistic health coach and an autoimmune disease warrior, shares her story in how she made it through a teaching career and daycare career resulting in complete burnout and a autoimmune diagnosis. She shares how she overcame some of the obstacles to prioritizing her whole health and she lets you know how you can do it, too!Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:Natalie shares her transition from the corporate world as a mother to entrepreneurship.The difference between wellness vs tasks. How you may be making health a checklist instead of focusing on your true wellness, and how rest is a big part of the puzzle for Natalie. Helping moms define what wellness means to them and how to get from where you are vs where you want to be in your health.Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Natalie:Free consult: https://tr.ee/D9TYbebHDPFreebie: The Ultimate Guide to Anti-inflammatory process: https://tr.ee/1_LczY2_iEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truewellness.coaching?igsh=MXVnMG9oeHBhM3dvOQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natalie.vitashkevich?mibextid=LQQJ4dConnect with Kaci:</strong...
Transcribe →26. Finding Freedom In "Failure": Tips on Pivoting in Your Business
Dec 25, 202300:28:39Tap to summarizeThere’s an elephant in the room and we are going to be talking about it in today’s episode! I’m sure you have seen it all. The $5k, $10k, even $20k month promises all over social media. The “magic” verbiage you need to get more leads and sales, and even the crazy vacations and trips those online business owners are making. You started your business with a hope, a dream, and a talent to share and now time has passed, things are slower than you thought and you have a decision to make. Do you keep going in this direction? Or do you pivot? Are you making decisions based on how you feel or the actual facts of the matter? We talk about all of this and more in this weeks episode.Disclaimer: Nothing shared on The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast is professional medical advice. Please seek professional advice before engaging with our content, and clearly understand that this content is not a substitute for medical advice. Learn more here: https://kandcolegal.s3.amazonaws.com/Kaci+and+Co+Wellness+PP_TC.pdfMain topics covered in this episode:Take what you’re afraid of and break it down. Revealing what the fear is can help you decide if it’s a true obstacle or a mental obstacle. Why are you doing that thing in your business? Is it because you feel you SHOULD or because it is best for your business/home/health? Filter out all of the input and figure out what YOU’RE called to do. The $8,000+ mistakes we want to share with you. And how investing in the wrong coach is still a learning experience that is valuable. Are you listening to those around you? Your loved ones know you best, are you taking their advice into consideration?Resources mentioned in today’s episode:The Thriving Mompreneur Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmompreneurs/Connect with Kaci:Website: www.kaciandcowellness.comFREE Guide: The Top 3 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Crash & Have All Day EnergySchedule an energy assessment call: pages.kaciandcowellness.co/energy-assessment-call-8833Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/kac...
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