As an introvert Melissa is feeling a bit nervous to start repeopling again. In this episode we chat about what that is going to look. After recording we came across this article with some strategies, so clearly we aren't the only ones thinkin

Why You Need Social Proof

Mar 22nd, 2021 21m 19s

This week we talk about social proof. What it is, why it's important and how to ask for it. Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can email us at [email protected] or DM us over on Instagram @defineanddesig

Social Media Foundations

Feb 15th, 2021 18m 59s

Do you have your foundations set for your Social media plan? This week we chat around what steps you should take to have a strong foundation to be the most effective in your social media Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk

Community and Connection with Kerri Rubicini

Feb 8th, 2021 33m 18s

In this week's episode we talk to Kerri Rubicini, owner of KW Moms club. We chat about changing priorities that come with motherhood, the importance of having Mom friends, and the connection between Moms that is necessary with new mamas. Conne

Who Do You Want To Be?

Feb 1st, 2021 21m 13s

In this episode we talk about the recent talk we gave at the Salute to Women event hosted by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. We share the important question we had to ask ourselves in March last year, and how that one question lead to so ma

Clubhouse: Should you be There?

Jan 25th, 2021 14m 42s

On this social media quickie episode we talk about the new craze Clubhouse! What it is, how it works and whether or not you should be on it for business. Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can email us at hello

How to be Awesome in 2021 with Dionne Thomson

Jan 18th, 2021 43m 51s

We are so excited to welcome Dionne Thomson back to the podcast. As always we enjoy her perspective and ability to refocus your lens to the positive. We talk about the containers we all exist in, and how to prioritize yourself...and give your

Make Your 2021 Business Goals Happen with Quarterly Planning

Jan 11th, 2021 23m 46s

We are back from vacation! In this episode Melissa + Julia talk about how to use quarterly planning to ensure success with your business goals Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can email us at hello@defineandde

Marketing Math with Jennifer Goulden

Dec 14th, 2020 40m 5s

On our last episode of 2020 we have the amazing Jennifer Goulden as a guest. We chat about marketing math which is (in our opinion) the best kind of math. Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can email us at he

Brand Visibility During the Holiday Season

Dec 7th, 2020 13m 53s

This week we chat about an important topic: Keeping your brand visible through all the noise of the holiday season! We chat authenticity and the importance of showing up. Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can

Your 2021 Marketing Strategy

Nov 30th, 2020 18m 17s

This week we chat about getting your 2021 Marketing Strategy set. We share 4 ways to get yourself set to go and remind you to get started by planning now! Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can email us at hell

Quarterly Planning Audit

Nov 23rd, 2020 6m 12s

This solo episode with Julia is just a quickie to share about our exciting Quarterly Planning Audit Party. Come join us and get your content for the first quarter of 2021 aligned with your business goals and ready to rock. Sign up for our wait

How To Audit your Brand and Social Media

Nov 16th, 2020 27m 54s

This week we chat about one of our quarterly tasks: a Brand and Social Media Audit. We break it down into 5 sections to examine to get yourself ready to plan for your next quarter! Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts

Hot Mess to Awesomeness with Dionne Thomson

Nov 9th, 2020 43m 14s

This week we chat with one of our faves Dionne Thomson. As a life coach, podcaster, speaker, mom + artist she inspires busy women who, after years of making everyone else happy, want to bust through their inner critic’s bullshit, write a new ch

Melissa's Entrepreneurial Journey

Nov 2nd, 2020 26m 22s

This week is another solo episode with Melissa featuring a brief guest appearance by her son Richard. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey thus far and shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way. Questions? Comments? Want t

Mompire Diaries: We Hustle so you can Flow

Oct 27th, 2020 16m 51s

In this episode we chat about our soon to launch Hustle and Flow Business Mentorship. We tell you all about it and why you need it in your life. Head to our website for more info!

Making Your First Hire with Denise Christie

Oct 26th, 2020 40m 39s

This week on our final episode in our Small Business series we chat with Denise Christie from Inner Talents consulting We discuss making your first hire, how you know you are ready to take that step, interview tactics and many other great nugge

Supporting Women in Business with Sara Bingham

Oct 19th, 2020 37m 54s

For our small business month feature this week we are chatting with Sara Bingham, who is the Associate Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Centre at WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY in Kitchener Waterloo Ontario. She is passionate about helping wo

Get Your Legal Ducks in a Row with Andrea Henry

Oct 13th, 2020 44m 7s

This week we chat with Andrea Henry about how getting your legal ducks in a row is essential to building a thriving business. We learn how important contracts are, how to protect your brand and your IP and why you need to think of your busine

Money Mindset with Paula Wilimek

Oct 5th, 2020 28m 40s

We are kicking off our Small Business Series talking to Financial Advisor Paula Wilimek. We chat about our money stories, tips for female entrepreneurs and we get some of our financial questions answered! Questions? Comments? Want to connect

Social Media Solo: Quantity vs Quality with Social Media Followers with Melissa Heidmiller

Sep 28th, 2020 25m 36s

This week Melissa is going solo and touching on a subject that came up recently in one of our presentations...is it better to have a great quantity of followers online or a better quality...smaller amount who actually engages with you and want

Mompire Diaries: Losing Our Mojo (but don't worry we will find it soon)

Sep 21st, 2020 14m 49s

This week we recorded a Mompire Diaries episode where we talk more about that "Meh" feeling we have both been dealing with lately. We have both been having a hard time getting work done and figuring out what to do and we were thankful to realiz

Setting Boundaries with Paige Royal

Sep 14th, 2020 36m 56s

This week we chat with Paige Royal of Pura Vida Mastery about boundaries. We realize that we need to set some and learn that there are 5 different types. Have you set any boundaries lately in your personal life or business? Connect with Paige

Social Media Solo: Canva Content Planner and Instagram Reels

Sep 7th, 2020 8m 17s

This week Julia is going solo for a quickie episode giving us updates about Instagram Reels and the new Canva Content Planner! Questions? Comments? Want to connect with us and talk donuts? You can email us at [email protected] or DM us

Taking Care Of yourself First With Amy Ballantyne

Aug 31st, 2020 37m 44s

This week we chat with Holistic Health Coach Amy Ballantyne. We discuss simple strategies to support the health and wellness of all us busy moms building mompires. Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticmeditationgroup https://insigh