It's the first episode featuring a subscription box owned by a military spouse, and in this episode we have Shanan from Music Library Box. Shanan and I connected and after a few messages back and forth we discovered we were musical sorority sis

Solosode: Impact is Impact

Sep 27th, 2022 25m 6s

Hey there MEO! It has been a while since I uploaded a new episode - I think a month? Yikes! Thankfully I am back and in more alignment and understanding of my life than a month ago - and ready to dive into the amazing content I have recorded th

Creating a Capital-G Good Business, with Tara Pate

Sep 2nd, 2022 32m 53s

Tara Pate, owner of Daysie Syrups, is a true light and full of useful tips for scaling your business to be saleable. Tara has created a coffee syrup brand that is built on mission values and a purpose, creating something from the ground up with

Solosode: Running Your Business During a TDY

Aug 5th, 2022 19m 23s

Military life is full of separations, and while they can be difficult for you and your whole family, it's a great time to get extra work done in your small business. I recently experienced a TDY with my service member, Nick, and this episode go

Solosode: Pancakes, and Your Business Reputation

Jul 29th, 2022 17m 15s

I was having brunch with a friend last weekend and I was served two pancakes; the chef thought the first one was a little burnt. If you were at a Denny's or an iHop, they'd probably serve it to you anyway, but this chef worked at the restaurant

Solosode: The Week of Saying No., with Britt

Jul 22nd, 2022 21m 33s

The last two weeks I have said no to a lot of things; but none of them were easy. In this episode, I want to help you understand that it's not easy for any of us to say no, but also to recognize that saying no is important. I said no to a few v

Solosode: 4 Tips for Showing Up on Social Media When You Don't Like Your Body

Jul 1st, 2022 20m 28s

It finally happened, listener: I got my first "you're overweight - go for a run" comment on a reel I did a few weeks ago. At first I was crushed, but then I used it to motivate me to create this podcast episode. We all have moments, if not all

Business Partnerships with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup; Holding Down the Fort Podcast

Jun 24th, 2022 41m 53s

Have you considered adding a co-host or other partnership to your business or podcast? If you have been considering adding another head and heart into the mix, this is a great episode to listen to! Balancing mental health, expectations, and a b

Short Term Rental Investing, with Courtney Ross

Jun 17th, 2022 27m 34s

With sites like Airbnb creating trusted brands and the cost of living rising, you may be asking yourself about rental investments. Is rental investing right for you? What goes into rental investing? Courtney Ross knows! Courtney is a military s

Tips for Facebook Ads for Small Business Owners, with Katie Wright

Jun 10th, 2022 24m 6s

Have you ever thought about Facebook ads for your small business? With all the algorithm changes, many of us are noticing the "pay to play" atmosphere on most social apps and are feeling frustrated. While I share a bunch of ways to organically

Solosode: Should You Quit Your Business?

Jun 3rd, 2022 35m 43s

I have gotten so many messages this month about business owners feeling burnt out and so frustrated that they want to quit, or are questioning if they should quit their business. After the second one, I was curious, and after the FOURTH one tod

Running, Roombas, & Consistency Online, with Ashley Gutermuth

May 27th, 2022 40m 53s

Ashley Gutermuth is a military spouse comedian, but it's not all laughter behind her brand. Ashley has been hit by a car, cyberbullied by trolls on socials, and learned to push past it all. Today on episode 122 of the Moments with an MEO podcas

Pivoting and Pricing During a Pandemic, with Karen Hetz

May 20th, 2022 31m 4s

Remember when we couldn't eat birthday cake with our friends because of a pandemic? I remember. So does Karen and her (at the time) 6 year old son, who's heartbreaking virtual birthday realization prompted Karen Hetz to start a cake box company

Solosode: 9 Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Business

May 17th, 2022 18m 59s

I have had 4 clients in the last week and a half tell me that they feel stuck. They stated that they feel unmotivated, misaligned, and/or feel like they can't take that next step for some unknown reason. I have helped each of them find their ow

Partners In PROMISE with Jennifer Barnhill

May 13th, 2022 26m 9s

Today's extra episode is with Jennifer Barnhill, the COO of Partners in PROMISE, which is a nonprofit organization helping to smash stigmas and tell stories around EFMP. Jennifer Barnhill is also a freelance writer with a focus on military fami

Adding the Fun to Functional Decor, with Brittany Zimmerman

May 13th, 2022 44m 16s

Have you ever struggled to explain your design choices to your service member spouse? Or asked them to hide their sports collection items in the "man cave"? Curious what to do for your small business office space that's PCS-friendly? Then you'l

Picking a Niche That's Not Your Past Self, with Ashley

May 6th, 2022 39m 39s

Often we get told our ideal client is our past self - but what happens if your true passion and calling is for a client or customer that isn't who you were or who you are? How do you show up as an expert in an area you've never walked? How do y

How to Choose the Perfect Client Gift, with Liz Sieger

Apr 29th, 2022 31m 38s

Have you ever been curious how or what to gift a client as a small business owner? I have! While at the MEO Retreat in January we had Liz share a presentation on how to pick the perfect gift, and the power of a sentimental gift, during the retr

Solosode: Understanding Your Ideal Client to Strengthen Your Message

Apr 22nd, 2022 32m 35s

When was the last time you worked on getting to know your ideal client (or client avatar) on a deeper level? When was the last time you could remember who they were, how old they were, or what their kids' names are? If you're like most of my cl

Empowering Yourself with a "Geek" Skill, with Julia Taylor

Apr 15th, 2022 47m 12s

Have you ever been curious about coding, or maybe the word overwhelmed seems to fit better in there? Today we are chatting with Julia Taylor, CEO of GeekPack, about the power and empowerment she found through teaching herself how to code, and w

Go Pitch Yourself, with Lindsey Akers

Apr 8th, 2022 41m 2s

What the heck do you need to know around P.R. as a small business owner? That is exactly what I ask P.R. specialist Lyndsey Akers, milspouse and pitching Queen, in this episode. It can be challenging to figure out what to say in a pitch or how

Start Your Blog in a Day, with Amy Stratton

Apr 1st, 2022 30m 58s

Have you considered starting a blog for your business? Have you been questioning if a blo gis the right next step for you? After today, you won't have to wonder! Amy, Founder and MEO of the Mama Honey blog, has a lot of great tips up her sleeve

Solosode: 12 Ways to Promote Your Signature Offering (or business), with Britt

Mar 25th, 2022 23m 51s

If you've exhausted all the social media video options and you're just not feeling like your business is getting out of this slump in sales, I hope you know you're not alone and that there are other ways to promote your business or signature of

TAPping into Your Community to Find the Gap, with Bonnie Carroll

Mar 18th, 2022 30m 45s

When it comes to finding the gap in the market to create your incredible entrepreneurial idea, it can be difficult to figure that out. Even more challenging? Deciding if that idea you have is actually needed in the market and if the industry al

Solosode: Historical and Influential Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

Mar 11th, 2022 21m 18s

It's Women's History Month and I felt like it was the perfect time to share some military spouses in history, and not-so-historic, influential leaders who were women before their time. That's why episode 110 of the Moments with an MEO podcast i