It's a Learn as You Go Process

Self-taught Entrepreneurship & Using LinkedIn for Business Growth

In this engaging interview, Amanda shares her journey from orthodontist to successful entrepreneur and personal brand builder. Discover how self-learning, leveraging social media, and embracing pivoting can transform expertise into a thriving business, all while balancing family life. 🤝 Connect with Amanda Loved Amanda’s story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramandawilson/ Website: https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/

It's a Learn as You Go Process

IN THIS EPISODE, FRANCHESKA DELVES INTO THE OFTEN UNSPOKEN CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PARTICULARLY THE FEELINGS OF SELF-DOUBT AND CONFUSION THAT ARISE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JOURNEY. SHE EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING AS YOU GO, REDEFINING SUCCESS, AND EMBRACING THE MESSY PROCESS OF BUILDING A BUSINESS WHILE MANAGING OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES. FRANCHESKA SHARES HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND ENCOURAGES LISTENERS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PROGRESS, PIVOT WHEN NECESSARY, AND NOT TO GHOST THEIR DREAMS DURING TOUGH TIMES. ✉️ STAY CONNECTED WITH FRANCHESKA If this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod.kit.com/90day-podcast] to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/francheska-stone-host-of-9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod-106036468611] to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

Decide What Your Goal Rate Is and Then Pitch Above It

IN THIS EPISODE, FRANCHESKA STONE DISCUSSES HER JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF BRANDING AND SPONSORSHIPS, SHARING INSIGHTS ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY NEGOTIATE AND ATTRACT THE RIGHT PARTNERS FOR CONTENT CREATORS. SHE EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF MINDSET, PRACTICAL PRICING STRATEGIES, AND THOROUGH RESEARCH ON POTENTIAL SPONSORS TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS. FRANCHESKA ENCOURAGES LISTENERS TO EMBRACE LEARNING AND EXPERIMENTATION AS THEY NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF MONETIZING THEIR CONTENT. KATIE STECKLY: YOU'RE GONNA GET BRAND DEALS IN 2026. HERE'S HOW: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TKDWEXIGQYK [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDWEXIgQYk] ✉️ STAY CONNECTED WITH FRANCHESKA If this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod.kit.com/90day-podcast] to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/francheska-stone-host-of-9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod-106036468611] to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

I Almost Quit This Podcast Last Week

IN THIS EPISODE, FRANCHESKA STONE SHARES HER PERSONAL JOURNEY AS A MOM AND ENTREPRENEUR, DISCUSSING THE CHALLENGES SHE FACED WHEN ILLNESS STRUCK HER FAMILY, LEADING HER TO CONTEMPLATE QUITTING HER PODCAST AND BUSINESS. SHE REFLECTS ON THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, THE FEARS OF VISIBILITY AND FAILURE, AND THE LOVE SHE HAS FOR HER WORK. FRANCHESKA EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF EMBRACING IMPERFECTION AND DOCUMENTING HER JOURNEY AS SHE EVOLVES HER PODCAST INTO A MEDIA COMPANY FOR MOMS. ✉️ STAY CONNECTED WITH FRANCHESKA If this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod.kit.com/90day-podcast] to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/francheska-stone-host-of-9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod-106036468611] to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

My Bathroom Mental Breakdown

This 50th episode is one of the most honest conversations I have shared so far. I open up about a week where work stress, motherhood, and unmet expectations collided and led to a mental breakdown in my bathroom. From unexpected school calls to falling behind on my podcast, this episode reflects the emotional reality many working moms quietly carry. I share how my need to be misindependent and my lack of communication added to the overwhelm, and why learning to ask for help matters. This episode is for moms and women navigating burnout, emotional overload, and the pressure to hold everything together while building a life and career. ✉️ STAY CONNECTED WITH FRANCHESKA If this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod.kit.com/90day-podcast] to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/francheska-stone-host-of-9-to-5-mom-with-a-pod-106036468611] to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.