The 4-Hour Workday for Moms: How to Build a Business That Fits Your Life with Melissa Cruz

When Motherhood Gets Awkward: Turning Chaos into Copy That Connects

Sometimes, the best marketing doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from chaos, humor, and truth. In this episode, we talk with Amanda, self-proclaimed “awkward mom of three” and founder of Chaos Coordination, about how she built a heart-led business through the power of copywriting that connects. She opens up about finding her voice amid motherhood mayhem, balancing creativity and strategy, and why “awkward” can actually be your best brand asset. We’ll unpack her process for writing content that feels deeply human, converts authentically, and helps mompreneurs turn their stories into impactful brands.    Connect with Amanda: www.chaoscoordinationllc.com, http://instagram.com/chaoscoordinationllc, https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-courtney-russell/, https://www.threads.com/@chaoscoordinationllc

The 4-Hour Workday for Moms: How to Build a Business That Fits Your Life with Melissa Cruz

What if productivity wasn’t about doing more, but about doing what matters? In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Cruz—mom, real estate broker, business coach, and founder of Iris Bloom Coaching—to unpack the revolutionary idea of designing your dream business around your life, not the other way around. Melissa dives into how she helps women entrepreneurs create 4-hour workdays filled with intention, structure, and purpose. You’ll hear real-life strategies for using your calendar as a tool for freedom, not a prison, plus the mindset shifts that allow ambition and motherhood to thrive side by side. If you’ve been craving more space, less overwhelm, and a way to scale sustainably, this conversation will be your permission slip.   Connect with Melissa: https://www.facebook.com/cruzm19/#10240910582484830, https://www.instagram.com/irisbloomcoaching/, https://irisbloomcoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisbloomcoaching/, https://www.youtube.com/@irisbloomcoaching

From Full-Time Mom to Six-Figure Bookkeeper: How Melissa Broughton Built a Booming Business from Home

Ever wished you could earn a steady income from home without a degree or corporate schedule? In this episode, we sit down with Melissa, founder of Busy Bee Advisors and creator of 1-Hour Bookkeeper, to uncover how she left corporate America to build a thriving bookkeeping business that now brings in nearly $1 million a year. Melissa shares how stay-at-home moms, dads, and military spouses can start their own bookkeeping business—even with zero experience—and create the flexible lifestyle they’ve been dreaming of. We’ll explore her journey from burnout to balance, the power of online business education, and why bookkeeping is one of today’s most in-demand remote careers.   For more information on The 1-Hour Bookkeeper visit us online at 1hourbookkeeper.com [http://1hourbookkeeper.com/] or join our FREE Skool Community at https://www.skool.com/1-hour-bookkeeper [https://www.skool.com/1-hour-bookkeeper] Bonus Links ** 3-Step Guide to Achieving Work Life Balance: https://gift.1hourbookkeeper.com/mompreneurs [https://gift.1hourbookkeeper.com/mompreneurs] Book a 1-on-1 strategy session with Melissa or a member of her team - https://calendly.com/christopher-busybeeadvisors/30min [https://calendly.com/christopher-busybeeadvisors/30min]

Money Talks: Making Finance Mom’s Favorite Self-Care Tool with Financial Expert Brooke Muldoon

In this episode of Mompreneurs Making Moves, I sit down with the amazing Brooke B Muldoon to talk about what it really takes to build a business while raising a family. We open up about the messy moments and major wins that come with being a mompreneur—and how community can be the difference between burnout and breakthrough. Brooke shares how she turned financial fear into financial freedom, seeing money not as stress but as self-care. If you’ve ever questioned whether you can balance motherhood and entrepreneurship, this conversation will remind you that you absolutely can—and that taking control of your finances is one of the boldest acts of self-love you can make.   Connect with Brooke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookemuldoon/ brooke.muldoon@nm.com

Leadership, Family, and Purpose with Marshall Stern

Hey friends — Amariah here! This week on Mompreneurs Making Moves, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Marshall Stern, a husband, father, and seasoned entrepreneur who’s been leading and growing businesses for more than 35 years. Marshall is the CEO & Founder of Marshall Stern Leadership, where he helps business owners lead with confidence and calm. He’s also a certified coach, speaker, and teacher with John C. Maxwell’s Leadership Team, and the author of “Now is The Time: The Stern Truth on Growing a Business in Any Economy.” In our conversation, we unpacked some real talk about what it takes to balance business and family — especially when it feels like everything demands your time and energy. Marshall shared such powerful wisdom about knowing your “why”, setting boundaries that actually stick, and embracing the fact that “work-life balance” might just be a myth we need to redefine. If you’ve ever felt the “struggle of the juggle,” this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with practical ways to stay grounded, lead with purpose, and create a life and business that truly align. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode now on your favorite podcast platform — and don’t forget to share it with another entrepreneur who could use this encouragement today. 👇 Connect with Marshall: www.marshallstern.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallstern/ podcast: www.thesterntruth.com IG @marshallstern