The Womanpreneur Podcast

"When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you." - Dr. Seuss

Whether we like it or not, everything in life has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Life is filled with so many exciting and interesting chapters, and hopefully we learn a little something from all of them!

Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats bring their podcasting chapter to a close....

Life is filled with distractions, side-steps, alternate routes, and roadblocks. The trick is knowing what to look out for so you can treat them more like speed bumps! 

It's hard to be objective about your own life. Do you know what's in your way? Are you making excuses? Striving for perfectionism? Do you even know what makes you happy? Melissa and Amanda discuss the common themes so many of us experience that lead to getting in our...

It's been said the best things in life are free. But what if some of the best things in life aren't things at all? When COVID-19 took the world by storm, every aspect of our lives was affected. Our daily trips to the gym, casual dinners out with friends, frequenting our favorite local businesses.  All of it just stopped. Normal as we once knew it drastically changed overnight. 

Where do we look for solace? How can we keep our spiri...

Ever hear the phrase, "Knowledge is power?" Well, the more you learn the more capable you are and the more you can surprise yourself as you create your very best life. During a nationwide shutdown, many of us have found a little extra time. How are you using yours? 

Tony Robbins says, "If you're not growing, you're dying." Yikes. Well, the opposite of that would be if you are growing, you're thriving! So that's exciting news! And i...

Ever hear of moral fatigue? Well, it's a thing and it's happening right now! From the moment we wake up and take on our day, we are making decisions - mostly on autopilot. A large percentage of our daily tasks and routines are done with minimal thought, and are based more on behaviors and cues! But when your day-to-day as you've known it suddenly gets turned upside down, making even the simplest of decisions can feel overwhelming. ...

Every day is filled with unique obstacles.Adaptability is a trait high on the "useful life skills" list! Adapting to new people, situations, surprises, and changes comes easily to some, but can be much more challenging for others. 

Having the option to ease into adapting to something new can be far less stressful when you have more time to process your feelings and can ponder different approaches you can take. However, some things ...

Special guest and President of TVandRadioVoices.com, Kirissa Shipp, joins us for an introspective conversation surrounding “big takeaways” from being a business owner! From setting boundaries - personally and professionally - to understanding the perspective of someone who regularly hires creatives, Amanda, Melissa and Kirissa get real about how much time and dedication is required when you own and run your own business. Discipline...

Do you have conversations in your head, too? So you've just spent the last fifteen minutes playing out every possible scenario in your mind trying to anticipate an interview or replaying an argument you just had - thinking of way better and more colorful rebuttals. Maybe you're about to pitch a new client and you're inner dialogue goes south... What if they don't like your ideas, your shoes, your hair, or you remind them of an old,...

Womanpreneur. 

Woman. noun - an adult human female. 

Entrepreneur. noun - a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. 

The Womanpreneur Podcast.  proper noun - Two human female business owners team up to empower others in business and in life, taking a greater than normal financial risk to share and serve their life experience with the masses all for...

Have you ever talked yourself out of doing something because "someone else has already done it?" Or ever started doing something you were super passionate about only to quit shortly after because someone else is totally doing it "way better than you ever could?" Our internal narratives sure have a way with us, don't they? There is no one else in the world who can do anything quite like you can. We all speak, share, love, and live d...

What do we do when we're quarantined? We go live! On 03.20.20, we got some of our fans together to discuss what's been going on as a result of the COVID-19 orders - how our businesses have been affected, what we've been doing to adapt and plan, how we're coping mentally, and how we're able to keep our positive attitudes intact.

We'd love to hear how you're doing, what you're doing, and any tips you have for staying sane amidst the ...

Life's logistics can get demanding! Some of us struggle with asking for help, whether in our personal or business lives. This episode of The Womanpreneur Podcast centers around utilizing our support network so we can focus on the things we do best. How many talented, capable people do you have in your corner? Look around - they're there. You may be overlooking the resources around you. Or maybe you think you can't afford it, when a...

Working from home sounds so nice, doesn't it? Well, it can be, but focusing on your business amidst the demands and distractions of your family, dishes, laundry and other people in your life not understanding what it is you "do." Doesn't working from home mean you watch tv all day? ALL. THE. THINGS. How are we supposed to stay on track and productive while working from home? Amanda and Melissa weigh in about structure! From creatin...

So, what's all the hype about morning routines, anyway? Does it really matter THAT much how or when you start your day? Well, the actual time you wake up is arguable, but how you utilize your morning is everything! Hear how morning bird Amanda McCune and morning monster Melissa Moats both begin their days, and take note of what success-driven people do to kick off every day as their best! Melissa and Amanda will offer a variety of ...

The Womanpreneur Podcast rolls out its 50th episode! We know it's hard to believe, but time really does fly when you're having fun! Amanda and Melissa walk down memory lane together as they share favorite memories from their past podcast episodes and more about their Yin-Yang friendship! Somehow they always balance each other out! Interested to hear an unexpected list of random facts about Amanda and Melissa? Well, this episode wil...

Which skills are needed most to thrive in today's fast-paced, always changing climate? Do you possess the sought-after super skills of today? Melissa and Amanda dig deep as they uncover some surprising skills that will greatly improve your odds at being in high demand! If you're trying to get by without them, you could fall flat! And we don't want that! Some of these skills never go out of style! Tune in to find out if your skills ...

Do your habits and daily routines serve you well? Let's keep it real. Are you doing everything you can to get the results you think about, talk about, or doodle in your journal? Melissa and Amanda talk about being a doer, and how to leave the dreamers in the dust. It all comes down to results-driven behavior. This episode will surely get you thinking about your day-to-day way - where you're rockin' it and where you there is room fo...

What is exactly is personal branding? And is it really that important? Ummm, yeah. It sure is. In a world of entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, inventors, educators, influencers and the like - anyone hoping to get noticed, develop positive relationships with their audience, and stay top of mind needs to have a stellar personal brand. Amanda and Melissa chat branding – how they came up with and crafted their own personal brands,...

During this episode, Womanpreneurs Alicia Materra, Amanda McCune and Melissa Moats chat it up on the subject of resilience! It takes a lot of courage, preparation and can-do spirit to open and launch a business. It's such an outpouring of time and energy! So, what happens if you set out to conquer the world then suddenly have a change of heart? We are allowed to change our minds! Alicia shares her womanpreneurial journey - from ope...