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The Boss Mom Podcast

The Boss Mom Podcast

By: Dana Malstaff
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Motherhood and business aren’t meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn’t just a collection of conversations—it’s your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you’ll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you’re in, we’re here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we’ve got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • The Loneliness Trap: Why We Feel Stuck
    Jun 19 2025

    At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family.

    In this episode, Dana takes you deep into the emotional and practical journey so many moms in business face but rarely name: The Loneliness Trap—that painful cycle of proving, breaking, reimagining, and then starting all over again… without ever fully stepping into your becoming.

    Whether you’re currently pushing through burnout or standing on the edge of your next breakthrough, this episode is your invitation to stop striving alone and start becoming who you were always meant to be.

    Explore More Resources from BossMom

    BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

    📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode:
    → https://bossmom.com/loneliness-trap/

    📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles:
    → https://boss-mom.com/articles

    🛠 Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business?
    → https://boss-mom.com/resources

    💬 Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+.
    → https://bossmom.com/join

    It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔︎ What the Loneliness Trap is and why so many moms get stuck in it
    ✔︎ The five-part cycle of becoming and how to identify where you are
    ✔︎ Why vulnerability is the key to moving forward—and why it’s so hard
    ✔︎ How motherhood creates a “split” between who you were and who you’re becoming
    ✔︎ The mindset shift that helps you stop visiting abundance and start living in it

    Listen now and take the first step toward real reintegration, alignment, and fulfillment—without doing it all alone.

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!

    About BossMom:
    BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

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    23 mins
  • Reinventing Yourself After 40 and Becoming Your Future Self
    May 29 2025

    At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana opens up about turning 44 and the deep internal work it took to reinvent herself at 40. Through stories of personal loss, business burnout, motherhood challenges, and identity shifts, she shares why reinvention isn’t a trendy self-help concept—it’s a vital evolution for mom entrepreneurs. You’ll hear how she used a unique strategy—embodying her future self through AI coaching—to rediscover purpose, reclaim confidence, and rebuild her business vision for the next decade.

    This episode is a raw, empowering journey through grief, growth, and the quiet power of becoming who you were always meant to be.


    Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

    Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/mindset/reinventing-yourself-after-forty/

    Want more conversations like this? Browse our entire library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles

    Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? We’ve got you covered: → https://boss-mom.com/resources

    Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. https://bossmom.com/join

    It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. Join BossMom+ here → https://bossmom.com/join

    About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both. Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    ✔︎ Why reinventing yourself is essential—not optional—for long-term growth
    ✔︎ How to identify when you’ve outgrown your old identity (and what to do about it)
    ✔︎ The emotional and strategic process of letting go of who you were
    ✔︎ How Dana used AI to create and consult her future self as a guide for reinvention
    ✔︎ The truth about business plateaus and the real reason many women get stuck

    🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward a more balanced, fulfilling life!
    📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!

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    28 mins
  • How to Create Systems that Works in Motherhood and Business
    May 22 2025

    At BossMom, we’re normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana sits down with Miranda from Postpartum University for a raw and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to thrive as a mom and entrepreneur. Miranda shares how creating systems—not hustle—is the key to building a business that works with your life, not against it. From homesteading in Alaska with four kids to scaling a purpose-driven brand, she walks us through how to align our business, motherhood, and mindset through intentional systems that evolve with every season of life.

    Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

    Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/systems/creating-systems-that-supports-you/

    Want more conversations like this? Browse our entire library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles

    Looking for the best tools, tips, and resources every BossMom needs in life and business? We’ve got you covered: → https://boss-mom.com/resources


    Ready to go deeper with us? When you know that community and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves, but the strategy that helps you thrive—come join us inside BossMom+. https://bossmom.com/join

    It’s our private networking community built just for moms growing businesses—because you shouldn’t have to do this alone. Join BossMom+ here → https://bossmom.com/join

    About BossMom: BossMom is the leading voice and resource for moms building businesses. We know you’re not here to choose between being an amazing parent or running a successful business—you’re here to build a life that makes room for both.

    Find more resources, support, and community right here → https://bossmom.com

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    ✔︎ What “creating systems” really means (and why it’s not about perfection)
    ✔︎ How to assess your routines and business without emotional overload
    ✔︎ The power of pivoting and why it doesn’t mean failure
    ✔︎ Why systems should be designed around your real life—not your aspirational one
    ✔︎ How to stay in alignment with your goals and family through regular system audits

    🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward a more balanced, fulfilling life!
    📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!

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    24 mins
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