Best Kaci Ikels Podcasts (2024)

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The "Right Way" to Grow Your Business 25:06

8M ago25:06

25:06

Is there really a "right way" to grow your business? Yes...and no. Today I'm sharing my thoughts about the right way to grow a business is when you're a mom entrepreneur. (Hint: it's probably not what you're thinking.) Let's dive in! If you enjoyed this episode of Mom | Life | Business, leave a reveiw on Apple Podcasts! Reviews help us reach more l…

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Overcoming the Challenges of Being a Mompreneur 15:13

8M ago15:13

15:13

We all know running a business is full of challenges. And running a business as a mom has it's own unique set of challenges on top of those typical entrepreneurial stumbling blocks. Today I'm sharing with you some of the challenges I've faced while growing my business: Dealing with doubt and fear Struggling to hone in on a niche Creating that illus…

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Focus on Building Community to Increase Your Social Media Engagement 10:38

9M ago10:38

10:38

If you're marketing your business using social media, you're likely creating tons of content and that takes a lot of time and effort. So when you get next to nothing by way of likes and comments, it can feel like a total waste! But what if you took a new approach and worked on building community rather than hustling for likes? Today I'm sharing my …

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Getting the Most Out of Your Business in Q4 11:22

9M ago11:22

11:22

This week I'm sharing some golden tips on making the most of the last quarter of 2023. I'll give you 4 ways you can set yourself up to crush those final-quarter goals without the overwhelm that usually comes in the last 3 months of a year! If you enjoyed this episode of Mom | Life | Business, leave a reveiw on Apple Podcasts! Reviews help us reach …

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3 Lessons You'll Learn as a Mom That Make You a Better Entrepreneur 17:02

9M ago17:02

17:02

Being a mom sets you up to learn so many valuable lessons -- including skills and strategies that make you a better entrepreneur. In this week's episode, I'm sharing some of the things I learned as a new mom that have helped me when it comes to my business. We're talking about all the reasons being a mom makes you a badass entrepreneur, too! If you…

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Building a Business That's Financially Sustainable with Allie Messer 36:41

10M ago36:41

36:41

I recently sat down with Allie Messer, owner of Three Oaks Financial Services and she shared about her unexpected entrepreneurship and how she went from corporate bookkeeper to business owner -- almost overnight. During our chat, we talked about: Understanding how your pricing effects your profitability as a whole Building a business that is sustai…

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Managing Your Time & Energy as a Mompreneur - Answering Your FAQs 27:49

10M ago27:49

27:49

What if you could stop feeling like you're constanting DOING but never really making any progress on that to-do list? In this week's episode, I'm sharing answers to some commonly asked questions around time and energy management as a mompreneur. We're talking about prioritizing, time management, improving your energy and so much more! If you enjoye…

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Top Tips for Business Success in the Back-to-School Season 10:09

10M ago10:09

10:09

The Back-to-School season can be really busy, especially for moms with school-aged children who are running businesses. Join me this week as I share valuable tips for mompreneurs to thrive during the back-to-school busy-ness. I'll guide you on how to optimize productivity, manage time effectively, and stay organized. From planning ahead to leveragi…

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Being a Mom & Entrepreneur is Hard...and Other Things I Wish I'd Known | Interview on Mom Owned & Operated Podcast 35:46

10M ago35:46

35:46

I recently had the privledge of talking with Rita Suzanne on the Mom Owned & Operated Podcast and as soon as we were finished recording I knew I'd want to share it with you. During our conversation, we talked about: How I went from freelance writer to mompreneur mentor Why taking small steps matters as much as big leaps What mindset really means an…

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The Real Reason You're Tired as a Mompreneur with Kaci Ikels 30:26

11M ago30:26

30:26

Ever wonder why you're always exhausted? Probably not, because you're a mom and entrepreneur. You KNOW why you're exhausted, right? What if you were wrong? What if the reason you're exhausted all the time isn't because of the rolls you play but rather because something else is out of whack and you're not addressing the root causes? In this week's e…

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What's Gratitude Got to Do With My Business? 17:36

11M ago17:36

17:36

It might sound too simple to be true, but a gratitude practice can change your life and business. In this episode, I'm sharing why gratitude practice is one of the first things I encourage my clients to start and one of the tools I lean on most in my life to keep my mindset on the right track. I also share some strategies for starting a gratitude p…

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Questioning Your Expert Status? 20:33

11M ago20:33

20:33

Wondering when, or even IF, you'll ever feel like an expert? I gotchu friend! Even some of the most experienced women I've worked with feel like an imposter when it comes to running their own business, so in this week's episode we're talking about why we fail to step into Expert Status and how to get past those doubts and declare yourself the autho…

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Three Things You Should Be Doing in Your Business Every Day 12:22

12M ago12:22

12:22

If you're spending lots of time in your business but not really seeing results, then this week's episode is for you. Today I’m sharing the three categories you should be taking action in every day and giving you some examples of how you can apply them to your business. If you want to get better return on your time investment in your business this i…

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Step Away from Your Business 27:00

12M ago27:00

27:00

Do you feel like you're always working? Like you're constantly on your computer or phone trying to take advantage of every available moment? On today's episode I’m talking about the importance of taking time away from our businesses…especially as mom bosses who are wearing all the hats and often working in the cracks of the day to get things done. …

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Are You Being Polar? Using Polarizing Content to Call In Your People 20:25

1y ago20:25

20:25

If you avoid being polarizing in your content because you're worried you might repel people in your audience, you might want to reconsider. In this week's episode I'm explaining what polarizing content is, how you can use it to find your ideal people and what you should avoid when it comes to polarizing content. --- Wondering what actions will actu…

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The Power of Podcasting with Andria Singletary 26:27

1y ago26:27

26:27

Are you curious about podcasting but not sure if it can really benefit you and your business? On today's episode, Andria Singletary is sharing with us why having a purposeful podcast (rather than a hobby one) is SO worth your time and effort when you're growing a business. She also gets real about what it was like transitioning from her full-time j…

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Creating Balance in Your Life and Business through Boundaries 15:32

1y ago15:32

15:32

Do you feel like balance seems impossible? Maybe that's because it is! Let's strive for something more realistic. In this week's episode I'm sharing some ways you can create more boundaries in your life and business so that you can finally find that elusive "balance" (or maybe we should call it "harmony"?)...especially as we approach the lazy days …

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Setting Your Business Up for Success this Summer -- Without the Mom Guilt 9:54

1y ago9:54

9:54

Summer break is right around the corner! Are you prepared to run your business with the kids at home? I’m here to help! In this week's episode I'm sharing some ways you can set yourself up for summer success without the mom guilt that is so common. --- Access my Summer Success Guide and I'll help you prepare for a summer reaching your business goal…

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From Corporate Employee to SAHM to Entrepreneur - Interview with Catherine Reidy 32:56

1y ago32:56

32:56

In today's episode, I'm interviewing my long-time friend Catherine Reidy, a high-level sales executive turned stay-at-home-mom and PTA President turned highly successful Realtor. Catherine shares how she avoided getting lost in motherhood (and you can, too), why she decided to hire a mentor when she started as a Realtor and so much more ... includi…

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Get Out of Your Collaboration Comfort Zone! Why Collaborations are Important to Your Business and Simple Ways to Start Collaborating NOW 16:56

1y ago16:56

16:56

Do you avoid collaborations out of fear, feelings of lack or worries about competition? It's time to step out of your comfort zone and connect with other entrepreneurs and professionals. Collaboration can help you grow your business is really BIG ways. In today's episode, I'm sharing about my own collaboration fears and some lessons I've learned al…

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What it Really Means to Invest In Yourself and How to Know When You're Ready 17:22

1y ago17:22

17:22

I've made some pretty big and pretty scary investments in myself and my business over the last two decades. Some were easy to make and some, not so much. Today I'm sharing a recent investment experience and how I worked through feelings of fear and doubt, as well as some of the things I learned through my investments over the years. And they're pro…

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Use This One Tool to Reduce Stress in Your Business with Sara Whiteside 44:14

1y ago44:14

44:14

If you’re preparing for or in the middle of a transition in your life, or if you feel like stress and anxiety rule your business, you’re going to love today’s episode. I’m talking with Sara Whiteside, a Certified Certified EFT Practitioner and mentor who works with professionals and business owners to help them through major life transitions such a…

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Rediscovering and Cultivating Your Creativity as a Mom (Boss) 12:03

1y ago12:03

12:03

Do you struggle to make space for your creativity as a mom? Or feel like you put your creativity into a box when you became a parent? Today I’m talking about why creativity is important and even essential in your life and business, and how you can cultivate it in the midst of busy mom boss life. —-- Want support as you take bold action in your busi…

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Is What You Wear Really That Important? Finding Your Heart-Centered Style with Missy Baker 41:34

1y ago41:34

41:34

Do you feel like you’re in a style rut? Like you wear the same thing every day? Or like no matter what you put on you don’t feel like “yourself”? Today I’m talking with Missy Baker, a Certified Heart-Centered Personal Stylist and Reiki Master who uses her training and her intuition to help us connect with our soul and who we truly are on the inside…

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Always Busy (but Not Reaching Your Goals)? Here’s How to Take Back Your Time 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

Are you struggling to "manage" your time? Do you feel like you're SO busy but don't seem to really get anything done? It’s a habit we all find ourselves falling into from time to time…over-scheduling, overcommitting, overworking…all for the sake of getting more done and fitting everything in. Busy-ness and time management are topics that come up of…

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Why You're Not Planning in Your Business, But You Should Be 16:10

1y ago16:10

16:10

Planning is a really important part of running a business. But because it's so easy to start a business these days, a lot of the entrepreneurs I meet skip this part, at least at first. And for mom entrepreneurs I talk to, planning isn't just something they skip, it's something they actively avoid. In today's episode, I’m going to debunk these myths…

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Moving Through the Tough Times as a Mom & Entrepreneur 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

In today's episode I'm sharing how tough seasons in our lives can make us feel stuck and how I'm working through one of those seasons now. I'll share some of my favorite tools for processing and moving through emotions, tapping into my creativity and continuing to take action in my life and business...even in the hard times. If you're going through…

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Are You Missing the Mark with Your Audience? 3 Tips for Creating Content that Stands Out and Connects 18:26

1+ y ago18:26

18:26

In today's episode I'm sharing how to avoid one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a content creator. And if you're an online entrepreneur, then you're a content creator. There's just no avoiding it these days. Listen in to learn how to create content that actually connects with your audience and gets them to stop the scroll, engage and even b…

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Feeling Like an Imposter? 5 Ways to Drop Imposter Syndrome and Show Up Like the Boss You Are 17:53

1+ y ago17:53

17:53

In today's episode we're talking about something a lot of you have probably experienced… Imposter Syndrome. You know, that feeling like someone is going to realize at any moment that there was a mistake, that you’re not good enough or capable or the right choice. If you’ve felt like an imposter in your business or any other area of your life then t…

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Are You Sabotaging Your Mompreneur Dreams? 13:08

1+ y ago13:08

13:08

Do you set goals or commit to take on something new and exciting only to find yourself sabotaging every effort? Today I'm sharing my take on self-sabotage and offering some tips to recognize and overcome any sabotaging patterns that might be keeping you from creating the life and business you truly desire. If you’d like to learn more about my VIP 1…

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Having It All as a Mom Entrepreneur 13:59

1+ y ago13:59

13:59

Is the idea of "having it all" a myth? Or is it something we can actually accomplish as a mom and entrepreneur? Today I'm sharing some thoughts on what it means to "have it all" and some strategies for finding YOUR version of success in your life...whatever you want that to look like. If you’d like to learn more about the Mompreneur Minimind, you c…

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Making Social Media Work for You as a Mom Entrepreneur 19:10

1+ y ago19:10

19:10

If you’re running an online business and using social media to market your products or services, this episode is for you! Today I’m debunking a few myths about social media and sharing how you can use social media to grow your business without spending all your time in the scroll. I also answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she c…

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Debunking 3 Myths that Make Content Creation Overwhelming 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

20:01

Like it or hate it, if you’re an online entrepreneur, content creation plays a huge part in your business. And more often than not, content creation is one of the top three things my clients and audience say they struggle with. So today I’m going to debunk some myths about content creation and give you some tips to help you spend less time and ener…

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3 Beliefs Holding You Back From Building Your Business as a Busy Mom 15:26

1+ y ago15:26

15:26

If you’ve spent any amount of time in the personal development world, then you know mindset matters. On today’s episode I’m going to be sharing with you some thoughts on mindset and its impact on your business. Plus I’ll be sharing the top three beliefs you probably have that are holding you back from building your business as a busy mom along with…

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3 Keys to Setting Business (and Life) Goals You'll Actually Reach 17:25

1+ y ago17:25

17:25

Most people give up on their goals or New Year's Resolutions within about 6 weeks. They lose motivation and quickly find that the effort they need to put in to reach their goals isn't sustainable or desireable. On today’s episode I’m going to be sharing about the importance of INTENTIONAL goal setting and my three keys for setting goals for your li…

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3. Why You Need a Vision for Your Life and Business 12:28

1+ y ago12:28

12:28

Imagine starting a business and having no idea what you want to offer or who you want to serve or HOW you want to help them. Then imagine setting goals with a vision that basically includes making more money and having more schedule freedom…and nothing else. Today I’m going to be sharing my take on why you need a vision for your life and business..…

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2. Create a Vision & Goals for 2023 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

Today's episode is a pre-recorded Vision & Goal Setting Workshop I shared in The Mom Entrepreneur Network. Because of that, it's longer than usual, and you may hear comments or input from participants. During the workshop, I'm walking you through my process for creating purposeful, vision-led goals and action steps for the coming year. If you want …

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1. Why I Mentor Mom Entrepreneurs 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

10:37

Today I’m going to be sharing the WHY behind this podcast and introducing myself here on Mom | Life | Business. You'll learn a bit more about who I am and why I became a mentor for mom entrepreneurs. And if you stick around to the end, you'll learn all about my upcoming Launch Party and giveaways! Join The Mom Entrepreneur Network to get in on all …

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Welcome to The Mom | Life | Business Podcast 1:10

1+ y ago1:10

1:10

Welcome to the Mom | Life | Business Podcast with Ami Spencer Youngs! Starting and building a business in the thick of motherhood is HARD. Join mom entrepreneur mentor and single mom of two Ami Spencer Youngs as she and other mompreneurs share tips, strategies and stories to empower and encourage you as you grow your business alongside your family.…

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