Mama With A Calling - Christian Mindset for Entrepreneur Moms, Christian Online business, Business success, Biblical Living, Christian podcast for entrepreneurs

When You Face Opposition From Family and Friends as You Are Pursuing Your Calling | Mini Ep 1

If you're pivoting your life from one career to a whole new one as an entrepreneur, then you are all too familiar with the reality that those around you might not be on board with your choice. 
So what do you do? How do you handle it when those closest to you don't support or even understand why you're wanting to leave your career and do this whole online business thing? 
 
Today's episode launches a new segment of mini episodes meant to give quick doses of encouragement based on scripture wrapped up with a prayer to get your week started off right. 
 
This week, we look at how Jesus faced opposition in John 7:1-9 and how we can be encouraged even today. 
 
Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to?
I've got you covered!
>Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. 
>Want more practical steps to help you stop worrying and start truly trusting God in this process? I've put together a quick list of verses that will help encourage you and some journal prompts to really help you see how they apply to your life right where you are. Grab that PDF here at www.mamawithacalling.com/bible-affirmations
>Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). 
I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi  @mamawithacalling 
 

How To Create Your Own Version of Balance As A Mom and Entrepreneur w/ Shi Chen| Ep 27

Today we’re talking all about navigating being a mom and an entrepreneur and how to create your own version of “balance” and what works best for you and your business (without going crazy). 
 
I’m interviewing Shi Chen (business coach) and talking to her about her own journey from teacher to life coach and how she continued to grow her business as she became a mother and grew her family. We talk about everything from hiring people to which mindset shifts are needed to be able to truly show up for your business and be the mom you want to be. 
 
More about Shi Chen
 
Shi Chen is a certified business coach, wife, mama of two daughters, and avid journaler. She helps coaches, creatives, and online service providers build a solid business foundation with simple visibility, sales, and leadership strategies so they can get fully booked with their dream clients. 
 
The interview outline and details
Started noticing that a lot of her clients were wanting to start businesses themselves so she started focusing on helping them accomplish that. 
 
Some questions and topics we cover in the conversation are: 
 
How did you overcome any shame or thoughts about leaving a career like education that’s already so impactful? 
What it looks like to start a coaching business in person vs online
How did you approach working on your business when you had your first child?
When did you decide that hiring people for your business was the right choice?
Deciding on putting your kids in childcare or not and how to decide what’s best for your business and family? 
Were there any mindset shifts that allowed you to be confident in being both a mom and an entrepreneur?
Getting support from your husband as you run your business. 
What has helped most when it comes to balancing your business and being a mom of 2 kids?
 
I hope you’re encouraged by Shi’s story and can apply some of these tips to your own life as you’re figuring out how to create a life that lets you do what God is calling you to do with your business and being the kind of mom you’re wanting to be. 
 
Where to connect with Shi: 
Fully Booked & Fulfilled Entrepreneurs FB community: http://www.shichencoaching.com/community
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ShiChenCoaching
Website: http://www.shichencoaching.com
Contact: shi@shichencoaching.com
 
Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to?
I've got you covered!
> Ready to quit worrying and start trusting God with your business? Grab a free PDF of 7 biblical verses to use as affirmations to keep you focused on God's truths and journal prompts to help you apply it to your life specifically. 
>Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. 
>Want more how-tos and info? Check out the resources I've put together for you at www.mamawithacalling.com
>Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). 
 

This could be holding you back from following God in your business | Christian mom entrepreneur | Getting unstuck | Quit your job | Ep 26

Wanting to do what God is asking you to with your business, but feeling stuck? Maybe you know you should quit your job to be home with your kids and work on your business but you're too scared. Or maybe you're avoiding the next big thing in your business that God is calling you to do but something is stopping you.
This episode is going to reveal some things you may be clinging to that are keeping you from taking action in your business and stepping out in faith.
We'll look at Luke 5:1-11 and dive into the story of Peter and the miraculous haul of fish from Jesus. You will see how Jesus asked more and more of Peter to gain his trust, prepare his heart to do the task and to test his character, and see if he was willing to let go of all the things like money and pride in order to follow Jesus. 
More resources to help you pursue your calling: 
>> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. 
>> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business 
>> Coaching: Book a free 30 min breakthrough session to get clarity in your business or your life as a mom entrepreneur so you can do the things that God is wanting you to do, like finally quit your job to pursue your dreams.  
>> Clarity Coaching and support: Want help working through the fears and emotions that come up as you're following where God is leading you? Then my Clarity coaching and support package is for you. To learn more about that and how it can help you move forward instead of staying stuck, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity

Is It Worth It To Quit Your Job To Pursue What Is On Your Heart and Be Home With Your Kids | Ep 25

One of the questions you might be wrestling with as you are feeling God call you to start an online business and be home with your kids is “Is it going to be worth it?” There are so many things to consider when making this big decision.  I know because I was there. Ph.D. in hand, working in my career, yet feeling drawn to be home with my then-toddler. 
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about some of my favorite aspects of being home with my son after I quit my job 3 years ago. It was challenging but I don’t regret it for one second and I want the same for you. 
 
If you’re finding yourself stuck with taking action toward quitting your job or you’re on the fence if it’s even something that’s truly possible for you, I’d love to help you through that mental hurdle. Book a free breakthrough session with me and let’s help you break free from the fear, doubt and worry holding you back. 
Want more support as you're stepping into your calling?
I've got you covered!
>Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. 
>Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com
>Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a 90-minute intensive clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). 
I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi  @mamawithacalling 

Making Money Online As A Virtual Assistant With Abbey Ashley From The Virtual Savvy | Ep 24

You know you want to be home with your kids and make money online, but not everyone is called to entrepreneurship in the classic sense of creating products or offering coaching.
Does that mean you’re stuck? Nope. There are other options!
 If you have a servant’s heart, then offering services as a virtual assistant can be a great option for making money online. 
 
Join me as I talk with Abbey Ashley of The Virtual Savvy about her journey to starting her own VA business and then scaling that into a multi-million dollar company where she teaches other women how to start their own VA businesses. 
She gives a lot of great information about how to take those first steps to starting your VA business as well. 
 
Episode Highlights: 
Abbey’s story of starting as a VA and how it grew
The role faith played in her business journey
Mom guilt around daycare and being home with kids
Tips for starting a VA business
 
Whether you’re interested in being a VA or you want to hear how one woman stayed home with her kids and eventually turned her business into a multi-million dollar company, then today’s episode is going to give you some good nuggets of wisdom. 
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Connect with Abbey on Instagram @thevirtualsavvy and her website at www.thevirtualsavvy.com
Want more support as you're stepping into your calling?
I've got you covered!
>Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. 
>Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com
>Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). 
I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi  @mamawithacalling

8 Key Steps To Reducing Stress and Overwhelm as a Mom Entrepreneur | Ep 23

Let’s talk about stress and overwhelm and how we can (and should) stop wearing busyness as a badge of honor. Transitioning to working for yourself in our online business as an entrepreneur can be challenging. Whether coming from being a working mom or a stay at home mom, the same still holds true: the faster you can adjust to this new life as a mom entrepreneur, the faster you can settle into it and truly enjoy this season. 
 
So in today’s episode, I’m going to share 8 key things that I implemented in my own life that have helped tremendously with stress and overwhelm. 
 
With these 8 things, I went from randomly breaking down, being super grumpy, and worrying about everything to being motivated, excited, and having a strong sense of peace and calm around my business and life. 
You don’t want to miss these! 
An extra resource to help you take that next step toward less stress is this free guide I put together. It’s a week worth of journal prompts around Biblical truths that God has given us and how they apply to you as an entrepreneur. Grab that here. 
 
I hope my story encourages you to keep making steps toward your calling. 
 
Grab some coffee and let’s chat. 
 
I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you’re loving about these episodes and how they’re helping you in your entrepreneurial journey. 
 
Check out the show notes for more information and any links and resources mentioned in the episode. Just go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/the-podcast/ for more. 
 
Links mentioned: Hot Mess to Home Success by RoseMarie Groner (soooo good!)
 
More resources to help you pursue your calling: 
>> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. 
>> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business 
>> Coaching: Book a free mini breakthrough session to get clarity in your business or your life as a mom entrepreneur so you can do the things that God is wanting you to do. 
>> Clarity Coaching and support: Want help deciding which offer is best for your business right now, the accountability to get it done and someone to ask questions to when you get stuck (hello tech struggles)? Then my Clarity coaching and support package is for you. To learn more about that and how it can help you move forward instead of staying stuck, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity

This might just be stopping you from experiencing the success God has for you in your business

You know that God has called you to run an online business and be an entrepreneur. 
And while you’re totally here for it and the thought of it is really exciting, it’s also really scary to completely let go of the things in your life that define your comfort zone.
In this episode, we're going to talk about how holding onto things that don't align with the calling God has for you may actually be stopping you from fulling experiencing what God intends for you.
We'll talk about faith and how our actions really reflect our faith more than what we say we believe.
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Need help transitioning into your calling but finding the fear and doubt overwhelming you? Book a free clarity session with me today. I'd love to support you.
Is worry stopping you in your business? Grab this week of journal prompts based on scripture to help you worry less.
Join us in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group to connect with other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. 
Blog: www.mamawithacalling.com
I'd love to connect with you more on Instagram @mamawithacalling 
 
 

Living out your calling to be an entrepreneur and a mom even when life feels hectic

When you’re pursuing your calling to be an entrepreneur, the road is full of hurdles that you have to overcome. From mental blocks you have to change to figuring out how to fully step into this new role God has given you. Even after you know that you’re called and you know what God is calling you to, there’s still the really big part of the journey where you have to become this new person with a new role to play. 
 
In today’s episode,we’re going to talk about how to confidently show up in your business and start living out the calling God has given you. We’re going to talk about making time for this new business, thinking like an entrepreneur, balancing (yes balance!) your role as a mom and entrepreneur, and how to lean into what God is saying along the way. 
 
As we’re in this hectic season of summer and vacations and days at the lake, it’s so easy to let your business slip to the back burner. 
But God has called you to this, and if you’re not intentional, months are going to go by and you’re not going to be moving on your business. 
 
That’s why I created the Faith, Family and Focus mastermind. It’s a 12 week mastermind that starts July 5th. Early bird pricing ends 6/24 and applications accepted until 6/27. For more info, send me an email at alexia@mamawithacalling.com OR check out www.mamawithacalling.com/mastermind-info 
 
Let’s connect on Instagram @mamawithacalling
For challenge replays and community with other Christian mom entrepreneurs, join the Mama With A Calling FB group

When You Feel Like Your Business Calling Isn't Worthy Enough

Having an online business can sometimes feel like it's not a "real" job. Or the business you're feeling led to start feels like it's "less than" compared to the other online businesses you see influencers talk about. 
In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to shift your thinking around the business idea God is leading you to and how to confidently claim that. We're also going to talk about how viewing specific jobs as more "worthy" than others can lead to bitterness and envy of other entrepreneurs. 
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Tired of letting fear and doubt hold you back in your business? Join me for the Confidently Pursue Your Calling challenge June 14-18th. To register, go to mamawithacalling.com/confident-calling

Make it easy - The Number One Thing You Need To Do To Make Being A Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Easier

Ever feel like being an entrepreneur is one of the hardest things you’ve done? The vulnerability, all the tech, all the decisions about which business model and what to do next. It feels hard. But what if it was easy? What if we are making it hard because that’s what we’re used to and not because it really is hard (or at least not as much as we think)? 
>>>> Special sale on Clarity coaching until June 6th, 2021! Go to www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity and use the code BDAY35 at checkout to get 20% off! It's my birthday and I wanted to celebrate with a special offer. Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com
>Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). 
I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi  @mamawithacalling