In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I’m joined by best friends and co-owners of The Little Needlepoint Shop, Kiri Domengeaux and Ellen Ishee, to talk about the powerful role hobbies can play in our lives as busy moms and entrepreneurs.

We dive into how their shared love of needlepointing started as a hobby and eventually grew into a thriving business. We also get into why not every hobby needs to become a business. Sometimes a hobby’s greatest value is the joy, peace, and balance it brings into your life.

We chat about:

• Why hobbies are productive (even if they don’t make money)
• How having something you love helps you stay connected to yourself throughout your motherhood journey
• The impact hobbies have on your mental health, nervous system, and overall balance
• What it’s like to run a business with a friend
• Why you don't need more time to fit a hobby into your life
• And how leaning into a positive “This WILL work out” mindset helped them take bold, fast action on a business idea that felt aligned with their passion

This conversation is about more than hobbies though, it’s about connection, creativity, and giving yourself permission to unplug in a world that constantly tells you to stay busy. We also talk about how hobbies can open doors to friendships, opportunities, and even unexpected business ideas.✨

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have time for a hobby, or you’ve been stuck in the mindset that every moment needs to be productive, this episode will offer a refreshing perspective and maybe inspire you to pick something back up that lights you up inside.🩷

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What if the biggest key to business success wasn't working harder...but having more fun and being more authentic?

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I sit down with Victoria Racca, Owner of The MicroBlading Institute, Brow Sister Numbing Cream, and My Favorite Piercer Jewelry Line to talk about what it really looks like to build a bold, successful business that stays true to your "why" every step of the way.✨

We dive into why choosing a niche could be the most powerful decision you make in your business, how showing up authentically attracts the right clients, and why trying to sound like everyone else online can actually hold you back.

As moms and entrepreneurs, we also talk about the importance of designing your business around your life and your family. After all they're often the reason we start this journey in the first place right? Your business should support your life and not become the thing that steals you away from it. 💛

Here's what we chat about:

• Why niching down can skyrocket your growth
• How authenticity in business builds trust and attracts your ideal clients
• How creating an ideal client avatar and speaking directly to them in your messaging is everything
• The importance of replicable systems and process to help you juggle it all
• Designing your business on your own terms
• Why remembering your "why" matters more than ever as your business grows
• The connections between your confidence level, imposter syndrome, and relying to heavily on AI tools
• Why the right partner and support system at home plays a huge role in entrepreneurial success

If you've ever felt the pressure to be everything to everyone in your business, this episode will remind you that the real power comes from building a business that truly reflects who you are.

Because at the end of the day, the goal should be to build your dream business...not your nightmare.✨

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In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, we're redefining what it really looks like to incorporate fitness into your lifestyle as a busy mom and business owner.

If you've ever felt like you had to choose between going all in on your fitness routine or doing nothing at all, this conversation with Amber Menard, Owner of VibraFit Fitness Studio, will be a breath of fresh air.

We dive into why consistency matters more than perfection and how supporting your body doesn't have to mean hour long workouts or extreme routines. Sometimes, 10 minutes of intentional movement, stretching or even rest is exactly what your body needs.

We also explore how fitness evolves as we move through different seasons of life. The workouts that worked in our twenties may not serve us in our thirties and forties. And learning to honor what our bodies need now is key to sustainable health.

You'll also hear us talk about:

• How cortisol impacts energy, recovery, and results
• Why nervous system regulation matters more than intensity
• The role of stretching and deep breathing in reducing stress
• The importance of lymphatic support and circulation
• How gentle movement can sometimes be more powerful than pushing harder

This episode is an invitation to stop forcing your body into outdated routines and start working with it instead.

Because health in this season isn't about doing more...it's about doing what actually supports you.

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