I’m excited that I just published the 100th episode of The More Than Capable Mompreneur Podcast! I thought a great way to celebrate 100 episodes would be to share some of the valuable lessons that I’ve learned over these last 100 episodes and the creation process of this podcast and what it’s done for my business. 

Let me start by saying I am so happy that I have you in my community of listeners. You are all part of a small but mighty group of dedicated listeners. I really appreciate your support and the testimonials you have left! I am also grateful for all the amazing women I have had a chance to chat with on the podcast and I hope you’ve enjoyed hearing from them too!

If you love what you hear, I do have a favor to ask. Sharing is caring! So please, when an episode resonates with you…post it on social media and tag me, especially in Instagram Stories. This just helps the women in your community learn about the podcast. And then if they listen to podcasts and they want to be more productive and build success on their own terms, it will encourage them to check it out too. 

Now I’m not making this request to get more downloads because that is just a vanity metric. Having a podcast is truly a labor of love. And it is a free resource that I am grateful to be able to put out week after week for all of you. I know everyone can’t always invest in all of the things to get the help they need to grow their business. So it means a lot to me to be able to share tips and strategies for free every week. And it means a lot to hear that you find it really valuable and useful. 

We have covered some significant ground on a variety of topics, and in the spirit of reflecting on the hard work that has been put in, I did some reflecting and I want to share my most insightful moments with you. I did a similar reflection in episode 25 of the podcast. But I have learned so much more since then. So some of the things I’ve learned are the same but they have also been the key to me getting clarity in my business which required me to make a shift in my growth strategy.

Take Action Before You’re Ready

One of my biggest fears I had before launching this podcast was that no one would listen or find value in what I had to say. That is why I thought about launching a podcast two years before I actually took action. The truth is, you’re never going to actually be ready when it comes to something new. There are many unknowns so you have to learn along the way. And if you’re a perfectionist in recovery, that is terrifying! I like to be in control as much as possible. But it just isn’t realistic.

So I’ve learned to make sure I have an overall plan with a specific and simple goal. My goal for the podcast is to be consistent and provide value. You really have to be consistent. So I pick the topics that I feel help me stay focused on that goal. I don’t currently have a bank of episodes because I needed to really think through the purpose of the podcast and my business for this year into the future. But I’m still showing up every Wednesday and providing value. I’m juggling a lot of things behind the scenes but because I have a strategic plan, I do what I have to do every week to show up for you. So start before you’re ready, but make sure you do some planning first.

It’s OK to Pivot

Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day things that we don’t check in to see how things are going. One thing I have learned on the road to 100 episodes is that your life, your goals, and your business are going to change. As I have planned the content for the episodes, I have gained clarity and my business has become more aligned. 

As I chat with each guest, I gain clarity and my business has become more aligned. Now I will tell you, at first you’re going to think I don’t have time to pivot or people are going to judge me if I pivot. The truth is, that may happen…but who cares. If you are learning and growing things should change, your business should evolve. That’s part of the process. Embrace your growth and make any changes you need to so that your business is aligned with your core values and supports the lifestyle you desire. Don’t let fear hold you back from making the change.

Focus On the Big Picture

I thought launching the podcast was hard. But let me tell you, staying consistent and growing the podcast is harder than I thought it would be. But I’m up for the challenge! And besides, I have some amazing women in my community and they are the voices that matter. 

I’ve learned how to figure out who has my best interest in heart at heart and I appreciate their constructive feedback. It’s not always what I want to hear but I know it’s coming from a good place and it has helped me get to where I am today. 

We all have a mission that is bigger than us, something that we were put here to do make a big impact. We can get paid well. We can create things that allow us to go after our goals and dreams. 

But if you just focus on building a business, being intentional and pursuing success on your own terms, you’re never going to be fully aligned or fulfilled. You’re going to always feel pressure to get to the next benchmark, or to get to this next place, or this next level of income. And no matter what you achieve, it’s not going to feel quite right to you. 

So flip the script and start working towards what you’re being called to do in your heart. Focus on that whether it’s through a digital product, your services, your own podcast, someone else’s or through public speaking. Once you get in alignment with that, there’s no stopping you. You won’t be worried about the algorithms, the number of likes you got or all the other things because they aren’t the way you measure your success. 

When you’re in alignment, you’re doing what you were meant to do. And although you’re not pursuing fame or fortune, it doesn’t mean those things might not happen for you. But they’re not the reason why you do what you do. They’re bonuses! And that has been a massive shift for me and I love it! 

I’m filled up by the thought that I get to add value to people’s lives and that has been a focal point for me. I’m proud that over the last 100 episodes I have been able to help more women be more present in their lives every day. They are able to implement systems and the business strategy that allows them to make a bigger impact. This allows them, this allows you to create success on your own terms. 

So I’m going to continue to connect you to women that can benefit from my putting their name out there. Women who have expertise that I don’t. Women that you need to connect with to grow. 

I’m committed to being here every week. I refuse to say, I’ll skip a week. Even if that means I have to work up to the last minute…which I hope I don’t, a new episode will be live every week. So I’m going to wrap up this episode by saying whatever it is, just start. You will learn as you go. And when you need help, ask. 

So thanks for tuning in to the first 100 episodes, I can’t wait for the next 100. And the next 100 after that. When you share an episode or you leave a review, there are no words that capture how it warms my heart. 

And if you like today’s episode, can you help spread the word by taking a screenshot of today’s episode and sharing it with your community. Tag me on Instagram stories.  

Let’s join together on this mission to encourage more women to start living their purpose in life, defining their own success and getting paid for it too. If you want to know the other things I’ve learned on my journey as a podcaster, be sure to check out episode 25 and the blog post. I share the top five lessons I learned as well. 

Again, I want to say thanks for hanging out with me today! And until next time, keep calm and streamline!