Moms Making Six Figures Podcast: Recent Episodes
Heidi Bartolotta
Moms Making Six Figures Podcast is your go-to resource for learning, growing and discovering your path to a better quality of life. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from Heidi Bartolotta and many other Moms all over the world as they share their struggles and how they overcame them to achieve extraordinary success on their own terms. Listen to these real women as they share their real stories that provide you real inspiration for your own journey to success. At Moms Making Six Figures, we help guide and mentor women on building and advancing their own businesses. Let us assure you that (1) there is no limit to your earning potential and (2) you can build your business or career at the pace you choose, steadily or rapidly. We are here cheering you on!
What if you could transform financial despair into a story of triumph? Meet Dana Lombardi, who went from a thriving interior designer to facing the brink of foreclosure, only to emerge as a leader in her business. Dana's journey began her journey in interior design, balancing her career and raising her children, and then pivoting to an online T-shirt business. However, the 2008 economic crash derailed her plans, leading her to an unexpected opportunity that would change her life forever. Hear how a simple home meeting became the turning point she never saw coming.
Join us as Dana recounts the relentless battle to save her home, setting urgent financial goals, and sacrificing countless hours of sleep to secure her family's future. She talks about the importance of determination and the impact her entrepreneurial spirit had not only on their finances but also as a lasting legacy for her children and grandchildren. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience required to overcome adversity and the strength that comes from unwavering commitment and hard work.
Dana also opens up about the pivotal role family support played in her success. She and her husband made a transformative decision to switch roles, allowing her to focus on network marketing with ambitious financial targets. Learn how these experiences shaped their children's lives, teaching them valuable lessons in resilience and the reality of "failing forward." Dana’s reflections on parenting and personal growth offer insightful advice for anyone navigating life's unpredictable journey.
Dana Lombardi | Entrepreneur | Immune System Coach
Instagram: @danalombardi1
Facebook: Dana Lombardi
In this episode, we reconnect with Laurel Hamblin, a realtor and mother who first joined us two years ago after reaching six figures. Laurel started her journey at 19, quickly advancing from assistant to agent. Now, she leads her own agency, aiming to sell 70 homes this year. Her motivation stems from her son, whom she had as a teenager, showcasing resilience and determination.
For mothers balancing career and family, Laurel’s story offers valuable insights. She prioritizes personal development, choosing self-growth books and podcasts over TV, and her daily routines to navigate work and motherhood with purpose.
Laurel fosters this growth mindset in her team as well, holding weekly meetings to engage in personal development through discussions on books like "Rocket Fuel" and "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
Laurel’s journey reminds mothers that continuous growth and setting new goals are vital, even after achieving success. Her commitment to being exceptional not only enhances her life but also positively impacts those around her. Tune in to hear how Laurel balances motherhood and business leadership, and find inspiration for your own journey.
Laurel Hamblin | Realtor | Influencer LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/laurel-hamblin-77a594227/ Instagram: @laurelhamblin_realestate
Link to original podcast episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-in-your-mindset-with-laurel-hamblin/id1546218187?i=1000532829083
In this episode, I interview Erica —a self-made entrepreneur, owner of a successful digital marketing agency, mother, and mentor to young women— about her remarkable journey in the business world and her dedication to empowering others. Faced with the challenge of unexpected motherhood, Erica vowed to defy the statistics of high school pregnancies, using her daughter as her driving force to excel and achieve her dreams. Erica's professional path began in cosmetology, but her desire for more control over her life led her to join the military, study finance and marketing, and eventually navigate the corporate world. Dissatisfied with how corporations overlooked family life, Erica ventured into freelance work, ultimately establishing her own digital marketing agency. A pivotal moment came when she partnered with an NFL player, which significantly boosted her business. Today, her agency boasts a team of 10 employees and over 100 clients. Erica shares her journey to six-figure success, her transition from the hustle culture, and her passion for mentoring young women to scale their businesses, achieving both time and financial freedom. Get to know more about Erica, her business, and her passion for helping others by tuning into her journey here, and by following her on social media.
Erica Nicole- Founder | Creative | Mentor
Instagram: @msemmaculate
Business page: @mamasbuildingbusinesses
Creative behind: @brandedbye
In this episode, I interview Dr. Maureen Michele Petersen –a physician, life coach, and retired US Army colonel— about her ability to use her own experiences in life and turn them into something good in order to fulfill her purpose of helping others. Through her own closely lived experience as a pediatrician and mother navigating the major complications of her daughter’s medical diagnoses, Maureen learned that while so much was beyond her control, her response to all of the uncertainty and overwhelm, was within her reach.
Listen to our interview, of the gift of challenges and using them to grow, and of positively impacting what seems impossible to face by equipping and empowering families. Maureen’s passion for helping others to build resilience and to navigate life after a diagnosis will remind you that no matter what you are grieving, life is not over, and you can still do great things. Any given situation is not good, or bad, it simply is.
Get to know more about Maureen, her practice and her passion for helping others by tuning into her journey here, and on her social media accounts.
LinkedIn: @drmaureenpetersen Instagram: @ maureenmichelemd Facebook: @ maureenmichelemd Website: maureenmichelemd.com
In this episode we check in with my dear friend and make-up artist, Ashley Schaffer, on her focused journey to become a 6-figure earner. We’re taking you behind the scenes of our case study and showing you the results of our weekly accountability sessions as we guide Ashley’s path to success with resources and actionable steps provided by expert guests. Listen to our first check-in, where you’ll learn the 4 key factors that enabled Ashley to see past her fear and make some serious traction in the pursuit of her goals.
- Decide the goal and make it clear
- Focus your calendar on the goal
- Stay consistent with activities that produce results towards the goal
- Constantly reevaluate your mindset
Whether you’re aspiring to 6-figures, or you’ve already achieved that financial milestone, this check-in will inspire you to focus on what can be accomplished in a focused year with accountability and tangible action steps.
Get to know more about Ashley, her businesses, and her reason for wanting to propel her business this year —her family— by following her journey here, and on her social media accounts.
Instagram: @ashleyannemakeup_
Facebook: @ashley.schaffer.908
Website: ashleyannemakeup.com
In this episode, I introduce you to how the Moms Making Six Figures podcast and community is embracing the energy of 2024 with some exciting changes—including a case study we’re giving you front row access to.
Join us in 2024 as my dear friend and make-up artist, Ashley Schaffer, takes us behind the scenes of making the decision to become a 6-figure earner. Through our weekly accountability sessions, and your questions, we will guide Ashley’s path to success with resources and actionable steps provided by expert guests.
Listen to our first interview, where you’ll fall in love with Ashley’s authenticity and vulnerability and want to champion her (and all the other women aspiring to 6-figures in your life) every step of the way.
Get to know more about Ashley, her businesses, and her reason for wanting to propel her business this year —her family— by following her journey here, and on her social media accounts.
Instagram: @ashleyannemakeup_
Instagram: @ashleyannebrows_
Facebook: @ashley.schaffer.908
Website: ashleyannemakeup.com
In this episode, I interview Natalie Lemas —CEO and owner of a million-dollar property management business, business coach, mother of two boys, wife, and ambitious entrepreneur— about her journey as a business owner and her passion for helping women build wealth. From being raised by entrepreneurs, to her first job, Natalie has consistently taken the path less traveled, and that specific path has led her to achieve so much success. Despite her own tendencies toward self-doubt, Natalie leans into the areas of business and life that she can control and releases the rest to edify others and their unique strengths. Listen to our interview, of the importance of getting quiet and seeking out the path set before you, of being guided by a faith greater than yourself so you can withstand the storms that will inevitably arrive—in business, in motherhood, in life. Natalie’s vulnerability and honesty will inspire you to take on the hardest challenge to make the greatest impact. Get to know more about Natalie, her business, and her passion for helping women build wealth by following her on social media. Instagram: @natalielemas Facebook: @NatalieLHernandez Website: www.yourtippingpoint.org Podcast: Beyond Rich
In this episode, I interview Ashley Graham —COO of Consumer Reporting Compliance Associates —about her path to business ownership. Ashley had just found her footing as a mother and reestablished her career after significant health scares when she and her husband took the leap to buy the family business and relocate to Idaho—away from her support system of friends, family, and her medical providers.
Listen to our interview, of being brave and bold in business, and of working hard no matter the circumstances to provide the life you had always dreamed of for your family. Ashley’s undeniable strength and perseverance will remind you of the gift that motherhood truly is — her reason for all that she does.
Thank you!
In this episode, I interview Elma Dzanic —owner of Fina Beauty and Nail Educator, mother of two, and wife to an overly supportive husband ;) —about her journey as a business owner. Elma navigated the detour of the unplanned arrival of her firstborn, while starting a business and building a home with undeniable strength and an unwillingness to throw in the towel. And through it all, learned that by putting her children first, she is building a business that allows her to have the best of both worlds (with a healthy acknowledgement of all the help and support it takes from her village).
Listen to our interview, of being present in each season of entrepreneurship and motherhood—of grounding yourself in the moment rather than longing for the next, of asking advice from those who have gone before you, and of saying yes to opportunities when they present themselves rather than waiting for the “perfect time”. Elma’s vulnerability will inspire you to stay the course and to reflect on your own perceived failures as merely detours in your journey.
Get to know more about Elma, her business, and her education and training programs by following her personal and professional accounts.
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmadzanic/
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elma.hadzic.583
Professional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finabeautyco/
Professional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finabeautynailsco
Professional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finabeautyhair/
In this episode, I interview Gretchen McCants —the young and powerful CEO of My Brand Lashes and Royal Beauty— about her love of people and serving them. Gretchen’s unexpected foray into the beauty industry has enabled her to instill confidence in her clients, build an amazing team and be present with her family, all while building multiple streams of income through the diversification of her business.
Listen to our interview, of overcoming imposter syndrome through grace, treating yourself as you would your best friend, and hard work. Gretchen’s relatable come-up story and her journey from solopreneur to successful business owner will leave you feeling inspired to take action while also taking time to celebrate your small wins along the way. Gretchen shares invaluable wisdom on the good (and the challenging) aspects of business acquisition and making an established brand your own, and offers her insights on navigating mom guilt through time intentionality.
Get to know more about Gretchen, her business, and her training & mentorship programs by following her personal and professional accounts.
Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/gretchenmccants/
Personal Facebook: www.facebook.com/gretchh.maxine
Professional Instagram: www.instagram.com/mybrandlashes
Professional Facebook: www.facebook.com/mybrandlashesllc
Professional Website: www.mybrandlashes.com
In this episode, I interview Bri Caraway —hair stylist, entrepreneur, and founder of Hair by Bri C— about her passion for her clients and business building. Bri’s enthusiasm for taking care of others and making them feel 1000% translates into every facet of her business and her life as a working mother. Bri is a powerful example to those in the service industry of communicating with and caring for your clients from a place of authenticity and an inspiration to those who have had to find —and create— their own path to success.
Listen to our interview, of finding fulfillment in caring for others, of adapting to the challenges life puts before you, and of the success that is possible when you are passionate, hungry, and put others before yourself. Bri’s genuine love of her craft —and more importantly, her clients— will leave you inspired to change the way you use social media for your business and running to her Instagram to sign-up for her course focused on client connection and communication. Like any working mother, Bri shares candidly about the ever present mom guilt and how she overcomes it like any other obstacle—open and honest conversations with her children and her husband. Bri reminds us all, that no matter our story of origin, if we never give up and we never stop trying, we can determine and achieve our own version of success.
Get to know more about Bri, her business, and her upcoming course Client Connection by following her personal and professional accounts.
Personal Instagram: instagram.com/bricaraway66
Personal Facebook: facebook.com/brianna.marshall3
Professional Instagram: instagram.com/hairbybri.c
Professional Website: hairbybric.com
In this episode I interview Kelli Day, Founder and Owner of Elevate TC Services, mother of 2, wife, Crossfitter, cancer warrior, and livin’ life enthusiast. Kelli’s purpose in life is evident in everything she does and how does it—filled with a desire to inspire others to live their lives to the fullest. She embodies her purpose through hard fought experience, learning to “just go for it” and opening her own business after years of trepidation and a realization that she wanted to control her most precious commodity—her time.
Listen to our interview, of living life to its fullest –even if that means crossing the finish line exhausted— of learning to get uncomfortable and applying the lessons learned to every facet of your life in order to come out stronger and more aligned with what truly makes you happy. Kelli’s story will have you feeling inspired to live in the present –fully-- and to step out in faith rather than living in the safety of mediocrity filled with regret. This episode will leave you feeling like you’ve just completed a hard workout with energy and focus to spare, and with a strong desire to get up to your local mountain for an afternoon of skiing. Kelli reminds us all that a hard day, a difficult season, a trying year or a devastating diagnosis do not have to overshadow the beauty of living.
Get to know more about Kelli and Elevate TC Services by following her personal and professional accounts.
Personal Instagram: instagram.com/kelliday12
Personal Facebook: facebook.com/kmather12
Professional Facebook: facebook.com/elevatetcservices
Professional Website: elevatetcservices.com
In this episode, I continue my conversation on the topic of generosity with five additional guest speakers of the Generosity 2.0 Conference, created and hosted by my dear friend and former guest, Christina Moore Ward. In this second panel of our two-part series on generosity, five of the nation’s top producing Realtors share the significant impact generosity and giving has made on their approach to their business, but also how it has shaped their families and their communities.
Listen to our panel interview, modeling the spirit of giving with a joyful heart for your children, your business, and your community—of developing the discipline to give so that it becomes ingrained in your daily rhythm and reflects your purpose. Panelists, Ruthy Taylor,
Laura Berns, Kristie Smith, Kristin Francis, and Megan Jumago-Simpson share the incredible ways generosity shifts your approach to everything you do—moving you from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, establishing daily motivation and purpose beyond yourself, and having a heart for the needs of those around you.
Tune in for a first-hand look at the importance of setting a goal around giving, of finding organizations that align with your life’s work, and establishing a ripple effect of investing in the needs of your community.
In this episode I interview three guest speakers of the Generosity 2.0 Conference, created and hosted by my dear friend and former guest, Christina Moore Ward. In this first panel of our two-part series on generosity, four of the nation’s top producing Realtors share the unexpected upside of building their mission driven businesses.
Listen to our panel interview, of giving whatever resources you can, to the point that it hurts and stretches you to your depths in order to find genuine fulfillment that becomes so magnetic others can’t help but join you in pursuing your purpose. Panelists, Christina Moore Ward, Daniela Sumbera, Melissa Leifer, and Sheena Saydam share the transformative power of consistently pouring into your community, your network and your employees through time, knowledge and overtime through financial abundance.
Tune in for a greater understanding of the benefits to your own personal and professional life when you invest in others first, and generously give of your time and talent to transform your community.
In this episode I interview my dear friend, philanthropist and incredibly successful accountant, Liz Correa. In addition to her work as an accountant, Liz’s heart for giving has made her an integral part of the local community—she helps countless individuals through her role as Treasurer for the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer for the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, and through her work on the Board of Directors for CapEd Credit Union. Greater than all of these notable accomplishments however is her love for her son and her family, and her quiet humility. Liz embodies the values she was raised with and her work ethic, in conjunction with her heritage, has been the driving force of her success. As a self-proclaimed first-generation immigrant to the US, Liz has nothing but pride and appreciation for her roots.
Listen to our interview, of dreams made reality through work ethic and persistence, of single motherhood and raising an amazing child, of supporting one another rather than competing—especially as women. If you’ve ever found yourself at a loss as to why something or ‘someone’ has happened to you, Liz’s story will shift your perspective to life and people happening for you—even if it is just to learn and grow. This episode will have you wanting to befriend Liz for her magnetic presence and her giving heart, taking notes on how to be a successful working mother without sacrificing your relationship with your children, and finding appreciation for all of the opportunities given and earned.
In this episode I interview a former guest, Jessica Smith –Enrolled Agent, ‘Taxpert’, founder of Tax Savvy Jessica and co-founder of Workflows for Tax-Pros– about her incredible success in scaling her business through systemization. Since we last spoke, Jessica not only launched her own thriving business as a tax strategist, she also leaned into her pain points as a solopreneur and working mother to establish a better work life balance and inadvertently created a community of professionals looking to do the same. In paying it forward to others through webinars and now courses on streamlining the necessary, albeit time consuming and often tedious tasks of business ownership, via systems and workflows, Jessica proves that our trials are often a catalyst to our growth, and that even in its most challenging moments, and unpredictable years, your business will continue to attract customers and clients so long as you continually seek to improve.
Listen to our interview, of practical take-away’s for any working mother to reduce their tax burden, of scaling a business successfully, of the realities of business ownership and the need to lean into systems. If you’ve ever found yourself with too many tasks and too few hours at the end of the week, Jessica will inspire you—through her story and her experience—to outsource and systematize what you can in order to scale your business and buy back your most precious commodity—your time and your passion. This episode will have you have laughing at the fleeting moments of motherhood, taking notes on discussions to have with your tax professional, and pursuing mentorship over coaching.
Website | www.taxsavvyjessica.com
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/taxsavvyjessica/
Facebook | www.facebook.com/taxsavvyjessica
Instagram | www.instagram.com/taxsavvyjessica/
Season 3 | Episode 9 featuring Mindi Anderson
In this episode I interview my new friend, service member and entrepreneur, Dr. Mindi Anderson, who also wears the hat of founder and Executive Director of the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce. While the military has provided Mindi with countless opportunities, she will be transitioning into the civilian world after her retirement ceremony on June 3rd. The military brought Mindi and her husband together, took them through several duty stations throughout the US and ultimately helped them to decide on Idaho as their home. After transitioning from active duty to the guard, Mindi began her own business as a way to prepare for retirement pursuing what she really wanted to do once she grew up—Mindi capitalized on her strengths in consulting and coaching to launch Maximize Solutions. Through her work with emotional intelligence, Mindi quickly found her next area of opportunity and founded the Idaho Chapter of the Veterans Chamber of Commerce—bridging the gap between a community she loved and an identity that is at the core of who she is. Through her focus on self-belonging, Mindi has made meaningful connections for herself as well as countless service members, their families, and anyone she meets, paying forward the same kindness that has been extended to her throughout her life.
Listen to our interview, of the ever-present tug of wanting to be everywhere at once while also standing firm in knowing that your work is both fueling your soul and making a significant impact in your community, of ‘winning’ the popsicle party for your child knowing that it’s worth the seriously inflated cost to see them so happy, of forging your own path. If you’ve ever wondered what life was like for mothers in uniform, or what transitioning from an established career path into an unknown and uncertain next step looks like in reality, Mindi shares her honest insight on the good and the hard. This episode will leave you with valuable insight on how to better connect with an integral component of our community –service members and public servants as well as their families—and leave you wanting to learn more about your own Emotional Intelligence.
Tune in for a closer look at a career that becomes intertwined in every aspect of one’s identity and learn how to hold space for service members and their experience.
Website | www.idahoveterans.org/
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/mindianderson1/
Instagram | www.instagram.com/idahoveteranschamber/
Facebook | www.facebook.com/idahoveteranschamberofcommerce
In this episode, I interview Heather Joyce, Talent Consultant and Corporate Recruiter. From graduating with a marketing degree to traveling the world while being a top income earner and mom at the same time, Heather has some unique advice to share in this episode. Her story shows his being open and vulnerable and how that can serve you and the people around you.
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In this episode, I interview Heather Alice Shea, Intuitive Coach and Founder of a Coaching Academy. Join us on this episode as she goes over how to rediscover your identity as a working mom and to reach your goals and dreams.
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In this episode, I interview Monica Jones, Territory Manager with a Medical Device Company. From being an open heart recovery nurse to becoming a medical device company while raising 5 children... Monica is a definitely a super mom. She's had to work long hours while being a mother. Join us on this episode as she goes over how to rediscover your identity as a working mom and to reach your goals and dreams.
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In this episode, I interview my dear friend Kellee Wip, who specializes in Business Management. Kellee is no stranger to taking hard work and taking on roles that may be over her head. She went from retail to corporate and ultimately to becoming an entrepreneur... all while being an amazing mom and crushing it each level in her career.
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In this episode, I interview Jessica Cummings, Executive Director of Healthcare. Jessica has had an amazing career in professional sports and non-profit fundraising. She's hit many roadblocks in her career. From being denied roles from being a woman to helping her father navigate cancer.
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In this episode, I interview Kay Jones, Naval Officer. Kay has served in the Navy for 25 years. She gives shares advice on what it takes to become a top earner in the military and also some perspective on some of the benefits of taking the military path.
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This week's episode is a bit special, I invite my sister Tina Nowick to interview me!
We've some amazing feedback about the podcasts, and one of the frequent questions, especially from new listeners is... who is Heidi Bartolotta and that they want to learn more about the host of the podcast.
Who better to guest host the podcast, than my sister, Tina Nowick.
In this episode we talk about pain, vision, practical tips and advice that you can implement in your life and business to support your journey to making six figures and beyond!
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In this episode, I interview Wendy Alexandre, Real Estate Broker. Wendy has some amazing advice in this episode for Moms and aspiring 6-Figure earners out there.
As a mother of 7 children, Wendy has learned how to make the best of her time and how to maintain the right attitude in life.
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In this episode, I interview Jodi Harada, Real Estate Broker and former Accountant. We discuss how sometimes unexpected bad news, like being laid off from a job you thought you were succeeding at can lead you to the breakthrough you needed to find your true calling in life. She shares how having to reinvent herself at 43, became a blessing in her life.
In this episode, I interview Jennifer Becker, former Supply Chain Director and Entrepreneur. We discuss how being passionate about each stage in your journey can lead to your purpose. She shares what it took for her to reach 6-figures in the male dominated industry of Supply Chain and then leaving the comfort of a 6-figure salary to achieving even greater success as her own boss.
In today's episode, I interview Julie Franke, CEO of Electronic Merchant Services (a credit card processing company). We discuss stepping into your power as a CEO and how niching down in your business can really help propel your business forward. She shares the struggles and hardships of running a business as a mother of 4, and how to navigate those challenges.