The Avenue Mama Podcast

It's been far too long, so I thank you for being here.  I look forward to a weekly show that gives you tools + tips on how to take action to what matters the most to you as a mom and business owner. It's a messy role, but one that I know you and I love dearly. 

In today's episode, I share an exercise you can do to highlight what's NOT working in your life/business for you to take action on. I also want you to know that it is OK to not feel like you are successful BUT to remember that success is only defined by YOU and no one else. You already have everything you need, and comparing yourself to someone on the internet must stop :)

We are so lucky to have Michelle Li, Founder of The Very Asian Foundation,  multi-skilled journalist (over 20 years of experience no less) and anchor at 5 On Your Side in St. Louis, Missouri on the show. After a 25 segment segment on January 1, 2022 over the foods that Americans ate for New Years, she was met with a disgruntled and racist caller who left her a voicemail complaining to the show about Michelle. 

I talked to Michelle, along with. live audience, on the importance of using our voices and our platforms. We talked about the further work we, as AAPI community have to do. 

My favorite part of the episode is having Michelle sit in my "hot seat" for an exercise on what she wants her life to look like in 5 years now that she is starting a non profit to help amplify diverse AAPI voices through education, storytelling, and community connection by raising money for organizations. 

This episode focuses on how we can look at 2022 in a way that is NOT only about vision boards, New Years Resolutions and The Law of Attraction!

I'm mini workshopping ideas on how you can honor your goals with a new perspective. Instead of a laundry list of goals, another option is you can simply have a THEME for 2022. I added a clip from Lewis Howe's School of Greatness Podcast with Mel Robbins that was profound to share with you. 

We have a lot of exciting things happening with Avenue Mama this year, but I found myself sharing the heartbreaking story of why I even started this community. My nanny's death anniversary is coming up on Jan 6 and will be 5 years since she has been gone and if you are new to Avenue Mama, she is 100% my motivation behind reminding all moms to not "wait" on her dreams and let go of mom guilt. Your goals and your dreams, matter too. 

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It is easy to feel intimidated in the online space but Amy breaks down what she would do if she had no community or audience. We also talked about what is on the horizon for Amy in 5 years and if you haven’t heard the direction that her team and Digital Course Academy is going, you’ll want to tune in.

I had Amy Porterfield on my vision board in 2018 before the podcast even launched, and I am proof that you can manifest people into your orbit.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

After less than 72 hours in Texas, I came home with a full heart after co-hosting "LIGHT- One day Soulful Retreat" and the addiction to saying, "y'all." This episode is a recap of the retreat and where the imperfections were, and what happens when women rally around each other without fear or judgment. 

A huge thank you goes out to Shannan Hale who had the vision to create this event and inviting over 50 women to her brand new home (of just 3 weeks) and inviting me on board.

This is magic when like minded women gather and hold space for discomfort, growth and healing.

The Queen of Social Media” - Founder & CEO of award-winning social media marketing agency The Viral Touch, Founder & CEO of Social Media United, Rachel Pedersen in on the show today talking about leveraging Tiktok as a busy mom. 

Rachel is a top social media marketer and consultant, worldwide viral sensation, leading authority on story-telling through social media and Facebook ads.

Rachel’s journey began in 2016 while working in her 9-5 (actually, it was an 8-5) day job. Within 6 months she replaced her income and built a clientele that she loved working with. 

Rachel Pedersen is also a mother to 3 beautiful children and wife to her supportive husband!

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In this episode with Jasmine Star, we discuss her beliefs in what makes one entrepreneur successful from the other. It isn't what you think.

We rewind and review the iterations of her business and how she continues to teach entrepreneurs to build their dream life and dream business.

You may have heard Jasmine speak on stage, or binged on one of her many online courses, but in today's interview you'll here:

1) Her current feeling of her own podcast, she just launched a week ago

2) Her feelings of being a mama waiting in the wings of her soon to be adopted child

3) Her father's plight where she got the gene to always over deliver