If your brain is foggy, your to-do list is mildly passive-aggressive, and you’re just trying to finish a thought before someone asks for a snack—this episode is for you.

I’m answering four real questions from moms who are in the thick of it. We're talking about focus, posting after a long break, content creation when your energy is on empty, and whether it's even worth trying when full-time hours aren't an option.

There’s no pressure-y pep talk here—just honest strategies for making progress when you’re tired, human, and still wildly capable.

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Questions Answered in This Episode:

“I get just one hour a day to work. What should I focus on?”→ I share exactly how to protect that precious time and use it without spinning your wheels.

“What should I post if I haven’t shown up in weeks and I feel awkward now?”→ Let’s skip the guilt and talk about how to re-enter the chat like a real human (not an algorithm-chasing machine).

“How do I create content when I can barely think past what’s for dinner?”→ I walk you through my low-effort, low-energy approach to staying visible without forcing it.

“Is it even worth it to keep trying if I can’t commit full time?”→ Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Also yes—but let’s talk about how to make it work in a way that feels doable.

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This week I’m answering a question that I think a lot of us have quietly asked ourselves—especially when we’re standing on the edge of something new and a little scary.

“How do I move forward when I’m scared I’m going to screw it all up, and it won’t work?”—Kelsey, Charlotte NC

In this episode, I’m talking about how fear shows up (usually sounding super logical), how to gently challenge it, and one surprisingly simple question (courtesy of my 5yo...) that helps me get unstuck when my brain starts catastrophizing everything.

If fear’s been holding you back lately—or you’re just tired of second-guessing every move—this conversation might give you a new way to think about things.

A few things I cover:

Why “being realistic” is sometimes just fear in disguise

How I use the phrase “How do you know?” to break the fear spiral

What to do when your brain only wants to offer worst-case scenarios

A journaling prompt that helps separate truth from mental static

Why some doubts stick around even when you’ve done the work—and how to handle them

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You built your business for flexibility, freedom, and maybe a little extra Target money… but now it’s just feeling like a never-ending to-do list with a logo.

In this audience Q&A episode of Marketing Like a Mother, Olivia Radcliffe shares real answers to real questions from moms who are juggling growing a business with real life—complete with exhaustion, second-guessing, and that nagging feeling that this whole thing is getting heavy.

She unpacks what’s really going on when you're burned out, when you're losing passion for the work you used to love, and when “enough” feels like an impossible target. If you’ve ever said, “This isn’t working,” while staring blankly at your laptop at 10:37 PM… this one’s for you.

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Questions Answered in This Episode:

"I've been in business for a few years, but I feel like I'm working nonstop and not making enough to justify the stress. What am I doing wrong?"

"How do you handle feeling like you're always behind—in business, parenting, and life?"

"What do you do when you're losing passion for your business but can't afford to walk away?"

"What's your favorite way to reset when you're overwhelmed?"

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Links & Resources from the Episode

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You’ve got a million business ideas, five hours a week, and a deep craving for both creative freedom and a solid nap... 😴 In this audience Q&A episode, Olivia Radcliffe answers some of the most common (and totally fair) questions from moms trying to build businesses while also managing snacks, schedules, and the sudden emotional needs of small children.

Whether you're brainstorming at bedtime or Googling “how to start a business” while reheating your coffee for the third time, this episode will meet you right where you're at.

The Q’s from this Episode:

1. I have a million business ideas—how do I pick just one?

2. Is it realistic to start a business if I only have 5–10 hours a week?

3. What should I do first: website, social media, or create the product?

4. How much money do I really need to start?

5. Do you use a planner or sticky notes? What’s your organizational strategy with them?

Tune in for the A’s!

Links & Resources from the Episode

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If you’ve ever made a business decision you immediately regretted (hi, it’s me 🙋‍♀️) — today's episode is exactly what you need to hear.

In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, I’m getting real real about the 6 biggest business mistakes I’ve made over the years.

Here’s a sneak peek:

✨ A course I spent months creating... that I secretly despised teaching.

✨ A major mistake that left me with zero ways for people to buy from me (facepalm).

✨ A crucial first step when launching a high-ticket offer.

✨ A SUPER expensive pattern of outsourcing my confidence instead of trusting myself.

✨ And a client nightmare that made me realize no paycheck is worth your peace.

(And yep, I’m sharing what I’d do differently today so you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did.)

If you’ve ever worried that one wrong move will wreck your business—this episode will feel like a giant exhale. Mistakes aren’t the end. They’re the beginning of doing things your way. Listen to the episode now!

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Alright, let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough: what happens when your business starts to feel like a job you can’t quit. 😬 In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, Olivia chats with business coach and boundary-builder extraordinaire Lindsay Stead about what it really means to build a business that fits you—your personality, your energy, your actual life.

They dig into boundary setting (the baby steps and the big ones), heart-centered marketing that doesn’t feel gross, and how to stop being a mini version of someone else’s success story. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own strategy or second-guessed your capacity, this one’s for you!

Key Takeaways:

* The reason you’re burnt out might be because you’re following someone else’s “proven” framework—and not your own rhythm.

* Lindsay shares how setting one tiny household boundary gave her the confidence to hold bigger ones in business.

* What to focus on to create a marketing plan that doesn’t make you cringe

* The “ideal client” you created might have been perfect for past you—but is she still right for present you?

* What to do if your strategy feels off.

* What Lindsay really means by “heart-centered marketing” (and why the buzzword isn’t the whole story).

* You get to be visible on your terms.

* What it means to “hire yourself as a client.”

🔗 Links & Resources from the Episode

* Connect with Lindsay on Facebook

* Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn

* Connect with Lindsay on Instagram

* Check out her free audio for listeners for creating a playful, profitable & balanced business:

* Learn more at thelindsaystead.com

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If you’ve ever frozen at the thought of showing up online, opened an email and immediately felt dread, or snapped at your kid over something tiny—this episode is for you. Olivia sits down with success & money psychologist Farhana Goga to dig into the science and soul of why we respond the way we do—and how we can change it.

Farhana explains what neural activation really is, how it ties into subconscious programming, and why we’re not actually wired to “step outside our comfort zone”—we’re meant to expand it. This is one of those conversations that just might shift everything!

Key Takeaways (aka “You’re gonna want to hear this one” moments):

* If “just be consistent” sends your nervous system into panic mode, here’s what’s really going on.

* You might be sabotaging your next big opportunity—not because you’re not capable, but because your brain thinks it’s unsafe.

* Farhana shares how a client went from paralyzed by fear… to delivering a TEDx talk like a boss.

* Visualization isn’t fluff—it’s science. (And Farhana breaks down exactly why it works.)

* Why your old beliefs about money, visibility, or worth might not even be yours—and how to let them go.

* If you’ve done all the mindset work and still feel stuck, your body might be holding on to something your brain can’t logic away.

* Not into visualizing? Farhana shares what to do instead—yes, even if you “can’t see the apple.”

* The truth about perfectionism, self-trust, and what your nervous system needs to finally feel safe enough to grow.

🔗 Links & Resources from the Episode

* Instagram: @farhana.goga

* Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/OnBeingWoman/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhanagoga/

* Free Resources & Tools

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Alright, let’s talk about the Facebook group you forgot existed. 🙃 In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, Olivia sits down with community strategist and transformation coach Julia Schneider, who’s spent the last 16 years helping entrepreneurs build thriving, alive communities that do more than just collect crickets.

Julia shares how burnout led her to discover the magic of collective energy, how to spark engagement that doesn’t feel forced, and the surprising ways your community can become your most powerful marketing tool—without turning into another thing that drains you.

If you’ve got a group, membership, or course community that feels more “ghost town” than “vibrant village,” this episode might just be your turning point.

Key Takeaways (aka reasons you’ll want to hit play ASAP):

* If your community feels flat, it might not be your strategy—it might be your energy.

* Julia shares the real reason people don’t engage in your group.

* The magic ingredient for a thriving community? Rhythm.

* Most engagement problems are actually passion problems in disguise.

* What to do when you’re pouring energy into your group and getting nothing but tumbleweeds.

* A vibrant community can boost your marketing… if you set it up right.

* The quickest way to breathe life into a stagnant group.

* Why paid communities create more impact (and joy) than free ones—and how to price with peace.

🔗 Links & Resources from the Episode

* Book a complimentary Breakthrough Session with Julia: Click Here

* Julia’s Website + Blog: www.alivewithpossibility.ca

* Learn more about creating vibrant, high-impact communities from Julia's work and blog archives

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