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 Welcome to the Mom Founder Imagination Hub (formerly Unimaginable Wellness), your weekly podcast to inspire you to dream bigger in business, plan how and who can help you get to that next level, find the energy to keep going, and make sure your creative juices are flowing so that you can get what you really want rather than having to settle. Get ready to discover how successful mom founders here on this podcast have reimagined entrepreneurship and motherhood. Ever wonder how they do it? Tune in to find out. And stretch yourself by also learning from diverse entrepreneurs who might not be moms but who have lessons you can tailor about how you can disrupt industries and step way outside of your comfort zone. I believe every mom's superpower is her imagination. In this podcast, I'm going to give you the mindset, methods, and tools to unleash yours. I’m your host Melissa Llarena a mom to three high-energy boys and an entrepreneur since 2011. I carried my firstborn in my Ergobaby to my first pitch and two years later birthed identical twin sons. Originally from New York (you'll be able to tell from my accent), my family and I have lived in Sydney, Australia and currently call Austin, Texas home. What began as my "always keep networking" personal strategy meant to keep me plugged into corporate America as an early days career coach, shortly became favorite way to mother my boys through example as an imagination coach to mom founders who have to find their way into the right rooms faster than traditional methods would let them i.e. I can help you skip gatekeepers and not need warm intros. Both save you time and money and from even having to go out to happy hours too. Back to my story, whether it was when I launched this podcast in 2017 and landed GaryVee or when I wrote my #1 Amazon bestseller Fertile Imagination back in 2023, I've had the opportunity to pursue my sometimes outrageous professional goals in front of my kids. It's been amazing to show them what it's like to go after pursuits, fail then get back up, and I've even enlisted them in some of my highly imaginative ideas....which is why I want to share my learnings with you my fellow mom founder. Here's what I know: the one constant throughout these years has been my personal and professional need to change and, in this podcast, I want to share my lessons learned as well as feature some of the most dynamic humans in the world who are operating at the fringes of their imagination so that you can optimize yours. Think about this as your source of creative ideas to get through the day, a launch, out of a rut, you name it! Sounds good. Then start listening. New episodes are available every Tuesday. Meanwhile, pick one today from the current 230+ episodes to help you keep going after your ambitions, get the vitality and energy to create your own momentum, find creative and practical ways to carve your own path, and stay inspired so that you can bounce back from any mom or business setbacks. Learn from founders (GaryVee, Suzy Batiz), entrepreneurs (James Altucher, David Meltzer), authors (Zibby Owens, Jessica Lahey), nutritionists (Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Sabrina Falquier), writers (Lisa Messenger, Laura Carney), multi-passionates (Beth Comstock, Gabriele Corcos), artists (Max Mendez, David Roberts), intellectuals/thinkers (Jordan Harbinger, Cal Fussman), and Melissa. Let’s explore how others are using their imagination to create their own opportunities to imagine more for themselves and impact those around them without compromising their own bold ambitions so that you (and I) can keep it all together. Also, be sure to share your favorite show with fellow founders, entrepreneurs, and creators who want to keep their standards high and inner mental conflicts low. Say hi on Instagram @melissallarena for additional insights, stories, and lessons to help you use and leverage the skills you’ve gained as a mom as your competitive edge. Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Marketing Marketing y Ventas
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  • 274: Seasoned with Imagination: Crystal Diaz on Sofrito, Kitchen Creativity & Puerto Rican Culture

    274: Seasoned with Imagination: Crystal Diaz on Sofrito, Kitchen Creativity & Puerto Rican Culture
    May 6 2025
    What does sofrito—a base of herbs and spices used in Puerto Rican cooking—have to do with reimagining business, food security, and conveying a history lesson about a rich and sometimes complex culture? For today’s guest, it’s everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to weave your culture, creativity, and calling into one powerful movement... then this episode is the recipe you’ve been looking for. In this episode, you will hear: Food has a cultural foundation passed through generations. Cultural identity can be preserved and taught through everyday meals. How to make the best sofrito if you don’t have time to cook. Food is more than just food – it’s heritage, intention, and a story. The story of the Puerto Rican pasteles is shared. Food choices are power moves, shaping local or global economies. Imagination makes it possible to wear multiple hats and still stay rooted in purpose. You don’t need permission to do things differently, just the will and a plan. This episode is brought to you by Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact by Melissa Llarena Audible Audio Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Fertile-Imagination-Stretching-Superpower-Maximum/dp/B0CY9BZH9W/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0 Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Fertile-Imagination-Stretching-Superpower-Maximum/dp/B0CK2ZSMLB Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/Fertile-Imagination-Stretching-Superpower-Maximum/dp/B0D5B64347/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Or, download a free chapter at fertileideas.com About Crystal Diaz Crystal Díaz has spent nearly two decades at the intersection of food, marketing, and cultural advocacy. She co-founded PRoduce, Puerto Rico’s digital marketplace for locally grown food. Crystal is also the force behind El Pretexto, the island’s first culinary farm lodge, where food and imagination meet 2,600 feet above sea level. A committed advocate for food security, she collaborates with Espacios Abiertos to advance agricultural policy. Crystal holds two master’s degrees, including one in Food Studies from NYU. She’s been recognized by Fast Company and El Nuevo Día for her creative leadership and impact in the local food movement. Quotes that can change your perspective: “If you really want to learn about something and you’re obsessed about it, there’s always ways to learn, to make it happen.” – Crystal Díaz “With every single meal that we do, with every single snack, everything that we eat, you are impacting economies. And if you want to support your local communities and you want to see them, everybody having a better life, you might want to spend that dollar closer home and making sure that all of the ingredients that are on that food are closer to home so that money stays closer to home.” – Crystal Díaz “Sofrito is very personal. You know? It’s part of how your family has done it… but also learn that there is a lot of history into it. It’s not something that we do because we do it. There is a lot of history to it.” – Crystal Díaz “We are on a little island. We don't have that much territorial extension, so we can't think about our agriculture as other countries that have large extensions of terrains and flats and stuff like that. We need to think about it differently.” – Crystal Díaz “Puerto Rican food is full of history, is complex enough, is flavorful enough, and varied… so I can pull something like this [a culinary farm lodge] up in Puerto Rico.” – Crystal Díaz SHARE this episode with fellow food lovers, cultural storytellers, and moms on a mission to raise rooted kids. Crystal’s insights on local food, identity, and imagination will inspire anyone looking to nourish their family and community from the inside out. Let’s keep our culture alive—one pastel, one sofrito, and one big idea at a time. Supporting Resources: Website: https://www.elpretextopr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elpretextopr Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/@elpretextopr/ Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast for new moms who are entrepreneurs, founders, and creators? I’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. I’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms. About Fertile Imagination You can be a great mom without giving up, shrinking, or hiding your dreams. There’s flexibility in how you pursue anything – your role, your lifestyle, and your personal and professional goals. The limitations on your dreams are waiting to be shattered. It’s time to see and seize what’s beyond your gaze. Let’s bridge your childhood daydreams ...
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  • 273: The 5 Resume Mistakes Costing You $250K in 2025

    273: The 5 Resume Mistakes Costing You $250K in 2025
    Mar 18 2025

    Are these 5 resume mistakes secretly slashing your shot at a $250K marketing role in 2025—while others snatch the offers you deserve? In this must-listen episode, Melissa Llarena—career coach to Fortune 500 execs—unveils the blunders sinking corporate moms and their partners in today’s brutal job market. Don’t get caught out—tune in and snag a free fix before March 21st!

    Episode Description:
    Struggling to land a top-tier marketing or advertising role in 2025—or know someone who is? Melissa Llarena, host since 2017 (with interviews like Beth Comstock and Gary Vee under her belt), dives back to her 2011 roots to help corporate pros thrive. After 13 years coaching agency leaders and execs—pre-Fertile Imagination fame—she’s uncovered 5 resume mistakes tanking even the sharpest marketers. Burned-out CMOs, blindsided managers, and guilt-juggling leaders are scoring 15/60 on resumes when 50+ is the winning mark. In this episode, learn:

    • The 5 resume killers—missed revenue wins, weak storytelling, and more—costing you big.
    • How networking strategies and AI smarts flip flops into $250K offers.
    • Why the Marketing Leader Scorecard (free till March 21st) is your DIY ticket to 50+.

    Melissa’s also booking interview preparation services—think Last-Minute Interview Prep for video interviews and in-person interviews, or her 9-week deep dive with multi-stakeholder interviewing strategies, cross-cultural interviews, and interview presentation support. Ready to shine? Grab her free tool and fix those mistakes now!

    Free Download:
    Snag the Marketing Leader Scorecard at https://bit.ly/mlscore—free through March 21st, 2025. Score yourself across five key areas and see if you’re competitive—or leaving $250K on the table.

    Bonus Reward:
    Share this episode with a friend who’s struggling (partner, husband, colleague), then email Melissa at melissa@melissallarena.com with “I forwarded to [Friend’s Name]”. You’ll score Boost Your Interview Answers—a PDF purchased by hundreds, loaded with proven tips to ace interviews. Plus, the first 5 forwarders get a free 15-minute resume or pitch review—booked by March 31!

    Keywords: Interview preparation services, interview presentation support, multi-stakeholder interviewing strategies, video interviews, in-person interviews, cross-cultural interviews, storytelling, networking strategies, resume tweaks, 2025 job market, marketing resume mistakes.

    Connect:

    • Book a call for VIP accelerators: www.melissallarena.com/sessions
    • Follow Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissallarena/
    • Share this episode—help a marketer win in 2025!

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  • 272: Most marketing execs are getting ghosted in 2025—but the ones doing THIS are getting callbacks

    272: Most marketing execs are getting ghosted in 2025—but the ones doing THIS are getting callbacks
    Mar 4 2025
    Landing Your Dream Marketing Role in the #RemoteEra Most marketing execs are getting ghosted in 2025—but the ones scoring Director to CMO roles are doing way more. I’ll show you the exact moves that land $250K calls, even remotely. Hi, I’m Melissa Llarena, and welcome back to the podcast. For over a decade, I’ve helped ambitious marketing executives and advertising leaders land their dream careers through my global job search coaching firm, Career Outcomes Matter, launched in 2011. I’m back, better than ever, with strategies that work right now—and today, we’re tackling how you can stand out in this cutthroat #RemoteEra or #Hybrid job market. Let’s get real—this isn’t your average job advice. In 2025, landing those rare, high-stakes marketing roles isn’t about just sending a resume, cover letter, or even thoughtfully updating applications. It’s about outworking and out-strategizing the competition. Let me ask you something to set the stage… Would YOU have stayed on the Titanic, knowing you had a chance to get off before the last lifeboat was filled? Hoping you’d survive icy waters isn’t smart—and neither is letting your marketing career sink when you could turn it around. You wouldn’t watch a campaign fail if you knew how to save it, right? The same goes for your career, especially in today’s #RemoteEra or #Hybrid world. As a high-performing marketer or job seeker, you’re in a race—and it’s tougher than ever to land Director-level and above roles, especially if you’re a working parent or world-class aunt eyeing flexibility. But here’s the truth I’ve seen and helped my clients achieve: the marketers getting interviews and calls in 2025 aren’t just applying—they’re bringing market analysis, SOPs, portfolios, and 90–100 day plans that blow hiring leaders away. That’s how you prove you’re worth multiple rounds and a salary at the top end of $130K–$285K+. Imagine cutting your job search short, writing that resignation letter, and avoiding a layoff. That’s the edge I give my clients—and I’m sharing it with you today.” Let’s get specific—here are four high-level marketing roles I know will attract top talent in 2025, where the differentiator is the candidate who brings the goods. These are the exact deliverables I’ve helped my clients create, present, and land with, along with quick pro tips based on what impresses hiring leaders: Headspace - Principal Brand Strategist, $130K–$183K base: Bring a one-page analysis of the mental health ecosystem—why Headspace beats Calm or other apps—and show how branding creates a utilization halo effect.Director of Marketing, Advisory Practice at Acquisition.com, Las Vegas, NV (Hybrid), $150K–$180K base: Prove you can lead with praise, not punishment, and explain how you’d contribute to Alex’s $1B-plus vision in 36 months or less.SVP, Marketing Enablement at Warner Music Group, $210K–$285K base: Bring a framework showing how you’d lead a full marketing service provider audit.Chief of Staff, Marketing at IBM (Salary not posted): Dive into CMO Clay’s vision—check his talks—and understand how McKinsey trains leaders, since you’ll likely compete with McKinsey alums or IBM insiders. *All roles can be found on LinkedIn. They are live as of March 3rd, 2025.* These moves are what’s working now to land $285K calls, even remotely. That’s the ‘doing more’ that gets you noticed in 2025. How do I know this works? I launched Career Outcomes Matter in 2011 to coach global marketing leaders like you, wrote Fertile Imagination—a #1 Amazon bestseller in 2023—to inspire storytelling for dream careers, and I’ve hosted icons like Beth Comstock and GaryVee on this podcast early on. Recently, I earned my meditation certification after a two-year program to support clients through high-stress transitions. I’ve dedicated my life to learning and teaching the art of relationship-building—and now, I’m back with strategies that give you the edge in this brutal job market. Listen, if you’re a serious marketing executive ready to stop getting ghosted and land your dream $150K+ role—or boost your income by 25%—I’m here to help. I’m enrolling a max of 10 ambitious marketing leaders into my 9-week group coaching program, starting this Sunday, March 9, 2025. It’s a 2-week risk-free trial, and if you join by March 31st, I’ll personally rewrite your resume or LinkedIn profile for free—that’s a $1,500 value. Book a 15-minute job search fit session with me today at www.melissallarena.com/sessions. I’ve got tons of slots open in the next 48-hours, and I’d love to see if this is the right fit for you—or anyone you know who’s frustrated with their boss, worried about layoffs, stalled on promotions, or feeling stuck. Let’s turn your career into the success story it’s meant to be. I’m Melissa Llarena, and I can’t wait to help you win. A client was on a sinking ship...
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