Podcasts by Naptime Empires with Nikki Elledge Brown: Refreshingly Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurial Moms

Go to sleep, mom. [NE 062] from 2019-05-02T10:37:03

This episode is an audio permission slip to GO TO SLEEP, MOM.

When you're feeling tired and cranky, or maybe a bit mentally foggy and slooowwww...

When you're reaching for caffeine...

Close the tab(s). [NE 061] from 2019-04-09T09:32:54

As moms, business owners, and HUMANS in the 21st century - there's a whole lot to keep mental track of in this lifetime. At any given moment we're holding mental spac...

The Pregnant Pause: How to Come Back After a Break [NE 060] from 2019-04-02T15:00:27

If you've ever gone a week, a month, a YEAR without posting in your "regular" schedule and you've felt a bit shamey or awkward about stepping back onto the field - th...

You're not behind. [NE 059] from 2019-01-02T13:30:37

Happy New Yeeeear! In this episode I catch you up on how we weathered the 2018 who-knows-what-day-it-is-anyway holiday vortex over here, my take on new year planning pressure (hint: you're the b...

Sarah Ashman on Bringing Your Brand to Visual Life [NE 058] from 2018-12-24T09:30

For years Sarah Ancalmo-Ashman used her talents as a graphic designer, stylist, and creative director to craft visually compelling, award-winning print, digital, and television brand + advertisi...

A Selfish Ask [NE 057] from 2018-12-17T09:30

Weird ep warning: I'm calling in a quick favor today, dude. Would LOVE and so appreciate it if you'd play along! If you've enjoyed any or all of these podcast episodes, this week I'm (selfishly ...

Reina Pomeroy on Trust, Transitions, and Finding What's FUN [NE 056] from 2018-12-10T13:01:16

Reina Pomeroy is a speaker, coach, podcaster, founder of Reina + Co and creator of the Dreamy Client Magnet Program. In this convo we cover all kinds of life + biz goodness - from why she left h...

Get back in the game. [NE 055] from 2018-12-03T09:30

If you're sitting on the figurative sidelines of your own life or business, feeling stuck in imposter syndrome and excuses - why you're not qualified, why your voice isn't as valuable as the so-...

The Gift of Mom Guilt [NE 054] from 2018-11-26T09:30

Mom guilt gets a bad wrap. << okay I didn't write that as a "gift" pun... but it's actually perfect. Because in this ep I'm speaking to the GIFT(s) of mom guilt. Specifically, I'm sharing a help...

Rachel Rodgers on Becoming a Million Dollar Badass [NE 053] from 2018-11-19T09:30

Rachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven + Million Dollar Badass, a mastermind for business owners who are committed AF to making seven figures.

In this episode she shares how she was...

How to Appreciate Where You Are NOW. [NE 052] from 2018-11-12T09:30

In this ep I share a simple reframe that's been helping me appreciate the current moment(s) more. As opposed to arm-wrestling them, stomping my feet and asking "why isn't X happening yet?" in my...

Laura Roeder on Systems, SaaS, and Social Media Scheduling [NE 051] from 2018-07-27T20:57:19

Edgar’s Laura Roeder is an amazing example of a founder who’s kicking SaaS WHILE also having young kiddos. In this episode, her take on systems, team building, and work environment will help you...

It's okay to take a break. [NE 050] from 2018-07-06T16:26:43

In this episode I'm asking you to get HONEST about the why, where, what, when, and how of your online presence.

In Permission to Unplug [NE 007] I shared ahas from my social-media free we...

Lana Shlafer on Life Mastery + The Power of Alignment [NE 049] from 2018-06-27T20:14:54

Lana Shlafer is a speaker, life mastery and law of attraction coach, and creator of the Master Your Life Academy. In this convo she shares her insights on allowing support (both in motherhood an...

The Power of Real Friendships [NE 048] from 2018-06-22T12:32:24

I recently returned from a ridiculously amazing trip over the rainbow -- back to Hawaii for the first time since moving to Texas one year ago! - and one of my BIGGEST reflections was the reminde...

David Siteman Garland on Lifestyle, Discipline, and the Future of Online Courses [NE 047] from 2018-05-10T14:39:43

David Siteman Garland is the creator of The Rise To The Top & Create Awesome Online Courses. Over the years he's helped thousands of his students in over 100 countries (myself included) create a...

How to Make Time for Life Stuff [NE 046] from 2018-04-24T21:31:56

This episode was inspired by the loooong list of "personal" to dos that I've carried with me for several months since moving back to Texas from Hawaii.

You know -- the to-dos you write do...

Chrissa Benson on Health, Humor, and Blogging for Business [NE 045] from 2018-04-16T18:29:38

Chrissa Benson is a is a fitness enthusiast passionate about cooking EASY, healthy, real-food meals and finding ways to sneak in workouts, all while managing life as a military spouse and mom of...

7 Money Mindset Shifts to Make TODAY [NE 044] from 2018-04-09T19:18:01

It's time to get back to basics over here - and we're starting with money mindset.

If you've ever thought to yourself:

“I have to be thin / organized/ otherwise perfect to be succe...

Suzy Ashworth on Mindset, Messaging, and The Calm Birth Experience [NE 043] from 2018-04-02T08:30

If you’re pregnant, hoping to be pregnant, or know / love someone who’s pregnant, you gotta know Suzy Ashworth.

I am SO thankful our paths crossed in 2015 in my final months of pregnancy ...

How to Squash Self Doubt (+ Believe in Yourself Again) [NE 042] from 2018-03-27T18:29:23

Our minds our infinitely more powerful than we realize.

Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing depends on our THOUGHTS.

Next time you find yourself in a funk, rut, blah zone - ...

Jill Stanton on Adding a Baby to the Business Mix [NE 041] from 2018-03-20T18:25:48

You know it’s a juicy convo when the recurring theme is “if we’re just being honest.” Jill Stanton (co-founder of Screw the Nine to Five) has been a treasured member of my cabinet of friendtors ...

Say it again. And again and again. [NE 040] from 2018-03-12T08:30

If you feel like your message is an ambiguous mystery - or your mission in life is a foggy unknown, I challenge thee to listen to this episode with an open mind.

To consider that maybe, J...

How to Get Clear on Your Message [NE 039] from 2018-02-06T15:35:55

I've been reading some really interesting parenting books lately (will have to do full book reports in other episodes - they're REALLY good).

One of my fave takeaways from Magical Parent,...

Dear Course Collector [NE 038] from 2018-01-15T09:30

In this ep I encourage you to take an honest look at your digital library --- all the online workshops, courses, programs, books, communities you've got at your fingertips.

Make a list, c...

Why I'm Obsessed with Journaling (+ You May Be Too) [NE 037] from 2017-12-25T09:30

In this ep I'm doing my best to peer pressure you into starting (or re-starting) a regular journaling practice because IT'S FREAKING POWERFUL and easy and basically free.

Doesn't have to ...

Why Your Voice Matters [NE 036] from 2017-11-27T22:08:09

If you’re anything like …anybody… who has ever started a blog, written an article, or sent out a smoke signal to an audience of any kind, you’ve probably caught yourself thinking:

“It’s a...

The Difference Between You + "Them" [NE 035] from 2017-11-20T16:29:57

Ever find yourself on the digi-sidelines watching (what feels like) everyone else building their dream lives / businesses, thinking "that couldn't be me"? Yeah - me too. And it sucks. In this ep...

Do it for YOU. [NE 034] from 2017-11-13T09:30

One of the most valuable writing / speaking tips I can give to those who want to build GENUINE connection online is to write to ONE.

Speaking directly to ONE singular reader (or listener,...

Get More Done in Less Time: How to Master the Micro-Hustle [NE 033] from 2017-10-23T08:30

While I'm a huge believer in trusting divine timing / enjoying what IS (see NE 031), we gotta move our feet and take ACTION to help the process along.

In this episode I share how using 25...

Nicole Walters on Family-First Entrepreneurship (+ What it’s REALLY Like to Go Viral) [NE 032] from 2017-10-16T08:30

I recently e-met the brilliant + hilarious income strategist Nicole Walters after my buddy Ari shared one of her viral videos (yes she’s had more than one!). I fell down the rabbit hole watching...

What's the rush? (A case for slowing the eff down) [NE 031] from 2017-10-09T20:12:42

Your business may or may not be on the (subjectively defined) fast track right now, but one thing's for sure: Every day your kiddos are as little as they'll ever be.

In this episode I exa...

Let's talk: The Season TWO Premiere [NE 030] from 2017-10-02T08:30

Welcome to Season TWO! In this episode I paint a(n audio) picture of what you can expect for this next season of #naptimeempires: one show per week (alternating solo + convos), SUPER conversatio...

What's next? The Season One Finale [NE 029] from 2017-08-04T12:26:41

That's a wrap for season ONE of the Naptime Empires™ podcast! It's been a little while since NE 028 was published, so in this "on location" ep I recap where we've been, where we are, and where w...

Racheal Cook on Allowing Yourself to be Supported [NE 028] from 2017-04-18T08:30

This episode is FULL. of. gems. from serial entrepreneur and mom of three, Racheal Cook.

She shares the scoop on how she made the move from face-to-face work to an online model - then how...

How to Have FUN with a Deadline [NE 027] from 2017-04-14T08:30

Some days you just gotta get stuff DONE. Real deadlines. Hard stops. Train is leaving the station (or in my case, the plane is leaving the airport).

In this ep I share a few fun tricks I ...

Jo Milmine on Podcasting with (Your Actual) Personality [NE 026] from 2017-04-11T17:20:06

If you're thinking of starting your own podcast, treat yourself to this refreshing convo with award-winning podcaster, military veteran (+ spouse!), m(u)m of two, humorous human and biz buddy o'...

Breaking through Resistance [NE 025] from 2017-04-11T17:16

I meeeean...it happens. Resistance. Procrastination. The times when you feel so stuck that it SEEMS the only option is to raid the pantry / watch one more ep of your fave Netflix show / alphabet...

Alexia Vernon on Overcoming Post-Partum Depression [NE 024] from 2017-03-28T08:30

We talk about PLENTY of valuable #naptimeempires lessons in this episode (like managing expectations, preparing your biz for baby, and leveraging your income), but what I’m most grateful to Lex ...

What (+ HOW) are you celebrating? [NE 023] from 2017-03-24T08:30

I'd really love to hear your answer to this Q (so join the convo on FB!).

If you're willing to SEE it, there's always SOMETHING good goin' on in your life. Are you stopping to anchor it i...

Andrea Crowder&Permish to be Deliciously Selfish [NE 022] from 2017-03-21T08:30

YEP - we said it. Join Andrea Crowder, founder of The Me First Movement™ (co-founder of the misFIT Republic) and me for a refreshingly honest + inspiring conversation on building an empire while...

Delight in the Process (#bananabundance) [NE 021] from 2017-03-20T10:40:01

In this ep I share the story of how planting a batch o' banana trees in our backyard has proven to be a LOT like creating this podcast.

I didn't have a particular result or outcome in min...

Jennifer Kem on the Power of Resilience, Reflection, and Protecting the Asset [NE 020] from 2017-03-14T08:30

Listen in as MasterBrand™ powerhouse Jen Kem shares the highs and lows of her multimillion-dollar #naptimeempires journey - from divorce, loss, and the power of protecting the asset (YOURSELF).<...

Real Talk on Biz Baby Blues [NE 019] from 2017-03-10T09:30

If you've been feeling down about your business since bringing a new human onto the scene, my hope is that listening to this ep will help you feel more normal.

BONUS POINTS if it inspires...

Morgan MacDonald on Making the Most of the Season You’re In [NE 018] from 2017-03-07T13:39:46

Listen in as Morgan MacDonald of Paper Raven Books shares the story of how she’s shifted from mom of two, freelancing during naptimes and bedtimes, to mom of FOUR leading a highly supported self...

Who do you wanna be when you grow up? [NE 017] from 2017-03-07T13:15:45

My little guy's first "career day" at school really got me thinking. What if, instead of asking "WHAT do you want to be when you grow up?" - implying that we've gotta fit neatly into one checkbo...

Melanie Duncan on What it REALLY Takes to Design Your Dream Empire [NE 016] from 2017-02-28T09:30

You may *think* it could be de-motivating to listen to a mama who’s already built her (Insta-perfect) multimillion-dollar empires to baller status.

Let me assure you: It’s anything BUT. Listen

Divine Breadcrumbs: The Path to Ease-y Money™ [NE 015] from 2017-02-24T22:44:28

In this ep I share the power of seeing the divine breadcrumbs in your life.

I also share the scoop on the game-changing work that's been helping me get my GROOVE back and reconnect with t...

Natalie Gouché on Giving Yourself Space to Create [NE 014] from 2017-02-21T09:30

Social media trainer (+ Mogul Mom) Natalie Gouché transformed her energy and profitability by giving herself space to create. (Can we say "Fridays off?" Hale YES we can.) Tune in to hear the ins...

Dear Overthinker: Let it be FUN. [NE 013] from 2017-02-17T18:22:14

If you're tempted to overthink, overcomplicate, and overanalyze the next (okay almost EVERY) move in your business, treat yourself to this episode.

In this one I share some of my most rel...

Tamsen Horton on Popsicle Sticks, Playlists, and Living a Vacationing Life [NE 012] from 2017-02-14T09:30

The brilliant Tamsen Horton is one of my dearest biz buddies - she's an author, (mam)attorney, course creator, and organizational goddess. Listen in as she shares her incredibly practical (yet p...

Allow Yourself to Be Supported (Bring the Village Back) [NE 011] from 2017-02-10T11:56:48

If you need permission to ditch the supermom cape, this is it. In this ep, I'm challenging us to check the stories we're telling ourselves about *when and how* our support will manifest. To get ...

Denise Duffield-Thomas on Boundaries, Beliefs, and Babyproofing Your Business [NE 010] from 2017-02-07T09:30

Listen in to hear how money mindset mentor (+ queen o' the Lucky Bees) Denise Duffield-Thomas prepped her business for babies and manages a true "chillionaire" lifestyle while growing her empire...

A Commitment to Contentment [NE 009] from 2017-02-03T14:31:42

A wise philosopher once said, "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." << kidding. Don't know who said it. But it's TRUE in the sense that contentment / joy / energy starts with US. We set the...

Rachel Luna on Confidence, Consistency, and The Messy Truth of Motherhood [NE 008] from 2017-01-31T12:16:27

This is some REAL talk with the bold and brilliant Rachel Luna. Join us for deep conversation on confidence, consistency, and the messy truths of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

SHOW NOT...

Permission to Unplug [NE 007] from 2017-01-27T13:15:07

If you're anything like me, you're more than a bit addicted to scrolling through social media. (I sometimes feel like I let myself be swallowed by the internet when I started my online business ...

Jadah Sellner on Building an Empire with Intention [NE 006] from 2017-01-24T06:00

Jadah Sellner is an author, international keynote speaker, poet, and serial entrepreneur who helps creative entrepreneurs build communities with love, impact & world-changing ideas at jadahselln...

Red Lips + Dance Parties: A Get Dressed Challenge [NE 005] from 2017-01-20T12:31:30

Confession: I almost chickened out on sharing this episode because I say SEX in it. (YES, I have a husband, two biological children, and still feel like I need to whisper or spell it.) Good news...

Amber McCue on Systems, Planning, and the Power of a Flexible Vision [NE 004] from 2017-01-17T12:15:21

Amber McCue is a breath of fresh air. She launched each of her two businesses while working full-time, moms three amazing daughters (one teenager, two littles), aaand keeps life afloat even as h...

On Mom Guilt and Martyrdom [NE 003] from 2017-01-03T14:08:56

Leave it to the BRILLIANT Liz Gilbert (via her Magic Lessons podcast) to inspire an episode I resisted creating for weeks.

In this (first “real”) solo show, I share a few key quotes that’...

Dr. Kristy Goodwin on Raising Kids in a Digital World [NE 002] from 2017-01-03T12:11:12

If you’re reading this - parent or not, you need Dr. Kristy Goodwin’s work. She’s my go-to resource when it comes to finding the TRUTH (not alarmist, yet grounded in real research info) about ra...

Launching a Naptime Empire™ with Nikki Elledge Brown [NE 001] from 2017-01-03T12:03:28

If we haven’t met yet (+ even if we have), this episode will fill you in on my backstory - personal and professional.

My friend Morgan MacDonald helps me dig up all the nitty gritty detai...

What to Expect When You're Listening to Naptime Empires® [NE 000] from 2017-01-03T11:58:06

In this intro episode, I share my vision for this experimental season of the Naptime Empires® podcast - including who this show is for (#spoileralert: it’s for fam-focused entrepreneurs with bri...

What to Expect When You're Listening to Naptime Empires® [NE 000] from 2017-01-03T11:58:06

In this intro episode, I share my vision for this experimental season of the Naptime Empires® podcast - including who this show is for (#spoileralert: it’s for fam-focused entrepreneurs with bri...