Mom Means Business

Episode 7: GUEST SPEAKER - Kate Assaraf, CEO and Founder of DIP Sustainable Haircare

Kate Assaraf, the powerhouse CEO and Founder of DIP Sustainable Hair Care joins me in a fun mom conversation. Kate has done what so many entrepreneurs dream of—she built a 7-figure brand, championing small businesses, and reshaping the beauty industry on her own terms.
As NJ’s 2024 Mompreneur of the Year, Kate brings sharp insights, real talk, and a passion for sustainable beauty.
This episode is packed with bold ideas, business wisdom, and inspiration for any entrepreneur looking to do things differently and succeed on their own terms. 
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Episode 6: [Flawless] Feedback

In this episode, we kick things off with a little WATER COOLER TALK about Miami nostalgia, some spring break chatter, and the unofficial start of allergy season—hello, pollen! Our Book Chat is about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Then, we dive into our Business Chatter, breaking down the art of feedback. From performance management systems to actionable insights, we explore how to create a culture of constructive and meaningful feedback. We’ll cover:✔️ The right questions to ask when evaluating performance✔️ How to balance praise with areas for growth✔️ Supporting your colleagues’ professional development
And of course, we round things out with the latest news in the business world.

Episode 5: Let's Learn about Parento

Episode 5: Learn about Parento
Water Cooler Talk
Sickness is happening everywhere
What do you do when you feel sickness come on?
Mom Books
The New Menopause by: Mary Claire Haver
Book of Joy By: Dalai Lama & Rev. Desmond Tutu
Do I know you? By: Sadie Dingfelder
Business Chatter
Parento overview for Employers and Employees. 
News in the Biz World
Describe FMLA overview and stats.
 
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Episode 4: Useful Mom Tools

Episode 4: Useful Tools
 
Water Cooler Talk
Jan recap
Peloton trip
 
Mom Jams
Lose yourself - Eminem
 
Business Chatter
Useful resources to make life easier as a mom. 
 
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Episode 3: Jamie is HERE!

Jessica and Jamie just have a chat. Join us in the fun! 
 
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Episode 2: January is here to stay

Water Cooler Talk
Reading the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Girls weekend
 
Mom Jams
APT
 
Business Chatter
Self Doubt - don’t bring it into 2025
Shout to Be Still Getaways
 
News in the biz world
Social media outlets for generations
 
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Episode 1: Moving Forward

Water Cooler Talk
Elephant in the room 
What will the podcast look like moving forward?
Goals for 2025
Mom Jams
Beyonce - 16 carriages
Kids are listening to descendants everything
 
Business Chatter
Company Finances
Retirement savings - Vanguard. As an entrepreneur you may not be thinking retirement. Vanguard is easy to manage and definitely worth an exploration.
 
News in the biz world
US released 2025 retirement account limits - I will post on instagram.
 
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AI Part Tres

Jamie and Jessica move from the basics of AI to practical uses of AI.  This is part 3 of a 3 part discussion.
 
Victories and Celebrations
Keep showing up
 
Water Cooler Talk
Team retreat - Jamie
Instagram post about millennial meetings - Jamie
Prioritizing professional development
Sephora sale
Convo cards at dinner
 
Mom Jams
Purple Hat - Sofi Tukker
 
Business Chatter
AI: What are the challenges?
 
News in the biz world
Women in C-Suite roles has shrunk
 
It takes a village - we are showcasing some women in small business that follow us.
@sunscapecollective on Instagram
@pbandjammies1 on Instagram
 
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AI Part Dos

Jamie and Jessica move from the basics of AI to practical uses of AI.  This is part 2 of a 3 part discussion.
 
Victories and Celebrations
Parenting is hard this week.
 
Water Cooler Talk
Talkspace
A&F documentary
Botox
 
Mom Jams
Silence
 
Business Chatter
AI: How to use it?
 
News in the biz world
Sometimes there’s just no news. 
 
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AI Part uno

Jamie and Jessica discuss the basics of AI. What you need to know as it relates to AI. This is a 3 part series so come along for the ride. 
 
Victories and Celebrations
Showed up. 
Summer Camps booked and planned
 
Water Cooler Talk
Peloton apparel 
Pi Day
 
Mom Jams
90s Jams
 
Business Chatter
AI: The BasicsWhy should you care?
What is AI? 
What can it do for you?
Are you afraid? Lean in. 
 
News in the biz world
TikTok ban - possibly.
 
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