Sustainable CEO Mom: Productivity, Automation, AI and Marketing Strategies for Female Entrepreneurs + Service Providers

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Are you a mom who is looking to build a profitable service- based business in part time hours? Then you've come to the right place. Many moms feel like we need to sacrifice our careers for our children but I wholeheartedly believe that we can have a thriving business and family at the same time. In this podcast, we’re going to be diving into the ins and outs of running a business as a mom in part time hours including how to get visible without relying on social media, how to generate consistent leads in your service-based business, how to use automations to get more time back, and so much more. This podcast will answer questions such as: - How do I start a business as a mom? - How can I run my business with my children at home? - How can I grow my business without relying on social media? - How can I meet my income goals in part time hours? - How can I thrive in business as a service provider? - and many more! If you're ready to grow a profitable service-based business in 20 hours a week or less, then join us every Wednesday for new episodes of the Sustainable CEO Mom (formerly Moms Make Money Podcast) where you can expect simple and sustainable business, marketing, automation, and AI strategies for mom entrepreneurs.

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July 8, 2026Episode 12710 min

127. How I Use AI During Low-Capacity Seasons of Business

Send us Fan MailMaycember is real, summer is coming, and your business doesn't care that your kids are home. So what do you actually do when life gets loud and you still have a business to run?In this episode, I break down exactly how I use AI during low-capacity seasons — not to do more, but to protect her breathing room. Because there's a big difference between a slow season and a season where your personal life is simply fuller than normal, and the strategy for each one looks completely different.You'll walk away knowing:What a low-capacity season actually is (and why it's not a slow season)The 4 ways I use AI to stay consistent when I’m running on less time and mental bandwidthHow to get ahead on content, email, and decision-making before the chaos hits so you can actually be present when it doesWhy using AI isn't cheating and the reframe that makes it clickIf you've ever felt your business slip during a hectic stretch of life, this episode gives you a better plan for next time. Sustainable business is built in the margins — this is how you protect them.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

July 1, 2026Episode 12641 min

126. How to Get Booked on Podcasts as a Mom Entrepreneur (Without Cold Pitching or Chasing Big Shows) with Candace Dudley

Send us Fan MailGetting booked on podcasts isn't about chasing big numbers — it's about getting strategic with who's in the room.Candace Dudley, podcast guesting strategist, joins me on this episode to break down exactly how mom entrepreneurs can use podcast guesting as a legitimate visibility strategy that actually converts without the spam pitches, the follower obsession, or the "I'll start when I'm ready" trap.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your speaking topics are the foundation of everything (and why skipping this step is costing you aligned bookings)The two-part pitch formula that doesn't feel salesy even if you have an MLM-adjacent ick with cold outreachWhy smaller, niche shows often convert better than the big names you're chasingThe one mindset trick that helped Candace actually send her pitches (and how pretending you're your own assistant changes everything)What to do after the episode airs so you don't burn bridges or miss the authority-building moment you worked forThe three-step plan for getting your first (or next) podcast appearance booked this monthIf you've been thinking podcast guesting "isn't for you yet" — this episode is your sign that you're already ready.Connect with Candace and grab her free Podcast Matchmaking Community. The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

June 29, 2026Episode 12511 min

125. The Real Reason Most Moms Don't Use AI Consistently

Send us Fan MailYou tried AI, you got excited and then you went back to doing everything yourself and honestly, same. But here's the thing: it's not because AI doesn't work. It's because you've been using it like a vending machine.Every session starting from scratch. Zero context. A prompt in, an output out, and then you forget it exists for three weeks. In this episode, I'm breaking down the one mindset shift that changes how AI actually works for you: treating Claude like a coworker instead of a vending machine. Because when your AI already knows your business, your voice, your audience, and what you're working on — your sessions get faster, your outputs get better, and it finally starts to feel like actual support.You'll walk away knowing:Why the vending machine approach leads to inconsistent results (and eventual abandonment)What the Claude Coworker Method is and how to use it in your real mom-life scheduleThe one thing to do before your next AI session that will change everythingHow to build an AI rhythm that actually sticks — no complicated systems requiredIf you've ever said "AI doesn't really work for my business," this episode is your reframe.→ Ready to go deeper? Join the AI Curious to AI Confident 5-Day Sprint at momsmakemoneycollective.com/sprint — only $17.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

June 24, 2026Episode 12410 min

124. Momentum Isn’t About Doing More — It’s About Not Starting Over

Send us Fan MailMomentum isn't built during your highest-capacity seasons — it's built in the maintenance seasons. The ones where life is messy, your schedule is disrupted, and you keep moving anyway.If you've ever found yourself going all-in on your business and then completely disappearing the second summer hits, this episode is for you.I break down why the all-or-nothing business cycle is the real reason moms feel like they're constantly rebuilding from scratch and what to do instead. You'll learn the concept of Minimum Viable Visibility (MVV): the minimum amount of consistency needed to stay connected to your audience during lower-capacity seasons without burning out or starting over every fall.In this episode:Why momentum is actually built in the maintenance seasons, not the hustle onesHow disappearing completely costs you more than slowing down ever wouldWhat Minimum Viable Visibility looks like in real mom-life termsHow to stop measuring momentum by output and start measuring it by stabilityIf you're heading into summer already mentally preparing to ghost your audience, this is your permission slip to do it differently.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

June 17, 2026Episode 12310 min

123. The Mistake Most Moms Make When They Try to “Scale Back” for Summer

Send us Fan MailScaling back for the summer sounds healthy until you look up in September and realize you basically ghosted your business for three months. Been there. And the re-entry? Not cute.In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between strategically scaling back and accidentally sabotaging your momentum because those are not the same thing, even though a lot of moms treat them like they are.I'm sharing my Summer Momentum System: the three-part framework I now use to stay visible, protect my income, and keep my nervous system calm during lower-capacity seasons without operating at full speed or disappearing completely.You'll walk away from this episode knowing:Why "I'll figure it out when summer gets here" is the most expensive plan you can makeThe strategic minimums that actually keep your business moving (spoiler: it's less than you think)How to stay visible without constantly creating new contentThe mindset shift from growth mode to protect mode and why that's not failureBecause wanting to be present with your kids this summer doesn't mean your business has to suffer. You just need a more sustainable way to stay in motion.🎁 Grab the Sustainable Summer Survival Kit: https://jennysuneson.thrivecart.com/sustainable-summer-survival-kit/ The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

June 10, 2026Episode 12210 min

122. What I’d Focus on If I Only Had 15 Hours a Week This Summer

Send us Fan MailSummer has a way of making even the most organized business owner question everything.The kids are home. Routines disappear overnight. Work hours shrink. And suddenly you're trying to fit a full-capacity business into a fraction of the time.In this episode, I share exactly what I would focus on if I only had 15 hours a week to work this summer. Instead of chasing more growth, more content, and more hustle, I break down how to maintain momentum, protect revenue, and stay visible without burning yourself out.You'll learn what to prioritize, what to let go of, how to structure a lower-capacity workweek, and why maintenance seasons are still valuable seasons in business.If you've ever worried that slowing down for summer means losing momentum, this episode will give you a sustainable roadmap for navigating the season with confidence.In this episode, you'll learn:Why summer requires a different business strategy—not just fewer hoursThe biggest mistake moms make when trying to maintain business as usualThe non-negotiables I would focus on during a 15-hour workweekHow to stay visible without creating content every dayWhat to prioritize to keep revenue moving during lower-capacity seasonsA simple framework for structuring your time when hours are limitedWhy maintenance seasons are often a sign of strong CEO leadershipBecause your business should be able to survive summer breaks, camp gaps, sick days, and real life. Resources Mentioned:Sustainable Success AcceleratorThe MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

June 3, 2026Episode 1218 min

121. Why Summer Plans Fail Without Structure (Even When You’re Motivated)

Send us Fan MailSummer is supposed to feel flexible, fun, and freeing but for many mom entrepreneurs, it ends up feeling chaotic, overwhelming, and completely off the rails.In this episode of Sustainable CEO Mom, Jenny is unpacking one of the biggest mistakes moms make heading into summer: confusing flexibility with having no structure at all. If you've ever entered summer with good intentions only to find yourself feeling behind, stressed, and questioning everything by July, this episode is for you.Jenny shares why summer plans often fail, how weak systems get exposed during lower-capacity seasons, and what it really looks like to maintain momentum without hustling. You'll learn how to create supportive structure, simplify your business, and build around your real-life capacity so you can stay visible, profitable, and present with your family this summer.If you're tired of swinging between overworking and completely disappearing from your business, this conversation will help you approach summer differently.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why flexibility without structure often leads to chaos• The real reason summer can derail your business momentum• How to create supportive systems instead of rigid routines• What a "minimum viable week" looks like and why it matters• How to maintain visibility and revenue during lower-capacity seasons• Why simplifying your business may be the smartest summer strategyResources Mentioned:→ Grab the free 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint: https://momsmakemoneycollective.com/20-hour-work-week-blueprint/Because you don't need to choose between being present with your kids and building a profitable business—you just need a business designed for the season you're in.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

May 27, 2026Episode 1206 min

120. Building in the Margins: What It Actually Requires at a CEO Level

Send us Fan MailBuilding your business in the margins of motherhood isn't a disadvantage but it does require a different level of leadership.In this episode, we're unpacking why trying to force a full-time business strategy into part-time hours is one of the fastest paths to burnout and what it actually looks like to lead like a CEO when you're building your business during nap times, school drop-offs, and in the small pockets of time you have available.If you've ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly trying to do more just to keep up, this conversation is your reminder that sustainable growth doesn't come from doing everything — it comes from simplifying what matters.In this episode, we cover:Why building in the margins isn't the problemThe difference between thinking like a CEO vs. operating like a doerHow overestimating your capacity creates burnoutWhy simpler offers and workflows often create more growthThe systems you need before you feel "busy enough"What CEO work actually looks like in a 15–20 hour workweekWhy slower doesn't mean failing — it can actually mean sustainableIf you're ready to stop building your business around unrealistic expectations and start building one that actually fits your life, this episode is for you.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

May 20, 2026Episode 1197 min

119. Why Summer Doesn’t Have to Mean a Revenue Dip

Send us Fan MailSummer doesn’t have to mean slower sales, disappearing from your business, or rebuilding from scratch in September.In this episode, I’m challenging one of the biggest assumptions mom entrepreneurs make this time of year: that summer automatically causes a revenue dip. Because the truth? Summer isn’t usually the problem. Lack of structure is.I’m breaking down why so many businesses feel fragile when schedules shift and sharing exactly how to keep momentum going, maintain revenue, and simplify your business without working more hours.If your kids are home more, your routines are changing, or you’re heading into a lower-capacity season, this episode will help you build a business that supports your life instead of competing with it.In this episode, we cover:Why summer doesn’t actually “break” your businessThe real reason revenue often dips during lower-capacity seasonsWhy disappearing from your marketing hurts more than scaling back strategicallyThe three things I’d focus on this summer: simplified offers, realistic visibility, and supportive systems What I’d prioritize if I only had 10–15 hours a week to workHow to maintain momentum without maintaining a full-capacity workloadBecause you don’t need more hours… you need a business that works with the hours you actually have.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite

May 13, 2026Episode 1187 min

118. Flexibility vs. Chaos: The Line Most Service-Based Moms Cross

Send us Fan MailFlexibility is probably the reason you started your business in the first place…But somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling freeing and started feeling overwhelming.In this episode, we’re breaking down the real difference between flexibility and chaos and why so many service-based moms unintentionally cross that line without even realizing it.Because here’s the truth:It’s not that you need more discipline…And it’s not that you need to try harder…👉 You need structure.Inside this episode, I’m walking you through:The subtle (but critical) difference between a flexible business and a chaotic oneWhy your business might feel heavier than it should right nowThe biggest misconception moms have about structure (and why it’s actually the key to freedom)What a truly flexible business looks like in real life3 simple shifts to move from reactive → intentional CEO modeIf you’ve been feeling scattered, behind, or like your business is running you instead of the other way around… this episode is going to hit home.Because you don’t need less flexibility.You just need more structure to support it.💬 Loved this episode? Take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me—I love seeing what resonates with you.🚀 Ready for the next step? If you’re ready to build a business that actually feels calm, clear, and sustainable, come join us inside the Sustainable Success Accelerator where we turn this into your reality.The MOMentum Hub is a free community for mom entrepreneurs who want clarity, consistency, and momentum without burnout.Inside, you’ll find weekly momentum resets, short audios you can actually finish, simple prompts, and supportive conversations that fit real life.Join for free and build momentum one focused week at a time.Connect with Us:InstagramWebsite