Sustainable CEO Mom: Productivity, Automation, AI and Marketing Strategies for Female Entrepreneurs + Service Providers (Formerly Moms Make Money Podcast)

Hosted by Jenny Suneson | Business Mentor and Visibility Strategist for Moms

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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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August 12, 2026Episode 13215 min

132. Why You Feel Behind Every September (And How to Fix It)

Send us Fan MailFeeling behind in September isn't a discipline problem. It's a structure problem and no amount of pretty planners or 5am routines is going to fix it.Every fall, mom entrepreneurs hit the same wall: back-to-school chaos, brand-new schedules, emotionally wrecked kids at 3pm, and a business that never paused for summer. Then everyone around you starts talking fall launches and Q4 planning while you're still trying to remember what you were even working on in June.Jenny unpacks why September hits mom entrepreneurs so hard (spoiler: it's not a transition, it's a collision), shares the kindergarten year that completely changed how she builds, and gives you the one move to make before you plan, batch, or launch anything: stabilize.Inside this episode:Why "just get more disciplined" is the wrong diagnosis entirelyThe difference between a productivity problem and a capacity problemThe three parts of stabilizing — getting honest about your real capacity, naming your non-negotiables, and letting everything else wait without guiltWhy sprinting through a transition doesn't slow you down, it makes you crashIf you're walking into Q4 already running on fumes, this one hands you a way forward built for your actual life — not the imaginary version with unlimited hours.Mentioned in this episode: 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint → momsmakemoneycollective.com/blueprint CEO Mom Fall Reset → https://www.momsmakemoneycolletive.com/ceo-mom-fall-reset/ 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

August 5, 2026Episode 13110 min

131. The CEO Reset I Do Every August Before Fall Begins

Send us Fan MailThe moms who don't reset in August are the ones who hit October completely burnt out, wondering why their business is running them instead of the other way around.I’m sharing the story of last year when I watched my son walk into kindergarten for the very first time and spent the whole moment mentally problem-solving business issues. I was there, but I wasn't really there. That day I made a promise: never again. And the CEO Reset was born.In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact four-part reset I run every single August — one you can knock out in a single CEO date with your notebook and your favorite beverage:The Reflection Audit — the four honest questions that show you what to keep, cut, and hand offThe Offer Clarity Check — because offers drift, and five things on your website isn't a strategyThe Capacity Calendar — mapping the hours you actually have this fall, not the ones you wish you hadThe Fall Focus Word — a little woo, wildly groundingYou're not behind. You're a mom running a real business with limited hours and a whole lot of heart and you deserve a strategy that fits your actual life.Ready to do the reset with support? The CEO Mom Fall Reset kicks off the week of August 25th. 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 29, 2026Episode 1307 min

130. The Difference Between Using AI and Building an AI-Supported Business

Send us Fan MailThere's a big difference between using AI and actually building an AI-supported business and most mom entrepreneurs are stuck on the wrong side of that line without even realizing it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the #1 mistake I see in my community (and lived myself): using AI as a task doer instead of a strategic partner. When you're working 20 hours a week, that distinction is everything.I'm sharing exactly what changed for me when I stopped treating AI like a vending machine and started using it like a strategic coworker and what that actually looks like in practice for a mom with limited hours. Here's what we're covering:The #1 mistake mom entrepreneurs make with AI (and why it's not your fault)The difference between using AI and building an AI-supported business3 things that shift when AI becomes part of how you plan, create, and protect your timeWhat it looks like when AI actually knows your business and why that changes everythingGrab the free AI for CEO Moms Playbook — it's the practical starting point for everything covered in this episode.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 22, 2026Episode 12913 min

129. My AI-Powered Weekly CEO Workflow

Send us Fan MailIf you're still doing everything manually because it feels more "authentic," this episode is going to challenge that in the best way.This week, Jenny is pulling back the curtain on her actual AI-powered weekly CEO workflow. Not a theoretical framework. Not a "here's what you should do" lecture. The real thing she uses every single week to run her business in about 20 hours, keep her content moving, and still have brain capacity left at the end of the day.She's walking you through exactly how Claude shows up across all three of her weekly work containers — CEO Day, Content Batching Day, and Client Day and why each one looks completely different. You'll hear how she uses AI to think more clearly, batch content faster, prep for client calls, and handle sensitive communication without agonizing over every word.The biggest takeaway? AI doesn't replace your genius. It protects your time. And for a mom running a business in 20-ish hours a week, that's not a nice-to-have — it's the whole game.In this episode:The 3-day weekly structure Jenny builds her workflow aroundHow she uses Claude on CEO Day to stop spinning and start decidingHer exact content batching process (including podcast outlines, show notes, and emails)Why Client Day is the most underrated place to use AIThe difference between using AI as a thinking partner vs. a crutchThe 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 15, 2026Episode 12811 min

128. 5 Tasks Every Service Provider Should Stop Doing Manually

Send us Fan MailYou started your business to have more freedom so why does client onboarding, follow-up emails, and scheduling eat up the hours you actually have to work?If you're running your business in 20 hours a week or less, you cannot afford to spend those hours on tasks a system could handle while you're making lunch. In this episode, I break down the five tasks service providers need to stop doing manually like, yesterday.You'll learn:Why automated client onboarding is the single fastest time-saver in your business (and how tools like Dubsado make it a zero-minute process)How inconsistent follow-up is quietly costing you clients and the simple fixThe scheduling back-and-forth that's stealing 20+ hours a year from youHow to actually see your pipeline so you can make smarter CEO decisionsWhy an automated checkout isn't a luxury — it's how you get paid while you sleepAutomation isn't about removing the human touch from your business. It's about protecting your time so the human touch you do give is intentional, energized, and sustainable.Resources mentioned: DubsadoTidyCalAirtableKitThriveCartGrab the AI for CEO Moms Toolkit: https://momsmakemoneycollective.com/ai-toolkit/ 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 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

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132. Why You Feel Behind Every September (And How to Fix It)

131. The CEO Reset I Do Every August Before Fall Begins

130. The Difference Between Using AI and Building an AI-Supported Business

129. My AI-Powered Weekly CEO Workflow

128. 5 Tasks Every Service Provider Should Stop Doing Manually

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

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

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

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

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

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