The Chill MomBoss - Build a Profitable Business from Home while Raising Kids

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Michelle Hon aka The Chill Mom reveals how she builds multiple 6-figure businesses from home while raising 3 children. You'll get all of her online and offline business strategies including how to build a personal brand, blogging, becoming an influencer in your own niche to charging clients what you're worth, turning your hobby into a profitable business. While Michelle admits that she's not an expert in everything, she brings on other successful entrepreneurs to teach you everything from parenting, balancing home and work, outsourcing, search engine optimization, freelancing, growing followers, building authority and trust, niche sites, social media, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Podcasting, eBooks, online courses, affiliate marketing, getting the smart things done and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you reach your goals and live your best mom life.

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June 15, 2026Episode 15118 min

#151 AI Is Killing Your Brand (And You're Helping It)

Ever look at your social media feed and think, "My content looks better than ever... so why are my views dropping?" Here is the cruel irony: your content is polished, professional, and perfectly structured. But it performs badly. Reach drops, comments dry up, and DMs slow down. The problem isn't the quality of your content. The problem is who it sounds like. It doesn't sound like you anymore, and your audience can feel it. We are officially in the trust economy. When you completely outsource your voice to AI tools, you accidentally erase your unfair advantage: your perspective. In this video, I'm breaking down the dangerous side effects of "cognitive offloading," what the latest 2026 data says about consumer distrust of AI, and how to use AI as a powerful production tool without losing your brand's soul. ✨ READY TO STRATEGICALLY USE AI WITHOUT LOSING YOUR VOICE? Join my masterclass where I show you exactly how to build an efficient, automated business ecosystem while staying irreducibly you: https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass What we cover in this video: 0:00 - The Cruel Irony of "Perfect" Content 1:55 - The Finance Client Case Study: A Glow-up That Failed 3:50 - The Shocking 2026 Data on AI Distrust 4:50 - What is Content Homogenization? 6:00 - The Real Danger: Cognitive Offloading 9:35 - Where to Draw the Line with AI Tools 12:00 - 4 Practical Rules to Protect Your Unique Voice If this video hit home, hit that subscribe button, leave a comment with your thoughts, and share this with one fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear it today! CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 Website: https://momboss.academy | https://amply360.io 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ If this podcast said something you needed to hear, hit Subscribe/Follow. I put out practical, straight-to-the-point videos every week for women building real businesses around real lives. #AIContent #ContentMarketing #BrandStrategy #Entrepreneurship #MomBossAcademy #BusinessAutomation

May 19, 2026Episode 15026 min

#150 Why Your Content Isn't Making Sales (And The 3-Step Fix)

Are you tired of posting every single day, chasing algorithms, and getting plenty of likes, but absolutely zero leads? If your online business feels like a job you gave yourself where you have to show up manually 24/7 just to survive, you don't have a content problem. You have a system problem. In this podcast, I'm breaking down the exact 3-part lead generation system I use (and teach inside MomBoss Academy) to bring in consistent, high-quality prospects on autopilot. No paid ads. No sleazy sales tactics. Just a brilliant, automated process that works even when you're on the school run or sleeping. 👉 REGISTER FOR THE FREE LEAD GENERATION MASTERCLASS: https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass Whether you're stuck at an income ceiling like my clients Cheryl and Kristy were, or you're working exhausting hours from 10 PM to 3 AM like Wendy, the fix isn't creating *more* content. It's fixing what happens after the click. Here is what we cover in this podcast: 0:00 - The school run story (How an autopilot system actually looks) 01:15 - Why content isn't your real problem: The case of the leaky bucket 03:00 - The 3 Questions your page MUST answer in 8 seconds 04:30 - Part 1: The Content Engine (Attract vs. Trust vs. Convert content) 06:15 - Part 2: The Lead Magnet (Why "free guides" fail and what works instead) 08:00 - Part 3: The 5-Email Follow-Up Sequence that runs forever 09:45 - 3 Common mistakes quietly killing your conversions right now 11:15 - The Reality Check: What this actually takes for busy moms If you're ready to stop building a personal diary and start building a real business that works when you don't, listen to the podcast through to the end and grab your seat in the masterclass. RESOURCES MENTIONED: ✨ Free Lead Generation Masterclass: https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 Website: https://momboss.academy | https://amply360.io 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ If you found this useful, make sure to SUBSCRIBE! I put out practical, straight-to-the-point videos every week for women building real businesses around real lives. --------------- ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

April 20, 2026Episode 14922 min

#149 Why I Stopped Selling and Started Attracting Clients

Want to stop chasing leads and have clients come to you? Join my FREE Masterclass to add 50 qualified leads this month: https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass In this video, I share the exact shift I made to stop exhausted, daily selling and start naturally attracting coaching clients. If you are tired of the constant hustle loop—posting every single day, cold pitching, and burning out—this step-by-step framework is for you. I break down the 5 powerful shifts you need to make to position your online coaching business so the right people find you, trust you, and want to work with you before you even make a sales pitch. You don't need to sell harder; you need to position smarter. 👇 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 - The day clients started chasing me (And I wasn't even selling) 0:46 - The Hustle Trap: Why doing "everything right" is burning you out 2:34 - The turning point that completely changed my business model 3:50 - Shift 1: Get radically clear on who you are for (Clarity Communication) 5:25 - Shift 2: Build an offer suite that sells itself 7:05 - Shift 3: Make your online profile do the selling before you show up 8:48 - Shift 4: Post with purpose, not just presence (Stop feeding the algorithm!) 10:20 - Shift 5: Build a system that captures & converts interest automatically 11:55 - How to build your own Automated Client-Getting System (Free Training) 🌟 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Free Masterclass: Add 50 Qualified Leads This Month Without Spending a Dollar on Ads 👉 https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass 💬 LET'S CONNECT: Which of these 5 shifts do you need to make the most right now? Let me know in the comments below—I read every single one! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for new videos every week for women who want to build their businesses smarter, not just harder. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/AOunYyASbdU CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ Website: https://momboss.academy --------------- ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

April 3, 2026Episode 14823 min

#148 I Made $20K Selling a Course I Hadn't Built Yet. It's Now Made $500K+ (Here's Exactly How)

Most people think they need a polished curriculum and 100 recorded videos before they can launch a course. They're wrong. In 2020, I made $20,000 selling a program that had exactly zero lessons recorded. Today, that same program has generated over $500,000. In this video, I'm breaking down the "Sell First, Build After" framework that allows you to validate your idea, get paid to create your content, and build something your audience actually wants. 🔥 JOIN THE "BUILT IN 7" CHALLENGE: https://www.amply360.io/builtin-7 Build your MVP with me live in 7 days. No fluff, just deliverables. What we're covering: - Why "Building First" is a massive gamble (and how to avoid the trap). - The 4-step framework to selling the promise, not the product. - How to use live feedback to make your evergreen course better than anything you could imagine alone. - Turning a live cohort into an automated, $500K+ income stream. Timestamps: 0:00 - The $20,000 "Nothing" Launch 0:45 - The Trap: Why building first kills businesses 2:30 - The Reframe: Sell it first, build it after 5:00 - The MomBossGoal Story: From 0 to $500K 11:00 - Step 1: Sell the Promise, not the Modules 12:30 - Step 2: The Live Experience Advantage 14:15 - Step 3: Validating and Building Simultaneously 15:45 - Step 4: Going Evergreen with Proof 17:30 - An Invitation: Let's build your MVP in 7 days Watch full video: https://youtu.be/Tm8eRaM3qf4 🎁 FREE TRAINING: The 3 Secrets to Building Your Program www.momboss.academy/3secrets ------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ Website: https://momboss.academy ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

March 23, 2026Episode 14717 min

#147 She Left Corporate After 10 Years. Her Investment Property Made It Possible

In this episode of The Chill MomBoss, we dive into Singapore property planning and how to build a career that lets you be a present parent. Singapore mum-of-one and realtor Kimberly Chao (@kimmcyp) shares how she used property investment to leave her 10-year corporate career behind. We discuss the "Own Stay vs. Investment" debate, how to manage "Mom Guilt," and the reality of becoming a MomBoss in the real estate industry. 🏠 Work with Kimberly: Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmcyp ✨ Join the Community: Subscribe to The Chill MomBoss for more stories on entrepreneurship and motherhood: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGYnu8aOpAUCo17RbbhFf8A Join a group of like-minded Mombosses: https://momboss.academy/momentum-special-trial Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/yxHMDkhfc_k ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:20 – Kimberly's background & 10 years in corporate 02:45 – Why becoming a mum changed everything 04:10 – How her investment property gave her options 06:00 – Taking the leap: leaving a stable salary 08:15 – The "Monkey Analogy" for career growth 09:30 – Scaling with Momboss Academy 11:00 – Personal branding for shy entrepreneurs 13:20 – Misconceptions about working with a realtor 15:45 – Step-by-Step: Own stay vs. Investment property 20:00 – Encouragement for hustling mums Key Topics Covered: ✅ Singapore Property Investment for Families ✅ How to leave the corporate world in Singapore ✅ Managing Mum Guilt and Work-Life Balance ✅ Real Estate Career for Mums #SingaporeProperty #Mumpreneur #FinancialFreedom #ChillMum Boss #RealEstateSingapore #WorkingMoms ------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ Website: https://momboss.academy ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

March 9, 2026Episode 14617 min

#146 Why I Left Singapore (And saved $6,400 a month on rent)

I cut my costs by 60% and tripled my output, without working a single extra hour. Here is the truth about moving my business from Singapore to Malaysia. In this video, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I left Singapore for Johor Bahru (JB) and how it actually impacted my business. We're talking real numbers: going from a $8,000/month rent in Singapore to a 6,000 sq. ft. home in Malaysia for just $1,600 (SGD equivalent). But this isn't just about the 3:1 exchange rate or cheaper groceries. It's about "geographic permission." I'll show you the 6-phase In-Demand Accelerator System I used to build a business that doesn't care where I'm sitting. Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling "tethered" to your local networking scene or a coach wanting to scale globally, these 6 assets are the key to true location independence. In this video, you'll learn: - The "USD Income vs. MYR Expense" math that changed everything. - Why being "busy" in Singapore was actually killing my momentum. - The 6 In-Demand Assets: From Million Dollar Messaging to Automated Funnels. - How to use AI to turn one hour of work into 30 pieces of content. 🚀 READY TO BUILD YOUR OWN FREEDOM-BASED BUSINESS? If you're tired of trading time for money and want to build a business that works even when you don't, let's talk 👉 Book your 1:1 Strategy Call here: https://growth.momboss.academy/bizsystem-app-form Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/uL96a776SCA -------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ Website: https://momboss.academy ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

February 23, 2026Episode 14515 min

#145 She Built a 1,000+ Member Community in 1 Year (MomBoss Alumni)

How does a regular mum build a 1,000+ member community and become a crypto coach in under a year? Most people think you need a finance degree or a tech background to pivot this hard. Lidya Veronika proved them wrong. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Lidya—a mother of two and a proud MomBoss Academy Alumni—to talk about how she went from hospitality entrepreneur to a leading voice in the crypto space. 🚀 Want the exact framework we used to help Lidya achieve this? Register for my free Lead Gen Masterclass here: https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass In this episode, we dive into: - The transition: From hospitality to crypto (without the "tech-bro" jargon). - Becoming In-Demand: How Lidya built authority and attracted leads using social media. - Personal branding: Why being a "mum" was actually her biggest business advantage. - The "Author" Pivot: How she published her book to educate other parents. - The mindset shifts required to start from zero when you're already busy. Lidya's story isn't just about crypto; it's about what happens when you stop overthinking and start building an actual system around your passion. Watch full video: https://youtu.be/ZMwbkR_qEBE Connect with Lidya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartmomvestor Order "Smart Mom, Smart Money": https://lynk.id/sheleadsacademy.id CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ Website: https://momboss.academy __________________________ ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

February 9, 2026Episode 14416 min

#144 Why Your Business Feels Heavy (and How To Fix It)

The "Success" Trap No One Talks About. From the outside, you've made it. Revenue is up, clients are happy, and the business is growing. But internally? It feels heavy. You're mentally replaying client calls at dinner, absorbing their stress, and wondering if "scaling" just means more weight on your shoulders. In this video, I'm pulling back the curtain on why successful businesses start to feel draining. It's not a mindset issue or a lack of motivation—it's a structural one. What we're covering: - The "Over-functioning Founder" trap (and why it stalls your growth). - Responsibility Clarity: What you are actually responsible for vs. what you've been carrying. - How to return the leadership to your clients so they get better results (and you get your life back). - 3 simple shifts to stop "emotional vigilance" in your business. - Scaling isn't about pushing harder; it's about building a business that no longer requires you to carry every single piece of it. RESOURCES MENTIONED: ✨ FREE WORKSHOP: Ready to redesign your business for growth without the burnout? Join the live list for my next Masterclass here: https://momboss.academy/lead-gen-masterclass CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechillmom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon/ Website: https://momboss.academy Watch Full Video: https://youtu.be/NZRIgpwOoMQ ABOUT: 13 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

January 26, 2026Episode 14332 min

#143 Why Your Home Still Doesn't Look "Pinterest" (Even After Buying Nice Furniture) ft. Interior Stylist Haley Tey

You know that feeling when you've bought the sofa, the coffee table, the "nice" decor… and your living room still looks unfinished? In this episode, I talk to MomBoss Academy alumni - Haley Tey (Singapore based Interior Stylist) about why that happens, and the difference between: • what an interior designer typically handles (layout, carpentry, technical stuff) • vs what a stylist does (the parts that make a home look put together) You'll hear: • Why "just buy nicer furniture" doesn't work • The exact items that create a cozy home • The tiny decisions that change everything • How to make small homes look intentional If you're renovating, moving, selling, or just sick of your home feeling "not quite there" , watch this! 📌 Follow Haley + book a complimentary call: ButterHomes: https://www.instagram.com/butterhomes_?igsh=c2gxcWtiNGM0aHVu Book a complimentary call: https://www.butterhomes.co/consultation Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/OHDssIlb3tU ------------ To connect with me on other platforms: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechillmom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hon ABOUT: 12 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.

December 20, 2025Episode 14234 min

#142 Teenagers Pushing You Away? Do This Immediately - feat. MomBoss Sze Yin Voon

Do you feel like your teenager is pulling away from you, becoming distant, defensive, or completely closed off? You're not alone. And more importantly… it's not too late. In this episode, I sat down with MomBoss Academy Alumni & parenting coach Sze Yin, founder of Graceful Parenting, to unpack what's really happening when teenagers pull away, and how parents can rebuild connection even after years of tension, conflict, or emotional distance. Sze Yin shares her deeply personal journey of repairing a strained relationship with her own son, from feeling like enemies to rebuilding trust, safety, and connection, and reveals the 5-Step Graceful Parenting Roadmap she now uses to help parents of tweens and teenagers reconnect. Whether you're parenting a tween, teenager, or simply sensing distance growing, this conversation will give you clarity, relief, and practical next steps. 👉 Resources mentioned in this episode: • 2-Minute Parent Reflection : gracefulparenting.sg/2-min • Hope Call with Sze Yin: gracefulparenting.sg If this conversation resonated with you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with another parent who needs hope today. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/dccv3mhyUz0 ------------ To connect with me on other platforms: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michhon Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechillmom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle.hon ABOUT: 12 years ago, Michelle Hon started a blog from home and turned it into a more than half a million dollar revenue business. Today, she's an author, speaker, business coach, investor and she's leading 5 businesses, from F&B, publishing, digital marketing to education. Michelle's blog has generated more than 3 million views, and hundreds of students have completed her business growth online courses and videos. Her story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, The Asian Money, Parenting World and more. In 2019, Zine named her one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the World. She is the recipient for the Mentorship Award at 2022 World Women Organisation (WWO) Global Leadership Conference for the impact she has made.