The Organized Mom Podcast

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The Organized Mom Podcast by Imani DaCosta & Co. is all about Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, Organized Biz Tips and Wellness. This podcast will focus on Imani's Journey and the journey of those in her Community that are working toward creating the life they love and deserve while healing and finding balance. Don't forget to follow on instagram @imani.dacosta.co and @theorganizedmompodcast With so much love & gratitude, ENJOY!

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September 10, 2026Episode 3018 min

S4 Episode 30 : Why you're not getting clients as an online business

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, Imani DaCosta breaks down why new and established virtual assistants may be struggling to get clients in 2026—and why having a PDF, YouTube channel, Instagram page, or posting in Facebook groups is no longer enough. She shares practical ways to strengthen your business foundation, branding, visibility, and client outreach. She also talks about building genuine relationships through community and in-person events, showing up through personal branding, and reaching out to potential clients without coming across as desperate or overly sales-focused. Most importantly, Imani reminds listeners that getting clients takes consistency, visibility, relationship-building, and the willingness to invest in yourself. If your business feels stuck, this episode will help you identify what may be missing and where to focus next. 00:00 – Introduction 00:13 – Sponsor Message 00:43 – Why You’re Not Getting Clients 01:21 – The 2026 Business Reality 02:51 – Audit Your Branding & Business 03:43 – Build Real Community 06:09 – Personal Branding & Visibility 07:39 – Helpful Outreach Tactics 09:47 – Stop Selling From Desperation 13:05 – Why Mentorship Matters 14:54 – The 75-Day Consistency Challenge 16:04 – Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

September 3, 2026Episode 2925 min

S4 Episode 29: 12 Hour Work Week + Full-Time Income

Related Episode: Working IN Your Business VS. Working ON Your Business In this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani breaks down how she built a business that allows her to earn a full-time income while working roughly 12–15 client-facing hours per week. She shares how she structures her work around motherhood, moving from New York to Barbados, and raising her son, who has level three non-verbal autism. From strict office hours and batching content to automations, hiring, and multiple income streams, Imani explains what makes this schedule possible. She also gets real about the fact that this structure didn’t happen overnight—it took nearly five years to build. If you want more freedom in your business without constantly working, this episode looks at the systems, boundaries, and strategies behind Imani’s current schedule. 00:00 – Intro 00:13 – Sponsor Message 00:43 – The 12-Hour Workweek 01:57 – Why I Restructured My Business 03:09 – Three Non-negotiables 03:49 – My Weekly Office Hours 06:05 – Batching Work on “Days Off” 09:48 – The Reality of Social Media 13:22 – Automations & Funnels 16:47 – Income Streams & Hiring 19:08 – AI vs. Real Business Skills 21:56 – Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

August 27, 2026Episode 2832 min

S4 Episode 28 : DaCostAcademy Student Testimonial: Meet Breana from Breana J Fitness

In this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani interviews former DaCostAcademy student Breana J., founder of Breana J. Fitness, about building an online fitness coaching business while navigating motherhood. Breana shares how she started her fitness business and quickly realized how overwhelming it could be to build an online business on her own. After discovering Imani on TikTok and following her free content, Breana joined the six-month DaCostAcademy mentorship to gain the guidance, structure, and confidence she needed. She shares how the program helped her focus on mindset, self-development, and confidence, while learning to stop comparing her journey to what she sees online. Breana also talks about balancing motherhood and business, creating fitness content with her kids around, and building her online coaching offers through the Breana J. Fitness app. 00:00 – Intro 00:11 – Sponsor Message 00:43 – Meet Breana J. 01:52 – Starting Her Business From Scratch 03:30 – Finding Mentorship Online 04:48 – Why Free Content Mattered 06:11 – Mindset & Self-Growth 08:40 – Going All In 10:09 – Balancing Mom Life & Business 14:21 – Imposter Syndrome & Support 18:42 – Briana J. Fitness Mission 20:10 – Coaching Offers & Fitness App 21:16 – Advice for New Entrepreneurs 23:59 – Why She Chose Six-Month Mentorship 29:47 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: Connect with Breana: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breanajfit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breanajfit The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE : Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

August 20, 2026Episode 2729 min

S4 Episode 27 : DaCostAcademy Student Testimonial: Meet Jai from Camie with Solutions

Connect with Jai: Website: camiewithsolutions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camiewithsolutions In this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani interviews former DaCostAcademy student Jai, founder of Camie with Solutions, about her journey from balancing a corporate career and side business to building a business aligned with the life she wanted. Jai shares how a health scare became a turning point, eventually leading her to leave corporate and take her business more seriously. She also talks about discovering Imani on Instagram and how DaCostAcademy helped her gain clarity, build systems, improve her pricing, and create a brand she’s proud of. Now living in the Dominican Republic, Jai shares what she’s learned about business, health, slowing down, and knowing when it’s time to ask for guidance and invest in mentorship. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Sponsor Message 00:42 Meet Jai 01:58 Corporate Life Juggle 03:28 Health Breaking Point 06:59 Why Mentorship Matters 09:21 Finding DaCostAcademy 12:56 Biggest Program Takeaway 16:04 Systems for Yourself 18:47 Results and New Offers 21:57 Moving to Dominican Republic 25:24 Advice and Where to Find Jai Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

August 13, 2026Episode 2624 min

S4 Episode 26: The Honest Roadmap Part 6: $0 to Consistent Income Online

In the final episode of the “$0 to Consistent Income Online” series, Imani recaps key lessons from phase zero through building visibility, consistency, trust, and a scalable online business ecosystem with multiple income streams. She emphasizes the identity shift required to see yourself as a business owner, stop worrying about others’ opinions, and treat setbacks as lessons. Listeners are encouraged to choose one platform, commit to showing up for at least 90 days, and consider mentorship to move faster—while avoiding getting stuck consuming free content. She shares what she’d do differently, how mentorship helped her build a foundation, and closes with three reflection questions about action, your unique problem to solve, and the support you need. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Sponsor Message 00:43 Series Finale Setup 01:45 Phase Zero Recap 02:19 Mindset and Identity 04:08 Consistency and Visibility 05:37 Scalable Income Ecosystem 06:51 Mentorship vs DIY 07:54 Five Years In Business 11:11 Dream Life Reality Check 12:58 About DaCostAcademy 14:02 Three Questions To Ask 16:18 Resources and Offers 19:45 Final Encouragement 20:45 Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

July 23, 2026Episode 2521 min

S4 Episode 25: The Honest Roadmap Part 5: $0 to Consistent Income Online

In part five of the “$0 to Consistent Income Online” series, Imani breaks down what passive income really looks like in 2026–2027, debunks common TikTok/Instagram myths, and explains why you need a proven offer, a warm audience, and income stability before relying on digital products. She shares passive income formats (e-books/workbooks, mini-courses, click-to-cart courses) and explains why she prefers mini-courses or guides over hands-off programs. Using her 100+ page Virtual Assistant Starter Guide as an example, she explains how she created a solution for people who couldn’t join her DaCostAcademy membership program. She also covers tools/platforms (Canva, Etsy templates, ChatGPT/Claude for ideas, Pensight vs Standstore) and ends with five homework questions to help you choose a transformation, problem, format, and price point. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Sponsor Message 00:43 Passive Income Overview 01:52 What Passive Income Needs 02:57 Best Digital Product Formats 04:09 Debunking Viral Myths 06:24 Case Study VA Starter Guide 10:09 Tools and Selling Platforms 12:12 Five Homework Questions 16:42 Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

July 9, 2026Episode 2424 min

S4 Episode 24: The Honest Roadmap Part 4: $0 to Consistent Income Online

In part four of the“$0 to Consistent Income Online” series, Imani explains the inner and outer work required to build trust, confidence, and consistency online, addressing fears of judgment, imposter syndrome, low engagement, and the urge to quit. She encourages entrepreneurs to stay consistent, stop overvaluing friends’ and family’s opinions, and focus on self-development, discipline, intentional consumption, healthier habits, and regulation before creating content. She warns against marketing out of desperation and urges discernment when encountering creators who aggressively push sales, emphasizing long-term business ecosystems that don’t require daily social posting. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Sponsor Message 00:43 Series Part Four 01:15 Fear of Visibility 04:04 Inner Work Discipline 07:05 Backup Plan Mindset 10:17 Create From Calm 12:43 Discernment Marketing 17:49 Visibility Challenge 19:01 Mentorship Invitation 21:50 Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

July 2, 2026Episode 2326 min

S4 Episode 23: The Honest Roadmap Part 3: $0 to Consistent Income Online

In part three of the “$0 to Consistent Income Online” series, Imani explains that branding is not just logos or aesthetics, but the feeling people get when they interact with you, your content, and your offers. She encourages building a personal brand through authenticity with clear privacy boundaries, choosing three core content pillars, and creating content that reflects real experiences and the problems you solve for clients. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Sponsor Message 00:43 Series Intro 01:30 What Branding Is 02:31 Brand Vibe Audit 04:24 Privacy Boundaries 05:51 Consistency Without Daily Posts 06:32 Content Pillars 07:31 Grief Into Marketing 10:38 Client Problem Content 11:38 Pick Two Platforms 12:31 Podcasting Basics 14:02 TikTok Vs Instagram 17:22 Analytics And Iteration 18:06 Avoid Comparison Trap 21:06 DacostAcademy Details 23:29 Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

June 18, 2026Episode 2225 min

S4 Episode 22: The Honest Roadmap Part 2: $0 to Consistent Income Online

In this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani continues part two of her six-part mini training series, “Zero to Consistent Income Online.” She explains how to identify current, deliverable skills (not aspirational ones) by doing a “Real Skills Audit” of hard skills, soft skills, and transferable skills, emphasizing implementation over watching tutorials and avoiding services that aren’t a genuine fit to prevent burnout. She addresses imposter syndrome and fear of others’ perceptions. She also urges building a sustainable business aligned with desired work hours. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Sponsor Message 00:43 Series Overview 01:21 Learn by Doing 03:00 Choose What Fits You 03:48 Real Skills Audit 05:54 Transferable Skills 07:10 Confidence and Imposter Syndrome 11:21 Build Sustainable Business 14:02 Homework and Next Steps 15:43 DacostAcademy Details 17:50 Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

June 11, 2026Episode 2128 min

S4 Episode 21: The Honest Roadmap $0 to Consistent income online

In this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani introduces a six-part mini training series on going from $0 to consistent online income in 2026–2027. In “phase zero,” she tells aspiring entrepreneurs to stop researching and start deciding, debunking myths around passive income, faceless content, and trendy models like dropshipping and Amazon FBA, emphasizing audience, trust, active work, vetted mentorship, and other realities. She stresses mindset/identity, health, and intentional investing, then advises starting by identifying a real problem you understand. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Sponsor Message 00:43 No More Excuses With AI 01:44 Build a Real Content Ecosystem 02:29 Use AI to Clarify Your Niche 03:06 Show Up Imperfectly on Social 03:52 Free Learning Before Mentors 05:07 How to Vet Online Mentors 06:46 No Shortcuts Just Work 08:23 New Income Streams Explained 09:57 Designing a 15 Hour Week 11:18 2026 Is Your Launch Year 12:02 DacostAcademy Details 13:32 Final Thoughts Links to all programs, services & social media: The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/links Get your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HERE Apply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this inquiry form HERE ⁠ Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻