{"podcast":{"title":"The Boss Mom Podcast","slug":"the-boss-mom-podcast-450919","podcast_index_feed_id":450919,"rss_url":"https://bossmom.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://boss-mom.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/3/8/d/138ddda1d6b171ede55e3c100dce7605/BossMomPodcastCoverart24.png","author":"Dana Malstaff","episode_count":764,"summary":"Motherhood and business aren't meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn't just a collection of conversations—it's your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T04:17:47.899947+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919"},"episode":{"title":"Your Kids Are Not Your Purpose","slug":"your-kids-are-not-your-purpose","published_at":"2026-02-26T22:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919/your-kids-are-not-your-purpose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919","url":"https://bossmom.libsyn.com/your-kids-are-not-your-purpose","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bossmom/Finding_Purpose_Beyond_Parenthood__Embracing_Dreams_as_a_Mom.mp3?dest-id=298965","summary":"At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana tackles one of the most controversial beliefs she holds: your children should not be your purpose. Before you close this tab, hear her out—because this distinction might be the most liberating thing you hear all year. Dana opens up about why believing your kids are your only purpose actually burdens them with the weight of your unfulfilled dreams. She shares a heated debate she had at a Circle event where someone completely misunderstood what she meant, and breaks down the critical difference between \"my kids ARE my purpose\" versus \"my kids GIVE ME purpose.\" One creates guilt, shame, and disconnection. The other creates fuel, integration, and a reciprocal relationship where you empower each other. From her five-year-old daughter's problem-solving at a pumpkin patch (\"Mom, get your computer and make money while we're in the bouncy house!\") to why she believes modeling beats martyring every single time, Dana challenges everything you've been told about what it means to be a \"good mom.\" The real lesson? When you pursue your dreams openly and involve your kids in age-appropriate ways, you don't create disconnection—you create a team. And your kids learn more from watching you build something meaningful than from you sacrificing silently and resenting it later. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com 📝 Check out the full article that pairs with this episode: → https://bossmom.com/boss-mom-podcast/purpose/ 📚 Want more conversations like this? Browse our full library of articles: → https://boss-mom.com/articles 🛠 Looking…","meta_description":"At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana tackles one of the most contro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1079,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919/episodes/your-kids-are-not-your-purpose/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919/your-kids-are-not-your-purpose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}