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      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty, Gwen Montoya)</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What Does &quot;Support Mom Owned&quot; Mean?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www,themobnation.com/join ">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="www,themobnation.com/events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://themobnation.com/events/">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/what-does-support-mom-owned-mean-RstXxoRD</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www,themobnation.com/join ">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="www,themobnation.com/events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://themobnation.com/events/">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>What Does &quot;Support Mom Owned&quot; Mean?</itunes:title>
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      <title>Intentional Social Media</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://themobnation.com/events/">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/intentional-social-media-e3MdYe2z</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://themobnation.com/events/">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <title>Gift Giving - MOB Style</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is sponsored by Karina’s Noonday World Changers.<br /><br />Noonday isn’t a typical jewelry company. To make a difference in some of the world's most vulnerable communities, Noonday partner's with Artisan Businesses to build a flourishing world through fair trade, empowering them to grow sustainably and to create dignified jobs for people who need them.<a href="https://themobnation.com/directory/karinas-noonday-worldchangers/"> Learn more.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://themobnation.com/50-gifts-from-mom-owned-businesses-for-everyone-on-your-list/">Check out the MOB Holiday Gift Guide here.</a> <br /><br />In this episode Aria, Gwen, and Mori mentioned specific gifts - here's where you can find them!<br /><br /><i>Gwen mentioned:</i><br /><br />Mermaid Scale fingerless gloves from <a href="https://www.sarseyseams.com/shop.html#/">Sarsey Seams</a></p><p>Soup Cozy's from<a href="https://www.heatherstreasurefix.com/products/soup-bowl-cozy"> Heather's Treasures</a></p><p>Moon Calendar from <a href="https://leakarts.com/collections/prints-gifts/products/2022-moon-phase-calendar-free-u-s-shipping">Lea K Tawd Artist </a><br /><br />Aria mentioned:<br /><br />F-Bomb wine glasses from <a href="https://www.shopfancythat.com/products/chez-gagne-f-bomb-set-wine-glasses-mixed-case-pack">Fancy That</a><br /><br />Narwhal from <a href="https://instagram.com/willowsongcreative">Willowsong Creative</a></p><p>Candles from <a href="https://www.lightandglowcandleco.com">Light and Glow</a><br /><br />Tower Garden from <a href="jamiebischoff.juiceplus.com">Jamie Bishoff</a></p><p><br /><i>Mori mentioned:</i><br /><br />Customized table decorations from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleGirlCreative">Purple Girl Creative</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/22fda634-328d-4f4e-9036-e53977130125/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/22fda634-328d-4f4e-9036-e53977130125/www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649#events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://themobnation.com/events/">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is sponsored by Karina’s Noonday World Changers.<br /><br />Noonday isn’t a typical jewelry company. To make a difference in some of the world's most vulnerable communities, Noonday partner's with Artisan Businesses to build a flourishing world through fair trade, empowering them to grow sustainably and to create dignified jobs for people who need them.<a href="https://themobnation.com/directory/karinas-noonday-worldchangers/"> Learn more.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://themobnation.com/50-gifts-from-mom-owned-businesses-for-everyone-on-your-list/">Check out the MOB Holiday Gift Guide here.</a> <br /><br />In this episode Aria, Gwen, and Mori mentioned specific gifts - here's where you can find them!<br /><br /><i>Gwen mentioned:</i><br /><br />Mermaid Scale fingerless gloves from <a href="https://www.sarseyseams.com/shop.html#/">Sarsey Seams</a></p><p>Soup Cozy's from<a href="https://www.heatherstreasurefix.com/products/soup-bowl-cozy"> Heather's Treasures</a></p><p>Moon Calendar from <a href="https://leakarts.com/collections/prints-gifts/products/2022-moon-phase-calendar-free-u-s-shipping">Lea K Tawd Artist </a><br /><br />Aria mentioned:<br /><br />F-Bomb wine glasses from <a href="https://www.shopfancythat.com/products/chez-gagne-f-bomb-set-wine-glasses-mixed-case-pack">Fancy That</a><br /><br />Narwhal from <a href="https://instagram.com/willowsongcreative">Willowsong Creative</a></p><p>Candles from <a href="https://www.lightandglowcandleco.com">Light and Glow</a><br /><br />Tower Garden from <a href="jamiebischoff.juiceplus.com">Jamie Bishoff</a></p><p><br /><i>Mori mentioned:</i><br /><br />Customized table decorations from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleGirlCreative">Purple Girl Creative</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/22fda634-328d-4f4e-9036-e53977130125/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/22fda634-328d-4f4e-9036-e53977130125/www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649#events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://themobnation.com/events/">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About the host</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences.</p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/forget-the-shoulds-BtJsL_Fr</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About the host</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://themobnation.com/choose-your-membership-level/" target="_blank">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649#events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://themobnation.com/choose-your-membership-level/" target="_blank">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649#events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.healisticreserve.com/">Healistic Reserve - Lunar Bath Rituals for Holistic Healing of the Body, Mind, & Spirit</a><br /><br />Lunar Bath Rituals are for everyone. Immerse yourself in a spiritual nontoxic bath experience, including a bath Bomb, scrub, body butter, essential oil roller, relevant crystal, affirmation card, ritual outline, and reiki-infused guided meditation. For more information, visit healisticreserve.com<br /><br />*******<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/22fda634-328d-4f4e-9036-e53977130125/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://themobnation.com/choose-your-membership-level/" target="_blank">Join the MOB </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649#events">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Aria Leighty, Mori Holt)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/a-new-approach-to-social-media-emgE9imm</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About the host</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences.</p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About the host</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is sponsored by Aubrey Martin of Martin Family Real Estate - Go Home Happy! Connect with Aubrey on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/martinfamilyrealestate"> Instagram here.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <title>We Are Over Dude Bro Marketing</title>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/were-over-dude-bro-marketing-4O4YyvDg</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is sponsored by AstroArtistry - join the ComMOONity to elevate your life, find your purpose, and reconnect with the moon's magic! <a href="https://www.astroartistry.com/moon-scopes">Join here</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1637cc79-12a1-471e-a54d-d3759d6f1a95/www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.  She loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses. She is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a><br /> </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://runempowered.com/">Run Empowered</a> - Discover confidence, fun and longevity as you run through your 40s, 50s, and beyond. We build runners for life.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUA9B8vpWhr/">Watch the announcement video here </a>(link will open in Instagram)</p><p><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com">Learn more about the MOB Nation </a><br /><br /><a href="www.themobnation.com/join">Join the MOB </a>-  Enrollment re-opens October 2021<br /><br /><a href="www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">Attend a Virtual Meetup </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/mobemail">Sign up for the MOB email list and stay in the loop</a>! <br /><br />******</p><p><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a></p><p><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br />****<br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Mori is the host of the upcoming The Real on Relationships podcast.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Mori Holt, Aria Leighty, Gwen Montoya)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/shift-happens-BtedThiK</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/sneak-peek-at-upcoming-mob-changes-mMF_cc2N</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Mori Holt, Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/ask-mori-mob-alliance-faqs-TuzVXUVk</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Or email Mori directly at mori@themobnation.com<br /> <br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the host:</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Ask Mori: MOB Alliance FAQs</itunes:title>
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      <title>Hustle Culture Needs to Die</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Aria Leighty, Mori Holt)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/hustle-culture-needs-to-die-0kTEzytP</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Hustle Culture Needs to Die</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>What does giving and receiving support really look like? In the episode Aria, Mori, and Gwen share what real support, boundaries, and acceptance look like. <br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2021 22:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Vlad Bahtjak, aria leighty)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Aria interviews Vlad Bahtjak, founder of Inadot. Inadot is a platform that focuses on connection and community without the distractions. <br /><br /><a href="https://inadot.com/">Learn more about Inadot here</a><br /><br />Follow Inadot on Instagram at @inadot_app<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the host:</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /> </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Gwen asks Mori and Aria about their experiences in direct sales. Mori and Aria share tips and ideas for getting the most out of being part of a direct sales company.<br /><br />Aria's favorite products -<br /><br />Mary Kay makeup <br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=color%20street">Color Street nail strips</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=arbonne">Arbonne body scrubs</a><br /><br />Gwen's favorite products - <br /><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=pure%20haven">Pure Haven lemon sugar scrub</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=epicure">Epicure meal  helpers</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=stella%20and%20dot">Stella & Dot jewelry </a><br /><br />Mori's favorite products -<br /><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=noonday">Noonday jewelry</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=beautycounter">BeautyCounter face wipes</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=isagenix">Isagenix collagen elixir</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=norwex">Norwex </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/lbl=&5920db63178f4eb91f2623bc">View all MOB Alliance direct sales listings</a><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Aria Leighty, Mori Holt)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Gwen asks Mori and Aria about their experiences in direct sales. Mori and Aria share tips and ideas for getting the most out of being part of a direct sales company.<br /><br />Aria's favorite products -<br /><br />Mary Kay makeup <br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=color%20street">Color Street nail strips</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=arbonne">Arbonne body scrubs</a><br /><br />Gwen's favorite products - <br /><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=pure%20haven">Pure Haven lemon sugar scrub</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=epicure">Epicure meal  helpers</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=stella%20and%20dot">Stella & Dot jewelry </a><br /><br />Mori's favorite products -<br /><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=noonday">Noonday jewelry</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=beautycounter">BeautyCounter face wipes</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=isagenix">Isagenix collagen elixir</a><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=norwex">Norwex </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/lbl=&5920db63178f4eb91f2623bc">View all MOB Alliance direct sales listings</a><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Aria interviews Liv Chapman, co-founder & COO Inner Glow Circle, the only all women, all virtual accredited coaching certification program.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.innerglowcircle.com/waitlist">Learn more about Inner Glow Circle here </a><br /><br />Access the free Inner Glow Circle trainings Liv mentioned during the podcast <a href="https://www.innerglowcircle.com/training/">here</a><br /><br />Follow Inner Glow Circle on Instagram at @innerglowcircle and @thelivchapman<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the host:</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /> </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk about how to rediscover your spark and get excited about your business again.<br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2021 17:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Aria Leighty, Mori Holt)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk about how to rediscover your spark and get excited about your business again.<br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Aria and Gwen answer questions about social media and how to do it in a way that won't make you hyperventilate!<br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Aria and Gwen answer questions about social media and how to do it in a way that won't make you hyperventilate!<br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they talk about what mom business owners need and why stereotypes of mom business owners are so frustrating. <br /><br />We know MOBs need more than just bath bombs and coffee, but if you're looking for those - shop the MOB directory and support mom business owners building their businesses! <a href="https://www.theresamobforthat.com">www.theresamobforthat.com </a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they talk about what mom business owners need and why stereotypes of mom business owners are so frustrating. <br /><br />We know MOBs need more than just bath bombs and coffee, but if you're looking for those - shop the MOB directory and support mom business owners building their businesses! <a href="https://www.theresamobforthat.com">www.theresamobforthat.com </a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they talk about juggling motherhood and business and owning imperfect perfection. <br /><br />During this episode Gwen and Aria shared two great books you don't want to miss!<br /><br /><a href="https://breakingdaylight.org/shop/love-more-signed-copy/">Love More: 50+ Ways to Build Joy Into Childhood by Shannon Loucks</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.royadedeaux.com/product-page/connect-with-courage">Connect with Courage: Practical Ways to Release Fear and Find Joy in the Places Your Children Take You</a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 07:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Mori Holt, Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/imperfect-perfection-jF60fOv0</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they talk about juggling motherhood and business and owning imperfect perfection. <br /><br />During this episode Gwen and Aria shared two great books you don't want to miss!<br /><br /><a href="https://breakingdaylight.org/shop/love-more-signed-copy/">Love More: 50+ Ways to Build Joy Into Childhood by Shannon Loucks</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.royadedeaux.com/product-page/connect-with-courage">Connect with Courage: Practical Ways to Release Fear and Find Joy in the Places Your Children Take You</a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <title>MOB at Five Years - Where We&apos;ve Been and Where We&apos;re Going Next</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It has been a wild ride since the MOB Alliance was launched in 2016! <br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 3 May 2021 16:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/mob-at-five-years-where-weve-been-and-where-were-going-next-OXK1xeAw</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been a wild ride since the MOB Alliance was launched in 2016! <br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they share apps and tools to help mom business owners!<br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Aria Leighty)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-the-needle-in-your-business-rw3hs3WQ</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they share networking horror stories and discuss the value of relationship-centered networking.<br /><br />Gwen's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-networking-tips/id1453309708?i=1000456960753">Networking Tips podcast can be found here</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Mori Holt, Aria Leighty, Gwen Montoya)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they share networking horror stories and discuss the value of relationship-centered networking.<br /><br />Gwen's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-networking-tips/id1453309708?i=1000456960753">Networking Tips podcast can be found here</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <itunes:summary>What can you learn from networking nightmares? More than you think!</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they share why money matters and the impact changing your money story has on your business. <br /><br />A huge thank you to our MOBCON Mini: Money Matters sponsor, Kristen David, founder of Upleveling Your Business. You can <a href="https://www.waucomabookstore.com/book/9780578648323">purchase her book here</a>.<br /><br />Aria's <a href="https://aria-leighty.mykajabi.com/money-mindset-and-magic">Money & Mindset Couse can be found here</a>.<br /><br />Connect with Colleen Salchow (she helps you talk to your kids about money)<a href="https://salchowcoaching.com/"> here</a>.<br /><br />Gwen's podcast episode - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-asking-what-would-you-pay-for-this/id1453309708?i=1000487984980">Why Asking "What Would You Pay for This" is a Terrible Idea</a><br /><br />Gwen's blog post about pricing can be found <a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/blog/pricing-and-photographers">here</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 5 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Mori Holt, Gwen Montoya, Aria Leighty)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they share why money matters and the impact changing your money story has on your business. <br /><br />A huge thank you to our MOBCON Mini: Money Matters sponsor, Kristen David, founder of Upleveling Your Business. You can <a href="https://www.waucomabookstore.com/book/9780578648323">purchase her book here</a>.<br /><br />Aria's <a href="https://aria-leighty.mykajabi.com/money-mindset-and-magic">Money & Mindset Couse can be found here</a>.<br /><br />Connect with Colleen Salchow (she helps you talk to your kids about money)<a href="https://salchowcoaching.com/"> here</a>.<br /><br />Gwen's podcast episode - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-asking-what-would-you-pay-for-this/id1453309708?i=1000487984980">Why Asking "What Would You Pay for This" is a Terrible Idea</a><br /><br />Gwen's blog post about pricing can be found <a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/blog/pricing-and-photographers">here</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <title>Show Up to Go Up</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they talk about the MOB's commitment to building relationships  over sharing sales pitches and the impact that has helping businesses grow.<br /><br />Aria shares an amazing testimonial from MOB member Annemarie Ketterman, owner of <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!biz/id/5fee80011a7f840b7d3617a3">Whimsy Burrow Children's Resale Boutique</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Gwen Montoya, Aria Leighty, Mori Holt)</author>
      <link>https://mobcast-radio.simplecast.com/episodes/show-up-to-go-up-QFeJ_SEt</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Aria, Gwen, and Mori as they talk about the MOB's commitment to building relationships  over sharing sales pitches and the impact that has helping businesses grow.<br /><br />Aria shares an amazing testimonial from MOB member Annemarie Ketterman, owner of <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!biz/id/5fee80011a7f840b7d3617a3">Whimsy Burrow Children's Resale Boutique</a>.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- MOB Nation VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Aria, Gwen, and Mori discuss the myth of balance and how the expectation of balance is unrealistic.<br /><br />We shout out the power of hiring a virtual assistant in this episode - you can<a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/tag=virtual%20assistant"> </a><a href="https://www.themobnation.com/member-directory.html#!directory/lbl=&6057cb227536c2161940f9ff">find a virtual assistant to help you on the MOB Nation directory.</a><br /><br />A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Kristen David, founder of Upleveling Your Business. Learn more about how Kristen and her team can help you scale your business at the link! <a href="https://www.uplevelingyourbusiness.com/"> https://www.uplevelingyourbusiness.com/ </a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>directors@themobnation.com (Mori Holt, Aria Leighty, Gwen Montoya)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Aria, Gwen, and Mori discuss how important it is for mom business owners to flip the script in their lives and the impact it can have.<br /><br />Learn more about the MOB Nation at <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com</a><br /><br />Join the MOB - <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/3b343b94-da1c-4c2d-860d-497a09bd141c/shows/19bb4592-a6ff-40f2-b6cc-e9699566e09b/episodes/1badc675-dc62-4125-8f6a-15dfdc5a438a/www.themobnation.com/join">www.themobnation.com/join</a><br /><br />Attend a Meetup - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649">www.eventbrite.com/o/virtual-meetups-20106574649</a><br /><br /><strong>About the MOB Nation</strong><br /><br />The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.<br /><br />The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.<br /><br />The MOB holds <a href="https://www.themobnation.com/events.html">8-10 virtual Meetups each month</a> as well as <a href="http://www.mobcon.co/" target="_blank">MOBCON</a>, the national conference for mom business owners, and MOBCON Mini quarterly conferences..<br /><br /><strong>About the hosts</strong><br /><br /><i><strong>Aria Leighty </strong>-  MOB Nation founder and CEO</i><br /><br />​Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses. <br /><br />​Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes.  When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.<br /><br />Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arialeighty.com/">www.arialeighty.com</a><br />Connect with Aria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arialeighty">www.instagram.com/arialeighty</a><br /><br /><i><strong>Gwen Montoya - </strong>MOB Nation COO</i></p><p>Gwen is a marketing strategist, speaker, and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.<br /><br />Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.gwenmontoya.com/">www.gwenmontoya.com</a><br />Connect with Gwen - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx">www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx</a><br />Gwen's podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-marketing/id1453309708">Adventures in Marketing </a><br /><br /><i><strong>Mori Holt </strong>- VP of Membership</i><br /><br />Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.<br /><br />Connect with Mori - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/">https://www.instagram.com/msmori46/</a></p>
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