Have you ever felt intimidated when asked, "What's your 1 year, 5 year and 10 year vision for your business?"? I like to ask my clients this question and commonly they either haven't thought that far ahead or were intimidated to talk about where they want to be in a few years time. It's common to be nervous about your goals, dreams, and even more intimidating to vocalize them, even to yourself. That's why episode 106 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about finding your vision with Christina Mattison, and a bonus 15 minute vision exercise too! In this episode, Christina and I chat about: - What vision exercises are and how they work to help you figure out your next moves in your business.- How meditation and vision work are similar.- Different ways meditation can look like for you - not just sitting on a yoga mat. - A vision exercise to decipher for yourself what your vision looks like.If you want to listen to other episodes with Christina on the MWAM, check out these episodes: Ep 7: The Power of Mindset and YogaEp 15: Military Horror Stories (Halloween special)

Are you putting off doing your taxes because you're nervous about what your taxes will look like with your small business? When I first started my business I was very worried about our tax appointment. What would we owe? Would we even get a tax return? What documents should I bring to my taxes appointment? That's why I asked the wonderful Caitlynn Eldridge, CPA and CFO, to come chat with us on episode 105 of the Moments with an MEO podcast about what you should bring to your first taxes appointment. In this episode, Caitlynn shares with us: - What you need to do prior to your taxes appointment to make sure the appointment itself runs smooth.- What to bring to your appointment - including your 3rd stimulus documentation - did you remember that you got one? I totally forgot! - What to bring if you bought, sold or rented out a home in 2021. - What to do this year to make sure next years' taxes appointment goes smooth.- What an IRS audit is, and what you could expect.- What are tax write offs, and what's not.This episode is PACKED and great for any new small business owner - so share this episode with a friend who needs to sweat a little less this time of year! Thanks for listening to Moments with an MEO; the podcast for the small business military spouse entrepreneur. Tune in each week for new tips, ideas, and PDFs to help you grow your big dreams. Download the PDF for this episode: Your First Taxes AppointmentConnect with Caitlynn on InstagramConnect with Caitlynn on her websiteWork with Britt: Coaching optionsInstagram

Have you ever considered a bigger investment in your small business? Maybe a $2000 program or a hefty coaching fee? In this solo episode, Britt helps walk you through what investing is and helps you decipher if now is the right time for you to start investing in yourself and/or your business. In this episode, Britt chats about: - Her investment mistakes, and what she wishes she'd done differently.- What is investing, and why you should, eventually, invest. - Hard truths about investing that everyone should know.- 8 ways to invest in yourself and your business, and where Britt recommends you start.- 4 key questions to ask yourself before you invest. Want the downloadable worksheet? Click here or go to www.newaltitudesllc.comWant to invest in the ROMCOM workshop? Click here or go to www.newaltitudesllc.comVote for Britt in the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year program here, or go to https://msoy.afi.org/ and search for Britt when you register to vote!

Lauren, MEO of Foster Lane Living, grew up loving cozy; it was even her first word. Throughout her journey as a military spouse and entrepreneur, she's really developed a deep understanding and appreciation for allowing cozy into her business. This episode is going to fill your coffee cup with appreciation and passion for what you do and why you do it, and the confidence that no matter what you did today, it was enough. In this episode, Lauren Foster and I discuss: - Her journey from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to pivoting her blog to a candle company, and why she feels so called for this life. - The power of defining your own success, and why Lauren believes you can achieve a level of balance between business and personal life.- Pivoting and believing in your dreams, no matter how many times you adapt that dream. - The value in investing in all aspects of things you love and are passionate about; not just investing in your business.Downloadable PDF for this episode: https://www.newaltitudesllc.com/inviting-cozy-pdfIf you want to connect with Lauren, go to her website or visit her on Instagram here.Work with Britt: WebsiteInstagram

Did you know we did an MEO retreat in January? If you're interested in knowing how it went with four MEOs under one roof to learn, grow, and celebrate ourselves, listen on! This episode is all about how my first ever MEO retreat went and the plans for July's MEO Retreat! In this episode, I talk about: 1. Why I decided to do the retreat in the first place, and the level of incredible support I got for the first one! 2. How I planned the retreat and how I broke down the cost. 3. I walked through the schedule of each day and what we did, who we worked with, and our sponsors. 4. My favorite moments from the retreat - including everyone crying together. If you want more information on the next retreat, head on over to newaltitudesllc.com and find the retreats page, or DM me on Instagram @new_altitudesEpisodes to check out: Kristin Miller, MilSO Box: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X9TGNBlb6U31nKISt6PqWKristin Bendigo, Photographer: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1312162/5364877Inbal, Like Minded Collective and Goldwick Candles: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1312162/9061670

Explicit content warning: This episode contains conversations around suicide, Mental Health, sexual trauma, and other conversations some may find triggering. Please listen with caution. Have you ever been curious about what you, as the military spouse, can do for your service member in terms of helping them through their mental health journey? Keith, veteran-turned-realtor and podcast host of the veteran podcast: Battle Buddy Podcast, shares his own mental health journey and how we can help as the spouse, in this hostile culture around PTSD and mental health. In this episode, Keith and I discuss: - Keith's own military journey, from getting recruited, to first deployments and Afghanistan prison camps, and more. - The Battle Buddy Podcast; how it helped Keith open his eyes to his own mental health concerns and why it's important to just START if you're passionate about it. - Keith's own mental health journey from the initial actions that fed the need to stay busy and not "think", to going from 0-60 in front of his mother in law. - How the spouse can help; and why we are also kind of fighting an uphill battle.This episode does NOT have a pdf due to the nature of this episode. Please refer to these resources if needed: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/Candace's Mental Health Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1312162/6675866Britt's episode on the Battle Buddy Podcast: https://www.battlebuddypodcast.net/blog/working-with-not-against-the-military-lifestyleConnect with Keith: websiteYoutubeFacebookInstagramConnect with Britt: Website: www.newaltitudesllc.comInstagram: @new_altitudes

This quick episode dives into our 100 episodes - what we've collectively learned and how Britt has grown since episode one! Thanks for listening - be on the lookout for downloadable PDFs moving forward for most episodes to help you dive deeper into your own business journey! Connect with Britt on Instagram: @new_altitudesLearn more about coaching with Britt: www.newaltitudesllc.com

99. When it comes to being a military spouse, there's this secret "rule" that you have to be a certain way- you have to have a patriotic decorated home, you have to have traveled all over the world and live on base, gone through x number of deployments... but the truth is, no one feels like they've succeeded at being "that spouse" because the rule is a lie. Wendy, owner of Charliemadison Originals, comes to us after her husband's service and talks to us in both proud confidence and understanding, that the mold is a lie, and we are all "fitting the mold" by being uniquely US. We talk about: - The power in being bold enough to claim "I am enough" - The struggles she faced with a corporate career in science her whole military spouse journey- Why community over competition is so important to her and should be to other spouses- How she's managed to succeed through connection and support from her family and network.Enjoy our conversation? Connect with us: Connect with Wendy at: https://charliemadisonoriginals.com/https://www.instagram.com/charliemadisonoriginals/Connect with Britt: www.newaltitudesllc.comBritt on Instagram @new_altitudes

98. Elizabeth from List and File is with us today to discuss her journey to entrepreneurship, her love of learning, and her love of organizing ONCE so she doesn't have to organize it again. Episode 99 of the Moments with an MEO Podcast is all about how you cannot afford to not organize your life in a binder. Elizabeth and I discuss: - The power of knowing your zone of genius- Imposter syndrome as a new entrepreneur- Waiting for perfect- Her first big business purchase- Leaning in and going for it anywayCheck her out on Instagram at @listandfileCheck out Britt's coaching opportunities here: www.newaltitudesllc.com

96. It can be challenging to figure out how to get your LLC as a military spouse. It can be just as overwhelming to figure out all the steps, what you need, etc. That's why today's solosode, episode 98,  is all about the steps it takes to apply for your own LLC - for the military spouse. In this episode, I go over: 1. How to pick your business name2. How to search trademarks and search engines to check before paying the fees for your LLC3. Each step, including the optional or only "sometimes" required steps, to make sure you're prepared And of course, more! Please leave a review if you are on a platform that supports reviews. If not, let me know in an Instagram DM if this episode was helpful! Head on over to: www.newaltitudesllc.com for information on coaching and courses!Articles I used for this episode AND that I send my clients for information: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/arizona-form-llc-31869.htmlhttps://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/form-llc-how-to-organize-llc-30287.htmlhttps://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-apply-for-an-llc