The Organized Mom Podcast

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, Imani begins a mini diary series sharing her experience of discovering she had a brain tumor. She reassures listeners upfront that by the time this episode airs, her surgery was successful and she is doing well. Imani shares the symptoms that led to her diagnosis, including worsening blurry vision, fainting, and temporary vision loss, and how advocating for herself ultimately led to the MRI that found the tumor. She also discusses her surgery plan, the support she received from family and clients, and the importance of listening to your body and advocating for your health when something doesn’t feel right. This episode marks the beginning of Imani’s journey, with more updates on her surgery and recovery to come.00:00 – Introduction00:13 – Sponsor Message00:43 – My Brain Tumor Diagnosis01:50 – The Call That Changed Everything05:09 – Symptoms & ER Visits08:19 – The MRI & Diagnosis10:28 – My Surgery Plan11:42 – Mindset, Support & Gratitude13:41 – Health Advocacy & Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, host Imani shares how she’s preparing to take an entire month off while keeping her business running behind the scenes.She breaks down the importance of hiring, delegation, automation, and batching content so client work and marketing don’t depend on her being available every day. Imani also shares why she believes a sustainable business should give you the freedom to step away without everything coming to a stop.Plus, she shares an update on DaCostAcademy, with the next six-month program beginning in January 2027.00:00 – Introduction00:13 – Sponsor Message00:42 – My Month-Off Plan01:42 – Hiring & Delegation03:16 – Batching Content04:24 – Day-to-Day Business Coverage06:14 – Building a Sustainable Business06:43 – The “Instagram Business” Trap07:28 – DaCostAcademy Invitation08:29 – Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

Thinking about moving abroad with your family? In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, host Imani shares what she learned while preparing to relocate internationally with two children, including a special-needs child.Imani breaks down why moving abroad requires financial preparation, reliable income, extensive research, and plenty of time. She covers everything from saving and reducing debt to researching schools, therapy and medical care, housing, transportation, and everyday life.Her biggest advice? Start planning early. Imani began preparing well ahead of her move and recommends giving yourself one to two years whenever possible.00:00 – Introduction00:13 – Sponsor Message00:42 – Moving Abroad Reality Check02:55 – Planning 1–2 Years Ahead03:35 – Savings & Debt05:19 – Income Strategy Abroad06:47 – Credit Cards & Housing07:47 – Researching Your Country09:32 – Schools, Therapy & Medical Care12:57 – Housing Logistics14:46 – Transportation & Daily Life18:11 – Relocation Sessions & Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREInterested in moving abroad with a child who has a disability, but don’t know where to start? Book a relocation session with Imani HERE Imani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, Imani shares why she decided to leave New York and move her family to Barbados. From her Bajan roots and desire for a slower lifestyle to finding better options for her son and daughter, Imani explains why Barbados felt like the right choice. She also discusses cost of living, schooling, quality of life, and why having a sense of freedom, peace, and cultural connection mattered when choosing where to call home. Plus, she answers the big question: Is Barbados a permanent move?00:00 – Introduction00:13 – Sponsor Message00:42 – Why I Moved to Barbados01:15 – My Roots & Visa01:52 – Outgrowing New York04:05 – Schools & Cost of Living05:07 – My Son’s Needs06:31 – Freedom & Quality of Life07:51 – Why I Chose Barbados10:36 – Cost vs. Quality of Life11:16 – Is This Permanent?12:27 – Wrap Up & Next UpdatesLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, Imani DaCosta shares how relocating from New York City to Barbados has changed the way she approaches therapy and support for her son.From navigating limited local therapy options to working with U.S.-based therapists through parent coaching, Imani explains how she’s incorporating professionally guided activities into their everyday routine. She also shares why understanding your child, asking questions, and planning are so important when raising a special-needs child abroad.Imani also shares more about The Caribbean Note App, a resource created to help parents and caregivers of children with diverse abilities organize important information, track progress, and better support their child’s journey.00:00 – Intro00:13 – Sponsor Message00:43 – Moving Abroad & Therapy01:53 – Understanding Your Child04:13 – NYC Therapy Routine06:12 – Work & Self-Care10:01 – Therapy Options in Barbados14:10 – Parent Coaching Setup17:38 – “Life Is Therapy”20:30 – The Caribbean Note App & Resources25:05 – Relocation Planning29:21 – Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast, Imani DaCosta shares the essential tools and systems she uses to run and simplify her online business.From client management and automations to payments, AI, bookkeeping, content creation, and podcasting, Imani breaks down her go-to platforms and how they support her workflow. She also reminds listeners there’s no one-size-fits-all tech stack—choose the tools that best fit your business needs and budget.00:00 – Intro00:13 – Sponsor Message00:43 – Episode Overview01:41 – Dubsado & CRM Systems03:38 – Asana & ManyChat05:20 – Slack & Client Communication07:11 – Email Marketing & Payments09:11 – Scheduling & AI Tools11:42 – Bookkeeping13:47 – Content & Podcast Tools15:48 – Wrap Up Links to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

In this episode of The Organized Mom Podcast,  Imani DaCosta breaks down why new and established virtual assistants may be struggling to get clients in 2026—and why having a PDF, YouTube channel, Instagram page, or posting in Facebook groups is no longer enough.She shares practical ways to strengthen your business foundation, branding, visibility, and client outreach. She also talks about building genuine relationships through community and in-person events, showing up through personal branding, and reaching out to potential clients without coming across as desperate or overly sales-focused.Most importantly, Imani reminds listeners that getting clients takes consistency, visibility, relationship-building, and the willingness to invest in yourself. If your business feels stuck, this episode will help you identify what may be missing and where to focus next.00:00 – Introduction00:13 – Sponsor Message00:43 – Why You’re Not Getting Clients01:21 – The 2026 Business Reality02:51 – Audit Your Branding & Business03:43 – Build Real Community06:09 – Personal Branding & Visibility07:39 – Helpful Outreach Tactics09:47 – Stop Selling From Desperation13:05 – Why Mentorship Matters14:54 – The 75-Day Consistency Challenge16:04 – Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

Related Episode: Working IN Your Business VS. Working ON Your BusinessIn this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani breaks down how she built a business that allows her to earn a full-time income while working roughly 12–15 client-facing hours per week.She shares how she structures her work around motherhood, moving from New York to Barbados, and raising her son, who has level three non-verbal autism. From strict office hours and batching content to automations, hiring, and multiple income streams, Imani explains what makes this schedule possible.She also gets real about the fact that this structure didn’t happen overnight—it took nearly five years to build. If you want more freedom in your business without constantly working, this episode looks at the systems, boundaries, and strategies behind Imani’s current schedule.00:00 – Intro00:13 – Sponsor Message00:43 – The 12-Hour Workweek01:57 – Why I Restructured My Business03:09 – Three Non-negotiables03:49 – My Weekly Office Hours06:05 – Batching Work on “Days Off”09:48 – The Reality of Social Media13:22 – Automations & Funnels16:47 – Income Streams & Hiring19:08 – AI vs. Real Business Skills21:56 – Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

In this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani interviews former DaCostAcademy student Breana J., founder of Breana J. Fitness, about building an online fitness coaching business while navigating motherhood. Breana shares how she started her fitness business and quickly realized how overwhelming it could be to build an online business on her own. After discovering Imani on TikTok and following her free content, Breana joined the six-month DaCostAcademy mentorship to gain the guidance, structure, and confidence she needed. She shares how the program helped her focus on mindset, self-development, and confidence, while learning to stop comparing her journey to what she sees online. Breana also talks about balancing motherhood and business, creating fitness content with her kids around, and building her online coaching offers through the Breana J. Fitness app.00:00 – Intro00:11 – Sponsor Message00:43 – Meet Breana J.01:52 – Starting Her Business From Scratch03:30 – Finding Mentorship Online04:48 – Why Free Content Mattered06:11 – Mindset & Self-Growth08:40 – Going All In10:09 – Balancing Mom Life & Business14:21 – Imposter Syndrome & Support18:42 – Briana J. Fitness Mission20:10 – Coaching Offers & Fitness App21:16 – Advice for New Entrepreneurs23:59 – Why She Chose Six-Month Mentorship29:47 – Final Thoughts & Wrap UpLinks to all programs, services & social media:Connect with Breana:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breanajfitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breanajfitThe Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy January 2027 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻

Connect with Jai:Website: camiewithsolutions.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camiewithsolutionsIn this episode of the Organized Mom Podcast, Imani interviews former DaCostAcademy student Jai, founder of Camie with Solutions, about her journey from balancing a corporate career and side business to building a business aligned with the life she wanted.Jai shares how a health scare became a turning point, eventually leading her to leave corporate and take her business more seriously. She also talks about discovering Imani on Instagram and how DaCostAcademy helped her gain clarity, build systems, improve her pricing, and create a brand she’s proud of. Now living in the Dominican Republic, Jai shares what she’s learned about business, health, slowing down, and knowing when it’s time to ask for guidance and invest in mentorship.00:00 Intro00:13 Sponsor Message00:42 Meet Jai 01:58 Corporate Life Juggle03:28 Health Breaking Point06:59 Why Mentorship Matters09:21 Finding DaCostAcademy12:56 Biggest Program Takeaway16:04 Systems for Yourself18:47 Results and New Offers21:57 Moving to Dominican Republic25:24 Advice and Where to Find JaiLinks to all programs, services & social media:The Caribbean Note App WAITLIST HEREImani DaCosta Links Page: www.imanidacosta.com/linksGet your FREE Virtual Assistant Informational Guide HEREApply to DaCostAcademy September 2026 Cohort HERE: Purchase the Virtual Assistant Starter Guide HERE Want to be on the podcast?  Fill out this inquiry form HERE⁠Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻