In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Amy Bartko about the hidden challenges of entrepreneurship, finding community as an adult, and how seeking the right support network can change everything. Amy Bartko opens up about balancing single motherhood, burnout, and her journey from isolation to connection after joining an online mastermind of like-minded women. Together, the Amys break down the myths of community in adulthood and explore what happens when you intentionally build the network you actually need.

About the Guest:

Amy Bartko is the founder of Chatterbox PR & Marketing, a boutique agency known for helping lifestyle, baby, and wellness brands gain visibility through media, TV, and celebrity product placement. With over 20 years of experience, Amy has landed clients in top outlets like Forbes, Good Morning America, and blockbuster films. She's also a 2x best-selling author and speaker, passionate about teaching entrepreneurs how to build credibility and profit through visibility. When she's not helping brands shine, she's raising two amazing boys and soaking up sunshine in Phoenix, Arizona.

Main Topics Covered:

• The loneliness of solopreneurship and single parenting
• How Amy’s experience at the Mom 2.0 conference was a game changer
• Why support from fellow entrepreneurs can be different from (and just as vital as) family or mom friends
• The changing landscape of community: from in-person clubs to online masterminds
• The value of stepping out of your comfort zone and becoming visible
• Navigating shifting relationships when you become more authentic and open about your business
• Advice for adults who feel isolated and need help finding their community

Quote from the Episode: “There are other people that are in the exact same space that you are … There are groups out there that can help you. You don’t have to do it alone.”—Amy Bartko

Timestamps: [00:00:05 ] Amy Bartko’s intro & “toasty” life in Phoenix, AZ

[00:01:43 ] Transitioning from busy to downtime: meditation and sound healing

[00:03:09 ] Realizing the need for community as a solopreneur

[00:05:10 ] Amy’s PR journey, family changes, and single motherhood

[00:10:02 ] Childhood, being an only child, and support in groups

[00:13:43 ] How Mom 2.0 conference and an unexpected podcast panel changed everything

[00:15:35 ] The power of joining an entrepreneurial mastermind

[00:20:10 ] Gaining confidence and allowing yourself visibility

[00:23:40 ] Navigating changing friend groups and self-presentation

[00:27:20 ] Building lasting adult friendships, Enneagram personalities, and showing up authentically

[00:28:26 ] Finding communities at different life stages—from mom clubs to entrepreneur masterminds

[00:32:41 ] Advice to younger self and to adults seeking community now

[00:33:47 ] Why you have to “get out there” to find your people

[00:34:52 ] Trial and error: not every group will be the right fit

[00:35:25 ] The power and challenge of searching for community as an adult

[00:36:25 ] Amy’s PR business, tagline, and special offer

Connect with the Guest:

Website: https://chatterboxprandmarketing.com

Instagram: @chatterboxprandmarketing

Special Offer from the Guest: The PR Formula Academy (Self-Paced Course)

This self-paced course teaches you the exact system we use to get clients featured in Forbes, GMA, Scary Mommy, and more. Inside, you'll get pitch templates, media strategies, and insider guidance to help you confidently land powerful media placements—without hiring a publicist.

Value of the product offered:

$397

Special offer for the listeners of the show:

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