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From Facebook Group to Million Dollar Empire: Anissa Crespo's Story
Episode 7020th October 2025 • Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business • Kelly Metras & Kelly Bush
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Get ready for a seriously empowering conversation with the incredible Anissa Crespo — visionary leader, powerhouse entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Million Dollar Mom Society!

In this episode, Anissa opens up about her mission to help mothers break barriers, chase their wildest dreams, and create legacies that last. What started as a small Facebook group of 200 women has exploded into a thriving community of over 16,000- all in just fifteen months!

Anissa’s secret? A mix of heart, high-touch strategy, and a deep belief in collaboration over competition. She’s built a movement where women lift each other higher, stay aligned with their values, and build empires that feel good.

Inside This Episode:

  • Hear how Anissa turned a spark of an idea into a powerful movement for moms in business.
  • Discover her bold philosophy: “What’s the best that could happen?” - a mantra that challenges fear and invites possibility.
  • Learn how she’s helping women amplify their visibility, influence, and impact through connection and community.
  • Get inspired by her journey from corporate life to entrepreneur, and her upcoming projects — including the exciting new docuseries “Million Dollar Room.”

Anissa doesn’t just talk about success — she lives it, and she’s bringing other women along for the ride. This episode is your reminder that when women support each other, magic happens.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Community and collaboration are the foundation of success.
  2. Consistency beats perfection — take those actionable steps every day!
  3. The Million Dollar Mom Society has grown from 200 to 16,000 members strong.
  4. The Million Dollar Room docuseries shines a spotlight on women building wealth and legacy.
  5. Visibility + networking = unstoppable momentum for female entrepreneurs.
  6. Believe in yourself — your dreams are waiting for you to say yes!

Don’t Miss:

The upcoming Million Dollar Room event — designed to empower women entrepreneurs through visibility, collaboration, and connection.

Links & Resources:

MillionDollarMom.org

bossyroc.com

Companies & Platforms Mentioned:

Million Dollar Mom Society | Facebook | Amazon Prime | Apple TV | Roku | Inside Success

Tune in, get inspired, and start building your own million-dollar dream, because if Anissa can do it, so can you!

Make sure to send this episode to someone who YOU think needs to hear it, and FOLLOW us @bossyrochester!

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