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mama wears pants

mama wears pants

By Melissa Acosta

The "Stay bold, mama!" Podcast is the official podcast of mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas committed to personal growth. Our exclusvie content, focus on the themes of family, wellness, and community in an effort to support mamas in prioritizing themselves through motherhood. Women, at any stage of motherhood, interested in meaningful connections, deeper conversations, and personal growth are invited to learn more at www.mamawearspants.com. Stay bold, mama!
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Navigating friendships as bold, busy mamas

Navigating friendships as bold, busy mamas

Melissa and Lauren discuss challenges and opportunities within friendships and our role in establishing and maintaining quality connections.
Apr 06, 202412:29
Recentering through breathwork

Recentering through breathwork

Melissa and Lauren share their experiences with breathwork and using mindful breathing daily to recenter as bold, busy mamas.
Mar 01, 202417:11
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Anna-Laura Jauregui
Mar 01, 202422:50
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Yolotl Ochoa

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Yolotl Ochoa

MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Yolotl Ochoa. Learn more about our wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Feb 03, 202433:36
Channeling our intentions towards love

Channeling our intentions towards love

In this episode, we discuss our role in setting the stage for our days and shifting our outllook, which often requires reflection and adjusting our mindset to allow for space - peace, calm, and love.

Feb 02, 202410:26
MAMA SPOTLIGHT - Part 2: Lauren Rouwet
Jan 26, 202419:06
The role of giving and receiving

The role of giving and receiving

In this episode, we discuss our role in community as it relates to giving and receiving. The benefits of community and connection are invaluable, but it often requires us to "show up" to reap the greatest rewards.

Jan 10, 202414:56
Acknowledging the abundance in our lives

Acknowledging the abundance in our lives

In this episode, we take a moment during one of the busiest times of the year, to talk about the abundance so many of us have, yet so many take for granted. As they say, the best things in life are free, so we wish all the bold, busy mamas abundance in peace, love, joy, and happiness!

Dec 16, 202309:46
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Chantel Soirez

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Chantel Soirez

MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Chantel Soirez. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Dec 06, 202328:48
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Treviño

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Treviño

MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Victoria Treviño. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Nov 09, 202326:34
Creating space for family bonding

Creating space for family bonding

In this episode, we dive into some ways to create space for the quality family time we all need with our loved ones. And the best thing, family bonding usually costs nothing.


Nov 07, 202311:50
Discovering your purpose in the community

Discovering your purpose in the community

In this episode, we dive into what it means to discover, or rediscover, your purpose within your community. We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Oct 27, 202312:38
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Gates

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Gates

MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, ⁠Jessica Gates. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Sep 13, 202342:45
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Wini Griffin

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Wini Griffin

MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Wini Griffin. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Sep 06, 202324:43
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Tamaria Johnson

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Tamaria Johnson

MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Tamaria Johnson. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Aug 25, 202324:56
Finding balance between obligations and opportuntities

Finding balance between obligations and opportuntities

MWP Community Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, discuss how they each work to balance obligations while making time for meaningful opportunities. Join the conversation by messaging @mamawearspants on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Aug 02, 202310:45
Nurturing the relationships that help us thrive
Jul 05, 202312:32
Connecting and calming the mind through breathwork
Jun 02, 202313:30
Making the most of family time
May 03, 202311:57
Leading from where you are to make an impact
Apr 01, 202325:28
Mamapreneur: Monica Landois, Dance with Monica ATX

Mamapreneur: Monica Landois, Dance with Monica ATX

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Monica Landois, owner of Dance with Monica ATX based in Austin, TX. Monica discusses her personal growth journey as a working mama raising two boys turned mamapreneur living her life with passion and purpose in building a community around dance fitness and wellness.

Mar 08, 202330:20
Exploring mindfulness practices to support your wellness
Mar 01, 202321:17
Community Topic: Recognizing love in everyday life
Feb 01, 202320:22
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Sapna Aggarwal

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Sapna Aggarwal

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member and MWP Team, Sapna Aggarwal, Certified NeuroCoach in Austin, TX. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Jan 25, 202325:07
Mama Spotlight: Marissa Prieto

Mama Spotlight: Marissa Prieto

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Marissa Prieto, as she shares about life as a bold, busy mama in El Paso, TX. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Jan 18, 202316:14
Mama Spotlight: Ashely Boyer
Jan 11, 202326:52
Community Topic: Creating connections for a stronger community
Jan 04, 202326:02
Community Topic: Putting yourself first through the holidays
Dec 07, 202221:40
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Sheaffer
Nov 30, 202228:33
Mamapreneur: Argie Martinez, Preferred Care at Home

Mamapreneur: Argie Martinez, Preferred Care at Home

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Argie Martinez, owner of Preferred Care at Home of North Austin and Williamson County based in Cedar Park, TX. Argie discusses her experinece as a registered nurse turned entrepreneur all while juggling motherhood and raising three boys.

Nov 23, 202226:46
Mamapreneur: Candace Perez, The Posh Picnic

Mamapreneur: Candace Perez, The Posh Picnic

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Candace Perez, Owner of The Posh Picnic based in Austin, TX. Candance discusses her journey in leaving her 9-5 to follow her passion, all while navigating entrepreneurship as a single mama of two.

Nov 16, 202228:06
Mamapreneur: Kim Barnes, Parenting Aging Parents

Mamapreneur: Kim Barnes, Parenting Aging Parents

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Kim Barnes, Co-Founder and Owner of Parenting Aging Parents. Kim discusses her journey, alongside her husband, in creating this network and resource for adults caring for aging parents. 

Nov 09, 202237:03
Community Topic: Identifying your family values and traditions

Community Topic: Identifying your family values and traditions

This month's theme is family and the topic is identifying your family values and traditions. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, on the importance, yet challenges, of keeping traditions alive or creating your own. Connect and learn more about mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Nov 02, 202221:10
MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Lauren Rouwet
Oct 26, 202226:51
Mamapreneur: Chamieka House-Osuya, The Snack Sack

Mamapreneur: Chamieka House-Osuya, The Snack Sack

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Chamieka House-Osuya, Founder & CEO of The Snack Sack. Chamieka discusses the past few years since launching her business in March 2020 and how she juggles entrepreneurship and motherhood. Connect and learn more about mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Oct 19, 202233:11
Community Topic: Identifying your community of support
Oct 12, 202216:06
Community Topic: 5 ways to honor your body

Community Topic: 5 ways to honor your body

This month's theme is wellness and the topic is honoring your body through movement and nutrition. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, on some ways to honor our body.

Sep 12, 202223:33
Mamapreneur Spotlight: Yolanda, TaxiMom

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Yolanda, TaxiMom

MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Yolanda Stevenson and her daughter, Priscilla Stevenson, on their family owned and operated Texas-based business, TaxiMom. Yolanda shares her story of starting a business as a mama of three, including the setbacks she faced and those first early lessons. Visit www.taximom.com to learn about TaxiMom's transportation services, franchising opportunities, and non-profit.

Aug 01, 202234:29
Our Hearts are with Uvalde
May 25, 202231:34
Staying Healthy and Sane this Summer

Staying Healthy and Sane this Summer

Summer is fast approaching and while we're excited about slower mornings and summer nights, we know there are some challenges with more unstructed time and the Texas heat. Please join our mailing list at www.mamawearspants.com and follow @mamawearspants on Facebook and Instagram.

May 18, 202222:24
Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, are joined by guest, Stephanie Hernandez, to discuss authentic, lived experiences in dealing with mental health. If you need support, reach out to a family member, friend, employer EAP, or email mama@mamawearspants.com for further resources. Follow @mamawearspants on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

May 11, 202231:41
Minding Our Mental Wellness
May 06, 202224:58
Nutrition is Nourishment

Nutrition is Nourishment

In this episode, Melissa, Lauren, and Sapna discuss the importance of nourishing our bodies as we age. Nourishment primarily includes nutrition, but also other things we consume on a daily basis. Follow @mamawearspants, @melissaacosta.atx, @thelaurenrouwet, and @atxmindsetcoach on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Apr 22, 202228:32
Fitness + Aging

Fitness + Aging

In this episode, MWP Community Founder, Melissa Acosta, speaks with Community Co-Host, Lauren Rouwet, on staying fit and healthy as we're aging. After all, none of us are getting any younger! Follow @mamawearspants, @melissaacosta.atx, and @thelaurenrouwet on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Apr 15, 202222:18
Self-reflection suppports wellness

Self-reflection suppports wellness

In this episode, MWP Owner and Founder, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Sapna Aggarwal, on the various areas of wellness and the importance of self-reflection in making small, yet profound changes. Follow @mamawearspants, @melissaacosta.atx, and @atxmindsetcoach on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Apr 08, 202228:57
Interview with Nakeenya Wilson, Real Solutions Consulting & Coaching
Apr 02, 202227:39
Interview with Larissa Davila, BCO Consulting Group

Interview with Larissa Davila, BCO Consulting Group

In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa Acosta and Lauren Rouwet, speak with Larissa Davila Collazzo, Owner of BCO Consulting Group on community, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Mar 31, 202228:16
Interview with Christina Collazo, Todos Juntos Learning Center
Mar 22, 202229:53
Interview with Nicole Pletka, Austin Women in Technology
Mar 10, 202228:04
Myths & Mixed Messages

Myths & Mixed Messages

In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren discuss the often damaging mixed messages we receive as women about sexuality, intimacy, and romance, including messages that stick with us on what it means to be a woman/ wife and man/ husband. Send questions for upcoming podcasts via Instagram or Facebook @mamawearspants. Learn more and join our community of bold mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Feb 23, 202230:43