The Reawakened Mom

Have you ever been asked what do you do for FUN….and have NO answer?

Have you been overwhelmed and have no clue how you are ever going to make it through?

Do you know what your top priorities are…and does that reflect in your weekly calendar?

Megan is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur and is the queen bee of all things time management, organization and productivity. Today we dive into how Megan’s 20 year corporate career took a turn to becoming an entrepreneur with 1 simple question a mom asked her on the playground 1 day.  And how that 1 question, turned her into her first client and then built a 7 figure business by teaching others what she was doing so well in coorporate life.  Megan shares openly about how these last 3 years she had to adjust to homeschooling her daughter, How she now answers the question 'What do you do for fun?'.   The top 3 things that she has women start with when they are making their calendar for the week (and I bet it is going to surprise you with the order (HINT…business doesn’t even happen until after the top 3.) Megan wants you to get out of the hamster wheel of the day to day stress and she shares ways today that you can start to do that today.  You will just love her and her message for you at the end.

Highlights on this episode:

*The question that changed her life

*Do you know what matters most to you?

*You are worthy of support too

*How to get out of the overwhelm by first looking at your weekly calendar

*The first 3 things that should go on your appointment, commitments, mommy time, me time…is it what you thought?

*Why most productivity tips don’t work for moms

*Adding some flex time in your calendar

And so much more.

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Highlights of this episode:

Tips for being married for 20 years:

1. Communication
2. Giving Space
3. Have your time, his time and our time
4. Share the Load
5. Be open to changing as a couple

And 8 more=)

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Are you feeling stuck in your job?  

Are you NOT being the mom you thought you would be?

Do you feel disconnected with yourself?

Andrea Andree is a transformational and spiritual coach.  Today she shares about her journey from leaving corporate America to becoming an entrepreneur.  And spoiler alert it didn’t happen over night. She shares the steps she took after she felt super stuck in her career.  She felt totally disconnected with herself and what she was doing for a living.  Andrea discovered, with herself but also the women she was coaching …..that they are looking for value in their job because they don’t feel like enough.  

Highlights on this episode:

*How to be open to change?

*Are you being the person your ideal clients would want to hire?

*How to become a better parent.

*Our kids are our soulmates

*Solution energy vs Reaction energy

*How to hold your own energy?

*The Universe is always meeting us where we are at

And so much more.

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Highlights of this episode:

Talking all about I Love Me Daily Focus for the month of MAY!!

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Have you been feeling tired?

Haven’t been sleeping well?

Have super low energy? Digestion issues? Or stressed to the max?

Maybe you are having symptoms and you want to start getting curious about them and dip a little deeper but don’t know where to start.

Brittany Saxton is a Women’s Wellness Coach helping with hormones, gut health weight loss resistance and more.  Today we talk being an advocate for yourself and your children.  Learning how to ask questions and be curious about what is going on with your body.  She shares symptoms that so many women have. We dive into our own journeys and how to get started feeling better because if you are feeling like crap right now…you don’t have to.  You are meant to feel good.  Be good to yourself momma!!

Highlights on this episode:

*Advocating for your children

*Symptoms you may have that you may want to be curious about

*Get curious about your body

*Listen to your instincts

*Get some general bloodwork done to start with a PCP or a wellness coach

*What is the gut and gut health

*How stress affects your hormones

And so much more.

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Highlights of this episode:

*Redefining Mid-life crisis

*10 tips when you are going through this mid-life transition

And so much more

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In person 5 steps to Finding You workshop 

Have you ever been fearful of being a single parent?

Have you struggled with how you talk to yourself and how you talk about yourself in front of your kids?

Have you ever considered yourself your greatest asset for your child?

Dr Gila is a psychologist turned coach who specializes in single parenting with a connection not perfection attitude.  We talk about so many amazing things in this episode that any parent (single, married, co-parenting) will want to check out.  We spend time talking about self-regulation, what that is and how you can use this in your parenting everyday.  I love Gila’s analogy to a sink drain…it makes so much sense.  Communication is so important in having that relationship with your child and some of the simple ways we talk to ourselves and our kids really matters.

Highlights on this episode:

*What is single parenting?

*What is self-regulation?

*How talking to yourself and about yourself matters.

*The goal is not perfection

*How to have proactive conversations

*What does it mean to keep your drain open?

*Why communication and self-regulation are so important

And so much more.

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Highlights of this episode:

*What if today was your last day?

*The 5 regrets of the dying

*Are you living true to yourself?

*You are living but are you alive

And so much more

Books I have read so far this year:

1. The Untethered Soul by Michael A Singer

2. Untamed by Glenn Doyle

3. Do Less By Kate Northrup

4. Make Your Bed by William McRaven

5. The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz

6. Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment By Deepak Chopra

7. The Heroine’s Journey by Maureen Murdock

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Disclaimer - Lonelle and I discuss sex, suicide, pornography and abstinence in this episode today.  If you have little ears listening or this makes you uncomfortable or triggered….please wait to listen to this episode when you are alone or skip this one.

Do you have no idea how to have conversations with your kids about sex, dating, relationships?

Have you just ignored questions your kids may ask you because you feel uncomfortable yourself talking about intimacy?

Lonelle Madsen is dedicated to empowering all parents in raising their children to navigate the complexities of dating, relationships and sexual intimacy with confidence and wisdom. We talk about it all in this episode and so much more.  WE talk about dating and sex and things that go hand in hand.  How to start a conversation about these topics even when you feel uncomfortable.  Lonelle shares her own journey with being a single parent to 2 kids and how that shaped the work she is doing now.  I love how she says we are preparing them not protecting them because isn’t that what we all want to do…protect our kids but is that the best for them in the long run.

Highlights on this episode:

*You are never not teaching because you are modeling what relationships look like

*If your child is asking a question, that is the indication that they are ready to know the answer

*Being in tune with the particular development of your child

*Planting the seeds around the dinner table

*If you recognize that you are uncomfortable, that is what you lead with 

*I’m not really good at this, my parents weren’t really good at this, etc

*Having conversations about pornography 

*Healthy love looks way different

*Abusive relationships and great ways to talk to your kids about different situations

*Preparing them but not over protecting them

And so much more.

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Are you suffering in silence?

Are you telling little white lies everyday to yourself, your friends, your kids, your partner?

Are you saying things like:

I’m fine

It’s ok

I can do it

I’ll get it done

Sure, I can take on that task, volunteer position, carpool, etc….

Instead of saying:

I’m not ok.

I’m struggling.

I’m hurting.

I’m lonely

I can’t do 1 more thing.

I need help

On today’s episode, I am going to share a story of when I was struggling.  And how I think we are lying to ourselves and others everyday.  We are suffering in silence everyday but we don’t have to.  You don’t have to feel alone, lost, stuck where you are in life.  You want to feel better but you aren’t sure how to break free from the walls you have built up in your mind.  Step one to ending the suffering is to be aware of it…which if you are listening to this podcast episode…you are already there my friend.

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Have you ever wanted to speak on stages?  Have you thought about getting paid to speak?  Maybe you think, I don’t have anything to talk about …. No one would ever hire me to speak.

If this sounds like you, you’re going to want to stick around for today’s episode.

Wendy Babcock is known as The Paid Stage Speaking Coach and she is hear to help you, the momma entrepreneur add profitable speaking to your business so you can create another stream of income.  In this episode Wendy shares how she never sought out to be a speaker.  It just sort of happened back in 2017.  She had no idea this journey and this path would lead her to helping others speak or to her becoming an International And TED X speaker.  Wendy shares such valuable information on how to get started, what the top topic most companies are looking for when they hire speakers and how you should listen to that little nudge inside of you to get uncomfortable.

Highlights on this episode:

*Her journey to becoming a paid speaker

*How January 2017 changed everything for her

*Removing the negativity from your life

*Living a complaint free life

*Charging your worth and what feels good to you not what someone tells you to charge

*Reality….it was a slow start

*Imposter syndrome

*Get paid to speak without selling

And so much more.

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Have you ever had that feeling like you have lost who you are in motherhood?  Your body and self have been solely dedicated to your kiddos? Have you ever thought….how do I keep the money I am making?

Kimberly Tara is a Tax Strategist and Business Growth Advisor but during this episode we go way deeper than that.  We start the episode talking about her journey to doing less and what that means for her.  She has had 4 kids in under 6 years and after her 4th she knew something had to change.  She felt lost and didn’t know herself anymore and wanted to learn how to be her best self again……….for herself but for her kids too.  Then we dive into a few business strategies for you to keep your hard earned money.  Kimberly is full of energy and we even have a special guest appearance from her 3rd child @16 minutes in.  We did not want to cut that out because MOM LIFE RIGHT.

Highlights on this episode:

*What does doing less mean to you?

*Word of the year is imperfect

*For 8 years her life has been for other beings…she has 4 littles.

*Losing yourself in motherhood

*Leaning into imperfection

*Shifting her mindset in business

*Being an advocate for your children

*Tax tips…@25.31 minute

*Changing how we talk about money for ourselves but also our kids

And so much more.

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Have you ever been betrayed?  Have you ever had someone take from you and you are left feeling like you are the one who was wrong?

You might think I’m too nice?

Maybe this is how people do business?

I am a pushover?

I am not a good business woman?

How can I trust other people and myself?

Today I share an unfortunate experience that happened to me last March. I share what happened, the feelings I had and the lessons that I learned and am still learning.  My hope in sharing this experience is that you too feel that you aren’t alone if something like this has happened to you.  That you didn’t do anything wrong.  That this type of thing is NOT ok.  And that you are right to follow your own journey toward healing.

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Have you felt torn between providing and being present with your kids?  Do you feel like you have to prove your worth in your career?  Do you have different beliefs, values and wants than the generations before you?

If this sounds like you, you’re going to want to stick around for today’s episode.

Tamira Hamilton is a seasoned sales and marketing professional but to be honest we don’t even get into most of that in today’s episode.  Tamira takes us through her path to being in the corporate world for 20 years as a single mother.  How she stayed in a toxic work environment, that nearly killed her…..Until she found another way to make an income and be present with her grandchild and adult children.  She so beautifully talks about breaking generational curses and working to close the gap she saw as she was growing up.

If this sounds like you, you’re going to want to stick around for today’s episode.

Highlights on this episode:

*Has a passion for developing self and others

*Going from single mother to entrepreneur power house

*Life in a toxic corporate career

*The feeling to prove yourself and your worth

*Working to close the gap

*Breaking the generational curse

*Wanting her grandchildren to know her

*You owe it to yourself to go after your hearts desires

*How to you bridge the gap between Providing and Presence

And so much more.

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Do you feel like you are living groundhogs day over and over again?

Have you ever driven to a location and then can’t recall how you got there because your mind was on autopilot?

Do you notice the difference in how you feel when you are present vs when you aren’t?

Today’s episode I share:

*4 questions you can ask yourself about being present

*Getting present by connecting with your 5 senses

*The L6 strategy to being present each day

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Why do I feel like I need to be a ‘good girl?

Why do I stay quiet and say nothing when I want to be honest even if it’s hard?

Why do I always have to be nice, simmer down, don’t say too much or don’t ruffle any feathers?

Today I share a blog I wrote called The Good Girl Complex.  Something I wrote after working through months and months of struggle.  Struggling whether to be nice, quiet, drama free, mature or do the hard thing of calling someone out, being courageous and speaking the truth.  

Telling the truth isn’t easy and I believe we lie everyday to others and to ourselves.  We say I’m fine, I can do it, I can take that on

When we really want to say:  I’m struggling, I am not ok, I am lonely.

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What is a Caregiver?  Who is a Caregiver?  If you take care of your kids, your aging parents, your neighbors, your friends daily or in time of need?  Then you are a caregiver.

And more than likely you as a caregiver, don’t take care of yourself.  Adriana is here to help.  She is a coach for caregivers because she found during her time as a registered nurse that the ones caring for their loved one in need…had no idea how to do it for themselves….or even that they could REST. Adriana shares the 7 different types and what they can mean for you.  She encourages you to ask the question…Does this refresh me?  To know if that form of rest is right for you.

If this sounds like you, you’re going to want to stick around for today’s episode.

Highlights on this episode:

*Taking care of the caregiver

*Teaching caregivers how to rest

*Who is a caregiver?

*What is a caregiver?

*Almost 75% of people when they hit 45-50 are a caregiver

*Mental, physical and spiritual help

*Assessment, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (AD PIE)

*Does this refresh me?

*The 7 different types of rest

And so much more.

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Recorded in December:

Do you get overwhelmed by all the marketing and branding talk out there?  Do you feel like you don’t even know where to start….so you end up doing nothing? Does it feel super uncomfortable to talk about yourself and what you offer?

If this sounds like you, you’re going to want to stick around for today’s episode.

Kelly Sinclair, marketing and brand strategist, is going to share her 3 part Magic Branding Formula with you so you know who you are, who you talk to and what you want to offer.  She will explain the difference between marketing and branding and put you at ease by letting you know….YOU DO NOT have to be everywhere and do all the things to be be successful.

Highlights on this episode:

*The difference between marketing and branding

*Getting rid of the junk in our head which stops us from promoting ourselves

*It’s your job to promote yourself.  You have to wave your flag and feel great about it.  Because you are helping others.

*We under value the things that come to easy to us

*The value of what you bring has nothing to do with how much time it takes you and nothing to do with how simple it may actually be for you.

*Learn about Kelly’s Magic brand Formula

*Kelly shares about her journey being an entrepreneur with young kids and how she has shifted through the years

*What does success look like for you?

And so much more.

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In this episode today I celebrate my 2 year podcast anniversary.  107 episodes, 70 interviews, nearly 8 K downloads later!  Check out the most played episodes of 2023.

Top episodes played in 2023:

Do you get overwhelmed by setting new years resolutions?  

Have you tried setting goals for the year but never stick to them?  

Are you sick and tired of people telling you what and how to set up your year for success?

Today you will hear 5 different strategies that you can use to set your intentions for the year.  I’m not going to sit here and tell you which one to do. I am going to give you details on how to make each one successful and then you are going to decide which one you want to use for yourself.  

It is NOT too late to set intentions, goals and visions for this year and I am here to give you some tools to help you be successful.

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Is it hard for you to receive love, compliments, money, new opportunities, help?  Why is it easier to deflect compliments than to simply say thank you?  Why would you rather try to do it all than ask for help of any kind?

If that’s you, you are going to want to tune into this episode.

In this special 5 part series, I will be helping you discover how to receive.  Receiving of any kind can be challenging for us because we are natural care givers.  Today you will learn how to ask for HELP and actually receive the help you are given. IE…putting the dishes away, giving the kids a bath, folding the laundry, going to the grocery store….yes those simple things can be difficult because no one can do it as good as you right.  Or is that just me? When we are grateful for the things in our day to day…we tend to look for more things to be grateful for and we start to receive more good.  Receive more abundance.  Receive for love.  Does this sound impossible….I promise you it isn’t.

Your busy hectic life doesn’t have to leave you joyless and overwhelmed.  You can start right now to focus a little each day on YOU and start to Find You again.  Come take this journey back to yourself.  Start to find your voice and discover your truth as we dive into the 5 steps to finding you series.

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Have you every wondered how to set boundaries that feel good?  Or who in the heck do I set boundaries with or around?

In this special 5 part series, I will be helping you learn how to set boundaries based on your values, what and who are important to you and yes…boundaries around caring for yourself.  Momma if you aren’t filling your cup each day with joy and love…how are you going to care for anyone else that you love and care about.  We are diving deep into visualizing the future you want to have…all the way down to how to keep track of it and listen to it each day.

Your busy hectic life doesn’t have to leave you joyless and overwhelmed.  You can start right now to focus a little each day on YOU and start to Find You again.  Come take this journey back to yourself.  Start to find your voice and discover your truth as we dive into the 5 steps to finding you series.

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Why are you staying stuck?  Do you think negative thoughts about yourself like….I am not enough?  I’m too old to start something new? I’m not qualified enough?  I’m not smart enough?   In order to be loved, I need to achieve and perform?

In this special 5 part series, I will be helping you become aware of the old programing and stories holding you back from living your best life.    Once you become aware of them then you will be able to release them so you can begin to move forward in finding you.  Right now you have been hiding behind different masks to show up how you think others want you to be…but no more. 

Your busy hectic life doesn’t have to leave you joyless and overwhelmed.  You can start right now to focus a little each day on YOU and start to Find You again.  Come take this journey back to yourself.  Start to find your voice and discover your truth as we dive into the 5 steps to finding you series.

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Have you ever forgotten who you are?  Have you ever looked in the mirror and don’t even recognize the person looking back at you anymore?  Why is it that we tend to lose ourselves during motherhood?  Or even think….this isn’t what I thought it would be.

In this special 5 part series, I will be helping you remember the powerful being you are.  You will start to remember who you are before you got married, had kids, went to work, put your dreams on the back burner.  Your busy hectic life doesn’t have to leave you joyless and overwhelmed.  You can start right now to focus a little each day on YOU and start to Find You again.  Come take this journey back to yourself.  Start to find your voice and discover your truth as we dive into the 5 steps to finding you series.

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In todays episode I talk about the different things I wish I knew before becoming a mom.

*You don’t have to do it all.

*You aren’t a bad mom if you ask for help.

*You have to take care of yourself first, in order to be able to take care of your child.

*You will receive advice from everyone, but make sure you learn how to set boundaries for what works best for you.

*You will forget who you are. Make sure you take time for you.

*You will feel alone at times.  Find community with other moms because you need each other.

Recording note:  Alison and I recorded this episode in May of 2023.  Some how divinely, it isn’t coming out til today which is her anniversary of being 1 year CANCER FREE!!  So a huge celebration for Alison!

This episode is a replay from November 2022.  It was so good that I thought I would share it with you again.  The tips are just as good now as they were then and I even made some mental notes of ones that I had forgotten about=)

In todays episode I talk about, 

• How to kick holiday stress to the curb!
  * Doing what feels good and not doing things out of guilt.
  * Why you don’t have to do everything.
  * Listening to your heart and making a Pros and Cons list of what feels good. *Being mindful of what’s important to you

In todays episode I talk about, 

*Dropping the New Year, New You mindset

*New Year, Find YOU mom cohort starting 1-11-2024

*How do you Find YOU?  Remember, Release, Rewrite, Receive and Reflect

*Invitation to schedule a chat

*Common excuses we tell ourselves on why we don’t invest in ourselves

And so much more

Highlights on this episode:

*Learn the key 2 pieces of being a better communicator with more power and influence.

*Learn how to say what you need to say (to a spouse) but not be focused on being right

*How can you communicate that you are on the same team as your spouse and focus on us as a team vs You or me?

*What is a fighting hat vs a cooperative hat?

*How can you build relationships with your step-kids?

And so much more.

About Kristin Lindell:

Kristin Lindell is a certified life coach for stepmoms and a stepmom & mom to 5 kids. She uses conversational hypnosis, neurolinguistics, and other evidence-based modalities to help stepmoms get relief from feeling resentful & cut their heated fights in half. In her free time she loves walking, yoga, and reading as many books as possible.

Connect with Kristin:

Make sure you tag me on social and share with us what you are grateful for.

In todays episode I talk about, 

*What is gratitude?

*How do you share things you are grateful for?

*Do you include YOURSELF in your gratitude practice?

And so much more

Highlights on this episode:

*How can motherhood be the biggest motivator to heal?

*What is the difference between the subconscious and conscious mind?

*How can you live a kickers life?

*Great questions to ask yourself when you notice yourself feeling deep emotions.

And so much more.

About Cyrina Talbott:

Cyrina Talbott is a trauma informed Transformational Coach. Her work focuses on inner healing, intuition, mindset and taking the next step in your life confidently.  Bringing you scientifically proven techniques get your subconscious on board - so you have 100 percent of your mind working with you and for you. No longer working against you. This allows you to rapidly overcome self-doubt, sabotage, anxiety about the future to create a kick ass life you love

Connect with Cyrina:

Highlights on this episode:

*What can you do when you find out that you have undiagnosed infertility?  What options they looked into on this journey?

*Her journey in adopting her two sons

*When you adopt, you are adopting all areas of that child and making sure you are prepared for all of the stops and starts along this path.

*How to be open and honest about your journey and adoption?  It leads to better questions.

*What is a legacy?  We aren’t leaving it but living into it.

And so much more.

About Michelle Slaney-Trovato:

She is both an adoptive and special needs mom who believes ordinary people can create extraordinary legacies!

Connect with Michelle:

Make sure you tag me on social and let me know which tip you are going to test out first during your transition

In todays episode I talk about, 

*Changing the word transition to metamorphosis 

*6 tips to focus on any type of transition

*1-Listen to yourself, your Intuition

*2-Journal and write out all of your big hairy dreams.

Q1- What would I be doing if….

Q2- If I was not doing this job, what would I be doing?

Q3-Where would I live?

Q4-Who would I surround myself with?

Q5-What would light my soul on fire?

*3-Old Stories will come up, Acknowledge them, write them out, release them and then rewrite them

*4-Get curious

*5-Give yourself space to explore options

*6-Talk to others without taking on their stories

Megan is an Integrative Physical Therapist who works with women to navigate pain associated with Endometriosis. She also supports women during pregnancy and beyond to help them stay connected to themselves and feel their best as they transition into motherhood. Her mind body approach goes beyond the physical complaints to truly support her clients in a holistic way. She is a fierce advocate for women's health and raising up women's voices to be heard and taken seriously in their healthcare. She hosts the "We Deserve Better" podcast with her best Doula Friend- Katie Hope where they talk about all things women's health including their struggles and successes navigating complex health issues.

Her own journey through infertility and ultimately an Endometriosis diagnosis deeply inform her work and give her valuable perspective on how sensitive health challenges can be. She is mom to one very feisty pup named Timon- like the Lion King- and she enjoys strength training for her sanity and a lazy day at the beach anytime she can!

Fun Facts: Megan lived in 10 US states she have flown on Air Force 2

In this episode Melissa and Megan discuss:

-The holistic approach to physical therapy

-What pelvic health and pelvic floor is

-The importance of pelvic floor

-The myth that "Everyone is weak" and "Everyone needs to do their key goals"

-Pelvic Floor issues after having a baby

-Taking a course to understand endometriosis and its symptoms

-Early signs of endometriosis, early detection and treatment

-Endo Education for young girls

-What Excision surgery and Hysterectomy is

-The importance of finding a good doctor

-Trusting yourself and the medical community

-Advocating yourself, Mom-tuition

Today’s solo episode is a replay from June 22, 2022.  It was too good not to share again.  I am currently in Greenville, South Carolina at a travel baseball tournament.  In this episode, I talk about tips for traveling for baseball or any sport.  Lots of ideas to make staying in a hotel an easier and better experience for all=)

I hope you find some of these tips helpful but I’d love to know what tips you have for when you are traveling and staying in hotels for an extended time=). Message me on Instagram.

You can find me at:

Tia Bottum is a Certified Money Coach through the Sacred Money Archetype program and is an award winning Portrait & Branding Photographer through her business Time Marker Legacy. She helps women get focused, determined and creative. She is also a published author in the anthology series, Don’t be Invisible, Be Fabulous: A Mile in Her Shoes. She guests on several podcasts, women’s groups, and interviewed many women for her YouTube channel.

Fun Facts: Tia accidentally had her son at home herself; lived in 7 states so far

In this episode Melissa and Tia discuss:

-Money Mindset

-What a money coach is 

-Most common money blocks that are holding you back

-Why you need to be aware of your money blocks

-How to help women who don't know how to charge for things

-The feminine aspect of abundance

-The importance of being grateful for where you are

-The difference between gratitude and appreciation

You can find me at:

Kristine is a business and marketing coach that works with coaches, creatives and all kinds of impact driven female entrepreneurs. She runs a mastermind that helps women build high ticket offers, authentic sales and marketing roadmaps with ease.

Fun Fact: I’ve travelled up the side of a live volcano on a camel. And I’ve met King Charles, (Prince at the time) and Princes William and Harry at the same time.

In this Episode Melissa and Kristine discuss:

- Becoming a mother

-Getting laid off from her corporate position in 2019

-How she turned her rejection into redirection

-How she moved from corporate to being an entrepreneur and the steps she took

-Kristine unveils the #1 thing holding women back

-Stepping into your highest self

-It’s ok to shift and change and take your time finding what lights you up

-Scaling a business to 6 figures and feeling great about it

You can find me at:

Allyn Miller is an early childhood teacher turned parent coach who helps moms thrive in the toddler years and beyond, with less fighting and more fun.

In this Episode Melissa and Allyn discuss:

- What it means to be a parent coach

- Biggest thing that parents are struggling with

- How to feel less guilty as a parent

- Accepting and understanding anger

- Emotions are bringing a message

- Rebuilding the connection with your child

- We cannot control our children

- Having a connection with your child based on trust

- How to have less fighting and more fun

Today marks a special occasion as I celebrate my 18th wedding anniversary. As I reflect on this milestone, I'll be sharing my insights from the past year. From personal growth and self-care to letting go and seeking help, these reflections have shaped me. Join me for an inspiring and introspective episode filled with wisdom and celebration. Let's dive in!

For today's anniversary podcast episode, we will delve into:

• Memories and reflections on the 18-year wedding anniversary.

• Insights into the average length of a marriage and intriguing statistics on long-lasting unions.

• Top 13 tips for a long-lasting marriage, encompassing effective communication, personal space, and finding balance.

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In todays episode I talk about, (maybe an unpopular opinion)

*Mother’s Day and the origin of where it came from

Article read can be found here.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mothers-Day

*Is it too much of an expectation on our loved ones

*Is this holiday too commercialized?

Jessica Tyndall is a mom of 3 in the Cape Henlopen School District and a candidate for re-election for the school board.

Fun Fact:

She loves to garden!

In this episode Melissa and Jessica discuss:

-Being a stay-at-home mom

-How we met in the MOMS Club

-Jessica’s journey to being on the school board

-Why she wants to serve another term on the Cape Henlopen School Board

-Polling is open on May 9th at Mariner Middle School, Cape Henlopen High School, Rehoboth Elementary and the Fire hall on Savannah Road open to any resident in the school district from 7 am to 8 pm

Wife/Mother/ Grandmother of 3 daughters and two grandchildren. Founder of 501c3 nonprofit Run Saniyah Run and owner of Na Na’s Candy Kloudz. Which is in memory of her 11 year old special needs daughter Saniyah who passed away on July 31, 2020.

Fun Facts:

She can make organic cotton candy in almost ANY flavor when put to the test

In this episode Melissa and Gia discuss:

- Being a mom to a child with special needs

- Educating people regarding the life of a parent to a child with special needs

- Helping other parents

- The struggles of parents aren't spoken enough

- "Me" Time

- Sometimes we may overlook our other child

- Getting out of the guilt

- If your child goes before you

In today's episode, we're talking about living on Groundhog Day! If you are someone that felt like you are just living your life on repeat, nothing changes, it's the same every single day, there's not a lot of joy in your life, you're not doing things for yourself, you aren't feeling necessarily fulfilled in the things that you're doing, maybe the things aren't lining you up. Then this episode is just for you!

In today's episode, we are going to talk about:

*3 tips that will help you move forward in your life in a more positive way, in a more joyful way, in a more happier way

*Giving yourself `ME TIME`

*Know when to ask for help

*Don't overwork yourself

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In todays episode I talk about, 

*Asking yourself What do I need right now? What would make me feel better?

*Connecting with yourself vs connecting with others

*Tips on listening to yourself 

*Find your happy/quiet place

*Life like an orchestra vs an elementary band

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Adrienne Bishop is a Life and Parent Coach specializing in helping overwhelmed and anxious highly sensitive moms parent their highly sensitive kids with confidence and without losing themselves in parenting (or yelling all the time). She is a Certified Hypno-Life Coach and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator who loves helping families break generational cycles.

Fun Facts:

She used to be an opera singer and music teacher

In this episode Melissa and Adrienne discuss:

- Shifting your lifestyle is okay

- What does it mean to be highly sensitive

- The D.O.E.S (Depth of Processing, Overstimulated, Empathy, Sensory Processing Sensitivity) Acronym

- How to handle a highly sensitive child

- The "When.. Then.." Concept

- How to handle your anger or emotions as a mom

- Unconscious Mind Coaching

Donna Duffy is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and award-winning marketing strategist. She is the CEO/Founder of 3E Marketing Solutions, offering visibility and marketing solutions to small business owners and entrepreneurs. She is the Creator of Sage Success Studio, an online community helping midlife women entrepreneurs showcase their expertise and create their signature body of work for greater visibility, influence, and income. Donna is the Global Business Connector for Delaware for the Women Speakers Association.

Fun Facts:

She lived in Nazareth, Israel for years--in the best neighborhood with the very best neighbors! It's where she learned Arabic, where her kids were born and where she had the opportunity to help start a school for Arab-N American kids. She can also make really great Arabic coffee.

In this episode Melissa and Donna discuss:

- Being in your midlife isn't a crisis

- Midlife woman pathway

- Mastery in our hearts

- Do what lights you up

- The need for support of women having our back

- Having a safe space and a place to belong

- Continuing to level up your learning

- Alignment and authenticity are huge drivers

- Being comfortable with imperfect action

- The power of resilience

Alicia is a dance artist, fiber artist, creative writer, and mother. She teaches breathwork for creative entrepreneurs and hosts a podcast called Inside the Creative Process.

Fun Facts:

She was on the Phoenix Suns Dance Team in her early 20’s.

In this episode Melissa and Alicia discuss:

- Creative process

- Breathworks

- Breathing techniques

- Releasing our stuck energy

- The importance of hearing your intuition

- Pulling out your creativity

- Being patient with yourself