The Successful Mama Podcast

17 - making better choices and finding beauty in every stage of life

You cannot listen to this episode without hearing the joy and appreciation that Jamie Long has for her life. Whether it was the early days as a single mom doing her best to make a good life for her daughter Montana, “riding backroads” with her best friend who would one day be her husband, or soaking in every ounce of these early days with her 18-month-old Walker, you can’t miss the gratitude in her voice as she talks about it all. Jamie shares about the blessings in each stage and how her decisions and actions impacted where she ended up. You’ll get a dose of country living as we talk about rodeo, roping, riding backroads, and how her “purse” is her truck.successfulmamapodcast.com/podcast/episode17

16 - claiming a seat at the table: from childhood adversity to CSO

A troubled childhood didn't stop Demetria Horton from graduating with more degrees than anyone in her high school class and eventually building her own successful business. She isn’t afraid to get vulnerable and tell her story, and she shares of how those moments of adversity led her to become the person she is today. She has grown through her experiences as an individual, a business professional, a wife, and a mother and wants to spread the word that your circumstances don't define who you can become. Get ready to be inspired as you listen to Demetria share her story.

15 - you are here: self-awareness and taking inventory of your life

This episode, I explore the importance of self-awareness and taking inventory of where you are right now. Because no matter how badly you want to reach a destination on a map, if you don’t know your starting point, it will be close to impossible to end up there without a lot of roadblocks, twists, and turns. You must know your current position in order to effectively chart your path. I discuss questions to ask and tools to help assess and better understand who you are and where you are right now so that you may make your way toward the person you aspire to become.

14 - overcoming anxiety, depression, and perfectionism

Author, speaker, and mama of 2, Caris Snider, shares about her own struggles with anxiety, depression, and feeling as though she had to be perfect in order to be loved. We talk about tools to cope with these common challenges and remind you that you are not alone when you walk through them.
 
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13 - figuring it out despite the obstacles

While motherhood came for Jhamese Willis at just 17 years old, she didn’t let that stop her from working toward her dream of starting her own business. Her story walks through going to school, working, and navigating motherhood with minimal support, all while helping family and trying to find footing to step out of her comfort zone and into entrepreneurship.

12 - paying off your home and decluttering your space

Lauren Hooper shares how she went from worrying about what others think and carrying $26,000 in student loans and $6000 in additional debt to now paying off her home in just a few years and helping others learn how to prioritize their finances. She talks on finding minimalism and how to go about doing the work of getting rid of excess. And don’t miss the toy challenge. You need this in your life. This episode is relevant for everyone, so grab your coffee and get ready to think more intentionally about your finances and belongings.

11 - adapting when things don’t go as expected

This week, our guest Darra Varlas shares her story on acclimatizing to motherhood, building her cupcake-turned-cookie business, and navigating an unexpected homeschool journey. In each of these situations, she has had to adjust and create something beautiful out of the unexpected.

10 - how emptying my coffee maker changed my life

In this solo episode, I revisit the days when my boys were tiny and life was completely overwhelming. I talk about how the simple act of emptying out the soggy grounds each day acted as a catalyst for change in my life.donate to Mady's family

9 - embracing motherhood and building a successful MLM business

Carla Taggart joins the podcast this week, where we discuss her transition from thinking she'd never have kids to loving life so much more after becoming a mother. We chat about her Rodan + Fields business and the stigma around direct sales and MLMs. Carla and her husband are reading through James Clear's Atomic Habits together, so we also discussed mindset shift and building positive habits. She also co-hosts a podcast called Bizzy Moms with her longtime friend, Kristin Pippin.

8 - valuing education and setting an example for your kids to model

Dr. Kuan Collins joins the Successful Mama podcast this week. From growing up in Saudi Arabi (and a wild story about getting arrested by the religious police as a teen) to her education and career journey while mothering two boys, her story will keep you entertained and encourage you along the way.show notes