The Successful Mama Podcast

37 - what moms need to hear: christmas decorations

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week.This week’s episode is on Christmas decorations... do you have yours up yet? What are the expectations you have around your holiday decor? Do you want the perfect Instagram-worthy setup? Are you happy with what you have? We talk about all of these questions and more on week 2 of this series.I want to hear from YOU! What do you need to hear this holiday season? Give me a call and leave a message letting me know, and you just might hear your voice on an upcoming episode! (475) 444-6262successfulmamapodcast.com

36 - what moms need to hear: thanksgiving and gratitude

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week.This week’s episode is on gratitude- why it matters, how it benefits us, and how we can actively put it in place in our everyday life. It is so easy to rush through the day, but gratitude reminds us to slow down and take in the ordinary moments that are some of the most precious. This episode can help you take gratitude from something that you are to something that you do.Want to learn more or watch the interview referenced in this episode? Head over to successfulmamapodcast.com.

replay - 3 - when your path prepares you to start your own business

In this episode of Successful Mama, Erica DeSpain shares how a blind date led to becoming a military wife. Blogging about her life helped keep her busy and prepared her for what was ahead- a business serving local businesses and residents through storytelling.successfulmamapodcast.com

replay - 4 - shoot for the moon: finding a job and overcoming imposter syndrome

Guest Marcia Lindstrom joins the Successful Mama Podcast this week and shares her story, including years at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to now leading the Strategic Communications Team for NASA’s Space Launch System. She shares insight on finding a job, asking for a raise, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
 
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replay - 17 - making better choices and finding beauty in every stage of life

Hey, mama! I'm taking a few weeks off, but I didn't want to leave you hanging with nothing to listen to. I thought I'd share a few of the listener favorites in case you missed them as a replay, but obviously, feel free to scroll on back in the archives and catch up on any others you've missed! See you back on November 21st!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.Jamie kept me laughing throughout this interview, and I have no doubt you’ll enjoy her story and take away so much from it. Grab your coffee (stop and get one… Jamie doesn’t have a single coffee mug at home), and get ready for another successful mama.successfulmamapodcast.com

35 - checking in with yourself, a life update, and asking for what you need

You don't want to miss this announcement! Give this episode a quick listen to find out what's ahead for the next few weeks.I give an update on life lately, as well as discuss some tactics for asking what you need and doing a regular check in. As moms, self care feels impossible sometimes, but this episode, we talk a bit more about why it matters and how it is completely up to you to take some of these steps.So go ahead and press play, and make sure to share that you're listening over on Instagram... don't forget to tag @successfulmamapodcast!successfulmamapodcast.com
 

34 -the deep down things: finding your voice through seasons of mothering

When I launched this podcast, I always knew that I’d one day interview my sister-in-law, Amber C. Haines. Not just because I’ve watched her for years load up her minivan with four boys and trek states over from Arkansas to Alabama to eat cornbread and greens around the table with her siblings. Not just because she writes beautiful accounts of her life and helps my logical brain to give way, and I can breathe in and feel her words. Not just because I’ve seen her grow and change through the trials and seasons.
Amber is getting ready to release her new book, The Deep Down Things, and this conversation aligns perfectly with her latest work. We talk about finding your voice through the seasons of mothering, the raw moments that shape us, and the wisdom she's gathered along the way.
I could honestly go on and on. I love and respect this woman so much, if you haven’t gathered that. I wanted her on the podcast because I know you’ll love her too. And not just for that kind, southern charm. But for her realness, her willingness to share those raw moments we all connect with, and the insight she offers from her journey.
Parts of this conversation have played over and over in my mind since we recorded, and I think you’ll take away something great too. Push play, and I think you’ll leave this episode understanding just why I always knew I’d have Amber as a guest on the podcast.

33 - balanced bodies, joyful lives: exploring holistic healing

I really enjoyed learning from our guest this week. Emily Willis, a nurse practitioner who blends traditional Western practices with holistic healing, shared her story of motherhood and the journey through her career that landed her where she is today. Emily talks about navigating divorce and the light that was on the other side of it for her. She has remarried and shared a bit more about her blended family (including shared custody of something other than her kids! You’ll have to listen to the end.). And diving into her business and the healing practices she offers to clients was so interesting. Ever heard the word “yoni”? You will in this episode! We talk about flower essences, herbs, and… yoni steams and crystals. Grab your coffee, and get ready for some topics we haven’t discussed on any other episode!successfulmamapodcast.com

32 - from policies to philanthropy: insurance, a family village, and giving back to community

I love hearing stories where women take a step back from their original plan and pivot, and this week’s guest did just that. Lauren Battle went to school to study accounting, but she ended up following in her mom’s footsteps and taking over her insurance business. Lauren didn’t have a ton of experience stepping into this role, but she told the nay-sayers to watch her make it work, and she did just that.Lauren and I chatted about the importance of giving back and the role it has played in her life through different organizations and events she has helped plan. We also discuss the seasons of motherhood and how volunteering may look differently in each one.While she seems to have her life together, Lauren also assured me that some days feel overwhelming and like she is failing in different areas. She stressed the importance of having a village to help along the way and especially being grateful for her family and the role they play in her life.A few things you don’t want to miss? Lauren bidding on her now-husband and how she is putting on her dancing shoes multiple times per week.www.successfulmamapodcast.com

31 - more than mama: line dancing and finding hobbies that fill you

Ever wonder about hobbies and mom life? Should you make time for one? Do they matter? Do you even know what you like anymore?!This episode, Tabitha Carnes and I sit down and chat hobbies and finding a part of yourself outside of kids and career. She stresses how important it is to find this piece of yourself, even if it is just playing and creating something at home while your kids take a nap. This conversation will get you thinking about your own hobbies and maybe even encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone into something new.www.shannoncarothers.com/podcast/episode31