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Episodes

Feb. 7, 2023

Reparent Yourself & Stop Yelling at Your Kids w/France Tailleur

In this episode, France Tailleur shares her expertise on how to stop yelling at your kids. It's not just about yelling at your kids. But why do you yell at your kids? Is there something else going on or why you chose to yel…
Feb. 28, 2023

Helping Parents Understand Their Child's IEP w/Shelley Kenow

In this episode, I talk with Shelley Kenow, an expert in helping parents of children with special needs understand how the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process works. We talk about what an IEP is and how parents ca…
Guest: Shelley Kenow
March 7, 2023

Successfully Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) w/Spencer Bishins

Even though you pay into the Social Security system, it's not designed to benefit you. Especially if you want disability benefits. Attorney and Social Security Disability Expert Spencer Bishins shares his experience with the…
June 5, 2023

BONUS: When Death Overwhelms Life

This bonus episode marks the end of a long hiatus for this podcast. It's been a challenging year and life continues to surprise and sometimes overwhelm. I talk about the death of my granddaughter and hope that you find enco…
June 13, 2023

Reframing The Story You Tell Yourself w/Elayna Fernández

Author and Speaker, Elayna Fernandez is a twice-over solo mom of 4 daughters. Despite finding herself alone in a foreign country with two infant children she used her ability to speak English to push herself forward. In add…
June 21, 2023

The Truth About Yoga and Stretching w/Yogi Aaron

Are you doing yoga wrong? Or not quite right? Yoga has many mental and physical benefits. It is a popular form of exercise that is often touted for its ability to improve flexibility and reduce stress. But if you've tried yo…
June 24, 2023

Setting Up Your Babies for Future Success w/Jasper Smith #MrBuildWealth

In this episode, we hear from Jasper Smith on financial planning and disrupting generational poverty in the Black community. Jasper is a financial service professional who is passionate about helping people in his community …
July 11, 2023

Parenting With An Addicted Co-Parent w/Claire Martin

Claire Martin is the founder and host of “ Strong, Single and Human ” Podcast. Claire started her podcast during lockdown because she didn't think social media presented the real life of a solo mom. In this interview, we tal…
July 17, 2023

You Can Still Follow Your Dreams w/Michellle Abraham

In this interview with Michelle Abraham, the host of the Blissful Parenting Podcast, she talks about her journey as a mom, entrepreneur, and podcaster. (NOTE: You can listen to the full interview on Tools of the Podcast Trad…
July 18, 2023

Helping Moms Take Control of Their Kids Digital Life w/Meredith DePaolo

In this episode, I chat with Meredith DePaolo, creator of the Carrots and Cake app. Carrots & Cake is a parental control educational app that helps moms manage their children's screen time and ensure that their devices are b…
July 25, 2023

Rebuild Your Life Through Self-Ownership w/Krystal Jokowsky

Krystal Jokowsky, a brand marketing manager and radical self-ownership teacher, discusses her journey and personal growth. As a person who loves bringing joy to others, Krystal emphasizes the importance of finding joy and aw…
Aug. 1, 2023

Helping Women Build Confidence Around Money w/Michael Ringel

Michael Ringel is a certified divorce financial analyst. He helps women facing divorce become confident around money. He also helps them avoid getting taken advantage of during the divorce process. Michael helps women align …
Aug. 8, 2023

Helping Women With Cancer Feel Beautiful w/Kim Becker

Widowed mom, Kim Becker is a motivational and inspirational speaker and an award-winning author of two books about beauty, cancer, and the amazing scope of the human spirit. In this interview, Kim talks about her work helpin…
Aug. 15, 2023

The Power of Success: How to Use Betrayal to Fuel Your Dreams w/Zehra Mahoon

Zahra Mahoon was looking forward to the birth of her second child while taking care of her sick mom when she discovered her husband was having an affair. Even after being called "delusional" by her husband for recognizing hi…
Aug. 22, 2023

Financial Tips For Divorced Solo Moms w/Patti Handy

Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially trying for solo moms who do not have a healthy money mindset. Yet, we can't afford to let our emotions overtake financial wisdom. This episode will give moms facing divorce som…
Aug. 29, 2023

Finding Strength Through Faith in the Midst of Loss w/Debbie Baisden

Widowed with 4 young boys, Debbie Baisden struggled to come to terms with being left alone to raise her sons while she was still a young woman. In this deeply moving episode, I talked with Debbie, a remarried widow, and moth…
Sept. 5, 2023

Parenting Disabled Kids in a Multicultural Household w/Siris Rivas-Verdejo

Siris Rivas-Verdejo is the host of Choosing a Different Future Podcast . She grew up in a household with parents from different backgrounds raising multiple kids with various disabilities. Siris helps families communicate ef…
Sept. 12, 2023

The Power of Walking People Out of Your Life w/Parker Harris

In this episode, Parker Harris shares his insights on building positive relationships in both your personal and business life. He is passionate about helping people live their best lives and achieve their goals. Parker is a …
Sept. 19, 2023

One Mom's Transformative Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth w/Michelle DeKyser

If you've ever felt consumed by being a mom to the point of losing sight of your individuality, this episode is for you. But don't worry, you're not alone. So listen as I sit down with Michelle DeKeyser, who shares her trans…
Sept. 26, 2023

How to Empower Self-Defense & Personal Growth w/John Brewer

Protecting yourself from abuse takes more than physical prowess. In this episode, I speak with John Brewer, Army Special Forces veteran who shares his knowledge and expertise on keeping yourself safe in dangerous situations.…
Oct. 3, 2023

A Solo Mom's Journey Through Struggle and Self-Transformation w/ Ulrika Karlsson

Have you ever found yourself alone, struggling to find the strength to carry on? Have you ever felt the weight of the world bearing down on you, as you try to deal with life's harshest trials? That's where our guest, Ulrika …
Oct. 10, 2023

How to Escape Chaos by Decluttering Your Life w/Nicole Gabai

Struggling with the chaos of being a solo mom? Discover the secrets of staying organized with Nicole Gebai, the best-selling author of The Art of Organizing. Listen in with us as Nicole artfully weaves her personal experienc…
Oct. 17, 2023

Developing a Healthy Perspective to Beat Cancer w/Fitz Koehler

In a previous episode , Fitz Koehler shared her journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode, she shares her healthy perspective on managing your health before, during, and after cancer. I can’t imagine …
Oct. 24, 2023

Navigating Toxic Relationships, An Empty Nest & Financial Hardship w/ Tanya Davis

A solo mom's journey can seem daunting and insurmountable. But remember that you're not alone. In this episode features the indomitable Tanya Davis, a life coach who turned adversity into a platform for inspiring and empower…