At the age of 40, Kelly Hopkins realized that life was not working the way she imagined it. But she didn't let the end of a committed relationship stop her from having children. She fulfilled a life long desire to adopt. She…
It doesn't matter if you are married if dad's not engaged in co-parenting and providing for his family. Diji Shujahi shares her story of raising her two daughters, creating multiple careers, and "leveling up even in the mid…
Gerald Schmid is a solo mom who encourages children to develop leadership and communication skills by working in teams on Pods she creates. Through her Story Weaver platform she's on the cutting edge of a changing education …
Dorit Palvanov is a married mom of three daughters who found a solution to being tired and worn out during her cycle. She discovered that: women have 4 cycles not two when you feel weak and worn out is not the time to doubl…
Heather Ross is a solo mom of a child who struggled with addiction. She also coaches moms on how to deal with addiction in themselves and their children. She reminds us that: addiction affects the entire family it doesn't on…
Carol Stratton has moved 22 times with her family. She has learned that moving often can be challenging. However, she believes that making connections soon after you move into your new home can help you settle into your ne…
On this special Valentines Day episode, I speak with former podcast guests, Ayami Hiroshighe and Naomi Mamyie. Both former solo moms have found love after mothering solo. You will also hear from Brainz Magazine Honoree, Aut…
Linda P Thompson is a speaker and author. But she's so much more. I admire her kind and gentle spirit. Her words spread a message of peace and generosity. Her quote for today: Don't make a permanent decision based on temp…
It's my joy to bring this inspiring interview to you. Lola Tomorrow is a woman who lives her faith by being obedient to the voice of God. Takeaways: you don't find purpose; purpose already exist your very existence today in…
Evette Davis shares her journey after divorce and raising her children solo. She talked about: Being unemployed with three kids and no support Feeling alone with only God as her friend Recognizing that wallowing in self-pit…
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Free copy of The Solo Mom Manifesto eBook This special solo episode explains my vision for SoloMoms! Talk podcast. In addition to the regular weekly interview, a second solo episode will be published wee…
One way to avoid repeating your past is to raise your standards. Melisa Cameron thought she would escape repeating her family history but ended where she hadn't planned to be. But she did the work on herself. She learned th…
I recently became an empty nester. It's the beginning of a new journey for me. I wanted to share briefly what I'm up to during this transition. Although it wasn't a surprise for me, it still takes getting used to. Not havin…
How does a mom dealing with the consequences of her past decisions, postpartum depression, and domestic violence find the time to focus on earning a college degree? How does she even develop a mindset to dream about helping …
On this episode, I talk about the 3 M's of being an empty nester over 50 after mothering solo. Takeaways: our mindset has to change Since there's no spouse to connect with or focus on you now have find ways to focus on your …
If you stuff enough bad experiences in the closet of your mind, sooner or later stuff will overflow. They will start to drip out as harmful emotions that drive you to make poor decisions. Byrdy Lynn's used her anger in a de…
"You may not choose your circumstances but you do get to choose how you deal with your given circumstances" ~~ Michaela Cox Michaela Cox is a widowed solo mom who is also the author of multiple books. Cox has risen from chal…
If you dread being an empty nester, take heart they will still need you. Just not in the same way. Today's solo episode discuss ways we can be there for our kids, even when the nest is empty. Also grab a copy of my free eboo…
On today's episode I talked with Jessica Dawn Russell, Entrepreneur and Mentor to Women. We discussed our relationship with each other as women as well as the relationship we have with our moms. Jessica grew up with the ide…
" Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him". ( Psalm 127:3) Before today's guest even started having her own children she saw the need to wrap her arms around other peoples' gifts. As a social worker, De…
I was elated to sit down and talk with Boss Mom, Dana Malstaff recently. Dana has built a successful business around mothers as entrepreneurs. She teaches moms how to nurture a business while nurturing their families. This…
Teen addiction is on the rise. Today's guest Richard Capriola, former substance abuse counselor is the author of The Addicted Teen: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. He clears up some misconceptions about subst…
Queen D. Michele talks about her life after divorce, being an empty nester, and living in Jalisco, Mexico on today's episode. She explains how living on a small pension and hustling to make up her budget shortfall after reti…
After listening to Cassandra's story, I started writing letters to my sons. This is the story of a solo mom's struggle with the family court system and the loss of custody of her daughter. "When kids end up in the system, ve…
