9 TO 5 MOM WITH A POD

In this episode, Fran sits down with Corrie Lo to unpack why the most successful entrepreneurs are, in her words, “professional failures” and how moms can turn overwhelm into action. Corrie shares the pivotal moments that pushed her to leave a “safe” path, the 5 Overwhelm Culprits (the “5 C’s”), and practical tools to ship work, not just do busy work. If fear, perfectionism, or mom-guilt are slowing you down, this is your playbook.

What you’ll learn

1. The mindset shift: why failing fast = learning faster
2. Corrie’s 5 C’s framework (Clarity, Confidence, Community, Conditioning, Consistency)
3. How to replace “busy work” with revenue-generating actions
4. Simple tactics to beat visibility fears (including EFT/tapping)
5. Systems that let you work less and achieve more

Guest: Corrie Lo: speaker, coach, and creator

Website: https://corrielo.com/

Think you’re too late, too broke, or too busy to start a podcast? In this conversation, Fran sits down with Kristin Chadwick—seasoned podcast coach and host of Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs—to bust the biggest myths keeping mom creators stuck and share exactly what to do instead.

What you’ll learn

1. Why you don’t need expensive gear (and what actually matters)
2. “Saturated market” vs. niche community—how moms can still win
3. Realistic time-saving workflows to avoid podfade (batching, delegating, resting)
4. Smart choices on hosting platforms and basic analytics that move the needle
5. Turning listeners into email subscribers so your show supports your business

Guest

1. Kristin Chadwick — Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs
2. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-coaching-for-kingdom-entrepreneurs-faith-based/id1604916631

In this episode, we sit down with Rella B — children’s author, content creator, and mom — as she opens up about leaving the 9-to-5 grind, reclaiming her creativity, and building a multi-format brand from scratch. Rella shares her most vulnerable moments: losing her spark, navigating family friction, and making decisions others might call risky. But through it all, she found an unexpected path back to her childhood dreams of writing, teaching, and storytelling.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure how to turn your passion into something real, this one’s for you.

✨ Learn more and explore Rella’s books, virtual visits, and podcast at https://rellabbooks.com/

Branding vs. Marketing: What Busy Moms Should Do First

Stuck choosing between branding and marketing? In this episode, The Marketing Therapist, Lorrie Thomas Ross breaks down the marketing umbrella, her Five-Factor Framework, and the mindset shift from being popular to getting paid—without the icky, bro-y tactics. If you’re a millennial mom or woman creator juggling all the roles, this one gives you clarity, calm, and a workable plan.

What you’ll learn

• Branding vs. marketing (and which to tackle first when time is tight)

• The Five-Factor Framework for results you can repeat

• Why visibility ≠ posting more—and what to do instead

• “Popular or paid?” reframes that steer your weekly focus

• How to voice your value so the right clients find you

Connect with Lorrie: https://lorriethomas.com/

In today's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Rachel Kennedy, a globally recognized image consultant, author, entrepreneur, and expert in transforming small talk into meaningful connections. Rachel and I were recently featured alongside other amazing women in a Yahoo Life article about what it feels like to turn 36. Little did we know, revealing our real age online would spark a huge and unexpected backlash, especially from men.In this honest, vulnerable, and eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into why simply talking about aging triggered such strong reactions.Find Rachel Kennedy:Website: https://www.authorrachelkennedy.com

Working motherhood comes with blurred lines, burnout, and a constant tug‑of‑war between “doing it all” and doing what actually keeps you sane. In this episode, Fran sits down with Alli Kushner, founder of BeeKyn — the playdate app for parents launching in 2025, to unpack the debate around quiet quitting vs. healthy boundaries, why role‑creep at work drains your family life, and how BeeKyn helps parents actually meet up—without the awkward texting spiral.

Alli also shares a candid story about postpartum mental health and the spectrum of PMADs, offering language, validation, and hope for anyone navigating the after‑children version of themselves.

🔗 Join the BeeKyn waitlist: https://beekyn.co/

So, get this...If you’re cranking out Reels, TikToks, blog posts, AND emails but your bank account still says “nice hobby, sis,” this conversation is for you. 💸✨

In today’s episode Fran sits down with marketing strategist Kristi Mitchell to break down her stress-free, four-stage funnel that turns scattered content into steady clients, without adding another “must-do” platform to your plate.

Inside the chat:

1. Attract → Convert → Nurture → Close: Kristi’s simple roadmap (and where most creators drop the ball).
2. Why “being everywhere” is burning you out: and the one place you actually need to show up.
3. The blog-email-social flywheel that lets one juicy piece of content fuel your whole week.
4. Inbox sanity: how often to email your list so they love you (not leave you).

Unlock the one UGC secret that can transform your mom-creator hustle into real brand deals! 🎯 In this episode, Fran sits down with Ori of Moms Making Content to reveal the exact piece of UGC knowledge every mom needs to master—why rights matter more than follower count, how to structure your videos for maximum buy-in, and the pitch formula brands can’t resist. Tune in for actionable tips on setting your rates, building your portfolio, and sidestepping common UGC mistakes, plus a sneak peek at Orie’s step-by-step guide to kickstart your UGC journey.

Ori's Moms Making Content website: https://www.momsmakingcontent.com/subscribe

Fran and Debra show you why building a home studio isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s the fastest way to protect your voice, profit on your schedule, and dodge creator burnout.

Most podcasts fizzle out by episode 10, most YouTube channels stall at 127 subscribers, and most would-be creators never see a dime. Why? Because they never crack the code on niching, community, and monetization—and that’s exactly what today’s guest, Marianne Hickman, has mastered on more than 2,000 stages worldwide.

In this fast-moving conversation, Fran grills Marianne on the real reasons creators flame out—and the specific moves that flip the script from burnout to bankable brand.

Connect with Marianne

Dive deeper into Marianne’s trainings, speaking schedule, and resources at mariannehickman.com.