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On this week's episode we have Bethany Waldman, an architect, entrepreneur, and mother who navigates the corporate world with both dyslexia and dysgraphia. Bethany shares her personal experiences receiving her diagnoses early in life and the support she received from her father. She discusses how her disabilities have affected her day-to-day work and how she advocates for herself and others in the workplace. Bethany also provides advice for young women diagnosed with learning disabilities as they embark on their professional careers.

Bethany Waldman is an energetic Enterprise Architect with 15+ years’ of Solution Architecture Experience In the SaaS B2B Space. She has driven digital business transformation among her many clients by implementing advanced automation and streamlining global processes, and operational efficiencies.

Her product management skills include driving stakeholder engagement, designing, and configuring salesforce, CPQ applications, ERP/Billing Solutions, managing development teams, user acceptance testing, solution deployment, training, and managing release communications.

Connect with Bethany!

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethanyfarnsworth
• Website: bethanywaldman.com
• Website: icebergtechconsulting.com

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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Join us for a heartfelt catch-up with the inspiring Amber Pierson, who first joined our podcast in 2021. Back then, she delved deep into her transformative journey of parenting Kai, a brave young soul with a myriad of health challenges including hydrocephalus, Dandy Walker malformation, and several others. Listen to Amber's first episode here to hear more about Kai's birth story and the early years.

Fast-forward two years, and Amber fills us in on the twists and turns of her journey. Along with navigating Kai's ongoing challenges and celebrating his successes, the family has celebrated the arrival of Cameron, their neurotypical bundle of joy. Amber candidly discusses striking a balance between the varying needs of her two children, all while building an inclusive oasis with her venture, the Better Together Playnasium, and enlightening and connecting many through her podcast, Lemon Cake.

In an episode that oscillates between the rawness of grief and the euphoria of celebrating life's little victories, Amber's story is a testament to the power of taking life one step at a time, finding joy in the unexpected, and parenting with unwavering love and resilience.

Connect with Amber:

• Instagram: @embracingsmallsteps
• Podcast: youtube.com/@MakeLemonCake
• Playnasium: bettertogetherplaynasium.com
• Amber's first episode on BBB: https://baddiebclub.buzzsprout.com/1724643/8621730-finding-the-purpose-of-the-unexpected-with-disability-advocate-amber-pierson

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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In this episode, Anita Yokota discusses how our living spaces impact our mental wellbeing and offers tips to organize and declutter our homes in a more intentional way. Some key points:

• Our homes can make us feel more secure, calm and organized which improves our mental health and relationships. Intentionally designing spaces to connect with ourselves and others can be therapeutic.
• Clutter and disorganization cause stress while too much perfection can make a space feel sterile. Aim for a balance that allows you to function well and connect with family.
• Natural light, proper lighting and aromatherapy can instantly uplift a space. Recessed lighting is an affordable option.
• Using the "ski slope method" of organizing in small, bite-sized chunks makes the task less overwhelming.
• Family photos and memories in a space can serve as visual cues to pause and appreciate ourselves and each other, improving communication.
• The "holding box" method helps people decide what to keep or toss by embracing ambivalence for a period of time to determine how an item could intentionally serve them.

More about Anita:
Anita Yokota is a therapist turned interior designer and author of the bestselling book, Home Therapy. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Anita spent 20 years and thousands of hours in the field counseling patients before realizing she craved a more creative path. "As a working mom, my emotional plate was full. I felt depleted and decided it was time for a change."

With an architect for a father and a real-estate mother, Anita knew interior design was her next calling. What started in her own home quickly expanded to design clients throughout Southern California and grew to include a contracting business with her husband. The pair live in Southern California with their three daughters.

Connect with Anita!

• Website: https://anitayokota.com/
• Instagram: @anitayokota

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week's episode, we are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Lauren Rosen, who specializes in OCD, anxiety and eating disorders. Lauren shares her personal experience with OCD and how it led her to pursue a career helping others with the disorder. She discusses various manifestations of OCD beyond the stereotypical cleanliness obsession and how it impacts people's daily lives through mental compulsions, reassurance seeking and avoidance. Lauren provides advice on how friends and family can better support those with OCD by validating their feelings rather than trying to fix their uncertainty.

More about Lauren:
Lauren Rosen, LMFT, is a psychotherapist and the director of The Center for the Obsessive Mind, an outpatient clinic serving individuals in California, Florida, Utah, Nevada and Oregon. Lauren specializes in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders & Eating Disorders and supports people using Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Lauren has her BA and MA in Psychology from UCLA and Antioch university. She trained at the OCD Center of LA and is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. In addition to her work as a therapist, Lauren co-hosts the Purely OCD Podcast and does social media advocacy.

Connect with Lauren!

• Instagram: @theobsessivemind
• Website: https://theobsessivemind.com/
• Podcast: https://purelyocd.com/

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week's episode, we welcome Naseema McElroy, a trailblazer in personal finance, and hear about her inspiring journey from overcoming substantial debt to strategic investing. As a mom, labor and delivery nurse, author, and podcast host, Naseema shares her unique perspective on what it truly means to live intentionally. Whether you're struggling with debt, interested in investing, or eager to transform your financial life, Naseema's insights will help guide you toward financial independence and a more fulfilling, intentional life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from her wealth of experience and passion for financial empowerment.

More About Naseema:
Naseema McElroy is a dedicated and accomplished finance expert, Registered Nurse, and Founder of Financially Intentional, a platform dedicated to educating individuals and families about the power of wealth creation and financial independence.

After struggling with her own debt, Naseema developed a savvy financial strategy that allowed her to pay off almost $1 million in student loan debt in just 2.5 years. Fueled by this personal victory, she founded Financially Intentional to empower others to break free from the chains of financial despair and create a future of economic security.

With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Naseema leverages her expertise and skills to advocate for financial health as part of overall well-being. She takes pride in helping others transform their financial lives through simple, actionable steps that lead to life-altering financial freedom.

Naseema is also the host of the "Nurses on Fire" podcast, where she shares actionable advice, inspiring stories, and insightful interviews with experts, aimed at inspiring and empowering nurses to achieve financial independence.

Armed with a strong belief in the correlation between physical and financial health, Naseema continues to create a legacy of wealth and financial knowledge, guiding many towards a more fulfilled, abundant, and financially secure life.

Connect with Naseema!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional/
• Website:  https://www.financiallyintentional.com/

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode we are joined by bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist, Jo Piazza. In today's episode, we explore the power of mom influencers in today's society. We delve into the emotions they evoke, the products they entice us to buy, and the ways in which they can both inspire and create pressure on mothers worldwide.

More about Jo:
Jo is the national and international bestselling author of We Are Not Like Them, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, The Knockoff and How to Be Married. Her work has been published in ten languages in twelve countries and four of her books have been optioned for film and television. A former editor, columnist and travel writer, her work has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York magazine, Glamour, Elle, Time, Marie Claire, the Daily Beast, and Slate. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in economics and communication, a master’s in journalism from Columbia University, and a master’s in religious studies from New York University. She lives in Philly with her husband, Nick Aster and three feral children. 

Connect with Jo!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/
• Website:  https://www.jopiazza.com/

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode we are joined by Sarah Puil, the Founder and CEO of BOXT. Sarah shares how she started her luxury boxed wine company from scratch. She discusses the challenges of launching a new beverage brand, from post-bottling fermentation issues to the recent bank collapse. Sarah emphasizes the importance of being proactive, transparent and authentic with customers when problems arise. She also talks about Drink BOXT's focus on sustainability through refillable packaging and zero added sugar wines. Sarah details her plans for future product extensions and her vision of making BOXT America's house wine.

More about Sarah:
Sarah’s love of wine began in her early 20s when she accompanied her Dad on a business trip to Chile. They were invited to Vina Santa Rita, and as she listened to the winemaker tell stories about the vineyard and the ancient carménère grape, she was hooked. She had discovered the art of winemaking and it became one of the loves of her life.

She continued to travel, seeking out wines in Italy, France and Spain. She began exploring the intersection of individual taste expectations versus varietals and began cultivating her understanding of why she loved a certain glass of wine more than another. Her taste-first approach to making wine started here.

BOXT is Sarah’s vision brought to life, and she sets the bar exceedingly high when it comes to sourcing, crafting and delivering her wine. She remembers the stories the winemaker told and of the simple elegance of the carmenere grape. She brings all of this to the wine she creates and she makes sure she loves every single glass every single time, so that she’s confident you will too.

Connect with Sarah!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkboxt/
• Website: https://drinkboxt.com/
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Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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This week we have Kim Polinder, a couples counselor with extensive expertise in conflict resolution. We explore a topic that many couples face: resolving conflicts. Whether you're in a relationship seeking to improve your conflict resolution skills, or simply interested in understanding the dynamics of human connection, this episode is for you. 

Key topics we cover:

• Understanding different conflict resolution styles & the importance of empathy
• Signs that resentment is creeping into a relationship 
• How to break down tasks for partners who struggle with commitment  
• The importance of expressing needs clearly and specifically to partners
• Rebuilding trust after betrayals through positive sentiments and appreciation
• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships and the need for self-reflection

More about Kim:
Kim is a relationship coach with two masters degrees, over 10 years of experience, and a combined social media following of over 400,000 followers. Kim is currently completing hours to be a licensed therapist in the state of California. Kim was an IT engineer for many years as well as an avid student of eastern philosophy. Her studies of eastern and western approaches to healing have given her a well-informed perspective on the root cause of suffering. Now, Kim teaches others tools for communication and personal growth through her private sessions, podcast, and virtual workshop community.

Connect with Kim!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kp_counseling/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kp_counseling108
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kp_counseling108
• Website: https://www.polindercg.com/

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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In this episode, we sit down with psychological astrologer Danielle Beinstein to discuss how astrology goes beyond sun signs and zodiac stereotypes. Danielle shares how she integrates a humanistic and mystical approach to astrology to support people's soul journeys. She explains the difference between natal charts and sun signs, how the lunar cycles and planetary transits can provide guidance during life transitions, and how astrology can help people better understand themselves.

More About Danielle:
Danielle Beinstein, MA, is a Psychological and Intuitive Astrologer and Coach. Born and raised in NYC and currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, she offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western sensibility, providing her global clientele with intuitive and pragmatic guidance as they navigate their unique soul journey. She graduated from University of Santa Monica’s Masters program in Spiritual Psychology in 2012 and followed with an additional year in Consciousness, Health and Healing in 2014.
 
Connect with Danielle!

• Instagram: @danibeinstein 
• Website: https://www.daniellebeinstein.com/

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On today's episode we are joined by Kennedy Hammond, the owner of Love of Earth Co. and an inspiring advocate for sustainable living and zero-waste practices. We explore what it means to live a zero-waste life and why it is crucial for the health of our planet. Kennedy explains that zero waste extends beyond recycling and emphasizes the importance of reducing waste at its source. She highlights the global waste problem, shedding light on the significant role that the United States plays in contributing to this issue.

Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle may seem daunting to many, but Kennedy shares practical steps and insightful advice to help listeners get started on their own sustainability  journey. We discuss everyday product swaps and zero-waste alternatives, dispelling the misconception that sustainable living is expensive or out of reach for the average person. Kennedy empowers listeners with the understanding that even small changes can have a substantial impact on waste reduction and that sustainability can actually lead to long-term financial benefits.

More About Kennedy:
After traveling the world & ending up in a few 3rd world countries, Kennedy quickly realized how our trash over here in America, effects other countries all around the world! Most of the time, in the worst of ways. So she made it a point when she returned to not only lower her waste as much as possible but give Americans every resource possible to do that for themselves as well! 

Connect with Kennedy!

• Instagram: @loveofearthco
• TikTok: @loveofearthco
• Website: loveofearthco.com/
• Zero-Waste Groceries and Refill Stations near you: www.litterless.com/

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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