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Another good friend joined me on the Drive Like a Motha podcast today. Her name is Natalie Swain Cargile. She started her own networking company and television production company. This woman is a dynamic mom of three (which includes a set of twins), a business owner, and a wife. On the podcast she shared some really good tips about the importance of creating a system, knowing your "why", aligning yourself with the greats in the field of your choice, and overcoming fear. 

Natalie offers coaching and business consulting for women. She is also franchising her company. If you are in the Midland, TX area turn on local Fox tv and check her out in the mornings. 

Natalie can be reached on Instagram:
@Nataliesnetwork
@theconnectnetwork.llc

Email @Natalie Swain Cargile 

Mom Tips from Natalie:

1. Find someone who is doing what you want to do and find out if they are willing to coach you.

2. Study how they move

3. Be active on your platform 

Another good friend joined me on the Drive Like a Motha podcast today. Her name is Natalie Swain Cargile. She started her own networking company and television production company. This woman is a dynamic mom of three (which includes a set of twins), a business owner, and a wife. On the podcast she shared some really good tips about the importance of creating a system, knowing your "why", aligning yourself with the greats in the field of your choice, and overcoming fear. 

Natalie offers coaching and business consulting for women. She is also franchising her company. If you are in the Midland, TX area turn on local Fox tv and check her out in the mornings. 

Natalie can be reached on Instagram:
@Nataliesnetwork
@theconnectnetwork.llc

Email @Natalie Swain Cargile 

Mom Tips from Natalie:

1. Find someone who is doing what you want to do and find out if they are willing to coach you.

2. Study how they move

3. Be active on your platform 

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On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha Podcast, we are talking about credit and wealth. They go hand in hand. I have had my fair share of pitfalls from college years through adulthood and I have to say that I am finally wiser about the way I use credit. Terri "The Credit Lady" Couser joins us on this episode to discuss how to maximize our credit to get the things we want. 

Terri's whole entire episode is a GEM! Here are some MAJOR takeaways:

• Know what is on your credit report, not just your score.
• Late payments can drop your score up to 100 points!
• Know your goal and then credit your strategy. Mortgage credit is different from credit to finance a car.
• Sacrifice in a season what you are trying to get for a lifetime
• Start talking to your children about credit and money as soon as they learn how to count. Teach the kids how to save, invest, and donate early. 
• Use your credit to put it into something that is going to generate passive income such as real estate, dividends, and/or stocks. 
• If you have 1 job and 20 bills, you cannot build legacy.

It is my hope that you refer back to this episode as many times as necessary to gain more understanding about credit and how to build wealth for your family. Thank you for tuning in and for reading the show notes. Check out some other tools below.

Terri Couser YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7w0v-NMgBZfArgDgjHdbQ

Recommended Books for Kids:
Finance 101 for Kids
How to Turn $100 into $1 Million
How to Use Credit: Smart Kids Guide to Personal Finance

On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha Podcast, we are talking about credit and wealth. They go hand in hand. I have had my fair share of pitfalls from college years through adulthood and I have to say that I am finally wiser about the way I use credit. Terri "The Credit Lady" Couser joins us on this episode to discuss how to maximize our credit to get the things we want. 

Terri's whole entire episode is a GEM! Here are some MAJOR takeaways:

• Know what is on your credit report, not just your score.
• Late payments can drop your score up to 100 points!
• Know your goal and then credit your strategy. Mortgage credit is different from credit to finance a car.
• Sacrifice in a season what you are trying to get for a lifetime
• Start talking to your children about credit and money as soon as they learn how to count. Teach the kids how to save, invest, and donate early. 
• Use your credit to put it into something that is going to generate passive income such as real estate, dividends, and/or stocks. 
• If you have 1 job and 20 bills, you cannot build legacy.

It is my hope that you refer back to this episode as many times as necessary to gain more understanding about credit and how to build wealth for your family. Thank you for tuning in and for reading the show notes. Check out some other tools below.

Terri Couser YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7w0v-NMgBZfArgDgjHdbQ

Recommended Books for Kids:
Finance 101 for Kids
How to Turn $100 into $1 Million
How to Use Credit: Smart Kids Guide to Personal Finance

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On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha Podcast, we were joined by Emmy-nominated actress, Crystal Lee Brown. She shares on the podcast how missing one opportunity as a child has shaped her into being intentional and strategic about going after her goals. But more than anything, Crystal is a dedicated mom and wife. She shared how she has to juggle to make it all work, but it doesn't come without the mom guilt rushing in. 

Crystal gives words of advice to moms and women who want to become actresses:

• You need training even if you are talented
• Constantly work on your craft, there are always new things to learn.
• Know your purpose and why you chose to be an actor?
• What do you exude? No one is going to try to figure you out.
• Networking and do a good job when you accept an opportunity. these opportunities will potentially create a group of people who root and vouch for you.
• Know when to say yes and when to say no.

Living in Los Angeles often feels like your on an island away from family and friends. What makes moving from any city to Los Angeles, California more special is finding like-minded friends who are also living out their dreams. Crystal was just that. She and I had babies a few months apart. She knew right away how important a tribe is and taught me the same. When I returned to work, Crystal agreed to watch my firstborn, while home with hers. That was very giving and I will always appreciate and cherish her for that.

Check out Crystal on The Good Lord Bird, starring Ethan Hawke. She has also been in some of the movies and tv series you've seen; Hidden Figures, Black Lightning, and Uncle Drew to name a few.

You can catch Crystal on Showtime's tv series The Good Lord Bird with Ethan Hawke, airing August 9th.

The Good Lord Bird trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Tm63y-S4s

On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha Podcast, we were joined by Emmy-nominated actress, Crystal Lee Brown. She shares on the podcast how missing one opportunity as a child has shaped her into being intentional and strategic about going after her goals. But more than anything, Crystal is a dedicated mom and wife. She shared how she has to juggle to make it all work, but it doesn't come without the mom guilt rushing in. 

Crystal gives words of advice to moms and women who want to become actresses:

• You need training even if you are talented
• Constantly work on your craft, there are always new things to learn.
• Know your purpose and why you chose to be an actor?
• What do you exude? No one is going to try to figure you out.
• Networking and do a good job when you accept an opportunity. these opportunities will potentially create a group of people who root and vouch for you.
• Know when to say yes and when to say no.

Living in Los Angeles often feels like your on an island away from family and friends. What makes moving from any city to Los Angeles, California more special is finding like-minded friends who are also living out their dreams. Crystal was just that. She and I had babies a few months apart. She knew right away how important a tribe is and taught me the same. When I returned to work, Crystal agreed to watch my firstborn, while home with hers. That was very giving and I will always appreciate and cherish her for that.

Check out Crystal on The Good Lord Bird, starring Ethan Hawke. She has also been in some of the movies and tv series you've seen; Hidden Figures, Black Lightning, and Uncle Drew to name a few.

You can catch Crystal on Showtime's tv series The Good Lord Bird with Ethan Hawke, airing August 9th.

The Good Lord Bird trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Tm63y-S4s

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Psychologist, Comedian, professor, author, and mom- Dr. Erin A. Harper sat down with me to discuss the benefits of staying creative. She wrote a book titled, Dear Mom, You Don't Get to Have Nice Things. In this book, Erin shows the many ways we adjust to our new lives with kids. 

Erin also talks about how being creative balances her more serious role as a graduate-level psychology professor. "Just get started," was Erin's advice when I asked for her advice on the process of writing her book. As moms, career women, etc, we sometimes feel we have to be one dimensional, and anything else will take credibility away from the other. This is a myth! Multifaceted moms renew their energy by being creative, tapping into their strengths, and release their gifts into the world.

Dr. Harper's Tips for Moms

1. Have a flexible schedule; having a loose schedule is helpful for parents and children
2. Do the best you can
3. If you feel overwhelmed, reach out, and get help.
4. We are physically isolated, but we don't have to be emotionally disconnected. 

You can find out more about Dr. Erin Harper on her website.

Get your copy of Dear Mom, You Don't Get to Have Nice Things at Target Walmart or Amazon. I've included the link here -  https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Dont-Have-Nice-Things/dp/1543993311

Self Magazine Article - https://www.self.com/story/kids-coronavirus-coping-tips

Thank you for listening and reading the show notes!!!

Psychologist, Comedian, professor, author, and mom- Dr. Erin A. Harper sat down with me to discuss the benefits of staying creative. She wrote a book titled, Dear Mom, You Don't Get to Have Nice Things. In this book, Erin shows the many ways we adjust to our new lives with kids. 

Erin also talks about how being creative balances her more serious role as a graduate-level psychology professor. "Just get started," was Erin's advice when I asked for her advice on the process of writing her book. As moms, career women, etc, we sometimes feel we have to be one dimensional, and anything else will take credibility away from the other. This is a myth! Multifaceted moms renew their energy by being creative, tapping into their strengths, and release their gifts into the world.

Dr. Harper's Tips for Moms

1. Have a flexible schedule; having a loose schedule is helpful for parents and children
2. Do the best you can
3. If you feel overwhelmed, reach out, and get help.
4. We are physically isolated, but we don't have to be emotionally disconnected. 

You can find out more about Dr. Erin Harper on her website.

Get your copy of Dear Mom, You Don't Get to Have Nice Things at Target Walmart or Amazon. I've included the link here -  https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Dont-Have-Nice-Things/dp/1543993311

Self Magazine Article - https://www.self.com/story/kids-coronavirus-coping-tips

Thank you for listening and reading the show notes!!!

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Today's guest is very near and dear to my heart. We were raised in the same home for the majority of my early childhood. Our mothers are sisters. Crystal Roberson is my cousin. She is a mother of three and one of the strongest women I know. She loss her son Jalen to brain cancer on February 2, 2020 and wanted to share her story with us and provide encouragement and advice to other moms who are having a similar experience. 

During this episode Crystal shared profound advice and wisdom. She stressed the importance of paying attention to the details when it comes to the information and recommendations from doctors and nurses; understanding parent and child rights; and being determined to do the work that is required to take care of a disabled child. 

Mom Tips from Crystal Roberson

1. Put your faith in God
2. Be an advocate for your child
3. Have the knowledge and/or be willing to learn

Crystal shared that her family celebrates Jalen's life by visiting his grave, her middle son honors him by wearing his clothes, they sing his favorite songs, and even write letters. 

If you are a mother experiencing grief or loss and need some encouragement or companionship with another mom who knows your struggle or pain, Crystal is offering connection. Her email is [email protected].

Thank you for listening and reading the Drive Like a Motha Show notes. 

Today's guest is very near and dear to my heart. We were raised in the same home for the majority of my early childhood. Our mothers are sisters. Crystal Roberson is my cousin. She is a mother of three and one of the strongest women I know. She loss her son Jalen to brain cancer on February 2, 2020 and wanted to share her story with us and provide encouragement and advice to other moms who are having a similar experience. 

During this episode Crystal shared profound advice and wisdom. She stressed the importance of paying attention to the details when it comes to the information and recommendations from doctors and nurses; understanding parent and child rights; and being determined to do the work that is required to take care of a disabled child. 

Mom Tips from Crystal Roberson

1. Put your faith in God
2. Be an advocate for your child
3. Have the knowledge and/or be willing to learn

Crystal shared that her family celebrates Jalen's life by visiting his grave, her middle son honors him by wearing his clothes, they sing his favorite songs, and even write letters. 

If you are a mother experiencing grief or loss and need some encouragement or companionship with another mom who knows your struggle or pain, Crystal is offering connection. Her email is [email protected].

Thank you for listening and reading the Drive Like a Motha Show notes.