Holding the Harvest

Allison Gallagher joins me this week. She is a life coach, photographer, mother, fellow podcaster - definitely missing a few! Her goal is to build an empire. We sit down today to chat motherhood, navigating the different stages of it, how she grew her businesses, and what coaching life looks like for her. She helps others get unstuck. Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, scared to take the next step or knowing you're meant for more but aren't sure how to start, she has a gift for helping people see what's possible. Sometimes it's simply about getting out of your own way.

Today's episode is a deeply personal conversation about grief, loss and learning to move forward while still carrying the people we love with us. My guest Jaden opens up about losing her mom unexpectedly and what the past year has looked like without her. The early days of grief, caring for younger siblings, how friendships have changed but most importantly, keeping her mom's name alive. We also talk about signs her mom has sent her in this last year- and today marks the one year anniversary of her mom's passing, which to me, is a sign in itself- her mom called her to share this story to help others talk about their grief journey. We hope it inspires all of today's listeners.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Gina, a local mom of 5 who has spent 2 decades with her head, heart and hands fully immersed in motherhood. With her children ranging in ages and stages she has experienced all the seasons of raising her kids and everything that comes with them. She has also begun her own business with her wisdom of motherhood by becoming a doula- supporting other mothers in their truly most vulnerable state. Today we're talking about the evolution of motherhood, raising kids in different stages and still remaining true to you, finding time for you and what she is looking forward to in the future.

After my week hiatus, I am back with a brand new solo episode honoring all of the parents and kiddos going back to school! I myself have three youngin's off to school and daycare this year. I discuss mom guilt I faced over the summer, the biggest transition of watching my kids grow before my eyes, and the excitement I feel as they learn new things, build relationships with others, and gain more independence.

This week I'm joined by Taneeya, whose story is a beautiful reminder of just how strong motherhood can make us. She opens up about the emotional and challenging journey of having her baby spend time in the NICU- the uncertainty and fear, along with the perspective that came with those days. We learn that even in hard moments, life must go on. Her story is one of resilience and also excitement, as she shares all of the beautiful milestones her baby girl is meeting now and finally healing from a long hospital stay.

In this deeply honest episode of HTH, I'm sitting down with my friend Danielle who opens up about her journey to motherhood and the birth experience that changed her in ways she never expected. Her birth story is unlike anything I've ever heard, and my jaw kept dropping with each event that happened throughout. Ultimately she was gifted her beautiful son and a past she is working on growing from. Settle in on this, and empathize with what could happen to anyone in this heartfelt story.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Julie LoSasso. We became chosen family as our husbands are cousins, and from there we sprouted a friendship becoming very best friends. We talk about what it looks like raising our kids alongside each other, navigating motherhood and marriage, and building a friendship that feels like a sisterhood. By day, she's a teacher and by night she's a sourdough baker- turning her home kitchen into a little business bringing her homemade goodies to pop-up events in the community. We talk balancing a career, motherhood, and side hustle all in one. It's true that beautiful things can grow when you simply make room for them.

World Breastfeeding Week is a way to honor and celebrate mother's in their breastfeeding journeys with their babies. This episode timed perfectly with the celebration of this week, as I am sitting down with 2 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant's (IBCLC) who own The Nest Collective in our hometown. Angel and Jenna are two moms, dedicated to support lactation, help mothers meet their goals while providing compassion, education and encouragement. They recently expanded their mission by opening The Nest Baby Co., a children's boutique featuring thoughtfully selected clothing, gifts and essentials for little ones from newborn through age six. Our conversation dives deep into their education, services, and of course how they balance motherhood and share in this journey as a dream team with their children and husbands support. For any mom out there, this episode is so special, it resonated with me deeply. Enjoy!

Sometimes the dream job finds you in the middle of motherhood. This week on Holding the Harvest, I'm joined by a longtime friend, Tigh- who runs Travel By Tigh. She turned her love for Disney into a thriving business, helping families create magical vacations without the stress. She is also a mom of two young Disney lovers as well, and she shares what it's like balancing entrepreneurship, family life, and a passion for making unforgettable memories. She gives practical tips, insider advice, and why she loves taking the pressure off busy families. If you're like me, and have dreamt to take your family to the most magical place on Earth, or wondered what it takes to build a business while raising young children, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

This week I am sitting down with Emma of Emma's Farmhouse Confections. She is a local mom of two whose passion for baking has become a way to serve her community, one from-scratch pastry at a time. Raised with strong roots in farm life, we connect deeply on the heart, hard work and dedication that goes into growing the ingredients that eventually make their way to our tables. We also discuss balancing motherhood while running a thriving baking business and the time that goes into each and every piece she creates. Her story is a reminder that meaningful work often starts with humble beginnings!