Trying to raise a good human? Me too. In this episode, I talk about the lessons I find most important to teach my five year old, how it's going (LOL), and why it inspired me to begin writing kid's books.

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Kid's book Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mary-belle-books/is-today-tomorrow-a-childrens-book-for-excited-kids

Kid's book illustrator:

https://www.instagram.com/loubydoobie_illustrator?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Louisa Vilardi Photography, Hudson Valley, NY:

https://louisavilardiphotography.com

Summit Promo & Specialty Co.:https://www.summitpromospecialtyco.com

The Circle Networking:

https://www.skool.com/thecircle/about?ref=8eecb9ab9fc648f2b4249a6fb03759e1

****Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here:www.marybellebooks.com

Did our parents lie about the hardships of life? Were they just trying to protect us? Where's the fine line between being positive but hiding truths versus being negative but honest. Why do people feel so comfortable telling us to "just wait..." in an effort to share their own experiences while devaluing ours? And finally, what's the number one piece of advice I'd tell my younger self? This episode will resonate with many generations and remind us all that oftentimes the *way* we deliver a message has more impact than the message itself.

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Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here:www.marybellebooks.com

Take a stroll down memory lane with me, remembering the glory of 90s and early 2000s nostalgia. Which things do we miss most from our youth? Viewers weighed in alongside Claudio of Cayivisions who joined me on the microphone, talking about some of our favorite pastimes from stores to scents to family life.

****Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here:www.marybellebooks.com

Mary Belle continues the discussion of mom guilt and attempt to answer the question submitted from a viewer, "Why does the term 'working dad' not exist?"

Moms carry an almost impossible to manage load especially when trying to balance careers at the same time. In many families though, there's less burden on a Dad to do the same since men are historically expected to work outside of the house, while women stay home.

In keeping up with modern times, how can we balance the expectations put on mothers to do both things without burning themselves out, and maintaining a resent-free relationship with their spouse in the process?

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Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here:www.marybellebooks.com

Mary Belle discusses how mom guilt can take over your life...if you let it. Viewers and listeners submitted a variety of suggestions on how to deal with mom guilt, the hardships of stay at home moms versus working moms versus work from home moms and the number one way to make it through...which likely isn't what you think it is.

****Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here:www.marybellebooks.com

Mary Belle discusses how she's been able to embark on her author career as a work from home mom. Viewers and listeners submitted a variety of questions ranging from "What made you get into writing" to "What's your favorite snack while writing?" (LOL), to "How do you get started without having a solid support system?" If you want to get started in a new venture, business, or hobby, this episode will resonate.

NOTE: Cue cards were from Camelot Print & Copy Centers in Hopewell Junction, New York not New Jersey. Whoops! Find one near you: https://www.camelotprintandcopy.us

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Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here: www.marybellebooks.com

Mary Belle is a wife, mom, author, new podcaster, and lover of food. Since graduating college from the University of Delaware (go Blue Hens!) with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and then promptly never working in a hotel or restaurant afterwards (sorry Mom & Dad!) her career has spanned eight different industries.

Since deciding to cross "write a book" off her bucket list, she's become an author of contemporary romance, soon to be women's fiction and children's books, and now the host of "Life Actually with Mary Belle."

This show will inspire anyone to chase their dreams regardless of their circumstances, remind moms that life as we know it doesn't stop when we become parents, the importance of surrounding ourselves with good people and solid relationships, and a variety of other feel good topics in shorter bite sizable episodes.

Learn more about Mary Belle and her books here: www.marybellebooks.com