
Today my guest is Lila Francese. After losing her sister to cancer, Lila took over a significant mothering role to her nephew, in addition to being a mom to her own daughter. We're talking all about her relationship with her sister, why she took on such an intimate caretaking role, and what she's learned along the way. It's a beautiful story about the power of relationships.
Show Notes:
Pick up a copy of Lila's book: The Situation: A Radical Journey Thru Sisterhood
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Episode 315:  Losing a Sister &  Becoming a Bonus Mom  with Lila Francese

An interview podcast where different moms share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Kids & Family


My guest is Laura Hernandez and she has some great ideas for you about setting up efficient and effective systems in your home to help you and your kids THRIVE!
She and her husband Tony are raising ten exceptional children in the Dallas area. In the past four and a half years, they have added six new children to their family... three biologically and three through adoption. Needless to say, she NEEDS effective systems for pure survival. I love what she shares about chores, batching tasks, and adapting to the unexpected.
Effective systems help families run smoothly, reduce your daily workload, and your house can become a place of peace... yes, even with ten kids!
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You want to give those you love something meaningful for Christmas, well then let me recommend Skylight Frames as the perfect gift. My grandparents LOVE this frame! The whole family emails photos all the time and my parents just sit and watch the frame for hours. It brings them so much joy daily. It sets up effortlessly in under 60 seconds! Just plug in, use the touch screen to connect to your wireless network, and enjoy! Choose from 2 size options either the original 10 inch or new large 15 inch frame. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. If you don’t love your Skylight, they’ll offer you a FULL refund. Now, as a special offer, you can get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylight Frame.com and enter code MOMS.
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Episode 391: 10 Kids and the Systems That Help Them Thrive with Laura Hernandez


My guest today is Retha Nichole. If you feel overwhelmed and keep running up against stumbling blocks, this episode is for you. She is a business and life coach based in Birmingham and a fantastic mom, as well.
She is going to share practical, accessible coaching tips for moms. From the busy business owner mom to the stay at home mom. Sunday Planning is the plan that will help them find the margin in their personal and professional life.

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rethanichole/?hl=en
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You want to give those you love something meaningful for Christmas, well then let me recommend Skylight Frames as the perfect gift. My grandparents LOVE this frame! The whole family emails photos all the time and my parents just sit and watch the frame for hours. It brings them so much joy daily. It sets up effortlessly in under 60 seconds! Just plug in, use the touch screen to connect to your wireless network, and enjoy! Choose from 2 size options either the original 10 inch or new large 15 inch frame. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. If you don’t love your Skylight, they’ll offer you a FULL refund. Now, as a special offer, you can get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go Skylight Frame.com and enter code MOMS.

Episode 390: Plan for Success with Retha Nichole


My guest today is Lisa Appelo. What do you do when you are suddenly navigating a life you didn’t sign up for? Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She’s experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that come when everything falls apart. Lisa went to bed married and woke up a widow and single mom to seven children. She wrestled with impossible questions about her future–and then found life-changing answers that gave her the strength to move forward with true joy. In her new book and in this conversation we talk about grief and the evolution of learning to live again after losing your spouse.
Show Notes...

Website: https://lisaappelo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaappelo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaappeloauthor
Widow Mama Collective FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WidowMamaCollective

Free Braving the Broken Starter Kit video series: https://lisaappelo.com/lifecanbegoodagain

Amazon link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Can-Be-Good-Again/dp/0764239287/

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Episode 389: Life Can be Good Again After Losing Your Spouse with Lisa Appelo


Today's guest is Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies. She's a mom of 11, including the being the first single American woman to adopt internationally. She is the mother in-law of Chelsea Clinton, grandma to 21, author of 5 books, and a 5x author. Margolies shares the arc of her remarkable career in her new memoir, "And How Are the Children?" and imparts wisdom and inspiration with self-effacing humor. It's a fascinating conversation and you're going to love hearing from her wealth of life experience.
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Today’s episode is brought to you by DockAtot. Calling all Mamas! If you are expecting or you have a newborn, then listen closely because I’m about to change your life. DockAtot are the trusted experts in baby comfort and safety. This lifestyle brand is made for the modern parent and creates functional solutions for feeding, playing, resting, sleeping, lounging and beyond. From the award-winning dock to whimsical play tents and nursing pillows that double as home decor, the DockATot brand grows with families through every stage and phase. Your baby deserves the best of the best, and you do too mama. And my listeners will get the best deal
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Episode 388: Raising 11 Kids and International Adoption with Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies



My guest today is one of my most favorite food Instagrammers... Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish. Laney has two major passions in her life - teaching and cooking. After teaching elementary students, Laney turned to teaching in a new form through her food blog. Since day one, her mission has been to help busy home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. Laney’s style of instilling confidence in everyday cooks is approachable and easy. She knows there is beauty in simple recipes that taste great and are easy to put together. As the sole recipe developer behind her blog, she has created over 600 recipes that people trust over and over again. Through her 8-week course, Cook With Confidence, Laney takes you through kitchen basics from how to utilize culinary tools to understanding the disciplines when it comes to the basics of food prep to help change people’s relationship with the kitchen. And she's a mom of two darling daughters. Enjoy our convo!
Show Notes...


 	* Instagram: @lifeisbutadish
 	* Website: Life is But A Dish
 	* Cook With Confidence Program and CODE: EXTRAMOMS for $100 off CWC

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Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high
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Episode 315: Losing a Sister & Becoming a Bonus Mom with Lila Francese

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