What does it look like to build a business that is rooted in faith, meaningful connection, and authentic community?

In this episode of the Made for Momcast, Shannon Parker shares her heart for helping women grow businesses and lives that are grounded in faith and real relationships. She opens up about why community matters so deeply for women in business and how intentional connection can transform both our work and our personal lives.

Shannon talks about the powerful ways she cultivates community inside her membership app—through devotional book clubs, Bible study conversations, mentorship, and pairing women together for virtual coffee chats. These simple but intentional rhythms help women move beyond surface networking into genuine friendship and spiritual encouragement.

You’ll also hear Shannon share how her perspective on faith in business has evolved. Rather than separating faith from entrepreneurship, she explains why our faith is meant to be the life source that fuels everything we build.

In this encouraging conversation, we talk about:

• Why faith is the foundation of a purpose-driven business

• How authentic community strengthens women in entrepreneurship

• The power of book clubs, devotionals, and shared spiritual growth

• Creating spaces where women support, pray for, and encourage one another

• Building friendships that go deeper than networking

If you are a mom building a business and longing for deeper connection, encouragement, and faith-centered community, this episode will inspire you to build something that truly lasts.

What if you stopped thinking “mom or career” and started believing “mom and calling”?

In this powerful episode of the Made for More Momcast, guest Megan Pyrah shares how embracing a “ yes, and” mindset transformed the way she approaches motherhood, business, creativity, and personal growth.

Megan opens up about building a business and chasing creative dreams, all while being fully present as a mom. Instead of buying into the lie that women must choose between family and ambition, she challenges moms to redefine success on their own terms.

This episode is for the mom who:

Feels called to more but struggles with guilt

Wants to start a business

Is tired of the “either/or” narrative

Is ready to grow through messy action and learn along the way

Megan shares how failure, experimentation, and self-discovery helped her become more fully herself — not by doing everything perfectly, but by doing it bravely. She even walks listeners through a practical reflection exercise (so grab your pen and paper!) to help you uncover what your “and” could look like.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between responsibility and creativity, this conversation will remind you: you were made for more and you don’t have to choose just one thing.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

How to shift from an “or” mindset to an empowering “yes, and” mindset

Why messy action leads to clarity and confidence

How to balance motherhood and entrepreneurship

The power of self-discovery through trying, failing, and refining

Practical journaling prompts to uncover your next step

This episode will leave you inspired to stop waiting, stop choosing, and start becoming more of who you were created to be.

Find more from Megan at: https://www.instagram.com/heymsmegan/

What happens when you have 3 kids under 3, and you have to finish your masters in a matter of months or your academic dreams expire?

Nicole McDonough shares her inspiring path through arts education, teaching underserved communities, earning her master’s in leadership, and ultimately building a coaching practice that helps leaders thrive with clarity, focus, and compassion.

Nicole’s unique coaching style helps clients move through everyday stressors with insight and an open heart, so they can reach their full potential in every area of life.

Through values assessments, personality frameworks, reflective listening and conflict resolution, clients who work with Nicole move through every day stressors with clarity, insight, and an open heart so they can reach their full potential in every area of life.

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In this episode, Beverley Simpson shares her powerful journey from chasing a Broadway dream to building a meaningful career in fitness, and how body image, faith, and motherhood reshaped her definition of success.

After moving from California to New York to pursue musical theater, Beverly believed changing her body would unlock the roles she wanted. That belief led her into the fitness industry, where she rose quickly into leadership as a district fitness manager in a male-dominated field—all while navigating marriage, motherhood, and the deep desire to leave a lasting legacy.

Beverly opens up about:

The truth about body image in musical theater

Why Broadway wasn’t the end of her calling

Leading as a woman in a male-dominated industry

How faith and motherhood changed her career priorities

What it really means to build a legacy beyond success

This episode is for anyone wrestling with identity, purpose, career shifts, body image, faith, and family, and for women who know they’re called to more than applause, titles, or productivity.

🎙️ If you’ve ever wondered whether the dream you’re chasing is still the one you’re meant for, this conversation is for you.

Find more from Beverley at https://bsimpsonfitness.com

What do you do when your body won’t cooperate, but your purpose still won’t quit?

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with Kari Poppleton, an inspiring entrepreneur who’s built a meaningful online business while working from bed most days. Kari shares how the internet gave her the freedom to keep using her gifts, support her family, and help other business owners become more confident, capable CEOs, even in seasons where life feels uncertain.

Together, we talk about what it really looks like to do hard things when you don’t know what’s coming next… and why tracking your numbers matters more than your feelings on the hard days. Because momentum is built on truth and numbers don’t lie.

You’ll walk away encouraged, grounded, and reminded that even when life is heavy, there’s still something you can do—and it can change everything.

In this episode, we cover:

Building a business in a hard season (and why it still counts)

How online business can create real freedom for families

Why your mindset matters but your metrics matter too

“Numbers don’t lie”: what to track when you feel stuck or discouraged

Being an example to your kids that hard things can still be done

If you’ve been feeling limited, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s next, this conversation will give you hope, practical clarity, and the nudge to keep going… with truth you can measure.

See how you can connect with Kari at https://www.karipoppleton.com/

In this episode, Shannon Marie Bennett sits down with MS health coach Alene Brennan to talk about the real-life path from an MS diagnosis to feeling empowered in your everyday healing habits. Alene shares why sustainable change starts with stability and consistency, and how to create a doable diet and lifestyle that fits the season you’re in—especially if you’re juggling motherhood, business, marriage, and still want a life (yes, travel and girls’ nights included).

You’ll hear an honest conversation about letting go of perfection, building flexibility into your routines, and why “real world” habits are the ones that actually last. They also reflect on how a diagnosis can feel heavy at first, but over time can become a source of clarity, data-driven insight, and purpose—helping other women feel less alone and more equipped on their own health journey.

In this episode, we cover:

Why consistency matters more than perfection

How to build sustainable healing habits as a busy mom

Making nutrition and lifestyle changes that work in real life

Turning a diagnosis into wisdom, resilience, and impact for others

What happens when a successful corporate strategist feels the pull toward something deeper, more meaningful, and more aligned with who she’s becoming, not just as a professional, but as a mom?

In this inspiring episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon talks with Jen Wright, founder of Wellspired Co, about the courageous leap she took from a secure corporate career into the world of health and wellness coaching. Jen shares how her passion for supporting women ; especially moms, navigating pregnancy, maternity leave, and the transition back to work, eventually led her to become a nationally board-certified wellness coach and later a mentor to coaches building their own practices.

Together, Shannon and Jen dive into:

✨ What it really feels like to leave corporate for a purpose-driven career

✨ How becoming a mom reshapes identity, confidence, and work-life expectations

✨ The surprising struggles women face returning to work after maternity leave

✨ Why entrepreneurship becomes the most intense personal development journey

✨ The life lessons our kids learn watching us chase our dreams

✨ How celebrations, gratitude, and vision strengthen your family culture

If you’re a mom standing on the edge of a big career decision, feeling that tug toward something more meaningful or you're a coach craving clarity and confidence, this episode will remind you that you are absolutely Made for More.

In this inspiring episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group; a powerhouse coach, former wedding business owner, and fierce advocate for building a business that supports a freedom-centered life. Ashley opens up about the mistakes she made along the way, the lessons that shaped her leadership, and the journey that led to successfully exiting her wedding business.

Known for her deep commitment to family, Ashley shares why she refuses to build a business that controls her time or pulls her away from the people who matter most. Instead, she teaches wedding pros how to create scalable systems that allow them to grow, thrive, and ultimately design a life where business serves their family—not the other way around.

Whether you're a wedding planner, photographer, creative entrepreneur, or simply craving more freedom from your business, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and actionable insights. Tune in to learn how to build a business you're proud of, while being the mom you want to be raising kids, prepare for the next stage of growth, and move confidently toward a seven-figure exit with intention and heart.

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon Marie Bennett sits down with Kerry Scardino, founder of Skinchanted, to explore how one mom turned her passion for holistic wellness into a thriving CBD and natural skincare brand.

Kerry shares how her journey began with a mission to heal, both herself and others—through plant-based products that nurture the body and calm the mind. From overcoming doubt to learning the ropes of running a wellness business, Kerry opens up about balancing motherhood, mindfulness, and entrepreneurship with heart and hustle.

Whether you're a mom dreaming of launching your own natural product line or simply curious about the growing world of CBD wellness, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to grow naturally.

In this inspiring episode of the Made for More Momcast, host Shannon Marie Bennett sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Julie Chenell — co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and author of Million Dollar Grit.

Julie opens up about what it really takes to grow a million-dollar brand as a mom, leader, and creative visionary. From single motherhood to scaling Funnel Gorgeous into a 7-figure digital marketing empire, Julie shares the unfiltered truth behind the grit that fueled her success.

You’ll hear how she turned obstacles into opportunity, built a business rooted in purpose, and learned to balance faith, family, and fierce ambition. Together, Shannon and Julie unpack what it means to show up with courage, to build something that lasts, and to create impact without losing who you are in the process.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Million Dollar Grit was born and what it really means for women in business

The mindset shifts that separate hobbyists from high-earning entrepreneurs

Why Julie believes grit matters

How to lead with integrity and authenticity in a noisy online world

The secret to building a brand that’s both profitable and purpose-driven

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If you’ve ever wondered how to stay grounded while chasing big dreams, and staying steady in your faith along the way, this episode will leave you believing you’re truly made for more.