Made For More Momcast

Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and thought, "That doesn't even look like me"? You're not alone.

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with photographer and confidence/posing coach Erin Blackwell to uncover the secret to looking—and feeling—confident in every photo. After years behind the camera, Erin realized that most women aren't uncomfortable because they're "not photogenic"—they simply haven't been taught how to pose or show up confidently in front of the camera.

Together, they discuss how confidence is a skill that can be learned, why posing makes such a difference, and how showing up confidently in your brand photos can transform not only your business but the way you see yourself.

Whether you're preparing for a brand photoshoot, growing your business online, or simply want to feel more confident every time someone pulls out a camera, this conversation is packed with practical encouragement and actionable tips.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why most women feel awkward in front of the camera

The biggest mistakes people make during photoshoots

How posing can instantly boost your confidence

Why confidence is essential for personal branding and business growth

Erin's journey from photographer to confidence coach

How motherhood and entrepreneurship shaped her career

✨ Connect with Erin Blackwell on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/iamerinblackwell/

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In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, we’re joined by SEO Strategist and mom of 4, Marianne Sloan for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, business, obedience, and the seasons where your capacity looks different than your calling.

Marianne shares how the scripture “the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places” helped her make peace with the limits of raising children, homeschooling, and building a business in real life, not in some fantasy version of productivity.

If you’ve ever ended the day with half a task checked off and wondered if you’re falling behind, this episode will remind you that you are not behind. You may simply be inside the boundary lines God has given you for this season.

We also talk about how Marianne’s work ethic, creativity, and faith shaped her journey into web design and SEO and how she now helps business owners make their websites work harder for them.

Connect with Marianne:

SEO Everywhere Blueprint: https://mariannesloan.com/seo-everywhere-blueprint/

Vertical Web Design: https://vertical-web.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marianne_sloan

Brittany Long didn’t plan on becoming an AI expert. She started as a middle school science teacher, burned herself out trying to be the hard worker everyone could count on, and eventually found herself building a completely different kind of life and business.

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Brittany shares the unexpected path from teaching to motherhood to becoming a trusted voice in AI. We talk about saying yes before you feel ready, figuring things out as you go, and how burnout can sometimes be the signpost that something has to change.

If you’ve ever felt underqualified, overworked, or unsure how your past experiences could possibly add up to something meaningful, this conversation will remind you that reinvention rarely looks planned while you’re living it.

Follow Brittany at @womenthrivewithai

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with high school friend, artist and textile designer Laura Dro to talk about turning a lifelong creative passion into a real career. From passing doodles in high school 25 years ago to creating her signature eclectic, sunny style, Laura shares how she built a dream job as a mom and full-time artist.

Her work now spans original artwork, fabric, wallpaper, home décor, and even shoes featuring her designs sold at Nordstrom. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about following your creative instincts, honoring the artist you’ve always been, and building a career rooted in color, beauty, and joy.

Explore Laura’s artwork and designs at https://lauradrodesigns.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lauradrodesigns/

What if the answers to who you are are already hidden in your family’s past?

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with German genealogy expert and translator Katherine Schober to explore how discovering your family history can bring deeper meaning, connection, and clarity to your present life.

Katherine specializes in German genealogy translation, helping individuals uncover and understand historical documents like letters, diaries, and records from Germany and surrounding regions. She not only translates these documents but also teaches others how to research their own ancestry, turning everyday people into family history detectives.

Together, they discuss:

How genealogy research can uncover powerful personal stories

What it means to reconnect with your roots as a mom

The emotional impact of reading your ancestors’ words for the first time

How to begin exploring your own family history even if you don’t speak the language

If you’ve ever been curious about your ancestry, German roots, or how family history shapes identity, this episode will leave you inspired to start digging into the stories that built you.

Because you’re not just living a story…

you’re part of a legacy.

Find more from Katie at https://germanologyunlocked.com/

In this powerful episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with Cathy Olson, co-CEO of Funnel Gorgeous, to unpack the stories we’ve been told about ourselves and how they may be holding us back in business and life.

From being told she wasn’t good with people or sales to becoming a sought-after marketing expert and entrepreneur, Cathy shares her journey from classically trained graphic designer to building one of the most recognizable brands in the online marketing space.

Together, they dive into:

How limiting beliefs shape your identity (and how to rewrite them)

The truth about selling without feeling sleazy

Using feminine design and visual storytelling to connect and convert

Why creative entrepreneurs struggle with marketing and what to do instead

Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship in a way that works for you

If you’re a creative business owner, mom entrepreneur, or handmade seller who’s ever felt like you’re “not good at sales” or unsure how to confidently show up, this episode will challenge that narrative and show you what’s truly possible.

You’re not broken, you were just told the wrong story.

Tune in to learn how to step into your calling, own your voice, and build a business that reflects who you really are.

Find more from Cathy at https://www.instagram.com/funnelgorgeous/ and attend her FREE workshop https://www.fgfunnels.com/webinar-registration

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.

Free Guide:

Unlock Your Leadership Superpowers

https://myleadershipsuperpowers.com/

Website:

https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/nicoledianemcdonough/

FB:

https://www.facebook.com/nicole.mcdonough.925/

LI:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoledianemcdonough/

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