In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, I sit down with Candice Katherine, founder of Keep Him Media and host of the Single Mom Mindset podcast, for a raw, honest conversation about choosing a non-traditional path to motherhood, business, and personal power.

Candice opens up about her journey into single motherhood by choice — from navigating separation to intentionally conceiving her second child via donor — and how that decision became a catalyst for her mission: helping women feel confident, clear, and grounded in building families and lives on their own terms.

Together, we explore what it really means to question the “default life script” and choose something more aligned, even when it feels uncomfortable, misunderstood, or radically different from societal expectations.

What We Talk About

We dive into:

* Candice’s path into single motherhood by choice and what led her to make that decision

* Untangling shame, judgment, and fear around choosing an unconventional family structure

* The difference between being a “single mom” and a “solo mom” — and why labels only matter if they serve you

* How independence and partnership can coexist without women abandoning themselves

* Reclaiming identity, worth, and voice as a mother and entrepreneur

* What legacy truly means when rooted in authenticity and self-trust

* The emotional and logistical realities of building a business while raising kids

This episode is a beautiful reminder that you don’t need to live by anyone else’s blueprint. You’re allowed to choose differently. You’re allowed to want more. And you’re allowed to define what motherhood, success, and legacy look like for you.

Connect with Candice Katherine

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicekatherine/

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekatherine

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice.katherine

* Podcast: Single Mom Mindset

* Freebie: Your 10-Step SMBC Clarity Checklist: https://candicekatherine.teachable.com/p/your-10-step-smbc-clarity-checklist

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you’re “supposed” to be and who you actually are…This conversation is going to land right where it needs to.

If you’ve ever hit a season where sales feel… quiet? Like painfully, echo-ey, “is anybody out there?” quiet?

Friend, you are so not alone. And more importantly: nothing is wrong with you or your business.

In this Quick Win Mini episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons sales slow down - and the three simple things to check before you spiral into “my whole funnel is broken” territory. Because most of the time? Your business doesn’t need a rebuild. It just needs a tiny tune-up.

And I also cover what to do if you feel like you don’t even have anything to sell right now (spoiler: you absolutely do).

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* Why slow sales aren’t personal — and what they actually mean

* The first thing to check when nobody’s buying

* How to talk about your offer so people instantly “get it”

* The simple shift that helps your audience see the value and the “why now” behind what you sell

* What a “quiet pipeline” really is — and why it’s not the emergency it feels like

* How to re-warm your audience fast (with low-effort, high-impact actions)

* What to do when you think “I don’t have anything to sell right now” (you do!)

* The mindset reframe that instantly takes the pressure off slow seasons

* Your Quick Win Challenge to get momentum flowing again this week

Resources Mentioned

* Book your free Game Plan Call: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/gameplan

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If you’ve been feeling the sting of slow sales, take a breath, grab your coffee, and listen in. You’re closer to momentum than you think — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

What happens when a successful music industry executive leaves a thriving career at Atlantic Records to build a business that helps moms live more sustainably?

In this episode, I sit down with Phnewfula Frederiksen, founder of Happy Mango, a modern eco-friendly baby boutique designed to make pregnancy and parenting easier, healthier, and a whole lot more supported.

After 20 years in the music industry working with labels like Interscope, Warner Brothers, and Atlantic Records, Phnewfula traded late-night album releases for late-night feedings—and built a business that filled a gap she saw firsthand as a new mom: a one-stop shop where parents could get non-toxic, eco-conscious products and trustworthy guidance from people who truly get it

Here’s What You’ll Learn

* How Phnewfula made the bold leap from the music business to motherhood and entrepreneurship.

* The importance of building a business around information and integrity instead of trends.

* What it really looks like to balance being a single mom, running a retail shop, and managing a growing online store

* The biggest lessons she learned from opening—and later closing—her first store, from math to mindset to money management

* How she pivoted Happy Mango during tough seasons and turned private appointments into a more profitable, personal experience for her customers

* Why starting before you’re “ready” might be the most important entrepreneurial skill you’ll ever learn

Connect with Phnewfula Frederiksen

* Website: https://shophappymango.com

* Instagram: @shophappymango

* TikTok: @shophappymango

* Facebook: facebook.com/shophappymango

This conversation is full of wisdom, laughter, and honest behind-the-scenes moments that every mom entrepreneur can relate to.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a business rooted in purpose and heart, this episode will remind you that the best brands start with the courage to begin—long before everything feels “ready.” 💛

If visibility is one of those things you know you should be doing—but every week feels like starting from scratch—this episode is for you.

In this Quick Win Mini Episode, I’m sharing my simple 3-step system to help you stay visible, grow your business, and keep your audience engaged without burning out or living on your phone.

These are what I call your Visibility Anchors—three repeatable, low-effort habits that keep your business alive and breathing, even when life gets busy (because let’s be honest… when isn’t it? 😜).

I’ll walk you through exactly what your anchors should be, how to implement them, and why simplifying your visibility strategy might just be the thing that helps you grow faster and feel lighter.

Here’s What You’ll Learn

* The real reason your visibility efforts keep “drifting” and how to stop it for good.

* The 3 Visibility Anchors that create consistent momentum in your business.

* How to show up online without burning out or getting lost in the algorithm game.

* Why less visibility can actually lead to more growth (and how to do it strategically).

* A simple mindset shift that helps you finally stop feeling behind.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a permission slip to stop doing everything and instead focus on what really matters.

Resources & Links Mentioned

* Book your free coaching session: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/gameplan

* The Visibility Flywheel episode:

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building consistent visibility that actually fits your life—you’re going to love this one.

Grab your tea, your planner, and let’s map out your 3 Visibility Anchors together.

What does it really look like to build a business that crosses languages, cultures, and countries — while still having time for family, flexibility, and a full life? 😅

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Chamberlin, a bilingual certified online business consultant and the founder of My Bilingual VA. Jennifer helps multilingual business owners grow and organize their businesses with practical systems and cultural understanding — and today, she’s sharing how she built her business from the ground up while living just outside Paris.

We talk about the realities of running a cross-border business, the cultural nuances that impact your strategy, and the freedom that comes from creating work that fits around motherhood instead of the other way around.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

* The biggest cultural and language challenges bilingual entrepreneurs face (and how to navigate them gracefully).

* How Jennifer balances life and business while raising her family in France.

* What to know about taxes, laws, and the “right to make a mistake” rule for French entrepreneurs.

* How to manage clients and teams across multiple time zones without losing your mind.

* The surprising benefits of running a bilingual business — and how it can expand your audience and opportunities.

* The mindset shifts that helped Jennifer create flexibility and purpose in her work.

Connect with Jennifer Chamberlin

* Website: mybilingualva.com

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBilingualLantern

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-chamberlin-the-bilingual-lantern/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bilingual_lantern

If you’ve ever dreamed of running a global business — or if you’ve wondered how to make your business work across different cultures and time zones — this episode is packed with real-world wisdom and heartfelt encouragement.

Listen in to hear how Jennifer built a business that honors her skills, her values, and her life as a mom — and how you can do the same.

If you’ve ever felt like staying visible online means posting constantly, burning yourself out, or living inside your phone… this episode is going to change everything.

In this Quick Win Mini, I’m diving into the Visibility Flywheel — a simple, sustainable system that keeps you top-of-mind with your audience without requiring you to be online 24/7. It’s how I repurpose one piece of content into dozens of touchpoints, build trust on autopilot, and keep momentum going even on the busiest weeks of mom life.

I’ll walk you through how the flywheel works, how to create your anchor content, and how to spin that one piece of content into a consistent, powerful visibility engine. I’m also sharing my favorite way to brainstorm content ideas so you’ll never wonder what to post again.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* The real reason visibility matters — and why most buyers need 7–12(+) touchpoints before they take action.

* How to create one piece of “anchor content” and turn it into multiple posts, stories, and emails.

* My go-to system for repurposing content so it works harder for you.

* How to come up with endless content ideas your audience actually cares about.

* Why strategic repetition builds trust (and why you’re not “annoying” anyone by showing up more).

* The 3-part Visibility Flywheel framework you can implement this week.

I also share the mindset shifts that will free you from the pressure to post every day — and the truth about how to stay visible even when life is busy, messy, or unpredictable.

Resources & Links Mentioned

* 🎯 Book a free Game Plan Call: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/gameplan

* 💛 Learn about Wild + Free + HeartHealing® Therapy: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/wild-and-free-course

If visibility has felt exhausting or overwhelming, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. By the end, you’ll know how to show up consistently, build authority, and stay top of mind — without adding more to your plate.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have time to focus on my health right now,” this episode is for you.

I’m sitting down with Dr. Valerie Hertzog, a medical doctor, wellness coach, and mom of three who helps high-performing women optimize their health, navigate hormonal transitions, and reclaim their energy through sustainable, evidence-based habits.

Valerie’s story is powerful — while in med school, she developed an autoimmune condition that completely changed the way she approached health. What started as a stressful, chaotic chapter became the foundation for how she now helps other moms balance their well-being while managing busy lives and businesses.

In this conversation, we dive deep into why stress isn’t just an annoying feeling — it’s a biological force that affects everything from your sleep to your hormones — and how simple, strategic shifts can change everything.

💡 Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* The four foundational pillars of health that every busy mom should know.

* Why stress shows up in physical ways (and how to recognize the signs before burnout hits).

* Simple, doable strategies to manage stress in the middle of a busy day — even if you only have five minutes.

* How to tell the difference between “good” stress that fuels growth and the kind that harms your health.

* Why guilt, overwhelm, and “all-or-nothing” thinking keep so many women stuck — and how to break free.

* Tiny, realistic habit shifts that make a huge difference over time.

We also talk about mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and why you don’t need to overhaul your life overnight to make progress. This is all about small, sustainable steps — not another overwhelming list of “shoulds.”

Resources & Links Mentioned

* Connect with Dr. Valerie Hertzog: https://www.valeriehertzog.com

* Grab her free 4-Pillars Health Guide: https://valeriehertzog.myflodesk.com/healthassessment 

* Books mentioned: Healthy Habits Suck by Dayna Lee-Baggley, Atomic Habits by James Clear

If you’re ready to stop putting yourself last and start building habits that actually stick — without the guilt, stress, or burnout — this conversation is the perfect place to start.

If your days are powered by caffeine, carpool chaos, and Chick-fil-A fries… same, friend. Been there! 🙋‍♀️

In this Marketing Like a Mother Quick Win Mini, I’m sharing how to keep your business running and your sanity intact during the busiest seasons with what I call the 5-Hour Week Skeleton—a flexible, bare-minimum structure that keeps things moving even when life feels like a whirlwind.

With my own wedding right around the corner (and a to-do list that looks more like a CVS receipt), I’ve had to rely on this simple framework to stay visible, serve clients, and keep my business consistent without burning out. And I want to show you exactly how you can do the same.

Here’s What You’ll Learn

* The bare-minimum framework that keeps your business beating when life gets chaotic.

* How to break your week into 5 high-impact hours that actually move the needle.

* The “permission shift” that every mompreneur needs to hear before the holidays.

* The most common mindset traps and how to break free from them.

* Why doing less with intention often leads to more growth and peace.

I’ll walk you through how to design your own 5-hour schedule (complete with real-life examples) so you can protect your energy, stay consistent, and make Q4 work for you—not against you.

Resources & Links Mentioned

* Book your free Game Plan Call: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/gameplan

* Learn about Wild + Free + HeartHealing® Therapy: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/wild-and-free-course

If you’ve been waiting for permission to slow down without losing momentum—this is it.Grab your planner and start sketching out your 5-Hour Week Skeleton, then tag me @thebluebellgroup or DM me your plan. I’d love to see how you make this framework your own!

How do you build an 8-figure business while raising three kids, balancing imperfect days, and sometimes posting content from the bathroom?

In this episode of Marketing Like a Mother, I sit down with Rachel Pedersen—USA Today bestselling author, CEO, and digital marketing expert—to talk about the messy, real, and powerful truth behind scaling a business as a mom.

Rachel shares how she went from hairstylist to social media powerhouse, why brute force action got her started (and why mindset later made everything easier), and how she continues to show up daily—imperfectly but consistently.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why imperfect, rapid action often beats waiting for the “perfect” mindset.

* The surprising routines Rachel used to build consistency in the early days.

* How to overcome fear of visibility and rejection by reframing your focus.

* Why messy daily action is actually mini exposure therapy for entrepreneurs.

* The truth about balancing motherhood, homeschooling, and running multiple businesses.

Rachel also opens up about her recent rebrand, her love–hate relationship with AI, and the surprising ways she rewards herself to stay consistent.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

* Rachel’s blog + resources

* Rachel’s Viral Framework on YouTube

* Unfiltered by Rachel Pedersen

* Follow Rachel on Instagram

Ever feel like your business is running on fumes because the leads just aren’t coming in? You’re not alone. Lead generation is one of the first things to fall off the to-do list when life gets busy—and for mom entrepreneurs, life is always busy.

In this Quick Win Mini, I’m sharing my 15-Minute Lead Gen Reset—a simple, doable practice you can use to start conversations, create visibility, and build momentum in just a few minutes a day. No complicated funnels. No fancy tools. Just practical steps you can take between nap time and snack time.

But here’s the thing: it’s not just about the how. We’ll also dig into:

* The everyday excuses that keep you from generating leads (and why none of them actually stop you).

* The hidden fears that sneak in and sabotage your consistency.

* Why strategy alone isn’t enough (and how pairing it with healing can finally break the cycle).

* The exact 3-step reset you can do this week to refill your pipeline.

✨ This episode is part strategy, part mindset reset, and part encouragement to stop overthinking and just take one small step forward.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

* Book your free game plan call: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/gameplan

* Learn more about Wild + Free™ and HeartHealing®: https://www.thebluebellgroup.com/wild-and-free-course

🎧 Listen in and then try the reset for yourself—I’d love to hear what your 15-minute lead gen looks like!