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Episode #15 - Getting Motivated To Talk About Money, with Chelsea Brennan

In episode Kelli talks to Chelsea Brennan, a former hedge fund manager on Wall Street and the founder of Smart Money Mamas, and they talk about how to manage your money and understanding finances as busy working moms. Chelsea dives into how we can learn to prioritize our money habits and practices so we can feel more confident managing our money.

Here's the Breakdown:

04:50 You are not alone

05:22 Money experiences when you were young

08:55 Feeling unsafe

09:40 Bare-bones money

11:29 Knowing your priorities

15:18 Having an emergency fund

16:40 Life insurance

18:30 Family emergency buyer

21:22 Prioritizing time to think about money

25:05 Taking the next right step

26:30 Working mom hack

Chelsea reminds us how important emergency funds are and what significant role they play in the daily lives of all mothers out there. She further tells us how as moms, the financial security of our kids are of top priority as well.

Get your Meaningful Money Goal Kickstart Guide here, Meaningful Money Goal Worksheet 

Check out more of Chelsea Brennan, the Smart Money Mamas Podcast, and The Motivated Mama Society:

Website: Smart Money Mamas 

Instagram: @smartmoneymamas

Facebook: Smart Money Mamas

YouTube: Smart Money Mamas

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Episode #14 - Defining Success and Living the Life You Wanted with Michelle Dickinson

In this podcast, Kelli is with Michelle, an intuitive life coach, an amazing mom, and entrepreneur, and they talked about defining success and living the life you wanted. She tells us how we need to take control of our lives and create the choices we need in order to discover a life that will best fit us as we are, without compromising what matters to us and dear to our hearts. 

They also talked about:

04:54 Being in corporate America

07:58 Assessing what you really want in your life

11:51 Listening to that voice inside

14:57 Expanding your self-awareness

18:45 Following the direction of clarity 

21:54 Aligning your work with the clarity of your emotions

26:35 Taking that leap into the unknown

29:10 Finding your purpose and passion

31:05 Non-negotiable practices

35:20 Sahara Rose’s The Higher Self Podcast

Michelle reminds us how important it is to connect with our inner self and create a safe space for our emotions and thoughts to be recognized and heard in order for us to live up to our purpose and passion in life.

Check out Michelle Dickinson’s social media accounts:

Instagram: @the_michelle_dickinson

Facebook Group: Working Moms Wanting More

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Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Join the Waitlist and find out more details here:

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Episode #13 - Cooking for Busy Moms Made Simple, with Celestina Brunetti

In this podcast, Kelli is with Celestina, a trained chef and registered dietician, and they talked about cooking quick easy meals for busy working moms, especially during this pandemic. She enumerated the different cooking tips and spices to use to get the flavors you are accustomed to.

They also talked about:

05:57 Go-to ingredients and meals

07:35 Doing it with vegetables

09:15 Adding flavor to grains

10:50 Preheating the oven

11:25 Choosing your proteins

13:57 Spices and frozen vegetables

20:11 Trying new veggies as a family

23:37 Approaching cooking as a priority

25:31 Get the family in the kitchen

27:55 Getting through a hectic and difficult day

Celestina tells us how cooking, when taken as a priority, could bring families closer together in creating memories that could last a lifetime.

Check out Celestina Brunetti’s social media accounts:

Instagram: @wellnesscucina

Website: Wellness Cucina

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Join the Waitlist and find out more details here:

The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad

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Episode #12 - How to Take Control of Your Finances, Live Intentionally + Reach Financial Freedom! with Rho Thomas

In this podcast, Kelli is with Rho Thomas, creator of the Wealthyesque Podcast, an attorney, a mindset strategist and a personal finance coach. They talked about how you can take control of your finances, live intentionally and reach the financial freedom you wish to experience for yourself.

They also talked about:

03:50 Having demanding careers

05:23 Making changes in your finances

07:42 Having the pieces fit together

10:17 Make yourself a priority

12:02 The YOU you want to be

13:37 The Wealthyesque Podcast

21:00 Achieving financial independence

25:40 Balancing priorities

25:59 Advice on money mindset

29:48 Being intentional

Rho reminds us how we should stop and reflect on what is important to us in order not to spend our days neglecting the things that make us truly happy. 

Check out Rho Thomas’s social media accounts:

Apple Podcast: The Wealthyesque Podcast

Website: Rho Thomas

LinkedIn: Rho Thomas

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Join the Waitlist and find out more details here:

The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad

Join Kelli Femrite in The Working Mom Collective Community:

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The Working Mom Collective 

Episode #11 - Real Talk With the Vagina Doc, with Jocelyn Connolly

In this episode, Jocelyn “The Vagina Doc”, helps women who are trapped or disconnected from their bodies MOVE, FEEL and LOOK. Together with Kelli the host they discuss the issues that most women face during their period and how to take care of our pelvic health in this podcast episode.

Cramps or cramping are the most common issues faced by women when they have their period to get the blood out of your uterus, the muscles tighten and relax. That's the sharp ache you feel between your stomach and lower back.

Cramps can start before your period and last throughout the bleeding process. If they feel mild, like someone's giving your ovaries a solid squeeze, it's normal. Try an over-the-counter medication for pain relief. If they take your breath away or have you doubled over in pain, check in with your doctor.

Getting your period is a fact of life for most women. But every woman’s period is different. So how do you know if yours is causing problems that it shouldn’t?

In this episode, Kelli and Jocelyn discuss

08:38 Monthly period, in-irregular period. Few periods (oligomenorrhea) when your period is every other month or every three months.

12:00 Understanding birth control.

17:26 What is the pelvic floor and why is it important?

21:42 Pelvic floor contractions.

28:07 Kegel exercises.

34:39 Pelvic dysfunction.

Connect with Jocelyn:

Facebook Group: Pelvic Health Education For Female Athletes and Active Women

Instagram: the.vaginadoc

Free 30-mins virtual consult. Please send your name & information to [email protected]

Send us a message or communicate with us on these social media sites to give us some feedback; we love hearing from you.

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.</

Episode #10 - Chasing Our Dreams in Early Motherhood and Beyond, with Brittany Bergman

In this podcast, Kelli is with Brittany, an educator and a publisher, and they talked about chasing dreams in early motherhood and beyond. She shared about overcoming anxiety and external pressure during pregnancy and transforming herself through her experience with motherhood.

They also talked about:

03:58 Early years of Brittany’s career

07:53 Anxiety during pregnancy

11:04 Working full time and not having a daycare

12:22 Being overwhelmed with trauma

15:23 Doubts of becoming a mom

16:45 Motherhood is illuminating

19:19 A rollercoaster ride 

25:47 What good moms do

27:17 Feelings of fulfillment

28:02 The ability to change course

31:01 Defining success

34:12 Taking one step at a time

38:16 Knowing ourselves well

Brittany believes that moms don’t need to be everything they thought they should be, that it’s okay to navigate your way through motherhood, to struggle and find that sense of self you need to keep grounded and fulfilled.

Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanylbergman/

Website: https://www.brittanylbergman.com/

Email list sign-up + free sample chapters: https://www.subscribepage.com/expecting-wonder

Expecting Wonder: https://www.amazon.com/Expecting-Wonder-Transformative-Experience-Becoming/dp/1506458904/

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something mor

Episode #9 - Healing in Hope from Domestic and Sexual Abuse, with Laura Moseley

In this podcast, Kelli is with Laura, a single-mom of three kids, a social services customer support rep, and a DV advocate, and they talked about the empowerment after domestic and sexual abuse. She tells us how there’s more than just physical abuse that victims experience and how mental and emotional torture can take a toll over one’s general health and outlook in life. 

They also talked about:

06:30 Safety and non-judgment

10:05 Family support

11:30 Not wanting everybody to know

13:01 The hope to keep going

14:12 Becoming a support system rather than a fixer

18:13 “You can’t divorce me, you’re Catholic.”

23:53 Favorite authors and inspirational people

26:46 The Walking Wounded

29:03 Scars of survival

30:06 Stopping the cycle of abuse

It’s easier to be fixers of somebody else’s problems because we’re not in their shoes. Sometimes people just need support and patience, to have someone to listen without judgment. It’s about creating that safe space for them.

Check out Laura Moseley’s social media accounts:

Blog: The Walking Wounded

Facebook: The Walking Wounded

Speaking Engagement: Laura Moseley

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Join the Waitlist and find out more details here:

The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad

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Episode #8 - Pivoting in Your Career + Being True to Yourself and Your Dreams, with Gretchen Cleveland

Do you want to find out how to prioritize your own goals, focus on what’s important, and take time for yourself as a busy working mom?

In this podcast, Kelli chats with Gretchen, a former corporate attorney, an online business manager, and strategist, and they talked about navigating through online businesses and how to make the best of your time and energy. She reminds us how we should be in tune with what works for us and accept what doesn’t work.

They also talked about:

05:08 Starting out in business

08:32 Online courses for working moms

11:18 The online world

18:27 Coming to terms with your own happiness

20:33 Taking time to prioritize yourself

22:45 Tips for moms who are struggling

29:49 Do things that’s good for you

31:48 Focusing on what’s important

39:14 New projects for the year

Gretchen tells us how setting up a business online could be straining at times and that it takes dedication and constant hard work to allow it to flourish. Through it all, it helps to always be mindful of your objectives and to tailor your activities to what’s true to you and your business.

Download the following FREEBIES today:

(1) Free 30-min Strategy Sessions

(2) Free Audits for 1 Webpage or Funnel

Check out Gretchen Cleveland:

Website: Gretchen Cleveland

Instagram: @gretchen.cleveland

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Do you want to learn how to invest in yourself as a busy mom? Whether it is investing in a new program, course, training, or investing in your self-development  - This episode will dive into strategies and tactics for taking those first steps toward pursuing the goals that really matter to you!

In this episode I'm chatting with Lani Jackson, who is a Clarity and Strategy Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs!

Lani is a mom to 6 kids, and wife to her husband of 15 years. She survives on caffeine, laughing with her kids, cooking in the kitchen, hiding in the pantry eating chocolate, and helping other women know they are not alone in the chaos of motherhood & their entrepreneur journey.

We talked all about what it means to invest in yourself, the biggest struggles moms face when it comes to pursuing their goals, how mindset is key to taking those steps toward investing in yourself, and how Lani helps moms double their income without doubling their to-do list!

Lani's mission is to help mompreneurs get out of survival mode, release the mom guilt, and create a clear plan of action that will help them reach their dreams of 5k months and more!

Join us to listen to this life-giving conversation that I had with Lani!

If you're ready to learn how you can start working on your goals as a busy mom, Join the 3-Day Challenge to minimize overwhelm and maximize time that Lani is hosting in her Facebook Group Brilliant Mompreneurs beginning on March 23rd.

Sign-up for the challenge here.

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Follow along with Lani as she helps moms like you pursue their goals without adding more to their to-do lists!

Facebook Group: Brilliant Mompreneurs Society

https://facebook.com/groups/brilliantmompreneurssociety

Instagram: Lani Jackson

https://instagram.com/lanijjackson

Website: Lani Jackson

https://lanijackson.com

Freebie: Ditch the Never-Ending To-Do List and Take Back 10+ Hours in Your Week

https://lanijackson.com/take-back-time

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Join the Waitlist and find out more details here:

Do you want to learn how a working mom built her own business from the ground up while raising her family?

In this podcast episode, Kelli talks to Nicole, an inspirational entrepreneur and working mom, and they talked about building a home-based business as a busy mom.

She shared her journey in finding her expertise - helping small-scale businesses find their ground in the competitive world of entrepreneurship.

They also talked about:

03:04 Having a small business background

04:21 Getting overwhelmed by the demand

09:06 Setting up policies and procedures to be documented

13:37 Getting wrapped up in all the details

14:36 Word of mouth as a great way to network

17:37 Focusing on your goals

19:00 Being patient with your journey

20:28 Being present at the moment

21:56 Balancing work and mom duties

Nicole reminds us how important it is to find that safe space between work and being a mom, in order to be more in tune with yourself - your non-negotiables and negotiables.

Check out Nicole Grinnell’s social media accounts:

LinkedIn: Nicole Grinnell

Website: Bosun Solutions

Instagram: @bosunsolutions

Facebook:  Bosun Solutions

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Join The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad Course Waitlist!

Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you’re a mom who is currently not working but wants to have a plan to build an online business that is straightforward and will take you from idea to action plan.

This will be a very low-cost mini-course for all the moms out there wanting to do something more, that have a bigger dream in their heart.

Join the Waitlist and find out more details here:

The Working Mom Collective Business Launchpad

Join Kelli Femrite in The Working Mom Collective Community:

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