In this week's episode I am chatting with parenting coach Danielle Bettmann. I LOVED this conversation. Danielle has developed the idea of a Family Business Plan, helping families establish goals for how they want to live their lives. How they want to communicate, how they want to problem-solve, what their core values are, etc. It's just like a business plan, right down to writing a family mission statement. She gets her clients to ask "How do we want to feel in our home?" It helps to align parents and kids, get the kids on board with why and how decisions are made, and it gives the whole family clarity on what matters most.

One of the ways Danielle helps families to with the "good cop/bad cop" balance between parents, especially when parents come at situations with significantly different styles. She helps families to identify those challenges and the feelings that come along with them, and then to develop a plan to work through them.

It was such a great conversation, and Danielle really has such a great way of bringing perspective to the hard stuff that comes with parenting.

For the full show notes, Danielle's bio and contact information, go to www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this week's episode I am chatting with Elaine Tan Comeau, mom of three and founder of Easy Daysies. Easy Daysies is a magnetic daily visual schedule for kids, and we used them when our kids were little. They help the kids understand the tasks they need to complete, they can have some independence for setting the order, and they can move tasks from the "to do" column to the "done" columns. I've just ordered some new ones now that the kids are older, as having this type of schedule is still super helpful to keep the chaos under control during the morning and pre-dinner times. It's a game changer.

Elaine shares her story of how she went from school teacher to entrepreneur, having the Dragons on Dragons' Den fighting to make a deal with her to help build the Easy Daysies brand. She has become a sought-after expert on parenting and entrepreneurship.

Elaine is also a stroke survivor, and she shares an incredible story of how, while she was in recovery from a stroke a few years ago, her therapist actually recommended Easy Daysies to her as a way to manage her days! I am a huge fan of this product for what it's done for our family, and of Elaine and what she has built.

You can see the full show notes, read Elaine's bio and get her contact details at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this week's episode I am chatting with Mia Moran, coach and creator of The FLOW Planner. She shares about the turning point she experienced, looking at seven coffee cups from one morning and still feeling exhausted. She embarked on a process of making huge changes in her life, and within one week felt like she'd had 10 years of therapy - don't worry, we talk about what she did in that week! It led her to write an awesome book about how to feed your family in a healthy way, but eventually she realized that there was a much bigger picture to the changes she made. She then became obsessed with the idea of time and balancing the areas of food, lifestyle, spirituality, and work to help women reduce overwhelm and increase wellness. She created the 90-day FLOW (food, lifestyle, "om," and work) Planner as a resource to guide people through the process. We totally geek out on planner talk for a minute, because she is speaking my love language.

This episode is so packed with goodness, I just loved our chat. Enjoy!

For the full show notes, Mia's bio and contact information, go to https://www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this week's episode I am chatting with Larkin MacKenize-Ast, mom of two and chair of the Business Women's Network for Coast Capital Savings. This year Coast Capital is launching the "Keep her on the map" campaign, to shed light on the disproportionate impacts the pandemic has had on women.

Did you know that at the start of the pandemic, women aged 25 to 54 lost more jobs than men and lost six times more work hours each week to family responsibilities? Women, and especially mothers, have really taken the brunt when it comes to the impacts of the pandemic. Lost businesses, lost opportunities, lost hours, lost income. These impacts could set women back half a decade, undoing so much of the work that has been done in the space of gender equity.

But, more than just shedding light, the campaign strives to rally support for female-led businesses and provide resources for all women who have felt the impact of COVID-19. The campaign and its website feature some awesome women-led businesses, and resources for business owners, entrepreneurs, and job seekers.

It's an awesome chat about an important subject, and I'm proud to be partnering with Coast Capital Savings to raise awareness.

For the full show notes, a video about the campaign, Larkin's bio, and more, go to www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this week's episode I am chatting with mom and coach Kristina Campos. She shares her story of how she moved through the devastating break-up of her marriage, into a place where she has discovered (and embraced) who SHE is again. Kristina had lost who she was beyond wife and mother, and this major life change put her on a path of self-discovery and renewal. She learned a lot about not only who Kristina was, but also the type of mom she wanted to be. She now works with moms and families on their own journeys through parenthood, focusing on parents of those always fun stages of tween and teen, providing tips, resources, and support.

You can find the full show notes, Kristina's bio, her contact info AND a great freebie at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this week's episode I am chatting Karen Kobel, owner of Kahlena Movement Studio. As the owner of a business that historically relied on in-person services, Karen had to pivot quickly when everything closed down last year. We chat about the challenges she faced in those first few months as she moved her business entirely online, and also what she did to stay balanced in her home life. Karen shares how her passion for movement and dance has been integral for her throughout her life, especially when things get tough. She shares different ways that she uses movement in self-care, and to help her focus and process.

Karen's other passion has always been community, and her love of flash mobs and community dances is legendary. During the evening cheers for the front line workers, Karen and her dance class members would go to a local hospital to dance and bring joy to the staff and other cheerers. She also started regular visits to entertain residents at local long-term care and assisted living facilities. Throughout this season, Karen and her dancers has inspired so many in the community, bringing light in what can often be a dark time.

For the full show notes, Karen's bio, contact details, and videos of her community performances for the front line workers, go to www.momcamplife.com/podcast. 

In this week's episode I am chatting with Christine Pittman of COOKtheSTORY. We are chatting about meal planning and meal prep, and as the author of over 40 cookbooks, she is definitely an expert in these areas. Christine started blogging recipes and cooking tips over 10 years ago, and she has a gift for simplifying instructions and making awesome dishes totally manageable. As a less-than-confident cook, I am ALL about simple and manageable. We chat about how to make meal planning work for your family, and I get her insights into which counter-top cooking appliance is her favourite - Instapot, Air Fryer, or slow cooker. I can honestly say, she inspired me to cook more often. And that is saying a LOT, lol. Enjoy!

You can find the full show notes, Christine's bio, and her contact info at www.momcaplife.com/podcast. 

In this week's episode I am chatting with money and life coach Kayla Lyon. Kayla works with women and their families to help them set and accomplish their financial goals. We talk about the common limiting beliefs that we can carry, where they come from, and how she helps people overcome them. Money is something that can cause so much stress in a family, but it's also one of those things that people rarely talk about openly. Kayla firmly believes that we should talk about money as openly as possible, and she is working to remove the taboos and stigmas that typically get attached to the topic.

We chat about the common belief that we need to work hard, and to work long hours to be "successful," having the length of time we work become a measure of our worth. We chat about the ideas of scarcity and abundance, how we define "rich" versus "poor," and how those definitions can be shifted. Kayla poses some really great questions about how you feel about regular tasks, like logging into your bank account, paying your bills, etc, and how those gut reactions can give you some great insight into your mindset as a place to start.

This is an awesome conversation about a topic that can often be difficult to talk about. Kayla makes it simple and accessible, and I definitely came away from our chat inspired to make a few shifts myself.

You can read the full show notes, see Kayla's bio, and get details on her free resources, at https://www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this week's episode I am chatting with Tasha Skillin. Tasha shares her journey of her life as a perfectionist, people pleaser, and productivity junkie. We talk about the trap of "busy" becoming a measure of our self-worth. She shares how she pushed herself to the point of total burnout and chronic illness, leaving her bed-bound for two years. She went from being a six-figure earner in a direct sales business to zero income, and had to figure out how build her life back. She was told she wouldn't get better but refused to accept her prognosis, and dove into personal development and exploring all the possible ways she could pursue and achieve recovery. Meditation, self-care, reflection, and eventually writing a book on gratitude led her to her new path. Tasha now coaches women to help them realize meaningful impact, without the burnout and negative impacts to family and relationships.

Tasha shares awesome tips on how to start changing our habits, and that story we tell ourselves of why we need to be doing "all of the things all of the time." This is an important conversation for any mom who edges towards perfectionism, people pleasing, and addiction to the "busy."

In this week's episode I am chatting with Nicole Seawell, a life strategist. It was such a fascinating conversation, and she explains how she helps her clients actually develop a strategic plan for their life. She uses the Enneagram and a method called the Science of Timing, which is a very cool concept that identifies your personal timing for when each of your strengths are at their best. She then customizes and curates a plan for each individual, using all the data she gathers using these tools. It's all about setting yourself on a path towards your own best life. It's a totally inspiring conversation and I left our chat totally fired up. Enjoy!

For the full show notes, Nicole's bio, and her contact info, got to www.momcamplife.com/podcast.