Moms Who Create

Today's episode showcases a mom who is changing the narrative on children's books, inspired by her daughter. 

Sarah Bankuti created “The Princess Lily Series” children's books for her daughter Alice, who is on chemotherapy, so she can grow up seeing herself represented in books. Chemotherapy treatments can change your appearance, from losing your hair to how well you can see. Children's books always show princesses a certain way, always including long hair and most certainly not with ports on their chests. This is what inspired her to create The Princess Lily Series. Her daughter and other children going through treatments can see themselves as princes and princesses and feel seen, represented and brave. 

She has self-published the first 2 books in the series with 3 more coming out this year. She also donates many books to children’s hospitals and childhood cancer families worldwide. Here's her story. 

https://www.sarahbankuti.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sarahbankuti
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https://youtube.com/sarahbankuti
https://www.amazon.com/princesslilyandthehairfairy

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Writers and aspiring authors, today's episode is for you. Author Charity Rios is here to encourage you to bring your book idea to life. In the first half of this episode, you will learn about her, her journey, and her life as an author. In the second half, we dive into the world of self publishing and she spills all the tips and tricks on how to start writing your book, as well as info on how to find your art style and an illustrator. Let's be honest, you probably spend a lot of time at Target anyway, so let's get your book onto Target.com. (No really, you can.)

Charity is the author of the children’s picture book “My Heart’s Garden” and "My Heart’s Garden workbook.” She is a children’s book coach and loves guiding writers to refine and release their stories of hope into the world. Boy Mama to four, wife to one & a follower of Jesus, Charity has been a Children’s Pastor, Church Planter and Teacher. Most days you’ll find her - and I quote - totin’ potties & rollin’ in the mini while she dreams of her next children’s book idea. She's literally the happiest person I've ever met, besides my mom. Enjoy today's episode!

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Charity's Pro/Cons List for Self Publishing Children's Books https://charityrios.com/procons/

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Gina is a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and self-published author.

Today I’m talking to the truly inspirational author, Gina Lehman. Gina is a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and self-published author. Her newly released children’s book, titled Onions Mean I Love You focuses on those small acts of kindness that go unnoticed every day. Gina is a true warrior, and you’ll get to hear her incredible story of perseverance, optimism and the importance of taking care of yourself, in mind and body. 

Buy her debut children’s book, “Onions Mean I Love You” today on Amazon - 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RM8WM4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_EPEP43WJ2KVJE1GEQCBC

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Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher, wife, and mother of three.  She has her masters in Elementary Education and her undergraduate degree in Advertising from the University of Florida.  She spent much of her teaching career searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books can allow even small children to see things completely differently and encourage them to feel safe and loved. 

She wrote BRAVE in response to her two small children’s fears at bedtime.  They were not brave, and in fact were terrified and waking up throughout the night.  She thought there was no way that her children were the only ones dealing with these fears.  BRAVE is meant to help inspire and encourage children to realize there is nothing to fear. They are safe.  They are strong.  They are loved.  They are BRAVE.

https://kathleendavisbooks.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE2dv5RXjGU
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1086141635105357019/
BRAVE on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/BRAVE-Kathleen-Davis/dp/B08PJK744Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QUWDB6B4BKGT&keywords=brave+by+kathleen+davis&qid=1643836831&sprefix=brave+by+Kathleen%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1
Twitter -https://twitter.com/kathlee09202762
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathleendavisbooks/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BRAVEtheBook.kd/

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Allie is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. She is the Bestselling author of Declutter Like A Mother, the host of The Purpose Show, a chart-topping podcast, and the creator of multiple online programs and courses that garner tens of thousands of registrations each time they run. Her platforms continue to grow every day as more women discover her life-changing approach to creating an abundant life. She and her husband Brian homeschool their four young children. I’ve followed Allie’s journey for years and am so thrilled to have this opportunity to talk to her and share it with you today.

www.alliecasazza.com

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Pre-order her new book- https://bethebossofyourstuff.com/
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Check out her podcast, The Purpose Show - https://alliecasazza.com/podcast/

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Maggie Clarke is the acclaimed interior designer and CEO behind her full service design firm, Maggie Clarke Interiors headquartered in Memphis, TN. Over the years, Maggie has become a local household name with features in At Home, Apartment Therapy, and Martha Stewart Magazine. Today, she is recognized as the “go to” interior designer and project advisor to busy, professional families in the Southeast looking to design a home that meets the unique needs of their family. Preferred design partners, a keen attention to craftsmanship, and turn-key approach to each family are the pillars of Maggie’s design. 

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I’m so excited to be joined today by a fellow mom and podcast host, Makynna Black. Makynna is a mom, writer, podcaster, AND kindergarten teacher. She lives in southeastern Utah with her husband, 3-year-old son, and well-known neighborhood golden retriever. This girl loves creating. She said she always feels that urge to be creating something, from a new episode she's writing and recording, to lesson plans, designing logos, choreography, and painting props for a school play, and even her hilarious Instagram reels. Today she’s talking about how to show your true self as a creator and mom, without having to curate that perfect social media life, and instead fully leaning into the beautifully chaotic world that is motherhood.

Connect with her on Instagram and subscribe to her Podcast!

https://instagram.com/m.blackwrites

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-black-writes/id1551687086?i=1000545981170

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Dr. Sandy Zanella is a mom of 2, a physician by training and a family yoga teacher. She is the author and creator of “Happy Yogis”. A colorful pose by pose book inspired by her kids. She wants to encourage children to love and accept themselves as they are and dreams with helping families thrive and find joy together. As a hobby she is a content creator and loves sharing about her motherhood journey and how to integrate yoga and mindfulness throughout the day with children.

http://mymindfulmomlife.com/
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Randi Seltzer Bonica is a vegan mama, a children's book author, an animal advocate, and a jewelry maker. She lives with her husband Steve, her son, Murray, and her six rescue cats in Rockaway Beach, New York City.

Salt and Sparkle--
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Vegan Family Book--
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https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Family-Randi-Seltzer-Bonica/dp/1665700106/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XXJSDLUVOVIX&keywords=Vegan+family+randi&qid=1641179917&s=books&sprefix=vegan+family+randi%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1

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Happy New Year! 

I want to talk to you about how to thrive as a creative mom in 2022. 

1. Make yourself a priority. 
2. Find your space at home to work. 
3. Form a habit. 
4. Join a community of moms. 
5. Be the CEO of your creative life. 


Love yourself. Allow yourself to succeed. Root yourself on make 2022 the year you start your business or just give yourself time to be creative. You’ve got this.

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