Moms Who Create

MERRY CHRISTMAS. 

Join me in this special Christmas episode as I reflect on the incredible creative journey of the past year. Whether you're a mom taking the first steps or achieving remarkable milestones, every moment is a triumph worth celebrating. I express gratitude for the support systems that make my creative pursuits possible, and together, we bid farewell to the year with gratitude and anticipation for new chapters.

CHEERS TO 2024!

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I'm covering key steps for a creatively fulfilling start to the new year. Listen now for some motivation and practical tips! 

Preview of What's to Come:

• Embracing realism in goal setting as a foundation for success.
• Crafting a vision board for visualizing creative and personal aspirations.
• The vital role of self-care in sustaining creativity for moms.
• Setting micro-goals as a pathway to macro success.
• Reflecting on the past year's experiences and learning from them.
• Building a supportive network of fellow creatives and mothers.
• Embracing flexibility as a guiding principle in the goal-setting journey.

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Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher of ten years, wife, mother of three, and author.  She has her Master’s in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, and she spent her career searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books not only provide a fountain of information, but are also a way to enter a new world and completely change a perspective.  

"Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin" is a charming middle-grade tale that humorously explores the age-old desire to grow up too quickly and the valuable lessons that come with it. Dean's journey teaches young readers that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and that understanding the challenges of adulthood is a magical lesson in itself.

“BRAVE,” her first book, was based on her children’s fears at night.  They were not sleeping well and were waking her up through the night.  She could not find a book that was age appropriate, did not create more fears in children, and reinforced that they were safe and loved.  Six months later, her book was self-published.

“Feathers From Above,” was inspired by Kathleen’s children.  They would find feathers and tell her that their Guardian Angel must have paid them a visit. She knew right away that this would be the framework for her next book.  

Kathleen is hoping to encourage children to be brave, know that they are loved, and remember that God is with them through good situations and bad.

Connect with her at the links below:

https://kathleendavisbooks.com
https://kathleendavisbooks.com/shop/
https://www.instagram.com/kathleendavisbooks/
https://www.facebook.com/BRAVEtheBook.kd/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736113275

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Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, SELF Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her family.

https://www.kaitlincurtice.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kaitlincurtice/

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Daisy takes us on her personal journey of maternity and mental health, sharing how writing has evolved into her therapeutic outlet. She sheds light on the importance of maternal mental health - a topic often overlooked yet so crucial, affecting not only mothers but also their children and loved ones. Daisy's mission is to elevate the conversation around maternal mental health, a leading cause of maternal mortality in the UK.

 On the subject of body positivity, Daisy shares the inspiration behind her children's book, "What About My Tommy Mummy?" A result of her struggle to find body-positive literature for her children, Daisy's book fills this void, teaching young minds to love and appreciate their bodies. 
 
 This episode is a clarion call to all who wish to better understand motherhood's realities, the importance of mental health, and the power of the written word. Let's listen, learn, and let Daisy's journey inspire us all.

 | Daisie Lane is a writer and toddler mama, 31 years-old, from Wolverhampton. She is the founder of Posh Dog Press, an independent publisher dedicated to amplifying the voices of mothers. She's also the creator of the Lockdown Mama Community, for mums whose pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum was impacted by the pandemic. Daisie writes honest poetry about motherhood and maternal mental health, and was the recipient of Arts Council England funding to encourage mothers to write through their trauma. Daisie is the author of children’s book “What about my tummy, mummy?” encouraging body positivity in young children. |

Connect with her below:

https://instagram.com/daisielanewrites

https://www.facebook.com/daisielanewrites

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Use code MOMSWHOCREATE to get Audrey's  5 Day Beginners Photography Bootcamp for FREE!

Link to Bootcamp: https://livesnaplove.com/bootcamp

Audrey Murray is a multi-passionate photographer who loves to find and capture the beauty in the chaos of everyday life. She founded Live Snap Love out of a desire to open the door to photography for other moms, and have fun in the process! Over the last 7 years she has taught thousands of students how to master their cameras and take their photos to the next level, through her unique easy to follow frameworks and down to earth style.

Website: https://livesnaplove.com
Podcast Link: https://livesnaplove.com/photography-made-simple-podcast
Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/livesnaplove
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/livesnaplove/
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Mikayla was born and raised in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. She currently resides in California with her husband and two boys, which they are raising to be bilingual. By day she is in charge of all the nerdy parts of making wine. At night, she writes children's books about science-y things and family. She has been writing since she was first able to hold a pencil, and celebrated the release of her first book in 2022. Instead of picking one thing to be when she grew up, Mikayla has found a way to merge all of her childhood career dreams (and there were many!) in her children's books.


Website: http://www.mikaylaruvalcaba.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikaylaRAuthor

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09TZC2Y9L

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In this 100th episode of the Moms Who Create Podcast, I'm celebrating two years of the most wonderful conversations with some absolutely brilliant mom creatives. This journey began as a passion project to inspire moms worldwide to pursue their dreams, and it has evolved into a so much more, a community of moms.

AND TO CELEBRATE, I'm announcing the Moms Who Create Journal—a space for your creative ideas, writings and sketches. Join me in nurturing and manifesting your dreams. For more details, visit momswhocreate.com/journal.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here's to the next 100 episodes!

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Navigate the shifting narrative of adoption with award-winning children's author Allison Olson. She shares her journey, the trials, and triumphs of writing books that authentically represent the adoption experience.

Allison Olson is an author of two children's books that are changing the narrative around adoption. As both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison is passionate about celebrating open adoptions, and ensure diversity in the market of children's adoption books. Her first book, "Surrounded by Love" won the prestigious silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award. Her second book, "Learning About my Friend's Adoption" releases in October 2023, and is designed to help educate kids outside of the adoption community about open adoption, while answering children's frequently asked questions. 

Allison lives in Oregon with her husband, two daughters and their kitties Bo and Aero.


https://www.ouradoptionbooks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kidsbooksbyallisonolson/
https://www.facebook.com/KidsBooksbyAllisonOlson/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncFIED_AB5VjcFee7fEUhg
https://www.tiktok.com/@kidsbooksbyallisonolson
https://www.amazon.com/Surrounded-Love-Adoption-Story-Stories/dp/B0B7GLB1Y5/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1691870644&sr=8-1

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