Creating a weekly Podcast with two kids, and a photography business is a bit like trying to tame the animal's at the circus, it's a little crazy!!!   But six months in, somehow, week after week, with your help,  I'm making it work!   This week, I share some behind the scenes info and lessons learned while creating a weekly Podcast.   Hint, it involves A LOT of coffee, juggling, and polite persistence.   I am so inspired by you Momma! Thank you for listening. This Podcast is the little engine that could, and this Podcast is a look inside.

Anna Schafer is an amazing Momma!!! You may know her from Movies like The Whistleblower, Father of Invention, and Flutter. But I would argue that Anna's most important role to date has been becoming the Mom to her daughter Lila and her son Jaylen.   I catch up with Anna this week as she talks about the struggles of continuing to act with little ones at home, how life has changed since welcome two babes (aka it's hard to work out at 11 am these days), and her brand new line of organic plant based skin care products BAEO.   Anna and her besties have created BAEO as a safe and deliciously smelling line to use on your babes (guess what, you can use them on yourself too!!).   This Momma has a lot going on, and I know you will find inspiration from her words! Be sure to check out BAEO, which is now available for you to buy!!

Blowouts in the airport, children crying in hotel rooms, and the sweat equity it requires to pack ALL THE THINGSSS!!!   Traveling with children.... One of the hardest things you will ever do, yet also one of the most rewarding.   Fellow travel bug, photographer, and amazing Momma Dani Leigh joins me for all things jet setting with kiddos related.   -Hear our nightmare stories -Our best tips for traveling with children (hint it involves Alcohol) -and the reason we keep doing it!!!   P.S. Dani's tale of bringing her three month to an all inclusive in Mexico is epic, don't miss it!!!   Find more of Dani at DaniLeighPhotography.com   Be sure to share your BEST travel story with your babes!! We want to hear them!!!

Oh this week, we have such a fun episode!!!   Dads unleashed!!!!   We give Mommas A LOT of love around here, (as we should!) But Dad's are SO important too!!!   So this week, we are changing it up! Hear from my husband Bryan Dunkel, and his BEST friend, Brian Nichols, as they chat about all things DAD-hood!!    From finding out they were going to be a dad, to watching their babe's be born, to questioning whether Brian's baby had a third nipple.   This episode is an ode to all the Dad's. We are always cheering for you!! I can't wait for you to hear from these two besties.

MINDFULNESS, what the heck is it?!   You've been hearing that word a lot these days! And so have I! So today, we are diving in.   Karen Liebner from the Finding Your Momtra Podcast joins me to talk about the struggles Mom's are facing today with Mindfulness. She's also sharing FIVE TIPS on being a little more in the present moment. AKA not looking at your sweet baby girl's face and thinking about your never ending to-do list. Oy!   WE ALL NEED THIS!!! I can't wait for you to hear from Karen!! For more of Karen, find her at FindingYourMomtra.com and on Instagram @Findingyourmomtra.   You've got this Momma!!! P.s. full disclosure, even with Mindfulness training you will still yell at your toddler from time to time. Give yourself grace Momma, you've got this !

Oh man, get ready to buckle up!!!   Jamie Glowacki, author of Oh Crap Potty Training, and personal hero to my family during our potty training process, joins me on the Podcast.    Jamie gives it to you straight, and I promise your gonna want to hear it!!   Honest and practical advice on potty training your little one, the power of listening to your Mom intuition, and what this incredible Momma has in the works!!   We need more of this Momma's words, and I can't wait for you hear them!!! P.s. potty training Mommas- you've got this!!!!!!  For more of Jamie- Oh Crap on AMAZON and Jamie's website - JamieGlowacki.com

Call me crazy, but I think you have a big idea in you Momma! Dare I say it, a creative venture....just go with me on this one.    I believe that Mom's are seriously so creative, and that every MOMMA has a creative business just waiting to come out!!!   Today I'm sharing my thoughts on: 1. Finding your big idea 2. How your children may inspire your path + 3. Finding time to let yourself dream (Hint: an early wakeup and coffee is involved).    I can't wait to hear what your start dreaming of! You might just totally impress yourself, You've got this! 

Jacqueline woke up one day and found her world completely turned upside down.   Her husband had stolen her identity and committed financial fraud in her name.   Her bank accounts had been emptied, her credit was ruined, her house was in foreclosure, and she had become a single mom overnight.    This story should give you goosebumps.    But Jacqueline made a choice. She decided to pick up the pieces and put one foot in front of the other. She learned how to not only survive, but thrive.   She found joy in the hardest situation one could imagine.    She not only did the impossible, but decided to write a book to help others who have just had their world turned upside down.    Listen to this Momma, and find her book- Making Ends Meet With a Popcorn Popper on Amazing here, and on her website at Jacquelinelucia.com. Coming to Audible soon!!!    Thank you to our Sponsor Organic Evolution Matcha Tea! I love adding it into my smoothies in the morning for an extra kick to get the day going!! Find it on Amazon HERE. 

 

When Lizzy become a Momma to her son Alaric,     She found herself shopping for boy's clothes, and not liking any of the options... So she started making her own clothes, and found that people not only liked them, they LOVED them.    Lizzy then created an entire brand (Elevensiesclothing.com) where she design's, hand sew's, and ship's her creations all over the world.  #Boss.    This Mom is down to earth, has amazing insight, and makes the most awesome kids clothes for your littles!!    Can we say Rockstar?   Listen to her Podcast, and I promise, you're not going to be able to get enough.    Find Lizzie on Instagram @Elevensiesclothing   Thank you to our sponsor Organic Evolution Matcha for making me feel like I'm in control, even when my toddler poops on the floor. Caffeine + Antioxidants + L Theanine, available to you from Amazon Prime.

Oh man, today Momma Corrie is sharing the birth story of her baby girl Poppy, and guess what?

 

It didn't go as planned...

 

We're talking pushing for five hours, needing a vacuum assist, having a fourth degree tare, oxycodone, and a really, really hard recovery. Ouch, ouch, ouch!!

 

Corrie is so brave to share her story - A story that was not the dreamy birth she was envisioning.

 

But guess what? It's a story that resonates with so many (maybe even you!).

A story that leaves you wondering, why was that so hard? 

 

Well you are not alone, and this Podcast will make you feel that way even more.

 

Share with a Momma who also had a hard birth! She's gonna want to hear it. 

 

Thank you Corrie23 for sharing your story, and thank you Organic Evolution for Matcha that keeps Mom's rocking and rolling (that and nap time). Find it on Amazon prime!!