Moms with Dreams Show

Jamie 'Jai' Morrison is an author and health, fitness and wellness champion. Jamie's love for reading started when she found the books, The Coldest Winter Ever, by Sister Souljah and Flyy Girl, by Omar Tyree. As a child, Jamie's passion for reading became her escape after she and her siblings were sent to live with various family members.

Jamie earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies after 13 years of service in the military as a medical technician. After having her second child, Jamie began a health, fitness, and wellness journey that led to fitness and bodybuilding competitions.

Fueled by her desire to help others and trials she faced as a young woman, Jamie shared her story in her first book, 16 Years 2 Life. Her second book, Boots, Bibs, and Barbells, encourages women from all walks of life to chase their goals and shows them how to take the fear out of meal planning.

During our conversation, Jamie talks about:

• Her challenging childhood of neglect, mental, and emotional abuse
• Losing both of her parents at 11 years old
• How she found the courage to share her truth
• The correlation she discovered between childhood trauma and physical health & fitness
• How she balances motherhood as an author, personal fitness trainer, and a full-time career as a physician's assistant in the military
• How she practices self-care
• How she spends quality time with her children and more…

Where you can find Jamie Morrison online:

Website: https://jamiejai.com

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

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Jamie Morrison, and that you feel inspired to follow your dreams. No matter where you are in your life, you can always make time to do what lights you up and makes you feel alive.

If you're feeling a little stuck and would like support around balancing motherhood with your dreams and career, practicing self-care, or any other challenge you may be facing as a mom, I'd love to speak with you. Shoot me a quick email at: [email protected], and I'll be sure to respond. Do you have a topic you'd like me to discuss on the Moms with Dreams Show? Leave me a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/157 or you can send an email. I love hearing from you, and I ALWAYS personally respond back to you.

Thanks for being a part of my extended family and allowing me to ride with you on this exciting journey to your dreams.

Until next time – RECLAIM your DREAMS! Do what YOU LOVE. Make a DIFFERENCE!

Take care,

Erica

This episode was inspired by my recent trip to Atlanta to speak at the inaugural She Podcasts Live conference – an event created for female podcasters. I had an AMAZING time meeting new and old friends, learning from presenters, and being introduced to new products and services for podcasters. In this episode, I share some of the unexpected benefits of being a podcaster and how I discovered my personal power.

When I began my podcasting journey in 2015, I had no idea that it would help me face and overcome some of my biggest fears while helping me gain new skills and build confidence.

As you listen, I encourage you to find yourself in my story.

What projects are you currently working on that have allowed you to stretch, learn, and evolve?

What fears have you overcome?

What skills have you gained as a result of your work?

Life is all about learning and growing. If you're not learning, you're not growing. If you're not growing, you're not truly living – you're simply existing.

I hope that you hear something that inspires you and reminds you of the possibilities that are within your reach every single day. You have more power than you may recognize. If your life isn't going the way you want it to, use your power to change it. Life is too short to spend it sitting on the sidelines. It's your time to shine!

Wishing you ALL my very best,

Erica

Phoenix Williams is an award-nominated erotic and paranormal romance, street lit author, and literary consultant. Based out of Illinois, Phoenix is also a CEO, producer, screenwriter, AAMBC journal contributor, and a mom of a 13-year old son. She has built a brand that specializes in romance and self-acceptance.

During our conversation, Phoenix talks about:

• How she never thought that she would become an author
• How to create fiction books from non-fiction stories
• The primary reason why people who want to write a book don't write one
• Costly mistakes that new authors can avoid
• How to position yourself to become an Amazon bestseller and more…

Where You Can Find Phoenix Williams Online:

https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Williams

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixWilliams01

Instagram: @phoenixwilliamsbooks

Twitter: @phoenix_william (no S)

I hope you are inspired by my conversation with Phoenix Williams. If you'd like additional support with becoming an author, I encourage you to connect with Phoenix.

I'd love to hear your thoughts about what you heard in this episode. You can leave a comment below these show notes over at http://ericablocker.com/155.

If you're struggling with the need to be a perfect mom, dealing with mom guilt, or you feel like you have no time to invest in yourself, I'd love to support you. Send me an email and let me know how I can help. My email address is: [email protected].

Thank you for listening and being a member of my extended family.

Until next time – RECLAIM YOUR DREAMS! Do what YOU love. Make a DIFFERENCE.

Take care,

Erica

My mission on this podcast is to support moms and show them how to follow their dreams without feeling guilty. As summer was winding down, I kept hearing moms say the same thing – they were sad to see summer go and weren't looking forward to the kids going back to school. Some moms were already feeling overwhelmed by the second day of school.

The school year is just beginning, so I created this special episode to help moms kick off the school year with less stress. In this episode, I share tips that have helped me manage my life and my kids' lives during the busiest time of year – back to school.

This podcast is actually from a live broadcast that I did on Facebook and Instagram, so you'll also hear me engaging with people who were watching me live.

Some of the takeaways that you'll hear include:

• Planning, preparing, and performing with flexibility
• Checking in with yourself to see how YOU are feeling during this busy time
• Making time for yourself
• Being compassionate, patient, and kind to yourself
• And more…

I hope you are inspired by this episode and hear something that you can apply in your life right now to help you stress less this school year.

If you're struggling with the need to be a perfect mom, dealing with mom guilt, or you feel like you have no time to invest in yourself, I'd love to support you. Send me an email and let me know how I can help. My email address is: [email protected].

Thank you for listening and being a member of my extended family.

Until next time – RECLAIM YOUR DREAMS! Do what YOU love. Make a DIFFERENCE.

Take care,

Erica

Allison Jackson is the founder of Allison Jackson Fitness. She is passionate about all things health and fitness, but she really loves sharing her knowledge and expertise to help corporate moms get lean while eating foods they love. Allison knows exactly how hard it is to work full-time, take care of the kids and household and find time to work out, eat right, and care for herself, too. Allison has spent the last seven years training and competing in figure competitions – even winning her pro card – so she has a crystal-clear picture of what it takes to reach your ideal weight and stay there.

During our conversation, Allison talks about:

• How she began her fitness journey
• How it's possible for women to get fit while eating what they love
• The art of monitoring your macro intake to achieve your ideal weight
• How to be consistent with your fitness and healthy eating plans
• Grocery shopping and meal planning hacks
• The value of virtual fitness coaching for busy moms, and more…

Where You Can Find Allison Online:

Website: www.allisonjacksonfitness.com

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube: @allisonjacksonfitness

Twitter: @allyjackson

Resources Mentioned:

MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Eat Clean Bro: https://eatcleanbro.com/

I hope you are inspired by my conversation with Allison Jackson. If you'd like additional support getting in shape and eating healthier, I encourage you to connect with Allison.

I'd love to hear your thoughts about what you heard in this episode. You can leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/153.

If you're struggling with the need to be a perfect mom, dealing with mom guilt, or you feel like you have no time to invest in yourself, I'd love to support you. Send me an email and let me know how I can help. My email address is: [email protected].

Thank you for listening and being a member of my extended family.

Until next time – RECLAIM YOUR DREAMS! Do what YOU love. Make a DIFFERENCE.

Take care,

Erica

Christie Mann is an author, spiritual psychologist, leadership coach, learning consultant, trainer, speaker, and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher. Christie designs and facilitates transformational content and experiences that make our world a happier, healthier, and more connected place to be. She is the creator of The Adventures of Lil' Sass, a personal development book series that teaches young people the importance of being with their own emotions and shows the joyfulness we can experience when we allow ourselves to be fully self-expressed.

During our conversation, Christie talks about:

• Her childhood experience that led her on a healing journey
• Her movement to bring emotions back and what that means
• Having a "vulnerability hangover" and what she learned from it
• Different ways you can learn to "be with your emotions" and more…

Where You Can Find Christie Mann Online:

Websites:

www.christiemann.com

www.lilsass.com

Social Media:

Facebook: @adventuresoflilsass

Instagram: @adventuresoflilsass & @christiemann1

I hope you are inspired by my conversation with Christie Mann. If you'd like additional support with healthy, productive ways to be with your emotions, I encourage you to connect with Christie.

I'd love to hear your thoughts about what you heard in this episode. You can leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/152 or email me directly at: [email protected].

Thank you for listening and being a member of my extended family.

Until next time – RECLAIM YOUR DREAMS! Do what YOU love. Make a DIFFERENCE.

Take care,

Erica

Jennifer Foxworthy proudly served in the U.S Navy for nearly 22 years. As a retired veteran, Jennifer is pursuing her second career as the founder and CEO of Inspirationally Speaking, LLC and the founding president and CEO Of Unstoppable You Ministries, Inc. Jennifer is an award-winning motivational speaker, international published author of Tomorrow My Sunshine Will Come: Memoirs of Women Who Survived Domestic Violence, event organizer and host of Unstoppable You Conference, television show host of Living Unshackled ON Purpose, corporate trainer, and prolific blogger of "G.U.M.B.O.".

During our conversation, Jennifer talks about:

• How she never intended to become an event organizer and conference host.
• How she developed the blueprint for her Unstoppable You Conference.
• How she chose the demographic that her Unstoppable You Ministries serves.
• Her passion for increasing awareness about human trafficking, homelessness, domestic violence.
• Her mantra, "Ignorance is not an option" and more..

Where You Can Find Jennifer Online:

Websites:

Inspirationally Speaking, LLC: www.inspirationallyspeaking.com

Unstoppable You Ministries, Inc: www.unstoppableyouministriesinc.org

Social Media Information: Facebook Fan page: www.facebook.com/jennifer.inspirationally

Facebook Fan page: www.facebook.com/Unstoppable-You-Ministries-Inc

Twitter/Periscope: @JenniferFoxwor1 and @uyminc Instagram: @thriveronpurpose LinkedIn: Jennifer C. Foxworthy

Register for Unstoppable You Conference – August 3, 2019

www.njuyc2019.eventbrite.com

I hope you heard something that resonates and inspires you to answer your calling, step out of your comfort zone, and make a difference in the lives of others.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and continue this conversation with you. Feel free to leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/151. You can also send me an email at: [email protected].

Thank you for listening. Until next time, reclaim YOUR dreams. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

I'm super excited that we made it to this milestone episode! Here on the Moms with Dreams Show, we love to celebrate our success – both big and small - and reflect on lessons learned on our journey to our dreams.

I often tell women that they have to give birth to their dreams and nurture them just as they birth their children and nurture them to independence. In this episode, I compare the process of starting your dream business to birthing a baby. I walk you through the process of birthing your dream business from conception to delivery in these stages:

• Conception of your dream – when you conjure up the idea or receive a vision
• Gestational period - when you're carrying your dream inside of you, putting in work but aren't able to "see" your dream yet
• Birth of your dream – when you give birth to your dream business, are nurturing it through actionable steps and are beginning to see results

Resources Mentioned:

As additional resources, I refer to previous episodes on the Moms with Dreams Show, Social Media Lifestyle podcast, and my web developer, Tim Melanson. Click on the links below to access these resources.

Episode 108 (solo episode) Taking A Break Gets You Closer to Your Dreams

Episode 119 with Kim Boudreau-Smith: Show Up, Let Go, & Let God Lead

Episode 149 with Erica Hood-Vincent: Transform Your Skills into Services

Social Media Lifestyle Podcast hosted by Knifie Burks

My website developer, Tim Melanson

I'm confident that you'll relate to these concepts and will be able to apply them to your dream business, regardless of the stage that you're currently in.

I welcome your comments and thoughts and would love to hear what you think about this episode. You can leave a comment below the show notes at: http://ericablocker.com/150 or email me directly at: [email protected].

Thank you for listening and being a part of my extended family. We made it to episode 150! I'm looking forward to many more episodes with you.

Until next time, reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference.

Take care,

Erica

Erica Hood-Vincent is the #ThinkSolutions Sales Coach and Money May Strategist. In these roles, she strategically blends her corporate America skills, love for God, and street savvy knowledge to teach infopreneurs how to sell their information without being salesy.

In this episode, Erica shares her journey into entrepreneurship from the beginning, how she evolved, and key turning points in her journey that helped her succeed.

During our conversation, Erica talks about:

• Taking your employee hat off when you're starting a business.
• The dangers of focusing on sales and why you should remove the word, "sale", from your vocabulary and thinking.
• How her family survived when they hit rock bottom and had to rely on government assistance.
• How she was crippled by fear and wasn't sure if she had what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
• The moment when everything changed in her business, and she knew exactly what she needed to do.
• Much more…

Where You Can Find Erica Hood-Vincent Online:

Website: www.ericahvincent.com

Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram: @ericahvincent

I hope you heard something that inspired you. Whether you're at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey, or you've been doing it for years – the message that Erica shared is powerful. You have amazing skills that people need to solve their problems. You can't quit when you face challenges – that's part of the process. Look for creative ways to serve with your skills and being in business will become easier. The more people you help, the greater impact you make, and the more money you will earn as a result of your work.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to leave a comment below the show notes at: http://ericablocker.com/149. You can also email me directly at: [email protected].

Until next time, reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference!

Take care,

Erica

Chandra Brooks is a wife, mother of four, author, and entrepreneur. She is an appointed Commissioner of the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, chair of the Justice and Advocacy Committee and an elected delegate for the California Democratic Party. Her passions include women empowerment, social justice, improving voter outcomes, and civic engagement in communities of color. In 2017, Chandra launched The SocialPreneur, a purpose-driven business that prepares potential candidates to run for political office and coaches women on building leadership within their companies.

In this episode, Chandra shares how she began her career in politics, challenges she's faced, and her philosophy about women leading and creating change.

During our conversation, Chandra talks about:

• why she thinks women are taking major action, running for political positions and starting businesses more now than ever before
• how women can start using their voices to create change (even if they're not accustomed to speaking up)
• how she deals with discrimination in political environments
• her transition from corporate America to becoming a full-time entrepreneur
• how she turned her political skills and experience into a profitable business and more…

Where You Can Find Chandra Brooks Online:

Website: www.chandra-brooks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweringcommunities4u/

Purchase a copy of Chandra's book: Black, Brown, and Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered, and Change The Game!

I hope our conversation inspired you to get involved and "change the game". Sometimes creating change is as simple as speaking up – sharing your opinion and letting others know how you feel about issues in your neighborhood, kids' schools, local government, and even at work. You were blessed with a voice. Don't be afraid to use it and exercise your rights. Your voice counts and it needs to be heard.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to leave a comment below the show notes at http://ericablocker.com/148. You can also email me directly at: [email protected].

Until next time, reclaim YOUR dream. Do what YOU love. Make a difference!

Take care,

Erica