Abby Theuring is a big advocate for breastfeeding your own children. She is the owner of www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/ and was recently on the news for sharing some of her opinions about breastfeeding and why it's good for your children. She is also a self-identified attachment parent and today talks to Rosemary a little bit about what that means and how you can maybe become one too. 

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – There's a lot of moms who want to breast feed their children, but are afraid of the stigma. Abby tries to help with that.

4:45 – She struggled with breast feeding at the beginning.

8:45 – What is attachment parenting? It's taking a more 'villager' old-fashion approach to just holding your baby more, sleeping with your baby more, and giving your baby more sense of touch than what modern times provides. It's not a club, just an idea of how you can be closer to your child.

11:05 – When I became a mother, I didn't know what was going on. She was very disconnected to her mothering instincts and it took her awhile to learn that.

15:30 – When Abby learned about attachment parenting, it all made sense to her and it made sense with how she wanted to raise her child.

17:30 – If you have a million moms in a room, you'll have a million different ways to do things. Empowering women is not about telling them what to do it's about helping them discover what's right for them.

23:30 – Rosemary started Motivating Other Moms to give other moms support and thinks Abby is also helping with that message.

28:00 – Attachment parenting is about building a close bond with your child, not whether you use a stroller or not use a stroller. You can do either as long as you are building a close bond with your baby.

32:00 – Abby still breastfeeds her 3 year old and was on the news to talk about it. She thought people received it pretty well. She thought mothers appreciated her for coming out and talking about such a controversial topic.

37:00 – Why is there such a stigma to breastfeeding in public? Abby thinks we have an over-sexualized culture and women/mothers are undervalued. Formula is also widely used, so why breastfeed? We have an alternative now, therefore breastfeeding doesn't need to be used.

42:25 – Despite reading tons of parenting books, Abby was still under prepared, which is why she created her blog.

45:40 – What is Abby's current favorite parenting book? Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn

Mentioned In This Episode:

www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/

Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn

M.O.M. Radio Show #40 - Ally Loprete

Ally Loprete runs a non-profit business directory for parents called OurMilkMoney.com. The idea behind the business was to help support other parents who are selling products you need. If you ever find yourself in need of household products, childcare services, and more, you can always go to OurMilkMoney.com and buy a product provided by a parent. Today Ally joins Rosemary to talk about how she was able to make her business succeed as a busy mom.

Key Takeaways:

3:50 – As a new mom, she was unhappy to send her child to daycare. She wanted to be there with her child, but she also needed the second income to support her family.

10:10 – Moms are judged for almost everything and it can be overwhelming. Mom's need the support.

13:15 – Don't be afraid to ask for help and look for help else where if someone is making you feel bad for it. 

15:30 – Corporate American is becoming more flexible with parents because they don't want to lose their top performers.

17:20 – Ally did it all on 6 hours a week in the beginning. Be ready to be flexible and have boundaries over your time.

22:00 – Keep in mind that childcare is considered a business expense and can be a tax write-off.

23:50 – Husband Tips; Remember to ask for help. When he asks questions about your business, don't take it as criticism. Men are simple. Men want you to be happy.

35:50 – Ally shares some secret tips on how she used Twitter to bring up a strong following and hit 2 million listeners on her radio show.

42:25 – Ally loves Bob Proctor's books. Loves TED talks and Abraham Hicks.

47:00 – Remember to listen to what your body needs and take care of your health.

52:15 – Don't forgot to love your body.

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://ourmilkmoney.com/

http://allyloprete.com/

Ally Loprete's free The Productivity Workbook 4 Entrepreneurs

Ally's 4 minute reality show sizzle called - This Little Parent Stayed Home

http://thislittleparent.com

You Were Born Rich – Bob Proctor.

Take control of your business and develop a strategy to move your business from your basement to a internationally recgonized business.  

In a world full of start up businesses, how did Julie Cole of Mabel's Labels and her partner grow from a basement startup to an award winning celebrity endorsed international phenomenon?  

Listen to this interview to see how this mom of 6 and her partner used word of mouth marketing to build this amazing business.

We will talk about marketing, branding, social media, family, homework, autism, The Today Show, partnerships, Contracts, Failure, and so much more!

Want to hear more shows like this one?  Head over to Motivating Other Moms website for more episodes of M.O.M. Radio 

What does Whitney Bishop, the Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, Oprah, Pastor T.D. Jakes, Gilda Radner, and Dave Chappelle, have in common? Listen to Motivating Other Moms Radio to find out!  This is such a FUN, EXCITING, and ENLIGHTENING episode!!  

Whitney is an enthusiastic agent of change who delights in being of service to women entrepreneurs, small business owners, non-profit leaders and organizations who need help moving forward during times of change and opportunity.  Whitney has leveraged her 20+ years of experience in training, meeting facilitation, mentoring and non-profit leadership to develop a simple and effective framework for moving forward known as "Make 3 Changes™"

She serves clients all over the country from her home office in Lousiville, KY.  She lives with her husband Chris, a couple of big dogs and a really fat cat. They have two creative and talented children, Parker and Caitlyn, and the most adorable 9-month old granddaughter in the entire world.   

Make a difference in your world.

Make a difference in their world.

Make a difference in the world.

Holly Homer is stay at home mother of three boys. She writes Kids Activities Blog and runs Business 2 Blogger (A site that matches bloggers with businesses who want bloggers to write about them).  She never expected her blogging hobby to become full time job! On June 10, 2014 her first book written with Rachel Miller was released - 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!  

Listen in on our converstation as Holy shares her journey and as I ask the questions we all wonder about. Do activity/craft bloggers really do all those activites?  

Can you really make a living blogging?

How much time does it take to be a successful blogger?  

All this and more!  

In this episode of Motivating Other Moms Radio, Rosemary Nickel interviews Janette Gleason who has an 11-year-old son with Asperger’s and Autism. She speaks about her journey as a small business owner, wife and mother of three whom at one point stopped paying her mortgage, lost her house and hit rock bottom. Janette never gave up and turned her life around. She is now an author, speaker, runs her own business and has a team of virtual assistants to help meet her goals. If you’ve ever struggled and want some inspiration then you need to listen to this podcast.

Looking for links mentioned in the show?  Click the link below

http://motivatingothermoms.com/janettegleason/

Joleene Moody is a nationally known speaker and client closing expert for women entrepreneurs, specializing in speaker training and coaching. She guides these amazing women to a place where they can incorporate their purpose-driven message to write kick-a$$ presentations and find or create speaking gigs that generate cash and hi-paying clients. Joleene studies what’s working NOW to help women entrepreneurs make more money, build confidence and grow a lucrative and sustainable business. With her on-fire, no-nonsense comedic approach, Joleene energetically guides her clients through self-esteem, growth and money issues that may keep them from becoming the remarkable leaders they are meant to be!

Stacie Walker is an Internet Business Strategist, International Best-Selling Author, Podcast Producer, Business Coach and Mentor. Stacie has been known as a success driven entrepreneur ever since her journey began in 2008. That's the year she left her secure career in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

In just a few short years Stacie now has a thriving business doing doing something that I’m truly passionate about - frequent vacations, spending quality time with her growing family,  and helping people around the world create their own entrepreneurial dreams.

Mom Business Coach Rosemary Nickel interviews the most inspiring and successful mompenuers. We pull back the curtain, share vulnerable moments with lessons we’ve learned along the way and solid business tips. MOM Radio will leave you saying “I CAN DO IT!”

Rosemary Nickel is Described as the Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Phil for Moms,  offering wonderful parenting advice and valuable motivation for moms who are juggling business and family.  If you're feeling overwhelmed with everything that's going on, you might just need that motivating touch that Rosemary provides in every show.