Today I am sharing my own mom story and how I navigated motherhood as a motherless daughter after losing my mom in my late twenties. You'll hear why I'm so passionate about sharing other mom's stories because I believe we can all support each other on the journey. 

Tune in to hear:

• A tribute to my mom and the impact she's had on my own motherhood journey
• Sometimes your village and support system looks different than you expected
• The challenges of parenting in the modern world
• How I'm navigating sensory processing disorders in my children (and not doing it alone)

Connect with Tessa:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/
• Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me
• Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps

Today, I'm joined by Carol Covino, a a health and wellness coach, professional bodybuilder, and mom to three. Carol shares her journey navigating infertility, as well as the the complexities of international adoption. She also highlights the importance of spending quality time with family and creating lasting memories, even in the midst of busyness of life.

Tune in to hear:

• Her transformation into a health and wellness coach and competitive body builder at age 50
• Carol's experience with infertility and  how it shaped her perspectives on motherhood
• Her journey to becoming an adoptive mom to three children from China 
• The challenges and blessings of bringing their children home and navigating international adoption
•  The importance of spending quality time with family and creating lasting memories

Connect with Carol:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/
• Website: https://www.carolcovino.com/ 
• Listen to the Forever Fit with Carol Covino podcast: https://www.carolcovino.com/podcast/

Connect with Tessa:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/
• Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me
• Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps

Today, I'm joined by Jennifer Sise, a business and time connection coach who masterfully integrates faith with parenting and entrepreneurship. Jennifer shares how her journey as a mom and wife fuels her passion to help women flourish in both their personal lives and businesses without subscribing to the relentless hustle culture. We dive deep into the importance of prayer in parenting, the power of intentional and focused conversations with our children, and how we can lead by example in nurturing our kids' spiritual growth. 

Tune in to hear:

• Jennifer's mission in her coaching 
• The impact of motherhood on Jennifer's faith journey
• The importance of praying, grounding in discernment and surrendering as a mom
• How we can prioritize connection with our family in under 10 minutes a day

Connect with Jennifer:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifersise/
• Change the Way You Work Challenge: https://jennifer-sise.mykajabi.com/challenge 
• Listen to the In 9 Minutes podcast: https://in9minutes.buzzsprout.com/share

Connect with Tessa:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/
• Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me
• Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps

Today I am sitting down with Sam Zagar, a human design expert who is passionate about providing insights that help others lead more harmonious and efficient lives.  We'll explore her human design-influenced approach to parenthood, and how she uses it in her own motherhood journey. We dive deep into the transformative power of dialogue with children in today’s digital age and the significance of mothers reclaiming their time for self-discovery.

You'll hear:

• How Sam discovered Human Design
• The importance of recognizing our individual differences (as parents and children) and how human design can help
• The role Human Design has played in Sam's motherhood journey
• How Sam applies human design principles in parenting and discipline
• Using Human Design as a tool for self-discovery and alignment with one's true self

Connect with Sam:

• Website: https://www.samzagar.com/ 
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamZagarHumanDesign

Connect with Tessa:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/
• Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me
• Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps

Today I am sitting down with Renee Carls, a woman of deep faith, a faster way to fat loss coach, and a force for positivity both online and offline. With a rich background in critical care nursing and personal training, Renee has transformed her passion for health and wellness into a life's mission to help others find their authentic selves and uncover their purpose. We talk about the importance of being a source of light on social media, the incredible impact of journaling, and the necessity of embracing both strength and vulnerability in motherhood and womanhood. 

You'll hear:

• The importance of balancing digital and in-person interactions
• How Renee uses social media as a platform for positivity, encouragement, and faith
• Renee’s approach to instilling faith in children

Connect with Renee:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/reneecarls/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@reneecarls
Website: https://www.reneecarls.com/

Connect with Tessa:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/
• Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me
• Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps

Today, I have an extraordinary conversation lined up with a dear friend and incredibly inspiring individual, Brig Johnson. We dive deep into how she navigated the complexity of being a single black mother, transcending societal constructs and historical adversities. She turned her challenges into a catalyst for personal growth, becoming an incredible coach for high-achieving black women. Brig’s story is one of immense courage, a reminder to trust our paths and the unique journeys of our children, inspiring us to act with authenticity and vulnerability. 

You'll hear:

• How Brig balanced the challenges of single parenthood as a working mom
• Bris discusses what contributes to the high percentage of single black mothers, often rooted in systemic challenges that go far beyond individual choices
• Why Brig started coaching high achieving women in addition to her career
• Why we must define what being a "good mother" means to us 
• Advice for building deep connection with your children

Connect with Brig:
Website: https://brigjohnson.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonbrig/ 

Connect with Tessa:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_guevara/
• Website: https://www.tessaguevara.com/click-me
• Power up your mind and get unstuck with these 3 steps