Project: Mom Podcast

This episode of Project: Mom is a little different (and super special) because I’m joined today by a real-life friend, supporter, and confidante – Lauren Gold. I met Lauren when both of our daughters were 6 months old at a local motherhood meetup, and we instantly bonded. Lauren has been a source of stability and confidence for me as I’ve navigated life as a first time mom. In our conversation we chat about how we can break down the judgment and stigma within our own demographic as mothers, the importance of all types of work that mothers choose, and more. This conversation was so cathartic for me and I know we could have talked for much longer! 

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Welcome to today's episode of the Project: Mom Podcast. If you missed my last solo episode, which was released just a couple of weeks ago on July 3, I pondered the realities of how we were actually showing up for the new moms in our lives. So today, in this episode, I wanted to focus on this question: how can we best show up for ourselves? We've talked about this in a variety of ways on the podcast before – topics such as self-care and what that means, finding your community, who builds you up, how to identify burnout before it happens, how getting clear on new priorities and advocating for yourself is vital. But in this particular episode I want to really hone in and focus on the intricacies of asking for help so that you can get some time back to move the needle in your own business, hobby, or passion project.

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This podcast is all about the complex intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship and this conversation really gets to the heart of that! Meet Grace Blacksea the founder of Quench Collective and a new mom who is making it her mission to break down so many of the stigmas surrounding new motherhood. In our conversation, Grace is sharing her story of struggling through postpartum, returning to work when her baby was six months old, and the expansion you can feel when you embrace your identity as a new mom. This conversation was so cathartic for me as I reminisced on my own early days as a first time mom, and I hope it will be for you, too! 

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Did you know that your insurance has to cover baby feeding support? It doesn’t matter if you decide to breastfeed, formula feed, exclusively pump, or do a mix – under the Affordable Care Act, your health insurance is required to cover the cost of support. This was news to me! So I am thrilled to spread the word by having Andrea Ippolito, founder of SimpliFed on the show today. 

SimpliFed democratizes access to baby feeding and breastfeeding services, through a virtual model, 100% covered by insurance. In our conversation you’ll hear Andrea’s story of how she started this business alongside the birth of her first child, how she’s taken the business full time, and all of the options that are available to you. Be sure to share this episode with all of the soon-to-be and new moms in your life! 

For a full list of episode resources, visit this episode's blog post here.
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For my birthday this year I was generously gifted tickets to a concert which is very thoughtful – an evening out with my husband at an absolutely beautiful venue in San Diego. Unfortunately though, I had to give the tickets back to the friends who gave them to me because I couldn’t find childcare. It was on me to find the babysitter so I can enjoy my birthday present. It feels like an incomplete gift because I am now tasked with finding a way to execute this present. This got me thinking about how we support moms, especially new moms. Are we really showing up for moms in a way that they need or just in a way that's convenient for us? Explore this with me on today’s episode of the pod!

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Meaghan Sheets, owner and lead hair and makeup artist of Lovely Bridal Beauty as well as the owner of Volume Beauty Studio in Spokane, WA, is on Project: Mom today and I fully believe that everyone needs to find a hairdresser like her! Meaghan has been an entrepreneur since the moment she graduated from hair school and has learned so much along the way – some of which she is sharing with us today. You’ll hear how she balances being a salon owner with motherhood and all of the other roles in her life. Throughout our conversation, Meaghan reminds us of the importance of community and I hope you can feel a sense of that by the end of the episode, too. 

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Connect with Meaghan on Instagram:  @meglovesham

I’m so excited to have Lori Aikman, the go-to girl for female entrepreneurs to uplevel their health, on Project: Mom today. As a mom who also talks to other moms almost daily, I know one thing that many of us can have in common is constantly feeling like we’re on the edge of burnout. Healing this often goes beyond traditional self-care and deeper into the root causes of fatigue, overstimulation, resentment, and more. In this conversation, Lori is giving us a behind-the-scenes look into how she supports her patients to help them feel in control of how they’re feeling post-birth, especially as entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear actionable steps you can take today to step out of burnout and into deep healing.
 
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Connect with Lori on Instagram:  @loriaikman

Welcome to today's episode of the Project: Mom Podcast. If you've stuck around from season one, I am grateful. You are on this journey with me and I am so excited to be back. If you're new here, welcome. We are really in for a treat this season! Since we're a few months behind the anticipated launch date, I figured what better way to kick off the season than with an update from me? So tune in for this quick ten minute-ish episode to hear about what’s to come, more on my second pregnancy, and how I’d love to support you!  

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One of the things that has supported me most, especially in those first few months after having my baby, is The Everyday Mother Tracker, a journal that helped my husband and I track feeds, diapers, sleep, and everything in between in one organized place. Because of this, I’m so honored to have its creator, Jackie Mangiolino, on the podcast today. Jackie’s baby boy was born 14 weeks premature and spent 99 days in the NICU, which is where The Everyday Mother was born. In our conversation, Jackie shares her story of not only becoming a mom (and how it differed so much from what she imagined for herself), but starting a business with a newborn. Jackie is honest and raw about her postpartum season as well as the ebbs and flow of being a business owner. If you’re a mom or soon-to-be mom, and you’re thinking of starting or finally going full time with your business, this episode is a must listen.

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Connect with Jackie on Instagram:  @everydaymother

This is a bittersweet episode for me – the last of Season 1.

Today I want to talk about something that’s very loud for me. It’s been at the forefront of a lot of the decisions I’m making – or, to be honest, putting off making. How do you navigate building something that doesn’t make any money?

I’ve asked my guests what advice they have for someone who’s IN IT right now – or who aspires to create something for themselves. What I’ve heard: Patience is key. Trust the timeline. Have an abundance mindset.

Which makes sense, but when you’re in the thick of it, it feels really hard. Sometimes even impossible. I share this because the goal of this podcast right now is to create a community, to let other mothers know they’re not alone.

Over the next few months, we’ll be highlighting the amazing content and guests from season one. Season 2 is on track to begin March 2023!

Resources & Links

Learn more about Project: Mom and follow us on Instagram at @projectmompodcast.

Do you want to share your motherhood journey on the podcast? Email me at [email protected].