Roots & Realities: Stories of Motherhood & Marketing

In this episode of Roots & Realities, I sit down with one of my best friends, Miranda Lehmann, a stay-at-home mom of four boys, to talk honestly about what life at home really looks like.

We dig into the decision to step away from teaching and step fully into motherhood, the wins that make it all worth it, and the challenges that don’t always get talked about out loud. From the daily chaos to the quiet moments of joy, Miranda shares the real of day-to-day mom life.

We also explore the impact and strength of both stay-at-home moms and working moms, releasing expectations, facing down mom guilt, and the importance of finding your community.

This is a heart-to-heart conversation about the hardest job in the world and the women who show up for it every single day.

In this episode, Emma from Fiddle Leaf Marketing teams up with Dani from Mise En Plan to get real about something most business owners (and yes, even marketers) don’t talk about enough: how hard it is to market your own business.

Whether you’re a small business owner, a fellow marketer, or someone just trying to figure out why your marketing efforts feel stuck—this conversation is for you. We’re sharing the honest truth behind why the strategies we use for our clients often feel harder to apply to ourselves, the foundational work that needs to happen before you run ads, and the kind of support that makes a real difference at each stage of business growth.

You’ll learn:

• Why clear messaging is everything—and why it’s so hard to write your own
• The difference between being ready for ads vs. hoping ads will fix things
• How coaching and paid strategy work together to move your business forward
• And why it’s totally normal to feel stuck, even when you know what you should be doing This one’s part pep talk, part practical guide—and a reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Learn more about Dani’s 1:1 coaching and foundational support, schedule a free consultation:

https://www.miseenplan.com/

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🎯 Ready to explore paid ads, book a free strategy session with Emma: https://www.fiddleleafmarketing.com/

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In this episode, we unpack the Trump administration’s proposed $5,000 baby bonus—and why cash alone isn’t the support new moms really need. Joined by Hilary Ogro Plante, Certified Birth Coach & Doula, Momentum Birth Coaching,, we dive into the realities of motherhood, the systemic gaps in support for women, and how individuals, communities, and businesses can do better. Whether you're a parent, an employer, or just someone who cares, this is a conversation worth hearing.

@momentumbirthcoaching

Resources:

Postpartum Support International

988 Crisis Lifeline

Nurse Family Partnership

Join us for the inaugural episode celebrating Fiddle Leaf Marketing’s 1-year anniversary and International Women’s Day! We’ve brought together an incredible panel of women business owners to discuss the highs, challenges, and realities of entrepreneurship. From marketing and retail to wellness and coaching, these women share their experiences, insights, and advice on building and growing a business today.

Panelists:

• Emma Huschka – Founder & CEO, Fiddle Leaf Marketingwww.fiddleleafmarketing.com
• Emily Arbour – Owner, Cheerfully Made
• Sarah Biggs – COO, Cheerfully Madewww.cheerfullymade.com
• Megan Munro – Owner, Caribou Giftswww.caribougifts.ca
• Michelle Macgillivray – Co-Founder, Blondie Apparelwww.blondieapparel.com
• Hilary Ogro Plante – Founder, Momentum Birth Coachingwww.momentumbirth.com
• Casey Telleria – Founder, Rose Bud Speech Therapywww.rosebudspeech.com
• Krystin Wood – Co-Owner & Director of Operations, Mahogany Salon and Spa & Mahogany Medical Aesthetic Clinicwww.mahoganysalonandspa.comwww.mahoganymac.com

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or just love hearing stories of resilience and success, this episode is packed with inspiration. Tune in and celebrate with us!