My brother gets married in a couple of weeks to an amazing girl, Kendra Kassel! She shares her story about her mom's  addiction to meth, and what it was like growing up in that environment. She talks about her own addictions in the past to marijuana and alcohol, and how she overcame that. She shares how she has navigated family relationships and the things she looks forward to in the future.

Julia Kolb shares her experience of being adopted at 13 years old from Russia, and moving in with her adopted family in Arizona. She talks about growing up in the orphanage and what her childhood was like. She shares the different highlights, and struggles of moving to a new country and joining a family. We talk about some of the things people don't always think about when considering adoption, and also how much of an impact it has on a life. Julia now has 2 kids, a firefighter husband, and is a successful hairdresser also known as "The Blonde Curse" on her social media. 

In honor of spring cleaning we are hearing from the Tidy Citrus gals today, who are professional organizers, and they have some good tips to share with you. Brianna and Kimri talk about what they do to help clients who need extra assistance organizing parts of their house, and they make the task seem not so overwhelming. They share what places they get their product, some of their favorite organizing tips, and the common things that people struggle with when starting to organize their place. They can come to you, fly to you, and also send written instructions on what to do if you'd rather tackle a project yourself.

This week we're hearing about all different kinds of proposals, including ones that ended with a no! We share the places that you said you had been proposed to and talk about how many people were actually surprised, or planned the special occasion themselves. Tune in for some fun and surprising stories all sent in by listeners! Hailey, Bailee, and Emma also share their proposals.

Today, Brooke and Kilean from the Same Sis Podcast share some behind the scenes of their lives as influencers in the mom community. They share how they unwind after a long work day, tips for blocking out the haters on social media, and name some of their own favorite podcasts and inspirations. They talk about the good and the bad of being an influencer on multiple platforms, and they share some of their goals for this year! Tune in for some fun girl chat.

Trigger Warning: Forms of abuse and suicide. Linzee was the first guest on the podcast, and she's back to share her story. She talks about growing up with experiences of abuse and how that carried into her future relationships. She got pregnant with her son and a couple of years later she left her toxic relationship. Linzee shares the death of two of her siblings which led her to a life changing experience. This story explains how she got into coaching, yoga, breath work, and back into dancing.

Today we learn about the difference between giving birth at a birthing center with a midwife versus the hospital with a doctor. Our guest Allison Carlson shares what they do to make the birthing experience as personal and comfortable as possible. We go over some of the myths of at home birthing that people talk about. She also shares great Postpartum and recovery tips that are natural. We go over what the appointments look like before and after having a baby at her birthing center.  

Today is a special day because I get to have my mom on the podcast and it's her birthday tomorrow! In this episode she shares how she adopted my sisters from Haiti, got remarried, and had 2 kids in her 40s. She shares what it's like to have kids in two different generations, living with her autoimmune disease, and the amazing additions we've gotten to our family.  She has overcome many obstacles and there is a lot to learn from her!

This week's episode is important for anyone wanting to grow their social media and it's also beneficial for any entrepreneurs who are feeling burnt out. Lindsey shares how she switched gears from working behind the chair as a stylist to managing people's social media. She talks about how to show up on your social media, and the different avenues you can take with your business. We also talk about achieving your goals as a mom, and how to set yourself up for success.

Leah Crum shares the journey of her daughter who was born with a rare genetic disorder. She talks about their experience in the NICU, and life after bringing her baby home. Leah shares the joys they’ve had and also the hardships they’ve faced these past 6 months.  It's an inspiring message of hope and the love of two parents!