Single Parent Success Stories

“Everything we go through is for a reason. You can't change the past, all you can do is create a new pathway, and just learn and grow from it.” - April Uzzell

Welcome to Single Parent Success Stories! I’m your host, Irina Shehovsov. In this episode, April Uzzell shares her incredible story of overcoming struggles as a young single parent to become the person God has called her to be.

April Uzzell is a proud single mother of 2 beautiful daughters ages 22 and 26. She resides in Kinston, North Carolina. She is a published author of "Free Indeed", and a certified life coach/mentor who specializes in helping women to walk in their freedom. April faced all sorts of trouble from being a teen mom that included financial hardships among other things. Her advice for single parents is to find support groups and don't go at it alone.

[00:01 - 11:03] Getting to Know April

[11:04 - 14:33] The Turning Point

[14:33 - 20:35] Advice for Single Parents

[20:35 - 24:59] Getting Unstuck and How April is Thriving

[25:00 - 25:48] Closing Segment

Connect with April Uzzell:

Email: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/april.uzzell.1

https://www.facebook.com/realtalkapril1/

Book: FREE INDEED!: Seven Keys To Unlock Your Prison by April Uzzell

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“In life, everyone will have struggles. There's not one person who has a perfect life from birth to death. Things happen in life. And so, if from a young age we teach our kids to face their struggles head-on, and take it as a challenge, then when struggles come along they’ll find solutions to go over, under, or on the side.” - Marjorie Aunos

Welcome to Single Parent Success Stories! I’m your host, Irina Shehovsov. In this episode, Marjorie Aunos joins me to talk about her incredible testimony, the lessons she’s learned through hardship and recovery, and how she’s raising her son as a single parent by choice.

Marjorie Aunos, Ph.D. is a single-mother-by-choice from Montreal, Canada. Marjorie is an advocate, psychologist, inspirational speaker, and researcher in the field of Parenting with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Her memoir with Lessons Learned will be published in 2022

[00:01 - 06:59] Marjorie Shares Her Story

Connect with Marjorie:

https://www.instagram.com/marjorieaunos/

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“You, as a parent, are a superhero to your child, whether you like it or not. They are looking up to you everyday and they're watching you. So it is your job, as a role model, to be the best self you can be, even on your bad days.” - Brian Eckels

Welcome to Single Parent Success Stories! I’m your host, Irina Shehovsov. In this episode, I welcome Brian to talk about the blessings and challenges of raising a child with special needs, the struggles of being a single parent and the encouragement he has for others.

Brian Eckels is a past single dad to a 10 year old autistic son. He is a dating coach for geeks and gamers, an entrepreneur, and super hero to his son. Brian is a man of values and honor. He truly believes that love should blossom in all forms. His passion is to change the world by spreading love to a darkened world. It is his hope to make the future bright for his child and children everywhere.

His advice for single parents: 

● There is a much higher version of yourself that you need to continue pursuing

[00:01 - 12:06] Brian’s Story and His Passion for Helping People

[12:07 - 19:26] Struggles Brian Faced as a Single Parent

[19:27 - 23:17] The Values That Brian Wants to Instill in His Child

[23:18 - 32:07] Encouragement and Advise Brian Has for Single Parents

[32:08 - 36:57] What Brian is Working On

Connect with Brian Eckels

Website: https://www.brianeckels.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDatingWarriors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatingwarriors/

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“Let go of the past and look out for the best for your children.” - Joeri Billast

Joeri is a single dad of two teenagers from Bierbeek, Belgium. He has been a single parent for the past 8 years. He is passionate about helping companies grow their business through social media, Joeri has been advising entrepreneurs and organizations with Efficado on how to use social media to develop their business, increase their turnover, and build a loyal customer base, since 2013.

Joeri speaks across Europe on Social Media for Business getting featured on FOX, CBS, and NBC. Joeri’s book “The 5K Challenge – How to make 5K in 21 days through social media, without spending money on ads” is available on Amazon since February 2021.

His advice for single parents: Communicate well, don’t just let things bottle up. Leave the past and do what’s best for the children.

[00:01 - 10:51] Joeri Shares His Story and How He Became a Single Parent

[10:52 - 19:26] If You Could Go Back In Time, What Would You Do Differently?

[19:27 - 16:45] Raising Teenage Children 

[16:46 - 22:08] What Joeri is Working On  

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“Because as a child of divorce, my father being a financial planner, his big thing was teaching his girls that if something ever happened, if life ever threw a curveball, that we'd be able to take care of ourselves. We weren't dependent on somebody else.” - Tricia Daniel

Welcome to Single Parent Success Stories! I’m your host, Irina Shehovsov. In this episode, I welcome Tricia Daniel to talk about empowering single moms by teaching them how to control their finances, take care of their kids, and keep their household running, the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs as a single mom, and overcoming shame. All this and more!

As a Single mom who has started over twice, Tricia has also learned how to use her professional financial experience to calm money overwhelm for herself and other single parents through implementing budgeting and forecasting cash methods.   Seeing the need for community for women feeling isolated & lost about money, Tricia founded S.O.W.N. in 2021.  The Starting Over Wealth Network provides women starting over after divorce or death of a spouse a Podcast & private online community to help them discover their seeds and replant themselves into rich soil to thrive.

[00:01 - 06:48] Tricia's Story and the Struggles She Had to Overcome

[06:49 - 10:39] Struggles Tricia Faced in Her Recovery Process

[10:40 - 16:18] Advice Tricia Would Give for New Single Parents

[16:19 - 19:26] If You Could Go Back In Time, What Would You Do Differently?

[19:27 - 23:03] Projects that Tricia is Working On

Connect with Tricia:

https://www.instagram.com/TriciaDaniel_

https://www.instagram.com/StartingOverWealth

https://www.triciadaniel.com/ 

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Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJCe0MIFwK63EiKqZG03mA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irina.shehovsov

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina089/

Community: Limitless Women: Self Love | Mindset | Support for Relationships: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slaythelimits

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“You are exactly where you need to be. I think our negative emotions, frustration, sadness, and all that comes from us expecting life to turn out the way we think it should. But once you start changing your expectations and detaching yourself from outcomes and just enjoying the journey, the conversation in your head starts to change.” - Victor Chieng

Welcome to Single Parent Success Stories! I’m your host, Irina Shehovsov. In this episode, I welcome Victor Chieng, a Mindset and Emotion Coach, to talk about how to stop living your fears and start living your dreams.

Victor is a father of 3 kids whose life threw him his biggest challenge when his partner left him with primary care of his kids who were between the ages of 7 and 3. This challenge set him on a journey of self-discovery and soul-searching which has led him to leading a life of service to others as a mindset and emotion coach.

[00:01 - 07:19] Victor Shares His Story

[07:20 - 18:26] Struggles Victor Had to Overcome

[18:27 - 21:36] Advice Victor Would Share For Single Parents Embarking on This Journey

[21:37 - 28:02] The Turning Point

Connect with Victor:

Website: www.victorchiengcoaching.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorchieng

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victor.chieng/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina089/

Community: Limitless Women: Self Love | Mindset | Support for Relationships: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slaythelimits

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“You're gonna make it through. It might be hard for a while but there is light on the other end of the tunnel.” - Amy Greene

Amy Greene, an incredibly strong single mother of 3 beautiful teenagers, shares her story of how she turned this huge obstacle of going through a divorce into something very inspiring.

Amy Greene and her two business partners are trio of co-founders for the social media platform Divorcedover40 based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The three friends have created an online and real life community based on helping others navigate life after divorce. Their mission is to help Find Your Tribe! While the three live in Tulsa, there are over 35 cities where City Ambassadors, guided by the trio, are plugged in and hosting local in-person activities, as well as some international locations. The trio produces daily content on both Instagram and Facebook as well as the up-and-coming Clubhouse App. They are always looking for new members and will help others get engaged in their area.:

[00:01 - 06:48] Amy Shares How She Became a Single Parent

[06:49 - 21:40] Telling the Kids About the Divorce

[21:41 - 29:01] Things Amy Wish She Knew

[29:02 - 32:47] Advice Amy Would Share For Single Parents Embarking on This Journey

[32:48 - 38:01] What Amy is Working On

Connect with Amy

Website: https://www.Divorcedover40.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcedover40/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DivorcedOver40

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcedOver40

Amy’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_jo_greene/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina089/ &  https://www.instagram.com/singleparentpodcast

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“No matter what stage of life you're at, enjoy it. Don't long for the good old days, or for it to be like it was. Don't wish for the next thing to come along. Because you’ll spend your whole life just wishing it away.” - Kevin Gainey

Kevin is a high-performance and business breakthrough coach who spent 10 years as a stay-at-home dad and homeschooling parent for 3 years. He has been co-parenting his two kids with his ex-wife for the past 4 years. Kevin has 2 teenage kids Aaron and Molly. He became a stay-at-home dad when his wife at the time was offered a work opportunity that required her to travel 70-80% of the time, so even though he was married, he felt like a single parent early on. His advice for single parents is to set your intentions each day for who you want to be and how you want to interact with your kids. Also, set expectations with your kids and keep your word.

[00:01 - 09:14] Kevin Shares His Story

[09:15 - 15:31] Dealing with Struggles as a Single Parent

[15:32 - 23:23] Balancing Compassion and Structure

[23:24 - 41:00] Advice Kevin Would Give His Younger Self

[41:01 - 42:10] What Kevin is Working on

Connect with Kevin:

Website: https://www.kevingainey.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinGaineyCo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwgainey/

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJCe0MIFwK63EiKqZG03mA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irina.shehovsov

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina089/

Community: Limitless Women: Self Love | Mindset | Support for Relationships: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slaythelimits

Free Strategy session: https://calendly.com/coachirina/strategy-call

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“It's okay to show your vulnerability, and it's okay to ask for support. It doesn't mean you're weak or that you're not a good mom, it means that you're showing your kids the pathway to wellness by seeking support when you need it.” - Jenny Ryce

Welcome to Single Parent Success Stories! I’m your host, Irina Shehovsov. In this episode, I welcome Jenny Ryce to talk all about her most important key for single parents and how she helps others find their innate greatness.

Jenny Ryce is a Mindset and Accredited Executive Coach, speaker, and soon to be podcast host and author. Jenny is also the President of Your Holistic Earth, a global community advocating holistic wellness, connection and professional collaboration. A mother of two and a professional, Jenny understands first-hand the internal and external struggles unique to motherhood.

Jenny is passionate about supporting others in the area of mindset and wellness. When she is not pursuing her professional passions, Jenny can be found spending time in nature, cutting loose, getting grounded and finding inspiration. Jenny is the proud mother to two amazing daughters and you will often hear her say that they fuel her passion.

[00:01 - 10:37] The Importance of Community and Connection

[10:38 - 15:31] The Turning Point

[15:32 - 23:10] How Jenny Helps People Find Their Greatness

[23:11 - 41:00] Advice for Single Parents

[41:01 - 42:10] Connect with Jenny

Connect with Jenny:

www.linkedin.com/in/jennyryce

www.facebook.com/jennyrycecoaching

www.instagram.com/jennyrycecoaching

#jennyrycecoaching

www.facebook.com/yourholisticearth

www.instagram.com/yourholisticearth

#yourholisticearth

Connect with me: 

Join Self Love Academy: https://bit.ly/3qnQtoc

Free Strategy session: https://calendly.com/coachirina/strategy-call

Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJCe0MIFwK63EiKqZG03mA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irina.shehovsov

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina089/

Community: Limitless Women: Self Love | Mindset | Support for Relationships: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slaythelimits

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Mandy Nicholson, a single mom from Northumberland, UK, Creative Genius Consultant, Artist & Author and she helps creative women to launch, grow & scale their biz & make more money. Mandy is a single mum to Becca 21, Dan 16 and 2 fur babies one of whom is fully blind. Using her bespoke 12-month online teaching platform, supported with group and 1:2:1 coaching; fortune 500 tech support; mindset coaching and a team of social media experts, Mandy helps women to take back their power and create the wealth they deserve. Her advice for single parents: You have to look after yourself first in order to be the best parent to your children. Get help, don't suffer in silence and build a network.

[00:01 - 06:45] Mandy Tells Her Story

[06:46 - 09:37] Advice From Mandy for Single Parents

[09:38 - 12:54] Current Projects Mandy is Working On

[12:53 - 19:43] How Mandy Stayed Strong While She Was Still Struggling

[19:44 - 21:51] Closing Segment

Connect with Mindy:

Website: https://mandynicholson.co.uk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/violetauraart

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyrussell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyjnicholson/

Clubhouse: @creativepower

Connect with me:

Join Self Love Academy starting July 6: https://bit.ly/3qnQtoc

Free Strategy session: https://calendly.com/coachirina/strategy-call

Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJCe0MIFwK63EiKqZG03mA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irina.shehovsov

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