Single Parent Success Stories

Single Parent Success Stories

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Single Parent Success Stories episodes

  • 219: Storytime Secrets: The Birth of a Children's Book

    Join us in this episode of the Single Parent Success Stories Podcast as we chat with Lynsey Martin, an Austin-based author and mother of two. Lynsey shares the delightful journey behind her children's book, How to Get an Alligator Out of the Bathtub, inspired by her sons' curiosity during a zoo visit. Discover how family moments transformed into a published story that emphasizes creativity, kindness, and fun in daily routines.


    Pre-order the book:

    https://mamabearbooks.com/books/how-to-get-an-alligator-out-of-the-bathtub-2


    Connect with Lynsey:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynseymartinauthor/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseyazzmartin/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.mamabearbooks.com


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    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


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    #spsspodcast #bookauthor

    29 min
  • 218: From Surviving to Thriving: How Single Moms Can Reclaim Joy and Fulfillment

    ๐ŸŒŸ Are you tired of just surviving? In this empowering episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov reveals 3 transformative shifts to help you THRIVE! ๐ŸŒฑ Learn how small joys, meaningful connections, and daring to dream can rewrite your life story. Plus, hear an inspiring momโ€™s journey from daily struggle to joyful living. Ready to break free from survival mode? ๐Ÿš€ Hit that play button! ๐ŸŽง

    โœ… Practice tiny joys

    โœ… Foster real connections

    โœ… Dream fearlessly again


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


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    #SurvivalToThriving #SingleParentSuccess #GratitudeHealing #spsspodcast

    17 min
  • 217: What I Learned From My Single Momโ€”and What I Did Differently

    In this heartfelt episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Shannon Miller- Lutz shares how she broke free from generational patterns of dysfunction, divorced when her son was just 3, and navigated 15 years of evolving co-parenting with grace and resilience.


    She dives into the emotional challenges of early single motherhood, how she taught her son to express his feelings, and the incredible shift from working a 9-5 to thriving as a real estate agent for better work-life balance.


    Resources mentioned:

    I'll Love You Forever - https://amzn.to/4ivdkb1


    ๐ŸŽฏ Topics Covered:


    Why she left her marriage to break the cycle

    How she co-parents peacefully now

    The power of emotional intelligence for kids

    Flexibility and freedom through career change

    How a โ€œtruck stopโ€ became a core memory

    Daily gratitude practices for mental health


    Connect with Shannon:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Website: https://www.SNLCoaching.com

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smlcoach/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonmillerlutz


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    If you have suggestions for future topics, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7


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    42 min
  • 216: Rebuilding Life: A Single Mom's Tale of Triumph

    Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Annie Izmirliyan, a CEO, certified financial planner, and single mom. Discover how she overcame the emotional turmoil of infidelity, transformed her financial situation from deep debt to six-figure savings, and transitioned from a corporate career to entrepreneurial success. Annie shares valuable insights on trusting your instincts, building a supportive community, and the power of self-development tools. Don't miss this empowering episode!


    Resources:

    "The Mountain Is You" by Brianna Wiest: https://amzn.to/3RErQSA

    "Finding Your Own North Star" by Martha Beck: https://amzn.to/3XNVSHj


    Connect with Annie:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnieUnleashed

    ๐Ÿ‘‰LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieizmirliyan/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Website: https://www.annieizmirliyan.com/


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    If you have suggestions for future topics, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7


    If you'd like to apply to be a guest on our show, use this form: https://forms.gle/QTWQWxGX4EW1USNH6


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    #spsspodcast #singlemom #storytelling

    1 hr 6 min
  • 215: The One Skill That Took Her from Struggle to Wealth!

    ๐Ÿ’ก From orphan to self-made millionaire! Sun Yong Kimโ€™s story is one of resilience, survival, and financial triumph.

    Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini is a lifestyle mentor, accomplished options trader, and founder/CEO of Lush Enterprises, LLC. With a background as an orphan who rose to become a millionaire, she has inspired countless individuals through her motivational speeches, books, and coaching sessions.


    In this powerful episode, she shares:


    โœ… Her challenging childhood as an orphan

    โœ… How she escaped domestic violence to build a new life

    โœ… The miracle system she uses to generate wealth through option trading

    โœ… Why mental, physical, and financial health are keys to lasting success

    โœ… How you can start investing in yourself TODAY


    ๐ŸŽฏ Donโ€™t miss this inspiring conversation! LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more transformational stories.


    Connect with Sun Yong Kim:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://dreambigsetgoals.club/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunYongOptionTrading

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunyong.kimmanzolini.5/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sun-yong-kim-manzolini-5105a8203/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_sun_yong/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ X: https://twitter.com/author_sun_yong

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_sun_yong

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sun--yong--kim-manzolini


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


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    41 min
  • 214: Connection, Not Perfection โ€“ The Key to Stress-Free Parenting!

    ๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐โ€”๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐๐ž๐ซ! But what if the key isnโ€™t perfection, but connection? ๐ŸŽง


    In this episode of ๐‘†๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘†๐‘ข๐‘๐‘๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘  ๐‘†๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘’๐‘ ,

    Dr. Gila Reckess, a certified parent coach and clinical psychologist, discusses her journey as a single parent and her approach to parenting. She emphasizes the importance of connection over perfection, advocating for supportive spaces tailored to single parents. Dr. Gila highlights common challenges such as managing strong-willed children, dealing with meltdowns, and the emotional toll of single parenthood. She recommends a holistic approach, focusing on the parent, child, and relationship aspects of parenting.


    ๐Ÿ”— ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ž๐:

    Hand in Hand Parenting: https://amzn.to/4iWQZ6T

    Ross Greenโ€™s The Explosive Child: https://amzn.to/4iSuIXN


    ๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐›๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ: Whatโ€™s your biggest parenting challenge? Letโ€™s talk!


    Connect with Dr. Gila:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Instagram: www.instagram.com/drgila_parenting

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Facebook: www.facebook.com/drgilaparenting/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Facebook biz profile: https://www.facebook.com/drgilaCBP/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Website: https://www.drgilaparenting.com


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


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    37 min
  • 213: Single Parenting Is HARDโ€”But Hereโ€™s How To Win At Life

    ๐Ÿš€ From Overcoming Struggles to Thriving Success! ๐Ÿš€In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, I sit down with Ashley Pakulskiโ€”a powerhouse single mom, coach, and best-selling author. Ashley gets real about overcoming addiction, balancing single parenthood, and the three key pillars that transformed her life: Mindset Shift, Routines, and Simplified Strategy.


    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Topics we cover:

    โœ… How single moms can build a successful business

    โœ… The role of mindset in overcoming obstacles

    โœ… Morning routines that fuel success

    โœ… The power of resilience & self-worth


    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s your biggest takeaway? Drop a comment below!


    ๐Ÿ“ฒ Connect with Ashley:


    https://linktr.ee/TheMompreneurCoach

    Becoming an UNSTOPPABLE WOMAN Mompreneur: https://amzn.to/40srZfS
    Connect with Irina:


    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    If you have suggestions for future topics, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7
    If you'd like to apply to be a guest on our show, use this form: https://forms.gle/QTWQWxGX4EW1USNH6


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    26 min
  • 212: Why College Costs You More Than You Think โ€“ and How to Fix It!

    ๐Ÿ’ก Today's episode is a MUST for every parent thinking about college costs! Iโ€™m joined by Ryan Keel, a former financial advisor turned college planning expert. As a single parent himself, Ryan understands the financial struggles of raising a child and planning for their future. ๐Ÿš€

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    Heโ€™s here to share game-changing strategies to help parents cut college costs, maximize scholarships, and avoidstudent debt traps. Weโ€™ll also discuss the power of lifelong learning, curiosity, and how to foster a love for education in kids.

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    Stay tuned โ€“ this episode is packed with tips that could save you THOUSANDS! ๐ŸŽง


    Resources:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Raising a Reader Comic Book: https://amzn.to/3FhmoCl


    Connect with Ryan:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Website: https://www.gocollegesmart.com

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoCollegeSmart

    ๐Ÿ‘‰LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-keel-49208b22/


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    If you have suggestions for future topics, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7


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    42 min
  • 211: Divorce Saved My Life! The Truth No One Talks About

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Single parenting isnโ€™t easyโ€”but itโ€™s powerful! Angela Allen Burns shares her journey of raising two sons alone, the emotional struggles, financial hurdles, and how she turned heartbreak into empowerment.


    ๐Ÿ’ก From rewriting the narrative around single motherhood to finding strength in self-care, Angelaโ€™s story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation. Plus, we dive into her book "Do I Really Hate Men?", a raw, unfiltered look at navigating divorce.


    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s your biggest takeaway? Drop a comment! ๐Ÿ‘‡


    Resources:

    The Art of Being Brilliant: https://amzn.to/3XmC51l

    Do I really hate men? https://amzn.to/4iqZoiF


    Connect with Angela:


    ๐Ÿ‘‰LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angallanburns

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angallanburns/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.allanburns/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/angaab6


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    If you have suggestions for future topics, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7


    If you'd like to apply to be a guest on our show, use this form: https://forms.gle/QTWQWxGX4EW1USNH6


    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Share this episode with single parents who could benefit.

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    #singleparenting #spsspodcast #singlemomsupport

    49 min
  • 210: Sex Education at Home: How to Start the Conversation

    Are you struggling to talk to your kids about sex and their bodies? Youโ€™re not alone. Many parents feel awkward or unsure about these conversationsโ€”but avoiding them can put kids at risk.


    In this eye-opening episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Alisha Lunsford, founder of Sexpert Parenting, shares how to start these discussions early, shame-free, and age-appropriately. Learn why correct terminology can deter predators, why early education reduces risky behavior, and how to make your child feel safe and informed.


    Resources:

    Book: Yes Your Kid : https://amzn.to/3QAsOi8


    Connect with Alisha:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexpertparenting/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093950735641

    ๐Ÿ‘‰Website: https://www.sexpertparenting.org


    Connect with Irina:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a Session: โ https://calendly.com/coachirina/30-minute-call

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/irina089

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore Irina's Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    If you have suggestions for future topics, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7


    If you'd like to apply to be a guest on our show, use this form: https://forms.gle/QTWQWxGX4EW1USNH6


    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Share this episode with single parents who could benefit.

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    Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/irina-shehovsov/support


    ๐ŸŽง Listen now and reclaim your role as your childโ€™s most trusted guide!


    #SexEd #ParentingTips #TalkingToKids #spsspodcast #singleparenting #podcastshow

    33 min

About Single Parent Success Stories

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A podcast that celebrates the accomplishments, challenges, and breakthroughs of single parents as well as interviewing experts to help navigate the post divorce journey. Ranging from a formerโ€ฆ