SoloMoms! Talk

If you stuff enough bad experiences in the closet of your mind, sooner or later stuff will overflow. They will start to drip out as harmful emotions that drive you to make poor decisions.

Byrdy Lynn's used her anger in a destructive way. Fortunately, she sought the help she needed and learned to focus on the needs of her child rather than feed into her own wants.

Takeaways:

• acknowledge the green shoots that rise from the concrete (blessings)
• Don't allow your emotions to define your situation
• When you're ready to open the door to your past hurt, make sure you have the tools you need to deal with the repercussion of stuffing them away in the first place.
• Acknowledge that it happened and get help how you can

Byrdy's emotion was anger. But your's might be fear or misplaced desires.

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On this episode, I talk about the 3 M's of being an empty nester over 50 after mothering solo.

Takeaways:

• our mindset has to change
• Since there's no spouse to connect with or focus on you now have find ways to focus on your own needs and goals
• to avoid or mitigate empty nest syndrome, take action so you can momentum

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How does a mom dealing with the consequences of her past decisions, postpartum depression, and domestic violence find the time to focus on earning a college degree?

How does she even develop a mindset to dream about helping formerly incarcerated individuals?

Takeaways:

• Navigating the court system as a pregnant teen
• Surviving suicide attempt
• Enduring domestic violence

There are so many directions Estefany's story could take. But through abounding grace, this young lady is taking responsibility for her own life.

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I recently became an empty nester. It's the beginning of a new journey for me.

I wanted to share briefly what I'm up to during this transition.

Although it wasn't a surprise for me, it still takes getting used to. Not having my kids around.

When you are married, there's someone to connect or reconnect with. But if you are mothering solo you basically wake up one day and find yourself alone.

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Are you an empty nester after mothering solo? What has that been like for you? Share your experience by sending me an email: [email protected]

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One way to avoid repeating your past is to raise your standards. Melisa Cameron thought she would escape repeating her family history but ended where she hadn't planned to be.

But she did the work on herself. She learned that by setting her standards higher she's able to live a more fulfilled life while mothering solo.

Takeways:

• If you got through yesterday, you're gonna get through today
• you may think you are messing up but your kids will remember it differently
• pay attention to your mindset
• trust that things will work out

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This special solo episode explains my vision for SoloMoms! Talk podcast.

In addition to the regular weekly interview, a second solo episode will be published weekly.

This second episode allows me to fulfill my mission to create content in addition to the amazing stories and expert interviews published weekly.

Let me know what you think about this new addition @ [email protected]

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Evette Davis shares her journey after divorce and raising her children solo. She talked about:

• Being unemployed with three kids and no support
• Feeling alone with only God as her friend
• Recognizing that wallowing in self-pity didn't get her what she wanted

Her top advice for solo moms: Force yourself to keep a positive vision for your future.

This story emphasizes the resilience and resourcefulness of solo moms.

Evette also shared about her love for reading, especially to children. She co-authored "The Adventures of Sunny", with her mom. She's also the host of Storytime with Ms. Dymond! YouTube show.

There are 5 books in the series which can be purchased on her website here.

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It's my joy to bring this inspiring interview to you. Lola Tomorrow is a woman who lives her faith by being obedient to the voice of God.

Takeaways:

• you don't find purpose; purpose already exist
• your very existence today indicates that you are in purpose
• you may be just missing the blueprint to your purpose

Lola Tomorrow is a faith-driven Chicago-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and highly sought after business mentor for high-performing women of faith who are striving for financial freedom.

She's a Tmrw Live collaborator with author, millionaire maker, motivational speaker, and business leader Kris Jenner in business!!! Over the course of two days, we will have a combination of general sessions and breakout sessions on topics such as growth mindset, navigating through failure, shifting the way that you pray, and building a brand that makes global impact. 

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Linda P Thompson is a speaker and author. But she's so much more. I admire her kind and gentle spirit. Her words spread a message of peace and generosity.

Her quote for today:

Linda's advice to solo moms:

• move forward
• don't quit
• don't isolate yourself
• join a group or community

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On this special Valentines Day episode, I speak with former podcast guests, Ayami Hiroshighe and Naomi Mamyie. Both former solo moms have found love after mothering solo.

You will also hear from Brainz Magazine Honoree, Author, and Speaker Linda P. Thompson. Linda gives us some tips and strategies for 1) preparing ourselves for love and 2) how to love ourselves, especially if we do not have someone to celebrate Valentines Day with.

If you are interested in looking for love:

• examine your mindset
• get clarity on what you want
• develop certainty / belief that you will get what you need
• while you wait, keep loving yourself

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