I know so many moms who feel unfulfilled creatively, yet for one reason or another they have the very important task of being the default parent at this stage in life. Many want to create, some just want to earn an income from home. Well, the world of Voice Over Acting may be the solution to both. 

Today, on a brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Amber Faith joins us to give us the inside scoop on breaking into the VO world. 

Amber Faith began her Voice Acting career by accident when a producer had her step in for an actress who couldn't make it to the studio.  Amber continued acting both on camera as well as voice, eventually landing in the VO world permanently. If you listen closely, you can hear Amber’s beautiful voice on numerous documentaries, audiobooks, animations, and most recently, a Coors Light Campaign for both TV and Radio among many other projects. When she’s not acting, casting or directing projects, Amber donates her time reading books to children in schools as well as volunteering for parents of children with cancer. And of course, she’s also a mom. 

You can learn more about Amber on her website. 

Or reach out to her through her Instagram.

Amber also mentioned a few resources on this episode such as ACX and Voice Masters. 

If you're like me, you wanted a big family when you were younger but either the realities of giving birth or raising kids or birth trauma or some other factor played a role in your decision to keep things small.

Today's all new guest on the denmother podcast, however, did not keep things small. Not only does Jennifer Turnquist-Linn have a big family (she's raising eight kids), but she's kicking butt at it and raising good people. Jenn has been married more than 20 years and together with her husband, they have eight kids ranging in age from the oldest who is out of college at age 24 and the youngest who is just six months old. 

How does she do it and not lose steam? Listen in to find out!

Whether you're on your first kid or your third, you can probably agree that there is so much to prepare for with a new baby that often we don't prepare enough to actually feed said baby! Maybe that is one reason why nearly 50% of moms give up on exclusive breastfeeding by three months. 

But have no fear, Holly Hill is here! Holly Hill is a registered nurse of 20 years and a certified IBCLC lactation consultant of 10 years with both hospital and private practice experience. She works to shine a light on lactation, teaching the basics, and helping to advocate, support, and help moms reach their feeding goals. She’s also a mom of two!

Today, Holly joins us on the denmother podcast to offer some practical, innovative and easy tips for breastfeeding, whether you're a beginner or working to have a different breastfeeding story with your second, third or fourth+ baby. 

You can find more resources on Holly's Website. 

Also, check out Holly's Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube.

And Holly was also just nominated as a Woman of Impact in UT! Consider supporting her in her efforts to raise money for the American Heart Association. 

As moms, we are always pivoting, and some more than most. 

Today's guest, Surae Chinn, not only has had to adjust to the unexpected when she got divorced, but then becoming a single mom when her ex left. Then, adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis, and again to the news that her ex was arrested for domestic violence. With one unexpected turn after another, Surae has had to put in the work and be intentional about who she wants to be, how she shows up in the world, and how she parents her two kids. 

Surae Chinn is an award-winning journalist who has worked as a News Anchor and Reporter across the country and in the Nation’s Capitol. During her time on-air in Virgina, she received an Edward R. Murrow Award for her coverage and 30-minute special on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and an Associated Press award for ‘Best Documentary.’ Now you can watch her everyday on ABC4’s Lifestyle Show, Good Things Utah! When she’s not on air, Surae enjoys discovering new restaurants and spending quality time with her two children. She also works to raise awareness about neurodiversity and its impact, sharing her own journey to inspire others and foster understanding. Surae is also the author of the children's book, When the Clouds Come Out to Play.

Watch Surae on Good Things Utah.

Follow her on Instagram. 

And get a copy of her book on Amazon. 

How cool would it have been to see yourself in a book when you were a kid? For Sarah Tubert, not only did she not see anyone like her in print or on screen, but she didn't see anyone like her in real life either. 

At the age of three, a surgeon's error left Sarah with facial paralysis and hearing loss, but Sarah's indomitable spirit led her to overcome these obstacles. Today, not only is she is a series regular on Disney's "Primos," making history as the first Deaf Latina Voice Over actress in an animated series, she also captains the USA Deaf Women's National Volleyball Team and is a motivational speaker and now champions others' differences through a new book about her life called, The Girl with the Crooked Smile. 

Co-Author of the new book, and Sarah's best friend is Katelyn Brooke. Katelyn has spent nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, starting as a songwriter before transitioning into stunt performance. With over ten years as a professional stuntwoman, she has always embraced creativity and storytelling in many forms. Now, she is embarking on an exciting new journey as a children’s book author. Her debut book, The Girl with the Crooked Smile, is a heartfelt project, inspired by Sarah and the belief that dreams have no limits and kindness is always in style. 

You can learn more about the book on their website.

And follow Sarah and Katelyn on Instagram. 

Doesn't it feel like we're always waiting for something? For a new job, for a friend to call, for inspiration, for purpose... But what if we didn't have to wait? And what if we could model for our kids what it means to create real momentum and really go for it in life and in work?

Today's guest, Screenwriter and Author Meredith Lavender, knows first-hand what it means to create your own path. From transitioning from acting to screenwriting and then screenwriting to being an author, Meredith is not afraid to pivot whenever the need arises.

Here's to starting off the New Year with some inspiration and motivation to go after what we want and create our own paths!

You can find Meredith and her writing partner on Instagram. 

And don't forget to get your copy of their new book, Happy Wife!

How can we teach our kids to be true to themselves when we are all constantly putting our best selves forward on social media and in the real world? 

Actress Charlotte Hemmings joins us on the denmother podcast today to talk about what it means to not only be authentic in our own lives, but also how to model authenticity for our kids. 

*Note: we had some audio issues on this record, but the episode is so worth it, so please bear with us. :) 

Charlotte's Bio: 

Charlotte Hemmings is an actress with a long history in the film industry. She grew up on set with her father, the late British actor, David Hemmings and then spent her formative years working behind the scenes in LA as both a Production and Art Assistant. She has performed on stage in San Francisco and New York City and can be seen on screen in Great American Family's Destined at Christmas 1 & 2, and on Prime Video’s Beauty & the Billionaire: Bali, among others and of course, she’s also a mom to a sweet daughter. 

You can follow Charlotte on Instagram and check out here art here. 

Have you ever considered entering a beauty pageant? Or, like me, is pageant life simply the furthest thing from your current experience?

Today's guest, Chelsi Rasmussen, knows exactly what it's like to feel like an outsider in the pageant space... until she won her first ever pageant and was crowned Mrs. Utah America 2024! Not only that, but Chelsi shares other surprising outcomes from her pageant experience including, but not limited to: a refresh for her marriage, new body confidence, a legacy for her children, inner healing and so much more. You won't want to miss her story!

Chelsi's Bio: 

Mrs. Utah America 2024, Chelsi Rasmussen, is a dedicated certified life coach with a profound background in social work. As an abuse survivor, she channels her personal experiences into a powerful advocacy for victims of abuse, demonstrating that the journey from surviving to thriving is not only possible but also transformative. Through her work, Chelsi spreads awareness by providing prevention education and serving as a beacon of hope for those in need. She is also proud mom of four and wife.

Find Chelsi on Instagram at @ChatWithChelsi and @ChelsiRasmussen

And Check out her Etsy shop, CrownHerCollective.

The topics of consent and body safety can feel daunting... but not the way Rosalia Rivera teaches it! Rosalia teaches parents how to talk to their kids about body safety in a way that feels easy, conversational and accessible. She also shares tips on how to talk to other adults and caregivers about body safety in non-scary, non-confrontational ways. Best of all? Rosalia says up to 90% of child sexual abuse cases can be totally prevented through education, information and communication. This is an episode every parent needs to hear.

Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator, abuse prevention expert, child rights advocate, two time TEDx speaker, founder of CONSENTparenting and host of the AboutCONSENT Podcast. She is also a child sexual abuse survivor turned thriver. Rosalia’s work focuses on helping parents learn how to educate their children on body safety, boundaries and consent so that they can empower their children to prevent abuse. 

You can watch Rosalia's latest TEDx talk here

Find more information about consent at ConsentParenting.com

Listen to the About Consent Podcast 

Or connect with Rosalia on LinkedIn and Instagram. 

What does it take to run from the man you love in order to keep your kids safe from life in a cult? Or to show up as an NFL wife when you feel that you don't look the part or fit in? The answer is hope. 

Today's guest, Eileen Noyes, knows exactly the type of hope it takes to putt yourself out of a difficult situation. Eileen is an Ex-NFL wife who escaped with her children from life in a cult and then went from being a single mom to eight kids to getting remarried, finding hope and now helping other women find hope through the Lady Bellator movement she founded. In her books Sidelined No More, Broken Chapters (a multi-author project), and her newest release, Rise Up, Lady Bellator, Eileen shares her passion and life lessons to bring a message of hope and redemption to women and moms.

Eileen is a wife, mom, author and speaker. She lives in California with her husband, Michael, and 8 of their combined 15 sons and daughters. 

Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast

Or find her books and devotional on her website

And follow Eileen on Instagram to get connected!