If you’ve ever looked around your house and thought, “I have so much stuff… I should be making money from this,” this episode is for you.

Today I’m talking with Swati Vauthrin, co-founder of the Recess app — a platform designed to help moms turn everyday items into real income.

We get into:

• How she went from working at Instagram to building her own app
• Why platforms like Facebook Marketplace feel harder (and what’s better)
• The truth about marketing right now (hint: ads and email aren’t enough)
• How moms can start a side hustle without buying inventory
• And the BIG question: what would make someone actually use your idea daily?

This episode is such a reminder that the money is already around you… sometimes it’s literally sitting in your house.

If you’re ready to make money in a way that fits your life as a mom — this is your sign.

Stay hungry. 💰

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Why do so many moms feel stressed about money—even when they’re working so hard?

In this episode of Money Hungry Mama, Brittany sits down with Annie to break down the biggest money myths hurting women, how to stop fearing your finances, and what every mom should know about profit, budgeting, and building real wealth.

They discuss:
• Why revenue doesn’t equal profit
• The danger of flashy “10K month” marketing
• How to create a monthly money date
• What financial red flags to watch for
• How moms can feel empowered with money again
• Why your skills can become income

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money, behind in business, or unsure where to start—this conversation will fire you up.

Stay hungry.

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What if the thing you’re already doing as a mom… could actually make you money?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with a mom who turned her postpartum struggles and 3AM research into a full-blown business—and left her corporate job just a few months later.

She didn’t have a perfect plan.
She didn’t wait until she felt “ready.”
She just started… and figured it out along the way.

We talk about:
✨ How she discovered sleep consulting (by accident)
✨ The exact way she got her first clients
✨ Why offering something for FREE can change everything
✨ How she built momentum FAST as a mom of two
✨ The power of networking (online + in real life)

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting for the “right time”… this is your sign.

Because the truth is—your next stream of income might already be in your life.

🎧 Hit play, and let’s get you one step closer to yours.

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What if the problem isn’t that you’re not working hard enough…
but that you’re working too much?

In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and coach Shannon Logan to talk about the reality of building a business while being a mom—and why so many women end up burned out trying to do it all.

After running a brick-and-mortar gym for 10 years (through COVID!), Shannon transitioned into a flexible coaching business and discovered something most of us don’t realize until we’re already exhausted…

👉 More hours does NOT equal more success.

We talk about:

• Why moms burn out faster in business
• The pressure of being the “CEO of everything”
• How to set boundaries without feeling guilty
• Why your business should align with your core values
• Simple ways to create a schedule that actually works for your life

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly “on,” stretched too thin, or questioning if this is sustainable… this episode is your reset.

Because you didn’t leave a 9–5 to build a 24/7.

💛 Stay hungry.

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This one felt like a deep exhale.

I sat down with Zuryna—marketing operations expert, business owner, and mom—and we got REAL about what it actually looks like to juggle a full-time job, a side hustle, and motherhood.

We talked about:
– Starting a business from nothing while working a 9–5
– What “doing it all” really looks like behind the scenes
– Decision fatigue (and why you feel so overwhelmed at night)
– Why alone time isn’t selfish… it’s necessary
– Navigating negativity online and protecting your energy

There were so many moments in this episode where I was like… wait, this is exactly how I feel.

One thing she said that stuck with me:
“Pick where your energy dollars go.”

If you’re a mom who knows you want more—but you’re trying to figure out how to actually make it happen—this episode is for you.

We’re not doing perfect here… we’re doing aligned, intentional, and one step at a time.

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What if your child didn’t wait until adulthood to learn about money, leadership, and business… but started now?

In this episode, I’m talking with Leah, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, and her story honestly blew me away. From her daughter starting a business at FOUR years old to kids running real businesses, speaking at city council, and building confidence through failure—this is the kind of conversation that changes how you parent.

We talk about how to guide your kids (not control them), how to help them think like problem-solvers, and why entrepreneurship might be one of the greatest gifts we can give them early on.

If you’ve ever thought, “I want more for my kids…” this episode is going to hit.

✨ We cover:

• How kids can start their first business
• Teaching financial literacy, leadership, and confidence
• Letting your kids fail (and why it matters)
• Real stories of kids making money and solving problems
• The shift from managing your child… to guiding them

This one will have you looking at your kids differently—in the best way.

Stay hungry 💰

If you feel like you’ve tried a million side hustles and nothing is sticking… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

Today I’m sitting down with Megan, the creator behind The Phonics Mama, who shares her journey of trying multiple businesses—kids clothing, clay earrings, dog products—and finally landing on the one that actually worked.

We talk about what it really looks like to build a business as a mom, especially in the beginning stages when growth feels slow, social media feels exhausting, and you’re questioning if it’s even worth it.

This episode is your reminder that you’re not behind—you’re just in the process.

And sometimes the thing that works? Comes after everything that didn’t.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start, pivot, or keep going… this is it.

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Stay hungry 💸✨

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What actually makes a brand work?

In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama Podcast, Brittany sits down with Brittany from BRITEbrand Studio to talk about the strategy behind successful brands — and why most entrepreneurs skip the most important step.

If you’re starting a business, building a side hustle, or growing your brand online, this conversation will help you think differently about how you show up.

We talk about:

• The biggest branding mistakes small business owners make
• Why branding is more than just logos and colors
• What SEO actually is and how it helps your business get found
• Whether businesses still need websites in a social-media world
• How intentional branding can save entrepreneurs years of trial and error
• The mindset shift every entrepreneur needs when building a brand

Brittany also shares how Bright Brands Studio helps entrepreneurs step back, build a strategic foundation, and create brands designed for growth.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re just throwing things together while building your business — this episode will help you slow down and build with intention.

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BRITEbrand Studio

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About the podcast

The Money Hungry Mama Podcast shares real stories, strategies, and income ideas for moms building businesses, starting side hustles, and creating financial freedom.

Hosted by Brittany Plumeri, the show highlights entrepreneurs who prove that moms don’t have to choose between family and building something meaningful.

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What happens when a mom follows her intuition and turns her passion into a business?

In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama Podcast, Brittany sits down with Sam, founder of Hope & Harmony NJ, to talk about building a business around music therapy while raising three young kids.

Sam shares how she launched her business from scratch, what music therapy actually is, and why community and networking with other mom-owned businesses helped her grow faster than she ever imagined.

If you're a mom thinking about starting a business, this episode is full of real talk, inspiration, and practical advice from someone who is right in the middle of the journey.

In this episode we cover:
• What music therapy is and how it helps kids develop
• Starting a business during motherhood
• The power of networking and local community
• Learning confidence as a new business owner
• Advice for moms starting their first business

Because sometimes the business you're meant to build starts with simply following that gut feeling.

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If you’re a small business owner who swears every January that you’ll be “tax ready this year”… this episode is your sign.

I’m sitting down with CPA, military spouse, and founder of Mission First Advisory, Melissa Harman, to talk about the unsexy but powerful side of entrepreneurship: your numbers.

We’re breaking down:
• When you actually need to start paying quarterly taxes
• Why cash flow forecasting gives you permission to grow
• How to stop dreading April
• What to automate now so you’re not overwhelmed later
• The biggest myth about CPAs (they are NOT judging you)

Being a Money Hungry Mama isn’t about obsessing over money.
It’s about knowing your numbers so they don’t control you.

If you’re building a business and want to do it the right way — this conversation will change how you think about finances.

Connect with Melissa:
MissionFirstCPA.com
Instagram: @missionfirst.cpa

New episodes every week.
Keep building. Keep believing. Keep going.

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