The Mother Like a Boss Podcast

Ep 104 How we handle screen time in our home

In a world full of devices, screens, social media and all things internet based, screen time is a hot topic. It's a common question I get, "How should I handle screen time in my home?" The truth is, I don't have all the answers. All I know is what works for us, and what works for us is setting clear boundaries and making our values clear. This episode is all about how my husband and I handle screen time in our home and what has worked for us.

Ep 102 Minimizing what isn't needed & embracing motherhood with a purpose w/ Allie Casazza

Let's all just face it: we are living with far too much stuff. Too many things, too many options, too many obligations. My guest today is on a mission to provide more for moms by showing them how to live with less. Allie Casazza, host of The Purpose Show podcast, founder of the globally-praised course Your Uncluttered home, and one of my best friends in the whole word is bringing a lot of truth and wisdom in this episode.

Ep 100 Celebrating our 100th episode!

And just like that, we're at 100 episodes! Can you stand it?! Today, we're flipping the scripts and creating some fun for this special occasion. My good friend Erika Tebbens is here interviewing me and asking some of the most popularly asked questions. This is like listening in to two friends have coffee, which is what I wish I could do with every single one of you.

Ep 098: 35 random things about me on my 35th birthday

Go shawty, it's my birthday. I'm the big 3-5 today and I couldn't be more excited. To me, getting older is a privilege not afforded to so many. I'm wiser. I'm happier. I'm richer in all areas of my life. Join me for a fun episode where I'm sharing 35 random things about me to celebrate 35 trips around the sun.

Ep 096 A conversation about sleep w/ Abigail Cannon

Where are all my tired parents at? I know, you're probably too exhausted to even lift your hand. Sleep issues with our little ones have a profound effect on so many areas of our life as I can tell you from experience. I'm overjoyed to bring you a conversation about such a thing today with Abigail Cannon.

Ep 094 Running a home when you're self-employed

It's funny to think that I've been self-employed for as long as I have been a mom and homemaker, but I've raised both my business and kiddos together. Doing either of those two things can be stressful and time consuming enough, but doing them both at the same time take a bit of strategy (and a whole lot of letting go) Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes into how I run my home as a self-employed mama with a self-employed husband as well.

Ep 092 You don't need more hacks or tips

We're a society that has become inundated with hacks and tips. From Google to Pinterest, we have life hacks abound. So why aren't we implementing? The truth is, you don't need more hacks, you need to use the ones you've got.

Ep 090 Being the ultimate boss mom w/Dana Malstaff

Calling all my business mamas out there. This one's for you. Whether you're running a successful business, a side hustle, just getting started or have considered starting something, this is the episode for you. I have the boss mom herself, Dana Malstaff here to talk all things entrepreneurship and motherhood.

Ep 088 My favorite things: November

This new segment is my way to bring you all the things I'm living. I want to share with you my favorite things each month, from books to podcast to powerful quotes to new shoes. Everything goes and I'm giving you all the things I'm digging right now. It's my most favorite time of the year and I'm grateful for everything I have, including you are a listener. You are truly one of my favorite things.

Ep 086 You're the best mom for your children

Your children need you to be your best for them, because only you can be the mom they need. Comparing ourselves to other moms only steals the joy we have for loving our children in the way only we can do. Join me for another Mindset like a Boss Monday episode, your short burst of encouragement for the week ahead.

Ep 085 Creating a "sick kit" for your home

A "sick kit" should really be called a "well kit" because that's the goal. The goal of a sick kit is to keep the things on hand that we'll need to get well, so we're not making those late night trips to the drug store or scrambling for what we need. In today's episode, I'm getting into the details of creating a kit or basket for your home and for your family.

Ep 083: 4 ways you're making the holidays harder than they have to be

It’s beginning to look a lot like…stress? I love the holidays so much and the last few months of the year are my favorite, but I also understand that with that comes the possibility of stress and exhaustion. Today, I’m talking about the 4 ways we’re making the holidays way harder than they have to be, and how to approach them with more ease and peace.

Ep 081 Be your own best advocate

You deserve to be taken care of. The most important person in your life is you. Advocate for your highest good. Join me for another Mindset Like a Boss Monday, your weekly burst of encouragement.

Ep 079 House cleaning dos and don'ts

When it comes to cleaning your house, I’m all about finding the way that works best for you. There is no true right or wrong, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few dos and don’ts if you want to be efficient. Come join me to learn my best tips from years of experience making a lot of mistakes.

Ep 077 Getting your house ready for guests

Having family or friends stay at your house, whether it's for a day or a month, can be a true blessing. It can also be stressful if you're not prepared. We all want to be hospitable and have our guests walking away feeling taken care of, but what's the best way to prepare our home for those guests? Today's episode is full of tips and simple shifts you can implement to make your guests feel welcome without leaving you feeling totally burnt out.

Ep 075 Excuses are killing your progress

Today's episode is another Mindset Like a Boss Monday, your weekly burst of encouragement.  Today's topic: Excuses Our excuses are subtle ways that we get to stay victims of our own circumstances.

Ep 073 Honoring your body, your spirit and your life w/ Catherine Middlebrooks

I’m honored to have Catherine Middlebrooks on the podcast today to discuss the importance of self-advocacy in women. She also has an exciting story of traveling the country in an RV with her husband and two kids. Her story is a laced with adventure and we have a great discussion about doing all the things you desire, even when you’re scared.

Ep 071: How to develop a nightly routine you can fall in love with

I have a pretty strict philosophy in my home: if it can be done at night rather than in the morning, I'm doing it. I love my nighttime routine with all my heart because it allows me to go to bed, set up for success for the next day before it even begins. I want to make future me proud of present me and not grumpy for having to start the morning off in chaos.

Ep 069: Mindset like a Boss Monday- Perfectionism is killing your joy

Our desire isn't really to be perfect, but our biggest fear is that we will be imperfect. Today's quick and simple burst of encouragement is brought to you by imperfection and all that we can gain from it.

Ep 067: Creating an intentional bookshelf w/Samantha Munoz

There is no denying the power of literature and reading as it applies to raising our kiddos, but how many of us are thinking about this intentionally? How many of us parents are looking to build intentional bookshelves for our children that mirror the values we want to instill in them? I'm pleased to have Samantha Munoz of Addison Reads on the show to discuss the importance of cultivating a purposeful library in our homes and how literature can help us with a myriad of parenting issues.

Ep 065: My work-at-home mom schedule

Although my schedule may not look similar to yours, I wanted to give you a glimpse inside my day-to-day routines, how I worked at home before my son was in school and how it works now. Even if you don't run a business or work from home, I hope this episode is encouraging to moms of all types who want a better handle on daily routines and habits.

Ep 063: Mindset like a boss Monday- Cleaning doesn't have to suck

Today's mindset shift is brought to you by the ability to clean without dragging your feet and having a toddler-like temper tantrum. We've all been there, giving the side-eye to the daily cleaning and negatively discussing how much it sucks. It doesn't have to and the more you perpetuate that belief, the more you'll find yourself hating it. Time to change that mindset, mama.

Ep 061: The ever changing seasons of motherhood w/ Meagan Francis

Motherhood, like life, is a series of ever-changing seasons. There are ebbs and flows, and sometimes curveballs we didn’t expect. The key isn’t to learn how to avoid the changes, but how to roll with them. I had the pleasure of inviting Meagan Francis on the show today, a mom of 5 and one half of the wildly popular podcast The Mom Hour. We talk about her start in the mom blogosphere and our similar takes on the often dangerous “hot mess mom” culture.

Ep 059: Sticking to routines when your life is unpredictable

How to create and harness the power of a fabulous home routine even if your life is unpredictable.

Ep 057: Mindset like a boss Monday- Love yourself first

Today's mindset shift is all about loving yourself first. You deserve to be loved, first and foremost by yourself.