Through Her Lens w/ Neeta B

Work, kids, family and life. I get it, you have a lot on your plate. However, you no longer have to sacrifice everything for the sake of your family. It is possible to pursue your dreams and reach your goals while being a great mom.

1. What does "balance" really mean

Join me over in our new Facebook group- More Than A Mother Collective, a community created just for you. This is a safe space where we talk all things motherhood and more. A truly supportive community that will help us uplift each other everyday. I can't wait to see you in the group.

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In case you didn't know, ALL MOMS are working moms. We simply work in different capacities. Right now, many of us are dealing with a new normal.

1. How life can change overnight

I encourage you to hang in there mama. We will get through this. Do the best you can during this time. Don't feel pressured to conform and perform. Do what works for you.

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Sherise Holden joined me today to have a candid conversation about her struggles as a teenage mother and how through hard work and education, she overcame those challenges. Sherise knows firsthand the struggles that young mothers face which led her to start a nonprofit specifically for teenage mothers. Sherise shares how she went from being homeless to managing multimillion dollar contracts for the federal government. Now she runs her own nonprofit and is on her journey to entrepreneurship.

• How character creates confidence

Sherise Holden is the founder and President of She Rises, Inc. a nonprofit whose purpose is to help increase on-time high school and college graduation rates among teenage mothers. She Rises, Inc. aims to inspire these young women to overcome challenges in their lives, and reach their full potential.

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Sometimes we have to unlearn a behavior, change our way of thinking, and dig deeper into the things we thought we knew in order to make it to our next level. Ameka Coleman knows firsthand what it is like to switch up and do things differently so that you can reach your success. Today Ameka gets transparent with us about her life journey including her faith walk which led her to start her business, Strands of Faith, a hair and beauty brand.

• How important it is to develop a new level of thinking on your journey to success

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What does it mean to live with intention? How can being intentionally happy lead you to fulfilling your purpose and living your potential? Happiness Evangelist Julie Leonard teaches us about the importance of being intentional and making priorities.

1. How messages from our childhood impact us as adults

You can connect with Julie on Instagram: @JulieLeonardCoaching and her website Julie Leonard Coaching

Check out Julies Book- Intentional Happiness: The Guide to Being Happy and Staying Happy

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Picky eaters? Food allergies? Everyone wanting something different to eat? Let's face it, family mealtime can be very a frustrating and stressful time for the entire family. However, family mealtimes do not have to be stressful at all. Registered Dietitian Ahuva Hershkop is here to help us make family meal easy again.

Ahuva believes that while there are SO many challenges associated with parenting, meal time should never be one of them. She loves working with families to turn meal time tears into smiles and bring back the joy of meal time!

1. How families can navigate through mealtime struggles

Connect with Ahuva on Instagram- @AhuvaRd and Facebook- Ahuva Magder Hershkop- Registered Dietitian

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More Than A Mother introduces “More To Her Story”. Highlighting the life journeys of moms who are winning in life and motherhood. Today’s guest, Marteekah, shares with us her journey from teen mom to plus-size beauty enthusiast.

• What happens when life throws you obstacles and plans change

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Coronavirus is changing the way we do everything!

How To Support Churches (and other organizations) During This Pandemic.

1. Breathe/Relax. Grant them (and yourself) some grace.

Prepare but don't panic. We will all get through this! This too shall pass!

if you need help getting your church or business online or you need tech support during your online meetings and/or worship services then message me so we can take the next steps to get you up and running. You can also email [email protected].

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Season 1 we learned a lot about motherhood and freeing ourselves from mom guilt. Our guests shared their best advice and tips for surviving mom guilt. In this season, we are going deeper. Storytelling is a powerful tool and transformation occurs when we open up and share our stories with others.

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The Coronavirus is moving and spreading quickly! Thousands of lives are impacted and people have found their normal routines interrupted, disrupted, and halted completely.

It's a serious situation, leaving us with more questions than answers. But one thing is for sure, we are all in this together, united by this virus that is impacting each and every one of us.

Schools are shut down. Jobs are closing. Cities are implementing curfews and the nation is on the brink of a national quarantine. Families that were once so busy, and who barely had time for each other, are now finding they have plenty of time to spend together.

COVID-19 (the coronavirus) has come in and truly shook up lives. However, you don't have to live in fear. You don't have to panic, but you do need to be prepared.

1. Why it's important to be prepared

Follow the guidelines from the federal government, your state, and the CDC. Do your part to minimize the spread and flatten the curve.

Education is key. Control what you can control. Be prepared, but don’t panic.

Stay ready! Do what you can to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Check out the latest updates on COVID-19 from the CDC here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/whats-new-all.html

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