Work Life Glue

Starting a side hustle is a popular thing to right now, but many aren't sharing the truth of what it is really like to start a side hustle, especially as a busy mom.  I have been running my side hustle for the last almost 6 years, all while being a mom, so I know a thing or two about what it takes to keep going when you want to quit, what you truly need to invest in when you start, how to keep negativity at bay, and so much more!  In this video, I'm sharing the dos and don'ts of starting a side hustle as a busy mom.  How to start a side hustle, side hustle tips for moms, time management, and more!

- Dough Daddy: https://www.instagram.com/doughdaddymn/
- Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression
- Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/2RU72uT
- Boundaries: https://amzn.to/3v52jos
- 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/3grHjnV
- Miracle Morning: https://amzn.to/3gruuK5
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

As someone who has personally dealt with Postpartum Depression (PPD) and anxiety, my heart has just broken this past year seeing so many moms and kids struggling with anxiety amidst so many changes.  I am SO excited to bring Dr. Regine Muradian on the podcast and channel to share some tips and practical advice for overcoming anxiety for both moms and kids, as well as when to seek out help when the anxiety has become too much to handle.

LINKS:
- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/26/
- Dr. Regine Muradian's Website: https://www.reginemuradian.com/
- Dr. Regine Muradian's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr._regine_muradian
- Franky and the Worry Bees: https://amzn.to/3dZIqZ8
- Franky and His Homeschool Adventures: https://amzn.to/3dZIojY
- Work Life Glue Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression
- UCLA Mindful: https://www.uclahealth.org/ucla-mindful
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
- Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/
- Suicide Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Owning It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/owning-it-the-anxiety-podcast/id1449728710
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/
- Apply to be interviewed on the podcast: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply/

Being a work-at-home-mom (WAHM) can be SO stressful!  It's so hard to work and care for our kids at the same time as working moms, plus see the laundry piled up, have all the meals in the home creating a mess and dishes, and just dealing with being around our family all day.  I know first-hand how hard being a work at home mom can be as I have been one for the last 6 years.  I have not only had a full-time job in the home but I've also ran a side hustle online during most of the that time as well.  It's so important to be able to manage and balance all the needs of our children, our own needs, our work demands, their schooling and social demands, and keep up with the housework.  Today I'm sharing my top tips for managing the work life balance as a work at home mom!

LINKS:
- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/25/
- Osmo: https://amzn.to/3sTeJ1Y
- Cleaning Tips Video: https://youtu.be/meKroS-o-Ww
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Every month or so, I like to dedicate a whole episode to things I have been loving and things I have learned that may be helpful for other busy moms.  This month, I'm sharing what sparked our decision to homeschool, how to say yes more to our kids (without going crazy), how many books I read, my workout plan and mindset shift, and what books I read in March.  Enjoy!

LINKS:
- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/24/
- The Family Board Meeting: https://amzn.to/3wftw9c
- Homeschool Video: https://youtu.be/z19IPlbPlK4
- Rainsuits: https://amzn.to/31Ab8dd
- Reading Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/22
- Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3sEA3YR
- Where the Crawdads Sing: https://amzn.to/3fvREhW
- Postpartum Depression Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression
- Every Mother: https://every-mother.com/
- The Call of the Wild + Free: https://amzn.to/3u78R5x
- Teaching from Rest: https://amzn.to/2QYTNsx
- Mother Culture: https://amzn.to/3m7saJ0
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

Infertility can be a very lonely and isolating journey, especially because it's still not widely talked about when someone is in the midst of their suffering.  Today's guest, Chelsea Hansen, has a very powerful story of her journey navigating the diagnosis of unexplained infertility and then going through IVF with all its ups and downs.  She talks about how she created a community while going through her suffering and how this not only helped many other people, but it also helped her find the support she needed to navigate a very hard time.  She also shares her journey as a working woman and how she fell into a whole new career path she didn't even go to school for which is a super powerful message about putting yourself out there, enjoying your work, and owning your strengths!

LINKS:
- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/23/
- Chelsea Hansen on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/chelshope
- Chelsea Hansen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChelseaHansen
- Infertile and I Know It Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infertileandiknowit
- It Starts with the Egg book: https://amzn.to/3f6Ckbz
- Moms on Call: https://amzn.to/399BDdH
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/

When a woman transitions to motherhood, often many of her hobbies and favorite things fall by the wayside, at least for a time, while she adjusts to the demands of having a baby dependent on her for everything.  Over time, we can usually add a few things back in, but often things like reading never make it back as we continue to have kids and other things take up our time.  As a former English teacher, reading is incredibly important to me, and I think we would all agree that reading is something we want our kids to love and to do often for life, but that means we should be modeling it, too!  Plus, reading is a wonderful way to learn, to escape reality for a while (what mom wouldn't love that here and there?!?), to relax, and just to have fun in a very cheap and easy way!  But, we still have to figure out how to fit it in.  In today's episode, I asked my Gluestick Community on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube for advice from real busy moms about how they fit in reading, where they find affordable (or free) books, and any other tips they have for reading as a mom.  They came through with AMAZING tips that I'm sharing in this episode along with my own!  You will leave after listening to this episode with an idea of how to fit reading into your day fairly easily and will hopefully be inspired to pick up a book and jump in!

LINKS:
- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/22/
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/
- Whispersynch: https://amzn.to/3tsDh1z
- Where the Crawdads Sing: https://amzn.to/3lpRg5N
- Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/38Lu5NR
- Hatch Rest Sound Machine: https://amzn.to/30U4tKB
- The Miracle Morning: https://amzn.to/3rWlorM
- Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/3eSwGJR
- Photo Systems Episode: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/photos
- ThriftBooks: http://www.thriftbooks.com/
- Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3tuZLze
- Prime Reading: https://amzn.to/38PRLkf
- Audible:
- Overdrive: https://www.overdrive.com/
- Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
- Libby: https://libbyapp.com/welcome
- Planner Video: https://youtu.be/YY4D3Iydu2M
- Books to Read Insert: https://www.etsy.com/listing/545480622/books-to-read-tracker-college-planner-a5
- Book Review Insert: https://www.etsy.com/listing/681532353/book-review-tracker-printable-book

So many mothers go through transitions when it comes to their careers, where they work, how much they work, not working at all to working, and so on.  Today's interview is with Jessica from Kindercrafty, who taught kindergarten for many years before having children, but then transitioned to being a stay at home mom when she had her son.  Once he was in school, however, she felt something was missing and started thinking about going back to teaching.  She has an incredible story about how her transition back to teaching unfolded and shares the struggles and triumphs she experienced during this transition.  She also shares what teaching kindergarten has been like during a pandemic!  She has so much wisdom and inspiration for all moms to enjoy!

- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/21/
- Kindercrafty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindercrafty/
- Kindercrafty on Youtube: http://youtube.com/kindercrafty
- 100 Percent Pure Makeup: https://www.100percentpure.com/
- Apply to be Interviewed on the Podcast: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply/
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/
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So many of us moms are "in the thick of it" right now with schools closed, working remotely from home, everything shut down, and in the middle of a pandemic.  I reached out to all of you on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube to ask for YOUR tips for when you are in the thick of it as a mom.  I'm sharing those tips along with some of my own when it comes to mindset, parenting, practical tips for cooking and cleaning, and self-care!  I'm sure you will get at least one takeaway idea from this episode!

- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/20/
- WLG Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/
- WLG Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- WLG Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- 5 Dinners 1 Hour: https://mealplans.5dinners1hour.com/mpbp/?ref=143
- Okay to Wake Clock: https://amzn.to/3uMgH5v

Often throughout the month, I try out new things, learn new tricks, and have an "aha" moment that I want to share, but on their own, none of these would make a great podcast episode.  So, I decided to share these tips, tricks, ideas, stories, and more with you once a month in an episode I'm calling "Sarah's Secrets."  Today I'm sharing some parenting ideas and advice, ideas for self-care for moms, changes I made in my planner to make it work for me, and some books I read recently I would recommend!

- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/19/

PARENTING
- Okay to Wake Clock: https://amzn.to/3dZkpDc
- Huckleberry App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huckleberry-baby-child/id1169136078
- BabyNursing App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/baby-breastfeeding-tracker/id420447115
- Helium Tank: https://amzn.to/37XWcJv
- Disco Ball: https://amzn.to/2PqnMbV
- Baby Food Cups: https://amzn.to/37WIVRe

SELF-CARE
- Gel Nail Polish: https://amzn.to/3q690DJ
- Postpartum Depression Podcast Episode: https://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/depression

PLANNER
- Simplified Planner: https://www.emilyley.com/collections/simplified-planner
- Leafy Treetops Planner: https://intheleafytreetops.com/planners/
- Duck Egg A5 Malden Filofax: https://amzn.to/2OgiQFK

BOOKS
- The Family Board Meeting: https://amzn.to/2NHNmsz
- Siblings without Rivalry: https://amzn.to/301sD5h

MORE FROM WORK LIFE GLUE
- WLG Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/
- WLG Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- WLG Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/

Lately so many parents have been teaching their children at home and utilizing online schooling in some way.  However, there are many teachers who have been teaching online for a long time and have a great model and a lot to learn about the online teaching world.  In today's Working Mom Spotlight, I interview Ashlee Francois, a virtual math teacher at an online school who also runs a successful health and fitness coaching business in the nooks and crannies of her day on the side of her full-time job.  She has two young children, ages 4 and 6, and an incredible story about meeting her husband in Haiti and going through an international marriage!  We pack a lot of great tips, advice, and relatability into this episode - you won't want to miss it!

LINKS:
- Show Notes: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/18/
- Ashlee Francois's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleefrancois/
- Apply to be Interviewed on the Podcast: http://www.worklifeglue.com/podcast/apply/
- Work Life Glue Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wlgmomsgroup/
- Work Life Glue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwlg/
- Work Life Glue Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/worklifeglue/