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Mama Work It Podcast

Mama Work It Podcast

If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host and working mom of four, Marisa Lonic, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun. Alongside variety of incredible guests, Marisa tackles topics like overwhelm, mom guilt, exhaustion, and swaps them out for big dreams, belly laughs, and productivity tips that actually fit into your busy AF mom life. We'll help you slay the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the next few hours of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It Podcast.

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Including Kids in Your Work with Ashley Wall

This week on the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Ashley Wall, M.Ed., an award-winning author, publisher, educator, and mom of two whose mission is to empower families to build confidence, creativity, and resilience ? one story at a time.

Ashley is the founder of MamaBear Books and the author of the bestselling children?s series The Day I Had, a picture-book collection that helps kids dream big, embrace imagination, and believe in themselves.

In this conversation, Ashley opens up about how a single idea during story time with her daughter turned into a publishing company and a movement that?s inspiring families across the world. She shares how entrepreneurship has shaped her own mindset and her children?s, how she integrates family and business, and how she models confidence, creativity, and courage in both motherhood and work.

If you?ve ever wondered how to include your kids in your creative or professional journey?or how to build resilience and belief from an early age?this episode will inspire you to start small and dream boldly.

? In This Episode, We Talk About:

How Ashley?s publishing journey began with one powerful idea ?The ripple effect entrepreneurship has on our kids? mindset and confidenceSimple ways to include your children in your work or businessThe real meaning of presence as a working momHow creativity builds resilience for both moms and kidsEncouragement for moms pursuing their own dreams while raising dreamers

? Connect with Ashley Wall & purchase books

? Website: www.mamabearbooks.com? The Day I Had book series: https://amzn.to/4sciNcF ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabear_books/ ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamabearbooks/ 

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Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly newsletter about juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life: www.mamaworkit.com 

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2026-01-21
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Leading with Presence Through Life's Biggest Transitions with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Dr. Michelle El Khoury, founder of Yogamazia, a maternal and children?s wellness education hub dedicated to supporting families through every stage of the parenting journey.

A former pharmaceutical executive turned maternal wellness leader, Dr. Michelle blends science and soul through her S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting? framework ? empowering working moms to move beyond survival mode and into intentional, purpose-driven leadership at home and at work.

Together, Marisa and Dr. Michelle unpack the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and emotional tools that help working moms evolve through life?s biggest transitions ? without sacrificing success, sanity, or self.

? In This Episode, We Discuss:

Dr. Michelle?s personal journey from corporate leadership to maternal wellness advocateThe #1 mindset shift working moms must make to go from surviving to thrivingHow presence can actually accelerate your goals (not slow you down!)The biggest trap ambitious women fall into during major life transitionsWhat to do when you feel like you have to choose between career success and family connectionHow to strengthen your relationships through change ? instead of losing them

? Key Takeaways

? Transformation in motherhood isn?t about becoming someone new ? it?s about becoming more of yourself.
? Presence is the power that helps you achieve with purpose and peace.
? You don?t have to choose between professional success and personal fulfillment ? you can embody both.

? Connect with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

? Website: https://www.yogamazia.com ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogamazia ? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleelkhoury 

? Listen Now

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts ? Apple, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2026-01-14
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How to Set Goals and Actually Achieve Them

New year, fresh goals?but how do you actually follow through? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we?re diving into practical, realistic strategies for setting goals you can truly achieve. Marisa Lonic shares powerful tools, mindset shifts, and systems designed specifically for busy moms juggling work, life, and everything in between.

If you?ve ever set a goal in January only to abandon it by February, this episode is for you.

What We Cover in This Episode

? Why Goals Matter
Marisa explains why having goals is essential?not just for productivity, but for clarity, confidence, and personal fulfillment. Goals help us move intentionally instead of reacting to life?s demands.

? Mindset & Belief: The Foundation of Achievement
Before any strategy works, you have to believe your goal is possible. We talk about how mindset, self-trust, and identity play a huge role in whether you follow through.

? Practical Goal-Setting Strategies That Work
Marisa breaks down several proven tools you can mix and match:

Word of the Year ? choosing a single guiding word to anchor your decisions and energySMART Goals ? setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-boundWOOP Method ? wish, outcome, obstacle, plan?how to anticipate challenges before they derail youVision Boards ? using visualization to keep goals top of mindGamification ? making progress fun, motivating, and rewarding instead of overwhelming

? The Power of Accountability
Why having an accountability partner can dramatically increase your chances of success?and how to make it happen.

? Turning Big Goals Into Sustainable Action
How to break goals down into small, doable steps that fit into real mom life (because perfection is not required).

This episode is perfect for you if:

You?re setting goals for the new year and want them to actually stickYou feel overwhelmed by traditional goal-setting adviceYou?re a working mom looking for realistic, flexible strategiesYou want structure and grace as you grow

? Listen wherever you get your podcasts?and don?t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast so you never miss an episode designed to help you thrive in work, motherhood, and life.

Links from today?s episode:

Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner: https://amzn.to/4iHfHck 

Time MOMagement book: https://amzn.to/4pOpi3i 

B.J. Fogg?s TEDx Talk about habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKUJxjn-R8&t=14s 

FREE Habit Accountability Tool: https://www.mamaworkit.com/free-habit-accountability 

Subscribe to Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com 

Happy New Year and keep on working it, mama!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2026-01-07
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Doing Business Like a Mother with Jen Morris

What does it really mean to ?do business like a mother?? In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It podcast, host Marisa Lonic sits down with Jen Morris ? community builder, speaker, and founder of Renegade Motherhood ? to talk about the power of connection, collaboration, and confidence for moms in business.

Jen?s journey from casual coffee meetups to leading a thriving multi-city and digital community is proof that moms are stronger when they grow together. She shares what she calls the economy of motherhood ? a powerful network of women raising businesses and families side by side ? and why every mom needs her own support system that truly gets it.

Whether you?re an entrepreneur, a working mom, or somewhere in between, this conversation will remind you that you?re not meant to do it all alone ? and that your community is one of your greatest business assets.

We talk about:
? Why traditional networking often misses the mark for moms
? The real meaning behind ?the economy of motherhood?
? How to build meaningful connections instead of surface-level ones
? The difference community makes in your confidence and success

Connect with Jen:
? Website: https://www.renegademotherhood.com
? Instagram: @renegademotherhood 

Connect with Marisa:
? Website: https://www.mamaworkit.com
? Instagram: @letmamaworkit

? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and don?t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

2025-12-10
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How to Share the Holiday Mental Load with Michelle Purta

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year ? but for many moms, they can also be the most overwhelming. Between shopping lists, school parties, travel plans, holiday cards, and endless to-dos, the mental load can feel heavier than ever.

In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic chats with Michelle Purta ? marriage coach, mom of three, and host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast ? about how to lighten the mental load and truly enjoy the season without burnout, resentment, or exhaustion.

Michelle shares practical tools for redistributing responsibilities, communicating your needs clearly, and building partnership?not pressure?during one of the busiest times of the year.

? In This Episode, You?ll Learn:

? What the ?holiday mental load? really looks like (and why moms often carry it all)
 ? How to communicate your needs without guilt or frustration
 ? Simple ways to share responsibilities with your partner before stress hits
 ? How to ask for support?even if you?re single or parenting solo
 ? How to carry this teamwork mindset into the new year (and keep your sanity year-round)

? Connect with Michelle Purta:

? Free Resource: The Holiday Planning Conversation Agenda https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/holidayconversation
? The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast: https://www.michellepurta.com/podcast
? Website: www.michellepurta.com
? Instagram: @MichellePurtaCoaching

? Connect with Marisa & Mama Work It:

? More episodes at ? www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

Previous episodes featuring Michelle Purta: 

https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/10119515-how-human-design-helps-working-moms-increase-their-life-alignment-with-michelle-purta

https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/8221906-marriage-motherhood-with-michelle-purta

 ? Instagram ? @MamaWorkIt
? Website ? www.mamaworkit.com

? If You Loved This Episode:

Share it with a mom friend who?s doing all the things this season ? because no one deserves to carry the holiday mental load alone.

? Don?t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review ? your support helps other mamas find the show!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-12-03
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From Overwhelmed to Organized

Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? ? Between work, kids, home, and everything else, it?s no wonder so many moms live in a constant state of overwhelm.

In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic gets real about how to shift from chaos to calm ? not with perfection or fancy planners, but with realistic, sustainable rhythms that make life feel lighter and more manageable.

Whether you?re juggling cold and flu season, work deadlines, or the endless mental load of motherhood, this episode gives you simple systems to find order in the everyday and reclaim your peace (without adding more to your plate).

? In This Episode, You?ll Learn:

? Why overwhelm is a choice ? and how to shift your mindset from stressed to steady
? The 3-3-3 System for realistic daily goals, flexible tasks, and self-care
? How to implement a Daily Reset (or Evening Power Half Hour) to restore order before chaos takes over
? The secret to time blocking that actually works for moms
? How small mindset moments can instantly bring calm when overwhelm creeps in

? Mentioned in This Episode:

? Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner ? A guided system for goal-setting, reflection, and intentional living. www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother
? Listen to more episodes: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

? Connect with Marisa:

Instagram ? @MamaWorkIt
Website ? www.mamaworkit.com
 

? If You Loved This Episode:

Share it with another mama who?s running on empty ? because we all deserve more calm and a lot more grace.
 Don?t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review ? your feedback helps more moms find the balance they?re looking for.


2025-11-26
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The Hidden Ways Burnout Hits Working Moms with Dr. Brook Sheehan

Burnout?it?s real, it?s sneaky, and it?s showing up in working moms everywhere.
 In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I?m joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan, licensed chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of bodyOS?a framework rooted in both physiology and faith that helps women stop striving and start listening to the bodies God designed.

Dr. Brook shares her personal journey from burnout and disconnection to balance and trust?moving from drive-thru meals and prescriptions to rigid wellness obsession, and finally finding freedom in honoring her body with grace, not guilt.

Together, we unpack how burnout often hides behind our ?doing it all? mentality, what your body is really trying to tell you, and how to begin restoring energy and peace without another complicated routine.

? In This Episode, We Chat About:

? Burnout signals that every working mom should pay attention to?and how to respond before they become breakdowns
? Why you won?t get the body of your dreams until you learn to love the one you already have
? How faith and physiology can work together to create real, lasting wellness
? Simple, practical steps to begin healing burnout?even in the middle of work, motherhood, and chaos
? How to stop chasing the next health trend and start building rhythms that truly last

? Episode Links:

www.drbrooksheehan.com
www.instagram.com/drbrooksheehan
www.youtube.com/drbrooksheehan

? Let?s Keep the Conversation Going!

If this episode resonated with you, mama, share it with a friend who?s running on empty and needs this reminder: your body isn?t your enemy?it?s your ally.

? Don?t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag me on Instagram @letmamaworkit with your biggest takeaway from this episode!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-11-19
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Thriving Through the Holidays: Ditch Diet Culture with Carrie Lupoli

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for so many women, they bring stress, guilt, and a cycle of overindulgence followed by restriction. What if this year could be different?

In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I?m joined by Carrie Lupoli, certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and founder of Disruptive Nutrition and the Diet Disruptors podcast (an Apple Top 100 Health & Wellness podcast). A former D1 athlete who battled disordered eating, Carrie now empowers women and families to achieve lasting health through the science of blood sugar stabilization and sustainable behavior change. She?s been featured on the TODAY Show, ABC, NBC, FOX, and was even a TEDx speaker in South Africa.

Together, we dive into how women can enjoy the holiday season?without falling into diet culture, guilt, or the ?I?ll start again in January? mindset.

In this conversation, we cover:

Why the holidays feel so triggering when it comes to food and routinesThe problem with ?starting over in January? and what to focus on insteadHow to enjoy holiday meals and events without guilt or restrictionSimple systems and routines to help you stay healthy and balancedOne small mindset shift that can help you thrive?not just survive?this season

If you?ve ever felt stuck between indulgence and restriction during the holidays, this episode will give you practical tools and empowering strategies to help you feel balanced, energized, and guilt-free?without missing out on the joy of the season.

? Tune in now, and don?t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!

Connect with Carrie Lupoli:

Website: https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disruptivenutrition/ & https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disruptivenutrition

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, visit www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-11-12
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Ambitious Mom Life Lessons Learned

?? Episode 200 ? Ambitious Mom Lessons Learned

Can you believe it, mama? We?ve hit 200 episodes! ?

When I launched the Mama Work It Podcast back in January 2021, I had no idea how many incredible conversations, lessons, and stories would unfold. Over nearly five years, I?ve had the honor of connecting with some truly inspiring guests?moms, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders?who?ve all taught me something powerful about what it means to be an ambitious mom.

In this special milestone episode, I?m reflecting on 10 of the most impactful lessons I?ve learned from guests since day one. Whether you?ve been here since Episode 1 or just joined the community, these takeaways are golden reminders for every stage of motherhood, ambition, and life.

Being an ambitious mom means constantly learning, evolving, and showing up for yourself and your family. These lessons remind us that ambition and motherhood don?t compete?they complement each other beautifully.

Thank you for being part of 200 episodes, mama. Here?s to the next 200, filled with more wisdom, growth, and community. ?

? Listen to all episodes at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast
? Connect on Instagram @mamaworkit

Specific episodes and links mentioned on today?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast:

1.       Mama Work It Podcast episode 3: Brains and Behavior with Dr. Sarah Allen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brains-behavior-with-dr-sarah-allen/id1549805160?i=1000507612230 

2.       Mama Work It Podcast episode 7: Busy Mama Cooking Hacks with Celestina Brunetti https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-mama-cooking-hacks-with-celestina-brunetti/id1549805160?i=1000511496485 

3.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 167 How to Pay for College Without Breaking the Bank with Dr. Pamela Ellis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-pay-for-college-without-breaking-the-bank-with/id1549805160?i=1000686627955 

4.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 129 Using Astrology as a Planning Tool with Crystal B. of Crystal B. Astrology https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-astrology-as-a-planning-tool-with-crystal/id1549805160?i=1000647362840 

Book: Feed Your Moon by Crystal B. https://amzn.to/496GTv3 

5.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 64: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Working Moms with Lauren Smit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-for-working-moms-with/id1549805160?i=1000581642119

6.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 124: Following Your Gut with Andrea Hanson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-your-gut-with-andrea-hanson/id1549805160?i=1000642751547

7.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 112: Thriving in Motherhood with Dina Ramaha

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-11-05
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Managing Migraines and Motherhood with Julienne Verdi

Living with chronic illness while raising kids and pursuing ambitious professional goals is no easy task. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I?m joined by Julienne Verdi, Executive Director of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA) and The Headache Alliance, who is doing just that?and making history along the way.

Julienne?s path from law school to nonprofit leadership, policy change, and public office is nothing short of inspiring. She?s not only a powerful advocate for migraine awareness and patient rights but also a working mom of four, an LGBTQIA+ trailblazer, and a woman who knows firsthand what it means to juggle career, family, and chronic illness.

In this episode, Julienne and I dive into:
 ? Her journey from law, politics, and nonprofit consulting to national advocacy leadership
 ? How she manages parenting and professional goals while living with migraines?and supporting her son through his own migraine journey
 ? How her work contributed to the U.S. Department of Education recognizing migraine under Section 504, and what this policy shift means for kids and families
? Practical advice for moms (and anyone) navigating life and goals with migraines or other chronic health conditions

Whether you?re a parent balancing health challenges, a mom pursuing big dreams, or someone passionate about advocacy and leadership, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and supported.

? Tune in to hear Julienne?s story, and don?t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!

To connect with Julienne or learn more about the work she?s doing to support those living with headache disorders:

https://flagsforheadache.org/

https://headachealliance.org/

https://allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienne-verdi/

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe! 

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-10-29
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ByHeart, Mom Guilt, and Redefining Infant Formula with Mia Funt

Feeding our babies should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Yet so many moms face guilt, confusion, and frustration when it comes to infant formula.

In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I?m joined by Mia Funt, Co-Founder and President of ByHeart?the first new U.S.-based infant formula manufacturer in more than 15 years. A mom of three herself, Mia?s personal feeding journey (including breastfeeding challenges, emergency surgery, and raising two kids with severe food allergies) inspired her to create a formula that parents could trust and feel proud to use.

Together with her brother, Ron Belldegrun, Mia spent five years building ByHeart from the ground up?assembling a team of pediatricians, nutritionists, and clinical experts, acquiring manufacturing facilities, and conducting the largest new-brand infant formula clinical trial in 25 years. Today, ByHeart is available nationwide in nearly 12,000 retail locations including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kroger.

In this conversation, we cover:

Mia?s journey as a working mom of three and co-founder of ByHeartHow Mia navigated mom guilt while raising children and building a companyWhat it really looks like to dream big as a mom balancing school drop-offs, late-night work emails, and family lifeHow ByHeart is setting a new standard in infant nutrition with organic, grass-fed whole milk and a patented protein blend closest to breast milk

If you?ve ever struggled with feeding guilt, wanted clarity about formula, or just need encouragement as a mom pursuing both family and big dreams, this episode will give you both inspiration and practical insight.

? Special Offer for Mama Work It listeners: Get 30% off your first subscription order with code BYHEARTMAMA at ByHeart.com.

Connect with ByHeart:

Website: https://byheart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byheart/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byheartLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/byheartnutrition/

For more resources on mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, visit www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-10-22
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Vision Boards and Manifestations

Hey mamas?get ready to dream big! ?

In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we?re diving into one of my favorite topics: vision boards and manifestation practices. This isn?t just ?woo woo? magic?this is about using visuals, intention, and small aligned actions to call in the life you want. And yes, it works (I?ve got some wild success stories to prove it, from school admissions to fitness goals to family adventures).

Whether you?re new to vision boards or you?ve been making them for years, this conversation will inspire you to see what?s possible and give you practical tips to actually make it happen?without adding stress to your already full mama plate.

What you?ll learn in this episode:

What a vision board really is and how to create one with things you already have at homeWhy our brains respond so strongly to visuals?and how this makes manifestation possibleHow to integrate manifestation into your daily mama routines (without extra time you don?t have!)Different ways to practice manifestation?vision boards, journaling, affirmations, and moreCreative ideas to make this a fun family project you can do with your kids or partnerReal-life success stories (mine and others!) that show just how powerful this practice of vision boarding and manifestation can be

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Connect with Maria Maldonado Smith and her Vision Board Workbook www.mmsconsultingfirm.comThe Word to Your Mother prompted journal & planner www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmotherFree Habit Accountability Tool: www.mamaworkit.com/free-habit-accountability Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit and tag me with your vision boards?I?d love to cheer you on!

Creating a vision board isn?t about perfection?it?s about connection. It?s about giving yourself permission to dream, imagine, and align your daily choices with the future you want. So grab your scissors, your Canva app, or just a notebook, and let?s make manifestation simple and doable for busy moms like us.

? If this episode inspired you, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast?it means so much! And don?t forget to become a Mama Work It VIP subscriber here so you receive our weekly newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com 

2025-10-15
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From Ninja Turtles to Ancientz and Raising Kids in Between with Howard "Quiggly" Chang

What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a faith-based toy brand for kids have in common? Today?s Mama Work It episode with Howard ?Quiggly? Chang connects the dots.

Howard is the creator of Ancientz, a storytelling and toy brand designed to help parents raise kids with strong values, resilience, and faith. Long before Ancientz, he helped shape pop culture as one of the original creative minds behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line of the ?80s and ?90s. After stepping away from the toy world and experiencing burnout, Howard went through a spiritual awakening that reignited his passion for creating characters with purpose.

In this episode, we cover:

Howard?s journey from Ninja Turtles to launching AncientzHow faith and storytelling can empower parents in raising courageous kidsThe lessons Howard learned from burnout and rediscovering clarityPractical tips for moms who want to pursue big dreams How busy, working moms can connect with their kidsEncouragement for moms who feel like it?s ?too late? to start a creative or faith-driven project

If you?ve ever wondered how to blend faith, family, and creativity?or just need inspiration to keep going in the middle of busy motherhood?this conversation will give you tools and encouragement to step forward with courage.

To connect with Howard after the show or learn more about Ancientz:

Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ancientz/ancientz 

Website: www.ancientz.com 

IG: @ancientz_official 

FB: facebook.com/ancientz.official

? Tune in now, and don?t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-10-08
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Be Happy Like Your Life Depends On It with Karen Salmansohn

Are you living fully?or just going through the motions?

In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I sit down with Karen Salmansohn, best-selling author, Behavioral Change Expert, and founder of NotSalmon.com, where over 1.5 million followers turn for science-based strategies on happiness and fulfillment. With more than two million books and courses sold?and appearances on Oprah and in Psychology Today?Karen is known for blending psychology, neuroscience, and humor to deliver life-changing tools in a relatable way.

We dive into her latest book, Your To Die For Life, and explore what it means to stop ?sleepwalking? through life and start making intentional, meaningful choices.

In this conversation, we cover:

How motherhood has shaped Karen?s journey as a writer and change-makerWhat ?near-life experiences? are and how to know if you?re stuck in oneWhy fear, distraction, and busyness hold so many of us backThe surprising connection between thinking about death and living more fullyMisconceptions about happiness and what research really says about fulfillmentPractical steps for moms to break autopilot and lead a purpose-driven life

If you?ve ever felt like you?re just checking boxes instead of truly living, this episode will give you the clarity and motivation to step into your most intentional, energized, and joyful self.

? Tune in now, and don?t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!

Connect with Karen and purchase her book:

Website: https://www.notsalmon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsalmon/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Notsalmon/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NotsalmonTVYour To Die For Life Book: https://yourtodieforlife.com/ 

And don?t forget to listen to Karen?s go-to song: I Won?t Back Down by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA 


For more resources on mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank, head over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-10-01
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Raising Grateful Kids

Gratitude isn?t just about saying thank you?it?s about cultivating a mindset of appreciation for the little things, the big things, and everything in between. When we practice gratitude as parents, we model a powerful life skill for our kids: one that builds empathy, resilience, joy, and connection.

In this solo episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I?m sharing simple, practical ways to weave gratitude into your daily routine?both for yourself and for your kids. Whether it?s through journals, family rituals, or small daily pauses, these practices can shift the energy in your home and help your kids grow up with a grateful heart.

? In this episode, you?ll learn:

Easy gratitude practices for parents (journals, mindful pauses, gratitude alarms, and more)Creative and fun ways to help kids express gratitude (jars, bedtime rituals, thank-you notes)How to build family traditions around gratitude (mealtime sharing, gratitude boards, vision-board style practices)Why gratitude is especially important during hard times?and how to teach kids that they can feel challenges and thankfulness at the same time

Gratitude is a muscle, mama?and the more we use it, the stronger it gets. Start small, stay consistent, and watch how gratitude shifts the way you parent, the way your kids see the world, and the way your whole family connects.

? Resources & Links:

Subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.comCatch more podcast episodes here: www.mamaworkit.com/podcastFree habit accountability tracker: www.mamaworkit.com/free-habit-accountability 

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, visit www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe!

2025-09-24
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From a Dad's POV with Chris Rodack

We don?t often get to hear the father?s perspective on the Mama Work It Podcast?and today, we?re changing that. I?m joined by Chris Rodack, founder of Rising Father, creator of the Men of Fire transformation program, and host of The Rising Father Podcast.

Chris is a husband, dad of two, and former music teacher who completely transformed his life?shedding over 60 pounds, building a multi?six-figure online business, and reclaiming his health, vitality, and leadership as a man and father. His mission? To help other dads rise into their fullest potential?mentally, physically, and emotionally?so they can lead their families with strength and purpose.

In this episode, Chris and I talk about:

His personal journey into marriage and fatherhood, and the turning point that changed everything.The painful moment when he realized he was falling short as a man and father?and how that led to a complete transformation.The #1 limiting belief that keeps so many men stuck in cycles of complacency (and how to break free).How to reframe ?sacrifice? in fatherhood so it builds legacy and leadership instead of resentment and burnout.Practical ways moms can support their partners in living their best lives.

This conversation is raw, honest, and full of wisdom?not just for dads, but for moms who want to better understand and support the men in their lives.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Chris: https://www.risingfather.com/ Listen to The Rising Father Podcast: https://www.risingfather.com/the-rising-father-podcast/ Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingfather

? Don?t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Mama Work It Podcast?it helps more parents like you find these conversations.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-09-17
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Turning Picky Eaters into Everything Eaters with Madison Wetherill

Mealtime battles with picky eaters? You?re not alone! In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I sit down with Madison Wetherill, mom of three boys and the creator of Cook at Home Mom, to talk about practical, stress-free strategies for raising adventurous eaters.

Madison shares her journey as a mom and food blogger, why picky eating affects some kids more than others, and how parents can encourage healthy eating habits without power struggles. From moving away from processed ?kid food? to simple ways to introduce new flavors, this conversation is packed with tips for making family meals more enjoyable?and more nourishing.

If you?re ready to say goodbye to short-order cooking and hello to more peaceful dinners, this episode is for you.

? What you?ll learn in this episode:

Why some kids are pickier than others?and what parents can (and can?t) controlGentle ways to encourage kids to try new foods without resistanceTips for transitioning away from processed ?kid food?Madison?s personal stories of raising healthier, more adventurous eatersHow to make cooking at home easier, more fun, and more flavorful

Resources & Links:

Website: https://cookathomemom.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookathomemomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookathomemom

? Don?t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Mama Work It Podcast?it helps more moms like you find the show!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-09-10
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Identity Shifts as a Mom

We?re back for Season 6 of the Mama Work It Podcast! After a much-needed break (and a big international trip?my first since becoming a mom!), I?m diving into a topic that has been front and center for me lately: identity shifts in motherhood.

Motherhood changes us in so many ways, and while some of those shifts feel natural, others can leave us feeling like we?ve lost touch with parts of ourselves we used to love. In this episode, I?m getting real about the identities I?ve reconnected with, the ones I?ve had to let go of, and the ways I?m intentionally stepping into new ones.

What you?ll hear in this episode:

How Blindspotting coaching and identity awareness helped me reflect on the layers of who we are.The part of me I rediscovered while traveling abroad this summer?and why it felt like reuniting with an old friend.Why I chose FUN as my 2025 word of the year and how I?m prioritizing joy alongside responsibility.How slowing down has surprisingly helped me move forward faster.Past identity shifts?from corporate leader to entrepreneur?and how I learned to own my new role even when it felt uncomfortable.Encouragement for any mama navigating identity changes in work, motherhood, or life.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Biz MOMagement book: www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagementbook

Blindspotting book: https://amzn.to/471roa7 

Blindspotting assessment: https://www.blindspotting.com/assessment 

Blindspotting coaching: https://www.blindspotting.com/coaching 

Schedule a free breakthrough call with Marisa: https://calendly.com/mamaworkit/30-minute-breakthrough-call-with-marisa-lonic 

Subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com 

Motherhood is a constant evolution, and you don?t have to navigate identity shifts alone. Whether you?re reconnecting with parts of yourself you?ve put on pause or stepping into a brand-new season, this episode will remind you that you?re not alone in the journey.

? Don?t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you listen?it means the world! Keep on working it, mama!

2025-09-03
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Mom Life Memes

Get ready to feel seen, mom friends. In this light-hearted and humorous episode, we wrap up Season 5 of the Mama Work It podcast with a collection of relatable mom life memes. As we prepare for our annual break, join us for a fun-filled discussion that highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs of working motherhood. From sleep deprivation to the infamous "mom brain," we dive into the memes that make us laugh and remind us that we're not alone on this mom life journey.

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·      The mental load of motherhood and how many unanswered texts you probably have on your phone because of it

·       The struggle of being a pumping mom and how The Rock is helping us laugh about it

·       Tips, tricks, and ways to NOT let the reality of mom life memes cause you defeat

 

Links mentioned:

Episode 10: Tired as a Mother with Dr. Sarah Mitchell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKBSY4tkEvA 

Episode 173: Taking a Mom Vacation with Jillian McCloskey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-a-mom-vacation-with-jillian-mccloskey/id1549805160?i=1000698848936 

Time MOMagement 4-week program: www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagement

Biz MOMagement 90-day program: www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagement

Time MOMagement book: www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagementbook

Biz MOMagement book: www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagementbook

Word to Your Mother journal/planner: www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother

Mama Work It blog: www.mamaworkit.com/blog

Mama Work It podcast: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

Kid Artwork Frame: https://amzn.to/44CLXYH 

 

Give these posts/accounts a follow/like/share:

Meme#1: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/37928821849504579/ 

Meme #2: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHqdf7MsNvi/ 

Meme #3: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKrhqcitOr0/

Meme #4: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLMRrpuM990/ 

Meme #5: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLOUtscS56w/ 

 

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We'll be back this fall with more amazing guests and topics on the Mama Work It podcast. Until then, keep on working it, mama friends!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-07-09
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Becoming a Foster Parent with Elizabeth Shafer

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Did you know there are currently 368,000 children in foster care in the U.S. with nearly a third of those children waiting to be adopted according to Statista, the Christian Alliance for Orphans, and other sources? 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, foster and adoptive mom Elizabeth Shafer (also the founder of Tandem Life Coach) shares her experience as a family who has fostered nine children and adopted three of them. Elizabeth peels back the curtain on what foster care is really like and how, despite the grief and sadness encountered at various points in the experiences, she wouldn?t change a thing as it brought her and her husband their three most precious gifts. 

Here?s what you?ll get out of this episode:

·       Elizabeth?s journey with infertility and how it led her to becoming a foster parent and adoptive parent

·       The process on how to get started as a foster parent 

·       The stuff no one talks about when it comes to reunification in foster care and Elizabeth?s personal foster experiences

Here?s where you can find Elizabeth and connect with her after the show:

https://www.tandemlifecoach.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjshafer/ 

Read Elizabeth?s story on the Mama Work It blog:  https://www.mamaworkit.com/blog/the-gift-of-infertility 

Don?t forget to subscribe if you loved this episode!

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-07-02
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Taking Risks and Implementing Change as a Working Mom with Charlotte Friborg

If you feel stuck in your working mom life right now, and making a change or taking a risk is the last thing you believe you could ever do in the season you?re in, listen to the Mama Work It podcast this week. 

In this empowering episode, guest Charlotte Friborg?a two-time bestselling author, speaker, and transformational life coach?who is on a mission to help moms create a fulfilling career without sacrificing their role as a mother shares how she combines Law of Attraction principles, NLP, and Human Design to support working moms in uncovering their authentic path, building confidence, and manifesting meaningful change.

Whether you're balancing a 9-to-5, launching a business, or simply seeking clarity on your next step, Charlotte offers grounded wisdom and powerful insights for taking intentional risks while honoring both your ambition and your motherhood.

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·       Common struggles moms face when navigating career change and motherhood and ways to overcome them

·       The possibilities that open up when moms do the deep inner work and take aligned risks

·       Charlotte?s #1 piece of advice for moms feeling stuck or afraid to follow through on changes they deeply desire

Here?s where you can connect with Charlotte or purchase her best-selling books after the show:

https://www.charlottefriborg.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.friborg/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulfilledworkingmoms  https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_friborg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-friborg-5154907a/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_V2OvTiFpKclUbyn-9ImCg

Books:

Make Your Own Money: Shine Your Light with Purpose and Balance https://amzn.to/43J3lL5 

Fulfilled Working Mom: Have it All in Your Family and Career https://amzn.to/44fyQMT 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!

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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-06-25
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Creating Sacred Rituals with Yourself and Your Child with Monica Virga Alborno

Feeling like you have no time for rituals or connection with your kiddos lately? This episode is for you!

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats and host of Wand(HER)wild podcast. Former Fortune 500 executive and a globe-trotting mother of two, Monica shares her incredible journey from corporate leadership to conscious entrepreneurship, all while parenting young children as an expat living in Norway.

With roots in New Jersey and a heart that spans the globe, Monica opens up about what it means to create sacred rituals within motherhood, how to intentionally build a life and business that aligns with your values, and how even the busiest mama can find small but powerful ways to reconnect?with herself and her children.

Whether you're deep in the trenches of motherhood or looking for more meaning in your everyday routines, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and supported.

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·       What sacred self-care looks like in the context of modern motherhood

·       Simple ways to introduce intentional rituals for moms who feel like they?re just surviving

·       How Monica weaves her global experiences, leadership background, and passion for holistic growth into everything she creates

 

Here?s how to connect with Monica and learn more about her amazing retreats after the show:

Website - Wanderwild Family Retreats - https://wanderwildfamilyretreats.com/  

Website - Wand(HER)wild - https://wandherwild.com/

Instagram - @wanderwildfamilyretreats and @wandherwild  

 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!

 

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-06-18
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The Truth Behind Mom Guilt

Mom Guilt. It?s the worst. Showing up in all different ways and messing up all the things you work so hard to do. We?ve talked about mom guilt before on the Mama Work It podcast, and-as much as I dislike this topic-it?s a necessary one to discuss again because it still keeps happening!

Today we?re unpacking the truth behind mom guilt so we can better understand that guilt and manage it effectively. I?m sharing a personal mom guilt story ? that just happened to me ? along with other examples where mom guilt may be showing up for you. Tune in to learn more about mom guilt so you can tune it out of your mom life. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·              The breastfeeding saga and how mom guilt can affect so many moms from the get-go

·              Comparisonitis and how it grows mom guilt in places it doesn?t need to be

·              The movie that will make you realize that it?s better to laugh than cry about working mom life and mom guilt 

Here are some book, self-assessment, and movie recommendations based on this episode:

Books: 

Taming Your Gremlin by Rick Carson https://amzn.to/4dDkARb 

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3FuJOVg 

Self-assessments:

Enneagram https://personalitypath.com/free-enneagram-personality-test/

DISC personality test https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

Love Languages https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

Movie: 

I Don?t Know How She Does It https://amzn.to/4dCPWYd 

 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-06-11
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Summer Triggers for Working Moms

Are you ready for summer, mama? Or are you getting triggered by all the things summer related? 

We?ve talked about fall triggers. We?ve discussed holiday triggers. Now it?s time for summer triggers. If you?re ready to feel seen as a working mom trying to hold it together in the summer, and maybe even laugh a little with Marisa and Estella, two working moms who get it, tune into this week?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast.

Here?s what you?ll get out of this week?s episode:

·       Is it true that we do indeed only get 18 summers with our kids? 

·       The competitive sport of summer camp sign-ups and the audacity of summer camp schedules for working parents

·       Summer schedules and how to navigate PTO, mom guilt, and everything that comes along with the juggle of work life, mom life, summer life. 

Read the summer incentive blog post Marisa mentioned: https://www.mamaworkit.com/blog/summer-routine-incentives-for-kids

Don?t forget to leave a review if you loved this episode!

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-06-04
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Sharing Chores and Responsibilities at Home with Lori Sugarman-Li

Tired from the invisible labor you?re doing day in and day out? Feel like you carry a super heavy mental load around and can?t seem to lighten it, no matter how much you try? This episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you!

Join the conversation this week with speaker, author and coach, Lori Sugarman-Li, as we talk about sharing chores and responsibilities at home so moms aren?t stressing out and burning out. Lori?s children?s book, Our Home, helps readers understand the way homes function and the meaning behind seemingly simple tasks and how they can take ownership in some of those daily responsibilities, so moms don?t have to feel like they?re doing it all. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·       The secret sauce to creating a well-oiled machine at home, despite nearly 50% of parents in the U.S. reporting their stress is overwhelming.

·       Different word choices you can use to get more buy in from your family in taking ownership of tasks at home

·       Ways to get the help you need as a mom without necessarily having to ask for it

To connect with Lori after the show or purchase her book:

https://www.instagram.com/ourhomeourpride/  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-sugarman-li-50592911/ 

https://ourhomeourpride.com/ 

Our Home book: https://amzn.to/4jZ2eN1 


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For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-05-28
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Building Confidence in a Male-Dominated Industry with Annie Pratt

If you work in an industry where you feel like the only mom and maybe even the only woman, this week?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you. 

Mama Work It podcast guest Annie Pratt, a long-time leader in male-dominated tech companies is sharing her insights on how to build confidence at work, even when it feels like you don?t necessarily fit in with your coworkers. Her advice is helping lower the stats of women leaving tech roles due to lack of support and opportunities during seasons where the juggle of working mom life can feel downright impossible.

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

How Annie shows up authentically and confidently as a tech executive while juggling daycare pickups and bedtime snuggles with her two toddlers.Ways to challenge the norm at work if the environment isn?t family friendly to working parentsThe importance of celebrating wins in relation to building confidence and how Annie does this in her own life

 

 Here?s where you can connect with Annie after the show:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-pratt-a6a8177a/ 

 

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For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-05-21
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Vulnerability in Motherhood

When you hear the word ?Mom?, I imagine the word ?vulnerable? doesn?t come to mind. No way! You?re glancing from left to right and fishing through your purse for sunscreen or water or a granola bar. There it is?half eaten, but still good. 

As a mom, being vulnerable can feel like something we are very uncomfortable with. Plus, who has time for that? 

And yet, vulnerability is what connects us the most. Vulnerability can form long lasting friendships. Vulnerability can be the key we need to get into a happier and less lonely mental space. Vulnerability, as taboo as it is, is the secret sauce for moms to thrive, not just survive the season of motherhood. Because doing the impossible shouldn?t be something we do masked in silence. 

As a writer being the core of what I love to do, I wrote a vulnerable story I?m sharing with you this week on the podcast (and the blog). Whether you relate to the content of the story or not, I hope you feel empowered to share your vulnerability with the world too, because chances are it will connect you more than you ever imagined.

Different kind of episode this week?hope you enjoy!

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

 To check out Marisa's books mentioned in today's episode:

Time MOMagement: How to Get the Time You Need to Do the Things You Want https://www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagementbook

Word to Your Mother: A Mama's Guide to Journal Today and Slay Tomorrow https://www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother

Biz MOMagement: The Working Mom's Guide to Go From Employee to Entrepreneur https://www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagementbook

Boy Moms: Collective Tales of Mothers and Sons https://amzn.to/42tD1mk 

2025-05-14
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Making Time for Creative Outlets as a Busy Mom with Jenn Todling

 If you?re a mom who doesn?t know what her hobbies are anymore, it might be time to tap into a fun creative outlet. Cue this week?s guest on the Mama Work It podcast, Jenn Todling, mom, wife, author, speaker, executive coach, and adjunct instructor at the University of Denver?s Frontline Manager Leadership Program. Jenn recently released her memoir, Dancing on My Own Two Feet, where she dives deep into her own creative passions that took a back seat for a big chunk of her life, and how she reignited that fire within her to create the balance, beauty, and life she craved. If you?re ready to get back to a place of creative fulfillment so you can thrive in motherhood, at work, at home, with your spouse, in other relationships, and more, Jenn?s advice is solid gold. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        Tidbits of Jenn?s amazing life story (you will definitely want to read this book, trust me!)

·        How Jenn reconnected with dance and how it helped her as a Big 4 audit partner

·        Ways Jenn doesn?t let mom guilt creep in and sabotage her creative expression

 

 Here's where you can connect with Jenn after the show and purchase her book: Dancing on My Own Two Feet.

https://jenntodling.com/
https://jenntodling.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jenntodling/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-todling-acc-cpa-41690013/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557117761935

https://amzn.to/3Djubz5

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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-05-07
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Matrescence and Grief in Motherhood with Ilana Yahdav

Matrescence. Have you heard of it? Have you experienced it as a mom? 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, certified motherhood coach, grief educator, speaker, writer, and CEO of The Non-Linear Journey Ilana Yahdav is sharing her insights on matrescence and grief in motherhood and how they coincide frequently. 

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        What is matrescence and, just like adolescence, how it?s completely developmentally normal to experience it 

·        How grief can show up in your motherhood journey and co-exist with the joy of being a mom

·        Ways to embrace the identity shift you?ve experienced since becoming a mom and Ilana?s most important advice to moms managing matrescence   

 

To learn more about Ilana and connect with her: 

 

www.thenonlinearjourney.com

https://www.instagram.com/thenonlinearjourneylife/

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanashapiroyahdav/

 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-non-linear-journey/

 https://thenonlinearjourney.substack.com/

 https://www.pinterest.com/thenonlinearjourney/

 https://www.facebook.com/TheNonLinearJourney/

https://thenonlinearjourney.com/blog/wordscreateworldsgmatrescence

 

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  For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-04-30
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Petite Practice Goal Achievement Strategy with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

If you?ve been holding off on going after what you want in your career or life because of motherhood, this episode will motivate you to start today. Dr. Christiane Schroeter is sharing her story and methodology called Petite Practice for goal achievement, especially for the very busy, working mom. 

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        What is The Petite Practice and how to apply it in your busy, working mom life  to achieve your goals 

·        Dr. Christiane?s number one parenting rule to stay connected with her daughters

·        The biggest mindset shift you can make when it comes to goal achievement 

 

To learn more about Dr. Christiane or her Petite Practice, connect with her here:

Hello Happy Nest: https://hellohappynest.com/  or https://doctorchristiane.com/ 

Podcast: https://hellohappynest.com/podcast/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.christiane/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellohappynest 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloHappyNest 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HelloHappyNest/ 

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hello.happy.nest 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianeschroeter/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.happy.nest 

Dr. Christiane's books: 

Discover Your Superpower: https://amzn.to/3XTQiTO 

How to Master Your Goals: https://amzn.to/3Emn3Ci 

Petite Practice Planner: https://amzn.to/4lq24iR 

 

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2025-04-23
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5 Daily Must Dos to Thrive as a Working Mom

Want to feel less like your surviving this season of being a working mom and more like you?re thriving in it every day? This episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you! 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I?m sharing five must do daily tips to thrive as a working mom. From routines and to-do lists to prioritizing your own health and well-being, these five steps will help you whether you?re a full-time employee in the office to a part-time work from home mama. 

Here?s what you?ll get out of this week?s episode:

·        A simple way to be more efficient and strategic with your to-do list 

·        The important pre-requisite step when it comes to dinnertime 

·        Foolproof ways to spend more quality time with your kids or partner

 

And our BIGGEST sale ever is happening right now. Get lifetime access to any of these Mama Work It products/services for 65% off now through April 30, 2025. 

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Time MOMagement 4 week program: https://www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagement 

Check out here for 65% off or use promo code TM6525 (can be used for $649 off VIP option, but not payment plan)

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Biz MOMagement 90 day program: https://www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagement 

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And if you want to snag the Word to Your Mother journal planner mentioned in today?s episode: https://www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother 

 

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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-04-16
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Women's Health and Healing with Rachel Welch

This is the episode we as women didn?t know we needed to better understand our health and healing, mamas. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, Rachel Welch, women?s health advocate, prenatal and postnatal fitness expert, and pioneer in women?s health and healing, is teaching us all about how to most efficiently and effectively care for your body in all seasons of life: during pregnancy, post-partum, fourth trimester, perimenopause, and more. Plus, her analogies are gold if you?re someone who doesn?t typically speak the language of human anatomy. 

 

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

 

·        Why understanding pantyhose will help you understand the health of your body?s fascial tissue 

·        How your hormones change every ten years and how to use that to your advantage when exercising and caring for your body

·        Red flags to pay attention to when it comes to pain

 

Here's where you can connect with Rachel after the show and learn more about Revolution Motherhood:

 

https://www.instagram.com/revolutionmotherhood/   https://www.revolutionmotherhood.com/

 

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2025-04-09
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How to Stand Out in the Job Market with Sasha Elezovski

Looking for a new job, mama? This week on the Mama Work It podcast, we?re talking to Sasha Elezovski, SHRM-CP, transformational Career Coach and former corporate HR leader helping ambitious women break through self-doubt, negotiate their worth, and take bold, unapologetic action in their careers. Sasha is peeling back the curtain on how to stand out via simple steps and efficient solutions to market yourself effectively to land your next corporate role!

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        Sasha?s 13 years of HR experience as a career recruiter and how the process works internally

·        Ways to stand out in a sea of hundreds of applications for one job

·        How to incorporate storytelling in your resume, cover letter, and interview conversations

 

 Here's where you can connect with Sasha after the show and subscribe to her newsletter: The Corporate Glow Up (plus don?t forget to grab her free gift to help you land that job):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-elezovski-coach-consultant-for-women/

https://blog.thecorporateglowup.com/moms 

https://resources.alchevatecoaching.com/land-that-job-guide-moms

 

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2025-04-02
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How to Get Organized Each Week

If you feel like you need an organizational reset for your working mom life, this episode is for you! 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I?m sharing five tips on how to get organized each week as a working mom. From dinnertime to activity schedules to self-care, we?re covering all of it this week on the Mama Work It podcast. 

Here?s what you?ll get out of this week?s episode:

·        How to be organized with weekly activities and lessen the mental load of motherhood 

·        How to be more strategic about weekly and daily decisions to avoid decision fatigue

·        What?s a home re-set and why you need one weekly

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2025-03-26
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Raising Boys with the Boy Mom Method with Rachel Sklar

Attention boy moms: this week we?re talking all about The Boy Mom Method with parenting coach and the founder of Boy Mom Academy, Rachel Sklar. Whether you?re dealing with emotionally explosive behaviors, highly sensitive personalities, or aggressive actions from your kids, Rachel?s got you covered with her parenting tips. And by the way, although Rachel?s method is geared toward boys, it can work wonders on all relationships ? whether those be with your daughter, your spouse, your colleagues, etc. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        Rachel?s philosophy on how to raise a kind and ethical male leader

·        How to manage different personalities in your household and still parent effectively

·        What you need to know about connection language vs. love language when parenting

 

 Here's where you can connect with Rachel after the show and access her FREE webinar as well as receive a discount code to join The Boy Mom Academy:

https://www.instagram.com/momsofstrongwilledboys/

www.sklarparenting.com 

www.theboymomacademy.com

 

The 4 Step Framework for Raising a Calm and Cooperative Son without Being 100% Consistent: https://rachelsklar.easywebinar.live/event-registration

 

Use Promo Code to save $110 on The Boy Mom Academy:  mamaworkit

 

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2025-03-19
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Taking a Mom Vacation with Jillian McCloskey

PSA: Moms need vacations, maybe more than anyone out there. But, how many moms do you meet who actually take a vacation, a real vacation? Not many. This week on the Mama Work It podcast founder and CEO of Momcations, Jillian McCloskey, is talking all about how to take a mom vacation. With a passion for travel and seven years of momcations under her belt, Jillian brings the knowledge, experience, and understanding of how to plan the ultimate momcation. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        Jillian?s life changing story about her first momcation and how she?s consistently kept it up ever since

·        How to budget effectively for your own mom vacation

·        How mom guilt is a cultural difference you may notice when you travel to other places

 Here's where you can connect with Jillian after the show:

https://www.instagram.com/momcations.co

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2025-03-12
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5 Ways to Manage Working Mom Burnout

Working moms, have you experienced burnout before? Are you feeling burnt out right now? You need to hear today?s episode. Burnout is real, and for working moms, it can be more common than you think. Oftentimes, we don?t even realize we?re there. Listen to today?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast to hear 5 ways to manage, avoid, prevent, or deal with burnout if it sneaks up on you.

 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        How to avoid isolation if you?re experiencing burnout as a working mom

·        What kind of changes you may want to consider to create better work-life balance in your working mom life

·        A foolproof way to proactively fill your cup before it gets depleted

 

Be sure to catch these episodes mentioned during today?s show:

Mama Work It podcast episode 16: Morning Routine Tips FTW : https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/8324699-morning-routine-tips-ftw 

Mama Work It podcast episode 104: Working Mom Evening Routines:

https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/13485348-working-mom-evening-routines 

And download your free habit accountability tracker:

https://www.mamaworkit.com/free-habit-accountability

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2025-03-05
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Time Blocking for Busy Moms with Chelsi Jo Moore

Ready to organize your time in a way that feels aligned with your working mom life? Cue this week?s guest, Chelsi Jo Moore, wife, mom, CEO, top ranked podcaster, and system obsessed professional who is teaching us all about her tried and true time blocking methods to level up your home and work time management. No more stressing about laundry, homework, and making money. Chelsi?s pulling back the curtain on how to time block like a boss.

Here's what you?ll get out of this week?s episode:

The only three time block categories you need to time block effectivelyHow to manage your time blocking when life hits you with unexpected twistsChelsi?s day to day time blocking routine she personally uses to win at home and at work

You can find out more about Chelsi and grab her free time blocking workbook here:

www.chelsijo.co 

www.ChelsiJo.Co/timeblockingworkbook 

www.instagram.com/chelsijo.co 

www.chelsijo.co/applepodcast 


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2025-02-26
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How to Detox Effectively with Stefanie Adler

If you?re a busy mom and feel low on energy, this episode is for you! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, certified nutrition consultant and functional diagnostic nutritionist Stefanie Adler, shares her top tips when it comes to detoxing and living an overall healthier life. If you?re feeling tired more often than not, a detox may be just the thing you need to get back to a more energized you.

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        How to avoid the 3pm crash and possibly even live a caffeine free life

·        How much protein you should be eating daily

·        A fun way to check how well your body is detoxing 

You can connect with Stefanie here and grab her free detox guide here:

https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness

https://www.stefanieadler.com/

https://www.stefanieadler.com/The-Simple-Detox-Guide

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2025-02-19
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Working Mom Life Hacks

Working moms, we wear a lot of hats. We manage a lot of things. And we can always use a good life hack to help us out. Am I right?

This week Marisa is sharing some of her favorite working mom life hacks, as well as, some awesome additional hacks from her working mom friends. Whether it be a life changing product to help you show up a more confident and productive you or an organizational tool that minimizes the ?What?s for dinner? question in your house, we?ve got you covered this week on the Mama Work It podcast. And don?t worry, if you?re listening on the go, we?re linking all the things below. 

Here?s what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        Glam products to help you look your best and slay your day

·        Time management tools to level up your organization and schedule 

·        Dinner time tips to make meal time less stressful and time consuming

 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
 
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If you know a working mom who needs these hacks, be sure to share today?s episode with them!

 

Links:

Kitsch Heatless Hair Curler: https://amzn.to/3PYS3dL 

Thrive Causemetics Mascara: http://refer.thrivecausemetics.com/nso8xku?pid=10590155084&s 

Thai Herb Inhaler Thingy: https://amzn.to/3WJVjOa 

Time Power Family Calendar: https://www.jaimeecampanella.com/shop/p/family-calendar?aff=5 

JAM app: https://www.jamfamilycalendar.com/ or listen to episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/staying-organized-as-a-working-mom-with-jessica/id1549805160?i=1000659491032 

Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner: https://amzn.to/40SnLjg 

Time MOMagement 4 week program: www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagement 

Anyday Microwave Cookware: https://cookanyday.com/?irclickid=SZW0WbT-ZxyKR%3AyWQI0JaVO%3AUks2Q10ErRVfUI0&utm_source=Marisa%20Lonic&utm_medium=Ramey-Impact&utm_campaign=Online%20Tracking%20Link&utm_term=mediapartner&irgwc=1 or listen to episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-and-healthy-cooking-tips-for-working-moms-with/id1549805160?i=1000672327584 

Slow Cooker: https://amzn.to/42yJXQz 

At home photo printer: https://amzn.to/4hygVVq 

Over the door clothes hanger: https://amzn.to/4hB0DLG 

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-02-12
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Birthing Babies and Businesses with Garrett Wood Kusmierz

Thinking about starting a business as a new or soon to be mom? Today?s guest on the Mama Work It podcast, Garrett Wood Kusmierz, founder of kozekoze, an innovative perinatal products company shares her wild journey as a new mom, new wife, and new entrepreneur all in a super short time span. If you?re wondering if this path is right for you and how to make it all work, you don?t want to miss this episode.

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        What started kozekoze and why it?s not so uncommon for new or pregnant moms to start businesses

·        Garrett?s daily schedule to thrive as a working mom running a business

·        The non-negotiable ways Garrett continues to fill her cup despite a hectic work/life schedule

To connect with Garrett and learn more about kozekoze?s products, check out:

Website: www.kozekoze.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kozekozemama/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/kozekozemama/

 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
 
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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-02-05
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How to Pay for College Without Breaking the Bank with Dr. Pamela Ellis

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, we're talking all about college! In case you haven't noticed, college is pretty expensive these days. And as a parent, it can feel daunting AF to be saving for it while living day to day. Cue expert Dr. Pamela Ellis, aka The Education Doctor. Dr. Pamela has helped over 30,000 families navigate college admissions, ensuring teens find the right fit without overspending. Even if you're a mom of littles, this episode is a must listen. 

Here's what you'll get out of today's episode:

How to choose the right collegeThe power of negotiation when it comes to scholarshipsWhen to get started planning for college tuition

Here's where you can find out more about Dr. Pamela, connect with her after the show, and get that free gift she mentioned during the episode:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpamelaellis  *send her a message asking for Blueprint25
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpamelaellis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpamela.ellis
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeducationdoctor

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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2025-01-29
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How to Stop Procrastinating

Do you procrastinate? Are you a procrastinator? Does it feel nearly impossible to either get started or complete tasks sometimes? Believe it or not, procrastinating is likely making your mom mental load a lot heavier because it?s taking up precious real estate in your brain. If you?re a mom who knows you need to stop procrastinating, but have no idea how, listen to this week?s episode of the Mama Work It Podcast to hear my three tips for overcoming procrastination.

Here's what you?ll get out of this week?s episode:

·        What procrastination is and what it isn?t ? you may be surprised!

·        The sneaky ways procrastination gets you, even if you are busy doing stuff all day long

·        Three simple, effective ways to keep procrastination in check and get sh*t done

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2025-01-22
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Meal Planning 101 for the Working Mom with Kristina Reed

If you?re a busy mom and getting dinner on the table stresses you out, today?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast is a must listen! Kristina Reed, working mom of four boys (currently five as her nephew is living with her too), is sharing all her tips and tricks when it comes to meal planning, saving money on groceries, and time saving hacks in the kitchen so you can enjoy homecooked dinners together with your family-stress free.

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

The positive effects family dinners can have on your kids and youHow to save money each week on groceriesSimple ways to get started if you?ve never meal planned before

You can learn more and connect with Kristina here:

www.boymamatimes4.com

www.instagram.com/boymamatimes4 

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2025-01-15
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Goals, Goals, Goals with Maria Maldonado Smith

New year, new you! Well, not exactly. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, we?re talking all about goals with Chief Empowerment Officer of MMS Consulting Firm, Maria Maldonado Smith. If you struggle with new year?s resolutions, this episode is for you. Maria doesn?t just talk the talk when it comes to goals, she walks the walk too. As a former Miss Kentucky and Miss America competitor, Maria?s proprietary goal setting process has helped her and hundreds of clients achieve BIG goals. Listen to hear Maria break down the process of goal setting so that you can make 2025 your ultimate year of achieving your goals.

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        Common pitfalls to avoid when it comes to goal setting

·        The three questions you need to ask yourself before you set your goals

·        What to do if you fall off the goal bandwagon

You can learn more and connect with Maria here: 

mmsconsultingfirm.com 

IG: @mariamaldonadosmith 

LinkedIn: Maria (Maldonado) Smith 

TikTok: @mariamaldonadosmith

And get access to Maria?s free gift here to help you track your habits: [email protected]

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2025-01-08
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Dealing with Loss and Uncertainty with Shamayne Olivia Kotfas

The holiday season can bring feelings of loss and uncertainty to a whole new level. In this week?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast, our guest Shamayne Olivia Kotfas, founder of Shoes That Fit Her Soul LLC talks to us about how to deal with life transformations, especially difficult ones that we face. Shamayne's authentic message guides women on a path towards personal and professional growth by fostering a renewed sense of passion, purpose, and confidence. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

Shamayne?s incredible journey of overcoming loss and uncertainty How to prepare for life?s curveballs without being pessimistic all the timeTangible tips if you find yourself needing to start over

 

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2024-12-18
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Childcare Options for Working Moms

As a working mom, the MOST important thing when it comes to being able to thrive at work and at home is having childcare that gives you peace of mind. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, we?re diving into five different childcare solutions and uncovering the pros and cons of each one. Use this episode to kick off your research or help you decide which childcare solution makes sense for you and your family. Remember, it?s not a one size fits all model, and your childcare choice can also change and evolve as your career and family do. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

·        The pros and cons of daycare and why this could be the best childcare choice for you

·        The 411 on nannies and nanny shares

·        What are au pairs and why might you decide to hire one

 

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P.S. We?re in the holiday season, if you want to feel less stress and more bless right now, don?t forget to download the incredible Holiday Habits workshop! www.mamaworkit.com/holidayhabits 

2024-12-11
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The Realness of Mom Life

In this week?s episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed mom of five Shanisty Ireland all about the realness of motherhood. If you follow Shanisty on Instagram, you know she?s all about keeping it real when it comes to mom life. Hear how Shanisty transitioned from a traditional working mom to now raising five kids, homeschooling, freelancing, and sharing the realness of her journey along the way.

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

The best advice Shanisty ever received about motherhoodWhere Shanisty keeps the clutter in her houseThe biggest surprise Shanisty has experienced since becoming a mom

Here's where you can find Shanisty after the show:
https://www.instagram.com/shanistyireland

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2024-12-04
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Postpartum Fitness for Busy Moms with Stacy Orsborn

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Stacy Orsborn, Co-Founder and President of Fitness for VICTRESS MVMT about all things fitness in the postpartum season of motherhood. Stacy?s tangible fitness tips and goal achievement strategies will leave you with a solid plan during your postpartum recovery phase, helping moms get back to a strong and healthy version of themselves after giving birth. 

Here's what you?ll get out of today?s episode:

Ways to support postpartum healing and fitness at onceHow to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to postpartum workoutsPractical ways to prioritize working out when you?re a busy mom

Here?s where you can find Stacy and Victress MVMT after the show:

Victress MVMT website: https://victressmvmt.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victressmvmt/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/victressmvmt/ & https://www.instagram.com/coachstacymvmt/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-orsborn-826691225/ 

 And here's where you can access the journal/planner mentioned in today's episode: https://www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother

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For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2024-11-27
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Holiday Triggers for Working Moms

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon and working moms are feeling that holiday pressure. From holiday cards to holiday pjs to the famous elf on a shelf, we?re unpacking it all this week in a fun conversation between Mama Work it founder and podcast host Marisa Lonic and her working mom bestie, Estella. If you?re ready for some relatable mom talk this holiday season, listen to today?s episode!

Oh, and if the holidays are feeling more chaotic than you?d like, be sure to check out Holiday Habits. In less than one hour, learn five ways you can make this holiday season less stressful and more joyful for yourself, mama. www.mamaworkit.com/holidayhabits 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ?? ?

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

2024-11-20
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