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The Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got The Timeless Threadz | From Late Night TikToks to a Sentimental Keepsake Side HustleFrom mama to memory-keeper, Kristy turned one disappointing Etsy order into a booming embroidery business that stitches together family, legacy, and love. In this episode of Money Hungry Mama, Kristy shares how The Timeless Threadz was born during late-night TikTok scrolls, fueled by scrap fabric and big heart.We dive into:How she went from teacher on maternity leave to booked-out embroidery queenThe emotional weight of working with keepsake clothing from loved onesWhy you don’t need to buy a course to get startedThe power of lo...2025-07-2830 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Lucky Four PressFrom Halloween costumes to Amazon domination, Kim Ann turned one spark of inspiration into a 28-book publishing powerhouse.In this episode of The Money Hungry Mama, Brittany chats with bestselling children’s book author and founder of Lucky Four Press, Kim Ann. Together, they get real about the highs and heartbreaks of self-publishing—from finding the right illustrator and dodging AI scams to running a Kickstarter that actually works and mastering the mysterious world of Amazon categories. What You’ll Learn:How Kim scaled her author career from mom-on-a-mission to 28 published booksWhy...2025-07-2445 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's got Poppin' Businesses: From soft play to play cafe and all the in betweenWhat starts with postpartum anxiety and a Pinterest-worthy first birthday turns into a fully booked soft play business and a dream to build Stars Hollow in New Jersey.In this episode of The Money Hungry Mama, Brittany chats with Brittany Winters—full-time mom, corporate employee, and founder of Poppin’ Bottles Soft Play and The Boulevard Cafe. With no business background, Brittany shares how she went from baby bottles and burnout to running two thriving businesses—all while chasing legacy over likes and purpose over perfection.✨ You’ll learn:How Brittany built a booked-out business i...2025-07-2139 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's Got Little Mama's Pops: A Cake Pop Business From InstagramIn this episode of The Money Hungry Mama, we’re serving up something extra sweet—and I’m not just talking about dessert. Meet Lexann Angerami, the heart and hands behind Little Mama’s Pops, a home-based cake pop business built from courage, creativity, and a whole lot of faith.Lexann opens up about how becoming a mom of twins during the pandemic sparked her business idea, how imposter syndrome nearly stopped her from pressing “create account,” and how her quiet act of obedience led to a life-changing venture. From starting with messy cake pops at her sons' first...2025-07-1737 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Faith in the Hustle: From Rock Bottom to Booked OutThis one’s for the mama sitting in rock bottom, wondering if she’s got what it takes to build something of her own. Spoiler: You do.In this episode, Brittany sits down with Faith Morris — operations strategist, co-founder of Earth & Mortar Masonry, and founder of Remote Ops Partner — to talk about what happens when you stop waiting and go all in. After moving back from Australia and facing months of rejection in the job market, Faith hit a breaking point… and then built a six-figure business from scratch.You’ll hear how she scaled a family con...2025-07-1453 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got the Squad Co: From Cheerleader to Community LeaderIn this episode of Money Hungry Mama, Brittany sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, cheerleader-turned-fitness-founder, and mom of two—Danielle Donovan, the force behind The Squad Co, CheerFit, and The Maia Method.From cheer-inspired fitness classes to pelvic floor empowerment, Danielle opens up about how she built a thriving community that blends motherhood, mindset, movement, and entrepreneurship. Together, they dive into:Why your ideal client is often the you from a few years agoHow Danielle went from ACL injuries to launching multiple brandsCreating The Squad Co: a community-first platform for mo...2025-07-1033 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's Got Teacher Tricks Times Two : From Classroom to CollabsIn this episode of Money Hungry Mama, Brittany sits down with Katie and Stacy—the powerhouse teacher duo behind Teacher Tricks Times Two. These lifelong best friends, kindergarten teachers, and content creators share how they turned classroom hacks into a booming side hustle that now fuels family expenses, girls’ trips, and major brand partnerships.From their early days of printable resources and Teachers Pay Teachers to building a monetized platform on Instagram, Facebook, and LTK, Katie and Stacy reveal:The secret behind their viral "five for five" content formulaHow they built a bran...2025-07-0750 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Makeup & a Bunny Suit : From Teacher to Eyeliner ExpertWhat do you get when you mix a middle school teacher, a cosmetology license, pandemic burnout, and two kids in daycare? A glampreneur with grit—and a killer brow pencil recommendation.In this episode of Money Hungry Mama, Brittany sits down with makeup artist and multi-hustle mom Jamie, founder of Makeup by Jamie Lo and co-creator of the adorable (and wildly successful) RJ Bunny Visits. Jamie shares how she turned late-night boredom and beauty tutorials into a booked-out makeup business—all while teaching full time and raising two little boys.Jamie opens up about:Go...2025-07-0339 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's Got A One Stop Shop : From Grocery Runs to a One-Woman EmpireCan one woman turn errands into a thriving business—with nothing but hustle, heart, and a shopping cart?In this episode of Money Hungry Mama, Brittany sits down with Cat Palermo, a mom of two and the founder of One Shop at a Time, a personalized delivery and concierge service that’s rewriting the rules of what it means to be a working mom.After burnout from big-name apps like Instacart and Shipt, Cat knew she needed something more. She built a business that lets her set her own hours, serve families on her terms, and...2025-06-3038 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Little Bean Adventures :From Burnout to Bounce HouseWhen Amanda hit a mental and emotional wall, she knew something had to change. What started as a search for peace in the chaos of motherhood turned into Little Bean Adventures — a thriving soft play rental business bringing joy, movement, and sensory exploration to families and events across New Jersey.In this deeply honest and empowering episode, Amanda sits down with Brittany to share how she built a business from her garage with nothing but a Cricut, a cargo van, and the kind of grit you only get from motherhood. From booking her first party to mastering he...2025-06-2628 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Slumberkins: Building a Heart-Led Brand from the Nursery Floor to National TVWhat happens when two best friends, a therapist and a teacher, team up during maternity leave with a sewing machine, a Sharpie, and a dream? You get Slumberkins — a brand that’s redefining emotional intelligence for the next generation.In this powerhouse episode, Brittany sits down with Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, the co-founders of Slumberkins, to unpack how they grew their handmade loveys into a nationally recognized, purpose-driven brand. We’re talking Shark Tank rejection (and why that was a blessing), a magical meeting with Jim Henson Co., and the wild ride to their own Apple TV+ sh...2025-06-2348 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got a Crow’s Nest Co: Turning Passion into Product with Samantha WojcikWhat happens when a teenage mom with a DIY spirit, a Cricut, and a pandemic-era birthday party idea decides to bet on herself? You get Crow’s Nest Co.In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Brittany sits down with Samantha Wojcik—mama of two, handmade shop owner, embroidery queen, and accidental brand deal magnet—to talk about what it really takes to turn creativity into cash as a busy mom.From crafting balloon arches in quarantine to running a full-on embroidered kids apparel shop (while navigating autism parenting, algorithm fatigue, and that sneaky voice called impost...2025-06-1945 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got the Dance House: How One Teacher Built a Studio, a Community, and a DreamWhat happens when your dream job vanishes in a single phone call—and instead of crumbling, you choose to build your own dream from the ground up? In this episode of Money Hungry Mama, I sit down with Jaclyn Spittler, the passionate powerhouse behind The Dance House in Shrewsbury, NJ.From classroom teacher to studio owner, Jaclyn shares how she transformed a crisis into a thriving business. We talk about the real risks moms take when choosing passion over predictability, how she grew a recreational dance program from 2 students to over 120, and how she brought her musical th...2025-06-1637 minThe Money Hungry MamaDad’s Got Rumble — Building a Fitness EmpireIn this episode, I sit down with Andy Stern, Co- Creator of Rumble Boxing, to talk about opening a fitness studio to juggling family life, Andy shares the real behind-the-scenes hustle it takes to go from idea to reality.You’ll learn:Why Andy built a business from scratchThe mindset shifts that helped him handle risk and grow fasterHow Rumble’s model is different—and what makes it work in a competitive marketThe reality of entrepreneurship as a dad—and what he’s teaching his kids by chasing...2025-06-1243 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Side Hustles — Budgeting, Hustling, and Making It All WorkEver wonder how stay-at-home moms are making real money online — in the margins of nap time, late nights, and early mornings? In this episode, I sit down with Bridget, the powerhouse behind Bridget on a Budget, who has tried over 40 different side hustles — and isn’t stopping anytime soon.From her early days freelancing on Upwork to building a thriving Amazon Influencer storefront and monetizing content through UGC (user-generated content), Bridget shares the real, honest journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. We talk about her monthly side hustle challenges, the tools that keep her organized, and how she’s...2025-06-0530 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got Balloon Decor — Turning DIY Chaos into a Thriving Luxury BusinessShe DIYed her first balloon garland out of sticker shock—and now she’s styling luxury events, buying her dream van, and setting her own hours as a single mom.In this episode, I’m joined by Cristina Vlahos of Stina Does It, a powerhouse event stylist known for her bold balloon decor and custom signage that make any party unforgettable. Cristina shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to booked-out balloon boss… while raising a little warrior and rebuilding her life with purpose and passion.You’ll learn:How she scaled from DIY to ful...2025-05-2930 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s Got a Play Cafe — How to Launch a Kids’ Café That Actually WorksEver wondered what it takes to build a magical space for kids… while managing naps, business chaos, and your sanity?In this episode, I sit down with Dana Warncke, the powerhouse mom behind Little Dreamers Play Cafe in Wall, NJ. She’s juggling four kids, full-time teaching, cheer coaching, and building a thriving play cafe from scratch.What You’ll Learn:Why open play alone won’t cover rent—and what you need to surviveThe creative ways Dana built a local community (hint: her husband literally handed flyers to moms in grocery...2025-05-2242 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's Got Permanent Jewelry with BondEver said “We should totally start a business” in a group chat… and meant it?In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama podcast, Brittany sits down with the three incredible women behind Bond Permanent Jewelry — Ashley, Montana, and Stephanie — who turned a $500 welder and a bold idea into a six-figure mobile jewelry business in under a year.They share how they:Got started with just $1,200 and a whole lot of gritBooked out pop-up events across New JerseyBalance business, motherhood, and friendship without burning outMade the l...2025-05-1522 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's Got a Teacher's Pay Teacher's Store with Miss Tech QueenWhat if the lesson plans you already use could fund your family’s future?In this episode, I’m joined by Dena Skoulos—tech + STEM teacher, toddler mama, and the powerhouse behind Miss Tech Queen. With over 585 resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store and more than $500,000 in earnings (yes, HALF A MILLION), Dena breaks down how she built her business from scratch—while juggling life, littles, and lesson plans.We talk about:How she started with one sale and scaled to six figuresHer top tools for creating and organizing digital...2025-05-0829 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama’s got Wedding Calligraphy + Paperie: With Jess Giovine owner of The Jess PressWhat if your side hustle could turn into a nationally recognized business — without sacrificing your family, your mental health, or your sanity?In this episode of Money Hungry Mama, I sit down with Jess Giovine, the creative force behind The Jess Press and host of Just Press Play Podcast, to talk about her journey from burnt-out commuter to award-winning wedding stationery designer and Michaels MakerPlace partner.Inside this episode:✨ How Jess grew her business from her love of calligraphy and community✨ What it really takes to land features on The Knot and Loverly✨...2025-05-0144 minThe Money Hungry Mama4 Creative Side Hustles I Totally Failed (And What You Can Steal From Them)Not every side hustle becomes a 6-figure business… but every side hustle teaches you something important.In this solo episode, I’m sharing four creative business ideas I was really excited about — and totally failed at. From breaking metal bracelets to a plushie-making dream gone sideways, I'm pulling back the curtain on the messy middle so you know that failing is part of building.Inside this episode:- Why messy starts matter more than perfect ones- How to know if a side hustle fits your real life (not just Instagram trends)...2025-05-0117 minThe Money Hungry MamaMama's Got A Podcast: My Money Hungry Mama StoryIn this very first episode of the Money Hungry Mama podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the real story behind why I created this space — and why it’s for every mama who’s ever stood in a checkout line wondering how she's going to afford the essentials.From an unexpected hospital stay to a moment at Costco that broke my heart (and lit a fire), I’m taking you through the messy, honest beginning of my side hustle journey — the good, the bad, and the beautifully imperfect.Inside this episode:-How a $1,500 m...2025-05-0132 minThe Money Hungry MamaWelcome to Money Hungry MamaWelcome to the Money Hungry Mama podcast — the show for moms who want to master money, start side hustles, and build businesses. In this short trailer episode, host Brittany Plumeri shares what you can expect each week, who this podcast is for, and why now is the time to start building the financially free life you’ve been dreaming about.Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom looking to budget better, a working mama ready to launch a profitable side hustle, or a dream-chasing woman who’s tired of paycheck-to-paycheck stress, Money Hungry Mama is your new favorite money po...2025-04-0701 min
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And BusinessSPS Author Success Secrets: 6 Books, 1,455 Coaching Calls & Genre Hopping with Brittany PlumeriEver wondered how teaching challenges can turn into storytelling opportunities? Brittany Plumeri joins us to share her incredible journey from being a teacher to becoming a prolific author and coach at SelfPublishing.com. Discover how her experiences in the classroom, coupled with her role as a mother, inspired her first children's book and set her on a path to writing across multiple genres. Brittany opens up about the importance of finding validation and support within the writing community and offers a glimpse into the upcoming Author Advantage Live virtual conference, where she will discuss the power of social media for...2024-06-2739 min
Apollo Papyrus PodcastChildren's Book Writing, Writing in Multiple Genres, and More with Brittany PlumeriIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Brittany Plumeri.
Brittany is an elementary school teacher who has written many children's books, including The Perfect Lullaby, The Merzzlings, the books of the When Kids Write series, and the books of the Monsters Manners Lab series. Additionally, she has written a journal for children, My First Journal, and a journal for mothers, Take a Mommy Minute. In addition to her published works, Brittany is writing in a different genre each month throughout 2024.
You can learn more about Brittany and her work at https://www.brittanyplumeri.com...2024-06-0712 min
Lights Out Bedtime Stories for Boys and GirlsThe Merzzlings: The Adventure Begins： Kindness Is Key! by Brittany Plumeri - Read by Martyn KennethThe Merzzlings: The Adventure Begins： Kindness Is Key! by Brittany Plumeri - Read by Martyn Kenneth2023-11-0705 min
Writers R the Best WeirdosDesign Like a Pro on Canva with Brittany Plumeri | Writers R The Best Weirdos with Julia RobertsBrittany is an award-winning, bestselling picture book author with her own publishing company: Once Upon a Page Press. Brittany is now also being represented for traditional publishing, by The Purcell Agency. As a mother and Elementary school teacher, her books are inspired by her own children and her students. Her stories help to promote self-esteem, confidence, kindness, and manners in young readers. Her passion for utilizing social media has given her the drive needed to teach herself graphic design. Brittany not only shares in detail the process with her clients but is there every step of the way.2023-10-2440 min
The Teaching Your Toddler PodcastTeaching Toddlers Manners and Kindness with Brittany PlumeriBrittany Plumeri is an elementary school teacher, author and mom. She's noticed a change in kids over the past several years showing that kids struggle with being kind and having empathy. Today she's going to talk to us about teaching kindness and more importantly, teaching manners, yes, even to toddlers. She's got a unique way of doing this and I know you're going to love hearing her thoughts and ideas. Welcome Brittany Plumeri to the show. Her website is https://www.brittanyplumeri.com/ Her books: https://www.brittanyplumeri.com/books Facebook: h...2022-11-2322 min