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The Grit and Grace ProjectFireworks and Freedom: The Reason Behind Independence Day – 288If your knowledge of how Independence Day came to be is a little fuzzy, settle in for a brief history lesson!
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender recount America’s origin story, starting with Great Britain’s imposition of taxes and military presence in the colonies. You’ll discover how the Declaration of Independence came to be and why it’s significant (see the related resources section below for more), as well as our duty as women of faith (and Americans) to not only recognize our nation’s flaws and failures but to correct th...
2025-07-0114 min
Smart Living with Grit and GraceFireworks and Freedom: The Reason Behind Independence Day – 288If your knowledge of how Independence Day came to be is a little fuzzy, settle in for a brief history lesson!
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender recount America’s origin story, starting with Great Britain’s imposition of taxes and military presence in the colonies. You’ll discover how the Declaration of Independence came to be and why it’s significant (see the related resources section below for more), as well as our duty as women of faith (and Americans) to not only recognize our nation’s flaws and failures but to correct th...
2025-07-0114 min
The Burnt Toast PodcastDid Virginia Buy a $700 Calendar?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.comMy dear friend (and our nation’s leading momfluencer scholar) Sara Petersen joined me for a very fun Substack Live yesterday to discuss: Momfluencer Brooke Raybould’s protein-packed postpartum journey! Why $700 calendars are not the systemic support moms need! Would we eat seven hardboiled eggs in one meal! And so much more. Longtime Burnt Toasties will recall that …
2025-05-2005 min
thERINpy with Erin WashingtonBrooke Raybould shares routines and strategies for high-performance motherhoodMompreneur Brooke Raybould joins shares the routines and strategies she uses for high-performance and productive motherhood (running a brand, while homeschooling her 4 boys!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-11-281h 00
Where My Moms At? w/ Christina P.The Queen of Scheduling w/ Robert Iler and Brooke Raybould | Where My Moms At? Ep. 211WHERE MY MOMS AT!? It's the show by the Moms for the Moms. Hosted by everybody's favorite "cool mom" Christina P! Not only the most REAL show for moms, but the most interactive. An open place to admit no one really knows what they're doing.Welcome back to another episode of Where My Moms At! This week, Christina P is joined by YMH regular and actor Robert Iler. The two of them chat with Christina's favorite TikTok mom, Brooke Raybould, about being productive as a mom, dealing with hate on the internet, Brooke's background and much more...
2023-09-1151 min
At Home StartupAnnouncement: Baby Number FIVE!I have some exciting news to share with you all! Can you believe it? We're expecting baby number five! Now, I know some of you might have seen this coming, but trust me, the decision-making process was far from easy. In fact, I spent months searching for a sign that would help me determine which direction to take. And you know what? I finally found my answer, but little did I know, there was a curveball waiting for me that I could never have anticipated.Join me as I share my story of unexpected challenges a...
2023-04-1836 minAt Home StartupHow to Reach the World with Your Product or Service, From Home With Hannah ReeseStruggling to grow your online business because you don’t have a huge following? Listen up! Hannah Reese is here to share her expertise on how to strategically market your product or service without even needing a following! Hannah is a bonus mama, new mom, and marketing agency owner who is dedicated to helping female-owned businesses grow. After growing her own stationery business to 6 figures in just 7 months, she knew she had to help others achieve the same success. In our conversation, Hannah explains more about her process of working with clients to nail...
2023-04-1144 minAt Home StartupMy Exact Eating Strategy As A Busy MomWhat do you eat in a day? When do you eat breakfast? Can I have that recipe? Are you Keto? Why don’t you eat bread? These are just a few of the many questions I’m constantly asked on social media, and the time has finally come to answer them all!Join me in this episode where I reveal how I transformed my relationship with food, overcame my eating disorder, and learned to eat intuitively. Get ready for game-changing principles and a peek at my daily menu that'll leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. You won't want...
2023-04-0443 minAt Home StartupLaunching a Six Figure Teeth Whitening Business from Zero to Six Figures with Rachel HicksAre you looking to start your own business, but don't have any prior experience or knowledge? Look no further than this episode with Rachel Hicks, founder of U Whitening, a six-figure teeth whitening business. Rachel previously worked as a dental assistant in general and orthodontic dentistry. Despite having no prior business experience or knowledge, she took the leap and launched her business in 2019, starting from her own home. Today, she has grown her business to a commercial storefront and offers effective whitening kits worldwide.In our conversation, she is sharing her journey and w...
2023-03-2839 minAt Home StartupHow to Use Your Enneagram Personality to Become the Best Version of You with Ashton Whitmoyer-OberMy guest, enneagram consultant Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, explains how this ancient personality typing system can help individuals become the best version of themselves. The enneagram separates people into nine types based on motivations, fears, and desires and can help even moms find their new identity in motherhood and approach life more productively.Ashton breaks down each personality type and answers common questions about the enneagram, including how to help others get into a more healthy spot on the spectrum. She also shares insights on how she got into this work and created a thriving business around it.
2023-03-2145 minAt Home StartupHow A Mom Can Go to the Next Level with Melissa WenerGet ready for a unique and inspiring episode as I sit down with one of my Instagram followers, Melissa Wener, a busy stay-at-home mom of three boys with a passion for fitness and big dreams to help others. This episode is all about helping Melissa figure out her next steps and allowing her the chance to pick my brain about how to turn her passion into a successful business.Melissa and I dive into her journey, from her positive personality and love for fitness to her biggest passion of being a mom. We discuss how Melissa’s jo...
2023-03-1444 minAt Home StartupDoes Alcohol Have a Place in Motherhood Culture? With Jenn KautschAre you curious about how alcohol fits into motherhood culture? Join me and special guest Jenn Kautsch for an honest and judgment-free conversation about navigating alcohol in our lives as moms.As the founder of the SoberSis community and a leader in the "Sober Curious" movement, Jenn is passionate about helping women redefine their relationship with alcohol on their own terms. We'll be discussing our personal experiences and asking tough questions like, "Is alcohol adding to my quality of life or taking away from it instead?" Get ready to be inspired and empowered to make the choices...
2023-03-0749 minAt Home StartupTurning Your Knowledge, Passion, and Experience into an Online Income Stream in Your Spare Time with Graham CochranAre you ready to turn your passion into profit, but feel like you don't have the experience, startup funds, or time to make it happen? Get ready to be inspired by my guest Graham Cochran who has built a 7-figure online business from scratch, all while managing it in his spare time.In this episode, he shares his insider tips and strategies for creating a profitable and successful online business, even with minimal resources. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, you won't want to miss the valuable insights and inspiration Graham has to offer!
2023-02-2855 minAt Home StartupThis Parenting Coach Completely Changed My Parenting Approach. Here is How with Tia SlighthamParenting is not for the faint of heart. Looking back I wish I had been more proactive in getting the tools, resources, and general help I needed to manage my family better. Sometimes you just need an expert to step in and help you to see other options!Tia Slightham is that expert. She is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling author, and most importantly a MOM. She is the founder of Tia Slightham - Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the...
2023-02-2157 minAt Home StartupOverstimulated and Stressed As a Mom? Use These Techniques to Regain ControlToday I’m going to talk about a subject that is very prevalent in today’s culture, and that is overstimulation. For parents and moms, your environment can be very stimulating and frankly, chaotic. We fight busy schedules, hundreds of toys, and a million questions a day, so it’s easy for life to feel hectic and out of control. But the problem is when I see women accepting the overstimulation and stress as thinking “Oh well, that’s just the way it is.”I’m here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way! As a mom...
2023-02-1449 minAt Home StartupCarrie Underwood's Trainer Shares Her Secrets to Leaning Down At Home + Her Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success with Erin OpreaSelf-discipline and passion are the hallmarks of any successful entrepreneur, and Erin Oprea definitely embodies these qualities. With her strong commitment and drive to succeed, Erin has made a name for herself as a highly sought-after fitness trainer helping numerous celebrities, including the legendary Carrie Underwood, achieve their fitness goals and transform their bodies.Erin's journey to success is an inspiring one. She has always had a love for physical fitness and eventually chose to serve in the marine corps for nine years. After leaving the marines, she worked tirelessly to make her way back to the...
2023-02-0751 minAt Home StartupThe Entrepreneurial Accountant that Will Change Your Life and Your Bank Account with Khalil DabajaNothing intimidates me more than accounting and taxes. But we all know they’re not really optional, especially for a business owner. If you’re anything like me, you want to do a thorough job come tax season and save a buck whenever possible. But DIYing your taxes can feel so overwhelming! I had some serious questions, and I suspected you might as well, so I’ve brought on Khalil Dabaja to enlighten us.Khalil is the founder of CommonWealth, an advisory firm dedicated to serving entrepreneurs by offering concierge accounting and tax services exclusive to business owners...
2023-01-3153 minAt Home StartupFormer CEO of Rodan + Fields, Lori Bush, Explains the Key to Her SuccessLori Bush is a beauty industry expert and former CEO of Rodan + Fields where she took the company from its founding stages to becoming a billionaire dollar business. Throughout her career, Lori has always had the entrepreneurial mindset of finding a problem and working to create a solution. So when breast cancer led her to Dr. Ritu Chopra, and they discovered a gap in the skincare industry, the answer was to develop Solvasa Integrative Beauty. In our discussion, Lori shares more about her career, the creation of Solvasa, and the many pieces of advice she’s picked up...
2023-01-2452 minAt Home StartupHow to Know Whether You Should Have More Kids or Not? My Opinion.Today I’m going to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately as a mom. I shared on social media the other day about how to know whether or not to have more kids. The feedback I received was so helpful for me as I approach this question and I wanted to share some of those responses with you! Remember that my opinion and even others’ opinions are just that - opinions. And they may not be what’s best for your situation. But as I break this down more about where I am at person...
2023-01-1742 minAt Home StartupHow to Be Accountable for the State of Your Life with Justin PrinceIn a recent social media post, I experienced some pushback regarding toxic positivity. This concept kind of got the wheels in my head turning and I was directed toward Justin Prince, an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur who spoke about so much I truly related to. I immediately knew that he would bring amazing value and wisdom to other stay-at-home moms, so he is joining the conversation to discuss the topic of holding yourself accountable for your own life.Justin came from a divorced home as a child without much promise, then went on to e...
2023-01-1044 minAt Home StartupHow to Find Success as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur with Kristina BralyKristina Braly is a mom of two, a board-certified anesthesiologist and a digital content creator for 13+ years. She is also the CEO of Cloud9 Scrubs, a modern luxury performance brand, and the founder of AEMBR, a newly launched candle and home fragrance brand with products selling out in 90 seconds!But being a multi-passionate individual, like Kristina, is no walk in the park, especially for moms. It’s easy to feel pulled in so many directions, and if we’re not careful, it’s likely that burnout will follow close behind. In our conversation, Kristina and I chat...
2023-01-0331 minAt Home StartupHow to Make Money Self Publishing on AmazonSomething I’ve been interested in recently is digital products because they’re such a great way for stay-at-home parents to make a passive income. Well my guests, Sue and Manny Irven, are considered the experts in getting digital products into the marketplace through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). They’re here to tell you all about how to get started and help you sell!In July 2020, Sue and Manny had both gotten laid off when they decided to start their online business. Through trial and error, they realized that Amazon KDP was the best and easiest way to...
2022-12-2735 minAt Home StartupFuture Planning as a Young Entrepreneur With Hannah SimpsonMy guest, Hannah Simpson, is a 19-yr old entrepreneur who turned a fun Thanksgiving break craft in 2016 into a fully-fledged business! Coco’s Beads and Co began as a way to sell bracelets to friends and family, but it unexpectedly gained serious popularity, forcing Hannah to evolve and automate in order to keep up with the demand.Join our conversation as we dive into what it means to be a young entrepreneur, what it’s like running a business while still in college, and the importance of looking forward to the future to achieve your goals....
2022-12-2033 minAt Home StartupHow to Disrupt the Market with Your Business Idea with Kelly the Car MomIt can be difficult to break into an existing industry, especially when you’re doing it differently! My guest is someone who decided to pursue what she loved, but with her own creative and “disruptive” spin. She wasn’t interested in choosing between her passion and her family, so she took that path that had it all! Kelly Stumpe is the founder and creator of The Car Mom, where she uses her extensive knowledge and resources from her career in the automotive industry to empower first-time car buyers, women, and families to make the most informed decision while car...
2022-12-1341 minAt Home StartupWhy Relatable Motherhood Content Isn’t Always Good for YouI’m anxious to share my thoughts on a reel I recently posted that was met with some controversy about why I don’t relate to women who complain about motherhood. Which got me thinking about how relatable content isn’t always good for us!As moms, we often find ourselves mindlessly scrolling through social media or filling our minds with videos that don’t really challenge us to grow as human beings. In the name of relatability, moms take to the internet to commiserate about the real challenges and hardships they’re facing, but without any constructi...
2022-12-0636 minAt Home StartupCombining Creative Passions and Motherhood With Kelly The Car MomWomen often feel like they have to choose between their passion projects and growing their families. They either don’t have the time to pursue creative interests or they run out of energy in the process! Well, my guest is someone who decided she didn’t have to choose between growing her family and doing what she loved. She was determined to have it all!Kelly Stumpe is the founder and creator of The Car Mom, where she uses her extensive knowledge and resources from her career in the automotive industry to empower first-time car buyers, women, and...
2022-12-0633 minAt Home StartupHow to Treat Being a Stay at Home Mom Like a JobThe transition from working in the corporate world to being a stay-at-home mom can be extremely difficult for new moms. But while you might receive loads of help at a new job, new moms on the other hand are often left to fend for themselves. What I found made my transition much smoother, was to apply some of the same habits I had formed in my corporate job to my new role in motherhood. Join me as I share five key practices that will help you do the same!In this episode, I talk about….....
2022-11-2933 minAt Home StartupThe Travel Hack Queen With Katie HoldenHave you ever wondered how to use your credit card points to go on crazy expensive vacations? This is exactly what Katie Holden did. She reduced her travel costs by over $5000 on an awesome resort vacation for five, and now, she’s sharing her secrets with the world through her blog, Katie’s Travel Tricks! Join us as we talk about how she got to the point of teaching others her travel hacks and turning that into a profitable and value-add business from the comfort of her own home. You won’t want to miss out on this am...
2022-11-2233 minAt Home StartupBuilding a Morning Routine Using Control VariablesAt one point in my motherhood journey, I felt like I was drowning. How was I supposed to do all the things and be all the things, while still maintaining a sense of calm and control? For me, the answer was control variables. In short, control variables is the morning routine I practice that enables me to live an amazing life on purpose. As parents, we know there’s a lot in this world we can’t control. But we CAN control ourselves. And while this routine might not be for everyone, it will certainly help you high...
2022-11-1529 minAt Home StartupDon’t Settle: How to Create the Life You Want with Mrs. America Brooklyn RiveraBrooklyn Rivera knows what it’s like to go after her dreams and achieve success! She won Mrs. Texas in 2020, became Mrs. America in 2021, and is now a fantastic entrepreneur and mom. But for a high-achiever like herself, doing it all meant making some pretty big choices along the way that would impact her whole family. Join our conversation as we discuss the decision-making mindset moms need to have while juggling their careers and motherhood and the importance of having grace for yourself. Can we really have it all?? In this episode, we talk about…..Not...
2022-11-0839 minAt Home StartupHow to Change Directions the RIGHT WayAre you at a crossroads in your life? Do you feel stuck with your current situation? Have you been forced to make a change, and don’t like the direction it is headed? In this episode, I will break down the difference between a pivot and reinvention. A pivot is when you are forced to change by external market demands or factors, while reinvention is led by the individual. Learn why pivoting can be a BAD thing, especially in entrepreneurship, and use these FOUR questions to ask yourself to get back on the track. This goes back to bu...
2022-11-0130 minAt Home StartupUsing Your Story to Help Others with Julie ThomasonJoin us with Julie Thomason on this intimate episode where we discuss the moment that changed her life only weeks after her son was born. Learn how Julie has taken tragedy and turned it into a way to connect with other women who share the same pain, which turned into the therapy she didn’t know she needed. We discuss the painful moment she heard the news about her husband, and how she turned to social media to write therapeutically about the events that had transpired. As she began sharing her story...
2022-10-2530 minAt Home StartupLessons Learned from A Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur with Lauren StokesToday’s guest, Lauren Stokes, represents the female entrepreneur American dream. Lauren shares how sketching dresses out of magazines turned into a small business that catapulted into a multi-million dollar reality. But along Lauren’s journey, she couldn’t help but question, is bigger really better? Or is there a small business sweet spot? Buckle in as we dive into Lauren’s story …In this episode we discuss:How to turn your passion into a mult-million dollar startup.How to take a concept and turn it into a profitable small business.How to start a business...
2022-10-1831 minAt Home StartupHow to Balance High Ambition with Living Fully featuring Mallory ErvinBeing an achiever can be a good thing, but what happens when it becomes addictive? Today’s guest, Mallory Ervin, explains exactly that. Mallory shares why winning Miss Kentucky, becoming fourth runner-up in Miss America, and participating two-times over in the Amazing Race were achievements that left her high up on a mountain top feeling unfulfilled and only wanting more. In this episode we discuss:How being addicted to achievements stole her life, and nearly pushed her to deathHow to balance being a high achiever healthilyHow to detach yourself from pleasure-seeking, and how to...
2022-10-1137 minAt Home StartupSpousal Support with My Husband, RyanSpousal Support with Ryan, my husband.Ryan Joins me in this episode as I discuss how receiving spousal support helps me achieve the most out of each day and maintain a happy family. History of Ryan What led us to form a relationshipHow we have evolved together My daily schedule: Control Variables Having four childrenIG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl...
2022-10-0430 minAt Home StartupWhy Did I Start A Podcast?!Listen on and discover the reason why I decided to start a podcast.Everyone is faced with a moment in their life when they can decide whether they are going to live a life that fully embodies them, or fake a life that is a half-baked truth of who they are or controlled by external factors. As a mom, who grew to influencer status, I was able to tap into my entrepreneurial dreams while being a present mom. I’ve had to ask myself: is this where I’m meant to be?
2022-09-2745 minAt Home StartupTrailerHi! I’m Brooke Raybould, I’m a high-achieving mama with a Georgetown MBA who said “no” to the corporate world and “yes” to herself. Trained by two of the top business schools in the country, I fell in love with entrepreneurship, and embarked on the biggest startup of my life: my family. Drowning in diapers + laundry, I bootstrapped my way to building a six-figure online business, where I was paid to be myself. And now? I’m on a mission to help women ditch the mom memes, and build the life they were created for.Whether you...
2022-09-0100 minSmart Living with Grit and GraceHow Can We Teach our Kids the True Meaning of Freedom? with Brooke Raybould – 199As this week’s podcast guest, Brooke Raybould, says, freedom is “a loaded word.” Especially with the recent rise in debate over constitutional rights in the U.S., the meaning of freedom can get muddy. So what exactly does it mean for us, and furthermore, how can we correctly relay what it means to our kids?
Brooke, who is also the face behind the beloved The Southernish Mama blog, is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of government more than many of us: Her and her family live in D.C. and her husband worked in the U.S. C...
2022-06-2830 min
The Andrea Barkley ShowEp. 5 - Maintaining Your Identity After MotherhoodIf parenting, or the idea of parenting, has you wondering where YOU fit into your own life, then this is the episode for you. Join me and Brooke Raybould, formerly The Southernish Mama, as we talk about maintaining your identity after children. Don't miss what helps us feel like we have control over our day, how to have more vibrant energy, and the social media trends we HATE. If you are struggling to find the motivation to workout and eat right, subscribe to my morning texts at www.andreabarkley.com/motivate.
2022-06-1358 min
Roasts & ToastsBlocked BortchesThis week we’re laughing about being blocked over poop talk, weighing in on some trolls who are *gasp* offended over a mommy blogger's stories and diving into the sad and scary world of cults and one influencer who’s family is fighting to get her back.
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2022-03-011h 22
Roasts & ToastsDon't Put It In Your MouthWe're recapping an influencer plagiarism scandal, discussing the instagram comparison game and weighing in on a mom's not-so-savory snack experience.
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2022-02-221h 10
Created for This with Danielle RobertsEpisode 90: The Southernish Mama on Running a Business and Raising Children with ValuesListen in on my conversation with Brooke Raybould: - Raising young men and controversy that surrounds raising kids in a social media world - Differences between formal entrepreneurship education and practical implementation - Honoring your purpose of starting your business - Running a values-based business - Faith as an anchor - A controversial reel shared by Brooke - Failure and how it can be beneficial - Brooke's new book on teaching kids values Values resource available from Danielle Join Brooke on...
2022-02-2137 min
The Caffeinated MommyThe southern-ish MomaToday on the podcast I have Brooke Raybould, also know as The Southern-ish Mama. We are going to talk about all things motherhood, life, and using social media to put positivity and light into the world! You can follow her at @southernishmoma on Instagram or check out her blog at https://www.thesouthernishmama.com/blog
2020-04-061h 00
The Sweetest (and Toughest) JobHonesty in Postpartum and MotherhoodBrooke Raybould is The Southern-ish Mama. She's Mom to 3 boys balancing building a social media platform with raising her little ones. Brooke and I chat about life with three kids, the transition from two to three, balancing a "side hustle" with being a stay at home mom and she also openly shares her experience with Postpartum Depression after her second.Brooke grew up in Southern California. She met her husband at a Starbucks while on a trip to Dallas to consider business schools. Brooke ended up attending Georgetown business school - part of the time pregnant with her...
2020-02-2048 min