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Blueprints for Brilliance: Coaching InsightsHolistic Nutrition for Women with Fertility Nutrition Coaching Aderet Dana HochHow can women nourish their bodies through all stages of life? In this episode of Blueprints for Brilliance: Coaching Insights, Jeanne Willson talks with Aderet Dana Hoch, a registered dietitian and holistic nutrition coach, about the power of food and lifestyle to support women's health.Aderet shares insights on eating for hormone balance, emotional eating help, and practical strategies like seasonal meal planning and mindful eating. You'll hear guidance on postpartum health, fertility nutrition, PCOS support, and nutrition tips for managing endometriosis.Whether you're a busy mom, navigating hormonal shifts, or rebuilding your relationship with...
2025-07-2324 min
In ThreeThird Wheel: Deep Dive On Taylor Swift vs Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni With Dana BowlingJoining us as our Third Wheel this week is Dana Bowling for this deep dive on Taylor Swift vs Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni.Dana, a former casting director turned gossip guru, has been reporting on this story for months without missing a beat. From her personal experience with Justin, the Hollywood horror stories about Blake's Mom and the moment she flipped from Team Blake to Team Justin, we get into all of it.Including the latest development on Taylor's involvement in this case. The subpoena has been dropped, but is T...
2025-05-2345 min
The Graham Allen ShowKamala CERTIFIES Trump Victory! Judge UPHOLDS Trump Sentencing?! + Dana White Joins META?!America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider! https://patriotmobile.com/Graham or call 972-PATRIOT + use code GRAHAM for FREE activation Bet Online using the site out there: https://www.betonline.ag/ 👉 Follow Us on Social Media: • 𝕏 ✍️: https://twitter.com/GrahamAllen_1 • Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/grahamallen1 • Facebook 👍: https://www.facebook.com/GrahamAllenOfficial/ • TikTok 🎬: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrahamallen • Rumble 🟢 : https://rumble.com/c/GrahamAllenOfficial #Dearamerica #Grahamallen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi
2025-01-071h 33
Never Ever Give Up HopeYou Can't Change Your Past But Did You Know How It Can Have a Strong Affect On Your FutureNarcissists are masters at creating a perception of perfection to the outside world so no one believes the victims. Dana Diaz was a victim who often felt hopeless during her childhood and as an adult. It made Dana feel stuck. And she felt dead inside as well. When she became physically ill as a result of the chronic stress of abuse, she felt a responsibility to create awareness about the effects of abuse on the mind and body. Educated in journalism and psychology from DePaul University, Dana Diaz's lifelong experience with abus...
2024-09-2945 min
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, Historical[German] - Regency Roses. Eine Lady unter Verdacht by Dana GrahamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/798034 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Regency Roses. Eine Lady unter Verdacht Series: #2 of Regency Roses Author: Dana Graham Narrator: Katja Eberhardt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: August 12, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Aus schierer Not hat Lady Juliana sich auf einen gefährlichen Handel eingelassen. Jetzt ist ihr Englands bester Spion auf den Fersen … Sebastian Colbourne ist nicht nur der Sohn eines Dukes, sondern – was kaum jemand weiß – ein Spion der Krone. Sein neuester Auftrag führt ihn jedoch nicht hinter die feindlichen französischen Linien, sondern mitten in die Londone...
2024-08-1205 min
Everything Life and Real EstateCreate More Money, Margin and Meaning with Special Guest Graham Cochrane On this episode, Linda and Dana talk with Graham Cochrane about personal branding, identity crises, entrepreneurship, and the importance of living in alignment with one's design. Graham delves into the journey of finding one's purpose, the challenges of conforming, and the power of consistency in building a brand. He also explores the impact of the pandemic on business growth. Graham shares his journey from music to entrepreneurship, the evolution of his interests, and his transition into public speaking and writing. He shares the importance of coaching, feedback, and authenticity in personal and professional growth. Check out his...
2024-06-0446 min
My MusicMy Music Episode 376 - Dana MastersGraham Coath talks to Dana Master about her life in music.
From her early upbringing growing up listening to R&B to moving to Ireland and writing her own blend of soul, jazz, pop and R&B!
#Music #Interview #Podcast
2024-05-1137 min
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Romance, Historical[German] - Regency Roses. Eine Lady in Not by Dana GrahamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772572 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Regency Roses. Eine Lady in Not Series: #1 of [German Edition] Regency Roses Author: Dana Graham Narrator: Katja Eberhardt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 47 minutes Release date: April 15, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Drei Dinge braucht eine Lady, um eine gute Partie zu machen: eine noble Herkunft, eine hohe Mitgift und gutes Aussehen. Emma Morten besitzt nichts davon. Emma Morten, Tochter eines einfachen Landedelmanns, hat nur eine Möglichkeit, dem Dasein als Gesellschafterin ihrer schrecklichen Großtante zu entgehen: Sie muss heiraten. Ihre Chancen dafür stehen allerdings denk...
2024-04-1505 min
The Empowered Parent with Dana BaltutisEpisode 4: Graham Clark (Parent) - Celebrating Milestones in ParentingSend us a textGraham was a stay at home dad for 24 years. Recently his neurodivergent son moved out into Supported Accommodation. Graham shares his triumphs and challenges through his journey of parenting his now independent son. danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services
2024-02-0845 min
#WINNINGDana Graham on Transitioning & Pivoting in EntrepreneurshipHow often do you find yourself working late into the night, struggling to separate business from personal life? This is a shared battle cry for entrepreneurs and small business owners everywhere. Join host, Mackenzie Kilshaw and Winnipeg Realtor, Dana Graham as we journey into the heart of entrepreneurship, revealing strategies for managing a successful business while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.Dana and Mackenzie dive straight into the trenches, recounting Dana's inspiring journey into entrepreneurship and the vital lessons learned along the way. Remember, growth is the aim, but not just any growth. We delve into Dana's...
2023-11-1455 min
The Bus Bench PodcastIdeal Clients and Setting Boundaries- With Michelle MayMy guest Michelle and I discuss attracting your ideal client and setting boundaries.
Follow Michelle on instagram: @micnicremote
Michelle's Website:
Host Information:
Dana Graham
Winnipeg Realtor
Century 21 Bachman & Assoc
360 McMillan Ave Winnipeg
danagrahamhomes@gmail.com
Instagram: @realtor_graham
Website: https://dana-graham.c21.ca/
2023-10-3152 min
The Bus Bench PodcastMoving Past Mental Blocks- With Cathy DavisCathy Davis is a program Architect with Strategic Coach and also sits on the Board of Directors.
In this episode, Cathy and I discuss the numerous mental barriers that business owners and entrepreneurs face, and how to overcome them.
2023-10-1640 min
The Bus Bench PodcastFuelling Passions Outside Of Your Business- with Natalia LongleyNatalia and I discuss managing family, business and also passions and hobbies.
About Natalia:
Natalia is the Owner of Westside Dental Group - a boutique dental office in the heart of Charleswood. She is passionate about helping people overcome their fear of going to the dentist.
Natalia Longley is also the creator of The Mom Moment. A social media space dedicated to joyful parenting strategies and inspiration for daily home life. She is on a mission to help fellow moms not just survive motherhood, but thrive.
2023-09-1141 min
The Bus Bench PodcastGetting To Know Yourself Within Your Business - with Christina KroekerWelcome to Episode 1 Season 2 with Christina Kroeker! In this episode Christina and I discuss the journey to get to know yourself in order to create systems and processes to enjoy life and free up mind space!
Here's a bit about Christina:
I am a creative turned solopreneur. Photography was my entry into both the creative realm and the business realm as an adult, but I’ve been using creative modalities to explore and express myself since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I can’t imagine a life that doesn’t incl...
2023-08-2848 min
In Depth With Graham Bensinger$2M bought Dana White just 3 lettersDana White remembers what $2M bought him - just three letters and an old octagon.
2023-07-2103 min
The Bus Bench PodcastMaking your Marketing Memorable- With Sarah AndersonDo you think marketing should be funny and memorable, or reflect your business's values? In episode 9, Sarah Anderson joins me to discuss whether funny tag lines are the best way to go!
🔑 ABOUT GUEST SARAH ANDERSON:
Sarah Anderson is the manager of business development for Bockstael Construction, a 110 year old, family owned construction company in Manitoba. She spent her career working in marketing, economic development, and real estate development prior to joining the family business in May 2020.
Side note/fun fact: In 2012, when Bockstael Cons...
2023-06-2131 min
The Bus Bench PodcastHow Business Owners Utilize Debt & Money - with Jessica Keusintro
In episode 8, I chat with Jessica, Owner of Eleven Wealth & Investment Advisor with Wellington Altus, about how business owners can utilize debt & money.
🔑 ABOUT GUEST JESSICA KEUS:
As an investment advisor and founder of Eleven Wealth, I offer clients a one-to-one, personalized experience that enables you to talk openly about your goals, expand your understanding, and feel confident in your financial plan — preserving and growing your wealth into a lasting legacy.
My approach involves more than just a tailored...
2023-06-1333 min
The Bus Bench PodcastMy Worst Client - with host Dana GrahamFrom pre-approval to final purchase, choosing a home can be quite a journey. Even when you’re a realtor! In this episode, I share the multiple stops and starts that happened during my own home search and I explain why we were my worst client!
🔑 ABOUT THE HOST:
Dana Graham
Realtor & Team Lead with the Graham Andersen Group
Century 21 Bachman & Assoc. | 360 McMillan Ave
Winnipeg MB
🔑 Subscribe for the newest videos! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@grahamandersengroup
🔑 RESOUR...
2023-05-1623 min
The Bus Bench PodcastWhy Would I Move to Winterpeg - with Charmaine JenningsWondering what’s so great about our city? A lot of Winnipeggers want to move away after high school, and a good many actually do leave for a while. Even though we intend to leave permanently, a lot of us come back to the dry cold. 😉
In episode 6, I chat with Charmaine, founder and CEO of Strategic Charm, about what she loves about Winterpeg, why she still chooses to live here, and what attractions she feels are braggable about our city.
🔑 ABOUT GUEST CHARMAINE JENNINGS:
Founder and CEO of St...
2023-05-0233 min
The Bus Bench PodcastFinding the Right People to Work With - with Jessica WillisHave you ever struggled to hire/ fire employees? My guest Jessica Willis and I discuss how to get the hiring process right and find the right fit for your business the first time.
🔑 ABOUT GUEST JESSICA WILLIS:
Jess Willis is a Partner at Summit Search Group, a leading executive and professional recruitment firm with offices across Canada. Jessica builds strong partnerships with organizations who are looking for strategic talent insight and growth. For Jess, recruitment is more than marketing opportunities, and aligning interests. It's about driving business growth, and ensu...
2023-04-1839 min
The Bus Bench PodcastUnsolicited Business Advice - with Leilah PerchalukWhen you first start a business or start out as an entrepreneur, everybody feels the compulsion to give you advice - whether they're business owners or not.
This week I chat with Leilah Perchaluk, founder and driving force of Knew House, about how she’s handled both solicited and unsolicited opinions of those around us as she’s built her business.
🔑 ABOUT GUEST LEILAH PERCHALUK:
Leilah Perchaluk is a passionate entrepreneur who has found herself in industries that she never thought possible. Leilah is the Foun...
2023-04-0433 min
The Bus Bench PodcastLeslie Rates Realtor Taglines - with Leslie NicoleWhat's the cringiest realtor tagline you've ever heard?
That's what this episode is all about as I chat with Leslie Nicole, fashion content creator, about how her own tagline came to be and what she thinks about some realtor taglines. Leslie rates the taglines on the cheesiness and memorability factors as well as their overall appeal in this fun and informal chat!
🔑 ABOUT GUEST LESLIE NICOLE:
Leslie is a single mom of 2 beautiful girls, a blogger, YouTuber and a Winnipeg influencer. Born and raised in Wi...
2023-03-2118 min
The Bus Bench PodcastTo Open House Or Not To Open House - with Carlin KosterShould you host an open house when you're selling your home? Or are open houses just for nosey neighbours to see inside your house?
This week Carlin Koster - Realtor with C21 Bamber Realty in Calgary AB and I discuss whether hosting an open house is a good move, along with some cringey stories about how they can go wrong!
🔑 ABOUT GUEST CARLIN KOSTER:
Born and raised Albertan, Carlin has been fortunate to work and play in Alberta his whole life. Farm Bred and City...
2023-03-0741 min
The Bus Bench PodcastThe WORST Business Advice - with Reanna KhanStarting a business? Maybe it's best NOT to opt for business advice! Whether it's from friends, family or other business owners- it's meant with good intentions but can be harmful to your new venture!
This week I chat with Reanna Khan, owner of Reanna Khan Creative and co-owner at Vibes Solar about the WORST advice she received when she was starting her businesses.
About Reanna Khan:
"One thing Barbie taught me was that life is full of opportunity and to always follow your dreams, even when they change."
Her journey started off...
2023-02-2134 min
Stop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 756 - Dana SmithComedian Dana Smith returns to talk schoolyard games, the first day of school, and Bachman Cummings.
2022-09-131h 37
Missions to MovementsAmplify Your Mission on Social Media with charity: water's Cubby GrahamStories have the power to change the world, and this is exactly what Cubby Graham has been doing at charity: water for the last 9 years as their social media lead.Cubby and I get into what truly makes a great story, where to find great storytellers, how their incredible World Water Day campaign came to life (including a successful cold pitch to Pantone), and how they retain 70,000 members in their monthly giving program, The Spring.Are you fired up yet? I know you’re going to hear so many mic drop moments on this episode.
2022-08-0351 min
The Dad Who Knows NothingGrateful for GrahamWhat do you know about Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)? Carl and Amanda Robertello talk about their 2 year-old son, Graham, who was born with a rare skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a family of life-threatening rare genetic disorders that affect the body's largest organ: the skin. The discussion centers around their journey as parents and caring for Graham over these last two years, along with how they have risen to this unbelievable challenge in providing him with exceptional care. Finally, we talk about the upcoming “Grateful for Graham” 5K that will be held on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 to rais...
2022-04-1730 min
Soul Sister ConversationsEP 160: Transform the World through Kindness with Abby GrahamAbby Graham is a grade twelve student who is looking to impact the world through kindness. After witnessing too many bullying incidents at her school, including the assault of a transgender person, she decided to create the kindness pledge to counteract hatred. We talk about her mission, the power of kindness and what she learning about being a leader.
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We chat about:
✔️ her passion for advocacy
✔️ the pushback she has received
✔️ what she has learned about being a leader
✔️ what she has learned about the power of kindness
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2022-04-1038 min
Amidst The ChaosBecoming a Photo Editor, with Alisa McCormickWhen I started this podcast, the goal was to bring mothers in different indutries to this community so that YOU can see the variety of ways you can either start a side hustle or jump right in to a new career with skills you may already have. Today's guest is not only an amazing listen, but selfishly so fun as she is in the photography space - so I got to geek out on somethings! Alisa McCormick is a private photography editor for weddings who started her career as a photographer! We talk about how she was a stay at...
2022-03-1549 minAmidst The ChaosUsing Your Weight Loss Journey to Become a Nutrition Coach, with Karen BeinMy guest today is on a mission to help mothers get back to feeling like themselves again through confidence and mindful eating. Karen Brein is a nutrition and wellness coach that used her own experience after kids to help other mamas feeling the same. We start talking about her life pre kids and company and how she came to find her passion as a coach to other women. She talks about how to form habits and her approach with her clients that TRULY help them succeed and maintain their goals. Karen also touches on imposter syndrome, which...
2022-03-0847 minAmidst The ChaosMaking an Infant Carrier Fit in a Grocery Cart, with Lindsey Fleischhauer Today's guest has brought a game changing product to the lives of all parents that are grocery shopping with their infants. Lindsey Fleischhauer is the creator of Totes Babies, which fits onto a grocery cart to help keep your infant carrier out of the bottom (hello, GENIUS idea)! Lindsey starts by telling me how she came to the idea after experience this problem every time she went to the store, and how her dad played a huge role in making it a reality. She then gets real about how she had some big naysayers that told her...
2022-03-0148 minAmidst The ChaosHow a Single Mom Built a Clothing Line for Mothers, with Whitney LundeenWOW, today's episode I got DEEP with our guest, Whitney Lundeen, on her journey to build her clothing brand Sonnet James. Whitney not only talks about the founder tips and hurdles, but gets really honest and open about her personal struggles, which I think will be really helpful for so many people. Whitney tells me about how she was a young mom and found herself in an unhealthy marriage. After making the scary decision to leave, she knew she had to do something on her own as childcare was so expensive. Instead of making excuses, she decided to jump...
2022-02-221h 04Amidst The ChaosHow to Become a Graphic Designer and Work for Yourself , with Stacy Aguilar I am so excited to bring another guest on the show today who had a skill/passion for something and after years of switching careers has found a way to turn that into her fulltime career. Today I am joined by Stacy Aguilar, a graphic designer who helps entrepreneurs with their branding and web design. We first talk about Stacy's background in public policy, where she was focused on helping people but found she was super interested in design and the visual realm, but she didn't know the best way to combine the two! Then she talks...
2022-02-1550 minAmidst The ChaosHow and Why to Become a Productivity Coach, with Meaghan LangstonI don't know anyone who wouldn't want to be more productive in one aspect of their life -- even my guest, who is a productivity coach! Meaghan Langston, the Meaning Mentor, joins us to kick off season two of the podcast! Meaghan has a similar background as previous guests in that she had a standard job but wasn't loving the hours, so was searching for something that was more flexible and aligned with her skills. While she was having these thoughts, her and her husband had just recently become foster parents to two littles (so not stressful at all...
2022-02-0845 minAmidst The ChaosHelping Parents Shift the Way Work is Done and Elevate Their Leadership Capacity, with Sarah PeckI am so excited to finish out this amazing first season with a guest who could essentially be the poster child for this podcast! Sarah Peck is the founder of Start Up Parent, which focuses on helping women feel less alone and gives them the tools they need to plan for families during busy careers. Sarah starts by giving me her long job history -- she legit has done it all! When she got pregnant with her first at a tech start up that she loved, she took her maternity leave in her own hands and set...
2021-12-2152 minAmidst The ChaosBuilding an App for Music Teachers to Virtually Engage with Their Students, with Rebecca Featherstone When everything went virtual in 2020, all sorts of service providers found a way to make it work with a ton of different digital video platforms. But my guest today, Rebecca Featherstone, wasn't satisfied with 'just ok' when it came to her music lessons. Instead of dealing with it (like so many of us continue to do), she MADE A FREAKING APP (musicology) to help music teachers all over have better and more effective lessons with their students. Rebecca talks to me about her background in music and how the frustrations of teaching over...
2021-12-1445 minAmidst The ChaosTeaching Dog Owners to Safely Bring a New Baby Home, with Dominika Knossalla-Pado How often have you pictured an exciting moment in your life and then it comes and is not at all how you expected?! Well, lucky for you, my guest today is here to help with one of those moments -- introducing a dog to your baby! Dominika Knosalla is a dog trainer and founder of Dog Meets Baby. She joins me to talk about her path to starting this brand and how her life has taken a completely different path than she expected! Dominika tells me how she had wanted to be a...
2021-12-0744 minAmidst The ChaosMinimizing Stress for Diplomats, Military Members and Expats, with Christine Lusk I am beyond excited to bring our guest, Christine Lusk, on the podcast today because her business is not only GENIUS but so relevant to my life situation. Christine in the founder of Diplodash, which provides diplomats support services during and after transition to posts (UMMM HELLO, ME!!!). Christine talks to be me about her life pre- entrepreneurship and how life of a trailing spouse (though she has properly renamed it a trailblazing spouse) brought on a lot of challenges she hadnt realized. Once she was oversees, she was thinking how nice it...
2021-11-3044 minAmidst The ChaosA Silicone Baby Placemat To Support Infant Development and Parent’s Sanity, with Lindsey Laurain Today's guest has been on our wish list for a while and she DID NOT disappoint! Lindsey Laurain, the founder and creator of EZPZ fun is on today and she opens up to us about so many things -- building the brand and beyond! For those that don't know (if there are any, ha), ezpz creates innovative, developmentally-focused products that make mealtime less about mess and more about fun. Lindsey's story starts like so many mom founders; she had a problem and there wasn't a solution in the market, so she MADE IT! After years in the c...
2021-11-2348 minAmidst The ChaosCreating Clean and Caffeine-Free, Energy Boosting Snacks, with Lisa Curtis When I started this podcast, I wanted to highlight all the behind the scenes takes and insider tips on building something with kids along side. If 2020 taught us anything, it's that working while parenting is NO JOKE! I have loved getting to hear founders' stories, specifically how they handled the craziness of these last two years. I am so excited to have Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli, on the show today. She talks all about her brand and what this last year brought up for her. Lisa tells me what kick started...
2021-11-1645 minAmidst The ChaosHow to Limit Your Social Media AddictionBe honest - how many of you have found yourself scrolling social media during the different pockets of your day? In between Netflix episodes, on your walk upstairs, waiting for your kids to get out of school -- anyone? Well, I definitely have, especially these past two years! I have found myself relying on social media to fill any void in my day. I realized I was subconsciously opening my apps and scrolling before I even gave myself a chance to sit with my thoughts (imagine!) or get something productive done. After taking time to really understand h...
2021-11-1119 minAmidst The ChaosHow to Grow Your Event Planning Business at Your Own Speed, with Betsy McKay Have you ever been to an amazing wedding, party or celebration and thought 'damn, I can't imagine what it took to bring this all together?'! Well, today, you get all the inside scoop on event planning and building a brand that allows you to plan and execute a range of celebrations. I am so excited to have Betsy McKay, founder of Salt events, on the show today telling me all about her experiences and tips on how she built her brand. Betsy has a super interesting background, from being an executive assistant...
2021-11-0944 minAmidst The ChaosBecoming a Holistic Health Practitioner, with Kathy Bartelloni There are some people who you meet and you realize that they are doing EXACTLY what they were meant to be doing!Kathy Bartelloni started Evolv Hol, providing integrative health tools to support women, mind, body and soul after years of previously professional lives. She dives into how her life has had some crazy pivots and how she has found herself right where she was always meant to be -- as cliché as it sounds, she is so open and honest about the difficulties she has gone through to begin helping others. Kathy's calm presence is so r...
2021-11-0249 minAmidst The ChaosKeeping Your Baby Entertained Anywhere and Everywhere, with Beth Fynbo Adding another product to my list of things I wish I had when my kids were little today -- all thanks to our guest, Beth Fynbo! Beth is the founder of Busy Baby Mat, which helps make life a little easier for Busy Parents everywhere! Beth starts off telling me about her childhood and seeing her dad run his own business, and how she knew at a young age she wanted to do something on her own as well. She then went on to serve 10 years in the Army and when she found herself back into a...
2021-10-2644 minAmidst The ChaosHydrating and Nourishing Families in a Healthier Way, with Ashi Jelinek Any of you out there feel like there MUST be a certain product you are looking for, but when you search you can't find it? For most of us, after we come up empty, we find the next closest thing. But today's guest is not like most of us! Ashi Jelinek was looking for a vitamin infused drink for her kids instead of watering down the juice that was on the market. When she couldn't find anything, the woman MADE IT HERSELF!!! Ashi talks to me about her life pre Kidsluv and how...
2021-10-1947 minAmidst The ChaosKeeping Moms From Crumbling, with Heather Greco Bringing another amazing human, mother and entrepreneur to you all for today's episode! Heather Greco is the founder of Chaos N Cookies, where she helps business owners increase their efficiency and social media impact through her organizational and automation skills, Her main goal is to make sure you are working smarter, not harder! Heather talks about starting her career in sales and marketing at an IT firm and how she found her way into health and wellness, which was right up her alley as she was a lifelong athlete! She then tells me...
2021-10-1254 minAmidst The ChaosBringing Diversity To Your Celebrations, with Jacquelyn Rodgers Today's guest has been on our wish list for months now, so I am SO PUMPED to be able to share her story with you all. Jacquelyn Rodgers is the founder of Greentop Gifts, which brings diversity to your celebrations with apparel, home décor and stationery. Jacquelyn dives into her past career at Mars, selling candy to retailers (umm, ok talk about FUN)!! She then jumps right in to why she started Greentop Gifts; she wanted to share the celebratory memories that she had with her mother with her son, but noticed none of the décor...
2021-10-0543 minAmidst The ChaosFinding A Way To Turn Your Past Experience Into A Thriving Consultancy, Lauren Lorow I am so giddy to bring today's guest on the podcast!! My Marketing Director, Lauren Lorow is here! She is my behind the scenes, right hand woman on all things podcast and today she is here to tell her story! I found Lauren through a friend of a friend off of an IG story post and what started as an inquiry to be a VA, has grown into so much more! Lauren tells me about her professional past, which was mostly in health and wellness in Manhattan. She talks about how she was...
2021-09-2850 minAmidst The ChaosIntegrating Self-Care With Caregiving, With Elizabeth MillerI hope you are all ready to be blown away like I was during todays episode with Elizabeth Miller. I have enjoyed hearing from these amazing women talk about how they took a problem and built out a solution. Elizabeth did that and then found a way to monetize work that truly fueled her soul -- which is not an easy feat! Elizabeth is the founder of Happy Healthy Caregiver, which is a resource for all caregivers to help them bring self care and happiness into their lives and roles. Elizabeth starts off our call by telling me how...
2021-09-2146 minAmidst The ChaosGiving Boutique Business Owners The Tools To Thrive, with Ciara Stockeland Super excited to share my conversation with Ciara Stockeland today -- I had an idea of what she did and what we would talk about and WOW was I blown away by where things went! Ciara has taken her experiences, her failures (which she owns up to!) and her passions to help boutique owners thrive! We start on talk with all the steps that led Ciara to where she is today -- from starting her own theater company, to opening a maternity boutique in North Dakota with no retail experience, she dives into everything she experienced and...
2021-09-1448 minAmidst The ChaosEmpowering Women By Decluttering Their Spaces, with Allie Casazza This was a real pinch me moment for the podcast! When I first thought of this podcast idea (years ago!), I had this vision of chatting with strong, independent and driven women and I have been BLOWN AWAY by the caliber of founders I have had on. Today's guest is no different -- I reached out to Allie Casazza's team pouring my heart out to get her on and .... NOW SHE'S HERE! For those that don't know about Allie, she is on a mission to empower women by decluttering and simplifying their spaces...
2021-09-0759 minAmidst The ChaosHelping You Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep Longer, with Tara Williams Who is excited for our first Shark Tank guest to join the show (aggressively raises both hands)?! Tara Williams is the founder of Dreamland Baby, which makes beautiful weighted blankets to help you stay calm, fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Tara kicks off with some background on her professional experience; she started in medical device sales, which included a lot of travel and was really exciting for her pre kids! She also talks to me about how she now realizes being in a start up environment gave her the confidence to...
2021-08-3151 minAmidst The ChaosProtecting Babies From The Sun and Making Mum's Lives Easier, with Cara Sayer I am super excited to welcome my first UK guest on the podcast today -- Cara Sayer is the founder of SnoozeShade, the world’s best-selling range of sun and sleep shades. Cara talks about her extensive career in marketing, PR and event planning (and how being an inventor was not on her career plan). However, she had a need that she filled -- her and her friends wanted something to cover their babies and block out the sun while they were in the stroller. Since there was nothing on the market, she made it happen! ...
2021-08-2443 minAmidst The ChaosSetting Up Working Parents For Success Through Support and Education, with Debi Yadegari This is the first guest I've had that really melted my old career and entrepreneur life together! Debi Yadegari is the Founder and CEO of Villyge, which is an employer-paid benefit that sets families up for success and helps employees to thrive. I was excited to chat with her and as we got further into the convo I was continually impressed and in awe of her! Debi tells me about her first career path, as a big time lawyer! She had always wanted the big family and it up until a co-worker said...
2021-08-1749 min
In The Room With Black Girls (ITRWBG)Directing Your Purpose with a Passion with Dana Graham | Episode 2In this episode we’re in the room with Dana Graham, Scripted in Black creative director. Dana talks us through the behind-the-scenes process of creating Scripted in Black starting from interning in theatre in New York to being spiritually called to creating Scripted in Black.Dana drops so many black girl gems about bringing more relatable creativity to our community such as local bars, beauty salons and twerk classes. If you listen closely, she provides a history lesson about black women and our history.Dana talks about weaknesses and strengths when it comes to her creative space and how she st...
2021-08-1649 minAmidst The ChaosAllowing Moms To Stress Less In Life and Motherhood, with Tina Unrue Ever leave a conversation with someone and you feel like you just got a free therapy session and were able to unpack/unload so many things?? Well, that is what happened with today's guest, Tina Unrue. Tina is a certified life and mindset coach and the founder of Selfish Mama, which helps moms stress less in life and motherhood by focusing more on themselves w/o the guilt. Tina talks about her desire to spend more time with her daughter while she was working her government job years ago. She was torn between going back to school...
2021-08-1056 minAmidst The ChaosAvoiding Wasted Breastmilk For Mamas, with Janna Hattingh I never thought I would be thanking my TikTok scrolling for finding me a guest, but here we are! Janna Hattingh is the founder of Booby Food, which (wait for it..) freeze dries your breastmilk into powder so you never have to worry about tossing your breastmilk again! Janna tell me how her personal experience led to her starting this insanely genius brand. She opens up about breastfeeding and PPD struggles, leading her to look into how she could preserve her milk and not waste as much when she started to give her son solids. We dive...
2021-08-0343 minAmidst The ChaosCreating Meaningful Heirlooms for Special Occasions, with Mattye Woodcock and Rachel Coffey I am excited to welcome our second co-founder story today! Mattye Woodcock and Rachel Coffey are the founders of Namesake Celebrations, which combines their love for thoughtful planning, family heirlooms, and classic beauty. For all my mamas and caregivers that have always wanted that beautiful, thoughtful birthday party but didn't have the time or creative eye to make it happen -- these are your girls! Mattye and Rachel start by telling me where the idea of Namesake Celebrations came about -- they loved throwing their kids bdays and noticed their friends did too...
2021-07-271h 04Amidst The ChaosDesigning Custom Jewelry For Milestone Moments, with Erica Reese So many of these mamas come on and I am blown away by their grit, passion and love for their industry. Many of my past guests have done some really cool things that many of us do, but they have found their niche and community to grow it. Today's guest, Sara Reese, is a jewelry designer and founder of Erica Sara Designs -- for those wondering, that is NOT something I can easily do, ha. Erica tells me how she has always wanted to be a designer, and initially found herself in the...
2021-07-2049 minAmidst The ChaosExpanding You Snack Options, with Jennifer Davidson Ever wonder where I find these amazing guests? Usually I scour the internet, stalk (no joke) and reach out to women I think would be a great fit for you all... until today! A couple weeks ago my sister in law called me to rave about a new brand of tortilla chips she found (and ate the whole bag), and continued to tell me that the founder was a mom who left her job to spend time with her kids -- UMM HELLO perfect guest!!! I am so happy to welcome Jennifer Davidson...
2021-07-1358 min
Flushing It OutEpisode 80 - Dana Graham: Find Your TribeThis week, Samantha talks with newborn and family photographer, Dana Graham. Her whole life, Dana just wanted to be a mom. But, in Northern Virginia, the idea of just being a mom is hard, especially when her husband was working for the government. Dana felt lost in her professional career and didn’t have a clear-cut path. Then, a Facebook ad came up in her feed about photography. One thing led to another, and she has been able to create a full-blown and fully-booked photography business and has a podcast for moms who feel trapped...
2021-07-1348 minAmidst The ChaosEmpowering Business Owners at a C-Suite Level, with Dorothy Kolb When people think about entrepreneurship and building a business, they often think about the creative pieces and the awesome aspects that come along. What we forget to think about is all the strategic work that comes along with it (hello book keeping, invoicing and more)! Today's founder is Dorothy Kolb, CEO of DK East Associates, which provides high touch, c-suite level support in finance and business strategy to growth-stage businesses so they can focus on the work they love. Dorothy tells me about her previous work as an accountant and then in broadcasting and...
2021-07-0640 minAmidst The ChaosSaving Parents' Noses Through Natural Deodorant, with Chantel Powell As I continue to talk with these amazing women, I'm hearing more stories of accidental entrepreneurship, which is so cool! Todays guest, Chantel Powell, is the founder of Play Pits, which she started out of necessity! Chantel gives a quick job history, which began in costumes for Tyler Perry Studios then transitioned to an Executive Assistant to spend more time with her family. She tells me how much she hated the EA job but used it as a way to learn and still uses a lot of the tools she took from that role. Then we dive...
2021-06-2952 minAmidst The ChaosPersonalizing Physical Therapy For Pre and Post Natal Women, with Dr. Abby Bales I am SO excited for our first medical professional to join us on the podcast! You may wonder how someone in the medical field, with years of schooling was able to change up her career path with tiny human in tow -- and don't you worry, I got ALL the details from our guest! Abby Bales is the founder of Reform PT, a private concierge service designed to help women remain active before, during, and after pregnancy. Abby dives into her introduction to physical therapy, where she was working at an outpatient facility...
2021-06-2242 minAmidst The ChaosBreaking Down Money To Give Financial Freedom, with Shannon McLay The number of women I get to speak with who are tackling different businesses and brands continues to amaze me! Today's guest, Shannon McLay, is the founder of The Financial Gym, which provides you with a personal financial trainer to put you in control of your finances, one step at a time. Shannon starts by telling me how she was living life according to plan, checking all the boxes and making money, when she realized that she wasn't really happy or enjoying what she was doing. What Shannon did next is pretty bold...
2021-06-1551 min
Honest as a MotherChanging and Adapting in Motherhood with Dana GrahamSend a textAmanda is joined on the podcast by Dana Graham and they discuss so many different pieces of motherhood including:How Dana's husband is overseas. She is an army wife. What that looks like and how her children handle itAdapting and adjusting each time her husband leaves and then again when he comes homeHow Dana felt like she was missing so much time with her kids so she left her corporate job and became an entrepreneur. Dana is now a podcast host as well and shes bringing on women to show moms that you d...
2021-06-1454 minAmidst The ChaosInviting Play Into Every Family's Day, with Beth, from @DaysWithGrey YOU GUYS (!!!), I am so giddy about today's guest!! Beth, from Days with Grey, joins me to chat all the things behind her amazing brand. As a mom with two toddlers that need a lot of stimulation and little time to plan a full curriculum for them, I am so appreciative that Beth created Days with Grey! We start by chatting about her life before kids; she was a teacher and LOVED her job! However, when she got pregnant with her second, she realized she couldn't justify daycare, cost wise. We dive into...
2021-06-0838 minAmidst The ChaosDeveloping Recipes That Every Family Member Will Enjoy, with Monica Lensink When I first found this week’s guest, Monica Lensink, I went down a HUGE rabbit hole of her site and recipes… and to be honest, the photography behind it!! Monica is the Founder and recipe developer of Nourish and Fete, an online food blog that is BEYOND delicious and (most importantly for me) practical for families. In this episode Monica talks about how she has always loved cooking and actually loved her 9-5, so assumed the blog would be a hobby not a business (ha, jokes on her!). We dive into...
2021-06-0144 minAmidst The ChaosReimagining the Way PR Agencies are Built, with Cristina Gordon I continue to be blown away by the passion, enthusiasm and grit the mothers I have gotten to speak with on this show have! When I started the show, I wanted to highlight these women, the tools they used and the mistakes they have learned from, so that those of you who are thinking of (or in the middle of) this shift to entrepreneurship can use them. One thing I didn't realize I would get out of this, is an in-depth look on so many different industries and possible careers. These women have helped open my eyes...
2021-05-2537 minAmidst The ChaosChanging The Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry, with Emree Woods Have you noticed that there seems to be a different type of kombucha or sparkling water launching every week, yet the non-alcoholic beer options are still the same (boring) brands?? Today's guest is on a mission to change that! Emree Woods is the founder of Rightside Brewing, a hand-crafted non-alcoholic beer that combines premium ingredients with authentic taste. She aims to help people prioritize themselves allowing you to socialize without sacrifice! Emree dives into her road to starting Rightside, how she manages to juggle the new start up with...
2021-05-1840 minAmidst The ChaosSetting Her Own Rules While Helping Media Companies Grow, with Jill Cromwell Do you ever meet someone and instantly click with them on so many levels? Well that happened with my guest this week, Jill Cromwell. When I first came across Jill, I was very impressed by her professional path, then as we talked and got to know one another, I was able to confirm we were on the same wave length in other aspects! Jill is the founder of Cromwell Collective, a fill service media consultancy, mom of two, and overall awesome human. She dives into her career path; starting with her time at big publishers...
2021-05-1135 minAmidst The ChaosCreating a Shared Closet for Kids to Help Moms and Our Planet, with Lauren Gregor Lauren is the Founder and CEO of Rent-a-Romper (cutest name ever!), a rental clothing company for kids. Lauren aims to take the work, struggle and worry out of dressing your kids -- which, who doesn't want to sign up for that?! Lauren talks about how she grew up thinking that work had to be one specific way; you have a full time job, with benefits and security. She never thought she would start her own thing, until she was diving right in. We talk about the company's trajectory, what is was like starting during COVID and how...
2021-05-0439 minAmidst The ChaosBuilding a brand around helping people sleep better, with Brittney Stefanic As a mom of two little humans, I know I speak for SO MANY of us when I say that we will do ANYTHING to get more sleep (both for us and our kids)! Sleep is so essential to our lives, our health and our relationships-- that’s why I’m so pumped to have Brittney Stefanic from Sleeper Teachers on today’s episode! Brittney walks me through her career path, from an education teacher to sleep consultant and how she was able to make the transition quicker than she thought. She also breaks down how she grew h...
2021-04-2743 min
You, The MotherManaging Parenthood and Building a Business with Dana GrahamThis week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dana Graham to chat about the balance of building a business while managing parenthood. Dana talks about the barriers that hold parents back from taking the plunge to starting something new and how to overcome these obstacles. Dana gives real life insight and perspective through her own journey and creates hopeful opportunities for mind shifts for others. Dana’s dream was to transition from a standard 9-5 toward her own business, with her own hours, and have time to spend with her kids on her terms. How did she make he...
2021-04-2636 minAmidst The ChaosMaking her love of fashion a career, and making that career fit her life, with Jammie Baker I am tapping into my Richmond mom entrepreneur pool again to bring you another AMAZING guest for today’s episode. I am joined by Jammie Baker, a personal stylist who pivoted her career after realizing how difficult it was to navigate style postpartum herself! She aims to empower busy moms with confidence to crush their everyday goals through curated wardrobes. Jammie tells me about her career path, which included jumping from one full time job to another, but always being pulled back to fashion. She also gives us three things you need to do...
2021-04-2047 minStop Podcasting YourselfEpisode 683 - Dana SmithDana Smith of Hunks joins us to talk comedy songs, cherry blossoms, and neighbour drama.
2021-04-201h 34Amidst The ChaosHow To Get Your Spouse On Board When Starting a Business, with Dana's Husband Sean GrahamWhen it comes to quitting your job and starting a small business as a mom, your spouse is likely going to have something to say about it. In this episode, I walk through my journey in entrepreneurship with my husband Sean to get his insight and mindset from the beginning of my photography business to now. He tells us his reservations at the beginning, how he was able to overcome them, and some things he did to encourage and support me along the way. If you're having a hard time getting your spouse on board as you plan to...
2021-04-1557 minAmidst The ChaosHow a Teacher Became a Virtual Assistant, and Now Leads Other Freelancers to Success, with Aubree Malick I was super excited to chat with Aubree for this episode as her story felt so similar to mine, just in a different industry. We had our kids at the same time and decided to make the leap after our second, so I resonated with so many of the thoughts, doubts and challenges she brought up. Hear Aubree discuss how she transitioned from teaching to becoming a Virtual Assistant and is now coaching other virtual assistants. She explains how she tried a lot of different things, but nothing stuck, which seems to be a commonality amongst so...
2021-04-1334 minAmidst The ChaosLeaving Law to Become a Gluten Free Baker, with Ilana Eck I continue to be impressed with the women who have taken time to come on this show, open up and give an in-depth look to some of the craziest times in their lives. Every guest has given me something new to take into my motherhood and career worlds and it’s something I can’t thank them enough for! Speaking of tips and tricks, this episode with Ilana Eck from Stylish Spoon is PACKED with honesty about the obstacles she has faced (personally and professionally) as well as one of the best pieces of advice I’ve heard...
2021-04-0641 min
The Parent & Teen ToolboxEP 56 - Dana Baker Williams - Helping You Child Cope with ADHD & AnxietyIt’s hard to determine whether your child’s ‘erratic behavior’ equates to a sensory processing issue or whether it’s just plain old acting out. Either way - trying to ascertain what’s driving these behaviors can be really hard for parents to navigate. In this episode I talk with Dana about how she dealt with - not only the challenges that her daughter was facing - but also how she learned, as a parent, to offer the right support her daughter needed. Dana discusses the importance of trusting your...
2021-04-0641 minAmidst The ChaosHow to change the way you think about time managementIf you know me at all, or have been listening to these past few episodes, you know that I am not one for those cliché hacks that seem to be constantly thrown around in the self help world. Instead, I try to rethink and shift my approach towards things, which helps keep my sanity (for the most part)! Last week I was so fortunate to talk to Katie McNamara from Little Lentil about her motherhood journey and founder story. Though quite a few things stood out, the most lasting has been her approach to time management. Get this -- i...
2021-03-3013 minAmidst The ChaosFounding A Sustainable Children’s Clothing Company, with Katie McNamaraI am so excited for you to hear my chat with Katie McNamara today because her big leap from a corporate finance career to founding a children clothing brand reminds me so much of mine! Katie lets me in on how she made such a drastic change, how starting her business two months before her first child was born was the greatest challenge and asset, as well as how her schedule and role has evolved. She sheds light onto how she leans on other female entrepreneurs for support and guidance -- because, as I’ve mentioned before, entrepreneurship can be...
2021-03-2343 minAmidst The ChaosPivoting a Fitness Business During a Pandemic, with Wendy Wolfson and Danielle Devine-Baum of sweatconnectedToday we have our first co-founders on the podcast. It was so fun and enlightening to talk to Danielle and Wendy from sweatconnected. We hear from their backgrounds and how it led them to starting a fitness company in the middle of the pandemic (talk about being bold!). They even get me emotional discussing how the first class was cathartic and ignited them to bring their clients and colleagues together. I get an overview of what sweatconnected offers, their biggest hurdles (I feel SO many of these), and how the support of their friends and family (especially each other...
2021-03-1641 minAmidst The ChaosHow to move past fear when starting something newThis week we're talking about fear and how it can be completely crippling when it comes to starting a new business, or even once you've already become a business owner! I share stories of how I've moved through seasons of anxiety in my business, and my best tips for keeping going in those hard times as an entrepreneur.
2021-03-0914 minAmidst The ChaosFrom County Government Employee to Professional Organizer, with Jessica Luck Anyone else feel like they keep seeing these beautiful before and after organization photos, shows and videos, then immediately get the urge to do it all yourself? Somehow the idea of doing it sounds great, yet, I’ve never made much progress. BUT, after talking to today’s guest, Jessica Luck, founder of Inspiring Organization, I finally took the leap in organizing our back porch. Not only do I feel a weight lifted after decluttering and organizing, but I had the most amazing talk with Jessica! This episode starts with Jessica’s life pre-or...
2021-03-0256 minAmidst The ChaosOversaturated Markets and "Finding the Need" for your businessThis week I am breaking down the difference between the NEEDS and WANTS in your business. I have talked to and heard from so many people who want to do something or have a business idea based on something they love to do -- but you have to ask yourself IS THERE A NEED? The goal in starting a successful business should be finding the balance between something you love and the need in your market space. In this episode, I break down two different paths and how you can strengthen your brand t...
2021-02-2317 minAmidst The ChaosFrom Co-Op Parent to Toy Library Owner, with Lisa BourvenI’ve found that one of the biggest obstacles people (women, in particular) have when thinking about starting a business is not realizing their hidden passions and talent. My guest this week is the perfect example of someone who allowed an idea to grow, did the work to set herself up and launched a business she is proud of! Lisa Bourven is a mom of two in Northern Virginia and the founder of The Toy Nest; a toy rental library -- yes, just like you rent books, you can rent toys!! What I found most inspiring was th...
2021-02-1635 min
Amidst The ChaosWhat If I Don't Have Time For Self Care?The trend of self-care is EVERYWHERE. I swear every influencer, CEO and entrepreneur is lecturing me on how I MUST make the time for myself. Even my husband asks if I'm working out and getting some solo time. I’m sorry, what? Do y'all not see that I am running a business, with two toddlers and a husband abroad? What time do I have?! And many times the typical self care ideas (like getting my nails done or reading a book) actually stress me out more because I feel like I'm not as productive! So, what’s my s...
2021-02-0815 min
Amidst The ChaosFrom An Electrical Firm to Real Estate Agent, with Stacey CaitoStacey Caito is a leading Northern Virginia realtor and mom of three. She spent the early stages of her career as an assistant project leader at an electrical firm and has been a full time realtor for the past few years. She began working on her realtors license when she found out she was pregnant with her first child (just over 5 years ago - HOW is that possible?!), but she didn’t make the jump right away! Stacey was running double duty (really triple when you add in being a mom to a growing family) for almost 3 years before ma...
2021-02-0837 min
Amidst The ChaosFrom Insurance Broker to Motherhood Photographer with your host, Dana GrahamI dive into my back story this episode so you get a real sense of who I am! 5 years ago I had my dream job, financial stability and an awesome team that supported me. After having my daughter and realizing I would be missing a lot of her firsts, the idea of finding a way to contribute to my family while spending more time with her started to grow. I pushed it aside until I was pregnant with my little man, which forced me to really take hold of my need to be with my kiddos. I took a...
2021-02-0837 min
HUNKSS2E1 Graham Clark: Good Bidet to DieSeason 2 kicks off with a bang as our good friend Graham Clark stops by for a chat about monster trucks, Freddy Vs. Jason, and bidet malfunctions. Graham favors us with a great edition of Two Truths and a Lie, and then we end off with a few sketch pitches from our very own Dana Smith.
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