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The Bonus Mom LifeNavigating Co-Parenting Like a ProIn this episode of the Bonus Mom Life podcast, host La'Krish Mayes discusses the complexities of co-parenting within blended families. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication, setting boundaries, and keeping the focus on the children. The conversation covers strategies for navigating challenging situations, the significance of teamwork among co-parents, and the emotional well-being of children in these dynamics. Listeners are encouraged to adopt a positive mindset and utilize practical tools to foster a harmonious co-parenting relationship.
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2025-01-2425 minThe Bonus Mom LifeTips for Building Strong Blended Family BondsIn this episode of the Bonus Mom Life podcast, La'Krish Mayes discusses the complexities of blended families, focusing on building strong bonds and navigating loyalty conflicts. She shares personal experiences and practical tips for creating a supportive family dynamic, emphasizing the importance of open communication and celebrating small victories. La'Krish encourages listeners to embrace their unique family stories and offers actionable strategies to foster connection and understanding within blended families.
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2025-01-1619 minThe Bonus Mom LifeAllow Grace in a Blended Family with Ciera CookIn this episode of the Bonus Mom Life Podcast, host La'Krish Mayes interviews guest Ciara Cook, creator of The Caffeinated Mama. They discuss the importance of self-care for moms and bonus moms, the power of community, and the role of coffee in fostering connections. Ciara shares her journey as a bonus mom and offers tips for prioritizing self-care. They also discuss the dynamics of blended families and the importance of affirming and supporting bonus children. The conversation highlights the need for open communication, authenticity, and intentional relationships within blended families. The conversation explores the themes of grit and grace...
2024-07-0933 minThe Bonus Mom LifeThe Importance of providing tools for Bonus Kids to transition with Marquette WalkerIn this episode, host La’Krish Mayes sits down with Marquette Walker and discussed:
The journey of a bonus mom is filled with challenges and requires sensitivity to the needs of the children.
Respect and boundaries are vital in blended families, and the impact of divorce can be long-lasting.
The message of faith and hope is essential for blended families, and the upcoming events aim to empower and uplift individuals in similar situations.
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2024-05-3136 minThe Bonus Mom LifeChildless Bonus Moms on Mother's DayIn this episode, La'Krish Mayes discusses the complexities of navigating Mother's Day as a childless bonus mom. She shares her personal journey and the emotions that come with it. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and validating these emotions while not letting them define you. She also encourages bonus moms to lean on their support system and focus on creating special moments with the children in their lives. La'Krish reminds listeners that motherhood is not about how you arrive, but how you show up every day.
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2024-05-1008 minThe Bonus Mom LifeNavigating the Misconceptions of being a Stepmom with Brittany BurnhamJoin host La'Krish Mayes as she interviews guest Brittany Burnham about navigating the misconceptions about stepmothers and the biases faced by black fathers in custody battles. The conversation highlights the need for understanding, love, and empowerment in the bonus mom journey. The guests discuss the importance of creating a supportive and loving environment for the children and the joy they find in seeing their kids bond and form friendships. They also touch on the emotional complexities of being a bonus mom, including feelings of guilt and the need for open communication. The conversation concludes with tips for dealing with...
2024-04-1945 minThe Bonus Mom LifeGrowth Through Grief: A Bonus Mom's Evolution with Leah ForneyIn this episode, we explore the transformative power of grief as Leah Forney, shares how she overcame life challenges and found joy in her journey of being a full-time Bonus Mom.
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2024-02-1739 minThe Bonus Mom LifeNavigating the Realities of Motherhood with Dr. Valencia Hicks-HarrisSitting down with Dr. Valencia Hicks-Harris for this awesome eye-opening conversation.
We're diving into the realities of the journey to motherhood and bonus mother hood, debunking expectations vs. reality, adoption, and shedding light on the crucial topic of black maternal. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation.
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2024-02-0844 minThe Bonus Mom LifeBeing Intentional as a Stepmom with Tambari WikinaIn this fun episode host #LaKrishMayes sits down with Tambari Wikina, the good stepmother as they discuss her role as a bonus mom, wife and how the growth of her relationship with her bonus child as trickled over into her growth as a individual.
Key Points:
Setting boundaries
Having a great community to support your role as a bonus mom
Being intentional as a bonus mom
Tips for newly married bonus moms and so much more!!
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2024-01-1728 minThe Bonus Mom LifeBonus Mom Guide to 2024!In this episode we are wrapping up 2023!! Also, talking about what we're not taking into 2024!
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2023-12-2913 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 21: Write the VisionDay 21 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about writing down your prayers and complaints to God and believe he will answer them in due time!
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2023-10-3114 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 20: Crushing ConflictDay 20 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about navigating high conflict situations and not allowing it to push you out of character.
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2023-10-3019 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 19: Walking in Your PurposeDay 19 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about walking in the purpose God has called you to do!
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2023-10-2816 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 18: Got Courage?Day 18 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of courage.
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2023-10-2812 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 17: Trusting God's TimingDay 17 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about trusting God's timing in the twist and turns of your life & bonus mom journey
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2023-10-2712 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 16: Importance of CommunityDay 16 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of a good bonus mom community.
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2023-10-2610 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 15: Setting healthy boundariesDay 15 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about how setting healthy boundaries can create peaceful relationships.
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2023-10-2510 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 14: Are your expectations unrealistic?Day 14 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the unrealistic expectations that can accompany bonus motherhood and how to navigate through it.
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2023-10-2410 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 13: Creating UnityDay 13 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about cultivating unity in your blended family
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2023-10-2309 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 12: Sky's the LimitDay 12 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about encouraging your bonus kids to pursue their dreams and passions even if it doesn't align with God's path. Also being a safe space for your bonus kids is very healthy.
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2023-10-2215 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 11: Empowered Bonus MomsDay 11 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about what it means to be a bonus mom and how you write your own unique story.
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2023-10-2111 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 10: Reclaiming Your DreamsDay 10 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the how to juggle your role as a bonus mom and not giving up on your personal goals & dreams!!
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2023-10-2010 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 9: Parenting Remix: Finding Common Ground with styleDay 9 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the common disagreements with parenting styles and how to work through them.
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2023-10-1811 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 8: Am I really jealous? Or do I resent the Ex?Day 8 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about conquering jealousy and resentment towards the Ex.
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2023-10-1714 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 7: Overcoming Inadequacy and ResentmentDay 7 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about to overcome inadequacy & resentment on your bonus mom journey.
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2023-10-1709 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 6: Fire and DesireDay 6 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of loving on each other in your marriage/relationship and how we can put our marriage on hold trying to juggle our role as a bonus mom which isn't healthy.
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2023-10-1614 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 5: A house divided will not standDay 5 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of unity in blended families and what is the root cause of the division.
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2023-10-1513 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 4: Bonus kids need love tooDay 4 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of letting your bonus kids know they are loved and welcomed and how important extended family is when embracing your bonus child.
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2023-10-1311 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 3: Slick talkDay 3 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of how words can cause joy or cause chaos and how bonus moms can step back and still be supportive.
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2023-10-1211 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 2: The power of soul-care & self-careDay 2 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
This episode talks about the importance of soul-care + self-care and how they both play a major part in being the best for you, your partner and your bonus kids.
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2023-10-1110 min
The Bonus Mom LifeDid you watch Kirk Franklin's Story?This episode of Blended Family Chronicles, I talk about Kirk Franklin's story on YouTube. It was phenomenal, and I cried like a baby!! It was so relatable because I know how it is with having an unhealthy relationship with a biological parent and setting those healthy boundaries not just for yourself but your kids as well!
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2023-10-1014 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDay 1: Stress is a choiceThis is the start of a 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.
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2023-10-1012 minThe Bonus Mom LifeNavigating Attachment Issues as a Bonus MomIn this episode we explore attachment issues and how they impact our relationships. It includes the four primary attachment styes, explaining my attachment style and even how to recognize our bonus kids attachment styles along with tips to help them navigate.
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2023-10-0545 min
The Bonus Mom LifeBonus Mom is left at airport Starbucks while husband boards flight to see is daughterIn this eye-opening podcast episode, we delve into the real-life story of a husband who boarded his flight to visit his daughter (from a previous marriage) while leaving his wife stranded at the airport. Join us as we explore the unspoken challenges that blended families face, even after a decade of marriage. We'll unpack the emotions, expectations, and communication breakdowns that can occur when navigating the complexities of stepfamily dynamics.
If you’re a listener facing challenges within your blended family and seeking personalized coaching tips and strategies, we’re here to support you. Your...
2023-09-2017 minThe Bonus Mom LifeStepfamily Day 2023: Celebrating Growth and UnityIn this heartwarming episode of the Bonus Mom Life Podcast, host La'Krish Mayes delves into the significance of Stepfamily Day, which is September 16, 2023. Discover the inspiring story of its creator, Christy Turing-Borgeld, and how in 1997 this day came to be. Join us as we explore the statistics behind second marriages, offering insights into why they sometimes falter and the importance of celebrating every step of progress.
We’ll discuss the unique challenges that stepfamilies face and why support is crucial for their success. Learn how Stepfamily Day can benefit both individuals and the family un...
2023-09-1512 minThe Bonus Mom LifeKeeping Love Alive in Your MarriageIn this episode, our Bonus Mom Coach, La'Krish Mayes, delves deep into the heart of maintaining a strong and passionate marriage while navigating the intricacies of being a bonus mom in a blended family.
**Episode Highlights:**
**Prioritizing Your Marriage:** Discover the importance of putting your marriage at the forefront, even amidst the challenges of blended family dynamics.
Effective Communication:** Learn how open and honest communication can bridge gaps, strengthen understanding, and foster a deeper connection with your partner.
Quality Time Together:** Explore creative ways to carve out quality time for your partner, keeping...
2023-08-2012 minThe Bonus Mom LifeThe Dynamics of Co-parenting with Alicia MeeksHey y'all!! This week I was able to sit down and with the awesome wife, powerful speaker, life coach, author, CEO and mom, Alicia Meeks. In this inspiring and transparent conversation, Alicia shares how she and her husband navigated through joys and challenges to blend their family. She also shares how her background as a public guardian advocate & court custody interviewer for The Office of Adoption and Child Custody provided her the knowledge to advocate with her husband that Dads have rights to the child too!
Talking topics:
Shares how she and her husband have custody...
2023-08-0439 minThe Bonus Mom LifeNavigating High Conflict vs. Grief in Bio Moms with a Bonus MomIn this episode, host & #Bonus Mom Coach, La'Krish Mayes, discusses Is the #biomom really high conflict or is she just having a hard time processing the grief of seeing another woman live out the family relationship she thought would be.
Topics include
what is High conflict and Grief
how to understand the difference between the two
tools you can use to navigate through each and so much more
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2023-07-2020 minThe Bonus Mom LifeDiscipline, Disrespect & BoundariesIn this episode, host Bonus Mom Coach La'Krish Mayes, delves into a crucial topic: discipline, boundaries and dealing with disrespect as a bonus mom. She shares strategies to navigate these challenges successfully. Gain insights into establishing clear expectations, fostering open communication, and promoting unity among all parents.
Discover practical tips for setting boundaries, addressing disrespectful behavior and creating a harmonious blended family.
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2023-07-0519 minThe Bonus Mom LifeSummertime Survival Tips!Summer, Summer, Summertime!!! That song by #WillSmith and #DJJazzyJeff will always be a vibe for the summer. In this episode, #LaKrishMayes #BonusMomCoach will talk about how to navigate and make the most of your summer with your blended family. She talks about
coparenting tips
how to build relationships and memories with your bonus kids
and so much more!!!
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2023-06-1114 minThe Bonus Mom LifeThe Impact of Positive Bonus Mom CommunitiesIn this episode of #TheBonusLifePodcast, our host #La'KrishMayes, #BonusMomCoach talks about how impactful being apart of a Bonus Mom community is. She discusses the benefits including: discounts to 1 on 1 coaching, member events, webinars, being supported by likeminded women. #LaKrishMayes also talks about how God led her to provide a safe space for bonus moms so she started her own private bonus mom community. She wanted to create the space she didn't have when she started her #bonusmom #stepmom journey. Bonus Mom #stepmom in person event September 24, 2023- more details to come!!
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2023-05-2911 minThe Bonus Mom LifePreparing Blended Families for graduationGraduation season is here!!!!!!! On today's episode of The Bonus Life Podcast, host La'Krish Mayes talks about blended family and graduation. She provide tips on how to attend without stress! Every blended family dynamic is different. So what works for one family may not work for the next. She discussed how graduation went with her bonus daughter and how it went when she graduated high school. She also talked about tips including....Communication, expectations, boundaries and making new blended family traditions.
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2023-05-1913 minThe Bonus Mom LifePrioritizing your Mental Health and Self-CareMay is Mental Health Awareness month. This episode I discussed the importance of prioritizing yourself this month. This was something that I definitely struggled with when I became a Bonus Mom, wife and Bio Mom. In 2019, I ended up having a stroke while shopping for my sister's wedding dress. Yes, a stroke! It was out of the blue and the doctors just said it was a blood clot that caused it. You can definitely read the entire story in my devotional journal, Just God & Me, Finding God in the Midst of Your Storm (the link is below). I provided...
2023-04-2819 minThe Bonus Mom LifeAre you being your Bonus child's safe space?You know these internet streets people post receipts (that rhymes, lol) Well, should you really post your blended family issues for the world to see and judge. In this episode, I discussed how unfortunate it was to see Bambi, Scrappy and Erica along with their young adult child have their blended family issues to be screen recorded, judged by millions of people. Some bonus moms experience multiple challenges within their blended family dynamic that push them over but, I just hate their issues were blasted on social media. Then, also potentially ruin the relationship between Bonus Mom and Bonus...
2023-04-2120 minThe Bonus Mom LifeThe Tales of Love and Learning in a blended family with Charmaine BroomeBlending a family is forever a learning process! You go through different stages and while in those stages you are learning to love and choose your blended family everyday. Charmaine and myself had a great time connecting and definitely related to similar issues we experienced on our bonus mom's journey.
We discussed so many things including:
Providing ways to help children who had questions about their blended family dynamic.
Being a childless bonus mom doesn't make you any less of a mom.
The beautiful pain that comes with being apart of...
2023-04-0838 minThe Bonus Mom LifeBlended & Blessed with Tilyn Muhammad Tilyn Larrissa Muhammad is a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and advocate for family change. She was happily raised in a blended family and now has her own blended family with her husband, Sadat. Together they have 9 children (ranging in ages from 30 to 7) all who are adults except 2 of their youngest who are 15 and 7. Tilyn is a strong advocate for supporting blended families successfully with a changed mindset and behaviors. She has a plethora of best practices and lessons learned to support the whole family rather than pieces of one. She believes “steps” are for walking on and don’t belong...
2023-03-2453 min
The Bonus Mom LifeCoping with Grief in a Blended family with Titilayo SomorinGrief is definitely something that can affect everyone differently. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of support and managing expectations when dealing with grief in a blended family. We’ll explore how to best communicate with each other and how to adjust expectations to create a healthy environment.
After the sudden loss of her mother in 2016, she soon realized the scarcity of grief resources and lack of public knowledge available to grievers and their supporters. Titi’s advocacy is rooted in removing the stigma and time limit surrounding grief and improving workplace bereavement policy.
Her w...
2023-03-0354 minThe Bonus Mom LifeStepmom goals with Author Tamara JohnsonStepmom goals, you say? This was such an impactful episode with Tamara Johnson. Author Tamara Johnson aka Tammy J resides a few minutes outside of Detroit, Michigan with her husband, their 5-year-old son, and her 15-year-old stepson. After saying “I do” in 2013, Tammy began her journey in the world of step-parenting. Juggling the struggles of being a stepmom with the pressures of blended family life, Tammy was ready to step away from her marriage. However, with the help of personal therapy, marriage counseling, prayer and new founded confidence, Tammy found the strength to continue on in her truth as an in...
2023-02-2336 minThe Bonus Mom LifeVisibly Blended with Kelly ThompsonA Bonus mom is not just marrying someone with kids, when adopt children you also become a bonus parent. You are nurturing, parenting, loving, guiding and rearing a child that you consider your own but didn't birth. I was blessed with having Visibility Coach, Kelly Thompson on this show with me. Kelly helps faith filled female coaches and consultants to master their message, show up and sell irresistible offers.
In this episode with talk about everything including ,
How Kelly was able to coparent with her oldest daughter
Becoming a bonus mom to her 3 kids...
2023-02-1545 minThe Bonus Mom LifePresent Dad, Absent Father with Coach Sheena ReidI know I'm a Bonus Mom Coach but I am also a bonus child! Sheena is a Life & Relationship Coach. She and I talk about our experiences of our biological father being absent and how sometimes adults still deal with some childhood trauma. We also discussed how much a HUGE role our bonus dad's (our pops) played in our life. Growing up we always wanted our father's but not realizing we had a present dad the whole time.
We talked about so much, including:
Forgiving our biological fathers for their absence and moving forward to build a...
2023-02-0845 minThe Bonus Mom LifeUnbothered Bonus Moms: Navigating the challenges of a blended family with Dr. Ness WanamakerHey Bonus Moms!! I an awesome episode with Dr. Janessa Wanamaker today!
Dr. Ness, who is not only a Stepmom mentor but, she's an actual doctor! (you heard me right)!! This episode was so much fun! I was able to really get to know Dr. Ness (who's an actual doctor of pharmacy) and what led her to mentoring other stepmoms along their journey, UNBOTHERED. She's the author of, Setting Boundaries, The Stepmom Blueprint.
We discussed so many things, including:
her blended family
talking about and adding "ours" baby
tips on navigating with a high conf...
2023-02-0348 minThe Bonus Mom LifeSetting Boundaries in 2023Boundaries are something that I really had to learn when I started my Bonus Mom journey. I didn't know what to say, how to say or even tired of saying it and not feeling heard. I even had to set boundaries with friends and family. I discuss my experience and tips to setting healthy boundaries.
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2023-01-2614 minThe Bonus Mom LifeWhat are your New Year's resolutions?In the final episode of season one, La’Krish discusses talking about Bonus Mom & blended family goals for the new year with her Bonus Mom community. She gives tips on how her relationship with God helped her finally stick to her goals and achieve them!
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2022-12-3014 minThe Bonus Mom LifeAs a Bonus Mom, I choose my family + me with Tinicka SmithIn this episode, La'Krish Mayes talks with Tinicka Smith, licensed clinical Social Worker, wife and Bonus Mom. We talk about starting out as childless bonus moms and how we had to learn how to navigate in that role. She also talked about how meeting her wonderful husband and knowing choosing him meant she chose his daughter as well. We discussed the teenage stage, those unanswered blended family questions and adding an "Ours" baby to their family. With mental health being very important in today's society, we discussed how you can have GOD + Therapist. How making sure you are not...
2022-12-2132 minThe Bonus Mom LifeGee Wiz It's Christmas!In this episode La'Krish Mayes, will talk about how Christmas is with a blended family! She asked questions to her followers & bonus mom community regarding their blended families and Christmas. She will give my tips/strategies and experiences of how to navigate and enjoy Christmas with your blended family!
2022-12-1415 minThe Bonus Mom LifeBlending family with seeds of Faith with Kristie LevandoskiWonderful, anointed and impactful conversation with my guest, Kristie Levandoski, who is the Founder and Executive Director of a non profit organization for teenagers called, A Place to Go and a certified Life coach. The goal of her non-profit is to keep teens checked in and not out so that they can value themselves, others and be positive change for the World! We talked about her life through and after divorce that actually grew her walk with God. She talked about meeting her wonderful husband, their kids from previous relationships(and their kids together), coparenting, and how they navigated...
2022-12-0756 minThe Bonus Mom LifeBlending a healthy family after divorce with Oriana ChunHad the pleasure of talking with my guest Oriana Chun, Marriage Confidence Coach who specializes in helping wives thrive within themselves and their homes. We talked about her life through & after divorce and how she had to parent her kids through that season of their lives. She met her wonderful husband who was also divorced with kids and how they blended(and even added) their family to form a divine nine. She gives us strategies she used to navigate through her Bonus Mom journey. She talks about Faith and encouraging other women in their marriages.
Please connect w...
2022-11-3029 min
The Bonus Mom LifeBlended family + Faith+ Finances with Tionna HicksThis week I have the pleasure of speaking with Tionna Hicks. We will talk about her being apart of a blended family, her experiences and how she navigated through them. We talk about how she stepped out on Faith to pursue full-time entrepreneurship. Guiding other women to be good stewards of what God has given them. How she's helped her clients budget, pay off debt and save totaling over $100k in less than a year!! You can follow her on Instagram @thehonestplan to connect with her.
2022-11-1654 min
Pray Plan Slay PodcastBlended Family Dynamics with La’Krish MayesThis week we are discussing blended family dynamics with La’Krish Mayes La’Krish is a certified Christian Life coach with a specificity in blended family dynamic She helps bonus mom’s who are saturated in their role as a bonus mom to manage their confidence and expectations to cultivate within their blended family dynamic. Before becoming a Bonus Mom coach, she knew God had called her to serve but not sure who. La’Krish has a degree in Business Administration with Human Resource Management. She had been married for over 10 years, mother of two and 10 +years of government wor...
2022-11-1632 minThe Bonus Mom LifeWhat is a Bonus mom?I will talk about what is a bonus mom and my life as a bonus child. I will also talk about my how/why I became a Bonus Mom Coach. You can reach me on all social media platforms.
2022-11-0924 min2022-10-0300 min
The Bonus Mom LifeThe Bonus Life-TrailerSo excited to share with you my new podcast called- The Bonus Life.
Each week I will talk about everything blended family, the good, the bad and the UGLY. I will also talk with people that I love, know and admire and their blended family experiences. So join me every Wednesday starting November 2, 2022 as I talk The Bonus Life!
2022-10-0200 min
'bout that lifeStill about our prayer lifeWe are still growing in prayer. Tap into this episode to hear LaKrish Mayes share how she began praying, how her prayer life is now, and tips that will help you grow in prayer. Come be about prayer with us.
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