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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastNever Be the Smartest in the Room! SPI Pro Anniversary Roundtable#804 If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. Going at it alone is also not ideal for most entrepreneurs. That's why joining the right community in your space can be such a boost to your business! We're marking four years of SPI Pro today, but this session is not a plea for you to join our communities. Instead, I want to motivate you to seek out whatever people or groups you need to be with to get better results in your niche! To inspire you, I'm joined by Mandie Kramer, Ron Desi, and Anita...2024-07-1950 min
The SharePoint HelpdeskMy Favorite SharePoint Tool - 3 Reasons WhySend us a textIn this episode I talk about why SharePoint Lists are my FAVORITE feature of SharePoint. I give three reasons why I feel that way. Tune in to find out what they are. I'm betting this can be super helpful to you. #LinkedInLoveIn LinkedIn Love this week, I gave a shout out to Mandie Kramer, for this post she created where she asked ChatGPT to explain Microsoft 365 to me like I was 10. Check it out. And think about how you can use it in your life as well. 2023-07-2624 min
Marketing Chat Podcast with Angela Kelly SmithDigital Course Creation with Amanda Lynn KramerHave you been thinking about creating a digital course? Then you’ve got to listen to this interview with instructional designer Amanda Lynn Kramer. Mandie shares tips on how to use mini-courses to test your ideas, how to design your courses to engage your learners, and how to pick the best course platform for you.__Links mentioned in episodeMandie’s website www.instructionaldesigninnovated.comMandie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-mandie-kramer-48213813/Mandie’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amandakramer Link to this episode—Join t...2022-06-101h 01
A Voice and Beyond#56. Finding Your Voice with Mandie Kramer from The Wander Mom DiariesA few months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the podcast, The Wander Mom Diaries, hosted by Mandie Kramer. The theme of the podcast centres around self-care, overcoming adversities, and empowering women and, my story and messaging certainly dives into all three! During my conversation with Mandie, I allowed myself to become vulnerable as I began to share my personal story of how I had to overcome one major challenge in my life, after another, including being a suicide survivor, the challenges of being a single mum whilst having a hectic schedule as professional in the...2022-03-2836 min
Stop Playing at LifeCourse Innovation with Mandie KramerMelissa talks with Mandie Kramer about diversifying your revenue streams with instructional design. Mandie is motivated and enthusiastic about instructional design and e-learning innovation. She helps passionate creators spread their message with innovative approaches to learning. A spark lights within her when she has the opportunity to apply creativity in the problem-solving process while making a difference in the lives of authors and online course creators! She helps creators validate, test, and innovate their online course. Mandie is also the producer of "The Wander Mom Diaries Podcast." Connect with Mandie: https://linktr.ee...2022-03-1532 min
The Wander Mom Diaries24. "Everything is Figureoutable" -Marie ForleoI can't believe it has already been 12 incredibly fast weeks of season 2 for this podcast! Thank you so much to all my dedicated and supportive listeners, I SO appreciate each and every one of you. In this season finale, I share my reflections from producing this podcast and how it has helped me grow as an individual. I share some actionable takeaways that you can apply to your life and also some resources for you to sink your mind into, including Marie Forleo's book: "Everything is Figureoutable". I hope you have enjoyed this show, for now, I will be t...2022-03-0619 minThe Wander Mom Diaries23. IVF and EntrepreneurshipHello and welcome to the wander mom diaries podcast! Today you’ll be hearing Kalee’s story.She is an IVF mother who did a lot of research to find the correlation between infertility and environmental toxins and was surprised to realize how much was out there that was harmful. So she took action, cleaned out her house, and had success with the fertility treatments. After the struggle of trying to find gender-neutral, safe clothing for her little one, she took a giant step towards entrepreneurship and created her own modern gender-neutral baby boutique called Nic&Orie! I...2022-02-2727 minThe Wander Mom Diaries22. Normalizing Physical and Mental Health NeedsIf you’ve ever felt like you’re tired of being tired, this episode is for you. Today you’ll be listening to a conversation with Dessi, an Exercise Physiologist who gives excellent insight into how we can make healthy choices easier to make in our busy lives. We also talk about the importance of normalizing mental health needs and resources on where you can get support for yourself. It is so important that we as women take action to normalize the discussion around both physical and mental health, so thank you for being here! Guest: Dessi Beagle...2022-02-2040 minThe Wander Mom Diaries21. Finding Your VoiceHello and welcome to the wander mom diaries podcast! I’m your host Mandie and during season 2, we have the theme of self-care, overcoming adversities, and women empowerment, this episode dives into all three! I would like to give a preliminary warning that suicide is talked about during this conversation which can be triggering. With the pandemic, suicide and depression statistics have increased, so I have added suicide prevention resources in the show notes for your reference. During this conversation, you’ll hear Dr. Marisa Naismith’s incredible story of overcoming one challenge after another and hear empowering messages about...2022-02-1332 minThe Wander Mom Diaries20. Emotional Eating PostpartumWelcome to this conversation on the Wander Mom diaries Podcast where I interview Sabrina, an emotional eating therapist, and we discuss an approach you can try that doesn’t involve a strict diet or workout regimen. Interested to hear more? Let’s dive in! Guest: Sabrina Rogers Link to all of her information and resources! https://drive.google.com/file/d/17TX51C05Vfs4IrA2vDcslL91QITKi1Ux/view?usp=sharingGet featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speak...2022-02-0630 minThe Wander Mom Diaries19. Building Resilience as a Single MomToday’s episode is different from all the rest so far, and that is because it is an actual diary entry from a resilient mother in the Philippines named Myrna Fe. During Fe’s interview, we had a lot of recording issues with the sound, so I asked her to create her own solo cast so we could still share her story. I love the opportunity to hear stories from mothers around the world, so if you would like to submit your own solo cast to the show, send me an email at wandermomdiaries@gmail.com. If I were to p...2022-01-3017 minThe Wander Mom Diaries18. Your Journey to Self DiscoveryWelcome to this episode about how you can start your journey to self-discovery. This season’s theme is self-care, and understanding yourself and knowing why you are the way you are is a critical step towards taking action to improve your life. Why? Because sometimes we do things and we don’t really understand why, for better or for worse. When you understand yourself, then you can move forward and make choices that fulfill you as a person. Gaining clarity on who you are is also extremely energizing and empowering.So this episode is about a journey, but...2022-01-231h 08The Wander Mom Diaries17. Get Inspired and Feel Empowered!Today I have a fun conversation with a fellow educator, Nellie Medow. Nellie is a mom of three boys and shares her insight into what it is like to change careers later in life to help spark her energy and focus. This conversation is full of bite-size take-always that will help empower you to do the next right thing for yourself. Whether it is trying something new, managing your time better, overcoming mom-guilt, finding your support group, or realizing the benefits of paying for childcare, there are many different topics we talk about and you’re going to love it...2022-01-1634 minThe Wander Mom Diaries16. Time Management Strategy WorkshopA step-by-step workshop for being more productive and getting more time back in the day. In this episode, I duplicate a professional development training I held at my workplace. You can follow along with the PDF file here in the show notes, and I encourage all of you to grab a pencil, notebook, some sticky notes and follow along with this interactive episode! PDF Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFAbR1jbFEZDfPg5TTZW-c9Xv5_QeiWg/view?usp=sharing Productivity Book: Eat That Frog To-Do Planner: ZicotoGet featured on the pod...2022-01-0928 minThe Wander Mom Diaries15. 4 Steps to a Better Work-Life BalanceWelcome to the Wander Mom Diaries season 2! I’m very excited to be releasing episodes this season that are all within the theme of self-care, women empowerment, and overcoming adversities. So be sure to follow the podcast on your listening app so you get those new episodes right when they come out! You are going to love this conversation with Sasha! She has a background in social work and left her life in the Non-Profit to commit to helping working mothers take back their life at home and create more balance and harmony with their kids and partner. She is...2022-01-0244 minThe Wander Mom Diaries14. Season 2 Sneak Peek TrailerWelcome to this trailer to season 2! I have had the privilege to interview some amazing women for this podcast, and as the interviews were collected, it was by fate that the next batch of episodes all fell under the umbrella of self-care. You will hear empowering stories of mothers overcoming challenges, strategies you can implement from self-care experts, and more. You’ll hear voices from Australia, the Philippines, and all around the USA. I think this theme of self-care that you’ll be immersed in during this season is so critical during this time when we have been almost two...2021-12-2303 minThe Wander Mom Diaries13. Scrapbooking Your Adventures!Hello and welcome to this surprise episode! With the holidays quickly approaching and special moments with friends and family around the corner. It's easy to get caught up in the moment. So this episode encourages you to slow down and be proactive about capturing some of these moments you are about to experience and keep them everlasting. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation with Alice, a scrapbooking enthusiast who loves to travel. She shares her strategies on how you can create lasting memories of your adventures with your loved ones and also shares how you can get started...2021-12-1738 minThe Wander Mom Diaries12. Behind The Scenes: Season 1I'm very excited that you are joining in today and listening in on this finale episode. In this episode, I share about what's going to happen in season 2, give you a little sneak peek there. I also have some wonderful voice messages at the end from friends in Sweden, who gave some feedback, and also some helpful advice and tips for fellow mothers who are trying to maybe make some friends out there. I also share my reflections on the difficulties of season one, what I loved, and what is it like to be a podcaster. I hope you...2021-12-0625 minThe Wander Mom Diaries11. Communicate Better with your ChildCommunicate better with your child after listening to this awesome conversation with Dr. Beth Trammel! Have you ever felt like communicating with your child can sometimes be a struggle? How can you improve your skills in communication whether at home or on vacation? Well, whether you have a defiant teenager or an angry toddler, Dr. Beth Trammell and I cover both ends of the spectrum when it comes to strategies to better communicate with your child. You'll learn some tangible takeaways you can apply immediately in addition to some advice Dr. Trammell shares about reducing stress while traveling with...2021-11-2848 minThe Wander Mom Diaries10. Indoor Activities for Rainy DaysThis episode is about fun and engaging indoor activities for rainy days that you can do with your kids when the weather is just really not in your favor and just stuck inside! I will be covering activities that you can do for kids of all ages 0-17 years old. Whatever age your child happens to be, there's going to be something here for you today. The goal of this episode is to give you some inspiration and ideas all within a very low budget and easy prep. So I hope you enjoy today's solo cast about indoor fun...2021-11-2222 minThe Wander Mom Diaries9. Tips for Camping with KidsToday I am excited to share an interview with Donna, a camping-with-kids expert! From the first week her daughter was born Donna and her husband Daniel have made the outdoors a core value within their family and her now 16 year old embraces the wilderness as her parents do. You’ll learn tips and tricks to help your little ones love the outdoors as much as you do, and if you have an older child, don’t worry, there is still hope! It is never too late to love nature if you approach it from the right angle. W...2021-11-1533 minThe Wander Mom Diaries8. How To Make Friends as an ExpatToday I will be explaining what an ex-pat is and sharing all of my takeaways from my experience in moving to two different countries, Japan and Sweden. You’ll hear my story about traveling alone to Japan and also how my husband and I made friends after our move to Sweden together with our two dogs. A future episode will cover the specific topic of connecting with other ex-pat families, but this episode is based on my experience before having a child. Regardless, All of the strategies mentioned in this episode can be applied whether you have kids...2021-11-0829 minThe Wander Mom Diaries7. Sleep Schedule for Babies During TravelHave you ever wondered what to do about your child’s sleep schedule let alone figuring out how to handle a trip with your little one and what you should to do adjust for time zones? Today Aubrey answers many questions about what you can do to help your child sleep better while traveling, and she even drops some valuable advice for helping you get your full night sleep back if you have a child who is still waking up in the middle of the night, long after they should be snoozing on their own.I c...2021-11-014h 17The Wander Mom Diaries6. How to Meet New Mom FriendsIn today’s episode, I’ll be addressing something that is a global issue but not really talked about openly, and it is this struggle to find genuine friendships as adults, let alone being adults that have children! It is something I’ve struggled with and I know many others have as well, so I’m going to share some strategies that have helped me. I hope to at least help you at least get started and take some steps towards finding some mom friends in your community. By the end, you will learn about where to find a communit...2021-10-2518 minThe Wander Mom Diaries5. Staying Within Carry-On Size Limit When Traveling with Young KidsIf you’ve ever wished that you didn’t need to check a back or it just seems impossible to travel light, especially when you have a little one? Maybe you love to save money and avoid having to check a bag! This conversation with George is full of interesting techniques to be sure you pack everything you need and can still be hands-free without a checked bag, for trips as long as 10 days! You’ll learn about packing cubes, which I had never heard of before. They are not like the plastic compression bags you may have se...2021-10-1827 minThe Wander Mom Diaries4. Find More Time For YourselfI will be going over 4 strategies you can apply TODAY to start making more time for yourself even if it feels impossible. I just want to let you know in advance that even though I share many stories and examples for mothers of young babies, the tips for time management I encourage you to try can apply to anyone at any stage in life and can even be tips for work-life balance. Improve your time management and find more time for yourself!For the episode notes, check out the blog post at this link: https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.c...2021-10-1122 minThe Wander Mom Diaries3. Fly With Kids (Six Unique Tips to Reduce Stress)Flying with kids can be stressful, so in this episode, you'll learn some strategies to reduce the anxiety and exhaustion that can come with flying with your kids! By the end of this episode you’ll learn about how Beka makes travel a priority when she is with her girls, how travel has influenced her family, 6 genius tips on how you can ease the stress of flying with not one, but FOUR kids, and more helpful advice for parents everywhere. It’s a fun episode, so check it out!Visit the blog post to find all the great...2021-10-0236 minThe Wander Mom Diaries2. Learn a Different Language! (& Teach Your Child)In this episode we dive into practical strategies you can do to learn a new language FAST, and also tips and tricks to teach your children as well! I had so much fun talking with my good friend and language guru, Natalija. Natalija is a lover of travel and languages and today you’ll hear your story about how she’s been able to learn and retain Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Latin, Italian, Swedish, and honestly... I probably missed one... She is a Spanish teacher and a mother of two wonderful girls. Today you will hear her approach on h...2021-10-0123 min
The Wander Mom Diaries1. Welcome! Meet Your Host, MandieHey fellow mommas! My name is Mandie and I’m so excited to share with you the launch of the Wander Mom Diaries podcast! I’m a pretty new mom, my daughter was born in the exciting year of 2020 in Sweden, a country far from home but after she was 3 months old our ex-pat assignment was up and we packed up our life, two dogs, a baby, and headed home to Michigan! Looking back on all the traveling I’ve been able to do near and far to home makes me feel very grateful and I can’t wait to...2021-09-3003 min
The Wander Mom Diaries0. Trailer: Welcome to the Wander Mom Diaries Podcast!Welcome to the Wander Mom Diaries Podcast, an opportunity to clear the fog of motherhood and hear stories from around the world about adventures near and far to home, along with advice to simplify your busy life. In this episode, you’ll learn what this podcast is about and get introduced to me, Mandie, your host for the show!I love traveling and have been fortunate to have so many opportunities to explore in my life before having a child, and now that I’m a new mom, I’m trying to find ways to balance my life’s...2021-09-3001 min