Maria Alcoke - Podcast Details

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Momtalk Maryland Beyond the Logo: Branding That Drives ActionMost sites look pretty until you ask them to do something. We sat down with Maria, a Maryland-born designer and agency owner with roots in art, photography, and action sports, to unpack how story-led branding and user-first websites turn browsers into believers. From building an agency on referrals to rebranding her own business to match her voice, Maria shares what actually moves the needle for small teams juggling client work, content, and life.We trace the throughline from origin story to operating system: why brand is bigger than a logo, how motherhood teaches us to pivot without...

2025-10-1549 min

Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond MARIA ALCOKE: Navigating Modern Day Motherhood & Being Consistent AF with Coach & MomSend us a textToday I speak with Maria Alcoke, a Mom, a creative, a business owner, and former CrossFit L1 trainer and pre and postnatal coach. Inspired by the pregnant and postpartum athletes she coached and inspired by her own experience as a pregnant and postpartum athlete, Maria ran her own postpartum return-to-fitness program out of CrossFit Cove in Columbia, Maryland.Fitness has always been a passion of hers, she loves people and learned through coaching and business how much she love working with women specifically. She was motivated to become a...

2022-09-3035 min

In AWE Podcast with Sarah Johnson Episode 23: In AWE of Maria Alcoke (AKA Engine Mom)--Motherhood SeriesMaria Alcoke is the host of the Engine Mom Podcast, a CrossFit-L1 trainer, a Certified Pre&Postnatal Coach and runs her own graphic & web design studio, MariaVida Creative. With over 15 years in the creative field in both agency and education settings, she left the corporate world to pursue her own business right before the birth of her first child. Now, a Mom of two, Maria has a thriving design business, and has merged her passion for teaching and fitness through coaching. In September 2017, she launched The Engine Mom Podcast where Moms share their personal stories of how they shift gears...

2019-05-2040 min

The Soul Mammas Podcast How to feel ENOUGH & stop trying to do EVERYTHING as mamas. With Maria Alcoke of the Engine Mom Podcast.Enough-ness. Do you every feel enough as a mom? Do you ever take the time to pat yourself on the back and acknowledge what you've accomplished rather than what you have not? It's so easy to fill up everyone else cup before our own, or feel unworthy if we don't check off all of the "to dos" on our list. But what if we just accepted that we were already doing enough? I’m super stoked for today’s guest. Why? Because she’s a fellow podcaster mama who candidly speaks about just this. Maria Alcoke is also is...

2019-05-2050 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 78: How to Live Limitless in Motherhood with Laura Gassner OttingLaura Gassner Otting is a professional motivational keynote speaker and the founder of Limitless Possibility, where she empowers innovators, idealists, and iconoclasts to get “unstuck” in their thinking, push past their limiting beliefs, and achieve extraordinary results. She is turned on by the audacity of The Big Idea and that larger-than-life goal you just can’t seem to shake. She is an instigator, a motivator, and a provocateur, and she has never met a revolution she didn’t like. Laura’s new book Limitless is like a high-energy masterclass and brainstorming session all in one - with actionable tips to transform...

2019-03-0455 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 77: Navigating Your Emotions After A Difficult Childbirth with Jennifer SummerfeldtJennifer Summerfeldt, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), has nearly two decades of experience in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counsellor, Jennifer has also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. She is the founder and creator of the Healing After Birth program, where she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherhood, mental health, and healing. Connect with Jennifer: Website: www.jennifersummerfeldt.com Click Here to Get your FREE EMOM Workout Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you! For the price of a cup of...

2019-02-251h 02

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 76: Involving Your Children in Your Passions & Business with Coach & Consultant, Michele WilliamsMichele Williams is a certified Profit First professional who’s helping creative business owners focus on the financial health and profitability of their companies. She believes that each choice determines profitability, and through her consulting agency, Scarlet Thread Consulting, she helps her clients understand the impact their choices have on the financial success of their business. She’s here to share her story to help you plan for success. In this episode, Michele shares : How her work shifted when she became a Mom How she scaled her business as her children grew How to involve your children in your business base...

2019-02-2150 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 75: How a Stay-at-Home-Mom to Built and Sold Multiple 7-Figure Amazon Brands with Sophie HowardSophie Howard is a single-mom of 2. She has built and sold six and seven figure Amazon businesses while a stay at home mom in New Zealand. Sophie’s approach to Amazon is somewhat different from the mainstream. She teaches her clients how to source unique products and focus on building a profitable, sellable business. Now Sophie puts her experience to work teaching others how to follow in her footsteps. She’s the founder and architect of Amazon Navigator and Product University, helping dreamers find truly smart, passive income. Sophie also invites her students to join her on Trade Show trips arou...

2019-02-1354 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Making Necessary Shifts During Times of TransitionLearning to let go has helped me shift my expectations in order to make life more manageable and in this episode, I'm sharing some decisions I've made about the future of the podcast based on my current season of life and the goals my family and I have for our future. I've referenced “seasons of life” a lot lately. What I mean is that we all have chunks of time in our lives where our focus or priorities have to shift for one reason or another. During these times, often we have to reevaluate our priorities and that also includes our cu...

2019-02-0612 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 74: Helping Moms Feel Good in their Own Bodies with Chanelle NeilsonChanelle Neilson, is a wife, married to her best friend and a mom of 5 kiddos! She is the host and creator of the Moms Who Know Podcast. She is the author of Parenting with Purpose, which has been translated into Chinese. She has worked in the fitness industry for 20 years and is a certified yoga instructor. She loves sunshine, healthy living, and dark chocolate. Chanelle loves helping moms take care of themselves and grow so they can take better care of their families. In this episode, Chanelle shares: how she navigated early motherhood, she was 8 months pregnant at her college grad...

2019-02-0450 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Why Motherhood is Like CrossFitThis REV episode was just a fun way to compare one of my passions to motherhood and allowed me to find parallels between Motherhood and CrossFit. CrossFit is defined as "constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity across broad time and modal domains". So, where am I going with this? Tune in to hear more! Download 3 FREE EMOM Workouts:https://enginemom.com/emom Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/emom As always, thank you for listening. If you haven’t already, I would be so grateful if you would leave me a review. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Google Play| Spo...

2019-01-3012 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 73: From Teacher to Parent - Applied Behavior Analysis with Tina LongTina Long lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, 18 month old daughter, and two big dogs. Her passions are teaching and learning and is grateful she gets to do both of those every day. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2013 and is also licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine. Tina has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis with individuals with autism and other disabilities since 2008 and has experience with individuals from 2 years old to 22 years old. She's worked in homes and community settings, as well as private, and public school settings. She is al...

2019-01-2853 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How to Make Time for the Things That Matter in 2019 - Part 4This is Part 4 of How to Make Room for the Things that Matter Most in 2019 and in this episode, I’ll be talking about putting all of the pieces (from parts 1-3) in by using a little metaphor. It may be a bit abstract, but want you to imagine that you and 2019 are in a relationship. Think about some of the best relationships you have. What values are those relationships built upon? Let’s say that your relationship values, (the things that are most important to you) are communication and understanding, mutual respect, trust, and having fun. How can you bring...

2019-01-2309 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 72: Making The Juggle of a Million Dollar Business & Motherhood a Win Win with Krystal WakeFieldKrystal Wakefield is a wife, mom of 3 and former marketing manager turned real estate investor and mentor. When she and her husband, Lance launched Win Win Home Buyers, they started out buying homes in Downtown Mckinney, an area north of Dallas, Texas. Once they saw how they had the ability to help people by giving them a quick cash offer for their home, their passion ignited. With a home base in Dallas, the Wakefields continue to offer a wide variety of solutions to any real estate problem to homeowners nationally, and provide training and consulting through their coaching business, The...

2019-01-2239 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How to Make Time for the Things That Matter in 2019 - Part 3This month, I'm creating a series of “Rev” episodes focusing on how to make more time for the things that matter in 2019. This third part is all about being Ok with "just OK" (for now). Lately I’ve seen a lot of Mamas out there sharing messages like “lower your expectations” and “be ok with being behind” and I wanted to echo these sentiments because they are things I am constantly reminding myself as a Type A person. It’s something I struggle with and I realize that in order to focus on what truly matters, I have to be ok with the non...

2019-01-1608 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 71: Boys & Girls - Talking to your Kids About Gender with Jen LumanlanJen Lumanlan holds a Master's in Psychology focused on Child Development and another in Education. She's the parent of a four-year-old daughter and hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific research and principles of respectful parenting. In each episode she examines an issue related to child development from all sides so parents can understand what the body of research says about it, and how to use this information to align their day-to-day parenting with their goals for raising their children. Listen in to hear Jen and I ta...

2019-01-1445 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How to Make Time for the Things That Matter in 2019 - Part 2This month, I'm creating a series of “Rev” episodes focusing on how to make more time for the things that matter in 2019. This second part is all about getting clear on your priorities. We can look at priorities for the year, or break them down by quarter or even by month / week, and day. One way to help dial in what your priorities are is making what I called an "Ick & Excited" list, determine your Word of the Year, and understand that anxiety can trick us in to feeling like we are doing something - in reality, the best way to c...

2019-01-0912 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 70: How to Feel in Control of Your Time & Energy with Heather ChauvinHeather Chauvin BSW, mom of three, has been named the next generation’s thought leader in parenting and women’s leadership. Her mission is to crack women open to their deep potential and help them understand and decode their child’s behavior. Heather is a Tedx Speaker and the creator of the Mom Is In Control Podcast. She has been featured on the OWN Network, Huffington Post, TV outlets and others. With wit and wisdom, Heather inspires a global community of women to take back control of their lives and evolve how they lead, work, play, and parent. Listen in to hear...

2019-01-0753 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How to Make Time for the Things That Matter in 2019 - Part 1This month, I'm creating a series of “Rev” episodes focusing on how to make more time for the things that matter in 2019. This first part is all about making time for yourself by scheduling in “me time” first: a tip from Lisa Druxman of The Empowered Mama. If you focus on making time for yourself a priority, then it is more likely to become a habit. I share some of my tips for time blocking including a color-coding system, that not only makes your calendar look pretty - it's a quick, visual way to see how you really spend your time. I...

2019-01-0216 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 69: Building Your Business with Intention & Love with Gabrielle HowellGabrielle Howell is a wellness advocate, business mentor, yoga instructor & mother of two! After diving into her own wellness journey, she now empowers others to do the same through clean living, nutrition, movement & mindset! Fueled by her passion the help others feel better in their body/mind/soul, Gabrielle’s approach to building her business is all about love & intention! She believes that when we slow down, we open ourselves & others up to vulnerability & discovery of our true passions & purpose! Listen in to hear my guest and I talk about: how feeling disconnected in an office job lead her to he...

2018-12-3153 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: A Guided Meditation with Affirmations for the New YearIn this “Rev” episode to wrap up 2018, I've created a short, guided meditation with affirmations to fuel you with inspiration and self-love as we roll in to the New Year. I hope you and enjoy, and please, do not listen to this meditation while you need to be fully awake and alert (for example, when driving) as it can be dangerous. Have a very happy new year! Ways to Connect: Schedule a Chat or Consult with me: https://www.patreon.com/posts/engine-mom-chats-20418912 Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/emom The Engine Mom Podcast is a member of The Pa...

2018-12-2605 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 68: Meet Mompreneur & Empowered Mama, Lisa DruxmanMy guest today is Lisa Druxman, a mom on a mission. She is the founder of FIT4MOM, the country's largest fitness program for moms, a noted speaker, author, podcaster and powerhouse of energy. Lisa is passionate about helping women get out of overwhelm and in to a life of health and happiness. She shares her life hacks and experiences to help you live a more passionate and purposeful life. A well-published author, Druxman has written on business for Entrepreneur and on motherhood for magazines such as Fit Pregnancy, Shape and more.Her most recent book, The Empowered Mama is t...

2018-12-2440 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: A Friendly Reminder That You Are EnoughToday, I am using this “Rev” episode to remind you (and myself) - that you are enough. I've had the thoughts: "I could have done more." "I should do more". The comparison trap and the negative self-talk is real and can be especially nasty around the holidays: so-and-so volunteered to run the toy-drive at work, they have it all together; I should have done more to decorate the house; I forgot to order the holiday cards on time; I suck, forgot to move the damn Elf... In this episode, I give you a quick tip to allow you to reflect on all...

2018-12-1911 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 67: Pain Management, The Power of Words & Why Stories Matter With Amy EicherMy guest today is Amy Eicher – a Mom of 2, a teacher, speaker, clinician, athlete, author and pain coach. For many years, she found herself in a swirling mess of pain and tears and frustration not knowing how to keep going, but knowing that she couldn’t stop looking for a solution to her pain. After spending years trying to figure out how to get her life back from the pain that was drowning her. The pain that had stolen her very essence, her journey ended up challenging all the things she thought she knew and as a result, so came out o...

2018-12-171h 16

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: A Healing Birth & Postpartum ExperienceIn this “Rev” episode I'm sharing my birth story with baby Hendrix and talking about how that experience was very healing after a more traumatic birth experience with our first daughter, Sage. I share my gratitude for the village that has turned up over the past week and and the things I am doing differently this time as a new mom (again) - including setting healthy boundaries, protecting my energy, connecting and tuning in to my new baby and her needs, and finding ways to also be present and patient with our three-year-old as she navigates big emotions during this tran...

2018-12-1213 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 66: Designing a Healthy Home: An Architect's Journey Towards Wellness with Kate HambletKate Hamblet is an architect and owner of the residential design studio Balanced Architecture. As a wellness architect, she has a passion for integrating wellness and health into architectural design. Her mission is to help health-conscious families create homes that support and promote health, happiness and longevity. Kate, along with her husband Pieter and their three-year-old son Crosby, live in a quiet town in New Hampshire where they are renovating their own house to turn it into a home that promotes health and wellness. When they are not tearing down walls or building a new deck, they will probably be fou...

2018-12-1046 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Simplifying Meal Planning & Grocery ShoppingThis “Rev” episode features a special guest who you have heard from before. Jessie Ansley, from Streamlined & Simple joins the podcast to talk all about one of her most popular products, the Meal Planner. This is the first piece of functional stationary that I tried from the S&S line, and it has made meal planning and grocery shopping so much less of a headache. It has also saved our family time and money, and today, Jessie shares some of her favorite tips and "hacks" to maximize the functionality of this organizational tool. S&S is having a sale from now...

2018-12-0510 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth Movement and mindset during pregnancy and postpartumMaria Alcoke is the host of the Engine Mom Podcast, a CrossFit-L1 trainer, a Certified Pre&Postnatal Coach and runs her own graphic & web design studio, MariaVida Creative. In this episode, you’ll learn: What mama Maria is up to (0:15) Maria’s CrossFit routine and how she supports Moms-to-be (1:30) The best type of movement for pregnancy (4:25) The right amount of exercise while pregnant and as a new Mom (5:59) The importance of working with a fitness coach (11:00) What exercises Maria’s going to stop doing during her second pregnancy (13:57) How new Moms can expect to exercise with a pregnant belly...

2018-12-0429 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 65: Mom is a Sex Therapist - Talking Sex Life After Kids with Jessa ZimmermanJessa Zimmerman is a Mom of 3. She lives in Seattle with her partner and youngest child, with two older children living out of the home. She is a certified sex therapist and couples’ counselor. She specializes in helping couples who have a good relationship but who are avoiding sex because it’s become stressful, negative, disappointing, or pressured. She educates, coaches, and supports people as they go through her 9-phase experiential process that allows them real world practice in changing their relationship and their sex life. She is the author of Sex Without Stress, the host of the Better Sex Podc...

2018-12-0350 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How To Navigate Making Big DecisionsIn this “Rev” episode, I'm sharing some things that work for me when navigating big decisions. I talk specifically about a recent situation, but the tips are general and I hope you find them helpful. My tips include: starting with your gut instinct creating a list of pros and cons considering 'expert' opinions as well as personal accounts from respected parties and ultimately, finding peace with your decision despite how others might feel I would love to connect more on this - feel free to leave a comment below or over on my Instagram. Ways to Connect: Schedule a Chat or C...

2018-11-2817 min

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth How Support Can Change Your Birth Experience with Mari Smith, Birth Doula and Co-Founder of Arrow BirthMy doula, Mari Smith is joining me on the Pure Nurture Podcast. Mari supported me through both of my birth experiences and she is an absolute gem! I can honestly say that I wouldn't have had the intervention-free birth experience that I had hoped for without the support of my doula. At our very first prenatal visit, Mari opened my eyes to all the choices I could make about my birth and how to have an empowered experience. If you'd like to have an intervention-free, empowered, calm, and supported birth experience, you'll gain so much from our conversation. I...

2018-11-2726 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 64: A Holistic Approach to a Healthy Pregnancy with Kristy RodriguezKristy Rodriguez is a certified holistic health coach and registered yoga instructor specializing in prenatal and postpartum wellness, support, and empowerment. With her cumulated years of experience in education and health, she brings extensive knowledge, personal experience, and deep compassion to her students. Kristy founded Pure Nurture, LLC after working with women in various stages of pregnancy and after becoming a mother herself. Inspired by her own experience and the experiences of the motherhood collective, Kristy creates learning and teaching environments that meet her students where they are, whether they are trying to conceive, in their second trimester, or attempting...

2018-11-2646 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Things I’m Grateful For and How I’m Showing Gratitude This Time of YearIn this “Rev” episode, in an attempt to 'theme' this episode appropriately (releasing the day before we give thanks), I am sharing some of the things that I am feeling grateful for and how I'm showing gratitude. I hope this gives you all the feels and inspires you to create your own list of gratitudes - for all the BIG and little blessings in your life. What are you feeling most grateful for? How are you showing it? Would love to connect more on this - feel free to leave a comment below or over on my Instagram. Ways to Conn...

2018-11-2115 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 63: Tapping into Mindful Creativity to Refuel and Bring you Joy with Kaira BostonMy guest, Kaira Boston is a mixed media artist that translates the layers of life, dreams, visions and intentions in a layered visual way via color, texture, shapes and words. She inspires and motivates clients when they see their own art to continue making their impact in the world! Additionally, she coaches and guides her clients through the different life layers with artful exercises and concepts as an expressive art facilitator. Her signature program is The Mindful Canvas. Kaira enjoys studio time and residence back in her hometown, Richmond, VA, which has a great art vibe! When she’s not cr...

2018-11-1943 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Gratification from Procrastination... Is that a Thing?In this “Rev” episode, I talk about procrastination and productivity and how recently, I've actually used procrastination to cultivate more energy and drive, which has been surprisingly gratifying. Whereas normally, I'd feel guilt or shame around putting things off - I tried looking at my desire to procrastinate as a way to actually fuel me. Listen in to hear more... ...and I'm challenging you to think about how you perceive procrastination and consider in what ways putting things off (temporarily) benefits you and your well-being? Just a little mindset shift. Would love to connect more on this - feel free to l...

2018-11-1415 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 62: Baby is here, Now What? Insight on Postpartum Care with Tausi SuediTausi Suedi is a multilingual global public health policy professional whose passion and work primarily focuses on maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in marginalized communities mainly in low- and middle-income countries. Fueled by her own maternal health experiences, he cofounded Childbirth Survival International (CSI), a global nonprofit in 2013. Under her leadership, CSI currently spans across five countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Ghana, and Nigeria; including locally in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She is a wife and a mom of 3 and shares that her family is held together by "mama powers" of love, compassion, consideration, communication, hard work, praying...

2018-11-1250 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Identifying When it’s Time to Put on the BrakesIn this “Rev” episode, I am talking all about putting on the brakes. Similar to the question from my Rear View wrap up: "How do you know when it's time to put on the brakes?" Lately, I have not been very good at taking it easy and as a result, my body ended up giving me some big signs that it was time to slow down. So I did. And here's what I discovered: Productivity is however you define it. I picked *one thing* to accomplish on my day of rest so as not to feel like I totally wasted a day...

2018-11-0715 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 61: How to Simplify Your Holiday Season To Focus on What Matters Most with Jessie AnsleyMy guest today is actually on the show for the second time around! Jessie Ansley is a military wife and Mama of 2 little boys, ages 5 and 7. A few fun facts about my guest: she loves office supply stores, she home schools both her boys, she’s yet another Mama who loves her CrossFit, she has career experience as a marketing, advertising and public relations account executive, has a Masters degree in Special Education, and was also a gymnastics and cheerleading coach. While she has a wide range of professional experiences - her passion for helping women and her love for or...

2018-11-0543 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Scary Stuff - Overcoming Fear & Self-Limiting BeliefsIn this “Rev” episode, I talk about the things that scare me as an adult and I ask you to think about what things scare you. I share my fear of not being 'enough' as a mom, a wife, and as a person who wants to make a difference in the world. I share some of the fears that I have overcoming including fear of rejection or hearing the word "no". I know that everyone has their own fears or things that are holding them back from living up to their potential, so this week, I challenge you to think abou...

2018-10-3114 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 60: Processing the Experience That Divided Your Life into the Before & After with Rachel NausbaumRachel Nusbaum is a partner, mom, daughter and sister who writes in pursuit of connection with herself and others. Rachel’s creative business, Orchid Story, was built upon her deeply held belief that sharing our personal stories of struggle helps us to find meaning and adapt. Listen in to hear my guest talk about: how if we change our thoughts, we can change our lives and why your story is your strength her experience in finding out that her son had congenital heart failure at 18 weeks and needed surgery in utero, having to pack up and move from Virginia to Bo...

2018-10-2951 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Creating Space & Protecting Your EnergyIn this “Rev” episode, I talk about creating space for yourself to protect your energy, your thoughts and your time. Something that I am constantly 'fine tuning' in my life. A few things I touch on include: combating negative thoughts about my body, letting go of control, feeling disconnected, being spread too thin, identifying when it's time to 'put on the brakes' and the little 'non-guilty pleasures' that help me feel full again. I'd love to hear what you are implementing in your lives to create more space. Leave a comment on this post over on Facebook or on Instagram! Ways...

2018-10-2416 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 59: Raising Triplets, Resiliency and Preventative Healthcare with Jennifer BradburyMy guest today is Jennifer Bradbury. She is a music educator, double bass soloist, wife, and mother of triplets. As a soloist, her favorite opportunity was performing the Koussevitsky Bass Concerto under the baton of her husband, Jeff Bradbury. Jennifer shares her incredible story of motherhood and beyond and in this interview talks about: the surprise that she and her husband faced when discovering that they were pregnant with triplets the experience of bringing 25-week old premies in to the world how she advocates for her children her diagnosis with a positive PTEN gene mutation that lead her down the...

2018-10-2246 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: You're Not Perfect. And That's Ok. Getting Vulnerable as a Parent.For today's “Rev” episode, I decide to reflect on some not so proud parenting moments, but some real a-ha moments. While some of these realizations left me feeling defeated and heartbroken, they also gave me hope. I stopped pretending everything was Ok and that I was feeling “pretty good” and just admitted that I was struggling. I used this episode as a reminder to us all and a reminder to myself that we are not perfect parents and to strive for perfection only leads to disappointment and expectations not met. I've had issues getting vulnerable in front the of the people I...

2018-10-1714 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 58: From Corporate to Creative - Managing Motherhood as a Full Time Artist with Katy Helen KaltMy guest today is a wife and Mama to an 8-month old little girl and she is the creative genius behind Glass’d Gallery and Katy Helen Art. I learned about my her art when I was living in San Diego and have been following her evolution as an artist ever since. I’ve always been curious about how she ended up as a full-time artist so I was thrilled to have her join me to share her story of pursuing her creative passions and becoming a mom. Listen in to hear my guest share: her initial feeling that art coul...

2018-10-1551 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Fall Back Without Falling Off Track - Daylight Saving TipsFor today's “Rev” episode, I have a special guest, here to share her simple tips for adjusting kiddos to the time change, coming up on Sunday, November, 4th. Please welcome Jessie Ansley from Streamlined & Simple. Jessie, a Mom of two has several years of experience adjusting her kiddos to the bi-annual "daylight saving" time change, as well as for time zone changes when traveling (or in her case, moving across the country!). Streamlined & Simple and The Engine Mom have teamed up to bring you practical tools and tips to making life operating a little smoother, especially with little ones. Take adva...

2018-10-1007 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 57: Generation.Mom - Navigating Modern Day Motherhood with Jenn Rout & Lara SchulteToday you will hear from two inspiring Mamas, Jenn Rout & Lara Schulte, the co-founders of Generation.Mom - an online community and podcast designed to help Moms navigate modern day motherhood. Native to San Diego, Lara lives in one of San Diego’s surf-town suburbs with her husband of 6 years & college sweetheart, Taylor. They are currently raising their toddler son Sawyer, their French Bulldog Paisley and are expecting their second child in October. She is a natural born leader, a planner by heart, working on being more present, rather than living by a to-do list and in thoughts of the fu...

2018-10-0858 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Being Proactive Versus ReactiveIn this “Rev” episode, I talk about some recent successes we've had with Sage's sleep habits which have really given me a new perspective on being proactive versus reactive, especially when it comes to starting my day. I share a little anecdote and then share some thing to think about when setting the tone for a productive day and productive parenting including: taking time to pause and be mindful checking your ego before reacting focusing on one task at a time versus trying to multitask time-blocking and prepping with the understanding that flexibility is also important I'd love to continue this...

2018-10-0317 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 56: How Intentionality in Each Department of Life Leaves You More Fulfilled with Marcia SheehanFor the first half of Marcia Sheehan’s life she was one of four girls. She traded that in for a husband, 2 boys, and a boy dog...which may have played a part in her starting a women's empowerment society, the Charmed Cardinals. Since 2015, Marcia has developed and led the Charmed Cardinals in a way that has cultivated a safe space for women to reconnect with themselves. This is done through introspection and experiential workshops, sharing who they are within the membership in an uncensored way, and supporting each others successes. In the a few weeks, on October 13th in Northe...

2018-10-0245 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Navigating Parenting & Partnership as New ParentsIn this “Rev” episode, I’m sharing some of my experience as a new mom and some of the challenges that my husband and I faced as new parents. There were a lot of things that neither of us knew to talk about, or questions to ask and some take aways from this episode include: Everything is a season when it comes to children (and relationships) Plan time for you and your partner Communicate and ask for help Give your partner something to do / create lists for everyone Strip away the guilt (ie: he works all day, therefore he shouldn't have to...

2018-09-2614 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 55: Pregnancy Recovery, Returning to Fitness & the Pelvic Floor w/ Julie Wiebe, PTJulie Wiebe is physical therapist with over twenty years of clinical experience in both Sports Medicine and Women’s Health. Following her passion to revolutionize the way women recover from pregnancy and return to high levels of fitness, she has pioneered an integrative approach to promote women’s health in and through fitness. Julie maintains a clinical practice in Los Angeles and shares her approach for post pregnancy and pelvic health recovery and return to fitness with women worldwide through online courses. When not trying to change the world one pelvic floor at a time, Julie is happy to focus on her...

2018-09-2452 min

Educational Podcasting Today Creating a Community around a Niche Podcast: Featuring Maria AlcokeIn this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes podcaster Maria Alcoke on the program to discuss her podcast “The Engine Mom.” Together, they discuss how podcasts can be created to create and grow a community around a group, concept, or idea to help build strength and positivity for all.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In this episode, we discuss:Starting a podcast for a niche audienceHow to find and sp...

2018-09-1933 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Postpartum Reflections & Things I’m Doing Differently This TimeWe are half-way through our special “New Mamas & Moms-to-be” themed month and in this “Rev” episode, I’m following up from my birth story to share some of the things that I did postpartum with Sage and what I plan on doing differently with this second baby. With Sage, I was "that Mom". I Googled and researched everything. I felt the need to "fix" any and every issue we experienced including an oversupply of milk, reflux and colic. I share my decision to pursue various therapies and procedures including a lip and tongue tie revision, cranial sacral therapy, placenta encapsulation and chirop...

2018-09-1919 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 54: Increase Energy, Decrease PPD Levels & Boost Milk Supply - The Benefits of Placenta with Carmen CalvoMy guest today is Carmen Calvo, wife and mother of two boys and the founder of The Nurturing Root. Having struggled with postpartum fatigue, anxiety and sadness after the birth of her first child, Carmen was eager to find a natural way to avoid these feelings again when she became pregnant with her second baby. Carmen began studying the benefits of placentophagy, was so passionate about it, that she dedicated herself to training as a placenta encapsulation specialist. Eager to share the placenta’s restorative powers with other mothers, and inspired by the image a placenta created when printed, she la...

2018-09-1740 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: My Birth Story from 2015This month is a special "New Mamas & Moms-to-be" themed month and in this "Rev" episode, I'm sharing my birth story from when Sage was born in 2015. I talk about my birth "plan" and how things turned out differently than expected and share some thoughts on my upcoming birth later this year. Since recording this episode, I met with an OB who is encouraging a VBAC with my second birth, whereas before my midwives were concerned with going that route. So now I have a bit more to consider / think about and will share on a future Rev episode. I hope...

2018-09-1236 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 53: Supporting Your Body Naturally From Prenatal to Postpartum Through Acupuncture with Holly HeilmanHolly Heilman is an Acupuncturist, Reiki Healer, and stay at home mom to a sweet 1 year old boy. She is a lover of natural healing modalities and has been helping people to heal and create balance in their lives for 15 years. Holly has been privileged to work with many women seeking fertility care and through out their pregnancies and postpartum as well. Her own recent pregnancy and postpartum gave her a whole new perspective on how incredible the female body truly is, and how crucial it is that women get the care and support they need through this transformative experience. ...

2018-09-1035 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Time MomThis month is a special "New Mamas & Moms-to-be" themed month and in this "Rev" episode, I'm sharing some of the things that I wish I knew as a first-time Mom (very pregnant / newly postpartum). Listen in to hear some of my realizations including: Old wives tales induction / don’t think you can ‘will’ you baby out, baby will come when she’s ready Postpartum check-up: 6 week ‘cleared for exercise’ doesn’t mean jackshit Don’t underestimate the power of a maxi pad for postpartum bleeding Getting dressed while in the hospital Taking things from the hospital Ask questions, even if you feel dumb...

2018-09-0517 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 52: Full Spectrum Wellness, The Benefits of Body Work, & the Role of a Doula with Crystal HarizalMy guest today is Crystal Harizal, the first episode in a special series of interviews specifically geared toward New Mamas and Moms-t0-be. Crystal Harizal, a holistic health practitioner of bodywork and sole proprietor of CrystalMethodBodywork, LLC. She also works as a doula and lactation educator supporting moms in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She holds over 3,000 credit hours in field of Holistic Health, is a Certified Massage Therapist by California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), and recently reached her 10,000th massage which includes women in the prenatal and postpartum phases. Listen in to hear more about: how my guest uses a whole...

2018-09-0336 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Musings from a Classic, Gift from the SeaIn this "Rev" episode, I'm doing something a little different and decided to share with you all an excerpt from one of my favorite books, which just so happens to be a classic. In Gift From The Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh writes an essay-style work by taking shells on the beach for inspiration and reflecting on the lives of Americans, particularly American women, in the mid-20th century. She shares her meditations on youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment during her visit. This specific excerpt that I share and reflect on resonated so closely with me...

2018-08-2909 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 51: Celebrating the Life of Mom with More Support and Far Less Judgement with Lucy RilesMy guest, Lucy Riles is a mom to 3 kids. She is a wife to 1 husband. And is the youngest of 12 kids. She has breastfed and bottle, co-slept and sleep trained. She's fed her kids organic food and also frequents In & Out burger on a weekly basis. She is a huge fan of letting kids play freely outside but has also been known to hover like Marine One. She is practically imperfect in every way. Lucy believes that moms need way more support and far less judgement. Life can be SO hard and we are all doing the best we can o...

2018-08-2738 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Life Lessons from a 3-Year-OldIn this "Rev" episode, I share some recent 'life lessons' that I've learned from my 3-year-old. These lessons include: - showing appreciation and gratitude often - knowing yourself: knowing what you like and what you want and being firm in that - asking questions and staying curious - loving your body - and be silly and authentic Listen in to hear more. I'm excited to announce that registration for my second Mastermind program is open! Join us in September for Engine Mom: Behind The Wheel, a 6-week accountability program to help you get organized, get motivated and get closer to...

2018-08-2215 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 50: Embracing a New Normal & Building Community After A Transformation with Kristen CarboneIn 2013, Kristen Carbone had a preventative mastectomy and reconstruction after losing her own mother to breast cancer years earlier. Healing was a journey through sometimes crippling loneliness, nagging body image issues, and a full spectrum of uncomfortable sensations. After learning that she wasn’t alone in these experiences, the foundation of Brilliantly, her brand and product (to be launched in late 2018) was born. Brilliantly empowers women to embrace their new self by linking resiliency with comfort, vitality, and community. Her hope is that Brilliantly will not only offer support to the women who are walking in an immensely isolating and underse...

2018-08-2048 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Releasing Judgement & Demonstrating EmpathyIn this "Rev" episode, I'm talking about a recent surge that I've noticed of Mom-bashing or women-bashing on social media. I understand that this is public forum and everyone is entitled to their opinions, but how come it has to be with hostility and judgement? It seems as though social media has made it Ok to walk away from civilized conversation and to really dig the trenches between two sides even deeper. In many ways, social media can offer a space to feel supported - support in your opinions, but it can also be a space where if your opinion di...

2018-08-1512 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 49: Family, Finances & The Free Mama Movement with Lauren GoldenLauren Golden loves helping mamas free themselves from the 9-5 grind. A wife and mom of 3, she launched The Free Mama Movement to show working moms that they don’t have to choose between family and financial stability. Today, as the fearless leader of The Free Mama Movement and a thriving community of over 3,500 women, Lauren is passionate about showing other moms how to start and run a successful freelancing business from home. Listen in today as Lauren and I talk about: why she’s not a fan of hustle but rather, working smarter the importance of vulnerability when it come...

2018-08-1343 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: The Power of Support Groups & The Engine Mom Behind The Wheel MastermindIn this "Rev" episode, I'm talking all about the power of support groups and Masterminds. I've been involved with both in-person and virtual support groups and Masterminds: everything from a new moms group and breastfeeding support, to accountability groups for the gym and business Masterminds. A few benefits that I have personally experienced from Masterminds include: goal setting connecting with others sharing successes and assessing struggles seeking advice or additional support accountability gratitude meeting people I may not have otherwise connected with & networking I'm excited to announce that I will be launching my second Mastermind program in September, Engine Mom...

2018-08-0812 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 48: Lessons in Parenting, Struggles & Successes with Jessica Dahlquist of The Extraordinary Moms PodcastJessica Dahlquist is a military wife, mom of three boys, and host of the Extraordinary Moms Podcast, where she interviews different moms who share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. Jessica lives in Southern California, and loves to sing, bake, read, watch her boys' soccer games, and learn from other moms. In her former life, she was an elementary school teacher. Listen in to hear Jessica talk about: what she’s learned as a mom of three and the important lesson of knowing your kids, what ‘fills them up’ and how giving them the attention that t...

2018-08-0645 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Podcast Updates, Listener Chats & Practicing GratitudeIn this "Rev" episode, I share some upcoming improvements and shifts for the podcast after some realizations I had while attending Podcast Movement. I also am excited to open up Engine Mom Listener Chats, a way for me to connect with YOU, the listeners and learn more about about you - what your family is like? What are you passionate about that are you are currently pursuing? What are you struggling with? What would you like to hear more of on the show? Let's talk! Use the link below to schedule your 15 minute call with me. Finally, I talk about g...

2018-08-0111 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 47: How to Use Faith to find FindPassion & Purpose & Navigating Life as a Single Mom 47: How to Use Faith to ...Dr. Sophia Reed is a National Certified Counselor with a Master's degree in marriage and family therapy and a PhD in Human Behavior. Her passion is teaching women how to make boss moves while keeping God first. She is a devoted single mother and seeks to strengthen Christian women through her writing. To this end, Sophia created the Sophie-stication Mom, her online platform where she dispenses advice on everything from relationships to business, to looking good on a budget and shares stories from her community Listen in to hear Sophia talk about: how her evolving relationship with God and being a sing...

2018-07-3055 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Differences in Fitness & Training While PregnantIn this "Rev" episode, I talk about fitness during pregnancy and the differences between my first pregnancy and my current pregnancy, and what I am currently focusing on in the gym. I also talk about the mindset shift that is necessary for training during this time, ie: the "Why? Behind training". I give a little background about my postpartum return to fitness with my first baby, but stay tuned for another REV episode specific to the postpartum period and return to fitness. Were you active during your pregnancy? What do you *wish* you knew about training while pregnant? Feel free t...

2018-07-2515 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 46: Infusing Your Story in Your Business & Exploring the World of Flexible Work Opportunities with Jamie HansonMy guest today, Jaime Hanson is a wife and Mama and passionate about the importance of flexible work opportunities as a way for women to balance their desire to have a career and to enjoy motherhood. She is a copywriter and content marketing strategist who helps women entrepreneurs tell their story so they can grow their own flexible home businesses. And, she has an entire arm of her business dedicated to training and employing writers within her content agency so they can have flexible work opportunities. Jaime's passion for flexible work opportunities stems from her own experience in needing to sup...

2018-07-231h 03

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Picking Your Battles through Mindset ShiftsIn this "Rev" episode, I share some recent experiences in picking my battles, mostly in my home life. This is something I have been working on a lot lately. I'm kind of a control-freak and I like things done my way, on my timeline and unfortunately, with a household that includes another adult, a toddler and a dog, life isn't always about me any more *shocking, I know*. Despite the fact that I find myself more exhausted and less patient during pregnancy, I know that in order to maintain harmony within the household, I have to learn to pick my...

2018-07-1813 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 45: Spirituality, Self-Nurturing, & Going from Chaos to Calm as a mother of 6 with Cordelia GaffarMy guest today is Cordelia Gaffar, a wife and mother to 6 (yes, 6 children!), an author, speaker, and holistic life coach who helps women heal by building a system of self-nurturing through nutrition, movement and sweet talk. She is also the host of the Replenish Me Show, a video and podcast series for moms to gain productivity and health strategies from successful moms. After the birth of her second child, she sought medical attention for postpartum depression and extreme weight gain which led to her to studies in healing herself from the inside out. In less than a year, she lost...

2018-07-161h 05

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Putting What You (or others) Preach into PracticeIn this "Rev" episode, I share some recent experiences in putting what I preach in to practice and give you some things to think about this week on how you can start to put the things that you are feeling inspired by in to practice. Some suggestions include: Become that person (ie: “I am the kind of person who gets up early”), which is really just a mindset and self-talk / talk-out-loud shift Make it a mantra (ie: "Be Aware in Your Self Care", "If it’s not a Hell Yes, then it’s a no") Think about those ‘rules to live by’ a...

2018-07-1113 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 44: Dressing for your Body Type & Why Your Wardbrobe Matters with Jennifer Mackey-MaryMy guest today is Jennifer Mackey-Mary of Apple and Pear Wardrobe. She’s a mama of two daughters and has a big heart for Moms. As a professional wardrobe stylist, she is passionate about helping and inspiring women to dress well even when they're not dressing up because she knows that when women feel confident in how they look, they show up better for the people in their lives. Jennifer has dressed thousands of women over the last 17 years, having held leadership positions with Chico's, South Moon Under, Gap Maternity...and of course now Apple & Pear. No matter what your body...

2018-07-091h 00

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How to Recover from a Meltdown (a reflection)In this "Rev" episode, I share a little story of a recent meltdown. Not had by my toddler, but a meltdown that I had as a result of overwhelm and extreme emotions. I was inspired to share my story to remind other Mamas that if this has happened to you, you are not alone! It's easy to bury emotions, especially in front of our kids - it's also easy to completely reveal those big emotions to our kids. And it's Ok to experience those big emotions and express them. I think it's important for our kids to see us get e...

2018-07-0513 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 43: Masterminds, Mental Health & Why Women Matter with Kelley Sanabria of FemWorkingKelley Sanabria is the Founder and CEO of Femworking, which provides curated masterminds for female entrepreneurs and allows members to be a part of a community of successful entrepreneurs where they can build partnerships and grow their businesses faster. She’s an award winning speaker who loves sharing her signature speech, "Why Women Matter," which explores the current global framework in which women are operating, current women’s issues, what makes women unique, and how the power of sisterhood can change the world. In her inspirational and empowering speech, she teaches audiences the concepts and philosophies women can use to collabora...

2018-07-0353 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Getting Honest About Vanity, Self-Perception & Rewriting Your StoryIn this "Rev" episode, I talk about vanity, improving negative self-talk and the perception that we project on ourselves through others. Lately, I have been calling myself 'vain' - I've been a little obsessed with my appearance and I wanted to dive deeper in to why I have been having these thoughts. Additionally, I am the kind of person who will have a totally made-up conversation in my head about someone else's thoughts about me. Does this sound like you? Listen in to today's episode for some perspective shift and tips on how to rewrite the story we tell ourselves...

2018-06-2711 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 42: Eating Psychology, True Nourishment & Transforming Our Relationship with Food with Melissa HemphillMy guest today is Melissa Hemphill, a wife and mama of 3 (with another on the way!), a US Air Force officer, the BirthFit Coach Seminar Director, and a Mind-Body Eating Coach through the Institute of the Psychology of Eating. She has an insatiable curiosity about the world and is committed to being a life-long learner. Her mission is to support women in motherhood as well as through the birth of their children. Listen in today to hear Melissa: share her unique experience of first becoming a mother (a little spoiler, she and her husband at separate times both had to g...

2018-06-2559 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Productivity & Moving Beyond ResistanceIn this "Rev" episode, I talk about resistance; resistance around anything that might be holding you back from being productive or moving the needle forward toward your goals. I've had recent conversations with friends about how to break through the resistance in order to accomplish more and today I'm asking you to think about 3 things when you start to feel overwhelmed or resistant to tackling something on your list: A quick mindset shift: consider what you are pursuing something that you 'get' to do, an opportunity, a privilege, versus something that you 'have' to do, a chore, a burden. Sometimes...

2018-06-2009 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan EMom Ep41 Ashley Nowe 41: Holistic Healing Through Nutrition and Movement with Ashley Nowe of Get Mom StrongmixdownMy guest, Ashley Nowe of Get Mom Strong is on a mission to help moms regain their strength, health and confidence. It isn’t easy to prioritize yourself after you become a mother. It is hard to make healthy eating choices when you are exhausted, and it is even harder to find motivation to exercise. As a former competitive athlete, after the birth of her first son, she looked better than ever. But the birth of her twins, who she carried to full term was an entirely different story and it threw her for a loop. Her journey to regain health...

2018-06-191h 02

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: Say 'No' More (Mon Amour!)In this "Rev", I talk about setting boundaries and reducing overwhelm by saying 'no' more often. I share the important reminder that saying 'no' to things that no longer serve you creates space for more of the things you really want to say 'yes' to in life. This is something that I am working on myself, as I tend to overbook, overextend, and experience FOMO often. I also am a people-pleaser and until recently would never turn down an opportunity or an invitation and eventually find myself regretting my decision and feeling stretched too thin. I hope today's reminders are...

2018-06-1313 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 40: Business Coaching for Moms & Saying Goodbye to Perfectionism with Samantha SiffringToday you will hear from Samantha Siffring, a business consultant + coach for women who are building online businesses. Her coaching business, TBH Coaching has helped clients double their income (or more) by improving their mindset, through marketing strategies, and time management. Samantha lives with her partner, Stuart and their 3 kids in Colorado. Listen in to hear my guest discuss: her feelings of guilt around not using the expensive degrees that she earned and choosing to stay at home with her children how she ended up in the life coaching business after taking a leap of faith and how that work...

2018-06-1158 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan REV: How to Build Momentum When You Feel StalledThis is the first "Rev" episode of June. Rev episodes are short episodes with specific lessons, tips and thoughts to help inspire and fuel you for various components of your life. Today, I will be talking about the lessons I learned during my first trimester of my second pregnancy and how these lessons can be applied to life in general when we feel as though we feel stalled and are lacking momentum to feel productive in whatever it is we are taking on. I give some practical tips on how to move past those feelings of helplessness and overwhelm, and...

2018-06-0613 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 39: Pregnant & Postpartum Athleticism and Diastasis Recti with Lisa RyanToday you will hear from Lisa Ryan, a Mama of 2 who has been doing CrossFit since 2004. She’s a former regional level competitor, a CrossFit Level 2 trainer and also a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Specialist through Brianna Battle’s coaching program - we mention “Bri” several times in this interview and we’re referring to Brianna Battles, strength and conditioning coach and Creator of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. After having her second son she decided to change careers from a high school English teacher of 12 years, to a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism trainer. She never thought she would change careers; however, it became he...

2018-06-0412 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 38: Risk Taking, Real Estate Investing and Working Smarter, Not Harder with JoAnna AndersonMy guest today is JoAnna Anderson, a mom to 2 girls, a Speaker/Realtor, Owner & Project Manager at A-Team Marketing, LLC, and Business and Lifestyle Coach with Fortune Builders, LLC. She and I met years ago through Fortune Builders, which is a real estate investing education group. My husband and I were both students of their program and connected with JoAnna early in our business development days and we just hit it off, so it was really fun to reconnect with her on this interview. Listen in today as my guest talks about: her recent 40th birthday and how she’s ma...

2018-05-2846 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 37: Navigating Transitions in Business, Pregnancy & Parenting with Kelly AltmanKelly Altman is a Health Coach and the co-owner of Altman Fitness with her husband Jay. Together they raise three kiddos with one more on the way! Kelly is passionate about helping busy women prioritize their own self care and achieve the health and fitness goals that help them lead their best life. Kelly and I actually met through an online Mastermind with Sara Dean and Shameless Mom Academy, which you’ve heard me praise in the past, so it was really fun to reconnect with her and get to know her a little better through this interview. Listen in toda...

2018-05-211h 00

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 36: How to write and share your story with Julie Tobi, Founder of The Birth JournalMy guest today is Julie Tobi, a very nostalgic, sentimental wife and mama of 2, who after thinking she had found her passion in the wedding planning and floral design field, came to realize that it didn't fuel her purpose (her husband and kids). From that realization, she choose to follow her curiosity to develop her current business that she is truly passionate about! Throughout this journey into business she was, and is inspired by moms doing their thing with family and career and wanted to give back by inspiring other mamas with her story. She resigned from her day job f...

2018-05-1454 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 35: Real Food For Pregnancy & Practical Nutrition for Real life with Lily Nichols, RDLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb diet for managing gestational diabetes. Her unique approach has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies...

2018-05-071h 06

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 34: Simple Solutions to Make Life Run a Little Smoother with Jessie AnsleyMy guest today is Jessie Ansley a military wife and Mama of 2 little boys, ages 5 and 7. A few fun facts about my guest: she loves office supply stores, she home schools both her boys, she’s yet another Mama who loves her CrossFit, she has career experience as a marketing, advertising and public relations account executive, has a Masters degree in Special Education, and was also a gymnastics and cheerleading coach. While she has a wide range of professional experiences - her passion for helping women and her love for organization, functionality and efficiency could not be ignored. From developing he...

2018-04-3054 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 33: Inspiring the Body, Mind & Soul of Both Parent & Child with Jennifer BrownIn this episode, you will hear from my guest who is a a Christian wife and mother of two boys. Her passion is helping children explore the world around them to discover their capabilities. While working in the public and with the youth, my guest realized the need for programs to help children build self-esteem, self-confidence, mindfulness and gratitude. Teaching children to live in their purpose and love who they are is something that can be passed from generation to generation. Her business, Inspire Blissful Beginnings, LLC is a movement to inspire others. Her events, camps and virtual programs including Purp...

2018-04-2356 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 32: Self Love & Self Care To End The Dieting Cycle & Emotional Eating With Charmaine IronsideMy guest today is Charmaine Ironside. She is a Mom, a Fitness Coach, a retired elite Snowboard Athlete (who was overweight most of her athletic career), an Emotional Eating Expert and a self-proclaimed Foodie. She was nearly paralyzed in a snowboarding accident at the peak of her competitive career and fought against the odds to recover and live her best life. Listen in today as my guest and I discuss: - How she went from feeling ‘spiritually bankrupt’ to experiencing harmony in her life - How she found her way out of emotional eating through allowing herself to actually FEEL emot...

2018-04-1657 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 31: Getting Over Ourselves & Reaching Out, Because it Takes A Village with Ashley CarrollAshley Carroll is the founder of It Takes a Village Podcast, Speaker, and gluten-free dairy-free pancake master chef. Mom of two American ninja warriors in training and one babe in heaven, Ashley juggles motherhood, marriage and recording podcast epsiodes. It Takes a Village is all about bringing to light the struggles we face as women, mothers and wives so that we don't have to feel isolated in our journeys. Ashley is dedicated to making sure no mom is left behind because #mommingainteasy Listen in to hear my guest and I talk about: how to use social media to energize you...

2018-04-091h 03

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 30: How to Create a Non-Toxic Lifestyle, End Picky Eating Forever, and Stay Sane in the Process with Jennifer ScribnerJennifer Scribner is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPSTM Practitioner, and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She’s the author of the book From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please. How to get your kid to eat new foods, end picky eating forever, and stay sane in the process, which is based on her work with hundreds of clients and details how any parent can dramatically change the diet of their pickiest kids. Jennifer teaches families how to make step-by-step changes to create a non-toxic lifestyle. Her focus includes food choices, non-toxic home products, and mindset and stress management tools, including EFT Tapping. He...

2018-04-021h 03

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 29: What About Your Friends? The Power Of Relationships in Motherhood with Krystal HenryKnown to her family and friends as Krys, Bubbles and Mommy, Krystal officially launched her blog, Around the Way Mom in 2016 as a way to chronicle her experiences as a first-time mom while balancing her career, community work, and being an amazing wife! As an 'educator' by trade, she works with countless students in Maryland to help them realize their potential and bring their dreams to life. An article by my guest was recently featured in CEO MOM magazine, and that press was shared on my daughter’s Montessori school’s Facebook page which is how we ended up connecting. Krysta...

2018-03-2654 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 28: Rethinking Parenting, Entrepreneurship, Work, & Motherhood with Sarah K Peck of Startup PregnantMy guest today is an author, a startup advisor, a yoga teacher, wife and mom based in New York City. Her writing and business projects have been featured in more than 75 different publications, including The New York Times, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, Forbes, 99U, Psychology Today, Life Hacker, Thought Catalog, and the list goes on…. My guest is the founder and executive director of Startup Pregnant, a media company documenting untold stories of what it looks like to be a woman in leadership, life, and work. The Startup Pregnant Podcast shares long-form stories of parenting, business, entrepreneurship, and growth. She has a...

2018-03-1959 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 27: How to Create & Use Your Guiding Principles to Get Clear on Your Goals with Angelike NorrieToday you will hear from my guest who is a happily married, working mother of two adorable girls, an author, speaker, a five-time cover model and as a world martial arts champion she is a firm believer in daily discipline. Prior to taking a leap of faith to control her own destiny, she worked in corporate America as a sales executive, managing fortunes and people. After escaping 60-hour workweeks with extensive travel, she became an entrepreneur with a passion for nutrition, fitness, philosophy, and business coaching. These days, instead of stressing about quotas, day care and commutes, she helps women...

2018-03-121h 00

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 26: Helping With Your Hands, Trusting Your Gut & Creating Your Own Meaning with Dr. Aparna MeleAparna Mele, M.D. is a board certified gastroenterologist with Digestive Disease Associates since 2007. She came to the field of medicine with extensive experience in international relief work overseas and is actively involved in local philanthropic work directed towards patient education and promotion of societal health. She started My Gut Instinct, her nonprofit organization, to educate the community about self-empowerment towards better health through better dietary choices, regular exercise, and preventative care. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, doing CrossFit, playing the piano, gourmet cooking, and traveling around the world. Listen in...

2018-03-0557 min

Erzählungen by POE, Edgar Allan 25: First Came Business, Then Came Baby with Nikki Frezza Co-Founder Of Nikki’s Coconut ButterToday you’re going to be hearing from a new Mom who started her own business several years before her son was born, and has some great perspective and insight into running a small business and scaling that business. She and her husband turned a homemade treat into a successful brand after promoting it through food bloggers 5 years ago. Today, they have scaled this once home-based business to include a producer and distributor with their product featured online and in stores including Whole Foods and Wegman’s. Listen in as my guest and I discuss: the importance of putting pen to p...

2018-02-2656 min