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The Motherhood Village Podcast200: Mastering Motherhood, Business and Time Management with Dr. Noor AliBrief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Dr. Noor Ali, a Bangladeshi American medical doctor turned health insurance expert, who shares her journey of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Dr. Noor discusses strategies on managing multiple businesses through time blocking, prioritizing tasks, and outsourcing. She also shares the inspiration behind her ventures, including her platform, 'Think Like a Woman,' and her new beverage brand, 'Happy Panda.' Our conversation goes into practical tips for maintaining peace of mind, setting boundaries, and the importance of gratitude i...
2024-07-1135 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast199: Choosing the Right School with Insights from Amber Jayne, Early Childhood Educator & ExpertIn this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Amber Jayne, an early childhood expert with nearly 30 years of experience. Her mission is to inspire parents and fellow child whisperers to become the best guides during those early years of growth. We discuss impactful books, the importance of being present, and essential factors parents should consider when selecting high-quality child care centers. Ms. Amber also shares her journey of opening her first preschool at age 23 while navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship. The conversation also gets into the challenges and shifts in e...
2024-07-0427 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast198: Navigating Grief and Matrescence with Ilana Shapiro YahdavThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community and the resources we provide. Brief summary of...
2024-06-2733 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast197: Transforming Infertility Struggles into Art: Jamie Blicher's Journey creating Glitter EnthusiastThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community ad the resources we provide. Brief summary of...
2024-06-2028 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast196: Inspiring Women to Pursue Their Dreams: A Conversation with Trademark Attorney Elizabeth MilianThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as an official member Brief summary of s...
2024-06-1330 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast194: Strengthening Families through Education Advocacy with Ivy Price-WareThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as an official member Brief summary of...
2024-05-3030 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast192: Guiding Parents: Navigating Pediatric Care and Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth Vainder Dr. Elizabeth VainderEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak...
2024-05-1641 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast191: Dispelling Myths and Educating Parents with Mama Coach Ashli Daley, RNEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak...
2024-05-0237 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast190: Empowering Births Through The Midwife Bus with Brooke SchmoeBrief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Brooke Schmoe, who discusses her transformative journey from being inspired by her OB-GYN father and experiencing her own midwife-led delivery, to becoming a midwife herself. Brooke graduated from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, driven by disparities she observed in maternity care. Residing in Southeast Orlando with her family, Brooke passionately brings prenatal and postnatal midwifery care closer to families through The Midwife Bus, serving as an alternative and accessible health option. The Midwife Bus, an in...
2024-04-2534 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast185: From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Hope and Healing with WONDHERFUL , INC founder, Heather PalaciosDisclaimer: Before proceeding with this podcast episode, we want to provide a trigger warning. The following content may be sensitive and could potentially trigger adverse reactions in individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing similar situations. We advise discretion and encourage self-care. This episode discusses topics such as suicide, depression, and grief. We delve into personal experiences and challenges related to these issues, aiming to provide insight and support to our listeners. However, if you feel that these topics may be distressing or triggering for you, we recommend refraining from listening to this episode. ...
2024-03-1939 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast183: Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Kat Vigo, founder of Painless PregnancyEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member! Brief summary of show: In t...
2024-03-0738 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast182: Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency: Bridging the Gap Between Childcare and ParentingEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special gues...
2024-02-2945 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast181: The Power of Estate Planning with Lauren KleinEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lauren Klein, an estate planning a...
2024-02-2241 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast180: Becoming Iconic with Jennifer SzpigielEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special gues...
2024-02-1535 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast179: Driving Diversity: The Story of Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi with Lynn GreenbergEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special gues...
2024-02-0826 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast177: Empowering Children with Learning Differences to Read: A Conversation with The Learning Lab founder, Aly YoungThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Brief summary of show: In this episode of The Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special gue...
2024-01-2545 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast176: School Safety Advocacy with Make Our Schools Safe founder, Lori AlhadeffThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special gue...
2024-01-1815 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast175: Maternal Mental Health and Affordable, Accessible Support with Dr. Andrea NilesThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr...
2024-01-1124 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast173: Feeding Your Baby ByHeart with Co-Founder, Mia FuntThank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with Mia Funt, c...
2023-12-2839 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast172: Navigating Maternal Mental Health, Birth Trauma, and Narcissistic Abuse with Jennifer Benoit"Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with licensed clinical social worker, Jennifer Benoit. Jenni...
2023-12-2148 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast171: From Morning Announcements to Emmy-Winning News Anchor: A Journey of Journalism and Motherhood with Sheli MunizThis episode is supported by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I interview Sheli Muniz, an Emmy award-win...
2023-12-1428 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast170: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: A Conversation with Titania Jordan, CMO and CPO of Bark TechnologiesPowered by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I interview Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing and Parent Office...
2023-12-0735 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast169: Coping Strategies for Working Mothers with Licensed Family Therapist Rebecca GleedPowered by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and a second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, my guest Rebecca Gleed, a licensed family therapist, perinatal mental health professional and author of 'Employed Motherhood' discusses coping strategies for...
2023-11-3040 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast168: Finance and Mental Health - with Your Financial Therapist, Erika WassermanPowered by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and a second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. In this episode of the Motherhood Village Podcast, Erika Wasserman, a financial therapist, joins me to talk about the vital link between emotions and money. Erika shares her...
2023-11-2346 min
Transform With Travel: Trip Planning Made Easy For Busy Professionals Craving Bucket List AdventuresYour Passport to Empowered Motherhood with Nicole Cumberbatch of The Motherhood VillageThey say every mother needs a village, but do you know where to look for your village?Did you and your partner love to travel before having kids, and now have lost your spark? Discover the empowering motherhood journey of Nicole Cumberbatch, the compassionate soul who founded The Motherhood Village in 2021. In this week’s podcast, Nicole invites you into her village, a sanctuary for mothers seeking connection, education, and emotional well-being. With relatable insights and genuine conversations, we explore the challenges, joys, and triumphs of motherhood and how travel plays a role in...
2023-11-211h 00The Motherhood Village Podcast167: Holistic Wellness, Global Travel, and Motherhood: A Conversation with Kelly TollidayPowered by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and a second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. This week’s episode of The Motherhood Village podcast features holistic health coach and travel enthusiast, Kelly Tolliday. Kelly shares her personal journey from competitive swimmer to yoga and mindful...
2023-11-161h 04The Motherhood Village Podcast166: Orlando Live Show with Raven Cruz: Motivational Speaker & Fitness & Wellness InfluencerIn this episode, you will hear Raven’s talk from the first Motherhood Village live show in Orlando, FL. We first talk about her journey through motherhood, generational differences in parenting, and setting boundaries and limits with your kids and family members. We then pivot into talking about entrepreneurship and how that’s changed for her since becoming a mom, as well as navigating her place in the influencer industry. Raven and I also discuss finding motivation when you’re feeling stuck, how to scale your business, the overwhelm of social media and more! Lastly, you'll...
2023-11-0947 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast165: Reclaiming Time and Prioritizing Self-Care with Moms Hierarchy of Needs founder Leslie FordePowered by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and a second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. This week's episode features Leslie Forde. Leslie is the CEO and Founder of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs®. The business provides evidence-based tools for Moms to reclaim time from the never-d...
2023-11-0246 minThe Motherhood Village Podcast162: Helping Kids Get More Sleep and Wake Up Easier Using LoftiePowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. In this episode, Sarah Spiegel joins me to talk about Loftie, an awsome product created to help kids & families get better and deeper sleep. Sarah Spiegel is t...
2023-10-0519 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastClarify, Craft & Connect your Messaging with the Branding Expert Katie CabanasPowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. This...
2023-09-1550 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastDiscovering Beautiful Minds with The Play Base founder Frances FishmanPowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. This...
2023-09-0843 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastFinding Your Village in Motherhood with Licensed Psychotherapist Karyn RosenbergPowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Kary...
2023-08-2450 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastEmpowering Women to Invest in Real Estate with Natasha FalconiPowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. This...
2023-08-1841 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastSecuring Your Child's Sensory Experiences in the World with The Brain Gut Institute founder BG Mancini Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. ...
2023-08-1157 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastStep into Peace & Joy with the Mindful Mom Method creator, Cynthia EidelmanPowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Thi...
2023-07-2841 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastSupporting the Modern Businesswoman with the founders of The Daily DripPowered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. This...
2023-07-201h 01
The Purposeful ParentEpisode #31 with guest Nicole Cumberbatch - It Takes A VilliageToday on the Purposeful Parent Podcast, we are chatting with Nicole Cumberbatch. Nicole is a proud boy mom on a mission to uplift and empower mothers on their motherhood journey. Nicole is a corporate VP turned Mompreneur, a published author, a speaker, and host of the podcast the Motherhood Village. After she had her son, she struggled with career identity, postpartum anxiety, and balancing life with a newborn. Nicole believes it is important to have open and honest conversations about motherhood and the challenges mothers face, so she started the Motherhood Village. She believes it takes a village to raise...
2023-03-3042 min
Mama Work It PodcastThe Working Mom Village with Nicole CumberbatchDo you have a village? This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Nicole Cumberbatch, top rated podcaster, former Corporate VP, published author, founder of The Motherhood Village and, most importantly, mother. Nicole shares her experience and perspective on wearing all the hats and her mantra when it comes to the working mom juggle.Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:What inspired Nicole to create The Motherhood Village Our thoughts on the working mom labelNicole’s 3 steps to ensure you’re showing up as your best selfHer...
2023-03-0133 min
Healthy Steps with Nicole's PodcastThe Power of Podcasting with Omar CumberbatchI am so excited to have my guest here with me today, Omar Cumberbatch! Omar Cumberbatch, founder of The Health Coach Academy, is a Professional Health Coach and Radio Talk Show Host. Omar received his training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), where he was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. For over a decade he studied hundreds of different nutritional theories navigating through the world of contradictory dietary and exercise advice. During this time he experienced firsthand how challenging it was to devise his...
2022-08-1544 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastEnvisioning Your Dreams with Entrepreneur & Creative Visionary Maria Maldonado SmithMaria Maldonado Smith is an eternal optimist, and a relentless pursuer of happiness. Discovering how most everything in life can be solved or fixed with a little grit, moxie, and a love for doing what you do, is her superpower. She is a natural born leader whose purpose and passion in life is to help women find their purpose, passion, and why. She is a motivator and supporter, an advocate, encourager, empowerer of women, a mother, and a friend. Her company, MMS Consulting Firm, is a place where all women can come to feel their best. But...
2022-07-2140 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastBreaking the Stigma of Mental Illness with Scott Brook, Mayor of Coral SpringsScott J. Brook, is the Mayor for the City of Coral Springs, and renowned family law attorney. Scott is a father of five, grandfather of four, and a big advocate for mental wellness and veterans. He is serving in his fourth term as the Mayor of the award-winning City of Coral Springs. Scott is the founder of the Coral Springs Customer-Involved Government Committee, a member of the Board of City’s Charter School, co-founder of Premier Networking Alliance and Project Leadership and the founder of the Mental Wellness Networking Alliance. The Mental Wellness Networking Alliance, fo...
2022-07-1442 min
Health Coach AcademyIf You're Not Selling, Your Business is Dying with Nicole CramerIf Albert Einstein were around and we asked him for a formula for business, it would look something like this: no sales = no money = no business. And while so many health coaches have a funny feeling about sales, it is the most essential aspect of our business that we need to get over. There's a lot of truth behind the fact that selling is actually serving and nothing serves more than a health coach and their ability to change lives for the better. To demonstrate the importance of selling and how to properly shift our mindset around i...
2022-07-0551 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastCelebrating 100 Episodes!I am a podcast host, speaker, author, community columnist and have held several executive level positions during my 20-year career in Corporate. I have also served on the Institute of Management Accountant’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee from 2016 to 2022. I founded NGC Consulting, a boutique consulting firm for small business owners, in 2021. After my son was born in 2017, I battled postpartum anxiety, and struggled with balancing a demanding career, and life in general with a newborn. I needed a safe space to discuss honest, raw and real conversations about motherhood, and the challenges mother’s fac...
2022-06-1741 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastChristine Woodward, CEO/Founder 19th&COChristine Woodward CEO/Founder of 19th&CO - a woman-owned & women-led consulting company focused on empowering brands one project at a time. Their mission is to remind the world that it was the 19th amendment that solidified the efforts of the amazing women who fought for women's rights. Christine supports, challenges, and empowers women for a living. She strikes the perfect balance of design-thinking with action-based methods to get each clients’ dreams over the finish line. To further her mission of empowering women, her consultancy, 19th&CO launched The JuDi Project - a mission-driven training program for wom...
2021-08-0653 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastLiteracy Problem SolverFor the past 20 years, Lois Letchford has been a literacy problem solver. Specializing in teaching children who struggle with learning to read, her creative teaching methods vary depending on the reading ability of the student, employing age-appropriate, rather than reading-age-appropriate, material. Lois’s non-traditional background, multi-continental exposure, and passion for helping failing students equip her with a unique skill set and perspective. Through coaching and workshops at international conferences, TV appearances, and highly-rated radio stations, she uses her own story in Reversed: A Memoir, the story of her son's—and her own—learning disability, to teach educators and parents how to...
2021-07-2956 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastBrave Original Designs with Dr. Jillian ZambonDr. Jillian Zambon was born and raised in Vermont and joined the U.S.Navy Seabees at the age of 18, where she served for 5 years. She attended Norwich University, a private military college in Vermont, and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics and an M.B.A. in project management from Norwich. In 2019, she completed her Doctor of Education in Healthcare Administration and she currently works as a Director of IT Operations for a large clinical research organization based in Boston. In January 2021, Dr. Zambon founded Brave Original Designs and 6-months later is focused on getting the bus...
2021-07-231h 01The Motherhood Village PodcastProwess Project with Fearless Women's Advocate Ashley ConnellAshley Connell, CEO and Founder of Prowess Project, is one-part fearless entrepreneur, and one-part fearless women’s advocate landing her thought leadership pieces in Forbes, Built in Austin and at SXSW. For the first 15 years of her career, she was an award-winning tech marketer in both Austin and London. Ashley’s unstoppable drive to have both a career and time for family motivated her to start Prowess. Now she is committed to changing the lives of overloaded employers, women seeking rewarding work, and doing all she can to close the gender gap. In her pretty much non-existent spare time she enjoy...
2021-07-1552 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastSavvy BookkeepingBria Gibson is a savvy bookkeeper who specializes in money management, bookkeeping, and financial strategies to help growing business owners become savvy business owners! Bria is also a new mom, and on this episode we discuss surviving the newborn stage, her journey into entrepreneurship, bookkeeping tips, services she provides, being flexible & pivoting tasks as needed, the importance of investing in yourself and capitalizing on opportunities! You can find DeBria on IG at @debriagibsonbookkeeping and LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter at DLG Bookkeeping Services Check out www.themotherhoodvillage.com for more motherhood resources! And check out our sponsor www.nicolegconsulting.com to book a c...
2021-07-0941 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastCelebrating 50 Episodes!The Mamas Know Best, We Got Something to Say podcast has officially reached 50 episodes! It has been a whirlwind of an adventure being the host and producer of this podcast. I have had the honor of interviewing amazing women who have been honest, raw and real about who they are, what they do, their family life, and their passions. But on this episode, the tables are turned, and I am interviewed by my mentor Lynn Lessell, The Identity Coach, and owner of Itz Why. Listen in as I candidly discuss my journey with Mamas Know Best and...
2021-06-1736 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastBe You. Be True. Be FreeTanya B. is a wife, mother of nine, yogi, crystal jeweler, and a healer who wants nothing more than for you to be you, to be true and to be free. Tanya lived in Rishikesh, India for 30 days, and in that beautiful city, she earned her meditation, hatha, vinyasa, yin, and aerial yoga certifications, as well as studied sound healing. Tanya created "Yoga with Tanya B." where she says the experience feels like a big ol', warm, yummy hug. With Tanya, you soar to new heights both physically and mentally, and explore what it means to truly b...
2021-06-1151 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastWork/Life Balance with Collette WoghirenCollette Woghiren is a mother, wife and corporate attorney. She represents clients in complex civil litigation matters impacting their businesses nationwide, including breach of contract, tort defense, business torts and products liability. She knows firsthand the challenges of juggling a demanding career, motherhood, marriage and self-care. On this episode, we discuss parenting her newborn during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, how necessary it is for employers to support their working mothers, her serendipitous journey into becoming a successful lawyer, the importance of surrounding yourself with a village, splitting parenting responsibilities with her husband, being intentional with...
2021-06-0338 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastSocial Marketing Boutique with Marketing Consultant Jacqueline Farkas Jacqueline Farkas is a Working Mom and Founder/Marketing Consultant/Strategist/Content Creator of Social Marketing Boutique. She lives in North San Diego, California with her Husband, 3-year-old son and 5-year-old French bulldog. She's an extrovert, Enneagram Type 1, who thrives on connecting with others, a creative, foodie, and a huge go getter! As Mothers, we each have our own unique strengths, weaknesses, and story to tell, and her fitness routine and journey with the Peloton Community has inspired her to show up in all areas of her life with strength. As a working mom, she practices self...
2021-05-2750 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastBrown Girls Cook with Chef Kristiahna ClarkChef Kristiahna Clark is the owner of Platinum Desserts, and the author of the cookbook "Let's Say Grace." She is a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu, and has been in the industry for over 20 years! She is also a dedicated and loving mother to 2 amazing young women. Her passion is teaching people how to cook and sharing her food knowledge with the world! She believes that love can be tasted in every bite so it should be the main ingredient. Kristiahna is also the founder of Brown Girls Cook, which was born out of a need...
2021-05-1356 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastThe Doula Care CollectiveListen in on an informative and powerful conversation as I discuss the necessary and impactful role a doula plays in a woman’s birthing experience with four wonderful Doulas that are a part of the Doula Care Collective. Each bringing their unique experiences and passion to limit overwhelm and provide support during a transformative, and beautiful time in a woman's life: childbirth. Brooke Sternberg (she/her) is a Certified Integrative Life Coach, Birth and Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, and Reiki Master who offers family-centered support throughout the childbearing year. In addition to being the visionary behind the Collective she...
2021-05-071h 27The Motherhood Village PodcastPamela Hawkes - Unapologetically MeAs the voice and creator of the “Unapologetically Me” blog, Pamela Hawkes coaches and empowers women to be the best version of themselves. She provides member support as well as group lessons through her social media presence, inspired by her own personal development journey. Pamela’s hardships have led her down a path to discover self-acceptance, self-love, and personal growth, and she has a passion for helping women embrace this for themselves. She mentors and works alongside women, teaching them how to set goals and create habits to truly show up for their lives. When she’s no...
2021-04-2959 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastRelentless FaithCharlyn Nater is a published author, purpose coach, speaker, mother of 3 and wife! Born on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and raised in The Bronx, Charlyn has a BA in Business Management and 25 years' experience in Conflict Resolution and Youth Development. She is full of life, has an infectious positive outlook and a gift of propelling others into their purpose. She is a true "serialpreneur" as she has many successful businesses under her belt, including a 501c3 nonprofit called House of GEM; which helps women heal from past abuse through resources, prayer & workshops. On this episode we...
2021-04-2349 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastTaryn J WritesTaryn Jackson is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Taryn J Writes, a freelancing business that offers Education Consulting and Copywriting services. She is also the Co-Owner of Tails and Toddlers Inc., a furniture company that makes custom pieces for children and pets. Taryn shares her personal journey as she navigates through the world of entrepreneurship hoping to inspire others to find the joy in everything they do. On this episode we discuss letting go of unrealistic expectations, overcoming self-doubt, the pressures of being self-employed, changing the narrative of how to fulfill your...
2021-04-161h 00The Motherhood Village PodcastBecoming PeacefulLisa Howe is an MSW, mother, and a Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach. Over the last 25 years, Lisa has worked with families and children providing them with education, support, and empathy as they navigate their lives and relationships. In January 2016, Lisa was one of only 15 clinicians chosen worldwide for an intensive six month training with Dr. Laura Markham, Clinical Psychologist, and author of AhaParenting.com. Using her knowledge, professional experience, and personal journey as a parent, Lisa coaches other parents to develop happier, healthier, and more peaceful relationships with their children. On this episode we discuss...
2021-04-0948 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastHER CollectedHER Collected was founded in 2020 by Loveleen Rai and Janine Bowen. Their mission is to share the inspirational stories of women living in their purpose and to elevate them on their platform. Each founder brings their unique approach & experience in business. Through their careers, they have expanded their knowledge in business development and leadership. Loveleen specializes in Money Mindset coaching and Janine in Life Skills/Business Building coaching. Together they elevate and celebrate the women in their community. Their motto is: Collect. Connect. Create. On this episode we discuss entrepreneurship, the 7 stages of financial wellness, slowing down...
2021-04-011h 17The Motherhood Village PodcastStyle Creative AgencyJeantel Carter is a wife, boy mom and founder of Style Creative Agency. SCA was created through an ordained path that forged its way into existence in 2020. Jeantel followed an intuition that was backed by signs to start something that would not only help her, but other women like her, who needed organization in their lives. Jeantel fused her fashion background into the lifestyle stationary realm, and it worked! The idea of creating this business came after she became a mom, as the transition into new mommy territory was not easy for Jeantel, and she had to...
2021-03-1947 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastEach One Teach OneSabrina Moss is a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, and the founder of Maverick Health Coaching, based in Los Angeles, CA. With over a decade of service and a proven track record of results, Sabrina has created and facilitated several corporate and community wellness programs; including an in-house fitness program for the City of Austin Texas! Her mix of evidence-based practice, and individually inspired support, deliver a holistic approach to selfcare and health management that's much easier to maintain. On this episode, we discuss building a business organically, embracing your postpartum body, creating a healthy lifestyle, g...
2021-03-121h 19The Motherhood Village PodcastBreastmomsStephany & Emily are two awesome mamas empowering women to prepare for birth & life with baby! Breastmoms was born with the goal of supporting moms in every stage of their motherhood journey, especially breastfeeding. Stephany & Emily are also Doulas and Lactation Consultants in training, and they have breastfed their babies for over a year! Their passion for encouraging moms through education is a top priority, and their Instagram page is shame-free and a safe space for mamas to connect and share their experiences with one another. They have great things on the horizon for Breastmoms; which we discuss o...
2021-03-051h 20The Motherhood Village PodcastBecome Boldly YouNatacha Parmantier is a French multi-income stream entrepreneur, self-taught crypto trader, single mom, vegan food lover and world traveler. With over a decade of experience as an online entrepreneur, working from her laptop, she has lived in 7 different countries and has traveled to over 50 countries, both alone, and with her 3-year-old daughter. Natacha is currently based in Spain, where she owns a property in the countryside of Valencia, running several of her businesses and world schooling her daughter. She now specializes in helping mompreneurs who want to simplify their life, and business to avoid burnout; so that...
2021-02-261h 10The Motherhood Village PodcastManaya Cosmetics: From Earth to You!Kaya Stewart launched Manaya Cosmetics in 2020, with her daughter Mya, with the goal to redefine what it means to provide truly natural plant based products that can heal & benefit people. All of Manaya Cosmetics' products are free from parabens & unsafe chemical preservatives, 100% vegan and packaging is 100% recyclable! They use high quality ingredients, sourced from various parts of the world, that abide to Fair Trade Standards, and are formulated using expert ingredient knowledge of plant properties & their health benefits. More than just skincare they also sell plant protein powders, oils, masks & herbs. On this episode we...
2021-02-1957 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastSparkle, Sun and StyleRuthie Sterrett is a wife, boy mom, lifestyle coach and marketing director. Her passion is motivating and inspiring busy women to live their best lives by overcoming mom guilt and beat overwhelm through her Sparkle method. Her life's motto is to "work hard and be nice" and she truly believes we can all achieve our biggest goals through hard work and kindness. She hopes Sparkle, Sun & Style encourages you to live your best life and brings a bit of positivity into your day. On this episode we discuss her inspiration behind creating Sparkle, Sun & Style, an...
2021-02-1245 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastThe Starr Institute with founder Starr DavisShavontana “Starr” Davis, Esquire, is a woman dedicated to positively impacting her community through mentorship and motivation, serving as both a resource and beacon of hope for youth. A native of Louisville, KY Starr came from a tumultuous upbringing that has made her a resilient woman who is passionate about the care and treatment of youth within the justice system and beyond. After overcoming childhood sexual abuse & having represented adult & minor victims in the criminal & juvenile systems she created The Starr Institute. Founded in 2017, The Starr Institute is committed to educate, engage & empower youth & the community about child...
2021-02-051h 19The Motherhood Village PodcastWomen are Powerful!Anne Margolis is a Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Femme! Teacher, Certified Clarity Breathwork Practitioner, & Yoga Teacher. She has helped thousands of families in her 25+ year midwifery practice & has personally ushered the births of over 1000 healthy babies in the world! 'Through her online childbirth course 'Love Your Birth', her online and in-person midwifery for pregnancy and postpartum support consultations, her birth professional mentoring, her holistic gynecology, Clarity Breathwork, Yoga and Femme! experience offerings she infuses wisdom, compassion, inspiration, and joy into the entire process of women’s health care from teenaged years to menopause, as well as facilitating incredible heal...
2021-01-241h 07The Motherhood Village PodcastThe Product-PreneurNicole de Larzac is a Product Development & Marketing Coach, with over 20 years of experience working with large global brands, who helps aspiring 'productpreneurs' create products that sell so they can live a life of freedom and success beyond the 9 to 5! In addition, she started her own product business when she lived in Australia, and was pregnant with her first child, which she grew to over $2 million in sales! On this episode we discuss all things motherhood, business, stepping out on faith and following your dreams. She is offering my listeners a FREE one-hour strategy call and...
2021-01-1955 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastThe Learning CoveMajidah Muhammad is a Childhood Education Expert and Mompreneur! A few years ago, Majidah started a company called Momiswap; where parents could find responsible & safe childcare. Then COVID hit, and she wanted to keep her children engaged in learning, while also being quarantined, so she created elevated work binders and they were an instant hit with family/friends & social media! Therefore, unintentionally, pivoting her business from a service-based company to a product-based company. Majidah and I discuss how women have a tendency to sell themselves short & don't always charge their true value, ways children can learn outside o...
2021-01-0834 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastMamas Know Best, We Got Something to Say TrailerListen in as I give a brief introduction into who I am and my inspiration for starting this podcast.
2021-01-0302 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastBrand Storytelling with Braud CreativeSarah Braud is a writer, brand & marketing consultant and keynote speaker. She loves talking about how entrepreneurs & leaders can use storytelling devices to connect with audiences, spark interaction & ignite their businesses. Sarah's creative writing has been published in several online publications & she is the lead writer for Nadus Films. Sarah is also a wife, proud adoptive parent & breast cancer survivor. On this episode we discuss her adoption journey, raising bi-racial children, brand storytelling, activism with her children within her community, and much more! Sarah is also offering a free website audit to my listeners! You ca...
2020-12-261h 01The Motherhood Village PodcastHatch + Bloom - Infant Mental HealthEvelyn Mendal, owner & creator of Hatch + Bloom, is an early childhood expert with a passion for infant mental health. "From the first ultrasound to first grade, Hatch & Bloom helps you raise happy, well-adjusted Littles." On this episode, we discuss her journey with IVF, conscientious parenting, validating children's fears, the importance of raising resilient children, freezing her eggs, quarantining as a single parent, and much more! You can find Evelyn on her website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/ and her IG page: @hatchandbloomco
2020-12-1859 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastZen Mama LoveMartha Lerner is an Internationally Acclaimed Birth, Newborn & Intimate Motherhood Photographer, Doula, Midwife's Assistant, VBAC Supporter, Childbirth Educator, Peaceful Parenting Coach & Author. She has graciously served over 200 families since 2015! On this episode we discuss her special journey into becoming a support system for mother's during their most powerful, vulnerable, and beautiful moments of their lives! You can find her on IG @zenmamalove , her website https://zenmamalove.com/ , and you can purchase her book Baby Got VBAC on Amazon!
2020-12-131h 23The Motherhood Village PodcastLibelula Mama DoulaIvania Montero is a full spectrum doula, with Keiki Nest Birth Services, assisting mamas in the Northern Virginia area. Ivania believes "every birth is a unique journey," and being a mom of 3 her birth stories are no exception! She is a wife, U.S. Army Veteran, boy mom, girl mom, home schooler, and lover of all things nature and birth! We discuss her motherhood, and VBAC journey, when she knew it was the right time to start her own business, the divine intervention into becoming a doula, unschooling, maternal mortality rates, allowing our children to be who th...
2020-12-061h 46The Motherhood Village PodcastCreate Radical LoveBenita Conde is a former professional ballet dancer, project manager, creative manager & recruiter who is now guiding people to awaken their true self and live an abundant life! She is also a loving wife and mother. On this episode she shares details about her motherhood journey & journey into finding her purpose and starting her own business; and how her desire to be a mother helped propel her to overcome substance abuse. We also discuss being fearful but courageous in taking chances, how love is missing from business, finding space to connect with yourself & creating Meditation for People...
2020-11-291h 09The Motherhood Village PodcastMidwife On The Block - Part 2On part 2 of Midwife On The Block, Christina and I discuss the value of midwifery care & how it embodies the spirit of sisterhood, as well as, the racial disparities of maternal death rates in the black and indigenous communities. We also discuss her future goals for Black Sisters Midwifery, her passion for teaching & bringing back the much needed village for families, setting boundaries as a working mother, and never settling for less than what your spirit is guiding you to do! You can find Christina on IG @Blacksistersmidwifery or online at https://www.blacksistersmidwifery.com/
2020-11-2441 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastMidwife On The Block - Part 1Christina Jemine is a loving, dedicated mother, and Certified Professional Midwife, and Licensed Midwife. She has been serving in the field of maternal-child health for over 10 years and has been caring for mothers & babies all of her life. She is also the founder and CEO of Black Sisters Birth Academy and a children's book author. Her book is titled My Mommy Makes Milk. Christina is a woman of faith, and on part 1, we discuss her predestined journey into midwifery, having courage to take a leap of faith & start something new, and the importance of finding the right m...
2020-11-2255 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastSupermomsOn this episode I speak with Nalene Baker, Brand Builder & President of the non-profit organization, Supermoms of Broward. Supermoms provides families with a robust calendar of events, resources & discounts to local businesses! It started as an organic, grassroots mom meetup group and has transcended into an inspiring virtual online community. We discuss the motivation behind creating Supermoms, the importance of having your mom tribe, getting out of the mom funk, embracing the motherhood challenges & leaving a legacy for your children. You can find Supermoms on IG at Supermomsnonprofit and online at https://www.thesupermoms.org/
2020-11-0949 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastMom Rage is RealBryce Reddy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for "helping mothers be the example they want to be, controlling their mom-temper, so that they can create happy & safe relationships, and a more peaceful home." Bryce is also a wife and mother to a 3-year-old girl & 6-year-old boy. On this episode we discuss acknowledging our emotions, understanding & not judging our anger, how to recognize triggers, repairing the rupture of losing our temper with our children, unrealistic perfectionism, adjusting our expectations and so much more! You can find Bryce on IG @mombrain.therapist or...
2020-10-251h 00The Motherhood Village PodcastRoyally & Intentionally CraftedOn this episode I talk with Cora Miller, CEO & Co-Founder of Young King Hair Care line. Young King Hair Care is a plant-based, natural hair care line intentionally crafted for multicultural boys. Their goal is to redefine male grooming by encouraging boys with textured hair to celebrate and love their crowns! I talk with Cora about her motherhood journey, the struggles & triumphs of starting a new business from the ground up, inventory issues during a pandemic, advice for other women who wish to become entrepreneurs, the importance of representation, and so much more! You can o...
2020-10-181h 18The Motherhood Village PodcastMaternal Mental HealthSimara Blair, M.S., LMFT is a wife, mom of 2 & licensed marriage & family therapist with a passion for maternal mental health. Simara & I share a lot in common & she dropped so much wisdom & information! We discuss how her first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, dealing with your own childhood trauma while parenting, anxiety, the importance of letting children be who they are & not who we want them to be, understanding you don't have to do it all and so much more! You can find Simara on IG at @SimaraBlair
2020-10-121h 18The Motherhood Village PodcastThe Cinnamon MomTasheena is a blogger, and teacher turned SAHM. "You’ll find her honest, real-life mommy experiences combined with 10 years of child development insight" on https://thecinnamonmom.com/ which is all about family, homemaking, fun, learning & food! On this episode we discuss her passion for teaching, the inspiration behind her blog, the importance of representation, and her 10 day simple meal prep plans! You can find Tasheena on IG at @thecinnamonmom
2020-09-191h 09The Motherhood Village PodcastHonestly Wholistic & How Not to DieDr. Simran and Nurse Practitioner Carlie are palliative care & aspiring lifestyle medical clinicians who keep it real on all thing's life and wellness! We discuss their motherhood journeys, their experiences as a doctor & nurse practitioner during COVID & their passion for lifestyle medicine. Dr. Simran also discusses the 6 ways to prevent, reverse and treat 80% of chronic diseases, and how the book How Not to Die changed her life..."It's about progress not perfection" IG: HonestlyWholistic Book: How Not to Die by Michael Greger
2020-09-081h 13The Motherhood Village PodcastLove YourselfCarrie Harper, CPT is a best selling author and postpartum fitness specialist. She is also a wife, girl mom and woman of faith. Carrie specializes in helping women recover from Diastasis Recti, which is very common in women during and after pregnancy. It's so common, that she even has a course on the subject through Udemy! We discuss the importance of loving yourself, your imperfect body and allowing yourself time to recover after you give birth. There is no timeframe to bounce back, you just bounce forward. You can find Carrie on IG @Carriefit and her book, F...
2020-08-231h 05The Motherhood Village PodcastBlooming into ParenthoodTyler Lucchese and I have a beautiful, candid conversation about the importance of postpartum care for mothers. She has over 12 years experience helping families & created Baby Bloom Newborn Care to support mothers in one of the most pivotal moments of their life. Her newborn care agency places a strong emphasis on women's empowerment, postpartum support & self-care. “Baby Bloom was created out of my love for newborns, and deep compassion for the moms who should be nurtured just as much." Tyler L. Www.babybloomnewborncare.com IG: @Babybloomnewborncare
2020-08-171h 01The Motherhood Village PodcastBlack Lives MatterMrs. La Toya Carter M.Ed, LPC is a dedicated wife & mom to 3 beautiful children, as well as, a licensed therapist & author. On this episode, we have a very open and honest conversation shortly after the unjust, public killing of George Floyd. We discuss raising black & brown children in today's society, properly channeling anger, choosing who you do & don't give your energy to, coping mechanisms, action plans and so much more! You can find La Toya on IG: @latoyathetherapist and get her book The Wife's Guide to Beating the Sidechick on Amazon or her website.
2020-07-111h 05The Motherhood Village Podcast"Your Light is Needed in this World"Natalie Fund is a wellness coach focusing on the mind, body and soul. On this episode we discuss her motherhood journey & her passion for guiding women to powerful self love and the confidence to take up space in body and voice! She helps women discover positive, healthy relationships with food and themselves. You can find her on IG @ nataliepfund for great, positive content and the link to register for her mind, body & soul program or ebooks. You can also go directly to her website @ nataliepfund.com.
2020-06-1254 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastMidwife, Advocate, LeaderDebrah Lewis has been a nurse since 1978 and midwife since 1984! I was honored to have her on my podcast to discuss her journey into midwifery, her passion for helping mothers during the prenatal and postpartum periods, her advocacy for why fathers should be present at birth, and to discuss her most important roles as a mother and grandmother. Debrah Lewis is co-owner of, Mamatoto, the only birthing center in the English speaking Caribbean and she has been featured in a Tedx Talk discussing why fathers should be present at birth. Link to the video is below. https://w...
2020-04-301h 10The Motherhood Village PodcastMotherhood...A Whole New WorldMy sister Dana is back to discuss her intense & amazing 32 hour labor and natural birth story. We also talk about how motherhood has been a thrill ride for her; with ups & downs and unexpected adventures. Her daughter, Ava, and my son Jais also make quick appearances, lol.
2020-04-0550 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastEveryday She Hustlin! Balancing a Career, Side business & MotherhoodMasika Lewis is a career mom and mompreneur! She works full-time as an Operations Manager for an experiential marketing company in Trinidad, as well as, creator and designer of her own calligraphy company Masika Rain Calligraphy; which first started as a hobby but has quickly turned into a successful business. Masika traveled to the states to study at Georgetown University where she earned a degree in business and won the African Studies Award for outstanding thesis om SME's & their role in economic development in Africa. You can find Masika on IG at MasikaRainCalligraphy
2020-03-301h 09The Motherhood Village PodcastFine Tuning Your FrequencyRochelle David is a married, career mother of 2. She is passionate about spreading awareness for mamas to prioritize their self-care, even if they have just 15 minutes! Rochelle believes that doing better for herself, allows her to be better for her family and in her career. We discuss the struggle in finding balance and the shift in our marriages after our babies were born. We recorded this towards the end of 2019, and it was a great reminder for me to be guilt free and to be aware that what I'm giving out is what I will attract, therefore it's necessary...
2020-03-091h 02The Motherhood Village PodcastA Soon to be Mama's Journey thru Pregnancy & BeyondRaven Cruz –Social media influencer & "soon to be" mama bear. She is a hustler and positive vibes vixen! Raven is certified in personal training and nutrition, but also self-taught through research and learning her client’s needs. We discuss her path to exercise & fitness, her unexpected pregnancy & her decision to go with a midwife and give birth at a birthing center. We're both passionate about educating mamas on their birthing options, healthy lifestyles and going against what society says we should do with our bodies! You can find her on www.fitbyraycruz.com or www.shopraycruz.com and...
2020-02-2953 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastPart 3: The Conclusion of Natural Minded MamaOn the final episode, Melissa discusses finding an ob/gyn that believed in her natural, noninvasive birth plan, and despite her past health issues she was able to deliver a beautiful, healthy baby girl naturally. But afterward her body suffered major complications & needed a lot of medical intervention. Howeverm she persevered and has dedicated a lot of time educating women on living a healthier lifestyle thru pregnancy & post-partum. She also discusses her affiliation with Earthley products. www.mamasknowbest.net IG: MamasKnow_Best FB: Natural Minded Mama IG: Natural.Minded.mama
2020-02-2740 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastPart 2: Don't Believe the HypeOn part 2 of Melissa Long's episode we discuss the effects of her auto immune disease, Hashimotos, and how she had to listen to her instincts when her doctor's told her she was fine but in her heart she knew she wasn't. We also discuss the major lifestyle changes she had to make to control Hashimotos and live a clean, healthy lifestyle; and how that all affected her ability to conceive and become pregnant with her daughter, Skylar. Wwww.mamasknowbest.net Host: Nicole Cumberbatch Music: William O'Brien
2020-02-0638 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastPart 1: The Beginning of Natural Minded MamaMelissa Long is married to her high school sweetheart & is a mother to an adorable 2 year old little girl! However, she is also a childhood cancer survivor. After many years of health issues caused by the effects of the cancer & radiation treatments, she took matters into her own hands and started healing herself through a healthy diet & lifestyle. We talked for 2 hours & probably could have continued talking but it was getting late and we had to go! This is part 1 of a very inspiring & informative 3-part episode! You can find her on IG: natural.minded.mama & FB...
2020-01-2541 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastHeartfelt, Honest & Fun Conversation with a Wonderful Mama of 3Carlina Smith is a dedicated wife, veteran & career mom. Her children range between the ages of 16, 11 & 10 years old. She was in the army for 7 years and did 1 tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On this episode, we discuss her journey through motherhood as a young mom at 16 and the sacrifices she has had to make along the way. Host: Nicole Cumberbatch Music: William O'Brien
2020-01-141h 16The Motherhood Village PodcastMeaningful Instagram ConnectionsOn this episode I talk with a wonderful mama of 2 boys who I actually barely know. We connected on Instagram & instantly liked each other! ;-) Along with being a bad a$$ mama, she is also a paralegal and a firefighter wife. Some of her passions include spreading positivity on social media, the band Queen and being a distributor for Young Living. You can find her on IG at momma_in_real_life.
2019-12-2140 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastMy Home Birth StoryIn the second episode, (due to having a low risk, healthy pregnancy with my first born son) I discuss the events that lead me to leave my ob/gyn and go with a midwife, why I chose to have a home birth instead of delivering in a hospital or birthing center, and I explain why it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Documentary: The Business of Being Born Birth Center: Natural Birth Works Doula: Zen Mama Love Blog: www.mamasknowbest.net Host: Nicole Cumberbatch ...
2019-11-2328 minThe Motherhood Village PodcastA New Mama's Anticipation of MotherhoodThe first episode is with my sister Dana, who was 36 weeks pregnant at the time with her first child. She and I discuss her pregnancy journey thus far, how cool it is to have kids at the same time even though we’re 8 years apart in age (my son is 2), and her decision to go the non-traditional route and choose a midwife & birth center. We laugh and shed some tears. Enjoy!
2019-11-0946 min
The Optimized Condition's PodcastAbuse Isn't Always Physical With Alexis Nicole White!Abuse isn't always physical. Emotional abuse is one of the most powerful, unspoken, yet frequent forms of mistreatment of people. Often disregarded as being an unnecessary topic to address, numerous forms of anxiety, chronic depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder have all stemmed from this. Alexis Nicole White is dedicated to raising awareness to emotional health in relationships particularly focusing on improving the quality of relationships. She is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and entertainment personality. Today we will be discussing her book, The Covered, her memoir aimed at raising the awareness of these abuses as it is disguised in forms of deceit, m...
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