Motherhood is one of your roles, it’s not your whole identity. Here on this podcast, we are putting together all the pieces that make you who you are as a woman and a mom. We are leveling up mom life and showing the world that you are unstoppable. I created the More Than a Mother podcast to show you how you can embrace life as a whole woman. On this podcast, we believe you can pursue your dreams and be a great mom at the same time. On this weekly podcast, I share stories, tips, and practical strategies to help you navigate through motherhood, womanhood, career/business, and life. From solo episodes to amazing interviews with moms like you, listen to hear stories of survival, determination, and perseverance as we show you how to be more productive, take care of yourself, manage life as a busy mom, and grow into the woman you desire to be. If you have read to this point, then you are definitely in the right place. Come on in and join the fun!
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Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Today I sat down with Erica and talked about her own faith fueled and purpose filled journey, what led her to start the Live Rich Movement and how she is helping people just like you find joy, peace and fulfillment in life.
In this episode we learn:
- The defining moment that put Erica on this journey
- What exactly it means to live rich (is it really about the amount of money you have?)
- The importance of walking in your own path
- The role faith and purpose play in your life journey.
Erica Lasan is an Alignment and Empowerment Strategist who is helping her clients navigate the different stages and transitions of life. Erica believes that purpose is a (JOY)-rney and she empowers her clients along their quest for joy.
Join The Joy Quest and connect with Erica on her website, https://EricaLasan.com, so you can start your own journey to living rich.
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Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
We don't need white saviors, we need white allies. The time we are in right now calls for our allies to stand strong and be effective.
However, many people do not know what it means to be an ally. They don't understand allyship and definitely don't know where to start to make an impact as an ally.
Allyship is goes beyond saying "we support you". To be an ally is to take action.
In this episode we learn:
- What it means to be an ally
- Tips to help you become an effective ally
- Strategies to help you manage your business as an ally
- How allies can best help the black community
Thank you in advance to all the allies who are taking a stand, the new allies who are listening and learning, preparing to take action. UNITY and LOVE is what the world needs now. We cannot let this be a trend or a hot topic. The time to change is now. The revolution is now. Let's continue to make history and make changes.
I have included links to resources and tools to help grow in your allyship. If you are looking for someone to speak at your event or to your audience, or even provide training for your team, please reach out to me at hello@lawannmoses.com.
Resources and ways you can help:
Read:
White Fragility- Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race
Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice
Rising Above Statistics: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Success Against All Odds
Other ways you can help
Donate to any of the following:
Sign a petition
a) Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd
b) Sign-up at Color of Change to be notified of more opportunities to take action
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Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Motherhood and parenting is a universal experience, however the extra loads that black people, especially black mothers, carry often makes our overall motherhood experience a little different.
A black women is a double minority, then add motherhood on to that and the barriers we face, it is a lot for anyone to endure day in and day out.
This episode is different than the rest. Real transparent talk about my experience as a black mother, the struggles many in the black community face, and how our white allies can step up, support and help make the change that is so desperately needeed.
I welcome you to listen with an open mind and open ears. No one has all of the answers. No one will get it right 100% of the time. However, it is important to be aware and take steps to do things differently. As they saying goes, "when you know better, you do better".
This episode is part of #podcastblackout by @cult45 podcast and dedicated the memories of all we have lost to gun violence, police brutality and pure hate including:
- Trayvon Martin
- Tamir RIce
- Michael Brown
- Eric Garner
- Sandra Bland
- Freddie Gray
- Sean Bell
- Alton Sterling
- Philando Catile
- Botham Jean
- Atatiana Jefferson
- Ahmaud Arbery
- Doug Lewis
- Breonna Taylor
- George Floyd
This list could go on and on so remember all of those families impacted by these tragedies.
After listening to this episode, I encourage you to screenshot and share on social media platforms answering the question: "What are you going to do to make a difference?"
Take a step and pick up a book and read (or listen) so you can start to gain an understanding of the experiences of those around you.
Books mentioned in this episode:
White Fragility- Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race
Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice
Rising Above Statistics: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Success Against All Odds
Other ways you can help
Donate to any of the following:
a) George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
b) Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
c) Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
d) Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
e) Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com
Sign a petition
a) Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd
b) Sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action
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Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
Mama's this episode is for adults only! It's not explicit but we do talk about adult topics so please keep that in mind as you listen.
Today's guest is taking more than a mother to a new level. Sex & Intimacy Coach, Bridget Bray shares with us how we can increase intimacy and embrace sexuality as mothers. Mothers we lose our identity in motherhood and forget that we are women that have needs as well. Bridget shares the reality of her struggles with depression and what propelled her to step into this career path.
What we learn in this episode:
- How life changing moments can alter the course of our lives
- The importance of seeking therapy for our mental health needs
- How she started on her path as a Sex and Intimacy Coach
- Her one piece of advice for all moms are struggling to manage it all (trust me this is advice like no other and you definitely want to hear this!!!)
You can connect with Bridget online at https://bridgetbray.com/ and Instagram.
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Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Trauma and mental health are issues that impact everyone, including mothers. Unfortunately, we don't tend to our mental health as we do our physical health when it reality it is just as important.
My guest today is Dominique Battle, a Mental Health Therapist and Life Transformation Strategist, who is helping individuals an
d couples work through their trauma so they can live their best lives.
What we learn in this episode:
- The defining moment that led Dominique to this career path
- The impact of trauma on your mental state
- The benefits of therapy
- How to cope with the hard times in life
You can connect with Dominique on her website: www.dominiquebattle.com.
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Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Wendy Ball Bridgeman is an Event Design Specialist that helps people create memories for a lifetime. She specializes in capturing moments that you may not be able to put into words.
Wendy began her journey by capturing moments for her daughter which led her to turn her hobby into a business.
In this episode, we learn:
- How an unexpected situation launched her into business
- The importance of being prepared
- How to bring your vision to life
- How to feel fulfilled in life as a mother
Now is the perfect time to make memories and capture them with Wendy's company.
You can connect with Wendy on her website: Life Moments Preserved and check out her Etsy shop: Party Decor by LMP.
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Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Today Ashley Moore shares how she raises her children and her business at the same time. She started her business with a new baby, so Ashley knows just what it means to juggle motherhood and business. Ashley describes this balancing act that all moms face and how she has learned the importance of self-awareness and living with intention.
In this episode, we learn:
- How life is a balancing act
- The good and bad of having an intense drive for success
- The importance of self-awareness as a business owner and mom
- Coping strategies for when you need to decompress and take a break
- The role of brand messaging, web and graphic design in your business.
You can connect with Ashley on her website: ACM Digital Design and Facebook
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Ashley Moore is a mom of a blended family of 6. She is a web and graphic designer who brings business dreams to life by creating beautiful, functional websites and logos for business owners ready to launch their online presence.
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Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
Joining me today is the Pinterest Queen and Business Launch Strategist, Angel Lawery. Angel is helping boss chicks launch their businesses and get paid, while also helping business owners discover the power of using Pinterest in their business.
I sat down with Angel, a stay-at-home of 6, and discussed her motherhood journey and particularly how she is running a successful business as a mom. Angel gets transparent in her motherhood journey sharing how she lost herself in motherhood and the “aha” moment that helped her rediscover herself and strengthen her sense of self in motherhood.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Angel drops so many gems in this short conversation and really empowers all moms to get up and get paid!
In this episode, we chat about:
- Becoming lost in motherhood
- Reclaiming individuality in motherhood
- Mom guilt & outside opinions
- The importance of support on your mom journey
- Launching a business and getting paid as a stay-at-home mom
Since our interview, Angel decided to make a pivot in her business and is now focusing on Pinterest Conversion for Businesses. She is helping female entrepreneurs and corporations utilize the power of Pinterest to increase brand visibility and attract their dream clients
Connect with Angel:
https://angellawery.com
Facebook: Angel Lawery
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
You can have the best laid plans then boom, life happens. My guest today, Keisha Griffin, shares what happened when one day she was hit with a cancer diagnosis as a young mom with a young family. Keisha shares the impact of fighting cancer along with how it changed her mindset and outlook for the future.
What we learn in this episode:
- The reality of health challenges for young moms
- The question Keisha asked after her diagnosis
- How therapy can be found in many different ways
- The importance of finding something that’s all about you
- Why you shouldn’t wait and instead you should start now.
Keisha’s kids are now adults however this mom reflects on her parenting journey and shares what life is now like as the mom of adult children.
You can connect with Keisha online at https://Keishagriffin.com
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Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
More Than A Parent podcast meets More Than A Mother podcast. My guest today is Caz Gaddis, Founder and Host of More Than A Parent video podcast, she invites moms to make space for them to “Be Your More. Live Your And!” from a place of being ‘more’ of and for ourselves, rather than just doing more.
Caz and I chatted about so many great things in this episode including:
- Why you must fail and feel
- How childhood messages impact adulthood
- What it means to make an impact
- What exactly is a hot messy mama moment
- The "because, why" method she uses
This episode is full of so many gems that the list above could go on and on. Caz was transparent, open and honest about her journey even telling us how she never planned to be a mom and sharing her journey to motherhood and the things she had to work through to get there.
This is definitely an episode your don’t want to miss! Be sure to check out the Mom Break Challenge mentioned in this episode!
You can connect with Caz on:
- Instagram @MoreThanAParent
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cazgaddis
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MoreThanAParent
- Website: CazGaddis.com
Join my new Facebook group- More Than A Mother Collective, a community created just for you. This is a safe space where we talk all things motherhood and more. A truly supportive community that will help us uplift each other everyday. I can't wait to see you in the group.
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