The Mother Like a Boss Podcast

I've been a journaling gal since the time I could write. I loved having diaries. I loved having beautiful journals and #allthepens to write with. Writing has always been cathartic for me and a great way to achieve the goals I set for myself. Journaling brings me closer to who I want to be. But listen, I know journaling can seem extremely overwhelming. What do you write? How long do you write? What...

I see you over there, mama. Guilt-ridden every time you say no and always want to please others. You wonder how you can feel better about what you say yes to and how you can live a life that feels more joy-filled and less resent-driven. The answer is boundaries. I am what I like to call a "boundary ninja" but it hasn't always been that way. I spent many years of my life letting people in my busine...

Mom life can feel like the tough life. It's the often exhausted life, the under-appreciated life, but that doesn't have to be the norm. Danie Gohr from Catch This Mama is with us today to talk about her movement and podcast that is giving moms the freedom to take back their beautiful lives. Our conversation was a love song to the moms out there that feel stuck. We chat about going through the toug...

It's a very special anniversary episode with my husband, Mr. Father Like a Boss himself, Adam. We're answering some of the most frequently asked questions and diving into how we've made it work for 11 years. We're a little silly, a little serious but 100% honest with our answers. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/043  for full show notes, more deets and all...

I love summer. Aside from the humidity and obnoxious mosquitos, the summer is such a wonderful time to spend together as a family. But as we all know, we start the summer with the best of intentions to do #allthethings and end the summer with the realization that all we did was sit inside next to the AC waiting for school to start again. A summer bucket list is an excellent way to prepare for the...

Friends, I have a confession to make: While I usually have a lot of my stuff together, last summer was a real wake up call for me. As a mama who always worked outside of the home, my first summer as a full time work-at-home mom was challenging. Summer (and any season changes in nature and our life) forces us to switch up our routines, for better or worse. Today's episode is a discussion about how...

All the working mamas (and dads!) in the audience, this one's for you. Being a parent has it's challenges and being a working parent brings about a whole other set of unique obstacles to navigate. On today's episode, I have Sarah Argenal from Working Parent Resource to throw down some amazing tips, strategies and shifts. She's here to help bring about ease for those moms who have chosen a career p...

Hiring someone to come clean your house can be a huge load-off and a big step forward in delegating at least some of the household tasks. But, where do you start? How do you find someone reputable? How much should you be paying? So. Many. Questions. In today's episode, I'm throwing down 10 years of experience on the other side of the fence as the owner of a house cleaning business and giving you m...

Homemakerish is one of my favorite words and the backbone of what Mother Like a Boss is all about. The "ish" is your permission to be imperfect, but always striving to be your best.  In this episode, I want to give you my own personal "homemakerish" approach to motherhood and how it helps me run our home from a place of enjoyment and happiness, no perfection needed. Want more from this episode? He...

The date is set for your move. You're ready for this new adventure, but you're worried about it becoming Chaos City in your home. Fret none. In this episode, I'm getting into some of my top strategies for staying organized (and sane) during your next move.  Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/037  for the full show notes, all the deets and more goodies! If you...

Perfectionism is a dirty little secret that a lot of us moms keep everyday. Whether it keeps you in a state of paralysis or shows up as procrastination, perfectionism steal our joy and stops us from making progress. Effort however is far different than perfection. Effort feels good. The end result feels comforting, even if it's not the "perfect" outcome. You can give your all without the need to b...

I have always been a person who knows the power of the written word. I embrace that a good book can change our lives if we let it. Over the years, I've read many a book that helped me reach new levels of awesomeness, but none as much as the book I am discussing today. It is because of Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass that I have transformed by life, my business, my relationship with my kids and my m...

All the single and solo parents out there, this one's for you. I brought my dear friend and boss mama Tara Bosler on the show to discuss something that is truly an inspirational and important topic to discuss: how to rise as a single mom.  This episode is full of her nuggets of wisdom and is valuable whether you find yourself in a solo parenting position or not. Tara is all about eliminating excus...

Raise your hand if you love your kiddos but feel like you really aren't enjoying time with them? It's ok...I'll raise mine. I want nothing more than to spend uninterrupted, fun time with my children, but life happens. You don't have to love "playing" to enjoy time with your kids. On today's episode, I'm exploring 8 ways you can enjoy time with your kids and it doesn't have to cost you a penny. Win...

Happy Mother's Day, friends! This was such a fun episode because I am answering YOUR questions. From how I balance home and life to what I most love about being a mom, this episode is fun and valuable. Take a listen and hear me answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/032  for the show notes, all the deets and mor...

I've said it before and I will say it again, the most important person in your life is YOU. Did that make you feel all sorts of weird? We've been fed a line as moms that everyone else should come before us, when in reality, putting yourself first is the most compassionate thing you can do for others. When I'm in a place of alignment with my own self, I show up as a more amazing mom, wife, friend,...

We live in a time where there is (thankfully) a lot of talk about self-care. But what happens when you're in a mom that's not into pedicures and massages? How do you make sure you are taken care of? I had the pleasure of interviewing Shelly Robinson from Alively and I know you will fall in love with her as much as I have.  As the founder of Alively, a self-care subscription box, Shelly is on a mis...

The postpartum season of life brings about a lot of joy, a lot of tears and many times, a lot of emotions we aren't prepared for. In my care, that emotion was anxiety. After waiting 6 years to have another baby, I was thrust back into baby mode and honestly, wasn't prepared. I spent many nights sobbing, wondering how I was ever going to get back on track. My new routines (and a whole lot of grace)...

"Ok. I know I need better routines. I'm ready for this. I'm gonna do it. I am mom, hear me roar. Uh...so...where do I start?" I've been there. Starting something new and wanting to stick to it can be tough, but I've learned a thing or two over the years about how to truly begin a winning routine that will create ease and joy in your home.  Remember, your routines should fit into your life, not the...

As mamas, we like to think we have our priorities in order. Obviously, our kids take top billing, but what about the other very important people in our lives, like ourselves?! Priorities can be tricky because we convince ourselves that they are set in stone when in reality, our priorities can change day to day, even minute to minute. What's more important than sticking to one set "most important t...

I'm pretty intent on living my best homemakerish life and a big part of making that happen is setting clear and intentional goals for my home and life. Goals don't need to be grandiose. They don't need to feel like unattainable dreams. Goals are nothing more than the end result you want to achieve. They are the last stop on the GPS. Where are you headed and where do you want to end up? You can't p...

There may be nothing that moms in our world need more than a heaping spoonful of grace. We're bombarded with images of perfectionism wherever we turn and knowing when to give ourselves the grace not to give into that is a beautiful thing. But what happens when the grace we give ourselves and others becomes a cycle of excuses? What happens when the seasons of life we've been struggling through aren...

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to stay home with your babies  and  provide financial freedom for your family? Maybe you've dreamed of having a business on the side to bring in extra cash while staying home to raise the kids or homeschool. My guest today is here to give you the deets on how that's possible. Micala Quinn from Live Free Mama is here to share her story of quitting h...

It's part 2 of the homemakerish guide to spring(ish) cleaning and this time, we're diving into the nitty gritty of cleaning. What to clean, how to clean and my best tips for getting the most out of your spring cleaning.  I'm also giving some pretty blunt (but loving) advice on delegating the tasks out to everyone in your home. You shouldn't be the only one busting your hump to deep clean the house...

It's that most wonderful time of the year for your house. It's time for spring cleaning. Time to break out the extra cleaning supplies, roll up your sleeves and get to work...or not. I have a different approach to spring cleaning. It doesn't need to be done in the spring. In fact, it should get done multiple times a year to save you the arduous task of having to spend entire weekends scrubbing and...