A Labor For Love

In this episode you’ll hear my conversation with Katie. I met Katie through a mutual friend and then she became my son’s kindergarten teacher. Before school started, friends and neighbors told us so many great things about her and we’ve been blessed to start our elementary school experience with her as my son’s teacher. I asked Katie to join me for this episode because she recently decided to step...

In this episode, you will be hearing my conversation with Shannon. Shannon and I met last fall when I joined a small group she was co-leading. In that group we walked through the book Be The Bridge: Pursuing Gods Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison.  Shannon and I talk about the Be The Bridge experience, life as a stay at home mom, maintaining a business, self-care and a big l...

In this bonus episode you’ll hear my conversation with my son, Jaden! It’s his birthday so we’re celebrating with 6 questions for year 6!! Instragram: @alaboforlove Blog: www.alaborforlove.com Jaden’s Birth Story: https://alaborforlove.com/2022/04/25/labor-delivery/

In this episode you’ll hear my conversation with Jerrilyn. Remember back in Episode 02 when I talked about finding support from the virtual mom community? Well, Jerrilyn is someone that I’ve mostly connected with online. I asked her if she would be willing to join me on the podcast because she shares her life in such an authentic and transparent way.  Jerrilyn is a single mom, raising three c...

Today you’ll be hearing my conversation with my friend Nina. I met Nina a few years ago through her now husband. When we met she was one of those people that I felt like I already knew because she just had such a warm and inviting presence.  Not only is Nina a wife and mom, she is also pursuing a doctoral degree. In our conversation, we dive into the complexities of being a Mama Scholar Activ...

Today I have a special guest joining me for this episode, my husband! My conversation with Tommy is centered on our kids and encouraging them to pursue their interest in music. We discuss our own musical experiences, share some sweet memories we have of our kids and music, and how we are helping them explore their own interests. I hope you enjoy our conversation!  Instragram: @alaboforlove Bl...

Today you’ll hear my conversation with my friend Aysha. I met Aysha when she was a freshman in college as I was finishing up my one year fellowship with the campus ministry I was working with at the time. We randomly reconnected a few years later at a church event and then after running into each other at Sam’s Club a few times we finally exchanged numbers. Since then, I have had the opportunity t...

This week I'm chatting with my friend Sierra. I met Sierra two years ago when we joined a small group through our church. Last summer, we made it a habit to meet up at least once a week to walk. Those walks were a saving grace! They meant so much to me as I was navigating my first few months as a stay at home mom. Sierra and I talk about becoming a mom in the midst of a pandemic, what motherhood m...

In this episode I’m talking to one of my best friends, Alyssia. I met Alyssia when I was a sophomore in college and we’ve been friends ever since. Alyssia is a registered nurse, working night shift, and a mom to two boys, born six years apart.  In our conversation, we talk about what it’s like for her to now have two kids, the six year age gap, what she’s looking forward to this year, and how...

In this episode, I'm talking to my friend Kim. Kim is a wife, mom of two, and a nurse. We met almost 10 years ago when my husband DJ’ed her wedding. A few years later, we formed a small group with four other women and have been growing deeper in our friendship ever since. I love Kim's personality. She keeps it all the way real and is very funny.  In our conversation, we discuss all things mot...

In this episode, you'll learn more about me, how I define motherhood, and what I'm learning right now as a mom.   Instragram: @alaboforlove Blog: www.alaborforlove.com

In the first episode of A Labor for Love, I tell the story of how this podcast came to be and what you can expect in future episodes.   Instragram: @alaboforlove Blog: www.alaborforlove.com