Chaos N' Cookies

As a parent herself, Casey Howard experienced the rundown feeling that many mothers face every day. She knew that something needed to change and decided to take action. That's when she came up with the idea of Flourish for Moms, a community where mothers can connect, implement self-care, and live their life to the fullest. Through her efforts, Casey has created a safe haven for moms to share their...

Author Andrea Dunlop joined me to talk about her latest book, Women Are The Fiercest Creatures , and how she navigated her career to get where she is today. Andrea shared how she draws inspiration from current events and real-life surveying, allowing her novels to reflect what's happening in real-time. In addition to her novel, Andrea shared her passion for advocating for victims and her podcast,...

When you're trying to juggle a successful career and parenthood, it can be tough to feel like you have support. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to Randi Braun! She's a true expert in empowering women in all areas of their lives. Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with her about her new best-selling book and how women can be bold and confident in every aspect of their lives. To learn...

As parents, we face handling our children’s behaviors daily, but are we addressing them in the best way possible? Reem Raouda, the founder of High Love Parenting, sat down to chat about her journey as a parent and how she uses her experience and understanding of conscious parenting to help others. For Chaos N' Cookies listeners, Reem is offering 10% off her upcoming course! To redeem, email Reem a...

Today I got to sit down with one of my all-time favorite people and past guests, Barry Selby! We had a chance to talk about all the healing aspects of relationships as an adult and for the kids involved. To join the waitlist for Barry’s Group Program, visit https://barryselby.com/loveafter! About the Guest: Barry Selby is a relationship expert, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and spiri...

Distant learning during the pandemic was hard on everyone, parents, teachers, and children alike! Marc Colagiovanni was at home with his three children, experiencing what many families experienced, and realized that he could help other kids cope with the emotions that they were facing. Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds stopped by to discuss their newest book, When Things Aren’t Right, Go Lef...

Everyone can relate to being busy and not having a moment to stop and breathe. Michael O’Brien, the creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app, joined me today to talk about how taking a minute to breathe and rest can be precisely that one minute! About the Guest: Breathe in…Breathe out… It’s time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O’Brien. Michael is a q...

When living your life, you only see the view from your lens. Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-a-bear Workshop, Inc. and author, sat with me to discuss her newest book, Stories & Heart. This book is a compilation of stories in business, life, struggles, and triumphs giving readers inspiration, advice, and the opportunity to look at life from a different angle. About the Guest: Sharon Price John...

While there is no handbook or guide for parenting, resources are available to empower parents. Kimball Lewis, CEO of EmpoweringParents.com and parent coach, sat down with me to talk about parenting and provided tips on how to parent regardless of the situation effectively. About the Guest: Kimball Lewis is the CEO of EmpoweringParents.com. In addition to his leadership and management roles, he con...

Understanding and being smart with money should be taught starting at a young age to ensure personal financial success in the future! Not So Common Cents, NatGeo Kids' newest book, introduces money and its importance. Sarah Wassner Flynn and Alvin Hall joined me to discuss the book and how understanding money starting in elementary school can impact their futures. To purchase the book, visit this...

Today, I sat down with Laura Brennan Ballet, coach and author of “The Science of Empowerment,” to talk about how she is helping her clients live empowered lives using the J3=E formula. Laura's formula can be applied to individuals, groups, and even your family!  About the Guest: Laura is driven by the life force that circulates within all universal connectivity. Her passion and ability to see...

Acne is something that most people face at some point in their life. Dr. Yug Varma, co-founder and CEO of Phyla, is here today to discuss why acne develops and how Phyla’s probiotic acne system works with your body to heal your skin. Phyla is leading the way in creating a product that can be used for all skin types and ages (even during pregnancy!) to solve acne with up-to-date research and safe i...

Long-term health and fitness is a lifestyle, not a phase. Andreas Michaelides, Ph. D., is the clinical psychologist behind the company Noom. His newest book, The Noom Mindset, gives readers the tools to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle and fitness routine for long-term success. We were able to chat about how you can make the changes for yourself and how to incorporate them into your family's...

Good food is a universal language. Author Lily LaMotte, brings different traditions and food to her children's book allowing her young readers to explore other cultures. Her newest book, Chloe's Lunar New Year, explores and introduces readers to the Lunar New Year, the food, the importance, and the excitement behind this tradition that is celebrated worldwide. About the Guest: Lily graduated from...

Accepting that YOUR best is okay rather than self-doubting is a struggle that many face especially as a parent. Amy Debrucque joined me today to talk about building the confidence as a parent to help you thrive not only in the unknown as a parent but in all aspects of life. About the Guest: Amy Debrucque is a mom of four, certified life coach, author, podcaster, and cancer survivor. She hosts the...

Self-doubt in life and business can creep on you anytime and make or break you. Ryann Dowdy, founder of Be in the Room, works with women in business to combat that and build relationships and trust within yourself to thrive in your field and life. This conversation is one that you don’t want to miss! About the Guest: Be in the Room, founded by Ryann Dowdy, is the Leadership Collective for Women in...

How often have you heard, "I wish there were more hours in the day!"? Abra Chouinard is a single mom, coach, business owner, and successful film producer and director with whom I had the pleasure of chatting about the 'Why' behind the time spent throughout the day and how to explain that to kids. About the Guest: Abra Chouinard is a single mom of two great kiddos, an owner of multiple private comp...

When Bob Young faced uncertain and unexpected circumstances in his professional and personal life, he knew he needed to find himself and bring happiness back to his life. I got to sit down with him to talk about his book Vagabond Pilot, a personal diary and tale of how to bring joy back when the unknown presents itself. About the Guest: In 2019, Robert Young had lost his home and savings due to hi...

Being an entrepreneur is hard work! Being a mom is hard work! But being both at the same time can be very hard. Lianne Kim, business coach and founder of Mamas & Co, has taken her own experience to help moms all over the world to thrive at both. We sat down to talk about the raw emotions and triumphs that come with building a business you love and raising your family. For our listeners, Lianne...

Anyone dealing with divorce knows that there are so many different emotions that present themselves. Whether you are a child of divorce, a spouse of divorce, or a friend or family of divorce, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. Dr. Andrew Blackwood, commonly known as Coach Drew, joined me to discuss how to handle those emotions and recognize the ones we never thought would come up. About the G...

**Disclaimer: Santa is briefly discussed in this recording.** Electronics and social media platforms are everywhere, including in the hands of our kids! I got a chance to sit down with my good friend Janice Case to talk about everything involving electronics, social media, and how to navigate them when it comes to our kids. Janice is taking her experience as a parent, stepparent, educator, and pri...

When prepping for college, outside of the applications, the most stressful part is the testing portion. Dr. Kelly Frindell, the founder of InHouse Test Prep, is helping students prepare for success regarding these tests. She isn’t only assisting students in getting into the school of their dreams and building confidence for the future. This expert guest was booked via The Expert Bookers, www.exper...

Clean eating isn’t just about finding “healthy brands.” It is more about the ingredients! Leeann Rybakov, a board-certified functional medicine health coach, joined me today and explained what foods, snacks, and condiments should be swapped out in my pantry. Not just because the foods can cause bloat, among other things but are healthier for my family and are great tasting! About the Guest:  ...

This life is yours, and you should live it with intention and for the reasons you want to! Diana Morris, clarity coach, speaker, and writer joined me today to chat about feeling fulfilled in your life. Everyone has different paths to happiness and fulfillment, but it's yours to lead. About the Guest: Diana Morris is a clarity coach, speaker, and writer committed to helping people make the most of...

Passionately living your life is often met with roadblocks from society, finances, and many other outside sources. Olatunde Sobomehin, CEO and co-founder of StreetCode Academy, cowrote Creative Hustle: Blaze Your Own Path and Make Work That Matters, with Sam Seidel to help people everywhere and from all backgrounds identify their unique skills and develop them into making a difference and creating...