Chaos N' Cookies

I’m pulling back the curtain to allow all of you a little insight about what I am going through personally. At the time of this recording, I had certain expectations about the final steps about my divorce, but life doesn’t always follow your plans. As much as you plan for everything that might happen there is still the possibility for chaos and roadblocks. Even through all the emotions are present...

Are you considering homeschooling? This is the conversation that you need to hear! Chancy Childs and Shane Eastman, founders of the OWL Home Education Network, sat down to talk about the reasons that they homeschool and how to make the change for your family while having the support of like-minded parents through the homeschooling community. **Trigger Warning** This episode briefly mentions self-h...

There is no way around it, life is messy! Cy Wakeman, leadership speaker, consultant, and author, sat down with me to about how to be okay when things get a little crazy. Life isn’t about being perfect, its about being happy within the chaos and accepting the mess. Cy’s Newest Book: LIFE’S MESSY, LIVE HAPPY: Things Don’t Have to be Perfect for You to be Content is about dramatically changing the l...

When you don’t deal with emotions and push them down promising that you will deal with them later, they tend to bubble up later feeling much bigger than they were originally. Theresa Lear Levine, Energy Psychology, EFT, and Chakra strategist, has been there and knew that something needed to change in her own life. She is talking about her road to discovering techniques that allowed her to escape t...

Everyone's journey into parenthood is different but there is a common thread with all, the unknown! Bringing home a new baby is wildly exciting but there are so many unanswered questions about what to expect including breastfeeding. Shea Collier, certified lactation counselor and pediatric ICU nurse, found this out herself when she welcomed her first daughter. She is sharing her experience and kno...

Becoming your on CEO can be challenging and time consuming! Aubree Malick, host of the Freelancer to CEO podcast and business coach, has helped moms and teachers start their own freelancing businesses with simplified courses and trainings. She wants to help freelancers get back precious time while still bringing in income to support themselves and their families. For our listeners, Aubree would lo...

They say, ‘never judge a book by its cover.’ The same can be said for a person, wolf, or shark, for that matter! Aaron Blabey, author and executive producer of The Bad Guys book series and Dreamworks Animation newest movie, sat down with me to discuss his journey to creating this widely-loved series and how it became the most recent release from Dreamworks. The Bad Guys show that perception is jus...

Specific expectations and life, in general, can be overwhelming at times and can lead to anxiety in both adults and children. Helping our children cope with the stress they are experiencing is a priority! Shaista Fatehali, experienced teacher, certified life coach, and owner of Thrive Kids Virtual Early Learning Academy, joined me to discuss how we can better help our kids cope, understand, and al...

Life is all about finding balance. Erin Washington, the founder of Squats and Margaritas, sat down to chat about the personal struggles that led her to realize that restricting yourself doesn’t benefit you or the people around you. Being honest and checking in with yourself can promote food freedom and let you live the life you want with all the sweet treats you crave. About the Guest: Erin Washin...

Pets are important members of the family! They are there for the good times, the bad times, milestones, celebrations, and everything in between. They have a unique way of tapping into your emotions and wellbeing, but what happens when they pass away? How do you explain that to your kids? We recently experienced our Shadow crossing the ‘Rainbow Bridge,” and I’m giving some insight into how I am hel...

Every parent has sat through a parent teacher conference. It is the moment that you get to speak one-on-one with your child’s educator about their growth and possible shortcomings, but how do you as a parent prepare? DJ Stutz, Early Childhood Specialist, teacher, podcast host, and founder of Little Hearts Academy USA, has spent years working with students and parents in the school system. She has...

Divorce is something that you can only prepare for the best you can, there is no manual to reference. The daily struggles for an individual can be daunting but when kids are involved, it can be very complicated. I pulled the curtain back today to talk about the experiences that my children and I have been going through in recent months while we cope with motherhood after marriage and our ‘new’ nor...

Lori Oberbroeckling, founder, author, and host of Secrets of Supermom, is the keeper of all the secrets for the busy supermoms! Check out the chat that I had with Lori on The Secrets of Supermom Show, where I give my top mom hacks that help my days be more efficient and productive! About The Secrets of Supermom Show Connect with Secrets of Supermom! Website: https://secretsofsupermom.com/ Podcast:...

Greek mythology has been around for hundreds of years and has not waivered in popularity. While the stories are fascinating they are not exactly kid friendly. Crispin Boyer, children’s author, has turned his love of writing and Greek mythology into a middle-grade fiction series for NatGeo Books called Zeus the Mighty. Crispin’s books bring the stories to life in a kid-friendly version while reader...

What does it mean to be ‘self-made’, for founder of Self- Made U, Tracy Pleschourt, it is simple! It means taking responsibility for the results of your actions. Today, I sat down with Tracy to talk about how to apply being ‘self-made’ to all aspects of your life, both professionally and personally. From indulging into a second helping of cookies to business development, we chat about all the ways...

There is nobody that knows your body better than yourself! But do you know how to ‘tap’ into your body and the emotions that you are feeling? Dimple Arora, the founder of Mindful Evolution, sits down to talk about her healing journey and ways that she was able to calm the chaos within through various techniques that she learned over the years. Dimple has evolved her journey and knowledge into the...

Having the right people in your corner can make a huge difference in accomplishing a goal! Ciara Stockeland, The Boutique Workshop founder and owner, has taken the knowledge and experience that she has gained from owning a small business and is helping others achieve their goals. From inventory to numbers, she helps boutiques and small business owners analyze all the things they need to be success...

Do you find yourself dependent on others to help keep your home organized and structured? Listen to me, Paige Alexander, and Sarae Kellen, the ladies behind the mic from “Cup of Queens Podcast”, as they interview me about keeping your house functioning effectively! Connect with Cup of Queens: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cupofqueens Facebook: www.facebook.com/cupofqueens Podcast: Cup of Queens Abo...

Unfortunately, there is no manual or standard operating procedure for parenting. Many people rely on help from their support system and figure things out via trial and error. Valerie Canino, author and certified life coach, is someone you want to have as a part of your support system. She helps parents and families by guiding them to build better and stronger relationships with their children. Abo...

When you have planned out your week and know what to expect, things tend to go much smoother. The same goes for meal planning! Mia Moran, the founder of Plan Simple and Flow365, has developed a program to help busy moms and women plan meals, eat healthier, and have additional time throughout their day to focus on other things that will move them into the future self that they want. About the Guest...

After facing back-to-back losses Eva Rodriguez, founder of the Uncomplicated Weight Loss Podcast and Eva Fit, literally hit the floor. She knew that she needed to make the changes to be able to see her worth! She went on the journey to better herself not just for her son but for HER! Eva found that loving herself and changing her habits was something that she could give back to other women and mom...

Finances are a part of our everyday lives, both professionally and personally. As entrepreneurs we focus on our zone of genius within our business but if your business isn’t finance, do you have someone in your corner to help? Danielle Hayden, owner of Kickstart Accounting, Inc, and her team are the people that you want in your corner to help with all your bookkeeping, finance, and tax questions....

Do you have a book from your childhood that makes you smile? For me, it's the American Girl Doll series! I had the pleasure of sitting down with American Girl Doll author Valerie Tripp to talk about her previous publications and her newest book, Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Newton’s Flaw. Valerie’s newest series inspires girls and boys to explore, invent, and challenge themselves in order...

Finding the right business partner is a crucial part of any business. For certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coaches and married couple, Jeffrey and Stephanie Fleck, going into business together was an obvious choice. They have been able to turn their experience in the fitness industry, family, and marriage into a successful health and wellness business. We had the opportunity to talk about how to i...

Makeup and glamour is Lauren Vena’s business. As a celebrity makeup artist, business owner, and mother of two, Lauren came to a realization that her children see past the makeup when they look at her. Her latest book, My Mom...The Best Mom Ever, dives deep into the beauty that children see in their mother. From frozen chicken nuggets to surviving health crises, the love that kids have is beyond me...