Roots & Realities: Stories of Motherhood & Marketing

Emily Brown started Maren Made at 16 during COVID, out of her basement closet, packing orders between classes. She grew it into a brand with over 20,000 customers and a flagship at Keystone Fashion Mall, all while finishing her degree at Purdue. In this episode, we get into the real story behind the brand: the unglamorous beginning, the marketing that actually worked, why community has been the re...

In this episode of Roots & Realities, Emma sits down with Leanne Miller to talk about what it really takes to show up online consistently without letting your business take over your life. Leanne shares her journey from photography and nonprofit media work to building a content strategy business that supports women-led brands in showing up with clarity and confidence. Together, they unpack the...

In this episode, I chat with Lauren Boss , author of All the Girls I Was Before , about identity, motherhood, and redefining success. We cover the versions of ourselves we grow through, the shifts that come with becoming a mom, and what it takes to claim success on your own terms. Lauren shares encouragement for women who feel stuck in a version of themselves that doesn’t fit anymore. 📖 Get your...

In this episode of Roots & Realities , I sit down with one of my best friends, Miranda Lehmann, a stay-at-home mom of four boys, to talk honestly about what life at home really looks like. We dig into the decision to step away from teaching and step fully into motherhood, the wins that make it all worth it, and the challenges that don’t always get talked about out loud. From the daily chaos to...

In this episode, Emma from Fiddle Leaf Marketing teams up with Dani from Mise En Plan to get real about something most business owners (and yes, even marketers) don’t talk about enough: how hard it is to market your own business. Whether you’re a small business owner, a fellow marketer, or someone just trying to figure out why your marketing efforts feel stuck—this conversation is for you. We’re s...

In this episode, we unpack the Trump administration’s proposed $5,000 baby bonus—and why cash alone isn’t the support new moms really need. Joined by Hilary Ogro Plante, Certified Birth Coach & Doula, Momentum Birth Coaching,, we dive into the realities of motherhood, the systemic gaps in support for women, and how individuals, communities, and businesses can do better. Whether you're a parent...

Join us for the inaugural episode celebrating Fiddle Leaf Marketing’s 1-year anniversary and International Women’s Day! We’ve brought together an incredible panel of women business owners to discuss the highs, challenges, and realities of entrepreneurship. From marketing and retail to wellness and coaching, these women share their experiences, insights, and advice on building and growing a busines...