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Hello Amazing Mom! Are you struggling to balance what you want to do with the responsibilities that you have to do? Do your days feel too chaotic and overwhelming? If you’ve ever wondered how to create energy, organization, simplicity, and balance, today’s episode is for you! I share how the laws of thermodynamics can teach us about creating energy, flow, simplicity, and balance in our mom life! Y...

Hello Successful Mama! Are you feeling like all the work you do as a mom is hard to define, let alone measure? Do you miss the clarity of progress you have in your career, where promotions, metrics, and feedback loops are part of the equation? In today’s episode, we’re tackling how to balance data-driven and qualitative personal growth goals to celebrate your unique journey as a mom. I talk about...

Hello Ambitious Mom! Are you tired of setting goals that feel impossible to achieve? Do you find yourself starting a goal with excitement, only to lose momentum and feel like giving up? I’ve been there too — stuck in the cycle of trying and failing until I realized something powerful: the problem wasn’t my schedule; it was my mindset. Motherhood doesn’t mean putting your dreams on hold — but achie...

Hello Wonderful Mom! Do you feel like you lose a bit more of your inner voice during the holiday hustle? The holiday season is here, and while it’s often busy with traditions, gatherings, and giving to others, it can also be a time to give attention to yourself. In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script on holiday stress and exploring how the season’s magic can ignite self-discovery. I share w...

Hello Ambitious Mama! Are you tired of never having enough time? We’ve all been there. You’re feeling like your individuality has take a backset to the busyness of motherhood. You want to focus on your personal growth, hobbies, or even just a few moments of self-care, but instead you are managing your family’s very full and demanding schedule. Today, we’re diving into 5 common areas of our life th...

Hello Ambitious WAHM! Are you feeling like you're juggling too many balls during the holiday season? Between work deadlines, family traditions, holiday prep, and trying to maintain some semblance of personal time – it can feel overwhelming, right? As a work-at-home mom (WAHM), I know the struggle of maintaining boundaries when your workspace and living space are one and the same. Add in the holida...

Hello Skilled Mama! Are you feeling like your talents and abilities are going unnoticed? As moms, we often put our passion projects and hobbies on hold while focusing on family time. However, I’m here to tell you growing your individuality and demonstrating impressive qualities is easier than you think! In today's episode, I share three powerful personal growth tips - pulled from my experience as...

Hello, Skilled Mama! Are you worried that the holiday hustle might derail your personal growth journey? Do you want a way to stay grounded and feel like yourself throughout the festivities? In this episode, we dive into why habits are crucial during chaotic times and how to maintain your habits to continue your self-improvement during the busiest time of the year. Maintaining your habits during th...

Hello Ambitious Mom! Are you struggling to stick to your personal growth goals? Many moms face challenges - such as balancing work, personal, and family time - when it comes to setting and achieving their personal goals. You are important and your goals are a crucial component of self-improvement. Learn what the “goal journey” is, and 2 powerful ways to boost your success when you are goal setting...

Hello Wonderful Mom! Do you feel like there is never enough time in the day? Do you find yourself constantly "trying to make things work" for you and your family? Are you dealing with responsibilities day-to-day without knowing what tomorrow will look like? Or perhaps you occasionally find yourself with extra time, only to see it slip away because you didn't know how to take advantage of it? If yo...

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you constantly putting everyone else's needs before your own? Do you feel guilty when you take time for passion projects or self-care? You are not alone! In today’s episode, I share why making time to prioritize yourself is serving your family. We'll explore how taking care of your own needs can lead to better quality family time and stronger relationships. When you start...

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you feeling lost, anxious, or unsure about your life's direction or your next passion project? Do you want to take control of your future and identity while balancing your role as a mother? In today's episode, I share the essentials of life planning from a mom life perspective, the best time to start your life plan (spoiler: it's now!), and how you can life-craft a roadmap...

Hello Accomplished Mom!  Are you finding it hard to justify the time and money for your own self-growth? After all, you are a mom, so shouldn’t everything in your life revolve around your kids? Maybe society is confining you to a single label - “just a mom” - but the question is, are you putting that label on your identity too? In today’s episode, I first confide in you about a callous comment tha...

Hello Skillful Mama! Are you ready to start a new passion project? Do you get overwhelmed by too much information when you research your project? Is it confusing to determine what to look up and how? Or maybe you are like me and you want to be armed with as much information as possible and all of a sudden you are in the weeds, far away from your initial project goal. Your time is precious to you a...

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you wondering how to pivot towards your passion projects? This might mean a complete reset from your current trajectory. But, don’t worry! In today’s episode, I share my strategies for how moms can plan their resets with confidence. You will learn about what it means to undergo a reset and the importance of building critical thinking and personal growth into your life, inc...

Welcome to Part 2 on how to stay on track with (and complete) home projects while you prioritize family time. In today’s companion episode, we pick up right where we left off last week. I share 4 more strategies for avoiding 2 major pitfalls when planning home projects as a busy, family-centered mom. Timestamps: (00:00): Teaser (01:10): Strategy #2: Time-blocking (02:58): Strategy #3: Chunk &...

Hello Ambitious Mom! What do home projects and passion projects have in common? In today’s Part 1 episode, I share why home projects can be your next passion project and how to take the first steps using a Take Action Cycle. Before you jump into your next home project, you’ll want to know how to avoid getting off track and how to not drop any balls in your family life. You’ll get all of my solutio...

Hello Mama! How do you build a new skill as a busy mom? Is it even possible to continue personal growth as a mom? Don’t worry! I’m not going to ask you to do EVEN MORE on top of all the things that you already do. Instead, I’m going to show you how - with some planning - you can learn new skills as PART OF the things you are already doing. In today’s episode, I explain why learning is important to...

Hello Wonderful Mom! Strap on your seatbelts as we travel through time in pursuit of your purpose. In today’s episode, I share how you, as a mom who is busy caring for your family and home, can to identify the main thing that drives how you spend your time, who you spend it with (e.g., family time), and where you spend it. I help you understand why you feel like your cup is empty despite being bus...

Hello to all of you moms out there! My name is Anokhi Kapasi and I created a new weekly podcast called Solve for Mom. My mission is to help moms gain joy and freedom through life crafting and passion projects.  Each week, I will share my approaches to starting a passion project, strategies for building skills & knowledge and becoming a stronger thinker for yourself and your family. Each episod...