SoloMoms! Talk

Maggie Perotin was raised by a solo mom and is currently living in a blended family. Maggie helps women become high-performing leaders of their businesses. She gives them strategies to avoid hassle and overwhelm while strategically building their business for the long term. 04:15 - We need to grow first before we grow our business 05:09 - Start and then build your skills on an ongoing basis 05:27...

This short episode is about keeping in touch and showing my appreciation for your loyalty and support to SoloMoms! Talk. Follow to get an update as I'll be publishing an episode a week to celebrate my birthday, the end of Season 4, and the end of February. https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/bonus-thank-you-celebrating-with-multiple-episodes-end-of-season-4 J. Rosemarie (No episode numb...

Bad credit makes you look bad. It can also cause you to spend more money than you can realistically afford. But bad credit can cost you so much more. Higher costs of insurance and missing out on your ideal job are perfect examples. Al Jones shares his experience with dealing with creditors as the 14-year-old son of a solo mom. As well as how he made the decision to stop the cycle of poverty by cle...

Some of the many reasons we struggle as solo moms can be traced back to how we love ourselves. In Part 1 of the series: Why Solo Moms Struggle, I talk about my 3 tips to embrace self-love. Takeaways: See yourself as God sees you Speak positivity into your life Don't allow others to treat you bad Og Mandino's Ten Scrolls: https://bit.ly/3ADPe9y (Source: www.kathypilcher.files.wordpress.com ) Free e...

Dr. Michelle R. Hannah shares her tips and strategies for solo moms on how to be a good example to their children by taking care of themselves. Having raised her daughter after divorce for 17 years, Dr. Hannah is intimately familiar with the challenges of mothering solo and avoiding taking care of ourselves. 04:50 - Dr. Hannah's thoughts on solo moms and self-care 15:45 - What is the Break-Even Sy...

Talking to Lisa M MacKenzie reminds me of the resilience and determination of moms raising children solo. Lisa founded several companies mostly to help others, after leaving her corporate job. 01:30 - How Lisa became a solo mom 03:53 - Her biggest struggle 05:18 - Why organics? 11:28 - Why she left her corporate job 17:50 - Lisa’s #1 tip if you want to start your own business Bio: Lisa M MacKenzie...

Going to college is not for everyone. But when you decide that a college education is for you or your child, don’t get lost in the shuffle.   Shellee Howard explains how her child graduated from Harvard debt free.  Listen to learn how she plans to have all her 4 children graduate with a college degree without going into debt. Highlights: If a college education is in you or your child’s future: 05:...

As a new grandmother, I was curious to have a conversation with Gramps Jeffrey, author of I Don't Want to Turn 3. It helps that the discussion is one of my favorite pastimes: reading. Gramps encourages solo moms to use reading as a tool to bond with your kids and to teach them how to explore their world through reading. Whether you're a grandparent or not this conversation will give you some inspi...

One of the biggest struggles solo moms face is managing their health. Specifically, they struggle with weight issues that can lead to massive health problems. That's the reason I interview so many experts in health and wellbeing. To give solo moms various tools and strategies they need to manage their health. In this interview, Brooke Simonson shares her struggles with weight loss as well as strat...

Jon McLernon is a Certified Health Coach that teaches his clients an inside-out approach that helps them reverse engineer weight loss.   Having successfully lost and kept off over 100 lbs, Coach Jon is deeply familiar with the struggles that come with trying to lose weight in a healthy sustainable way. Takeaways: Keep track of what you eat using a journal, app, or sticky notes Have compassion on y...

In this conversation with Iva Paleckova, we talk about what happens when you make the decision to move beyond the devastation of finding yourself a solo parent. Abandonment by her child’s father didn’t make Iva give up.  Instead, once she got a good look at her predicament, she stopped feeling sorry for herself and went into action. Bio: Iva Paleckova is a mindset and strategy coach for entreprene...

Carrington Smith is a divorced mom of two sons, an attorney, and an author. She shares her story of not only enduring sexual assault while in college but also the devastation that came with unsupportive family members. Carrington pours her story into her new book, Blooming: Finding Gifts in the S**t of Life . “ With adversity comes opportunity ”. ~ Carrington Smith Despite multiple traumas, Carrin...

In this interview, I chat with DP Knudten about building a personal brand.  DP is the host of The Nonfiction Brand podcast and author of Nonfiction Brand. Building a personal brand takes focus and dedication. It's the best way to stand out from the crowd. Main Takeaway: You need to literally demonstrate to people who you are, what you do and how you do it in a way that differentiates you from anyb...

Katie Belfi is a former FEMA attorney and a Readiness & Resilience Consultant. She currently focuses on helping individuals learn how to not only prepare for disasters but also how to bounce back from those circumstances. “ To prepare is self care” ~ Katie Belfi Takeaways: Give yourself grace Celebrating even small wins can help you cultivate resilience Have a back up to your back up Prioritiz...

November is National Children’s Grief Awareness Month. 1 out of every 20 children age fifteen and younger will experience the loss of one or both parents ( www.childrensgriefawareness.org ).  I can’t imagine the statistics for the past two years as we continue grapple with the fall out from the pandemic. In this episode, I interview Jenny Lisk, mother of two who lost her husband to brain cancer. ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel solo in an RV?   I’ve dreamed of doing that most of my adult life.  But fear held me back. In this episode I talk with Kathie Belge, host of Travels With Squeaky Podcast about her experiences as a solo female RV traveler. I came off this interview wanting to get on the road right away!   Kathie thinks this is a great way for solo moms to trave...

Howard Dekkers helps individuals create an environment of economic scarcity so they can develop a system to become financially free. He teaches his student to become "money mindful". "It’s not how much you make but it’s what you do with what you make that will determine if yone day you’ll be financially free or not" . Howard Dekkers Takeaway: Even when they don’t seem to be listening your kids wil...

CPA, Susan Stutzel pursued perfection to the point of overwhelm and exhaustion. Being a mother, wife, and employee, made it necessary for her to make adjustments to create a more balanced life for herself. As a mindset and productivity coach, Susan shows working women how to live in a way that avoids overwhelm. Takeaways Stop what you're doing One habit at a time can change your life When Perfecti...

When you need a good distraction from the grind of life, take a break. Play a sport. Bond with your kids and grandkids. Even the dog can get into the fray. In this episode, I talk to Lynn Cherry, host of Pickleball Fire Podcast. Pickleball is a fast growing sports that is great for kids and adults of all ages. Watch on YouTube: SoloMoms! Talk TV Connect with Lynn and learn more about pickle ball a...

Today's guest is Dr. Cam Caswell, Adolescent Psychologist and family success coach. We talked about teenage behavior and how we as parents interpret them. She points out how different the relationship is when you are a solo parent of a teenager. Dr, Cam is focused on giving teens a voice so we as parents can better understand them. When we make our children's lives about our own, we tend to feel g...

I wanted to kick off Season 4 by bringing to you one of my favorite online mentors. Jonathan Milligan is an author, podcaster, and online business coach. His "15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers" was of the roadmaps that got me to become serious about blogging. We all have unique gifts and abilities. When we find what it is, our duty is to create a space where you can share it with others. The talen...

Tashondra Smith is a solo mom of 4 children and business owner. She tunnels through the mountains in her life to raise well adjusted kids who love and respect her. Tashondra also runs a business that specifically hires solo moms across the US and Canada. Hires work as independent contractors to do customer service, sales, and tech support functions for businesses. But if you listen to this intervi...

I recorded this episode almost a year ago. But it's still very relevant to our day to day. Jed Doherty, host of the Reading to Your Kids Podcast , talks about the benefits of reading. Reading benefits the reader. Benefits of reading with your kids : Creates a bond with them Let them know they are important to you It's a way for you as a parent to relax Connect with Jed at www.readingwithyourkids.c...

A short bonus episode in addition to my upcoming interview with Tashondra Smith. What my son says about connecting with your neighbor. Join us on our next Connect Monthly Meet Up for a special presentation by Bonnie Burkett No matter your child's age, you can learn strategies to cut their college costs. Click the link below to register to this free presentation for moms of kids of all ages. www.so...

Amanda Carrasco is a solo mom, law student, business owner, and volunteer. Phew! She married her now ex-husband twice. Unfortunately, it didn't work the second time either. But Amanda has decided to live in the moment, enjoy her children and pursue work that matters. Amanda Corrasco says: Your worth is not dependent on whether he chooses you or not Know who you are and what you value; make decisio...