Super Real Human

In this episode of Super Real Human, Maura welcomes special guest Jackie Dighans. Jackie is a mother of ten children, a homeschool teacher, and a faith-based life coach. Jackie shares her story of how she and her husband felt called by God to have a large family and how they took it one child at a time. She talks about the challenges of raising a large family and how she relied on her faith to get...

Ready to turn your brand strategy into digital conversations with the clients that bring you joy? Join Maura in this episode as she welcomes special guest Christine McShane. Christine is the owner of Christine McShane Creative. She is a copywriter and content creator who helps personal brands and small businesses create authentic and lasting digital brand relationships through intentional website...

On this episode of Super Real Human, Maura welcomes special guest, David Greenwood. David is the author of the popular book, Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult ADD/ADHD . But here's the key part, you don't have to have ADHD to benefit from the advice in his book. If you're an entrepreneur, like so many of us, who tends to be distracted with everything that's going on in business and in l...

In this episode of Super Real Human, Maura shares her experience of teaching a college class remotely for an MBA program in Poland and the opportunity to travel there with her family. Maura expresses gratitude for the flexibility of her business and the chance to take advantage of such opportunities. She also notes the amount of planning that goes into such trips and how it can cause panic despite...

Maura is so excited to welcome Melissa Rolfs to the podcast. Melissa is a certified holistic health and life coach, to discuss all things freedom. Melissa helps busy women find freedom and feel at peace with their food, their bodies, and their lives. She shares easy strategies to avoid turning to food for relief, empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating, and self-image issues...

In this episode of Super Real Human, Maura welcomes special guest Mallika Malfotra, a brand photographer and strategist who now focuses on empowering women in business to stand out and emerge as leaders through branding and visual storytelling. Mallika's journey with entrepreneurship began when she picked up a camera to capture her children's lives, which opened the door to a world of creativity....

In this episode of Super Real Human, Maura welcomes Sabrina Wages, a stage four cancer survivor, actress, bestselling author, Christian life coach, and host of the "Acting Up" podcast. Sabrina shares her experiences and insights into spreading God's light within the entertainment industry. Maura and Sabrina also discuss their cancer stories and the unspoken connection shared by those who have gone...

In this episode of Super Real Human, Maura talks about her recent experience of being part of a panel at her girls' school for International Women's Day. She shares how it was an honor to be among other phenomenal women who shared their journeys to where they are today in their careers and discussed the experiences they encountered as women. Maura hopes that by sharing her experiences, you will em...

In this episode of Super Real Human, host Maura interviews Monique Lindner, an adventurous spirit who is on a mission to dismantle systems that keep people trapped and empower them to live a fulfilling life. Monique was born with two life-threatening health issues and died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 19, which led her to her life's purpose path. She teaches about time alchemy and creating a...

When you have a medical issue, do you go to the doctor, listen to what they have to say, and then fix it? Or perhaps you feel like your medical issues are because you aren't as young and fit as you used to be? Sounds familiar to me too! Here's the thing, not all medical issues take a quick 15-minute appointment or are because you just need to eat healthy and exercise. There is a root cause of your...

On this episode, Maura welcomes special guest Marcie Randall. Marcie has worked in direct care with children with learning delays, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral challenges. She's coordinated recreational and social programming for children and adults with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and social anxiety. Marcie has also done volunteer tutoring programs fo...

Maura is so excited to welcome Amanda Stacey to the podcast. Amanda shares her experience of losing her identity and vanishing behind her family. She was living her life solely for her husband and kids, with no time for herself. No one noticed when she lost an earring, which made her realize how invisible she had become. She tried to be happy with her role, but when she was inspired to write her b...

Maura discusses how to introduce yourself online in this episode of Super Real Human. She suggests spending time in communities where you can share your vibe and energy, while also providing details about what you do and how you can help others. She recommends creating an intro post that is not pitchy and is more conversational and story-driven. Maura also suggests spending more time on sites like...

Valerie Recor is a productivity specialist, a time giver, and a certified Fair Play method facilitator. She helps moms gain a sense of control, spend more time with their families, and end their days feeling accomplished.    In this episode, Maura welcomes Valerie to the show and shares her background. She is from Denver, Colorado, and is the mother of two girls, aged 7 and 10. She used to work in...

Maura recently had the honor of being on Becca Maxwell's podcast, Do Divorce Right, and the two have continued their conversation on Super Real Human. Becca creates a warm and kind environment for people to share their positive divorce stories, allowing listeners to gain perspective and hope for the future. Becca and Maura have a friendly and open conversation, discussing Becca's journey into beco...

In this conversation, Maura discussed how vulnerability and confidence can co-exist and how they are both important to success. She reinforced that even confident people can have doubts and fears and it is okay to show those emotions.    Maura also talked about how "fake it til you make it" does not mean pretending to be something you're not, but rather summoning the confidence inside you that is...

Maura recently changed her name back to her maiden name in order to reclaim her authentic identity. She had kept her married name for years, but realized she needed to make the change in order to move forward with her goals of expansion. She was inspired to make the change after the passing of her father and wanted to honor her original identity. She also highlights that it can be difficult to ste...

How do you navigate stress and anxiety through uncertain times? This conversation is about the anxiety and stress that many business owners have been feeling lately due to life and the uncertain economic climate. A lot of business owners can relate to these same feelings. This is why it is important to reach out and talk about these feelings, as it can help to lift the heaviness in the chest that...

January is a time of transition and harnessing new energy, and this can have different effects on people. Maura explains that no matter how one feels in January, it is okay and it is important to look at it in two different ways. Maura explains how the hustle and bustle of the holidays can make one look forward to the change of the calendar and the newness of January, and the new energy it brings....

There are a million different ways to do things in life, this includes marketing and networking your business. Whether you are in direct marketing, personalized marketing, telemarketing, public relations, etc - they are each different approaches to marketing that make your business successful. So who are we to judge others for the types of networking and marketing that other entrepreneurs utilize?...

When we flip the calendar year over, everyone talks about "new year, new me." We set huge goals or things we are going to change or do, but do we actually follow through? We put a lot of pressure on ourselves and try to please other people. So instead, let's flip the calendar and celebrate this new year as the same us. Harness the energy and create the space for the best version of you. Then, you...

Who's ready to say adios to 2022?   Ladies and gentlemen, we made it. We're at the finish line. No matter what goals you set, no matter what mountains you have had to climb, or valleys you have had to climb out of in 2022, we are here and that is worth celebrating.    When it comes to flipping the big calendar page from one year to the next, oftentimes there's a lot to let go of. Maura has learned...

Let's normalize that the hard stuff can and does so often coexist with the good. There can be both. One can sort of overpower the other, and they're all perfectly normal and acceptable.   This time of year can be both happy and hard at the same time. We are dealing with the hustle and bustle, the peace and joy, and also the happy and the hard. A lot of people have lost a family member and are expe...

It's not about marketing, it's about YOU. It is about doing what lights you up and brings you joy- in business and in life. If you don't enjoy what you are doing in your marketing systems, then your audience will see that.    Maura recently rediscovered her joy. Mondays are for Marketing was held in person pre-pandemic, but quickly fizzled out when everything shut down. So she's bringing it back a...

Fear of the unknown is scary mainly because you don't know the outcome, good or bad. Stepping out of your comfort zone is where the growth happens though. We can stay stuck in our normal routines and what we do on a daily basis. But what are we missing out on if we do not try anything new?   Join us in this conversation to hear how Darren approaches new experiences and how he is stepping out of hi...