The Independent Mom

We all say we want more freedom and more options, but we don't always think about what that actually looks like and how ready we are for it. Having more freedom means learning how to manage options in a totally different way. In this episode we discuss: The importance of taking a capacity assessment even when faced with many options The power in embracing uncertainty  The freedom in exploring...

Are you struggling to redefine your career and identity as a mom? You're not alone. My guest, Jess Galica is the best-selling author of "Leap: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead In Your Career" inspired by her own personal pivot leaving a successful corporate career to find greater fulfillment in work and life. She has interviewed over 150 women who wrestled with this same ques...

Learn how to transform your financial life in just 4 years with these 5 key questions! In this episode, I dive deep into 5 key questions to transform your financial journey. If you're ready to take control of your finances and learn how to make your money work for you, this episode is a must-listen! Share with friends who are on their financial journey too. Let's support each other in buil...

Feeling drained and in need of a break after Spring break? Me too. In today’s episode we dive deep into the importance of taking a break as a mom. In this episode, I share: My own experiences of taking retreats and vacations that were solely focused on self-care and rejuvenation.  How these breaks have not only helped me recharge but also gain clarity on what was and wasn't working in my life....

Feeling stuck in a style rut? In this episode I sit down with Sai Patil to discuss the innovative concept of Style Coach. Sai shares her personal journey that led her to create Style Coach, a service aimed at democratizing styling and making it accessible to everyone.  If you're looking for inspiration, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on style, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, this ep...

It's our anniversary! I can't believe it has been an entire year. Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting the podcast. Listen in to this episode to hear from a very special "mini-me" guest and to hear about some of what is coming up! Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/ Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠ Website: https://www.arielledeane.com Listen...

If you're interested in learning more about how to make informed financial decisions, strategies for building wealth, and the role of debt in wealth creation, this episode is a must-listen! In this episode, I spoke with my guest, Cameron Rogers, from Ellevest an investment company built by women, for women, about important insights and strategies for women to navigate the financial landscape. ...

Are you experiencing workplace discrimination? If you are a black woman you probably know all too well the on-going and increasing attacks that appear to be happening in workplaces.  Discrimination is not ok and yet it happens often to many of us, especially black women and women of color. My guest, S. Anne Marie Archer started her consultancy, AntiHr, to create a more employee focused approach to...

Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? My guest, Monica X is a visionary business coach and the heart behind Trauma Free Wealth, where she integrates over a decade of clinical practice with a groundbreaking holistic approach to financial empowerment. In this episode we discuss: * The concept of money trauma and how it manifests in our lives, * How to address money topics with chi...

Feeling stuck in the daily grind? Discover how to design your day for success and fulfillment with our inspiring podcast episode with guest, Tracye Warfield. Join us as we explore the power of intentionality and taking small steps towards a more balanced life. Tracye coaches others on how to live abundant, healthy, and happy - in their own authentic, unapologetic, unicorn way. In this episode we d...

Are you the CEO of your life? My guest Lindsay Ray Perry, is an award-winning entrepreneur and transformation strategist whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. In our conversation, Lindsay shares with us the pivotal moments that led her to sell her successful business and embark on a personal transformation movement she calls "Journey to CEO".  In this episode we discuss: What...

Have you been thinking about leaving your job? Before you do, listen to this episode. At the end of 2023 I left my corporate job. Since then I’ve been asked a lot about how I made the “leap.” I believe, you don’t make a leap, you stretch into entrepreneurship. Listen in to understand what I mean and the seven tips to do before leaving your job. In this episode we discuss: Why I don’t believe in Le...

There’s something about looking back over your year and seeing what you said in January and how it unfolds throughout the year. In this episode I discuss : The intentions I set out in the beginning of the year How obedience and faith played such a big role in my year How working with Rachel Rodgers influenced my year The importance of taking a small step but also finding time for rest and restorat...

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If you’ve ever thought your student loan debt is insurmountable or will never go away, you may want to listen extra close to this episode. My guest, Natalie Jean-Baptiste, eliminated over $120K in student loan debt and is committed to economic empowerment and advocacy for student loan borrowers and helping them eliminate debt without going broke.  In this episode we discuss: How Natalie erased $12...

One of the biggest barriers to real estate investing is the money it takes to get started. My guest, Dr. Daa’iyah Cooper, is on a mission to show black women that there are no barriers to finding and funding your next rental property by leveraging tools like creative financing.  In this episode we discuss: The difference between “finding” opportunities, and “creating” creative financing opportunit...

Have you been wondering what your next move should be? We often think it’s an overnight decision, but really it’s a journey and what my guest Tanisha Parrish has helped her clients do in moving from following success to really pursuing more significance.  In this episode we discuss: The importance of noticing and following where your passion meets with positive feedback How Tanisha planned and pre...

Sometimes it's easier to weigh the risks and the costs of taking action, leaving the familiar, what we know and what is safe. But what we often don't fully calculate or acknowledge is the hidden cost of not moving, staying where we are and remaining inactive. In this episode we discuss: The shift in my situation since remaining inactive How staying inactive is really a form of disobedience...

Being an independent mom, is not about marital status, it’s about FREEDOM. The freedom to choose and to live the life you really want. But it does take time and a process. I organized the podcast around these keys, and I wanted to break down each of them in more detail to show how we can embrace more of our freedom and live a wealthy life. In this episode we discuss: The importance of not just man...

Are you trying to make your next move or your purpose a very practical and logical decision? If that's you, listen to this episode. In this episode I give a brief recap of the key elements of Patrice Washington's Redefining Wealth Live Event and how it is impacting me and my journey of transformation. In this episode I discuss: The parts of the conference that transformed me and my thinkin...

I have had a lot of adjustments since going back to work, but I wanted to take the time in this episode to talk through some of what I've been reflecting on and what I've experienced since my return. In this episode I talk about: How I am starting to plan my next move What I did when I decided I wanted to save for time away from work The importance of getting specific with your numbers How...

We often shut out what we “want” to do in favor of what we “should” do.  But all the “shoulds” are depriving us of the life we want. Part of living a wealthy life is learning how to make wealthy decisions. In this episode I discuss: What I’m learning from Rachel Rodgers and The Hello7 Coaching Certification program  The framework I learned that helped me get over the “shoulds” and move closer to w...

What if all the money you planned to give to your family got lost in court (probate) after you died? It sounds crazy, but it happens. No one wants to think about death, but the truth is Estate Planning is the key to ensure that those you love are taken care of long after you’re gone. My guest Shaina Jones Magrone is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Artisan Law, P.C., a client-focused law firm...

We're back for Season 2 of The Independent Mom Podcast. I had an amazing sabbatical and this episode is filled with some of the gems I took away and the amazing experiences we'll explore in this episode and throughout season 2. In this episode I discuss: What I learned from spending 2 weeks in Barbados How I was able to manifest meeting two of my favorite business coaches: Patrice Washingt...

We don't always associate rest and wealth together, but I am realizing more and more that my wealthy life is about affording me more opportunities to rest when I want to, to relax when I want to, and to take time off when I need it. Season 1 has been amazing and such a journey. Listen in to the Season 1 Wrap-up episode to hear what I'm doing and how I am leveraging the wealth I have starte...