The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks

FIND. YOUR. PEOPLE. This was the number one tip from this episode's MomForce guest, Renae Ingles, as she discussed her family's journey with their son who was diagnosed with autism at two-years-old. Renae Ingles is a retired athlete, wife to NBA player Joe Ingles (go Jazz!), and a mother of three. Her life may appear picture perfect, but Renae is quick to open up about the highs and lows that she...

When it comes to finding out what is important to you in your life, the first step is to name what matters. Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way , shares how this mantra has changed how she lives her life. She is a podcaster, mom, author and creator of a life-changing chicken recipe (seriously, you need to check it out ), and she joins Vanessa on The MomForce Pod...

Happiness is part of the human experience, and today's guest never tires of exploring the many facets of emotion and happiness. Gretchen Rubin , author of The Four Tendencies , has devoted her career and writing to understanding how humans respond to their expectations. In this episode of The MomForce Podcast, she explains that people's responses to outer and inner expectations determines which of...

Home is the first place a child begins to learn, and the role a parent plays in their children's education has changed dramatically since the global pandemic began. LaNesha Tabb of @apron_education and author of Unpack Your Impact is an educator and mother who is trailblazing a new curriculum for teachers, parents and students to learn about diversity, inclusion and cultivating important conversat...

Sick of hearing "new year, new you"? Instead of New Year's resolutions, follow Andrea Hannemann in her pursuit of lifelong health habits. She lives by her mantra "plant over processed" and shares how you can do it, too! We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20 . Happy Chatbooking! 

Picky eaters are stressful! Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat In Color has a mission to help parents feel confident feeding their families. Through her website and courses, she offers parents insights into family mealtime - especially with picky eaters! Jennifer joins Vanessa to talk through her best tips and tricks for fulfilling family meals.  We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use co...

Vanessa Quigley sits down with Melissa Joan Hart, of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains it All fame, to talk about where her career has taken her since her teenage years on TV. Melissa is now a mother of three and shares her experience with parenting and what has helped her the most while raising her boys. She also shares some behind-the-scenes secrets from the set of her latest film,...

Finding the perfect gift can be hard, especially for those closest to you. Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks co-founder and mother of 7, reflects on past episodes with guests Shea McGee, Dr. Tina Bryson and Jordan Page, and shares their tips and tricks on how they strengthen their most important relationships.  We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20 . Happy Chatbooking! 

How did a girl who went to school in Public Relations end up starting a design brand, writing a book, and collaborating with Target on a line of furniture and decor? Shea McGee of Studio McGee joins Vanessa to talk about how she built her brand, what it is like to star in her own Netflix series, and what is next for her and the Studio McGee brand!  We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and...

Laughter is the best medicine and Lisa Clark, the original "Real Mom" of Chatbooks viral video fame, is here to prove it! She is a successful actress, author, and radio show host that has faced incredible difficulties this past year. Lisa shares how good humor helped guide her through the diagnosis and recent passing of her husband, Christopher Clark. To see more from Lisa follow her on Instagram...

Morning schedules, taking the family camping, and parenting different personalities are among the hot topics Vanessa and her sisters talked about in the first season of The MomForce Podcast. Vanessa compiled her all-time favorite moments and shares them in this episode.  1. Hire a "warm body" to babysit when the kids are all in bed.  All Things Babysitters - Part I 2. When should you let your girl...

Award-winning journalist and former co-host of CBS's The Early Show, Jane Clayson Johnson talks with Vanessa about her experience with clinical depression and why she is speaking out to help others. She shares insights from her book, Silent Souls Weeping , where she interviewed over 150 men, women, and teens about their experiences with depression. During the conversation, Jane and Vanessa discuss...

Father's Day is around the corner and on this extra special episode of The MomForce Podcast, Vanessa is talking to three very different dads about what fatherhood looks like in their home. Aaron McGee of @fatherhoodisdope talks about destigmatizing fatherhood. Scout Masterson talks about the adoption process he and his partner, Bill, went through to finally get their two children. Jeremy Andrus is...

Sleep is one of a mother's most coveted things. Vanessa's sisters, Kara and Shelly, are talking about all things sleep. Thanks to the tips Shelly learned from Lauren Olson's episode, her baby Otto has mastered sleeping in this crib. Kara is due with her 5th baby this summer and some guidance from Becca Campbell's episode provided much-needed direction on how to make sure newborns (and moms) can ge...

Kate Call from @latewithKate is not afraid to goof off for the camera! For years, she's been making us laugh with her hysterical antics on her popular Instagram account but did you know she also is the founder of loungewear company, Lates by Kate ? (If you need buttery soft jammies, then look no further!) In this episode of The MomForce Podcast, Vanessa and co-host Erika talk with Kate about how s...

Budgeting can be a four-letter word! But our friend, Jordan Page makes it simple, and dare we say FUN! We are revisiting our popular episode to highlight Jordan's best tips for creating and sticking to a budget! Psssst - she has a website full of resources and tips, check out her website for details. Want to learn more about The MomForce Podcast - be sure to join our Facebook group - full of thous...

Vanessa and her sister, Erika, are talking to Vlada Bortnik, the founder of Marco Polo, a popular video-based messaging app. Vlada tells the backstory of the company and how it was created to help connect with others on their own schedule. As busy moms, keeping in touch with family and friends can get difficult. Vlada explains how Marco Polo can help! Vanessa and Erika are HUGE fans of the app and...

Mother's Day is nearly upon us and it's sure to be unlike any other. Vanessa and her 4 sisters discuss motherhood and what that means to each of them. With 30 kids between them, spread out across the country, the sisters have seen just about everything and are ready to dish on all that has happened over the past year. A few of the questions they talk about are - - "How has your relationship with y...

Building a business takes patience, grit, and a whole lot of passion. Vanessa chats with Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood of @lovepoweredco. The mission at Love Powered Co is "to empower the next generation of mindful leaders, through the POWER of I AM. " Starting a company while raising young families didn't come without its hiccups, but Anna and Lindy's passion for helping others through positive affi...

Vanessa and co-host Erika are talking to Emily Nelson, co-founder of High Fitness. Emily shares how and why she started the High Fitness movement with her co-founder Amber Zenith.  What is High Fitness, you might ask? Take everything you loved about aerobics in the 80's and throw in some burpees and tuck jumps. Using simplified aerobic sequences and adding intense fitness-based moves, participants...

There seems to be no getting around screen time with teenagers, especially when mom needs some uninterrupted time to get a few things done! On this MomForce Mini episode, Leah is sharing her thoughts on screen time, particularly video games and social media. (pssst. She may have said "death to Snapchat!")  We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20 . Happy Chatbooking! 

Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins Vanessa, and co-host (and sister) Shelly, to talk about how to manage stress and anxiety. "Stress occurs anytime we are adapting to new circumstances." Dr. Damour says that feelings of stress aren't always bad - they are a normal human function that can lead to growth and durability. But what happens when that stress is too intense? She sug...

This is an uncertain time, full of worry and anxiousness. Being pregnant can intensify those feelings! In this MomForce mini-episode, Vanessa is chatting with her sister Kara about her experiences being pregnant with baby #5 during a pandemic. Lets just say, thank heavens for FaceTime!  We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20 . Happy Chatbooking! 

Social distancing has upended most of our lives, we've been told to "stay safe, stay home". And while that is exactly what we need to do, it's created a dire situation for many businesses that rely on the public to keep their doors open. Without major corporations backing them, these "ma and pop" shops have had to get creative in how they continue.  Vanessa Quigley is joined by her husband Nate, C...

The lack of GNO's and lunch dates on the calendar has left many of us feeling isolated and alone. On today's MomForce Mini, Vanessa chats with her sister Shelly about staying connected while keeping physical distance.  Psssst - Call your girlfriends, you both will feel better because of it! We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20 . Happy Chatbooking!