The Mompreneur Collective

As busy moms and entrepreneurs, we're constantly told to "just relax" or "take a day for yourself." But true stress management isn't about escaping your life, it's about becoming more resilient within it.✨ In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective , I sit down with Kimberly Thibeaux, Owner of Brain Injury Nurses of Acadiana, to unpack what nervous system regu...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I sit down with Dr. Alayna Clark, Owner of Birth Acadiana Chiropractic, and Host of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, for an honest conversation about birth, postpartum recovery, motherhood, and what it really takes to build a business that supports your life. We share our own birth stories and the unexpected challenges that followed; From preeclampsia, C-se...

Motherhood & entrepreneurship both require us to constantly evolve. The challenge is learning how to embrace the season we're in instead of comparing ourselves to who we used to be. In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective , I sit down with Owner of Collab Beauty Lounge, Taylor Credeur, to talk about the many seasons of motherhood and how they've shaped her business journey. From...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective , we're talking about what it really looks like to build a life and business aligned with your values instead of constantly chasing hustle, pressure, and unrealistic expectations.  I sit down with a fellow mompreneur and piano school owner, Jaime Varner, whose business grew from teaching just 10 students to impacting thousands through music, creati...

In this solo episode of The Mompreneur Collective, your host and fellow mompreneur ; Life & Business Coach, Jamie Smith, is sharing her own story. The mindset shifts, beliefs she adopted, and lessons that shaped her journey. From corporate burnout to building a business while raising her daughter, she opens up about the identity shift that comes with entrepreneurship and the pressure so many m...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, we're diving into what it really looks like to rebuild yourself after motherhood and how purpose can meet you in the most unexpected ways. After a difficult postpartum season filled with anxiety, isolation, and fear of judgement, today's guest Taylor Vallot, Owner of Rowe & Co. Play Studio, found herself craving something more. She missed...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I'm sitting down with a truly inspiring mom and business owner who shares how a life-threatening complication following the birth of her baby changed the way she sees and approaches life and business.  After nearly losing her life, Andrea Jacobs, Owner of Thirteen Luxe, made the decision to pursue something more meaningful. She decided to build a...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I’m joined by best friends and co-owners of The Little Needlepoint Shop, Kiri Domengeaux and Ellen Ishee, to talk about the powerful role hobbies can play in our lives as busy moms and entrepreneurs. We dive into how their shared love of needlepointing started as a hobby and eventually grew into a thriving business. We also get into why not every hobby...

What if the biggest key to business success wasn't working harder...but having more fun and being more authentic? In this episode of  The Mompreneur Collective,  I sit down with Victoria Racca, Owner of The MicroBlading Institute, Brow Sister Numbing Cream, and My Favorite Piercer Jewelry Line to talk about what it really looks like to build a bold, successful business that stays true to your...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective , we're redefining what it really looks like to incorporate fitness into your lifestyle as a busy mom and business owner.  If you've ever felt like you had to choose between going all in on your fitness routine or doing nothing at all, this conversation with Amber Menard, Owner of VibraFit Fitness Studio, will be a breath of fresh air.  We div...

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective , we're diving into what it really looks like when moms support moms...not just in words, but through business and community. I'm joined by mompreneur, Jodie Melancon, Owner and operator of a local children's clothing resale franchise; Rhea Lana's of Lafayette. Together, we unpack the reality of running a family run business, balanci...

You don't have to feel ready to show up. You just have to show up. This conversation will change how you think about networking and community. ✨ Networking isn't about quick sales...it's about connection, consistency, and trust. In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective , I sit down with photographer and community leader, Hannah Louise Songy Cocke, to talk about the power of sho...

In this episode of  The Mompreneur Collective , I sit down with spa owner, Tabatha Semien, for a refreshing conversation about intentional self care, simplified skin care, and making aligned decisions in both business and motherhood. We talk about why keeping self care simple is often the most powerful choice, especially when it comes to skin care and how using products where every ingredient serv...

You don't have to have it all figured out to have a successful business (or two)...and motherhood will make sure you learn that real quick. In this first episode of The Mompreneur Collective , I'm having an honest conversation with fellow mompreneur Lauren Suire; owner of The Cajun Table in Lafayette,LA and owner of LA Hope Properties, about what it really takes to grow businesses while...

Welcome to The Mompreneur Collective , a podcast for moms who are building businesses while raising families and navigating the real life challenges that come with trying to balance both. Hosted by Jamie Smith,ACC, Life & Business Coach, Entrepreneur, and Mom, this podcast features honest conversations with mompreneurs who share their entrepreneurial journeys, including the highs, the lows, an...