The Money Hungry Mama

This is not a “find your passion” episode. This is a “let’s lower your stress and get you some money” conversation. In this solo episode of The Money Hungry Mama Podcast , I’m sharing five realistic side hustles that can bring in money quickly — without a business idea, a brand, or a long-term plan. We talk about: why needing money doesn’t mean you failed the difference between right-now money and...

What if success as a mom didn’t mean choosing between ambition and presence? In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama Podcast , Brittany sits down with Chelsey Dash , founder of Everwild Kids , an outdoor nature play and learning space built around slowing down, community, and raising kids differently. Chelsey shares what it’s really like to build a business with your kids alongside you, unlearn t...

Why are so many moms exhausted, angry, and drowning in guilt — even when they love their kids? In this episode, Brittany sits down with licensed therapist and mom of three Caitlin Skolnick to unpack mom burnout, rage, infertility trauma, postpartum mental health, identity loss, and the pressure moms feel to do it all . This episode is for: • Overstimulated moms • Entrepreneur and working moms • Mo...

If you’re a mom who feels behind — like everyone else already started and you’re late — this episode is for you. In this solo episode of The Money Hungry Mama Podcast , we talk about why moms feel behind when starting a side hustle or business, how comparison distorts reality, and why the beginning is quieter than we expect. You’ll learn why motherhood didn’t delay you, why trying to “catch up” le...

Branding doesn’t need to be perfect — it needs to be intentional. In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama Podcast , Brittany sits down with brand strategist and designer Morgan Specht to talk about what branding really looks like in 2026 and how moms can build trust, confidence, and authority without a huge audience or polished brand. This honest conversation covers the biggest branding mistakes...

If you’re a mom entrepreneur who feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, or burnt out trying to “do all the things,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Money Hungry Mama , Brittany Plumeri sits down with brand and marketing strategist Jordan Schram of Purple Sky Strategy to talk about what actually matters in business — and what’s quietly draining your time, energy, and confidence. We talk abo...

If you’re a mom who wants to make more money but feels stuck because you don’t have a business idea yet — this episode is for you. In this solo episode of The Money Hungry Mama Podcast , I’m breaking down the #1 thing that keeps moms from starting: waiting for the “right” idea. Spoiler alert — you don’t need one yet. We talk about why waiting for clarity keeps you frozen, what actually matters bef...

If you’re a mom building a business and constantly questioning your prices, your confidence, or whether you’re “legit enough” to charge more ... this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m joined by brand strategist and web designer Shani J, founder of Shani J Creative, to talk about what really happens when moms stop treating their business like a side hustle and start showing up like CEOs...

January is loud. Everywhere you turn it’s new year, new goals, new habits, new routines, new bodies, new businesses —and for moms, that pressure can feel overwhelming instead of motivating. In this episode, Brittany challenges the idea that you need a “new you” to move forward. Because motherhood already changed you in ways no planner, vision board, or January reset ever could. You didn’t wake up...

Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming — even when you’re doing everything ? In this episode, Brittany sits down with Jessica Springer-Cap, a mom of four, university professor, and executive function coach, to talk about the hidden skill that affects how we parent, react, organize, delegate, and even run our businesses. This is an honest, judgment-free conversation about: Why moms feel overstimu...

Money feels heavy for a lot of moms — and this episode is here to lighten that load. I’m sitting down with Juliana , a family financial health coach who helps moms and families navigate debt, budgeting, and big life transitions without shame, fear, or rigid rules. We talk about what living paycheck to paycheck really looks like today, why debt isn’t always the villain it’s made out to be, and how...

What if this season of your life isn’t the delay — but the beginning? In today’s episode of Money Hungry Mama , I’m joined by Samantha Hernandez , owner of Mauve Shoppe and mom of three, for a real conversation about building a boutique business while raising a family. We talk about starting from a dining room table, the behind-the-scenes work no one shows on Instagram, the moment a zoning issue f...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sophia Shinal — executive leadership coach and founder of Girls Gone Mild Adventures — to talk about courage, community, and what it really looks like to build something meaningful from scratch. Sophia shares her story of giving up alcohol, craving deeper connection, and creating an entire movement for women who want soulful experiences without the pressur...

Today’s episode will hit you straight in the gut—in the best possible way. I’m sitting down with Jenn Eisenberg , CEO of Bold Arts, who built a thriving kids’ creative business that has lasted over a decade. But it wasn’t the success that stopped me in my tracks… it was the moment she almost walked away from all of it. Jenn takes you inside the exact chapter every entrepreneur eventually hits: the...

Today’s episode is the definition of start before you’re ready. I’m sitting down with Miriam Edelstein , founder of Sounds of Harmony Studio , who went from sitting on her parents’ kitchen floor with no job, no insurance, and no plan… to building a thriving multi-location kids’ music and therapy business across New Jersey. And here’s the plot twist: She did it with zero startup money and without a...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Julia — the powerhouse who built two completely different businesses from scratch: SassClass , NYC’s iconic beginner-friendly women’s empowerment dance studio, and Little Local Magic , a rapidly growing New Jersey mom community redefining what connection, confidence, and motherhood can look like. Julia quit her corporate job cold turkey with no plan… and ended u...

In this episode of the Money Hungry Mama Podcast , I’m joined by Stephanie Clark , founder of Born to Rum Mobile Bar , for a conversation every mom in business needs to hear. Stephanie shares how a simple creative idea turned into a fully booked mobile bar business — complete with systems, a team, repeat clients, and a brand that people obsess over. And the best part? It all started as a hobby… un...

If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it. Today’s conversation is the reminder every mom, creator, and woman with a dream needs to hear. When life forced Amy Norman — a bridal makeup artist and former true-crime producer — out of her corporate job, she could have panicked. Instead? She stepped into the biggest season of her life. And here’s the truth: You’re one brave decision away from your...

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or secretly wondering if you’re “messing up” your kids… take a deep breath, mama. Today’s episode is a warm hug, a reality check, and a gentle reset all in one. I’m sitting down with Anna Richardella , founder of Anchor Family Solutions , parent coach, behavior analyst, and mama of two little boys. Anna opens up about postpartum anxiety and rage,...

What happens when a corporate marketer and a construction worker trade in the 9-to-5 grind for a dream—and a coffee grinder? In this episode, I sit down with Beth, co-owner of The Coffee Zone NJ , to talk about what it really takes to start a business from the ground up while raising a family. Beth opens up about the late nights, the fear, the failures, and the freedom that come with betting on yo...

If you’ve ever tried to do it all — run your business, raise your kids, keep your sanity — this episode will hit home. Today I’m talking with Jacklin , a speech therapist and mom who turned her leap of faith on maternity leave into a thriving business that now empowers other women. She’s the founder of The Therapy Hub , a collaborative space filled with women-owned businesses — all built on one po...

If the “normal” way of starting your dream business feels out of reach — too expensive, too complicated, too… impossible — this episode is the proof you need that there’s always another way. Today, I’m talking with Tatum Zangara: mom, certified sommelier, and owner of Baker’s Wine Café in Point Pleasant, NJ. When a million-dollar license stood between her and her dream, she didn’t quit. She got cr...

If you’ve ever thought, “I have this idea… but who am I to do it?” — this episode is your sign. Today I’m sitting down with Jaclyn, a pediatric nurse and mom of 3 , who turned ear-piercing appointments into a profitable, fully booked business — all while juggling babies, bills, and Facebook trolls. We dig into: ✅ How she borrowed $3,000 and just started anyway ✅ What to do when people online try...

What happens when a mom on vacation runs out of books — and realizes her town needs a romance bookstore? She builds one. Today, I’m talking with Kelly Vann, founder of Lit Actually, a thriving niche bookstore that’s redefining what’s possible when moms stop waiting for the “right” time. Inside this episode: • How Lit Actually launched and sold out events within weeks • The power of local PR, netwo...

What happens when the business you built from scratch… starts to suffocate you? Today I’m talking with Mariah Stockman , CEO and founder of Made for Mothers , one of the fastest-growing communities for moms in business. Mariah built a $250K marketing agency that looked perfect on paper — until a postpartum lawsuit threat made her realize it was never the life she wanted. In this raw, empowering co...