The Successful Mama Podcast

In this week’s episode, we are joined by a mama on a mission of living a calm and joy-filled life, despite the challenges set before her. Jamie Roney shares about navigating motherhood with four children and the added stress and to-dos that come along with her daughter’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Not only does she pass along words of wisdom on methods to foster independence in children to rais...

In this week's episode, we delve into the colorful life of Rossina Boyer who bridges continents and cultures with her work. Born in Peru, she recounts her father moving to the U.S. when she was just a child, and after eight years of waiting, she and the rest of her family were finally able to join him. In the U.S., she found solace and community through Peruvian dance. Her childhood and the challe...

Have you seen a mesmerizing video of an artist sitting in front of a pottery wheel with a ball of clay? To me, it’s virtually impossible to not get sucked in as they mold it into something beautiful. This week’s guest is Jordyn Brummett, and she shares her journey from childhood to motherhood to owning her own pottery studio (The Vessel in Huntsville, AL), and how she herself has been molded along...

We all could use a refresher from time to time, right? I know that you know the ideas I'm sharing this episode and have likely heard them before, but I needed the reminder this month, and my guess is you might could stand to hear it too. This episode, we take a heartfelt look into the seemingly mundane moments of motherhood that, in truth, form the foundation of our most cherished milestones. It's...

This week on the podcast brings my friend and fellow food lover, Rachel Brown. You may also know Rachel as the Rocket City Dietitian! One of my favorite things about Rachel is not just that she knows the best places to check out in town, but she's also passionate about supporting local businesses and using her platform to connect them with food enthusiasts like us! I have learned of so many great...

Have you ever thought of being selfish as a positive thing? Our guest this episode is Georgina Cross, a bestselling author who shares how moms need to take back the word “selfish” and shift our perspective a bit. By making her time a priority, channeling her energy wisely, and dedicating herself actually doing the work, she hit her goal of publishing her first book — all while navigating single mo...

Get ready for a heartfelt conversation with my friend, Julia Pope. Julia opens up about her personal journey as a mother of two boys diagnosed with autism, shedding light on the shifting expectations and the process of navigating through the grief of relinquishing the idea of a 'normal' life. Throughout our conversation, we delve into the importance of supporting families with children with specia...

Get ready for a fun spin on our normal content! We had a little get-together to celebrate the podcast reaching 1 year and 50 episodes. I wanted to do something different, so I asked my friend Erica DeSpain of All Things Madison if she would consider interviewing me...live! I'm so grateful she said yes, because I couldn't have chosen a better guest host! She asked me questions about the podcast and...

50 episodes in! An entire year of podcasting. It feels surreal thinking back to that very first interview and feeling giddy with a dash of terrified as I sat down with my first guest. Join me for a solo episode as I reflect back on five takeaways from a year behind the microphone and how we can apply them directly to our motherhood journey. Also, make sure you are following along on instagram.com/...

Ever wish there was more to do in your town for your kids? That’s exactly what this military mama, then-based in Meridian, Mississippi, was looking for. Lucy Dormont’s son’s love of trains and the fact that their town was originally build on the railroads should have been a perfect match. The only problem? The history was nowhere to be found, other than a “Railroad Museum” sign, hung on a building...

What questions would you ask if you could sit down for a conversation with a therapist? I had so many topics that I wanted to dive into on a professional level- we talked about scrolling habits and the danger of comparison and the difference between happiness and being content. But I truly appreciated Lindsey Sheckles-Prather and her vulnerability as she shared some of her thoughts, feelings, and...

Although now I'm not sure I would want to call anywhere other than Alabama home, there was once a time when I dreamt of living in cities across the world. Of learning languages and studying cultures. Of meeting new people. Of adventure.   So naturally, when I heard Meghana Kamdar's story of moving her family of 5 from California to Portugal, I couldn't help but want to hear more of her story and s...

How can you not love Juliana Piper? My thoughts on it after this interview? You can’t! We laughed so much, and I could listen to her accent all day long. When she told me before the show that she moved to the U.S. with only $75 in her pocket, I was dying to know more! I had so many questions, especially given that she was a teenager when she did it. We chat about this, as well as her unexpected di...

New Year, New Me! It sounds great in theory, but life happens quickly, and it's so easy to slowly fade right back into the same old me I was before the new year. Have you ever experienced this? If so, you're definitely not alone, as the majority of resolutions are out of sight and mind by February. So what do we do instead? Today, I challenge you to shift the mindset of a resolution into the overa...

You blink, and those tiny babes have grown years. Do it a few times, and they are walking around as actual adults. This episode, I sit down with Amy Word, who is a mama of two boys and has raised them while running her own clothing boutique (Shoe Fly, if you live in the Huntsville area!) She and I chat about our ultimate goal as mothers, which is to prepare our kiddos to grow up and become indepen...

Did you ever imagine growing up to run a roofing business? I know I didn’t. And neither did today’s guest, and yet, that is exactly what she’s doing- and loves it! Melanie McCollum said yes to running the office-side of their family’s business without much knowledge about roofs other than the fact that every house needs one. Although she never saw herself in this role, she did always see herself o...

The second I met Elizabeth Davis, I knew she and I would be friends. She exuded positivity, and I loved listening to her share as we chatted over coffee. I couldn’t wait to have her on the podcast to talk about her journey with you, too. There are so many elements to her story that make you want to hear more. This episode we chat about the whirlwind romance that led to 25 years of marriage, 3 biol...

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week. There are...

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week. We're dow...

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week. Let's fac...

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week.   This we...

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week. This week...

You’re not going to want to miss this 6-week mini series that covers the holiday season and the rest of 2023! We are talking about “what moms need to hear” as we go throughout this beautiful, but chaotic time of year. These short episodes will be easy to find time to listen to, even with all the festivities. They will give you some food for thought with a simple action step for the week. This week...

In this episode of Successful Mama, Erica DeSpain shares how a blind date led to becoming a military wife. Blogging about her life helped keep her busy and prepared her for what was ahead- a business serving local businesses and residents through storytelling. successfulmamapodcast.com

Guest Marcia Lindstrom joins the Successful Mama Podcast this week and shares her story, including years at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to now leading the Strategic Communications Team for NASA’s Space Launch System. She shares insight on finding a job, asking for a raise, and overcoming imposter syndrome.   successfulmamapodcast.com