Thrive Like a Mother Podcast

A conversation about a family photo wall led to one of those unexpected moments of clarity that only children can provide. My 6 year old daughter, staring at a professional photograph from daycare years, wished we could return to our "old house" where the toys looked so perfectly arranged. The truth? That perfection was merely a photographer's backdrop – a manufactured image that ex...

In this episode of Thrive Like a Mother , I chat with phenomenal author Diandra F. Wing, whose journey of resilience and remembrance is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. After suddenly losing her Aunt Shawn and beloved mother, Sandra, Diandra could have been consumed by grief. Instead, she found unexpected comfort in the appearance of a striking red bird during pivotal moments, offering a c...

Spoiler alert: the break I took from the podcast lasted longer than I initially thought or planned it to. But here's the thing, as you'll hear in today's episode a pause of rest and reflection is sometimes necessary for us to truly live, thrive, and show up as our best selves. In a world that often celebrates hustle, we’re diving deep into the power of slowing down. Discover how tak...

Ever found yourself lost in the whirlwind of motherhood, wondering if you're doing enough? In this heartfelt finale of our "Thrive Like a Mother" mini-series, I share personal reflections from a week of parenting highs and lows. Picture the scene: my toddler declaring newfound independence while my six-year-old embarks on her adventure of first grade. These moments, both chaotic and...

Inspired during my first month of maternity leave, I invite you into my world as I reflect on the significance of creating a life that supports me being more present in my family and children's lives. I share my plans of creating purpose driven stream of income by honing in on the power of my intuition, and using journaling as a way to process my emotions for clarity and growth. In this episo...

Have you ever found comfort in the thoughts that come to you in the quiet moments of motherhood? In part one of this series of A Mama's Quiet Moments, I share how recording my raw & candid thoughts in the early days of my 3rd postpartum journey served as an emotional anchor. And quickly led me to a shift in perspective of how I could fully experience the beauty and unexpected twists and t...

I'm in a season and have been in one for a while now where I am expanding mentally, physically and emotionally. For the second half of 2023, I grew my 3rd little life within my belly and he was born on February 27th. During this season I had a lot of time to reflect and let go of a lot of expectations I placed on myself. I started to allow myself to go with the flow of the slowdown season my...

Y'all I recorded this about a week ago as I realized we were getting closer and closer to June. The halfway point of the year, of 2023 already. My usual mindset for being halfway through the year was let's get it, we made it through 6 months and accomplished so much. Let's crush the rest of this year.   I don't know if it's because I'm really embracing my 30s or embra...

Happy Season Finale of the Thrive Like a Mother podcast loves!! I'm so eternally grateful for each and every one of you who has listened in and supported me in this first season. I'm so excited for the things I have in store for you in season 2, but for now enjoy this episode where I chat with you about being intentional about making time for joy in our lives. Why? Because we deserve it!...

I believe in myself, my talents, and my abilities. I walk in His purpose for me.   It can be easy to have doubt in yourself when it's a hard season. I hope today's affirmation is a continual reminder for you to keep walking in the purpose He has given you. The seasons won't always be hard, but they will always be worth it. Because fully embracing your purpose means He is always walk...

My mission for this podcast and community is to create safe spaces. Safe spaces for us to learn, grow and thrive together. To be real y'all money scares me! Out of all the areas of adulting, finances is ones of those areas that I feel the most uninformed in. This year, I've made it a goal to conquer my fear and learn as much as I can so that my girls won't start from zero when their...

What's your focus going towards this week? What we focus on matters y'all. So if you're focused only on the amount of tasks that you have on your to-do list, then you might find yourself in a bit of burnout. This week let's focus on peace and welcoming new beginnings. Stay up to date on in-person events in Atlanta, GA: Thrive Empowered in-person events Free Resources: Meal Plan...

In our lives, failure is inevitable. There are going to be times when it may seem like so big of a failure that it stops you in your tracks. And to be honest, sometimes we do need to pause. But what about those situations when we can choose to fail forward? Choose to accept the failure for what it is and feel our feelings, but not be weighed down by it so much that we talk ourselves out of moving...

I grow more patient and understanding of others by forgiving myself. Forgiveness of self is easier said than done though, right? I hope this week's affirmation is one that will carry you through this week. I know how easy it can be to slip into a place of beating yourself up. If you get to that point this week, I hope this affirmation is a reminder to you. Say it as many times as you need to....

Episode 20… wow!! I am incredibly so grateful to each and every one of you who has listening in and continues to listen in.   Today's episode is all about sharing that gratitude with you and getting back to my roots. The reason I started the Thrive Like a Mother podcast and the impact and community that I am looking to create. My goal in every single episode is to breathe life into whoever ne...

I deserve to speak kindly to myself. It's a new month and for me that means reflecting on last month. Not only celebrating my wins, but also for reflection on things I want to improve this month. It can be really easy to slip into a pattern of beating ourselves up when we reflect on ways we want to improve. This week and all month, I encourage you to speak kindly to yourself even when things...

Been feeling overwhelmed by the amount of tasks on your to-do list? Does even thinking about creating a list make you feel anxious? I get it! Because me too! Life can sometimes be a lot. Reaching for big dreams on top of day to day life can be daunting if you're not prioritizing the steps you need to take to get things done. I've had my fair share of discouragement and putting too much o...

Last month I celebrated my 31st birthday and I decided to celebrate by setting some powerful intentions. I have big dreams that scare me, but I'm choosing to continue planting the seeds that will not only help those dreams grow. And not only help my dreams grow, but help me grow in self-confidence, strength & patience. Happy Birthday loves! To anyone who's birthday is today, was rece...

Going through a healing journey is hard. Pulling yourself out of a dark place is hard.  I hope today's episode embraces you with love and support. I hope it gives you new insight on how it doesn't have to be so hard all the time when you prioritize extra self-care. I'll share a bit about my own ongoing healing journey and 3 powerful ways you can start to nurture yourself during your...

I am extraordinarily capable of achieving everything I dream of and more. Have you been blocking your blessings because you don't feel ready to walk in your purpose yet? Hi, it's me! And if it's you too, I got you love. We're not blocking any blessings this week and from here on out. Why? Because you'll never be fully "ready", you are not only capable right now,...

Today's episode is one of those light a fire in your soul empowering you to let that fire roar louder than your fears. As the start of a new quarter starts you may be feeling like me a little nervous to step into the unknown. If you've got big goals like me that scare you, then this episode is for. I'll walk you through acknowledging your fear and help you start building that braver...

I am worthy right now, just as I am. Sometimes I look in the mirror and doubt if I am worthy of all the good things in my life. That seems silly right? But if you're like me, you know that it can be a difficult mindset to grow from. It can be difficult to not want to work 110% times harder to prove my worth. It can be hard to accept that worthiness is not something I have to prove… it just is...

You are what you eat, right? We've all heard that saying before. Except I didn't truly understand what it meant until I started paying attention to how the food I was eating was effecting my mood, energy & focus.   You're going to wanna stick with me in this episode as I share my perspectives and experience with: Meal planning & prepping Hypertension during pregnancy My nutr...

My mind is free of resistance and open to all possibilities.   Today's affirmation could not be more on time as I step into my entrepreneurship journey with both feet. Y'all I struggle a lot with feeling like I have to have it all figured out before I make a move. One thing this journey and life has taught me, is that not having everything laid out according to your plan is not only okay...

Ever been enjoying your weekend and then… BAM! You're suddenly face to face with the Sunday Scaries?   In today's episode I acknowledge that not only are the Sunday Scaries something I struggle with, but so many of us do. I talk about what could possibly be causing them and what ways I've discovered as ways to combat them and face them head on.   Sunday is just around the corner and...