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More Than a Mother with LaWann Moses Aug 10, 2020

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We are all so much more than a mother, but at times it is so hard to recognize and celebrate that. LaWann Moses has overcome many struggles in her life from becoming a mother at a young age, severe depression, and recently a diagnosis with MS. While many would be overwhelmed by those experiences, LaWann has focused on reclaiming her power in her life to become not only a wonderful mother but also a full time career mom and business owner! She doesn’t believe in mom guilt and believes that we all can reduce the motherhood overwhelm so we can find freedom to do more of the things we love and enjoy.

LaWann is the Founder & CEO of WannMo, LLC. She is a Business and Life Success Strategist with a consulting firm that provides coaching services to busy, working moms. LaWann is the Creator and Host of the More Than A Mother podcast where through tips, inspirational stories, and interviews with industry experts, she helps moms pursue their dreams and be great moms at the same time. LaWann is an advocate and visionary leader who equips her clients with tools to strengthen their sense of self, reclaim their power, and unleash their full potential. Get LaWann’s tips to overcome mom guilt here!

LaWann also shared her experience as a Black mother during COVID and the social justice uprising. She has 2 great episodes on the topic and about what it means to be Ally during this time. I highly recommend her podcast in general, but especially these episodes:

More Than a Mother Podcast: Ep 31:Advocating for Black People: Why We Need Our White Allies to Show Up and Speak Up

More than A Mother Podcast: Ep 32 Unlocking the Power of Diversity Through Strong and Effective Allyship

Bookclub: Don’t forget to join the Career Mom Facebook group to join the September 2020 book club. And pick up a copy of “Leaning Out: An Alternative Perspective for the Modern Corporate Woman” (learn more here) Get a free copy of the audiobook and a 30 day trial of Audible: audibletrial.com/CareerMom

Learn more about LaWann here: lawannmoses.com

Listen to her podcast, More Than a Mother here: lawannmoses.com/podcast/

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz: soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Leaning Out with Monica Pierce Aug 03, 2020

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If you are a woman in corporate America, the phrase “Lean In” is probably not a new one. The phrase became popular in 2013 after Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, published her book. It served as a call to action for women to stop holding themselves back from the big corporate career they always dreamed of. But what if that message fell flat for you, or now that you’ve had a child your career goals have completely shifted. What if you just want to be an average career mom?

Enter Monica Pierce and her book, “Leaning Out: An Alternative Perspective for the Modern Corporate Woman” (learn more here) Monica has worked in Corporate America for 15 years, starting out determined to “climb the ladder” and "Lean In" to her career. But over the years her professional ambition changed, specifically when she became a mother. Monica now passionately writes and speaks about alternative perspectives for modern corporate women. Monica and her husband have three young children and, following her own Leaning Out philosophy, they recently relocated from the busy Silicon Valley to Boise, Idaho where they live a slower-paced lifestyle, enjoying the outdoors and time together as a family.

Monica’s debut book, Leaning Out, is now available in print, ebook and audiobook. Leaning Out is being acclaimed as the long-awaited response to today’s mainstream messages and as a must-read for all modern corporate women.

Jenny and Monica will be hosting a book club to read and talk about “Leaning Out”. Get a free copy of the audiobook and a 30 day trial of Audible: audibletrial.com/CareerMom Make sure you are part of the Career Mom Facebook group in order to get more information about book club details. There will be 2 virtual hangouts hosted in September 2020.

Learn more about Monica and her book at: www.monicaEpierce.com

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz: soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Talking About Race and Racism - Con't Jun 15, 2020

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Jenny continues the conversation about race and racism with Ashley Paul. Jenny and Ashley talk about their experiences growing up in Richfield, MN. Ashley still lives in the suburbs of Minneapolis while Jenny has spent the past 15 years in Iowa. They discuss their different experiences growing up as well as how they will raise their children with intention and education to combat racism going forward. If you take anything from this conversation, it is to just start the conversation!!!

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Follow Ashley: @ashjp731

Ashley mentioned several books she has read/is reading, if you are not able to READ a book take advantage of the opportunity to get a free e-book: Audible: Career Mom

Lies My Teacher Tole Me by James W. Loewen

Untamed by Glennon Doyle-Melton

Podcast about the umbrella analogy Jenny made: Unlocking Us: Brene Brown w/ Ibram X. Kendi

Podcast about the I-94 bridge: NPR Indicator: The Minnesota Paradox

Ashley also mentioned classes she took from Heather check her out here: Hackman Consulting Group

Talking About Race and Racism Jun 15, 2020

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Wow! So much has happened since the last episode aired. While COVID has been a huge struggle and challenge, especially for working moms, I feel the need to talk about race and racism RIGHT NOW. De'dria reached out Jenny through Instagram and this is the conversation that happened once the two women were connected. Both were vulnerable, both were uncomfortable and both did it anyways. Follow Jenny: @careermompodcast Follow Rebrandingmotherhood on IG: : @rebrandingmotherhood Follow Rebrandingmotherhood online: rebrandingmotherhood.org/

Career Moms and COVID19 with Rachel Bailey Apr 06, 2020

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Jenny interviews, Rachel Bailey, a parenting specialist about the challenges of being a Career Mom during COVID19 quarantine times. The struggle is REAL, but it doesn’t have to be full of resentment and stress. Rachel explains how to set boundaries around work, our children and our partners. She also talks about setting realistic expectations for ourselves around work and schooling our children. Jenny implemented several of Rachel’s tips after her first week in quarantine and it has completely changed her experience!

Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Currently, Rachel teaches parents practical, longterm tools for raising responsible, resilient, confident children... while reducing the stress and guilt in parents' lives.

Rachel’s website: http://rachel-bailey.com/

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Postpartum Mental Health with Annika O'Meila Mar 30, 2020

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Jenny continues the conversation about postpartum anxiety and depression with Annika O’Melia. Annika is a psychotherapist and has been practicing since 2005. She is also the mother of 4 children and experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her first child. This episode covers so much more than anxiety and depression; OCD, addiction, and what it is like to actually go to therapy. Annika mentions so many good resources, listed below:

Edinburgh Depression Screening: http://perinatology.com/calculators/Edinburgh%20Depression%20Scale.htm

Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/pregnancy-postpartum-mental-health/

Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/perinatal-anxiety-anxiety-during-pregnancy-and-babys-first-year/

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Anxiety and Depression Mar 23, 2020

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Jenny chats with Britta Newell, a mother of 5, who has experienced anxiety throughout her life as well as postpartum after the birth of her twins. Jenny and Britta talk about the role talk therapy plays in their lives and how they feel about taking medication for anxiety and depression. Britta is a stay-at-home mom while her husband is often away working long hours as a firefighter. Britta has excellent tips on how to manage the day-to-day craziness without letting anxiety and overwhelm interfere.

This episode is airing in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak and everyone is experiencing a bit of anxiety about these uncertain times. However, if your anxiety is causing you physical symptoms or interfering with your daily life, please call your doctor and seek help. Your children need a mentally healthy mom to manage through this time and you don’t need to deal with a mental health crisis alone during these stressful times. Below are resources to help:

Online or texting counselling services

TalkSpace: https://www.talkspace.com/

BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/

Postpartum resources and support: https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/pregnancy-postpartum-mental-health/

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Functional Movement with Sara Rausch Mar 09, 2020

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Jenny interviews Sara Rausch, a chiropractor, certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Trainer and co-owner of Motherhood Matters. She shares her knowledge about DNS, but most importantly the mindset that SLOW IS FAST when it comes to recovering from childbirth. There is so much pressure to “get your body back” but your body needs time to heal. Sara gives you permission to take that time and tools to heal in a way that mimics the development of your baby and will set the foundation for a healthy core.

Check out Motherhood Matters: https://motherhoodmatterswellness.com/

If you want some online DNS class options, Birthfit is a national organization: https://birthfit.com/

To learn more about the background of DNS: https://www.rehabps.com/REHABILITATION/Home.html

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

Infertility and Finding a Sperm Donor Mar 02, 2020

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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage…or not! Christine Gile is a first grade teacher from MN who always dreamed of being a mom. Unfortunately, infertility struck her marriage bringing Christine and her husband’s road to parenthood into question.

Jenny and Christine grew up in the same neighborhood - walked to school together, had endless amounts of sleepovers and now as adults are talking about the hard stuff – Christine and her husband, Cade discovered that they cannot have biological children together and are now in the interesting world of finding a sperm donor.

1 in 8 couples experience infertility. While the journey is hard, you are not alone! Christine mentions some resources in the interview:

Scattered Seeds: In Search of Family and Identity in the Sperm Donor Generation: https://www.amazon.com/Scattered-Seeds

Resolve: The National Infertility Association https://resolve.org/

Fruitful: A free fertility mentorship matching program that connects those in need of emotional support with those who have experienced infertility first hand. https://www.fruitfulfertility.org/

Check out the quotes she mentioned in the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/careermompodcast/

If you have an infertility journey you want to share contact Jenny by email careermompodcast@gmail.com

Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

What I've Learned from Podcasting Feb 24, 2020

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Jenny is solo this week sharing what she has learned in the few months since starting her podcast. The episode that was supposed to air this week was lost in a file crash and technical difficulties so this was what she could come up with in a pinch! If you have any questions about her podcast adventure thus far you can email them to careermompodcast@gmail.com or find Jenny on Instagram.

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Music Credit: Campfire by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

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