This week’s guest is Tracy Abney, a mama of 4 who went from wanting to teach little ones to teaching women about supporting each other through one of the most transformative days of their lives- the birth of a child. Tracy started the journey toward becoming a doula herself after giving birth and wishing she’d received more support…someone who could be there just for her. Since she’s always had a love of teaching, her natural next step was to train others to do the same and eventually open her own doula agency. Tracy has faced ups and downs along the way, and we discuss needing to reevaluate goals, living with chronic migraine, and using your story to pour into others. This conversation was full of laughter (just wait until the end… I got so tickled), as well as real-life insight that you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we dive into the power of leading by example and how our habits can significantly influence those around us. Whether you're looking to improve your own habits or inspire change in others, this conversation offers valuable insights. Plus, hear the personal story of my broken tailbone and reflections from the past week.

In this episode, Adrienne Garbarino, a nurse practitioner, and mom, shares her journey of rethinking her career to focus on women's health. We dive into the importance of listening to your body, seeking proper care, and actionable steps to prioritize your health, even as a busy mom. Don't miss this enlightening conversation.

Lindsay Sowell is so much more than “just” a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband Will embrace traditional roles in their marriage, with him “bringing home the bacon” and her “cooking it up” and caring for the kiddos. We chat about the societal shift away from these traditional roles and how that is affecting the way she is raising her boys. Lindsay’s motherhood journey includes having her first two boys super close together, an unexpected gender reveal, and her husband surprising her by buying her… a house! This episode will take you through a mixture of ups and downs and remind you of the importance of communication and teaching your littles to be kind.

Alyson Moody is a wife, mama, and math teacher. After a smooth first pregnancy, Alyson and her husband never anticipated all that the following years had in store for their family. She describes herself as naïve in those early days after her first miscarriage. Because there is nothing wrong. There is no diagnosis. Listen as she shares her story on her walk through infertility treatment and the struggles and victories along the way. Tune in next week for part 2 of this 2-part series.

Alyson Moody is a wife, mama, and math teacher. After a smooth first pregnancy, Alyson and her husband never anticipated all that the following years had in store for their family. She describes herself as naïve in those early days after her first miscarriage. Because there is nothing wrong. There is no diagnosis. Listen as she shares her story on her walk through infertility treatment and the struggles and victories along the way. Tune in next week for part 2 of this 2-part series.

Do you ever feel like your days are the same, without much big happening? What if I told you that those ordinary, little moments are the ones that matter most? This episode, we take a look at why the little things in life are really the big ones, and how they are, in fact, the building blocks for all of our relationships, success, and achievements. Motherhood can feel like our days are on constant repeat, with little variation or excitement. But what if I told you that finding joy in the ordinary could lead you to living a more fulfilled life, that ripples into the lives of those around you? Grab your coffee and settle in, and let's have a chat on the little things.

Let’s raise $7.5 million. That’s what then, 24-year-old Erica Hardesty decided to do on her mission to help youth aging out of the foster care system. But how? One idea to help raise funds was to start a flower truck, which led to a flower shop and an event space. Oh. And also, throw pregnancy and a new baby in the mix, and you have Erica’s story! We walk through the events that led up to this 27-year-old’s now chaotic, yet charming life full of flowers and a bubbly 9-month-old baby girl.

What on earth do we do when our kid leaves us to go away to college? That's what Sarah Crabtree had to figure out last year when her only son, Preston, left home to begin his Freshman year at Auburn University. This episode, we walk from early motherhood all the way to the first year as an empty nester. Sarah shares some of her favorite memories, as well as some of the most trying times she experienced in motherhood. Whether you have a not-so-little kiddo getting ready to leave for college or you're staring at your 3-year-old dreading the years that will pass until they leave one day, this episode will make you laugh, give you some good advice, and remind you to cherish those years, as they do fly by.

You cannot listen to this episode without hearing the joy and appreciation that Jamie Long has for her life. Whether it was the early days as a single mom doing her best to make a good life for her daughter Montana, “riding backroads” with her best friend who would one day be her husband, or soaking in every ounce of these early days with her 18-month-old Walker, you can’t miss the gratitude in her voice as she talks about it all. Jamie shares about the blessings in each stage and how her decisions and actions impacted where she ended up. You’ll get a dose of country living as we talk about rodeo, roping, riding backroads, and how her “purse” is her truck.

A troubled childhood didn't stop Demetria Horton from graduating with more degrees than anyone in her high school class and eventually building her own successful business. She isn’t afraid to get vulnerable and tell her story, and she shares of how those moments of adversity led her to become the person she is today. She has grown through her experiences as an individual, a business professional, a wife, and a mother and wants to spread the word that your circumstances don't define who you can become. Get ready to be inspired as you listen to Demetria share her story.

This episode, I explore the importance of self-awareness and taking inventory of where you are right now. Because no matter how badly you want to reach a destination on a map, if you don’t know your starting point, it will be close to impossible to end up there without a lot of roadblocks, twists, and turns. You must know your current position in order to effectively chart your path. I discuss questions to ask and tools to help assess and better understand who you are and where you are right now so that you may make your way toward the person you aspire to become.

Author, speaker, and mama of 2, Caris Snider, shares about her own struggles with anxiety, depression, and feeling as though she had to be perfect in order to be loved. We talk about tools to cope with these common challenges and remind you that you are not alone when you walk through them.

While motherhood came for Jhamese Willis at just 17 years old, she didn’t let that stop her from working toward her dream of starting her own business. Her story walks through going to school, working, and navigating motherhood with minimal support., all while helping family and trying to find footing to step out of her comfort zone and into entrepreneurship.

Lauren Hooper shares how she went from worrying about what others think and carrying $26,000 in student loans and $6000 in additional debt to now paying off her home in just a few years and helping others learn how to prioritize their finances. She talks on finding minimalism and how to go about doing the work of getting rid of excess. And don’t miss the toy challenge. You need this in your life. This episode is relevant for everyone, so grab your coffee and get ready to think more intentionally about your finances and belongings.

This week, our guest Darra Varlas shares her story on acclimatizing to motherhood, building her cupcake-turned-cookie business, and navigating an unexpected homeschool journey. In each of these situations, she has had to adjust and create something beautiful out of the unexpected.

In this solo episode, I revisit the days when my boys were tiny and life was completely overwhelming. I talk about how the simple act of emptying out the soggy grounds each day acted as a catalyst for change in my life.

Carla Taggart joins the podcast this week, where we discuss her transition from thinking she'd never have kids to loving life so much more after becoming a mother. We chat about her Rodan + Fields business and the stigma around direct sales and MLMs. Carla and her husband are reading through James Clear's Atomic Habits together, so we also discussed mindset shift and building positive habits. She also co-hosts a podcast called Bizzy Moms with her longtime friend, Kristin Pippin.

Dr. Kuan Collins joins the Successful Mama podcast this week. From growing up in Saudi Arabi (and a wild story about getting arrested by the religious police as a teen) to her education and career journey while mothering two boys, her story will keep you entertained and encourage you along the way.

What a joy it was to sit and chat with this magician for well-loved (and sometimes very damaged) stuffed animals. Nicole Adams from the Stuffed Animal Clinic of Madison joins the podcast this week and talks about how her childhood lovey played such a huge role in her life, which led to a way she could serve her community and bring a little happiness to those around her.