Today I’m talking to the author Heather Davis. Heather is a mother of 8 children, including 6 children adopted through the foster system. She learned the value of teaching her children through stories, and she now writes stories for a new generation. Her books really are incredible. They allow all children to feel seen, included and confident in who they are. I know by the end of our chat, you’re going to have a huge smile on your face. Enjoy today’s episode. Heather Davis https://heathershelpfu...
Apr 11, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Arlene Soto is the owner of her own design studio, Intricate Designs. She’s a web designer, graphic designer, and illustrator. She loves working with children's book authors to design their books. Arlene is also writing and illustrating two of her own books as well! Alongside being a full time work from home designer and entrepreneur, she is a homeschooling mom of 3 girls under 6. And if that wasn’t enough yet, she has 2 dogs, a cat, fish, and chickens! Arlene says “We are wonderfully busy and l...
Apr 04, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Dallas Woodburn is the award-winning author of the novels Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life and The Best Week That Never Happened, as well as the short story collections How to Make Paper When the World is Ending and Woman, Running Late, in a Dress. She is also a "book doula" passionate about helping women give birth to the books inside them through her six-month mentorship program Thriving Authors Academy. A former John Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing, her work has been honored with the...
Mar 28, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Mariam is a graduate of the University College of London Medical School and currently works as a Family doctor. She lives in San Diego, CA with her husband and three young musical and outer-space-loving kids. She says “I have always had a passion writing children’s books and poems but there never seems to be enough time in the day!” After having her 3 curious babies, Mariam sadly suffered a stillbirth last year. This was at the same time as the COVID pandemic. She felt closer to her children, mo...
Mar 21, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
🇺🇦🎙Today's episode is very important and very special. You know on this podcast, I interview moms who can do it all. Raising their kids and also thriving in their creative outlet. It's hard no matter what stage of life you're in. Or what you're going through in life. Today's episode is no exception, however what she's going through is probably harder than any of us could imagine. I had the opportunity to speak to Valaria, @artvaleria, a mom and illustrator in Ukraine. She and her son had to l...
Mar 14, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Haley McAndrews, an award-winning artist from central Iowa, was born in South Carolina. She was introduced to Adobe Photoshop as a teenager, and much of what she learned about digital painting was self-taught. In 2009, McAndrews graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor's degree in Art Photography. In addition to photography, she also draws and paints with watercolors and acrylics. Her first book, “If Only I Had” (a children’s picture book) was published in 2021. McAndrews enjoys...
Mar 07, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today's episode showcases a mom who is changing the narrative on children's books, inspired by her daughter. Sarah Bankuti created “The Princess Lily Series” children's books for her daughter Alice, who is on chemotherapy, so she can grow up seeing herself represented in books. Chemotherapy treatments can change your appearance, from losing your hair to how well you can see. Children's books always show princesses a certain way, always including long hair and most certainly not with ports on the...
Feb 28, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Writers and aspiring authors, today's episode is for you. Author Charity Rios is here to encourage you to bring your book idea to life. In the first half of this episode, you will learn about her, her journey, and her life as an author. In the second half, we dive into the world of self publishing and she spills all the tips and tricks on how to start writing your book, as well as info on how to find your art style and an illustrator. Let's be honest, you probably spend a lot of time at Target a...
Feb 21, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Gina is a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and self-published author. Today I’m talking to the truly inspirational author, Gina Lehman. Gina is a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and self-published author. Her newly released children’s book, titled Onions Mean I Love You focuses on those small acts of kindness that go unnoticed every day. Gina is a true warrior, and you’ll get to hear her incredible story of perseverance, optimism and the importance of taking care of yourself, in mind and body...
Feb 14, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher, wife, and mother of three. She has her masters in Elementary Education and her undergraduate degree in Advertising from the University of Florida. She spent much of her teaching career searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books can allow even small children to see things completely differently and encourage them to feel safe and loved. She wrote BRAVE in response to her two small children’s fears at bedtime. They ...
Feb 07, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Allie is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. She is the Bestselling author of Declutter Like A Mother, the host of The Purpose Show, a chart-topping podcast, and the creator of multiple online programs and courses that garner tens of thousands of registrations each time they run. Her platforms continue to grow every...
Jan 31, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Maggie Clarke is the acclaimed interior designer and CEO behind her full service design firm, Maggie Clarke Interiors headquartered in Memphis, TN. Over the years, Maggie has become a local household name with features in At Home, Apartment Therapy, and Martha Stewart Magazine. Today, she is recognized as the “go to” interior designer and project advisor to busy, professional families in the Southeast looking to design a home that meets the unique needs of their family. Preferred design partners...
Jan 24, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I’m so excited to be joined today by a fellow mom and podcast host, Makynna Black. Makynna is a mom, writer, podcaster, AND kindergarten teacher. She lives in southeastern Utah with her husband, 3-year-old son, and well-known neighborhood golden retriever. This girl loves creating. She said she always feels that urge to be creating something, from a new episode she's writing and recording, to lesson plans, designing logos, choreography, and painting props for a school play, and even her hilariou...
Jan 17, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dr. Sandy Zanella is a mom of 2, a physician by training and a family yoga teacher. She is the author and creator of “Happy Yogis”. A colorful pose by pose book inspired by her kids. She wants to encourage children to love and accept themselves as they are and dreams with helping families thrive and find joy together. As a hobby she is a content creator and loves sharing about her motherhood journey and how to integrate yoga and mindfulness throughout the day with children. http://mymindfulmomli...
Jan 10, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Randi Seltzer Bonica is a vegan mama, a children's book author, an animal advocate, and a jewelry maker. She lives with her husband Steve, her son, Murray, and her six rescue cats in Rockaway Beach, New York City. Salt and Sparkle-- randi@shopsaltandsparkle.com https://www.shopsaltandsparkle.com/ https://instagram.com/saltandsparkle Vegan Family Book-- https://tiktok.com/veganmamabear https://www.instagram.com/madveganbooks/ https://www.madveganbooks.com https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Family-Randi...
Jan 03, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Happy New Year! I want to talk to you about how to thrive as a creative mom in 2022. 1. Make yourself a priority. 2. Find your space at home to work. 3. Form a habit. 4. Join a community of moms. 5. Be the CEO of your creative life. Love yourself. Allow yourself to succeed. Root yourself on make 2022 the year you start your business or just give yourself time to be creative. You’ve got this. To join the Moms Who Create Book Club: https://bookclubz.com/clubs/5959705/join/a63817/ Click the link. S...
Dec 27, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Allyson Wilson is a graphic designer, beautifully talented illustrator, and of course a mom. She’s been in the graphic design business for over 12 years, based in the Pittsburgh area with her husband and 2 children, ages 5 and 2. She believes in always finding that silver lining in all situations, and you’ll hear her story about how that silver lining became a huge artistic opportunity that changed her career path. I hope you’ll be inspired and encouraged by Allyson to find your creative mom com...
Dec 20, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Designer, Printer, Mom and Entrepreneur, Adena Raben. This episode was extra fun because I got to interview an old friend I went to college with. Adena was raised in a family who loves and appreciates art, so she attributes her love for creating to her family. She is a wife, mother and entrepreneur, and graduated from USI with an Art Degree/Graphic Design emphasis. Adena started her business in 2013, a year before graduating. She’s been freelancing since before graduation in 2014 and couldn’t se...
Dec 13, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Michelle Tooker is a writer, entrepreneur and marketer based in Philadelphia. She's a mom to two boys, ages 2 and 5. Until recently, she was a college marketing director, but left this role to pursue her career as a writer and small business owner. Through her bubble tea merchandise company Bitsy Boba she has published two coloring books for all ages. She also wrote a book of conversation starters for children called "Questions for Kids: 500 Family Friendly Questions to Get Kids Talking" under h...
Dec 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today’s guest is the phenomenal artist Corryn Webb, Corryn is a mom and Welsh freelance illustrator and designer based in the mountains on the North Wales coast in the UK. Her illustrations are just brimming over with creativity and imagination. She draws inspiration from the beautiful Welsh natural landscapes around her. She has an eye for detail and a love for mythology and history. Corryn was so much fun to chat with. You're gonna just love her. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corryn_we...
Nov 29, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jenny Mouse is an incredible author who focuses on teaching children about their brain. The more you know about your brain, the more you can understand how to learn. Check out her book “Brian the Brain Head Space”, as well as connect with her online at the links below. Her website offers a free monthly learning activity! You can also signup for a free lesson plan for Brian the Brain Head Space. Website— https://travelingchalkboard.com/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/travelingchalkboard/ Ins...
Nov 22, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Brittany talks about writing a novel while having a newborn beside her. This incredible mama shares her love for writing and how she can win NaNo, persevere through the tired nights and be an inspiration to moms everywhere. Connect with Brittany Ann: Instagram - @authorbrittanyann9514 Website - https://brittanywitte1495.wixsite.com/brittanyannjackson Her first novel, Batter Up - https://www.amazon.com/Batter-Up-Brittany-Ann-ebook/dp/B09FXVD37H/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=batter+up&qid=1636866369&...
Nov 15, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Musician Moms, this one’s for you. Tara is a teacher, musician, children’s book author and a rockstar mom. She’s been playing in her band Iridesense for over 25 years. Tara has 3 books out now. Her latest release Starlight, has accompanying music. The song is on Spotify, itunes, Amazon etc. and the book is now on Amazon. Check out the links below to follow her, buy her books and music, and get it touch! Instagram - @1heartofficial and @iridesense_official Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irid...
Nov 08, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Michelle is an author, mother, and all around superwoman. She has multiple college degrees and is currently working on her PhD. Let her inspire you to go after your passions and goals while giving your children their absolute best childhood. For all things Doodle Dozen, including the full background on how books came about as well as some fun doodle videos and some freebies, visit doodledozen.com . You can also follow Doodle Dozen on all the socials: Instagram: @doodledozen Facebook: @thedoodled...
Nov 01, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Motherhood doesn’t mean we have to stop making art or writing our books. Join me in conversation with incredible mom artists and writers each Monday as we talk about thriving in doing what we love alongside raising the ones we love. I hope to inspire you to live your best creative mom life! Support the show Follow Moms Who Create: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/momswhocreatepodcast Monthly Meeting Book Club - https://www.facebook.c...
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