What if the very act of creating could help you heal from life's greatest traumas? Bach Ly, author of Soy Sauce Fingers and founder of the Facebook group Moms Who Self-Heal, takes us through her profound journey of self-healing, sharing her strategies for balancing creativity with motherhood along the way. Her story serves as a beacon of hope for mothers everywhere, inspiring us to embrace our creative passions and integrate them into our lives in a meaningful, fulfilling way. This episode is a ...
Jul 03, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Do you want to unlock your child's creative potential and ignite their imagination? Join me on this week's episode of Moms Who Create as I discuss the wonders of traveling with your children and how it can be a game-changer for their creativity. Listen to my personal experiences with my five-year-old, who blossoms when we explore new destinations, embracing challenges and seeing the world with an incredible sense of wonder and excitement. In the second part of the episode, I'll be sharing some f...
Jun 26, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 82
We dive into the magical world of Nicole's Christian Fantasy trilogy, geared towards readers aged 16 and up, and explore the fascinating characters who navigate a realm filled with magic, faith, and adventure. We also discuss her delightful children's book, The Flower Girl, and her plans for future children's books. Nicole shares her experiences in the publishing industry and how she's connecting with other creative moms, inspiring them to bring their own creations to life. Don't miss this encha...
Jun 19, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 81
What happens when a poet's daughter picks up the pen and starts writing her own stories? We invite you to join us this week on the Moms Who Create podcast, where we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented Nikki Bergstresser, an educator, author of children's books, and a sweet romance novel. Listen to Nikki's heartwarming journey of discovering her love for writing, inspired by her parents, and her experiences navigating the transition from being a hands-on parent to a facilitator and li...
Jun 12, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 80
This Scotland based poet, cake maker, and coffee drinker joins us to share her journey, highlighting how her children have been both a source of inspiration and motivation for her creative pursuits. From writing her unique book, Coffee and Wildflowers, which combines poetry and cake recipes, to founding the Storyteller Creative Club, Abi's dedication to nurturing the artistic spirit in herself and others is truly inspiring. In our conversation, Abi emphasizes the importance of carving out time f...
Jun 05, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Creating bright botanical art designed to bring joy to your homes and lives, Kat Wilmore is the the owner and founder of Plant Based Paintings. Kat aims to be as eco friendly as possible and has planted over 250 trees via her partnership with onetreeplanted.org. https://www.plantbasedpaintings.com/ https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedpaintings https://www.facebook.com/katplantbasedpaintings https://www.pinterest.co.uk/plantbasedpaintings/ Support the show Follow Moms Who Create: Instagram - http...
May 29, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 78
We talk about self-publishing frequently on here, right? Today I’m talking with M.K. Williams, who has authored 13 books - and she will give you an even deeper dive into indie publishing. M.K. had one simple goal: she needed more time to write her own books. After self-publishing two novels, she found herself spending more and more time answering questions from aspiring authors than working on her next manuscript. Out of necessity, Author Your Ambition was born. Through a series of videos, books...
May 22, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Madelyne is a self-taught artist with over 30 years of experience, a current Texan, and jack-of-all-trades. She specializes in digital art, children's book illustration, motherhood art, and poetry. Her journey as a new mom inspired a whole new season of artwork, creativity, and even her second children’s book (currently under illustration). Her art focuses on portraying the various aspects of motherhood, making the invisible visible to society and the world. Her primary mediums are acrylics and ...
May 15, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Happy Mother's Day! These women have shown us that it's possible to be a mom and a successful artist or author. Motherhood can provide a unique perspective that can influence our work and inspire us to create powerful pieces. 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.com/groups/momswhocreatebookclub Website - https://www.momswhocreat...
May 08, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Welcome to the Moms Who Create Podcast! I'm Kelli Heil, your host, and I'm excited to share a podcast that celebrates the incredible moms who are pursuing their creative passions. Are you a mom who feels like you can't balance your creative pursuits with the demands of motherhood? Then you're in the right place! Each week, I’m bringing you interviews with accomplished and talented moms who have made their creative dreams a reality. I talk to writers, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs who hav...
May 05, 2023•1 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Melissa Spratt is a first-time author and full-time working mother who is still evolving and discovering herself. Her poetry reflects this journey of self-discovery. She resides in a charming village on the CT shoreline and finds joy in spending time with family and friends, as well as engaging in self-care activities such as writing, reading, walking, practicing yoga, and gardening. Her book is a means of promoting mental health awareness and women's empowerment, and she looks forward to sharin...
May 01, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Katie Wood is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and author of "A Simple Seed" journal of growth, gratitude & giggles. In 2014, she transitioned from a 10-year career in teaching special education to fully embracing entrepreneurial life. Katie speaks frequently at training events, schools and is also developing several business ventures. 'A Simple Seed' has been ranked a best-seller on Amazon, #1 in All Children’s Books, #1 in Happiness Self-Help, and #5 in ALL BOOKS. The journal has been featu...
Apr 24, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 72
I am so honored and thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Carley Summers, an accomplished interior designer and photographer based in North Carolina. Carley has a fine arts degree in photography and painting, and she uses her expertise to help clients and brands tell their stories through interior photography and create sacred spaces through interior design. But Carley's journey to where she is today hasn't always been smooth sailing. In this episode, she opens up about the strugg...
Apr 17, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Self-publishing requires dedication, hard work, my favorite word “sticktoitiveness” and a willingness to learn. By following these steps and seeking out resources and support, you can bring your children's book to life and share it with the world. Please know I’m 100% rooting you on. My second children’s book is releasing September 5th. So only two books, Kelli what do you know about it all? You guys, this podcast is my heart, soul and joy and I talk to other self-published authors almost daily....
Apr 10, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Her debut novel, Dirty Laundry, will be released TOMORROW, April 4th, in the US with Ballantine, an imprint of Penguin Random House. TOMORROW, everyone! Disha Bose received a master’s in creative writing at University College Dublin, where she was mentored by Booker Prize winner Anne Enright. She has been shortlisted for the DNA Short Story Prize, and her poetry and short stories have appeared in The Incubator Journal, The Galway Review, Cultured Vultures, and Headstuff . Her travel pieces have ...
Apr 03, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Lindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. Her first book, Found in Faith, debuted in 2018. Her next book, Wisdom from the Womb, came out in 2019. She debuted her first children's picture book, Sheldon's Time, in August 2022. Her second picture book, Stella's Dream, will be out in Spring 2023. Outside of writing, Lindsey is a proud mom to a daughter who keeps her on her toes and a lovable orange tabby named Ricky Bean. She also leads workshops related to mental h...
Mar 27, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Lauren is an engineer by day, photographer by weekend, and author / illustrator by evening! She is a mom to two young children, ages 5 and 2 and she just published her very first children’s book, The Magical Forest. She loves spending time in nature, whether it’s hiking, camping, or swimming, and her kids love it too. http://www.laurenkimberlyauthor.com http://www.instagram.com/laurenkimberlyauthor http://www.facebook.com/laurenkimberlyauthor Support the show Follow Moms Who Create: Instagram - ...
Mar 20, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Monique Maldonado is the CEO at Maldina Publishing, LLC and the author of The Looking List. She's also been the Marketing Director at Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance for seven years. Her passion for writing and journaling at a young age led her to pursue a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She then decided to continue her studies in the Arts and attended DePaul University and earned her Master's in New Media Studies. The writing of a children...
Mar 13, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Charissa Bates is my guest today, and you’re in for such a beautifully inspiring story. With a little Harry Potter thrown in. Charissa is a mother to three and is a survivor of a rare and aggressive cancer. She works as a Children's Mental Health Therapist and enjoys serving and volunteering. Charissa loves her Little Free Library that looks like Hogwarts. As a long time Harry Potter fan myself, this is one of the coolest little free libraries I’ve ever seen. Charissa enjoys creating and bringin...
Mar 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 65
The BFF Sticker Club is an online community of sticker lovers (ie “Stickies”) founded by childhood besties, Annie Simkin and Laura Wonsik. The club is free and open to everyone, though mostly just for adults. There are a variety of ways to get involved including attending a weekly Instagram Live led by Annie and Laura, signing up for a monthly sticker swap, completing one of the weekly sticker challenges, sending traveling sticker mail to other stickies, and so much more! https://thebffstickercl...
Feb 27, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 64
The first three people to screenshot + share this episode will get Alyssa's book for FREE! Tag us on Instagram or Facebook. :) Alyssa is a highly-respected entrepreneur, mother of two, wife, author, and goal- getter. Alyssa works with women and moms to empower them to become a better versions of themselves in life and business. Alyssa is also the host of The Making Mommy Moves Show and Co-Host of The Power Couple Show, owner of multiple successful businesses, author of “Welcome To The Room, Mama...
Feb 20, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Join me for a quick talk of 'Adding More 'Ands' to Life' as we delve into the world of starting your next great thing and explore the challenges balancing it all. In this special episode of my presentation from Podfest Expo 2023 in Orlando, Florida, I share my personal journey of adding more 'ands' to my life as a mom and entrepreneur. Whether you're a mom looking to start your own podcast or write a book, or an established entrepreneur seeking to achieve better work-life balance, this quick epi...
Feb 13, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Artist/illustrator/author Haley McAndrews returns to the Moms Who Create Podcast to talk about her second children’s book, Counting Toasters 1 to 10 (released on January 10th), and how life has changed for her as a mom over the last year. McAndrews is an award-winning artist, an illustrator, and the author of the Red Stone Art Studio blog. She also self-published two children’s picture books (so far.) She has two teenage stepsons, two daughters ages 3 and 5, and a supportive husband she loves to...
Feb 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Molly talks about her novels, momlife, and how she's balanced it all over the years! Be ready for a dose of inspiration and laughter. As Molly O’Keefe she is the USA Today Bestselling author of over 50 contemporary romances. Molly is also the author of The McAvoy Sister’s Book Of Secrets. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband, two kids and rescue dog. She was so kind to join me today and have a discussion about her writing life and how to balance it with mom life. Molly is just the best...
Jan 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Kolina Cicero is a writer living in Minnesota with her husband, two kids, and two cats. She's the author of the indie-published children’s book ROSIE AND THE HOBBY FARM, a freelance writer, and a regular contributor to the lifestyle website Wit & Delight. She attended the Iowa Writers’ Workshop’s Summer Graduate Fiction class with director Sam Chang, where she workshopped the novel she's been working on for four years. Kolina is a serial class-taker, a lover of all things Italian, and a big ...
Jan 23, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Catherine Manfre is a business and strategy advisor and consultant with an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from New York University. She has advised private and public sector organizations on a range of business and management challenges and is passionate about solving the hardest, most difficult problems. She lived in Cairo, Egypt for four years where she learned Arabic, and met her husband. She enjoys r...
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Happy New Year! Link to free printable to track your reading: https://www.momswhocreate.com/p/readingchallenge/ I had a reading goal of 24 books for 2022. You guys, I only read 13 books this year. I started off so strong, then faded. Of course I could ramble off a million excuses for not reading as much as I wanted, from having tiny people to take care of to using my nighttime alone time to work on the podcast and other various things. But I really let it fizzle out. The TBR pile on my nightstan...
Jan 02, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 57
You don’t get enough credit for being the glue to, well, everything. Merry Christmas. Sound Effect from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=79501">Pixabay</a> 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.com/groups/...
Dec 26, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Lynn Rhys lived in Illinois for most of her life until she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2004. Lynn finished her Masters Degree and decided that she wanted to try for a new adventure, so she decided to take a stab at writing romance books. When she isn’t writing, you can find her spending quality time with the family. If the kids are occupied (or finally asleep for the night), she loves to read a good book and get lost in it. She also enjoys the daily struggle of trying to get her kids to try to...
Dec 19, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Mary Adkins is a writing coach, podcast host and founder of The Book Incubator, a 12-month program to write, revise, and pitch your novel or memoir. She is author of the novels When You Read This (Indie Next Pick, “Best Book of 2019” by Good Housekeeping and Real Simple), Privilege (Today.com Best Summer Read, New York Post Best Book of the Week), and Palm Beach (“like a sandy beach, equal parts beautiful and uncomfortable” according to the Associated Press). Her books have been published in 13 ...
Dec 12, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 54
