We dive into Rose's journey, her experiences in the arts, and how motherhood has inspired her to create a platform that supports others on their creative paths. Rose has spent around five years in the creative arts and nonprofit sector as an educator. In 2021, she made a move from the U.S. to the U.K., where she started her own online business, focusing on weekly posts, online courses, and workbooks. Rose's passion for Arts for Holistic Development has been a driving force in her career, but aft...
Jan 29, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Meet Vashma, the visionary behind Crafty Parenting Tools. As a dedicated working parent, she intimately understands the challenges of balancing a career and family life, particularly in a country with limited support systems. Crafty Parenting Tools, founded by Vashma, stands as a sanctuary for parents in search of balance through creativity. Her ethos is anchored in a fundamental belief: every parent deserves guilt-free 'me time.' Whether through inventive parenting hacks or handcrafted products...
Jan 22, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Before becoming a TikTok food sensation with over 2 Million followers, Kat graduated from the award-winning Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She then went on to work for Martha Stewart, developing recipes and producing cooking segments on the eight-time Emmy award winning The Martha Stewart Show as well as developing recipes for Indigo, the largest book retailer in Canada. Kat Ashmore is the Chef, Recipe Developer, and Digital Creator behind Kat Can Cook. She is known for her skillful abi...
Jan 15, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Find your free 2024 Reading Challenge Printable here: momswhocreate.com/readingchallenge 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.momswhocreate.com/...
Jan 08, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Let's chat about resolutions that actually stick, tailored to make your creative journey in the coming year uniquely fulfilling. Join me for some down-to-earth insights and inspiration. It's not your typical resolution talk; it's a friendly nudge for creative moms looking to make this year their own. Tune in and let's make 2024 our year of creative wins! LET'S DO THIS. Support the show Follow Moms Who Create: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/ Facebook - https://www.face...
Jan 01, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Because I love a good reset. Let's meet! @momswhocreatepodcast across most social media platforms. Send me a message and let me know what you have planned for 2024! Cheers to a new year. 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.momswhocreate.com/...
Dec 31, 2023•34 sec
MERRY CHRISTMAS. Join me in this special Christmas episode as I reflect on the incredible creative journey of the past year. Whether you're a mom taking the first steps or achieving remarkable milestones, every moment is a triumph worth celebrating. I express gratitude for the support systems that make my creative pursuits possible, and together, we bid farewell to the year with gratitude and anticipation for new chapters. CHEERS TO 2024! Support the show Follow Moms Who Create: Instagram - http...
Dec 25, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 107
I'm covering key steps for a creatively fulfilling start to the new year. Listen now for some motivation and practical tips! Preview of What's to Come: Embracing realism in goal setting as a foundation for success. Crafting a vision board for visualizing creative and personal aspirations. The vital role of self-care in sustaining creativity for moms. Setting micro-goals as a pathway to macro success. Reflecting on the past year's experiences and learning from them. Building a supportive network ...
Dec 18, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher of ten years, wife, mother of three, and author. She has her Master’s in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, and she spent her career searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books not only provide a fountain of information, but are also a way to enter a new world and completely change a perspective. "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin" is a charming middle-grade tale that humorously explores t...
Dec 11, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Kaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She also speaks on these topics to diverse audiences who are interested in truth-telling and healing. Besides her books, Kaitlin has written online for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, SELF Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more. Her work has been featured on CBS and in USA Today. She currently...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Daisy takes us on her personal journey of maternity and mental health, sharing how writing has evolved into her therapeutic outlet. She sheds light on the importance of maternal mental health - a topic often overlooked yet so crucial, affecting not only mothers but also their children and loved ones. Daisy's mission is to elevate the conversation around maternal mental health, a leading cause of maternal mortality in the UK. On the subject of body positivity, Daisy shares the inspiration behind ...
Nov 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Use code MOMSWHOCREATE to get Audrey's 5 Day Beginners Photography Bootcamp for FREE! Link to Bootcamp: https://livesnaplove.com/bootcamp Audrey Murray is a multi-passionate photographer who loves to find and capture the beauty in the chaos of everyday life. She founded Live Snap Love out of a desire to open the door to photography for other moms, and have fun in the process! Over the last 7 years she has taught thousands of students how to master their cameras and take their photos to the next ...
Nov 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Mikayla was born and raised in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. She currently resides in California with her husband and two boys, which they are raising to be bilingual. By day she is in charge of all the nerdy parts of making wine. At night, she writes children's books about science-y things and family. She has been writing since she was first able to hold a pencil, and celebrated the release of her first book in 2022. Instead of picking one thing to be when she grew up, Mikayla has found a way to merge a...
Nov 13, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 101
In this 100th episode of the Moms Who Create Podcast, I'm celebrating two years of the most wonderful conversations with some absolutely brilliant mom creatives. This journey began as a passion project to inspire moms worldwide to pursue their dreams, and it has evolved into a so much more, a community of moms. AND TO CELEBRATE, I'm announcing the Moms Who Create Journal—a space for your creative ideas, writings and sketches. Join me in nurturing and manifesting your dreams. For more details, vi...
Nov 06, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Navigate the shifting narrative of adoption with award-winning children's author Allison Olson. She shares her journey, the trials, and triumphs of writing books that authentically represent the adoption experience. Allison Olson is an author of two children's books that are changing the narrative around adoption. As both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison is passionate about celebrating open adoptions, and ensure diversity in the market of children's adoption books. Her first book, "Sur...
Oct 30, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Practical strategies for conquering the NaNoWriMo challenge and starting your writing journey. I'll tackle the eternal issue of time management, finding precious moments during nap times, early mornings, and late nights. Explore how to synchronize writing with your child's activities and the concept of family writing time. Discover the power of lunch breaks and weekend sprints for full-time working moms. I'll provide universal tips like setting realistic goals and embracing the importance of qua...
Oct 23, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Her latest book deals with social anxiety on Halloween. Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is a children's book author of four picture books, a mental health therapist who works with kids and teens, and a mom. She writes children's books with social-emotional themes, including her new Halloween book, Who Will Trick or Treat with Me. Rebecca's books help kids learn to overcome challenges, be resilient and kind, gain helpful coping skills, and explore the world around them. She lives in the Washington, DC...
Oct 09, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Known for her boisterous laugh, flowery tattoos, and memorable homemade soups. Nadia resides in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Raising three young kids alongside a big dog who loves the essence of mud. Her Chilean husband and her share a love of sneakers and have the same shoe size; they are true sole mates. Nadia has found writing to be fascinating since she was 11 years old when she first immigrated to Canada. While learning a new language and adapting to a new culture, she endured a traumatic family ...
Oct 02, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Congratulations, Author! You've crossed the milestone of self-publishing your book. But what next? I promise you that this episode of Moms who Create podcast will be your guide to navigate the exciting journey that lies beyond publication. From leveraging your social media presence to reaching out to local schools and libraries, we'll explore a multitude of avenues to help you broadcast your work, going beyond just discussing strategies, exploring how to build a genuine community of readers and ...
Sep 25, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 95
So, raise your hand if you’re a self-published author! Raise your hand if you’re in the process of becoming self-published. Okay, I see you guys. Today’s guest has her first book releasing in a few months. Jessa McLean is a second-grade virtual teacher and mother of two young boys, aged 1 and 3. She’s always been a poet, writing poetry for years and years. She’s finally decided to use her poetry talents to create children’s books. Her kids are 1 and 3, you guys, and she’s working on her book. He...
Sep 18, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Ashton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting. You’ll often find her with markers in hand as she’s helping bring ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices. She’s worked with diverse groups, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. It may appear as if she’s the silent ...
Sep 11, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 93
MY BOOK IS HERE! My Day at the Pumpkin Patch by Kelli Heil Get it now here: https://a.co/d/8Y0X67t 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.momswhocreate.com/...
Sep 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Imagine going through the journey of becoming a mother, while grappling with the loss of your own. Our guest, Kera, a high school Spanish teacher, takes us through the heart-wrenching experiences of her life, where joy and grief intertwine in unthinkable ways. Kera shares her deeply moving story of losing her mother just as she was becoming a mom herself, detailing the unique challenges that she faced amidst a global pandemic. The pain of losing her mother and the joy of welcoming a daughter int...
Aug 28, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Today I’m chatting with the ever so amazing Prudence Peiffer. Prudence is an accomplished art historian, writer, and Managing Editor of the creative team at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. She just released her latest book titled "THE SLIP: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever" (from Harper Collins), this month. Prudence is a mom of three young children and will share a bit about her absolutely wonderful Lithub essay on writing, motherhood, creativity. With a PhD from Harv...
Aug 21, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Ready to breathe life back into your creative self, moms? As the kids head back to school, reclaim your artistic identity with this empowering episode of Moms Who Create podcast. I am excited to share seven transformative tips to make the most of your uninterrupted hours. Listen in as we navigate setting a routine for your creative work, crafting your unique creative sanctuary, and conquering self-doubt. Our journey doesn't end there: embrace your identity beyond motherhood and keep your artisti...
Aug 14, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Chanel grew up in Detroit and adopted a love for writing at an early age. As young as 8 years old she participated in various writing and oratorical contests to hone her skills. As Chanel advanced through school she continued to participate in writing contests, published poems and participated in creative writing programs. Chanel graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Communications. She had the dream of pursuing a...
Aug 07, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Distributing over 400,000 books through partnerships with more than 750 organizations, Hindi's Libraries is making an impact on children all over the world. Brooke's insights into the pressing issue of children's access to age-appropriate and diverse reading material will ignite your passion for literacy. We walked through their ongoing initiatives, collaborations, and how they manage the logistics of distributing books to deserving children globally. Spotlighting the organization's media achiev...
Jul 31, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 87
This genuine and down-to-earth mom, Nurse and Author Hadley Vlahos, takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing her experiences and the insights she penned in her heartfelt memoir, "THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments" (released on 6/13/23). Discover how Hadley's life took an unexpected turn when she found her calling in hospice care at a tender 24 years old. Little did she know that the patients she cared for would become her most profound teachers, revealing...
Jul 24, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Elizabeth M. Castillo is a 2x Pushcart and BotN nominated, multilingual poet, writer and teacher, and a homeschooling mother of 2 living in Paris, France. She writes a variety of different things, in a variety of different languages, and under a variety of pen names. She also runs a handful of small businesses, dabbles in charity work and teaches languages part-time. She is committed to promoting the indie arts, especially from women creators, and has a particular soft spot for women of colour w...
Jul 17, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Join my chat with illustrator Heidi Griffiths, who shares her inspiring story of rediscovering her artistic passion after a long hiatus while raising her children. From studying graphic design to pursuing a non-creative career, Heidi takes us through her journey of finding solace and healing in art during challenging times. Discover how she turned her artistic talent into a successful career in children's book illustration, all while balancing the demands of motherhood. Prepare to be inspired an...
Jul 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 84
