Moms With Dreams Show

Alexis Doty has 27 years of experience behind the camera. She opened her video production business, F/22 Video Solutions, in 2011 and was a freelancer for several years before that. She’s a mom of two busy kids and a wife of her high school sweetheart. She loves what she does but acknowledges that entrepreneurship is a constant battle of time, investment, marketing and consistently getting new clients. During our conversation, Alexis talks about: Why it’s so important for entrepreneurs and business owners to love what they do The challenge of being a woman in a male-dominated industry Her intentional decision to build her business around her family Sacrifices she made in her business to stay committed to her family values Tips to help you get started and get better using video Her passion project and so much more… Here’s how to connect with Alexis Doty online: Website: www.f22VideoSolutions.com Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/f22VideoSolutions/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/F22Video Instagr

Tracy Hazzard is an Authority Magazine and Inc. Columnist and the co-host of the top-ranked podcasts: Feed Your Brand; Product Launch Hazzards for inventors and e-Sellers; WTFFF?! 3D Print Innovation; and The New Trust Economy. With a constant stream of content and products from her Brandcasters authority platform, Podetize, Tracy influences and casts branded content as well as $2 billion worth of products and innovation around the world. During our conversation, Tracy talks about: Why you really need to know your audience and what happens when you don’t Content creation mistake that most entrepreneurs make How to feed your audience what it needs and keep them coming back for more How to get started even when you feel like you’re not ready Finding harmony vs. balance in your life and business And so much more… Here’s how to connect with Tracy Hazzard online: Websites: www.podetize.com and www.feedyourbrand.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhazzard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feedyourbran

Michelle Lynne runs ML Interior’s Group, a full-service interior design firm out of Dallas,TX and also teaches other aspiring interior designers the business-side of design. Having worked in corporate America prior to starting her business, Michelle realized that she didn’t want to be relegated to a cubicle for the rest of her life. Michelle walks us through starting her business back in 2008 during the worst economic crisis our country had ever seen since the Great Depression, all while planning to get married and buying a house to now having a 7-figure business.    During our conversation, Michelle talks about:    Tips on starting a business through the Coronavirus How to make your Home your Haven  Tips for Moms who have small children and run a business   Why it’s important to know your voice and to be yourself in business How there’s never a perfect age to do anything, except for when you do it   Parting words of wisdom: If you got to the end of your life and you were able to meet the person you could h

Having experienced the challenges of being a teen mom of twins, Sirena Thomas decided to defy the odds and do the seemingly impossible. Through discovering her own personal power, she has led several small businesses to multi-million dollar revenues and won hundreds of Federal Contracts. Her success has been recognized by national media such as Black Enterprise Magazine, The New York Times, NBC and more. Today, she continues to inspire leaders and entrepreneurs to Live Bold. Believe Big. & Take Action. Her new book, Water Walker: How to Embrace Uncertainty and Do the Seemingly Impossible, has gained wide acceptance from audiences around the country. This book is overflowing with actionable insights and hard-hitting principles that will empower you to step out of your comfort zone and into a realm of new possibilities. This Boss, Wife and Homeschooling mom is a woman on the move. YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT!  During our conversation, Sirena talks about:  How she began her entrepreneurial journey as a single mo

Kerry and Adam Anderson are the founders of Whole Life Entrepreneurship and their business almost ended their marriage. Through a great deal of hard work, self-awareness and vulnerability, they overcame those dark days. Kerry and Adam now believe that you can have a successful business AND a successful relationship without having to sacrifice either one. Their mission at Whole Life Entrepreneurship is to bring those lessons to other entrepreneurial families to help them lead better, more fulfilled lives. Kerry is also the author of In Bed with The Business: The Entrepreneurial Spouse’s Survival Guide. During our conversation, Kerry talks about: How her and her husband’s business almost ruined their marriage The work she put in to save her marriage Why she couldn’t finish something and what she learned about herself How the routine of being a wife left her feeling unfulfilled And much more… Where you can find Kerry Anderson online: Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/321ng5h YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2NHmar

Andie Kramer is a partner at an international law firm known as “one of the 10 Best Big Law Firms for Female Attorneys” and is the founding chair of the firm’s Gender Diversity Committee. Andie’s extensive research and pragmatic voice have made her a nationally recognized advocate for women’s advancement and an authority on gender communication. Andie was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America. She also co-authored the incredible book, It’s Not You, It’s The Workplace: Women’s Conflict at Work and The Bias That Built It with her husband and attorney, Al Harris. During our conversation, Andie talks about: Bias that working moms with young children face Same-gender conflict in the workplace Reverse bias and shaming against women without children Pressure of being a “good mom” if you work outside of the home Solutions to help women overcome same-gender conflicts, bias and stereotypes How gender bias impacts women-owned startups And much more… Where you can find Andie Kramer online: Websi

Telese Hampton is the owner of T. Hampton Consulting, where she utilizes her 15+ years of human resources experience and expertise to provide consulting services to small business owners. Telese is a speaker and author of her book, Expedition to Success: How To Reset Your Mind and Transform Your Life. Telese is also a loving wife and mother of two beautiful daughters. During our conversation, Telese talks about: how she transformed her human resources experience into an HR consulting firm the free and simple marketing strategy she used to land her first consulting client stepping out on faith to start her business while facing her fear of failure the most common obstacle that prevents moms from following their dreams practical tips for cultivating a positive mindset and more… Where you can find Telese Hampton online: Website: www.telesehampton.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingwithpurpose Instagram: www.instagram.com/telesehampton You can click here to purchase her book on Amazon I hope you enjoyed my c

Mary Catalogna is a health coach who helps busy, professional women go from feeling inconsistent with their wellness goals to being driven and committed to living a healthy lifestyle. She uses her story of healing to inspire women to be strong and heroic in their journey to healthy living. During our conversation, Mary talks about: Her obsession with healthy eating that resulted in being diagnosed with orthorexia How she literally became ill from dieting Her recovery from adrenal fatigue, leaky gut and brain fog How to evaluate your health and wellness status Biggest health and wellness challenge that working moms face and more… Where you can find Mary Catalogna online: Website: https://marynorawellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryNoraCatalogna/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run.w.nora The 5 Day Gut Health Challenge: www.5daygutchallenge.com I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Mary Catalogna. Most of all, I hope you heard something that will help you live healthier and feel better.

Kelly McCausey is a blogger, podcaster and content-focused business coach in love with her community. In business since 2002, Kelly co-hosts retreats, co-working vacations and hotel conferences for female entrepreneurs in Florida every winter and spring. During our conversation, Kelly talks about: Her journey as a struggling, single mom to a successful entrepreneur How she managed mom guilt Two of the biggest challenges she faced while building her business after divorce Why content marketing is important and how to do it the right way Embracing what you’re good at Building confidence for a success in business and more… Where you can find Kelly McCausey online: Websites: https://www.lovepeoplemakemoney.com and https://www.beachpreneurs.com Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @kellymccausey I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Kelly McCausey and heard something that you can apply in your life or business. One of my takeaways was to embrace what I’m good at. So many times, I’ve found myself minimizing my gift

Lynette Bradshaw is a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and professional photographer. She is the owner of Restore Her Worth, LLC where she helps moms restore their emotional and financial independence, shift their stories, and evolve into the best version of themselves. Lynette’s coaching services are for women who are ready for their next chapter in life. She is passionate about helping women discover who they are on a journey of ownership and authenticity of self. Her bestselling books are: In Search of Me: A Journey to Self-Love, Self-Worth, and Purpose (available in paperback and workbook); Moments of Gratitude Journal; and The Locked Chamber: Healing the Hearts of God’s Daughters. Lynette also co-authored the bestseller, Soulful Prayers: The Power of Intentional Conversation with God. Lynette is a proud mother of four beautiful children and grandmother of two precious grandchildren. During our conversation, Lynette talks about: How she became a life coach for moms and what led her to serve in the way

Jamie ‘Jai’ Morrison is an author and health, fitness and wellness champion. Jamie’s love for reading started when she found the books, The Coldest Winter Ever, by Sister Souljah and Flyy Girl, by Omar Tyree. As a child, Jamie’s passion for reading became her escape after she and her siblings were sent to live with various family members. Jamie earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies after 13 years of service in the military as a medical technician. After having her second child, Jamie began a health, fitness, and wellness journey that led to fitness and bodybuilding competitions. Fueled by her desire to help others and trials she faced as a young woman, Jamie shared her story in her first book, 16 Years 2 Life. Her second book, Boots, Bibs, and Barbells, encourages women from all walks of life to chase their goals and shows them how to take the fear out of meal planning. During our conversation, Jamie talks about: Her challenging childhood of neglect, mental, and emotional abuse Losing bot

This episode was inspired by my recent trip to Atlanta to speak at the inaugural She Podcasts Live conference – an event created for female podcasters. I had an AMAZING time meeting new and old friends, learning from presenters, and being introduced to new products and services for podcasters. In this episode, I share some of the unexpected benefits of being a podcaster and how I discovered my personal power. When I began my podcasting journey in 2015, I had no idea that it would help me face and overcome some of my biggest fears while helping me gain new skills and build confidence. As you listen, I encourage you to find yourself in my story. What projects are you currently working on that have allowed you to stretch, learn, and evolve? What fears have you overcome? What skills have you gained as a result of your work? Life is all about learning and growing. If you’re not learning, you’re not growing. If you’re not growing, you’re not truly living – you’re simply existing. I hope that you hear something that

Phoenix Williams is an award-nominated erotic and paranormal romance, street lit author, and literary consultant. Based out of Illinois, Phoenix is also a CEO, producer, screenwriter, AAMBC journal contributor, and a mom of a 13-year old son. She has built a brand that specializes in romance and self-acceptance. During our conversation, Phoenix talks about: How she never thought that she would become an author How to create fiction books from non-fiction stories The primary reason why people who want to write a book don’t write one Costly mistakes that new authors can avoid How to position yourself to become an Amazon bestseller and more… Where You Can Find Phoenix Williams Online: https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Williams Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixWilliams01 Instagram: @phoenixwilliamsbooks Twitter: @phoenix_william (no S) I hope you are inspired by my conversation with Phoenix Williams. If you’d like additional support with becoming an author, I encourage you to connect with Phoenix. I’d lov

My mission on this podcast is to support moms and show them how to follow their dreams without feeling guilty. As summer was winding down, I kept hearing moms say the same thing – they were sad to see summer go and weren’t looking forward to the kids going back to school. Some moms were already feeling overwhelmed by the second day of school. The school year is just beginning, so I created this special episode to help moms kick off the school year with less stress. In this episode, I share tips that have helped me manage my life and my kids’ lives during the busiest time of year – back to school. This podcast is actually from a live broadcast that I did on Facebook and Instagram, so you’ll also hear me engaging with people who were watching me live. Some of the takeaways that you’ll hear include: Planning, preparing, and performing with flexibility Checking in with yourself to see how YOU are feeling during this busy time Making time for yourself Being compassionate, patient, and kind to yourself And more…

Allison Jackson is the founder of Allison Jackson Fitness. She is passionate about all things health and fitness, but she really loves sharing her knowledge and expertise to help corporate moms get lean while eating foods they love. Allison knows exactly how hard it is to work full-time, take care of the kids and household and find time to work out, eat right, and care for herself, too. Allison has spent the last seven years training and competing in figure competitions – even winning her pro card – so she has a crystal-clear picture of what it takes to reach your ideal weight and stay there.   During our conversation, Allison talks about: How she began her fitness journey How it’s possible for women to get fit while eating what they love The art of monitoring your macro intake to achieve your ideal weight How to be consistent with your fitness and healthy eating plans Grocery shopping and meal planning hacks The value of virtual fitness coaching for busy moms, and more… Where You Can Find Allison Online: W

Christie Mann is an author, spiritual psychologist, leadership coach, learning consultant, trainer, speaker, and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher. Christie designs and facilitates transformational content and experiences that make our world a happier, healthier, and more connected place to be. She is the creator of The Adventures of Lil’ Sass, a personal development book series that teaches young people the importance of being with their own emotions and shows the joyfulness we can experience when we allow ourselves to be fully self-expressed. During our conversation, Christie talks about: Her childhood experience that led her on a healing journey Her movement to bring emotions back and what that means Having a “vulnerability hangover” and what she learned from it Different ways you can learn to “be with your emotions” and more… Where You Can Find Christie Mann Online: Websites: www.christiemann.com www.lilsass.com Social Media: Facebook: @adventuresoflilsass Instagram: @adventuresoflilsass & @ch

Jennifer Foxworthy proudly served in the U.S Navy for nearly 22 years. As a retired veteran, Jennifer is pursuing her second career as the founder and CEO of Inspirationally Speaking, LLC and the founding president and CEO Of Unstoppable You Ministries, Inc. Jennifer is an award-winning motivational speaker, international published author of Tomorrow My Sunshine Will Come: Memoirs of Women Who Survived Domestic Violence, event organizer and host of Unstoppable You Conference, television show host of Living Unshackled ON Purpose, corporate trainer, and prolific blogger of “G.U.M.B.O.”. During our conversation, Jennifer talks about: How she never intended to become an event organizer and conference host. How she developed the blueprint for her Unstoppable You Conference. How she chose the demographic that her Unstoppable You Ministries serves. Her passion for increasing awareness about human trafficking, homelessness, domestic violence. Her mantra, “Ignorance is not an option” and more.. Where You Can Find Je

I’m super excited that we made it to this milestone episode! Here on the Moms with Dreams Show, we love to celebrate our success – both big and small - and reflect on lessons learned on our journey to our dreams. I often tell women that they have to give birth to their dreams and nurture them just as they birth their children and nurture them to independence. In this episode, I compare the process of starting your dream business to birthing a baby. I walk you through the process of birthing your dream business from conception to delivery in these stages: Conception of your dream – when you conjure up the idea or receive a vision Gestational period - when you’re carrying your dream inside of you, putting in work but aren’t able to “see” your dream yet Birth of your dream – when you give birth to your dream business, are nurturing it through actionable steps and are beginning to see results Resources Mentioned: As additional resources, I refer to previous episodes on the Moms with Dreams Show, Social Media Li

Erica Hood-Vincent is the #ThinkSolutions Sales Coach and Money May Strategist. In these roles, she strategically blends her corporate America skills, love for God, and street savvy knowledge to teach infopreneurs how to sell their information without being salesy. In this episode, Erica shares her journey into entrepreneurship from the beginning, how she evolved, and key turning points in her journey that helped her succeed. During our conversation, Erica talks about: Taking your employee hat off when you’re starting a business. The dangers of focusing on sales and why you should remove the word, “sale”, from your vocabulary and thinking. How her family survived when they hit rock bottom and had to rely on government assistance. How she was crippled by fear and wasn’t sure if she had what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. The moment when everything changed in her business, and she knew exactly what she needed to do. Much more… Where You Can Find Erica Hood-Vincent Online: Website: www.ericahvincent

Chandra Brooks is a wife, mother of four, author, and entrepreneur. She is an appointed Commissioner of the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, chair of the Justice and Advocacy Committee and an elected delegate for the California Democratic Party. Her passions include women empowerment, social justice, improving voter outcomes, and civic engagement in communities of color. In 2017, Chandra launched The SocialPreneur, a purpose-driven business that prepares potential candidates to run for political office and coaches women on building leadership within their companies. In this episode, Chandra shares how she began her career in politics, challenges she’s faced, and her philosophy about women leading and creating change. During our conversation, Chandra talks about: why she thinks women are taking major action, running for political positions and starting businesses more now than ever before how women can start using their voices to create change (even if they’re not accustomed to