Welcome to The Motherhood Chronicles Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

In November of this series, we are highlighting "Identity Shifts as Moms”.

In this episode, The Entrepreneurial Identity Shift, we discuss:

• Navigating the dual roles of mom and entrepreneur
• How entrepreneurship can either amplify or resolve identity challenges
• The unique mindset shifts required to embrace both identities simultaneously
• Strategies for mental compartmentalization when needed
• Overcoming unique challenges and stereotypes
• Addressing the "mompreneur" label
• Navigating biases in business environments and funding opportunities
• Building confidence when operating in both worlds
• Redefining success on your own terms
• Embracing seasons of imbalance without guilt
• Building a support system that validates your multifaceted identity

Our guests, Gwendolyn Young, shares her journey merging motherhood and entrepreneurship, tactical strategies for identity management, and perspective on the advantages of this dual identity.

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Name- Gwendolyn Young

Business- Your Virtual Admin Expert

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Website- www.YourVirtualAdminExpert.com

Welcome to The Motherhood Chronicles Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

In November of this series, we are highlighting "Identity Shifts as Moms”.

In this episode, Future Self Design, we discuss:

• Creating new identity frameworks
• Intentional identity construction vs. passive absorption of the "mom" label
• Vision-building exercises for designing your future self
• Balancing realistic constraints with aspirational identity goals
• Setting boundaries around identity
• Protecting personal interests and passions from being consumed by motherhood demands with the “300 List”
• Communicating needs to partners and family members
• Creating sacred time, community and space for identity development
• Make sure your cup is full and pour from the overflow
• Create a family manifesto; the laws, rules and regulations of your home

Our guests, Whitney Brown, shares future-self visualization techniques, boundary-setting tips, and her success story as a mother who’s crafted a powerful post-child identity.

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Name- Whitney Brown

Business- Whitney Brown Events

Social Tags- @WhitneyBrownEvents

Website- Whitney Brown

Welcome to The Motherhood Chronicles Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

In November of this series, we are highlighting "Identity Shifts as Moms”.

In this episode, The Identity Evolution, we discuss:

• Integrating past and present identities
• How to merge pre-mom passions with new motherhood realities
• Creating a coherent narrative between who you were and who you are becoming
• Practical ways to maintain connections to pre-motherhood interests
• Finding yourself in motherhood
• Discovering unexpected strengths and capabilities
• How maternal instincts and experiences reshape self-perception
• Navigating the tension between societal expectations and authentic self-discovery

Our guest, Danielle McGeough, shares her thoughts on identity integration, tools for self-rediscovery, and normalized struggles in the identity evolution journey.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Danielle McGeough

Business- Plan Goal Plan

Social Tags- LinkedIn Danielle McGeough, PhD.

Website- www.PlanGoalPlan.com

Welcome to The Motherhood Chronicles Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

In November of this series, we are highlighting "Identity Shifts as Moms”.

In this episode, Who Were You Before Mom, we discuss:

• Pre-motherhood identity exploration
• We discuss the core identity components women had before motherhood (career woman, creative, adventurer, etc.)
• W explore how these identities formed and what made them meaningful
• We address the grief that can come with identity transition
• Career transitions
• Examine how professional identities shift after becoming a mother
• Discuss workplace challenges for new mothers returning to work
• Explore the psychological impact of being a mom and career achievements

Our guest, Courtney Hovinen, shares her personal experience with pre-motherhood identity, strategies for honoring past identities, and how she developed her career after becoming a mom.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Courtney Hovinen

Business- Pretty in Pink Fitness

Social Tags-  @PrettyinPink_Fitness @momsgetfit_cpt

Website- www.prettyinpinkfitness.com

Welcome to the How to Build a Sustainable Business Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

This short series is in Honor of  National Women's Small Business Month, and we are highlighting Building a Sustainable Business That Doesn't Burn You Out.

In this episode, Building a Business That Lasts, we discuss:

• Creating a business model that accommodates different seasons of motherhood
• Financial foundations for stability and growth
• Building in rest and recovery as non-negotiable business practices
• Scaling intelligently: knowing when to hire, when to outsource, and when to stay small or grow
• Building a support network of fellow entrepreneurs for accountability and growth
• Aligning your business model with your personal values and family priorities

As a veteran entrepreneur, Julie shared how she has successfully navigated multiple life transitions while growing her business. The episode includes real mom moment about evolving business visions as family changes, creating a business culture and brand trust, and an action step for being recession proof.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Julie Cole

Business- Co-Founder of Mabels Labels

Social Tags- https://www.instagram.com/mabelslabels/

Website- http://mabelslabels.com/ 

Welcome to the How to Build a Sustainable Business Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

This short series is in Honor of  National Women's Small Business Month, and we are highlighting Building a Sustainable Business That Doesn't Burn You Out.

In this episode, Setting Boundaries That Stick, we discuss:

• Why boundaries are essential for sustainable business growth
• Common boundary challenges for mom entrepreneurs
• Scripts and strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries without guilt
• How boundaries in life apply to business

As our boundaries coach, Cherlette guides listeners through having difficult conversations with confidence. We talk about "Real Mom Moments" like boundary-setting struggles, boundary wins, and Cherlette provides action steps for establishing or reinforcing crucial boundaries.

Boundaries to consider:

• solid working hours
• dedicated moments of pause throughout the day
• off limits areas for work/sacred spaces

Remember ....

• it is ok to ask for support
• emotional boundaries: you are not responsible for managing everyones reactions

• proximity does not mean engagement and connection

• boundaries are for healthy relationships 

3 affirmations for moms:

1. I can be fully present at home and fully powerful in business
2. Boundaries don’t limit me, they sustain me
3. I can't pour from an empty cup and I am no longer trying to

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About our Guest: 

Name- Cherlette McCoullough

Business- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Founder of Center Peace Couples & Family Therapy

Social Tags- @Cherlette_McCoullough

Website- www.cherlettemccullough.com

Welcome to the How to Build a Sustainable Business Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

This short series is in Honor of  National Women's Small Business Month, and we are highlighting Building a Sustainable Business That Doesn't Burn You Out.

In this episode, Designing Systems That Work For You, we discuss:

• Designing systems around your energy maps - systems that work for you, not against you
• The "Essential 4" Systems Every Mom Business Owner Needs (And the 7 You Can Skip)
• 1- client communication system (schedule emails, office hours in email signature)
• 2- revenue generation system (predictable income to bring in leads/referrals)
• 3- support system (who handles what when you’re not available- home & business)
• 4- recovery system (how to recharge w/o guilt)
• The CEO Mom Method: How to realign your business to double your revenue without doubling your hours
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As our featured guest, Lauren shares a simple framework for creating sustainable processes. The episode includes a real mom moment about system changes that transformed business operations, her tips on favorite automation tools, and an action step for listeners to map out systems for their most stressful business areas.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Lauren Apple

Business- Systems to Scale

Social Tags- linkedin.com/laurenapple🍏

Website- https://systemstoscale.org/

Welcome to the How to Build a Sustainable Business Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

This short series is in Honor of  National Women's Small Business Month, and we are highlighting Building a Sustainable Business That Doesn't Burn You Out.

In this episode, The Myth of Hustle Culture, we:

• Discuss why "hustle harder" mentality is particularly toxic for mom entrepreneurs
• Explore the real costs of burnout on business, health, and family
• Share practical signs of hustle trap and strategies to break free

As our featured guest, Amanda shared some of her journey experiencing burnout, to building the right team, and being intentional. She provides actionable steps for replacing hustle habits with sustainable practices.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Amanda Shilling

Business- Founder Mint Brand Marketing & Co-Founder of RevRaven

Social Tags- http://instagram.com/mintbrandmarketing/

Website- https://mintbrandmarketing.com/ 

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

In this episode, Creating Your Version of "Having It All", we are covering:

• Defining what success and fulfillment actually look like for YOU
• Aligning your business model with your family's needs and values
• Building a vision that allows for evolution and growth
• Practical tools for making decisions that support your definition of balance

Guest Amanda Green, shares how her definition of "having it all" has changed over time, and how she uses a visual representation as a compass for future life and business decisions and goals.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Amanda Green

Business- Founder of InYourVoice MediaWorks

Social Tags- https://www.instagram.com/inyourvoicemediaworks/

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/inyourvoicemediaworks/

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

In this episode, The Superwoman Detox, we are covering:

• Breaking the cycle of perfectionism
• Embracing "good enough" in both business and motherhood
• Redefining success on your own terms
• The freedom that comes from dropping the superwoman cape

Guest and fellow slow-business advocate, Annalise Miller, shares standards that you've got to let go of and how it can benefit you and the “superwoman expectation” we all need to release.

She also explains how embracing enoughness is a game changer in life. 

 If you need permission to stop doing something that's fueling your perfectionism, THIS is it!

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About our Guest: 

Name- Annalise Miller

Business-  Flourish Services: Rooted in Real Coaching

Social Tags-  https://www.instagram.com/rootedandreal_flourish/

Website- https://www.flourishrootedandreal.com/

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

This month we are discussing The Myth of Having It All

• Setting clear limits with clients, family, and yourself
• Creating sustainable work schedules
• Communicating boundaries effectively without burning bridges

Guest, Julie Kostic, shares her methods for setting boundaries as an entrepreneur and she also shares how we can say no without feeling guilty or losing opportunities.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

• Why we feel guilty about getting help

• Identifying what to delegate first
• How to find and train the right support for your business and family

Guest, Margie Dotson shares the first task she outsourced and how it changed her life and the best money she ever spent was hiring someone to organize her home.

She also suggests making a list of tasks that drain your energy and another of tasks that give you joy- then you can outsource from there.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

In this episode, The Burnout Cycle, we are covering:

• Recognizing the warning signs of entrepreneurial burnout
• The physical and mental toll of the "do it all" mentality
• Why moms are particularly susceptible to burnout in business

Guest Madjeen Lorthe, shares the difference between normal tiredness and actual burnout and the top 3 signs for you to look out for so you can recognize burnout.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

This Episode is Breaking the Cycle

• Identifying inherited patterns of guilt and understanding their roots in family dynamics.
• Breaking down the "shoulds" and "have-tos" passed down through generations.
• Practical tools for interrupting negative self-talk and guilt spirals in the moment.
• How to build new, healthier patterns for the next generation.

Our guest, is Christina Seim, a therapist with Harlowe Counseling, shares practical tools for breaking the generational cycles.

• Recognizing and challenging an inherited guilt pattern
• How to do it differently than our moms did
• Address guilt-driven patterns you've noticed in your parenting and create a new response

Additionally, we dive into what new messages we want to pass on instead.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

This Episode is Rewriting the Narrative

• How Instagram and TikTok set unrealistic expectations (and what’s fake vs. #real).
• Why it’s easy to get stuck in the highlight reel (and why it’s okay to step back).
• Ways to set healthier boundaries with social so it serves you, not stresses you.

Our guest, is Melyssa Allen, a lifestyle medicine coach, shares strategies for rewriting your inner narrative.

• Ditching “perfect mom” myths for messy, real-life, and enough-ness.
• How to set realistic expectations for yourself and your family.
• Practical, everyday self-compassion tools for when the guilt creeps in.

Additionally, we dive into ways to give yourself grace for things that didn’t go as planned and how to own the “good enough” mom mantra.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

This Episode is The Social Media Effect on Moms

• How Instagram and TikTok set unrealistic expectations (and what’s fake vs. #real).
• Why it’s easy to get stuck in the highlight reel (and why it’s okay to step back).
• Ways to set healthier boundaries with social so it serves you, not stresses you.

Our guest, is Krysta Schroeder a wellness expert and mental health counselor sharing tips on detoxing your feed.

Krysta also shares a favorite account that makes you feel good (not guilty).

Additionally, we dive into small changes you can make to your scrolling habits.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting how Mom Guilt & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves.

Episode 1: The Origins of Mom Guilt

• Where does “mom guilt” actually come from? History, culture, media?
• Societal pressure: why moms, and why now?
• How understanding why we have mom guilt helps you challenge the guilt.

Guest, Dr. Kelly Frank: A pelvic health doctor sharing how physical recovery, body changes, and health struggles after birth and throughout motherhood can contribute to mom guilt and what we can do about it.

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About our Guest: 

Name- Kelly Frank

Business- Frankly Pelvic LLC

Social Tags- https://www.instagram.com/franklypelvic/

Website- https://franklypelvic.com/

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting how The Highlight Reel is BS.

Episode 4 is The Filter Free Conversation

• Unfiltered business realities and stories
• Owning mistakes and embracing imperfections
• What it actually looks and feels like to run a business or parent without filters—day-to-day realities, not the highlights
• Why we crave authenticity online and why it’s hard to deliver (fear of judgment, brand pressure, vulnerability hangovers)

• Tools and mindset shifts that help you show up honestly, even when it feels risky

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting how The Highlight Reel is BS.

Episode 3: The Comparison Trap

• How the scroll can chip away at confidence and mental health.
• Spotting when you’re falling into the compare-and-despair cycle—and getting out of it.
• Building connection on and off social media.
• Organization professional with a mental health focus explains how to stay grounded.
• I caught myself comparing, here’s what I did...
• Creating your own “compare less, connect more” practices.

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk Shit Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast!

We are so excited to be back and in this series we are highlighting how The Highlight Reel is BS.

Episode 2: The Messy Middle

• We are pulling back the curtain: launches that fell flat, services that bombed, embarrassing DMs—sharing the true not-ready-for-Instagram moments.
• Why we learn more from our failures than our wins.
• The power of normalizing “messy middle” so others don’t feel alone.
• “Messy” business moments we wish more people talked about.

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