Rogue Mom

The beauty of Motherhood is that it looks a million different ways; most importantly, it can look however you want it to. Through honest conversations with Moms who are quite literally re-defining what Motherhood means, this podcast aims to demystify the expired stigmas surrounding Motherhood and to empower Moms and aspiring Moms to truly mother on their OWN terms.

#21: The Traveling Twin Mama: How I turned my passion for travel into a brand and a lifestyle 04/20/2025

#21: The Traveling Twin Mama: How I turned my passion for travel into a brand and a lifestyle Marquita, travel enthusiast and blogger, and Mom to twin boys shares how she turned her love for travel into a lifestyle by incorporating her boys into her passion for traveling the world (literally). Now, as the 'Traveling Twin Mama' and experiencing over 42 countries, she shares her favorite travel hacks and realistic ways you can prioritize travel with your kids. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/34073896

#20: Traveling with our Littles: My favorite tips (flight edition) 04/20/2025

#20: Traveling with our Littles: My favorite tips (flight edition) This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series that discusses all things traveling with babies and toddlers and the different tips, tricks, and hacks Shari has learned flying several times with her daughter Mars. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33923392

#19: Fun like a Mother: Creating a motherhood with a lot of fun, a lot of grace, and no regrets 04/20/2025

#19: Fun like a Mother: Creating a motherhood with a lot of fun, a lot of grace, and no regrets Shari and Andrea, entertainment recruiter, former model and Vegas showgirl, and Mom of 2 discuss her approach parenting now young adults, and how prioritizing fun in motherhood has always been essential. Having her first child at 39, Andrea explains the ways she's made Motherhood her own by not changing who she is or sacrificing what she enjoys, and by not conforming to status quo. This episode also explores the unique and special bond she has with her children from their adolescence through adulthood and how she created a motherhood that is incredibly special (and a lot of fun). /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33811042

#18: The divine and crazy way God transformed my life and heart to be the Mother he called me to be 04/20/2025

#18: The divine and crazy way God transformed my life and heart to be the Mother he called me to be Coryn, fitness enthusiast and Mom of 3 discusses how she was at the peak of her career; not wanting or seeing herself with children in the past, to the way that God changed her heart and desire in a divine way. This episode explores how she found God at the lowest point in her life, her testimony of the power of faith and risk, God's very big role in her motherhood journey, and how community and village have literally amplified it. We also discuss Coryn's decision to homeschool her children despite common myths, and how it turned out to be a real-life blessing. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33676512

#17: My Journey From Military Wife to Single Mom to Healing, Finding love, and Living my (Best) Life 04/20/2025

#17: My Journey From Military Wife to Single Mom to Healing, Finding love, and Living my (Best) Life Kristen, an ex-military wife and Mom, shares her story of life and motherhood post-divorce with her son. She explains how her setbacks empowered her rather than defeated her, how she healed and found love again, and how she is intentionally creating a Motherhood that prioritizes a lot of self-care, a lot of adventure, a lot of fun, and a lot of love. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33573152

#16: Breastfeeding...let's get into it. 04/20/2025

#16: Breastfeeding...let's get into it. Shari talks with Rhonesha Israel, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), and Mom about all things breastfeeding and feeding methods for our babies. In this super informative episode, a lot of our feeding questions are answered and myths are debunked. We talk mental health and how it directly correlates with the methods we choose, and Rhonesha shares best tips for ensuring a great feeding experience for both baby and Mama. Learn more about Rhonesha and her services at /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33412422

#15: How I defied the odds as a teen mom and created a motherhood (and a Bonnie) I’m proud of. 04/20/2025

#15: How I defied the odds as a teen mom and created a motherhood (and a Bonnie) I’m proud of. Bonnie, talented makeup artist and creative, and Mom of two (14 and 21), talks about her journey becoming a Mom at 13 years old to now. She discusses how she literally perservered, defined what she wanted her Motherhood to be, and the many things her experiences as a single Mom have taught her that not only brought her closer to God, but shaped the incredible, fearless Mom she is today. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33387057

#14: Exploring the sacredness, divinity, and literal magic of Motherhood 04/20/2025

#14: Exploring the sacredness, divinity, and literal magic of Motherhood Shari talks with Felicia, her good friend, travel and fashion enthusiast, and working Mom about the divine way they met, breaking down the absolute sacredness of Motherhood, and how it really is a higher calling. They discuss how a Mother's mindset power is 100% influential in shaping how we decide to show up and experience it (fully). Felicia also shares about her new venture, 'WOMB' which launches very soon. Learn more at /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33308712

#13: Your way IS the way: Craft the Motherhood that works for you. Period. 04/20/2025

#13: Your way IS the way: Craft the Motherhood that works for you. Period. Are we really respecting the journey? Are we projecting our own experience with Motherhood onto others? Why is there so much negativity about the Motherhood experience when every journey is truly different? Shari starts season 2 with exploring projection and the negative narrative that exists about the motherhood experience and how we can challenge our own beliefs, narratives, and the way we talk about it. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/33290317

#12: The Adventurous Mom and the Art of a Lit Motherhood 04/20/2025

#12: The Adventurous Mom and the Art of a Lit Motherhood In this episode, Shari and her bestfriend, Ashley Ogbuefi talk about her having kids at 'two under two' and how to make it a priority to have fun and create adventure in motherhood not just for your kids, but for yourself. Ashley also shares how not forgetting SELF in motherhood led her to create her newest venture, MDO (Moms Day Off) and how this has truly been a big highlight and blessing in her experience. IG: /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/32457552

#11: The Truth and Beauty Raising our Daughter in a Two-Mom Household 04/20/2025

#11: The Truth and Beauty Raising our Daughter in a Two-Mom Household In this episode, Shari, Haley, and Stevie discuss the miseducation and stigmas surrounding same-sex parenting, the process of deciding and utliziing a donor, and their vulnerable shared and individual experiences on motherhood and raising their daughter together as a true team. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/32284827

#10: Raising My Rainbow and Miracle Baby After Loss 04/20/2025

#10: Raising My Rainbow and Miracle Baby After Loss In this vulnerable episode, Shari and Consuelo discuss navigating loss and the experience on the other side of it. Breaking the stigmas around raising a child with special needs, Consuelo talks openly about her experiences raising her daughter diagnosed with down syndrome; how it shaped the real beauty in her motherhood, and how integrating her child into her and her husband's nature-loving lifestyle has been both adventurous and incredible. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/32258247

#9: Mothering from the What Is, not the What If 04/19/2025

#9: Mothering from the What Is, not the What If In this episode Executive Coach Alexx Taylor (Poston) and Shari discuss Alexx's positive experience with IVF, their great experiences with planned c-sections and demysitfying the stigma around it, the importance of confronting our relationship with guilt, and the superpower of our mindset when mothering our children. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/32157652

#8: Celebrating 38: 13 things I learned in my first year of Motherhood 04/19/2025

#8: Celebrating 38: 13 things I learned in my first year of Motherhood Ahead of her 38th Birthday and her daughter's first Birthday, Shari self-reflects and shares the things she's learned in her first year of Motherhood from the growth, to the adventure, to the revelations. In this episode, not only is another year celebrated, but one year of her best birthday gift yet; becoming a Mom. *Links as discussed in episode: /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/32053892

#7: The Ride of my Life: What I learned leaving my high-level career and becoming a Mom 04/19/2025

#7: The Ride of my Life: What I learned leaving my high-level career and becoming a Mom In this episode, Shari sits with Veronica Beach-Betts, former Global Head of Production for the agency DAVID, current Equestrian, and Mom. Leaving her demanding career behind and having a child in her mid 40s (with no regrets), this episode discusses how the things that were important before drastically change in motherhood in the best way, why having kids later can be and feel amazing, how she incorporates her daughter into her passion for riding horses, and why having a mommy tribe and community truly makes motherhood that much better. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/31882767

#6: One Time For the Fathers 04/19/2025

#6: One Time For the Fathers This special episode celebrates Father's Day with Shari and her partner, Fernando. In this conversation, they discuss the lessons they've learned while parenting their daughter as a team. They explore the reasons behind their collaborative and equitable approach, the methods they use to heal generational patterns, and how gender roles in parenting are being challenged as today's millennial fathers are,generally more hand-on than those of previous generations. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/31782597

#5: Moms CAN Have It All: Multifaceted Motherhood 04/19/2025

#5: Moms CAN Have It All: Multifaceted Motherhood Shari’s longtime friend, Victoria Reese, CEO & Founder of VictorGroup and We Are Illmatic, shares her insights as a multifaceted girl mom and entrepreneur. Victoria delves into the art of balancing business and motherhood, offering her unique perspective on what it truly means to "have it all." Discover her strategies for effective time management, her journey through entrepreneurship, experiencing and managing her MS diagnosis and advocacy, and how she seamlessly integrates them (and more) all while being a hands-on Mom. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/31694247

#4: When The LImit Does Not Exist 04/19/2025

#4: When The LImit Does Not Exist A conversation between Shari and her sister, Dr. Shannon Pugh, that explores her challenging road to Doctorate while giving birth to and raising two children, reclaiming her life and power post-divorce, and the big part that faith has played in overcoming adversity, removing limits, and creating a fulfilling life and motherhood she is proud of. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/36228780

#3: The Beauty, Glory, and Powre of Intention 04/19/2025

#3: The Beauty, Glory, and Powre of Intention Shari and her mentor of 10 years, Delilah Chapman (mother of three, entrepreneur and business owner, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and world traveler), have a deep conversation about real life lessons after having children, how motherhood changes you in the best ways, and creating the motherhood YOU want through the power of your perspective and intention. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/36228770

#2: Re-difining & Re-discovering Self 04/19/2025

#2: Re-difining & Re-discovering Self Ashley Zapata, LFMT and Shari discuss the absolute importance of putting your mental health first and what that looks like. They explore the realities of pospartum depression and anxiety and how to take realistic steps to overcome it. This episode focuses on how to re-discover who you are after having children and the power that is 100% yours to re-difine who you are. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/36228750

#1: Motherhood MY WAY 04/19/2025

#1: Motherhood MY WAY In this episode, Shari discusses her own difficult journey to pregnancy and motherhood for the first time publicly, which included years of infertility after being diagnosed with fibroids. Here, she talks about why this, what she's learned since becoming a mom, and demystifying stigmas around what motherhood looks like, set the the foundation for this podcast. /episode/index/show/ca25671a-dc49-44dd-94a1-ec49aacd9940/id/36228715

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