174: Building an Empire While Being a Present Mom with Holly Daniels Christensen
The Motherhood Village Podcast
Release Date: 01/04/2024
200: Mastering Motherhood, Business and Time Management with Dr. Noor Ali
The Motherhood Village Podcast
Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Dr. Noor Ali, a Bangladeshi American medical doctor turned health insurance expert, who shares her journey of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Dr. Noor discusses strategies on managing multiple businesses through time blocking, prioritizing tasks, and outsourcing. She also shares the inspiration behind her ventures, including her platform, 'Think Like a Woman,' and her new beverage brand, 'Happy Panda.' Our conversation goes into practical tips for maintaining peace of mind, setting...
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199: Choosing the Right School with Insights from Amber Jayne, Early Childhood Educator & Expert
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Amber Jayne, an early childhood expert with nearly 30 years of experience. Her mission is to inspire parents and fellow child whisperers to become the best guides during those early years of growth. We discuss impactful books, the importance of being present, and essential factors parents should consider when selecting high-quality child care centers. Ms. Amber also shares her journey of opening her first preschool at age 23 while navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship. The conversation also gets into...
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198: Navigating Grief and Matrescence with Ilana Shapiro Yahdav
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Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining and...
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197: Transforming Infertility Struggles into Art: Jamie Blicher's Journey creating Glitter Enthusiast
The Motherhood Village Podcast
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining ad...
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196: Inspiring Women to Pursue Their Dreams: A Conversation with Trademark Attorney Elizabeth Milian
The Motherhood Village Podcast
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as...
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195: Tackling Mommy Burnout and Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
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Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as...
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194: Strengthening Families through Education Advocacy with Ivy Price-Ware
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193: Mindful Motherhood with Educator & Author, Autumn McKay
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motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you. Learn more about joining as a member! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village...
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192: Guiding Parents: Navigating Pediatric Care and Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth Vainder Dr. Elizabeth Vainder
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191: Dispelling Myths and Educating Parents with Mama Coach Ashli Daley, RN
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Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with Holly Daniels Christensen, mother of two and the founder and CEO of Dune Jewelry Co., to discuss her journey in building her successful experiential jewelry brand.
She talks about her difficult childhood and how it prepared her for the hard work required in running a business and raising a family at the same time. Holly emphasizes the importance of celebrating little wins, remaining passionate about one's work and living purposefully.
She also provides advice to listeners on maximizing one's numerous roles, highlighting how women can multitask effectively. Apart from her business, she discusses the challenges of raising tween girls and letting go of expectations. Holly ends the conversation by encouraging women to lift each other up and reinforcing that there’s enough room for everyone to succeed.
Use the exclusive code, "Motherhood15," to enjoy a 15% discount on your next order at dunejewelry.com.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:31 Book recommendation
- 3:27 How her childhood shaped her into the person she is today
- 7:55 Inspiration for creating her brand, Dune
- 11:24 The different jewelry & items you can purchase & create on her website
- 14:03 Her jewelry making process
- 19:05 Balancing being a mom and CEO, and pivoting between the two roles
- 24:30 Tips for moms to live a more courageous, passionate, and purposeful life
- 27:48 Breaking out of the habit of being "smaller" and celebrating your wins!
Resources
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: Amazon: Traction by Gino Wickman
- Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Like-Woman-Radical-Obsessed/
- Happiness Comes in Waves: Amazon: Happiness Comes in Waves - Life Lessons from from the Ocean
Connect with Holly and Dune Jewelry
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunejewelry/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dunejewelry
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/dunejewelry/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/dunejewelry
- https://dunejewelry.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/