Like a Mother
Candid convo on what smart moms care about : Money, business, career, parenting, feminism, dating and sex. Emma Johnson features celebrities like Arianna Huffington, Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger to Gigolo's Vin Armani, sharing amazing stories from national experts, girl bosses and regular people, too. A U.S. News "Top 15 Personal Finance Podcasts," this podcast makes inspiration hilarious. Catch Emma’s blog at WealthySingleMommy.com.
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How to Catch a Cheater
04/14/2021
How to Catch a Cheater
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Mental health during COVID-19
05/24/2020
Mental health during COVID-19
Experts warn the coronvavirus pandemic is creating a global mental health crisis: Social isolation, fear of disease and financial stress are deeply affecting the mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing of nearly all of us.
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The Power of Pussy with Mama Gena
01/30/2019
The Power of Pussy with Mama Gena
Earlier this year I interviewed an incredible woman, someone whose work has changed the way I feel about my body, sexuality, gender and life: Regena Thomashauser, aka Mama Gena, who, through her in-person and online workshops called , and books by the same name, Thomashauer offers a fascinating history on the power of female sensuality and sexuality, biology lessons on female anatomy and the possibilities (and fruits of) hours-long orgasms. Our interview, re-released here, hinged on the release of her latest book, , which was released a few weeks ago. Leading up to the book launch, I noticed on social media that Thomashauer and her team pleaded with fans to promote her new title, since Facebook banned her doing so, since it contained the lewd word, pussy. I got a little worried for her, knowing full well that paid social media promotion is considered one of the most powerful marketing tools today. How would she get the word out about her work if social media prudes banned it? Well, ladies, pussy is powerful, and Pussy, A Reclamation, hit the New York Times bestseller list, not the least of because Mama Gena used this sort of pussy-shaming as an opportunity to explore the sexism and female shaming that shrouds that very word that was banned. Then, something magical happened. That's right, just a few days after her book hit the shelves, videos of Donald Trump bragging about grabbing women's pussies became the No. 1 trending topic on Facebook. And pussy, the power of the word, the power of the organ, the power of the feminine and everything that Mama Gena promotes in , was now blurted and bantered in every single mainstream media outlet. There you have it: The power of the pussy. To celebrate this success, and to celebrate your pussy and mine, and to support the candidates who has a pussy, I republished this episode. It was simply delightful to interview Mama Gena, and you need to hear her message" Why “pussy” (and not vagina, vulva, yoo-hoo, or … like my friend grew up calling her, ‘chicken’) and what that word really, truly means. The urgent need for for women everywhere to prioritize the learning of what pleases their every senses — a practice that guarantees attracting the biggest genuine fulfillment and success in career, parenting, romance, and global domination. Thomashauser’s own journey as a divorced mother of a young daughter, while dating and building a seven-figure business. Why she appreciates that her first post-divorce love affair — with a remarkable, wealthy, glamorous man who adored her — ended, freeing her to manifest her life’s work. How to nurture your daughters’ sensuality even if you are struggling to nurture your own. Her reaction when I told her I tried to do a word count on “pussy” in the PDF of her new book, but there were too many to tally. The power of PJ (don’t know what PJ is? Hint: it’s pussy juice) and right there in my Times Square studio, two grown women harvested and applied a dab of her own behind her ear. Full episode transcript here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/likeamother-mama-gena-redeux-nyt-bestseller-pussy-reclamation/
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How this work-at-home mom launched a 7-figure social media business
01/23/2019
How this work-at-home mom launched a 7-figure social media business
In the 90s, social media entrepreneur was sick of being broke, so she launched a seven-figure business from her dining room table with no marketing. When she maxed out on that web design business, Garst became involved in a wildly successful network marketing business, which morphed into consulting, and eventually , a social media marketing firm that is considered a leader in its industry. In this episode, Kim and I discuss: How the heck she is such an involved mom of two, and wife, while building these killer businesses. Her innate comfort with making money. Why her derailment from plans to attend law school by motherhood was the best thing that happened to her career. Why selling your knowledge is often far more lucrative and impactful than doing the actual job. The importance of surrounding yourself with other positive, ambitious people. Her husband's attitude about her professional and financial success. How this work-at-home mom launched a 7-figure social media business
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How to be a financial grownup with Bobbi Rebell
01/16/2019
How to be a financial grownup with Bobbi Rebell
Why is everyone such a financial mess? Why do successful, highly educated women have zero idea what is going on in their finances — and abandon their financial power to men? What do really successful people have to say about money and success? Bobbi Rebell, Reuters anchor and author of the new answers these questions and more. Rebell, who is divorced, and remarried with a stepson, shares: What Ivana Trump taught her daughter Ivanka Trump about hard work and entitlement. Why 'fake it till you make it' is the brilliance behind Cynthia Rowley's fashion empire. How the heck she got Tony Robbins to write the book's forward. Can you attract a great man if you earn more than most men have a successful, high-profile career (asking for a friend)? Moreover, can you sustain a successful marriage if the wife earns more than the husband?
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Making more money instead of spending less with Jean Chatzky
01/09/2019
Making more money instead of spending less with Jean Chatzky
Jean Chatzky is a personal finance journalist, bestselling author of eight books and financial editor for NBC's Today Show. Here we talk about: Focus on earning vs. skimping - especially for women. "Your financial life doesn't work how much you save if you're not bringing in money." "I enjoy earning money, it makes me feel safe, confident and independent." Why she wished her latest book was entitled "Don't Bitch, Get Rich." Her new book, Age Proof about living until 100 without going broke. The incredibly toxic power of financial stress, your physical, emotional health. Why you don't have to be wealthy, but a regular, consistent saver to build a healthy lifestyle and secure future. Women really have much higher stakes when it comes to money: we earn less, live longer, are more likely to be responsible for raising children and caring for older relatives. It doesn't need to take a ton of time to manage your finances in a powerful way. The prevalence of women choosing to not be involved in family finances, having no idea about where the money is, what accounts are open, which are in their name, their spouse's income. The big fallout of not being financially astute for married women. "You need to be able to go out and buy a cup of coffee or shoes without asking permission. That is the way adult people function in the world." Jean's top 3 tips for women seeking financial independence. Full episode transcript here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/jean-chatzky/
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How to get dads involved with shared parenting after divorce
01/02/2019
How to get dads involved with shared parenting after divorce
This is an important episode. Terry Brennan, co-founder of , an activist organization responsible for introducing legislation in 20 states, that makes equal, shared parenting the presumption in family court. This is a critical issue for children, who suffer from absentee fathers in alarming figures, as well as men, who are automatically reduced to paychecks and an afterthought in family life. Shared parenting is critical for women, too, as involved co-parents, both inside and outside of marriage, mean women have far more support at home, which allows us to thrive as parents, as well as professionals and earners. After all, we can't be equals at work, if men are not equals at home. Full episode transcript here: Be part of the shared parenting movement. J
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How to start investing, get that raise, and be respected in the workforce
12/26/2018
How to start investing, get that raise, and be respected in the workforce
Sallie Krawcheck is often cited as one of the most influential women on Wall Street. Among many other accomplishments, she is the co-founder of the female networking coalition , and CEO and co-founder of , a digital financial advisor for women. She's also a wife, mom, and philanthropist. On this episode of Like a Mother, Sallie and I chat about her career, advice for women navigating careers, money, relationships, and motherhood, all of it dished about in detail in her new book, . The gorgeous message of this book: THIS IS A MOMENT FOR WOMEN! Your unique qualities are scientifically proven to be an asset in the workforce, and businesses large and small KNOW IT. Further, the realities of technology mean that you have untold freedom to create a business, life and career of your own making. In other words: No more excuses. Your gender is no longer a reason not to kick ass. Full episode transcript here:
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How to join the resistance movement with Valerie Schull
12/19/2018
How to join the resistance movement with Valerie Schull
After the 2016 presidential election, like so many of us, Valerie Schull, a single mom in Chicago, was angry. So Valerie, a Spanish teacher, got motivated. Schull is the co-founder of a local resistance group that is fighting against change in federal and local governments that do not support their progressive beliefs. Their mission statement: We work to BLOCK harm to ourselves and others, BUILD for future progressive candidates who govern for the people and BE the change and good we want to see. Valerie is a personal friend and has become my political mentor for making that change that I, too, want to see. In this episode, I'm sharing my mentor with you! Full episode transcript here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/single-mom-started-local-resistance-movement/
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The practical guide to marriage for alpha females with Suzanne Venker
12/12/2018
The practical guide to marriage for alpha females with Suzanne Venker
Suzanne Venker's New York Times Bestseller is only a testament to the fact that there are a lot of alpha women out there — women with difficult marriages, women searching for romantic love, women who worry their skyrocketing career and direct ways threaten her marriage — or the prospect of finding one. Progressives, I hear your objections. I get that women should not hold themselves back for the sake of their relationship. That men need to step up and accept strong women. But what if you are just an intolerable, domineering bitch who needs to be called out? What if you are just annoying? What if you tried an experiment, and simply tried a new way of interacting with the men in your life? Just as a test, to see if it works? Full episode transcript here:
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Overcoming a spending addiction with Lauren Greutman
12/06/2018
Overcoming a spending addiction with Lauren Greutman
I love me some ! This Syracuse, New York married mom of four was living the American dream ... 3,500 square-foot custom house, two luxury cars parked in the driveway, , dinners out ... and $40,000 in credit card debt. Fast forward through slinging steaks at a local restaurant, selling off everything she and her husband owned, clipping coupons and budgeting like a mo-fo and relocating to a tiny condo in a community where she was shunned by moms who lived in big, newly furnished custom homes. All along this family has chronicled their journey out of debt, thanks to her platform for helping families live a fantastic life within their means — most famously for her slow-cooker Aldi meal plans (20 meals for $150 = mind blown). What I love so much about Lauren, is that she is so freaking honest and real. Also, that she has parlayed her passion and authenticity into an incredible, profitable online business, and media appearances on TODAY, Fox & Friends, Rachel Ray Show, Steve Harvey ... you name it. Full episode transcript: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/likeamother-lauren-greutman-iamthatlady-spending-addiction/
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How to thrive on a single mom income
11/28/2018
How to thrive on a single mom income
The awesome Jenny Hoff at CreditCards.com interviewed me for her latest ChargedUp podcast episode. This is a great conversation about my own story of overcoming my fears, hang-ups and neuroses when it comes to single motherhood and money. It is also about overcoming your own barriers that keep you stuck financially, emotionally, and professionally. Full episode transcript here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/thriving-single-mom-income/
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This single mom switched careers and found her tribe along the way
11/21/2018
This single mom switched careers and found her tribe along the way
Being kickass, and being an activist, can come in many forms — often quieter and more private. That is what drew me to Teri Teves, a Portland, Ore., single mom of one, who switched careers from advertising to cosmetology, specifically lash extensions. Her new career gave Teri the time flexibility and high income that she craved. But making women feel comfortable, cared for, listened to, and beautiful is how Teri found she had the greatest professional contribution. Listen in this episode about how Teri built her business, how her tribe of women has supported her and her family, and how she gives back by supporting other women through her small business. Full transcript of this episode available here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/kickass-grant-winner-caring-women-growing-beauty-business/
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What to do about holiday custody arguments with your ex
11/14/2018
What to do about holiday custody arguments with your ex
The holidays are so hard for divorced and separated families. They just are. Especially if you are new to sharing the kids on the holidays. You are grieving what you thought your family would look like. What you hoped and expected your family would look like. And so much of that image is wrapped up in special occasions like holidays — holidays informed by magazines, movies, Hallmark and William Sonoma ads — not to mention social media and your own memories from your childhood (whether you hoped to replicate good times, or deviate from bad ones). Now your family looks different and it sucks. No matter how you dice it, it is ugly. If you're negotiating holiday schedules for this season, or are in custody negotiations, here is my one piece of advice for you this year, and years going forward... give him the holidays. Why? I'll tell you in this episode of Like a Mother. Full episode transcript: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/holiday-visitation-schedule-for-divorced-parents/
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Personal Finance for Millennials with Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial
11/07/2018
Personal Finance for Millennials with Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial
First of all, how random that my colleague Erin Lowry, leading expert on Millennials and their money and author of the book , and fellow money blogger, lives across the street from me in Astoria, Queens?! When we're not hanging out, I sometimes bump into her on the street as she's walking her dog, or going to dinner with her nice boyfriend. Also, totally random, this year both of us have books out with the same Penguin Random House imprint, TarcherPerigee. Also, less random (see what I did there??), we both supported Hillary, and are resistance activists, and co-hosted a post-card writing party in the hood. In this episode, Erin and I talk about what she knows best — How Millennials can thrive financially. This includes: Get out of debt Have an awesome career and financial future Navigate tricky social pickles, like talking about money with your boyfriend or girlfriend, splitting the bill (or not!) with your friends Unless you have a free ride or parents with deep pockets, don't finance a fancy college degree if it means years of debt. How to network like a mo-fo The critical reason everyone needs a "fuck off fund" (the reasons are more serious than you think) Full transcript of the episode here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/broke-millennial-financial/
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Financial Self Care for Moms
11/02/2018
Financial Self Care for Moms
Bonus episode! Brought to you by Capital One ®. For many families, money is a negative force, a source of fear and stress that permeates all parts of your life. Worried about paying your bills? That stress affects your physical and mental health and makes you more prone to get angry at your kids, create conflict in your romantic relationship and lead to career and business decisions made out of fear — not confidence. In this episode I interview Craig Glee, Partner Lead, US Credit Card Partnerships, Capital One, about: Financial stress is real and powerful — how does it affect parents and families? Why is it so important? What are the first steps to financial wellness and self-care? How do you find the support you need to be financially healthy? Greg's top 3 tips for financial self-care.
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What it's really like to be a single mom of a special needs kid
10/31/2018
What it's really like to be a single mom of a special needs kid
While the numbers are not confirmed, experts agree that divorce rates among parents with special needs children is far higher than the general population. And since single moms of special needs kids have challenges and joys that other moms — single or otherwise — do not. Kim Thompson, a single mom of two boys, ages 7 and 13, ages who lives in New York City, has struggled with her son's autism (and other diagnoses) first as a married mother, and now as a single, divorced mom. Because of her younger son's special needs, she has put her career on hold and cares for him full-time at home. Check out Kim's site: Related episode: Kim and I discuss the challenges and wonders of parenting a special needs kid as a single mom: The #1 challenge single moms of special needs children face. What dating is like as a mother of a disabled child. "I want to feel like the amazing woman I am again!" Kim told me. How to be a supportive friend of a mom struggling with a special needs kid. What it feels like when friends fade away because of your family. Why 'Just hire childcare' is the wrong thing to say. The thing that makes a single mom of special needs kid feel most cared for. The financial realities of the situation — including insurance. How her son's disability contributed to her divorce. YOU think you don't get a break?! Kim's top advice for single moms with special needs children. How much Kim loves and DELIGHTS in her special needs kid.
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How to make your kid a money genius (even if you're not!)
10/24/2018
How to make your kid a money genius (even if you're not!)
Beth Kobliner is a celebrity in my nerd world: One of the first journalists covering personal finances for the masses for 30 years, Kobliner wrote the New York Times bestseller, Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance In Your Twenties and Thirties that changed the way that we think and deal with our finances. In 2014, she was appointed by President Obama to the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans. Fast forward to today, and Kobliner's , is out on Amazon and in your local bookstore. This is not a boring book. Reading like a quippy magazine, yet loaded with deep research and illustrated with relevant stories from Kobliner's life, as well as others, there really is nothing else as comprehensive out there. In this interview, Beth Kobliner and I talk about: Why the 'genius' title is not a sales gimmick — master a few basic money habits and skills and you will beat out the vast majority of Americans. Why you should not tell your kids your salary. Allowance? Doesn't matter! Studies show conflicting evidence as to whether this helps or hurts kids. Do what you want! Chores? YES! Top mistakes parents make when it comes to paying — and applying for — their kids' college. How Kobliner's parents thrifty ways shaped her financial future. Can you really teach a preschooler how to save and budget (spoiler alert: YES!). How to let your college grad move back home without promoting co-dependence or entitlement, and save the relationship with your kid! Full episode transcript and resources:
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How working mom guilt holds you back in career, money and life
10/17/2018
How working mom guilt holds you back in career, money and life
Have you ever heard a man say he feels guilty for going to work? However, I guarantee you have felt guilty as woman for working. Whether or not you are a mom, caregiver, mom to a fur baby. Single or married, gay or straight. Why is it that we women are so full of shame about pursuing paying work — and careers we're passionate about? In this episode of Like a Mother, I drill into where all this working mom guilt comes from, how it affects you, and specific steps you can take to shed the June Cleaver complex, and not only thrive and grow yourself, but support other women around you, too. Full episode transcript and resources:
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Helicopter parenting is out, Lenore Skenazy's Free Range Parenting is in
10/10/2018
Helicopter parenting is out, Lenore Skenazy's Free Range Parenting is in
For the past 10 years Free-Range Kids' Lenore Skenazy, New York City journalist and mom of two, has been taking one for the team. The author and blog founder has been on a one-woman mission to give kids back the freedom and autonomy they need to grow into self-actualized adults. I can't get enough of every single thing she has to say, including stats like: Crime is back to the level it was when gas cost 29 cents a gallon, says . 2013 gun crime rate back to level of early 1960s, says . 2014 violent crime rate down another4.4%, says . Pedestrian, bicyclist and car deaths ALSO at lowest rate in decades, says . And here’s an overall report on crime over the last 25 years, which includes the graph below: All violent crime in the U.S.: Down 48% 1993 – 2012 All homicides: Down 50.5% 1993-2012 Forcible rape: Down 34.5% 1993 – 2012 Violence Against Children 2-17 is going down too (and not just because we are helicoptering. Crime is down grown men and women too, and we don’t helicopter them): Physical Assault: down 33% 2003 – 2011 Rape, attempted or completed: down 43% 2003 – 2011 In fact, the most dangerous thing your kids can do? RIDE IN A CAR!! I love Lenore's informed candor about what is happening in the world, and what you and I can do about it. Examples: Let your kids walk to the bus stop alone. Let your kids play at the playground alone. Let your kids stay home unsupervised while friends are over -- unsupervised. Let your kid do their own homework. My only problem with the Free-Range Kids movement is that it isn't adopted widely or quickly enough — despite my eff-you nature I still feel pressure from other parents to hover, coddle and bake way more cupcakes than are good for my time management or public health. I resent that when I am forced to spend time with my kids at the playground, those are hours I cannot work -- or do something less mind-numbing.
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Why shared parenting is best for kids AND moms
10/03/2018
Why shared parenting is best for kids AND moms
There are 60 peer-reviewed studies that prove that shared parenting — when children in divorced and separated families live with each parent at least 40 percent of the time — is what is best for kids, including in high-conflict situations. But it is also what is best for moms! In this episode, I talk about my own journey from being a really primary mom, to one with a great co-parenting relationship and the many, many benefits for moms. These benefits include: Free time! Time to date Exercise Build a business and career More flexibility, since the other parent is there in emergencies, scheduling conflicts Many more! Full episode transcript here:
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Don't hold yourself back to get more child support
09/26/2018
Don't hold yourself back to get more child support
I hear from women who want to game the system, not earn too much so their child support or alimony payments won't be compromised. I also hear from women who pay their ex support and alimony, and they, too, limit themselves out of worry of having to pay out more than they care to. And, they may find themselves doing that very thing. But … who cares?! Ask yourself this: When you are 82 years old, looking back at your life, what do you want to think: Wow, I really stuck it to my ex all those years and cashed his checks. So awesome! Or …. I am so proud that I seized on my creative ideas, worked really fucking hard, created not only a really amazing life for myself and my kids, but also gave them the gift of financial comfort and a role model for making their own dreams a reality — and never being in the crippling situation of financial dependence on another person. Full episode transcript here: https://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/podcast-dont-hold-yourself-back-to-spite-your-ex/
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Meet Tinder co-founder and Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe
09/19/2018
Meet Tinder co-founder and Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe
In this episode, I interview Tinder co-founder and Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe whose insights on dating have me floored. For example, she confirms my hunch that men age 40 are ripe for the picking -- they're accomplished and ready for a cozy relationship. Listen up, ladies! Also, I help a follower Lisa, in Phoenix, navigate dating after a long marriage, including the ins and outs of online flirtations. And my mom-BFF Betsy and I kvetch about how we hang out all the time, yet rarely talk about our kids. Because kids are boring.
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Meet Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger – and her advice to single women
09/12/2018
Meet Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger – and her advice to single women
On Like a Mother with Emma Johnson, I interviewed Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger who recently launched the audio coaching program, "The Single Girls' Handbook," and her wine, P.S. Match, and is author of four books, including Become Your Own Matchmaker. My No. 1 question? How can successful women find love? We also talk about her abortion at age 26, why she wants college women to freeze their eggs, and the how online dating has changed relationships. Full transcript of this episode here:
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She felt isolated, afraid and broke as a single mom
09/05/2018
She felt isolated, afraid and broke as a single mom
Nadia Wiseman found herself struggling when she left an unsafe relationship: struggling to to pay rent for herself and her now-5-year-old son. Struggling to find direction for her newly single life. Struggling to find other women who could relate in her city of Montreal, Canada. While she found ways to refocus her education and skills as a social worker, Nadia Wiseman launched Single MOMtreal, an organization designed to support single moms in need of resources like food and, clothes, friendship and, for some, help escaping domestic violence. So far, the group has served more than a thousand moms and their families. “I knew that if I, an educated, professional woman, struggled with these things as a single mom, there were other women out there who were in the same situation,” she told me. “I knew I could help a lot of people if I could build a community of single moms.” Full episode transcript here:
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How to get out of a rut
07/18/2018
How to get out of a rut
In this episode, I discuss being in a rut — and getting OUT. Reinvigorating your life does not require dramatic change – it can be as simple as switching up your schedule, your surroundings, your routine, and your mindset. It's a chance to recreate some aspect of your life and feel renewed and inspired. Trust me, I know. I've been in a rut lately. I'm digging myself out, with big and tiny changes. Everyone can do this — for free! In this Like a Mother episode I discuss... My summer in Kentucky with my boyfriend and my kids How to do something different every single day Why a change of scenery can help you get out of a rut How to switch your routine, one minute step at a time How to put a new spin on your mindset
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How to manifest money, success and love with Denise Duffield-Thomas
06/20/2018
How to manifest money, success and love with Denise Duffield-Thomas
[This is a replay from a couple years ago – because it's THAT GOOD.] A few months ago I was complaining to friend and Like a Mother guest and business about feeling stalled in my career. "I can't work with you until you get through your money blocks," Jenn said, matter-of-factly. You might remember that Jenn went from earning a $38,000 salary to a profit of $400,000 in two years. She credits the work of , a money mindset coach and author of Lucky Bitch and . I paid attention. Fast-forward two months: I'd read Thomas's book. I love how she offered very clear, reasonable, actionable steps for manifesting what I wanted (in this case: MONEY). She was funny and real, not pretentious, new-age-y or annoying in any way. Guess what? Money started flowing into my life. Career goals I set magically manifested. Key people I needed on my team suddenly were introduced. Even smaller things -- like my brother gave me his old TV, which was on my to-buy list for Christmas. I met others who had the same experience with Thomas. I bought a stack of Get Rich, Lucky Bitch and gave one to each of my ambitious girlfriends for Christmas. Here I interview . Just as her videos and book suggest, she is warm, funny and real, as she dished -- very pregnant with her second child -- from her home on the beach in Australia. In this episode Thomas shares: Her own experience growing up around poor single moms, and how that shaped her life. The first giant manifestation -- an around-the-world, all-expense-paid trip -- created a roadmap for Thomas's future career and success. How to manifest money so it is a source of good (and not evil). How creating a business has freed so many women from the limits of male-run corporate life. Check out the to get a taste of Thomas's charm and powerful tips. Get the full transcript of this episode:
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Make money AND do good at the same time
06/13/2018
Make money AND do good at the same time
Making money and serving others — these two things are NOT mutually exclusive. That you must chose one or the other is a historically female message: That it's OK to be broke, because we're serving others. That the corporate world is exploitive, evil, greedy, and in direct opposition with service and generosity and community – this is false. That rhetoric is dated and it's wrong. In fact, the more money you make, the more influence and success you have, the better you are able to serve. Whether it's on a large, global scale, or a small, local scale, when you're successful, you're powerful and you can give and do more. It is possible, ladies. In this episode I discuss... How I started Wealthysinglemommy.com, and why focusing on making money from this project directly correlates with how many people I can serve Why making money benefits you, your community, the economy The history of "women's work" as a free service, which contributes to this mentality How to make money AND serve others at the same time The FULL TRANSCRIPT of this episode is available right here:
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How to travel abroad with kids: Elmeka Henderson [Grant winner!]
06/06/2018
How to travel abroad with kids: Elmeka Henderson [Grant winner!]
In this episode I interview Elmeka Henderson, creator of blog Adventures in Raising a Vagabond. She helps families – 90% of whom are single moms – travel with kids. She educates parents about safe travel with kids, invites them to travel in her groups, and helps to connect them with communities in areas they visit. Things we discuss: Where to find cheap travel deals How to travel abroad safely How she saves for travel How to find your travel community on Facebook Best travel resources How she traveled to Milan for a week for under $2,000 Check out Elmeka's blog here: Go to and enter to win my book, The Kickass Single Mom, as well as Nicole Lapin's Boss Bitch!
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Tell girls: "Always have your own money!"
05/31/2018
Tell girls: "Always have your own money!"
I keep hearing the same story again and again from Variations on: My grandma told me: "Always have your own money." It could be a mother, aunt, neighbor, Girl Scout leader, teacher, cousin, mentor or favorite coach. The bottom line An older, respected woman looked her straight in the eye, and in her own but direct way said: "Do not ever depend on a man financially." "Money is power, and never, ever give up that power." "You are powerful. Never chose to give up that power." "You are responsible for your own life." "You are not a victim." "I believe in you." Many of the women who tell me these stories are in their 40s, 50s and older, and their champions were women of a generation or two more senior than that. This is important because it is clear that women found ways to be financially independent — whether through work, or even squirreling away cash in their own name or shoebox in the back of a closet — even if they had but a fraction of the economic and career opportunity you and I enjoy. They got it. And they made sure that the women who came after them got it, too. Somehow, we have not collectively gotten it. By 'it,' I mean the giant, enormous pressure for women to be stay-at-home moms and abandon their financial power, and therefore, their autonomy as adults.
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