Create the Journey

You need to be in family photos. Yes, you heard me right. You. In family photos. You need to be part of your family legacy. You deserve it and Your children deserve it. You get it. In today’s episode we’ll discuss all the reasons you need to get in the frame. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

How are you doing? In this uncertain time, I know tensions are up. I just want to be some light for you today, give you a pep talk, make you smile, and know that we are all in this together and we’re going to get through it. In today’s episode we’re going to revisit Winning Week 2020 and how we can use this time for opportunity rather than fear. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

I’m going to be real with you for a second, when I was growing up, I HATED reading. But now I find books inspiring, interesting, imaginative (how many I words can I come up with?!) So I created a children’s library just for JP so that he could learn, escape to new worlds, and hopefully be more excited about reading than when I was a kid. In today’s episode I’m sharing JPs (and mine) top 10 children’s books. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

Imagine a peaceful, unmedicated birth. Pain management is all about mindset. With the right mindset you truly can do anything. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with a medicated birth - you do what you have to, to get that baby out! I'm an advocate for unmedicated labor. You can do it mama, you're stronger than you think. Today's guest will tell you how. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

Traveling with a kiddo and bringing everything but the kitchen sink? I’ve been there, especially when JP was only a couple months old. Now though, I only bring the essentials! Mama ain’t got that many hands amiright? In today’s episode find out how we travel with our little. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

There is no denying that I love photography, but there is just something about video that brings memories to life. When you can hear laughter and joy and see love and adventure in action that brings something truly special to the table. In this episode I’m telling you how I capture my memories in motion. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

If I’m honest, I listen to 75% of the books I read. For good reason though. I’m able to accomplish more by listening and driving to work...you get it. But reading books is important to me. Reading teaches you something new and can inspire you. In today’s episode I’m giving you my top 7 favorite books. Enjoy!SHOW NOTES

Let me guess, you’re not going on a vacation because its expensive, you have other obligations, you don’t have time off work and it can be stressful planning something...but that’s not what a vacation is supposed to be right? Today I’m giving you a great alternative...a STAYcation, right in your own city. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin us in the community here!

Did you know 85% of digital photos are taken on cell phones? Phones are always accessible so it’s time we took them more seriously. In this episode I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks to take better photos with your phone so you can have lovely photos in your pocket. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the Community here!

Looking for the perfect gift? Whether for your children or your spouse, I hope today’s episode inspires you. My son will be one year old in 3 days and today I’m sharing what I got him for his first birthday, a gift that will live on for a lifetime, a legacy box. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

My son will be a year old in only 2 weeks! How has time gone by so fast? In this episode I’m sharing all my first year necessities for you and the babe. I promise you don’t need #allthethings. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community!

Cultivating your relationship can be tough...too much alike? Completely different? Finding the right balance takes time. With millions of articles out there on relationships, what advice do you follow? In this episode, I’m talking about what’s worked for us and could be helpful to you too. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

Mamas (and mamas to be), welcome to motherhood. This is an era of change. For your body, feelings, love, and relationships. For better or worse...you are a temple of love and in this episode I’m talking about all the things no one ever told me about motherhood. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

I open my eyes every morning and see love. As I walk around my house, I’m greeted with smiles and happy memories. Almost everywhere I turn, I see art. My art. My family. In today’s episode I’m diving into why we print our photos. Hang them on our walls and relive our journeys together through storybooks. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

New Year’s resolutions are tough, I mean I never actually keep mine...Can you relate? Instead of making myself feel terrible that I can’t keep one, this new year I’m starting it off right with my winning week of 2020. A journey to change my mindset and have a year of abundance. Join me!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

The holiday season is here. I can hear the sleigh bells ringing. It’s a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy each others company. In this episode, I’m talking about building family traditions since it’s our son’s first Christmas, I am over the moon excited. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

Do you ever feel like you don’t have time to take pictures of your everyday life? OR maybe there’s nothing too extraordinary to take a picture of that you’d want to remember? Well I’m here to help, it’s time to slow down tune into this episode and notice your everyday extraordinary. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

Becoming a mama has been one of the most fulfilling things that’s ever happened in my life. I am so excited to share JP’s birth story with you in this episode. Everything from the 9 months of him being in my belly and the first 9 months of his life: I’m sharing it all! Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

Love can be hilarious, tough, fun, and intimate. In this episode, I’m taking you back to how Phil and I’s love first started, how we keep our memories alive, and how we stay stuck on love. Let’s just say desk notes turned into loved notes. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

Who are you? This may seem like a simple question at first...but take the time to really think about it, I’m sure a long list of things come up. So, why is it that we are so hard on ourselves? We have lots of demands on us and our time. In this episode, I’m talking about giving yourself grace and who I am. Enjoy!SHOW NOTESJoin the community here!

Life, love, and motherhood. It’s all an amazing journey, but often we wonder, are we doing enough, am I good enough, and did I make the right choice? Through the everyday craziness--work and play--this is a judgement-free zone. A place to take a breath, to grab a coffee, a mimosa, or glass of wine – whatever you like, because this is your time. Each week I’ll be sharing my thoughts and experiences in all the things to help you create the journey that you love. So, take a seat, relax, and listen. I'm your host, Monique Lockwood and you're listening to the Create the Journey Podcast.https://www.moniquelockwood.com/podcast