Diary of Moms: Interviews & Stories

We gotta Lift each other up! Keep in touch with Wendy on Instagram @wendychouteau @freedomanfbodyfitness. Also visit inglewoodopenstudios.org to learn more about the next Inglewood Art Walk event November 12th and 13th from 12p-5p.

Sharing a great, and healing resource for PPD, anxiety, and depression in this episode! Episode References: Defeat Postpartum Depression podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defeat-postpartum-depression-with-arielle-wozniak/id1459517793 A Beard Like My Dad Book: A Beard Like My Dad https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578999641/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QAW3S1DN7XTMJJWPH4NF Social Media: @mrschrish @diaryofmomsblog

Words and thoughts often shape the way we think, feel and our actions. Let's take control of our thoughts and how we feel! Episode references: @mrschrish @diaryofmomsblog alifewelldressed.com

Please email any stories, experiences, questions or comments that you might have to cw@diaryofamomblog.com or message us on Instagram at @diaryofmomsblog!

Mamas it has been an extreme minute since the last Diary of Moms: Interviews and Stories Podcast! Sharing updates in all transparency whether goodie slightly uncomfortable. This platform has become my safe space. Follow our Instagram page at @diaryofmomsblog.

Such a powerful episode with Brittany Hayes @brittanyrashae. Brittany talks about her experiences with mom burn out, being married with children, pivotal lessons learned raising two daughters, and being unapologetically you as a black mother! References: @mrsmommyesquire https://instagram.com/awellplannedwife?igshid=13sewiw05cta3 Also follow Brittany on Instagram at https://instagram.com/brittanyrashae?igshid=1m8k392lhzp8k

Abigail is a mom of two who is currently a PhD student, and the founder and executive director of Color Compton non profit. Color Compton is an organization working with Compton youth to build community among people of color through history and art. They are doing amazing things within. Compton and beyond. For more information about Color Compton please visit Colorcompton.org

Shannin is a mom of five girls from ages 6 to 24 and will be celebrating 24 years of marriage this year. Such a great discussion about mom judging, managing through moments of frustration as moms, mom breaks, nurturing children at different stages and ages, her awesome marriage ministry “Ignite” with her husband of almost 24 years and more! Follow Shannin's marriage ministry on Instagram and Facebook at @ignitethemarriage. Also two of her girls are young entrepreneurs on the rise creating hand sewn masks and handmade landyards for kids and adults. Follow their brand and business on Instagram at @beading.buddies.btq

Bonus episode ft. Mrs. Chrish Follow: @diaryofmomsblog

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Joyce James, known to me as Aunt Joyce : ) about the lessons learned from her mother, while reflecting on her experience as a new mom at 17years old and sharing her current motherhood journey. Aunt Joyce is a mom to 3 adult children in their 50's, a grandmother to 8 grandchildren and a great grandmother to 5 great grandchildren! Enjoy this episode!

So enjoyed this conversation of sacrifice, following your heart, unexpected learnings. and being married with children with my longtime friend and mom of three Maxerine Harvest aka Chef Max, co-founder of Urban Comfort Foods which is two dope moms from South LA fighting against food insecurities and providing their community and those in need with gourmet, delicious food! Visit https://urbancomfortfoods.com to learn more about how you can support Urban Comfort Foods initiative to help the Los Angeles community by making sure everyone gets a great meal!

Tatum Hawkins is a artsy mama of two who shares her journey of a career change from PR professional to the exciting art scene, motherhood abroad, co-parenting and New Beginnings! Follow Tatum on Instagram at @tatum.hawkins 

On this episode I share my experience of giving birth to my third child via cesarean, and talk about what life is currently like as a mom of three kids under three.

Sophia Kapten is a new mom who's maternity leave is coming to an end. In the midst of a pandemic and the emotional labor of preparing to go back to work in Clinical Psychology, Sophia shares her real-time transparent range of emotional and physical preparation that she experiences as she returns back to work.

In the season 1 finale Mrs. Chrish shares personal key tools and practices that help her accomplish her goals as a mom and entrepreneur. Mrs. Chrish also touches on how she paces herself as a an expecting mom of three!

My mom was born and raised in Compton. My family and I grew up in Compton, CA during a time where the LA Riots took place, racial discrimination and crimes seemed almost regular within society but my parents did their best to protect us and create a foundational household for my brother and I. Join us on this episode as my mom shares her story and learnings of motherhood.

Jordin is a New York, mom of two, who juggles gracefully corporate work life, wife life, mom life and still manages to find time for her very cool and impressive DIY projects. Enjoy Jordin's episode of diary of moms Interviews and Stories!

Regina Zeigler is a mom of three, now successful adult children. In this episode Regina reflects on her personal learnings and experiences at the start of her motherhood journey and in her current stage of motherhood. She also communicates how you've got a lifetime of being a mom ahead of you, give yourself a break and enjoy the journey, because you don't have to do it all at once!

Kat Branchman is a wife and mother of three from Long Beach Ca. She is an entrepreneur who serves as a life coach, strategist and speaker. In her spare time she models and acts. She also produces content for her popular Youtube page, "life with Kat," where she motivates, teaches and inspires her subscribers through her story of losing over 100 pounds. https://m.youtube.com/user/TeamBramchman

Diary of Mrs. Chrish- excerpt from July 26, 2020. I am 26 weeks pregnant during a pandemic.

Angie is a work-from-home mom of 3 boys. Two of which are twins and were birthed at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Angie shares her home birth story, how she manages work as co director of Kansas City Free Forest School Chapter, mom life, wife life, achieves her personal goals through her blog:‪ www.mariepech.com and beyond, while still finding time to nurture herself. Follow Angie on Instagram at @marie.pech!

Jennifer Forrester first gained national attention in 2015 when she was selected as a trainer for Michelle Obama's “Let's Move” campaign. Since that time she has evolved into a mother of two, serial entrepreneur and Director of the non-profit TrackGirlz (website: trackgirlz.com). Jennifer has also been featured by SHAPE, SELF, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. For more information, connect with her on Instagram @jenniferforrester. Below are also additional links from mentions in our episode discussion: https://books.google.com/books/about/Drop_the_Ball.html?id=9sciDAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button https://www.instagram.com/p/BHDW0lohJeh/?igshid=m7q3m1ng12ee

Karena Jamerson is a young mother of an eight year old daughter and a Behavioral Specialist for a elementary school in Shelton Wa. Enjoy Karena's episode and thoughts on the importance of building your circle, being mindful of your influence, dating, and not being afraid to ask for help!

Diary of Moms: Interviews & Stories creator & podcast host @MrsChrish shares her story of motherhood, learnings thus far and embracing the transition from a corporate career to becoming a full time stay at home mom.. For now at least *wink*

Tori Colbert passed the nursing state board while 8 months pregnant with her first child. Now as a mom of five, a Registered Nurse, having received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mommy's Time Out Facebook group creator, a wife and a Certified Health Coach. Tori shares her story and how she still manages to find the time to achieve her personal goals. Follow Tori's page at @t2youhealthcoach or email Tori at tcolbert630@yahoo.com to learn more about Tori's Heath Coach services.