Mamas Making Moves

The title is vague for a reason! Talking about the "best" time to get back to business, fitness and bedroom gymnastics today!  Would love to hear your stories or opinions on this too! Connect with me: www.facebook.com/gemscollins1 www.instagram.com/gemscollinscoaching gems@gemscollins.com 

Does the act of self-care make you feel guilty? Sort of defeating the object of the self-care in the first place?Here are some things you can try because at the end of the day, it's essential to be at our best to help our people be at their best - but it's never as easy as it seems when you're raising tiny humans!Connect with me and let me know what you think!www.facebook.com/gemscollins1https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhowillwithgems/

I'm sharing a bit of a vulnerable story today in terms of my breastfeeding journey - but I believe it will help people. Mothering is hard, dealing with the weight and judgement of other people's expectations is not something ANYONE needs - so here's what I think we need to do about it!Connect with me and tell me what you thought about this episode:www.facebook.com/gemscollins1Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhowillwithgems/

Meet the fabulous Jeannine Brady, CEO and Founder of nursing and pumping apparel business Ailana J.Jeannine talks about how and why she started the business, in the middle of a pandemic no less!How she manages it all with an 18 month old and a husband in the military, as well as how she finds her fierce inner strength and encourages you to do the same!Connect here:www.ailanaj.comwww.instagram.com/ailana.j  Connect with me:www.facebook.com/gemscollins1  

I've not really discussed "the situation" as I try to be a source of positivity and inspiration, but I felt compelled to have this conversation with myself...about the impact on our kids and how we can be the source of inspiration they need, to change our world! Need help with your productivity at the moment?Check out this guide: https://gemscollins.com/mamas-guideFind and connect with me:www.facebook.com/gemscollins1https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhowillwithgems/

Chatting with Jennifer Johnson today, CEO and Founder of CinchShare and Mama to FOUR!Listen in to how she found a solution to her issue of spending too much time scheduling her social media posts and how she manages her business with her 4 kids, and still finds time for some early morning kayaking!www.instagram.com/cinchsharehttps://www.cinchshare.com Join me:https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhowillwithgems/And connect with me:www.instagram.com/gems.collinswww.facebook.com/gemscollins1 

Beautiful conversation with Rebecca Dawson, counselor for adolescent - adult females, helping them to heal and find their truthMother of 3 boys, Rebecca took a massive leap last year to go full time in her business - we discuss the risk, reward and what it takes to find and fulfil your purposewww.instagram.com/rebecca_dawson5www.blueroompublications.com Connect with mewww.instagram.com/gems.collinswww.facebook.com/gemscollins1www.gemscollins.com 

And what you do need to know to find your success!The guide I mention in the show can be found here: https://gemscollins.com/mamas-guideAnd the group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhowillwithgems

Such a powerful episode to kick off 2021! Carolina has created such an amazing, supportive and empowering community for the Street Parking pregnant and postpartum community.Today we talk about her journey to where she is today, managing Mama-Guilt, the massive community she's building and the importance of postpartum rehab.Find out more at:www.streetparking.commamas@streetparking.comwww.instagram.com/care_o_leenaGive me a follow: www.instagram.com/gems.collins 

Another solo episode from me, talking about managing that Mama Guilt, visualising your way forward and trying to get a full episode in during nap time

This week I'm talking to the beautiful soul that is Wendi Iacobello.Wendi is a Mama, entrepreneur and military spouse, who started her blog business to support women through fitness, faith, volunteerism and finding their purpose.Wendi talks about the reason why we all need to pay it forward, how pivoting from her dream career affected her and the positive benefits it has had on her, and how we can all do EXACTLY what it is we are meant to doConnect with Wendi: www.instagram.com/strength4spousesConnect with me: www.instagram.com/gems.collins

Emily - entrepreneur, Mama and military spouse making moves! Emily started as a VA and found her passion for podcast management which has resulted in her successful business which she currently runs from Hawaii!We talk about her journey, how she manages and grows her business with 2 small but mighty boys, life in paradise and what you need to know when starting and running your own podcast!Find Emily at: www.instagram.com/emily.s.porterwww.emilyporter.coFind me at: www.instagram.com/gems.collins

My first podcast post birth, and it's with the fabulous Bett, who was due in 3 days (at the time of recording!)Bett has a full-time career, 5 (now 6) babies, a podcast, Facebook group and motivational speaking career AS WELL!We talk about finding your purpose, living in joy and how it's possible to do it all - whatever that looks like for you.Find Bett under Bett Lucas on all social media - Instagram here: www.instagram.com/bettlucasConnect with me - I'd love to be a part of your journey: www.instagram.com/gems.collins

Connect with the amazing Helen:@Helen_massey on instagramwww.medicalandhealthwriter.comConnect with me!@gems.collins on instagramGems Collins everywhere elsewww.gemscollins.com

Today's guest is the fabulous Suzy Olivier, founder of Mothers of Enterprise. Suzy is on a mission to help mums all over the world create the business of their dreams - and with this being her 4th successful business venture, she certainly knows her stuff!So - tune in for some great advice around starting and growing BOTH a product and service-based business; the key to success and the joy of following your dreams as well as being a mother!Connect with Suzy:https://www.mothersofenterprise.comwww.instagram.com/mothersofenterprise And connect with me! www.instragram.com/gems.collinswww.gemscollins.com

Marla Bautista overcame a traumatic childhood fuelled with a purpose to truly change the world. To show everyone there is good in the world and to be a force for change moving forward - and she's not working alone, her entire family are involved in the business!Listen in to hear about what The Bautista project is doing for improve the world we live in, and how Marla literally does it all (and doesn't even realise!)www.instagram.com/marla.bautista.authorhttps://www.thebautistaprojectinc.org Connect with me: www.instagram.com/gems.collins

A slightly different angle today as Carrie and I talk about impending motherhood - she's due any day now! - our apprehensions and plans for our businesses moving forward, as well as some awesome copywriting tips for those who need help really connecting to their audience!Mamas-to-be: this is the episode for you! Current Mamas - you'll resonate with so much!Connect with Carrie: www.carriedawaycreativeco.com@carriedawaycc

Just me today my friends - some deep thoughts I wanted to share with you around how we define ourselves, and behave in a way that conforms to this - even when it's not the real "us". If you're struggling with confidence, knowing who you are and/or what you're meant to do - but you know you're meant for more - then this episode is for YOU! Connect with me on the gram: www.instagram.com/gems.collins

You are in for a treat my friends! Today I'm talking to Tiffany Smiley, CEO and Founder of More Than Me and Hope Unseen.Listen as we talk about how she not only overcame a huge life-changing event, but was able to share her story to create a space to inspire, uplift and help other women grow.She's a true inspiration and this episode will not disappoint!www.morethanme.com@morethenmemvmt@gems.collinsConnect!!

Pamela and I talk all things virtual conferences, empowering women and military spouses, raising 4 BOYS and a drive to genuinely do good in the world.Check out the inspirational magazine: https://wellnesswisdommag.comConnect with Pamela: @pamela_boladoConnect with me: @gems.collins

Erika talks to us about truly authentic selling, creating YOUR unique offer and growing a business without being chained to your desk!instagram.com/erikatebbensconsultingbit.ly/nosleazesellingCourses: sellitsister.net  bit.ly/convosthatconvertwww.instagram.com/gems.collins

Kristin talks to us about the important of understanding your numbers to GROW your business, gives us amazing actionable steps and tells us how she does all this whilst raising her babies. In fact it was her babies that were the catalyst for her to leave corporate, start up on her own and end up making MORE money in the first few months of starting!DIY Bookkeeping 101 course: https://kristin-prosser.mykajabi.com/pl/216782 www.theaccountingcollective.comwww.instagram.com/theaccountingcollectivewww.instagram.com/gems.collins

In this episode I'm talking to supermama of 3, Kaila Ruan about her journey or motherhood and entrepreneurship. We talk about how she grew her business, manages with all the babies and she shares some tangible advice that you can implement into your social media strategy TODAY, to grow your business!Find Kaila at:@kaila.ruan (instagram)www.kailaruan.com Connect with me on insta: @gems.collins

Strap in friends, this is such an energetic and powerful episode! Marathon running Mum of 4, Suzy, shares her journey, her tips and her advice about being a Mama and running a hugely successful and empowering business!The book we discussed is "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert Connect: @runliftmompodhttps://runliftmompod.com Find me: www.gemscollins.com

Get ready to be inspired beyond words! Megan is the CEO and Founder of Tuli - a jewellery business that provides opportunities for mothers in Africa. We talk about the mission, becoming a mother whilst running her business and how she manages to do it all - including staying up until 1am in Japan to be on the podcast!You can find more about Tuli and connect with Megan here:www.tuli.co@tulistyle (Instagram) 

Join me at the start of the journey, not quite a Mama entrepreneur, but only 5 weeks to go!I share my plans, my concerns and some ideas for the future, that may just help inspire you too! www.gemscollins.com

The very first episode! What this podcast is about, who it's for and why you won't want to miss an episode!  Join me on this amazing journey of motherhood as an entrepreneur! www.gemscollins.com