Midwest Mommas!

We got to chat with the talented and caring Jennie today from Jennie & Co. Scrunchies! Jennie shares her personal story with us about why she started making scrunchies and how she uses them to give back to others. Jennie believes in your mental health, your self worth, and of course, fun hair flair! Go check her and your new favorite scrunchies out at www.jennieandco.com.

Hello listeners and happy holidays! Your Midwest Mommas are discussing the holidays; including, tips and tricks for mashed potatoes, holiday shopping, and what to buy our family members for Christmas. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the show.

Hello listeners! Thank you for joining us this summer!  On today's episode, Laura Markz shares with us on how she decided to change her career when becoming a mom and start her own business, MyBizU.  She encourages moms everywhere to turn their passions and strengths into a profitable business.  If you are in a season of change, this episode is for you! Enjoy!

Please join our conversation with Cece Jones-Davis!  She is a reverend, speaker, advocate, and so much more.  Her recent mission is to bring the presence of God in everyday places.  She is ready to tackle anything that comes her way, and she is definitely someone you will enjoy following!  We hope you enjoy!

Hello listeners!  Please join us as we chat with the owner of Bean to Sprout, Sarah Belmore!  She is a wife, a mom, and has so much passion for her baby, children's and women's boutique.  Sarah shared with us her journey of starting Bean to Sprout, and some of her bright spots and hurdles along the way.  And listeners, make sure you listen until the very end because Sarah has something super special for our listeners!  Once again, thank you so much for joining us and supporting Midwest Mommas.  We hope you enjoy!

Hello listeners! We had the opportunity to chat with Amy Seiffert! Amy is a mom, wife, speaker, and author of Grace Looks Amazing On You.  We discuss with her how we can apply this book to our lives right now!  She shares her tips on talking with the younger generation, her writing process, and inspirational women she follows as well. We hope you enjoy her burst of positivity!

Please join us as we chat with Sarah Westfall!  She is a speaker, fellow podcast host and writer.  She talks to us about not looking away on the important things, losing a loved one, and her podcast story.  We hope you enjoy!

Join us in our first conversation of the new year with author, Caitlin Henderson!  She shares her story of life on the farm and her ups and downs throughout her journey.  Her book Faith, Farming, and Family: Cultivating Hope and Harvesting Joy Wherever You Are comes out January 19th!  We hope you enjoy this fun convo!

Please join us in our latest conversation with author Heather M. Dixon, as she shares her story along with her new book, Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don't Like Your Story.  Heather encourages anyone who is carrying a difficult story and cannot change to trust that God can give them hope.  Heather's words are just what we need to hear with everything going on in the world today.  We hope you enjoy!

Listen to our latest conversation with author, Stacey Thacker!  She shares with us her new devotional, Threadbare Prayer: Prayers for Hearts that Feel Hidden, Hurt, or Hopeless.  This is a must read!! She offers simple yet heartfelt devotions to guide readers on the days they don't know what to pray.  We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Jump into this conversation today with the one and only Jodi King! She is a wife, momma, and musician. We chatted with Jodi about all these things, and her most recent accomplishment with her new book You Got This: A Guide to Ditching Perfect and Showing Up to Your Real Life.

We are so lucky to have the incredibly brave Molly Huffman on our show today.  She is the author of The Moon is Round, and shares with us her story of heartbreak, loss, and her faith through an unthinkable journey.  Check out her book here after you listen to our conversation.   The Moon Is Round: A True Story of Extraordinary Loss, Grief, and the Fight for Faith by Amazon.com Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089D34VT6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JbgcFb9DEQJZY  

Please join us in our conversation with author and momma of five, Anjuli Paschall. She shares her story and how she has gone through struggles with motherhood, but has been a lighthouse for not only her children but other women who need guidance. Her latest book, Stay, is the perfect book to read this season. We hope you enjoy!

Thanks for tuning in to our latest episode of Midwest Mommas!  On today's episode, we chatted with founder of Fawn and Foster, Rachel Dehmer.  She shares with us her story of motherhood and becoming a foster parent, as well as starting her own clothing line to help foster children of all ages.  We hope you enjoy!

Please join us in our latest episode with Dr. Celeste Holbrook!  She talks about all things SEX!  She shares with us her journey on how she became a sexologist and discusses the importance of having a healthy sex life.  We hope you enjoy!

Please join us in our conversation with author Vivian Mabuni. She shares her story and how she and her family got involved with Cru. Her latest book, Open Hands Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God, is one you want at the top of your reading list. We hope you enjoy!

Join us in our latest conversation with author Ruth Schwenk!  She shares with us how she started her journey, and how she focuses on helping women grow together and keeping your faith strong through tough moments in life. We hope you enjoy!

Hello listeners! Please join us in our latest conversation with the uplifting author and blogger, Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien!  She just launched her first book, Claim Your Crown, and is sharing her journey on how she has made a name for herself with God as her center.  We all need some words of encouragement during this uncertain time, and Tarah-Lynn is just the person you need to stay positive! We hope you enjoy!

Join us in our latest conversation with creator of b.e.happe Designs, Brooke Happe!  Brooke changed her lifestyle to start giving back to children's hospitals around the nation.  Brooke is brave, inspiring, and someone you definitely want to get to know! We hope you enjoy!

Please join us as we chat with Lisa Eckerle, as she shares what her company, Sort Support, is all about!  We are all practicing social distancing nowadays, and getting organized at home is something that may help pass the time and make you feel good.  Lisa gives some tips and tricks on getting organized so we can all spend our time and energy on the things we love.  We hope you enjoy! 

Please join us in our latest conversation with the COO of Aid Through Trade, Ashley Davis!  She shares with us her journey with the company and how they focus on empowering women through ethical, fair, and sustainable employment.  Aid Through Trade has beautiful jewelry you must check out! Ashley shares a special offer as well for our listeners! We hope you enjoy!

We are thrilled to have Erin Port on Midwest Mommas!  Erin is a momma of 4, who shares how life can be messy and busy at times, but it is important to stop and think about how we can live a simple, purposeful life. She gives tips on simplifying daily life and enjoying the little things.  Erin also shares her powerful adoption story that changed everything.  We hope you enjoy! 

Please join us as we chat with sisters Gretchen and Heidi as they share their business, Hoosier Sister.  These sisters have an eye for putting all things vintage together to accent your home decor.  They share how Hoosier Sister got started and how designing space for people is a work of art.  Spring is just around the corner, and Heidi and Gretchen have great ideas to spruce up your home!  We hope you enjoy!

Get ready for a refreshing episode of Midwest Mommas, featuring Molly Reed Grayson!  We were honored to sit down and chat with her about being a songwriter and also hosting Sunday Bakes on Instagram.  She shares with us her journey through it all and is an open book.  From inspiring people through songs and making yummy food, Molly is the real deal.  We hope you enjoy! 

We are kicking off 2020 with the Money Organizer, Alaina Fingal! She shares helpful tips and tricks when planning out your budget and staying organized with your spending.  What better way to start off a new year by getting out of debt and sticking to your budget?! We hope you enjoy!

We are thrilled to bring you our newest conversation with House of Jade Interiors, Erin and Kirsten! These lovely ladies share with us their story and how their dream all got started.  They shared some great tips on decorating your home on a low budget, even during the crazy busy holidays!  We hope you enjoy!

We are counting down the hours until Black Friday, how about you?! Join our holiday special episode as we share some great gift ideas for kids, men, and women this holiday season.  We discuss some of the great deals out there for 2019! We hope you enjoy!

We celebrate our 30th episode with local entrepreneur, Jessica Lynch!  She started her own business, Yoga Baby Clothing, and most recently opened a miniature golf course and restaurant with her husband.  Birdies in Westfield, Indiana is a place for the whole family to spend time together and just have fun!  She shares with us how she balances her work and family while traveling to support her husband who is a professional hockey player.  She has strong roots that have helped her become the best she can be and inspire others who want to follow their dreams. We hope you enjoy!

Founder of The Cake Bake Shop, Gwendolyn Rogers is as delightful as her elegant cakes.  Currently featured on Oprah’s 2019 Favorite Things list, Gwendolyn shares with us her journey on starting her business out of her kitchen to the growing empire it is today. We were able to get all the feels when sitting down with Gwen at her beautifully decorated shop while listening to Christmas music, and leaving with a variety of delicious slices of her cake. Thank you, Gwendolyn for reminding us to chase our dreams and continue to dream big.  We hope you enjoy!

Please join our latest conversation with Manda Carpenter.  She is a writer, speaker, and advocate. She is also an inspiring foster momma who has a passion for the foster care system and wants to make a difference in this world.  We hope you enjoy this raw conversation!  

Please join us in our latest episode with founder of Savhera, Vanessa Bouche.  Savhera is an amazing company that has a powerful mission.  Savhera offers premium, organic essential oils  to values-driven consumers while combatting sex trafficking by providing dignified employment to survivors of sexual exploitation.  This is a conversation you don't want to miss! Enjoy!

Please join us as we chat with author, Leslie Verner in our newest episode.  In her debut book, Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness, she shares that when it comes to hospitality, we can't hold out for ideal circumstances.  Leslie offers readers to move past trying to be perfect and reach out for true connections.  Enjoy!

Please join our conversation as we talk with the lovely Katie Norton on all things beauty! She shares the importance of checking makeup products used and finding a healthier option in Beautycounter.  Enjoy!

We are thrilled to have our first TEACHER on our show!! Please join us with Brooke Brown, a teacher, blogger, TpT author, and momma of 2! She shares with us some of her tips and tricks in the classroom and how she incorporates STEM and Makerspace activities daily.  Enjoy!

Please join us in our sweet conversation with Jessi Strother.  Jessi is a pastor's wife who started her own ministry, Salty Sweet.  She shares her journey on how she started her ministry and becoming a writer and speaker.  Jessi inspires us all to be kind to one another and to be mountain movers. We hope you enjoy!

We are so glad to have had the opportunity to chat with blogger, yoga instructor, postpartum doula, wellness coach, and momma, Jennifer Magnano!  While she wears many hats, she discusses tips on motherhood and balancing a busy life.  We hope you enjoy this conversation! Thanks for listening!

We're back!!! We have been away for a bit but are so excited to be back! We decided to share some of our favorite things with you all. We hope you enjoy!

Please enjoy our real conversation with author, speaker, and mom Beth! She shares how God is present in all things and how the start of becoming a family was different but better than she could have ever imagined.

We are so excited to have Liz Forkin Bohannon on our show to discuss her company Sseko, where she uses fashion to create opportunity and community for women globally.  She shares her passions and discusses some new exciting things coming up in her life.  Enjoy!

Join us in our conversation with the endearing author Alexandra Kuykendall.  We learn more about her journey to becoming an author and why it was important to her to share her beliefs.  Enjoy!

Today on our podcast, we are chatting with the founder of Mulxiply, Tanja Cesh.  Mulxiply is a sustainable fashion company focused on jewelry and accessories where everything is made in Nepal. These products are made by people who are at high risk or survivors of human trafficking.  Tanja candidly shares her personal experiences and how her outlook on fashion changed after she visited Nepal and saw the need to help others.  Please enjoy this powerful story! 

Join Midwest Mommas as we chat with founder and CEO of Sudara, Shannon Keith.  She shares her passion for empowering women and ending human trafficking.  Their products support living-wage employment and skills training for women in India who are at high risk or survivors of sex trafficking.  Thanks for listening!

Join Midwest Mommas as we ask each other some fun, silly questions! Enjoy!

Boys momma, Michelle Krol, shares her journey to being a momma of 5 boys, including quadruplets! Listen to hear her love for raising her boys. Enjoy! 

We were so honored to be able to sit down and chat with blogger, Molly Stillman! She shares how she started her well known blog and podcast and how it changed her life.  She also shares some of her favorite topics: essential oils, fashion, and more! We hope you enjoy! 

Join us in our conversation with Laura Hertz, CEO and founder of Gifts for Good. She shares her passion for giving meaningful gifts that give back.  With gifts from over 40 nonprofits and social enterprises, Gifts for Good can change the way the world gifts.  We hope you enjoy!

Join Midwest Mommas as we talk with NICU nurse, Madison, who shares her career and volunteering with Grace on Wings.  We hope you enjoy!

Join Midwest Mommas as we chat with author, Shannan Martin.  She shares how we can all love our neighbors and grow our community. Enjoy!

Join us in our conversation with Heidi, a local Indiana mom who fosters children and inspires us all!

Join Alexa and Melissa as they discuss some random fun questions!

Join us for some laughs and memories as we think back to our maternity leaves.  So. many. emotions!