Mom Culture® Podcast

We're back with the third installment of Expectations vs. Realities as you start the journey into motherhood with our friend and first-time mommy, Julie. In this episode, we chat about the first year and the expectations she had going into motherhood. Was the expectation the reality? Tune in with the mom culture crew; we promise you'll pick up a few nuggets from us! Follow and chat with Julie on Instagram @juliekhaledmusic or @jkhaled830 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/momculture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/momculture/support

On this episode we follow up with first-time mama Julie Khaled about her birthing experience, the postpartum journey and the expectations she had going in verse the reality of the experience. We share our wisdom and experiences in a fun and always humorous chat with the Mom Culture Crew. Remember mamas “Opinions are like assholes” and everyone has one when it comes to motherhood so always own your motherhood and know you're a good mother even if your journey looks different from someone else's! Do you want to hear any other postpartum topics in future episodes? Let us know mama! Mom Culture Podcast links Earth mama nipple balm Earth mama sitz bath Earth mama perineal spray Depends slim fit Frida Mom Padsicles Reference to the “Good Mother” tee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tune in as we chat with our social media manager and fellow Mom Culture mama Julie Khaled. When Julie left us pre-pandemic to relocate to Arizona in February 2020, we knew a lot would change, but boy, or girl we weren't expecting what she had cooking in her future. Join us while we catch up and chat with Julie about the expectations and realities of becoming a first-time mama and her upcoming delivery. We don't hold back in answering her questions and sharing our experiences with our own first labor experiences. We plan to recap for a second episode to hear how it all went cause one thing us seasoned mamas know is you have to be prepared for anything and everything to change during delivery. You can follow Julie and her growing family on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jkhaled830/ and learn more about her services and management here: https://www.instagram.com/southpawmarketing/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is super late but that's just us winging it and maybe not winning it but always trying to do our best. Sarah and Gina reflect on some of the highs and lows of 2020 and how they survived a year of the unknown at home while homeschooling and raising six children. It's been a roller coaster but summer is here and fall is on the horizon. We learned a lot about ourselves, our families and what really matters to us a women and mothers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode, we chat about how we made and maintained friendships through the highs and lows of motherhood. No matter if you have a village full of mama friends or just one good friend we know finding mama friends can be hard. Tune in and listen to our chat about where we've made friends, how our friendships have grown and when they sometimes fizzle out and when you need to move on. (this episode was done pre COVID-19 we plan to chat about the changes to mommy friendships in the "new norm" soon) Read our blog here: How I met my mama crew References: -Peanut App a New way to connect with and make mom friends. -Krystal Festerly My friend and founder of https://www.krystalfesterly.com creator of It takes a village magazine -Bianca the sweetest SoCal mama founder of Sunny & Cheer finder of vintage and maker of the best pants around the Ankle Biters --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode, we chat with Emily McAllister of @chasingmcallisters about her journey to sobriety and how it has impacted her life as a woman and a mother. Sobriety date: 9/25/2009 Click here to see photo of Emily with Sarah, Julie, and Krystal at ALT Summit in Palm Springs 2019. Click here to see photo of Emily with Sarah and Julie at the dinner they referenced in this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we chat about social media and our not so "tiny humans". My personal fails as a parent while navigating the beast that is social media and keeping an open dialogue with my kids. We hope you find a few nuggets from our chat about what works for us and what we do to keep them safe while using social apps. Parental controls for iPhones for Android phones Wanna be part of our chats? Join us on the Mom Culture VIP Community here Use code PODCAST at www.momculturewines.com for 15% off your purchase. Some exclusions apply. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Boys are like roosters." -Suzanne Today we chat with seasoned mama Suzanne. She's a mother to three with one in college and two in high school. Suzanne has been in the trenches for years now and she's bestowing her nuggets of wisdom with the Mom Culture Community! We loved hearing her insight into how she's navigated the teen years with humor and honesty with her not so tiny humans. This episode is full of so many little nuggets of firsthand advice with tried and true methods. We're so excited to share her wisdom with you. We hope it gives all of us a glimpse of what's coming in the future with our babes! Thank you Suzanne we can't wait to have you back in the Mom Culture Club to record again! Photo of Suzanne and her family --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we chatted about how to know when to encourage hobbies or when to maybe look for a new interest for your tiny humans.  After years of sports and classes, we've learned a thing or two.  We chat about when to push them a little, when to back off, and when to teach them to keep their word and stay committed.  From baseball to dance classes with six kids between us —hear our take on cultivating their interests and allowing them to try new things without being competitive. If it's not their jam, it might just inspire you to ease up or go all in mama! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today’s episode, we chat with Brooke Doughty one of my dearest mommy friends about her children and the journey from diagnosis to treatment of “invisible” disabilities in her youngest. Trusting your gut will serve you well in motherhood especially when something doesn't feel right about your child and their behaviors or limitations. Find some support from Brooke and Sarah and how we both trusted that inner mama voice to advocate for our daughters finding diagnosis and treatments. We hope this episode helps people think a little and give some grace in public to those who might just have a hidden disability like our girls! Cystic Fibrosis Girl Scouts Autism Spectrum Disorder Juvenile arthritis ADHD Silent reflux Juvenile Diabetes Hippotherapy Epilepsy ABA Therapy Lily Pie Slime Chewing Necklace (brand?) Peer Leaders Go Bananas FB Group Tik Tok Tori Spelling Inland Regional Center --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode we chat about being financially prepared for the unexpected loss of a loved one. The recent news of Kobe and Gianna Bryant and the 7 others who perished in the tragic helicopter crash, as well as the loss of several young parents in our community, led us to discuss what happens after an unexpected loss. Nothing can prepare you for the emotional effects of losing a spouse or child, but you can prepare for the financial effects. On this episode we discuss life insurance, why you need it, how much you need, when to get it, whole vs. term, etc. Edward Jones can help you research life insurance and general financial planning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, we chat with Christina Marshman owner and founder of Mae Innovations. She is the queen of bringing my visions to life! She can help you design, print, and curate your brand by taking it to the next level! Listen to her chat with us about how she got started in branding, her passion for helping other small female-owned businesses and how she juggles working with her spouse and raising her two girls. It's always a party when Christina stops into the Mom Culture Club. Her energy, wit, and keen eye make her one of our favorite mamas to work with and we can't wait to share more about her with our community. She's a proud member of the Female Founders Collective and a true mama with a heart of gold always willing to help out her fellow Mamakind by donating her design efforts to charity work. Looking to take your brand to the next step with custom items? Then this is the episode for you! Read more about Christina here on our blog! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode we chat about how to balance life and motherhood while maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mom Culture chats with our former VA Marissa Ellis who runs her own MLM boutique for LuLaRoe with the help of her sweet hubby and three tiny humans. #TwinMama We chat about community, finding passion and body positivity and how this brand has brought many blessing into her life. We debunk some MLM myths and keep it real on just how much work goes into doing direct sales. This is a must listen for any mama considering getting into direct sales and building up an online community. Follow Marissa @lularoethefam join her Facebook community here https://www.facebook.com/lularoeshopthefam/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get to know the ladies behind the brand Mom Culture. Sarah Komers- Owner and Founder and Head Mama at Mom Culture® Gina Austin- Office Manager/"Den Mother"/Wholesale Guru Julie Khaled- Marketing Manager/"Millennial Unicorn"/Freak in the Spreadsheets Join our Mom Culture Facebook VIP Community  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the Mom Culture podcast, we're chatting with our good friend and fellow mompreneur Lindsay White owner and founder of the @thelittlemilkbar_ and the #DropTheCover movement a nursing brand with the amazing boob cover a collaboration with (design from Gravel & Gold SF). She's sharing tips, tricks and state laws to help continue the empowerment of all breastfeeding mothers with her amazing brand and Mom Culture is so excited to chat with her and share all the amazing knowledge with our community. Special shout to our episode sponsors Amara Organic Foods – use code MOMCULTURE for 20% off your order + FREE shipping within the USA. Check out these hot product tips from Lindsay: Newman’s Ointment – Need a prescription from OBGYN or doctor. Needs to be sent to a compounding pharmacy. Haakaa Pump – to attach to other breast while nursing, to collect excess milk. Wanna help us grow, mama? Download, review and share our NEW podcast with your mama friends it truly helps us continue to help our fellow mamakind out and bring on more amazing guest! XO- The Mom Culture Crew --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us on our first podcast episode, where 2 moms (with 6 kids between them) chat about dealing with picky eaters. A good resource is @feedinglittles