Moms Hustle Different

Hey everyone! Happy Mother's Day! Moms Hustle Different will be going on a short hiatus for one month. See you all again in mid-June! Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode-- I'm reminding YOU to take care of yourself as we move into Mother's Day.  Here are some of the links I mentioned: Peloton: Use the code U44NWM to get $100 off of your accessories if you purchase the bike or tread! Kim Cash Tate: Start with Faithful and then move through her series! They are so good! Beverly Jenkins: I love the Bring on the Blessing Series! Check it out! Rochelle Alers: I read this book with my mom and it was really good! Jayne Allen - Definitely check out Black Girls Must Die Exhausted   Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, I started a new series that focuses on the black working mom. This episode is focused on preparing for baby as a working mom. I know some of us have already been around the block, but we may need a few reminders. This is also an episode that will be extremely useful if you are working a 9-5 and planning to expand your family. Spoiler Alert: LOOK AT YOUR PARENTAL LEAVE BENEFIT NOW. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Kira Hamilton to the podcast. Kira is an adventurous woman who enjoys life and discovering new passions and “what she likes to do” everyday. Living in Los Angeles, California with her 10 year old son, she is working on multiple ways to grow personally. From starting a new business to taking different courses, she loves making moves that make her happy. She is an Implementation Project Manager who received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University, holds an MBA from Keller Graduate school and obtained her Project Management Professional certification. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Halemah Simpson to the podcast. Halemah is a girl mom and the owner of Makeover360. In this episode, she talks with us about her journey as a single mom right out of college and how she created a village that provided the support that she needed as a mom, professional and of course as a woman. Also learn about how she transitioned to a career as a consultant after years as a makeup artist and salon owner. You can find Halemah on instagram at @makeover360agency and her website www.makeover360agency.com. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

Introducing the Moms Hustle Different Manifesto! I created a manifesto specifically to celebrate my birthday and make an effort to truly change my mindset and achieve my purpose.  Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Joy Rush to the podcast. Joy is a boy mom and the owner of Yoga Joy and is now a published author! She talks with us about how she transitioned from a career in higher education recruiting to owning her own kids yoga studio. She ALMOST gave up on her business when the pandemic started, but she kept it going and transitioned her yoga business to virtual successfully. You can find Joy on instagram at @yogaJoyRVA and her website www.yogajoyrva.com Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Candice Jones to the podcast. Candice is a toddler twin mom, content marketer, and owner of Mama Bossed Up. She walks us through how she quit her job—- in the middle of a pandemic to run her business full time. You can find Candice on instagram at @mamabossedup and her website www.mamabossedup.com. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Kellee Williams to the podcast. Kellee is a wife, mom to many, a multi-business owner and still has her fulltime job! You can find Kellee on Instagram at @Just_Kellee and her website www.justkellee.com. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Marissa Cuffee to the podcast. In this episode, Coach Rissa talks about how she navigated getting pregnant while in college and switching from a career in cosmetology to becoming a business analyst and owning her own coaching business for single moms. You can find Marissa on instagram at @butterfly_fli and her website www.butterflyfli.com Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter! You can e-mail me at brenda@momshustledifferent.com.

In this episode, I share my personal story of navigating a toxic work environment and give you three tips to help you create your exit strategy. Moms, remember that when you are better, your family is better. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Nicole LaShae to the podcast. Nicole give us an inside look into what its like to stop one business and start another— while excelling in her full-time career AND raising a toddler. You can find Nicole on instagram at @NicoleLaShae and her website www.nicolelashae.com. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our monthly newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Keelay Carter to the podcast. Keelay talks about how she has balanced a career in the federal government with building her own brand, while also giving back to her community.  You can find Keelay on instagram at @Keelay_Carter and her website www.keelaycarter.com. Don’t forget to order some of her apparel and use the code DREAMS for 20% off.  Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we welcome Tasha Hickey to the podcast. Tasha talks about how she’s found purpose, discerning the season that she’s in and how to create habits that help you achieve your purpose.  You can find Tasha at @Purposefully_tasha on Instagram and your can find her website at https://purposefullytasha.com  Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our newsletter!

This week we welcome Jasmyne Reynolds to the podcast! In this episode, Jasmyne shares about how she was able to transition from retail management to a career teaching inside and outside of the classroom as she now has her own business! Jasmyne was super transparent about both her motherhood journey and her career journey. She talks about everything from navigating a toxic workplace when pregnant and how she learned how to educate and inspire women for a living.    You can find Jasmyne at @thejasmynereynolds_ on Instagram and her website www.thejasmynereynolds.com. Her book The Power of Your P, can be found on www.thepowerofyourp.com and other national retailers.  Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, my cousin Shawntee Wilson joins us and talks to us about how she went from being a temp worker at McDonald’s Corporate to becoming an Executive Assistant at Adobe. She reminds us that building relationships can be key to moving up in your career. You can find Shawntee’ on Instagram or e-mail her at wilsons1109@yahoo.com.  Check out www.mamabossedup.com and enter the code mamahustle to get 10% off your purchase. It is black mom owned and she has apparel and items that truly describe mom life! Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website. Sign up for our newsletter!

In this episode of Moms Hustle Different, we talk to Chelena Bell, CEO of PrioritizeHER, wife and mom of twins about how she navigates work and motherhood. Chelena shares about one of her twins being on the autism spectrum, why she chose to stay at home when her sons were born, and about the importance of daily routines.  You can find Chelena on Instagram @chelena_b or join her PrioritizeHer Facebook Community. You can also email her at her@chelenab.com. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website.  

This week on the Moms Hustle Different Podcast, we have Lorin Cumberbatch. Lorin talks to us about how she transitioned from a makeup artist to owner of multiple skin spas (in multiple states by the way!) One of the things she definitely has made sure to do is bring her son with her along the way.  Tune in to hear how long after she had her baby that she was back to the grind. If you’re a working mom, you definitely want to hear this episode! You can find Lorin on Instagram @lorincumberbatc. If you are interested in her services at Skin Studio, definitely go to their website or their instagram page.

Welcome to another week of Moms Hustle Different. In this episode, I welcome Jessica Gordon who is a mom of three and an educator turned real estate agent. Hear how she was able to navigate having children back-to-back, and switching careers during post-partum.  You can find Jessica on Instagram and her website.  Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website.

MOMS HUSTLE DIFFERENT IS BACK!!! I'm excited to share this episode that has been in the vault for OVER SIX MONTHS-- but is still so relevant to us now.  Crystal Richards became a mother to teenagers through marriage, but talks about how she adjusted to motherhood after already being established in her career.  Crystal is a Project Manager and since this interview launched a new community called Mindsparq that serves as an uncommon community for uncommon project managers. If you love project management, definitely reach out to her! I also love the way she speaks about how she and her husband's blended family and how they make memories together. You can find Crystal on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also learn more about Mindsparq on her website. Moms Hustle Different can be found on Instagram and our website.

Here is my interview with T'Liza Kiel. Check out her fitness page: https://www.facebook.com/KielerFitNutrition

In this episode, I talk about why we chose to send our son to daycare-- in the middle of the COVID-16 Pandemic. 

Marcelle Wilson Davis www.twitter.com/kultureisyou https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelledavis/  

I moved from Maryland to Georgia in the middle of Covid-19 with my family. Hear more about my journey in this episode.    Instagram: @MomsHustleDifferent

Jessica Jones is  a wife to Brian ; her college sweetheart, working mom to 3 year old Dallas Marie, and COO to a new workout apparatus the Core Snatcher. Being a southern millennial mom Jessica embraced the challenge of wanting it all. Wanting to be able to build a successful career, be the best wife and mother, cook,  and love. With trying to juggle it all she had to remember to find time for her self.  Learning to balance her time she was able to take back time for herself and really focus on her fitness losing 75lbs.    Jessica was raised in Charlotte, NC.She earned her bachelors degree in Sport Management at Winston Salem State University and her Masters in Strategic Communications with a concentration in Public Relations at High Point University.  Website: Core Snatcher Instagram: Core Snatcher

Tamika Smith, MS is a ICF certified Life Coach, Lifestyle Expert, and Educator.  As the Founder of Mommy A La Carte Family Concierge, Tamika mentors working mothers to take control of their lives by creating synergy between work, family, life, and self-awareness.  With a Bachelor's in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Master’s in Human Service Administration, Tamika has provided coaching and training to hundreds of parents, teachers, and students for over 15 years. As a direct result of her extensive background, clients have enhanced their quality of life by following Tamika’s unique approach to self-awareness and self-branding.  A highly sought-after speaker and Mommy Lifestyle Mentor, Tamika attributes her passion for working with mothers to her journey through motherhood as well as her success with coaching mothers in various industries.  As a working mother,  devoted wife, and lover of Life she introduces overwhelmed working mothers to a lifestyle that is meaningful, manageable,  memorable and FABULOUS!  You can often find Tamika cheering on the sidelines at her son’s basketball games, exploring new ideas for date night with her hubby, studying the latest mom trends, swooning over a pretty cocktail, or obsessing over the latest fashion trends! IG: @MommyalaCarte

Antracia Moorings www.unfoldingwords.com Antracia Moorings is a writer and Bible teacher who has a deep love for theology and unfolding the truth of God’s word. She is the author of two Bible studies—Harvests of Kindness: A Bible Study of Ruth and Dust & Divinity: A Study of Genesis 1-11. Every week she hosts Unfolding Words, a bible study-focused podcast aimed at sharing biblical truth to offer light for your walk and life for your soul. She received her Bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University and has a degree in Biblical Studies from Cottonwood College. A former editor-in-chief of a ministry magazine, Antracia now homeschools her three children. She lives with her family in Southern California.  Antracia can be found online at www.unfoldingwords.com on Instagram at @unfoldingwords and Twitter at Unfolding_Words.  

Welcome to season 2 of Moms Hustle Different! We are going to catch up and talk about how we can dream big as moms! www.momshustledifferent.com www.instagram.com/momshustledifferent    

Stephanie Ayler is the founder and creator of Nourish and Love Company. Stephanie is a veteran( albeit, a more quieter veteran) in the natural hair game. Having been a part of the Natural Hair Community before it was even a community, before youtube, twitter, and instagram! When online forums is all that we had, if you can picture that! Her passion for cosmetics and hair care began at a young age, from reading shampoo and conditioner bottle labels that she would find in the bathroom to getting trouble in elementary school for braiding her classmates hair.    Stephanie’s natural hair journey began at age 15 after a disaster relaxer situation but her love for creating products to solve problems didn’t begin until years later. Stephanie graduated from VIrginia State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Visual Communication with a head full of locs. While in school, she made products to care for her locs and to keep them healthy. Two years later she would COMB OUT those locs and the real journey began. Nourish and Love Company with birthed in 2010 when Stephanie made whipped body butter and a healing salve for her dog. It was with these two products along with inspiring stories of Lisa Price, Miko Branch, Jane Carter, that she realized that “Hey I can do this too”.    With a deep passion, an insatiable curiosity and a purpose to provide amazing products, Stephanie began a blog where she detailed her journey and her brand with a mission to enrich, empower, and educate. That blog has since transformed and evolved into what you see now. Nourish and Love Company; a spa-inspired company providing handmade, quality hair care products for highly textured hair. Nourish and Love Company provides  spa-esqe hair products to promote a stress free natural hair journey.    With her never-ending love for cosmetic chemistry, Stephanie has spent countless hours, made hundreds of product iterations, and blown through many a notebook personally formulating and developing the product range you’ll find within Nourish and Love Company. Nourish and Love Company’s products are engineered by the best that nature and science have to offer. Carefully curated, formulated with integrity and ethically sourced, each ingredient found in our products serve specific functions. As a Licensed Cosmetologist and future Trichologist, Stephanie takes haircare very seriously and is out to provide professional hair care advice and education along with providing high quality textured hair products through Nourish and Love Co.    www.instagram.com/nourishandloveco  www.instagram.com/digitalhairbestie www.nourishandloveco.com www.facebook.com/nourishandloveco

Melodie Stewart is a freelance fashion stylist.  Starting her styling journey a little over 10 years ago, Melodie has styled for fashion shows, photoshoots and specializes in personal styling and shopping services.  Although she has tried to leave the world of fashion behind a number of times, she finds herself drawn to it.  She is committed to helping REAL PEOPLE build functional yet unique and memorable wardrobe.  What set's Melodie apart is her ability to get her clients to step out of the box.  She focuses on meeting not only the clients' needs, but their wants, too.  Whether you want a contemporary classic look or a funky street style look, you are sure to be pleased with the experience you have with Melodie as well as the result.   Melodie Stewart Personal Stylist + Style Blogger www.melodiestewart.com Instagram | Facebook   Moms Hustle Different www.momshustledifferent.com Instagram

Jocelyn Reneé is a Wife, Mother of 2, Licensed Cosmetologist, Educator and owner of NuGrowth Salon in Lanham, Maryland. Her passion for textured hair was the catalyst for launching her youtube channel, CurlyNuGrowth, and has allowed her to work with major beauty brands such as Mizani and Curls. Her enthusiasm for hair education has also afforded her the opportunity to speak with hundreds of women at colleges and educate beauty professionals at hair conventions. Jocelyn also utilizes her passion for holistic hair care to provide education to her online audience of over 100,000 supporters on the best hair care practices for their locs. When she's not teaching or working behind the chair, Jocelyn striving to level up in motherhood and adulting.  Jocelyn's Links: Website and Blog: www.curlynugrowth.com NuGrowth Salon: www.nugrowthsalon.com Instagram Facebook Books Mentioned during episode: Atomic Habits Self-Compassion: Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself Moms Hustle Different Links: www.momshustledifferent.com www.instagram.com/momshustledifferent brenda@momshustledifferent.com

LaShawnda is a wife (military spouse), mom of 2, and licensed therapist who has a passion for helping women!  Through her private practice, McLaurin Mental Wellness, PLLC, she provides counseling and coaching exclusively online to women around the world.  She is dedicated to helping women overcome fear, worry, and anxiety in order to achieve their goals.  Along with being a licensed therapist in the states of North Carolina and Maryland, LaShawnda is a certified clinical military counselor, certified anxiety specialist, nationally certified counselor, and life coach who’s style is supportive and solution focused.  In addition to helping others through counseling, LaShawnda is the host of the Inspiring Women Weekly Podcast which encourages women to push harder, go further, and shine brighter by sharing her personal stories, wisdom, and knowledge.  When she’s not changing the world one woman at a time, LaShawnda enjoys spending time with her amazing family, reading, laughing, and watching HGTV or Food Network.       ~~~~ LaShawnda McLaurin Licensed Professional Counselor McLaurin Mental Wellness, PLLC www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com   Find Moms Hustle Different on Instagram! www.instagram.com/momshustledifferent Our website: www.momshustledifferent.com  

Brenda Miller talks about taking a break from the Podcast for the week and how you can apply that to your everyday life. 

Brenda Miller talks Allyson Felix and Moms of Color in the corporate world. We should go where we are celebrated! ~~ Instagram: MomsHustleDifferent Website: www.momshustledifferent.com Facebook: Moms Hustle Different

Tarkia Johnson is a 34 year- old mom of three beautiful girls and wife of eleven years to one husband, whom she loves dearly. She is creative at heart and loves to work with her hands. She also loves to read novels and self- help/ motivational books. Tarkia loves God and received Christ into her heart at age twelve. As a young girl, Tarkia dreamed of becoming a Pediatrician or Neonatologist and has always been fascinated with the human body and how it functions. In 2009 Tarkia became a Registered Nurse, putting her one step closer to her dream profession. After less than one year in her first position as a Nurse she gave birth to her first daughter during the blizzard in January 2010. In August 2017, she began her journey back into the work force after being home intermittently with her 3 girls. She is currently working at a busy hospital in Maryland as a staff nurse. Tarkia’s passion is promoting healing in individuals and families so they may thrive in whatever stage of life they are in.   __   Find Moms Hustle Different on Instagram @MomsHustleDifferent, Facebook at Moms Hustle Different and our website: http://MomsHustleDifferent.com

So many of us struggle with putting the things that we want to do on the back burner. We always save "it" for later. Episode 6 is all about investing in yourself and telling procrastination bye bye! Are you looking to take online classes? Try Udemy!

Krystal Henry is a native of Prince George’s County who currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland. In the summer of 2015 Krystal thought of a 21st Century way to chronicle her experiences as a first-time mom, wife and professional. As ideas continued to emerge- Around the Way Mom was born! Since the initial article in 2016, Krystal has reached readers across the globe. Inspired by the song, "Around the Way Girl," by LL Cool J, the blog offers a fresh and honest perspective on motherhood, womanhood and more. Articles tackle topics from child discipline, issues within a marriage, maintaining adult friendships and self-care.. In addition, she has been a regular contributing writer for CEOMMagazine, and a submission writer for the P.A.M. Project-Preserve a Mom (NY), Not Just A Mum (London, England), New Calvary Life Church and Ministries and she has been a featured guest on various podcasts including Moms Hustle Different! Find Krystal at www.aroundthewaymom.com  Instagram: @roundthewaymom Facebook: Around The Way Mom

Intentional parent to one amazing son, Darrius, Se'Fana manages between business and bible studies. Out of her passion for purpose pursuit, she teaches others how to steward their lives while ministering to hearts of singles and single parents as part of her Kingdom assignment. Her son is an honors student, cellist, an avid chess player. She considers his relationship with Jesus Christ the greatest fruit of seed sown into another life.  With over 20 years of ministry experience in teaching women, leadership roles in Singles ministry, Se'Fana has expanded her reach to social media by creating a movement focused on teaching others how to live successfully single. Singles School is the place where we "Pursue Purpose and Maximize the Season of Singleness."  Whether behind the chair, behind a pulpit or a computer screen Se'Fana considers it an honor to be able to pour into the lives of hundreds of women weekly through her live Facebook broadcasts, mentorship One on One sessions, online courses, and webinars. As a licensed cosmetologist and cosmetology instructor for 20 years and an  A.A.S in Cosmetology Management, Se'Fana is a highly sought-after marketplace influencer and speaker to facilitate workshops in her expert areas of professionalism and healthy hair care. Still serving a thriving personal clientele, she is often booked for months at a time. https://www.sefanasamples.com/      

Candrice Oliver is the Associate Director of Business Partnerships at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School where she is responsible for building new relationships and expanding existing partnerships with corporations to cultivate Kenan-Flagler’s missions and initiatives and increase overall brand visibility. Although Candrice was born in Baltimore, MD, she calls Winston-Salem, NC home. She received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Winston-Salem State University and an MBA and Certificate of Inclusive Leadership Skills from Wake Forest University School of Business. Prior to accepting this position, she served as the Director of Development and District Director of Silicon Valley at Junior Achievement of Northern California. During her tenure, she led the New Business Task Force and managed regional advisory boards in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Candrice brings a unique wealth of knowledge and understanding of cultivating strategic and sustainable partnerships between the nonprofit sector and industry leaders. She has a proven track record of success in the pharmaceutical, technology and apparel industries, which has proven invaluable in engaging new, corporate partners. Affectionately known as “First Lady” and “The Connector”, Candrice is actively involved in her community and is passionate about traveling, philanthropy, and mentoring women and girls and equipping them with tools and strategies that will empower them for success in their personal and professional lives. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Association of Fundraising Professionals, Winston-Salem State University National Association Life Member and “40 under 40” honoree. Candrice and her husband, Khalif reside in Cary, NC and have a two-year-old son, Jacob (affectionately known as Jace), who keeps them super busy with soccer, swimming and basketball. About Moms Hustle Different Website: www.momshustledifferent.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/momshustledifferent Facebook: fb.me/MomsHustleDifferent

For Episode 2 of Moms Hustle Different, I have my mom in the guest chair! About Angela Wilson-Kittles Angela Wilson-Kittles has over 20 years of technology leadership experience in the public and private sectors. She began her career as a software developer at Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic) and held several positions there and eventually managed system initiatives for seven operating companies. She next became a consultant where she implemented new financial and procurement systems for government and corporate organizations. She later held technology leadership positions at Howard University, The Pew Charitable Trusts and International Justice Mission. Angela has a BA in Business from the University of Maryland University College and an MA in Organizational Communications from Bowie State University. She enjoys career counseling, reading, cooking and attending live jazz concerts. Angela lives in Bowie, Maryland with her husband.   Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/momshustledifferent Sign Up for our Newsletter: www.momshustledifferent.com

Brenda Miller is a wife to Andre and a first-time mom to six-month-old Arthur. She works for a non-profit by day and is trying to navigate and balance her roles in the evening. She started Moms Hustle Different to share the stories of working moms of color and give us all the tools to soar in motherhood and in our careers. Follow us on Instagram: @momshustledifferent Sign Up for our Newsletter: www.momshustledifferent.com