The Efficient Mama Podcast

Find out why The Efficient Mama has been on a break and what's to come for our self care journey.   Make sure to follow me on Instagram where I'm still active: @the_efficientmamapodcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | TikTok:  @the_efficientmamapodcast | Pinterest: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey.   Shop The Efficient Mama Merch

In this episode I'm joined by life coach, podcaster and author Tasha Owens. We talk structure, timing, prioritizing you and your goals and how to make yourself feel better in the season that you're in. Tasha also touched on how dealing with trauma gets in the way of prioritizing and spending time on ourselves and can lead to people pleasing and overachieving.   Tasha also shares her grow forward formula, discusses how our upbringing and childhood affects us into adulthood. If you have felt there are beliefs that get in the way of your self care, this episode is definitely for you.   Book Recommendations:  Sis Stop Sulkin: God's Plan is Greater by Tasha Owens We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers   Reach Out: Tasha Owens Website: https://www.tashatalkslife.com | Podcast: Sis Stop Sulkin Podcast | IG: @Tashatalkslife   THE EFFICIENT MAMA PODCAST Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | TikTok:  @the_efficientmamapodcast | Pinterest: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey.   Shop The Efficient Mama Merch

In today's episode we are joined by birthworker and women's health coach Thamar Innocent. Thamar talks about the importance of diet and accessibility to healthy foods. Thamar shares having to travel to get healthy whole foods that weren't found in her local supermarket. Thamar also shares tips to finding and creating your birth team and healing your womb.   Thamar discussed what her motherhood journey was like and some struggles with her identity and purpose. She preaches community and nurturing all your relationships. If you're struggling with your health journey, this episode is for you.    Book Recommendation: Bamboozled by Jesus by Yvonne Orji    Reach Out   THAMAR INNOCENT Instagram: @thamarinnocent   THE EFFICIENT MAMA PODCAST Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | TikTok:  @the_efficientmamapodcast | Pinterest: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey.   Shop The Efficient Mama Merch

In today's episode we are joined by Anna Steward of The Heart Centered Woman. Anna talks about people pleasing, self validating and self discovery as a teen parent. Anna got real about her long and sometimes unsure times throughout her journey, the good, the bad and the ugly.   Anna discussed how she found herself through boundaries, vulnerability, what were her values and what's important to her while juggling her daughter without support nearby after moving to a new state. Anna recognized that she couldn't do it on her own and created a community without being ashamed. If you're struggling with people pleasing, boundaries, need tips for quiet time and letting go of expectations then you need to listen to this episode.   Book Recommendation: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown   Reach Out! Anna Stewart Instagram: @anna.stewart16 | Facebook: Facebook.com/annacstewart.16  | Free Download & Website: Theheartcenteredwoman.club/podcast   THE EFFICIENT MAMA PODCAST Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey. Shop The Efficient Mama Merch

In today's episode we are joined by author, speaker, High Ticket Sales Coach & Training and trainer L'areal Lipkins on the show. L'areal is here to talk about chasing your dreams and goals, even as a busy mom. L'areal and I talk the raw truth about what it takes to get what you want without having to sacrifice what's important to you, routines to help support your success, asking for help and even helping us reframe ‘failure.'   L'areal shares her truth about the different ways self care is embedded into her life and how she was able to make changes to get the balance between home life as mom and wife and being an entrepreneur. Book Recommendation: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Reach Out: Website: https://www.awomanwithvision.com TikTok | LinkedIn  | Instagram: @lareallipkins   Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey. Shop The Efficient Mama Merch

In today's episode we are joined by Jennifer Lemaitre, tutoring business owner and business coach. Jennifer and I talked about how she started her businesses, having a community that supported her transition into motherhood while growing her business, self care routines and organization.  Jennifer shares the benefits of having a tutor for their child and why it's so important. If you're wondering how to better support your child's education and academic success. This episode is for you!   Reach Out Jennifer Lemaitre Instagram: @thejenniferlemaitre | Website: https://www.jenniferlemaitre.com   Book Recommendation: Fervent by Priscilla Shirer and The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks THE EFFICIENT MAMA PODCAST Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey. Shop The Efficient Mama Merch

Today we have brand strategist and web designer Cassia Marina on the show! Cassia is here to talk about how she set boundaries, created structure and her motherhood journey. Cassia got real about learning who she is now after having kids.  Cassia talks about frustrations in parenthood, showing ourselves grace and coping. Cassia talks about why she started her business to live life on her own terms.   Book Recommendation: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest   Reach Out! Cassia Marina Website: www.cassiamarina.com | Podcast: www.cassiamarina.com/podcast | YouTube: Cassia Marina | Instagram: @basictobranded and @_cassiamarina THE EFFICIENT MAMA PODCAST Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast | Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family. Book your Free Clarity Call here so I can help you get started on your self care journey.

Today we are joined by Trish White, Postpartum Coach helping black & brown moms protect their postpartum mental, physical & emotional well-being. Trish is a wife and mom to 2 boys. Trish shares how she got started in Maternal Wellness and her work experience while pregnant, working with doulas for both of her pregnancy, how she helps black and brown moms find support postpartum to better support both new mama and baby during the fourth trimester.     Reach Out! Trish A White Email: withlovetrish@gmail.com | Instagram: @trish.a.white    The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

Today we have LaShonda Walker on the show! LaShonda, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, is here to talk about how her motherhood journey lead her to the work both as a mother and as an individual LaShonda shared:   What self care looks like for her How parenting led her to question where she currently is in life A few examples of how she connects and corrects her children How therapy has helped her parenting journey   LaShonda shared a number of resources to get us started:   The Awakened Family by Dr. Shefali Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacy Patton She's Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You by Crystal Evans Hurst   If you're on the journey to gentle parenting and looking for a good place to start, this episode is for you!   LaShonda Walker of Moms Doing it Different   Email: momsdoingitdifferent@gmail.com  | Instagram: @momsdoingdifferent | Website: www.momsdoingitdifferent.com   The Efficient Mama Podcast   Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

Today we are joined by Janice Robinson Celeste, founder of Successful Black Parenting Magazine. Janice shared the creation of the Successful Black Parenting Magazine, it's importance, the birth story of her first child,how she got into early childhood education and becoming a parent educator, her transition into motherhood and what self care looked like for her.  Janice is also an author of two children's book: Big Kid: For when you're feeling small in a BIG, BIG world Miles' Stuffy Nose   Reach Out! Janice Robinson Celeste Email: info@SuccessfulBlackParenting.com | Instagram: @successfulblackparenting | Website: https://successfulblackparenting.com The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast Website: www.theefficientmama.co Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family.

In Today's episode I talk about Mommy burnout. We hear it alot but I wanted to do a deep dive on: What is mommy burnout Afew symptoms for you to keep your eye out for What puts you at risk for mommy burnout How to recover from it How to support a mom you think may be experiencing mommy burnout + Some resources to get you on the right track: Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-moms/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.regain.us for relationship counseling https://www.betterhelp.com  https://openpathcollective.org https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com Reach Out! The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast

Today we have a branding coach on the show! Jasmine Chanelle Johnson, Founder of J. Chanelle Group, LLC is here to talk about the different stages of her self care journey as a mom, business owner. Jasmine shares her experience as she transitions from one child to two and then to three children, postpartum anxiety, reparenting and even delivering her third child on the way to the hospital during the pandemic!   Jasmine and I talk about beliefs around self care, the pandemic and her exit from corporate america. Jasmine is dropping gems this entire episode, for sure!    Reach out! Jasmine Chanelle Email: info@jasminechanelle.com  | Instagram: @_jasminechanelle | Website: www.jasminechanelle.com     The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast

Today we have a business productivity coach on the show! Ola Kimble, Founder of Collective Vision Consulting is here to talk about her self care journey as a mom, business owner and military wife. Ola is dropping gems this entire episode   She's sharing her experience in operation and management and how it can be applied to our day to day lives as moms. Ola and I even talk about building a community to help you go from surviving to thriving. If you're figuring out boundaries, self care and your schedule, this episode is for you.   Reach out! Ola Kimble Email: hello@olakimble.com  | Instagram: @ola.kimble | Website: www.olakimble.com     The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast

In this week's episode, we have special guest Gracie Benedith-Cane CEO and Founder of Braille Code Inc. We talk about her journey as a mother to a child with a visual impairment, Wani. Together Gracie and Wani work to increase awareness of visual impairment. In this episode we also talk about: How faith has been and continues to be a major part of her journey The story behind Wani's diagnosis and his support Increasing independence and inclusion of children and adults with visual impairments What self care looks like for the both of us Make sure you check out Gracie & Wani's incredible story. Reach Out! The Braille Code Inc Instagram: @braillecodeinc | Facebook: Braille Code Inc. Buy "What's Cool About Braille Code School? on Amazon or by contacting Gracie directly on Instagram or Facebook The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

Today we are joined by a special guest, mommy and influencer Julianna Simmons. In this episode we talked about: How Julianna started a local moms group How Julianna's influencer journey is a way to be her authentic self The toxicity in motherhood online space Parenting your own way with confidence If you're an aspiring influencer, struggling with confidence or authenticity , check out this episode! Check Julianna out on IG: @JuliSimmons_ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfwmillennialmoms The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast | Facebook: The Efficient Mama Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Jacqueline Diaz, Transformation Coach and host of The Amigapreneur Podcast who helps BIWOC hold space and promote healing. In this episode we discuss: The difference between masculine and Feminine Energy How we learn to use masculine energy How trauma, loss of identity, transition and grief can lead to healing The power in stillness and journaling to promote healing If you're wondering how journaling can help you heal, you NEED to listen to this episode. Click here for the journaling prompts Follow Jackie on IG: @amigapreneur Follow Us on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast        

In this episode we are joined by special guest, Pro Organizer Kenika Williams of Tidied by K. In today's episode we discuss: Having children help in keeping the home tidy Modeling for our children How staying organized helps increase productivity/efficiency Organizational tips for different areas of the home How to work with Kenika If you've been struggling with home organization, this episode will help get you started. Follow Kenika on IG: @tidiedbyk Follow Us on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you create your self care practice without neglecting your family.

In this week's episode, we are diving into a few myths, sharing the truth about them and why it's important to challenge these myths. In this episode we discuss: 6 self care myths (yes I through in a bonus bc we really need to talk about it! The truth behind the myths Changing our relationship with time and the language around it   If it's challenging for you to even think about having a self care practice, this episode will give you a new and different perspective.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family  

In this week's episode, we are diving into the truth of self care, it can be hard sometimes and how it affects our day to day self care practice. We all struggle with doing the hard things, period. In this episode we discuss: A few examples of what gets in the way of self care 8 times practicing self care can be hard Affirmations for those hard times If you tend to shy away from doing the hard self care work, this episode will help you understand that you're not alone.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this week's rewind episode, we are diving into consistency and how it affects our day to day self care practice. We all struggle with consistency and when it comes to your self care practice; it's not for the reasons you think. In this episode I discuss: - How life can get in the way - Three reasons you could be struggling with your self care practice - 10 tips to stay consistent If you suffer from consistency, this episode will help you understand that you're not alone and tips to become more consistent.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this rewind episode I talk about the 3 things you need to do to prioritize self care. You can go more in depth with my free download The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care or you can work with me one on one to create your self care routine without neglecting your family all with zero mom guilt by enrolling in The Efficient Mama Program

In this week's episode, we are wrapping up. Elizabeth and I talk about the truth of paying for help and the exchange in value. In this episode we discuss: Normalizing asking for help The mindset and need for community Do you really need your partner on board Help convenience and ease doesn't require struggle Paid help can be better than free help   If you tend to shy away from asking for help and even paying for it, this episode will help you understand that you're not alone.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Elizabeth Burrows of The Life Edit Project Website: LifeEditProject.com Email: hello@lifeeditproject.com Facebook, IG and Twitter: @LifeEditProject Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this week's episode, we are diving into the truth of paying for help and the exchange in value. In this episode we discuss: Normalizing asking for help The mindset and need for community Do you really need your partner on board Help convenience and ease doesn't require struggle Paid help can be better than free help   If you tend to shy away from asking for help and even paying for it, this episode will help you understand that you're not alone.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Elizabeth Burrows of the Life Edit Project Website: LifeEditProject.com Email: hello@lifeeditproject.com Facebook, IG and Twitter: @LifeEditProject Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this week's episode, we are diving into a few myths, sharing the truth about them and why it's important to challenge these myths. In this episode we discuss: 6 self care myths (yes I through in a bonus bc we really need to talk about it! The truth behind the myths Changing our relationship with time and the language around it   If it's challenging for you to even think about having a self care practice, this episode will give you a new and different perspective.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this week's episode, we talk about how perfectionism can get in the way of real self care. This came about because I was trying to decide if I should take a year long maternity leave or not. In this episode we discuss: What perfectionism is and how (in my case) it can be disguised as fear Identifying real or imagined barriers Considering supports that can help and possibly ease transition List pros and cons of each both   If it's hard for you to move forward or make a decision that you know you would benefit from due to fear, this episode will give you a strategy to help you move forward. The strategy is applied to my personal situation, but you can definitely use and apply it to yourself. Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this episode, I explore the question: Is it hustle through mentality or is it self care? Is having a positive attitude half the battle the right way to go about it? In this episode we talk about: Validation  Taking up space I give you a bold action item to implement   This episode is for you if you tend to rush through feeling your feelings.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this week's episode, we are diving into the truth of self care, it can be hard sometimes and how it affects our day to day self care practice. We all struggle with doing the hard things, period. In this episode we discuss: A few examples of what gets in the way of self care 8 times practicing self care can be hard Affirmations for those hard times If you tend to shy away from doing the hard self care work, this episode will help you understand that you're not alone.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this week's episode, we are diving into consistency and how it affects our day to day self care practice. We all struggle with consistency and when it comes to your self care practice; it's not for the reasons you think. In this episode we discuss: - How life can get in the way - Three reasons you could be struggling with your self care practice - 10 tips to stay consistent If you suffer from consistency, this episode will help you understand that you're not alone and tips to become more consistent.   Reach Out!   The Efficient Mama Podcast Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  Get your free download: The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care. Where I help you how to create your self care practice without neglecting your family

In this episode, we have a special guest; Kenia Maldonado of OnBoarding Staff. Kenia and I talk about her extensive experience in Social Work and how that forced her to look closely at how she supports the black and brown community and how working in such a challenging field with so many needs also changed her perspective on self care.   Reach out on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast  | @onboardingstaff (Kenia) You can also Get your free Mama Mentality Step by Step Guide to Self Care here  Or Get more information on The Efficient Mama Program

In today's episode I'm joined by special guest Jessica Malone CEO of Nacho Average Fro. Jessica and I talk about how she got started in decluttering and how that played a major role in self discovery and self care. Jessica also shares a few tips on decluttering while also making space for what you enjoy   Reach out on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast  | @nachoaveragefro (Jessica) Website: nachoaveragefro.comThe Big Pun Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/bigpun You can also Get your free Mama Mentality Step by Step Guide to Self Care here  Or Get more information on The Efficient Mama Program

In today's episode I share with you my secret formula to meeting my self care goals. There have been so many times when I've been thrown off my self care game for so many different reasons and this formula always gets me right!   Reach out on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast Get your free Mama Mentality Step by Step Guide to Self Care here Get more information on The Efficient Mama Program

In this episode I talk about the 3 things you need to do to prioritize self care. You can go more in depth with my free download The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care  You can also work with me one on one to create your self care routine without neglecting your family all with zero mom guilt by enrolling in The Efficient Mama Program

Today's episode I'm joined by special guest Personal Branding Strategist & Expert, CEO of Built to Impact and Rebellious Fit, Maya Elious. Maya and I talk about how she got started in branding, what self care means for her and how it's changed through different periods of her life. Don't forget to download your free guide; The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step to Self Care   FREE TRAINING: The #1 Reason High Achieving Mama's Experience Burnout and The Secret To Avoid It on Saturday, January 31,2021 at 11 am EST. Register Here Rate, subscribe, review and Share with all your mama friends Reach Out on IG: Maya Elious The Efficient Mama Podcast Get more information and Sign up for the Accelerator: https://www.mayaelious.com/built-to-impact-accelerator/ 

On today's episode I am joined by Ashley Brown a routine expert. Ashley gives us tips on how to stay consistent with our routines and tips on how to create a routine that works for you and your life. Ashley opened up with how long it took for her to get her routines in place and how she stayed motivated   Ashley mentioned a meditation app she uses called Chopra to meditate right before bed.   Get your FREE GUIDE The Mama Mentality Guide: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care  Reach out: Ashley To get resources for your routines: https://routineandthings.com How to find Ashley: https://instagram.com/routineandthings You can Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_efficientmamapodcast/

On todays episode we have special guest Deann Butler, owner of Connected Consultants LLC. Deann talks shares her journey on being laid off during the pandemic and not allow that to define her value, how she was able to pivot to start her own business all while juggling virtual learning, running her household and managing her self care.   In this episode I briefly talked about my experience at the beginning of the quarantine which you can hear more about it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-efficient-mama-podcast/id1499212112?i=1000473152151 Reach Out: Www.connected-consultants.com  Https://connectedconsultants.talentlms.com - for courses https://m.facebook.com/ConnectedConsultantsLLC/ IG @connected_consultants | @the_efficientmamapodcast

On today's episode we have Nia Jackson, owner of The Mindsetting Method, and she got me all the way together and I'm sure she'll gather you up too. Today we talked about: -Why traditional mindset work doesn't work -Where the church misses the mark and why that matters -The difference between mindset and Mindsetting Nia gives us a lot to think about regarding our own journey, completing and trusting the process without cutting corners   Get your Mama Mentality: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care here   Reach Out on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast | @msniajackson

In Today's episode we talk to Dr. Charminae, perinatal chiropractor, doula and childbirth educator. We talked about: -Dr. Charminae shares how she got into chiropractic medicine and how that helped her get into birth education and advocacy.  -A woman's body during pregnancy and after birth. We spoke about the maternal health crisis especially for black women. - How Chiropractic medicine/treatment during pregnancy, labor and post partum which she has labeled the forgotten phase is beneficial Resources: www.icpa.com Get your Mama Mentality: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care here Reach Out on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast | @charmsofcare | @drcharminae

In this episode we have Shaquana Watson-Harkness as a special guest, she is a financial coach who helps millennial women develop their seven-figure wealth building roadmap. Shaquana shares her journey in and out of debt. She's paid off $169K so far and on track to be debt free by December 2020. Shaquana discusses net worth and ways to increase income while decreasing debt. Reach Out: IG @the_efficientmamapodcast Shaquana @dollars.makes.cents Get your Free Download The Mama Mentality: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care (for busy moms)  

In this (bonus) episode I talk about what most think about when it comes to efficiency but what it truly means to be an efficient and what efficiency in motherhood looks like along with some of my experiences.   Reach Out: IG @the_efficientmamapodcast   Get your Free Download The Mama Mentality: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care (for busy moms)   @itsbrowngirljane IG Live with @Myleik

In this episode we chat with Quiana Darden, elementary school teacher turned copywriter and homeschooling parent with a 6 yr old. Quiana and I talk about: - her career switch - homeschooling and changes to homeschooling from before COVID - how she “balances” self care now and during her transition to full time business owner.   Reach out! Instagram: @quianaadarden    Stay connected! Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast

I'm joined in this episode by Ashley Copeland is a financial literacy expert that focuses on educating first-generation professional women how to create financial security with limited resources. Ashley shares how she was able to open an investment account at 21, purchase her first investment property at 24 and the next one at 25 all while working 2 jobs as a server. Ashley and I also talk about fear in investing, building wealth and college funds for our kids. Reach out! Get my 5 Steps to Investing in the Stock Market Without Thousands of Dollars: https://stacks-and-the-city.ck.page/3080de8ef0 Website: www.stacksandthecity.co Instagram and Twitter: @stacksnthecity    The Efficient Mama Podcast Email: hello@theefficientmama.co | Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast   Get your FREE GUIDE HERE: The Mama Mentality Guide

In today's episode we talk with Chef Ashley Shepard. She is a wife, mom to an adorable 11 month old and runs a business as a chef.  In this episode we talk about tools and ways to meal prep to help us save time and money! We also talk about picky eaters, keeping our families healthy all while keeping your sanity. You can find and work with Ashley at:

In this episode we go over the biggest mistakes mama's make, 2 myths mama's believe about self care and the changes to make to start a self care routine. Get your Mama Mentality: Your Step by Step Guide to Self Care here

In this episode I give you 7 tips to work on your goals when you're short on time.   Get your free notes here https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f3b280ab6c3e70026be9f36

This episode is an Instagram live in which I discuss school reopening plans, being gentle with yourself when there's a change in routine, spoiled breastmilk a rant of reopening for the sake of the economy without consideration of childcare, lack of universal childcare and that childcare workers aren't properly compensated.

I know all the times I've created a goal but waited until the first of the month or until I had enough money saved or until I got that promotion. But taking action is important, not for it to be perfectly done. This Quarantine is...hard and how to get out the funk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-quarantine-is-hard-and-how-to-get-out-the-funk/id1499212112?i=1000473152151 How to Breakdown Your Goals https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-breakdown-your-goals/id1499212112?i=1000470067853 Where I give you 5 steps on breaking down your goals, we talk about the difference between goal and intention and what some of my goals/intentions are for this year.   Get your notes and goal breakdown guide here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e7fb9156a87150027f80e16

This episode is heavy, we talk about the protests, history, ways to support the Black community, the Latinx and Garifuna communities, different forms of activism and a love letter to black women.   Follow me on IG: @the_efficientmamapodcast

In this episode I talk about the difference between balance and harmony, why we need to let go of balance with all the responsibilities, how harmony allows you to get back to you and doing the things you like and need to do for yourself. I also share with you a few things you can try to live harmoniously Harmony vs Balance definition: https://ivanmisner.com/harmony-vs-balance/  Huffington Post article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-we-should-seek-harmony-not-work-life-balance_b_591b203ee4b0f31b03fb9f34   Get your notes here

In this episode we talk about trying to do all the things and why that's counterproductive for us. We talk about super mom syndrome, the mental load/emotional labor that comes with motherhood and being project manager of our households, how we believe the delusional perfectionism and tips to combat this that you can apply at home immediately .  This is the link for the Huffington Post article mentioned in this episode. This is the link for episode I mentioned Quarantine is...hard and how to get out of the funk Get your notes from this episode here

We're in a weird place during these unprecedented times. Some of us can't afford help to do all the things, or to even step away from our littles. Right now we could use a little help, a gentle nudge in the right direction. Towards getting out of this quarantine funk and being gentle with ourselves. So I'm sharing with you how I landed in the hospital not once but twice with my 4 year old son days after New York declared a shelter in place, some things I started to notice that weren't helpful and how I changed it (and so can you). Get your Getting Out of the Quarantine Funk Notes here  Listen to Episode 2 How to Start Meeting your Goals here Get access to the Episode 2 podcast Notes here (explaining the good better best method)

Today we have the queen of home organizing on the show! Rebekah Love, founder of Organize For Love, talks about creating and organizing a space designated just for you mama. Rebekah drops major gems throughout this entire episode!  Here's What we talked about: - Rebekah explains the difference between internal and external clutter - Rebekah gives advice on how to create and treat your mama space. - Rebekah talks on the importance of being on the same page with your partner for keeping your home organize For all of you who want the blueprint on how to create your space at home and keep your home organized with the whole family, this episode is for you.  Reach Out! Rebekah Love:  Site: www.organizeforlove.com use code WELLPARENT for 30% off consultation|  Instagram: @organizeforlove  |  Email: hello@organizeforlove.com   Vienna Fernandez: Instagram: @the_efficientmamapodcast  |  Email: hello@theefficientmama.co