The Home and The Hustle

Just because we're mamas doesn't mean we don't have our own pursuits and dreams. Dr. Wendy Lewis, also known as the "Red Dress Dentist" has been driven and laser focused from day one. She knew from an early age what her career pursuit was, and she didn't let anything stand in her way. Listen to this episode as we talk about the village it takes to support her successful career (like her supportive, stay-at-home husband/dad) and how she handled the curveballs of infertility and kept moving. If you're hustling hard to make your dream job your reality, this is your episode. 

This episode is where things get REAL. As working moms, we're often consumed with our own load that we forget to look around us and see who might need our help outside of our circles. We're talking to Jamie Rasberry, a talented public policy professional who is also navigating life as a "solo mom." We ask some tough questions and hear some tough realities of how we can learn to support other moms whose lives might look a little different from ours. We also talk through assumptions we make of other moms we see at school, at the grocery store, on the ball field. It's an encouraging episode and a great opportunity to listen and learn from a rockstar single mom.

We're excited to share this BONUS episode from The Source, a podcast for professional women presented by Bank Plus. We were guests on The Source a few months back, and the host, Mary Straton Smith, is no stranger to The Home and The Hustle. Listen as we discuss how we turned our passion into a podcast.  

In this episode, Laura and Lauren discuss holiday traditions (yes, that means Santa). We cover off on how to navigate the holidays and split time between extended family while preserving time with your own family. Both hosts share their own holiday traditions - what works, what doesn't - and how to pivot from activities or plans to do what's best for you. Holidays are challenging, and we want to help you enjoy a fun, peaceful Christmas this year, so listen up BEFORE it's here. Again, this one has some Santa talk, so be sure to listen without kids in the car. 

Mary Straton Smith from The Source by Bank Plus was one of our most popular season one guests. Now she's back chatting with us about all the things we live about being working moms. Sometimes it's easy to focus on the stressful side of working while raising kids, but we spend this episode chatting with Mary Straton about what makes it so awesome. For more information about The Source, visit www.thesource.net.

New York Times best-selling author Kendra Adachi is a working mom like all of us. Thanks to her experience, she's provided us some amazing guidance in her book, The Lazy Genius Way. In this episode, we talk about practical ways to offload things in appropriate seasons, not getting stuck doing things a certain way and staying balanced by becoming more confident in our decisions as moms. Find Kendra online at http://thelazygeniuscollective.com/. IG: @thelazygenius FB: @thelazygeniuscollective

We've all laughed at Heather Land's "I Ain't Doing It" approach to life that has drawn millions of people to her YouTube channel. In this episode, we see a side of Heather not many see on her social platforms. She's raw, real and talks about how God led her and her through some of the darkest days in a difficult marriage. Now, she's touring the US making jokes that every working mom can relate to in this crazy thing we call life. Catch her on tour or buy her two books at www.heatherlandofficial.com.

As women, we are our own worst critic when it comes to our bodies. Our relationship with food is one that is lifelong, so it's important that we get our minds right when it comes to our health. In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Turner, author of Mind Over Fork and Enjoy Good Health and host of Good Things with Rebecca Turner on Supertalk Mississippi. We talk about her own journey with food, how she combats the battles in her own mind and how we can do the same as working moms with busy schedules and stressful lives.

Dr. Melinda Gann, math professor, pastor's wife and mother of two grown children, joins us on the podcast for some real talk about life with kids in all stages of life. She offers practical advice about teaching consequences and how to implement those in the home. Melinda also brings great insight on balancing discipline with love and how to be transparent with our children when we make mistakes as parents. We guarantee a lot of laughs in this one! 

As we wrap up season one, we decided it was a good time to introduce you to our better halves! Meet Kenny and Jay, our husbands. In this episode, they're sharing their thoughts on us doing a podcast, best and worst moments and advice to working moms from a husbands perspective.

If you loved part one of our chat with Sherry Toler, Licensed Professional Counselor, you'll definitely love this! Today, we continue our talk about shame triggers and how we can fight against "shoulds" and "supposed tos" as we strive to stay mentally healthy. We also dig into topics that often cause conflict in the home that can affect mental health. We uncover some practical ways to love our spouses and children well, meet their needs while still meeting our own needs as well.

In this episode, we sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor, Sherry Toler, to discuss one of the most requested topics by our listeners - mental health. We talk about dealing with the shame triggers we face as working moms; how to call them what they are and grow in the process. We also cover off on what self care really means and how to love ourselves well so we can love the people around us well. This one is so good, we made it two episodes!   https://www.sherrytolercounseling.com

Two of the most recognizable working moms in Jackson, Mississippi are on the podcast. Maggie Wade Dixon (WLBT-TV 3) and Megan West Allen (16 WAPT), both household names and well-known local news anchors for Mississippi's capital city, are joining us with great insight on how to be present as a working mom when your work schedule isn't the norm. Maggie and Megan discuss how to communicate with your children about work obligations, how to lean on your "village," lean into accepting help when you need it.

Today we talk about infertility with Dr. Gebhart, a NP specializing in infertility and reproductive medicine. She discusses infertility and supporting those with it. If you have struggled with infertility or just want to know how to support other mamas who do, this episode is for you. Dr. Gebhart on FB: facebook.com/MSIVF IG: instagram.com/ms_reproductive_medicine/. Check out Paradigm clinic: paradigmbeyondinfertility.com IG: @paradigmbeyondinfertility FB: facebook.com/paradigmbeyondinfertility facebook.com/paradigmbeyondinfertility

Part of balancing the hustle in life is ensuring we are not only content in our work but also that our homes are spaces we love. Chandler Quarles from Peach and Pine Interiors of Nashville, TN gives us tips on how to make your home a place you love to come home to. We're covering what investments matter when it comes to family-friendly homes, and how to create spaces for life with kids, and how to make your home a family place. Don't forget to subscribe and review us so you never miss an episode.

This podcast came with a lot of thought and prayer. We aren't fancy. We aren't perfect.  We are regular. And we felt in our hearts that God was telling us...women need to hear more from regular working moms.   We are Laura Johns and Lauren Dove Williams. Working moms enjoying both the home and the hustle and telling others it's possible to embrace the chaos, have grace on yourself and the people around you and enjoy the ride!   Subscribe and review us so you never miss an episode. 

Ever felt like at any point someone at work is going to “figure you out?” What about the load you feel at work to tackle all the things outside of your job description? Imposter Syndrome and Invisible Labor in the workplace are two very common things women deal with but don't talk about…until now. Listen in as we have the hard conversations with Mary Straton Smith. Thanks to our sponsors Fuse.Cloud and The Source by Bank Plus. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so you never miss an episode.

Work life doesn't always look like an 8 to 5. And for working mom Mallorie Rasberry, each day is completely different. Mallorie manages several jobs while raising two daughters and living life in the public eye on HGTV's Home Town. Check out Mallorie's system for keeping the house clean and family schedule intact while she juggles work and home life. Thanks to our sponsors Fuse.Cloud and The Source by Bank Plus. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so you never miss an episode.

Meal planning doesn't have to be stressful, boring or require lots of tupperware and refrigerator space. Lindsey Bell of The Dinner Darling talks about how she turned a need for her family into a business, offering subscription-based recipes each week to simplify life for busy moms. Thanks to our sponsors Fuse.Cloud and The Source by Bank Plus. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so you never miss an episode.