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The presents, the holiday concerts, the magical memories… welcome to December! It's the most wonderful time of year… because of Mom's hard work. Who's with us?! We've got guest Bethany Braun-Silva on our podcast today talking all about the B word… BOUNDARIES! As a parenting, lifestyle, and entertainment expert, author, AND podcast host Bethany is an absolute pro at setting boundaries and is here to share her tips and tricks with us. Setting boundaries is key - during the holiday season and any other time of the year. Why? Because it allows you to slow down, show yourself some compassion, and prioritize some self-care. We're giving tips and tricks to Moms with kids of all ages and stages, so tune in today and see how you can make December truly a wonderful time of year, for everyone in your family! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Learn all about Bethany here! Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love by Bethany Braun-Silva Watch & Listen to The Breakdown With Bethany  Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 204. Today's episode, you're going to hear from Bethany Braun Silva, who interviewed me on Fertile Imagination's launch day on Halloween. Bethany is the author of Like a Mother, Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love. It's amazing to be interviewed by a fellow mom, author, and New Yorker. We discussed how watching our moms go first really informed how we, and what we thought we were capable of as moms. I wanted to just share this. So this episode is brought to you by my book, fertile imagination, which actually hit number one, Amazon bestseller in two categories. motherhood and women in business. It's available right now and it makes for the perfect gift. Shop/gift/review - Fertile Imagination: https://amzn.to/3F6AgMu If you enjoy this episode then tell me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ TRANSCRIPT So quick napkin math. Here's the statistics. Reviews on Amazon matter and when they show up matters even more. Right now, the books that Amazon will share with anyone online. Need to have at least 100 Amazon reviews. So two to three sentences that share your opinion about the actual book. So imagine this every month, 197  million users log on to Amazon each day, 6. 7 million users log on to Amazon. And if I had to just guess, I would say maybe 3 million moms log into Amazon every single day. What if today? 3 million moms would have seen Fertile Imagination, my book, as a recommended product. For that to happen, we need 100 written out Amazon reviews. So each day that I am not at that 100 number, that means that there's 3 million missed opportunities to suggest to a mom, a tired mom, a mom who doesn't believe in herself, a mom who needs some inspiration. to actually have seen fertile imagination in her list of recommended products to add to her shopping cart. I'm all about encouraging moms on how to think for themselves in terms of the changes that they want to see in their lives, in their homes, and in the world. Could you imagine if 3 million moms today saw the book fertile imagination, which maps out exactly how to go about making a maximum impact based on your unique heart's desire? That's what we're going for. And I need your help. So as you listen to this conversation, I would love your support in taking your cell phone, going to Amazon, selecting fertile imagination, and then scrolling down and just left clicking on write a review. That's if you actually shop the book, if you having it shop the book, then listen to this review right now. And it's available on Amazon. So it says, As someone who is and advocates for moms, it's sometimes difficult to spark moms to be inspired by themselves. In Fertile Imagination, Melissa not only reminds moms we're inspiring, but provides the tools, anecdotes, and encouragement to get us moving towards what's important. Changing the world by nurturing the inner genius we each possess. As I turned the pages, I was reminded of many dreams I placed aside and recommitted to move toward action. Bravo. That is the sort of message that I would love moms to be able to listen to, hear and absorb and activate in their lives. Enjoy the conversation with Bethany Braun Silva. Tell me about why you launched today. Like, what was it about you and Halloween and launching your book? Yeah, so Halloween is the day that, as a little girl, I don't know for anyone else that's like an 80s kid or whatever, but there was a Halloween that I was like Madonna, I was Funky Bruiser, I was Turbo Shortcake with the plastic like mask. And that was the day I got to be anything I wanted to be. You could be anything you want to be. And when I was writing the book, Fertile Imagination, I was thinking to myself, I was like, what? Like we're moms and we actually get to play that role in our own unique way. We can be. any kind of mom that we wish to be and today is a day that like it's almost like permission to be weird literally one of the chapter names of my book so as we see kids out there like dressing up in like these like very random like gnome or Fall guys or whatever sort of costumes. It's like, well, what about us? What about us moms? Right. We're like the ones that are making these days, these moments so special. And part of that is the vision that we have for the childhood. We want to provide for our kids. Like it's our vision for other people. And so the book is about, well, what's your vision. As what would you like to imagine more of in your life, in this world, in your community? And so for me, it's kind of like, okay, well, obviously it would have been obvious, right? Launch on Mother's Day. Like, it makes sense. But for me, I was like, nah, I want to do things differently. Like that's just not creative enough for me. It's like, no Halloween. Let's do it today. Let's help moms rediscover our imagination. Cause we're in that mind frame for our kids. Today. I mean, there's some crazy imaginative costumes I've seen out there. So. Yeah. For me, it made sense. I love that. I love that. That's really what I'm all about, too. Like, like rediscovering ourselves, pursuing our passions, being like unapologetic about it. That's also why we connected, I think, so much, too. Like, we're very aligned with, with those things. Like, we're moms, but like, we have our own stuff happening here.  Yeah, absolutely. And I think we go first. Like I feel when I'm sure through your conversations and like through my conversations, you're talking to moms and like we want so much for our kids. But the interesting part, it's like, well, how are they going to get what they want if we don't feel like we have what we want yet? Like, right. Are we skipping something like Yeah. Like we've got to like lay the path, like show them, okay, this is what it looks like to move forward and then fall down and then get back up. This is what it looks like to like try doing things in one way and then trying a whole different way. And I think That's part of the, the, the idea in terms of the book. I think it's really about showing my kids. Mommy did it. Mommy did it and mommy did it and you can do it and you could do even better. What I mean, because this is where, this is where I left off. So here you go. Yeah. I love that. And actually, yeah, I shared that yesterday on my Instagram when you commented, because like, I, I kind of like followed a dream and a passion, like. When I was pregnant, like I was like, it sort of all started to like align for me then and I was 26 years old and that's young, but it wasn't like young to go into this to like journalism, right? Like I was like a 26 year old pregnant intern. There was  like, I fought against a lot of that. But then now when I look at what I've done and like seeing myself through my kids eyes, it really is. So fulfilling in that way. Like my kids know that they can do anything at any time. Like it doesn't have to be on anyone's timeline because I did it late or push myself through like in a, in not in a nontraditional timeline. So I love that I'm showing I'm like that example for them too. Absolutely. And in the book, I actually interviewed, so it's kind of like a funny story, but I'll save that for the book. Basically, my former landlord happened to have been also a Senator and House of Representative for New Hampshire, Martha Hennessey, and she's so badass, I will say, which is why I featured her in the book. But is it too late for anything? Well, Martha proves us Totally like, no, there's nothing that you want on your heart that it's too late for, like she retired quote unquote, and decided to then run for office, like two different positions, one, then both. She's a grandmother of seven grandkids right now. And I think her as an example, and just kind of like looking outside of our family. So let's imagine that in our families as. Was the case for me. We don't have these examples. I don't know for you, Bethany. Did you have journalists in your family? I don't know. No journalists, but I did have a mother who pivoted at around 34 years old. And that's when she got pregnant with me to a brand new career. And she was an artist. And then she went into, into medicine and literally like kicked so much ass, like, On like, like, incredible. She just retired like, like, like two years ago, but like literally hadn't went the pivot with had nothing to do. And same thing with her. She had nobody in that in the medical field to rely on. She put herself through her got her second masters while I was like a baby and then got a doctorate and like, I watched it all. So I have to say that while I didn't have like connections, I had a really good shining example of like what it means. to like really go after a dream while like providing and caring  for a child. So that's, that was really my inspiration for sure. Yeah. And, and I'm sure like for you, it's, it's interesting because there were probably moments that your mom would not have thought you were looking, but you were.  I was looking, I was looking and actually for me, I didn't really put that together until I kind of was like, Oh my God, I'm doing the same thing. Like I, maybe I did it a little bit earlier or whatever, but I literally was doing the same thing. And, and then I, when I realized that I was like, wow, I saw that I was able to do it. I had permission. I gave like the audacity to believe in myself because I had this mother who worked her ass off. She was, she is and was the breadwinner in my family, because it was crazy, it was crazy. But no, it's really such a good, kind of like a very nice like tie in for me. And then now being, now raising boys, like what does that look like? Like wanting to be that example for them, but also to understand sort of like the role that they play within society too. It's very different than raising girls. So yeah, and I'll never know, right? Like I always joke with people. I'm like three's enough for me boys, my identical twins. And I think when it comes to that, just like, like, I feel like the greatest gift, like as a mom that you can give your kid is living your own best life. Like, I don't really don't see that as like a selfish thing. I see that as like an example. And I see that as like an opportunity because like maybe. For me, for example, as I was writing the book, what really stood out for me was my kids were watching me. Like they were seeing me like go out on a Saturday morning to like write this book. They were watching me like sometimes honestly be at the foot of my bed while I would, while we were living in Australia, typing out some copy or whatever, sending it to my editor. And they were watching me do things and. I was so uncomfortable at times, but I was still doing them. And I think when it comes to any endeavor, any goal, right? Like if you want to pivot into like journalism, or if you want to pivot like me from coaching marketers to coaching entrepreneurial moms, it's like. You've got to do it even in uncomfortable moments, even regardless of the season of motherhood. And I think that's something else like your mom, for example, and yourself, like your dreams, both of your dreams, they were important to you at that stage of your life. It happened to coincide with being pregnant for both of you, right? Like,  right. And so, which is interesting, right? That's, that's a rather productive time of a mom's life. You're creating, right? And so it's kind of like, well, what do you do? Like, do you pause the desires of your heart or do you find a flexible way forward? And so that's where our imagination, our fertile imagination comes into play. It's like, okay, if you are able to figure out the logistics of just a day, like today, right? Like, how am I going to get my kids from house to house safely? How am I going to look through their candy, make sure it's safe to eat, right? How am I going to hide their candy? Or somehow secretly throw it away.  That's so bad. Don't tell my boys.  I know, right? It's too much sugar. But how am I going to do that? So you use your creativity and your imagination for things like that. Right. And I think the same can be done when it comes to our dreams, irrespective of the complications that are involved. And there's a lot of variables when it comes to kids that much. I could tell you over 12 years. You might plan your family out beautifully, just like we might plan our birth plans, but ultimately it's like when stuff happens, you've got to rise to the occasion and make stuff up. Yeah, I really like what you said about like the flexibility, right? Like flexibility in because parenting really is all about that, right? Like kind of being in the moment, flexible, adapting to anything that could happen at any moment. But also when we think about like ourselves, like, right, like. Having to be flexible with our dreams and pursuing our goals. And if something kind of comes up, not to quit, right, but to be flexible, to figure out the way to manage it so that you still have that, that goal in sight. I really liked that actually. I've never really thought of it like that before, but I, that's pretty much how I've done it. And it's, I'm like 11, 12 years in the game of parenting and 11, 12 years in my career. And that's not. By accident, like we just, like we just said, and I'm thinking about all the sort of flexibility that I've had to exercise throughout parenting and my career as like I was like doing them in tandem. And it's really wild actually to think about. Yeah, I think that that's something that I think that's the difference between achieving a goal versus not achieving a goal. So it's kind of like if you have this one thing that you want to do as a you, you might write it out. You might even come up with a beautiful like roadmap  and, and that's amazing. However, what about that day when you wake up and the night before your kid was vomiting all over the place? Projectile vomiting because I've been there right or like what if school is shut down for whatever reason a flood I'm literally thinking about real life situations  Right or what if you you your file like is corrupt and you can't open it Again, 12 years in as an entrepreneur online, like these are real things. So what do you do from there? Right. And so in one chapter, like I was thinking about it, there's a Sundance award winner, Diane Bell, who had never written like a movie before, had never produced, was told you're never going to get it done for a hundred thousand dollars. And the learning that I got from her was like, well, in her mind, she invested in her idea and she set forth on a plan that even if no one else believed was possible, she was going to keep going through the obstacles, the hurdles, and just keep moving forward until it was just done. So she almost. started with that end in mind  and figured it out along the way. And for me, I think to myself, like feels a lot like Indiana Jones and the temple of doom, how he's like running and there's this boulder behind him, like that's straight up motherhood and entrepreneurship, right? What happens when the algorithm. Changes, what happens when childcare falls apart, you've got to be so nimble, like Jack, be quick, Jack, be nimble, all that stuff. No, no, no. Mom, be nimble. Mom, be quick because you got to jump over a candlestick, legs and a million other things, right? And Legos. All those hurt.  Those hurt. Yeah. I know. It is, it's, it's, it's really, I was going to say something too about, oh yeah, so about like, it's one thing to like, be flexible, but like, it also is, and I don't even know if you want to get into it, but like how, like, society and, and the private sector is not really set up to support flexibility. So we have to also think about that with moms who are Thanks, Cassidy. feeling like they can't do it, right? Like I have to give up. I have to stop because of the way like things are set up for them. Like we're kind of like not only fighting against our own stuff, right? Like being as flexible as we can managing our careers and our kids, but also fighting against like not being supported at work, like not feeling like there's a place for us if we come back after maternity leave or something like that, so. Is all of that and I think we're really now seeing a push for that like because of these conversations because we're like after the I talked about this to like the pandemic was so unkind and that's like we putting it nicely to mothers right but now we're like coming back like A little bit pissed off, a little bit more ambitious, like more ambitious than ever. And like, like this can't happen again. You saw what it did to us. I mean this is, and so I think that's it too, like having these kinds of conversations to change the workplace, to change at the federal level for child care, like we need these things to be successful. And so I think any mom who's thinking or maybe watching this and be like flexible. I can't manage another thing in my brain like you want me to be now flexible for this and this and this is like, just remember that the way things are set up right now, it's like it's really not to help you. You're to help you to succeed. So just keep that in mind, like give yourself a little bit more grace as you're like navigating this whole A hundred percent. And I would say when I was coaching marketing executives for the last 12 years, and I was coaching on purpose, both men and women. So although I was talking with a lot of working moms, I wanted to just see how the conversations were different between working moms and working dads as an example, right? And what I noticed was that for women, there was this like major investment in like that one job, that one good. boss, that one company that lets them go work from home one day a week, that they would then burn themselves out to keep that job at all costs, not at no cost, at all costs. And so I was calling that career trauma. And I was seeing that. So vividly because moms are going to put on a game face, you're at the office and you're like, I'm here to resolve stuff within this timeframe. So I could go back home and do my stuff again, right? The second and third shift. And I think this flexibility, it's why I decided to leave the corporate setting. Although I have my MBA, like the MBA in a corporate setting. Matters a lot, quote unquote, obviously there's now some dilution there, but in the entrepreneurial space, it does not matter a bit. So why did I do that? I did that because this was pre pandemic 12 years ago. I did not find the flexibility that I desired, which was to work from home one day a week on a Friday with a full straight up Excel communication plan that I put out there to my former boss. It wasn't possible. And so for me, I said, what, okay, I'm in a position where I have the credentials. How can I make this work for me in an entrepreneurial setting? And the last 12 years as an entrepreneur, I've noticed a very similar dynamic. So you talk about flexibility in the corporate space, which is something that each mom has to work out for herself and be her own advocate for, but in the entrepreneurial. space, the same sort of factors are at play, right? Because what entrepreneur out there has not been on as an example, Instagram 24 seven to keep up with the algorithm. So inflexibility and flexibility,  those two ideas are huge when it comes to having an imagination, one that can be productive and can produce useful. Ideas, right? And at the end of the day, even as an entrepreneur, I had noticed mom's falling off what I call the cliff. Okay, so the 1 thing that we can all do to figure out how to find some. Some, some air to breathe as moms working moms is take it onto ourselves, figure out for ourselves what we want and what we really, really need in terms of flexibility and in terms of using all the resources that we do have, which was something you mentioned in your journalism video, right? What do you have and figuring out how to make lemon sorbet out of lemons. Right, right. Who doesn't like lemon sorbet?  Everybody. Everybody. And I want to ask you, too, as an entrepreneur, how do you set boundaries for yourself, like, so that you don't burn out? Like, because I, I know that a lot of us struggle with that because, like, I'll be like, scrolling  just to like, like, what's happening? Is there something timely I need to. to figure out and, and I work, I have my own brand, but I'm working for other brands and all of this. So tell me how you have you, how you've managed that. Yeah, I think it's really about figuring out, okay, what is it that I want? Like, do I really want to display my family on Instagram? Do I really want to build up engagement to a point where this weekend I'm going to be like in a coma on my bed? And, and totally wiped out, like, what do you want? Because here's the thing, the trend is right. So a lot of people talk about hustle culture. Don't do it. I gotta be honest. I don't know how to actually produce the Instagram results that are quote, unquote, necessary in order to get the reach that they say I should have. But what I do know is early on in my career, I remember this was, yeah, 12 years ago. I was Exploring social media. I don't even remember if Instagram existed. The point is this, I was pushing out, let's say like one piece of content a day, which back then it was like, wow, I was a new mom. I had one boy, he was a baby and I didn't have like full time childcare. Let me be clear, which I think makes a big difference. And I remember one person who now is a. Telling me, Melissa, you should go crazy on social media. You should just like kill it on social media. And I remember just thinking to myself, oh my God, I'm dying here as a new mom. I'm like not sleeping. I'm like barely learning how to nurse and now I'm supposed to go on social media. More, this is before those scheduling tools, really. And I remember thinking to myself, I'm going to have to miss the boat. I have to miss the boat. And I'll be honest, I missed the boat. And am I taking full responsibility for having quote unquote missed the boat? I am. So for me, the way that I manage my boundaries is I have to play it in the moment. What do I need right now? If my agenda. If my values, if my needs are like top to my priority list today, I have to pick them. Even if it's at the detriment, at the detriment of my business or at the detriment of what the other world says I should be focused on, because I can't make myself want something that someone else wants. I can't do it. Yeah. I try. Trust me.  I can't. I love that, actually. I think that's, that's super, that's super important because I think I beat myself up, too, about missing that social media boat. Like, I was there, I was watching, but I was like, I can't, I couldn't do it. It didn't feel right for me. And now I feel like, in so many ways, I'm playing catch up, but also, I'm like, this is where I'm at. Like, I'm just gonna be authentic, share what I want to share in the moment, and not really... Put too much into like a strategy because I'll, I'll die. That's not even a joke. We will actually die if we like, like, like a book marketing launch plan. Like this is like the verge of,  but you did it. You're doing it. I did it and I'm doing it. And I'm so appreciative, Bethany. Like, I am so grateful to like all the mom authors that have come before me. I am. So, so, so grateful, Bethany.  I mean, I, something that I also like love to talk about is like this unified power of mothers. Like we don't realize how powerful we are as a collective. So anytime I see a mom out there doing this, like I'm like, yes, let's do it. But how can I help you? What can we do? And we're going to get you on my podcast too. So that stay tuned for that. So this is not the end.

Do you often experience mom guilt? What if you can't take the kids trick-or-treating? How can we redefine guilt? In this candid conversation between two NYC moms who are deep in the trenches, you'll discover what it truly takes to juggle it all and maintain your sanity as a working mom who adores her kids but also recognizes the importance of self-care. Be ready to reinvent motherhood and entrepreneurship and buckle up for a whirlwind chat with the phenomenal Bethany Braun Silva, a celebrated on-air parenting, entertainment, and lifestyle expert. As we juggle the challenges of raising kids and businesses, we dive into poignant discussions about Halloween guilt, how to maximize newfound mom capabilities, and the gems within Bethany's enlightening book, "Like a Mother: Banished Guilt, Blaze Your Trail and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love". This episode is proudly sponsored by Fertile Imagination: A Guide For Harnessing Every Mom's Superpower For Maximum Impact – My forthcoming book, slated for release in October 2023. I wholeheartedly believe that every mom possesses a fertile imagination, which is her ultimate superpower. Once you tap into it, you'll unlock the potential to make the impact and income you deserve!  Sign up on www.fertileideas.com today to join my virtual launch party and snag the Kindle version of the book for only 99 cents on Halloween - yes, October 31 at 10 am EST! You'll find the answers you seek if you've ever asked yourself any of these questions: Why do I want more? What about my big ideas? When do I get to play? Where can I find the energy? Who else is going for it and getting it done? How can I stay relevant and keep growing? What if I don't want to wait until my kids are grown? It's filled with self-reflected questions, hilarious stories, and podcast examples of the use of a fertile imagination. Get on the waitlist – www.fertileideas.com today. Side note: if you do want a great sofrito recipe DM me on Instagram @melissallarena just try the word FERTILE and I'll respond. About Bethany Bethany Braun-Silva is an on-air parenting, entertainment, and lifestyle expert and the host of "The Breakdown With Bethany" podcast and web show on Mom.com. She is the former editor of Parenting.com and frequently writes about the latest and greatest gear for parents and kids as well as health, women's lifestyle, pop culture, home, and food topics. Her work has also appeared in People, Real Simple, Shape, and Parents. She is the author of the book, "Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love."  In a world obsessed with traditional definitions of success, Bethany challenges us to redefine what achievement looks like in our personal lives and careers. That's why it's essential to challenge societal norms and carve our own path. It's time to tap into the power of community, let go of mom guilt, and use it as a tool for empowerment. In this episode, you will hear these ideas expressed: What's the backstory to writing the Like a Mother book as a busy working mom? How can we rethink mom guilt?  Motherhood expectations and rewriting the rules to reduce our mental bandwidth concerns How to let go of mom guilt around not doing Halloween or the holidays like other moms – what if you can't take the kids trick-or-treating or what if creating magic during the holidays is a tall order? Ways to bubble wrap your sanity over the weekend and all those school breaks – what does Bethany do as a mom to two young kids?  How specifically to create boundaries with your kid(s) and why that's important; hear for the Mission Impossible strategy Looking for your own village? Where is it for us moms and our own needs? Are there ways to duplicate yourself as a mom and not feel guilty about it? Maximizing newfound mom capabilities to create a fulfilling life Addressing the impact of imposter syndrome on personal and professional growth The importance of amplifying women's voices and questioning societal norms How to use guilt as a tool for empowerment  The necessity of creating a village or support system for raising children Exploring the mental burden of motherhood and the importance of self-love Juggling the demands of raising a family and running a business The importance of being present in your children's lives and creating special moments The importance of writing your own rules in motherhood and career How to manage a busy weekend while staying sane as a mompreneur The significance of being accountable and seeking help when needed The value of using and stretching our imaginations to create a life that works for us SHARE this episode with a mom founder, entrepreneur, or creator who can relate to mom guilt and wants to erase it or address it. 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It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms.  About Fertile Imagination – www.fertileideas.com Being a great mom doesn't mean giving up, shrinking, or hiding your dreams. There's flexibility in how you pursue everything – your role, lifestyle, and personal and professional goals. The limitations on your dreams are meant to be shattered. It's time to broaden your horizons and embrace the possibilities beyond what you can currently see. Let's merge your childhood daydreams with your present reality. Picture yourself skipping happily with your kids, each of you surpassing milestones together. And the key to unlocking your untapped potential? A Fertile Imagination. It's like kryptonite for impostor syndrome and feeling stuck. In Fertile Imagination, we will rejuvenate your dormant wellspring of creative solutions. Just as you can wake up a tired toddler or a groggy middle schooler, together with the stories from my podcast Unimaginable Wellness, proven tools, and personal anecdotes, we will awaken your inner playmate: your imagination! Advance Praise “You'll find reality-based strategies for imagining your own imperfect, fulfilling life in this book!” — MARTHA HENNESSEY, former NH State Senator “Melissa invites the reader into a personal and deep journey about topics that are crucially important to uncover what would make a mom (and dad, too) truly happy to work on...even after the kids are in bed.” — KEN HONDA, best-selling author of Happy Money “This book is a great purchase for moms in every stage of life. Melissa is like a great friend, honest and wise and funny, telling you about her life and asking you to reflect on yours.” — MAUREEN TURNER CAREY, librarian in Austin, TX

How do you get what you want professionally?Betting on yourself.This week Tara welcomes on-air personality Bethany Braun-Silva to the pod. Bethany is not just an on-air parenting entertainment and lifestyle expert, but also a fellow podcaster and author of the inspiring new book "Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love."Bethany shared her journey from being an editor to becoming an on-air personality. Her story is a testament to the power of taking risks and betting on yourself, even when faced with rejection.In this fun and lively conversation, Tara and Bethany delved into the title of Bethany's book, discussing how treating themselves with the same love and support they give to others can create a better world. Remember, creating a life you love doesn't always mean chasing big dreams; it could be as simple as loving yourself more. They agreed on the significance of speaking to ourselves with the same care and encouragement as they do loved ones. Practices like body positivity and manifesting can make a world of difference. Tara shared her secret tip for building self-confidence. It's a keeper.If you want to start living a life you love, listen to this episode!Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review

Bethany Braun-Silva already wears many hats -- writer, editor, podcast host, wife, mom -- and now she's adding author to the list with new book "Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love." She joins Maria to talk about the inspiration behind this book and the realities of motherhood. Fun fact: Bethany was one of the OG guests of the show during the pandemic! Follow along on with Bethany Braun-Silva on Instagram: @bethanybraunsilva_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersFind a list of eligible projects for "Supporting Our Schools": nbcboston.com/schoolsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bethenny Frankel is an entrepreneur, newly minted social media star, author, chef (not cook), and mom. Bethany Braun-Silva chats with Frankel (one of her heroes) about her YouTube show, new wine and mocktail launch, social media, and the impact that Bethenny's motto of always "keeping it real" has on women, especially when it comes to makeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 20, 2023 - Bethany Braun Silva

 Join Jen and Bethany Braun Silva as they delve into the fascinating world of sleep, all while introducing their wonderful sponsor, Cozy Earth. Get ready for an immersive discussion where they explore the unparalleled comfort of Cozy Earth sheets and loungewear, recounting their own delightful experiences with these remarkable products. And guess what? They've got an exciting treat for you - a special coupon code for an exclusive discount, as well as an incredible opportunity to win a $200 credit! My coupon code, of course, is MomCaveTV

 Join Jen and Bethany Braun Silva as they delve into the fascinating world of sleep, all while introducing their wonderful sponsor, Cozy Earth. Get ready for an immersive discussion where they explore the unparalleled comfort of Cozy Earth sheets and loungewear, recounting their own delightful experiences with these remarkable products. And guess what? They've got an exciting treat for you - a special coupon code for an exclusive discount, as well as an incredible opportunity to win a $200 credit! My coupon code, of course, is MomCaveTV

Ashley Greene recently welcomed baby Kingsley just four months ago, but is already doing so much to help new moms navigate their postpartum experience. In this episode she chats with Bethany Braun-Silva about the 4th Trimester, her feeding journey, and all the ups and downs of being a new mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout - how do you handle it? What does it force you to confront? Parenting editor Bethany Braun Silva breaks down her career path, how she (and Kim!) learned to say no more at work, and how burnout brought Bethany to a career turning point. Then health & wellness coach Jennifer Khalaf offers tips on how to identify and extinguish burnout. Plus you'll hear what happens when Kim played soccer against college athletes in a ‘parents vs refs' rec league game to set a good example for her kids. Picture the ‘parents team' in jean cutoffs and sneakers while ‘refs team' were in shin guards, cleats and proper athletic gear (not our athleisure). LINKS: -Our blog & show notes are at http://moms-exit-interview.com, grab our newsletter here & follow host Kim Rittberg on Instagram! -Want to grow your business with awesome video & podcast content and be better on-camera? Sign up for Kim's newsletter here or message her here.  -Bethany Braun Silva on Instagram -Jennifer Khalaf and Thrive Hive Wellness

Parenting expert Bethany Braun-Silva interviews your favorite celebrity moms, reality TV stars, and parenting gurus on this fresh and fun interview show. Follow & subscribe so you don't miss an episode — or watch video episodes on YouTube! Follow Bethany on Instagram: @bethanybraunsilva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My first guest is actress Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers) and we talk about her teaming up with the Colgate Smile Fund, how she stays positive, and she suggests building resilience in our kids. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!_____________________________________________________________________

My first guest is actress Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers) and we talk about her teaming up with the Colgate Smile Fund, how she stays positive, and she suggests building resilience in our kids. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!_____________________________________________________________________

July 28, 2022 - Bethany Braun Silva

Emily Steinberg, a 3 day/week solar power executive landed a great part time job after her second child was born; she'll share how she networked her way into that unicorn flex job, how she balances her time, and says her work-life balance is “very good!” Next, The Mom Project's Pam Cohen has tips for working moms on how to land a flexible work-from-home job, tells us which industries and jobs are most common and advises how to keep the job within those hours -- and not end up working more and getting paid less (job creep!). Kim recalls her own experiences as a part time employee and when she hired several flex workers (the jobs are out there, they're just under the radar!). In our Real Mom moment, parenting editor Bethany Braun Silva recalls her celebrity interview gone wrong (which involves her locking herself in a bathroom)!**Please ‘follow' and leave a rating & review** LINKS: moms-exit-interview.com | Newsletter Sign-Up | Follow Host Kim Rittberg: @kimrittberg GUESTS LINKS: The Mom Project | @The_Mom_Project | Emily Steinberg | www.bethanybraun.com | @bethanybraunsilva

Parenting editor Bethany Braun Silva interviews Tiffani Thiessen.Tiffani and Bethany discuss how to help keep kids healthy with the meningitis vaccine and how to stay present when parents are so busy.  Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!-----------------------------------------

Parenting editor Bethany Braun Silva interviews Tiffani Thiessen.Tiffani and Bethany discuss how to help keep kids healthy with the meningitis vaccine and how to stay present when parents are so busy.  Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!-----------------------------------------

Parenting editor Bethany Braun Silva interviews Slumberkins co-founders  Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen.Kelly, Callie, and Bethany discuss how to help kids navigate emotions and how parents can help kids through traumatic events happening in our world. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!-----------------------------------------

Parenting editor Bethany Braun Silva interviews Slumberkins co-founders  Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen.Kelly, Callie, and Bethany discuss how to help kids navigate emotions and how parents can help kids through traumatic events happening in our world. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!-----------------------------------------

As parents, it's no secret that we spend a lot of money on our kids. From back-to-school clothes to the madness of holiday gift shopping it seems that there is always something we need to buy. Luckily, there are experts to help guide us when it comes to smart shopping and saving money.Bethany Hollars from BrickSeek shares some gems about how to teach kids the value of a dollar and also reveals her favorite place to score epic deals. ------------------------------------------------------------

As parents, it's no secret that we spend a lot of money on our kids. From back-to-school clothes to the madness of holiday gift shopping it seems that there is always something we need to buy. Luckily, there are experts to help guide us when it comes to smart shopping and saving money.Bethany Hollars from BrickSeek shares some gems about how to teach kids the value of a dollar and also reveals her favorite place to score epic deals. ------------------------------------------------------------

Sometimes parents need a little help when it comes to talking to kids about challenging topics such as diversity and inclusion. That's where experts like Dr. Zabina Bhasin, MD (Dr. Zee) come in. Dr. Zee is a child psychiatrist, a diversity and inclusion expert, and an entrepreneur. Her work educates families and schools, fostering future generations of truly global citizens. She founded  In KidZ as a lifestyle brand dedicated to creating connections through culture and championing unity amongst diversity. Kidz creates kid-focused products that help children learn about cultures while inspiring them to create a world that embraces diversity of all kinds. In KidZ recently released their Ukraine Box to teach children about the people of Ukraine and to welcome individuals from this crisis with kindness, understanding, and belonging for all. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to charity.------------------------------------------------------------

Sometimes parents need a little help when it comes to talking to kids about challenging topics such as diversity and inclusion. That's where experts like Dr. Zabina Bhasin, MD (Dr. Zee) come in. Dr. Zee is a child psychiatrist, a diversity and inclusion expert, and an entrepreneur. Her work educates families and schools, fostering future generations of truly global citizens. She founded  In KidZ as a lifestyle brand dedicated to creating connections through culture and championing unity amongst diversity. Kidz creates kid-focused products that help children learn about cultures while inspiring them to create a world that embraces diversity of all kinds. In KidZ recently released their Ukraine Box to teach children about the people of Ukraine and to welcome individuals from this crisis with kindness, understanding, and belonging for all. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to charity.------------------------------------------------------------

Realities of NYC Parenting - all packed into one conversation, which  includes an unbelievable Upper East Side story! On today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bethany Braun-Silva, who I feel I've hit the New York City Lottery of guests, to represent raising New Yorkers in so many ways than one. You'll have to tune in to  the episode to hear them all. “Bethany Braun-Silva is an on-air parenting, entertainment, and lifestyle expert. She is the former editor of Parenting.com and frequently writes about the latest and greatest gear for parents and kids in the city.She was previously the Senior Editor of Big Apple Parent Magazine and has written for OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life, Mom.com, and CafeMom. She is a graduate of New York University, but her proudest accomplishment is being a mom to Elias and Jake, who make life (and work) endlessly fun”. During our conversation Bethany notes how her first born birthed her career as a parenting expert as well as nostalgia of watching her children loving the same things she did growing up as a child in the city. Bethany's energy and through-and-through native New Yorker personality, which she wears like a badge of honor, shines throughout our interview. She also brings a very realistic perspective on raising children in the city, plus what she likes and dislikes about New York City for kids; how the school system in NYC is bound to be the biggest barrier for city parents; why Times Square is not popular among New Yorkers; how you must live 20+ years in the city to consider yourself a New Yorker,  and when I say so much more…I mean so much more! NYC parenting resources mentioned by Bethany in our interview can be found below. Reach out, if you have any questions.Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and new season.Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview!-------Connect with Bethany Braun-Silva below Website Instagram NYC Parenting Resources Recommended by Bethany ChalkbeatNewyorkfamily.com Mommy PoppinsNYC Parenting Facebook Links across Boroughs NYC Facebook Groups for Parents Additional Resources Other Parent Stories + helpful tips article 101 Things to Do with Kids in NYCPodcast on NYC Parenting + NYC School System Secrets of NYC Schools with Alina Adams Raising New Yorkers Note: Bethany's favorite NYC movie which was noted on podcast and is not for children 'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints' Bonus: NYC Fun Parent movies about kids (Not for kids) What to Expect When You're ExpectingFriends with KidsXoxo,Gossipnista Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)

Real Housewives of Orange County  Gretchen Rossi talks living in "sin," kids, and keeping kids safe from choking with a new life-saving device. Check out this celeb mom interview!Get YOUR LIFESAVING Anti-Choking Device.. The Life Vac here: https://amzn.to/3wzxWdT (affiliate link)

Real Housewives of Orange County  Gretchen Rossi talks living in "sin," kids, and keeping kids safe from choking with a new life-saving device. Check out this celeb mom interview!Get YOUR LIFESAVING Anti-Choking Device.. The Life Vac here: https://amzn.to/3wzxWdT (affiliate link)

What happens when a mom goes back to work and leaves Dad in charge? Aliza Friendlander's well-meaning husband sent her four-year-old daughter to school in her underwear... with no pants on top! What could have been a humiliating #momfail was turned into a hilarious PR opportunity by Aliza and her good-natured husband. Bethany interviews Aliza on this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany on MomCave LIVE about how it happened and how mompreneurs can develop their own PR strategy. ---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive content, new videos, giveaways, and free nannies. (Okay, that part's a lie...): http://eepurl.com/SJxVjSUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.com--------------------------------------------------------Here's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at MomCaveTV.com:Bethany:Hey, and welcome back to another episode of The Breakdown with Bethany. Today's guest is not only an awesome mother of two little girls, a writer, editor, and social media wiz, but she's also my friend. I met Aliza Friedlander on Clubhouse and we instantly hit it off. We were both writers and editors in the parenting space, and we have a lot to say on working motherhood, raising kids, and everything and anything in between. You might even recognize Aliza after the first story she tells about a post that went viral years ago. I was so surprised to find out that this was her family. And honestly, I still am laughing about it. So if you love the interview, be sure to like and subscribe. And I can't wait to bring you guys more great parenting content. Check it out.Bethany:Aliza, thank you so much for joining me. I'm thrilled you're here because we're friends. So we met on social media, but people actually might know you. And I was surprised to find this out too, even though we've known each other for a few months. Can you tell us all about how you went viral?Aliza Friendlander:Oh my God. Yes. So it is, I swear, the gift that's still giving. My daughter is now five and a half. This happened when she was three. So I was a stay-at-home mom for many, many years. Before I had kids, I was a TV producer and I transitioned out of that, got a Master's in emerging media, had kids, stayed home. And then probably two years into my stay-at-home mom journey, felt like I wanted a little something more for myself. So I got into some writing for a very hyper-local magazine here in the Maryland area, and freelanced there for a while and then ended up getting brought on part-time as a senior.. Read the full interview at MomCaveTV.com:

What happens when a mom goes back to work and leaves Dad in charge? Aliza Friendlander's well-meaning husband sent her four-year-old daughter to school in her underwear... with no pants on top! What could have been a humiliating #momfail was turned into a hilarious PR opportunity by Aliza and her good-natured husband. Bethany interviews Aliza on this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany on MomCave LIVE about how it happened and how mompreneurs can develop their own PR strategy. ---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive content, new videos, giveaways, and free nannies. (Okay, that part's a lie...): http://eepurl.com/SJxVjSUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.com--------------------------------------------------------Here's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at MomCaveTV.com:Bethany:Hey, and welcome back to another episode of The Breakdown with Bethany. Today's guest is not only an awesome mother of two little girls, a writer, editor, and social media wiz, but she's also my friend. I met Aliza Friedlander on Clubhouse and we instantly hit it off. We were both writers and editors in the parenting space, and we have a lot to say on working motherhood, raising kids, and everything and anything in between. You might even recognize Aliza after the first story she tells about a post that went viral years ago. I was so surprised to find out that this was her family. And honestly, I still am laughing about it. So if you love the interview, be sure to like and subscribe. And I can't wait to bring you guys more great parenting content. Check it out.Bethany:Aliza, thank you so much for joining me. I'm thrilled you're here because we're friends. So we met on social media, but people actually might know you. And I was surprised to find this out too, even though we've known each other for a few months. Can you tell us all about how you went viral?Aliza Friendlander:Oh my God. Yes. So it is, I swear, the gift that's still giving. My daughter is now five and a half. This happened when she was three. So I was a stay-at-home mom for many, many years. Before I had kids, I was a TV producer and I transitioned out of that, got a Master's in emerging media, had kids, stayed home. And then probably two years into my stay-at-home mom journey, felt like I wanted a little something more for myself. So I got into some writing for a very hyper-local magazine here in the Maryland area, and freelanced there for a while and then ended up getting brought on part-time as a senior.. Read the full interview at MomCaveTV.com:

Want all the dirt on celeb moms straight from the source? We have a new segment on MomCave LIVE's podcast. The Breakdown with Bethany on MomCave LIVE is our new segment where parenting editor and all around cool mom Bethany Braun Silva interviews celebrity moms!Our first guest is none other than THE Mindy Kaling! Producer, Actress, Comedian, star of The Mindy Project and The Office... and mama to two!Mindy and Bethany discuss pandemic parenting, how she makes time for self-care, and so much more. Of course, in true Mindy fashion, she was as candid and friendly as ever. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive content, new videos, giveaways, and free nannies. (Okay, that part's a lie...): http://eepurl.com/SJxVjSUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.com--------------------------------------------------------Here's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at MomCaveTV.com:Bethany: Hi, Mindy, thanks so much for chatting with me.Mindy Kaling: Hey, Bethany. How's it going?Bethany: Good, good. I want to jump right in. And I'm wondering just what healthy habits you have or how do you make time for healthy habits? And that's really both physically and mentally.Mindy Kaling: Well, I think it's, as you said, it is challenging, and for me, my entire life was uprooted and changed about a little less than a year ago with everyone else where I.. Now I work from home, I have two jobs and I take care of both of my kids at home and so for me,So much of my life was being on sets and now I have to do everything from home. And my biggest change has been a journey of just a kind of self-care and trying to live well. And for instance, I have had to be like a chef at home for my kids, which is the first time I've ever done so, really mastering easy recipes. I was so excited to partner with Campbell's and Well Yes, because… I'm actually like literally drinking it right now. It's just an incredibly convenient, delicious way to get veggies packed into my kid's meals. And so and so again, like that, I have had to learn all these different skills that I were never required of me before, like being a personal chef to two children and myself. And, you know, and but I've been working at it, and this year I feel really good. Like, I think that coming into 2021, I tried not to make any super tough resolutions this year...Read the rest at https://www.momcavetv.com/mom-mindy-kaling/About Bethany: Bethany Braun-Silva is the former editor at Parenting.com, one of the most trusted resources for parents online. Bethany has worked for Understood.org, Big Apple Parent Magazine, CafeMom, RedTri, Mommy Poppins, OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life and various other parenting publications. She can often be seen interviewing celebrity parents and of course at her local playground with her two boys! bethanybraun.com

Want all the dirt on celeb moms straight from the source? We have a new segment on MomCave LIVE's podcast. The Breakdown with Bethany on MomCave LIVE is our new segment where parenting editor and all around cool mom Bethany Braun Silva interviews celebrity moms!Our first guest is none other than THE Mindy Kaling! Producer, Actress, Comedian, star of The Mindy Project and The Office... and mama to two!Mindy and Bethany discuss pandemic parenting, how she makes time for self-care, and so much more. Of course, in true Mindy fashion, she was as candid and friendly as ever. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Breakdown with Bethany coming soon!---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive content, new videos, giveaways, and free nannies. (Okay, that part's a lie...): http://eepurl.com/SJxVjSUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.com--------------------------------------------------------Here's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at MomCaveTV.com:Bethany: Hi, Mindy, thanks so much for chatting with me.Mindy Kaling: Hey, Bethany. How's it going?Bethany: Good, good. I want to jump right in. And I'm wondering just what healthy habits you have or how do you make time for healthy habits? And that's really both physically and mentally.Mindy Kaling: Well, I think it's, as you said, it is challenging, and for me, my entire life was uprooted and changed about a little less than a year ago with everyone else where I.. Now I work from home, I have two jobs and I take care of both of my kids at home and so for me,So much of my life was being on sets and now I have to do everything from home. And my biggest change has been a journey of just a kind of self-care and trying to live well. And for instance, I have had to be like a chef at home for my kids, which is the first time I've ever done so, really mastering easy recipes. I was so excited to partner with Campbell's and Well Yes, because… I'm actually like literally drinking it right now. It's just an incredibly convenient, delicious way to get veggies packed into my kid's meals. And so and so again, like that, I have had to learn all these different skills that I were never required of me before, like being a personal chef to two children and myself. And, you know, and but I've been working at it, and this year I feel really good. Like, I think that coming into 2021, I tried not to make any super tough resolutions this year...Read the rest at https://www.momcavetv.com/mom-mindy-kaling/About Bethany: Bethany Braun-Silva is the former editor at Parenting.com, one of the most trusted resources for parents online. Bethany has worked for Understood.org, Big Apple Parent Magazine, CafeMom, RedTri, Mommy Poppins, OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life and various other parenting publications. She can often be seen interviewing celebrity parents and of course at her local playground with her two boys! bethanybraun.com

Does the sugar-rush of post Trick or Treating scare you more than ghosts? How do you celebrate Halloween with a diabetic child? Meet Bethany Braun Silva, former editor of Parenting.com, What to Expect, and Big Apple Parents. We chat and laugh about NON-candy Halloween treats and fun activities for the whole family.SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.comHere's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats------------------------------------------Jen: Welcome to MomCave Live where we may have lost our minds, but we have not lost our sense of humor. I'm Jen and my guest today is Bethany Braun Silva. Hi, Bethany.Bethany Braun Silva: Hi. How's it going?Jen: Great. I want to give you an intro, but it's so hard to say she's been on all the places because she is a parenting and lifestyle expert editor. So Bethany has worked for Parenting.com, Big Apple Parent, and What to Expect. And so she is here to help us with one of the big questions every parent has around Halloween, which is how can we make it not be about just candy?Bethany Braun Silva: You know, it's so funny. Like I even after 10 years of being in this industry, I still kind of cringe when I hear the word expert and my parenting expert, parenting plus expert. It always seems like an oxymoron to me.Jen: It is. I mean,maybe I'm an expert on the digital media side, but with my own kids, no, I don't consider myself an expert. And this is something I'm definitely a work in progress, especially around this holiday time struggle with Halloween candy.Bethany Braun Silva: So this is something that I'm like actively, proactively dealing with myself. And I have a few tips that have worked with me, some I've learned from my mom friends, some non-candy Halloween treat ideas and activities… things like that. And really the first one that I want to talk about is this idea of the Switch Witch.Jen: Right, so OK.Bethany Braun Silva:: And people sometimes call it the Halloween fairy. There are different names. You can Google it-Jen: I guess for some kids, witch is just too scary. We'll make it a “fairy.”Bethany Braun Silva: So this is really a way to kind of incentivize your kids. And I learned this from a neighbor of mine, and I have to tell her that I gave her props right here. So essentially what you do is… You don't have to NOT go trick or treating. You can still have fun, trick or treating.You can get all the candy. I know for me it was like a big deal counting. My kids have to count it and tally up all the pieces. Right. So you don't have to eliminate that because that is really fun.Read the rest of the transcript at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats

Does the sugar-rush of post Trick or Treating scare you more than ghosts? How do you celebrate Halloween with a diabetic child? Meet Bethany Braun Silva, former editor of Parenting.com, What to Expect, and Big Apple Parents. We chat and laugh about NON-candy Halloween treats and fun activities for the whole family.SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.comHere's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats------------------------------------------Jen: Welcome to MomCave Live where we may have lost our minds, but we have not lost our sense of humor. I'm Jen and my guest today is Bethany Braun Silva. Hi, Bethany.Bethany Braun Silva: Hi. How's it going?Jen: Great. I want to give you an intro, but it's so hard to say she's been on all the places because she is a parenting and lifestyle expert editor. So Bethany has worked for Parenting.com, Big Apple Parent, and What to Expect. And so she is here to help us with one of the big questions every parent has around Halloween, which is how can we make it not be about just candy?Bethany Braun Silva: You know, it's so funny. Like I even after 10 years of being in this industry, I still kind of cringe when I hear the word expert and my parenting expert, parenting plus expert. It always seems like an oxymoron to me.Jen: It is. I mean,maybe I'm an expert on the digital media side, but with my own kids, no, I don't consider myself an expert. And this is something I'm definitely a work in progress, especially around this holiday time struggle with Halloween candy.Bethany Braun Silva: So this is something that I'm like actively, proactively dealing with myself. And I have a few tips that have worked with me, some I've learned from my mom friends, some non-candy Halloween treat ideas and activities… things like that. And really the first one that I want to talk about is this idea of the Switch Witch.Jen: Right, so OK.Bethany Braun Silva:: And people sometimes call it the Halloween fairy. There are different names. You can Google it-Jen: I guess for some kids, witch is just too scary. We'll make it a “fairy.”Bethany Braun Silva: So this is really a way to kind of incentivize your kids. And I learned this from a neighbor of mine, and I have to tell her that I gave her props right here. So essentially what you do is… You don't have to NOT go trick or treating. You can still have fun, trick or treating.You can get all the candy. I know for me it was like a big deal counting. My kids have to count it and tally up all the pieces. Right. So you don't have to eliminate that because that is really fun.Read the rest of the transcript at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats

Bethany Braun-Silva is a parenting, entertainment, and lifestyle editor. She is the former editor of http://parenting.com (parenting.com) and frequently writes about the latest and greatest gear for parents and kids as well as health, women's lifestyle, pop culture, home, and food topics. Her work has also appeared in People, Real Simple, Shape, and Parents, and so many more publications. She is a graduate of New York University, but her proudest accomplishment is being a mom to Elias and Jake who make life (and work) endlessly fun! In this episode, we are talking about work/life balance and parenting out loud, the importance of showing up as your authentic self in every situation, and why learning to advocate for yourself as a working mom is one of the best things you can learn to do for yourself. Bethany also shares the products that new moms have the most angst and the most excitement about, and we discuss her new web show, The Breakdown of Bethany, all about ambition and the motherhood journey. For show notes and more: https://bit.ly/3eUUhc4 (https://bit.ly/3eUUhc4) —

"I want to bust the myth that you can't be ambitious and a go-getter and be a good mom at the same time." -Bethany Braun-SilvaIn society and even in popular TV shows, working and career driven women are often portrayed as choosing their careers over their family — which is simply not true and a negative stereotype of working moms. For me, being a working mom fills my cup in a different way. I love doing something for me and believe that working makes me a better mother because I feel so fulfilled from working on a team and for a great company. On the podcast, Bethany shares her experience and her journey through working motherhood.Topics Discussed in this Episode: Bethany's working motherhood journeyThe stigmas surrounding working momsHow Bethany interviewed 8 months pregnant How being a working mom improved Bethany's mental health and gave her an outlet to be more creativeBethany's Type 1 Diabetes and what her pregnancy journey looked likeLina's experience with gestational diabetesWhat's next for BethanyConnect with Bethany on Instagram: @bethanybraunsilvaConnect with Lina:Personal Instagram: @linaforrestalBlog: www.linaforrestal.comPodcast Instagram: @newmamaspodcastClubhouse Username: @newmamaspodcastArtwork Credit: Gabi's MediaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/linaforrestal?locale.x=en_US)

This episode with Bethany Braun-Silva was a good reminder that it is okay to take a week off. It is okay to take time to stop and think about what your goals are in life. And it is okay to focus on your career even if you have young kids. Bethany has 2 boys and lives in NYC. In her off hours you can find her on-air showcasing some of the latest and greatest parenting products, side note - she shares one of her favorite summer products in the episode, or talking all about working motherhood.  Because I batch my podcast episodes, this episode was recorded in February so at the time Bethany was the editor at Parenting.com. Since then she has moved over to be the Senior Content Strategist at What to Expect and is still living her dream in the parenting and lifestyle space. In this episode we talk all about taking a week off just to herself, how to discover and connect to your passions, finding freelance jobs as a mom and her journey as a career-driven full-time working mom. Follow Bethany at... Website: bethanybraun.com IG: @bethanybraunsilva ----- Attention Toddler Parents... if you want to learn more about how to take charge of the toddler years so that you can stop wanting to pull your hair out and throw your own parent tantrum, then head over to Raising Children You Like for more info at bit.ly/stoptoddlertantrums  ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall & @StephanieUchima

Bethany Braun-Silva's first pregnancy inspired her to kick off her writing career in the parenting space, and she quickly realized she had unique stories and content to share with parents across the country. From being the editor for parenting.com to leading strategy at What to Expect, Bethany's career story is full of perseverance, grit, and positive thinking. Today, you'll hear how Bethany climbed the ranks throughout the years and the different ways 2020 encouraged her to slow down and find balance. She shares how she made her mark in the media industry and some stories from her early days. She discusses how the pandemic impacted her role at Parenting. She shares her proudest moment from the past year and notes why she is approaching 2021 with a different attitude. She discusses the process of learning that, when something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. She notes the importance of carving out time to pursue your passions outside of work. She explains how she is positioning herself as a thought leader on Clubhouse and how you can get started too. She notes the value of raising your kids as they are rather than as you want them to be, and finally, she shares why you should go after what drives you. “It's all part of being authentically who you are.” - Bethany Braun-Silva This week on SocialFly's Entreprenista Podcast: Bethany's storyGoing with the option that feels rightThe impact of the pandemicRaising your kids as they areThe importance of pursuing your passions outside of work Connect with Bethany Bethany's InstagramBethany's ClubhouseWhat to Expect WebsiteWhat to Expect InstagramWhat to Expect Facebook Gee, Thanks! Have you ever bought something that you want to tell everyone about? The perfect pair of slippers, the best pair of tweezers you've ever used, an inexpensive kitchen tool you can't believe you ever lived without?  Same. That's why we love listening to Gee Thanks, Just Bought It, the podcast where fun guests come on every Friday to talk about their best and favorite purchases and then tell you how and where you can buy them for yourself! Hosted by author Caroline Moss, each episode is packed with fun conversations, great banter, and all the shopping 411 you could ever need. The podcast airs every Friday, and many episodes air on Tuesdays. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook! Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™ Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards includes 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista15 to receive 15% off your first order. Get In Touch! Hey Entreprenistas! If you don't want to miss an episode, check out our new texting service.

Bethany Braun-Silva's first pregnancy inspired her to kick off her writing career in the parenting space, and she quickly realized she had unique stories and content to share with parents across the country. From being the editor of Parenting.com to more recently leading strategy at What To Expect, Bethany's career story is full of perseverance, grit and positive thinking. You're about to hear how Bethany climbed the ranks throughout the years, and the different ways 2020 encouraged her to slow down and find balance. Key takeaways this week include: How Bethany made her mark in the media industry, and some stories from her early days. How the pandemic impacted her role at Parenting.com, and what she learned in the process. Bethany shares her proudest moment from the past year, and why she is approaching 2021 with a different attitude. Her learnings that  When something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. The importance of carving out time to pursue your passions outside of work. How Bethany is positioning herself as a thought leader on Clubhouse, and how you can get started too! The value of raising your kids as they are, rather that as you want them to be. And finally, why you should always go after what drives you!

Bethany Braun-Silva's first pregnancy inspired her to kick off her writing career in the parenting space, and she quickly realized she had unique stories and content to share with parents across the country. From being the editor for parenting.com to leading strategy at What to Expect, Bethany's career story is full of perseverance, grit, and positive thinking. Today, you'll hear how Bethany climbed the ranks throughout the years and the different ways 2020 encouraged her to slow down and find balance. She shares how she made her mark in the media industry and some stories from her early days. She discusses how the pandemic impacted her role at Parenting. She shares her proudest moment from the past year and notes why she is approaching 2021 with a different attitude. She discusses the process of learning that, when something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. She notes the importance of carving out time to pursue your passions outside of work. She explains how she is positioning herself as a thought leader on Clubhouse and how you can get started too. She notes the value of raising your kids as they are rather than as you want them to be, and finally, she shares why you should go after what drives you. “It's all part of being authentically who you are.” - Bethany Braun-Silva This week on SocialFly's Entreprenista Podcast: Bethany's story Going with the option that feels right The impact of the pandemic Raising your kids as they are The importance of pursuing your passions outside of work Connect with Bethany Bethany's Instagram Bethany's Clubhouse What to Expect Website What to Expect Instagram What to Expect Facebook Gee, Thanks! Have you ever bought something that you want to tell everyone about? The perfect pair of slippers, the best pair of tweezers you've ever used, an inexpensive kitchen tool you can't believe you ever lived without? Same. That's why we love listening to Gee Thanks, Just Bought It, the podcast where fun guests come on every Friday to talk about their best and favorite purchases and then tell you how and where you can buy them for yourself! Hosted by author Caroline Moss, each episode is packed with fun conversations, great banter, and all the shopping 411 you could ever need. The podcast airs every Friday, and many episodes air on Tuesdays. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook! Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™  Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards includes 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista15 to receive 15% off your first order. Get In Touch!  Hey Entreprenistas! If you don't want to miss an episode, check out our new texting service. You can now text us at (561) 468 3997 to be the first to know about new episodes, access exclusive content, and reach out with any questions you have for us. Drop us a text - we can't wait to hear from you! Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

In season 8 episode 3, Emily and Miriam speak with Type 1 diabetic Bethany Braun-Silva, a parenting editor and mother of two, all about how she manages the chronic illness while also parenting her two sons, and maintaining a full time job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.