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This episode is Sponsored by Alitu, your all-in-one podcast solution. Receive 20% off your first 3 months at www.alitu.com/Alena. During this timely convo Host, Alena Conley brings on Founder and CEO of our podcast network, Rachel Pierre to discuss all things podcasting. Is it too late to start one? What is the future of the industry? How do you edit your shows? What is required to monetize a podcast? Rachel Pierre, Founder and producer of Mommifaceted digital agency that produces podcasts with topics specifically for moms of color.Follow Rachel:https://instagram.com/mommifacetedhttp://www.mommifaceted.com/welcome/Alitu: The Podcast Maker App Record Directly In & Edit Your Recordings In Alitu's Custom Editing Tool. 7 Day Free Trial.

Mommifaceted is now a duo! Meet my new co-host, Darline Victor and get to know both of us a little better.  

Mom, NASA analyst and host of “Mommifaceted” (the community for moms of color juggling motherhood, career and real life)  Rachel Pierre talks about lessons she learned from her American mom Donna: for mothers, sacrifice comes in seasons; friendships and villages come in different forms; how to show your kids a passion for work; and how to not completely lose yourself in your children. To learn more about "Mommifaceted", please visit Rachel's website.  For more about "Thank You, Mama" please visit: http://www.tajder.com/ To contact Ana, please send a mail to: info@thankyoumama.net

As a wife, mom, full time employee, founder of Mommifaceted and freelance writer - I know that my priority is my family. In order to make them a priority I have to spend time with each person individually so that they know that our family is close and we can create that bond. I want to build these relationships between my nuclear family so that my boys know they will always have each other, my husband, and myself. Growing up we were close knit, my sister, mother, father and I. We didn’t have extended family who lived close to us and had to travel to see family. Our bond continues today, my immediate family remains close. For my children, I want that closeness. I'm also working for extended family to get closer, that’s part of why we moved to Texas. To do this, I work to spend specific time with each person. Some of it works, some doesn’t. I’m still working hard on this and figuring out the best way to do this. This is how I’m starting. On this podcast episode, I'm sharing what I do for each family member.

Rachel Pierre from Mommifaceted (@mommifaceted) takes over the mic and chats with guests Dorian Shaw and Stephanie Perkins. I went to high school with these women, and I'm particularly interested in what their different experiences were growing up, and now as mothers and Black females. The stories these women share open my eyes and my heart. I've never been racist, but I also was not anti-racist by standing idle and being colorblind. Black culture is beautiful. There is so much to celebrate and learn. Let this be the beginning of a wonderful unfolding of knowledge and empathy. #BlackLivesMatter Make sure to subscribe to Emily's Youtube channel and the Brave Talks newsletter (in the website link below) to receive a weekly message of inspiration from each guest. Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think in the comments. Find Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/mommifaceted/ Find Dorian: https://www.instagram.com/dshaw224/ Find Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/soulutionaryone/ Emily's website: https://emilynolan.com/ Emily's IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilynol...

Rachel Pierre from Mommifaceted (@mommifaceted) takes over the mic and chats with guests Dorian Shaw and Stephanie Perkins. I went to high school with these women, and I'm particularly interested in what their different experiences were growing up, and now as mothers and Black females. The stories these women share open my eyes and my heart. I've never been racist, but I also was not anti-racist by standing idle and being colorblind. Black culture is beautiful. There is so much to celebrate and learn. Let this be the beginning of a wonderful unfolding of knowledge and empathy. #BlackLivesMatter Make sure to subscribe to Emily's Youtube channel and the Brave Talks newsletter (in the website link below) to receive a weekly message of inspiration from each guest. Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think in the comments. Find Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/mommifaceted/ Find Dorian: https://www.instagram.com/dshaw224/ Find Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/soulutionaryone/ Emily's website: https://emilynolan.com/ Emily's IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilynol...

Erykah St. Louis is a mother, wife, activist, and artist who is working daily to figure out how she wants to parent. I'm glad we had this conversation about why it takes time to really figure out how we want to parent, what we want to expose our children to, and what works best for us. Hearing other moms like Erykah talk about what it takes to make these transitions towards becoming better parents is encouraging. Listen to Erykah's podcast, The M Word Podcast Follow Erykah on Instagram   Make sure to join the Mommifaceted community to get more straight to your inbox!

Today we’re talking to Rachel Pierre, the founder of Mommifaceted, an online community for moms of color. If you are a blogger, YouTuber, influencer or business owner that has built an amazing community and wants to learn how to monetize it, this is for you. In this episode, we're chatting about… How to determine if your idea could be an income stream What are the associated expenses tied to your potential income stream How to go from providing free resources to a paid model How to determine what your audience wants When to move on if something isn’t working The one thing most people forget when setting up their pricing Links Mentioned You can find the Mommifaceted blog and podcast here and on Instagram at @mommifaceted.

The type of mom I am changes on any given day, but I'm truly figured out the type of mom I want to be. Mommifaceted is all about helping you get to or keep becoming the type of mom you want to be. That's why we've opened the doors to the Mommi Collective. Join us today before we start in 2020!   What is the Mommi Collective? It's the membership portion of Mommifaceted. Within the membership you'll have access to a monthly live expert speaker. We'll have the speaker present and then you get to ask her your own personal questions in a Q&A. The monthly topics will include:  Intimacy after children Authenticity in all spaces Becoming a mommy blogger Boundaries in motherhood Entrepreneurship while momming Financial planning more! In addition to the monthly speaker (which will be recorded and the replay available in the portal), you'll have other exclusive content released monthly. There will be extra podcast episodes, child age based information, mindful parenting techniques, challenges, and workshops, the list is endless. We can do a lot through the membership portal and the team is ready to share all of it with you.   Sounds great right? Join at www.mommifaceted.com/membership

Jenny LeFlore is the mama behind Mama Fresh and she's got the confidence and fresh perspective to be an example of modern motherhood. Jenny talks on the podcast about becoming a mom later in life and how she grew and changed through marriage and motherhood. We discuss how having confidence in yourself can be a major step in being the type of mom you truly want to be. As a mom, you may change some of the things you used to do, but as Jenny and I talk - it comes out that with confidence in who you are as a woman, you won't have to change the essence of who you are. She also shares how she maintains her relationships and what she needs to keep them strong before they break down. Follow Jenny! Mama Fresh Jenny's Instagram Join our motherhood tribe and Mommifaceted community to be in on what doesn't make it to the podcast.

  On this Episode, I chat with Rachel on how to redefine being a Mom and doing what works and fits your life without burning out.  Rachel Pierre is the founder of Mommifaceted, a media company and podcast that focuses on everyday women of color who want to be more than just a figurehead in the household and are juggling home life, career, and doing what it takes to follow their passions. As a wife and new mom, Rachel found herself questioning the status quo of what it meant to be a mother and looking for mom inspiration that looked like her.  Mommifaceted has garnered support and features interviews from successful moms including Julee Wilson of Essence, Mattie James, Shavone Riggins of Curlkalon, and Felecia Hatcher of Black Tech Week. As the creator of the Mommifaceted brand, Rachel incorporates live broadcasts, events, and community building activities to help moms find their own personal tribe and build confidence in their ability to be a better all-around woman. Rachel was raised in Northern Virginia and is an alumna of Elon University (B.A.) and the University of Houston (M.P.A.). Her professional experience combines a mixture of public service and communications for the federal government. FOLLOW RACHEL: Find her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @Mommifaceted or visit www.mommifaceted.com. DOWNLOAD FREEBIE: Mommifacet.com/jugglefree FOLLOW DARLYNG & CO. : WEBSITE INSTAGRAM PINTEREST FACEBOOK FACEBOOK GROUP TWITTER AMAZON STORE

Rachel Pierre is a wife and mom of one. But, she's so many other things - and that's where Mommifaceted came along. Originally from Virginia, Rachel earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Elon University and a Masters in Public Relations from the University of Houston. Professionally, Rachel's experience includes writing for the Department of Homeland Security, members of Congress and University Presidents. When she is not brainstorming a new business idea, she is trying new restaurants, cooking family dinners, and soaking up all the sun she can get.  "Women are multifaceted and can follow their passions while still being great women, wives, moms, sisters, daughters, and friends," says Rachel. "There can be time for the most important things in your life, including fitness, spending quality time with loved ones, going after that dream job, whatever it is you love - as long as your actually prioritize what's important." Follow Rachel on Instagram @Mommifaceted, Facebook, and visit mommifaceted.com.   /// ABOUT THE SHOW /// The PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT Show, hosted by Aeshia DeVore Branch, highlights women who are balancing demanding careers with a healthy lifestyle and hurdling over personal and professional obstacles. Each week, Aeshia has a sister-to-sister chat with an inspiring go-getter and listeners learn HOW good things come to those who SWEAT. Learn more about us at prettygirlssweat.com! Have a question that you want to be answered on the show? Email hi@prettygirlssweat.com!

What do you do when you don't FEEL like being patient? You're ready to lose it - and trying to fight back the tears and not lash out. I've had moments like that, and I'm sure you have to. We're not bad moms, we are just real moms. This is what I'm doing when I feel impatient with those around me that I love. Leave yourself reminder, like a calming Bible verse or phrase that you love, something that gives you peace and builds you up so that you are able to face whatever you are up against. Think about who has shown you patience and shown you grace. Breath Repeat your mantra Stick to your rules, the kids don't get a pass just because you're ready to lose it. Lean on your process of giving a consequence and discipline your kids in a normal way - instead of lashing out. Take a moment away Look at the situation through the other person's eyes Play along with your kids, make it into a game so it brings laughter and makes it fun Tell your partner/kids/friend how you feel Apologize if needed and commit to doing better next time   Now, what do you do when you don't feel like being patient?   Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

Who do you need in your mom tribe? Personal mom tribes are necessary – we can’t expect everyone to understand the joys of motherhood like cleaning up blowouts, eating your food cold after everyone else was fed, and hearing your name called for 15 minutes straight with no end in sight. Why is it important: -          You need people around you to support you -          They get what you’re going through -          So you won’t feel alone or think you’re the only one who’s dealing with it -          So you can be a better mom by having an outlet and seeing how others do it Some tips about this tribe: -          Don’t feel guilty if you don’t stay in touch regularly, we all get it -          These women get what you’re going through, so use this time to vent if you need to or ask for help and solicited advice (not like the unsolicited advice you got when pregnant that you probably forgot about) -          This should be a no judging space – so make sure you pick people that can accept this -          Keep the number to a comfortable amount – if only 2 people can be in your tribe because that’s all the energy you have at the moment, it’s ok, but if you like a bigger crowd, go for it. -          Your tribe of mom friends is there to celebrate with you and laugh with you and cry with you and help you get through motherhood with your sanity -          Your mom tribe is there to support you and help you know your worth and that you are a good parent Types of people you need in your mom tribe: Sage wisdom Fun and spontaneous/cool mom Encourager and Prayer Partner – can go both ways The one who tells you what you NEED to hear Old time friend – who knew you before you were a mom   Download the freebie - 5 Unexpected Places to Find Your Mom Tribe here: www.mommifaceted.com/episode26   Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram

Tara Darnley and her husband co-founded Darlyng & Co., an award-winning eco-friendly lifestyle baby brand. She hit the ground running and spent 3 months coming up with the idea for the Yummy Mitt and made it to production all while learning how to deal with a newborn. Now, she's using her platform, Dreams Inspire Reality to help bring other new entrepreneurs up to pursue their dreams. We talked about marriage and working with your spouse, how important planning is - family wise and business wise, and how she managed being a new mom and being new to business at the same time. She's a big believer in figuring things out - whether it's motherhood, balancing a heavy travel schedule with a busy family schedule, or filing her own trademark. Everything she does, she reflects against her why - why she works long nights, why she works so diligently, why she does everything she does. Her why, is the reason that she is able to live a life that she dreamt of.   Tara's Bio Tara Darnley is a wife, mom, inventor, entrepreneur and new Podcaster from Brooklyn, NY. Together Tara and her husband Co-Founded Darlyng & Co., an award-winning Eco-Friendly lifestyle baby brand. National attention has come their way via features on the Steve Harvey Talk Show, Marie Claire, Black Enterprise, What to Expect & Newborn and Pregnancy Magazine to name a few. Their brand is Sold and distributed worldwide. The idea for their first product, a teething mitten was inspired when their then 2-month-old began teething early. Dreams Inspire Reality is an extension of her company, she believes in helping others succeed. Whatever success may look like to them. She recently launched a podcast that would highlight everyday creatives and entrepreneurs living their best lives possible. Sharing practical and strategic tips, where she “picks their brain” for her audience. Her hope is that each guest will leave something practical for her listeners to take away to start living their Dream life.   [bctt tweet="I think the key to our success, #1 is God and #2 is execution. - Tara Darnley" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="We planned marriage and knew it had to be on our time, and same thing when we had our first daughter...When we had our daughter, that was planned as well. - Tara Darnley" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="I don't regret anything that's happened, our business is a part of God's plan, I'm happy to do His work, this is bigger than us. - Tara Darnley" username="Mommifaceted"] Follow Tara Darnley! Darlyng and Co. Dreams Inspire Reality Instagram Facebook Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

Communication is one of the biggest factors in allowing my guest today, Shavone Riggins, to truly get to know and enjoy her children. As a mom of 6, it is a challenge with each of them having their own personalities, but she can be a great mom because she really knows the things that drive her children. Shavone Riggins is the founder of Curlkalon Hair, a 7-figure earning hair product company and she has built this company from the ground up - while dealing with what life has thrown at her.  We talk about how she deals with stress, who is in her support circle, and how she communicates with her children when there is a lot going on. She prioritizes her life based on the season - and sometimes has to sacrifice certain things or activities when she's truly focused on the most important tasks at hand. She shares an e-book that she's written - and it's free, talking about how she decided to move in purpose, remove certain people and things from her life, and what steps she took to carry out something that is bigger than she is. I've shared the link in the show notes.     Shavone's Bio Shavone Riggins is the founder and CEO of Curlkalon Hair, a protective hair styling solutions brand that provides pre-looped, textured curls using the installation method of crochet braiding to achieve effortless crochet hair styles.    A mom of six and coming out of homelessness Shavone turned a problem she faced as a women who needed a solution to her natural hair maintenance to be less time consuming through protective hair styling as a mother of 6 into a 7-figure company in under one year that has shipped out over 2 million curls providing “Curls with Confidence” worldwide.   Shavone provides the goals and vision to Curlkalon Hair and is happily spends her days telling her story and inspiring women to be filled with purpose, passion and confidence in pursuits of business while being more than what they’ve been through, one foundational key at a time.   [bctt tweet="Communication and finding that one on one space with your children is key. - Shavone Riggins" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="That's the key word, you have to sacrifice when you're looking at prioritizing. - Shavone Riggins" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="As we look at the complexities of our children, sometimes we're different things at different times...it's about seeing through love. - Shavone Riggins" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="We're taking the best of what we have and delivering it to our child, and that's just the best we have. - Shavone Riggins" username="Mommifaceted"]   Follow Shavone! Shavone Riggins Shavone Riggins 5 Keys to Foundational Living e-book (and it's free!) Curlkalon Hair Shavone's Instagram The Code of the Extraordinary Mind   Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

Episode 20 is here! How to overcome the pressures of working overtime! It's the 20th episode!! I can't believe it! I just want to thank you for listening - I do not take it lightly at all. Spending 30-45 minutes with this podcast shows me that you all want to be the best women you can be just like I do and that I'm not alone out here in these mom streets. Today's episode is for all of the working moms - most of us have been in a position where we think we have to do it all - especially at work so that we can get that promotion, get that award or recognition, prove our worth in the workplace. As moms, you may have a sense that you are not viewed the same as childless or single employees, because you have home obligations - so to compensate, your work extra hours and stay late. Or come in early, or answer emails before bed. Whatever you do, you are not alone. But, you don't have to do this. There are ways to prioritize, say no!, get your work done, and go home happier and not so exhausted from living a life of all work and no play. Ashley Sutton is my guest, she is the author of Overtime is SO Over, Leave the Office and Get Your Life Back. She gives her personal experiences and research to share how to overcome those ideas of needing to always be available for your employer and always putting in the most time. Those thoughts are a battle and she gives some easy wins on how to stop putting yourself in this position. [bctt tweet="It's not about saying no, it's about saying not right now and prioritizing what you need to get done - Ashley Sutton" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="It's all about high performance and high achievement, but that doesn't equate to working crazy hours - Ashley Sutton" username="Mommifaceted"]   Ashley's Bio Ashley Sutton began her career in marketing with Fortune 500 beauty company Avon Products, where she built her knowledge in product development, on the North America color cosmetics brand team. Ashley’s eagerness to learn about international business led her to her next role with Mattel (Fisher-Price). Ashley managed the toy development for multiple entertainment preschool brands, such as Mickey Mouse, Thomas the Train, Octonauts, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, among others, across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. As Ashley’s desire to round out her marketing skills continued, she leapt into consumer and digital marketing with Entertainment One’s family division, where her key responsibilities are to secure digital promotions, oversee social media and blogger outreach, create digital content and assets, and work to develop brand marketing initiatives for preschool licensed brands.   Throughout her career journey, she learned a lot about her strengths and opportunities to grow, and better prioritize her life. Working crazy long hours, with very little ROI in your personal life, could either drive you insane, or light a fire to make some serious change. Ashley chose the latter. She was burning the midnight oil, and started to see her health and energy decline. She surveyed friends and colleagues, and found that many of them were all, in some way, shape, or form driving themselves into destruction by working unfathomable hours. She channeled these stories into her newly published book, Overtime Is SO Over. As an avid volunteer, Ashley believes in the power of giving back. She is a mentor and has acted as a national judge for the NAACP Act-So organization, where she helps high school students engage in entrepreneurship, STEM, and the arts.   In her spare time, Ashley loves music, travel; and of course, attempting to make her meals look “just like the picture,” when she’s in the kitchen!   Follow Ashley Sutton! Instagram Website   Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

This week we have a couple of special treats! In celebration of Mother's Day, we are going to hear from a few mothers who are sharing some of their challenges, some of their triumphs, and where they learned what it means to be a mother. My three special guests talk about whether they are following in the footsteps of the examples that they had in their lives - and they are three different takes on motherhood.  We also have a giveaway!!!!! As a listener, you have a chance to win one Hello Mama Box. The Hello Mama Box is a monthly box designed for maternal wellness, with affirmation cards, bath and body products, and other self care items to celebrate and pamper yourself as a busy mama. Rules to enter: Each action below earns you one entry, the more entries the better your chances. One winner will be selected on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Follow Mommifaceted and Hello Mama Box on Instagram (required) Comment one mom moment on the giveaway post, whether it is a challenge, a triumph, or where you learned how to be a mother Tag as many mom friends on the giveaway post who you think would love the Mommifaceted podcast (and they can join the giveaway too!) Follow the Guests! Desirae Ofori - Sincerely, Mrs. Mommy Justina Ford - Mindset and Makeup ReeJade Richmond - Search for Her Existence, Inc.   Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

Carmeon Hamilton is an interior designer by trade, but she's got a bigger purpose and intertwines that with her design background. In this episode she talks about how she found her purpose and uses her skills to fulfill that purpose in life. Carmeon is known for her personality, hair, personal and design style, so in the episode she talks about what she wants her son to know her for and its a surprising and very good answer. Carmeon's bio Carmeon Hamilton is a buyer and environmental designer for locally-owned retailer, Stash Home, and an interior designer, heading her own company, Nubi Interiors. In both, she utilizes her education and 10 years of experience in design to discover the beauty in all things and helps others find that beauty in the things that surround them every day.  Read her magazine feature in Memphis City Magazine. [bctt tweet="Parenting looks different for everyone you grow up with reading children's books and seeing your parents, you see what parenting looks like. Then you grow up to be an adult and to have parenting look different from you. Carmeon Hamilton " username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="Learning how resilient children are, you get this mom guilt but your kids don't see you in a negative light the way you put yourself in a negative light...Giving myself grace while I was beating myself up was the biggest lesson I learned. Carmeon Hamilton" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="Everyone is not meant to be an entrepreneur, someone has to do the work. You can be fulfilled working for someone else. Carmeon Hamilton " username="Mommifaceted"] Follow Carmeon! www.nubiinteriors.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nubiinteriors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nubiinteriors/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nubiinteriors/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/nubiinteriors/nubi-interiors Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

Jenell starts most of her projects from a space of innovation and creativity. She constantly looks to what is missing for her next task. She started Kinky Curly Coily Me because she didn't see information online for black women about natural hair and the journey to going natural. After growing as a woman, becoming married, having children, and wanting to share all of her other passions besides hair and beauty - she started her Jenell B. Stewart brand. Now she's branched out into podcasting, video production, her daughter's brand, and more to come. As a mom - she gets the babies in line with her schedule - not the other way around. She knew she was going to be a working mom, so she found a way to seamlessly incorporate the children into her life. And by doing this, she allows her children to embrace their independence and frees up some time for her to get things done. Jenell's Bio: Jenell is an award winning beauty editor, a wife and mom of 2, a youtuber, podcaster and social media maven. When she's not writing, editing, and filming YT videos--she's either playing with her kids, working out, eating in some restaurant, or traveling the world with her family.   [bctt tweet="Anyone is an influencer who has a great knowledge base in a field and you can talk about something, I want you to be encouraged. - Jenell B. Stewart" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="It's been fun to be someone in every part of these women's lives, from their beauty needs, their lifestyle empowerment needs, to their childrens' needs...they can feel that they have a support system. - Jenell B. Stewart" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="I try to streamline a lot of the work that I do. There are things that stay consistent...outside of the core things that need to be done, I can do projects. - Jenell B. Stewart" username="Mommifaceted"]   Follow Jenell! Jenell B. Stewart  Instagram Jenell's YouTube Kinky Curly Coily Me BlakisBeautyful   Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook  

Rachel Montañez got used to sleep deprivation as most of us moms do. But, she realized that she needed to make a change. She retrained herself using methods she discovered and is now helping other moms find ways to get better sleep for themselves. She is seeing high profile professionals talk more about how they require great sleep - and the power of sleep, and is hoping moms will start to prioritize the sleep they need. And the power of getting quality sleep - even if we're not getting as much as we should. Rachel's bio Rachel Montañez is a new first time mom and holds a Postgraduate Degree in Career Guidance and has worked in the Professional Training and Coaching industry since 2007 across 3 continents. She is the founder of Sleep 10:2 and specializes in helping parents with infants get better quality sleep, time, and work-life harmony. Sleep 10:2 also provides corporate solutions to companies committed to employee well-being. [bctt tweet="Sleep is a spa - literally what it does for your mind, your body, and how you feel. @sleep10to2" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="That desire we have for the baby to sleep, if only it could be transferred on us. @sleep10to2" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="As parent's we're often concerned about the baby's sleep, but we're not worried about our sleep. @sleep10to2" username="Mommifaceted"]   Find Sleep 10 to 2 Online Sleep 10 to 2 Sleep 10 to 2 Facebook Sleep 10 to 2 Twitter Sleep 10 to 2 Instagram   Resources Mentioned Sleep Smarter   Follow Mommifaceted Instagram Facebook

This week is Black Maternal Health Care Week - so a perfect time to release this episode and this was one of my favorite interviews to date! Lisa Jean Francois talks happiness, being real with herself and her family and what it really means to take care of yourself. Lisa Jean-Francois is the face and name behind Lisa A La Mode, and she keeps it all the way real. In today's interview she gets extremely deep about how she built up her brand, the transition she went through while raising her son, and how she turned her blog into a black woman's truth and unapologetic online home. She has explained and has been open on her blog about her trials and tribulations including a recent miscarriage and her dealings with mental health and wellness. In the podcast - she talks about her real definition of self care - and says that self care is not just getting a pedicure, she promotes happiness and getting to the root of the problem to find self care and peace. She recently announced a shift in Lisa A La Mode - titling it this Black Women's Guide to navigating life while keeping it cute and funky. So stay tuned to see HOW she does that and the changes that she makes in this new direction. Lisa's bio: Lisa Jean-Francois, MFA, is a Wife, Mother, Educator, Brand Coach and Beauty and Style Blogger at Lisa a la Mode. Lisa began building her own brand “Lisa a la Mode” through the use of video marketing in 2012, and has since then built a successful online following across several major social media channels. [bctt tweet="I could not rest easy presenting a one dimensional picture of who I am. @Lisa_alamode" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="I'm not in a place where I have to be first, I'm in a rush against myself, I'm in a rush against time...for what? It's not worth my sanity, it's not worth my peace of mind. @Lisa_alamode" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="A pedicure is a nice treat, you're treating yourself, but that's not self care. Self care is being introspective and understanding what the root problem is. @lisa_alamode" username="Mommifaceted"] Follow Lisa online: Lisa A La Mode Lisa's Instagram Lisa A La Mode YouTube Channel   Follow Mommifaceted online: Instagram! Subscribe on Apple Podcast!  

Marsha Barnes is a finance expert with over 17 years in the financial industry, a military spouse, and mom of 1. She knew that she wanted to do more when her parents and best friend were laid off - the financial crisis hit too close to home. So, she began teaching financial literacy to help them handle these huge life changes. Out of that desire to help the local community, she launched The Finance Bar through the mobile hub and consulting services. She loves to help moms understand and be confident in their finances and encourages them to follow their dreams. Throughout this whole ride - she was raising her son while her husband was overseas. She used these trials to push her further to help people.  Through her work, Marsha has been featured on Forbes, Essence, Iyanla Fix My Life, Black Enterprise and many more. Marsha's Bio: Marsha’s  personal finance expertise and zest for financial awareness has allowed her to share and partner with numerous media outlets and brands on and offline including: Forbes, NPR, Essence, OWN-Iyanla Fix My Life, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Black Enterprise, State Farm, Northwestern Mutual, Experian, Progressive and many more. Marsha is certified in financial social work, as a financial educator, and certified credit report reviewer. As a lover of all things finance, Marsha is a forever learner in the personal finance space and firmly believes in supplying her clients most basics needs while journeying with them to map out their long-term desires. Marsha has been named as a Female Tech Leader in the Finance Industry.   [bctt tweet="As moms we can do everything that we want to do and having a child just pushes us further. @thefinancebar" username="Mommifaceted"] [bctt tweet="It's not always that people aren't managing money well, they just don't know how much they make. @thefinancebar" username="Mommifaceted"]   The Finance Bar Find Marsha on Social Media: The Finance Bar Instagram The Finance Bar Twitter The Finance Bar Facebook   Follow Mommifaceted on Social Media! Instagram Facebook

This is Mommifaceted   This podcast was started to highlight the fact that moms get ish done! Whether they are running their children to and fro, climbing the corporate ladder and side-hustling at night, or being the best CEO in heels, all of us are figuring it out day by day. There is no special formula, it’s all trial and error. I want to highlight HOW moms are making it all work in hopes to inspire and encourage others to just get going! No matter where you are on the journey, just getting started or growing your business, you have to manage being a mom and a business owner. This podcast will include interviews of women who have figured that part out. They will be sharing their life systems, hacks, tips, and tools to be successful in both worlds without sacrificing too much on either end.