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May 22, 2023

Mastering Indie Publishing with Author M.K. Williams

We talk about self-publishing frequently on here, right? Today I’m talking with M.K. Williams, who has authored 13 books - and she will give you an even deeper dive into indie publishing. M.K. had one simple goal: she needed ...

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May 15, 2023

Finding Inspiration in Motherhood: An Artist's Journey with Madelyne …

Madelyne is a self-taught artist with over 30 years of experience, a current Texan, and jack-of-all-trades. She specializes in digital art, children's book illustration, motherhood art, and poetry. Her journey as a new mom i...

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May 8, 2023

Happy Mother's Day | Famous Creative Moms in History

Happy Mother's Day! These women have shown us that it's possible to be a mom and a successful artist or author. Motherhood can provide a unique perspective that can influence our work and inspire us to create powerful pieces....

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May 5, 2023

New Moms Who Create Podcast Intro | 2023

Welcome to the Moms Who Create Podcast! I'm Kelli Heil, your host, and I'm excited to share a podcast that celebrates the incredible moms who are pursuing their creative passions. Are you a mom who feels like you can't balanc...

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May 1, 2023

Crafting Poetry for Women's Empowerment and Connection Among Mothers …

Mellissa Spratt is a first-time author and full-time working mother who is still evolving and discovering herself. Her poetry reflects this journey of self-discovery. She resides in a charming village on the CT shoreline and ...

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April 24, 2023

The Power of Daily Journaling for Children's Mental Health with Katie…

Katie Wood is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and author of "A Simple Seed" journal of growth, gratitude & giggles. In 2014, she transitioned from a 10-year career in teaching special education to fully embracing entrepreneur...

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April 17, 2023

Unveiling Life's Narratives Through the Lens: A Photographer's Journe…

I am so honored and thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Carley Summers, an accomplished interior designer and photographer based in North Carolina. Carley has a fine arts degree in photography and painting, a...

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April 10, 2023

How to Self-Publish a Children's Book

Self-publishing requires dedication, hard work, my favorite word “sticktoitiveness” and a willingness to learn. By following these steps and seeking out resources and support, you can bring your children's book to life and sh...

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April 3, 2023

Writing DIRTY LAUNDRY While Parenting a 1-Year-Old and Freelancing in…

Her debut novel, Dirty Laundry, will be released TOMORROW, April 4th, in the US with Ballantine, an imprint of Penguin Random House. TOMORROW, everyone! Disha Bose received a master’s in creative writing at University Colleg...

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March 27, 2023

From Imposter Syndrome to Writing Success: How to Overcome Doubt and …

Lindsey Pope is passionate about sharing laughter and love through writing. Her first book, Found in Faith, debuted in 2018. Her next book, Wisdom from the Womb, came out in 2019. She debuted her first children's picture book...

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March 20, 2023

An Engineer's Journey as a Photographer, Artist, and Writer with Laur…

Lauren is an engineer by day, photographer by weekend, and author / illustrator by evening! She is a mom to two young children, ages 5 and 2 and she just published her very first children’s book, The Magical Forest. She …

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March 13, 2023

How a Passion for Writing Sparked a Creative Journey with Author and …

Monique Maldonado is the CEO at Maldina Publishing, LLC and the author of The Looking List. She's also been the Marketing Director at Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance for seven years. Her passion for writing and j...

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March 6, 2023

Creating the Hogwarts Little Free Library and Becoming a Writer with …

Charissa Bates is my guest today, and you’re in for such a beautifully inspiring story. With a little Harry Potter thrown in. Charissa is a mother to three and is a survivor of a rare and aggressive cancer. She works …

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Feb. 27, 2023

The BFF Sticker Club: Bringing Adults Together Through Sticker Sharing

The BFF Sticker Club is an online community of sticker lovers (ie “Stickies”) founded by childhood besties, Annie Simkin and Laura Wonsik. The club is free and open to everyone, though mostly just for adults. There are a vari...

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Feb. 20, 2023

How She Built Five Businesses with 2 Kids Under 2 With Bestselling Au…

The first three people to screenshot + share this episode will get Alyssa's book for FREE! Tag us on Instagram or Facebook. :) Alyssa is a highly-respected entrepreneur, mother of two, wife, author, and goal- getter. Alyssa w...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Adding More 'Ands' to Life: My Podfest Expo 2023 Talk

Join me for a quick talk of 'Adding More 'Ands' to Life' as we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and explore the challenges balancing it all. In this special episode of my presentation from Podfest Expo 2023 in Orlando...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Illustrating for Kids AND the Inner Child with Haley McAndrews

Artist/illustrator/author Haley McAndrews returns to the Moms Who Create Podcast to talk about her second children’s book, Counting Toasters 1 to 10 (released on January 10th), and how life has changed for her as a mom over t...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Bestselling Author Molly Fader on Motherhood and Writing

Molly is also the author of The McAvoy Sister’s Book Of Secrets. As Molly O’Keefe she is the USA Today Bestselling author of over 50 contemporary romances. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband, two kids and rescue d...

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Jan. 23, 2023

You Can Write That Book, Mama with Author Kolina Cicero

Kolina Cicero is a writer living in Minnesota with her husband, two kids, and two cats. She's the author of the indie-published children’s book ROSIE AND THE HOBBY FARM, a freelance writer, and a regular contributor to the li...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Experiencing the Egyptian Revolution Through Her Memoir With Author C…

Catherine Manfre is a business and strategy advisor and consultant with an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from New York University. ...

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Jan. 2, 2023

2023 Reading Challenge

Happy New Year! Link to free printable to track your reading: https://www.momswhocreate.com/p/readingchallenge/ I had a reading goal of 24 books for 2022. You guys, I only read 13 books this year. I started off so strong, the...

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Dec. 26, 2022

A Note For Moms at Christmastime

You don’t get enough credit for being the glue to, well, everything. Merry Christmas. Support the show Follow Moms Who Create on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/

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Dec. 19, 2022

The Therapy of Writing Books With Author Lynn Rhys

Lynn Rhys lived in Illinois for most of her life until she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2004. Lynn finished her Masters Degree and decided that she wanted to try for a new adventure, so she decided to take …

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Dec. 12, 2022

Helping You Write, Revise, and Pitch Your Book With Mary Adkins

Mary Adkins is a writing coach, podcast host and founder of The Book Incubator, a 12-month program to write, revise, and pitch your novel or memoir. She is author of the novels When You Read This (Indie Next Pick, “Best …

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