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June 6, 2022

Season 2 Introduction

Hey, my name is Kelli Heil and I’m here to show you that it’s totally possible to do what you love while raising the ones you love. It took me far too long to figure out how to balance my …

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May 23, 2022

My Husband Interviews Me! Closing Season One

It's me, Kelli, on the other side of things getting asked the questions this time. My husband, Andrew, asks me about mom life, art life, my journey and why I started the podcast. I'm taking a small break to revamp …

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May 16, 2022

Broadway, TV, Voice Acting and the Role of Mom with Amanda Leigh Cobb

Amanda is an actor, audiobook narrator, podcast host, and mom. She's performed on Broadway with some of the biggest names in the business and even played BABY in the original Nat'l tour of Dirty Dancing. Today, she's an awa...

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May 9, 2022

The Hard Stuff: Book Marketing, Mental Health and Parenting Tiny Huma…

Book Marketing Coach Emily Enger Emily Enger began her marketing career when she was only 16 years old. Too goal-oriented to get a typical teen job like waitress or barista, she instead became a communications coordinator for...

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May 2, 2022

Creating a Nonprofit to Share the Love of Reading All Over the World …

Leslie Gang was born and raised in Long Island New York, where she currently resides with her husband Jason and children Alexandra and Simon. She graduated from Boston University in 2007 with a major in Communications (specia...

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April 25, 2022

Pursuing Her Passion for Fashion and Finding Authenticity with Age wi…

A freelance writer for more than a decade, Christine’s work centers around her achievements and passions, often as seen through the lens of aging: the fashion business, beauty expertise, and a devotion to wellness and fitness...

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April 18, 2022

On Being a Lawyer and Author - Showing Kids All Career Choices with T…

Tiffany is a lawyer, a wife and a mother of two small children. She is also the premier author and owner of Sugar Cookie Books publishing imprint. Bearing her son’s name, she created Andrew’s Career Day book series to inspire...

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April 11, 2022

Find Your Happy Triggers with Author Heather Davis

Today I’m talking to the author Heather Davis. Heather is a mother of 8 children, including 6 children adopted through the foster system. She learned the value of teaching her children through stories, and she now writes stor...

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April 4, 2022

On Designing + Homeschooling with Designer Arlene Soto

Arlene Soto is the owner of her own design studio, Intricate Designs. She’s a web designer, graphic designer, and illustrator. She loves working with children's book authors to design their books. Arlene is also writing and i...

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March 28, 2022

Make Time for Writing and Pursue Your Novel with Dallas Woodburn

Dallas Woodburn is the award-winning author of the novels Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life and The Best Week That Never Happened, as well as the short story collections How to Make Paper When the World is Ending and Woman...

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March 21, 2022

Enhancing a Child’s Determination and Curiosity with Author Mariam Sh…

Mariam is a graduate of the University College of London Medical School and currently works as a Family doctor. She lives in San Diego, CA with her husband and three young musical and outer-space-loving kids. She says “I ha...

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March 14, 2022

A Mom in Ukraine: Her Story with Illustrator Valeria Leo

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March 7, 2022

Make Time for Art with Haley McAndrews

Haley McAndrews, an award-winning artist from central Iowa, was born in South Carolina. She was introduced to Adobe Photoshop as a teenager, and much of what she learned about digital painting was self-taught. In 2009, McAndr...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Not All Princesses Have Hair, Creating Books for Children Going Throu…

Today's episode showcases a mom who is changing the narrative on children's books, inspired by her daughter. Sarah Bankuti created “The Princess Lily Series” children's books for her daughter Alice, who is on chemotherapy, so...

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Feb. 21, 2022

Encouragement and Advice on Self-Publishing Your First Book with Auth…

Writers and aspiring authors, today's episode is for you. Author Charity Rios is here to encourage you to bring your book idea to life. In the first half of this episode, you will learn about her, her journey, and her …

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Feb. 14, 2022

Cultivating Kindness with Author Gina Lehman

Gina is a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and self-published author. Today I’m talking to the truly inspirational author, Gina Lehman. Gina is a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor and self-published author. Her newly release...

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Feb. 7, 2022

Inspiring and Encouraging Your Children to Be BRAVE with Author Kathl…

Kathleen Davis is a retired teacher, wife, and mother of three. She has her masters in Elementary Education and her undergraduate degree in Advertising from the University of Florida. She spent much of her teaching career s...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Stop the Mom Guilt and Find True Fulfillment with Allie Casazza

Allie is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalis...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Designing Memphis and Raising Children with Interior Designer Maggie …

Maggie Clarke is the acclaimed interior designer and CEO behind her full service design firm, Maggie Clarke Interiors headquartered in Memphis, TN. Over the years, Maggie has become a local household name with features in At ...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Why It’s So Important to Live Your Authentic Creative Life with Makyn…

I’m so excited to be joined today by a fellow mom and podcast host, Makynna Black. Makynna is a mom, writer, podcaster, AND kindergarten teacher. She lives in southeastern Utah with her husband, 3-year-old son, and well-known...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Start Changing Your Children’s Lives With Positive Affirmation with D…

Dr. Sandy Zanella is a mom of 2, a physician by training and a family yoga teacher. She is the author and creator of “Happy Yogis”. A colorful pose by pose book inspired by her kids. She wants to encourage …

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Jan. 3, 2022

Educating Children on Veganism with Randi Seltzer Bonica

Randi Seltzer Bonica is a vegan mama, a children's book author, an animal advocate, and a jewelry maker. She lives with her husband Steve, her son, Murray, and her six rescue cats in Rockaway Beach, New York City. Salt and …

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Dec. 27, 2021

5 Ways to Thrive as a Creative Mom in 2022

Happy New Year! I want to talk to you about how to thrive as a creative mom in 2022. 1. Make yourself a priority. 2. Find your space at home to work. 3. Form a habit. 4. Join a community …

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Dec. 20, 2021

Finding Your Creative Community with Illustrator Allyson Wilson

Allyson Wilson is a graphic designer, beautifully talented illustrator, and of course a mom. She’s been in the graphic design business for over 12 years, based in the Pittsburgh area with her husband and 2 children, ages 5 an...

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