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May 29, 2023

Plant Based Paintings: Purposeful Art with Kat Wilmore

Do you ever feel like your creative passions have fallen by the wayside as you tackle the challenges of motherhood? Join me as I chat with the incredible Kat Wilmore, owner and founder of Plant-Based Paintings, about her jour...

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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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Dec. 5, 2022

5 Things To Remember If You Didn't Win NaNoWriMo

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Nov. 28, 2022

Special One Year Anniversary Podcast Episode

Hi everyone, and welcome to this SPECIAL ONE YEAR anniversary episode of the Moms Who Create Podcast. So much has happened in the past year. The podcast has reached 6 continents, 34 countries, and has had thousands of downloa...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Leaving the Corporate World To Find a Bigger Purpose With Author Rene…

Renee Bolla is a mom, wife, brand consultant and most recently a self-published children’s picture book author. She has always been a curious human with a passion for learning new things and making each day count. Renee didn’...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Writing Short Fiction + YA Novels With Author Genalea Barker

Genalea Barker is an author, freelance editor, and full-time mom with an Associate’s Degree in English Literature. Her award-winning short fiction has appeared in Gemini Magazine, Bookends Review, Grande Dame Literary, Writer...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Building Girls’ Interest in Architecture With Podcast Host and Author…

Tenille has been in the AEC industry for over 20 years. She began her career in project, in architecture firms and local offices serving as a designer and project manager. The last 6 years of her career, she pivoted to …

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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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