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 downloads. This blows my mind. When I started, I thought, okay, if I even reach, help and encourage one mom somewhere in the world, that will be 100% worth it. So to think of how many moms I’ve potentially and hopefully encouraged gives me goosebumps. I love you all. Thank you for ...

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’t grow up dreaming of becoming a writer. She dreamt of working in the fashion industry. And she did just that. She quickly climbed the corporate ladder working for some of the largest retailers in the country. Renee led merchandising and brand teams for 20 years before trad...

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, Writers in the Attic: Rupture, and others. She is the author of two young adult novels: Life After, debuting February 2023 with Immortal Works, and Lovehurts, releasing in July 2024 with Vine Leaves Press. She resides in Southern Idaho with her husband, four children, and two dogs...

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 business development and client relations strategist roles interfacing with clients. Tenille is currently one of the Client Success Manager at Microdesk where she truly believes that architecture and design lifts the human spirit and is a champion of goals that lead to knowledge d...

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 season 2, so we are closing this one out with something special. I hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you to my amazing husband for doing this one with me. I'd love if you shared with me your favorite episode so far, a takeaway that has stuck with you, or your favorite guest. Co...

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 award-winning audiobook narrator and producer working with NYTimes, USA Today, and WSJ best selling authors. Most recently, Amanda began her own podcast ABOUT Broadway understudies called Waiting in the Wings: Backstage Shenanigans with Amanda Leigh Cobb https://www.imdb.com/nam...

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 a small summer camp. Since then, she has held a variety of marketing jobs, working as assistant editor for a national trade magazine and communications director for an arts nonprofit that served 9 rural counties and 3 Native American reservations. Today, she works as a fre...

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 (specialization in Public Relations). Leslie has worked in the admissions and marketing field of the nonprofit sector for 15 years and is currently the Director of Admissions and Communications at the Brandeis School in Lawrence, NY, where her children attend. Leslie is an avid the...

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. Her work has appeared in a variety of print (The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Elysian Magazine) and online (Moms Don’t Have Time To, The Fine Line Magazine, The Quality Edit and more) vehicles. She has also lent her copywriting expertise to fashion and beauty brands ...

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 young boys and girls, particularly children of color, to aspire to be anything they want to be! Strongly believing that if they can see it, they can be it, all of the career books feature diverse professionals and small black history lessons. Tiffany's tagline: Helping kids...

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 stories for a new generation. Her books really are incredible. They allow all children to feel seen, included and confident in who they are. I know by the end of our chat, you’re going to have a huge smile on your face. Enjoy today’s episode. Heather Davis https://heathershelp...

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 illustrating two of her own books as well! Alongside being a full time work from home designer and entrepreneur, she is a homeschooling mom of 3 girls under 6. And if that wasn’t enough yet, she has 2 dogs, a cat, fish, and chickens! Arlene says “We are wonderfully busy and l...

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, Running Late, in a Dress. She is also a "book doula" passionate about helping women give birth to the books inside them through her six-month mentorship program Thriving Authors Academy. A former John Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing, her work has been honored with the...

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 have always had a passion writing children’s books and poems but there never seems to be enough time in the day!” After having her 3 curious babies, Mariam sadly suffered a stillbirth last year. This was at the same time as the COVID pandemic. She felt closer to her children, m...

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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, McAndrews graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor's degree in Art Photography. In addition to photography, she also draws and paints with watercolors and acrylics. Her first book, “If Only I Had” (a children’s picture book) was published in 2021. McAndrews enjoy...

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 she can grow up seeing herself represented in books. Chemotherapy treatments can change your appearance, from losing your hair to how well you can see. Children's books always show princesses a certain way, always including long hair and most certainly not with ports on th...

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 life as an author. In the second half, we dive into the world of self publishing and she spills all the tips and tricks on how to start writing your book, as well as info on how to find your art style and an illustrator. Let's be honest, you probably spend a lot of time at Target a...

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 released children’s book, titled Onions Mean I Love You focuses on those small acts of kindness that go unnoticed every day. Gina is a true warrior, and you’ll get to hear her incredible story of perseverance, optimism and the importance of taking care of yourself, in mind and bod...

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 searching for and reading good children’s books to her students. She believes that books can allow even small children to see things completely differently and encourage them to feel safe and loved. She wrote BRAVE in response to her two small children’s fears at bedtime. They...

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 minimalism. She is the Bestselling author of Declutter Like A Mother, the host of The Purpose Show, a chart-topping podcast, and the creator of multiple online programs and courses that garner tens of thousands of registrations each time they run. Her platforms continue to grow every...

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 Home, Apartment Therapy, and Martha Stewart Magazine. Today, she is recognized as the “go to” interior designer and project advisor to busy, professional families in the Southeast looking to design a home that meets the unique needs of their family. Preferred design partners...

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 neighborhood golden retriever. This girl loves creating. She said she always feels that urge to be creating something, from a new episode she's writing and recording, to lesson plans, designing logos, choreography, and painting props for a school play, and even her hilariou...

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 children to love and accept themselves as they are and dreams with helping families thrive and find joy together. As a hobby she is a content creator and loves sharing about her motherhood journey and how to integrate yoga and mindfulness throughout the day with children. http://mymindfulmoml...