Posts Tagged ‘Parenting’
30 Days to Crush Your Business Goals—Free for 15 Moms Only!, Episode 271
Imagine crushing your biggest business goal in just 30 days—without the burnout or mom guilt. What if you could get a $3K coaching program for free, designed exclusively for mom entrepreneurs like you? In this episode, Melissa Llarena, #1 Amazon bestselling author and mom of three, unveils an exclusive pilot program you won’t want to…
Read MoreThe Power of Imaginative Play: How Childhood Experiences Shape Future Founders and Leaders, Episode 270
How do toys shape who we become? Today, I sit down with a fascinating toy historian Chris Byrne who reveals the hidden power of play – from how different toys develop everything from relationship skills to problem – solving abilities. We explore why true play isn’t about reaching an end goal, but about embracing the…
Read MoreAre YOUR Limiting Beliefs Secretly Capping Your Kids’ Future Success? , Episode 269
My conversation with a non-profit CEO, a long-time mentor, recently turned to our dreams for our children. It began when she shared how her mother had praised her beautiful New Jersey home, which led her to reflect: “I’d want my kids to live in castles! I want them to have even more than I do.”…
Read MoreUnleash Your Podcasting Potential: Tips for Mom Founders to Overcome Fear and Find Their Voice Online, Episode 262
In the world of podcasting, a lot of newbie hosts get nervous about their voices and the stories they want to share. In this special holiday episode, Melissa teams up with the amazing Anika Jackson to chat about juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. Anika shares how she helps podcasters find their true voice, streamline their…
Read MoreI See You, Santa: The Unsung Holiday Hero (Share With A Holiday Stressed Mom), Episode 261
In this heartfelt podcast, a mom (Melissa Llarena your host and mom of three) shares the raw, beautiful reality of holiday preparation. From a hilarious Target shopping adventure with her three sons to a powerful love letter recognizing the invisible labor of mothers during the holiday season, this episode is a must-listen for every…
Read MoreThe REAL risk in not nurturing your child’s EARLY interests, Ep. 162
Also in this episode, 3-steps to nurturing even interests that might require screen time or trips to the ER! So many moms don’t attach a value to doing something that fascinates them in the same way that they see a value in uncovering what might fascinate their kids. 11 years of coaching and in this…
Read MoreThe Rules of Raising An Entrepreneur by A Mom Who Did Margot Machol Bisnow, Episode 133
These days, the thought of entrepreneurship for our kids as a viable career option doesn’t sound completely foreign or nuts. It may sound risky or unstable and less conventional than becoming a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or accountant – but it’s an option that is increasingly getting popular, especially since the advent of the internet. Do…
Read MoreNeurodivergent Mom, Zoe Martin, Talks About Embracing Motherhood and Neurodiversity, Episode 117
This is a special conversation between two moms: one is at the helm of a neurodivergent family. Every single person in Zoe Martin’s has been touched by autism, including Zoe herself; and on the other hand, me, a neurotypical who doesn’t know the realities of a neurodivergent family. Zoe Martin is a coach and mentor…
Read MoreHow Abby Sullivan Created Wundernook to Nurture the Wonder of Childhood While Simplifying the Journey of Parenthood, Episode 115
Have you ever struggled with finding a toy or any object to keep your kids entertained for more than a day? This episode features an inventor, business owner, and mom Abby Sullivan, who is also the founder of Wundernook, the patent-pending, modular building system that encourages open-ended play for children ages 3 to 10. It…
Read MoreLifestyle and Organizing Expert Patty Morrissey Teaches the Art of Listening to Your Intuition, Episode 114
Have you ever read those Chicken Soup for the Soul books? In this conversation with Patty Morrissey, it just felt like I was reading Chicken Soup for Women. If you’re a woman seeking some answers to life’s big questions, then this conversation is for you! We’ll cover topics such as a woman’s intuition, what to…
Read MoreCelebrating Love with Jesus Diaz, Jr., Episode 113 [Valentine’s Day Edition]
Do you believe in marriage? Do you feel left out this Valentine’s Day? Where do you stand on this “need” to even have a partner on Valentine’s Day or forever? This week’s guest is my husband, Jesus Diaz, Jr., whom I met 25 years ago, and we’ve been married for 18 years. Some of our…
Read MoreSesame Street Puppeteer Chris Thomas Hayes Creates Magic and Captures Imagination, Episode 107
Are you a fan of Sesame Street? I had the opportunity to ask Chris Thomas Hayes, a puppeteer and actor, about what it takes to capture our imagination, along with the imagination of our kids. This episode reveals a lot about what happens behind the scenes of Sesame Street. Chris walks us through how he…
Read MoreEnding The Year with Curiosity, Creativity, and Courage of a Child, Episode 106
Think about what 2022 could look like for you. What does it take for you to make 2022 amazing? Imagine using your capabilities and resources as an adult and pairing those up with the confidence, resilience, curiosity, and energy you had as a kid. During a coaching engagement, a client asked me something that illustrates…
Read MoreHow To Be A Present Father And Raise Gentlemen Who Will Pursue Bigger Dreams Than Can Possibly Fit Into Any Box, Meet Jesus Diaz, Jr. An Incredible Dad, Episode 79
Happy Father’s Day in the U.S. Jesus Diaz Jr. is a dad and my husband. I get to witness how much care and love he pours into our three sons so I wanted to bring him on the podcast to share some of his wisdom with you – whether you are a guy with kids…
Read MoreCaitlyn Elf, Registered Dietitian and Mom, Shares How to Make Eating a Learning Experience Even Snacking in Isolation, Discusses Changing Careers From Marketing Into Nutrition, and How To Keep The Peace During Family Dinners, Episode 19
Caitlyn Elf is a Registered Dietitian and working mom with a goal to take the stress out of mealtime. Because it is essential to think about how we can be healthy, even in uncertain times, I invited Cait to be a guest on my podcast. Cait shared some ways to make eating a learning experience…
Read MoreDavid Roberts, New York Times Best-Selling Illustrator, Talks About Imagination, Following Our Children’s Lead, and the Importance of Constructive Feedback, Episode 18
David Roberts is a multi-award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator who has earned great acclaim for his distinctive style. While the world comes together to fight a global pandemic, schools have closed, and the public activities that we are used to experiencing with our children are all off-limits. David joined me to share…
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