Motherluck Podcast

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Halle Deneen, a remarkable Mommypreneur who juggles the roles of model, model coach, creator, and strategist. As a single mother, Halle has faced unique challenges and triumphs, and she generously shared her journey and insights with us. Her story is not only inspiring but also full of practical advice and motivation for anyone striving to balance multiple roles in their lives. Tune in to hear Halle's empowering perspective and learn from her experiences. Throughout this episode we covered: • How she became a successful model and model coach! • How she balances entrepreneurship and motherhood. • Challenges how she has faced and how she asks her village for help. Keep up with Halle: • Website: https://www.halledeneen.com/  • Instagram: @halledeneen Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at mailto:[email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air.

In this episode, we spoke with Naomi, a seasoned Spanish teacher holding a Master's Degree in Spanish Education and Level 2 Forest School Teaching Certification. She has made it her mission to support families in learning Spanish at home. Naomi is committed to helping families through creating a nature-based Spanish curriculum, producing a Spanish podcast for kids called ¡Hola Nature!, and offering a wealth of free Spanish learning resources on her blog. She firmly believes that anyone can teach their children Spanish at home and aims to empower and inspire families by showing that every effort, no matter how small, can make a difference in language learning at home. Throughout this episode, we covered: How outdoor environments enhance the process of learning a second language. Specific outdoor activities that effectively support bilingual learning. How parents without a strong background in a second language can support their children's bilingual education. Keep up with Natures x Ninos: Website: www.ninosandnature.com Instagram: @ninos.and.nature Podcast: ¡Hola Nature! A Spanish Language Adventure for Kids Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air.

Romy + Alex pageant debrief Wanna hear all the behind the scenes from the Miss GA USA pageant! Be sure to tune in to get all the details! A few things we talked about: • Alex’s experience as a first time pageant girlie. • The bathroom conversation she overheard before the top 5 were announced • Will she be doing it again next year?! Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at mailto:[email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. 

It’s been a while! We accidentally took a hiatus from the podcast because we had too much going on in life but we’re back!  A few things we talked about: One of us is pregnant! One of us is competing in Miss Georgia USA this summer! Both of us have been managing everything life has been throwing at us. Tune in to get all the details.  Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. 

In this compelling first part of a two-part episode, we talk with Amie Ellis. Amie Ellis, a remarkable individual whose life story embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination. As a seasoned public speaker, athlete, life coach, and personal trainer, Aime prioritizes her role as a mother to her seven children and her three grandchildren.  With a career spanning 25 years in the fitness industry, she has held directorial positions in multiple businesses and co-owned a gym alongside her closest friends. However, her life took an unexpected turn seven years ago when her daughter became a victim of human trafficking. This traumatic experience ignited her passion to be an advocate, leading her to establish the movement "Save The Next Boy Girl" to combat human trafficking and provide support to survivors and their families. We talked about: A few events that lead up to her daughter’s disappearance and the factors that may have made her vulnerable.  The pivotal moment when Amie realized something was amiss and her daughter was missing, igniting a frantic search effort. The remarkable display of solidarity and determination as Amie’s family rallied together in pursuit of finding her missing daughter. The emotional reunion that underscored the resilience and unbreakable bond shared amongst family members. Ways to support: If you’re inspired to contribute to the cause and support survivors fo human trafficking, Amie graciously provided the following organizations that she personally vouches for: ⁠https://www.sertministries.com/⁠  ⁠https://www.recoveryofchildren.org/⁠ ⁠https://www.candleinadarkroom.com/⁠  Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. 

In this compelling first part of a two-part episode, we talk with Amie Ellis. Amie Ellis, a remarkable individual whose life story embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination. As a seasoned public speaker, athlete, life coach, and personal trainer, Aime prioritizes her role as a mother to her seven children and her three grandchildren.  With a career spanning 25 years in the fitness industry, she has held directorial positions in multiple businesses and co-owned a gym alongside her closest friends. However, her life took an unexpected turn seven years ago when her daughter became a victim of human trafficking. This traumatic experience ignited her passion to be an advocate, leading her to establish the movement "Save The Next Boy Girl" to combat human trafficking and provide support to survivors and their families. We talked about: A few events that lead up to her daughter’s disappearance and the factors that may have made her vulnerable.  The pivotal moment when Amie realized something was amiss and her daughter was missing, igniting a frantic search effort. The remarkable display of solidarity and determination as Amie’s family rallied together in pursuit of finding her missing daughter. The emotional reunion that underscored the resilience and unbreakable bond shared amongst family members. Ways to support: If you’re inspired to contribute to the cause and support survivors fo human trafficking, Amie graciously provided the following organizations that she personally vouches for: https://www.sertministries.com/  https://www.recoveryofchildren.org/ https://www.candleinadarkroom.com/  Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. 

In this episode, we chat with Lauren Gregor, Founder and CEO of Rent-a-Romper. Lauren is a pioneer in the baby rental space and we were so glad to have her on as a guest. You might be curious, why choose renting? Well, renting not only saves you money and time but also contributes positively to our planet! Plus, there are numerous additional perks, including a stress-free trial period, space-saving benefits, and sidestepping emotional landmines. Don't miss out—tune in to catch the full episode! TLDR, we talked about: How and why she starred Rent-a-Romper How Rent-a-Romper contributes to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of fast fashion How they ensure the quality and cleanliness of the rented clothing, especially considering it's for children Challenges they have faced in this baby clothes renting space.  Use code for 25% off the first two months of a membership: MOTHERLUCK and the discount link to apply it directly to the cart: https://rentaromper.com/discount/MOTHERLUCK?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fbaby-clothing-memberships To connect with Rent-a-Romper @rentaromper or on www.rentaromper.com Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. 

In this episode: We chat with Kristina Kelly, a working mom of two toddlers, a wife to a loving husband and a warrior of colorectal cancer. Kristina was diagnosed with cancer after persistent hemorrhoids prompted her to request a colonoscopy — which detected a cancerous mass. Tune in to hear her story! TLDR, we talked about: Her journey in discovering she had colorectal cancer at the young age of 36. How living with cancer has changed her perspective on motherhood and on life. What resources she has found the most useful. Moment of positivity and strength throughout this journey. To connect with Kristina follow her on TikTok @kristinak2023 - she started a tiktok about managing skincasre while undergoing chemo and radiation, as she says “it’s about self-care and finding some joy and confidence with my new warrior body.” Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. 

In this episode: We chat with Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Coexist, Stella Campo. Coexist is an all-in-one platform that helps busy couples coordinate life together. Our mission is to eliminate the mental load by making housework more visible, collaborative, and automated. Coexist is woman & mom-owned and operated. Try it today on Android or iOS, anywhere in the world. Learn more at getcoexist.com. TLDR, we talked about: The story behind creating the app. How Coexist encourages communication and collaboration among household members. The unique features Coexist offers to help users streamline their household tasks and responsibilities.  This episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill - visit cereschill.com for more info! Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air.

CHEERS TO SEASON 2! To kick off a new season, this episode is a Ceres Chill Chat w/ Lisa Myers (founder and CEO of the brand). Lisa is the inventor and founding mama of Ceres Chill, a breastmilk storage company that replaces the 1970’s bulky cooler technology that has been holding women back for decades. Being incredibly stubborn and a resourceful mom, she got down to work inventing a solution to solve the problem of the cumbersome, icky, short lived, tell-tale milk storage options that she was forced to use. She filed for a patent and began working with an amazing team of friends to make Ceres Chill available to any mom in search of a better way to achieve their breastfeeding goals while continuing to be a great professional success. About Ceres Chill: Created by a mom, for moms, Ceres Chill guarantees convenience with their double walled stainless steel Breastmilk Chillers. A handful of ice is all you need to keep your breastmilk or formula safe for 20 hours!  No more lugging around bags full of plastic and chemical freeze packs. Now, you can pump and double pump all day into one sleek container.  Ceres Chill is there for you no matter where your journey takes you - Breastmilk storage, formula storage, cow's milk for toddlers and more! Their products are not only beautiful, they’re also travel-friendly and FSA/HSA reimbursable. This is truly breastmilk storage reimagined. TLDR, we talked about: The importance of protecting your breastmilk when working, traveling, and just being a human!  The impact this product has made in the lives of so many women! How moms are capable of changing the world! Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air. xoxo