Rogue Mom

Marquita, travel enthusiast and blogger, and Mom to twin boys shares how she turned her love for travel into a lifestyle by incorporating her boys into her passion for traveling the world (literally). Now, as the 'Traveling Twin Mama' and experiencing over 42 countries, she shares her favorite travel hacks and realistic ways you can prioritize travel with your kids.

This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series that discusses all things traveling with babies and toddlers and the different tips, tricks, and hacks Shari has learned flying several times with her daughter Mars.

Shari and Andrea, entertainment recruiter, former model and Vegas showgirl, and Mom of 2 discuss her approach parenting now young adults, and how prioritizing fun in motherhood has always been essential. Having her first child at 39, Andrea explains the ways she's made Motherhood her own by not changing who she is or sacrificing what she enjoys, and by not conforming to status quo. This episode also explores the unique and special bond she has with her children from their adolescence through adulthood and how she created a motherhood that is incredibly special (and a lot of fun).

Coryn, fitness enthusiast and Mom of 3 discusses how she was at the peak of her career; not wanting or seeing herself with children in the past, to the way that God changed her heart and desire in a divine way. This episode explores how she found God at the lowest point in her life, her testimony of the power of faith and risk, God's very big role in her motherhood journey, and how community and village have literally amplified it.  We also discuss Coryn's decision to homeschool her children despite common myths, and how it turned out to be a real-life blessing. 

Kristen, an ex-military wife and Mom, shares her story of life and motherhood post-divorce with her son. She explains how her setbacks empowered her rather than defeated her, how she healed and found love again, and how she is intentionally creating a Motherhood that prioritizes a lot of self-care, a lot of adventure, a lot of fun, and a lot of love.

Shari talks with Rhonesha Israel, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), and Mom about all things breastfeeding and feeding methods for our babies. In this super informative episode, a lot of our feeding questions are answered and myths are debunked.  We talk mental health and how it directly correlates with the methods we choose, and Rhonesha shares best tips for ensuring a great feeding experience for both baby and Mama. Learn more about Rhonesha and her services at www.milkingwithrho.com  

Bonnie, talented makeup artist and creative, and Mom of two (14 and 21), talks about her  journey becoming a Mom at 13 years old to now. She discusses how she literally perservered, defined what she wanted her Motherhood to be, and the many things her experiences as a single Mom have taught her that not only brought her closer to God, but shaped the incredible, fearless Mom she is today.

Shari talks with Felicia, her good friend, travel and fashion enthusiast, and working Mom about the divine way they met, breaking down the absolute sacredness of Motherhood, and how it really is a higher calling.  They discuss how a Mother's mindset power is 100% influential in shaping how we decide to show up and experience it (fully).  Felicia also shares about her new venture, 'WOMB' which launches very soon. Learn more at www.wo-mb.com

Are we really respecting the journey?  Are we projecting our own experience with Motherhood onto others? Why is there so much negativity about the Motherhood experience when every journey is truly different?  Shari starts season 2 with exploring projection and the negative narrative that exists about the motherhood experience and how we can challenge our own beliefs, narratives, and the way we talk about it. 

In this episode, Shari and her bestfriend, Ashley Ogbuefi talk about her having kids at 'two under two' and how to make it a priority to have fun and create adventure in motherhood not just for your kids, but for yourself.  Ashley also shares how not forgetting SELF in motherhood led her to create her newest venture, MDO (Moms Day Off) and how this has truly been a big highlight and blessing in her experience.   IG: @mdo_atl