If you’ve ever watched someone else’s slow morning and felt a moment of “why not me,” this season finale will feel like a hand on your shoulder and a breath you’ve been holding.

We close a stretching year with gratitude, a reality check from a good friend, and a grounded plan for how we move with more intention in 2026.

We start with how a moment of comparison crept in from a quiet reel, a busy house, and tears that told the truth. From there, we unpack how to honor the season you’re in without shrinking your dreams. We asked better questions; where can softness live in your actual day, and how can presence become a practice when mornings are messy? The answers? Tiny pockets of calm, container gardens instead of perfect plots, and rituals that fit real life. We talk about grace, faith, and the steady work of noticing what is already good.

We talk through a shift that fueled my big vision for Seasoned Conversations, an intimate dinner series launching January 16, 2026 at Creators Kitchen. Every dish will tell a story. Every prompt will invite reflection. The goal of this dinner is simple, leave the table with a full belly, a lighter heart, and a clear sense of renewal for the year ahead.

The throughline is community: we don’t do 2026 alone. We set the table, take off the mask, and let comparison melt in the warmth of being seen.

If you're local to Atlanta, come sit with us on January 16th at Creators Kitchen. Get your tickets here:

https://SeasonedConversations.eventbrite.com

And if you're not local, don't worry I will be creating more moments throughout 2026 for us to connect in-person and virtually. But remember, you always have a seat at the Thrive Like a Mother table.

Thank you so much for listening in! If this episode spoke to you, it would mean the world to me if you left a review or shared it with a friend. And don’t forget to tag me so I can personally thank you for helping me spread the word.

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Your voice changes the room when you dare to use it.

We sat down with powerhouse women from the She Is Made For More community to unpack what “made for more” really mean and why it doesn’t require perfection, hustle mode, or doing everything alone. From posting a shaky application video to stepping onto a stage, their stories show how courage grows inside the right circle and how collaboration turns fear into fuel.

We dive into the mindset and mechanics of community-led growth:

• how to enter rooms with curiosity instead of a pitch
• why coffee-and-connect calls spark real opportunities
• how accountability from friends who get it keeps you moving when self-doubt is loud.

You’ll hear practical ways to partner by sharing strengths, asking for help and how collaboration marketing and relationship-building can lift both your business and your wellbeing.

We also get honest about balance. These women are building brands, raising kids, loving their people, and tending to their own nervous systems. Expect simple, repeatable practices you can use now: meditation streaks that quiet racing thoughts, breathwork for stress relief, journaling for clarity, and somatic cues that help you trust your gut. The throughline is compassion. Baby steps count, your timing is valid, and your story matters more than you think.

If you’ve felt the nudge to do more but freeze at the door, this conversation is your permission slip. Walk in, be fully yourself, and let community meet you halfway.

Connect with these powerful women:

• Erin @behind_emc
• Sarah @sarah_arvizu
• Wendy @_wendyfit & @_stronher
• Traci @onesmallstepswalks

Thank you so much for listening in! If this episode spoke to you, it would mean the world to me if you left a review or shared it with a friend. And don’t forget to tag me so I can personally thank you for helping me spread the word.

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What if your thirties are less about having it all figured out and more about finally choosing what fits?

We sit down with Grecia Ruiz; author, speaker and founder of Italy Brides. We trace the real path from living on autopilot to building a life and business shaped by values, purpose, and time freedom. No hustle theater. No perfect timing. Just a series of honest check-ins, small brave steps, and a bubble bath that changed everything.

Grecia shares how a simple values exercise became her North Star to steer big decisions.

• listing single words in silence
• grouping themes
• using one daily question; does this take me closer to what I value?

That clarity revealed what wasn’t working in a stable project management role and why previous baking ventures drained more energy than they returned. Grecia's breakthrough was designing work for alignment first. Italy Brides was born from that clarity and she now helps modern brides plan destination weddings in Italy with a grounded plan and calm execution.

We also dig into the power of community and coaching to turn fear into motion. Grecia and I met in a room full of women building purpose-led businesses. Her single decision led to mentorship, momentum, and a new definition of what’s possible. Grecia’s recent chapter in This Time It’s Personal shows the vulnerable side of change and why self-worth must come before strategy. Her book recommendation, Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima, frames the difference between external confidence and internal worth—and how believing you’re worthy now unlocks action you can sustain.

If you’re craving impact, time freedom, and a life that matches your values, this conversation offers a practical map and real encouragement. Listen, take one small step today, and tell us the value you’re choosing to live by this week.

Connect with Grecia on Instagram @itsgreciaruiz and @italybrides

Thank you so much for listening in! If this episode spoke to you, it would mean the world to me if you left a review or shared it with a friend. And don’t forget to tag me so I can personally thank you for helping me spread the word.

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