Lose the Cape! Moms who want to change the world

In this episode, we talked about: How going back to work felt like being herself again and saved herHow WANTING to work doesn't mean you don't love your kidsThe lie of Work-Life BalanceWhy so many women end starting their own businessesThe cost of daycare versus the benefits of a second incomeThe challenges of raising teensRaising a feministAin't Nothing But a Teen Thang   This episode is sponsored by Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After This amazing book about a princess who saves herself will be available on September 12, 2018. But you can get a free copy in exchange for a review NOW! Go HERE to download your free copy!

Visit the show notes for all links and information at http://losethecape.com/podcast/150 In this episode, we talked about: How Abbey replaced her corporate income within 30 days of starting her VA businessWhy you should embrace your entrepreneurial energy and not feel scatterbrainedThe main concerns that potential VAs have, according to AbbeyHow to manage client expectationsWhy and how Abbey created her first courseTapping into your audience's pain pointsBeta-testing coursesWhy NOW is the time to become a VAHow Abbey can help you find a VA for your business  

This episode is all about using our voices to become more engaged in social justice and change for good - especially as it pertains to laws and policies that impact moms and children. Ever thought about maternal justice? Paid medical leave and maternity leave? You're going to want to listen to this and get more information about Moms Rising!

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Leslie Blanchard Leslie is a contributor to Ain't Nothing But a Teen Thang, Lose The Cape!'s third book in a series. Leslie's essay, titled InstaSpy, is a hilarious account of discovering the world of Instagram through her teen's eyes. Leslie and Alexa chatted live on launch day about that essay and about the tragedies that Leslie has confronted and overcome in the past year. In this episode, we talked about: How and why she started her blog - a humor blog about raising 5 kidsHer husband's unexpected death and how that's changed everythingHer essay about playing on her teen daughter's instagram accountHer daughter Gracie, an NBA dancerImperfect parenting and how every family is differentnature vs nurturethe loneliness of motherhoodhow kids are different and wonderful On a beautiful afternoon at the end of January this year, Leslie’s life was irrevocably changed when the Love of her Life, her husband of 33 years and father of their 5 children was killed in a motorcycle accident. Prior to that, Leslie’s blog had been a mostly comical chronicle of marriage with a large family of teens and millennials. Now she shares her daily experiences as she comes to terms with her profound sadness and shock, coupled with an effort to ever-capture even the lighter side of the most unimaginably painful challenges life can throw one’s way.? She has been featured in Your Teen Magazine, and on websites such as Blunt Moms, Scary Mommy, BonBon Break, Lose The Cape, Today's Parent, BlogHer, and Faithit.   She has been interviewed on NPR and is also proud to be liberally splashed about The Huffington Post in the United States, France, Spain, Japan, Quebec and Germany. visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/146 for all the notes, links, and other resources

Sid Garza-Hillman Sid is the author of Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress and a Thriving Family.  He joined us from his home on the Mendocino Coast to chat about his book and what it means to be a SmallStepper. In this episode, we talked about: Sid's SmallSteppers programWhy little changes are better than big changesWhy Sid wrote Raising Healthy ParentsWhat MOTT means and why it works Get all the show notes and enter to win your copy of his book at http://losethecape.com/podcast/145

What's happening in America? How can moms help?

We laughed. We cried. We launched. Check out all the show notes, the video that inspired the subtitle, and more at http://losethecape.com/143

Our guest is Echo Aspnes, mother, blogger, contributor to Lose the Cape: Ain't Nothing but a Teen Thang. Get all the shownotes at losethecape.com/podcast/142

Our May Book club pick was Awaken: 6 Sacred Steps to Remember Who You are and Why You are Here. We  were so lucky to get to interview the author, Julie Santiago about this beautiful book and her journey to write it. Get all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/141

Our guest Jennifer Rosen Heinz talks about raising a tween son and all about her advocacy with Moms Deman Action, an organization formed by moms to help reduce gun violence in the United States.  Please visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/140 for all show notes. We talked about: Her son's first armpit hairPubertyParenting through pubertyMom's Demand Actionthe Be SMART for kids movement that teaches us how to address the topic, make plans, and teach our kids what to do if they find themselves in a place where there is a gunGun violence in our country and what we can do about it as moms to make a differenceJune 1st is national #wearorange day and there are events all weekend to bring awareness to this Orange is the color that Hadiya Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor when she was shot and killed in Chicago at the age of 15 — just one week after performing at President Obama’s 2nd inaugural parade in 2013. After her death, they asked us to stand up, speak out, and Wear Orange to raise awareness about gun violence. Since then orange has been the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement. Resources: Mom's Demand Action Be Smart Jennifer Rosen Heinz Jennifer Rosen Heinz has been accused of having the maturity of a 9-year-old boy because of her love of poop and fart jokes. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin and works for the parenting web site Scary Mommy. She is a recovering MFA and award-winning poet and blogger. The Thinking Mom

Talking about transgender teens - how to interact, engage, and understand them. Tips for parents who have a child who comes out, and what it's like to be a transgender teen... guest Nathan Frechette talks about his experiences as a transgender man. Get all the shownotes at losethecape.com/podcast/139

We were pleasantly surprised by Ashley Buffa, our beautiful guest. She has 9 kids between the ages of 2 and 15 - SEVEN of them are boys! She also homeschools and runs her own business. We were impressed. We talk alot about tweens/teens and surviving those years. Get all the notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/138

Mother's day can be complicated. We talk about what it means to us, what we want, don't want, and what we really want to be doing on Mother's Day.

Ep 136 is our monthly Lose the Cape book club. April 2018 featured Just Tell Me I'm Pretty - by Heather LeRoss. don't be fooled by the name - this book is deep and full of surprises. Get all the links and shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/136