Research has shown there are benefits to paid parental leave. However, there is currently no federal paid leave policy in the United States. It's up to states or employers to provide these benefits. Preparing for the delicate newborn and postpartum phase can feel stressful and confusing - especially for individuals who are self-employed, freelancers, or entrepreneurs. In this episode, guest Arianna Taboada explains the benefits of paid parental leave for both families and employers. We also discuss policy, childcare and how to prepare for your unique needs. Arianna Taboada is is a maternal health researcher, author, and owner of a consulting firm that helps female founders intelligently design maternity leave plans that meet their business model and personal needs. Her book is titled The Expecting Entrepreneur: A Guide to Parental Leave Planning for Self Employed Business Owners. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Arianna Taboada: WEBSITE, INSTAGRAM Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

According to this survey, most moms take breaks from their careers. Still, it's challenging and it's stressful for women. My guest helps moms overcome that challenge! Cindy Lish is an accomplished career coach who empowers Stay at Home moms with the confidence, tools and skills to successfully return to the workforce. A former stay at home mom of two wonderful children, Cindy is passionately helping the world, one woman at a time. She truly understands what it feels like to think that your decision to raise your family means that you will NEVER be able to return to the workforce. She has empowered over 600 women in all industries and levels, to find jobs they truly love. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Cindy Lish: FREE MASTERCLASS, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

Being a mom comes with some major emotional challenges and shifts. In this episode we discuss healthy ways to react and respond to mom guilt, pressure and the mental load of motherhood. My guest is a pro at helping women control these tricky thoughts that can have a huge affect on our mental health. Guest Nicole McNelis a licensed mental health therapist and maternal mental health counseling specialist. She operates her own counseling private practice in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a mom to two energetic and curious little boys. Nicole’s therapy practice is woman-centered, which means she focuses on the needs of women, moms, and mom-to-be. She is passionate about supporting women through life transitions big and small. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Nicole McNelis: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

This episode will help you understand how to market your business, your service or yourself! My guest Tiffany Barry is a marketing coach, strategist, and consultant for women in coaching or service-based businesses. She's worked with hundreds of business owners and spent several years at one of the top email marketing software companies. She helps her clients find more clients, generate endless leads, build more authority online, and get massively visible without burning out. Tiffany lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her 4 children, ages toddler to teen. Tiffany shares her outlook on boundaries PLUS why she thinks work-life balance is BS! Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Tiffany Barry: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

Welcome back to Mom’s Calling! In this powerful episode we discuss pregnancy loss, how to handle your grief and discus it with others. We also talk about parenting the importance of being our child’s first teacher. My guest is Cara Tyrrell is the founder of Core4 Parenting, an online community, course, and coaching platform for parents and caregivers that follows the developmental path of the young child while educating, empowering, and engaging parents and caregivers to be their child’s brain architect between birth and 5 years old, setting them up for success in school and life. Enjoy! Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Cara Tyrrell: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Read Cara's articles: HERE and HERE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

We're getting a dad’s perspective on Mom's Calling! My guest is a father of five who created a documentary film about parenting. Like myself, he's a podcaster with a background in TV news. George Siegal worked as a weathercaster, newscaster, sportscaster, and feature reporter in markets from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Seattle and Detroit. He runs a video production company that produces commercials, infomercials and a documentary film company, called Move the World Films. He wrote, directed and produced the film License to Parent, which we talk about in this episode. And if that’s not enough his podcast, Tell Us How to Make It Better features real people, working on real-world problems, and actual solutions. Enjoy this conversation! Please subscribe and share this episode! Listen to my interview on George's Podcast HERE Connect with George Siegal: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

This week The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin is back! Emily is an internationally recognized consultant who has worked with families and schools over the last fifteen years. Emily is a former classroom teacher and current parent, She helps families go from tech-overwhelmed to tech-intentional. She's been featured on The Today Show (twice), Good Morning, America, and in The New York Times and is working on a book about tech-intentional parenting in the digital age. In this episode (part 2 of our conversation) we delve into social media, mart phone use & why Emily believes this big tech moment is our big tobacco moment. Also, she shares how she got featured in the media shortly after launching her business. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Emily Cherkin: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

When is it ok to let your child watch TV? How much is too much? Do your tech habits affect your kids? This week's incredible guest, Emily Cherkin guides us through this complicated and challenging topic.  Emily is The Screentime Consultant, an internationally recognized consultant who has worked with families and schools over the last fifteen years. Emily is a former classroom teacher and current parent, She helps families go from tech-overwhelmed to tech-intentional. She's been featured on The Today Show (twice), Good Morning, America, and in The New York Times and is working on a book about tech-intentional parenting in the digital age. In this episode (part 1 of our conversation) we delve into how our relationship with tech as parents effects our children and what we can do about it. We also discuss the introduction of screens to babies and toddlers and why not all devices are created equal. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Emily Cherkin: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

On this episode, we're breaking down the essential steps to owning your brand and protecting your intellectual property as an entrepreneur, business owner or side-hustler! Do I need a copyright, trademark, LLC or all three? When do I need them? What are the risks if I do nothing? We've got you covered on those questions and MORE! My guest is Lauren Boyd. She's an attorney and founder of Guide My Business, a law firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to build a strong legal foundation for their businesses through a proactive and approachable strategy.  Lauren is driven by her passion for helping entrepreneurs own their brand and their day. She’s also a first time mom to a three month old baby girl. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Lauren Boyd: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

In this conversation, my guest Tanya White discusses how to create systems to achieve your goals as a new mom through the art of the to-do list, time-blocking, home organization and more. We also discuss why multitasking is not productive and how to stop being a ‘yes person.’ Tanya is a full-time freelance writer and blogger who focuses on home organization and self-care-based productivity. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Tanya White: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

In this episode, my guest Jenna Maenhout shares how she transitioned from working corporate job to becoming a mom, an influencer and owner of an interior design studio! We discuss how to quit your job without falling into debt, the business of blogging and how social media is a necessary evil. My guest is Jenna Maenhout, owner and creator of the interior design studio and lifestyle brand, Styled Out West. What started as a lifestyle blog, Styled Out West offers full service interior design and style inspiration for all aspects of life. Jenna is also a Mom of two girls 2 and 5 and is married to her best friend of 17 years. Jenna is passionate about wellness and self-care, traveling and takes her coffee drinking very seriously! Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Jenna Maenhout: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

We've all heard about 'bouncing back after baby' but in this episode, we discuss why that should not be the focus! Instead, if we want to move forward and get stronger we need to give the body time to heal! Whether you're pregnant, you had a baby 6 months or 6 years ago, this is a fascinating conversation about what the body goes through during postpartum recovery. We also discuss how to help the body heal and begin an exercise routine. My guest is Julie Leonard, Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, mom of 3 small children, wife and founder of Strong Body Strong Mama. She coaches women to be mentally and physically fit for birth, achieve positive birth experiences and easier postpartum recoveries. Julie specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum moms with a focus on core and pelvic health. Please subscribe and share this episode! Connect with Julie Leonard: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community

In this episode we chat about about branding, photography, business entrepreneurship with my awesome guest, Nicole Anderson. She is a Nashville brand photographer for female entrepreneurs. Nicole also hosts masterminds and coaches other photographers. We discuss the importance of finding your niche and how to do it. Nicole explains why it's essential to brand YOURSELF not your business. Plus, how to differentiate yourself online and on social media, the dangers of working for free and the secret to creating scroll stopping images. Nicole also opens up about her loss of identity after becoming a mom and the moment she had to step up when her family faced a hard time. Enjoy! Please subscribe and share this episode! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Mom’s Calling Newsletter SIGN UP Connect with Nicole Anderson: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

This week, we're chatting with Dr. Supatra Tovar, one of the few clinical psychologists in the country who is also a registered dietician. Dr. Tovar specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety and depression. She believes it's a bad idea to cut carbs and that no food is off limits! In this fascinating conversation, we discuss the root of diet culture and its effect on us through advertising and social media. We bounce around through a variety of topics including: body image, body positivity, the effects of default parenting and mindful eating. Dr. Tovar also explains a great method to adopt new habits into your daily routine. Plus she shares her "militant" self-care routine! Enjoy! Dr. Tovar recommends the book: Tiny Habits Please subscribe and share this episode! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Mom’s Calling Newsletter SIGN UP Connect with Dr. Tovar: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

In this Episode Moms are Calling into the show with advice! We can all learn from each other as moms. Each of us has a story, an expertise and a valuable a lesson to share and we are stronger when we come together and learn from one another. Expect to hear wise words about achieving business goals, creating strong relationships, fostering creativity incorporating self-care... and more! Contributors: 1.Hollis Gross-Citron - I Am Creative Philly Cara Tyrell - Core 4 Parenting Giselle Galper - Chea Seed App Kim Korven - Gentle Way Divorce Funke Afolabi-Brown - Restful Sleep MD Sade Jenkins - Mom Chat Show Cindy Vallone - doTERRA Lianne Dixon - Getting Real Coach Melissa Miller - Mom Mentor Bianca Morra - Intimate Family Portraiture Please subscribe and share this episode! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Mom’s Calling Newsletter SIGN UP Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK

Love is in the air! This week Ali interviews a sex and intimacy coach to help you reconnect with your significant other! Before becoming a love expert, Debbie Marielle Elzea was an attorney in what she calls a 'sex-starved marriage. Now happily remarried, she's passionate about helping other women maintain strong, intimate marriages. We discuss how to date your husband and to rekindle the spark you once had. Debbie shares why she believes putting your kids before your husband is not a good idea. Please subscribe and share this episode! Set up a free call with Debbie: click here Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community

Guest Mariolga Ericson shares her expertise to help us get healthy, beautiful skin! In this episode we discuss the essentials ingredients for a solid skincare routine and everyday habits to prevent skin aging and breakouts. We discuss skincare myths and how to treat acne and melasma. Mariolga is a Licensed Esthetician and Owner of La Isla Spa in Nashville who shares how she found her calling after getting her first facial at age 11 Plus how she accelerated her dream of opening her own spa and found loyal clients! Please subscribe and share this episode! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Connect with Mariolga Ericson: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK BLEAV for 15% off OUAI

Guest Ashleigh Evans shares how she launched a product that became a viral success! After less than two years in business, Inbooze cocktail infusion kits took off during the pandemic after getting featured in Buzzfeed and Oprah's stocking stuffers list. In this episode Ashleigh shares her secrets to marketing, branding and entrepreneurship. We also discuss prioritizing family time, even when life gets crazy busy! Ashleigh is a former food blogger, mom of four and the founder of Inbooze. Her cocktail infusion kits are made from dehydrated fruits, spices and herbs. They're sold online, on Etsy and in 500 stores. Please share this episode with a friend! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Connect with Ashleigh Evans: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK BLEAV for $50 off CALIBRATE

Dr. Susan Hughes shares how to create boundaries while pursuing big dreams as moms. After practicing as a physician for over 20 years and delivering more than 3,000 babies, she wants moms to protect their energy by understanding that NO is a complete sentence. Dr Susan Hughes is a speaker, coach and bestselling author. In 2013 a terrible car accident left her with traumatic brain injury. She shares her incredible story and teaches us all how to use life's challenges to bounce highest. Please share this episode with a friend! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Connect with Dr. Susan Hughes: INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK BLEAV for $50 off CALIBRATE

In this Episode, host Ali Wolf shares tips for moms who want to start a side hustle or business. We discuss lessons learned from her amazing guests and her experience launching side hustles in her first year as a mom. Ali shares what she's learned about entrepreneurship, creativity and inspiration through her journey and her interviews with high achieving moms. She shares the biggest lessons and motivators that can lead to success and peak creativity.  Plus, 5 key steps anyone take when launching something new. Enjoy this solo episode! Book mentioned: Big Magic Please share this episode with a friend! HOTLINE: Leave voicemail with a MOM TIP or QUESTION: (279)888-1172 Join the Mom’s Calling Facebook Community Connect with Host Ali Wolf: INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK BLEAV for $50 off CALIBRATE