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Moms with Dreams Show

Moms with Dreams is the go-to podcast for women who want to pursue their dreams in the midst of motherhood. A positive, upbeat show that provides empowerment, education and inspiration for moms, Moms with Dreams delivers success strategies and actionable steps. Listeners will meet successful people who are living their dreams, and in turn, become inspired to begin their journey toward business ownership, becoming a published author, or pursuing any other passion that's burning inside of them.
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Dec 20, 2017

Your kids are watching and learning from you – even when you don’t think they’re paying attention. They’re observing your behavior, your reaction to different situations and how you manage life overall. In this episode, I pose this question, “are you setting the right example for your kids?”

I share a recent “textversation” with my teenage daughter that opened my eyes to this concept of me unknowingly setting the right example. She made me see just how much she’d been paying attention to the way I’ve been navigating my life, without ever saying a word.

I’m sure that you’ve had moments in your life when you’ve said one thing and done another, right? Or, maybe you parent by the old adage, “do as I say, not as I do”. Well, if you have, I’m not judging you. But I want you to stop and think about how this lifestyle and parenting style could be influencing your children and what lessons they’re learning from you.

I go into this her and I also invite you to reframe your thoughts about pursuing your dreams. It’s easy to think of going after you want as a selfish act worthy of guilt, but really there’s more to it. You can hear my take on that here, too.

As you listen to this episode, I encourage you to think about your behavior, habits, routines and personal beliefs that may not be the best example for your kids. Challenge yourself to change one at a time. As we approach the New Year, work this into your goals and make a conscious effort to improve. Be gentle with yourself and embrace the journey.

Your children are worth it and they deserve it.

I’d love to continue this conversation with you here. Simply leave me a comment or thought and I’ll be sure to respond. If you want to send a personal note, you can email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Thanks for listening and being a part of my extended family. If you haven’t already subscribed to this podcast, you can do that on iTunes, Stitcher and here.

Until next time, Reclaim YOUR dream, Do what YOU love and Make a difference.

Dec 12, 2017

Join me for the second (and final part) of my Set Yourself Up for Success Series, where I share my strategy for achieving your goals and bringing your vision to fruition in 2018.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • 3 common reasons why most people don’t follow through with their New Year’s Resolutions and goals
  • A fundamental step that most people miss, causing them to fail at their goals and vision
  • About the power of vision boards and how to create one for yourself
  • And more…

After listening, you’ll have a better picture of what it takes to achieve your goals and dreams in the New Year. If you follow through with my advice and tips, you can absolutely create the life you desire and fully deserve.

Setting yourself up for success begins with you making a decision that you’re (a) ready to live the life you desire and deserve and (b) ready and willing to put in the work to make it happen. Once your mind is made up, no one can stop you. Your actions will fall in line with your thoughts and your beliefs.

Are you ready to change the trajectory of your life in 2018?

I’m excited for you! I know that you have what it takes. Now is your time to step up and go get what’s yours. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, how many kids you have or don’t have, where you grew up, or how much money you have. What matters is your determination to succeed.

I’d love to continue this conversation with you here. Simply leave me a comment or thought and I’ll be sure to respond. If you want to send a personal note, you can email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Thanks for listening and being a part of my extended family. If you haven’t already subscribed to this podcast, you can do that on iTunes, Stitcher and here.

Until next time, Reclaim YOUR dream, Do what YOU love and Make a difference.

Resource: Forbes.com

Dec 5, 2017

In episode 110, I help you to start setting yourself up for success in 2018. As part one of a two-part series, I’m helping you understand why you need to take a big picture approach before you start setting goals and planning anything for 2018.

I go into details about the importance of:

  • Assessing where you are right now
  • Celebrating your success
  • Reflecting on 2017

I share my WWW. System to help you really get into the reflection part with clarity so you know exactly what worked, what didn’t work and what’s next for you.

This is a powerful episode that you don’t want to miss. If you’re serious about making 2018 your year of breakthrough and achievement, then you’re going to love what I talk about in episode 110.

I encourage you to have a pen and your journal with you so you can go through each exercise. Take notes of anything that comes up during each step and write down what resonates with you.

I don’t want you to skip any steps as this part is going to help you set yourself up for success in 2018. In episode 111, we’ll go deeper into what’s next. I’ll share tips and strategies to help you crush your goals and get to your next level of success in 2018.

As always, I’d love to have a conversation with you about this. Please leave your thoughts and comments below and I’ll be sure to chime in and respond. If you have a personal comment that you only want me to see, feel free to email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Thanks for listening and being a part of my extended family. If you haven’t already subscribed to this podcast, you can do that on iTunes, Stitcher and here.

Until next time, Reclaim YOUR dream, Do what YOU love and Make a difference

Nov 28, 2017

In episode 109, I’m talking about how moms have to learn how to let go of our children regardless of if we want to or not. One thing that I know for sure is that our babies are born completely dependent on us. Then they grow up and eventually become independent.

How do you let go when your teenagers are more interested in hanging out with their friends than the family?

How do you react when your college freshman asks if s/he can stay at school or go with a friend’s family for the holidays?

How do you pull back the reigns and gently advise your teenager when you’ve been so used to laying down rules and regulations?

What’s the fine line between giving them some freedom and becoming too lenient?

How do you’ land the helicopter’ after so many years of hovering over your children?

What do you do now that you have more free time on your hands?

Letting go isn’t easy – not even for the most tenured moms – so there are no simple answers to these questions.

In preparation for this episode, I spoke to women with adult children and they still miss their kids. It’s even more challenging for them around the holidays when their adult children can’t be at home with them for family meals, quality time and family traditions.

I’ve been dealing with the mom dilemma of letting go with my teenagers. My youngest son is a junior in high school, my second oldest son is a senior in high school and my daughter is a freshman in college. As I had conversations with other moms of teenagers, I realized this is a universal thing and I decided to talk about it here on the podcast.

In this episode, I discuss 3 major shifts that your teenager is experiencing, painting a bigger picture that helps you understand what they’re going through right now.

I also share 7 tips to help you get through this stage of motherhood without feeling like your kids don’t love you as much as they did when they were little OR that you’re losing them to the world (both thoughts that I had and still have sometimes – just being honest).

I hope you find this helpful. As always, I’d love to have a conversation with you about this. Simply leave a comment below and let me know what you think. If you have a personal comment that you don’t want the world to read, you can email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Thanks for listening and being a part of my extended family. If you haven’t already subscribed to this podcast, you can do that on iTunes, Stitcher and here.

Find resources for this episode at http://ericablocker.com/109 

 

 

Nov 22, 2017

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my 3-month break from podcasting and coaching. I share why I took an extended break as well as some of the changes I made to my podcast.

The main point in this episode is that, despite what you may think, taking a break helps you get closer to walking in your purpose and living your dreams.

Our fast-paced culture (and world) can make you feel like taking a break is something you shouldn’t do if you’re a dream chaser or an entrepreneur on the rise. However, I’m here to share the truth and let you know how powerful taking a break from everything can be to achieving your goals and dreams.

I’ve learned that sometimes

  • It’s better to stop and rest rather than to keep pushing yourself when you’re tired.
  • You have to stop and be still so you can receive guidance on the direction you need to go in or what steps you should take next.
  • Your creativity can get blocked if you have too much on your plate.
  • You can face getting burned out and overwhelmed if you neglect to step back from all that you have going on.

As you listen, you’ll hear me share four key lessons that will help you understand the power of taking a break and how to do it effectively. After all, taking a break should empower you to move forward – not hold you back from living in your purpose (i.e. performing the work that you were born to do).

If you have a lot on your plate or feel like you’re reaching your limit, then this episode is a must-listen for you.

I encourage you to listen with an open mind and take notes. You might hear something that really resonates with you. You might even have an a-ha moment. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Leave me a note in the comments or shoot me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Thanks for listening and being a part of my extended family. If you haven’t already subscribed to this podcast, you can do that on iTunes, Stitcher and here.

 

Resources for this episode:

Link to Psychology Today article:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sideways-view/201410/what-is-workaholism

 

 

 

 

Aug 23, 2017

Rasheeda Gray is the award-winning owner and lead designer of Gray Space Interior Design, a full-service interior design firm based in the Philadelphia, PA metro area. Rasheeda provides inspiring, authentic and affordable interior design as well as real estate staging and home renovation services. She wholeheartedly believes that creating a home that’s beautiful, functional and affordable is possible. Rasheeda is also a mom, wife and the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications for a global insurance company.

In this episode, Rasheeda and I discuss:

  • her transition from her 14-year career in Marketing with Fortune 500 corporations to full-time entrepreneurship, uncovering some of her fears, concerns and challenges
  • the process she went through to truly discover her purpose
  • the impact she makes on her clients’ lives
  • the moment when she realized that her hobby was more than a hobby and how she turned it in a viable business
  • balancing her life as a mom and wife
  • using vision boards for home design projects
  • and more…

Connect with Rasheeda Gray online:

Website: http://grayspaceinteriordesign.com

Social Media Platforms:

Instagram, Facebook and Houzz: @grayspaceinteriordesign

Twitter and Pinterest: @grayspaceid

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Rasheeda Gray and got helpful tips to apply to your life and business. I also hope that you are inspired to do some soul searching and figure out what you truly love, what lights you up and gets you excited. You deserve to have more joy, happiness and excitement and you have the keys and power to create what you want in your life.

This is my last interview of season two, but I’ll be sharing a wrap-up episode next week with highlights, fun moments, and other cool things from this season. As always, if there’s something you want me to cover in season three (starting in October) please hit me up via email or leave a comment below. I love hearing from you and interacting with you. I’m always open to suggestions and invite your feedback. My email is Erica@momswithdreams.com and I always respond. 😊

Until next time – reclaim YOUR dreams, do what YOU love and make a DIFFERENCE!

All My Best,

Erica  

 

 

 

Aug 15, 2017

Julie Neale, the founder of Mother’s Quest Community and host of the Mother’s Quest podcast, honors both the magic and the mess of motherhood and believes that our children challenge us to grown into our best selves. Julie is on a mission to live a truly E.P.I.C. life and, through her example, inspire her children and other mothers to do the same.

In this episode, Julie and I discuss:

  • Mother’s Quest – what it is and why she created it
  • The guide posts to live an E.P.I.C. life as a busy mom
  • The biggest challenge Julie thinks women face
  • The cost of not investing in yourself and your business
  • And more…

Connect with Julie Neale online:

http://mothersquest.com

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Julie and that you heard something that resonated with you. I know that investing in yourself as a mom is a BIG challenge – especially if you’re not accustomed to doing things for yourself. I struggled with that for years. But like Julie said, think about the cost of not investing in yourself and how that will impact you and your children in the long run. Hopefully, that will help you start investing in yourself.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments. You can post a comment below or you can email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Next week is my final interview of the season! I’m going to miss hanging out with you every week, but I’m looking forward to taking a break. While the podcast is in off-season, be sure to check out your favorite episodes again – you might hear something that you didn’t hear the first time around.

I’m always looking for suggestions as this show is about making sure that I’m providing value for you. If there’s a topic that you want me to cover, someone you want me to interview, or if you’d like to be a guest, send me an email or a private message on Facebook.

Until next week – reclaim your dreams, do what you love and make a difference.

All My Best,

Erica

 

 

Aug 8, 2017

Jessica Yarbrough, the Mompreneur Coach, is a marketing strategist and business coach with more than a decade of experience in branding, strategy and digital marketing. Her accomplishments include starting a marketing consulting agency, building multiple international startups and supporting entrepreneurs with launching their products and services.

As a single mother and mompreneur coach, Jessica’s mission is to support moms with the tools, tactics and resources to build 6-figure businesses that they can run from home.

There’s a lot of hype out there about how to build a 6-figure business, but Jessica dishes the truth and REAL strategies for you here.

In this episode, Jessica and I discuss:

  • her connection to women and why she became The Mompreneur Coach
  • building an empire as a single mom
  • one lesson she learned that she wished she knew in the beginning
  • the paradigm shift that’s helping women live life on their own terms
  • replacing your full-time job with what you already know
  • and more…

Connect with Jessica Yarbrough online:

http://jessicayarbrough.com

Twitter: @6FigureMama

As you heard in this interview, building and scaling your business to six figures is doable when you have a strategy and you work it consistently. While you’re building your dream business, be sure to get clear about what you’re offering and who you’re trying to reach so you can make an impact.

If you have questions or comments about something you heard in this interview, or anything related to building a dream business of your own, you can post below. If you’d like to have a private conversation, you can email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

You can create whatever you want in your life and business. You just have to get started.

I’ll be back next week with another great episode to help you reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference.

Love and Blessings,

Erica

 

Aug 1, 2017

Tracey Minutolo is a Side Hustle Coach and Financial Freedom Fighter who helps motivated action-takers design, launch and grow profitable side businesses. When she’s not coaching, Tracey is probably playing with microorganisms at her day job, hanging out in the San Diego sunshine or checking out the latest craft beer release.

If you’re curious about starting a side hustle of your own, you’re going to love this conversation!

In this episode, Tracey and I talk about:

  • why she started her first side hustle and what it was
  • the “magic in the side hustle”
  • why she’s known as the “Defender of the Day Job”
  • the importance of focusing on your strengths
  • how to discover your purpose
  • overcoming the common challenge of not having enough time
  • and more…

Connect with Tracey Minutolo online:

http://traceyminutolog.com

Twitter: @TraceyMinutolo

Instagram: @sidehustlersunite

Starting a side business of your own is a phenomenal way to create additional streams of income without having to leave your day job. The best thing about it is that you get to decide what type of business you’re going to launch and operate on your terms. The downside is that it requires a lot of time, energy and commitment to make it successful.

This happens to be my passion – helping ambitious bold women do what they love and make a difference. If you’d like to chat with me about the possibility of launching your side business, send me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com.  You can also leave your comments and thoughts below and I’ll be sure to respond.

Until next week, reclaim YOUR dream, do what YOU love and Make A Difference!

Love and Blessings,

Erica

 

Jul 25, 2017

Shirley Hubbard is an author, speaker and coach who implements faith-based principles to help women heal, evolve through pain and devastation and renew their faith in themselves, God and in people. She believes that every woman deserves to live a life of love, freedom and happiness even in the darkest of times.

In this episode, Shirley speaks from her heart about her personal pain and the devastation that eventually led her to her calling and purpose. She reminds you that even though pain is an inevitable part of life, it doesn’t have to stop you from living the life you deserve.

Shirley helps you understand…

  • why you can’t heal what you can’t feel
  • the importance of acknowledging and addressing pain & disappointment
  • why women often have a fear of finding happiness
  • the difference between writing in a diary and the power of journaling
  • And more...

Where You Can Connect with Shirley Online

Website: http://shirleyhubbard.com

Twitter and Instagram: @shirl_hubbard

I hope you heard something in my conversation with Shirley that hit home and inspired you to take action to improve your quality of life. It’s not easy to work through pain, but there is light on the other side. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone. I am here to support you – all you have to do is reach out and let me know what you need. If you’d like to have a private conversation with me, simply email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com. If you want to share a general comment, please leave that below and I’ll be sure to respond

I’ll be back next week with another great conversation to keep you inspired and moving forward in your journey.

Remember to reclaim your dreams, do what you love and make a difference.

Love and Blessings,

Erica

Jul 20, 2017

Edna Keep began her journey as a 16-year old high school dropout and single mom, but she didn’t let that stop her from discovering what she loves and creating the life of her dreams. Today Edna is a multi-million real estate investment coach who enjoys sharing her expertise and teaching people how to build wealth using other people’s money.

In this episode, Edna shares her story and the challenges she faced a teen mom. You’ll hear that she didn’t have it easy, but her determination and willingness to learn helped her achieve her dreams.

Edna reveals:

  • how she changed her mindset from doubt to success-driven thoughts
  • why she’s a huge advocate for self-help and personal development
  • how she built her multi-million real estate business
  • how she created her unique serving proposition (USP) and brand that stood out
  • and more…

Books Edna mentioned during her interview:

Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi

What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D

Edna Keep’s Book:

Multiple Ways to Wealth: Creating Your Prosperous Lifestyle

Where You Can Find Edna Online:

Website: http://ednakeep.com

Twitter: @ednakeep

Instagram: edna_keep

I hope you were inspired by my conversation with Edna.  My question for you is:

What skills do you have that can set you apart from your competition and make your brand stand out?

If you’re not already using those skills in your business, I encourage you to start today. Your unique skills and passion will attract the people who need your products and services.

If you’re not sure about how to do this, or you’re confused about what you offer and who you serve, then it’s time for you to do something different. Let me know how I can help. Leave your comments below or email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

I look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best in your journey. Keep working on your dreams and doing what you love.

Love and Blessings,

Erica

  

 

 

 

Jul 11, 2017

Felicia Lucas is a minister, an international best-selling author, inspirational speaker, coach, event planner and publisher. She and her husband, Pastor Kevin Lucas, co-founded Dominion Tabernacle Church and Take It By Force Ministries, Inc., a non-profit organization. As a business woman on the move, Felicia is the CEO of His Glory Creations and A Moment in Time. Felicia is also a proud mother of three children ages 17, 15 and 9.

Felicia has written two books, Make It Happen: Moving Towards Your Best U! and Get In The Game: A Teen’s Playbook for Winning the Game of Life. She is in the process of co-writing a book on marriage with her husband that is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2017.

If you’re an aspiring author with a personal message, then get ready to take notes and learn how to become a published author.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Felicia found the courage to write her story and publish her first book. She takes us back to the moment when she shared on Facebook for the first time about becoming an author. This wasn’t an easy process as Felicia had to become a major obstacle – fear. She shares the process of transforming her mindset from fear to confidence.

You’ll be surprised to hear how easy it is to create content for your book. You’ll be inspired by Felicia as she talks about new opportunities that opened up for her as a result of her being courageous and writing her books.

Learn more about Felicia at http://felicialucas.com

Connect with Felicia Lucas on Social Media:

Facebook: Author Felicia Lucas and Take It By Force Ministries

Twitter: @MoveToYourBestU

Instagram: @coachfelicialucas

YouTube: CoachFeliciaLucas

I hope you’re inspired to get your story out there. The world is waiting for you to show up and share your message!

If you have any comments or questions, leave them below or you can email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Love and Blessings,

Erica B.

 

Jun 28, 2017

This week is a huge milestone as we are celebrating the 100th episode of the Moms With Dreams Show! I’ve been anticipating this day for several weeks now.

I remember when I started my podcast back in May 2015. Producing one show per week felt like an eternity away from 100, but now it’s finally here!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve heard from other podcasters that I am the exception in the industry – that most podcasts don’t make it past 20 episodes, let alone reach 100! I had no idea since all the podcasts that I listen to are successful with hundreds of episodes. This conversation was my reminder to stop and acknowledge myself for making it this far – something that I often forget to do.

Instead of interviewing a guest or teaching a lesson, I invited my listeners and previous guests to join me in this episode. After my extended introduction, you’ll hear audio clips of them sharing a few words about the show.

I am grateful for my community and want you to have access to these wonderful people. Below you’ll find their names, a brief bio, contact information and a link to their episode if they were a guest.

In this episode, I gave a shout out to John Bukenas, my podcast producer. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast or you’ve already started and need an editor, I highly suggest John. You can find him at http://audioeditingsolutions.com

Guests and Listeners Who Contributed to This Episode:

Annett Bone appeared on Episode 72:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-072-never-late-great-wannett-bone/

Annett Bone is the founder and host of The DancePreneuring Studio podcast
where she guides her listeners on a journey of transformation inspired by
dance, life, and business. The podcast is a reflection of her personal
adventure overcoming her fears and returning to her passion for dance after
a 20 year hiatus, the lessons that she has learned along the way, and
proving that it’s never too late to be great.
www.AnnettBone.com
annett@annettbone.com

Cherise Patterson, loyal listener

Cherise Patterson is the Founder and CEO of Such A Mom, LLC.  Through her faith centered A.D.D Management Coaching Program, Cherise supports and teaches Moms with children affected by A.D.D how to care for themselves, get organized, “Achieve their Desired Dreams” and thrive during elementary school years into young adulthood.  Cherise is a dedicated wife and loving mother who cherishes quality time with her family.

https://www.facebook.com/cpsuchamom/

 

Dr. Nyali Taylor appeared on episode 69:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-069-taking-risks-feeling-free-40-wdr-nyali-taylor/

 

Dr. Nyali Taylor is a vascular surgeon at CTMH | Doctors Hospital. After attending Rutgers University as a scholar-athlete, she obtained dual degrees in Medicine and Public Health from Drexel College of Medicine. Dr. Taylor then completed her general surgeon training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at Cooper University Hospital. Academically, she has co-authored two textbook chapters and several peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles.

 

Dr. Samantha Madhosingh appeared on episode 17:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-017-dr-samantha-madhosingh-achieve-success-holistic-happiness/

 

Dr. Samantha Madhosingh is a Licensed Psychologist, Bestselling Author, & Speaker. She received her doctorate in professional psychology from The George Washington University and has dedicated more than 20,000 hours to researching, understanding, & solving the infinite possibilities of human potential, behavior, & performance. Dr. Samantha is the founder and CEO of ElevateHER, an organization serving women leaders (and interested men) in business and in life by providing key strategies to rewire their brains, achieve mastery in mindset, communication, & relationships, and ultimately create a legacy of lasting wealth. 

http://askdrsamantha.com/

Famira Green appeared on episode 6:

http://ericablocker.com/the-art-of-visual-branding-for-your-business/

 

Famira Green is a creative brand strategist and founder of FAMIRA Media Group (www.famiragreen.com). She is the creator of the #EMPRESSnation Movement Creator and host of the upcoming web tv show, #BeDifferent #BrandDifferent, where she will connect with entrepreneurs who are not afraid to move to the beat of their own drum and do things their way. With her branding and digital media company, Famira taps into her intuition and teaches heart-centered women entrepreneurs how to use the power of storytelling and visual branding to create a brand empire of influence, impact, inspiration and income.

www.famiragreen.com

http://bit.ly/famiragift

http://facebook.com/iamfamira

http://instagram.com/iamfamira

http://twitter.com/iamfamira

Dr. Jen Riday appeared on episode 59:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-059-create-a-happy-vibrant-life-with-dr-jen-riday/

Dr. Jen Riday is the Women’s Happiness Expert and host of the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast. She helps women find greater light and meaning – regardless of their circumstances – through meditation, listening to intuition of a Higher Power.

www.jenriday.com

http://facebook.com/groups/vibranthappywomen

Jewell Robinson appeared on episode 43:

http://ericablocker.com/create-healthy-money-habits-with-jewell-robinson/

Jewell Robinson is the CEO of Jewell Robinson Insurance and Financial Services. Her business is certified by the California Dept. of Insurance which allows her to be licensed in, but not limited to, the following states; CA, AZ, DE, TX, GA, IL and VA. Her platform is to educate clients and the community on creating healthy financial habits.

areyoufff@gmail.com

http://jewellrobinson.com

Joe Pardo appeared on episode 80:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-080-vision-dream-big-wjoe-pardo/

Helping people achieve their dreams has always been Joe Pardo’s goal in life. In early 2014, he left his family’s $100 million business to pursue his goal and became a 4th generation entrepreneur. Joe started the Dreamers Podcast soon after his exit from the family business to inspire others to dream big. He continues to give back and make an impact through this work with start-ups, afterschool programs and his educational conferences.

http://superjoepardo.com

Judy Graybill appeared on episode 39:

http://ericablocker.com/healing-transforming-blended-families-relationships/

Judy Graybill is an international authority on stepfamilies and co-parenting after remarriage. A Certified Stepfamily Coach, Judy sits on the Advisory Board for Stepfamily Systems Co-Parenting Center, has helped step couples in 8 countries across 4 continents, and is also an inspirational speaker, consultant, and writer on improving remarriages, mending relationships, and creating harmony at home. For nearly a decade as Executive Director of Sensible Steps, LLC, Judy has given clients a-ha's, real world solutions, empowerment, a stronger spousal relationship, and peace of mind.

Email: judy@stepfamilycoach.com

http://stepfamilycoach.com/

Danielle K. Howell appeared on episode 16:

Danielle K. Howell is “your online success coach”. She empowers you to create your economy and claim your freedom.

http://www.youronlinesuccesscoach.com/

www.Facebook.com/youronlinesuccesscoach

Knifie Burks appeared on episode 7:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-007-knifie-burks-coaching-women-to-build-wealth/

Knifie Burks is a licensed real estate broker with 17 years of experience. She also supports entrepreneurs from various industries organize, automate, delegate and develop effective social media systems that position them as experts in their chosen industries.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/yoursocialrealtor/

https://www.instagram.com/thesocialmedialifestyle/

http://www.instagram.com/thesocialmedialifestyle

Kristin Young appeared on episode 91:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-091-put-magic-back-marriage-wkristin-m-young/

Kristin Young is a certified professional coach, marriage enthusiast and speaker. She created her organization, Living the Vows, to assist others with bringing joy to their marriages. Kristin wants to see healthier, joy-filled marriages and believes that one giant step in this direction is being intentional about marriage.

http://livingthevows.com

 

Kym Stewart (Kennedy) appeared on episode 65:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-65-turn-passion-profession-kym-kennedy/

Kym has been coaching women for over 15 years in circles, workshops and individually. Kym has recently launched her Born To Coach Program, a12- week program that helps coaches expand their coaching to deliver their unique message and attract their unique audience.

www.meaningfulabundance.com

Marc Mawhinney appeared on episode 1:

http://ericablocker.com/reinvent-your-business-and-make-a-big-comeback-wmarc-mawhinney/

Marc Mawhinney is a lifelong entrepreneur who’s on a mission to help coaches build successful businesses! He achieves this with his coaching programs; his podcast, Natural Born Coaches; his Facebook group The Coaching Jungle, and his exclusive print newsletter – Secret Coach Club.

www.secretcoachclub.com

www.naturalborncoaches.com

Dr. Marilyn Porter appeared on episode 15:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-015-marilyn-e-porter-stop-giving-your-gift-away/

Dr. Marilyn Porter is most widely known for her work as a spiritual life coach, author and ministry development. Dr. Porter now stands alone in a very sacred and savvy space known as the “The Scatter Brained Genius’ Coach”. Her journey to becoming The Scatter Brained Genius’ Coach has been colorful with quite a few pit stops and pitfalls.  She helps clients transform their lives and stamp out chaos, confusion and stagnation.

http://thescatterbrainedgenius.com

Sabrina Blocker, loyal listener

Sabrina Blocker is a proud single mother who is very active in her church and in song ministry. She has a special interest in women's issues and continues to help inspire and lead women through life’s many challenges. Sabrina can be found enjoying life – which includes spending precious time with her children, family, friends and helping out in her church and performing the work of God.

beanblocker71@gmail.com

Sarah Aderson appeared on episode 13: http://ericablocker.com/mwd-013-sarah-aderson-build-an-empire-not-a-business/ AND

on episode 83: http://ericablocker.com/mwd-083-turn-services-products-wsarah-aderson/

Sarah Aderson is the authority that spiritual and visionary entrepreneurs depend on to help them transform their services into digital and physical products. She empowers you to build an empire instead of a business. Sarah is an international speaker, bestselling author, marketing strategist, and empire builder.  Her services and products are infused with infinite love.  When she’s not creating products, you can find Sarah in Atlanta, GA enjoying trail mix and time with her awesome son.

www.expandyourheart.org

 

Shakesia Morgan appeared on episode 73:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-073-journey-healthy-hair-wshakesia-morgan/

 

Shakesia Morgan is the founder of Just Simply Hair Care Products. After suffering from scalp ailments from the age of 12 and witnessing her daughter inherit the same ailments, she said "enough is enough" and became a hair enthusiast. Determined to end the cycle, Shakesia created quality, all natural products that stimulate hair growth. Shakesia is extremely passionate about helping others not only reach their hair potential but regain their confidence.

www.justsimplyhair.com

http://facebook.com/justsimplyhairproducts

http://twitter.com/justsimplyhair

http://instagra.com/justsimplyhair

Stacie Walker appeared on episode 92:

http://ericablocker.com/mwd-092-ok-start-stacie-walker/

Stacie Walker is best known as an international best-selling author, award-winning podcast personality, and business strategist and coach. She's also the creator of the Ambitious Mompreneurs Summit, a bi-annual online conference to help women put themselves first, so they can design a beautiful life doing the things they love. http://StacieWalker.com

Telese Hampton, loyal listener

Telese Hampton is the owner of Me and My Girls Clothing, an online clothes boutique. Her passion is empowering young women. In her free time, Telese enjoys skating, traveling and spending time with her family. She is a proud wife and mother of two wonderful daughters.

www.meandmygirlsclothing.com

https://facebook.com/mandmgclothing

Terahshea McCray, loyal listener

Terahshea McCray is a fitness and nutrition expert with numerous certifications from leading international health and wellness organizations. In addition to training and coaching clients, Terahshea is a consultant with New Legacy Leaders Project. His personal mission is to help combat unhealthy lifestyles that create generational problems for Americans.

http://terahsheamcray.com

http://instagram.com/tfitness4u

Teresa Robinson appeared on episodes 26: http://ericablocker.com/mwd-026-teresa-robinson-making-health-and-fitness-a-lifestyle/  

and in episode 62: http://ericablocker.com/mwd-061-tap-into-the-power-of-yoga-wteresa-robinson/

Teresa Robinson is a Yoga Alliance Registered, 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher in Central New Jersey. She began practicing at the end of 2014, after going through an emotionally challenging year. Developing her own practice helped her overcome depression, grief, and anxiety. She became a teacher to pay it forward in hopes of bringing the gift of yoga to everyone who needs it. She teaches weekly mixed-level flow classes in Piscataway, Bernardsville, and Warren. Teresa’s classes are fun and energetic, with a strong emphasis on the Universal Principles of Alignment, providing a safe and mindful approach for students at any level.

http://teresarobinsonyoga.com

http://agiftforeveryone.co

http://facebook.com/teresarobinsonyoga

http://instagram.com/yoganubia

 

 

I’ll be wrapping up this season soon and taking a short summer break to return in the fall. If there are any topics you want me to cover during my next season, you would like to be a guest or know someone who would make a great guest, please let me know. You can leave a comment below or email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

 

Thank you for being a part of my journey to 100 episodes! I am grateful to have you in my community and look forward to sharing the next 100 episodes with you.

 

Keep doing what you love,

Erica

 

 

Jun 21, 2017

Medyhne Lebachen is an Australian healer, holistic entrepreneur and coach. Medyhne uses her Spiritual Creativity In Life (SCIL) techniques to weave her creative magic and transform the world. Her name means “Divine Feminine Sacred Power” in Sanskrit and this is the energy that she brings to her soul mission to empower others.

In this episode, I asked Medyhne to talk about what a soul mission is and how she discovered hers. As you’ll hear, this wasn’t an overnight process and it wasn’t easy.

Medyhne shares her definition of happiness and teaches you how to master the art of finding peace in a hyper busy, fast-paced world.

“Our mind is not the master. Our soul is the master.” –Medyhne Lebachen

Her techniques will help you center your life, become more mindful and aware of your thoughts and connect with your higher self.

Medyhne mentions Thich Nhat Hanh, the global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist. He’s known around the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. You can learn more about him at http://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-nanh/

Where You Can Connect with Medyhne Lebachen:

Website:  www.medyhne.com

Global Retreats - Abundance Pray Love - Bali 2017: www.Abundancepraylove.com

Her music website: www.sonicremedy.com
Biz FB page: https://www.facebook.com/medyhne/
Parents After Kids FB Group: www.parentsafterkids.com  
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/medyhne
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medyhne/

After listening to this interview, I challenge you to take 30 minutes over the next seven days and focus on your thoughts. If they’re more negative than positive, get intentional about the way you think. Intentionally choose happiness and positivity. Life is too short to focus on negative, fear-based thoughts.

Next week we’ll be celebrating the big 100th episode! I’m SUPER-EXCITED and really looking forward to sharing this special moment with you. If it weren’t for you, the Moms With Dreams Show wouldn’t have made it this far. I invite you to join me next week to celebrate this milestone.

Until then – reclaim YOUR dream, do what YOU LOVE and make a difference!

Love and Blessings,

Erica B.

 

 

Jun 13, 2017

Emily Hooks is an author, speaker and founder of the Forgiveness Academy™. Her
book, The Power of Forgiveness: A Guide to Healing and Wholeness is a
comprehensive guide to forgiveness as a healing practice. Emily speaks on forgiveness and her personal journey at conferences, churches, and other events. She also facilitates workshops and provides group training in person and online. To date, Emily has worked with over a thousand individuals and groups, guiding them through the healing practice of forgiveness and helping them realize their potential with the belief that as we heal, the world heals.

If you’ve ever struggled with forgiving someone, then you will truly appreciate my conversation with Emily. She takes time to explain why forgiveness is an act of self-empowerment and an internal process that has nothing to do with the person you are forgiving.

She walks you through the steps to forgive someone and she even talks about how we can begin to forgive ourselves when we make mistakes as parents.

This is an enlightening conversation that will help you understand the power of forgiveness and lead you down the path of forgiving even when it feels impossible.

Where You Can Learn More about Emily’s Book:

http://emilyjhooks.com/the-power-of-forgiveness/

Emily’s Parting Words of Wisdom:

“Be kind to yourself – we have to start there. Fall in love with yourself just the way you are.”

Where You Can Find Emily Hooks Online:

Website: http://emilyjhooks.com

Twitter and Instagram: @forgiveacademy

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Emily Hooks and learned something that you can apply right now in your life. Are you holding on to old grudges? Are you not allowing yourself to forgive someone or yourself for something that happened in the past? If so, I encourage you to take Emily’s advice and begin to understand the power of forgiveness.

If there’s something you’d like to share, please leave your comments below. Or you can email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com. I’m here to support you in your life and business journey to your dreams.

Until next week, reclaim your dreams, do what you love and make a difference.

Love and Blessings,

Erica B.

 

Jun 7, 2017

Danielle Watson is a TEDx speaker, author and host of the Danielle Daily Show. Her book, Dear Self, I Love You! Keep Going & 365 Inspiring Notes from My Bittersweet Year of Heartbreak and Healing, reveals the raw pain of loss, the beauty of an unexpected love and the power of being ok with things not being ok.

In this episode, Danielle shares her journey of healing through writing and why she calls herself an accidental author. She opens up about a personal experience that taught her the lesson of being ok with things not being ok and how her perspective shifted as a result of her experience.

For the introvert in you who aspires to become a speaker, Danielle talks about how she manages and shares some of her success strategies to get prepared and energized to take the stage. As a fellow introvert, I can both relate to what Danielle shares and appreciate her strategies.

Where You Can Get a Copy of Danielle’s Book:

http://amazon.com/author/daniellewatson

Where You Can Connect with Danielle Online:

Her Website: http://danielle-watson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedanielledaily/

Danielle’s Parting Words of Wisdom:

“No matter what is going on in your life, no matter what you have done or what you will do, you are an incredible being and you are so worthy of your own love. Foster that, cultivate that, and celebrate how incredibly amazing you are. Love on yourself like no one can ever love on you. Watch what loving yourself does for other people.”

I hope you enjoyed this episode and got something that you can apply in your life. If you’re looking for support in any area of your life, I am here to be that just for you. I’d love to hear your challenges, where you are in your life right now and where you’d like to go. You can email me directly at Erica@momswithdreams.com or leave a message in the comments below.

Until next week, reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference.

Much Love,

Erica

 

May 31, 2017

This week I have the honor of introducing you to Andrea Helander, an entrepreneur at heart. She is the founder of Andrea Helander Designs, Inc., a full-service luxury interior design company specializing in new construction. Andrea also owned and operated Mrs. French, a boutique pick-up and delivery laundry service, a high end women’s designer apparel direct sales business, is a trained yoga instructor and most recently owns a skin care business with a billion dollar international brand.

Andrea is passionate about outdoor adventure, travel, running and spinning. She is always pursuing expansion, joy and enjoys sharing with others how to live a beautiful life through her Bathroom Banter and one-on-one coaching.

In this episode, Andrea reveals her journey from being an overworked single mom and business woman to finding gratitude, self-awareness and her greatness.

Andrea shares lessons she’s learned about the importance of being grateful, practicing regular self-care and focusing on the simple things in life that we easily overlook while living our busy lives.

I felt refreshed after hearing Andrea’s story and I’m sure that you will appreciate her insight, especially as a young mom. There are some things that we can only learn through experience. In those special instances where you have an opportunity to learn from someone else’s experience, you gain wisdom.

Where You Can Connect with Andrea:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.matthewshelander?fref=search

Website: www.ahelander.myrandf.com

Andrea’s Parting Words of Wisdom:

“Life is about growing into yourself and growing into yourself again. Take time to listen. It’s those things that make you most uncomfortable that lead you to your greatness.”

I hope you enjoyed this episode and were able to take something valuable and apply it in your life. As moms, we are always trying to get it right. Andrea is living proof that it’s ok to accept that we won’t always do it right, but as long as we are learning, growing and grateful, everything that we go through is worth it.

If you have any comments or thoughts, please feel free to share below or you can email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Until next week, remember to reclaim your dreams, do what you love and make a difference.

Much Love,

Erica

 

May 24, 2017

This week I introduce you to Maura Kolkmeyer, the CEO of Sitterly Students. Maura is a strategy consultant turned bootstrapping entrepreneur with a knack for connecting people and building communities. After graduating early from Seton Hall University, Maura started Sitterly Students to help hard working families find local college student babysitters for part-time care.

Fascinated with the power of strong relationships that build successful futures, Maura helps organizations, students and young professionals build their futures through brand consulting, strategic planning/communications, facilitation and web development.

In this episode, Maura shares her motivation behind her company and what drove her to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Her passion for helping families shines through as she shares her story and her favorite testimonial from one of her families.

I love Maura’s humility as she explains that she “didn’t really create anything” – she just “put a structure around an existing need”. Her company, Sitterly Students, provides an amazing service for working parents while helping college students gain work experience and earn extra money.

In addition to child care services during regular working hours, Sitterly Students offers non-traditional services such as late-night and weekend sitters as well as transportation to get children to and from their scheduled activities.

Maura is planning to launch her mobile platform that will give busy parents easier access to the information they need to find the right sitters for their children.

During our talk, Maura graciously extended a gift of 50% off a new membership with Sitterly Students. You can take advantage of this offer by visiting http://sitterly.co/dreams. Use code: DREAMS

To connect with Maura online, visit:

Website: http://www.sitterly.co

Twitter: @maurakolkmeyer, @sitterlystudent

Instagram: @maurakolkmeyer, @sitterlystudents

Email: Maura@sitterlystudents.com

Facebook: @Sitterlystudents

Maura’s Parting Words of Wisdom for Hard-Working Parents

“Thank you for all the work that you do because I think a lot of it goes unseen and unthanked.”

I hope you enjoyed this episode with Maura Kolkmeyer and I hope you were inspired to start something new. Have you discovered a solution to a need in your community? If so, I challenge you to be creative and take action to help out. You never know – you could end up starting an amazing business, too.

By the way, I’d love to have you join me in the celebration of my 100th podcast episode! I am so grateful that we’ve made it this far and I want to show my appreciation by celebrating with you.

If you love this show, I would love to hear from you. I’m asking my podcast listeners, guests and supporters to share their comments and I will include them in this celebratory episode. If you’d like to be a part of this monumental moment, send me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com. I’m excited and look forward to celebrating with you.

Until next week, reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference!

                                          

 

 

May 17, 2017

In this episode, you’ll join me for lesson 3 in my Live An Extraordinary Life Series, where I talk to you about why it’s important for you to follow your dreams and never give up. I explain the amazing thing that happens in your life when you pursue your dreams and how you can impact the lives of others simply by following your heart.

I often hear people say that they wish they would have done something that they really wanted to do like travel abroad, visit exotic islands, go back to school, start a business, tell their story, and the list goes on. But for some reason, they have told themselves that it’s too late to pursue their dreams at this stage in life.

Nothing could be further from the truth!

Too many people give up on their dreams prematurely and miss the blessing of living a purpose-driven life.

I don’t want you to give up, so I share 3 practical steps to keep you motivated and on track with living out your dreams.  

I wholeheartedly believe that as long as you are still alive, it’s not too late to live out the dreams that were carefully planted in your heart. You were born to live your dream and to share your gifts with the world.

After you’ve listened to this episode, I would love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment below or send an email to Erica@momswithdreams.com. I look forward to hearing from you and being back with you next week.

All My Best,

Erica

P.S. If you missed the first two lessons in this series, you can listen to lesson 1 here and lesson 2 here.

 

 

May 11, 2017

If you’ve ever found yourself doubting your personal value or feeling like you’re not worthy of something that you really want – like happiness, love, success or anything else - you are so not alone. As I discuss this with my guest, Kia Urso, you’ll hear that this is a common thing among women.

Kia Urso is the CEO of Speaker of Life, a motivational speaker, Founder of the Women in Business Pageant, and co-owner (with her husband) of K & J Construction. She’s a corporate trainer on leadership, effective communication and customer service. Kia is also a loving wife and mom.

In this episode, Kia shares how she “accidentally” got started as a motivational speaker and what she discovered after she embraced her calling. She offers tips for new speakers on getting over the fear of public speaking as well as tips to improve your speaking skills.

Kia illustrates the struggle women have with accepting their value and discounting their worth and she shares insight on how to rebuild low self-esteem.

Lastly, we talked about one of my favorite topics – how to transition from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur. Listen and get Kia’s wise words on this.

Kia is excited about her first annual Women in Business Pageant happening in Clearwater, FL on July 7th-8th.

You can connect with Kia Urso and learn more about her pageant by visiting her website, www.womeninbusinesspageant.com. Also check out Kia’s Facebook page.

This episode will inspire you to embrace your value, self-worth and never discount yourself again.

If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts, I would love to hear from you. Post below or you can send me a private email at Erica@momswithdreams.com

We’re quickly approaching episode 100! This is a HUGE milestone for me and I plan on celebrating in a BIG way with you. If you’re not a subscriber, please do so over at http://ericagordonlive.com/podcast. You don’t want to miss any episodes as we get closer to this monumental event.

I look forward to being back with you next week for the next lesson in my Live an Extraordinary Life Series.

Peace and Blessings,

Erica

 

 

 

May 2, 2017

I had the pleasure of interviewing Stacie Walker, best known as an international bestselling author, award-winning podcast personality, business strategist and mentor. As a business strategist, Stacie helps new and seasoned entrepreneurs put themselves first so they can design a beautiful life doing what they love. She teaches her clients and students how to infuse the power of collaboration and social platforms to rapidly accelerate business growth.

In this episode, Stacie and I talk openly about how, at the height of her success as an entrepreneur (earning five figures each month), she had to completely walk away from her business. Stacie talks about the condition of her health and the changes she made in her business when she decided it was time to go back.

Stacie shares her experiences and strategies so you can avoid the painful process she went through to learn what she knows now. I love that Stacie has no reservations about sharing and genuinely wants you to learn from her mistakes.

You can learn more about Stacie Walker at http://staciewalker.com or connect with her on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/staciewalker

Instagram: https://instagram.com/staciewalker

Facebook: https://facebook.com/staciewalkermedia

You can join her Facebook group, Elite Society of Ambitious Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virtualsolopreneur/

 

 

 

 

Apr 26, 2017

In this episode, I introduce you to Kristin M. Young, The Marriage Enthusiast, “hopeless romantic” and founder of Living the Vows, LLC. Kristin is on a mission to bring the enthusiasm and magic back to married life.

You don’t have to be newlyweds to appreciate this episode - this interview is for married couples in all stages. If you’re looking to spice up your marriage and find the magic that brought you together in the first place, then you’ll love Kristin’s perspective.

 

 

During our conversation, Kristin talked about the biggest challenge that married couples face and how to overcome it. She discusses how marital trials can strengthen marriages and help couples grow closer. Kristin emphasizes the importance of effective communication and she reveals the one thing that wives should do before approaching their spouse to have an “honest conversation”. And of course I wanted to hear Kristin’s opinion about the impact of social media on marriages in the U.S.

Before closing out, Kristin reminds you to make your own definition of love and live it.

You can find Kristin at:

www.livingthevows.com

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @Livingthevows

Email: Yes@Livingthevows.com

What’s one thing that you’re going to implement in your marriage that you heard Kristin mention here?

I’d love to hear your takeaways and thoughts. You can leave a comment below or send an email to Erica@momswithdreams.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Until next time – reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference.

Apr 18, 2017

Hello there! Thanks so much for joining me for another episode on the Moms With Dreams Show! This episode is lesson two of my new series, Live an Extraordinary Life, and I’m talking with you about learning how to react when life happens. If you missed lesson one, you can go back up to http://ericagordonlive.com/89 and check it out.

No matter how much we like to think that we’re in control, we’re not. Life has a way of reminding us of this truth when we least expect it. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had my share of unexpected events popping up. You may have experienced what I’m talking about – like an unexpected flat tire, one of your kids misses the bus and you have to leave work to take them home, or something else outside of your normal routine. Today my daughter was locked out of the house and I had to leave work and let her in. Stuff happens – it’s a part of life.

I know you’ve probably heard this quote before: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to what happens”. In this episode, I share a personal challenge that I’ve been dealing with and how it reminded me to control my reaction so I could get through that situation.

I teach you three ways to react when life happens and show you how applying these lessons will keep you in your power and help you move beyond the situation with less stress and frustration.

After you’ve listened, I would love to read your thoughts and comments.

When was the last time life happened and took you off course temporarily? How did you react? Now that you have these tools in your toolkit, how will you react the next time the unexpected happens?

Leave your comment below or you can send me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

I’ll be back next week with another episode to keep you inspired.

Until then, reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference.

All My Best,

Erica

Apr 13, 2017

As you probably know, each week I typically interview amazing women from all over the world with a purpose to inspire you and show you what’s possible for you to create in your life. Every now and then I sprinkle a few awesome men in there, too. From time to time, I like sharing an intimate space where I teach a topic that I feel is relevant to you and will help you in your journey to your dreams. Today’s episode falls into that category, but it’s even better than one of my regular solo episodes.

Today this is the beginning of a new series that I’m sharing exclusively with you, my podcast listener, called Live An Extraordinary Life – One Step At A Time. This series is designed to help you live an extraordinary life – one step at a time. Together we’ll cover various aspects of life and business and I will reveal how you can take small steps to create extraordinary living.

In this episode I share a personal story about a lesson that I learned from my mother as a little girl and how that lesson ended up hurting me later on in life. Through this story, I show you how the importance of discernment and self-trust and how I realized what

I hope you find this episode valuable and get something that you can apply now to help you in this area.

Be mindful that learning to trust yourself takes time just as with any new behavior.

Be patient with yourself. It’s ok if there are moments when you don’t know what to do. It’s in those moments when you can reach out to someone in your inner circle for advice. Prayer is also an essential component to living an extraordinary life. God will never lead you astray, so go to Him and ask for discernment in situations when you are uncertain.

Now, I’d love to hear from you. Do you struggle with trusting yourself? Have you learned how to trust yourself as you’ve gone through certain experiences in your life? I’d love to hear your take on this topic. You can leave a comment over on Ericagordonlive.com/89 or if you want to share a private comment, you can email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com. I look forward to hearing from you and being back with you next week. Until then – reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference. Talk to you soon!

 

 

Apr 4, 2017

This week I had a ball interviewing my guest, Lorna Reid. Lorna is an amazing woman with an invigorating passion for life that began when she was a little girl. In this interview, Lorna shares her perspective as an African-American woman with over 30 years of experience as an Information Technology professional in corporate America. We talk about the movie, Hidden Figures, the struggles she’s faced as a single teen mom while pursuing a higher education, climbing the corporate ladder and what inspired her to start a side business.

Lorna is honest about her life experiences, lessons learned and how all of this helped her become the vibrant woman she is today. She shares how she manages to “work hard and play hard” with a busy lifestyle as well as her plans to grow her side business.

If you’re looking for a book to help you with forgiveness and growth in other areas of your life, Lorna suggests that you read Iyanla Vanzant’s book, Tapping the Power Within: Introduction to Self-Empowerment for Black Women.

As we closed our conversation, Lorna shared three of her daily affirmations as her parting words of wisdom:

  1. I choose to be happy because it’s good for my health.
  2. I am at home in my body; all is well.
  3. Life supports me in every possible way.

You can connect with Lorna via her:

Website: https://lornareidphotography.smugmug.com

Email: lareid2@yahoo.com

I hope that you are inspired to play full out. Lorna’s story inspires me to keep pursuing my dreams and the things that I love in life. I want the same for you, too. If you’re wondering how to get started doing what you love, then I would love to help you with that. Simply reply in the comments below or send me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

I look forward to hearing from you and will be back next week with another episode. In the meantime, reclaim your dream, do what you love and make a difference.

Xoxo

Erica

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