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Ep. 39: Instagram vs Reality: Thanksgiving Special
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14:45**Quick heads up: this episode has a lot of background noise because my daughter was home sick with me while I was recording. In this special pre-Thanksgiving episode of 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod, I’m taking you behind the Instagram reel everyone saw today, the “perfect” New York business lunch with my coach, and sharing what was really happening off c…
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Ep. 38: Yes, You Can Eat Pasta (ft. Shanielle Pabon)
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36:03Ever feel guilty eating your kid’s leftovers or saying yes to pasta? Same. In this real-talk convo, health coach + personal trainer Shanielle (True Ora Healing) shows us how to make healthy living doable without tossing everything in the fridge or abandoning our cultura. We get into portion power, protein-first snacks, hormones across the month, an…
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Ep. 37: My 15-Minute Rule (Sunday Sessions: BTMB)
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16:25Life happened, and I adjusted. This week I share the mindset shift that kept me steady, the 15-Minute Rule, and a behind-the-scenes podcast host change that simplified analytics. I moved to Transistor so I can see everything in one place instead of hopping between platforms. If you’re building around a 9-to-5 and parenting, Podcast Growth is about …
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Ep. 36: The Second Act: Moms Are Reinventing Their Careers (In 6–9 Months)
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30:07Moms don’t have to torch their careers to start a new one. In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Russel of Second Act Success to map a practical, low-drama pivot: research first, plan a 6–9 month runway, and build confidence (and income) as you go. We dig into market research you can do from your phone, using LinkedIn to open doors, the realities …
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Ep. 35: Only Ship What Drives You (Sunday Sessions: BTMB)
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19:00Welcome to Sunday Sessions: Behind the Mom Brand. In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what life really looks like as a full-time creator, mom, and brand owner. This week, I’m sharing the highs (hello, surprise Forbes features!), the speed bumps (my assistant’s first week off… chaos), and one core lesson that changed everything: o…
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Ep. 34: Stop Repurposing: The Podcast Growth Play You Should Use Instead (ft. Deirdre Tshien, Capsho)
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27:13What if “repurposing” is the reason your podcast isn’t growing? Deirdre Tshien - Co-Founder & CEO of Capsho—joins me to break down why copy-pasting the same post everywhere flops, and what to do instead so busy moms actually see traction without burning out. In this episode: Why blind repurposing kills reach—and the smarter, platform-specific alter…
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Ep. 33: Single Mom Quits a 6-Figure Job - What Happened Next (ft. Corrie Lo)
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38:00In this episode, Fran sits down with Corrie Lo to unpack why the most successful entrepreneurs are, in her words, “professional failures” and how moms can turn overwhelm into action. Corrie shares the pivotal moments that pushed her to leave a “safe” path, the 5 Overwhelm Culprits (the “5 C’s”), and practical tools to ship work, not just do busy wo…
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Ep. 32: 3 Podcast Myths Moms Should Ignore (ft. Kristin Chadwick)
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28:54Think you’re too late, too broke, or too busy to start a podcast? In this conversation, Fran sits down with Kristin Chadwick—seasoned podcast coach and host of Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs—to bust the biggest myths keeping mom creators stuck and share exactly what to do instead. What you’ll learn Why you don’t need expensive gear (and…
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Ep. 31: Why Moms Need Boundaries to Build Their Dreams (ft. Rella B Books)
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22:17In this episode, we sit down with Rella B — children’s author, content creator, and mom — as she opens up about leaving the 9-to-5 grind, reclaiming her creativity, and building a multi-format brand from scratch. Rella shares her most vulnerable moments: losing her spark, navigating family friction, and making decisions others might call risky. But…
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Ep. 30: Branding vs. Marketing: What Busy Moms Should Do First (ft. Lorrie Thomas)
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28:14Branding vs. Marketing: What Busy Moms Should Do First Stuck choosing between branding and marketing? In this episode, The Marketing Therapist, Lorrie Thomas Ross breaks down the marketing umbrella, her Five-Factor Framework, and the mindset shift from being popular to getting paid—without the icky, bro-y tactics. If you’re a millennial mom or woma…
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Ep. 29: We Shared Our Real Age on Yahoo and Men Lost Their Minds (ft. Rachel Kennedy)
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26:31In today's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Rachel Kennedy, a globally recognized image consultant, author, entrepreneur, and expert in transforming small talk into meaningful connections. Rachel and I were recently featured alongside other amazing women in a Yahoo Life article about what it feels like to turn 36. Little did we know, revealing…
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Ep. 28: Quiet Quitting or Healthy Boundaries? The Truth Moms Won’t Say Out Loud (ft. Alli Kushner)
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25:34Working motherhood comes with blurred lines, burnout, and a constant tug‑of‑war between “doing it all” and doing what actually keeps you sane. In this episode, Fran sits down with Alli Kushner, founder of BeeKyn — the playdate app for parents launching in 2025, to unpack the debate around quiet quitting vs. healthy boundaries, why role‑creep at wor…
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Ep. 27: From Posts to Profits: Kristi Mitchell’s Stress-Free Marketing Funnel for Women Creators
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25:47So, get this...If you’re cranking out Reels, TikToks, blog posts, AND emails but your bank account still says “nice hobby, sis,” this conversation is for you. 💸✨ In today’s episode Fran sits down with marketing strategist Kristi Mitchell to break down her stress-free, four-stage funnel that turns scattered content into steady clients, without addin…
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Ep. 26: The UGC Secret Every Creator Needs to Know (ft. Ori Osborn)
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31:40Unlock the one UGC secret that can transform your mom-creator hustle into real brand deals! 🎯 In this episode, Fran sits down with Ori of Moms Making Content to reveal the exact piece of UGC knowledge every mom needs to master—why rights matter more than follower count, how to structure your videos for maximum buy-in, and the pitch formula brands c…
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Ep. 25: Why Everyone Needs a Home Studio Now (ft. Debra Bowers)
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59:41Fran and Debra show you why building a home studio isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s the fastest way to protect your voice, profit on your schedule, and dodge creator burnout.By The Good Paralegal LLC
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Ep. 24: Why Most Creators Fail (And How You Can Be the Exception)
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45:26Most podcasts fizzle out by episode 10, most YouTube channels stall at 127 subscribers, and most would-be creators never see a dime. Why? Because they never crack the code on niching, community, and monetization—and that’s exactly what today’s guest, Marianne Hickman, has mastered on more than 2,000 stages worldwide. In this fast-moving conversatio…
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Ep. 23: Still Working 40+ Hours? Here’s Why You’re Doing It WRONG (and What Leah Does Instead) 🚨
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46:17🛑 Still hustling till midnight and missing family time? 🚀 So, get this… international speaker & productivity strategist Leah Remillet exposes the exact framework that took her from burned-out mompreneur to multiple-six-figure earner—while working less than 20 hours a week!By The Good Paralegal LLC
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Ep. 22: Your Posture Is Telling on You 😳 | The Hidden Signals (ft. Lindsay Newitter)
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49:42Ever feel like people are judging you before you even speak? It might be your posture. In this episode, Fran sits down with Lindsay Newitter, certified Alexander Technique instructor and founder of Posture Speaks, to reveal how your body language and subtle movements shape how you're seen at work, on camera, and in life. 🎙️ Lindsay breaks down: The…
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Ep. 21: Influencer Contracts Creators Beware: The ‘In Perpetuity’ Scam (ft. Rebecca Rechtszaid, Esq.)
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44:49Influencer contracts can be a trap—and most creators don’t even know it. Lawyer Rebecca Rechtszaid breaks down how a single word in your agreement could give away full rights to your name, face, or videos—forever. She reveals the sneaky clauses to watch for, a 10-second red flag check before you sign, and the exact language you must question before…
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Ep. 20: I Don’t Know What to Do With My Life (ft. Ayo Haynes)
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37:47Ready to break free from the grind? In this episode Fran sits down with Ayo Haynes—open adoption advocate, single motherhood coach, real estate expert, and empowerment speaker—to reveal jaw-dropping secrets that could change your life! Discover how Ayo went from chaos to coaching, swapping conventional income for passion-fueled freedom. If you're r…
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Ep. 19: Mom Rage: The Truth No One Wants to Admit (ft. Amanda Curry)
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47:17Are you silently battling "mom rage" and feeling overwhelmed, lost, or even angry? You're not alone. In today's powerful episode of "9 to 5 Mom with a Pod," host Francheska sits down with Dr. Amanda Curry (@thesomaticdpt), Somatic Inner Child Healing and Breathwork coach & certified oncology specialist. Together, they peel back the layers on the co…
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Ep. 18: I Took the Biggest Risk of My Life And It Changed EVERYTHING! (ft. Robin Waite)
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1:03:59In this episode, I sit down with Robin Waite, best-selling author of Take Your Shot and widely known as The Fearless Business Coach. Robin shares how a meltdown at 52 miles per hour on a bike ride flipped his life upside down and became the catalyst for building a thriving, no-limits business. We dive into: The “If you don’t ask, you don’t get” phi…
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Ep. 17: This ONE Habit Is Keeping You Exhausted—And Nobody Wants to Admit It (ft. Emily Guerra)
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54:07You ever finish your workday, feel drained, and just collapse on the couch? Yeah… you’re not alone. But here’s the thing—most people have NO idea why they feel this way.When productivity expert Emily Guerra called it out on TikTok, things got heated. The backlash was wild, but here’s the kicker… she was RIGHT.In this episode, we break down: ✅ The #…
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Ep. 16: STOP Ignoring This Branding Strategy (ft. Mariana Henninger)
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42:06Why is no one paying attention to your brand? Because you’re missing the one thing that makes people instantly trust, connect, and buy from you—emotional branding. In this episode of 9 to 5 Mom With a Pod, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mariana Henninger, founder of Brand Magnetic, to reveal the secrets behind powerful storytelling th…
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Ep. 15: Side Hustle to CEO: How One Mom Turned Podcasting Into a Powerhouse Career (ft. Alesia Galati )
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51:11In this episode, I’m joined by podcast strategist and Galati Media founder Alesia Galati (@alesiagalati). Alesia breaks down how she transformed a simple side hustle into a thriving, full-time business—helping value-driven entrepreneurs/companies launch, grow, and monetize their podcasts. Tune in to hear her tips on balancing motherhood, staying tr…
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