Best Fran Hauser Podcasts (2024)

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Getting to YES! and Taking Control of Your Author Journey with Gabrielle Hartley 21:15

6h ago21:15

21:15

What if the secret to resolving conflict and getting along is simpler than you think? Gabrielle Hartley, divorce lawyer turned author, joins us on this episode, and her transformative experiences have culminated in her latest book, The Secret to Getting Along: And Why It's Easier Than You Think. Gabrielle shares what she’s learned along her publish…

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234: Need Outside Motivation for Your Business Growth This Summer 18:03

35m ago18:03

18:03

Struggling to stay motivated and keep your business on track during the summer? Discover how you can transform these months into a powerhouse of productivity and growth. Join us as we dive into actionable strategies tailored for mom founders, ensuring you hit the ground running this fall. Don't let another summer slip by—tune in now to learn how to…

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233: FOMO: Working Moms vs. SAHMs - Insights from Sharon Macey, Host of the Mom to More™ Podcast 41:35

8d ago41:35

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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the unique perspectives of stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) and working moms. Our special guest, Sharon Macey, host of the Mom to More™ podcast, shares her journey from being a SAHM for 20 years to reinventing herself professionally. This conversation offers working moms a chance to understand the other side of …

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How a Blog Turned Into a Cookbook (and Then Some!) with Vasudha Viswanath 28:13

17d ago28:13

28:13

What does it take to transform a personal health journey into a bestselling cookbook? Here to walk us down that path is Vasudha Viswanath, cookbook author and founder of the community-centered initiative "We Ate Well." After a career on Wall Street and a life-changing Prediabetes diagnosis, Vasudha shifted gears dramatically. She embraced her roots…

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232: I said I would spend more time with my kids this summer 54:08

14d ago54:08

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In this episode, I'm here to help you tackle the challenge many mom entrepreneurs face: balancing business growth with family time during the summer break. I'll share practical strategies to maintain momentum in your business while spending quality time with your kids. Drawing from my experience and my signature three-step method, you'll learn acti…

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231: How to Answer Your Calling featuring Non-Profit Co-Founder Michelle Valiukenas of the Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation 1:20:22

17d ago1:20:22

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What's your calling? Ever thought you might be called to something more? What if your calling is waiting to be answered today? This could be the most inconvenient time for a calling to come your way, yet it can also be the perfect time for you to rise up and show up for yourself and others. If this resonates with you, then this is the episode you w…

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The Makings of a NYT Bestselling Author: Marisa Meltzer's Glossy 22:47

30d ago22:47

22:47

What does it take to transform a potent idea into a best-selling book? In this episode of BOOKBOUND, we jump into the art of authorship with Marisa Meltzer, whose New York Times bestseller, "Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier”, provides an inside look at the rise of the beauty company Glossier and its founder, …

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230: How to Increase Mental Bandwidth: Mindful Maycember 19:40

24d ago19:40

19:40

Hello, fellow mom founders and corporate executives! Before we dive into today's episode, let me paint a picture for you: it's Maycember, and life is throwing everything it's got at us—projects, unexpected snafus, and plans shifting faster than we can keep up. But amidst this chaos, there's a beacon of hope: a way to navigate this month with more p…

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229: Zibby Owens, BLANK: Revealing Leadership Secrets Learned Through Motherhood: Lessons Business School Misses 44:00

1M ago44:00

44:00

What if your everyday mom moments could fill the pages of a book? What if motherhood has taught you leadership skills unmatched by any book or top-tier business school? What if the only thing holding you back from sharing your message with the world was simply not recognizing and appreciating your own value and the support others can offer once you…

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A Love Letter to Your Imperfect Self: How to Write Bravely with L’Oreal Thompson Payton 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

Have you ever felt paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You’re in good company. L'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, experienced communications executive, motivational speaker, and author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect”. She joins us on the BOOKBOUND podcast to share her very relatable author journey. In this very special episod…

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228: 3 Time and Money Traps Mom Founders Must Dodge! 24:27

1M ago24:27

24:27

Attention, mom founders! With summer on the horizon and the impending chaos of kids being out of school, there's no better time to reclaim control over your precious time and accelerate your business growth. In this episode, Melissa dives deep into three common time wasters holding mom entrepreneurs back from reaching their full potential. But fear…

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227: Empathy Expert Michael Tennant Discusses The Transformative Power of Empathy in Business and Family Life 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

Have you ever stopped to consider the significant role empathy plays not only in our personal lives, but also in our professional environment? That's exactly what we did in our recent conversation with Michael Tennant, the founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab. Michael, a new dad, shared with us his deep respect for his wife and all mothers, and how bec…

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Tiny Marketing for Authors with Expert Author and Entrepreneur Pam Slim 48:50

2M ago48:50

48:50

What does it take to transform your book marketing from a solo sprint to a community-powered marathon? In this episode, award-winning author, speaker, and small business guru Pam Slim joins us to talk about some of her experiences and tips for successful book writing, launching, and marketing. Pam introduces her groundbreaking concepts of "watering…

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226: Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: The Hidden Costs for Mom Founders 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

In this episode, you'll delve into the insidious impact of imposter syndrome on mom entrepreneurs. Discover the toll it takes on your confidence, time, and financial opportunities, and learn why confronting it head-on is crucial. I emphasize the necessity of breaking free from societal norms and embracing expansive thinking, a key component of your…

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225: Don't Let Mom Guilt Stop You! Meet Alisha Fernandez Miranda, (Mom 2.0 Speaker) 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

Ever feel that pang of guilt when you finally score a kid-free getaway with girlfriends? How about when you go away to a conference and that means missing your son's trumpet solo? Big confession. I recently went to a conference and missed my kid’s solo. Yep, I felt mom guilt especially while I watched the livestream, but as a mom of three, I knew I…

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From Blog to Bookshelf: Julie Chavez's Memoir Journey 38:45

2M ago38:45

38:45

Does the road to publishing your book feel like an impossible maze of stats and gatekeepers? Meet Julie Chavez. Her writing has been featured in the New York Post and Zibby Mag, and she is the author of USA Today bestselling book, “Everyone But Myself: A Memoir”. She writes to explore the joys and impossibilities of mothering and modern womanhood a…

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224: Craft a Killer Elevator Pitch & Own Networking Events Like The Mom 2.0 Summit (Free Slides, Sample, and Playbook Included!) 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

Welcome to episode 224. Tired of sounding like everyone else at networking events i.e. boring? Wish you could stand out and really put yourself and your business out there in a way that will make an impact? This episode equips you with the tools to transform your elevator pitch and turn those events into meaningful connections, even if finding and …

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223: My Kid Left Her HW at Home, Should I Take It to School for Her? Jessica Lahey, a NYT Bestseller Weighs In 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

Welcome to episode 223. Do you rush to fix your child's mistakes, shielding them from failure? Many moms do! Maybe it's a forgotten homework assignment or a missed deadline. This episode is your guide! New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey shares a relatable story of when she had to decide: intervene and save her daughter, or let her face…

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Your Doubts are Your Friend: Maggie Jackson on Writing in Uncertainty 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

On this episode of BOOKBOUND, we’re joined by the brilliant and insightful Maggie Jackson, award-winning 3x author and journalist. Her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, is a Next Big Idea Book and was nominated for a National Book Award and a Library Journal Best Book of 2023. Bringing Maggie’s research and the writing …

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222: Contact to Connection: Go First Networking & Follow-Up Playbook for Mom Entrepreneurs 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

Ever think to yourself, "Sure, I can network with strangers confidently... as long as they go first?" Do you ever wish you had the chutzpah and perfect words to break the ice as a mompreneur, even if you're introverted? Want access to my frameworks and easy-to-use follow-up insights – the exact ones I've used to land big-name podcast interviews wit…

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221: What’s the REAL Secret to Scaling,? Meet Angela Middleton MBE 35:18

3M ago35:18

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What if you don’t want to be a solopreneur forever? What if one day you want to exit from your business or you want to run a fully functioning business that can operate without you in it? Welcome to Episode 221. This conversation is perfect for you if these are the questions on your mind as a business owner, especially one who is a mom (or mum). M…

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From Essay to Acclaim: Chloé Cooper Jones’s Author Journey 38:38

3M ago38:38

38:38

One essay—that begins in your journal!—can change your life. On this episode of Bookbound, we explore the inspiring journey of Chloé Cooper Jones, whose memoir, Easy Beauty, began as an essay and turned into a Pulitzer Prize Finalist memoir. As Chloé navigated the publishing world, she came away with some important insights on how to invest in the …

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220: Is Your Company Vision Failing You? (Mom Founder Masterclass) 28:26

3M ago28:26

28:26

It's starts with a vision and if yours lacks any of these criterium then it will be HARD to stay up as a chronically exhausted mom or leader of any sort! It's also important that you articulate your vision in a way that generates goosebumps, inspired actions, or plants an audacious visual in the mind of someone else....THIS transaction of language …

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219: Trust Your Intuition!: Tips from the Host of That’s Total Mom Sense Kanika Chadda Gupta 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

Welcome to Episode 219. As a mom, have you ever asked yourself? Am I doing it right? Am I ruining them? Am I going to be responsible for them needing therapy when they grow up? As moms, especially in the early days, we need so much reassurance and being able to rely on our intuition is tough. Yet, that is exactly what today's guest shares with us a…

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You are Invited to a Mental Health Break for Mom Business Leaders, Special Episode 6:31

4M ago6:31

6:31

Attend a mental health break for mom business leaders on March 1st. Sign-up today for free meditation prompts fit for mom business owners who want to be both present moms and focused business owners - Details (sign-up and get the prompts instantly): https://bit.ly/mindmom Learn the exact process that meditation practitioner, bestselling author, bus…

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From Platform-Building to Bestseller with Dr. Aliza Pressman 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

Authenticity over urgency. That’s Dr. Aliza Pressman’s strategy when it comes to driving the marketing of her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting. In this episode of Bookbound, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman unveils the trials and triumphs behind her journey to authorship, encouraging authenticity over trendy marketing—because…

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218: Has adding the RIGHT things to your plate ever lit a GOOD fire under toosh? 22:33

4M ago22:33

22:33

In this episode you will uncover why this is an important change in perspective: The answer is not always about taking things off of your plate. It depends on what drives you. Ever wanted to gain self-awareness around what makes you go, stop, or bounce back up faster? Listen with an open mind to this episode. Some moms with their own businesses ris…

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217: Mom-Friendly Ideas For Random Acts of Kindness That Boost Your Mental Health 27:50

4M ago27:50

27:50

Welcome to Episode 217. Did you know that February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day? My plea is to count yourself in! Moms can perform random acts of kindness and be the recipient of them too! Did you know that when you are kind or generous to others that you can feel a helper’s high? I bet you have oodles of ideas of things you can do with your…

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Are you a mom entrepreneur with a vision? I need your opinion. 13:51

4M ago13:51

13:51

Would you consider yourself to be a visionary mom entrepreneur? If you are then I'd love to talk to you to better understand your unique perspective on something I'm working on. You can pick the best 15-minute time ( https://go.oncehub.com/ClientSessionMelissaLlarena) that works for you if you currently have a vision that you are working towards th…

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A Book Born from Personal Crisis with Bestselling Author Bonnie Wan 34:13

4M ago34:13

34:13

What happens when a personal crisis transforms into a groundbreaking practice that spans a decade? For Bonnie Wan, the answer was a book. How lucky for us! Bonnie is a renowned and awarded Brand Strategist and Partner at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. And despite her accolades, she battled imposter syndrome and doubted whether she was married to th…

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216: Fighting a Chronic Illness and Growing a Business as a Single Mom, Elva Treviño 35:59

4M ago35:59

35:59

Welcome to episode 216. This is a story of a single mom who has been battling chronic illness, Crohn's, and has also been in the hospital for at least 13 kidney related surgeries. in spite of her doctor appointments and uncertain health status every single day, she continues to go all in on building a business that expresses this: we are all that …

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215: How Do You Stay Positive When Navigating Change? Mom Founders and Entrepreneurs Bookmark THIS 45:44

4M ago45:44

45:44

Tune in to learn how to leverage the three pillars of positivity to build your success by Silicon valley entrepreneur and business strategy John Hagel III. Consider this THE change management guide for mom entrepreneurs. If you are exhausted by the fear, uncertainty, and emotional gunk of change then bookmark this conversation. My take is that John…

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From 50+ Rejections to Best-Seller with Mita Mallick 29:18

5M ago29:18

29:18

How many rejections is too many? At what number of “passes” would you give up when it comes to getting an agent or landing a book deal? Just how persistent do you really have to be to bring your book to life? Meet Mita Mallick, a visionary in workplace diversity and a best-selling author. Mita shared her inspiring journey from countless rejections …

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214: Really EASY Focus Tips for Mom Entrepreneurs 33:07

5M ago33:07

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Welcome to episode 214. Feeling pulled in a million directions as a mompreneur? Juggling tasks, battling overwhelm, and chasing those next-level business goals seems like a constant tightrope walk. But what if you could harness the power of focus to turn your hectic days into laser-sharp productivity? In comes today’s podcast guest Severine Naessen…

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Introducing Bookbound: Fran & Bethany Set the Scene 10:22

5M ago10:22

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Welcome to Bookbound: The Podcast! In this short episode, your hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman, share their personal experiences and insights from their own publishing journeys. They give the inside scoop on how they published their first books and how it taught them to embrace their own author-ity. And they give you a glimpse into the excit…

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213: 5 Unexpected Secrets to Build Business Momentum in 2024 34:38

5M ago34:38

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Welcome to Episode 213. Are you a mom entrepreneur who struggles with impostor syndrome, wants to nip overwhelm in the bud, wishes to realize the power of networking and/or wants to turn her business and mom life AROUND in 2024? If yes then hit PLAY. Say hi to me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ This is a recording from my fr…

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Welcome to the Bookbound Podcast 1:37

5M ago1:37

1:37

What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into s…

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212: The Most Important Episode For Mom Entrepreneurs 14:26

5M ago14:26

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This episode is brought to you by Mom Mogul Makeover happening today on 1/9 for free. There is still time to SIGN-UP: https://witty-thinker-2643.ck.page/7e884a0f0a If you are like me then perhaps you are getting ready for your kids to return to school very soon and your plan is to hit the ground running. I know this is my plan as a mom of three. Th…

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211: Making Mom Friends (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

Welcome to Episode 211. It's 2024. So now you've got to hit the ground running. You've got to go towards your ambitions and everything seems to be in sync. And I want you to feel energized. We all do. I am so on your side and I'm thrilled that you're here to celebrate 2024. So this conversation is with Meryl Cook and she is a creative person whom I…

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210: The Impact of a Mom Who Believes In Her Kids Is Revealed Today (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 34:45

5M ago34:45

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Welcome to Episode 210. We're going to talk with Margot Bisnow, who wrote the book, Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams - 99 Stories from Families Who Did. What I love about this conversation is that there are so many moms behind us, and there are also moms ahead of us. This includes moms who have authored books …

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209: Dare To Show Up (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Welcome to Episode 209. In today's episode, you are going to hear how I landed some big-name podcast guests on this podcast Unimaginable Wellness. You’ll hear from Beth Nydick, the creator of the F.A.M.E Formula. This conversation happened on my book launch day for Fertile Imagination. Beth Nydick is a PR expert. Definitely check her out. She is th…

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208: Navigate Holiday Chaos (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Welcome to Episode 208. Christmas is drawing near. My twins are soon going to be 10 years old. This is a huge moment for my family and I can imagine yours too. A moment of chaos and stress in a lot of ways. Hence, this is why I wanted to share with you an amazing conversation that I had with Jenna Hermans Hermans, who is the Queen of Calm and the a…

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207: Lose the Mom Guilt, Try This Flip (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 30:30

6M ago30:30

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Welcome to Episode 207. In today's conversation, I actually had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Lana Ashby Rowder, the founder of LookingGlass Lifestyle, which is about styling yourself and leveraging technology in order to make this wonderful, wonderful gift of aesthetics, a possibility for every single person. I wanted to just share somet…

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206: Defy the Odds (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 24:39

6M ago24:39

24:39

Welcome to Episode 206. We're going to talk with Laura Carney, my copyeditor, who is not herself a mom, but really understands what it's like to nurture big dreams. You're going to love this conversation. It happened on book launch day, and she actually helped me take this book to the finish line. So I'm very grateful to her. She wrote My Father's …

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205: Family First, Business Second (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

Welcome to episode 205. In today's episode, we're going to talk about priorities and also how family comes first, and it's appropriate for Thanksgiving week. If you feel like there's a lot of conflicting priorities in your mind this week. You are not alone. This conversation is a clip from the IGTV lives that I did on my book launch day back in Hal…

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204: You Can Pivot at Anytime (Best of Fertile Imagination Book Launch Party) 28:03

7M ago28:03

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Welcome to episode 204. Today's episode, you're going to hear from Bethany Braun Silva, who interviewed me on Fertile Imagination's launch day on Halloween. Bethany is the author of Like a Mother, Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love. It's amazing to be interviewed by a fellow mom, author, and New Yorker. We…

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203: Returning to Yourself Following A Post-Partum Depression and OCD Diagnosis 39:38

7M ago39:38

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Alaina was an early reader of Fertile Imagination. She shared her thoughts on the book, which she found refreshing and a book that didn’t feel like work. We delved into her thoughts on being creative, whether in her old career in tech and now as a yoga instructor. We also got into her raw and honest opinion on post-partum and navigating OCD along w…

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202: Unleashing Mom's Superpower of Imagination 18:56

7M ago18:56

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Today is LAUNCH DAY. Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact is available on Amazon and ready for you to shop at 10 am EST today! https://amzn.to/3F6AgMu Join me today from now until 6 pm EST for an exciting launch day celebration! Together, we can make a powerful statement to the world that moms matter…

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201: A Powerful Tribute To VERY Busy Moms 10:05

8M ago10:05

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Welcome to episode 201! On October 31, I am offering the Kindle version of my book Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom's Superpower for Maximum Impact for only 99 cents on Halloween. If you love a sale and want to be the first to be notified of when to shop, then sign up on www.fertileideas.com. In this episode, for any mom who do…

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200: HUGE Announcement: Fertile Imagination Coming October 31 2023 3:44

8M ago3:44

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Welcome to Episode 200, this HUGE announcement feels like the perfect culmination of the Unimaginable Wellness podcast. If you’d like to follow my book launch journey then let’s connect on Instagram too! https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ This is what’s coming up on October 31, 2023 and what you can expect from my debut book….Fertile Imagina…

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