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Episode web page: https://tinyurl.com/2b3dz2z8 ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked , please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked , we explore the evolving landscape of omnichannel strategies with Kate MacCabe, founder of Flywheel Strategy. With nearly two decades of experience in digital strategy and product management, Kate shares her insights on bridging internal silos, leveraging customer insights, and designing omnichannel experiences that truly resonate. From the early days of DTC growth to today’s complex, multi-touchpoint customer journeys, Kate explains why omnichannel is no longer optional—it’s essential. She highlights a standout example from Anthropologie, demonstrating how brands can create a unified customer experience across digital and physical spaces. Whether you’re a marketing leader, UX strategist, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice on aligning teams, integrating user feedback, and building a future-proof omnichannel strategy. Key Takeaways: ✅ Omnichannel vs. Multichannel: Many brands think they’re omnichannel, but they’re really just multichannel. Kate breaks down the difference and how to shift toward true integration. ✅ Anthropologie’s Success Story: Learn how this brand seamlessly blended physical and digital experiences to create a memorable, data-driven customer journey. ✅ User Feedback is the Secret Weapon: Discover how continuous user testing—before, during, and after a launch—helps brands fine-tune their strategies and avoid costly mistakes. ✅ Aligning Teams for Success: Cross-functional collaboration is critical. Kate shares tips on breaking down silos between marketing, product, and development teams. ✅ Emerging Tech & Omnichannel: Instead of chasing the latest tech trends, Kate advises businesses to define their strategic goals first—then leverage AI, AR, and other innovations to enhance the customer experience. Quotes from the Episode: 💬 "Omnichannel isn’t just about being everywhere; it’s about creating seamless bridges between every touchpoint a customer interacts with." – Kate MacCabe 💬 "Companies that truly listen to their users—through qualitative and quantitative insights—are the ones that thrive in today’s competitive landscape." – Kate MacCabe Resources & Links: 🔗 Learn more about Flywheel Strategy 🔗 Connect with Kate MacCabe on LinkedIn 🔗 Explore UserTesting for customer insights for marketers…

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Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.

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House Rules For Neighbor Play: Episode 510 44:15

7 days ago44:15

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Living near other families with kids is a blessing and, occasionally, a challenge. In today’s episode of House Rules, Meagan and Sarah share tips from The Mom Hour community—consider this your go-to guide for making those impromptu playdates a little smoother! From setting boundaries, providing snacks, staying safe, and keeping the peace, we've got you covered. Enjoy! HELPFUL LINKS: House Rules For Neighbor Play ideas from our Facebook Community. Did you enjoy this House Rules episode? Here are a few more from the archives: House Rules For Messy Fun: Episode 468 House Rules For Easier Bedtimes: Episode 443 House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413 House Rules For Gifting & Giving: Episode 393 House Rules For After School: Episode 380 House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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A Decade Of MomHourisms: Episode 509 1:01:37

14 days ago1:01:37

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Today we celebrate a decade of The Mom Hour! We asked listeners to tell us the phrases we say all the time – MomHour-isms, if you will – and wow, did you deliver. We own up to our quirks and vocal tics, give backstory to oft-repeated phrases we utter, and share behind-the-scenes details about making and editing the podcast. Join us! HELPFUL LINKS: Did you miss our news about the future of The Mom Hour? Listen to How Do You Know What’s Next?: Episode 503 Episodes from the archives mentioned in this episode: Mom Milestones (By Popular Request!): Episode 257 We Hate Fun: Episode 109 We Hate Fun! (Okay, Not ALL Fun): Episode 10 The Muscle Memory Of Motherhood: Episode 363 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Knowing Ourselves As Travelers 58:47

18 days ago58:47

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Let’s talk travel habits! How do you settle into a rental property? Do you unpack in a hotel room? Are you a fan of rental cars, or do you rely on ride-sharing apps? These are just a few of the things Meagan and Sarah discuss in today’s episode on traveling without kids and the unique habits that come with it. Join us as we share our personal quirks (and strong feelings) on things like rental cars, tech use while on vacation, our use (or non-use) of navigation apps, and how we make accommodations feel more like home. Enjoy! This is Part 3 of a three-part travel series running this winter! You can listen to Part 1 here , and listen to Part 2 here . HELPFUL LINKS: Check out our Family Travel Hub for episodes and blog posts to help with all your traveling-with-kids needs! Traveling As Business Besties (Meagan & Sarah From Dallas Together!) We mentioned this episode, where we deep-dive on our airport personalities: Getting There Is Half The Fun (Especially When You’re Flying Solo) OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Morning Routines Lately: Episode 508 57:39

21 days ago57:39

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Mornings set the tone for the day, so how are we spending ours lately? Today we define – and debate! – a “successful” start to the day, and dig into some of the mythology surrounding morning routines. From quiet time to busy school morning routines, we’ll share how different environments shape our mornings and talk about the little habits that help us feel grounded and ready to take on the day. Join us! HELPFUL LINKS: Last week’s episode Evening Routines Lately: Episode 507 and Morning Routines & Morning Makeovers: Episode 222 pair nicely with this one. OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Evening Routines Lately: Episode 507 56:02

28 days ago56:02

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Does a peaceful evening beget a better morning? Let's find out. Today Meagan and Sarah talk about our evening routines lately, and next week we'll do the same with mornings. Now that our kids are older, we try to make time for the little things that make winding down feel calm and intentional. Plus, we share how we shut down our homes and families for the night, and how our loved ones—both human and animal—fit into the mix. Nighty-night! HELPFUL LINKS: Episodes from the archives on routines: Morning Routines & Morning Makeovers: Episode 222 Routines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 2): Episode 129 Routines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 1): Episode 128 Bedtime Routines at Every Stage: Episode 80 Realistic Hair & Skincare Routines: Episode 48 Routines For A Happy Mom-Life: Episode 20 Interested in gua sha (which Meagan talked about having an at-home routine similar to)? We learned a lot from this Good Housekeeping article Sarah uses DRMTLGY retinol and neck cream Sarah keeps this cuter version of your grandma's pill box on her bedside table (h/t Erica Ladd for that rec!) Clevr blend sleeptime latte is Sarah's drink of choice in the evening We both use weighted blankets in a twin size, like this one Meagan uses her Hatch Clock (affiliate link) to dim the lights before bed, helping to cue her to get sleepy OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Giving Ourselves Credit & Compassion: Episode 506 56:18

5 weeks ago56:18

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“I wish I’d yelled less,” “I should’ve tidied up more”—sound familiar? We’re pretty hard on ourselves as moms, especially when we’re deep in the thick of parenting. With a little distance it’s a bit easier to recognize how much we’ve actually done for our families. Today Meagan and Sarah reflect on our early parenting years and give credit where credit is due and offer compassion to our younger selves. Turns out, we were doing the best we could with what we had – just like you! HELPFUL LINKS: We mentioned an episode looking back on regrets: Regrets, We’ve Had A Few: Episode 440 Episodes from the archives you may enjoy: Nurturing Grandparent-Grandkid Relationships: Episode 390 Kinkeeping: Episode 488 Motherly Love In Theory & Practice: Episode 451 Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Back To School: Episode 377 Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Tech And Devices: Episode 368 Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Summer Planning: Episode 359 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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The Realities Of Starting A Brick & Mortar Business: Episode 505 56:33

6 weeks ago56:33

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From crafting the perfect window display to chatting with customers and hand-picking the best products, Meagan shares the fun (and not-so-glamorous) side of running a business. Whether it’s her specialty tea shop or her family’s bookstore, Meagan has plenty of insights on what it takes to bring a dream to life. Sarah is here to ask all the questions, so tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation about entrepreneurship, retail, and everything in between! HELPFUL LINKS: Meagan’s a partner of a public market, The Mill Manistique Meagan opened a tea shop! Follow @papermillbooks or @themillmanistique or @bevytea on instagram Episodes from the archives you may enjoy: How Do You Know What’s Next?: Episode 503 More Than Mom: Dream Businesses Having Kids Young & Building A Creative Business With Camp Climb Founder Emma Hicks: Voices 37 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Packing & Prep For Travel 1:01:18

7 weeks ago1:01:18

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From tracking flight prices to snagging a hotel deal, packing your bags to prepping the home front, there’s a ton to talk about when it comes to travel planning. Join Meagan and Sarah as we discuss what works for us, how we feel about reviews on vacation rental sites, and where are strengths and weaknesses lie when it comes to packing a suitcase and preparing to leave home. Let’s get ready to travel! This is Part 2 of a three-part travel series running this winter! You can listen to Part 1 here , and check back in March for Part 3. HELPFUL LINKS: Check out our Family Travel Hub for episodes and blog posts to help with all your traveling-with-kids needs! Sarah’s packing cubes are similar to these, from show sponsor Quince (visit quince.com/themomhour for free shipping at 365-day returns) Sarah loves her Luka Duffel from Calpak Travel Sarah uses Google Flights for tracking flight prices OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Game-Changing Kitchen Skills: Episode 504 1:01:02

7 weeks ago1:01:02

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Perfectly crisped bacon with zero grease splatter, an onion diced evenly and confidently, and a sparkling clean kitchen sink. These are just a few of the kitchen confidence-boosters Meagan and Sarah have worked on over the years. Today’s episode is all about the skills we’ve developed – and even mastered – that help us enjoy home cooking more. Join us! HELPFUL LINKS: Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy: Reclaiming Our Kitchens: Episode 490 Sipping, Steeping, Hydrating & Celebrating: Let’s Talk About Beverages!: Episode 467 Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 2: Episode 432 Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 1: Episode 431 MORE about Loving Beans from Meagan Meagan shares more about Making Sourdough in this substack article OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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How Do You Know What's Next?: Episode 503 48:54

8 weeks ago48:54

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From big career pivots to giant life decisions, how do we know when it’s time to take a leap? How much dreaming and scheming comes before the moment of action? And how do you know what’s on the other side of a bend in the road? (Spoiler: you don’t.) Meagan and Sarah share a podcast-related update and explore these questions together. Join us! HELPFUL LINKS: Sarah recommends this episode of The Culture Study Podcast : Is The Golden Age Of Podcasts Over? and these episodes of 10 Things To Tell You : 10 Things All Podcast Fans Should Know and If I Were Starting A Podcast Today… Episodes From The Archives: BONUS: What’s Ahead This Summer (Personally And On The Podcast) Meet Meagan & Sarah: Episode 458 Business Behind-The-Scenes & State Of The Podcast Chat: Episode 396 Email us OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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MORE Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 502 46:46

9 weeks ago46:46

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Meagan and Sarah tackle MORE of your listener questions! From handling school emails about your kid’s behavior to accepting that you’re not the ‘fun parent’, from encouraging teens to read more to nudging a reluctant 8-year-old into extracurriculars, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in! HELPFUL LINKS: Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy: “Fun” For The Whole Family: Episode 408 Reading & Literacy Tips by Age & Stage Emotional Labor, Burnout & Completing The Stress Cycle: Episode 285 Managing Kids’ Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned & What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330 Pre-Order Meagan’s Book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 501 46:28

10 weeks ago46:28

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A preschooler with a bit of a hoarding tendency, mom-guilt related to not providing the same school experience to all three of her kids, and sadness about a firstborn child heading off to college. Meagan and Sarah offer our advice to moms with these parenting questions, PLUS we unpack the “glad I did / wish I’d done” conceit, offering our thoughts to a mom who wants to know what we’d do differently if we knew then what we know now. Join us for Listener Questions in Episode 501! Pre-Order Meagan’s Book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next HELPFUL LINKS: Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Back To School Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Tech & Devices Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Summer Planning Regrets, We’ve Had A Few OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Travel Daydreams & Destinations 54:11

11 weeks ago54:11

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Where would we go if time, money, and (ahem) kids were of little consequence? Where would YOU go? In our first episode in a three-part travel series, Meagan and Sarah talk about dream destinations and what kind of travel experiences we envision as we move out of the intensive ‘family travel planning’ years. We talk about how our personalities inform the way we think about travel, whether we aim for a ‘vibe’ vs. a specific location, and how we feel about traveling with our spouses. Join us! HELPFUL LINKS: Episodes From The Archives On Traveling Parenting Lessons From Travel Abroad: Episode 448 Tips For Traveling With Teens (Meagan’s Florida Family Vacation) Tips For Traveling With Small Kids (Catie’s Florida Family Vacation) Family Travel Mishaps & Why We Go Anyway: Voices 76 Real Moms Share Their Best Family Travel Advice: Episode 356 House Rules For Travel And Vacation: Episode 319 Disney Planning / Disney Parenting: Episode 410 Travel With Kids Blog Posts Hometown Travel Guide: Santa Barbara With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: St. Louis With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: Kansas City Metro With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: Glacier National Park With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: Los Angeles With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: Dallas-Fort Worth With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: Indianapolis With Kids Hometown Travel Guide: San Diego with Kids Visiting The Outer Banks Of North Carolina With Kids Disneyland With Littles: Where To Splurge, How To Save & How I Really Feel About Mouse Ears OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Meagan & Sarah Are Back! Episode 500 58:29

11 weeks ago58:29

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Meagan and Sarah are back from a holiday hiatus and catching up on all the things in our 500th Tuesday episode! We’re chatting about the holiday season, the state of our homes, the latest antics from our pets, and what we’re looking forward to as parents this year. It’s been a minute, so come hang with us for some laughs, real talk, and all the fun as we dive into 2025 together! HELPFUL LINKS: Meagan shared some holiday thoughts on Substack throughout the month of December: Holiday Mothering From An Empty Nest Making Our Own Christmas Magic Christmas Baking and Cozy Holiday Books The Lasting Impact Of A Mother At Christmas The Christmas I Learned To Relax Sarah mentioned the episode We're Back! Meagan and Sarah Chat Summer So Far Preorder Meagan's Book The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read ! (affiliate link) OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our website Check out deals from our partners Follow us on Instagram Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!) Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Clean Your Home, Clear Your Mind: Episode 499 1:10:20

12 weeks ago1:10:20