It’s HERE!

I’m so very excited (and… extremely terrified) to introduce you to a project I’ve been dreaming and praying about for a long time. Over a year ago, at brunch in Asheville, North Carolina, I shared with my husband that I felt a strong nudge toward doing something to support moms who have big goals and dreams. For a really long time, I had no idea what that actually looked like.

Finally, I landed on the podcast idea, and it took many months later for me to decide on a name for the show. I then started reaching out to moms and in ways only God could manage, started getting lots of “yes, of course!” responses and things started to come together. I started recording episodes in October 2018, and have been working hard to prepare the first several shows for you.

So, what’s this podcast thing all about? Here are a few things to know:

1. This podcast is geared toward all moms, not just working moms.
2. The goal of the show is to encourage moms to make a difference in the world. That could mean at the job they already have, at a job they want to have, via their own business, via a non-profit, via volunteer work…
3. I hope you’ll listen to the show in the car, while folding laundry, while putting on your makeup, ya know… whenever you can! Most episodes will be 45 minutes or so (some may be a little closer to an hour because they are just so fabulous!).
4. A new show will release every Tuesday. If you subscribe to the show you’ll automatically get the new show!
5. Although most shows will be interview-style, I plan to also do some “solo” shows where I tell you about my own journey as a working mom and about working toward some of my own goals. Hello, vulnerability. 🙂
6. I’d LOVE for you to leave a review for me. It will help the show be found more easily and will be very much appreciated by me.
7. If you know of a mom who is rocking the whole ‘making a difference while being a mom’ thing, I’d love to hear more and potentially interview that awesome mom. You can suggest a guest here!
8. What is a podcast? It is an audio show where you can listen to folks talk or interview someone. If you have an iPhone, you should already have a “podcasts” app on your phone! You can also listen to podcasts (including this one) on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify! You can also listen directly on the hosting site here.
9. You can follow inspiration, ideas, and show info on Instagram: @InfluentialMotherhood
10. I’d love for you to check out my Influential Motherhood Facebook Page  and join the Influential Motherhood Facebook group to share your ideas, questions, goals, and challenges!

And now, without further adieu, here is the (short) trailer episode (you can play it here on this web page, too – see below)! After you’ve listened to this short intro episode, be sure to check out Episode 1 with award-winning WBTV news anchor Molly Grantham here, and Episode 2 with calligrapher Maghon Taylor of All She Wrote Notes here. And don’t forget to leave a review!

Friends, thank you for your support. I’m very excited about this and think you’ll be inspired by the challenges and successes of the moms featured on the show.

Lots of love! -Melissa