Single Moms with Moxie: Recent Episodes
Mona Andrei
Join award-winning humor blogger, Mona Andrei, and author of SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood, as she shares her experiences and chats with other single moms, solo parenting experts, and even single dads for their perspective.
What can you expect from listening to the Single Moms with Moxie podcast? Raw and honest insights. And even a few laughs.
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One of the things I love most about hosting the Single Moms with Moxie podcast is the interesting people I meet!
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Charlotte Laws, an author, cable news contributor, and activist who stars in the Netflix docuseries, The Most Hated Man on the Internet.
Charlotte was voted one of the “30 fiercest women in the world” by Buzzfeed and was an Emmy-nominated pundit on the NBC show, The Filter.
She has appeared on CNN, Oprah, The Late Show, MSNBC, Fox News, and Larry King Live, and has been featured in the New York Times, the Guardian, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
She has two BA degrees, two master’s degrees, and a Ph.D.
Charlotte was a single mom for the first 13 years of her daughter’s life and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, three rescue dogs, and six rescue chickens.
Enjoy the show!
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast, I got to speak with College Fund Specialist Brad Baldridge.
Brad shares his expertise on minimizing the cost of college education and making it more affordable for families. He provides practical insights on how being a single mom can greatly impact your access to financial aid, the college application process, and WHEN you should start planning for your child’s higher education.
To learn more, visit Brad’s website at TamingTheHighCostOfCollege.com
Enjoy the show!
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast, I chat with Celeste Moore, who is a single mom to a 16-year-old daughter. And if that’s not enough, Celeste also runs an image and dating consulting business.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of doing things for YOU and how it really is possible to have it all… a family AND a career.
To learn more about how Celeste gives single men the confidence they need by helping them look and feel better about themselves, you can visit her websiteat https://celestemoore.com/.
You can also connect with Celeste on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Enjoy the show!
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast Maeve and I discuss the importance of appreciating the moments (they grow so fast!) and why you need to find your tribe!
Enjoy!
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What do you do when “the honeymoon is over”?
Well, if you’re a career woman, you leave a small town and move to the big city. And that’s exactly what Adela Crandell Durkee did with her four children after her divorce.
Adela was born in Michigan, the second of nine children and describes herself as a Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, G-mom, Writer, Reader, Regulatory Affairs Professional, Weight Lifter, Quality Assurance Expert, Camper, Microbiologist/Chemist, Pest Control Specialist, Trained Tongue, Seamstress, Organizer, Knitter, TV Watcher, Cook, Bicycle Enthusiast, Creative Swimmer, Yoga Practitioner, Zumba Dancer, Environmentalist, Techno-geek, Progressive Catholic, Believer in Love, and much, much, more!
After 30 years in corporate leadership, Adela turned a page and launched her career as a writer. She's a photo-journalist for Marengo Union Times and McHenry Chronicle, BlogHer.com highlighted her work as a Voice of the Year Honoree (2011.) Adela has syndicated feature articles on WherearewegoingChicago.com, About.com, and MidlifeBoulevard.com. Her short works appear in print in PKA Advocate, Mosaic (an anthology,) and TribLocal (a section of The Chicago Tribune.)
Adela comes from a family of storytellers. Being a little more introverted, Adela puts pen to paper. Adela's first story appeared in The Flint Journal when she was 7 years old. Years later, she received a clipping from her mother, reminding Adela, that it's never too early, and the stories never too short, to have a clear story arch. The thrill of seeing her words in available to the public never pales.
She lives in rural Illinois with her husband George. Within driving distance are her four children, twelve grandchildren, and the exciting city of Chicago. Add her vegetable and water garden in the backyard, and two cats on the balcony, and Adela says she has it all.
Listen to the episode to learn how she and her four children made the transition from small town to Chicago.
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As single moms, guilt can take over. In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast, I share a story of how I compared myself to a stay-at-home mom and how crappy I felt that I couldn’t be at home with my kids.
Guilt is a lie. That’s an important lesson as we strive to raise our kids the best way we can.
I even have a full chapter on guilt in my book, SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood (Cynren Press), which is available wherever books are sold.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast, Mandi Pratt shares her incredible story of being married to an abusive man that unbeknownst to her, was on the run from the FBI.
Scared, traumatized, and living in turmoil, Mandi knew that leaving her husband would be difficult. Yet today Mandi admits that leaving was the best decision she could have made, even though she didn’t know how she was going to buy food.
Today, Mandi teaches other women how to feel SAFE with emotional and physical self-defence.
If you’re in an abusive relationship, please know that there IS help out there, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline that provides a ton of resources.
Here’s the link:
https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/
About Mandi Pratt
Mom, wife, entrepreneur, and beach girl. What you don't see from the outside is the years of turmoil that started in her life as a young adult and culminated when there was a knock on her door from an FBI agent. She quickly realized there was so much she needed to learn when it came to living an aware and prepared life. Over the past decade, she has spent countless hours in hands-on training from top level self defense instructors. Mandi is a domestic violence advocate who teaches you how to become more aware and prepared through Street Smart Education. She teaches real, actionable tips to help you protect yourself and your family when faced with unfortunate scenarios.
She has proudly claimed her life and power back and so can you!
Connect with Mandi!
IG: @WomenAwareAndPrepared
Podcast: Women Aware and Prepared
WomenAwareAndPrepared.com
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There’s a lot of talk about mental health issues. And I think that more people than we realize suffer from this – in varying degrees.
Now I am in no way undermining mental health issues that unfortunately have the power to lead some people to do terrible things to themselves.
That said, over the years I have learned a trick that helps me get out of my head when sadness or anxiety paralyze me.
I’m happy to share it here and hope it helps you on “those days.” We all have them. You’re not alone.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast, I speak with Gina London, renowned global expert on leadership communications.
During this candid conversation, Gina makes some great points about the importance of taking care of yourself, the power of words, and how relationships can be a source of strength, especially for single mothers.
A single mother herself, Gina is also an American entrepreneur based in Dublin. As the CEO of her organization, Language of Leadership (LLC), she guides top companies and world-class executives around the world to help them better connect and engage with their employees, their board members, and themselves. Her Fortune 500 clients include Salesforce, Oracle, Google, and many others.
A published author and regular media analyst, Gina has appeared on the BBC, FOX, and CNN. She also writes a weekly business leadership column, “The Communicator” in Ireland’s largest circulated newspaper, The Sunday Independent. Gina is an Emmy-award winning former CNN anchor and correspondent.
You can connect with Gina on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast I share an excerpt from my book SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood. This is from chapter 1, titled Break-ups—in many ways, they’re like a barstool
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast I chat with Samantha Kelly, Twitter Expert, Speaker, and Social Media Consultant.
Known as the Tweeting Goddess, Samantha is a top Twitter expert in the world. That’s quite an accomplishment. And guess what? She achieved that as a single mom!
In this episode Samantha shares insights on how to go from surviving to thriving. She talks about mindset and how money gives you choices in life… if you allow yourself to have it.
There’s so much value in this episode!
You can connect with Samantha on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast I share the story of that time my teenage daughter told me she was having sex. It was awkward. But it’s an important conversation and I share it with you in hopes to prepare you.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast, children’s book author, Wendy Lee Paquette, returns to the show with some tips on raising kids on a tight budget.
You may remember Wendy from episode 4 of the podcast when she shared her story of raising her two daughters on $400 a month.
While these tips are great for single moms raising kids on an often-restricted budget, these tips can be implemented by anyone – even two-income households.
At the end of the show, Wendy graciously congratulates me on my recent award. Some of you may not know this but I’m also a humor blogger and I was recently recognized by AI Global Media as ‘Humor Blogger of the Year.’ Trust me when I say that I don’t know how I got on their radar, but when I got the news I needed a paper bag. If you want to check out the blog, head over to Moxie-Dude.com.
Meanwhile, if you need a few tips on raising kids on a tight budget (and who doesn’t, especially these days), listen in!
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast I remind you of the importance of enjoying the here and now, while your kids are young and still yours.
Yes, we worry. Yes, we feel guilty. But guilt is a lie that steals your time.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast we chat with Wendy Lee Paquette as she shares her story of how she raised her two daughters on… wait for it… $400 a month!
Can you imagine?
She took her situation and turned it into an opportunity to reinforce life skills and the importance of taking care of our planet. And all BEFORE “life skills” and “eco-friendly” became the buzz words we know today.
You’ll also get to hear how she used anger to fuel her motivation and keep going when life got hard.
Today, Wendy Lee is a Release Train Engineer at a major Canadian Bank and the author of A Parade to Remember, a book that helps teachers and parents teach children the importance of Remembrance Day and how veterans around the world continue to fight for our rights and freedom.
We truly never know just how strong we are until we have no choice. We all have a story, and this is Wendy Lee’s.
Listen in!
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast I go over the four steps for getting out of a crappy situation.
Whether your crappy situation is being in a miserable relationship or work-related, there’s always a way out.
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In this episode of the Single Moms with Moxie podcast we hear Kristina Driscoll’s story of how she raised her son alone while taking care of her husband who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
Can you imagine? Here she was being the pillar of strength for her family as she watched her husband slip away.
Takeaway from this episode:
As a parent, be true to yourself. Only you know what’s best for you and your children.
Please note that Kristina’s podcast, She’s Brave with Kristina Driscoll, launches on January 2nd to honour her late husband’s birthday.
Meanwhile, you can follow Kristina on Instagram @ShesBravePodcast.
We truly never know just how strong we are until we have no choice. We all have a story, and this is Kristina’s. Listen in!
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In this episode I share the story of how I became a single mom and how three C words - Courage, Confidence, and Commitment - became my tools for creating the life I want as an author, blogger, and writer. Since becoming a single mom, my personal blog, Moxie-Dude.com, has been listed as a top 100 humor blog. So far, my book SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood has received ONLY 5-star reviews. I share this because you too can create the life you want. In fact, you deserve it and I'm here to remind you of that!
I hope you enjoy listening and please come join the Single Moms with Moxie Facebook group.
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