Moms Who Create

Kelli Heil

Welcome to the Moms Who Create Podcast, where we’re all about celebrating moms who are chasing their creative dreams. I'm Kelli Heil, and every week, I chat with amazing, talented moms—writers, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs—who’ve found a way to bring their creative ideas to life.

In these real and down-to-earth conversations, you'll hear stories from all kinds of moms, from bestselling authors to first-time self-publishers. We dive into how they balance the ups and downs of motherhood with their passion projects and share tips to help you make space for your own creative journey.

Along with these inspiring interviews, I also bring you resources, ideas, and honest advice about what it means to be a mom who creates. Whether you’re just starting out or have been at this for a while, the Moms Who Create Podcast is here to support you in living intentionally and creating with purpose.

So, grab a cup of coffee, a notebook, and join us! This is the Moms Who Create Podcast, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you.

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Maximizing Your Creative Time During School Hours

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08/14/23 • 12 min

Ready to breathe life back into your creative self, moms? As the kids head back to school, reclaim your artistic identity with this empowering episode of Moms Who Create podcast. I am excited to share seven transformative tips to make the most of your uninterrupted hours. Listen in as we navigate setting a routine for your creative work, crafting your unique creative sanctuary, and conquering self-doubt. Our journey doesn't end there: embrace your identity beyond motherhood and keep your artistic flame burning bright.
Now, let's step out of our comfort zones, shall we? The second part of our episode revolves around the power of connection. Get your creative vibes flowing by engaging with like-minded individuals, participating in local meetups, and setting meaningful goals. Remember, self-nourishment is key to keeping our creative fires alight. So, whether you're an early bird or a night owl, a creative veteran or a newbie, this episode is a one-stop-shop for all your creative nurturing needs. So, grab your favorite cup of joe, sit back, and let's unlock our creative potential together!

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Creating the Hogwarts Little Free Library and Becoming a Writer with Author Charissa Bates

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03/06/23 • 31 min

Charissa Bates is my guest today, and you’re in for such a beautifully inspiring story. With a little Harry Potter thrown in.

Charissa is a mother to three and is a survivor of a rare and aggressive cancer. She works as a Children's Mental Health Therapist and enjoys serving and volunteering. Charissa loves her Little Free Library that looks like Hogwarts. As a long time Harry Potter fan myself, this is one of the coolest little free libraries I’ve ever seen. Charissa enjoys creating and bringing her children on adventures, camping, and traveling. During cancer Charissa discovered how therapeutic writing was for her. Thus, three books were born: We Find Joy: Cancer Messed with the Wrong Family, The Traveling Book and I'm a good neighbor like Jesus. She lives by the words "Find Joy". Again, her most important role is being able to watch her three beautiful children grow up. Enjoy Charissa’s story.

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https://www.instagram.com/charissabatesauthor/

http://www.facebook.com/findingjoypress

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The Importance of Expression for Your Soul with Artist Nadia Aldea

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10/02/23 • 33 min

Known for her boisterous laugh, flowery tattoos, and memorable homemade soups. Nadia resides in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Raising three young kids alongside a big dog who loves the essence of mud. Her Chilean husband and her share a love of sneakers and have the same shoe size; they are true sole mates. Nadia has found writing to be fascinating since she was 11 years old when she first immigrated to Canada.
While learning a new language and adapting to a new culture, she endured a traumatic family life of domestic violence and child neglect. From 17 years old she lived on her own and supported herself through college. It wasn't until later in adult life that she realized her creativity and the importance of expression for her soul. Nadejda has worked with photography, painting, illustration, and poetry writing. After having her own children, she decided to take photography, writing, and art courses through local Universities and Colleges.
Nadia Aldea’s self-expression flows out through different mediums. Main crafts of writing and figurative abstract digital art. Working with a variety of mediums is her ideal artistic process. Each creative idea manifesting into its own individual purpose. Nadia’s most favourite part of creating is invoking a thought and igniting a new perspective.
LEMIMIcreatives is where Nadia creates vibrant figurative abstract digital art. With creation she aims to express, understand, and appreciate what is around her and within her. The pieces are a movement of bodies and the relationships among them with the vibrancy of life and the chaos of it all.
Authentic Me is one of her three books she is currently working on. It is a heartwarming children's picture book. The story is of two young cousins talking about alopecia and why being different is fun. The story embodies a valuable message of acceptance but it also recognizes that loving your own differences is the very thing that makes you authentic. Currently querying publishing agents.
Nadia has self-published Dear Baby Stories a collection of stories from women at all stages of their pregnancies, all told along their photographs.
Additionally, her newest project is an intriguing fictional novel about a complex journey an emotion takes to discover itself.
Connect with Nadia:
https://nadiaaldea.ca/
https://twitter.com/nadiaaldea
https://www.instagram.com/nadiaaldeacom/

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Motherhood, Culinary Creativity, and TikTok Fame with Chef & Author Kat Ashmore

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01/15/24 • 22 min

Before becoming a TikTok food sensation with over 2 Million followers, Kat graduated from the award-winning Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She then went on to work for Martha Stewart, developing recipes and producing cooking segments on the eight-time Emmy award winning The Martha Stewart Show as well as developing recipes for Indigo, the largest book retailer in Canada. Kat Ashmore is the Chef, Recipe Developer, and Digital Creator behind Kat Can Cook.
She is known for her skillful ability to incorporate clever food hacks and tips into fun, simple and delicious recipes that just happen to be healthy too. She is also known for her real life, authentic, unfussy approach and relatability, which has created a community of highly-engaged enthusiastic home cooks. Kat lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut with her husband, two children, and rescue pup.
www.kathleenashmore.com
Instagram: @katcancook; TikTok: @katcancook

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How She Built Five Businesses with 2 Kids Under 2 With Bestselling Author Alyssa Morton

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02/20/23 • 21 min

The first three people to screenshot + share this episode will get Alyssa's book for FREE! Tag us on Instagram or Facebook. :)
Alyssa is a highly-respected entrepreneur, mother of two, wife, author, and goal-
getter. Alyssa works with women and moms to empower them to become a better versions of themselves in life and business. Alyssa is also the host of The Making Mommy Moves Show and Co-Host of The Power Couple Show, owner of multiple successful businesses, author of “Welcome To The Room, Mama,” and runs two blogs on her personal brand and business websites.
Buy a signed copy of "Welcome To The Room Mama: The Mompreneurs Guide To Getting Out Of Your Head, Ditching The Mom Guilt, And Building A Successful Business" here:
https://www.lyssmorton.com
Get her Kindle book here for 99 CENTS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BV38NHZX/ref=cm_cr_srp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
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The BFF Sticker Club: Bringing Adults Together Through Sticker Sharing

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02/27/23 • 30 min

The BFF Sticker Club is an online community of sticker lovers (ie “Stickies”) founded by childhood besties, Annie Simkin and Laura Wonsik. The club is free and open to everyone, though mostly just for adults. There are a variety of ways to get involved including attending a weekly Instagram Live led by Annie and Laura, signing up for a monthly sticker swap, completing one of the weekly sticker challenges, sending traveling sticker mail to other stickies, and so much more!
https://thebffstickerclub.com
https://instagram.com/thebffstickerclub

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How to Win NaNoWriMo as a Busy Mom

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10/23/23 • 17 min

Practical strategies for conquering the NaNoWriMo challenge and starting your writing journey. I'll tackle the eternal issue of time management, finding precious moments during nap times, early mornings, and late nights. Explore how to synchronize writing with your child's activities and the concept of family writing time. Discover the power of lunch breaks and weekend sprints for full-time working moms. I'll provide universal tips like setting realistic goals and embracing the importance of quantity over perfection. Learn about valuable writing apps, the "write first, edit later" mindset, and the joy of celebrating milestones. Uncover the strength in leaning on your support system and take away the key to conquering NaNoWriMo. Plus, if you're considering a long-term writing pursuit, I'll give you some steps moving forward. Embrace your journey as a writer, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, and turn your creative dreams into a reality.

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Building Social Skills Through Children's Books with Author & Therapist Rebecca Greene

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10/09/23 • 27 min

Her latest book deals with social anxiety on Halloween.
Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is a children's book author of four picture books, a mental health therapist who works with kids and teens, and a mom. She writes children's books with social-emotional themes, including her new Halloween book, Who Will Trick or Treat with Me. Rebecca's books help kids learn to overcome challenges, be resilient and kind, gain helpful coping skills, and explore the world around them. She lives in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband, young son, and two rambunctious Cornish Rex cats, who are the subject of her next book.
Connect with Rebecca at these links:
https://rebeccagreeneauthor.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551837898018
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFSLFLRV

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Celebrating 100 Episodes & Special Announcement

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11/06/23 • 9 min

In this 100th episode of the Moms Who Create Podcast, I'm celebrating two years of the most wonderful conversations with some absolutely brilliant mom creatives. This journey began as a passion project to inspire moms worldwide to pursue their dreams, and it has evolved into a so much more, a community of moms.

AND TO CELEBRATE, I'm announcing the Moms Who Create Journal—a space for your creative ideas, writings and sketches. Join me in nurturing and manifesting your dreams. For more details, visit momswhocreate.com/journal.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here's to the next 100 episodes!

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Bestselling Author Molly Fader on Motherhood and Writing

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01/30/23 • 21 min

Molly talks about her novels, momlife, and how she's balanced it all over the years! Be ready for a dose of inspiration and laughter.
As Molly O’Keefe she is the USA Today Bestselling author of over 50 contemporary romances. Molly is also the author of The McAvoy Sister’s Book Of Secrets. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband, two kids and rescue dog. She was so kind to join me today and have a discussion about her writing life and how to balance it with mom life. Molly is just the best ever and I had a blast talking to her.
Enjoy today’s episode.
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http://twitter.com/mollyokwrites
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18435981.Molly_Fader
https://m.facebook.com/molly.fader

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How many episodes does Moms Who Create have?

Moms Who Create currently has 155 episodes available.

What topics does Moms Who Create cover?

The podcast is about Art, Visual Arts, Motherhood, Creative, Reading, Writers, Family, Artists, Podcasts, Books, Arts and Authors.

What is the most popular episode on Moms Who Create?

The episode title 'Maximizing Your Creative Time During School Hours' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Moms Who Create?

The average episode length on Moms Who Create is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of Moms Who Create released?

Episodes of Moms Who Create are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Moms Who Create?

The first episode of Moms Who Create was released on Oct 11, 2021.

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