In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle DeKeyser and guest Symone Fairchild open the new season of The Mama Genius Podcast with an honest exploration of what it means to belong.

Through grounding, reflection, and story, they remind us that connection begins not with others—but within ourselves. As women, mothers, and creators, it’s easy to lose touch with that inner spark when life feels full. But in circle, we find our way back: to stillness, to authenticity, and to being seen just as we are.

Michelle guides listeners through a gentle grounding exercise and visualization before exploring the deeper truth behind women’s circles — they’re not just gatherings; they’re sacred spaces for healing, presence, and rediscovery. Together, she and Symone explore moments of disconnection, the courage to show up, and the freedom that comes when we finally stop hiding.

💫 This episode is a reminder: you already belong.

Raised in the Washington D.C. area and a Master of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu, Symone Fairchild is an actress, writer, director, and producer whose life embodies resilience and faith.
As the founder of I On DV and creator of the documentary Lean Into Fear, she transforms her own journey of surviving and thriving after domestic abuse into art that illuminates healing, purpose, and divine truth.

00:00 – Introduction to the Mama Genius Hub Podcast
01:05 – Welcoming Symone and the Concept of Women’s Circles
04:16 – Grounding Exercise and Visualization
09:22 – Exploring the Concept of Belonging
14:25 – Reflections on Belonging and Personal Experiences
16:35 – Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Projects
18:05 – Final Words and Invitation to Join the Circle

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You’ve been running at full speed—answering messages, juggling work, caring for everyone else, trying to remember when you last had a quiet moment.
But here’s the truth most mompreneurs don’t hear enough: slowing down isn’t falling behind. It’s remembering who you are underneath all the doing.

In this season opener, Michelle DeKeyser shares the shift happening inside The Mama Genius Podcast—and inside herself. As life and business evolve, so does the need to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what actually matters.

This short reflection is your permission slip to rest and realign. You’ll hear how creating space allows clarity to rise, why stillness can be the most productive thing you do, and how “safe to slow down” becomes a daily mantra in both motherhood and entrepreneurship.

When the world says hustle, this episode whispers, honor your pace. Because your rhythm—your natural, grounded rhythm—is where genius lives.

✨ In this episode:

• Why slowing down is essential for emotional wellness

• How to balance motherhood and business with heart

• What it means to lead with connection instead of control

• A calm, circle-style pause to ground yourself in the present moment

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You didn’t become a mom just to lose yourself in routines, responsibilities, and constant caregiving. You became one because you carry love, purpose, and dreams that go far beyond the daily grind. But when you’re still momming an adult child with disabilities, the weight of care can feel unending—leaving little room for your own growth, creativity, or calling.

That’s where today’s guest, Shara Goswick, comes in. As host of the Life Stories podcast, she inspires moms to give themselves grace, release the guilt, and rediscover their own dreams—without abandoning the love and care their children need. Shara shows that you can hold both: devotion to your family and space for your own God-given purpose.

💡 This episode is about embracing growth without guilt and giving yourself permission to dream again.

🔍 What to Expect in This Episode

✅ Why it’s okay to want more—even while supporting an adult child with disabilities

✅ How to balance motherhood and entrepreneurship without drowning in guilt

✅ Simple mindset shifts to create space for your own dreams

✅ Practical first steps for personal growth that fit into your life

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction to the Mama Genius Preneur Podcast

00:38 Meet Shara Goswick: Balancing Motherhood and Purpose

01:39 Cher's Journey into Podcasting

02:58 Balancing Responsibilities: Shara's Personal Insights

03:59 Defining Balance and Overcoming Mom Guilt

05:35 Strategies for Moms to Find Balance and Purpose

08:00 Shara's Experience with Mom Guilt and Independence

10:17 Practical Steps to Dream Bigger

13:26 Final Takeaways and Encouragement

15:36 Conclusion and Call to Action

🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners

✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com

✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate

✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com

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You didn’t start your business just to shuffle receipts and stress over spreadsheets. You started it because you had a vision—freedom, flexibility, and work that truly matters. But when the numbers pile up—the receipts, the taxes, the reports—it feels like you’re drowning.

That’s where today’s guest, René Barlow, comes in. As a professional bookkeeper, she helps women entrepreneurs align their money with their vision. Instead of reacting to the numbers, René shows moms how to create simple systems that save time, reduce stress, and make it possible to finally pay yourself first.

💡 This episode is about financial clarity for moms in business—practical, vision-driven tools to help you move from overwhelm to confidence.

🔍 What to Expect in This Episode

✅ Why your vision should always guide your finances

✅ How to pay yourself first without guilt or guesswork

✅ The 4 simple systems every mompreneur needs for financial clarity

✅ An easy, stress-free way to save and track receipts

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:30 Meet Renee Barlow: Vision-First Bookkeeping

03:16 The Importance of Vision in Business

05:58 Goals First Budget: A New Mindset

09:25 Practical Bookkeeping Tips for Entrepreneurs

13:51 Final Takeaways and Encouragement

15:12 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners

✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com

✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate

✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com

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You love your kids, your family, your work—yet some days, the smallest thing sets you off. You’re exhausted, you’re stretched too thin, and you’re tired of snapping at everyone you care about most. What you really want isn’t another “just breathe” tip—you want real tools that actually help you reset and reconnect with yourself.

That’s where today’s guest, Alice Tembo, comes in. As a faith-based Health and Wholeness Recovery Coach with over 20 years of experience in nursing and community care, she helps moms transform pain into purpose. Alice specializes in guiding mothers through emotional overwhelm, parenting children facing addiction, and finding wellness through prayer, self-awareness, and compassionate care.

💡 This episode is about more than self-care. It’s about emotional wellness for moms—practical, faith-rooted tools to help you stop reacting and start thriving.

🔍 What to Expect in This Episode
✅ Why emotional wellness is the foundation for healthy parenting and relationships✅ Simple steps to reset emotionally—even in the middle of chaos✅ How faith, prayer, and self-care work together to support mental wellness for moms✅ A new way to reconnect with yourself, your purpose, and your family

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:38 Meet Alice Tempo: Emotional Reset Expert

02:34 The Invisible Load of Motherhood

04:53 Practical Tips for Emotional Reset

06:52 The Power of Community and Support

09:47 Creating Your Emotional Toolbox

12:04 Final Takeaways and Encouragement

14:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners

✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com

✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate

✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com

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Most days, you’re hustling to keep all the plates spinning—serving clients, answering messages, squeezing in family time between deadlines and dinner. But under the grind, there’s a quiet weight. 👉 The stress of not knowing where your money is really going. The sleepless nights before tax season. The uneasy feeling that your business is growing, but your bank account isn’t. You started this business with passion, not because you love spreadsheets. Now it’s time to feel confident—not confused—about your numbers.

You’re not bad with money. You’re not failing. And you’re not meant to keep second-guessing every financial decision. In this empowering episode, finance expert and international speaker Anastasia Ristovska shares how to take control of your cash flow with simple, stress-free bookkeeping systems. With 17+ years of experience and as founder of Books At Ease and NextGeneration, Anastasia has helped countless mompreneurs and small-business owners finally understand their numbers and use them to grow with confidence.

💡 You don’t have to dread your books—you get to make them work for you.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why ignoring cash flow can hold your business back

✅ How to simplify bookkeeping so it fits into real life (even mom life)

✅ Practical cash flow strategies that help you grow with ease

✅ How to build stability and flexibility through simple systems

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 Welcome to the Mama Genius Hub Podcast

01:26 Meet Anastasia Ristovska: Financial Expert and Mentor

02:11 Anastasia's Journey to Financial Clarity

04:29 Understanding Cash Flow for Entrepreneurs

06:27 Practical Steps to Manage Your Finances

10:40 Leveraging AI for Bookkeeping

11:42 Key Financial Tips for Small Business Owners

14:16 Final Takeaways and Closing Remarks

🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners

✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com

✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate

✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com

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Most days, you power through on autopilot—packing lunches, answering emails, shuttling between meetings and soccer practice. But underneath the busy rhythm of life, there’s another layer. 👉 The heaviness you don’t talk about. The moments from your past that still sting. The quiet longing for a life that feels more yours.

You’ve held it together for everyone else. Now it’s time to discover what it means to feel whole again. You’re not too much. You’re not too late. And you’re not meant to keep living small. In this uplifting episode, life coach and bestselling author Brooke Deboer shares how she turned her own story of trauma and self-doubt into a roadmap for freedom and purpose. Drawing from her book Living the FreeLife and her Fastlife docuseries, Brooke helps moms release the pain of yesterday so they can step boldly into a future they actually want to wake up to.

💡 You don’t have to keep surviving—you get to start living.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✅ A new way to heal without carrying your old story forward

✅ How to set boundaries that create peace (and protect your energy)

✅ What it looks like to rebuild confidence from the inside out

✅ A powerful shift to help you stop settling and start thriving

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 Welcome to Mama Genius Hub Podcast

00:53 Introducing Today's Guest: Brooke Deboer

02:24 Brooke's Journey and Transformational Moment

03:47 Empowering Moms: Self-Care and Healing

05:50 Practical Tips for Finding Quiet Moments

08:40 Managing Technology and Finding Peace

11:58 Final Takeaways and Closing Thoughts

🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners

✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com

✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate

✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com

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From the outside, it looks like you’ve got parenting handled—school drop-offs, snack prep, bedtime routines. But in those hard moments… when your child is melting down and you’re not sure whether to comfort, correct, or just survive? It’s a different story. 👉 The big feelings. The overwhelm. The wish that they just had the words.

You’re not failing. You’re not overreacting. And you’re definitely not alone. In this practical, heart-centered episode, author and mom Constance Lewis shares how her book Miles and His Colorful Capes of Feelings helps kids name, understand, and navigate their emotions—using colors, capes, and connection. Born from her journey raising a child with complex medical needs, Constance turns everyday parenting moments into opportunities for emotional literacy that actually fit into real life.

💡 Your kids don’t just need to “use their words.” They need the tools to feel seen, heard, and understood. You can give them that.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to teach kids emotions in ways that stick (even on your busiest days)

✅ Creative tools for emotional literacy—beyond just talking

✅ Why emotional intelligence in childhood shapes lifelong resilience

✅ Simple ways to connect with your kids before feelings boil over

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction: Understanding the Quiver

01:27 Meet the Author: Constance Lewis

02:07 The Why Behind the Book

02:16 Miles' Journey and Emotional Intelligence

04:12 Practical Tips for Parents

06:15 Handling Public Meltdowns

09:29 Teaching Emotional Resilience

13:38 Concluding Thoughts and Takeaways

14:41 Join the Mama Genius Hub

17:22 Final Words and Encouragement

🎁 Free Resources for Mama Genius Listeners

✨ Mystery Shopping 101 → www.iShopAGP.com

✨ Mama Genius Co-Create Circle → www.mamageniushub.com/cocreate

✨ Mama Genius Hub → www.connectingmamas.com

🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review if this episode helped you reclaim time, peace, or purpose.

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