The Business of Parenting Unscripted

In this unscripted episode, Jackie steps away from the usual format to reflect on the journey of The Business of Parenting—43 episodes in—and share a glimpse of what’s coming next, including the upcoming Lead Anyway and Moms Who Lead series, a new Table Talk, and her first book.

But at the heart of this episode is a simple story about a boy, a beach full of starfish, and the reminder that even when we cannot change everything, what we do can still matter deeply to someone.

Parenting can feel much the same way. We pour thousands of lessons, conversations, corrections, encouragements, and acts of love into our children without always knowing what will stick. But sometimes, one thing does. One word. One lesson. One moment of encouragement. And that one thing can shape a life, and perhaps ripple outward into the lives of others.

This episode is an encouragement to keep showing up, keep pouring in, and keep doing the work you feel called to do, even when you cannot yet see the outcome.

Because it may just be that one thing that makes all the difference.

EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. Produced by: The Business of Parenting Original Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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