Made for Mothers: A Podcast For Moms in Business
Mariah Stockman
Welcome to the Made for Mothers Podcast, your go-to source for candid and relatable conversations about motherhood and entrepreneurship. Think of this show as your new mom friend, where we dive into all things marketing, branding, mindset, money, childcare, and growing your business while you navigate your roles as both CEO and Mom.I'm your host, Mariah Stockman, and I wear all the hats, from being a boy mom to serving as a marketing mentor for mothers and running a 6-figure marketing agency. On top of all that, I'm the proud founder of the Made for Mothers Community.This show is all about sharing real stories and practical strategies from fellow mother-run business owners. We’re diving into that pivotal moment in motherhood when we went back to work as a new mom and said, "Ooooh, it's like this now." but here's the catch, we're all there, all the time, no matter what season of motherhood we're in. Facing unexpected challenges like when our kids get sick or the childcare cancels, and moms are PROS at turning 'uh-oh' moments into 'ah-ha' solutions and THAT’s what we’re going to shine a light on.So, what’s my story? Why Made for Mothers? When I became a mom, I discovered firsthand the lack of support for the "I-have-a-new-baby-and need-to-answer-a-million-emails-and-have-no-childcare-and- work-i- still-really-love” situation. I soon realized how resourceful motherhood had made me and this path of serving moms naturally unfolded for me, and i am just so so glad you're here! When I leapt to pivot into mentoring moms I had no idea what it would look like, I had no idea if it would work, but I just knew that this "season" I'm in, the one where my babies come first might be here to stay. I wanted to surround myself with women who are living the beautiful chaos of balancing motherhood and business, who understand that where early nap wake-ups, teething disruptions, and sleepless nights are part of the package... and on top of that, we're passionate and driven and bold and believe that yes, we can do both. If you just said a resounding "YES" tune in, cause you belong here and these are the stories we share. The Made for Mothers Podcast is your space to connect with the real stories, strategies, and insights that bridge the gap between being a mom and a founder. So, grab your headphones, reheat your coffee, and let's go!Connect with me on Instagram @mariahstockmanLearn more about working with me by visiting my website at www.mariahstockman.com
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Oct 6, 2025 • 46min
67. Nervous System Rich: Why Wealth is a Birthright with Angie Garner
What if building wealth has less to do with hustle and more to do with your nervous system?In this episode, best-selling author and wealth mentor Angie Garner joins Mariah to explore how safety, regulation, and trust in your body are the true foundation for wealth and impact. Angie shares her journey of breaking free from hustle culture, creating financial freedom, and reclaiming wealth as something deeply connected to wholeness rather than burnout.This conversation will leave you rethinking the way you approach money, motherhood, and success, reminding you that true wealth isn’t just about the number in your bank account, it’s about how supported and safe you feel along the way.In this episode, you’ll hear:What it really means to be “nervous system rich” and why it changes everythingHow hustle culture keeps moms stuck in survival mode (and what to do instead)A fresh perspective on money as energy, safety, and stewardshipWhy nervous system regulation is the missing link in sustainable wealth creationHow to redefine wealth in a way that supports both your business and your motherhoodConnect with Angie:Instagram: @angieunsubscribedWebsite: angiegarner.comWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Sep 29, 2025 • 56min
66. Planning Maternity Leave Like a CEO with Alyson Caffrey
Planning maternity leave as a business owner isn’t the same as planning one in a 9–5. There’s no HR department handing you a guidebook, and often the pressure feels heavier. How will you step away from clients, keep revenue consistent, and still allow yourself time to rest?In this episode, Mariah is joined by Alyson Caffrey, founder of Master Maternity Leave, systems strategist, and mom of two, to talk about what it really looks like to create a supportive, flexible, and sustainable maternity leave as a mom in business. Alyson shares her own journey from burnout and guilt to building systems that not only gave her peace of mind but also transformed her business.Whether you’re pregnant now, dreaming about another baby, or simply craving more balance between work and motherhood, this conversation will show you how maternity leave can become a springboard into a better, more sustainable version of your business.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why maternity leave for business owners doesn’t have to be all or nothingThe first step every mom should take when planning her leave (hint: it’s not financial)Alyson’s personal story of hitting rock bottom (and how it became the catalyst for building a stronger business)The surprising ways systems and community can create space for both rest and creativityHow to plan maternity leave that actually leaves you with a better business when you returnConnect with Alyson:Website: mastermaternityleave.comInstagram: @mastermaternityleaveMaternity Leave Budget Planner: mastermaternityleave.com/budget-plannerWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Sep 22, 2025 • 44min
65. Creativity Meets Profitability: Building a Business You Love with Michelle McAfee
You don’t have to choose between creativity and profitability in business.In this episode, Michelle McAfee, photographer, studio owner, and business mentor, joins Mariah for a conversation about weaving artistry and strategy together in a way that actually works. With more than 17 years of experience, Michelle shares how following curiosity has shaped her career, why systems are essential for freedom, and what it looks like to build a business around your life instead of the other way around.Together, they talk about how to know when it’s time to pivot, the role of community in sustaining your work, and why carving out space for creativity is key to staying profitable for the long haul. This conversation is both inspiring and practical, reminding moms that you can follow the arrows toward what lights you up and still create a thriving, sustainable business.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why creativity isn’t just artistry, but curiosity, play, and explorationHow to build a profitable business model without sacrificing your life or familyThe systems and automations Michelle swears by to create a high-touch client experienceWhat it means to design a career instead of chasing quick winsPermission to pivot when something in your business no longer feels alignedConnect with Michelle:Website: michellelindsayphotography.comInstagram (Studio): @studioat428Instagram (Photography): @michellelindsayphotoWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Sep 15, 2025 • 35min
64. Beyond the Elevator Pitch: Messaging that Truly Connects with Ashlee Sang
What if the way you talk about your business was the key to unlocking more clarity, confidence, and connection?In this episode, brand strategist Ashlee Sang joins Mariah for a conversation about going beyond the typical “elevator pitch” and finding the language that truly moves people. Ashlee shares why your messaging is the foundation of your business and how values-driven clarity helps you stand out without having to shout louder.Together, they explore how moms in business can stop spinning their wheels, simplify their messaging, and use it as a guide for everything from websites to offers to PR opportunities. Whether you’re fumbling through introductions, second-guessing your content, or ready to pitch bigger opportunities, this conversation will help you see messaging in a whole new way.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why your messaging is the foundation that shapes every other business decisionHow to rethink the “elevator pitch” as a conversation starter instead of a sales tacticThe biggest missed opportunities moms make when introducing themselves and their workWhy ads, websites, and rebrands don’t work without clear messaging underneathA fresh perspective on standing out in saturated spaces by leaning into your valuesConnect with Ashlee:Website: ashleesang.comInstagram: @ashleesangconsultingPodcast: Purpose & ProgressWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Sep 8, 2025 • 42min
63. Dreaming Bigger: Redefining Motherhood and Business with Emily Collins
Imagine if dreaming bigger didn’t come with guilt, comparison, or the pressure to make yourself smaller.In this episode, mindset coach Emily Collins joins Mariah for a conversation about rewriting the rules of motherhood and business. Emily shares how curiosity, values, and community can help you step into a bigger vision for your life while staying grounded in what matters most.Together, they explore what it means to integrate ambition and motherhood, how to release perfectionism, and why giving yourself permission to take up space is one of the most powerful things you can do.In this episode, you’ll hear:The mindset shift that opens the door to new possibilities in motherhood and businessWhat happens when you stop shrinking your dreams and allow yourself to expand insteadA behind-the-scenes look at Emily’s journey of launching her podcast and breaking free from perfectionismHow to find your way back to your values when everything feels noisy or overwhelmingA fresh perspective on balancing ambition and motherhood without carrying the weight of guiltConnect with Emily:Website: emilycollins.comInstagram: @heyemilycollinsPodcast: High Vibe CEO MamaJoin The Rocketship Mastermind (Use code MADEFORMOTHERS for $500 off!)Ways to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Sep 1, 2025 • 16min
62. You’re Not Broken if You Need a Break
What if the smartest move you can make in your business right now isn’t pushing harder, but allowing yourself to pause?In this solo episode, Mariah opens up about what it really looks like to feel stuck as a mom in business and how to move through it with honesty, rest, and sustainability. She shares how to recognize when you’re carrying pressure that isn’t yours, and how to create rhythms that actually support you instead of draining you.If you’ve been questioning your pace or craving a reset, this episode will help you step back, release unrealistic expectations, and re-engage on your own terms.In this episode, you’ll hear:The hidden gift inside seasons of feeling stuckA simple shift to see whether you’re operating from pressure or purposeWhy rest can lead to more clarity and creativity than pushing harderHow small systems can hold your business steady while you take a step backA reframe that puts motherhood and ambition at the same tableWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Aug 25, 2025 • 47min
61. From Burnout to Balance: Holistic Health for Moms with Mikayla Mersereau
Feeling good in your body isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation for how you show up as a mom, a partner, and yourself.In this episode, Mariah and functional medicine practitioner Mikayla from Modern Holistic explore what really lies beneath burnout, hormone imbalance, and the everyday health struggles so many moms face. Instead of chasing quick fixes, Mikayla shares how to start building a foundation of health that works with your life as a mom.If you’ve been running on empty, ignoring symptoms, or putting your well-being last, this conversation will remind you that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is essential.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why common symptoms like migraines or fatigue are often signals of something deeper• How stress builds up over time and what to do when your body says “enough”• Simple practices that help you feel better without overhauling your whole life• A refreshing reframe that shows why caring for your health is caring for your familyConnect with Mikayla:• Website: modernholistic.org• Instagram: @modern.holistic.wellnessWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Aug 18, 2025 • 46min
60. One Offer, Big Results: Mallory McGary’s Scalable Signature Offer Strategy
The missing link in your business might not be another strategy, but a single clear offer.In this episode, Signature Offer Cultivator Mallory McGary shares why your signature offer is more than just something to sell. It’s the heartbeat of your brand, your thought leadership, and the doorway people walk through to work with you.Together, Mariah and Mallory explore how to release the pressure of being “an expert in everything,” why niching actually opens more doors instead of closing them, and how to avoid stitching together an offer you don’t even believe in. Mallory’s approach feels both grounding and liberating, helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise, claim their space, and build momentum with clarity.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why a signature offer is the key to growth, visibility, and being seen as a leader• The three fears that keep entrepreneurs stuck with too many offers• How niching down can actually expand your opportunities instead of limiting them• The difference between an offer problem and a messaging problem• A permission slip to simplify and finally feel clear and confident in your workConnect with Mallory:• Website: beautifullyblooming.com• Instagram: @mallorymcgaryWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Aug 11, 2025 • 38min
59. Podcasting on Your Terms (Without the Overwhelm) with Andi Smiley
Curious about starting a podcast, but can’t imagine adding another full-time job on top of motherhood?In this episode, podcaster and coach Andi Smiley shares how to make podcasting simple, doable, and even fun, without letting it take over your life. From launching with confidence to running your show in seasons, Andi’s tips are designed for moms who want to share their voice and still have the bandwidth for family, business, and rest.Whether you’ve been dreaming about starting a podcast, are stuck somewhere in the middle of launching, or just want a smoother way to keep your show going, this conversation will give you the clarity and encouragement to make it happen your way.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How to take the “heavy lift” out of podcasting and set yourself up for long-term success• A powerful strategy to keep you consistent and excited about recording episodes• Andi’s favorite tools that make editing and repurposing content fast and simple• How to get past tech fears, perfectionism, and procrastination when launching• The power of community for moms who podcast and how to start building yours nowConnect with Andi:• Book a Podcast Jumpstart Session: https://friendlypodcastguide.com/podcast-jumpstart-sessions/• Podcast: The Friendly Podcast Guide• Instagram: @friendlypodcastguide • Try Descript for faster editing: https://get.descript.com/yjkxjv7z0u54Ways to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
Aug 4, 2025 • 18min
58. Belonging Made Simple: A Live Workshop Replay on Creating Instant Connection
Want to know the secret to helping people feel like they belong, especially within the first five minutes of meeting them?In this solo episode and live workshop replay, Mariah shares her signature belonging framework that has helped her grow one of the most vibrant, heart-centered communities for moms in business. She walks you through how to create a lasting first impression that helps people feel seen, safe, and supported right away, whether you’re hosting a meetup, leading a mastermind, or building an online space for connection.Creating belonging doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple, intentional, and truly impactful. If you build spaces, run events, or want to strengthen your ability to connect with others, this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The universal question every person asks when they enter a room and how to answer it with clarity and care• Why the first few minutes can shape someone's entire experience inside your community, group, or event• Mariah’s “first five” belonging framework and how she uses it in both virtual and in-person settings• How to create safety, ease, and warmth in your space without overthinking it• Why normalizing nerves helps you lead more authentically and connect more deeplyWatch the workshop presentation here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGtcRTSlIA/cFwgaTXbQrwjEgDHQjpKWQ/view?utm_content=DAGtcRTSlIA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h853f01a70bWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/
