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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Dec 8, 2025 • 25min
76. Moms Who Build: Meet Hannah Findysz, Sustainable Growth Strategist
If you have ever wondered why you feel maxed out no matter how hard you work, this episode is going to land in your body in the best way.In this Moms Who Build conversation, Mariah talks with sustainable growth strategist and systems expert Hannah Findysz, who helps CEO moms streamline their businesses so they can scale without sacrificing family life. As a mom of a toddler and the wife of a firefighter, Hannah knows exactly what it feels like to build a business in unpredictable seasons.Hannah shares how she rebuilt her business from burnout, why so many moms think systems are a quick fix, and what is actually causing you to feel scattered and stretched thin. This episode is honest, eye opening, and full of clarity for any mom who wants her business to feel lighter, simpler, and more sustainable.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why so many moms feel maxed out and what is actually underneath itThe surprising reason tools like Dubsado or HoneyBook are not the answerHow to know if you are hiring a VA too earlyWhat sustainable systems really look like in a mom led businessHow Hannah balances entrepreneurship with toddler life as a shift family momConnect with Hannah:Instagram: @hannah_findyszWays 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/
Dec 1, 2025 • 26min
75. Moms Who Build: Meet Katie Argueta, Interior Designer
What if your home could make motherhood easier instead of adding to the overwhelm?In this Moms Who Build episode, Mariah introduces interior designer and mom of two, Katie Argueta, a founding member of the Virtual Village who is building a thriving design business rooted in beauty, functionality, and supporting real families. Katie shares how motherhood inspired her to leave the nine to five life, pursue interior design full time, and create homes that help moms feel grounded, organized, and supported.Together, Mariah and Katie talk about designing for real life, the power of community as a mom entrepreneur, and how intentional spaces can completely shift the way you move through your day. They also dig into kids spaces, drop zones, treasure collections, functional mudrooms, and the small design decisions that bring more ease and joy into your home.If you have been craving a home that feels good to be in, or you want to hear how another mom built a business that blends creativity, motherhood, and purpose, you will love this conversation.In this episode, you will hear:Katie’s journey from blogger and marketing professional to full time interior designerWhy beautiful homes matter most when they support your real life as a momHow to design spaces that work for kids and reduce daily overwhelmThe simple shifts that bring more peace, flow, and function into the busiest rooms in your homeWhat Katie is building next and how she supports clients both locally and virtuallyConnect with Katie:Instagram: @arguettaabodedesignsWebsite: arguetaabodedesigns.comKatie’s Made for Mothers Blog Feature: https://www.madeformothersco.com/blog/katie-arguetaWays 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/
Nov 24, 2025 • 52min
74. Oops, I Pivoted Again: Building a Business That Evolves With You with Sara Schultz
If you have ever changed your mind, switched your niche, or completely reinvented your business, this episode is going to feel like a warm hug and a hype session in one.In this episode, you meet personal-brand queen Sara Schultz for a hilarious, honest, and deeply validating conversation about pivoting, trusting your vibe, and building a business that feels like you every single day. Sara has been in business for over a decade, navigated motherhood, major identity shifts, and more pivots than she can count, and she is not afraid to talk about the messy parts that nobody sees.Mariah and Sara get into what it actually looks like to show up as the real you online, why your vibe is one of your strongest business assets, and how to evolve your messaging without losing the people who are meant for you. This episode will remind you that you do not have to have everything figured out in order to be magnetic, profitable, and wildly aligned.If you have been craving permission to change things, simplify things, or finally own the version of you that wants to come forward, you are going to love this one.You’ll hear:How Sara built a business that could survive big life transitionsWhy your vibe matters more than any trend or formulaThe real connection between pivoting and messagingWhat it looks like to build in public without oversharingHow your visuals and your voice work together to create instant trustConnect with Sara:Instagram: @heysaraschultz (DM Sarah “🎙️” for instant access to her private podcast!)Website: heysaraschultz.com 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/
Nov 17, 2025 • 42min
73. Seamless Systems for Every Season with Flodesk’s Dawn Richardson
Running a business while raising a family means your systems need to support you, not the other way around.In this episode, Mariah talks with Dawn Richardson, Product Education Manager of Flodesk and founder of Tech Savvy Creative, about how to build your business so it flows seamlessly no matter what’s happening at home. Dawn shares how email marketing became the tool that gave her peace and freedom, and why your list matters most when it feels like a genuine inner circle, not another sales task.Together, they explore how to design flexible workflows for when life is full, why automation is really about finding peace and breathing room, and how to establish rhythms that make your business feel steady and supported. You’ll walk away inspired to set up systems that work for you in every season of life.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Flodesk is transforming email marketing for entrepreneursWhy your email list is the most valuable and sustainable asset you can buildSimple ways to make your systems feel supportive, not rigid or overwhelmingHow automation can bring peace, space, and consistency back into your businessWhat it really takes to build a business that moves with your life, not against itConnect with Dawn & Flodesk:Instagram: @itsdawnrichardson / @flodeskWebsite: techsavvycreative.com / flodesk.comMariah’s Flodesk link: flodesk.com/c/mariahstockmanWays 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/
Nov 10, 2025 • 40min
72. Life-Proof Your Business: Creating a Business That Holds You Through Life’s Worst (and Best) Moments with Jordyn Bailey
What happens when life forces you to step back, but your business still needs to keep going?In this episode, Mariah talks with marketing strategist Jordyn Bailey, who shares the story behind rebuilding her business after her husband’s sudden medical emergency changed everything overnight. As a mom of six and the primary earner in her family, Jordyn opens up about what it really takes to create a business that runs when you can’t.This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply encouraging. It’s about systems, email strategy, and what sustainability actually means when you’re juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Jordyn’s story is a reminder that creating a “life-proof” business isn’t about being ready for everything. It’s about building something that can hold you when things fall apart.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Jordyn rebuilt her business during one of the hardest seasons of her lifeThe truth about email marketing and why it’s the most sustainable tool for moms in businessHow to design systems that keep working even when you need to restWhy consistency matters more than perfectionWhat it really means to build a business that fits your life, not the other way aroundConnect with Jordyn:Instagram: @watchmomlaunchNewsletter: Just the TipWays 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/
Nov 3, 2025 • 22min
71. Moms Who Build: Meet Brooklyn Grotte, Meta Ads Expert
Running ads doesn’t have to feel complicated, expensive, or out of reach.In this episode of Moms Who Build, Mariah introduces Brooklyn Grotte, a Minnesota-based mom of three, luxury photographer, and Meta Ads strategist who helps women grow their businesses with small, smart ad strategies that actually work.Brooklyn shares how she went from $20,000 in debt and struggling to book clients to building two thriving businesses while raising her kids and redefining what success looks like as a mom and entrepreneur.This conversation is a masterclass in resourcefulness and resilience. Brooklyn and Mariah talk about the messy middle of pivots, starting small with just a few dollars a day, and creating offers that truly connect with your audience. You’ll walk away realizing that ads don’t need to be intimidating or require a massive budget. Clarity, consistency, and a little bit of courage go a long way.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Brooklyn built two successful businesses while raising three kidsThe truth about running ads that actually convert (even on $1 a day)Why authenticity and raw, unpolished content perform bestThe mindset shift that helped her move from fear to freedomHow community and connection fuel her growth and confidenceConnect with Brooklyn:Instagram: @bizwithbrooklynWebsite: brooklynphotomn.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/
Oct 27, 2025 • 56min
70. How Being True To Yourself Helps You Sell: ADHD Friendly Tips for Moms In Business with Sara Noel
If your website sounds like a robot wrote it, this episode’s for you.Because growing your business isn’t about doing more, it’s about being more you.Sara Noel, the refreshingly honest copywriter behind BTL Copy, joins Mariah to talk about how showing up unfiltered and unpolished can actually make you more magnetic (and profitable). From breaking all the so-called “marketing rules” to building a six-figure business as a single mom, Sara’s story proves that your most authentic voice is your best business strategy.This conversation is funny, refreshing, and real. It will remind you that you don’t need to sound “professional” to build trust, you just need to sound like you.What You’ll Hear:How to actually sound like you in your copyWhy selling isn’t sleazy (and what to do if it still feels that way)The small tweaks that make your words instantly more humanHow Sara grew her business as a single mom without burning out or blending inWhy your quirks and edges are your biggest selling pointsConnect with Sara:Website: betweenthelinescopy.comInstagram: @btlcopyPodcast: Point of the StorySubstack: btlcopy.substack.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/
Oct 20, 2025 • 26min
69. Moms Who Build: Meet Katie Higginbotham, Brand and Web Designer
This Moms Who Build episode features Katie Higginbotham, founder of Katie Higg Design, a creative studio helping CEO moms build colorful, strategic brands that reflect both their expertise and their real lives.Katie opens up about her journey from agency life to full-time entrepreneurship, what it’s like to build a thriving design business while raising (soon to be) four kids, and how community support helped her make bold moves like self-funding her maternity leave.Together, Mariah and Katie talk about redefining ambition in motherhood, finding alignment with your clients, and creating the kind of freedom that lets you be fully present for both your business and your babies.If you’ve ever dreamed of building a business on your terms or wondered how to balance creativity, motherhood, and growth, this conversation will remind you that it’s all possible.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Katie transitioned from agency life to full-time entrepreneur while raising her familyThe story behind her biggest leap of faith (and what helped her finally take it)Why community and connection were key to building her confidence and client baseHow she’s preparing for a self-funded maternity leave with systems that support herThe mindset shift that allows her to build boldly and celebrate both motherhood and ambitionConnect with Katie:Instagram: @katie_higg_design Website: katiehiggdesign.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/
Oct 13, 2025 • 30min
68. Moms Who Build: Meet Carolina Martinez, Financial Coach for Faith-Driven Women
In the first episode of the Moms Who Build mini-series, Mariah introduces Carolina Martinez, a financial coach helping faith-driven women build wealth that aligns with their values. Carolina shares how she went from financial advisor to entrepreneur, paid off $87,000 of debt, and launched her business while her son was just seven weeks old.This conversation brings a refreshing and grounded take on money. Mariah and Carolina explore how faith, stewardship, and trust intersect with wealth building, why financial systems create more freedom (not restriction), and how moms can take simple steps toward generational abundance.If you’ve been craving peace with money or are ready to take the next step toward financial confidence, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to start. You don’t have to do it perfectly to build something lasting.In this episode, you’ll hear:Carolina’s journey from financial advisor to money coach and what inspired her leap of faithWhy money systems create freedom, not restrictionHow to align your finances with faith and purposeThe habits that build real, lasting wealth for your familyHow investing in yourself often opens doors you never expectedConnect with Carolina:Instagram: @cashflowwithcarolinaInvesting Made Simple Course: cashflowwithcarolina.com/waitlistWays 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/
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/
