Shameless Leadership

Dr. Alexandra Owensby is running for the Congressional seat in Kentucky's 4th district. In addition to that, she's working at her local hospital during the pandemic. After leaving an abusive marriage, Dr. Owensby put herself through nursing school as a full-time single mother of two, utilizing student loans. While working the night shift to make childcare more affordable, she was able to minimize time away from her children. After graduating and earning her RN S\status, Alexandra obtained a position as an ICU nurse. Though still struggling to make ends meet with a salary below $40,000.00 annually, she was able to make it with assistance from the Children’s Health Insurance Program, due to their zero-dollar co-pays for medicine, dental care, and clinic visits. Dr. Owensby believes strongly that this type of Healthcare is what all American families deserve access to. Alexandra’s journey through hardship and the American education system has inspired her to run for Congress as Kentucky’s 4th District Representative. She is not a politician born into money, nor is she a millionaire business owner looking to boost her image. Dr. Alexandra Owensby’s story is the spark that moves an average American citizen to ask for the opportunity to lead in a city where most do not. Listen in to hear Alexandra share: What inspired her to get involved in politics after being in the medical field The unexpected gifts of running for political office (and why you should do it) How moms are always dropping multiple balls and why it’s totally ok Why being a single mom who put herself through school to get multiple degrees makes her uniquely qualified to be a congresswoman How you can coach your kids to be more resilient during COVID Links mentioned:Connect with and learn more about Alexandra: Alexandra Owensby Thank you to our sponsor: Best Fiends: Download FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a mom, mentor, and voice for the community, Kelly takes pride in standing with those who are fighting for a better, more compassionate world.Kelly and her husband Steve live on a farm in McDonough, GA with their two elementary age children, two horses, one pony, three donkeys, three dogs, and four cats. Their home is Kelly’s favorite place to spend time with any spare moment usually spent out in the barn visiting with her animals.Together Steve and Kelly own and operate a successful local business, Studio 48, an acting studio on McDonough’s Square. Independently they each are still working in their longstanding careers in the television and film industry, Kelly as a Post Production Producer and Steve an actor.In taking this step to run for Senate District 17, Kelly hopes she can inspire the next generation to get involved and prove that you do not need a specific background or look a certain way to take an active role in politics. Kelly believes that as laws are made for us it is now time to show everyone they can be made by us.Listen in to hear Kelly share: Why she decided to run for Senate after moving from CA to GA The trigger around women’s rights that pushed her to go all in on her Senate run The impact of her campaign and activism and hate mail on her family How she handled it when her male colleague told her she should “tone it down” if she wanted to win What it’s like to run for office as a progressive in a traditionally conservative district How we can restore trust in politicians after such a massive erosion of trust over the last handful of years How she’s allowing herself to take imperfect action while parenting and running for office Links mentioned: Connect with and learn more about Kelly: Kelly Rose Kelly on IG & Twitter: Kelly Rose and Kelly Rose Kelly on FB: @kellyrose4GA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I have to tell you something scary... In September 2020, 865,000 women left the work force.  In September 2020, 216,000 men left the work force. When women are leaving the work force at 4 times the rate of men, big things are bound to happen.   There will be fewer women in corporate leadership. There will be fewer female voices at board room tables and around any meeting tables. There will be fewer women to advocate for women's rights in the office. There will be fewer women to point out inequities across the board in corporate culture.   Let's be honest, the inequities work in men's favor, so it's unlikely they will highlight them and change them with fewer women at the office. I'm afraid it will be quite the opposite.   While this is scary - really scary - I also have a lot of hope.  Because I know that many of the women who walked away from traditional/corporate jobs in September are not ready to walk away from their power & purpose. They are just shifting it.   I predict a massive shift in the way women lead over the next few years. Instead of trying to hold space in someone else's company and live by someone else's rules that just don't fly if you're homeschooling/distance learning in a pandemic, we will see women build their own companies.   I am SO HERE FOR THIS.   Let's BUILD THOSE COMPANIES.  Listen in for inspiration to get bold & brave in order to BUILD. Links mentioned:Join my final (free) workshop of 2020, Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop: shamelessmom.com/tenacious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deborah Porter is the ultimate list maker, system creator, and investigator of anything that will make things run smoother at home and in life. From new mom to working mom to at home mom to empty nester, she's seen it all. Deborah has been married to her college sweetheart, Clif for 30 years and they have 3 adult children, Chanel (NY), Christian (NY), and Clif (DC). During the early years, she worked hard at not losing sight of her purpose and goals beyond motherhood. Having systems in place allowed her to make room for herself in every phase of life. Deborah believes that motherhood may be the only job you put your absolute all into, knowing that the goal is to work yourself out of that job and provide your children with all they need to successfully launch into their future. Deborah is a Mom Coach with Moms Mentoring Circle where we believe mothering doesn't have to happen alone.Listen in to hear Deborah share: The hope she is seeing in young during this cultural revolution - especially among her own adult children What it was like to meet her father for the first time at age 21 Why she decided to forgive her father and the gifts that came of their relationship as a result What is the biggest foe of forgiveness (naked vulnerability) How you can lean into forgiveness to expand your perspective into order to move forward in your life The 3 gifts you can give your kids to launch them into adulthood The ultimate goal of parenting The importance of collaboration over comparison Her 2 powerful universal messages for moms Links mentioned: Join my Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop Connect with Deborah Moms Mentoring Circles on Facebook Moms Mentoring Circles on IG Deborah on Facebook Deborah’s FB Group: Habits of a Confident Mom TED talk: Melody Hobson - Color Blind or Color Brave?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I don’t need to tell you there is a lot of noise right now.So. Much. Noise.I want to encourage you (while I’m also encouraging myself, lol) to step back from the noise to become a better critical thinker. It’s easy to let the high emotions of this election season (and the pandemic and the cultural revolution) cause us to react in knee jerk ways. But that is not effective or productive. Instead of knee jerk reactions, the best gift we can give ourselves and those who might benefit from the value of our voice, is to LISTEN. Rather than adding to the noise, listen for a moment before you speak. And then, when you do speak, speak in a way that creates space for others to listen and be in conversation with you. Speak with well formulated thoughts that can actually have impact. Speak with your authentic voice that will allow others to learn and grow with you.And after you speak, sit back and restore your head and your heart in order to get back to listening. Listen in to hear me walk you through this 3 part process LISTEN-SPEAK-RESTORE to see how you can escape the noise, add value to the conversations that matter, and sustain this climate that is bound to remain heavy and heated for quite some time.Your voice has value. Become a better critical thinker to use it to the very best of your ability.Links mentioned: Join my Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop Podcast: First Name Basis    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Becky Mollenkamp is a certified coach who believes everyone deserves to feel powerful and fulfilled. She owned a six-figure content marketing agency for a dozen years before becoming a coach in 2017. Through her one-on-one services and courses, Becky has coached thousands of women to dream and play bigger, while also finding contentment in the here and now. Learn more about Becky at beckymollenkamp.com.Becky joined me on the show to talk about how her life fell apart at the hands of her brother’s death from addiction and her own infidelity, and how she picked up all the pieces to rebuild a life that brings her simplicity, joy, and peace.Listen in to hear Becky share: How she looks on her brothers death from addiction with gratitude How she came to forgive herself for her brothers death and for infidelity in her marriage How she actively worked through the 12 steps of AA/NA to work through layers of forgiveness How she rebuilt her life after everything fell apart and how she clarified what she wanted every step of the way How you can make empowered choices without falling into the “should” trap The contrast of her picture perfect (fancy) life that didn’t fulfill her vs her life today How she gives herself permission to not love all the parts of parenting Links mentioned: Join my FREE Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop LinkedIn: Becky Mollenkamp Facebook: The Gutsy Boss Instagram: Becky Mollenkamp YouTube: Becky Mollenkamp Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Special offer for listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/shameless    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I found myself gutted the moment I heard.I felt a familiar sinking feeling wash over my entire body. It was the same feeling I had on that fateful day after the election in November of 2016.I texted a girlfriend: Omg. RBG.She replied: I kind of feel like the world is ending.I felt the same. A few minutes later, I saw this RBG quote on social media, "I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability." I texted this quote to my friend and said: This is giving me solace. I feel like we are doing this. She replied: That is true and a good reminder.I've spent the last week reflecting on the gifts RBG gave us. Here are 3 lessons she taught us that will serve as my inspiration to keep working to the best of my ability #everydamnday. I am sharing them with you in hopes they will inspire your life and your legacy, as well. Speak up loud and proud - even when (especially when) you have an unpopular opinion. Trust that your voice has value. Be persistent. We have a massive responsibility to SHOW UP right now. We need to show up for this election season like we have never shown up before. Black lives, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and the health of our planet are all in imminent danger right now. The loss of RBG and the implications on the Supreme Court and the future of our country are monumental, to say the least.Listen in to get inspired and fired up to SHOW UP and SHINE for the next 6 weeks. Links mentioned:Join my FREE Tenacious Mamas Business & Leadership Workshop   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea Stevenson is a professional henna artist, business strategist, and homeschooling mom of three based in Baltimore, MD. With a focus on brand positioning and sustainability, she teaches henna artists and other creative, niche service-based entrepreneurs how to build vibrant, profitable businesses doing what they love (and getting paid more for it!) through her brand, Hennapreneur. She believes above all things that there is power in the legacy we leave and that this legacy is built every single day. When she's not working with her clients and students, you can find her shamelessly indulging in a good Netflix binge or whipping up something tasty in the kitchen!Chelsea and I are in a membership community for entrepreneurs. From her very first post in the group I knew I wanted to get to know her. She is so brilliant and funny and as real as they come. I know you’ll adore her as much as I do.Listen in to hear Chelsea share: What inspired her 30th birthday bucket list to really conscientiously enjoy the life she’s built Why she chose to homeschool in order to honor her children’s identity and create a safe place for them to experience their identity without being othered How she has embraced defiance and what that has looked like Why she is building her own table instead of trying to find a seat at someone else’s How she’s breaking cultural norms with her art and her work Why she shifted her professional work from social work to henna artist with only $32 to her name The truth about making money from your art Her legacy around “excellence is not optional” Why you need to share your art with the world (and charge real money for it) Links mentioned: Sign Up for my Purposeful & Profitable Podcasting Workshop Check out Chelsea’s Henna Boutique Cardamom & Clove on FB Cardamom & Clove on IG Learn about Hennapreneur Hennapreneur on FB Hennapreneur on IG   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beaven Walters is Shameless Mom of 4, a ACPI Certified Parenting Coach and the founder of The 3D Parent, where she is a supportive and nurturing champion for bringing dignity, direction, and deep connection to family relationships. She has always had a passion for working with children and their families. Beaven began her professional career as an elementary school teacher and taught in a variety of educational settings for 10 years.Between having her four children, Beaven and a close colleague developed an educational program for young children and their caregivers called GEM Tots which focused on connecting children to their caregivers by learning, playing, and exploring together. Beaven also created CharacterWorks, a Social/Emotional Learning program that ran for three years in the Seattle School District combining character education, performing arts, and parental support.Beaven focuses on helping parents build stronger relationships with their children. In addition to coaching one-on-one with clients, Beaven runs parenting workshops, speaks on a variety of topics relevant to parenting, is a regular guest on local news stations, and hosts The 3D Parent Podcast.In addition to The 3D Parent, Beaven is often found on the stage performing in local regional theater, singing, and spending time with family. After hearing Beaven talk about her son, Scooter, coming out to her on her podcast, The 3D Parent, I asked her if she and her son would be open to her sharing this story and journey on the SMA. I am so grateful they both said yes. This conversation is so important and so beautiful. I’m truly honored that Scooter gave consent for his mom to share this with you.Listen in to hear Beaven share: Why all parents should prepare for their child’s potential coming out The story of her son coming out at age 12 What she did well and what she flubbed up in the initial coming out conversation with her son How she apologized and owned her missteps - and how all parents can better model apologizing skills How her son’s peers reacted to his coming out Why you should trust your child’s instincts around their sexual orientation and their coming out process How she’s navigating son’s sexual orientation within her Catholic community What it was like attending PrideFest after her son came out Links mentioned: Sign Up for my Purposeful & Profitable Podcasting Workshop Connect with Beaven: The 3D Parent Lounge Beaven on IG: The 3D Parent Lounge Beaven on FB: The 3D Parent Lounge Private Membership Community on FB: The 3D Parent Lounge Thank you to our sponsor: Best Fiends: Download FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Mutabazi is an international advocate for vulnerable communities and children. He is a regional manager for World Vision, a keynote speaker, and the founder and creator of Now I Am Known.He believes every child and young person, especially the forgotten, neglected, or abused, deserves to be celebrated; seen, heard, and known.Peter is a single dad who has fostered 13 kids and adopted 1 (so far). When he's not speaking or advocating for others, he enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with his kids and his new puppy Simba.Peter has lived a remarkable life and is building an incredible legacy. I’m so honored to share his story on the show. Grab a tissue. You’re in for a treat.Listen in to hear Peter share: His experience growing up in an extremely abusive family in Uganda How he ran away at age 10 to live on the street - and never returned home His special relationship with his mother How the kindness of one stranger changed the course of his life and helped him see himself as a human being for the first time What inspired him to start fostering children How he ended up adopting one of his foster children - in spite of trying not to get attached to the children he fosters How he connects with and holds empathy for the biological moms of the kids he fosters The importance of BEING KNOWN, especially if you’ve been forgotten Links mentioned: Connect with Peter: Now I am Known Peter on YouTube: Now I am Known Peter on IG Peter on FB: Foster Dad Flipper   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices