Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement fo...
The Realities Of Starting A Brick & Mortar Business: Episode 505
From crafting the perfect window display to chatting with customers and hand-picking the best products, Meagan shares the fun (and not-so-glamorous) side of running a business. Whether it’s her specialty tea shop or her family’s bookstore, Meagan has plenty of insights on what it takes to bring a dream to life. Sarah is here to ask all the questions, so tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation about entrepreneurship, retail, and everything in between!HELPFUL LINKS:Meagan’s a partner of a public market, The Mill ManistiqueMeagan opened a tea shop!Follow @papermillbooks or @themillmanistique or @bevytea on instagramEpisodes from the archives you may enjoy:How Do You Know What’s Next?: Episode 503More Than Mom: Dream BusinessesHaving Kids Young & Building A Creative Business With Camp Climb Founder Emma Hicks: Voices 37OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Packing & Prep For Travel
From tracking flight prices to snagging a hotel deal, packing your bags to prepping the home front, there’s a ton to talk about when it comes to travel planning. Join Meagan and Sarah as we discuss what works for us, how we feel about reviews on vacation rental sites, and where are strengths and weaknesses lie when it comes to packing a suitcase and preparing to leave home. Let’s get ready to travel!This is Part 2 of a three-part travel series running this winter! You can listen to Part 1 here, and check back in March for Part 3.HELPFUL LINKS:Check out our Family Travel Hub for episodes and blog posts to help with all your traveling-with-kids needs!Sarah’s packing cubes are similar to these, from show sponsor Quince (visit quince.com/themomhour for free shipping at 365-day returns)Sarah loves her Luka Duffel from Calpak TravelSarah uses Google Flights for tracking flight pricesOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Pre-Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Game-Changing Kitchen Skills: Episode 504
Perfectly crisped bacon with zero grease splatter, an onion diced evenly and confidently, and a sparkling clean kitchen sink. These are just a few of the kitchen confidence-boosters Meagan and Sarah have worked on over the years. Today’s episode is all about the skills we’ve developed – and even mastered – that help us enjoy home cooking more. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:Reclaiming Our Kitchens: Episode 490Sipping, Steeping, Hydrating & Celebrating: Let’s Talk About Beverages!: Episode 467Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 2: Episode 432Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 1: Episode 431MORE about Loving Beans from MeaganMeagan shares more about Making Sourdough in this substack articleOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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How Do You Know What's Next?: Episode 503
From big career pivots to giant life decisions, how do we know when it’s time to take a leap? How much dreaming and scheming comes before the moment of action? And how do you know what’s on the other side of a bend in the road? (Spoiler: you don’t.) Meagan and Sarah share a podcast-related update and explore these questions together. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Sarah recommends this episode of The Culture Study Podcast: Is The Golden Age Of Podcasts Over? and these episodes of 10 Things To Tell You: 10 Things All Podcast Fans Should Know and If I Were Starting A Podcast Today…Episodes From The Archives:BONUS: What’s Ahead This Summer (Personally And On The Podcast)Meet Meagan & Sarah: Episode 458Business Behind-The-Scenes & State Of The Podcast Chat: Episode 396Email usOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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MORE Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 502
Meagan and Sarah tackle MORE of your listener questions! From handling school emails about your kid’s behavior to accepting that you’re not the ‘fun parent’, from encouraging teens to read more to nudging a reluctant 8-year-old into extracurriculars, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!HELPFUL LINKS:Episodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:“Fun” For The Whole Family: Episode 408Reading & Literacy Tips by Age & StageEmotional Labor, Burnout & Completing The Stress Cycle: Episode 285Managing Kids’ Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned & What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330Pre-Order Meagan’s Book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextOTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.
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