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Self-care has become quite popular over recent years with more women taking it seriously now than ever before. Women are abandoning their superwoman capes and heading to salons for hair maintenance, nail treatments, and massages. They’re making time for themselves and have started to understand that they aren’t any good to their families or anyone else if they aren’t taking care of themselves. In this episode, I have a conversation with Julia Aziz, an interfaith minister, licensed clinical social worker, and author who supports those who care for others - whether they are healthcare professionals, counselors, educators, or natural caregivers. You’ll hear Julia’s definition of self-care, which is quite different from the popular definition that you may associate it with right now. Julia talks about: How you can begin to acknowledge your needs and how you’ll feel as a result of this practice Why you may not feel well even when you’re practicing traditional/popular self-care rituals such as exercise, healthy ea

Welcome back to a new season of the Moms with Dreams Show! I’m SUPER-EXCITED to be back from summer break. Although summer is my favorite season and I usually never want it to end, I don’t feel sad about the seasons changing this year. That’s probably because I REALLY enjoyed my summer this year. I mean - I maximized the days, weeks, and months and made time for a lot of fun doing the things that I love. Now that the kids are back in school and summer’s just about over, I’m ready to get back into the new season. I didn’t feel right about jumping back into an interview for the first episode. Instead, I wanted to share some of my summer highlights with you and also give you a glimpse of what you can expect in the new season. Granted, some things may change as we go along, but that’s to be expected. We are constantly evolving, and the only constant is change, right? I hope you enjoy listening this season and are inspired to get closer to your dreams. If you have a topic that you want me to cover or have any comm

Many of us have big dreams with good intentions. We have a strong desire to live out our dreams but often fall short with taking the action to make them become our reality. What I’ve learned is that when you really want something bad enough, you’ll figure out a way to get it done. I’ve also learned that the “doing” part is often the hardest. For me personally, it’s easy to get started on something new, but it’s much harder for me to see it through to completion. In episode 125, I share six tips to help you to go from being a dreamer to a doer. Living your dreams requires work on your part, and you can’t skip any of the work if you want the results. I’m not going to give away any of my tips here because I want you to listen and take notes. If you’re unable to take physical notes while listening (as you may be driving or working out), then I want you to take mental note. Then choose at least one tip that you’ll put into action now, so you can become a doer and experience the life of your dreams.   I’d love to h

In this episode, you’ll meet Natali Morris, co-founder of Morris Invest, where she and her husband teach families how to achieve financial freedom. Natali shares how she discovered her passion during her difficult transition from a full-time television news anchor and contributor for major networks like Fox, ABC, CBS, and CNN, to a full-time, stay-at-home mom. Natali openly talks about how she shifted her mindset and learned to manage her family’s finance with less before discovering that she could use those same strategies to build wealth for her family and gain financial freedom. You’ll learn about the importance of having a personal balance sheet, performing vs. non-performing assets, getting creative with your approach to eliminating debt, and more. I know that you’ll be inspired and may want to connect with Natali online. You can visit her website: www.natalimorris.com and find her on social media at: Twitter.com/natalimorris Facebook.com/pg/NataliMorrisFanPage https://instagram.com/natalitmorris/ https:

In this episode, I celebrate my 3-year podcast anniversary with you. This has been an awesome journey, and I could not have done it without you. Thank you so much for all of your love and support. At first, this was going to be a celebratory episode for moms as a continuation of Mother’s Day. Personally, I think moms should be celebrated every single day, but I’m not the one in charge. As moms, we go to great measures to take care of our families, support and love our significant others, and make sure that everyone has what they need. Being a mom is hard work, and it never ends, so yes – we should be honored and celebrated every day of the year. But this episode is not about that. Instead, I decided to share with you 5 important lessons that I’ve learned during my 3 years as a podcaster. These aren’t random life lessons. They are actually lessons that I didn’t expect to learn from podcasting, and they ultimately helped me become a better mom. I invite you to listen with an open mind and see which of these les

In this episode, you’ll enjoy a transparent and informative conversation with Aisha Taylor, single mom of twins and CEO/Founder of FN Phenomenal, a financial empowerment company for single mothers. Aisha uses Biblical principles to teach single moms how to thrive financially and live phenomenally. Her areas of expertise include money management, self-care, and the importance of building a legacy for their families. Aisha is transparent and speaks directly to the heart of moms. She shares her struggles as a single mom and how she deals with her own doubts and fears. You’ll definitely walk away feeling empowered with tips to help you thrive financially and inspired to make immediate changes in your life. Where You Can Find Aisha Online: www.fnphenomenal.com www.navigatingtheimpossiblebook.com I would love to hear your thoughts and comments. You can start a discussion below in the comments. If you prefer to share with me personally, you can email me at Erica@momswithdreams.com Thanks for listening and being a pa

In this episode, I talk with you about the topic, success is always intentional. Before you can achieve success, you must define it for yourself. At the top of this talk, I offer a general definition of success and encourage you to apply it to your life. I challenge you to define success for yourself and identify what you want to achieve or attain in life. Next, you have to understand that success doesn’t show up overnight, and it requires you to work for it. You have to be intentional with your time and action if you want to achieve something different or go beyond where you are right now. Then I talk about what it means to be intentional. It’s deliberate action. It’s not being haphazard and winging it. I encourage you to not get overwhelmed with the “how” of it all, but instead trust the process. Know that when you set an intention and take action, the how will be revealed with perfect timing. When you are aligned with what God wants you to do, your steps will be ordered. Remember that life will always happ

Join me for an enlightening conversation with Daniel Thomas Hind, Founder of Evolution Eat, which is a transformational weight loss and lifestyle coaching company that helps overwhelmed individuals solve their eating, food and dieting problems. Daniel shares his insight on “ditching the diet” since dieting actually creates more stress for people when it’s intended to be a solution for healthy living. He speaks on why it’s important to choose foods that are healthy and natural so you can create a healthy relationship with food and healthy eating. Daniel defines transformational weight loss and reveals the five components that help you achieve your goals. This is an informative conversation that will inspire you to begin and/or continue your journey of healthy living. Where You Can Find Daniel Online: Website: http://evolutioneat.com You can get Daniel’s free starter kit and other helpful resources at: http://evolutioneat.com/start Take Daniel’s free mini-course at: http://evolutioneat.com/strategyguide/ Instag

In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with multimedia maven, Kim Boudreau-Smith. Kim speaks candidly about her experience as a highly successful entrepreneur and how she gave it all up to regain inner peace and transition into a new direction. She talks about the power women have in their voices and why we need to start “showing up” and speaking out. Kim reminds us that we all have something important to say and that our voices need to be heard. Kim goes into how women often talk themselves out of being great and why that is no longer acceptable. Kim takes you behind the scenes of her journey of slowing down, finding peace and letting go so God can take over. Kim is brilliant, wise, funny and powerful. Listen with an open heart and wait for the message that you need to hear in this moment. Where You Can Find Kim Online: Website: www.kimbsmith.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kboudreausmith Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimboudreausmith/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimboudreauwmith/ I would love to hear

In this episode, I talk with bestselling author and entrepreneur, Tiffany Stallings. Tiffany shares a lot of her personal journey as a mother who had to bounce back from divorce, losing her business, health challenges, and more. You’ll be inspired by her story and you’ll relate with Tiffany as she speaks candidly about her experience with mom guilt as she worked hard to build her business. You may be surprised to hear how she became a bestselling author and the message from her daughter that caused a major shift in her life. As a divorced mom, I know firsthand how difficult it is to find the willpower to push through pain, devastation, and figure out how to put your life back together. Tiffany reveals her secret for developing a bounce back mindset and how to start over when life simply does not go the way you expected. I hope that you hear something that resonates and that you can start applying in your life to help you navigate through life’s many challenges. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments.

At some point in your life, you may have struggled with finding clothes that fit well and make you feel amazing. Or perhaps you struggle with identifying and expressing your personal style when it comes to your wardrobe. That’s where my guest, Melissa Joy Bermudez, steps in to save the day. Melissa Joy Bermudez is a personal stylist, professional shopper, Confidence Creator and the founder of MJB style solutions based in Edison, NJ. She is passionate about helping women and men use their personal style as a tool to present themselves to the world in the best way possible. In this episode, Melissa talks about: How she became the Confidence Creator Common struggles moms face with confidence, self-esteem and body image Doing a “closet cleanse” and why you should Her perspective on Stitch Fix and other subscription services What a Look Book is and how it can change your life And more… Melissa Suggests that You Read: High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard. This book talks about six high qualities of high pe

In this episode, I talk about the power of saying no and why it’s important that you learn how to say no and feel good about it. This is a lesson that I’ve been learning over the past few years. I haven’t always been good at saying no, but I’m much better at it now. The truth is that I used to think that I was being mean if I said no to something even if I really didn’t want to do it. I don’t like hurting anyone’s feelings, so I often over committed and agreed to doing things for others that simply didn’t serve me. Most times when I did this, I would end up feeling bad because I committed to doing something that I really didn’t want to do. I go deeper into feeling bad in this episode.   I share two other main points that you should consider as you begin to learn how to say no. As women, we must take a stand for our own happiness and that begins with understanding the power of saying no. As you listen, think about times in your life when you said yes to something that you should have said no to. Think about h

In this episode, I had a light and informative conversation with Knifie Burks, founder of the Social Media Lifestyle. About Knifie Burks Knifie is a Chicagoland realtor and social media strategist who helps women create multiple streams of income online and in real estate. As a single mom, she truly understands that sometimes life gets in the way and that women often feel like they’re being pulled in many different directions at one time. Knifie inspires women to take the action steps needed to step out of their comfort zone and into an abundant life where they are no longer living on “The Edge” of their dreams but taking the leap into the life that they desire! Interview Highlights Knifie shares her strategies to help women overcome their fears as entrepreneurs The two biggest excuses women use when it comes to following their dreams and how Knifie pulls them through that Changing from a mindset of scarcity to abundance A pivotal moment that resulted in a new direction in Knifie’s business How she helps cli

MWD 114: Face Your Biggest Fears This Year “Nothing happens until you do.” - Unknown If you declared 2018 to be your year, then get ready to make it happen! In this episode, I’m sharing my F.A.C.E. Your Fears formula to help you make 2018 your year for real. You’ll want to carve out 15-30 minutes of quiet, distraction-free time to go through this exercise. I will walk you through the four steps of facing your fears: F- Fears – what are they? A- Admit that you have certain fears (instead of sweeping them under the rug) and Assess your Fears (why are you afraid of ________ and what is the root of your fear?) C-Choose the fear(s) you’re going to face this year. Challenge your fears. Create a new outlook and a plan for Change E- Execute your plan I truly want the best for you and I believe in you. Take back your power and face your fears. Don’t let another year of letting your dreams live on the shelf. You can absolutely live the life you desire and deserve. It begins with facing your fears and not being contro

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my role models and teachers in the online business world, Amy Porterfield. About Amy Amy is an online marketing expert and educator and the host of the top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy. Amy has worked with mega brands like Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Peak Performance Coach, Tony Robbins, where she oversaw the content development team and collaborated on ground-breaking online marketing campaigns. Through her bestselling marketing courses, thriving social media community and popular podcast, Amy inspires a grounded, tangible and self-affirming sense of “Wow! I really can do this” for over 250,000 online entrepreneurs. She proves that by moving away from “step-by-step” and into “action-by-action”, even the newest online entrepreneurs can bypass overwhelm and self-doubt, and instead generate exciting momentum as they move closer to building a life and business they love. We had a great time and Amy shard a ton of golden nuggets. We talk

Your kids are watching and learning from you – even when you don’t think they’re paying attention. They’re observing your behavior, your reaction to different situations and how you manage life overall. In this episode, I pose this question, “are you setting the right example for your kids?” I share a recent “textversation” with my teenage daughter that opened my eyes to this concept of me unknowingly setting the right example. She made me see just how much she’d been paying attention to the way I’ve been navigating my life, without ever saying a word. I’m sure that you’ve had moments in your life when you’ve said one thing and done another, right? Or, maybe you parent by the old adage, “do as I say, not as I do”. Well, if you have, I’m not judging you. But I want you to stop and think about how this lifestyle and parenting style could be influencing your children and what lessons they’re learning from you. I go into this her and I also invite you to reframe your thoughts about pursuing your dreams. It’s easy

Join me for the second (and final part) of my Set Yourself Up for Success Series, where I share my strategy for achieving your goals and bringing your vision to fruition in 2018. In this episode, you’ll learn: 3 common reasons why most people don’t follow through with their New Year’s Resolutions and goals A fundamental step that most people miss, causing them to fail at their goals and vision About the power of vision boards and how to create one for yourself And more… After listening, you’ll have a better picture of what it takes to achieve your goals and dreams in the New Year. If you follow through with my advice and tips, you can absolutely create the life you desire and fully deserve. Setting yourself up for success begins with you making a decision that you’re (a) ready to live the life you desire and deserve and (b) ready and willing to put in the work to make it happen. Once your mind is made up, no one can stop you. Your actions will fall in line with your thoughts and your beliefs. Are you ready

In episode 110, I help you to start setting yourself up for success in 2018. As part one of a two-part series, I’m helping you understand why you need to take a big picture approach before you start setting goals and planning anything for 2018. I go into details about the importance of: Assessing where you are right now Celebrating your success Reflecting on 2017 I share my WWW. System to help you really get into the reflection part with clarity so you know exactly what worked, what didn’t work and what’s next for you. This is a powerful episode that you don’t want to miss. If you’re serious about making 2018 your year of breakthrough and achievement, then you’re going to love what I talk about in episode 110. I encourage you to have a pen and your journal with you so you can go through each exercise. Take notes of anything that comes up during each step and write down what resonates with you. I don’t want you to skip any steps as this part is going to help you set yourself up for success in 2018. In episod

In episode 109, I’m talking about how moms have to learn how to let go of our children regardless of if we want to or not. One thing that I know for sure is that our babies are born completely dependent on us. Then they grow up and eventually become independent. How do you let go when your teenagers are more interested in hanging out with their friends than the family? How do you react when your college freshman asks if s/he can stay at school or go with a friend’s family for the holidays? How do you pull back the reigns and gently advise your teenager when you’ve been so used to laying down rules and regulations? What’s the fine line between giving them some freedom and becoming too lenient? How do you’ land the helicopter’ after so many years of hovering over your children? What do you do now that you have more free time on your hands? Letting go isn’t easy – not even for the most tenured moms – so there are no simple answers to these questions. In preparation for this episode, I spoke to women with adult c

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my 3-month break from podcasting and coaching. I share why I took an extended break as well as some of the changes I made to my podcast. The main point in this episode is that, despite what you may think, taking a break helps you get closer to walking in your purpose and living your dreams. Our fast-paced culture (and world) can make you feel like taking a break is something you shouldn’t do if you’re a dream chaser or an entrepreneur on the rise. However, I’m here to share the truth and let you know how powerful taking a break from everything can be to achieving your goals and dreams. I’ve learned that sometimes… It’s better to stop and rest rather than to keep pushing yourself when you’re tired. You have to stop and be still so you can receive guidance on the direction you need to go in or what steps you should take next. Your creativity can get blocked if you have too much on your plate. You can face getting burned out and overwhelmed if you neglect to step